find a way

find a way(
faynd
 
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wey
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. encontrar un camino
I think we can find a way to the airport that's quicker.Creo podemos encontrar un camino al aeropuerto que sea más corto.
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.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. encontrar una manera
The community banded together and found a way to save the park.La comunidad se unió y encontró una manera de salvar el parque.
b. encontrar una forma
Did you find a way to pay for your flight? - Yeah, my uncle lent me some money.¿Encontraste una forma de pagar tu vuelo? - Sí, mi tío me prestó un dinero.
c. encontrar un modo
I found a way to stay in shape for free. My friend's gym membership allows him to bring a guest.Encontré un modo de mantenerme en forma gratis. El plan que mi amigo tiene en el gimnasio le permite llevar a un invitado.
d.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
I missed the last bus. I need to find a way home.Perdí el último autobús. Tengo que encontrar una manera de volver a casa.
We have to find a way into that facility to get those files out. If they fall into the wrong hands, it could start another world war.Tenemos que encontrar alguna forma de entrar a ese edificio y sacar esos archivos. Si caen en manos equivocadas, podrían causar otra guerra mundial.
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