apreciar

apreciar(
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preh
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syahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to appreciate
Aprecio mucho una buena taza de café cuando hace frío en la mañana.I really appreciate a good cup of coffee when it's cold in the morning.
b. to value
Sinceramente aprecio tus consejos.I sincerely value your advice.
a. to be fond of
Eres un excelente amigo y te aprecio mucho.You are a great friend and I am really fond of you.
a. to detect
Los investigadores apreciaron el mecanismo por el que los probióticos mejoran la salud.Investigators detected the mechanism by which probiotics improve health.
b. to notice
Apreciaron un olor a gas justo antes de la explosión.They noticed the smell of gas just before the explosion.
apreciarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to appreciate
La empresa se apreció ocho por ciento el año pasado.The company appreciated eight percent last year.
b. to rise
El precio de las acciones de nuestra empresa se apreciaron este año.Our company's stock price rose this year.
a. to appreciate
Se puede apreciar el uso del claroscuro en este cuadro.The use of chiaroscuro can be appreciated in this painting.
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