hector

hector(
hehk
-
tuhr
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. intimidar
A man at the bar hectored Peter into buying him a drink.Un hombre en el bar intimidó a Peter para que le pagara un trago.
b. amenazar
Stop hectoring me! I'll tidy my room tomorrow.¡Deja de amenazarme! Voy a ordenar la habitación mañana.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. echar bravatas
Anna is a bad-tempered manager who never stops hectoring.Anna es una gerente de mal humor que no deja de echar bravatas.
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