IR Verbs In Spanish

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    To sip; to soak up

    • Sorber
    • Abstenerse
    • Adquirir
    • Convenir
    • Nacer
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  • 2. 

    To swell; fatten up

    • Lloriquear

    • Engordar

    • Sorber

    • Susurrar

    • Absolver

    Correct Answer
    A. Engordar
    Explanation
    Engordar means "to swell; fatten up" in Spanish. This verb is used to describe the action of gaining weight or becoming fat. It implies an increase in body size or volume due to the accumulation of excess fat. Therefore, engordar is the correct answer as it accurately matches the given definition.

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  • 3. 

    To fight

    • Alojar

    • Establecer

    • Combatir

    • Llenar

    • Componer

    Correct Answer
    A. Combatir
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "combatir." This is because "combatir" is a verb in Spanish that means "to fight" or "to combat." It is the most appropriate choice among the given options as it directly relates to the concept of fighting or engaging in a battle. The other options, such as "alojar" (to lodge), "establecer" (to establish), "llenar" (to fill), and "componer" (to compose), do not have the same meaning or association with fighting.

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  • 4. 

    To fill in

    Correct Answer
    llenar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "llenar" because it is the Spanish translation of the word "to fill in".

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  • 5. 

    To own; posess

    Correct Answer
    poseer
  • 6. 

    To fast

    Correct Answer
    ayunar
  • 7. 

    To plead

    Correct Answer
    suplicar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "suplicar" because "to plead" means to make a sincere and emotional request or appeal. "Suplicar" is the Spanish verb that best captures this meaning, as it specifically refers to begging or pleading for something.

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  • 8. 

    To forget

    Correct Answer
    olvidar
    Explanation
    The word "olvidar" is the correct translation for "to forget" in Spanish.

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  • 9. 

    To operate

    Correct Answer
    manejar
    Explanation
    The given correct answer "manejar" is a Spanish word that translates to "to operate" in English. This word is commonly used to refer to the action of driving or controlling a vehicle, but it can also be used in a broader sense to describe operating or handling any type of machinery, equipment, or system. Therefore, "manejar" is the appropriate translation for "to operate" in this context.

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  • 10. 

    To improve

    Correct Answer
    mejorar
    Explanation
    The given correct answer "mejorar" is the Spanish translation of the English word "to improve." This suggests that the question is asking for the translation of the word "to improve" in Spanish.

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  • 11. 

    To use; to spend

    Correct Answer
    gastar
  • 12. 

    To find

    Correct Answer
    hallar
  • 13. 

    To be ignorant

    Correct Answer
    ignorar
    Explanation
    The correct answer for this question is "ignorar." The word "ignorar" is the correct translation for "to be ignorant" in Spanish. This verb is used to indicate the act of not knowing or being unaware of something.

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  • 14. 

    To place

    Correct Answer
    colocar
  • 15. 

    To shear

    Correct Answer
    trasquilar
  • 16. 

    To whisper

    Correct Answer
    susurrar
  • 17. 

    To submerge; to dip

    Correct Answer
    zambullir
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "zambullir" because it is a verb that means "to submerge" or "to dip" in Spanish. This word accurately describes the action of completely immersing something in a liquid or water. Therefore, "zambullir" is the appropriate term to use in this context.

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  • 18. 

    To polish

    Correct Answer
    pulir
    Explanation
    "Pulir" is the correct translation of the word "to polish" in Spanish.

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  • 19. 

    To whine

    Correct Answer
    lloriquear
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "lloriquear." The word "whine" is translated to "lloriquear" in Spanish.

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  • 20. 

    To put up

    Correct Answer
    alojar
    Explanation
    The word "alojar" is a Spanish verb that means "to put up" or "to accommodate" in English. It is used to describe the action of providing lodging or accommodation for someone. Therefore, "alojar" is the correct translation for "to put up" in this context.

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