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"Sustantivo" is a form of "sustantivo", an adjective which is often translated as "substantive". "Lograr" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to be able to". Learn more about the difference between "sustantivo" and "lograr" below.
sustantivo, el sustantivo(
soos
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tahn
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tee
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boh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (essential)
a. substantive
Hay diferencias sustantivas entre las atmósferas de Marte y Venus.There are substantive differences between the atmospheres of Mars and Venus.
b. substantial
Nuestra jefa ha invertido una cantidad sustantiva de dinero en el proyecto.Our boss has invested a substantial sum of money in the project.
c. fundamental
La enseñanza de la tolerancia es un paso sustantivo en el desarrollo de una sociedad cooperativa.Teaching tolerance is a fundamental step in developing a cooperative society.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (grammar)
b. substantive (formal)
Estudiamos los diferentes tipos de sustantivos en mi clase de sintaxis.We studied the different types of substantives in my syntax class.
lograr(
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grahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to be able to
Lograron conseguir el carro a un precio mucho más bajo.They were able to get the car for a much lower price.
b. to get
Logré sacar un día de playa durante mi viaje de trabajo.I got to sneak in a beach day on my work trip.
c. to manage to
¿Lograste cambiar la cita del doctor para el martes?Did you manage to change the doctor's appointment to Tuesday?
2. (to obtain)
a. to achieve
Tienes que trabajar fuerte para lograr tus sueños.You have to work hard to achieve your dreams.
b. to attain
Logró primer lugar en la carrera de 100 metros.She attained first place in the 100 meter race.
3. (to achieve)
a. to win
Lograron una victoria sin precedentes en el campeonato.They won an unprecedented victory at the championship.
lograrse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (to be done)
a. to be achieved (impersonal use)
Estos cambios solo pueden lograrse si la gente acepta la gravedad de la crisis climática que nos enfrenta.These changes can only be achieved if people accept the seriousness of the climate crisis we face.
