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AWOL
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (military)
a. ausente sin permiso
The two soldiers have been AWOL since yesterday.Los dos soldados están ausentes sin permiso desde ayer.
2. (figurative) (out of communication)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. desaparecido
Where the heck is Ian? He hasn't answered any of my calls or texts. He's just been AWOL.¿Dónde demonios está Ian? No ha contestado ninguno de mis llamados ni mensajes. Está desaparecido.
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
3. (military)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
If you go AWOL, there will be consequences.Si no se presenta para el servicio, habrá consecuencias.
The sergeant was disciplined for going AWOL last Tuesday.El sargento fue disciplinado por haberse ausentado sin permiso el martes pasado.
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