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"Consolidar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to consolidate", and "implementar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to implement". Learn more about the difference between "consolidar" and "implementar" below.
consolidar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to consolidate
El dictador consolidó su posición en el poder por medio de la purga de sus opositores.The dictator consolidated his position in power by purging his opposers.
b. to strengthen
Estas pruebas consolidaron la creencia de que el hombre desciende del mono.This evidence strengthened the belief that man evolved from apes.
a. to consolidate
Si no consolidamos los cimientos, el puente se va a derrumbar.If we don't consolidate the foundation of the bridge, it will collapse.
a. to consolidate
El gobierno decidió consolidar la deuda pública y emitir bonos.The government decided to consolidate the public debt and issue bonds.
consolidarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to strengthen
Nuestra alianza con Italia se consolidó una vez finalizada la guerra.Our alliance with Italy strengthened after the war.
b. to grow stronger
Su amistad se consolidó cuando viajaron juntos a París.Their friendship grew stronger when they traveled together to Paris.
a. to be consolidated
Las dos empresas se consolidaron y formaron una corporación.The two companies were consolidated and formed a corporation.
a. to become established
La pequeña startup tuvo problemas al principio, pero con el tiempo se consolidó en el mercado.The small startup struggled initially, but eventually became established in the market.
implementar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to implement
Existe mucha oposición a las medidas de austeridad que implementó el gobierno.There is a lot of opposition to the austerity measures the government has implemented.
a. to install (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Puedes ayudarme a implementar la antena de televisión en el tejado?Can you help me install the TV antenna on the roof?
b. to instal (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El técnico implementará el aparato de aire acondicionado mañana.The technician will instal the air conditioning system tomorrow.
