terciar
terciar(
tehr
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syahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to tilt
Tercié el sombrero que tenía puesto el maniquí para darle un aspecto tanguero.I tilted the hat the mannequin had on to give him a tango look.
a. to divide into three
Terciamos las raciones para que las tres personas reciban la misma cantidad.We divided the rations into three so the three people would get the same amount.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to mediate
Una policía terció y ayudó a que los vecinos que se estaban peleando resolvieran la disputa.A police officer mediated and helped the fighting neighbors to solve their dispute.
b. to intervene
Tuve que terciar o se iba a armar una pelea.I had to intervene before a fight broke out.
a. to take part
No tercié en el debate porque no sabía mucho de biología marina.I didn't take part in the debate because I didn't know much about marine biology.
terciarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (to happen)
a. to arise
Si se tercia la oportunidad de ser transferido a otro país, voy a postularme.If the opportunity of being transferred abroad arises, I will apply.
b. to present itself
Voy a invitar a salir a Leonela si se tercia la oportunidad.I will ask Leonela out If the chance presents itself.
Examples
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Conjugations
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