expulsar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/eksˈpulsar/

Translation Options into English

• To expel
• To dismiss
• To drive out

Meaning and Usage

The verb "expulsar" means to force someone to leave a place or organization. This term is often used in legal contexts, such as expulsion from a country, school, or association. In a general context, it can also refer to pushing out or ejecting something, like air or a substance.

"Expulsar" is commonly used in both oral and written speech, though it tends to occur more frequently in formal contexts, especially in legal discussions or academic settings.

Example Sentences

1. El colegio decidió expulsar al estudiante por su comportamiento inapropiado.

2. The school decided to expel the student for his inappropriate behavior.

3. La autoridad migratoria puede expulsar a cualquier extranjero que no cumpla con las leyes.

4. The immigration authority can expel any foreigner who does not comply with the laws.

5. El médico tuvo que expulsar el aire de los pulmones del paciente.

6. The doctor had to expel the air from the patient’s lungs.

Idiomatic Expressions

Although "expulsar" itself is not frequently part of idiomatic expressions, it can appear in various formal phrases or contexts related to expulsion in legal or educational settings.

Example Idiomatic Expressions

1. Expulsar de la comunidad - Refering to being expelled from a community.
2. El consejo decidió expulsar de la comunidad a quienes violaron las reglas.

3. The council decided to expel from the community those who violated the rules.

4. Expulsar a alguien del país - To expel someone from the country, often used in legal contexts.

5. El gobierno tiene la autoridad para expulsar a alguien del país si ha cometido un delito.

6. The government has the authority to expel someone from the country if they have committed a crime.

7. Expulsar del aula - To expel from the classroom, commonly used in educational settings.

8. El profesor decidió expulsar del aula al alumno que interrumpía constantemente.
9. The teacher decided to expel from the classroom the student who was constantly interrupting.

Etymology

The word "expulsar" is derived from the Latin word "expulsare," which is a frequentative form of "expellere" (to drive out, expel). The prefix "ex-" suggests "out," while "pulsar" is related to "pulsus," meaning "to push."

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Despedir (to dismiss)
• Echar (to throw out)
• Expulsar (to expel)

Antonyms

• Admitir (to admit)
• Aceptar (to accept)
• Incluir (to include)