What does "estribar" mean in English?

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Spanish

estribar

English

to rest on

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Alternative translations of "estribar"

to rest on
to be based on
to hinge on
to depend on
to consist in

Examples of how to use "estribar" in Spanish

Spanish
El problema estriba en tu actitud.
English
The problem lies in your attitude.
Spanish
El argumento se estriba en hechos.
English
The argument is based on facts.
Spanish
Su explicación estribó en un error.
English
His explanation was based on a mistake.
Spanish
La idea estribaba en la tradición.
English
The idea was rooted in tradition.
Spanish
Todo estribará en su decisión final.
English
Everything will depend on his final decision.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "estribar" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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El problema estriba en tu actitud.

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