encoger

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Spanish

Etymology

From en- +‎ coger.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /enkoˈxeɾ/
  • Rhymes: -eɾ
  • Syllabification: en‧co‧ger

Verb

encoger (first-person singular present encojo, first-person singular preterite encogí, past participle encogido)

  1. to shrink
  2. to contract
  3. to intimidate
  4. (reflexive) to shrug
    encogerse de hombrosto shrug one's shoulders
  5. (reflexive) to crouch, to cringe

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Descendants

  • Catalan: encongir

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