Kilo Lingo

/inteɾβeˈniɾ/

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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

Verb typeirregular (venir)

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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This word is part of lesson 84.