How is the phrase ponerle la zancadilla translated from Spanish to English

English translation
to trip him
verb

Hacer que alguien tropiece o se caiga, a menudo cruzándole el pie.

To cause someone to stumble or fall, often by obstructing their foot.

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  • Decidió ponerle la zancadilla durante la carrera. — She decided to trip him during the race.

  • ¿Podrías no hacerle tropezar cuando pase? — Could you try not to trip him as he walks by?

  • No está bien ponerle la zancadilla a propósito. — It's not nice to trip him on purpose.

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