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"Sending" is a form of "send", a transitive verb which is often translated as "enviar". Learn more about "send" below.

send(

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

1. (to dispatch)

a. enviar

My parents sent me a lovely present for my birthday.Mis padres me han enviado un regalo precioso por mi cumpleaños.

b. mandar

Do not forget to send me the pictures!¡No te olvides de mandarme las fotos!

2. (to cause to go)

a. enviar

I sent my eldest son to buy the newspaper.Envié a mi hijo mayor a comprar el periódico.

b. mandar

They sent reinforcements to the battlefield.Mandaron refuerzos al campo de batalla.

3. (to transmit)

a. emitir

The signal they were sending was very clear.La señal que estaban emitiendo era muy clara.

4. (to propel)

a. lanzar

She sent the ball straight toward the goal.Lanzó el balón directamente a la portería.

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send vs sending

send
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