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"Huelgas" is a form of "holgar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to be idle". "Revoluciones" is a form of "revolucionar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to revolutionize". Learn more about the difference between "huelgas" and "revoluciones" below.
holgar(
ohl
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gahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to dally)
b. to take one's ease
Adrián está holgando porque hoy no tiene que trabajar ni ir a clase.Adrian is taking his ease because he doesn't have to work or go to school today.
a. to be unnecessary
Ya hemos sometido la propuesta a votación, por lo que huelgan más comentarios.We have already voted on the proposal, so any further comments are unnecessary.
holgarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to have fun
Nunca me imaginé que me iba a holgar y reír tanto aprendiendo a bailar tango.I never knew I'd have so much fun and laugh so much learning how to dance tango.
b. to have a good time
En tu fiesta nos holgamos. Gracias por invitarnos.We had a good time at your party. Thank you for inviting us.
revolucionar(
rreh
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boh
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loo
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syoh
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to revolutionize
Tener Internet en los celulares ha revolucionado nuestra forma de comunicarnos.Having cell phones with Internet has revolutionized our way of communicating.
2. (to upset)
a. to stir up
La imposición de la ley de mordaza revolucionó a los ciudadanos.The imposition of the gag law stirred up the citizens.
b. to sow discontent among
La bajada de salario revolucionó a los empleados de la empresa.The decrease of salary sowed discontent among the employees of the company.
a. to get excited
La salida del cantante al escenario revolucionó a sus fans.The singer's arrival on stage got his fans excited.
