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censar

to take a census of

verb sen-SAHR Rare

Also means

to register (in a census)

Usage Note

Censar means to officially enumerate or register people, animals, or things in an official count. It is a regular -ar verb. A person se censa (registers) in a municipality to establish legal residence. Do not confuse it with censurar (to censor), a completely different verb.

Examples

"El ayuntamiento va a censar a todos los residentes."

Natural Translation

The town hall is going to register all residents.

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