de rodillas
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de rodillas(
deh
roh
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dee
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yahs
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. kneeling
Todo el mundo estaba de rodillas cuando entré en la iglesia.Everyone was kneeling when I came into the church.
b. on one's knees
Marta estaba de rodillas buscando una de sus lentes de contacto.Marta was on her knees looking for one of her contact lenses.
c. on bended knee
Larry se puso de rodillas y le pidió que le diera otra oportunidad.Larry got down on bended knee and asked her for a second chance.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
El prisionero cayó de rodillas implorando perdón.The prisoner fell to his knees imploring forgiveness.
El profesor nos ponía de rodillas como castigo.The teacher would make us kneel down as a punishment.
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