machar
crush
macho
male, masculine
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-ar
verb suffix
Machar means to crush and can be thought of as a verb1 (-ar1) related to masculine strength0 (macho0), as in crushing something with force.
verb
- crushTo crush, pound, or grind something into small piecesNecesitas machar las especias antes de agregarlas a la receta. // You need to grind the spices before adding them to the recipe.