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"Reassure" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "tranquilizar", and "settle" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "llegar a un acuerdo". Learn more about the difference between "reassure" and "settle" below.
reassure(
ri
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uh
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shuhr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to comfort)
a. tranquilizar
Lila's mother was the only one there to reassure her after the breakup.La madre de Lila fue la única que estuvo ahí para tranquilizarla después de la ruptura.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Seeing the quality of the work the plumber had done reassured Hector.Ver la calidad del trabajo que había hecho el plomero dejó tranquilo a Héctor.
Thank you! It reassures me to know you are doing well.¡Gracias! Me quedo más tranquila sabiendo que tú estás bien.
2. (to confirm)
a. asegurar
The representative tried to reassure the customer that everything would arrive on time.El representante trató de asegurarle al cliente que todo llegaría a tiempo.
settle(
seh
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duhl
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. llegar a un acuerdo
He wants to settle with his former wife.Quiere llegar a un acuerdo con su exmujer.
b. arreglarse
We'll settle tomorrow on a time to decide on each person's responsibilities.Nos arreglaremos mañana para determinar las responsabilidades de cada uno.
a. resolverse
The problem between the two of them is finally settled.El problema entre ellos dos finalmente se resolvió.
3. (to set up)
a. establecerse (in an area or city)
The explorers settled on the east coast.Los exploradores se establecieron en la costa este.
b. instalarse (in a home)
We are finally settled in our new home.Por fin estamos instalados en nuestra nueva casa.
a. pagar
I expect you to settle with my accountant immediately.Espero que le pagues a mi contador inmediatamente.
a. ponerse cómodo
As soon as I settled into bed, the doorbell rang.En cuanto me puse cómoda en la cama, alguien tocó el timbre.
a. estabilizarse (weather, situation)
After weeks of strong winds and storms, the weather has finally settled.Después de semanas de vientos fuertes y tormentas, el tiempo finalmente se ha estabilizado.
b. asentarse (liquid, mixture, dust)
Wait a few minutes for the mixture to settle.Espere unos minutos hasta que la mezcla se asiente.
7. (to be set)
a. fijarse
Ever since this dream settled in my mind, I've been working towards achieving it.He estado persiguiendo este sueño desde que se fijó en mi mente.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
8. (to solve)
a. resolver
They should settle their differences and be friends again.Deberían resolver sus diferencias y hacerse amigos de nuevo.
b. dirimir
The two friends decided to sit down and have a calm discussion to settle their disagreement.Los dos amigos decidieron sentarse a charlar con tranquilidad para dirimir su desacuerdo.
10. (to pay)
12. (to calm)
13. (to order)
a. poner en orden
I need to settle my affairs before going on vacation.Tengo que poner en orden mis asuntos antes de irme de vacaciones.
