repostar
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repostar(
rreh
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pohs
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to fill up
Nos detuvimos en una gasolinera para repostar el coche y estirar las piernas.We stopped at a gas station to fill up the car and stretch our legs.
b. to refuel (aerospace)
El avión cisterna repostó a los dos aviones furtivos.The tanker refueled the two stealth planes.
a. replenish
La patrulla repostó provisiones antes de volver a adentrarse en el territorio enemigo.The patrol replenished their supplies before going deep into the enemy territory again.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
b. to refuel (aerospace)
Los cazas tuvieron que regresar a la base para repostar.The fighters had to return to base to refuel.
repostarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to take on supplies
Los soldados saquearon la granja para repostarse.The soldiers plundered the farm to take on supplies.
b. to replenish stocks
El barco atracó en Ciudad del Cabo para repostar y continuar la travesía hacia la India.The ship docked in Cape Town to replenish stocks and continue the journey to India.
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