Learn Spanish (Latin America): El jefe se regenera, es decir, es un rival implacable. - The boss regenerates, that is to say, he is a relentless rival.

El jefe se regenera, es decir, es un rival implacable.

The boss regenerates, that is to say, he is a relentless rival.

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Is the 're-' in regenera an intensifying prefix like the ones in this lesson?

No. While this lesson focuses on re- as an intensifier (like rebién meaning "very well"), here re- keeps its traditional meaning of doing an action again. Regenerar simply means to generate again, or regenerate. It is important to remember that not every re- in Spanish means "very"!

Why is there a se before regenera?

Here, regenerar is used reflexively as regenerarse. It indicates that the boss is regenerating itself (or himself), rather than acting upon something else (like regenerating a shield or health points for another character).

How exactly do you use the phrase es decir?

Es decir is a very common connector that literally translates to "it is to say." It works exactly like "that is to say," "meaning," or "in other words" in English. It is a great B2-level phrase to link ideas and clarify or rephrase your previous statement.

Is implacable used the same way as "implacable" in English?

Yes, they are cognates, but implacable is much more common in everyday Spanish. While "implacable" can sound very formal or literary in English, Spanish speakers frequently use implacable to describe someone or something that is relentless, unforgiving, or unstoppable. It is the perfect word for a tough video game boss.