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"Referring" is a form of "refer", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "referirse". Learn more about "refer" below.
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. referirse
This note refers to the book's author.Esta nota se refiere al autor del libro.
a. consultar
Refer to the bibliography if you want to research further.Consulta la bibliografía si quieres investigar más.
a. denominar
Michael Jackson is often referred to as the king of pop.A Michael Jackson suele denominársele el rey del pop.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. remitir
I will refer it to the academic council.Voy a remitirlo al consejo académico.
b. mandar
My doctor referred me to a specialist.El médico me mandó a un especialista.
a. referir
Your GP will refer you to a specialist.Tu médico de cabecera te referirá a un especialista.
b. derivar
The doctor referred me to an orthopedic surgeon.El médico me derivó a un traumatólogo.
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