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spring1

Pronunciation: /sprɪŋ/

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Spanish translation of spring

A. vi (past sprang or (esp AmE) , sprung past p, sprung)

  • 1 (leap) saltar to spring into action = entrar en acción
  • 2 a (liter) [stream] surgir*, nacer*; [shoots] brotar b to spring FROM sth [ideas/doubts] = surgir* de algo [problem] provenir* de algo

B. vt

  • 1 (produce suddenly) to spring a surprise on sb = darle* una sorpresa a algn
  • 2to spring a leak = empezar* a hacer agua

Phrasal verbs

spring up

v + adv [stores/housing estates] surgir*; [plant] brotar; [wind] levantarse

spring in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of spring in the British & World English dictionary Definition of spring in the US English dictionary

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