regentar
regentar(
rreh
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hehn
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to lead)
a. to manage
Mi familia ha regentado esta institución bancaria desde 1920.My family has managed this banking institution since 1920.
b. to run
Miguel no cree que su hijo esté listo para regentar la compañía.Miguel doesn't think his son is ready to run the company.
c. to preside over
El gobernador regentó la ceremonia de homenaje al difunto escritor.The governor presided over the ceremony to pay tribute to the late writer.
2. (to occupy)
a. to hold (on a permanent basis)
Gracias a su esfuerzo, Francisco ha logrado regentar su puesto en recursos humanos durante muchos años.Because of his hard work, Francisco has been able to hold his position in human resources for many years.
b. to cover (on a temporary basis)
Las cualidades de Marga la hacen la candidata más adecuada para regentar el puesto durante la licencia por maternidad de su jefa.Marga's qualities make her the most suitable candidate to cover the post while her boss is on maternity leave.
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Conjugations
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