bordar
bordar(
bohr
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to sew)
a. to embroider
Mariel bordó las iniciales de su hijo en su pañuelo.Mariel embroidered her son's initials on his handkerchief.
Mi abuela bordó flores en las cortinas a mano.My grandmother embroidered flowers on the curtains by hand.
2. (figurative) (to perform well)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to be excellent in
El actor que hizo de villano bordó su papel.The actor who played the villain was excellent in his part.
b. to do excellently
Todos los empleados bordaron sus tareas.All the employees did their tasks excellently.
c. to play brilliantly (acting, sports, or music)
La orquesta tocó muy bien, y el violinista bordó su solo.The orchestra played quite well and the violinist played his solo brilliantly.
d. to shine in (figurative) (acting)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Anita bordó el papel de Ofelia.Anita shone in the part of Ophelia.
bordartransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (coser)
a. to embroider
2. (fig)
a. to do excellently
la actriz borda el papel de Cleopatrathe actress is outstanding in the role of Cleopatra
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