reclutar
“reclutar” means “to recruit” in Spanish (hiring or finding people for a group).
to recruit
Also: to enlist, to rope in
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La empresa necesita reclutar más ingenieros este mes.
A2The company needs to recruit more engineers this month.
El ejército reclutó a muchos jóvenes durante la guerra.
B1The army recruited many young people during the war.
Recluté a mis hermanos para que me ayudaran con la mudanza.
B1I roped in my brothers to help me with the move.
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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How do you say 'They recruited volunteers'?
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From the French word 'recruter', which comes from 'recrue', meaning 'fresh growth' or 'reinforcement'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'reclutar' be used for sports?
Yes! You can use it when a team is looking for new players, like 'reclutar talentos'.
Is 'reclutar' a common word in daily life?
It is moderately common. You'll hear it often in news, business, and when someone is trying to get a group together for a task.
Does it have a negative meaning?
Generally no, but if you 'rope someone in' (reclutar a alguien) for a boring chore, it might be used playfully or with a slight groan.