hacer una reverencia

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. to bow
"No hay necesidad de hacer una reverencia, mi príncipe," dijo la reina. "Seremos familia pronto"."There is no need to bow, my prince," the queen said. "We'll be family soon."
b. to bow down
El embajador se aproximó al trono e hizo una reverencia ante el rey.The ambassador approached the throne and bowed down to the king.
c. to curtsy
La joven se disculpó con los invitados por tenerse que retirar, hizo una reverencia, y salió del salón.The young woman apologized to the guests for having to leave, curtsied, and left the lounge.
d. to bob
La criada hizo una reverencia y fue por el vaso de agua que su señora pidió.The maid bobbed and went to look for the glass of water that her mistress asked.
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