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"Modificar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to modify", and "revisar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to review". Learn more about the difference between "modificar" and "revisar" below.
modificar(
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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 modify
¿Es posible modificar el logo? No me gustan los colores.Can we modify the design of the logo? I don't like the colors.
b. to change
Tuvimos que modificar el itinerario debido al mal tiempo.We had to change the itinerary due to bad weather.
c. to alter
El caza modificó el ángulo de ataque.The fighter altered the angle of attack.
a. to modify
Los adjetivos modifican a los sustantivos, no a los verbos.Adjectives modify nouns, not verbs.
modificarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to change
La ciudad se modificó de la noche a la mañana con la llegada de los inmigrantes.The city changed overnight with the arrival of immigrants.
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revisar(
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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 review
Nuestro abogado revisará el contrato antes de proceder.Our lawyer will review the contract before proceeding.
b. to check
Revisa tu respuesta para asegurarte que sea correcta.Check your answer to be sure it is correct.
c. to inspect
Debes revisar tu auto nuevo antes de manejarlo a casa por primera vez.You should inspect your new car before driving it home for the first time.
d. to go over
El auditor revisó las cuentas en busca de anomalías.The auditor went over the books to look for anomalies.
e. to audit (finance)
El IRS revisó mis impuestos el año pasado pero no encontró nada equivocado.The IRS audited my taxes last year but did not find anything erroneous.
a. to revise
El banco puede revisar estos términos en cualquier momento.The bank may revise these terms at any time.
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