desperately
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desperately(
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priht
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. desesperadamente
I was trying desperately to think of something to say to fill the embarrassing silence.Buscaba desesperadamente algo que decir para llenar el incómodo silencio.
2. (urgently)
a. urgentemente
The earthquake victims desperately need food and shelter.Las víctimas del terremoto necesitan urgentemente alimentos y abrigo.
3. (very)
a. terriblemente
Cathy was desperately lonely when she was at boarding school.Cathy se sentía terriblemente sola cuando estaba en el internado.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I wasn't desperately concerned, because I knew Val could look after herself.No estaba lo que se dice preocupadísima, porque sabía que Val podía arreglárselas sola.
I'm desperately waiting for the summer. I've had enough of bad weather.No veo el momento de que llegue el verano. Estoy harta del mal tiempo.
4. (very much)
a. terriblemente
Since my children left home, I miss them desperately.Desde que mis hijos se fueron de casa, los echo terriblemente de menos.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Isaac desperately wants to go to the concert, but he doesn't have enough money.Isaac se muere de ganas de ir al concierto, pero no le alcanza el dinero.
The couple desperately wanted a child.La pareja estaba desesperada por tener un hijo.
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