hacer valer
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. to enforce
El gobierno intervino e hizo valer los derechos de los trabajadores.The government intervened and enforced the rights of the workers.
b. to assert
Gracias a esta nueva ley, ahora es más fácil hacer valer tus derechos como consumidor.Thanks to this new law, it's now easier to assert your rights as a consumer.
a. to assert
José hizo valer y defendió su opinión con pasión. Muchos lo apoyaron.Jose asserted and defended his position passionately. Many showed him their support.
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