interponer
interponer(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to interpose
El gobierno interpuso trabas burocráticas para dificultar el trámite de obtención de visa.The government interposed bureaucratic obstacles to hinder the process of getting a visa.
b. to place
La policía interpuso una barrera para impedir que los manifestantes entraran al edificio.The police placed a barrier to prevent the protesters from entering the building.
a. to interject
Como yo no sabía mucho sobre el tema del que hablaban, solo me limité a interponer un par de comentarios.Since I didn't know much about the topic of the discussion, I just interjected a few remarks.
3. (legal)
a. to bring
El señor Jiménez interpuso una demanda contra su empleador y ganó el juicio.Mister Jimenez brought a lawsuit against his employer and won the case.
b. to lodge
El acusado interpuso una apelación en el tribunal de segunda instancia.The defendant lodged an appeal to the court of appeal.
c. to make
Interpuse una demanda contra mi vecino por invasión de propiedad.I made a complaint against my neighbor for trespassing.
interponerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to intervene
La policía se interpuso y separó a los hinchas antes de que hubiera disturbios.The police intervened and separated the fans before a riot break out.
b. to step in
Cuando el director vio a los chicos discutiendo, se interpuso para evitar una pelea.When the principal saw the two boys arguing, he stepped in to prevent a fight.
a. to stand in the way
Laura superó todos los obstaculos que se le interpusieron y se convirtió en la primera mujer piloto.Laura overcame every obstacle that stood in her way and became the first female pilot.
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