Seized (es. Apoderaron)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Los ladrones se apoderaron de una tienda.
The thieves took over a store.
Context: society
Se apoderaron del balón en el juego.
They took over the ball in the game.
Context: sport
Los niños se apoderaron del juego y rieron mucho.
The children took over the game and laughed a lot.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Los hombres armados se apoderaron del banco sin que nadie lo notara.
The armed men took over the bank without anyone noticing.
Context: society
Durante la competencia, el equipo se apoderó de la victoria con un gran esfuerzo.
During the competition, the team took over the victory with a great effort.
Context: sport
Se apoderaron de los derechos de los trabajadores con cambios en la ley.
They took over the rights of the workers with changes in the law.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Históricamente, grupos guerreros se apoderaron de territorios vulnerables, dejando huellas indelebles en la cultura local.
Historically, warrior groups took over vulnerable territories, leaving indelible marks on the local culture.
Context: history
El concepto de poder se vuelve complejo cuando se apoderan de narrativas en los medios de comunicación.
The concept of power becomes complex when they take over narratives in the media.
Context: culture
Se apoderaron del debate público, transformando la opinión colectiva mediante estrategias cuidadosamente cultivadas.
They took over the public debate, transforming collective opinion through carefully cultivated strategies.
Context: society

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