subiendo
/subjendo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pulling up" is translated into Spanish as subiendo.
subiendo is used to describe the action of moving something from a lower position to a higher one.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the expression aparcando can be used to refer to pulling up, specifically when parking a vehicle.
How do you pronounce it?
/subjendo/
Did you know?
- The word subir is used not only for pulling something up but also for boarding a bus, train or plane. While English uses 'get on' for vehicles, Spanish uses the same root as 'pulling up' to describe the act of entering a transport.
- While subiendo means moving upward, if you are 'pulling up' a chair to a table in Spanish, you would more likely use the verb acercar, which means 'to bring closer'.
- When 'pulling up' a video or a digital file on a computer, Spanish speakers often use abrir (to open) or cargar (to load) rather than a literal translation of 'pulling'.
Examples in context
- El taxi está arribando al hotel.The taxi is pulling up to the hotel.
- ¡Estoy llegando a la fiesta!I'm pulling up to the party!
- Ya casi estamos llegando a la playa.We're almost pulling up to the beach.
- Estoy aparcando en frente del restaurante.I'm pulling up in front of the restaurant, parking my car.
- Estoy subiendo la persiana de la ventana.I am pulling up the window blind.
- Estamos subiendo el toldo para que no se moje.We are pulling up the awning so it doesn't get wet.
Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are cleaning up the terrace after a storm.
- Daniel¿Puedes ayudarme con la lona?Can you help me with the tarp?
- ElenaSí, estoy subiendo la lona ahora mismo.Yes, I am pulling up the tarp right now.
- DanielGracias, Elena. El viento es muy fuerte.Thanks, Elena. The wind is very strong.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, ya casi terminamos.Don't worry, we are almost finished.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
