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estás empleando
-you are using
Present progressiveconjugation ofemplear.
estás empleando
-you are using
Present progressivevosconjugation ofemplear.

emplear

emplear(
ehm
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pleh
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ahr
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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 use
La autora emplea un lenguaje muy metafórico en sus novelas.The author uses very metaphorical language in her novels.
b. to spend
Empleas tu dinero demasiado frívolamente. Tienes que ahorrar para el retiro.You spend your money too frivolously. You have to save for retirement.
a. to employ
Nuestra empresa emplea 12 ingenieros y un diseñador.Our company employs 12 engineers and a designer.
emplearse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to find a job
Se empleó de fotógrafo para el periódico.He found a job as a photographer for the newspaper.
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