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"Concepto" is a noun which is often translated as "concept", and "abonar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to fertilize". Learn more about the difference between "concepto" and "abonar" below.
el concepto(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
b. idea
El autor se explaya sobre el concepto de amor eterno.The author elaborates on the idea of eternal love.
c. notion
El concepto de propiedad intelectual apareció hace un par de siglos.The notion of intellectual property appeared two centuries ago.
d. conception
Nuestras culturas tienen un concepto de belleza similar.Our cultures have a similar conception of beauty.
2. (idea)
3. (literature)
a. conceit
El poeta incluyó muchos conceptos y símbolos en la oda.The poet included many conceits and symbols in the ode.
4. (finance)
a. element
¿Puedes explicarme por qué este concepto está incluido en mi estado de cuenta?Can you explain to me why this element is included in my bank statement?
b. category
Necesito revisar los distintos conceptos que están en la factura.I need to go over the different categories listed on the invoice.
abonar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to fertilize (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El jardinero abonó y regó el césped.The gardener fertilized and watered the lawn.
b. to fertilise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Aboné el jardín con productos químicos sintéticos.I fertilised the garden with synthetic chemicals.
2. (finance)
3. (to support)
a. to lend weight to
Las pruebas abonan la teoría del Big Bang.The evidence lends weight to the Big Bang theory.
b. to lend credence to
Su declaración es errada y no abona tu reclamo.Her statement is inaccurate and doesn't lend credence to your claim.
abonarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
4. (to sign up)
a. to subscribe
No me aboné al cable porque nunca miro televisión.I didn't subscribe to cable because I never watch television.
b. to buy a season ticket for
Me aboné al ballet con un 20% de descuento.I bought a season ticket for the ballet with a 20% discount.
