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describir

to describe

verb deh-skree-BEER Less Common

Usage Note

Describir follows the irregular past participle pattern of -scribir verbs: descrito (not describido). It is conjugated like vivir in the present tense. The noun descripción and adjective descriptivo share the same root and are useful collocates.

Examples

"Describe cómo es tu ciudad."

Natural Translation

Describe what your city is like.

Literal Translation

Describe how is your city

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