How is the word requisar translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Commandeer
verb

Apoderarse de bienes o personas para uso militar u oficial.

To seize property or people for military or official use.

Examples with “requisar”

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  • Los soldados requisarán vehículos durante el simulacro. — The soldiers will commandeer vehicles during the drill.

  • Decidieron apropiarse del puente para sus propios fines. — They decided to commandeer the bridge for their own needs.

  • ¿Puede el oficial requisar el edificio para la operación? — Can the officer commandeer the building for the operation?

  • ¿Quién puede hacerse con esta zona en una emergencia? — Who is allowed to commandeer this area in an emergency?

  • No requises ese material sin permiso, por favor. — Please do not commandeer that equipment without permission.

  • No te adueñes de los suministros sin la autorización debida. — Do not commandeer the supplies without proper authorization.

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