What does hinchar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word hinchar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use hinchar in Spanish.

The word hinchar in Spanish means swell, swell, burst, root for, swell, stuff yourself. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word hinchar

swell

verbo transitivo (expandir: cosas, materiales)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La humedad hincha la madera.
Moisture swells wood.

swell, burst

verbo pronominal (enorgullecerse) (with pride)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Los padres se hinchan de orgullo al ver cantar a sus hijos.
The parents are swelling with pride at hearing their children sing.

root for

verbo intransitivo (AR, UY (apoyar algo, alguien)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
La porra hincha por su equipo.
The fans root for their team.

swell

verbo pronominal (parte del cuerpo)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
La falta de sueño hace que se hinchen los ojos.
Lack of sleep makes the eyes swell.

stuff yourself

verbo pronominal (hartarse, llenarse)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Los chicos se hincharon de hamburguesas después de nadar.
The kids stuffed themselves with hamburgers and fries after swimming.

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