What is the Spanish word for "poke"?

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

English

poke

Spanish

pinchar

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Alternative translations of "poke"

dar un toque
empujar
picotear

Examples of how to use "poke" in Spanish

English
Don't poke the sleeping bear.
Spanish
No molestes al oso dormido.
English
I poke the balloon gently now.
Spanish
Ahora hago cosquillas al globo suavemente.
English
She poked the sandwich with a fork.
Spanish
Ella pinchó el sándwich con un tenedor.
English
He is poking the cat softly.
Spanish
Él está tocando suavemente al gato.
English
We have poked the dough twice today.
Spanish
Hemos pinchado la masa dos veces hoy.

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Don't poke the sleeping bear.

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