sumergir
sumergir(
soo
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mehr
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heer
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to sink)
Primero sumerge en agua hirviendo las rodajas de manzana para reblandecerlas.Submerge the apple slices in boiling water to soften them first.
b. to immerse
El reto consistía en sumergir la cabeza en agua helada.The challenge consisted of immersing your head in ice water.
c. to dip
Sumerge las alitas de pollo en el adobo y después fríelas.Dip the chicken wings in the marinade and then fry them.
a. to plunge
El corte de luz ha sumergido la ciudad en el caos.The power outage has plunged the city into chaos.
sumergirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
3. (to sink)
a. to dive
El submarino se sumergió hasta 20,000 leguas bajo el mar.The submarine dived down 20,000 leagues under the sea.
b. to submerge
La flota de submarinos se sumergieron todos a la vez.The fleet of submarines submerged all at once.
a. to immerse oneself
Cuando viajes al extranjero, recomiendo que te sumerjas en una lengua ajena.When you travel abroad, I recommend that you immerse yourself in a foreign language.
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