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“transitive” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾansiˈtiβo/

Example

¿Puedes darme un verbo transitivo como ejemplo?

Can you give me a transitive verb as an example?

Illustration for transitivo (transitive)

How to say “transitive” in Spanish

“Transitive” in Spanish is transitivo.

Subject action directed at an object.

Full entry for transitivo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with transitivo

El verbo comer es transitivo porque admite objeto directo.

Comer is a transitive verb because it takes a direct object.

Tips for using transitivo

  • When a transitivo verb's object is replaced by a pronoun, follow Spanish clitic placement rules: clitics go before a conjugated verb or attach to an infinitive or gerund.

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