recurrir

The Spanish verb recurrir has several related meanings depending on the context. Here's an explanation in English:

Meaning:

1. To resort to / to turn to:
   It means to go to or have recourse to someone or something for help, support, advice, or a solution. For example, "recurro a mis amigos cuando tengo problemas" means "I turn to my friends when I have problems."

2. To appeal (legally):
   In a legal context, it means to formally challenge a decision by taking it to a higher authority, court, or tribunal. For example, "recurrir una sentencia" means "to appeal a verdict."

Parts:

• The verb is formed of the root "currir" (related to running or moving) with the prefix "re-" indicating repetition or again. The idea is somewhat linked to going back or turning again to something.

Synonyms:

• For meaning 1 (to resort to):

  • acudir (to turn to, to go to)
  • emplear (to employ, to use)
  • usar (to use)
  • valerse de (to make use of)

• For meaning 2 (to appeal legally):

  • apelarse (to appeal)
  • impugnar (to challenge or contest)

Antonyms:

• For meaning 1 (to not resort to):

  • evitar (to avoid)
  • rechazar (to reject, to refuse to use/support)

• For meaning 2 (no appeal):

  • It’s less common to have a direct antonym since "not appealing" might be expressed as aceptar (to accept) the decision.

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In summary, recurrir involves either turning to something as a resource/help or a legal action of appealing a decision.