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"Mejorarse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to get well", and "mejorar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to improve". Learn more about the difference between "mejorarse" and "mejorar" below.
mejorarse(
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hoh
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rahr
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seh
)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
1. (to recover)
mejorar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to improve
Hacer manualidades puede mejorar tu humor.Doing arts and crafts can improve your mood.
b. to increase (an offer)
Si quieren comprar la casa, van a tener que mejorar su oferta.If they want to buy the house, they'll have to increase their offer.
3. (sports)
a. to break
El equipo terminó la temporada mejorando el récord histórico de goles.The team ended their season breaking the all-time goal-scoring record.
b. to beat
El corredor nigeriano espera mejorar su récord en el maratón este año.The Nigerian runner is hoping to beat his own record in this year's marathon.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
4. (to recover)
a. to improve
Tu inglés ha mejorado mucho desde que viajaste a Estados Unidos.Your English has improved a lot since you traveled to the States.
6. (weather)
a. to improve
Si el tiempo no mejora, no podremos salir.If the weather doesn't improve, we won't be able to go out.
b. to clear up
El tiempo ha mejorado bastante. ¿Quieres salir a dar una caminata?The weather has really cleared up. Do you want to go out for a walk?
mejorar(
meh
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hoh
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rahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to improve
Hacer manualidades puede mejorar tu humor.Doing arts and crafts can improve your mood.
b. to increase (an offer)
Si quieren comprar la casa, van a tener que mejorar su oferta.If they want to buy the house, they'll have to increase their offer.
2. (sports)
a. to break
El equipo terminó la temporada mejorando el récord histórico de goles.The team ended their season breaking the all-time goal-scoring record.
b. to beat
El corredor nigeriano espera mejorar su récord en el maratón este año.The Nigerian runner is hoping to beat his own record in this year's marathon.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to recover)
a. to improve
Tu inglés ha mejorado mucho desde que viajaste a Estados Unidos.Your English has improved a lot since you traveled to the States.
5. (weather)
a. to improve
Si el tiempo no mejora, no podremos salir.If the weather doesn't improve, we won't be able to go out.
b. to clear up
El tiempo ha mejorado bastante. ¿Quieres salir a dar una caminata?The weather has really cleared up. Do you want to go out for a walk?
mejorarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to recover)
