No. 14,328 in Spanish
vengar
"Vengar" means "to avenge" in English.
In a sentence
Él juró vengar la injusticia ocurrida.
He swore to avenge the injustice that occurred.
In this sentence, 'vengar' is used in its reflexive verb form to express the intention to avenge or retaliate for a wrong or injustice.
Ella no permitió que el rencor la llevara a vengar el daño recibido.
She did not let resentment lead her to avenge the harm received.
Here, 'vengar' conveys the concept of avenging a harm, emphasizing emotional motives or inner conflict.
Nosotros debemos aprender a perdonar, no a vengar.
We must learn to forgive, not to avenge.
In this sentence, 'vengar' is contrasted with the act of forgiving, showcasing its use in philosophical advice.
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