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"Look" is a form of "look", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "mirar". "Listen and repeat" is a phrase which is often translated as "escucha y repite". Learn more about the difference between "look" and "listen and repeat" below.
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look
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An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. mirar
Always look both ways before crossing the street.Siempre tienes que mirar a ambos lados antes de cruzar la calle.
a. mirar
I've looked everywhere, but I cannot find my glasses anywhere.He mirado por todas partes, pero no logro encontrar mis gafas por ningún lado.
b. buscar
I can't find my earrings. - Have you looked in the bathroom?No encuentro mis aretes. - ¿Los buscaste en el baño?
a. parecer
She looks taller on television than she does in real life.Parece más alta en la televisión que en la vida real.
b. verse
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
You don't look well. Are you sick?No te ves bien. ¿Estás enferma?
a. mirar
The balcony looks over the pool and the ocean beyond.El balcón mira hacia la piscina y el océano en la distancia.
b. dar a
This window looks out onto a busy street.Esta ventana da a una calle muy transitada.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. mirar
Look me in the eyes and tell me that you don't love me anymore.Mírame a los ojos y dime que ya no me amas.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a. la mirada
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
I'll never forget her look of terror when she came to my house.Nunca olvidaré su mirada de terror cuando llegó a mi casa.
a. la mirada
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
She shot me a look that said I had gone too far.Me dio una mirada que decía que me había pasado.
a. el aspecto
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
He has the look of an everyman, which is one of the reasons he's an all-around actor.Tiene el aspecto de un tipo normal, la cual es una de las razones por las que es un actor completo.
b. el aire
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(M)
She has a very sophisticated look.Ella tiene un aire muy sofisticado.
a. la moda
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(F)
That look doesn't suit you.Esa moda no te va.
looks
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
plural noun
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
She doesn't just have the looks, she has a great sense of humor.No solo es bella; también tiene un tremendo sentido de humor.
Someone's personality is more important to me than their looks.La personalidad de alguien me importa más que qué tan atractiva es.
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listen and repeat(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. escucha y repite
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Listen and repeat each of the following words and phrases.Escucha y repite cada una de las siguientes palabras y frases.
b. escuche y repita
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(singular)
Now you will hear several sentences. Listen and repeat.Ahora oirá varias oraciones. Escuche y repita.
a. escuchen y repitan (plural)
Pay attention to the following sentences. Listen and repeat.Presten atención a las siguientes oraciones. Escuchen y repitan.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. escuchar y repetir
The exercise involves listening and repeating the sentences.El ejercicio consiste en escuchar y repetir las oraciones.
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