subsidize
subsidize(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. subvencionar
The city council subsidizes the sports center to the tune of $1.2 million a year.El ayuntamiento subvenciona el polideportivo por una suma de nada más y nada menos que $1.2 millones anuales.
b. subsidiar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
Nationalized industries are often subsidized by the government.Las industrias nacionalizadas muchas veces están subsidiadas por el gobierno.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
For decades, all grains were subsidized by the state.Durante décadas, el cultivo de cualquier tipo de cereal recibía ayuda estatal.
The organization only continues to exist because it's heavily subsidized by the government.La organización sigue existiendo únicamente gracias a las cuantiosas subvenciones que recibe del gobierno.
2. (to pay for)
a. costear (an expense)
My parents have told me they can't afford to subsidize my rent any longer.Mis padres me dijeron que ya no pueden permitirse seguir costeándome el alquiler.
b. ayudar económicamente (a person)
I think this is something you should do, so I don't mind subsidizing you.Creo que esto es algo que debes hacer, y por eso estoy dispuesta a ayudarte económicamente.
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