Question

what does the italicized word mean in the following sentence?

el juez sugiere que nos vayamos lejos.

believes
suggests
lies
thinks

Explanation:

Identify the italicized word in the sentence

The sentence is "El juez sugiere que nos vayamos lejos." The italicized word is "sugiere".

Analyze the meaning of the verb "sugerir"

The word "sugiere" is the third-person singular present indicative form of the Spanish verb "sugerir", which translates to "to suggest" in English.

Match with the given options

Comparing "suggests" to the other options ("believes", "thinks", "lies"), "suggests" is the correct translation.

Answer:

• (A) believes
• (B) suggests (Correct answer)
• (C) thinks
• (D) lies