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consolidar

to consolidate

verb kohn-soh-lee-DAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin consolidare ('to make solid').

Usage Note

Consolidar is a regular -ar verb meaning to strengthen or consolidate a position, relationship, or institution. The reflexive consolidarse is common: el equipo se consolidó como líder ('the team consolidated its lead'). It appears frequently in business, political, and sports journalism.

Examples

"El acuerdo ayudó a consolidar la paz en la región."

Natural Translation

The agreement helped consolidate peace in the region.

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