Vocabulary
Learn Verbs – Spanish

defender
Los dos amigos siempre quieren defenderse mutuamente.
stand up for
The two friends always want to stand up for each other.

contenerse
No puedo gastar mucho dinero; tengo que contenerme.
exercise restraint
I can’t spend too much money; I have to exercise restraint.

cargar
El trabajo de oficina la carga mucho.
burden
Office work burdens her a lot.

ser eliminado
Muchos puestos serán eliminados pronto en esta empresa.
be eliminated
Many positions will soon be eliminated in this company.

proteger
La madre protege a su hijo.
protect
The mother protects her child.

resolver
Intenta en vano resolver un problema.
solve
He tries in vain to solve a problem.

casar
La pareja acaba de casarse.
marry
The couple has just gotten married.

atrever
No me atrevo a saltar al agua.
dare
I don’t dare to jump into the water.

dejar
La sorpresa la dejó sin palabras.
leave speechless
The surprise leaves her speechless.

bailar
Están bailando un tango enamorados.
dance
They are dancing a tango in love.

enriquecer
Las especias enriquecen nuestra comida.
enrich
Spices enrich our food.
