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"Disagree" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "no estar de acuerdo", and "disapprove" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "desaprobar". Learn more about the difference between "disagree" and "disapprove" below.
disagree(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. no estar de acuerdo
I find this painting disgusting. - Well I strongly disagree!Esta obra me resulta desagradable. - ¡No estoy para nada de acuerdo!
a. estar en desacuerdo con
Alex disagrees with Hernan about the best way to heat the pool.Alex está en desacuerdo con Hernán acerca de la mejor manera de calentar la piscina.
c. discrepar de
I disagree with his political philosophy generally, but I applaud his metropolitan park project.Discrepo de su filosofía política generalmente, pero aplaudo su proyecto del parque metropolitano.
3. (to quarrel)
a. discutir
Raul disagreed with Amanda and now they don't speak to each other anymore.Raúl discutió con Amanda, y ya no se hablan.
a. no cuadrar
You said $9,000 came in in this category last month, but that disagrees with the statement.Dijiste que ingresaron $9,000 en este rubro el mes pasado, pero eso no cuadra con el estado de cuenta.
b. no coincidir
I checked the balance twice and the numbers disagree.Revisé el saldo dos veces, y los números no coinciden.
b. sentarle mal
Would you like some fried chicken? - No, thanks. It disagrees with my stomach.¿Quieres pollo frito? - No, gracias. Me sienta mal al estómago.
disapprove(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. desaprobar
Lili disapproves of Karl's behavior and calls it a juvenile prank.Lili desaprueba la conducta de Karl y la considera una travesura infantil.
b. estar en contra
My dad disapproves of me getting a tattoo on the back of my hand.Mi padre está en contra de que me haga un tatuaje en el dorso de la mano.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. rechazar
The union members disapproved the contract proposal.Los miembros del sindicato rechazaron la propuesta de contrato.
a. desaprobar
Lucy's parents disapprove her boyfriend because he's a drug dealer.Los padres de Lucy desaprueban a su novio porque es traficante de drogas.
