vulgarizar

Senses

1. 1.

   to popularize

   to make something widely known or accessible to the general public

2. 2.

   to vulgarize

   to make something coarse, crude, or less refined

Examples

• "El científico logró vulgarizar conceptos complejos en su libro de divulgación."

  The scientist managed to popularize complex concepts in his popular science book.

• "No quiso vulgarizar su obra para atraer más lectores."

  He did not want to vulgarize his work to attract more readers.

• "Las redes sociales han vulgarizado el lenguaje entre los jóvenes."

  Social media has made language more vulgar among young people.

Usage

A formal verb commonly used in educational and cultural contexts. The first sense (popularize/make accessible) is generally positive, while the second (vulgarize/make crude) carries a more critical or negative connotation. Often collocates with concepts, ideas, knowledge, or language.