modernizar
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to modernize (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El gobierno invertirá millones de dólares para modernizar la infraestructura vial.The government will invest millions of dollars to modernize the roadway infrastructure.
b. to modernise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Daniela contrató a un decorador de interiores para que la ayudara a modernizar su apartamento.Daniela hired an interior decorator to help her modernise her flat.
c. to update
¡Mi ropa está tan pasada de moda! Ya es hora de modernizar mi vestuario.My clothes are so old-fashioned! it's about time for me to update my wardrobe.
d. to bring up to date
El colegio decidió modernizar el currículo de ciencias.The school decided to bring the science curriculum up to date.
modernizarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to modernize (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El país se ha modernizado mucho durante el mandato de este presidente.The country has modernized a lot during the term of this president.
b. to modernise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Si no encontramos una manera de modernizarnos, vamos a terminar en bancarrota.If we don't find a way to modernise, we'll end up going bankrupt.
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