Abordando (en. Addressing)
/a.borˈdan.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Act of dealing with or discussing a specific topic.
They are addressing the security problems in the meeting.
Están abordando los problemas de seguridad en la reunión.
To enter and occupy a place or position.
Scientists are addressing the issue of climate change.
Los científicos están abordando la cuestión del cambio climático.
To initiate a conversation or investigation on a topic.
The teacher began to address ancient history in his class.
El profesor comenzó a abordar la historia antigua en su clase.
Etymology
From the verb 'abordar', which comes from the French 'aborder', meaning 'to reach the shore of a river or sea'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to address a topic
to discuss or deal with a specific matter.
abordar un tema
to tackle a problem
to confront a complicated issue.
abordar un problema
to address a situation
to take a position on a concrete fact.
abordar una situación
Related Words
abordar
Act of starting a discussion or addressing a matter.
abordar
enfrentar
To confront a complicated situation.
enfrentar
Slang Meanings
Get to the point.
Let's bypass the formalities and address the topic directly.
Vamos a dejar las formalidades y abordemos el tema directamente.
Take quick action.
Look, we are already in the situation, so let's address what we have to do.
Mira, ya estamos en la situación, así que abordemos lo que tenemos que hacer.