diluir
diluir(
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lweer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to dilute
El químico diluyó la solución en agua destilada.The chemist diluted the solution in distilled water.
b. to water down
¡No vayas a ese bar! Diluyen la cerveza para ahorrar dinero.Don't go to that bar! They water down the beer to save money.
a. to dissolve
La enfermera no lograba que el paciente tragara su píldora, así que la disolvió en agua.The nurse couldn't get the patient to swallow his pill, so she dissolved it in water.
3. (figurative) (to cause to disappear)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to dissolve
Los nuevos estallidos de violencia en el sur diluyeron toda esperanza de paz.The new outbreaks of violence in the south dissolved all hopes of peace.
diluirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to dissolve
La pastilla de vitamina se diluyó en el vaso con agua.The vitamin pill dissolved in the glass of water.
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