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adiestrar

to train

verb ah-dyehs-TRAHR Rare

Also means

to coach

Usage Note

Adiestrar implies disciplined, methodical training, typically of animals or soldiers, and is more formal than entrenar. You adiestras a dog in obedience or a soldier in combat skills; for athletes or casual skill-building, entrenar is the natural choice. The reflexive adiestrarse means to train oneself.

Examples

"El instructor adiestra a los nuevos guardias."

Natural Translation

The instructor trains the new guards.

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