esgrimir
esgrimir(
ehs
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gree
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meer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to wave)
a. to brandish
El héroe esgrimió la espada para defenderse del dragón.The hero brandished his sword to defend himself against the dragon.
b. to wield
El agresor se acercó a ella esgrimiendo un gran cuchillo.The attacker came toward her wielding a large knife.
a. to use
El acusado esgrimió unos argumentos muy poco creíbles durante el juicio.The arguments the defendant used during the trial were not very believable.
b. to put forward
El orador esgrimió datos incontestables para ganar el debate.The speaker put forward some irrefutable data to win the debate.
c. to employ
Para defender su postura, Juan esgrimió argumentos muy válidos.Juan employed some very valid arguments in defense of his views.
3. (to affirm)
a. to argue
El acusado esgrime que es víctima de una conspiración.The accused argues that he is the victim of a conspiracy.
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Conjugations
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