desarrollar

desarrollar(
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rroh
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yahr
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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 develop
Tienes que desarrollar tus ideas más antes de escribir.You need to develop your ideas further before writing.
b. to expound
El profesor desarrolló la teoría dialéctica.The professor expounded dialectic theory.
c. to explain
La maestra desarrolló el proceso de un equipo de trabajo.The teacher explained the process for group work.
a. to develop
El municipio está desarrollando el parque.The municipality is developing the park.
a. to carry out
El estudiante desarrolló su presentación.The student carried out his presentation.
a. to expand
Debes desarrollar el lado izquierdo de la ecuación.You need to expand the left side of the equation.
desarrollarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to develop
La semilla se desarrolla y se convierte en planta.The seed develops into a plant.
a. to take place
La junta se desarrollará en el centro de convenciones.The meeting will take place in the convention center.
a. to unfold
La historia se desarrolla en Galicia.The story unfolds in Galicia.
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