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

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/tɾoˈtʃaɾ/

Translation Options into English

• Trocar
• Swap
• Exchange

Meaning

In Cuban Spanish, "trochar" means to swap or exchange something with someone. It is commonly used in informal conversations and is more commonly heard in oral speech than in written contexts.

Example Sentences

1. Cuban Spanish: Voy a trochar mi bicicleta vieja por la tuya. English: I'm going to swap my old bike for yours.

2. Cuban Spanish: ¿Quieres trochar estos dulces por una botella de agua? English: Do you want to exchange these candies for a bottle of water?

Idiomatic Expressions

• Trochar de todo un poco: To exchange a variety of things.

• English: To swap a bit of everything.

• Trochar el cuento: To change or adjust a story.

• English: To change the story.

• Trochar la vuelta: To turn around, especially while making a deal.

• English: To turn the deal around.

Etymology

The word "trochar" comes from the Spanish term "trocar," which means to exchange or swap.

Synonyms

• Cambiar (to change)
• Intercambiar (to interchange)

Antonyms

• Conservar (to keep)
• Mantener (to maintain)