What does "atascar" mean in English?

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Spanish

atascar

English

to jam

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Alternative translations of "atascar"

to clog
to block
to stall
to get stuck

Examples of how to use "atascar" in Spanish

Spanish
El papel atascó la impresora.
English
The paper jammed the printer.
Spanish
Me atasco en el tráfico todas las mañanas
English
I get stuck in traffic every morning.
Spanish
El coche se atascó en el barro
English
The car got stuck in the mud.
Spanish
Antes los tubos se atascaban frecuentemente
English
In the past, the tubes used to get clogged frequently.
Spanish
Si llueve, el tren se atascará
English
If it rains, the train will get stuck.

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El papel atascó la impresora.

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