avispar
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avispar(
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bees
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pahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to prod
Juan ya no sabe qué hacer para avispar a su hijo que es un despistado.Juan doesn't know what else to do to prod his son who just spends his time daydreaming.
2. (to goad)
a. to spur on
El jinete avispó el caballo para escaparse del peligro.The rider spurred on the horse to get out of danger.
avisparse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
b. to get one's act together
No seas tan tímida y callada; es hora de que te avispes un poco.Don't be so shy and quiet! It's about time you got your act together.
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