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What does «involucrar» mean in Dominican Spanish?
involucrar
to get someone involved
| Meaning | to get someone involved |
|---|---|
| Standard Spanish | involucrar, meter a alguien en algo |
| Register | Neutral |
«José ta involucrao con María.»
José is involved with María.
To include someone in something. Watch the tone: it is also how you say someone got mixed up in a crime.
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