localizar
localizar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to locate
El equipo de rescate no pudo localizar al alpinista perdido.The rescue team couldn't locate the missing alpinist.
b. to find
Las pruebas sirven para localizar la fuente de la infección.The tests are aimed at finding the source of the infection.
c. to track down (a person)
Después de nueve meses de investigación, la policía logró localizar y arrestar al pedófilo.After nine months of investigation, the police were able to track down and arrest the pedophile.
d. to trace (a phone call or a trail)
Colgó antes de que la policía pudiera localizar la llamada.He hung up before the police could trace the phone call.
e. to localize
El operario de radio no puede localizar qué es lo que causa interferencia.The radio operator cannot localize the source of interference.
localizarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
2. (to lie)
a. to be located
El templo de Apolo se localizaba afuera de las murallas.The Temple of Apollo was located outside the gates.
b. to be found
El viejo ayuntamiento se localizaba en el norte de la ciudad.The old town hall was found in the north area of the city.
c. to be localized (medicine)
El dolor se localiza debajo de la rodilla.The pain is localized below the knee.
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Irregularities are in red
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