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topple in Spanish

topple in Spanish is derribar, tumbarse — topple means to fall over, or to cause something to fall over, especially from being top-heavy or unstable.

topple in Spanish

derribar
verb
(transitive) To push or throw over.
tumbarse
verb
(intransitive) To totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so.

What does "topple" mean?

  1. verb To fall over, or to cause something to fall over, especially from being top-heavy or unstable.
    "The stack of boxes toppled over when the door slammed."
  2. verb To overthrow a government or leader.
    "The uprising eventually toppled the dictatorship."
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topple in a sentence

  • The stack of boxes toppled over when the door slammed.
  • A gust of wind toppled the old fence.
  • The uprising eventually toppled the dictatorship.

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What is "topple" in Spanish?

"topple" in Spanish is derribar, tumbarse. topple means: To fall over, or to cause something to fall over, especially from being top-heavy or unstable.

How do you use "topple" in a sentence?

Example: "The stack of boxes toppled over when the door slammed." In Spanish, "topple" is derribar, tumbarse.

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

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "topple": derribar, tumbarse.

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