refrescar la memoria

An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. to refresh the memory
El abogado intentó refrescar la memoria del testigo.The lawyer tried to refresh the memory of the witness.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
No recuerdo esa canción. ¿Puedes cantar las primeras líneas de la canción para refrescarme la memoria?I can't remember that song. Can you sing the first lines of the song to refresh my memory?
A ver si esta foto te refresca la memoria.Let's see if this photo jogs your memory.
a. to refresh the memory
¿Cómo puedo refrescar la memoria de esta computadora?How can I refresh the memory of this computer?
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