pulir

Asturian

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Etymology

Inherited from Latin polīre.

Verb

pulir

  1. to slip, slide
    Synonyms: esñidiar, resbariar
    Frega bien esi pucheru porque si non pule
    Wash that cooking pot well because otherwise it'll slide.
  2. to refine, polish
  3. to caress

Conjugation

Galician

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Etymology

From Latin polīre.

Verb

pulir (first-person singular present pulo, third-person singular present pole, first-person singular preterite pulín, past participle pulido)

  1. to polish, smooth

Conjugation

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin polīre.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /puˈliɾ/ [puˈliɾ]
  • Rhymes: -iɾ
  • Syllabification: pu‧lir

Verb

pulir (first-person singular present pulo, first-person singular preterite pulí, past participle pulido)

  1. to polish
  2. (colloquial) to beat up

Conjugation

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