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How to Say "to convey" in Spanish

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transmitir

trahns-mee-teertɾansmiˈtiɾ

verbB2general
Use 'transmitir' when conveying emotions, feelings, or abstract qualities like peace or energy.
A person smiling warmly and holding a glowing heart that sheds light on a friend.

Examples

Sus ojos transmiten mucha paz.

Her eyes convey a lot of peace.

El profesor transmite mucha pasión por su materia.

The teacher conveys a lot of passion for his subject.

Esta casa me transmite malas vibras.

This house gives me bad vibes.

Verbs of Feeling

Spanish uses 'transmitir' more often than English uses 'convey'. It's a very natural way to describe someone's aura or personality.

Confusing with 'Parecer'

Mistake: “Saying 'Parece paz' instead of 'Transmite paz'.”

Correction: Use 'parecer' to say how someone looks, but 'transmitir' to describe the feeling they put out into the world.

capturar

kap-too-RARkap.tuˈɾaɾ

verbB2general
Use 'capturar' when the goal is to express or capture the essential quality or spirit of something, like an idea, a mood, or a scene.
A child sitting on the ground, completely captivated and looking up with wide eyes at a single, brightly glowing, floating bubble.

Examples

La novela logra capturar la tristeza de esa época de manera brillante.

The novel manages to capture the sadness of that era brilliantly.

Su discurso capturó inmediatamente la atención del público.

His speech immediately captured the audience's attention.

Figurative Objects

In this sense, 'capturar' often takes abstract nouns as its object—things like 'atención' (attention), 'imaginación' (imagination), or 'esencia' (essence).

Transmitir vs. Capturar

Learners often confuse 'transmitir' and 'capturar' because both can relate to expressing something abstract. Remember: 'transmitir' is for feelings and vibes, while 'capturar' is for capturing the essence or spirit of something more concrete, like a historical period or a specific idea.

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