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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (formal) (to castrate)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
b. castrar
Lambs not required for breeding purposes were emasculated.Castraron los corderos que no eran necesarios para la reproducción.
2. (figurative) (to debilitate)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. debilitar
Recent legislation has sought to emasculate the labor unions.La legislación reciente procuró debilitar los sindicatos.
b. mutilar
The director has emasculated the original version, replacing it with anodyne characters and plotlines.El director mutiló la versión original, cambiándola por personajes y argumentos anodinos.
c. cercenar
We will not sign an agreement that emasculates the committee's powers.No vamos a firmar un acuerdo que cercene los poderes del comité.
d. castrar (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Some men feel they have been emasculated if they lose their traditional role as provider for the family.Algunos hombres se sienten castrados cuando pierden su tradicional rol de sostén económico de la familia.
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