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"Confirmar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to confirm", and "revisar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to review". Learn more about the difference between "confirmar" and "revisar" below.
confirmar(
kohm
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feer
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mahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to confirm
Varios medios confirmaron la bajada del precio del petróleo.Several media outlets confirmed the drop in oil prices.
a. to confirm
Juan, llama al restaurante para confirmar la reserva de esta noche.Juan, can you call up the restaurant to confirm tonight's booking?
a. to confirm
El nuevo Oscar confirma su excelencia como director.This latest Oscar confirms that he is an excellent director.
4. (religion)
a. to confirm
Tienes que pasar este ritual para confirmar tu fe.You have to go through this ritual to confirm your faith.
confirmarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (religion)
revisar(
rreh
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bee
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to examine)
a. to review
Nuestro abogado revisará el contrato antes de proceder.Our lawyer will review the contract before proceeding.
b. to check
Revisa tu respuesta para asegurarte que sea correcta.Check your answer to be sure it is correct.
c. to inspect
Debes revisar tu auto nuevo antes de manejarlo a casa por primera vez.You should inspect your new car before driving it home for the first time.
d. to go over
El auditor revisó las cuentas en busca de anomalías.The auditor went over the books to look for anomalies.
