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"Tratar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to treat", and "preposición" is a noun which is often translated as "preposition". Learn more about the difference between "tratar" and "preposición" below.
tratar(
trah
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to behave)
a. to treat
Se espera que se trate con respeto a la gente mayor.It is expected that one should treat the elderly with respect.
2. (medicine)
a. to treat
Tras tratarlo con medicamentos, se le dará de alta mañana.After treating him with medication, he will be discharged tomorrow.
a. to address
Esta es otra cuestión que hay que tratar lo antes posible.This is another issue that has to be addressed as soon as possible.
4. (computing)
a. to process
En este curso aprenderán a transformar y tratar conjuntos de datos grandes.In this course you will learn to transform and process big data.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
tratarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
la preposición(
preh
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poh
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see
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (grammar)
a. preposition
En la frase "estoy loco por ti" la preposición es la palabra "por".In the phrase "I am crazy for you," the preposition is the word "for".
