tiznar
tiznar(
tees
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nahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to blacken
El humo y el fuego habían ido tiznando el fondo de la chimenea.The smoke and the fire had gradually blackened the back of the fireplace.
b. to smudge
Paulina tiznó su vestido sin querer al acercarse a la chimenea.Paulina smudged her dress unintentionally when she stood next to the fireplace.
tiznarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
a. to blacken oneself
Los soldados usan pedazos de corcho quemado para tiznarse la parte inferior de los ojos.Soldiers use pieces of burnt cork to blacken the area under their eyes.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be blackened
Las paredes y el techo de la cocina se tiznan por el humo.The kitchen walls and the ceiling are blackened by the smoke.
b. to get smudged
La cara y las manos del mecánico se le habían tiznado por estar debajo del vehículo reparándolo.The face and hands of the mechanic got smudged from being under the vehicle fixing it.
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