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"Vida cotidiana" is a noun which is often translated as "daily life", and "familiarizar" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "to familiarize". Learn more about the difference between "vida cotidiana" and "familiarizar" below.
la vida cotidiana(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. daily life
Herrero rodó un documental en el que retrata escenas de la vida cotidiana en los barrios pobres de Nueva Orleans.Herrero shot a documentary in which he depicts scenes of daily life in deprived areas of New Orleans.
b. everyday life
La vida cotidiana de un farero no es tan solitaria como parece.A lighthouse keeper's everyday life is not as lonely as it looks.
familiarizar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to familiarize
El doctor quiere familiarizar al paciente con los detalles del tratamiento.The doctor wants to familiarize the patient with the details of the treatment.
b. to familiarise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los dueños del perro lo están familiarizando con las demás mascotas.The dog owners are familiarising him with the rest of the pets.
familiarizarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to familiarize oneself with
El cachorro aún se está familiarizando con su nuevo hogar.The puppy is still familiarizing itself with its new home.
b. to familiarise oneself with (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Los recién llegados aún se están familiarizando con los protocolos de la empresa.The new arrivals are still familiarising themselves with the company protocols.
c. to get used to
Más te vale familiarizarte con las críticas porque recibirás muchas.You'd better get used to receiving criticism because you'll get a lot.
