conducir

conducir(
kohn
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doo
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seer
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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 lead
Este pasillo conduce a la salida de emergencia.This aisle leads to the emergency exit.
a. to carry
Las tuberías conducen el gas natural desde los depósitos de gas.The pipelines carry natural gas from gas wells.
a. to run
Mi jefe está conduciendo operaciones ilegales.My boss is running illegal operations.
a. to lead
Este negocio te conducirá al éxito.This business will lead you to success.
b. to drive
No está claro qué los condujo a esa decisión.It's not clear what drove them to that decision.
a. to drive
Mi novio conduce un Audi.My boyfriend drives an Audi.
a. to host
¿Ya anunciaron quién va a conducir la nueva temporada del concurso?Have they announced who will be hosting the new season of the game show?
b. to present
Creo que van a nombrar una mujer para conducir el programa de deportes.I think they're going to appoint a woman to present the sports program.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to drive
En Irlanda, la gente conduce por el lado izquierdo de la carretera.In Ireland, people drive on the left-hand side of the road.
conducirse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to behave
Últimamente se conduce de manera extraña.He has been behaving strangely lately.
b. to conduct oneself
Parece que Sergio no sabe conducirse en situaciones formales.It seems Sergio doesn't know how to conduct himself in formal situations.
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