palpar
to feel
verb pahl-PAHR Rare
Origin: From Latin palpare, 'to touch gently'
Also means
to touch
Usage Note
Palpar implies deliberate tactile examination — a doctor palpa the abdomen to check for tenderness. It differs from tocar (to touch casually) in carrying a sense of exploration or probing. Figuratively, se palpa la tensión means 'the tension is palpable'.
Examples
"El médico palpó el abdomen del paciente."
Natural Translation
The doctor felt the patient's abdomen.
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