Buscar
to run into
[phrase form: run]
01
tropezarse con, toparse con
to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly
Transitive: to run into sb
Example
I ran into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.
Me encontré con mi viejo amigo en el supermercado ayer.
I ca n't believe I ran into my boss at the movies last night!
¡No puedo creer que me encontré con mi jefe en el cine anoche!
02
enfrentar, encarar
to unexpectedly face a difficult situation or problem
Transitive: to run into a difficulty or problem
Example
The company ran into financial difficulties and had to lay off employees.
La empresa enfrentó dificultades financieras y tuvo que despedir empleados.
I ran into a traffic jam on my way to work this morning.
Me enfrenté a un embotellamiento de tráfico en mi camino al trabajo esta mañana.
03
chocar con, golpear a
to cause something to hit a person or thing, often by accident
Ditransitive: to run into sth sb/sth
Example
He ran his scooter into a pedestrian while turning the corner.
Chocó con un peatón con su scooter al girar la esquina.
The cyclist ran his bicycle into a lamp post, resulting in a minor accident.
El ciclista chocó con un poste de luz, lo que resultó en un accidente menor.
04
chocar con, atropellar a
to accidentally hit a person or thing
Transitive: to run into sb/sth
Example
The taxi ran into someone waiting at the curb.
El taxi atropelló a alguien que estaba esperando en la acera.
The delivery truck ran into a person while making a turn.
El camión de entrega atropelló a una persona al dar una vuelta.
05
superar, ascender a
to surpass a specified level or amount, particularly in relation to expenses, numbers, or quantities
Transitive: to run into a level or amount
Example
The project 's expenses ran into the millions due to unforeseen complications.
Los gastos del proyecto ascendieron a millones debido a complicaciones imprevistas.
The construction timeline ran into months beyond the original estimate.
El cronograma de construcción superó los meses más allá de la estimación original.
06
incorporar, mezclar
to mix something so that it becomes a unified part of a whole
Ditransitive: to run into sth sth
Example
The artist decided to run the new color palette into the overall painting to create a cohesive look.
El artista decidió mezclar la nueva paleta de colores en la pintura general para crear un aspecto cohesivo.
The architect managed to run the modern design into the existing structure beautifully.
El arquitecto logró incorporar el diseño moderno en la estructura existente de manera hermosa.
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