verb
implicar
imply · involve
Hacer que alguien o algo forme parte de una situación o asunto.
Implicar
Meaning in English:
The Spanish verb "implicar" means "to imply", "to involve", or "to entail" depending on the context.
Explanation:
- To imply / to suggest indirectly
When you "implicar" something, you are suggesting or hinting at it without stating it explicitly.
- Example: Sus palabras implican una crítica a la política. (His words imply a criticism of politics.)
- To involve / to include someone or something as part of a situation
It can mean to involve someone in a situation, usually implying responsibility or connection.
- Example: El accidente implica a varios conductores. (The accident involves several drivers.)
- To entail / to require as a necessary consequence
It means that one thing entails or necessarily includes another.
- Example: Este trabajo implica dedicación y esfuerzo. (This job entails dedication and effort.)
Parts of the word:
- The verb "implicar" comes from the Latin implicare, meaning “to entangle or involve”.
- It is a regular verb and follows the conjugation patterns of verbs ending in "-ar".
Synonyms in Spanish:
- Involucrar (to involve)
- Significar (to mean, to signify)
- Conllevar (to entail)
- Sugestionar (to suggest) — less common
Antonyms in Spanish:
- Excluir (to exclude)
- Excluir (to leave out, to exclude)
- Separar (to separate)
In summary, "implicar" expresses the idea of hinting at, including, or requiring something as part of a consequence or relationship.
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Examples
Las nuevas reglas podrían implicar cambios significativos.verb
The new rules could imply significant changes.
¿Por qué intentas implicar a otros en tu error?verb
Why do you try to involve others in your mistake?
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