anclar
anclar
anclar(
ahn
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klahr
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (nautical)
a. to anchor
El barco no ancló hasta que se aproximó a tierra.The ship did not anchor until she approached the land.
b. to drop anchor
La embarcación ancló en el puerto de Valencia anoche y no zarpará hasta mañana.The boat dropped anchor last night at the port of Valencia and will not set sail until tomorrow.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
2. (nautical)
3. (to secure)
a. to anchor
En el restaurante, anclaron las sillas y las mesas para que la gente no las cambiara de sitio.At the restaurant, they anchored the chairs and tables so that people didn't move them.
anclarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
4. (figurative) (to get stuck; used with "en" or "a")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g. carrot, bean).
En los negocios no conviene anclarse en las viejas ideas. Las empresas deben innovar constantemente.It's no use clinging to old ideas in business. Companies have to continue innovating.
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anclarintransitive verb
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
1. (general)
a. to (drop) anchor
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