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"Render" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "prestar", and "severe" is an adjective which is often translated as "severo". Learn more about the difference between "render" and "severe" below.
render(
rehn
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duhr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to give)
a. prestar
"It is my duty to render service to the queen," said the advisor."Es mi deber prestarle servicio a la reina", dijo el consejero.
The paramedic rendered assistance to the accident victim.El paramédico le prestó asistencia a la víctima del accidente.
b. dar
He rendered thanks to his father for his years of support.Le dio las gracias a su padre por los años de apoyo.
c. rendir
She came to the cemetery to render homage to a fallen hero.Vino al cementerio para rendir homenaje a un héroe caído.
2. (to make)
b. volver
He spent years developing a skill that computers rendered obsolete.Dedicó años a desarrollar una destreza que las computadoras volvieron obsoleta.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Should this requirement not be met, the contract will be rendered invalid.Si este requisito no se cumpliera, el contrato quedará invalidado.
The power surge rendered the computer useless.La sobrecarga eléctrica inutilizó la computadora.
3. (to depict)
a. interpretar
The orchestra rendered the piece beautifully.La orquesta interpretó la música bellamente.
b. reproducir
I rendered the scene from the point of view of the rooftop.Reproduje la escena desde el punto de vista de la azotea.
c. representar
The artist rendered the landscape of his hometown beautifully.El artista representó bellamente el paisaje de su ciudad natal.
a. derretir
If you cover your bacon with water while it cooks, it will render the fat without burning.Si tapas el tocino con agua mientras se cocina, derretirá la grasa sin que se queme.
5. (to coat)
a. traducir
In order to render a text into another language, one should have a strong command of both languages.Para traducir un texto a otra lengua, hay que tener un buen dominio de los dos idiomas.
7. (computing)
a. renderizar
With increased RAM, the system will render the page more quickly.Con más memoria RAM, el sistema renderiza la página más rápidamente.
severe(
suh
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vir
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (harsh)
a. severo (punishment or criticism)
I think the punishment was too severe for a child.Yo creo que el castigo fue demasiado severo para un niño.
2. (critical)
a. grave (illness or problem)
There's still no treatment available for this severe illness.Todavía no existe un tratamiento para esta grave enfermedad.
b. serio (problem or consequences)
She was involved in a severe car accident that put her in a coma.Estuvo involucrada en un serio accidente de carro que la dejó en coma.
3. (extreme)
a. duro (weather or winter)
The north of the country is experiencing severe weather conditions.El norte del país se halla expuesto a condiciones climáticas duras.
b. riguroso (weather or winter)
We should brace ourselves for a long and severe winter.Debemos prepararnos para un largo y riguroso invierno.
d. grande (pain or shortage)
The pipe burst resulted in a severe loss of pressure.La rotura de la tubería ocasionó una gran pérdida de presión.
4. (demanding)
a. duro (situation or training)
Having to live in different countries was a severe test for their relationship.Tener que vivir en países distintos fue una prueba difícil para su relación.
b. difícil (situation or training)
The soldiers had to endure severe training.Los soldados tuvieron que soportar un entrenamiento difícil.
5. (stern)
a. severo (look or expression)
The coach had a severe look on her face after losing the game.La entrenadora tenía una mirada severa después de perder el partido.
b. serio (look or expression)
Despite her severe appearance, she is a very warm person.A pesar de su apariencia tan seria, ella es una persona muy cálida.
6. (plain)
b. austero (pejorative) (style or suit)
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
The suit she was wearing was too severe. It looked like a uniform.El traje que llevaba puesto era demasiado austero. Parecía un uniforme.
