rove

rove(
rov
)
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
1.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(to wander through)
a. vagar por
There are criminals roving the streets at night.Hay criminales que vagan por las calles por la noche.
b. recorrer
The professor's eyes roved the room to see if the students were cheating.Los ojos del profesor recorrieron el salón para ver si los estudiantes hacían trampa.
c. errar por
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
The bandits roved the forest looking for treasure.Los bandidos erraron por el bosque buscando tesoro.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
2.
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
(to wander)
a. vagar
Did you walk a particular route? - No, we just roved and got lost.¿Caminaron por una ruta en especial? - No, solo vagamos y nos perdimos.
b. errar
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
(literary)
The horses rove around the region.Los caballos erran por la región.
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