in vain
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in vain(
ihn
veyn
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
1. (general)
a. en vano
We must not allow his death to be in vain.No podemos permitir que su muerte haya sido en vano.
b. inútilmente
Cindy searched in vain for hours, but never found her car keys.Cindy buscó inútilmente durante horas, pero nunca encontró las llaves d su coche.
c. en balde
I went downtown to pick up my order, but it was in vain because it will be a week before it arrives.Fui al centro a recoger el pedido, pero fue en balde porque falta una semana para que llegue.
d. vanamente
Sara tried in vain to convince them that she had not stolen the painting.Sara intentó vanamente a convencerles que ella no había robado el cuadro.
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