pujar
bid
push
to exert force against
+
-ar
verb suffix
Pujar means to bid and can be remembered by thinking of push0 + -ar1. In an auction, you push0 the price up with each bid. The -ar1 ending indicates it's a verb1.
verb
- bidTo bid or make an offer in an auctionVoy a pujar por ese cuadro en la subasta. // I'm going to bid on that painting at the auction.
- pushTo push or strain, especially during childbirthLa enfermera le dijo a la mujer embarazada que pujara. // The nurse told the pregnant woman to push.