engrandecer
engrandecer(
ehng
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grahn
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deh
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sehr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to augment)
a. to magnify
Los sobornos en el senado están engrandeciendo el problema de la corrupción en el país.Bribery in the senate is magnifying the problem of corruption in the country.
b. to increase
Yo opino que las diferencias culturales engrandecen el valor de un país.I think that cultural differences increase the value of a country.
c. to enlarge
¿Crees que sea conveniente engrandecer la imagen de la portada?Do you think it's better to enlarge the cover picture?
2. (to praise)
a. to exalt
Dicen que las madres siempre engrandecen las virtudes de los hijos.It is said that mothers always exalt their children's virtues.
engrandecerse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be honored (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El alumno se engrandeció al ser reconocido como el graduado con las mejores calificaciones.The student was honored to be named the class valedictorian.
b. to be honoured (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Ella se engrandeció cuando recibió el Premio Nobel de la Paz.She was honoured to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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