Ella ha estado sometiéndose a un proceso difícil, que requiere mucho esfuerzo.
English: She has been undergoing a difficult process, which requires strong effort.
someterse /sˌometˈeɾse/ · verb · CEFR B2. Spanish translation of "undergo".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Logro y Progreso
- Source term
- undergo
- Translation
- someterse
- CEFR Level
- B2
- Part of speech
- verb
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| Dictionary form | someterse |
|---|---|
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How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + helper/modal + someterse
- Examples
- A menudo necesitamos someterse.
- Tip
- Adjust endings and word order to match the full sentence.
Topic context
This word appears in the Spanish Logro y Progreso.
Example Sentences
El paciente debe someterse a varias pruebas antes de la operación.
English: The patient must undergo several tests before the operation.
La ciudad ha sufrido enormes cambios en la última década.
English: The city has undergone enormous changes over the last decade.
Se sometió a una operación el mes pasado y se está recuperando bien.
English: He underwent surgery last month and is recovering well.
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