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"Figurar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to appear", and "relojería" is a noun which is often translated as "watch store". Learn more about the difference between "figurar" and "relojería" below.
figurar(
fee
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goo
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rahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be prominent
Estos datos figuran si los comparamos con los del informe del año pasado.This data is prominent when compared with the last year's reports.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to represent
Los triángulos rojos en el mapa figuran albergues juveniles.The red triangles on the map represent youth hostels.
a. to feign
El hombre figuraba una sonrisa cuando conoció al marido de su ex.The man feigned a smile when he met the husband of his ex.
figurarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (to suppose)
a. to imagine
Me figuro que hará frío si también va a llover.I imagine it will be chilly if it is also going to rain.
la relojería(
rreh
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loh
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heh
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ree
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ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. watch store
Me cambiaron la esfera rota del reloj en la relojería.They changed the broken face on my watch for me at the watch store.
b. watchmaker's (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La relojería de mi barrio vende relojes de lujo.The watchmaker's in my area sells luxury watches.
2. (craft)
a. watchmaking (wristwatches)
Mis padres eran relojeros y por eso tengo buenos conocimientos de relojería.My parents were watchmakers which is why I know a lot about watchmaking.
b. clockmaking (mantelpiece or wall clocks)
La relojería suiza es una de las más apreciadas por los entendidos.Swiss clockmaking is among the most appreciated among experts.
