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"Tratarse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to be about", and "tener que ver con" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "to have to do with". Learn more about the difference between "tratarse" and "tener que ver con" below.
tratarse(
trah
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tahr
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seh
)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
tratar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (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.
3. (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.
5. (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.).
tener que ver con(
teh
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nehr
keh
behr
kohn
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. to have to do with
¿Y esto qué tiene que ver con mi historia?What does this have to do with my story?
b. to be connected to
Estoy seguro de que ese tipo tiene que ver con la mafia.I'm sure that guy is connected to the mob.
c. to be related to
¿Tienes algo que ver con esa gente? - No, ni sé quiénes son.Are you related in any way to those people? - No, I don't even know who they are.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Su esposo es arquitecto. - ¿Qué tiene eso que ver con lo que estábamos diciendo?Her husband is an architect. - How's that relevant to what we were saying?
No quiero tener nada que ver con ese negocio en el que estás involucrado.I want nothing to do with that business you're involved in.
