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"Emplea" is a form of "emplear", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to use". "De tal manera" is a phrase which is often translated as "in such a way". Learn more about the difference between "emplea" and "de tal manera" below.
emplear(
ehm
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pleh
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ahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to utilize)
a. to employ
Nuestra empresa emplea 12 ingenieros y un diseñador.Our company employs 12 engineers and a designer.
emplearse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to find a job
Se empleó de fotógrafo para el periódico.He found a job as a photographer for the newspaper.
de tal manera(
deh
tahl
mah
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neh
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rah
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. in such a way
Bloqueé la puerta con tablas de tal manera que nadie pueda entrar.I boarded the door in such a way that nobody can come in.
