construe(
kuhn
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stru
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. interpretar
Nathan's words can be construed in two different ways.Las palabras de Nathan pueden ser interpretadas de dos formas diferentes.
The activist's speech can be construed as a call to civil disobedience.El discurso del activista se puede interpretar como un llamado a la desobediencia civil.
a. analizar sintácticamente
Students are capable of construing and translating texts in Latin.Los alumnos son capaces de analizar sintácticamente y traducir textos en latín.
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