bode

bode(
bod
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
1.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(to portend)
a. presagiar
I fear the general's death bodes no good for the outcome of the war.Me temo que la muerte del general no presagia nada bueno para el desenlace de la guerra.
b. augurar
Karen believes all these signs bode no good.Karen cree que todas estas señales no auguran nada bueno.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
The captain believed the strange-looking fish boded ill.El capitán creía que el pez de aspecto extraño era de mal agüero.
The response we're seeing so far bodes well for the future of the company.La respuesta que hemos visto hasta ahora promete mucho para el futuro de la empresa.
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