apoderar
apoderar(
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poh
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deh
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rahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (legal)
a. to authorize (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El dueño de la casa me apoderó para firmar los documentos de compra.The house owner authorized me to sign the purchase documents.
b. to authorise (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Apoderamos al banco para que comprara acciones en nuestro nombre.We authorised the bank to buy shares in our name.
c. to empower
La comisión no está apoderada para modificar las disposiciones del convenio.The commission is not empowered to change the agreement's provisions.
d. to grant power of attorney
Apoderé a mi hermana para que gestionara mis asuntos durante mi enfermedad.I granted power of attorney to my sister to manage my affairs during my illness.
apoderarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
b. to take possession of
Si no pagan la hipoteca, el banco se apoderará de su casa.The bank will take possession of their house if they can't pay their mortgage.
c. to take control of
Poco a poco su marido se apoderó del negocio que ella había heredado de su padre.Her husband gradually took control of the business she had inherited from her father.
b. to grip
La rabia se apoderó de mí y ya no sabía lo que hacía.I was gripped by anger, and I didn't know what I was doing anymore.
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