estuvisteis parapetando
parapetar
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parapetar(
pah
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rah
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peh
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to protect)
a. to shelter
La marquesina parapetó de la lluvia a los turistas que esperaban el autobús.The marquee sheltered the tourists who were waiting for the bus from the rain.
parapetarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to take refuge
Nos parapetamos del granizo debajo de un balcón.We took refuge from the hail under a balcony.
3. (figurative) (to use as an excuse)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to take refuge (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
El alumno se parapetó en la clásica excusa: "No tuve tiempo para estudiar".The student took refuge in the classic excuse: "I didn't have time to study."
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