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"Figuras" is a form of "figurar", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to appear". "Someter" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to subdue". Learn more about the difference between "someter" and "figuras" below.
someter(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to control)
a. to subdue
Los españoles sometieron a los indígenas en relativamente poco tiempo.The Spanish subdued the indigenous people in a relatively short period of time.
b. to put down
Las fuerzas policiales sometieron a los manifestantes.Police forces put down the demonstrators.
c. to subjugate
El grupo terrorista intenta someter el planeta a su voluntad.The terrorist group intends to subjugate the world under its will.
d. to dominate (sports)
El equipo de casa sometió al equipo visitante una vez más.The home team dominated the visiting team once more.
2. (to propose)
a. to subject
Sometieron la muestra de ADN a varias pruebas de paternidad.They subjected the DNA sample to various paternity tests.
b. to put through
Lo sometieron a una seria de preguntas para comprobar su identidad.They put him through a series of questions in order to prove his identity.
someterse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to undergo
Se sometió a una cirugía de cinco horas para extirpar un tumor.He underwent a five-hour surgical procedure to have his tumor removed.
b. to be subjected to
No me someteré a burla poniéndome ese disfraz bobo.I won't be subjected to ridicule by wearing that silly costume.
5. (to concede)
a. to bow to
El juez del estado se somete a la decisión del juez del distrito.The state judge bows to the decision of the district judge.
b. to comply with
Nos tenemos que someter a las normas establecidas por el gobierno.We have to comply with the regulations set forth by the government.
figurar(
fee
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goo
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rahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to be prominent
Estos datos figuran si los comparamos con los del informe del año pasado.This data is prominent when compared with the last year's reports.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to represent
Los triángulos rojos en el mapa figuran albergues juveniles.The red triangles on the map represent youth hostels.
a. to feign
El hombre figuraba una sonrisa cuando conoció al marido de su ex.The man feigned a smile when he met the husband of his ex.
figurarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (to suppose)
a. to imagine
Me figuro que hará frío si también va a llover.I imagine it will be chilly if it is also going to rain.
