keep at
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keep at(
kip
aht
)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (colloquial) (to continue doing; often used with "it")
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. seguir dando
We kept at it until all the weeding was done.Seguimos dándole hasta terminar de desyerbar todo lo que faltaba.
b. perseverar en
If you keep at your piano studies, you'll be the life of the party.Si perseveras en tus estudios del piano, serás el alma de la fiesta.
2. (colloquial) (to cause to keep doing)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. hacer continuar con
My aunt kept me at the chores the entire time I stayed with her.Mi tía me hizo continuar con los quehaceres todo el tiempo que me quedé en su casa.
b. hacer que persevere en
My parents kept me at the karate classes because they knew it would be good for me.Mis padres hicieron que perseverara en las clases de karate porque sabían que me haría bien.
3. (colloquial) (to pester)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. dar la paliza (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
My teacher kept at us to start the essay early.Mi profesor nos daba la paliza para que empezáramos el ensayo pronto.
b. dar la tabarra (colloquial) (Spain)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in Spain
You should be able to do your homework without me keeping at you the whole time.Deberías poder hacer la tarea sin que yo te dé la tabarra todo el tiempo.
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