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How to Say "it entails" in Spanish

The Spanish word forit entailsis suponeB2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishB2

supone

VerbB2
as a necessary part
A small, bright green sapling is planted in the earth. Visible beneath the soil, massive, complex, and deep roots extend widely, showing the large, necessary requirement or investment needed to sustain the small plant.

Examples

Este nuevo proyecto supone una gran inversión de tiempo.

This new project involves a large investment of time.

Aprobar el examen supone un gran alivio para los estudiantes.

Passing the exam means a great relief for the students.

La crisis económica supone un desafío para el gobierno.

The economic crisis represents a challenge for the government.

Who's Doing the Action?

In this meaning, the subject (the thing doing the 'involving') comes before the verb. If the subject is plural, remember to change the verb: 'Estos proyectos suponen un riesgo' (These projects pose a risk).

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