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"Izo" is a form of "izar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to raise". "Ado" is a form of "adir", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to accept". Learn more about the difference between "izo" and "ado" below.
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to raise
Después de tres días a media asta, volvieron a izar del todo la bandera.After three days at half mast, the flag was fully raised again.
b. to hoist
Los marineros izaron las velas para aprovechar el viento fuerte.The sailors hoisted the sails to take advantage of the strong wind.
c. to run up
Para izar la bandera, hay que tirar de estas cuerdas.You have to pull these ropes to run up the flag.
adir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
