repatriar
repatriar(
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tryahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to repatriate
El gobierno francés aceptó repatriar los restos del famoso compositor.The French government agreed to repatriate the remains of the famous composer.
b. to deport
Los guardacostas repatriaron a los dos polizones que se habían escondido en el barco.The Coast Guard deported the two stowaways that were hiding in the ship.
repatriarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to return home
El profesor se repatrió luego de haber vivido más de 20 años en el extranjero.The professor returned home after working abroad for over 20 years.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Muchos científicos que trabajaban en Europa se repatriaron.Many scientists working in Europe went back to their countries of origin.
Marco decidió repatriarse después de graduarse.Marco decided to go back to his own country after graduating.
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