What does "usurpar" mean in English?

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Spanish

usurpar

English

to usurp

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Alternative translations of "usurpar"

to seize
to take over
to appropriate
to arrogate

Examples of how to use "usurpar" in Spanish

Spanish
Usurpó el trono de su hermano.
English
He usurped his brother's throne.
Spanish
Yo no usurpo la autoridad de nadie.
English
I do not usurp anyone's authority.
Spanish
El vecino usurpó la casa abandonada ayer.
English
The neighbor took over the abandoned house yesterday.
Spanish
Antes usurpaba cargos sin conocimiento suficiente.
English
He used to usurp positions without sufficient knowledge.
Spanish
Mañana usurparé el puesto temporalmente.
English
Tomorrow I will temporarily take over the position.

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Usurpó el trono de su hermano.

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