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"Soldad" is a form of "soldar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to solder". "Militares" is a form of "militar", an adjective which is often translated as "military". Learn more about the difference between "soldad" and "militares" below.
soldar(
sohl
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to join)
a. to solder (using an alloy)
Se sueldan los cables al terminal con un soldador.The wires are soldered to the terminal using a soldering iron.
b. to weld (without an alloy)
Este soldador puede usarse para soldar aluminio y acero delgados.This welder that can be used to weld thin aluminum and steel.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Los circuitos se sueldan con estaño.The circuits are soldered together with solder.
Las piezas se calientan y se sueldan.The parts are heated up and welded together.
2. (figurative) (to mend)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to patch up
Espero que podamos soldar las cosas y volver a ser amigos.I hope we can patch things up and be friends again.
b. to put right
Por lo menos trataré de soldar el gran error que cometí.I'll at least try to put right the wrong I've done.
soldarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
b. to knit
El hueso se soldó mal por no mantenerlo quieto.The bone knitted badly because it wasn't kept still.
c. to knit together
El yeso ayudará a que los huesos se suelden.The cast will help the bones knit together.
militar(
mee
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lee
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tahr
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. military
Esta operación militar fue decisiva para ganar la guerra.This military operation was decisive in winning the war.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. soldier
Los militares entrenan duro para afrontar las adversidades de la batalla.The soldiers train hard in order to face the adversities of battle.
b. military man (masculine)
Desgraciadamente muchos militares perdieron la vida.Unfortunately, many military men lost their lives.
c. military woman (feminine)
Las militares ayudaron en el rescate de los civiles.The military women helped in the rescue of the civilians.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to serve
Los mayores de 18 años tienen que militar en la guerra.Persons older than 18 have to serve in the war.
a. to be active
Andrés milita en el partido comunista desde 2010.Andres is active in the communist party since 2010.
b. to be an active member
Diego milita en el Partido Verde.Diego is an active member of the Green Party.
