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"Insistir" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to insist", and "confirmar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to confirm". Learn more about the difference between "insistir" and "confirmar" below.
insistir(
een
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sees
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teer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (to assert)
a. to insist
Ella insiste en trabajar aunque esté enferma.She insists on going to work even when she's sick.
2. (to repeat)
a. to go on about
No insistas con la misma queja de siempre.Don't go on about that same old complaint.
confirmar(
kohm
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feer
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mahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to confirm
Varios medios confirmaron la bajada del precio del petróleo.Several media outlets confirmed the drop in oil prices.
a. to confirm
Juan, llama al restaurante para confirmar la reserva de esta noche.Juan, can you call up the restaurant to confirm tonight's booking?
a. to confirm
El nuevo Oscar confirma su excelencia como director.This latest Oscar confirms that he is an excellent director.
4. (religion)
a. to confirm
Tienes que pasar este ritual para confirmar tu fe.You have to go through this ritual to confirm your faith.
confirmarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (religion)
