VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY

barrer

to sweep

First introduced in Chapter 5chapter overview.

How to use this word

Verb

Use barrer where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see barrer after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.

Example sentences

Yo barro todos los días.Every single weekday I try to sweep when I review vocabulary at my desk before class.
Me gusta barrer en la clase de español.During lab sessions I honestly enjoy listening while classmates sweep slowly with the professor nearby.
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FAQ

What does barrer mean in Spanish?
to sweep (introduced in Chapter 5 in Chapurra).
How do you use barrer in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is barrer in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 5. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.

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