jálame
/xalame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pull me" is translated into Spanish as jálame.
This phrase is used as a request for someone to tug or pull on the speaker's body or clothing.
Which one should you use?
While jalar specifically means to tug or pull, the related verb tirar can mean both "to pull" and "to throw", which can make it more ambiguous depending on the context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The phrase Por favor, tira de mí may be more commonly used in certain regions, such as Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
jálame is the imperative (command) form of the verb jalar combined with the object pronoun me. It is used when speaking to someone you address as tú. If you are requesting that a group of people pull you, use jálenme.
How do you pronounce it?
/xalame/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, jalar is used as slang for 'to invite' or 'to bring someone along' to a party or event.
- In Mexico, the phrase jalar can also mean 'to work' or 'to function', as in saying a machine is 'pulling' along.
- In some Latin American regions, jalar is used to describe the act of inhaling from a cigarette or pipe, as if pulling the smoke into the lungs.
Examples in context
- Por favor, jálame cuando lleguemos al río.Please, pull me when we reach the river.
- Por favor, tira de mí para salir del agua.Please, pull me to get out of the water.
- Jálame de la mano para cruzar la calle.Pull me by the hand to cross the street.
- Jálame la chaqueta si me ves distraído.Pull my jacket if you see me distracted.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are walking through a crowded market.
- MateoSofía, jálame de la camisa si me pierdo.Sofía, pull my shirt if I get lost.
- SofíaEstá bien, Mateo, no te preocupes.Okay, Mateo, don't worry.
- MateoHay demasiada gente aquí.There are too many people here.
- SofíaQuédate cerca de mí.Stay close to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
