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"Dispatched" is a form of "dispatch", a transitive verb which is often translated as "enviar". "Matched" is a form of "match", a noun which is often translated as "el fósforo". Learn more about the difference between "dispatched" and "matched" below.
dispatch(
dihs
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pahch
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dihs
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pahch
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to send)
3. (figurative) (to kill)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. despachar
The cook dispatched the lobster by dropping it into a pot of boiling water.El cocinero despachó a la langosta dejándola caer en una olla de agua hirviendo.
4. (to eat)
a. despacharse (pronominal verb)
Ben was in a great hurry to dispatch his meal and get back to work.Ben estaba apurado para despacharse la comida y volver al trabajo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
b. el despacho (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The factory packed the merchandise for dispatch to the regional warehouses.La fábrica embaló la mercancía para el despacho a las bodegas regionales.
c. la expedición (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Another batch of product was prepared for dispatch to the United States.Otro lote de producto se preparó para su expedición a los Estados Unidos.
6. (message)
a. el despacho (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The ambassador received a dispatch from the president.El embajador recibió un despacho del presidente.
b. el parte (M) (military)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A dispatch from the German High Command was intercepted revealing the position of their submarines.Se interceptó un parte del Alto Mando alemán delatando la posición de los submarinos.
7. (promptness)
a. la celeridad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The government worked with dispatch to attend to the citizens displaced by the hurricane.El gobierno trabajó con celeridad para atender a los ciudadanos desplazados por el huracán.
b. la prontitud (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The commander deployed the troops with dispatch, but was slow to attend to the injured.El comandante desplegó las tropas con prontitud, pero fue lento para atender a los heridos.
match(
mahch
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (matchstick)
a. el fósforo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Use a match to light the candle.Usa un fósforo para encender la vela.
b. el cerillo (M) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Mexico
The matches got wet so we had to throw them out.Los cerillos se mojaron así que tuvimos que botarlos.
c. la cerilla (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
He asked me for a match to light his cigarette.Me pidió una cerilla para encender su cigarrillo.
2. (sports)
a. el partido (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The Spain-Belarus match will be held tomorrow in Barcelona.El partido España-Bielorrusia se celebrará mañana en Barcelona.
3. (compatible)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I think Alicia would be a great match for Jorge.Creo que Alicia haría buena pareja con Jorge.
What sign is the best match for me?¿Qué signo es el que mejor me corresponde?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to go with)
a. combinar con
He always makes sure that his belt matches his shoes.Él siempre asegura que su cinturón combine con sus zapatos.
5. (to equal)
a. igualar
I don't know if they'll be able to match last year's sales growth.No sé si podrán igualar el aumento en ventas del año pasado.
a. enfrentarse
The four teams will match in the elimination round.Los cuatro equipos se enfrentarán en la ronda de eliminación.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
8. (to go with)
a. combinar
Your shoes and purse do not have to match.Tus zapatos y tu bolso no tienen que combinar.
