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radicar

rah-dee-KAHRraðiˈkaɾ

to lie in

Also: to consist of
VerbB2spelling-change ar
A glowing golden heart inside a simple wooden treasure chest.
gerundradicando
past Participleradicado
infinitiveradicar

📝 In Action

La importancia de este libro radica en su honestidad.

B2

The importance of this book lies in its honesty.

El problema radica en la falta de comunicación entre los departamentos.

B2

The problem lies in the lack of communication between the departments.

La belleza del arte radica en la interpretación del espectador.

C1

The beauty of art consists of the viewer's interpretation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • radicar en el hecho de que – to lie in the fact that
  • donde radica el problema – where the problem lies

to be settled, to be based

Also: to file
VerbC1spelling-change arformal
Mexico & Colombia
A small cozy house with deep roots growing into the earth.
gerundradicando
past Participleradicado
infinitiveradicar

📝 In Action

Mi familia radica en Colombia desde los años noventa.

C1

My family has been settled in Colombia since the nineties.

La empresa decidió radicar su sede en Madrid.

C1

The company decided to base its headquarters in Madrid.

Tienen que radicar la demanda antes del viernes.

C1

They have to file the lawsuit before Friday.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vivir (to live)
  • establecerse (to settle down)
  • presentar (to present/file)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • radicar una denuncia – to file a complaint
  • radicar en el extranjero – to live abroad

Subjunctive

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoradicara
túradicaras
él/ella/ustedradicara
nosotrosradicáramos
vosotrosradicarais
ellos/ellas/ustedesradicaran

Present Subjunctive

yoradique
túradiques
él/ella/ustedradique
nosotrosradiquemos
vosotrosradiquéis
ellos/ellas/ustedesradiquen

Indicative

Preterite

yoradiqué
túradicaste
él/ella/ustedradicó
nosotrosradicamos
vosotrosradicasteis
ellos/ellas/ustedesradicaron

Imperfect

yoradicaba
túradicabas
él/ella/ustedradicaba
nosotrosradicábamos
vosotrosradicabais
ellos/ellas/ustedesradicaban

Present

yoradico
túradicas
él/ella/ustedradica
nosotrosradicamos
vosotrosradicáis
ellos/ellas/ustedesradican
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Words that translate to "radicar" in Spanish:

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If you want to say 'The secret lies in the details,' which verb is most elegant?

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👥 Word Family▼
raíz(root) — Noun
radicación(settlement/filing) — Noun
erradicar(to eradicate) — Verb
radical(radical) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
explicarubicarse
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'radicari' meaning 'to take root', which comes from 'radix' (root). It suggests that something is firmly planted in a specific place or idea.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: radicalFrench: déraciner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'radicar' the same as 'vivir'?

Mostly yes, but 'radicar' is much more formal and usually refers to where you are officially registered or settled long-term.

Can I use 'radicar' for a plant's roots?

No, you would use 'echar raíces'. 'Radicar' is used for abstract ideas (like problems) or for people and businesses.

Is it used in everyday conversation?

It's less common in casual chats (where people use 'vivir' or 'estar'). You'll mostly see it in books, news, or legal forms.