How to Say "to rally" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to rally” is “movilizar” — use 'movilizar' when you mean to gather people or resources to support a cause, movement, or action, often in a public or organized way..
movilizar
/mo-bee-lee-SAHR//mo.βi.liˈθaɾ/
Examples
El equipo de campaña logró movilizar a muchos voluntarios para el evento.
The campaign team managed to mobilize many volunteers for the event.
El sindicato logró movilizar a miles de trabajadores para la huelga.
The union managed to mobilize thousands of workers for the strike.
Es necesario movilizar a la opinión pública sobre el cambio climático.
It is necessary to rally public opinion about climate change.
El gobierno decidió movilizar al ejército durante la emergencia.
The government decided to call up the army during the emergency.
The Spelling 'Z' to 'C' Change
In Spanish, the letter 'z' often changes to 'c' when followed by an 'e'. This happens in the 'Yo' form of the past tense (movilicé) and all forms of the command/wish tense (movilice).
The Personal 'A'
When you use 'movilizar' to talk about mobilizing people (like 'movilizar a los estudiantes'), you must include the word 'a' before the person or group being mobilized.
The 'S' instead of 'Z'
Mistake: “Yo quiero movilisar a mi equipo.”
Correction: Yo quiero movilizar a mi equipo. Although 'z' sounds like 's' in many regions, it is always spelled with 'z' or 'c' in this verb.
remontar
/rreh-mohn-TAHR//re.monˈtaɾ/
Examples
A pesar de ir perdiendo, el equipo consiguió remontar el partido y ganar.
Despite losing, the team managed to make a comeback in the game and win.
El equipo logró remontar el partido en los últimos minutos.
The team managed to make a comeback in the final minutes of the game.
La empresa espera remontar sus pérdidas el próximo trimestre.
The company expects to overcome its losses next quarter.
Es difícil remontar una situación tan negativa.
It is difficult to recover from such a negative situation.
Using 'remontar' with Objects
When you are talking about overcoming a score or a situation, you usually put the thing you are overcoming directly after the verb, like 'remontar el resultado'.
Remontar vs. Subir
Mistake: “Using 'remontar' for going up an elevator.”
Correction: Use 'subir' for simple upward movement. Use 'remontar' when the climb involves effort or overcoming a barrier.
Mobilize vs. Make a Comeback
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