What is the Spanish word for "overthrow"?

Learn how to say "overthrow" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

overthrow

Spanish

derrocar

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Alternative translations of "overthrow"

derrocamiento
derrocadura

Examples of how to use "overthrow" in Spanish

English
The rebels tried to overthrow the government.
Spanish
Los rebeldes intentaron derrocar al gobierno.
English
They overthrow corrupt leaders peacefully.
Spanish
Derrocan a los líderes corruptos pacíficamente.
English
Rebels overthrew the old government yesterday.
Spanish
Los rebeldes derrocaron al antiguo gobierno ayer.
English
The citizens are overthrowing the statue now.
Spanish
Los ciudadanos están derribando la estatua ahora.
English
She has overthrown her unfair boss.
Spanish
Ella ha derrocado a su jefe injusto.

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The rebels tried to overthrow the government.

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