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agarrar/coger
to grab hold of/ to catch
zigzaguear
to zigzag
bajarse de
to be descended from
subirse de
to rise from
empujar
to push
jalar
to pull
caida de agua
waterfall
la barba
beard
los frenos
brakes
los bolsillos
pockets
los palos
poles/sticks