What is the Spanish word for "swallow"?

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

English

swallow

Spanish

tragar

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Alternative translations of "swallow"

engullir
deglutir
trago
golondrina

Examples of how to use "swallow" in Spanish

English
Please chew your food before you swallow.
Spanish
Por favor, mastica tu comida antes de tragar.
English
I swallow my food slowly every day.
Spanish
Yo trago mi comida lentamente todos los días.
English
She swallowed the pill with water.
Spanish
Ella se tomó la pastilla con agua.
English
They are swallowing their drinks right now.
Spanish
Ellos están bebiendo sus bebidas en este momento.
English
He has swallowed his pride and apologized.
Spanish
Él ha tragado su orgullo y se ha disculpado.

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