helplessly
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helplessly(
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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. sin poder hacer nada
The crowd looked on helplessly as the building went up in flames.La multitud miró sin poder hacer nada mientras el edificio se incendiaba.
b. en vano
The little bird helplessly flapped its tiny wings as it fell to the ground.El pajarito batía sus alas diminutas en vano al caer al suelo.
c. en un gesto de impotencia
Nancy shrugged helplessly when her mom asked where her brother was.Nancy se encogió de hombros en un gesto de impotencia cuando su mamá le preguntó dónde estaba su hermano.
a. perdidamente
Rob has fallen helplessly in love with Nina.Rob se ha enamorado perdidamente de Nina.
b. sin poder contenerse
His jokes were so funny that I laughed helplessly until I fell on the floor.Sus chistes eran tan graciosos que me reí sin poder contenerme hasta que caí en el suelo.
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