cultivar
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cultivar
cultivar(
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bahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (agriculture)
a. to cultivate
Los agricultores cultivan los campos que rodean el pueblo.The farmers cultivate the fields that surround the town.
d. to raise
Mi familia cultiva maíz en su granja de Ohio.My family raises corn on their farm in Ohio.
2. (biology)
a. to culture
Los científicos han cultivado células mitocondrias como parte de su investigación.The scientists have cultured mitochondrial cells as part of their research.
3. (to promote)
a. to cultivate
Mi hermano ha cultivado amistades en círculos sociales diversos desde que se mudó a Boston.My brother has cultivated friendships in various social circles since moving to Boston.
b. to practice (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi profesor de matemáticas cultiva la poesía en su tiempo libre.My math teacher practices poetry in his spare time.
c. to practise (United Kingdom)
El artista ha cultivado la pintura toda la vida.The artist has practised painting his whole life.
d. to develop
Se recomienda los crucigramas para cultivar la memoria y la capacidad mental.Crossword puzzles are recommended for developing memory and mental capacity.
e. to foster
Nuestro colegio pretende cultivar un ambiente positivo y productivo.Our school claims to foster a positive and productive environment.
cultivarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
4. (to grow personally)
a. to improve oneself
Si no haces un esfuerzo por cultivarte, nunca podrás salir adelante.If you don't make the effort to improve yourself, you'll never get ahead.
b. to develop oneself
Pasa todos los días leyendo libros de arte para cultivarse.She spends every day reading art books to develop herself.
cultivartransitive verbpronominal verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (tierra)
a. to farm, to cultivate
2. (plantas)
a. to grow
3. (amistad, inteligencia)
a. to cultivate
4. (arte)
a. to practice
5. (germen)
a. to culture
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g. Te ves cansado.).
6. (persona)
a. to improve oneself
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