500 Spanish business verbs by Andrew D. Miles Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 500 Spanish Business Verbs Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, Barcelona, 2007. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form without written authorization from the author. Cover photograph by Andrew D. Miles andrew.miles@barcelonaenglish.com www.barcelonaenglish.com Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 A acusar recibo acknowledge receipt. adelantar 1. advance 2. bring forward, put forward. abandonar abandon, waive. abaratar lower a price, cheapen. adeudar 1. owe 2. charge, debit, make a debit entry. adicionar add. abastecer supply. adiestrar train. abonar 1. i.v. subscribe 2. t.v. make a credit entry, credit 3. t.v. pay. adjudicar 1. award 2. allot, assign, adjudicate. abrir open. adjuntar attach, enclose. abrir crédito open credit. abrir libros open books. administrar manage, administrate, administer, direct, run. abrir una cuenta open an account. adquirir acquire. absorber absorb, take over. afectar 1. allocate, assign 2. affect, encumber. acaparar hoard, monopolize (AmE), monopolise (BrE), corner. afianzar secure, guarantee. aceptar accept. aconsejar advise. afiliar 1. t.v. affiliate 2. t.v. name as a member or affiliate 3. i.v. become a member or affiliate. acopiar hoard, stockpile. acrecentar increase. aflorar register in books items that were previously concealed, launder. acreditar 1. credit, make a credit entry 2. authorize (AmE), authorise (BrE), grant credentials. aforar appraise, value, assess. activar carry forward as an asset. agotar 1. deplete, use up, finish off 2. sell out. actualizar 1. update, bring up to date 2. revalue, revaluate, restate, write up 3. modernize (AmE), modernise (BrE), update 4. readjust values according to the rate of inflation. agremiar 1. t.v. unionise (BrE), unionize (AmE), join a union or syndicate 2. p.v. start a union or syndicate. ahorrar save, economize (AmE), economise (BrE). ajustar 1. adjust 2. settle. acumular 1. accrue 2. accumulate. almacenar store, stock. acuñar mint. acusar 1. accuse 2. acknowledge. alquilar 1. hire, rent 2. let, lease, rent, rent out. 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Miles, 2007 alzar rise, increase. apropiar appropriate. amalgamar merge, amalgamate. aprovisionar supply, provision, stock. amortizar 1. depreciate 2. pay, pay in instalments, amortize (AmE), amortise (BrE) 3. write off 4. redeem 5. recover an investment. apuntar note down, write down, enter. archivar file, archive. ampliar enlarge, extend. arquear control, count, audit. ampliar el capital increase capital. arrastrar carry over. ampliar el plazo extend the term. analizar analyse. arrendar 1. hire, rent 2. let, lease, rent, rent out. anexar attach, annex, incorporate, add. arriesgar risk. asalariar include in the payroll. anotar note down, take note, write down, enter. ascender 1. i.v. be promoted 2. t.v. promote. antedatar date back, backdate, antedate. asegurar insure, underwrite. anticipar advance. anticipar pagos advance payments. asentar post, register, enter, journalize (AmE), journalise (BrE), record, make an entry, enter into books. anticuar age. asesorar counsel, advise. anualizar annualise (BrE), annualize (AmE). asignar 1. appropriate, allocate, allot, apportion 2. assign 3. appoint. anular cancel, void, annul, nullify. asistir 1. attend 2. assist, help. anunciar 1. announce 2. advertise. apelar appeal. asociar 1. t.v. associate, make someone a member 2. p.v. join, become a member. aplazar defer, postpone, adjourn. atracar berth. aplicar 1. apply 2. appropriate, allocate. atrasar 1. i.v. fall behind, be late in paying 2. t.v. delay, postpone. aportar contribute. auditar audit apoyar support, back up. apreciar 1. appreciate, increase in price or value 2. appraise. aumentar 1. t.v. increase, raise 2. i.v. rise. auspiciar sponsor. aprobar 1. approve 2. pass. autenticar authenticate, attest. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 autentificar authenticate, attest. calcular calculate, compute. automatizar automate. calificar 1. rate 2. mark. autorizar authorize (AmE), authorise (BrE). cambiar change, exchange. avalar endorse, guarantee, warrant. canalizar channel. avalorar appraise, assess, value. cancelar 1. cancel, settle, honour (BrE), honor (AmE), pay off 2. write off. avaluar appraise, assess, value. avisar advise, notify. canibalizar cannibalize (AmE), cannibalise (BrE). ayudar help, aid. canjear 1. barter, exchange 2. redeem, convert. capacitar train. B capitalizar capitalize (AmE), capitalise (BrE), fund, convert into capital. bajar 1. t.v. decrease, lower 2. i.v. go down, decrease, diminish. balancear 1. balance 2. offset. captar clientes obtain clients, gain clients. captar fondos raise funds. bancarizar convert a cash-based payment and collection system into a bank-based system. cargar 1. charge, debit 2. load. beneficiar benefit. catalogar catalogue (BrE), catalog (AmE). blanquear launder assets, reveal concealed assets. caucionar pledge, bond, place a bond. bloquear 1. block, freeze 2. blockade. centralizar centralize (AmE), centralise (BrE). boicotear boycott. certificar certify, attest. bonificar 1. pay a subsidy 2. give a discount 3. pay a bonus. cesar 1. i.v. stop 2. t.v. suspend from job, dismiss. borrar erase, delete. chatear chat. cifrar encrypt, encode. C citar 1. make an appointment 2. summon. clasificar classify, rank. caducar lapse, mature, expire. clausurar close. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 coadministrar co-manage, manage jointly. condonar condone. confiscar confiscate, seize, attach. coasegurar co-insure. cobrar 1. collect, cash, cash in 2. charge. conformar conform. congelar freeze. codificar 1. codify, code 2. encrypt, code. consignar consign. cogenerar co-generate. consolidar consolidate, combine, merge. cogestionar manage jointly, co-manage. constituir constitute, incorporate, set up, form. coinvertir co-invest, invest jointly. consumir consume. colocar invest, collocate, place. combinar combine, compound. contabilizar 1. enter into accounts, record in accountancy books 2. count. comercializar market, commercialize (AmE), commercialise (BrE). contaminar pollute. contar count. comerciar trade, deal, do business. contrabandear smuggle. comisar confiscate contraer contract, shrink. comisionar commission. contraofertar counterbid. compactar compact. compaginar lay out, arrange. contratar contract, hire, recruit, take on. compensar 1. compensate, indemnify 2. compensate, offset. contribuir contribute. controlar control. competir compete. convenir agree. componer 1. compose 2. compound convertir convert. comprar buy, purchase. comprimir 1. compress 2. zip. convocar summon, call, call a meeting, demonstration, strike, etc. comprobar check, audit, verify. coordinar coordinate. computar count, take into account. copiar copy. comunicar communicate. cortar cut. conceder award, grant. cosechar harvest. conciliar reconcile. costar cost. 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Miles, 2007 cotizar 1. quote 2. pay social security dues 3. give a price, set a value. depositar deposit. cotizar en alza increase in value. depreciar depreciate. cotizar en baja decrease in value. depurar debug. cotizar en bolsa be listed at the stock market. derivar derive. desacelerar decelerate. crecer grow. desahuciar evict, dispossess. cuadrar 1. balance, tally 2. square. desalojar evict, dispossess. custodiar 1. watch, guard 2. take into custody. desarrollar develop. desasociar terminate membership of an association, society, club, etc. D descapitalizar decapitalize (AmE), decapitalise (BrE), reduce net worth or capital. datar date. deber owe. descargar download. debitar 1. debit, make a debit entry 2. charge. descentralizar decentralize (AmE), decentralise (BrE). descifrar decrypt, decode. decidir decide. descodificar decode, decrypt. declarar declare. descomprimir 1. decompress 2. unzip. decomisar seize, confiscate desconectar disconnect. deducir 1. subtract, deduct 2. deduce. deflactar deflate. descontar 1. give a discount or rebate, discount, rebate 2. discount documents. deforestar deforest. descontar documentos discount documents. defraudar defraud. delegar delegate. desembargar release seizure, withdraw attachment order. delinear draft, draught (BrE). desembolsar outlay, disburse, pay. demandar 1. sue 2. demand. desestacionalizar seasonally adjust. denegar deny. desfalcar embezzle, defalcate. departamentalizar departmentalize (AmE), departmentalise (BrE). desgastar wear, wear out. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 desgravar 1. t.v. exempt from taxes 2. i.v. be tax-deductible, allow for a tax rebate 3. t.v. remove a lien or attachment. disolver dissolve. distribuir distribute. diversificar diversify. desguazar break up, scrap. designar appoint, nominate. documentar document, provide documentation, supply evidence. desinvertir divest. dolarizar dollarize (AmE), dollarise (BrE). deslocalizar offshore. desmoldar strip, cast out. domiciliar pay by banker’s order, pay by direct transfer from a bank account, pay by direct debit. desmonetizar demonetize (AmE), demonetise (BrE). donar donate, grant. dotar assign, provide, allot. desnacionalizar denationalize (AmE), denationalise (BrE). despachar deliver, ship. E despedir dismiss, lay off, fire, discharge. desvalorizar 1. t.v. devalue, devaluate 2. p.v. depreciate, lose value. economizar economize (AmE), economise (BrE), save. embalar pack. desviar deviate. embarcar board. devaluar devaluate, devalue. devengar 1. accrue 2. produce, bear, yield. embargar seize, attach, garnish, sequestrate. embotellar bottle. devolver return, give back. emitir issue. diferir defer. digitalizar digitize (AmE), digitise (BrE), digitalize (AmE), digitalise (BrE). emitir acciones issue shares (BrE), issue stock (AmE). empeñar pawn. diligenciar acknowledge, approve, stamp. emplazar summon. emplear employ. diluir dilute, water. encuestar poll, survey. dirigir lead, direct, manage, run. diseñar design. disminuir diminish, decrease. endeudar 1. p.v. contract a debt, go into debt 2. t.v. get someone into debt. endosar endorse. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 engrapar staple. exhibir exhibit, display, show. enjuiciar bring to trial. eximir exempt. enlazar link. expandir expand. ensamblar assemble. ensayar test. expedir 1. dispatch, ship, deliver, forward 2. issue. entrenar train. expender sell. entrevistar interview. expirar expire. envasar put into any type of container. explotar 1. run a business, shop, concern, etc. 2. exploit. enviar deliver, send. exponer 1. expose 2. exhibit, show. erosionar erode. exportar export. escalonar graduate, stagger. expropiar expropriate. escindir 1. split 2. spin off. extender extend. escribir write. escriturar sign a deed. externalizar outsource. especular speculate. extraer withdraw, extract. esponsorizar sponsor. extrapolar extrapolate. establecer establish. estafar embezzle, defraud, swindle. F estandarizar standardize (AmE), standardise (BrE). estenografiar stenograph. fabricar manufacture. facturar invoice, bill. estimar estimate. estructurar structure. falsificar forge, counterfeit, falsify. estudiar study. fechar date. etiquetar label. evadir evade. fiar 1. sell on credit, sell on account 2. trust, rely on. evadir impuestos evade taxes. evaluar evaluate, assess, appraise. examinar examine. fichar 1. t.v. sign up, hire 2. i.v. clock in, clock on (BrE), punch in (AmE) 3. i.v. clock off, clock out (BrE), punch out (AmE) 4. i.v. sign up, join. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 fidelizar make faithful, generate brand loyalty, make someone loyal to a brand, product, organisation, etc. girar 1. draw, write out, issue 2. send a money order. girar en descubierto overdraw. financiar finance, fund. globalizar globalize (AmE), globalise (BrE). finiquitar settle. graduar graduate. firmar sign. gráfico circular pie chart. fletar charter, freight. grapar staple. flotar float. fluctuar fluctuate. gratificar 1. gratify 2. give a bonus payment. fomentar promote. gravar 1. tax, levy 2. encumber. formalizar formalize (AmE), formalise (BrE), make official. Formar 1. form 2. train. H funcionar function, work, run. fundir 1. p.v. become bankrupt 2. t.v. provoke bankruptcy 3. t.v. & p.v. melt. habilitar 1. authorize (AmE), authorise (BrE) 2. provide funds. heredar inherit. fusionar merge, amalgamate. hilar spin. G hipotecar mortgage. homologar validate, certify, homologate. ganar 1. earn 2. gain 3. win. garantizar 1. guarantee, warrant 2. guarantee, provide surety, collateralize (AmE), collateralise (BrE). I gastar 1. t.v. spend 2. t.v. & p.v. wear out. imponer 1. impose 2. tax, levy. importar import. gerenciar manage. gestionar 1. manage, run, administrate 2. deal with, negotiate 3. follow steps and procedures in order to obtain authorisations, licences, permits, subsidies, etc. imprimir print. imputar 1. assign, allocate, book as 2. charge, accuse 3. attribute. incautar seize, attach, confiscate. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 incentivar promote, give incentive to. J K incorporar 1. t.v. incorporate 2. t.v. hire 3. p.v. join. incrementar increase. jubilar pension, pension off, retire. indemnizar indemnify, compensate. indexar 1. index 2. update, adjust according to inflation. L industrializar industrialize (AmE), industrialise (BrE). lacrar seal. lanzar 1. launch, release 2. evict. inflar inflate. informar report, inform. infravalorar 1. underestimate 2. undervalue. legalizar legalize (AmE), legalise (BrE), validate. legar bequeath, will, devise. ingresar 1. i.v. enter, join 2. t.v. deposit 3. t.v. input, enter, introduce. liberar release, clear, free. inmovilizar block. liberar acciones issue shares (BrE), issue stock (AmE). inscribir register, inscribe, enrol. inspeccionar inspect. liberar el mercado deregulate the market. instalar install. librar draw, issue. integrar integrate. intercambiar exchange, interchange, swap. licenciar 1. t.v. license 2. t.v. discharge 3. p.v. obtain a professional degree, graduate. licitar offer through a public tender. interpolar interpolate. liderar lead. intervenir 1. intervene, take part 2. subject an institution or estate to receivership. limitar limit. invalidar invalidate, nullify, void. liquidar 1. liquidate, dissolve 2. sell off, sell out, clear 3. adjust, settle, pay. inventariar inventory, take inventory, take stock. liquidar salario pay salary. invertir invest. liquidar sueldo pay salary. investigar research. liquidar sueldo pay salary. inyectar inject. liquidar cuentas settle accounts. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 M negociar 1. negotiate, deal 2. buy and sell, deal in. nombrar name, appoint. malgastar waste. malversar misappropriate, embezzle. nominar name, nominate. normalizar standardize (AmE), standardise (BrE). mancomunar join, pool, combine, associate. notificar notify. mantener 1. support, maintain, sustain 2. maintain, keep. numerar number. manufacturar manufacture. maquilar manufacture at a low-cost, cross-border factory. O matricular 1. register, enrol 2. obtain a professional licence. ocupar 1. employ, occupy 2. occupy, take up place. ofertar offer, bid. mecanografiar type. mercadear sell, market. ofrecer offer. mercar trade. operar operate. mermar diminish, waste. optimizar optimize (AmE), optimise (BrE). mezclar mix. minusvalorar undervalue. ordenar order. modernizar modernise. organizar organize (AmE), organise (BrE). monopolizar monopolize (AmE), monopolise (BrE). otorgar grant. multar fine. multiplicar multiply. P N Ñ pactar agree, reach an agreement. pagar pay. nacionalizar nationalize (AmE), nationalise (BrE). navegar 1. navigate, sail 2. surf. pagar por adelantado prepay, pay in advance. parar 1. stop 2. strike, go on strike. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 participar 1. participate 2. share. particular 1. private 2. particular. presentar 1. t.v. present, submit 2. t.v. introduce 3. p.v. apply for, apply to 4. p.v. introduce oneself. pasar a libros enter into books. prestar 1. lend 2. provide a service. pasar aduanas clear customs. presupuestar budget. patrocinar sponsor. pedir order. privatizar privatize (AmE), privatise (BrE). procesar 1. process 2. prosecute. pensionar retire, pension. producir 1. produce 2. yield, bear. percibir receive. perder lose. programar 1. program 2. plan, schedule. periodificar accrue, divide into periods. promocionar promote. promover promote. peritar survey, appraise. pronosticar forecast. permutar barter. prorratear prorate, apportion. personalizar customize (AmE), customise (BrE). prorrogar postpone. pignorar pledge, hypothecate. protocolizar record, register. planificar plan, schedule. proyectar 1. project 2. plan, schedule. ponderar weight. publicar publish, issue. posdatar post-date. publicitar advertise. poseer possess, have, own. pujar 1. bid 2. raise a bid, bid higher. posicionar place. pulir polish. posponer postpone. pulsar click, press. practicar practise. prefabricar prefabricate. Q prefinanciar prefinance. preliminar preliminary. prendar pledge. quebrar 1. i.v. become bankrupt, go bankrupt, fail 2. t.v. provoke bankruptcy, make bankrupt. prescribir prescribe, lapse. querellar bring suit. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 R reconvertir restructure. recuperar 1. recover, redeem 2. salvage. racionalizar rationalize (AmE), rationalise (BrE). readquirir reacquire. redactar write, edit. redescontar rediscount. reajustar readjust, adjust. redituar yield, yield a profit, produce. realizar 1. realize (AmE), realise (BrE) 2. cash in, turn into cash. redondear round off. realizar beneficios cash in benefits. reembolsar reimburse, refund, pay back, repay. reasegurar reinsure, reassure. reenviar forward, send again. rebajar reduce, rebate, lower, cut. reestructurar restructure. recapitalizar recapitalize (AmE), recapitalise (BrE). reexportar reexport, re-export. recargar 1. overcharge, surcharge 2. overload. refinanciar refinance, roll over. refinanciar refinance. recaudar collect, raise. refrendar countersign, authenticate. rechazar 1. reject, turn down 2. return, dishonour (BrE), dishonor (AmE). regatear bargain, haggle. rechazar un cheque return a cheque (BrE), return a check (AmE), dishonour a cheque (BrE), dishonor a check (AmE). registrar 1. t.v. register, record, enter 2. p.v. enrol, register. reglamentar regulate, establish rules. rechazar una moción reject a motion, defeat a motion. regular regulate. reimportar re-import. recibir receive. reciclar recycle. reintegrar 1. t.v. refund, reimburse 2. p.v. join back, return. reclamar claim. reinvertir reinvest. reclutar recruit. relevar 1. survey 2. replace 3. release, exempt. recobrar recover. rematar auction. recompensar reward. recomprar repurchase, reacquire. remesar 1. ship, deliver 2. remit, send money. reconciliar reconcile. remitir send, deliver. 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Miles, 2007 remunerar pay, remunerate, compensate. resultar result. rendir 1. yield, bear, produce 2. render, settle, report 3. perform. resumir summarize (AmE), summarise (BrE). rendir cuentas 1. settle accounts, render accounts 2. give explanations. retener withhold. retirar 1. p.v. retire 2. t.v. withdraw, recall. rendir interés bear interest. retrasar delay, postpone, adjourn. renegociar renegotiate. retribuir pay. renovar renew. retroalimentar feed back. rentabilizar make profitable, maximise profits. reubicar relocate, redeploy. rentabilizar activos maximise return on assets. revalorizar 1. revaluate, increase 2. revalue, valuate again. rentar hire, rent, lease. revaluar revaluate, write up. renunciar 1. resign 2. waive, relinquish. revender 1. resell 2. scalp. revertir reverse, revert. reorganizar reorganize (AmE), reorganise (BrE). revisar examine, revise, audit. repartir 1. distribute, deliver 2. distribute, apportion, allot. revocar revoke, abrogate. robotizar robotise (BrE), robotize (AmE). reponer replace. rotar turn, rotate. reposicionar reposition. rotular label. representar represent. rubricar sign, sign and seal. reprogramar reprogram. rescatar redeem, recall, recover, rescue. rescindir cancel, terminate, rescind, abrogate, revoke. S reservar 1. reserve, allow 2. book, reserve. salariar include in the payroll, give a job with a fixed salary. saldar 1. settle, pay, pay off, cancel 2. balance. respaldar endorse, back, support. restar deduct, subtract. restringir restrict. saldar cuentas settle accounts, settle up. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 salvar 1. save, salvage 2. authenticate changes in a document. sobretasar value in excess, overvalue, rate in excess. sanear free from an excessive debt burden, clean up. sobrevalorar value in excess, overvalue, overvalorate, write up. secuestrar 1. seize, sequester 2. kidnap. sobrevaluar overvalue, grant an excessive value. solicitar 1. apply, apply for 2. request. secundar second. segmentar segment. solventar 1. finance, pay for, fund 2. pay, settle. seleccionar select. subalquilar sublet, sublease. sellar stamp, seal. subarrendar sublease, sublet. señar make a down payment. subastar auction. sindicalizar 1. t.v. unionize (AmE), unionise (BrE), organise into a trade union 2. p.v. unionize (AmE), unionise (BrE), form a trade union 3. t.v. syndicalize (AmE), syndicalise (BrE). subcontratar subcontract. subordinar subordinate. subrogar subrogate. sindicar 1. p.v. syndicate, pool, organise into a syndicate 2. p.v. unionize (AmE), unionise (BrE), form a trade union 3. t.v. unionize (AmE), unionise (BrE), organise into a trade union subscribir 1. t.v. subscribe 2. t.v. underwrite 3. p.v. subscribe to a publication. subscribir acciones subscribe shares (BrE), subscribe stocks (AmE), underwrite shares (BrE), underwrite stocks (AmE). sinterizar sinter. sistematizar systematize (AmE), systematise (BrE), automate. subvalorar undervalue, underestimate. subvaluar undervalue. sobornar bribe, pay off. sobrecapitalizar overcapitalize (AmE), overcapitalise (BrE). subvencionar subsidize (AmE), subsidise (BrE). sobrecargar 1. overcharge, surcharge, charge in excess 2. overload, load in excess. sumar 1. add, sum up 2. amount to, add up to. suministrar supply, purvey. sobredepreciar overdepreciate. supervisar supervise. sobregirar overdraw. sobreproducir overproduce. suscribir 1. t.v. subscribe 2. t.v. underwrite 3. p.v. subscribe to a publication. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 suscribir acciones subscribe shares (BrE), subscribe stock (AmE), underwrite shares (BrE), underwrite stock (AmE). transferir título transfer title, pass title. suspender 1. suspend, interrupt 2. remove from office temporarily. transportar 1. transport, haul, carry 2. carry forward, carry over suspender pagos stop payment. trasladar 1. transfer, translate, move 2. carry forward, carry over. sustituir substitute. traspasar 1. transfer, pass over to, turn over to 2. carry forward, carry over. T tratar 1. deal in, trade in 2. deal with. tributar pay taxes. tabular tabulate, table. taquigrafiar stenograph, shorthand, write in shorthand. U tasar assess, appraise, valuate. telefonear telephone. uniformalizar standardize (AmE), standardise (BrE). unir join. tender tend. terminar terminate. urbanizar develop. testar make a will or testament. timbrar stamp, put a seal or stamp. usufructuar use, utilize (AmE), utilise (BrE). titularizar securitize. tomar take. V tomar prestado borrow. totalizar totalize (AmE), totalise (BrE), add up, sum up. valer cost, be valued at, be worth, have a price of. validar validate. trabajar 1. work 2. operate. traducir translate. traficar deal, trade, traffic. valorar 1. value, appraise, assess 2. appreciate, increase in value. tramitar carry out procedures in order to obtain official authorisations, permits, documents, etc. valorizar 1. appreciate, increase in value 2. value, appraise. valuar value, appraise, assess. transferir transfer, pass, convey. variar vary, fluctuate. Copyright by Andrew D. Miles, 2007 vencer 1. expire, lapse 2. fall due, mature. vincular 1. link 2. bind. vender sell. vetar veto. W X Y Z vigilar watch. zonificar zone, divide into zones. Abbreviations BrE AmE t.v. i.v. p.v. British English American English transitive verb intransitive verb pronominal verb Abreviaturas BrE AmE t.v. i.v. p.v. ingles británico. inglés americano. verbo transitivo. verbo intransitivo. verbo pronominal. 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