What does "derrocar" mean in English?

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Spanish

derrocar

English

overthrow

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Alternative translations of "derrocar"

topple
depose
oust
remove

Examples of how to use "derrocar" in Spanish

Spanish
Intentaron derrocar al dictador.
English
They attempted to overthrow the dictator.
Spanish
El pueblo derroca al gobernador corrupto.
English
The people overthrow the corrupt governor.
Spanish
Yo derroqué al tirano anoche.
English
I overthrew the tyrant last night.
Spanish
Derrocábamos gobiernos con protestas pacíficas.
English
We were overthrowing governments with peaceful protests.
Spanish
Mañana derrocaré esa mala administración.
English
Tomorrow I will overthrow that bad administration.

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