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    Apoderaron (en. Seized)

    /a.po.de.'ra.ron/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take possession or control of something.
    The invaders seized the city quickly.
    Los invasores apoderaron la ciudad rápidamente.
    To assume responsibility or power over a situation.
    They took control of the company administration after the crisis.
    Se apoderaron de la administración de la empresa tras la crisis.
    To remove or steal something from someone.
    The thieves seized several valuable items.
    Los ladrones apoderaron varios objetos de valor.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'appo-d' + 'erare', which means to take or seize.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seize something
    To take control over something.
    apoderarse de algo
    to empower someone
    To give power or authority to someone.
    apoderar a alguien
    there’s no one to take control
    There’s no way to claim ownership.
    no hay quien se apodere

    Related Words

    to seize
    To take control or dominance over something.
    apoderarse
    power
    Ability or authority to do something.
    poder
    usurpation
    Taking or assuming a right or power.
    usurpación

    Slang Meanings

    To cleverly steal.
    The kid seized a car without anyone noticing.
    El chaval apoderó un coche sin que nadie se diera cuenta.
    To get something through cunning.
    Carlos cunningly secured the position.
    Carlos apoderó el puesto de manera astuta.