/inteɾβeˈniɾ/
Translation
to intervene, to take part
Word origin
From Latin intervenire ('to come between'), from inter ('between') plus venire ('to come'). The same elements give English 'intervene' and 'venue'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- intervenire
- English cognates
- intervene, venue
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
.
The police had to intervene in the fight.
cirujano .
The surgeon decided to operate immediately.
conflicto.
Several countries want to intervene in the conflict.
.
He did not want to interfere in the family's affairs.
intervino discusión.
The teacher stepped in to calm the argument.
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