generate

generar

generate(jeh-nuh-reyt)

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).

transitive verb

1. (to create)

a. generar

I'm hoping to generate some income by letting out my spare room.Espero poder generar un ingreso alquilando mi cuarto de huéspedes.

b. producir

The wind turbines will generate enough electricity to power 4,000 homes.Las turbinas eólicas producirán suficiente electricidad para abastecer de luz a 4,000 viviendas.

2. (to give rise)

a. generar

The literary contest has generated the interest of many young writers.El concurso literario ha generado el interés de muchos escritores jóvenes.

b. suscitar

The impending visit of the Pope is generating a lot of excitement.La inminente visita del papa está suscitando mucho entusiasmo.

c. provocar

His offensive statements generated a lot of negative reactions among the people.Sus declaraciones ofensivas provocaron muchas reacciones negativas entre la gente.

generate

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).

transitive verb

1. (electricity, income)

a. generar

2. (reaction, interest)

a. provocar

generate [ˈdʒenəreɪt]

transitive verb

[+electricity, heat] generar; [+employment, income, wealth, publicity] generar; [+interest] suscitar; generar;