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"Embarques" is a form of "embarcar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to board". "Saldo" is a form of "saldo", a noun which is often translated as "balance". Learn more about the difference between "embarques" and "saldo" below.
embarcar(
ehm
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bahr
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kahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to embark (passengers on a boat)
Embarcaron a dos mil soldados en Southampton.Two thousand soldiers were embarked at Southampton.
b. to board (passengers on a plane)
Tras embarcar a los pasajeros, hay que hacer varios anuncios.After the passengers have been boarded, we need to make a number of announcements.
d. to put on board (object)
Puede embarcar su auto en el ferry para visitar la isla.You can put your car on board the ferry and visit the island.
3. (to involve)
a. to launch
Fue esta experiencia la que embarcó a Selena López en la carrera que hoy todavía mantiene.It was this experience that launched Selena Lopez in the career she's still pursuing today.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Fue el interés de mi madre por la historia lo que la embarcó en este proyecto.It was my mother's interest in history that got her involved in this project.
La compañía lo embarcó en un proyecto en el extranjero.The company got him involved in a project overseas.
a. to stand up
Quedamos de vernos a las 6 pm pero me embarcó.We had arranged to meet at 6 pm but she stood me up.
embarcarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to go on board
La nave acaba de llegar. ¿Listos para embarcarse?The ship just came in. Are you ready to go on board?
b. to embark (nautical)
Para prevenir el mareo, tome dos pastillas antes de embarcarse.To prevent seasickness, take two tablets before you embark.
d. to go aboard
Los pasajeros se embarcaron tres horas después de la hora programada.The passengers went aboard three hours after the scheduled time.
el saldo(
sahl
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doh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
b. settlement
¿Quién tiene que pagar el saldo impuesto por la juez?Who has to pay the settlement imposed by the judge?
a. bargain
Encontré un gran saldo en herramientas de jardinería.I found a great bargain on gardening tools.
los saldos
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. sales
¿Ya viste la falda que compró Cristi en los saldos de noviembre?Did you see the skirt Cristi bought during the November sales?
