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"Abordado" is a form of "abordar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to tackle". "Abordaje" is a noun which is often translated as "boarding". Learn more about the difference between "abordado" and "abordaje" below.
abordar(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to tackle
El libro aborda los principales problemas asociados con el uso de los combustibles fósiles.The book tackles the main problems associated with the use of fossil fuels.
b. to deal with
En la reunión, abordamos la cuestión de si debíamos contratar a más ayudantes.At the meeting, we dealt with the issue of whether we should hire more assistants.
a. to approach
No nos sorprendió cuando una joven abordó a nuestro sobrino famoso para pedirle su autógrafo.We weren't surprised when a young woman approached our famous nephew to ask for his autograph.
b. to accost (aggressively)
Un borracho me abordó en la calle para pedirme dinero.A drunk accosted me in the street and asked me for money.
a. to board
Llegué tarde al aeropuerto y no me dejaron abordar el avión.I arrived at the airport late, and they wouldn't let me board the plane.
b. to get into
Aborda el coche y espérame dentro; vuelvo en un minuto.Get into the car and wait for me inside; I'll be back in a minute.
c. to get on
Tropecé con los escalones al abordar el camión.I tripped on the steps when I was getting on the bus.
a. to ram
El pesquero abordó la barcaza sin querer por culpa de los fuertes vientos.The fishing vessel accidentally rammed the barge due to the high winds.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to tie up
El mar estaba muy agitado; por eso fue un gran alivio abordar por fin en el puerto.The sea was very rough, so it was a great relief when we finally tied up in port.
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el abordaje(
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. boarding
El capitán del guardacostas ordenó el abordaje e inspección del barco sospechoso.The coast guard captain ordered the boarding and inspection of the suspicious ship.
a. collision
El perito naval determinó que el abordaje había sido causado por negligencia del piloto del barco carguero.The naval surveyor determined that the collision was caused by negligence on the part of the cargo ship's pilot.
a. approach
Por su complejidad, se necesita hacer un abordaje multidisciplinario de este tema.Due to its complexity, it is necessary to take a multidisciplinary approach to this topic.
a. boarding
En unos minutos iniciaremos el abordaje del avión, comenzando por primera clase.In a few minutes we'll begin the boarding of the plane, starting with first class.
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