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Set in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'set' is 'establecer', pronounced ehs-tah-bleh-SEHR (IPA: /estaβleˈseɾ/). It is a B2-level verb.

Pronunciation: ehs-tah-bleh-SEHR

Spanishestablecer
Pronunciationehs-tah-bleh-SEHR · /estaβleˈseɾ/
Part of speechverb
LevelB2 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'establecer'

  • Establezco metas claras al principio de cada año.
    I set clear goals at the beginning of each year.
  • ¿Cómo estableces prioridades en tu trabajo?
    How do you set priorities in your work?
  • El gobierno estableció nuevas reglas el año pasado.
    The government set new rules last year.
  • Establece un horario de estudio y respétalo.
    Set a study schedule and stick to it.

Common Phrases with 'establecer'

  • establecer un récord
    to set a record
  • establecerse
    to settle (in a place)

How to Use 'establecer'

Irregular yo form with c→zc: establezco. English 'set' translates many ways: establecer is for rules, goals, dates, and records, but 'set the table' is poner la mesa and 'set an alarm' is poner la alarma.

Related Vocabulary

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'set' in Spanish?

'Set' in Spanish is 'establecer', pronounced ehs-tah-bleh-SEHR.

How do you spell 'establecer'?

It is spelled e-s-t-a-b-l-e-c-e-r.

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