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Old 08-30-2006, 02:55 PM   #8
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Willa,

The verb you are looking for is "asestar." The DRAE confirms it (see below). Also, be careful. It is NOT "palabras claves" but rather "palabras clave," in the singular. It is like casas modelo, sofás cama, etc. These Spanish compounds follow the same rule as English ones. i.e., the first term is pluralized an the second is not; e.g., ladies-in-waiting.

From the DRAE

asestar1.(De sestar).1. tr. Dirigir un arma hacia el objeto que se quiere amenazar u ofender con ella. Asestar el cañón, la lanza.2. tr. Dirigir la vista, los anteojos, etc.3. tr. Descargar contra algo o alguien un proyectil, un golpe de un arma o de un objeto semejante. Asestar un tiro, una puñalada, una pedrada, un puñetazo.4. tr. Intentar causar daño.5. tr. desus. Preparar, tener pensado.6. intr. Poner la mira, dirigirse. asestar2.(De siesta).1. intr. Dicho del ganado: Sestear.

Hope it helps,
Vero
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