How is the word plantarse translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Put your foot down
phrase

Mostrarse firme e insistir en algo pese a la oposición.

To be firm and insist on something despite opposition.

Examples with “plantarse”

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  • Decidió plantarse con la fecha de entrega del proyecto. — She decided to put her foot down about the project deadline.

  • Pisó el acelerador para alcanzar al resto del tráfico. — He put his foot down to catch up with traffic.

  • ¿Crees que se plantará en la reunión? — Do you think he will put his foot down at the meeting?

  • ¿Puedes pisar un poco el acelerador? Llegamos tarde. — Can you put your foot down a little? We're late.

  • Necesito que te plantes y tomes una decisión. — I need you to put your foot down and make a decision.

  • Pisa el acelerador cuando veas el semáforo en verde. — Please put your foot down when you see a green light.

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