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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