Kilo Lingo

/beŋˈɡaɾse/

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Translation

to take revenge

Word origin

From Latin vindicare ('to avenge, to claim'). The same root gives English 'vindicate', 'vengeance' and 'revenge'.

Origin
Latin
Root
vindicare
English cognates
vindicate, vengeance, revenge

Grammar

Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes

Examples

traicionaron.

He swore to take revenge on those who betrayed him.

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It is not worth taking revenge.

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She wanted to take revenge for the humiliation.

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He took revenge by telling everyone her secret.

¿ vengarte ?

Do you really intend to take revenge on your brother?

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This word is part of lesson 83.