presenciar
presenciar(
preh
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sehn
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syahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to view)
a. to witness
Guillermo presenció un robo a mano armada en el banco donde trabaja.Guillermo witnessed an armed robbery at the bank where he works.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
No presencié el incidente.I wasn't there when the incident happened.
Julián presenció la llegada de mis tíos.Julián was present when my uncle and aunt arrived.
2. (to go to)
a. to attend
Me alegra poder presenciar un evento tan importante.I'm delighted to be able to attend such an important event.
b. to be present at
Mi abuelo presenció los juicios de Nuremberg.My grandfather was present at the Nuremberg trials.
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Conjugations
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