What does "engullir" mean in English?

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Spanish

engullir

English

to devour

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Alternative translations of "engullir"

to swallow
to gulp
to consume
to gobble

Examples of how to use "engullir" in Spanish

Spanish
Engulló la comida sin masticar.
English
He swallowed the food without chewing.
Spanish
Yo engullo la comida muy rápido.
English
I swallow my food very quickly.
Spanish
Ella engulló el sándwich entero.
English
She swallowed the entire sandwich.
Spanish
De niño, engullía muchos dulces.
English
As a child, I used to gobble up many sweets.
Spanish
Él engullirá su comida después.
English
He will swallow his food afterwards.

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Engulló la comida sin masticar.

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