When you're at a B2 level, it's helpful to understand the nuances of verbs like "conspirar." This verb means to secretly plan something, usually with a negative or illegal intention, alongside others. Think of it as people coming together to plot. You might hear it in news reports or discussions about political intrigue. It's often associated with actions like overthrowing a government or committing a crime.
When you're at a C2 level in Spanish, you're not just looking for direct translations; you're aiming for a deeper understanding of nuances and contexts. The verb conspirar, while often translated as "to conspire," carries a weight that can be both literal and figurative, extending beyond mere plotting. It can describe anything from political intrigue and rebellion to more subtle, almost playful, secret-keeping among friends, though the latter is less common in formal usage. Understanding when to use conspirar versus other verbs like "planear" (to plan) or "tramar" (to scheme) involves recognizing the underlying implication of secrecy, collaboration, and often, an illicit or negative intent. It's about grasping the subtle undertones that differentiate a simple plan from a clandestine plot.
conspirar 30秒了解
- B1 verb
- secret planning
- negative connotation
按水平分级的例句
Los hombres conspiraron para robar el banco.
The men conspired to rob the bank.
Ella cree que su hermano y su amigo conspiran contra ella.
She thinks her brother and his friend are conspiring against her.
No conspiraron con nadie.
They didn't conspire with anyone.
Los vecinos conspiran para hacer una fiesta sorpresa.
The neighbors are conspiring to throw a surprise party.
Ellos conspiraron para guardar el secreto.
They conspired to keep the secret.
No deberíamos conspirar contra nuestros amigos.
We shouldn't conspire against our friends.
La policía dice que los dos hombres conspiraron para cometer el crimen.
The police say the two men conspired to commit the crime.
Sé que tú y él conspiran.
I know you and he are conspiring.
Los disidentes empezaron a conspirar contra el régimen, reuniéndose en secreto para planear su estrategia.
The dissidents began to conspire against the regime, meeting in secret to plan their strategy.
Here, 'empezaron a conspirar' means 'they began to conspire', highlighting the start of the action.
Se rumoreaba que algunos miembros del consejo estaban conspirando para derrocar al líder actual y tomar el control de la organización.
It was rumored that some members of the council were conspiring to overthrow the current leader and take control of the organization.
The imperfect tense 'estaban conspirando' indicates an ongoing action in the past: 'they were conspiring'.
La novela de espías detalla cómo un grupo de agentes extranjeros conspiró para robar información clasificada del gobierno.
The spy novel details how a group of foreign agents conspired to steal classified government information.
The preterite tense 'conspiró' shows a completed action in the past: 'conspired'.
Los rebeldes juraron conspirar hasta que la opresión terminara, sin importar las consecuencias.
The rebels swore to conspire until the oppression ended, no matter the consequences.
Using 'conspirar' as an infinitive after 'juraron' (they swore) means 'they swore to conspire'.
La película retrata a dos hermanos que, por despecho, conspiran para vengarse de aquellos que los traicionaron.
The film portrays two brothers who, out of spite, conspire to get revenge on those who betrayed them.
The present tense 'conspiran' is used to describe a general action in the film.
Si intentan conspirar contra la nación, las autoridades los detendrán y los juzgarán por traición.
If they try to conspire against the nation, the authorities will arrest them and judge them for treason.
The subjunctive 'intentan conspirar' is used here in a conditional clause, indicating a hypothetical situation.
Es peligroso conspirar en un país con un régimen totalitario, ya que las consecuencias suelen ser severas.
It is dangerous to conspire in a country with a totalitarian regime, as the consequences are usually severe.
Here, 'conspirar' is used as the subject of the sentence, acting as a noun: 'to conspire is dangerous'.
A pesar de las amenazas, el pequeño grupo de activistas decidió conspirar en secreto para organizar una protesta pacífica.
Despite the threats, the small group of activists decided to conspire in secret to organize a peaceful protest.
The infinitive 'conspirar' follows 'decidió' (decided to), forming a common verbal construction.
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Los estudiantes van a _______ una sorpresa para la maestra.
In this context, 'conspirar' means to secretly plan something, like a surprise.
Ellos quieren _______ un plan para el fin de semana.
'Conspirar un plan' means to secretly devise a plan.
Los niños les gusta _______ para jugar.
Children often 'conspirar' or secretly plan their games.
El grupo va a _______ una fiesta secreta.
To 'conspirar una fiesta' means to secretly organize a party.
Nosotros vamos a _______ para hacer un dibujo.
To 'conspirar para hacer un dibujo' means to secretly work together to make a drawing.
Mis amigos y yo queremos _______ una sorpresa para mamá.
Similar to the first example, 'conspirar una sorpresa' means to secretly plan a surprise.
The friends ______ to surprise their mother for her birthday.
In this context, 'conspiran' means they are secretly planning something. The other options do not fit the meaning.
The children like to _______ secrets in their game.
'Conspirar' can also be used in a playful sense of secret planning, even if not harmful. The other verbs do not fit.
They tried to ______ against the teacher to get more homework.
Here, 'conspirar' implies making a secret plan to achieve something, even if it's a silly or unlikely goal. The other options are not about secret plans.
Conspirar is always about planning something bad.
While it often implies something unlawful or harmful, it can also be used in a more lighthearted way for secret plans, like a surprise.
If you conspire, you are making plans with other people.
The definition of 'conspirar' includes 'jointly' to commit an act, meaning with others.
To conspire means to openly talk about your plans.
The definition of 'conspirar' includes 'secret plans', meaning it's not open communication.
They are going to talk.
The girl listens.
We go to the store.
Read this aloud:
Hola, ¿cómo estás?
Focus: Hola
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Read this aloud:
Yo soy Juan.
Focus: Juan
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Read this aloud:
Adiós.
Focus: Adiós
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This sentence structure is Subject (Juan y María) + Verb (quieren) + Infinitive (comer).
The order is Subject (Ella) + Verb (tiene) + Article (un) + Noun (perro) + Adjective (grande).
This follows the pattern Subject (Nosotros) + Verb (bebemos) + Object (agua) + Time phrase (todos los días).
They are going to conspire against the government.
We shouldn't conspire to do harm.
Are they conspiring in secret?
Read this aloud:
Ellos conspiraron para robar el banco.
Focus: conspiraron
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No me gusta conspirar.
Focus: conspirar
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¿Quiénes van a conspirar?
Focus: quiénes
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This sentence means 'They are going to conspire against the king.' The verb 'conspirar' is in the infinitive form, preceded by 'ir a' to express a future action.
This sentence translates to 'We should not conspire to do harm.' 'Debemos' (we should) is followed by the infinitive 'conspirar'.
This means 'The thieves wanted to conspire the robbery.' 'Querían' (they wanted) is followed by the infinitive 'conspirar'.
This sentence describes someone making secret plans against the government.
This sentence expresses the idea that one should not conspire to harm anyone.
This sentence suggests that a group was secretly planning something in a corner.
Los estudiantes decidieron _______ para conseguir una prórroga para su examen.
The context implies a secret, possibly illicit, plan to get an extension, which aligns with 'conspirar'.
La novela describe cómo un grupo de revolucionarios intentó _______ contra el gobierno.
Revolutionaries often 'conspirar' (conspire) against a government.
¿Cuál de las siguientes acciones NO implica 'conspirar'?
'Conspirar' implies secrecy and often a harmful or unlawful intent. Open discussion does not fit this definition.
Si dos personas deciden en voz alta organizar una fiesta sorpresa para un amigo, están conspirando.
'Conspirar' implica secret plans to commit an unlawful or harmful act, not a harmless surprise discussed openly.
Un grupo de científicos que trabajan juntos en un proyecto de investigación secreta están conspirando.
While secret, their act is not necessarily unlawful or harmful, which is a key part of 'conspirar'.
Los villanos en una película a menudo conspiran para llevar a cabo sus malvados planes.
Villains making secret plans for harmful acts perfectly fits the definition of 'conspirar'.
This sentence structure (subject-verb-infinitive-preposition-object) is common in Spanish. 'Decidir' (to decide) is followed by an infinitive verb ('conspirar').
Here, 'intentar' (to try) is followed by the infinitive 'conspirar'. 'Varias veces' (several times) and 'sin éxito' (without success) are adverbs modifying the action.
The reflexive verb 'reunirse' (to meet) is used, followed by 'en secreto' (in secret) and 'para' (in order to) plus the infinitive 'conspirar'.
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Summary
Conspirar means to secretly plan with others, usually for something harmful or illegal.
- B1 verb
- secret planning
- negative connotation
例句
Los rebeldes planearon conspirar contra el gobierno.
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