What does "propinar" mean in English?

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Spanish

propinar

English

to give

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Alternative translations of "propinar"

to give
to deal
to administer
to bestow
to hand out

Examples of how to use "propinar" in Spanish

Spanish
Le propinó un fuerte golpe.
English
He delivered a strong blow.
Spanish
Ella propina una palmada al bebé.
English
She gives the baby a pat.
Spanish
Ayer él propinó una patada al saco.
English
Yesterday he kicked the bag.
Spanish
Cuando niño, mi abuelo propinaba golpes.
English
When I was a child, my grandfather used to hit.
Spanish
Mañana te propinará una corrección.
English
Tomorrow he will give you a correction.

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Le propinó un fuerte golpe.

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