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"Dig in" is an intransitive verb phrase which is often translated as "ponerse manos a la obra", and "into" is a preposition which is often translated as "en". Learn more about the difference between "dig in" and "into" below.
dig in(
dihg
ihn
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (colloquial) (to start working) (United States)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United States
a. ponerse manos a la obra
We've got a lot of work in front of us, so we'd better dig in.Tenemos mucho trabajo por hacer, pues más nos vale que nos pongamos manos a la obra.
2. (colloquial) (to begin eating)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. atacar (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The waiter brought the plates of tapas to the table, and everyone dug in.El camarero llevó los platos de tapas a la mesa, y todos atacaron.
a. atrincherarse
The soldiers dug in and waited for the enemy.Los soldados se atrincheraron y esperaron al enemigo.
b. defenderse a capa y espada
The rebels dug in, inflicting heavy casualties upon the king's army.Los rebeldes se defendieron a capa y espada, causando muchas bajas al ejército del rey.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
4. (colloquial) (imperative)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. al ataque (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
The croquetas are ready. Dig in, kids!Las croquetas están listas. ¡Al ataque, chicos!
b. a comer
There are burgers, buns, and all the fixings on the table. Dig in, everyone!Hay hamburguesas, panecillos y todos las guarniciones en la mesa. ¡Todos a comer!
into(
ihn
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tu
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
4. (time)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Five minutes into Act II, he had a heart attack.A los cinco minutos de empezar el Acto II, sufrió un infarto.
The devaluation continued into the 1960s.La devaluación continuó hasta los años sesenta.
a. de
There is to be an inquiry into the election fraud.Van a hacer una investigación del fraude electoral.
7. (colloquial) (indicating an interest in)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
He used to be into drugs.Antes tomaba drogas.
I'm really into knitting.Me gusta mucho tejer.
