vengar
“vengar” means “to avenge” in Spanish (to get justice or pay back for a wrong done to someone else).
to avenge
Also: to take revenge for
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El caballero juró vengar a su rey.
A2The knight swore to avenge his king.
Espero vengar la derrota del año pasado en este partido.
B1I hope to avenge last year's defeat in this game.
No puedes vengar una injusticia con otra injusticia.
B2You cannot avenge an injustice with another injustice.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "vengar" in Spanish:
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Quick Quiz: vengar
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How do you say 'I avenged' in the past tense (Preterite)?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'vindicare', which means 'to lay claim to' or 'to set free'. This is the same root that gave us the English word 'vindicate'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'vengar' and 'vengarse'?
'Vengar' is transitive, meaning you avenge *someone or something* (like a death or a friend). 'Vengarse' is reflexive, meaning you are 'avenging yourself' or simply 'taking revenge' on someone else.
Is 'vengar' a common word in daily conversation?
Not really. It’s a bit dramatic. You'll hear it in movies (The Avengers are 'Los Vengadores'), but in daily life, people might say 'devolver el golpe' (return the blow) or 'desquitarse'.
Does it have any irregular forms?
Only spelling changes. The actual endings are regular for an -ar verb, but the 'g' changes to 'gu' before an 'e' to preserve the sound.