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possess
possess(
puh
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zehs
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to have)
a. apoderarse de
What is wrong with you? You're acting like a demon possessed you.¿Qué te pasa? Te estás portando como si un demonio se hubiera apoderado de ti.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I can't imagine what possessed a grown man to wear a pumpkin costume.No me puedo imaginar qué habrá impulsado a un hombre maduro a llevar un disfraz de calabaza.
What possessed you to buy a house in this horrible neighborhood?¿Qué te llevó a comprar una casa en este barrio horrible?
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