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"Implique" is a form of "implicar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to imply". "Porque" is a form of "porque", a conjunction which is often translated as "because". Learn more about the difference between "implique" and "porque" below.
implicar(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to imply
La subordinación no implica que haya inferioridad.Subordination does not imply inferiority.
b. to mean
Abandonar la Unión Europea implicaría volver a tener una moneda débil.Leaving the European Union would mean going back to a weak currency.
a. to involve
No quiero implicarte en este asunto, pero necesito tu ayuda.I didn't want to involve you in this issue, but I need your help.
b. to implicate
La confesión del miembro de la pandilla arrestado implicaba a su novia en el robo.The arrested gang member's confession implicated his girlfriend in the robbery.
implicarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to get involved
La dejé de ver porque no quiero implicarme en negocios turbios.I stopped seeing her because I don't want to get involved in dirty business.
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porque(
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A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
conjunction
a. because
Mi hermano está triste porque no ganó el concurso.My brother is upset because he did not win the contest.
a. that
Reza porque tu mamá no se entere.Pray that your mother doesn't find out.
b. so that
Luchemos porque nuestros sueños se vuelvan realidad.Let's fight for our dreams to come true.
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