verb

[US]/vɜːb/
[UK]/vɜːrb/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. una palabra utilizada para describir una acción, estado o ocurrencia
adj. relacionado con o que tiene la naturaleza de un verbo; que involucra acciones o estados
Word Forms
Pluralverbs

Phrases & Collocations

verb phrase

frase verbal

transitive verb

verbo transitivo

auxiliary verb

verbo auxiliar

verb tense

tiempo verbal

irregular verb

verbo irregular

finite verb

verbo finito

phrasal verb

verbo frasal

main verb

verbo principal

intransitive verb

verbo intransitivo

linking verb

verbo de enlace

predicate verb

predicado verbal

modal verb

verbo modal

regular verb

verbo regular

Real-world Examples

Well, call for is a phrasal verb.

Bueno, 'call for' es un verbo frasal.

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

The word " even" is a verb here.

La palabra "even" es un verbo aquí.

Source: Learn English by Watching Movies with VOA

Additionally, you should use powerful verbs and adjectives.

Además, deberías usar verbos y adjetivos poderosos.

Source: Learn business English with Lucy.

That's right, gut is also a verb.

Así es, 'gut' también es un verbo.

Source: VOA Special October 2019 Collection

So be bold, be clear, use active verbs.

Así que sé audaz, sé claro, usa verbos activos.

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

It's a past tense verb. Climate changed.

Es un verbo en tiempo pasado. El clima cambió.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American February 2023 Compilation

Struggle can be a verb or a noun.

Struggle puede ser un verbo o un sustantivo.

Source: VOA Special March 2022 Collection

It is the main verb in the sentence.

Es el verbo principal en la oración.

Source: VOA Beginner Pronunciation Course

And in spoken English, people prefer phrasal verbs to their one-word alternatives.

Y en el inglés hablado, la gente prefiere los verbos frasales a sus alternativas de una sola palabra.

Source: Fastrack IELTS Speaking High Score Secrets

In the first sentence, really intensifies the verb want.

En la primera oración, realmente intensifica el verbo 'want'.

Source: BBC Listening September 2017 Collection

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