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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

lograr

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lograr

to succeed in, to manage to

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

ponerse

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ponerse a

to begin to (do something), to set out to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

cuidar

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cuidar de

to care for (something), to take care of (something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

morir

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morir de

to die of/from (something [an illness, a situation])

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

llevar

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llevar

to carry/take away

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

llorar

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llorar por

to cry for/about (someone/something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

hacer

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hacer por

to try to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

merecer

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merecer

to deserve to

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

apagar

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apagar

to turn off

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

empeñarse

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empeñarse en

to insist on (something / doing something), to persist in (something / doing something), to get involved in (something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

encender (e > ie)

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encender (e > ie)

to turn on (lights)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

inducir

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inducir a

to induce to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

sentarse

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sentarse para

to sit down to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

aburrirse

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aburrirse de

to be bored by/with (someone/something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

ignorar

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ignorar

to be ignorant/unaware of

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

enseñar

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enseñar

to point out

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

abusar

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abusar de

to take advantage of (someone/something), to impose upon (someone/something), to abuse (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

anhelar

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anhelar

to yearn/long to

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

gozar

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gozar de

to enjoy (something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

huir

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huir

to run away, to flee from

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

romper

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romper a

to start suddenly to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

conseguir algo

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conseguir algo de

to obtain/get something from (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

calentar (e > ie)

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calentar (e > ie)

to heat/warm up

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

terminar

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terminar por

to end by (doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

mojarse

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mojarse en

to get mixed up in (something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

molestarse

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molestarse en

to take the trouble to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

estar

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estar para

to be about to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

estar encargardo

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estar encargardo de

to be in charge of (someone/something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

consistir

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consistir en

to consist of (something / doing something))

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

cambiar

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cambiar por

to exchange (something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

sorprenderse

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sorprenderse de

to be suprised at (something), to be amazed at (something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

resistirse

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resistirse a

to resist (something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

casarse

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casarse con

to marry (someone)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

ofrecerse

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ofrecerse a

to offer to (do something), to promise to (do something), to volunteer to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

parecerse

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parecerse a

to resemble (someone / something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

terminar

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terminar de

to finish (doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

cansarse

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cansarse de

to be/get tired of (someone/something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

bajar

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bajar

to go down

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

juntarse

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juntarse con

to associate with (someone), to join with (someone)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

meterse

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meterse en

to become involved in (something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

preciarse

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preciarse de

to brag about (something / doing something), to boast of (something / doing something), to pride oneself on (something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

enseñar

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enseñar a

to teach to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

animarse

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animarse a

to decide to (do something), to make up one’s mind to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

pretender

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pretender

to seek/aspire to, to claim to

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

prestarse

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prestarse a

to lend oneself to (doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

rogar (o > ue)

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rogar (o > ue)

to beg for, to pray for

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

preferir

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preferir

to prefer to

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

divertirse

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divertirse con

to enjoy (someone/something), to have fun with (someone/something), to have a good time with (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

rebajarse

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rebajarse a

to stoop to (something [a situation] / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

abogar

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abogar por

to plead on behalf of (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

meterse

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meterse a

to take up (doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

invitar

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invitar a

to invite to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

volver

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volver a

to return to (somewhere), to (do something) again

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

maravilllarse

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maravilllarse de

to marvel at (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

agradecer

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agradecer

to be grateful/thankful for

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

verse

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verse en

to find oneself in/at (something [a situation] / somewhere)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

aprender

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aprender a

to learn to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

alejarse

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alejarse de

to go/get away from (someone/something/somewhere)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

avergonzarse

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avergonzarse de

to be ashamed of (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

limpiar

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limpiar con

to clean with (something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

tender (e > ie)

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tender (e > ie)

to hang out (laundry), to spread out

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

trabajar

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trabajar para

to work for (someone [a company]), to strive to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

aprovecharse

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aprovecharse de

to take advantage of (someone/something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

deber

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deber de

to supppose [conjecture] to be (someone/something), “must be” (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

escuchar

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escuchar

to listen to

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

compremeterse

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compremeterse a

to make a commitment to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

pensar

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pensar de

to think of (someone/something), to have an opinion about (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

alegrarse

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alegrarse de

to be glad of/about (something), to be happy to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

ofenderse

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ofenderse por

to be offended by (something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

resignarse

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resignarse a

to resign oneself to (something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

morirse

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morirse por

to be dying for (something), to be dying to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

contar

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contar con

to count on (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

botar

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botar

to throw away, to toss out

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

tachar

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tachar

to cross out

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

burlarse

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burlarse de

to make fun of (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

arriesgarse

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arriesgarse a

to risk (doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

hablar

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hablar de

to talk of/about (someone/something / doing something), to speak of (someone/something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

salir

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salir con

to go out with (someone), date (someone)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

aburrirse

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aburrirse con

to be bored with (someone/something), to get bored with (someone/something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

acabar

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acabar de

to have just (done something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

recrearse

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recrearse con

to amuse oneself with (something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

aprobar (o > ue)

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aprobar (o > ue)

to approve of

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

instar

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instar a

to urge to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

conocer

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conocer

to be acquainted with

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

haber

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haber de

to suppose [conjecture] to (be/do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

revolverse

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revolverse a

to make up one’s mind to (do something), to resolve to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

pagar

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pagar

to pay for

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

separarse

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separarse de

to leave (someone/something/somewhere), to part company with (someone/something/somewhere)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

acertar

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acertar a

to manage to (do something), to succeed in (doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

apurarse

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apurarse por

to worry oneself about (someone/something / doing something), to fret over (someone/something / doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

ayudar

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ayudar a

to help to (do something), to aid in (doing something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

señalar

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señalar

to point out

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition does it require?

disponerse

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disponerse a

to prepare to (do something), to be disposed to (do something)

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What is the meaning of this verb and what preposition, if any, does it require?

maldecir

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maldecir de

to speak ill of (something)

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probar

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probar de

to sample (something), to take a toast of (something)

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recoger

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recoger

to pick up

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inspirar

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inspirar a

to inspire to (do something)

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pararse

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pararse a

to stop to (do something)

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esforzarse

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esforzarse en

to try hard in (something), to endeavor to (do something)

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renunciar

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renunciar a

to renounce (something), to give up (something), to quit (something [a job])

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negarse

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negarse a

to refuse to (do something)

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abdicar

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abdicar en

to abdicate to (someone)

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empapar

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empapar

to soak/sponge up

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impulsar

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impulsar a

to impel to (do something)

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entregar

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entregar

to hand over

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insistir

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insistir en

to insist on (something / doing something)

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enojarse

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enojarse con

to get angry at/with (someone/something)

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aventurarse

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aventurarse a

to venture to (do something)

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saber

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saber

to know how to (do something)

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ir

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ir a

to do to (somewhere), to be going to (do something)

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cuidar

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cuidar a

to care for (someone [a person, a pet]), to take care of (someone [a person, a pet])

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equivocarse

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equivocarse en

to make a mistake in (something)

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conformarse

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conformarse con

conform to (something / doing something), to resign oneself to (something / doing something), to make do with (something / doing something)

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reflexionar

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reflexionar en

to reflect on (something), to think about (something)

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apresurarse

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apresurarse a

to hasten to (somewhere / do something), to hurry to (somewhere / do something)

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ocuparse

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ocuparse en

to be busy with (something / doing something)

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romper

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romper con

to break up with (someone), to break off relations with (someone)

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correr

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correr a

to run to (somewhere / do something)

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quedarse

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quedarse para

to stay to (do something)

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arrancar

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arrancar

to root up, to pull out, to turn on (an engine)

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esperar

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esperar

to wait for, to hope for

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incitar

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incitar a

to incite to (do something)

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tratar

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tratar de

to try to (do something)

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servir

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servir para

to be of use for (something / doing something), to serve as (something)

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consagrarse

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consagrarse a

to devote oneself to (someone/something)

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equivocarse

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equivocarse con

to make a mistake about (someone/something), to be mistaken about (someone/something)

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comerciar

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comerciar con

to trade with (someone / something [a business]), to trade in (something [a business])

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trabajar

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trabajar en

to work on/at (something)

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poner

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poner

to turn on (an appliance)

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interesarse

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interesarse en

to be interested in (someone/something)

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atravesar (e > ie)

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atravesar (e > ie)

to go/run through, to go across

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persuadir

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persuadir a

to persuade to (do something)

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parar(se)

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parar(se) en

to stop at (somewhere), to stay at (somewhere)

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estar

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estar por

to be inclined to (do something), to be in favour of (doing something)

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envolver (o > ue)

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envolver (o > ue)

to wrap up

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retirarse

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retirarse a

to retire to (somewhere / do something)

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mandar

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mandar por

to send via (something [mail])

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acabar

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acabar por

to end by (doing something), to wind up (doing something)

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venir

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venir a

to come to (somewhere / do something)

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obligar

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obligar a

to oblige to (do something), to force to (do something)

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animar

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animar a

to encourage to (do something)

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derribar

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derribar

to knock down, to tear down

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mirar

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mirar por

to care about (someone), to worry about (someone)

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pasar

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pasar a

to pass to (something / doing something), to proceed to (something / doing something)

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encargarse

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encargarse de

to take charge of (someone/something / doing something)

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dar

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dar con

to come upon (someone/something)

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asistir

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asistir a

to attend (something [a function])

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librarse

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librarse de

to get rid of (someone/something)

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votar

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votar por

to vote for (someone/something)

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parar

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parar de

to cease (doing something), to stop (doing something)

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pisar

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pisar

to step on

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subir

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subir a

to go up to (something), to climb (something), to get on (something)

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dar

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dar a

to face (something)

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subir

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subir

to go up, to come up, to get on (a train, bus, etc.)

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pedir (e > i)

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pedir (e > i)

to ask for

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montar

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montar a

to ride (something [a horse])

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dirigirse

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dirigirse a

to go to (somewhere), to address (someone), to direct oneself to (doing something)

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buscar

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buscar

to look for

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aspirar

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aspirar a

to aspire to (do something / be someone)

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tropezarse

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tropezarse con

to bump into (someone/something), to stumble over (something)

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persistir

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persistir en

to persist in (something / doing something)

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acostumbrarse

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acostumbrarse a

to become used to (someone/something), to become used to (doing something)

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asustarse

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asustarse con

to be afraid of (someone/something), to be frightened by (someone/something)

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indicar

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indicar

to point out

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cortar

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cortar

to cut off, to cut out

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oponerse

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oponerse a

to oppose (something / doing something), to be in opposition to (something / doing something)

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contentarse

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contentarse con

to content oneself with (something)

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amenezar

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amenezar con

to threaten with (something / doing something)

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rehusar

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rehusar a

to refuse to (do something)

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condenar

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condenar a

to condemn to (do something)

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empezar

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empezar a

to begin to (do something)

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soplar

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soplar

to blow out

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tratarse

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tratarse con

to associate with (someone), to have dealings with (someone/something)

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convertirse

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convertirse en

to become (someone/something), to change into (someone/something)

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alegrarse

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alegrarse de

to be glad of/about (something), to be happy to (do something)

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quedar

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quedar en

to agree to (something / do something)

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salir

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salir

to go out (of a place, on a date)

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atreverse

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atreverse a

to dare to (do something)

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averiguar

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averiguar

to find out

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soler (o > ue)

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soler (o > ue)

to be accsutomed to, to be in the habit of

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adaptarse

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adaptarse a

to adapt oneself to (something [a situation] / doing something)

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tratarse

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tratarse de

to be a question of (something / doing something)

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borrar

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borrar

to cross out

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rabiar

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rabiar por

to be crazy about (someone/something / doing something)

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limitarse

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limitarse a

to limit oneself to (doing something)

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contribuir

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contribuir a

to contribute to (something / doing something)

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prepararse

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prepararse para

to prepare oneself for (something), to prepare oneself to (do something)

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soñar

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soñar con

to dream of/about (someone/something / doing something)

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obstinarse

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obstinarse en

to persist in (something / doing something)

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decidirse

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decidirse a

to decide to (do something)

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elegir (e > i)

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elegir (e > i)

to elect/ choose to

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marcharse

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marcharse de

to leave (somewhere), to walk away from (somewhere)

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influir

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influir en

to influence (someone/something), to have an effect on (someone/something)

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someterse

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someterse a

to submit oneself to (something / doing something)

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jactarse

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jactarse de

to brag about (something / doing something), to boast of (something / doing something)

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carecer

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carecer de

to lack (something)

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preocuparse

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preocuparse por

to worry about (someone/something / doing something)

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depender

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depender de

to depend on (someone/something / doing something)

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sentarse

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sentarse a

to sit down to (something / do something)

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trabajar

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trabajar por

to end by (doing something)

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reducirse

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reducirse a

to reduce a situation or oneself to (something / doing something)

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convenir

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convenir en

to agree to (something / do something)

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caerse

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caerse

to fall down

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bastarle a alguien

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bastarle a alguien con

to have enough of (something / doing something)

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oler

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oler a

to smell like (something)

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quedarse

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quedarse a

to stay to (do something), to remain to (do something)

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cesar

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cesar de

to cease (doing something)

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esforzarse

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esforzarse por

to strive for (someone/something / doing something)

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dejar

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dejar de

to stop (doing something)

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preocuparse

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preocuparse con

to worry about (someone/something)

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destacar

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destacar

to stand out

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llenar

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llenar con

to fill with (something)

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salir

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salir de

to leave (somewhere), to go away from (somewhere)

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optar

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optar por

to choose (something / doing something), to opt for (something / doing something)

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quitar

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quitar

to take off

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llegar

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llegar a

to arrive at (somewhere) / to be going to (do something)

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acabar

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acabar con

to finish with/off (someone/something), to get rid of (someone/something)

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enfadarse

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enfadarse con

to get angry at/with (someone/something)

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criar

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criar

to bring up (as “to rear”)

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impacientarse

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impacientarse por

to grow impatient for (someone/something / doing something), to be impatient to (do something)

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consentir

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consentir en

to consent to (do something)

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mirar

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mirar

to look at

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complacerse

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complacerse en

to take pleasure in (something / doing something)

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meterse

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meterse con

to bother (someone/something), to pick a fight with (someone/something)

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asombrarse

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asombrarse de

to be astonished at (something)

226
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prescindir

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prescindir de

to do without (someone/something / doing something), to neglect (someone/something / doing something)

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sacar

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sacar

to take out

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organizar

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organizar

to set up

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asociarse

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asociarse con

to associate with (someone), to team up with (someone)

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sonar

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sonar a

to sound like (something)

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adelantarse

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adelantarse a

to step forward to (someone/something / doing something)

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espantarse

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espantarse con

to become afraid of (someone/something)

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probar

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probar a

to try to (do something), to attempt to (do something)

234
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colgar (o > ue)

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colgar (o > ue)

to hang up

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tardar

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tardar en

to delay in (something), to take long to (do something)

236
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dar gracias

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dar gracias por

to thank for (something / doing something), to give thanks for (something / doing something)

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comenzar

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comenzar a

to begin to (do something)

238
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encontrarse

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encontrarse con

to meet up with (someone), to run into (someone)

239
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poder (o > ue)

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poder (o > ue)

to be able to

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disfrutar

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disfrutar con

to enjoy (someone/something)

241
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ocuparse

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ocuparse de

to concern oneself with (someone/something / doing something), to pay attention to (someone/something / doing something), to deal with (someone/something / doing something)

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olvidarse

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olvidarse de

to forget (someone/something), to forget to (do something)

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forzar

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forzar a

to force to (do something)

244
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platicar

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platicar

to talk over

245
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burlar

A

burlar a

to deceive (someone), to play a trick on (someone)

246
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brindar a la salud

A

brindar a la salud de

to toast (someone)

247
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asomarse

A

asomarse a

to appear at (something), to look out from (something)

248
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confiar

A

confiar en

to trust (someone/something [a situation] / doing something), to confide in (someone/something [a situation] / doing something)

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llenar(se)

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llenar(se) de

to fill (up) with (something)

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dar cuerda

A

dar cuerda a

to wind (something [a watch])

251
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separar

A

separar

to set apart

252
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arrepentirse

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arrepentirse de

to repent for (something / doing something) to be sorry for (something / doing something)

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servir

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servir de

to act as (someone/something), to serve as (someone/something), to be useful for (someone/something)

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montar

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montar en

to ride (something [a bicycle])

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yacer

A

yacer

to lie down

256
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quejarse

A

quejarse de

to complain of/about (someone/something / doing something)

257
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clasificar

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clasificar por

to classify in/by (something)

258
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pensar

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pensar en

to think about (someone/something / doing something)

259
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estar listo/lista

A

estar listo/lista para

to be ready to (do something)

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saber

A

saber a

to taste like (something)

261
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acordarse

A

acordarse de

to remember (someone/something), to remember to (do something)

262
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convidar

A

convidar a

to invite to (something [a function] / do something)

263
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luchar

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luchar por

to struggle for (someone/something / doing something)

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to succeed in, to manage to

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lograr

to succeed in, to manage to

265
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to begin to (do something), to set out to (do something)

A

ponerse a

to begin to (do something), to set out to (do something)

266
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to care for (something), to take care of (something)

A

cuidar de

to care for (something), to take care of (something)

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to die of/from (something [an illness, a situation])

A

morir de

to die of/from (something [an illness, a situation])

268
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to carry/take away

A

llevar

to carry/take away

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to cry for/about (someone/something / doing something)

A

llorar por

to cry for/about (someone/something / doing something)

270
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to try to (do something)

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hacer por

to try to (do something)

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to deserve to

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merecer

to deserve to

272
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to turn off

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apagar

to turn off

273
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to insist on (something / doing something), to persist in (something / doing something), to get involved in (something / doing something)

A

empeñarse en

to insist on (something / doing something), to persist in (something / doing something), to get involved in (something / doing something)

274
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to turn on (lights)

A

encender (e > ie)

to turn on (lights)

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to induce to (do something)

A

inducir a

to induce to (do something)

276
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to sit down to (do something)

A

sentarse para

to sit down to (do something)

277
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to be bored by/with (someone/something / doing something)

A

aburrirse de

to be bored by/with (someone/something / doing something)

278
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to be ignorant/unaware of

A

ignorar

to be ignorant/unaware of

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to point out

A

enseñar

to point out

280
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to take advantage of (someone/something), to impose upon (someone/something), to abuse (someone/something)

A

abusar de

to take advantage of (someone/something), to impose upon (someone/something), to abuse (someone/something)

281
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to yearn/long to

A

anhelar

to yearn/long to

282
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to enjoy (something)

A

gozar de

to enjoy (something)

283
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to run away, to flee from

A

huir

to run away, to flee from

284
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to start suddenly to (do something)

A

romper a

to start suddenly to (do something)

285
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to obtain/get something from (someone/something)

A

conseguir algo de

to obtain/get something from (someone/something)

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to heat/warm up

A

calentar (e > ie)

to heat/warm up

287
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to end by (doing something)

A

terminar por

to end by (doing something)

288
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to get mixed up in (something)

A

mojarse en

to get mixed up in (something)

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to take the trouble to (do something)

A

molestarse en

to take the trouble to (do something)

290
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to be about to (do something)

A

estar para

to be about to (do something)

291
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to be in charge of (someone/something / doing something)

A

estar encargardo de

to be in charge of (someone/something / doing something)

292
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to consist of (something / doing something)

A

consistir en

to consist of (something / doing something)

293
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to exchange (something)

A

cambiar por

to exchange (something)

294
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to be suprised at (something), to be amazed at (something)

A

sorprenderse de

to be suprised at (something), to be amazed at (something)

295
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to resist (something / doing something)

A

resistirse a

to resist (something / doing something)

296
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to marry (someone)

A

casarse con

to marry (someone)

297
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to offer to (do something), to promise to (do something), to volunteer to (do something)

A

ofrecerse a

to offer to (do something), to promise to (do something), to volunteer to (do something)

298
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to resemble (someone / something)

A

parecerse a

to resemble (someone / something)

299
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to finish (doing something)

A

terminar de

to finish (doing something)

300
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to be/get tired of (someone/something / doing something)

A

cansarse de

to be/get tired of (someone/something / doing something)

301
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to go down

A

bajar

to go down

302
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to associate with (someone), to join with (someone)

A

juntarse con

to associate with (someone), to join with (someone)

303
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to become involved in (something / doing something)

A

meterse en

to become involved in (something / doing something)

304
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to brag about (something / doing something), to boast of (something / doing something), to pride oneself on (something / doing something)

A

preciarse de

to brag about (something / doing something), to boast of (something / doing something), to pride oneself on (something / doing something)

305
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to teach to (do something)

A

enseñar a

to teach to (do something)

306
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to decide to (do something), to make up one’s mind to (do something)

A

animarse a

to decide to (do something), to make up one’s mind to (do something)

307
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to seek/aspire to, to claim to

A

pretender

to seek/aspire to, to claim to

308
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to lend oneself to (doing something)

A

prestarse a

to lend oneself to (doing something)

309
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to beg for, to pray for

A

rogar (o > ue)

to beg for, to pray for

310
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to prefer to

A

preferir

to prefer to

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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to enjoy (someone/something), to have fun with (someone/something), to have a good time with (someone/something)

A

divertirse con

to enjoy (someone/something), to have fun with (someone/something), to have a good time with (someone/something)

312
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to stoop to (something [a situation] / doing something)

A

rebajarse a

to stoop to (something [a situation] / doing something)

313
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to plead on behalf of (someone/something)

A

abogar por

to plead on behalf of (someone/something)

314
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to take up (doing something)

A

meterse a

to take up (doing something)

315
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to invite to (do something)

A

invitar a

to invite to (do something)

316
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to return to (somewhere), to (do something) again

A

volver a

to return to (somewhere), to (do something) again

317
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to marvel at (someone/something)

A

maravilllarse de

to marvel at (someone/something)

318
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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be grateful/thankful for

A

agradecer

to be grateful/thankful for

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Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to find oneself in/at (something [a situation] / somewhere)

A

verse en

to find oneself in/at (something [a situation] / somewhere)

320
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to learn to (do something)

A

aprender a

to learn to (do something)

321
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to go/get away from (someone/something/somewhere)

A

alejarse de

to go/get away from (someone/something/somewhere)

322
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be ashamed of (someone/something)

A

avergonzarse de

to be ashamed of (someone/something)

323
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to clean with (something)

A

limpiar con

to clean with (something)

324
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to hang out (laundry), to spread out

A

tender (e > ie)

to hang out (laundry), to spread out

325
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to work for (someone [a company]), to strive to (do something)

A

trabajar para

to work for (someone [a company]), to strive to (do something)

326
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to take advantage of (someone/something / doing something)

A

aprovecharse de

to take advantage of (someone/something / doing something)

327
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to suppose [conjecture] to be (someone/something), “must be” (someone/something)

A

deber de

to suppose [conjecture] to be (someone/something), “must be” (someone/something)

328
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to listen to

A

escuchar

to listen to

329
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to make a commitment to (do something)

A

compremeterse a

to make a commitment to (do something)

330
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to think of (someone/something), to have an opinion about (someone/something)

A

pensar de

to think of (someone/something), to have an opinion about (someone/something)

331
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be glad of/about (something), to be happy to (do something)

A

alegrarse de

to be glad of/about (something), to be happy to (do something)

332
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be offended by (something / doing something)

A

ofenderse por

to be offended by (something / doing something)

333
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to resign oneself to (something / doing something)

A

resignarse a

to resign oneself to (something / doing something)

334
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be dying for (something), to be dying to (do something)

A

morirse por

to be dying for (something), to be dying to (do something)

335
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to count on (someone/something)

A

contar con

to count on (someone/something)

336
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to throw away, to toss out

A

botar

to throw away, to toss out

337
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to cross out

A

tachar

to cross out

338
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to make fun of (someone/something)

A

burlarse de

to make fun of (someone/something)

339
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to risk (doing something)

A

arriesgarse a

to risk (doing something)

340
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to talk of/about (someone/something / doing something), to speak of (someone/something / doing something)

A

hablar de

to talk of/about (someone/something / doing something), to speak of (someone/something / doing something)

341
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to go out with (someone), date (someone)

A

salir con

to go out with (someone), date (someone)

342
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be bored with (someone/something), to get bored with (someone/something)

A

aburrirse con

to be bored with (someone/something), to get bored with (someone/something)

343
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to have just (done something)

A

acabar de

to have just (done something)

344
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to amuse oneself with (something)

A

recrearse con

to amuse oneself with (something)

345
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to approve of

A

apaprobar (o > ue)

to approve of

346
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to urge to (do something)

A

instar a

to urge to (do something)

347
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be acquainted with

A

conocer

to be acquainted with

348
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to suppose [conjecture] to (be/do something)

A

haber de

to suppose [conjecture] to (be/do something)

349
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to make up one’s mind to (do something), to resolve to (do something)

A

revolverse a

to make up one’s mind to (do something), to resolve to (do something)

350
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to pay for

A

pagar

to pay for

351
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to leave (someone/something/somewhere), to part company with (someone/something/somewhere)

A

separarse de

to leave (someone/something/somewhere), to part company with (someone/something/somewhere)

352
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to manage to (do something), to succeed in (doing something)

A

acertar a

to manage to (do something), to succeed in (doing something)

353
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to worry oneself about (someone/something / doing something), to fret over (someone/something / doing something)

A

apurarse por

to worry oneself about (someone/something / doing something), to fret over (someone/something / doing something)

354
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to help to (do something), to aid in (doing something)

A

ayudar a

to help to (do something), to aid in (doing something)

355
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to point out

A

señalar

to point out

356
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to prepare to (do something), to be disposed to (do something)

A

disponerse a

to prepare to (do something), to be disposed to (do something)

357
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to speak ill of (something)

A

maldecir de

to speak ill of (something)

358
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to sample (something), to take a toast of (something)

A

probar de

to sample (something), to take a toast of (something)

359
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to pick up

A

recoger

to pick up

360
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to inspire to (do something)

A

inspirar a

to inspire to (do something)

361
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to stop to (do something)

A

pararse a

to stop to (do something)

362
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to try hard in (something), to endeavor to (do something)

A

esforzarse en

to try hard in (something), to endeavor to (do something)

363
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to renounce (something), to give up (something), to quit (something [a job])

A

renunciar a

to renounce (something), to give up (something), to quit (something [a job])

364
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to refuse to (do something)

A

negarse a

to refuse to (do something)

365
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to abdicate to (someone)

A

abdicar en

to abdicate to (someone)

366
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to soak/sponge up

A

empapar

to soak/sponge up

367
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to impel to (do something)

A

impulsar a

to impel to (do something)

368
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to hand over

A

entregar

to hand over

369
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to insist on (something / doing something)

A

insistir en

to insist on (something / doing something)

370
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to get angry at/with (someone/something)

A

enojarse con

to get angry at/with (someone/something)

371
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to venture to (do something)

A

aventurarse a

to venture to (do something)

372
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to know how to (do something)

A

saber

to know how to (do something)

373
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to do to (somewhere), to be going to (do something)

A

ir a

to do to (somewhere), to be going to (do something)

374
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to care for (someone [a person, a pet]), to take care of (someone [a person, a pet])

A

cuidar a

to care for (someone [a person, a pet]), to take care of (someone [a person, a pet])

375
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to make a mistake in (something)

A

equivocarse en

to make a mistake in (something)

376
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

conform to (something / doing something), to resign oneself to (something / doing something), to make do with (something / doing something)

A

conformarse con

conform to (something / doing something), to resign oneself to (something / doing something), to make do with (something / doing something)

377
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to reflect on (something), to think about (something)

A

reflexionar en

to reflect on (something), to think about (something)

378
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to hasten to (somewhere / do something), to hurry to (somewhere / do something)

A

apresurarse a

to hasten to (somewhere / do something), to hurry to (somewhere / do something)

379
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be busy with (something / doing something)

A

ocuparse en

to be busy with (something / doing something)

380
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to break up with (someone), to break off relations with (someone)

A

romper con

to break up with (someone), to break off relations with (someone)

381
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to run to (somewhere / do something)

A

correr a

to run to (somewhere / do something)

382
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to stay to (do something)

A

quedarse para

to stay to (do something)

383
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to root up, to pull out, to turn on (an engine)

A

arrancar

to root up, to pull out, to turn on (an engine)

384
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to wait for, to hope for

A

esperar

to wait for, to hope for

385
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to incite to (do something)

A

incitar a

to incite to (do something)

386
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to try to (do something)

A

tratar de

to try to (do something)

387
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be of use for (something / doing something), to serve as (something)

A

servir para

to be of use for (something / doing something), to serve as (something)

388
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to devote oneself to (someone/something)

A

consagrarse a

to devote oneself to (someone/something)

389
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to make a mistake about (someone/something), to be mistaken about (someone/something)

A

equivocarse con

to make a mistake about (someone/something), to be mistaken about (someone/something)

390
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to trade with (someone / something [a business]), to trade in (something [a business])

A

comerciar con

to trade with (someone / something [a business]), to trade in (something [a business])

391
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to work on/at (something)

A

trabajar en

to work on/at (something)

392
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to turn on (an appliance)

A

poner

to turn on (an appliance)

393
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be interested in (someone/something)

A

interesarse en

to be interested in (someone/something)

394
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to go/run through, to go across

A

atravesar (e > ie)

to go/run through, to go across

395
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to persuade to (do something)

A

persuadir a

to persuade to (do something)

396
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to stop at (somewhere), to stay at (somewhere)

A

parar(se) en

to stop at (somewhere), to stay at (somewhere)

397
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be inclined to (do something), to be in favour of (doing something)

A

estar por

to be inclined to (do something), to be in favour of (doing something)

398
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to wrap up

A

envolver (o > ue)

to wrap up

399
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to retire to (somewhere / do something)

A

retirarse a

to retire to (somewhere / do something)

400
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to send via (something [mail])

A

mandar por

to send via (something [mail])

401
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to end by (doing something), to wind up (doing something)

A

acabar por

to end by (doing something), to wind up (doing something)

402
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to come to (somewhere / do something)

A

venir a

to come to (somewhere / do something)

403
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to oblige to (do something), to force to (do something)

A

obligar a

to oblige to (do something), to force to (do something)

404
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to encourage to (do something)

A

animar a

to encourage to (do something)

405
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to knock down, to tear down

A

derribar

to knock down, to tear down

406
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to care about (someone), to worry about (someone)

A

mirar por

to care about (someone), to worry about (someone)

407
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to pass to (something / doing something), to proceed to (something / doing something)

A

pasar a

to pass to (something / doing something), to proceed to (something / doing something)

408
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to take charge of (someone/something / doing something)

A

encargarse de

to take charge of (someone/something / doing something)

409
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to come upon (someone/something)

A

dar con

to come upon (someone/something)

410
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to attend (something [a function])

A

asistir a

to attend (something [a function])

411
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to get rid of (someone/something)

A

librarse de

to get rid of (someone/something)

412
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to vote for (someone/something)

A

votar por

to vote for (someone/something)

413
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to cease (doing something), to stop (doing something)

A

parar de

to cease (doing something), to stop (doing something)

414
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to step on

A

pisar

to step on

415
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to go up to (something), to climb (something), to get on (something)

A

subir a

to go up to (something), to climb (something), to get on (something)

416
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to face (something)

A

dar a

to face (something)

417
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to go up, to come up, to get on (a train, bus, etc.)

A

subir

to go up, to come up, to get on (a train, bus, etc.)

418
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to ask for

A

pedir (e > i)

to ask for

419
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to ride (something [a horse])

A

montar a

to ride (something [a horse])

420
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to go to (somewhere), to address (someone), to direct oneself to (doing something)

A

dirigirse a

to go to (somewhere), to address (someone), to direct oneself to (doing something)

421
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to look for

A

buscar

to look for

422
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to aspire to (do something / be someone)

A

aspirar a

to aspire to (do something / be someone)

423
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to bump into (someone/something), to stumble over (something)

A

tropezarse con

to bump into (someone/something), to stumble over (something)

424
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to persist in (something / doing something)

A

persistir en

to persist in (something / doing something)

425
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to become used to (someone/something), to become used to (doing something)

A

acostumbrarse a

to become used to (someone/something), to become used to (doing something)

426
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be afraid of (someone/something), to be frightened by (someone/something)

A

asustarse con

to be afraid of (someone/something), to be frightened by (someone/something)

427
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to point out

A

indicar

to point out

428
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to cut off, to cut out

A

cortar

to cut off, to cut out

429
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to oppose (something / doing something), to be in opposition to (something / doing something)

A

oponerse a

to oppose (something / doing something), to be in opposition to (something / doing something)

430
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to content oneself with (something)

A

contentarse con

to content oneself with (something)

431
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to threaten with (something / doing something)

A

amenezar con

to threaten with (something / doing something)

432
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to refuse to (do something)

A

rehusar a

to refuse to (do something)

433
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to condemn to (do something)

A

condenar a

to condemn to (do something)

434
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to begin to (do something)

A

empezar a

to begin to (do something)

435
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to blow out

A

soplar

to blow out

436
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to associate with (someone), to have dealings with (someone/something)

A

tratarse con

to associate with (someone), to have dealings with (someone/something)

437
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to become (someone/something), to change into (someone/something)

A

convertirse en

to become (someone/something), to change into (someone/something)

438
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be glad of/about (something), to be happy to (do something)

A

alegrarse de

to be glad of/about (something), to be happy to (do something)

439
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to agree to (something / do something)

A

quedar en

to agree to (something / do something)

440
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to go out (of a place, on a date)

A

salir

to go out (of a place, on a date)

441
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to dare to (do something)

A

atreverse a

to dare to (do something)

442
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to find out

A

averiguar

to find out

443
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be accsutomed to, to be in the habit of

A

soler (o > ue)

to be accsutomed to, to be in the habit of

444
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to adapt oneself to (something [a situation] / doing something)

A

adaptarse a

to adapt oneself to (something [a situation] / doing something)

445
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be a question of (something / doing something)

A

tratarse de

to be a question of (something / doing something)

446
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to cross out

A

borrar

to cross out

447
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be crazy about (someone/something / doing something)

A

rabiar por

to be crazy about (someone/something / doing something)

448
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to limit oneself to (doing something)

A

limitarse a

to limit oneself to (doing something)

449
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to contribute to (something / doing something)

A

contribuir a

to contribute to (something / doing something)

450
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to prepare oneself for (something), to prepare oneself to (do something)

A

prepararse para

to prepare oneself for (something), to prepare oneself to (do something)

451
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to dream of/about (someone/something / doing something)

A

soñar con

to dream of/about (someone/something / doing something)

452
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to persist in (something / doing something)

A

obstinarse en

to persist in (something / doing something)

453
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to decide to (do something)

A

decidirse a

to decide to (do something)

454
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to elect / choose to

A

elegir (e > i)

to elect / choose to

455
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to leave (somewhere), to walk away from (somewhere)

A

marcharse de

to leave (somewhere), to walk away from (somewhere)

456
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to influence (someone/something), to have an effect on (someone/something)

A

influir en

to influence (someone/something), to have an effect on (someone/something)

457
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to submit oneself to (something / doing something)

A

someterse a

to submit oneself to (something / doing something)

458
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to brag about (something / doing something), to boast of (something / doing something)

A

jactarse de

to brag about (something / doing something), to boast of (something / doing something)

459
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to lack (something)

A

carecer de

to lack (something)

460
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to worry about (someone/something / doing something)

A

preocuparse por

to worry about (someone/something / doing something)

461
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to depend on (someone/something / doing something)

A

depender de

to depend on (someone/something / doing something)

462
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to sit down to (something / do something)

A

sentarse a

to sit down to (something / do something)

463
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to end by (doing something)

A

trabajar por

to end by (doing something)

464
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to reduce a situation or oneself to (something / doing something)

A

reducirse a

to reduce a situation or oneself to (something / doing something)

465
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to agree to (something / do something)

A

convenir en

to agree to (something / do something)

466
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to fall down

A

caerse

to fall down

467
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to have enough of (something / doing something)

A

bastarle a alguien con

to have enough of (something / doing something)

468
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to smell like (something)

A

oler a

to smell like (something)

469
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to stay to (do something), to remain to (do something)

A

quedarse a

to stay to (do something), to remain to (do something)

470
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to cease (doing something)

A

cesar de

to cease (doing something)

471
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to strive for (someone/something / doing something)

A

esforzarse por

to strive for (someone/something / doing something)

472
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to stop (doing something)

A

dejar de

to stop (doing something)

473
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to worry about (someone/something)

A

preocuparse con

to worry about (someone/something)

474
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to stand out

A

destacar

to stand out

475
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to fill with (something)

A

llenar con

to fill with (something)

476
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to leave (somewhere), to go away from (somewhere)

A

salir de

to leave (somewhere), to go away from (somewhere)

477
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to choose (something / doing something), to opt for (something / doing something)

A

optar por

to choose (something / doing something), to opt for (something / doing something)

478
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to take off

A

quitar

to take off

479
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to arrive at (somewhere) / to be going to (do something)

A

llegar a

to arrive at (somewhere) / to be going to (do something)

480
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to finish with/off (someone/something), to get rid of (someone/something)

A

acabar con

to finish with/off (someone/something), to get rid of (someone/something)

481
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to get angry at/with (someone/something)

A

enfadarse con

to get angry at/with (someone/something)

482
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to bring up (as “to rear”)

A

criar

to bring up (as “to rear”)

483
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to grow impatient for (someone/something / doing something), to be impatient to (do something)

A

impacientarse por

to grow impatient for (someone/something / doing something), to be impatient to (do something)

484
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to consent to (do something)

A

consentir en

to consent to (do something)

485
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to look at

A

mirar

to look at

486
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to take pleasure in (something / doing something)

A

complacerse en

to take pleasure in (something / doing something)

487
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to bother (someone/something), to pick a fight with (someone/something)

A

meterse con

to bother (someone/something), to pick a fight with (someone/something)

488
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be astonished at (something)

A

asombrarse de

to be astonished at (something)

489
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to do without (someone/something / doing something), to neglect (someone/something / doing something)

A

prescindir de

to do without (someone/something / doing something), to neglect (someone/something / doing something)

490
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to take out

A

sacar

to take out

491
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to set up

A

organizar

to set up

492
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to associate with (someone), to team up with (someone)

A

asociarse con

to associate with (someone), to team up with (someone)

493
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to sound like (something)

A

sonar a

to sound like (something)

494
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to step forward to (someone/something / doing something)

A

adelantarse a

to step forward to (someone/something / doing something)

495
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

espantarse con

to become afraid of (someone/something)

A

espantarse con

to become afraid of (someone/something)

496
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to try to (do something), to attempt to (do something)

A

probar a

to try to (do something), to attempt to (do something)

497
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to hang up

A

colgar (o > ue)

to hang up

498
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to delay in (something), to take long to (do something)

A

tardar en

to delay in (something), to take long to (do something)

499
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to thank for (something / doing something), to give thanks for (something / doing something)

A

dar gracias por

to thank for (something / doing something), to give thanks for (something / doing something)

500
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to begin to (do something)

A

comenzar a

to begin to (do something)

501
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to meet up with (someone), to run into (someone)

A

encontrarse con

to meet up with (someone), to run into (someone)

502
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be able to

A

poder (o > ue)

to be able to

503
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to enjoy (someone/something)

A

disfrutar con

to enjoy (someone/something)

504
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to concern oneself with (someone/something / doing something), to pay attention to (someone/something / doing something), to deal with (someone/something / doing something)

A

ocuparse de

to concern oneself with (someone/something / doing something), to pay attention to (someone/something / doing something), to deal with (someone/something / doing something)

505
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to forget (someone/something), to forget to (do something)

A

olvidarse de

to forget (someone/something), to forget to (do something)

506
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to force to (do something)

A

forzar a

to force to (do something)

507
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to talk over

A

platicar

to talk over

508
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to deceive (someone), to play a trick on (someone)

A

burlar a

to deceive (someone), to play a trick on (someone)

509
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to toast (someone)

A

brindar a la salud de

to toast (someone)

510
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to appear at (something), to look out from (something)

A

asomarse a

to appear at (something), to look out from (something)

511
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to trust (someone/something [a situation] / doing something), to confide in (someone/something [a situation] / doing something)

A

confiar en

to trust (someone/something [a situation] / doing something), to confide in (someone/something [a situation] / doing something)

512
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to fill (up) with (something)

A

llenar(se) de

to fill (up) with (something)

513
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to wind (something [a watch])

A

dar cuerda a

to wind (something [a watch])

514
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to set apart

A

separar

to set apart

515
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to repent for (something / doing something), to be sorry for (something / doing something)

A

arrepentirse de

to repent for (something / doing something), to be sorry for (something / doing something)

516
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to act as (someone/something), to serve as (someone/something), to be useful for (someone/something)

A

servir de

to act as (someone/something), to serve as (someone/something), to be useful for (someone/something)

517
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to ride (something [a bicycle])

A

montar en

to ride (something [a bicycle])

518
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to lie down

A

yacer

to lie down

519
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to complain of/about (someone/something / doing something)

A

quejarse de

to complain of/about (someone/something / doing something)

520
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to classify in/by (something)

A

clasificar por

to classify in/by (something)

521
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to think about (someone/something / doing something)

A

pensar en

to think about (someone/something / doing something)

522
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to be ready to (do something)

A

estar listo/lista para

to be ready to (do something)

523
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to taste like (something)

A

saber a

to taste like (something)

524
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to remember (someone/something), to remember to (do something)

A

acordarse de

to remember (someone/something), to remember to (do something)

525
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to invite to (something [a function] / do something)

A

convidar a

to invite to (something [a function] / do something)

526
Q

Which Spanish verb or verbal phrase does this definition refer to and what preposition, if any, is required?

to struggle for (someone/something / doing something)

A

luchar por

to struggle for (someone/something / doing something)

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