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overturn in Spanish

overturn in Spanish is trabucar, volcar, casar — overturn means to flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.

overturn in Spanish

trabucar
verb
(ambitransitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
volcar
verb
(ambitransitive) To turn over, capsize or upset.
casar
verb
(legal, transitive) To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.
derrocar
verb
(legal, transitive) To reverse (a decision); to overrule or rescind.

What does "overturn" mean?

  1. verb To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.
    "The boat overturned in the storm."
  2. verb To reverse an official decision, ruling, or law.
    "The appeals court overturned the earlier verdict."
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overturn in a sentence

  • The boat overturned in the storm.
  • The lorry overturned on the icy road.
  • The appeals court overturned the earlier verdict.
  • Parliament voted to overturn the previous ruling.

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What is "overturn" in Spanish?

"overturn" in Spanish is trabucar, volcar, casar. overturn means: To flip something over, or to cause a vehicle to roll onto its side or roof.

How do you use "overturn" in a sentence?

Example: "The boat overturned in the storm." In Spanish, "overturn" is trabucar, volcar, casar.

Are there other ways to say "overturn" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "overturn": trabucar, volcar, casar, derrocar.

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