erigir(
eh
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ree
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heer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to name
El candidato fue erigido primer ministro tras las elecciones.The candidate was named prime minister after the elections.
b. to declare
La infanta fue erigida reina de España tras la muerte de su padre.The infanta was declared Queen of Spain upon the death of her father.
erigirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to become
El profesor más experimentado se erigió en director tras la dimisión del señor García.The most senior teacher became the principal after the resignation of Mr. García.
b. to set oneself up as
María se erigió en la organizadora del evento porque nadie se estaba encargando.María set herself up as the organizer of the event because no one else was taking charge.
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