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    Apoderarse (en. Seize)

    /a.po.de.'ɾaɾ.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To assume control or dominance over something.
    The group seized the building after the protest.
    El grupo se apoderó del edificio tras la protesta.
    To acquire something illegally or unjustly.
    They took control of the company's funds.
    Se apoderaron de los fondos de la empresa.
    To take power or authority in a given situation.
    The rebels tried to seize the government.
    Los rebeldes intentaron apoderarse del gobierno.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'apodera' which means 'to make someone have power or control over something.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to seize something
    To take control or possession of something.
    apoderarse de algo
    to take control of a situation
    To control or dominate a circumstance or event.
    apoderarse de una situación

    Related Words

    apoderamiento
    Act of seizing something.
    apoderamiento
    apoderado
    Person who has the power or authorization to act on behalf of another.
    apoderado

    Slang Meanings

    To take control abruptly
    He jumped into the conversation and took over the topic.
    Se metió en la conversación y se apoderó del tema.
    To steal
    He seized the phone without anyone noticing.
    Se apoderó del celular sin que nadie se diera cuenta.