reivindicar
reivindicar(
rrey
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been
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dee
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kahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to ask for)
a. to claim
Hay tres países que reivindican su soberanía sobre la región.There are three countries which claim sovereignty over the region.
c. to lay claim to (legal)
El rey desterrado reivindicó sus tierras y formó un ejército.The king who was banished laid claim to his land and formed an army.
a. to defend
En la entrevista, el pintor habló sobre su obra y reivindicó el arte contemporáneo.In the interview, the painter discussed his work and defended contemporary art.
a. to claim responsibility for
El grupo terrorista reivindicó el atentado con bomba.The terrorist group claimed responsibility for the bomb attack.
a. to vindicate
Las víctimas reivindicaban el honor perdido durante los años de persecución.The victims vindicated the honor they lost during the years of persecution.
reivindicarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
5. (to restore one's reputation) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. to vindicate oneself
Jugó muy mal en el primer partido, pero se reivindicó en el partido de revancha.He played poorly in the first game, but he vindicated himself in the rematch.
a. to claim responsibility for
Como mi hijo es menor, tengo que reivindicarme por sus acciones.Because my son is a minor, I have to claim responsibility for his actions.
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