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"Resaber" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to know very well", and "prevaler" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to prevail". Learn more about the difference between "resaber" and "prevaler" below.
resaber(
rreh
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sah
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (archaic) (general)
A word or phrase that is no longer used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another era (e.g., thou).
a. to know very well
Ya me resé el poema de tantas veces que me lo he leído.I know the poem very well after having read it so many times.
El alumno que presumía de resaber la materia suspendió el examen.The student who boasted about knowing the subject very well failed the exam.
prevaler(
preh
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bah
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lehr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
1. (old-fashioned) (to triumph)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. to prevail
En los casos de divorcio debe prevaler el interés de los hijos.The best interests of the children must prevail in divorce cases.
prevalerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
2. (literary) (to exploit; used with "de")
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. to take advantage of
Jiménez se prevalió de su cargo para enriquecerse ilícitamente.Jimenez took advantage of his position to make money illegally.
3. (literary) (to make use; used with "de")
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. to use
Lidia se prevalía de su belleza y encanto para conseguir lo que quería.Lidia used her beauty and charm to get what she wanted.
