embestir
embestir(
ehm
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behs
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teer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to charge
El toro embistió al torero y lo dejó inconsciente.The bull charged the bullfighter and left him unconscious.
b. to run into
Hubo un muerto y dos heridos graves al embestir un camión a una furgoneta en la avenida 6 de Agosto.One person died and two were seriously injured when a truck ran into a van on avenida 6 de Agosto.
c. to attack
El general dio la orden de embestir las posiciones enemigas.The general gave the order to attack the enemy positions.
e. to rush at
Dos hombres me embistieron, blandiendo cuchillos.Two men rushed at me, brandishing knives.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
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Irregularities are in red
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