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"Integrar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to make up", and "incorporar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to incorporate". Learn more about the difference between "integrar" and "incorporar" below.
integrar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to make up
Inglaterra, Escocia y Gales integran Gran Bretaña.England, Scotland and Wales make up Great Britain.
b. to form
La Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte está integrada por 28 estados.28 countries form the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El álbum está integrado por diez nuevas canciones y dos versiones.The album comprises ten new songs and two cover versions.
Integran el jurado del concurso de canto músicos y críticos.The jury of the singing contest consists of musicians and critics.
2. (to combine)
a. to integrate
El nuevo diseño integra simpleza y elegancia.The new design integrates simplicity and elegance.
b. to incorporate
Coloca la mezcla en un bol y ve integrando el resto de los ingredientes.Pour the mix in a bowl and gradually incorporate the rest of the ingredients.
a. to integrate
Para integrar la función, primero tienes que descomponer el cociente.To integrate the function, first break up the quotient.
a. to pay
Debes integrar la suma de dinero estipulada en el contrato.You must pay the sum of money specified in the contract.
integrarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to fit in
A Santiago le costó integrarse a la sociedad japonesa.Santiago found it hard to fit into Japanese society.
b. to integrate
Nos mudamos a un pueblo rural y nos integramos rápido en la comunidad local.We moved to a rural town and integrated quickly into the local community.
incorporar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to incorporate
Falta incorporar esas definiciones en la presentación.We still have to incorporate those definitions into the presentation.
b. to add
Cuando la mezcla haya hervido, puedes incorporar el tomate.When the mixture has boiled, you can add the tomato.
c. to include
¿Puedes incorporar más ejemplos del uso de la palabra debajo de la definición?Can you include examples of the word in use under the definition?
d. to assign
Inmediatamente incorporamos a Miguel en el proyecto de mercadotecnia.We immediately assigned Miguel to the marketing project.
f. to call up (military)
Incorporaron a los soldados al servicio.They called up the soldiers for service.
incorporarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to sit up
Estaba dormida, pero cuando tocaron el timbre, me incorporé de inmediato.I was asleep, but when they rang the doorbell, I sat up immediately.
4. (to unite)
5. (to show up)
a. to report for work
Ella se incorporó el lunes a las 8 am.She reported for work on Monday at 8 am.
