Translation
to define
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Word origin
From Latin definire ('to limit, determine'), from de- plus finire ('to end'), from finis ('boundary').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- definire
- English cognates
- define, definite
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ir conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | defino | definí | definía | definiré | definiría |
| tú | defines | definiste | definías | definirás | definirías |
| él/ella/ud. | define | definió | definía | definirá | definiría |
| nos. | definimos | definimos | definíamos | definiremos | definiríamos |
| vos. | definís | definisteis | definíais | definiréis | definiríais |
| ellos/uds. | definen | definieron | definían | definirán | definirían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | defina | definiera | definiese |
| tú | definas | definieras | definieses |
| él/ella/ud. | defina | definiera | definiese |
| nos. | definamos | definiéramos | definiésemos |
| vos. | defináis | definierais | definieseis |
| ellos/uds. | definan | definieran | definiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | define |
| ud. | defina |
| nosotros | definamos |
| vosotros | definid |
| uds. | definan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- definiendo
- Past participle
- definido
Examples
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It is difficult to define happiness in words.
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The teacher asked us to define each term.
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We have not yet set the date of the meeting.
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How would you define your lifestyle?
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This colour defines the character of the room.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 50, lesson 2: definir, gravemente, editorial and 7 more words.