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"Release" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "liberar", and "tender" is an adjective which is often translated as "tierno". Learn more about the difference between "release" and "tender" below.
release(
rih
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lis
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to free)
a. liberar
The king has proclaimed that he will release all prisoners of war.El rey ha proclamado que liberará a todos los prisioneros de guerra.
c. poner en libertad
Officials decided to release the prisoner due to lack of evidence against him.Los oficiales decidieron poner el preso en libertad por falta de evidencia en su contra.
a. lanzar
I'm so excited that the Clockwork Oranges have released their new album.Estoy tan emocionada que las Naranjas Mecánicas hayan lanzado su nuevo álbum.
4. (to emit)
a. desprender
If a factory releases harmful fumes, it ought to be closed.Si una fábrica desprende gases nocivos, debería cerrarse.
b. emitir
Some plants release a pleasant odor when crushed.Algunas plantas emiten un olor agradable al molerse.
5. (mechanics)
a. soltar
I think you need to press here to release the spring.Creo que hay que pisar aquí para soltar el muelle.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la liberación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The release of the political prisoner was a calculated move.La liberación del preso político fue una jugada calculada.
b. la puesta en libertad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
His release generated a positive reaction from the Hispanic community.Su puesta en libertad generó una respuesta positiva de la comunidad hispana.
a. la publicación (F) (books, records)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The bookstore will be celebrating the release of Isabel Allende's new novel on Tuesday.La librería celebrará la publicación de la nueva novela de Isabel Allende el martes.
b. el lanzamiento (M) (books)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She's going to organize a party to celebrate the release of her novel.Va a organizar una fiesta para celebrar el lanzamiento de su nueva novela.
c. el estreno (M) (cinema)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The release of the movie provoked a backlash against the meat industry.El estreno de la película provocó una reacción violenta contra la industria cárnica.
d. la puesta en venta (F) (tickets)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
They're anticipating that tickets for the concert will sell out shortly after their release.Calculan que los boletos para el concierto se agotarán pronto después de su puesta en venta.
e. el comunicado (M) (written message)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The government issued a release condemning the recent riots.El gobierno publicó un comunicado para condenar las manifestaciones recientes.
8. (recording)
b. el estreno (M) (cinema)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
All new releases are shown in the biggest theater.Todos los nuevos estrenos se proyectan en la sala más grande.
a. la emisión (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The release of toxic gases into the atmosphere is a concern for all of us.La emisión de los gases tóxicos a la atmósfera es problema de todos.
10. (relaxation)
11. (photography)
a. el disparador (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Half-press the release to help you compose your photo.Presione el disparador hasta la mitad para poder componer la foto mejor.
tender(
tehn
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duhr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. tierno
The dad gave his baby a tender look when she smiled at him.El papá le dio una mirada tierna a su bebé cuando esa le sonrió.
With a tender smile, the grandfather told his grandkids of the day he met their grandmother.Con una sonrisa tierna, el abuelo les contó a sus nietos sobre el día que conoció a su abuela.
b. cariñoso
The doctor's tender words calmed her and made her feel safe.Las palabras cariñosas del doctor la calmaron y la hicieron sentirse segura.
2. (culinary)
a. tierno
This chicken breast is so tender that it melts in your mouth.Esta pechuga de pollo es tan tierna que se deshace en la boca.
3. (young)
a. tierno
My daughter said her first word at the tender age of one.Mi hija dijo su primera palabra a la tierna edad de un año.
4. (sensitive)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
6. (commerce)
a. la oferta (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If our tender is accepted, construction will commence on January 6th.Si aceptan nuestra oferta, la construcción empezará el 6 de enero.
b. la licitación (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The deadline for submission of tenders ends tomorrow.El plazo para el envío de las licitaciones termina mañana.
7. (transport)
b. la gabarra (F) (nautical)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The cargo was loaded on the ship with the help of a tender.Subieron la carga al barco con la ayuda de una gabarra.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
9. (to offer)
a. ofrecer
The newscaster tendered his apologies to the prime minister after issuing a false statement.El presentador le ofreció sus disculpas al primer ministro después de comunicar una noticia falsa.
b. presentar
My assistant tendered his resignation by email.Mi ayudante presentó su dimisión por correo electrónico.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
10. (commerce)
a. presentarse a un concurso
We tendered for the contract to supply power.Nos presentamos al concurso para obtener el contrato del suministro eléctrico.
b. presentarse a una licitación
How did they get the contract without tendering for it?¿Cómo obtuvieron el contrato sin presentarse a la licitación?
