encariñar

encariñar(
ehng
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kah
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ree
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nyahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to win over
El nuevo cantante logró encariñar a los fanáticos de la banda.The new singer managed to win over the die-hard fans of the band.
b. to inspire fondness (intransitive verb phrase)
Quiero mudarme a ese pequeño pueblo. El paisaje es hermoso y la gente realmente te encariña.I want to move to that little village. The landscape is beautiful and the town people really inspire fondness.
encariñarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to grow fond of
Me he encariñado del perro de mi hermana.I've grown fond of my sister's dog.
b. to get attached to
Me encariñé con el perro callejero, así que lo adopté.I got attached to the stray dog, so I adopted him.
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