avanzar penosamente
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avanzar penosamente
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.).
a. to toil on
Los niños avanzaron penosamente por dos horas, hasta que al fin lograron salir del bosque.The kids toiled on for two hours, until at last they managed to get out of the woods.
b. to toil along
Aunque estaban cansados, los peregrinos siguieron avanzando penosamente.Even though they were tired, the pilgrims continued to toil along.
2. (figurative) (to make progress slowly)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to toil on
Los planes del gobierno de convertir al país en un exportador de energía siguen avanzando penosamente.The government's plans to turn the country into an energy exporter continue to toil on.
b. to toil along
Los esfuerzos por reducir la deuda de la empresa avanzan penosamente, pero no es una tarea fácil.The efforts to reduce the company's debt are toiling along, but it's not an easy task.
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