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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "LAHR" (as in "lava")/

Meaning

To pull or tug something. In Central America, halar is the everyday word for pulling where other Spanish speakers say jalar. Same meaning, slightly different pronunciation, completely neutral and used in all situations.

Examples

Pull the rope hard so the mechanism opens.

Hurry up, pull, the bus is leaving!

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Regional synonyms

A Chilean urban tribe from the 2000s and 2010s known for extremely colorful clothing, dyed streaks in their hair, and a striking visual style. Pokemones were unmistakable on the Santiago metro.