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define in Spanish

define in Spanish is definir, determinar, definirse — define means to state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.

define in Spanish

definir
verb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
determinar
verb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
definirse
verb
To determine with precision; to mark out with distinctness; to ascertain or exhibit clearly.
definir
verb
To express the essential nature of something.
aclarar
verb
To express the essential nature of something.
definir
verb
To state the meaning of a word, phrase, sign, or symbol.
definir
verb
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
describir
verb
To describe, explain, or make definite and clear; used to request the listener or other person to elaborate or explain more clearly his or her intended meaning of a word or expression.
definir
verb
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
delimitar
verb
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.
demarcar
verb
To demark sharply the outlines or limits of an area or concept.

What does "define" mean?

  1. verb To state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.
    "The dictionary defines "empathy" as understanding another person's feelings."
  2. verb To describe the essential nature or limits of something clearly.
    "Her early novels defined an entire literary movement."

define in a sentence

  • The dictionary defines "empathy" as understanding another person's feelings.
  • Can you define what you mean by "success"?
  • Her early novels defined an entire literary movement.
  • The contract clearly defines each party's responsibilities.

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What is "define" in Spanish?

"define" in Spanish is definir, determinar, definirse. define means: To state clearly what a word, phrase, or symbol means.

How do you use "define" in a sentence?

Example: "The dictionary defines "empathy" as understanding another person's feelings." In Spanish, "define" is definir, determinar, definirse.

Are there other ways to say "define" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "define": definir, determinar, definirse, aclarar, describir, delimitar.

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