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amortecer
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a. to dim
Me duele la cabeza. Corre las cortinas para amortecer la luz, por favor.I have a headache. Draw the curtains to dim the light, please.
b. to muffle
¡No soporto el tic-tac de ese reloj! ¿Cómo puedo amortecer el sonido?I can't stand the ticking of that clock! How can I muffle its sound?
c. to curb
Tienes que aprender a amortecer tus emociones para que no nublen tu juicio.You have to learn to curb your emotions so that they don't cloud your judgement.
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Irregularities are in red
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