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"Settle" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "llegar a un acuerdo", and "pay the bill" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "pagar la factura". Learn more about the difference between "settle" and "pay the bill" below.
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.
pay the bill(
pey
thuh
bihl
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
2. (imperative)
a. paga la factura (informal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
Pay your bill or your service will be cut off.Paga la factura o te cortarán el servicio.
b. pague la factura (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
Pay the bill to prevent termination of service.Pague la factura para evitar la interrupción del servicio.
