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to settle
01
llegar a un acuerdo, arreglarse
to bring a dispute or disagreement to an end
Transitive: to settle a dispute or disagreement
Ejemplos
Business partners aim to settle financial disputes through fair and transparent negotiations.
Los socios comerciales tienen como objetivo resolver las disputas financieras a través de negociaciones justas y transparentes.
02
instalarse, posarse
to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Ejemplos
The children settled quietly on the carpet to listen to the story.
Los niños se acomodaron tranquilamente en la alfombra para escuchar la historia.
03
resolver, solucionar
to resolve a legal dispute decisively or definitively, often in order to bring an end to it
Transitive: to settle a legal dispute
Ejemplos
The parties decided to settle the case, reaching a fair agreement without further legal action.
Las partes decidieron resolver el caso, llegando a un acuerdo justo sin más acciones legales.
Ejemplos
They were excited to settle into their new home after months of searching for the perfect place.
Estaban emocionados de establecerse en su nuevo hogar después de meses de buscar el lugar perfecto.
05
hundirse, sumergirse
(of a ship) to start sinking, typically gradually or slowly
Intransitive
Ejemplos
They watched in horror as the ship began to settle, sinking lower into the sea.
Miraron con horror mientras el barco comenzaba a hundirse, sumergiéndose más en el mar.
06
instalarse
to follow a more secure and stable lifestyle with a permanent job and home
Intransitive
Ejemplos
It took her some time, but she eventually decided to settle in one place and build a future.
Le tomó algún tiempo, pero eventualmente decidió establecerse en un lugar y construir un futuro.
07
establecerse, asentarse
to establish a home or community in a new location
Intransitive: to settle somewhere
Ejemplos
The early colonists settled along the riverbanks, where the soil was fertile.
Los primeros colonos se establecieron a lo largo de las riberas del río, donde el suelo era fértil.
08
calmarse, tranquilizarse
to become calmer or quieter
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The atmosphere in the room settled as everyone took a deep breath.
El ambiente en la habitación se tranquilizó mientras todos respiraban profundamente.
09
resolver, solucionar
to resolve a legal dispute by reaching an agreement or settlement between the parties involved
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The parties involved in the contract dispute settled through mediation.
Las partes involucradas en la disputa contractual se resolvieron mediante mediación.
10
aceptar, conformarse
to accept or agree to something that is not ideal or is considered less than what one hoped for
Intransitive: to settle for sth
Ejemplos
Instead of continuing the argument, he chose to settle for a compromise.
En lugar de continuar la discusión, optó por conformarse con un compromiso.
11
colocar, arreglar
to place or arrange something in a desired or proper position
Transitive: to settle a number of items
Ejemplos
He settled the chairs around the table, preparing for dinner.
Él colocó las sillas alrededor de la mesa, preparándose para la cena.
12
colonizar, poblar
to provide a place with inhabitants by establishing a new population or colonizing it
Transitive: to settle a place
Ejemplos
The government encouraged people to settle the newly discovered territories.
El gobierno animó a la gente a poblar los territorios recién descubiertos.
13
resolver, acordar
to make or arrange for the final resolution, completion, or conclusion of something
Transitive: to settle sth
Ejemplos
She made sure to settle all the paperwork before leaving the office.
Se aseguró de resolver todo el papeleo antes de salir de la oficina.
14
posarse, percharse
(of birds or insects) to land on something from above, usually to rest or perch
Intransitive: to settle on sth
Ejemplos
As the sun set, the sparrows settled on the branches of the tree.
Mientras el sol se ponía, los gorriones se posaron en las ramas del árbol.
15
colocar, asentar
to move or adjust something in a way that ensures it rests in a secure, stable position
Transitive: to settle sth somewhere
Ejemplos
He carefully settled the vase on the shelf, making sure it would n’t tip over.
Colocó cuidadosamente el jarrón en el estante, asegurándose de que no se volcaría.
16
decantar, clarificar
to clarify a liquid by allowing dregs or impurities to sink to the bottom
Transitive: to settle a liquid
Ejemplos
The process settled the liquid, leaving behind a clean, clear solution.
El proceso asentó el líquido, dejando atrás una solución limpia y clara.
17
asentarse, sedimentar
(of suspended particles in a liquid) to gradually sink to the bottom, forming sediment
Intransitive
Ejemplos
After stirring the liquid, you could see the particles settle gradually.
Después de agitar el líquido, se podían ver las partículas asentarse gradualmente.
18
asentarse, aclararse
(of a liquid) to become clear or still as the suspended particles slowly sink to the bottom
Intransitive
Ejemplos
If you let the mixture settle, the sediment will fall, leaving the liquid clear.
Si dejas que la mezcla se asiente, el sedimento caerá, dejando el líquido claro.
19
liquidar, saldar
to pay off or clear a debt or financial obligation
Transitive: to settle a financial obligation
Ejemplos
She was able to settle the account in full with a single payment.
Ella pudo liquidar la cuenta por completo con un solo pago.
Settle
01
banco con respaldo, banco de almacenamiento
a long wooden bench, often with a back, sometimes with storage underneath
DatedEjemplos
The settle provided room for several guests at once.
Árbol Léxico
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