subyugar
subyugar(
soob
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yoo
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gahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to subdue)
a. to subjugate
Los invasores subyugaron a los habitantes del sur.The invaders subjugated the people from the south.
2. (to enchant)
a. to captivate
El bebé ha subyugado a sus padres desde que nació.The baby has captivated his parents ever since he was born.
b. to charm
La pianista empezó a tocar y pronto subyugó al público.The pianist started playing and she soon charmed the audience.
subyugarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to submit oneself
La nación no está dispuesta a subyugarse ante las amenazas extranjeras.The nation is not willing to submit itself to foreign threats.
b. to subjugate
Los pueblos indígenas no tuvieron más remedio que subyugarse a la nueva cultura.The indigenous peoples had no choice but to subjugate to the new culture.
Examples
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Conjugations
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