Unusual, but useful Spanish verbs (Level 1)

alcanzar

to reach/achieve

agitar

to shake/stir

apretar

to tighten/squeeze

arrancar

to start a car engine

to pull out weeds

meter

to put or insert something into a tight space or pocket

tender

to hang up laundry

to make a bed

sacudir

to dust furniture

to shake out a rug

abrochar

to fasten a seatbelt

to button a jacket

enjuagar

to rinse something clean with water only

acomodar

to organize, arrange, or get comfortable in a seat

averiguar

to find out or investigate a specific fact

lograr

to manage to do something or achieve a goal

guardar

to put away

to save

fijar

to fix, set, or securely attach something in place

retirar

to remove, take away, or withdraw

apagar

to turn off electronic devices, lights, or fires

aclarar

to clarify a misunderstanding

to make a liquid clear

asegurar

to ensure or guarantee

to make a physical object secure

rechazar

to reject, turn down, or decline an offer

evitar

to avoid a person, a situation, or a mistake

aumentar

to increase, grow, or raise (volume, prices, or size)

disminuir

to decrease, reduce, or lower something

aprovechar

to take advantage of or make good use of a resource

desarmar

to take apart an object, furniture, or a machine

encargar

to order, request, or put someone in charge of a task

repartir

to distribute, hand out, or deliver items or tasks

estrenar

to wear, use, or show something for the very first time

comprobar

to check, verify, or confirm if something is correct

darse cuenta

to realize or suddenly notice a fact or situation

equivocarse

to make a mistake, be wrong, or mess up

enterarse

to find out, discover, or hear about a piece of news

acordarse

to remember or recall something

soportar

to bear, stand, or tolerate a difficult situation or person

acompañar

to go with, accompany, or keep someone company

encender

to turn on a light, an appliance, or ignite a fire

preocuparse

to worry or get anxious about a specific problem