Pesquisar
to dig up
[phrase form: dig]
01
desenterrar, cavar
to find something by excavating or digging in the ground
Transitive: to dig up sth
Example
The archaeologists hoped to dig up evidence of an ancient civilization in the dig site.
The construction crew had to pause their work when they accidentally dug up a buried pipeline.
The amateur archaeologist was thrilled to dig up a fossilized bone in his backyard.
02
desenterrar, colher
to harvest something from the ground through digging, often referring to crops or resources
Transitive: to dig up crops or resources
Example
In preparation for the harvest festival, the community gathered to dig up vegetables from the communal garden.
The farmers were eager to dig up the ripe potatoes from the fertile soil.
As autumn approached, it was time to dig up the pumpkins from the garden.
03
desenterrar, descobrir
to discover or uncover something, often through searching or investigation
Exemplo
The archaeologists hoped to dig up evidence of an ancient civilization in the dig site.
The construction crew had to pause their work when they accidentally dug up a buried pipeline.
The amateur archaeologist was thrilled to dig up a fossilized bone in his backyard.
While gardening, she was surprised to dig up an old coin buried in the soil.
The treasure hunters believed they could dig up long-lost pirate treasures on the island.
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