I settle
PresentIconjugation ofsettle.
settle(
seh
-
duhl
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. llegar a un acuerdo
He wants to settle with his former wife.Quiere llegar a un acuerdo con su exmujer.
b. arreglarse
We'll settle tomorrow on a time to decide on each person's responsibilities.Nos arreglaremos mañana para determinar las responsabilidades de cada uno.
a. resolverse
The problem between the two of them is finally settled.El problema entre ellos dos finalmente se resolvió.
a. establecerse (in an area or city)
The explorers settled on the east coast.Los exploradores se establecieron en la costa este.
b. instalarse (in a home)
We are finally settled in our new home.Por fin estamos instalados en nuestra nueva casa.
a. pagar
I expect you to settle with my accountant immediately.Espero que le pagues a mi contador inmediatamente.
a. ponerse cómodo
As soon as I settled into bed, the doorbell rang.En cuanto me puse cómoda en la cama, alguien tocó el timbre.
a. estabilizarse (weather, situation)
After weeks of strong winds and storms, the weather has finally settled.Después de semanas de vientos fuertes y tormentas, el tiempo finalmente se ha estabilizado.
b. asentarse (liquid, mixture, dust)
Wait a few minutes for the mixture to settle.Espere unos minutos hasta que la mezcla se asiente.
a. fijarse
Ever since this dream settled in my mind, I've been working towards achieving it.He estado persiguiendo este sueño desde que se fijó en mi mente.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. resolver
They should settle their differences and be friends again.Deberían resolver sus diferencias y hacerse amigos de nuevo.
b. dirimir
The two friends decided to sit down and have a calm discussion to settle their disagreement.Los dos amigos decidieron sentarse a charlar con tranquilidad para dirimir su desacuerdo.
a. acordar
The date for the wedding is finally settled.Por fin acordamos la fecha de la boda.
b. fijar
The day for the next meeting is settled.Ya hemos fijado el día para la próxima reunión.
a. pagar (bill)
The electricity bill has been settled.El recibo de la luz ya se ha pagado.
b. liquidar (debt)
After all these years, he finally settled his debt.Después de todos estos años, finalmente liquidó su deuda.
a. colonizar
This land was settled by the Dutch.Los holandeses colonizaron esta tierra.
a. calmar (nerves)
She offered me tea to settle my nerves.Me ofreció un té para calmarme los nervios.
b. asentar (stomach)
This clear soup will settle your stomach.Este consomé te asentará el estómago.
a. poner en orden
I need to settle my affairs before going on vacation.Tengo que poner en orden mis asuntos antes de irme de vacaciones.
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