marcar el ritmo de
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marcar el ritmo de(
mahr
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kahr
ehl
rreet
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moh
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)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. (music)
a. to beat time for
La maestra me escogió para marcar el ritmo de la canción que estabamos ensayando en clase.The teacher chose me to beat time for the song we were practicing in class.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Miriam bailaba y marcaba el ritmo de la música chasqueando los dedos.Miriam was dancing and clicking her fingers in time to the music.
El cantante marcaba el ritmo de la música con el pie.The singer was tapping his foot in time to the music.
2. (figurative) (to determine the pace of)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to set the pace of
Vivo solo y soy autónomo, así que el trabajo marca el ritmo de mis días.I live alone and am freelance, so work sets the pace of my days.
b. to pace
Indurain iba a la cabeza y marcaba el ritmo de los demás ciclistas que participaban en la carrera.Indurain was in the lead and paced the other cyclists taking part in the race.
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