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"Implementar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to implement", and "desempeñar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to carry out". Learn more about the difference between "implementar" and "desempeñar" below.
implementar(
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pleh
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mehn
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to implement
Existe mucha oposición a las medidas de austeridad que implementó el gobierno.There is a lot of opposition to the austerity measures the government has implemented.
a. to install (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Puedes ayudarme a implementar la antena de televisión en el tejado?Can you help me install the TV antenna on the roof?
b. to instal (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El técnico implementará el aparato de aire acondicionado mañana.The technician will instal the air conditioning system tomorrow.
desempeñar(
dehs
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ehm
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peh
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ngahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to execute)
a. to carry out
El becario ha desempeñado todas sus tareas de manera eficiente.The intern has carried out all his assignments efficiently.
b. to hold (a position)
Actualmente, la Sra. González desempeña un cargo muy importante en la empresa.Currently, Ms. Gonzalez holds a very important position in the company.
a. to redeem
Si usted no desempeña sus joyas, las revenderemos.If you fail to redeem your jewels, we'll resell them.
desempeñarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to work as
Me desempeñé como mesera para pagar la universidad.I worked as a waitress to pay for university.
5. (finances)
a. to get out of debt
Él se desempeñó temprano porque pagó más y más cada mes.He got out of debt early because he paid a little more each month.
