aplástalo
/aplastalo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "crush it" is translated as aplástalo.
The phrase is used to describe the action of pressing something with force so that it breaks or becomes flat.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is built from the verb aplastar, which literally means to flatten or squash something and the direct object pronoun lo.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word aplástalo is the imperative (command) form of the verb aplastar with the direct object pronoun lo attached to the end. The accent on the á is necessary to maintain the stress on the third-to-last syllable. If the object being crushed is a feminine noun, such as una lata (a can), you must change the pronoun to aplástala.
How do you pronounce it?
/aplastalo/
Did you know?
- If you want to tell someone to 'crush it' in the sense of performing exceptionally well, using aplástalo might actually sound like you are telling them to physically flatten a person or an object.
- If someone says they feel aplastado by a piece of news, they are not physically crushed but are emotionally devastated.
- In Spanish, the act of crushing something into a powder is called triturar, a word that specifically evokes the grinding action of teeth or a machine.
Examples in context
- Ese trozo de cartón es grande, aplástalo.That piece of cardboard is big, crush it.
- Toma este envase y aplástalo.Take this container and crush it.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are recycling aluminum cans.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿qué hago con este bote?Sofía, what do I do with this can?
- SofíaAplástalo para ahorrar espacio.Crush it to save space.
- AlejandroEstá muy duro, no puedo.It's too hard, I can't.
- SofíaUsa el pie y aplástalo.Use your foot and crush it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
