guarnecer
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guarnecer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to adorn
Para recibir al ejército vencedor, los habitantes de la ciudad habían guarnecido las calles con estandartes y guirnaldas de flores.To welcome the victorious army, the inhabitants of the city had adorned the streets with banners and garlands of flowers.
b. to decorate
Las suntuosas cortinas estaban guarnecidas con pasamanería dorada y plateada.The sumptuous curtains were decorated with gold and silver braids.
c. to trim
El escote del vestido va guarnecido con encaje.The neckline of the dress is trimmed with lace.
2. (culinary)
a. to garnish
El plato principal del banquete consistirá en una carne guarnecida con papas, pimientos y cebolla.The main course of the banquet will consist of a meat dish garnished with potatoes, peppers, and onions.
3. (military)
a. to garrison
Consciente de la posibilidad de un ataque, el coronel guarneció la ciudad con dos regimientos.Aware of the possibility of an attack, the colonel garrisoned the city with two regiments.
b. to man
La fortaleza estaba guarnecida con mil soldados fieles al rey.The fortress was manned by a thousand soldiers loyal to the king.
a. to plaster
Los anteriores dueños de la casa habían guarnecido el muro del jardín, así que se había conservado bien.The previous owners of the house had plastered the garden wall, so it was well preserved.
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