preen [priːn]
preen(
prin
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to groom with the bill)
a. arreglarse con el pico
The bird preened his feathers to attract more attention from the females.El ave se arregló sus plumas con el pico para atraer más atención de las hembras.
2. (to dress up)
a. acicalar
Jack preened himself while he chatted with his brother before the party.Jack se acicaló mientras platicaba con su hermano antes de la fiesta.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
3. (to get dressed up)
preentransitive verb
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (general)
a.
to preen itselfatusarse las plumas
to preen oneselfacicalarse
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