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to dig
01
cavar
to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands
Intransitive: to dig in sth | to dig
Ejemplos
Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals.
Los mineros usan maquinaria pesada para excavar en busca de minerales valiosos.
02
cavar, escarbar, excavar
to extract something from the ground using a tool
Transitive: to dig sth
Ejemplos
The archaeologist dug bones from the prehistoric cave.
El arqueólogo excavó huesos de la cueva prehistórica.
03
cavar, excavar
to create a hole or cavity by removing earth or soil
Transitive: to dig a hole or cavity
Ejemplos
The farmer dug furrows in the field to plant seeds for the upcoming season.
El agricultor cavó surcos en el campo para plantar semillas para la próxima temporada.
04
entender, captar
to understand or comprehend the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to dig meaning of something
Ejemplos
Growing up in a different country, it took him some time to dig American humor.
Habiendo crecido en un país diferente, le tomó algún tiempo entender el humor americano.
05
hurgar, clavar suavemente
to poke or push something lightly with a pointed object or finger
Transitive: to dig sb
Ejemplos
She dug her friend in the shoulder to wake her up during the boring lecture.
Ella pinchó a su amiga en el hombro para despertarla durante la aburrida conferencia.
06
trabajar diligentemente, currar duro
to work diligently and methodically
Transitive: to dig into an activity
Ejemplos
He dug into grammar books and practiced speaking with native speakers to become fluent in Spanish.
Él investigó en libros de gramática y practicó hablando con nativos para volverse fluido en español.
Dig
01
the act of breaking or moving earth or another material with a tool or by hand
02
a small indentation, hollow, or gouge in a surface
03
a pointed or cutting remark aimed to criticize or provoke someone
04
a site where archaeological excavations are conducted
05
defensa, recuperación
(volleyball) the defensive skill of passing or retrieving a spiked or rapidly hit ball
Ejemplos
The team relied on her consistent digs throughout the match.
El equipo confió en sus recuperaciones consistentes durante todo el partido.
Árbol Léxico
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