What does "hinchar" mean in English?

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Spanish

hinchar

English

swell

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Alternative translations of "hinchar"

inflate
bloat
distend
expand

Examples of how to use "hinchar" in Spanish

Spanish
Se le hinchó el tobillo.
English
His ankle swelled up.
Spanish
Yo hincho los globos para la fiesta.
English
I blow up the balloons for the party.
Spanish
Ayer hinchaste la rueda con cuidado.
English
Yesterday, you carefully inflated the tire.
Spanish
De niño hinchaba muchos globos.
English
As a child, I used to blow up many balloons.
Spanish
Mañana hincharé la llanta yo mismo.
English
Tomorrow, I will inflate the tire myself.

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Se le hinchó el tobillo.

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