topar
/ˈtopaɾ/
to bump into
Me topé con un amigo en el centro comercial.
I bumped into a friend at the mall.
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.
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.
Often used to describe social encounters.
Collocations
topar con alguiento bump into someonetopar con algoto bump into something
Related Phrases
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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