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to touch on
[phrase form: touch]
01
mencionar
to briefly mention a subject in written or spoken discussion
Transitive: to touch on a subject
Example
The professor touched on several interesting historical events during the lecture.
El profesor mencionó varios eventos históricos interesantes durante la conferencia.
The article touched on various aspects of the environmental impact.
El artículo mencionó varios aspectos del impacto ambiental.
02
tocar, afectar
to have an impact on a topic or situation
Transitive: to touch on a situation
Example
Economic fluctuations can touch on various sectors of the market.
Las fluctuaciones económicas pueden afectar a varios sectores del mercado.
The news about layoffs will touch on employee morale.
Las noticias sobre despidos afectarán la moral de los empleados.
03
tocar en, rozar sobre
to get very close to something or almost be a part of it
Transitive: to touch on sth
Example
The proposed solution touches on addressing the issue, but a more comprehensive approach is needed.
La solución propuesta toca en abordar el problema, pero se necesita un enfoque más integral.
The new policy touches on fairness, but some aspects still need further consideration.
La nueva política toca en la equidad, pero algunos aspectos aún necesitan una consideración más profunda.
04
reparar, destocar
to repair something that is torn or broken by replacing or reassembling a part
Transitive: to touch on a torn or broken object
Example
The technician was skilled at touching on torn cables in electronic devices.
El técnico era hábil en reparar cables rotos en dispositivos electrónicos.
The artist carefully touched on the broken sculpture with glue.
El artista reparó la escultura rota con pegamento.
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