activar /ˌaktiβˈaɾ/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "activate".

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Source term
activate
Translation
activar
CEFR Level
B2
Part of speech
verb
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Dictionary form activar
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How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + helper/modal + activar
Examples
A menudo necesitamos activar.
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Example Sentences

Por favor, active su cuenta haciendo clic en el enlace del correo electrónico.

English: Please activate your account by clicking the link in the email.

B2 · activationAndControl

La alarma se activa automáticamente en cuanto alguien entra en el edificio.

English: The alarm activates automatically as soon as anyone enters the building.

B2 · activationAndControl

Ella activó el nuevo sistema de seguridad antes de irse de vacaciones.

English: She activated the new security system before leaving for vacation.

B2 · activationAndControl

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