What does "derribar" mean in English?

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Spanish

derribar

English

to knock down

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Alternative translations of "derribar"

to overthrow
to topple
to bring down
to knock over

Examples of how to use "derribar" in Spanish

Spanish
Derribaron el viejo edificio.
English
They tore down the old building.
Spanish
Él derriba la puerta con cuidado.
English
He carefully knocks down the door.
Spanish
Ayer derribé el árbol del jardín.
English
Yesterday I cut down the tree in the garden.
Spanish
De niño, derribaba cosas por accidente.
English
As a child, I accidentally knocked things down.
Spanish
Mañana derribaremos la vieja pared.
English
Tomorrow we will tear down the old wall.

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Derribaron el viejo edificio.

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