abordar
To address or tackle a topic, problem, or situation. In a literal sense, it can also mean to board a ship or approach someone to speak.
Examples
3 of 5Tenemos que abordar el autobús ahora.
We have to board the bus now.
El presidente abordó la cuestión de la seguridad.
The president addressed the issue of security.
No sé cómo abordar a esa persona.
I don't know how to approach that person.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'boarding' a plane. You are 'boarding' a topic to get into it.
Quick Quiz
Es importante _______ los desafíos del cambio climático.
Correct!
The correct answer is: abordar
Examples
Tenemos que abordar el autobús ahora.
everydayWe have to board the bus now.
El presidente abordó la cuestión de la seguridad.
formalThe president addressed the issue of security.
No sé cómo abordar a esa persona.
informalI don't know how to approach that person.
La investigación aborda el problema desde dos ángulos.
academicThe research tackles the problem from two angles.
Debemos abordar los problemas de logística de inmediato.
businessWe must address the logistics problems immediately.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
difícil de abordar
difficult to address
Often Confused With
Aburrir means 'to bore'. Abordar means 'to address'.
Usage Notes
Very useful in the introduction of an essay: 'En este texto se abordará...'
Common Mistakes
Sometimes learners use 'direccionar' (to direct) when they mean 'address a problem' (abordar).
Memory Tip
Think of 'boarding' a plane. You are 'boarding' a topic to get into it.
Word Origin
From 'a-' + 'bordo' (edge/side of a ship).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
Es importante _______ los desafíos del cambio climático.
Correct!
The correct answer is: abordar
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