idly

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idly(
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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).
adverb
a. ociosamente
Why would you spend the day idly at home when it's such a beautiful day outside?¿Por qué pasarías todo el día ociosamente en casa cuando es un día tan bonito?
b. sin hacer nada
He was sitting idly at his desk while we were moving the boxes for him.Él estaba sentado sin hacer nada en su escritorio mientras que nosotros movíamos las cajas.
a. despreocupadamente
We walked idly through the park until the sun went down.Paseamos despreocupadamente por el parque hasta que se puso el sol.
a. distraídamente
Danilo was sitting at his desk tapping idly, when he noticed the teacher was trying to get his attention.Danilo estaba dando golpecitos en su escritorio distraídamente cuando se dio cuenta de que la maestra quería captar su atención.
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