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"Esquiar" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to ski", and "bucear" is an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to scuba dive". Learn more about the difference between "esquiar" and "bucear" below.
esquiar(
ehs
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kyahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to ski
Aprendí a esquiar hace apenas un año.I learned to ski only a year ago.
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bucear(
boo
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seh
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ahr
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. to scuba dive
A Fer le gusta bucear cerca del arrecife.Fer likes to scuba dive near the reef.
b. to dive
Vi unos peces asombrosos cuando buceé en Roatán.I saw some amazing fish when I dove at Roatan.
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