What is the Spanish word for "swell"?

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

English

swell

Spanish

hinchazón

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Alternative translations of "swell"

hinchar
aumento
abultamiento

Examples of how to use "swell" in Spanish

English
My ankle is starting to swell.
Spanish
Mi tobillo empieza a hincharse.
English
Her ankle swells after she runs.
Spanish
Su tobillo se hincha después de correr.
English
His finger swelled from the bee sting.
Spanish
Su dedo se hinchó por la picadura de abeja.
English
The river is swelling after heavy rain.
Spanish
El río se está inflando después de las fuertes lluvias.
English
My knee has swollen since yesterday morning.
Spanish
Mi rodilla ha hinchado desde ayer por la mañana.

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