rumiar
rumiar(
rroo
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myahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (colloquial) (to meditate on)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to chew over (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Pensó largamente mientras rumiaba la idea.He thought long while chewing over the idea.
b. to ruminate on
Te pasas demasiado tiempo rumiando los errores del pasado.You spend too much time ruminating on past mistakes.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (colloquial) (to complain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to chew the cud
Masticaba esas hojas como una cabra rumiando.She chewed those leaves like a goat would chew the cud.
5. (colloquial) (to engage in contemplation)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to ruminate
Anthony estaba sentado en un sillón, rumiando en silencio.Anthony was sitting on a sofa, silently ruminating.
b. to brood
La anciana estaba sentada rumiando, inmóvil, con la mirada perdida.The old lady sat brooding motionless, her eyes in a blank stare.
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