verb

brindar

toast · offer · provide

Dar o ofrecer algo a alguien, como ayuda o apoyo.

Brindar is a Spanish verb that generally means "to offer" or "to provide." It can have various nuances depending on the context. Here is an explanation of its meanings, parts, synonyms, and antonyms:

Meaning

  1. To Offer or Provide
    It refers to the act of giving someone something, usually in a generous or formal way. For example:

    • Brindar ayuda → To offer help
    • Brindar oportunidades → To provide opportunities
  2. To Toast
    In social settings, particularly when drinking, brindar means "to make a toast" or to raise a glass in honor or celebration. For example:

    • Brindar por la salud → To toast for health

Parts

  • brindar is a regular -ar verb.
  • It conjugates regularly: yo brindo, tú brindas, él/ella brinda, nosotros brindamos, vosotros brindáis, ellos/ellas brindan.

Synonyms

  • ofrecer (to offer)
  • proporcionar (to provide)
  • dar (to give)
  • hacer un brindis (to make a toast)

Antonyms

It's harder to find direct antonyms, but depending on meaning:

  • For "to offer": retener (to withhold), negar (to deny)
  • For "to toast": (no direct antonym; related idea might be "to refuse to toast")

In summary, brindar typically means to offer something to someone or to make a toast in a social or formal situation.

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Examples

Quiero brindar por tu éxito.verb

I want to toast to your success.

Ellos pueden brindarte apoyo en momentos difíciles.verb

They can offer you support in difficult times.

Nos gusta brindar por la felicidad de todos.verb

We like to toast to everyone's happiness.

Deseo brindar ayuda a quienes la necesitan.verb

I wish to provide help to those who need it.

El maestro brindó una oportunidad especial a sus alumnos.verb

The teacher offered a special opportunity to his students.

¿Podrías brindarme más información sobre ese tema?verb

Could you provide me more information about that topic?

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