What does "chistar" mean in English?

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Spanish

chistar

English

to hesitate

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Alternative translations of "chistar"

to hesitate
to complain
to make a sound
to murmur
to object

Examples of how to use "chistar" in Spanish

Spanish
No te atrevas a chistar.
English
Don't dare to complain.
Spanish
Ella no chista durante la película.
English
She doesn't complain during the movie.
Spanish
Ayer él chistó en la reunión.
English
Yesterday he complained at the meeting.
Spanish
Cuando niño, yo chistaba menos.
English
When I was a child, I complained less.
Spanish
Mañana nosotros chistaremos en clase.
English
Tomorrow we will complain in class.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "chistar" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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