Enmendar (en. Amend)

/enˈmendar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make corrections or rectifications to something that was wrong.

I decided to amend my mistake in the report before submitting it.

Decidí enmendar mi error en el informe antes de entregarlo.

To modify a law or legal text to improve it.

The congressman proposed to amend the article of the law.

El diputado propuso enmendar el artículo de la ley.

To fix a deteriorated relationship.

They had an argument, but they managed to mend their friendship.

Tuvieron una discusión, pero lograron enmendar su amistad.

From Latin *emendare*, which means 'to correct.'

to amend the draft

To correct or criticize someone for an error.

enmendar la plana

to change the course

To change the direction or focus of something for improvement.

enmendar el rumbo

to reform oneself

To reform or improve one's behavior.

enmendarse

correction

Action of correcting or rectifying an error.

corrección

repair

Action of repairing something that is broken or damaged.

reparación

rectification

Action of rectifying or amending something.

rectificación

To make peace

After the fight, they decided to make amends and make peace.

Después de la pelea, decidieron enmendar y hacer las paces.

To fix things

We need to fix things soon before they get more complicated.

Necesitamos enmendar las cosas pronto antes de que se compliquen más.