English–Spanish
“step in” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/inteɾβeˈniɾ/
Example
La policía intervino en la pelea.
The police stepped in during the fight.
How to say “step in” in Spanish
“Step in” in Spanish is intervenir.
A person taking the floor in a meeting.
Example sentences with intervenir
Ella intervino para aclarar un punto en la reunión.
She stepped in to clarify a point during the meeting.
Tips for using intervenir
- Typically used as intervenir en + topic in formal meetings and debates, carrying a more formal tone than hablar, and it also has other senses such as 'operate on' or 'become involved'.