encumbrar
encumbrar(
ehn
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koom
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brahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to raise
Los feligreses encumbraron la figura del santo mientras marchaban.The members of the congregation raised the figure of the saint as they marched.
b. to elevate
El hombre encumbró el cartel por encima de la puerta.The man elevated the sign over the door.
2. (to praise)
encumbrarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
3. (to tower)
a. to rise
El rascacielos se encumbra entre el resto de los edificios.The skyscraper rises among the rest of the buildings.
a. to become conceited
Mariano se encumbró porque ganó el concurso de piano.Mariano became conceited because she won the piano competition.
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| ellos/ellas/Uds. |
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