topar
/ˈtopaɾ/verb★Intermediate
informal
To collide with or bump into someone or something accidentally.
Topé mi pie con la mesa y me dolió mucho.
I bumped my foot on the table and it hurt a lot.
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Commonly used in everyday language to describe accidental physical contact.
informal
To encounter or meet someone unexpectedly.
Topé a mi ex en el parque y fue incómodo.
I ran into my ex at the park and it was awkward.
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Often used to describe social encounters.
Collocations
topar con alguiento bump into someonetopar con algoto bump into something
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Related Phrases
toparseverb
to bump into oneself
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Topar' is often used in informal contexts to describe accidental encounters or collisions.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'tupare', meaning to strike or hit.
📝Usage Notes
In some regions, 'topar' can also mean to argue or clash, but this usage is less common.
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