ensortijar
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ensortijar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to curl
El viento había ensortijado el cabello de la muchacha, que ahora le caía en una cascada desordenada sobre los hombros.The wind had curled the girl's hair, which now fell on her shoulders in a disorderly cascade.
a. to ring
El granjero ensortijó al buey para así poder conducirlo usando una cuerda.The farmer ringed the ox so he could lead it using a rope.
ensortijarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to curl
A mi hija se le ensortija el cabello si llueve o hay mucha humedad.My daughter's hair curls when it's raining or very humid.
a. to put on jewelry (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No hace falta que te ensortijes. Solo vamos al supermercado.You don't need to put on jewelry. We're just going to the supermarket.
b. to put on jewellery (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Rosa se había ensortijado y llevaba un vestido de noche muy elegante. Parecía otra.Rosa had put on jewellery and was wearing a very elegant evening dress. She looked a different person.
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