recurrir al

recurrir al(
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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(to seek help from the)
a. to turn to the
Recurrimos al gobierno en un intento desesperado por evitar la bancarrota, pero todo fue en vano.We turned to the government in a desperate attempt to avoid bankruptcy, but it was all in vain.
b. to go to the
Cuando tuve problemas con el jefe de ventas, decidí recurrir al jefe de personal de la empresa para que me aconsejara.When I had problems with the sales manager, I decided to go to the company's personnel manager for advice.
2.
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., el libro).
(masculine)
(to make use of the)
a. to resort to the
Lo estoy pasando muy mal, pero no quiero recurrir al papel de víctima.I'm having a really hard time, but I don't want to resort to the role of victim.
b. to resort to
Cuando me jubilé, recurrí al golf para mantenerme en forma.When I retired, I resorted to golf to keep fit.
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