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socializar

to socialize

verb soh-syah-lee-SAHR Rare
People & Society Community

Also means

to nationalize, to socialize (property)

Usage Note

Socializar has two distinct uses: in everyday speech it means to socialize with others (salir a socializar), a direct calque of English. In political and economic contexts it means to bring property or services under collective or state ownership — closer to 'nationalize.' Context usually makes the meaning clear, but learners should be aware of both senses.

Examples

"Le cuesta socializar con personas nuevas."

Natural Translation

He finds it hard to socialize with new people.

Literal Translation

To-him it-costs socializing with new people.

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