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pulsar
USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “púlsar” when used in contexts like that shown in 7).
pulsar(
pool
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sahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (computing)
3. (music)
a. to pluck
Usa el pulgar para pulsar los bordones de la guitarra.Use your thumb to pluck the low strings of the guitar.
4. (to assess)
a. to gauge
Se realizaron varias encuestas para pulsar la opinión pública sobre el tema.Several surveys were conducted to gauge public opinion on the subject.
b. to sound out
Me gustaría pulsar las preferencias de los empleados antes de reservar un sitio para la fiesta de la oficina.I'd like to be able to sound out staff preferences before booking anywhere for the office party.
a. to take someone's pulse
Primero que nada pulsen al paciente.First of all, take the patient's pulse.
b. to check someone's pulse
Después de poner al paciente en posición de recuperación, coloque las yemas de los dedos en su muñeca para pulsarlo.After putting the patient in the recovery position, put your fingertips on their wrist to check their pulse.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
6. (to beat)
a. to pulsate
El corazón le pulsaba aceleradamente en el pecho.His heart was pulsating rapidly in his chest.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
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