modernizar

v.

to modernize.

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modernizar

Conjugation model [REALIZAR], like realizar

► verbo transitivo

1 to modernize

► verbo pronominal modernizarse

1 to be modernized

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verb

to modernize

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1.

VT to modernize

2.

See:

modernizarse

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1.

verbo transitivo <fábrica/técnica/sociedad> to modernize; <costumbres> to update; <vestido/abrigo> to do up

2.

modernizarsev pron

debes modernizarte — you have to keep up with the times

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= contemporize, modernise [modernize, -USA], revamp.

Ex. There exists a failure of LC cataloging to contemporize archaic, or just simply awkward, forms that impair both access and credibility.

Ex. This article focusses attention on formulating plans and policy for building up a manpower force for modernising library and information systems India within the next 5 years.

Ex. Library schools must revamp their curricula and librarianship should become a respected profession.

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1.

verbo transitivo <fábrica/técnica/sociedad> to modernize; <costumbres> to update; <vestido/abrigo> to do up

2.

modernizarsev pron

debes modernizarte — you have to keep up with the times

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= contemporize, modernise [modernize, -USA], revamp.

Ex: There exists a failure of LC cataloging to contemporize archaic, or just simply awkward, forms that impair both access and credibility.

Ex: This article focusses attention on formulating plans and policy for building up a manpower force for modernising library and information systems India within the next 5 years.

Ex: Library schools must revamp their curricula and librarianship should become a respected profession.

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modernizar [A4 ]

vt

‹fábrica/técnica› to modernize; ‹costumbres› to update; ‹sociedad› to modernize, bring … up to date; ‹vestido/abrigo› to do up, revamp (colloq)

■ modernizarse

v pron

eso ya no se lleva, debes modernizarte that's not fashionable any more, you have to keep up with the times o get up to date

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modernizar (conjugate modernizar) verbo transitivo ‹fábrica/técnica/sociedad› to modernize;
‹costumbres› to update;
‹vestido/abrigo› to do up
modernizarse verbo pronominal:

◊ debes modernizarte you have to keep up with the times

modernizar vtr, modernizarse verbo reflexivo to modernize

'modernizar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
modernizarse
- renovar
English:
modernize
- redevelop
- retrofit
- revamp
- upgrade

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modernizar

♦ vt

to modernize

♦ See also the pronominal verb modernizarse

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modernizar

v/t modernize

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modernizar {21} vt

: to modernize

♦ modernización nf