homologar
homologar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to bring into line
El gobierno planea homologar todos los programas de educación primaria del país.The government plans to bring into line all the elementary education programs in the country.
b. to make equivalent
La multinacional va a homologar los salarios de sus gerentes en todos los países.The multinational is going to make its managers' salaries equivalent across all countries.
2. (sports)
a. to ratify
El comité olímpico homologó el récord mundial del nadador.The Olympic Committee ratified the world record set by the swimmer.
b. to recognize
Debido a sospechas de dopaje, la asociación deportiva decidió no homologar el resultado del torneo.Due to suspicions of doping, the sports association decided not to recognize the results of the tournament.
c. to recognise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Esta competencia no la homologa el comité deportivo, por lo tanto, no cuenta para el ranking.This competition is not recognised by the sporting committee, therefore, it doesn't count in the rankings.
3. (to endorse)
a. to approve
El juego no se homologó todavía para distribución mundial.The game is not yet approved for global distribution.
b. to sanction
José pudo volverse a casar cuando el juez homologó su sentencia de divorcio obtenida en el extranjero.Jose was able to remarry when the judge sanctioned his foreign divorce decree.
c. to authorize
El acuerdo debe ser homologado por el juez antes de que los inversores puedan reclamar sus pérdidas.The agreement needs to be authorized by a judge before investors can claim back the money they lost.
d. to authorise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El Ministerio de Salud no homologó el medicamento para uso en España.The Department of Health has not authorised the medication for use in Spain.
4. (education)
a. to recognize
Yohana está haciendo los trámites que requiere el gobierno para homologar su título profesional en los Estados Unidos.Yohana is completing the paperwork requested by the government to get her professional degree recognized by the United States.
b. to recognise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No puedes comenzar la maestría hasta que la universidad homologue tu título de pregrado.You cannot start the master's program until the university recognises your undergraduate degree.
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Conjugations
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