profundizar
profundizar(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to deepen
Profundizamos el pozo unos diez metros para conseguir más agua.We deepened the well by ten meters to get more water.
b. to make deeper
Quisiéramos una piscina más grande, así que profundizamos y ensanchamos el agujero.We would like a larger pool, so we made the hole deeper and wider.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
2. (figurative) (to analyze in depth; used with "en")
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to study in depth
Para llegar a una conclusión, tenemos que profundizar más en el caso.To draw a conclusion, we must study the case in depth.
b. to go into in depth
Voy a profundizar en tu ensayo cuando llegue a casa y lo relea.I'll go into your essay in depth when I get home and read it again.
c. to delve into
En este capítulo, el autor profundiza en los orígenes del fascismo.In this chapter, the author delves into the origins of fascism.
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