What does "mecer" mean in English?

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Spanish

mecer

English

to rock

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Alternative translations of "mecer"

to sway
to shake
to cradle
to swing

Examples of how to use "mecer" in Spanish

Spanish
Mecía al bebé para que se durmiera.
English
She rocked the baby to sleep.
Spanish
Yo mezo la cuna con cuidado.
English
I gently rock the crib.
Spanish
Ella meció al bebé anoche.
English
She rocked the baby last night.
Spanish
Nosotros mecíamos el columpio lentamente.
English
We were gently rocking the swing slowly.
Spanish
Tú mecerás la hamaca mañana.
English
You will rock the hammock tomorrow.

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Mecía al bebé para que se durmiera.

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