definir
definir(
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fee
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to define
Primero, tuvimos que definir algunos términos confusos.First, we had to define some confusing terms.
2. (to portray)
a. to describe
Carlos definió el viaje como una experiencia maravillosa.Carlos described the trip as a wonderful experience.
4. (to arrange)
a. to establish
No hemos definido la estrategia que llevaremos a cabo.We haven't established the strategy we will follow.
c. to decide
Ya definimos la fecha y el lugar de la reunión.We've already decided the date and place of the meeting.
a. to define
Puedes usar un lápiz delineador para definir tus ojos.You can use an eyeliner to define your eyes.
6. (art)
a. to define
Se puede usar un lápiz carboncillo para definir las formas.You can use a charcoal pencil to define the shapes.
b. to make sharp
Utilicé un lapiz blando para definir más las lÃneas.I used a soft pencil to make the lines sharper.
definirse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to define oneself
Julia prefiere definirse como ciudadana del mundo.Julia prefers to define herself as a citizen of the world.
b. to describe oneself
Mi padre se define como comunista.My father describes himself as a communist.
c. to be defined
¿Por qué tengo que definirme por mi sexualidad?Why do I have to be defined by my sexuality?
a. to define one's position
El partido tiene que definirse en este asunto.The party needs to define its position in this matter.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
La dirección se definió a favor de la fusión.The management came down in favor of the merger.
El presidente tiene que dejar de mirar los toros desde la barrera y definirse.The president needs to stop sitting on the fence and say where he stands.
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