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engullir means to gobble up — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 10, 2025

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engullir

verb • /[en-goo-LLIR]/

to gobble up

Example:

Engulle las papas fritas sin parar.

He gobbles up fries nonstop.

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🧠 What does engullir mean?

Engullir means to eat something quickly and greedily, often in large amounts. Think of it as gobbling something up, devouring it, or wolfing it down. It implies a certain lack of manners or composure while eating, like someone who's really hungry and not paying attention to how they look. While it's often used humorously, it can also have a slightly negative connotation.

📚 Extra examples

  • El niño engulló la pizza entera en cinco minutos.
    The boy gobbled up the whole pizza in five minutes.
  • Después del partido, engullí un plato enorme de pasta.
    After the game, I devoured a huge plate of pasta.
  • No engullas la comida, que te vas a atragantar.
    Don't gobble your food, you're going to choke.
  • Vi como el perro engullía el hueso en segundos.
    I saw how the dog wolfed down the bone in seconds.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to gobble up' in Spanish?
The best translation for 'to gobble up' in Spanish is 'engullir'.
How do you pronounce 'engullir' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ehn-goo-yeer, with the stress on the second syllable (goo).
How do you use 'engullir' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Se engulló el bocadillo' (He gobbled down the sandwich), or 'Estaban tan hambrientos que engulleron la comida' (They were so hungry they devoured the food).
What is the English translation of 'engullir'?
The English translation of 'engullir' is 'to gobble up', 'to devour', or 'to wolf down'.
Does 'engullir' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'engullir' is a regular -ir verb and conjugates according to the subject pronoun (yo engullo, tú engulles, él/ella/usted engulle, nosotros/as engullimos, vosotros/as engullís, ellos/ellas/ustedes engullen).
Is 'engullir' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'engullir' is fairly common and understood across the Spanish-speaking world.
Does 'engullir' have slang or double meanings?
While not strictly slang, 'engullir' does carry a slightly informal and often humorous tone. It doesn't have any other meanings beyond eating quickly and greedily.
Is 'engullir' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'engullir' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'engullir' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo engullo, Tú engulles, Él/Ella/Usted engulle, Nosotros/as engullimos, Vosotros/as engullís, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes engullen.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "engullir"

Synonyms: devorar, tragar, zampar
Opposites: saborear, degustar

💡 Did You Know?

Engullir is related to the French word 'engloutir', which also means to gobble up or devour. It paints a vivid picture, doesn’t it?

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