echar raíces
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echar raíces(
eh
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chahr
rah
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ee
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sehs
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. to take root
El carozo que enterré ya comenzó a echar raíces.The pit I put in the ground has already began to take root.
2. (figurative) (to establish oneself)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to settle
Nos casamos y echamos raíces en esta ciudad hace cinco años.We got married and settled in this city five years ago.
b. to put down roots (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
Luego de viajar por el mundo tantos años, creo que es hora de echar raíces.After traveling around the world all these years, I think it's time to put down roots.
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