he/she contends
-afirma
Presenthe/sheconjugation ofcontend.

contend

contend(
kuhn
-
tehnd
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. afirmar
The tenant contends that the landlord promised her the use of a parking space.La inquilina afirma que el casero le prometió el uso de un sitio para estacionar.
b. sostener
The CEO contended that he had no knowledge of the impropriety that had taken place.El jefe de la empresa sostuvo que no tenía ningún conocimiento de la impropiedad que había ocurrido.
c. argüir
I will continue to contend that I am not responsible for the damage.Seguiré arguyendo que no soy responsable por el daño hecho.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. competir
The boxers are contending for the heavyweight championship.Los boxeadores están compitiendo por el título de campeón mundial de peso pesado.
b. disputarse
Dennis and Wendy are contending for the condo that will be available soon.Dennis y Wendy se están disputando el apartamento que se hará disponible pronto.
a. enfrentarse
We'll have to contend with all of the city regulations in order to carry out this project.Tendremos que enfrentarnos a todas las normas municipales para realizar este proyecto.
b. lidiar con
I'm not sure how much longer I can contend with all this chaos in my life.No sé cuánto más podré seguir lidiando con todo este caos en mi vida.
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