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"Adorn" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "adornar", and "decorate" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "decorar". Learn more about the difference between "adorn" and "decorate" below.
adorn(
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dorn
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (decorate)
a. adornar
We adorned the Christmas tree with beautiful lights.Adornamos el árbol navideño con luces hermosas.
b. ornar
Our decoration experts will adorn your house with the latest in home decor.Nuestros expertos ornarán tu hogar con las decoraciones de casa más nuevas.
c. embellecer
Just a touch of paint would adorn these walls perfectly.Una pizca de pintuara embellecería perfectamente estas paredes.
decorate(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to adorn)
a. decorar
I'm decorating my bedroom with posters and pretty lights.Estoy decorando mi habitación con pósteres y luces bonitas.
Tomorrow we're going to decorate the front door for Christmas.Mañana vamos a decorar la puerta de entrada para Navidad.
b. adornar
We decorate our tree the day after Thanksgiving.Adornamos el árbol el día después del Día de Acción de Gracias.
a. condecorar
Mary was decorated with the Medal of Honor for her bravery.María fue condecorada con la Medalla de Honor por su valentía.
