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"Provide" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "proveer", and "require" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "requerir". Learn more about the difference between "provide" and "require" below.
provide(
pruh
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vayd
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to supply)
b. suministrar
The school will provide all the required books for the children.El colegio suministrará a los niños todos los libros necesarios.
c. proporcionar
Who will provide the music for the party?¿Quién proporcionará la música para la fiesta?
require(
ri
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kwayr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to need)
a. requerir
The patient requires his medicine be administered on a strict schedule.El paciente requiere que sus medicamentos se le administren siguiendo un horario estricto.
b. necesitar
I require a completely dark bedroom for me to sleep soundly at night.Necesito una recámara completamente oscura para poder dormir profundamente en la noche.
c. hacer falta
The document requires two more signatures in order to be valid.Hacen falta dos firmas más en el documento para que tenga validez.
a. requerir
Marriage requires patience, commitment, and understanding.El matrimonio requiere paciencia, compromiso y comprensión.
3. (to demand)
a. exigir
The principal required that the students wear ties to the event.El director exigió que los estudiantes usaran corbata para el evento.
b. requerir
The position requires five years of similar experience in a previous job.El puesto requiere cinco años de experiencia similar en un empleo previo.
c. pedir
Your presence is required at headquarters.Se te pide que te presentes en la oficina central.
