rush around

rush around(

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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

1. (to move around hurriedly)

a. ir de acá para allá

We spent all day rushing around searching for this special tool, but we couldn't find it.Pasamos todo el día yendo de acá para allá en busca de una herramienta especial, pero no la pudimos encontrar.

b. correr de acá para allá

We're on vacation! I want to sit on the beach, not rush around all day seeing every tourist attraction.¡Estamos de vacaciones! Quiero estar en la playa, no correr de acá para allá viendo todas las atracciones turísticas.

c. trotar

Regionalism used in Spain

(Spain)

After rushing around all day, I just want to sit on the couch and watch a movie.Después de trotar todo el día, solo quiero sentarme en el sofá y ver una película.

This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.

no direct translation

Being a freelancer isn't easy. You spend a lot of time rushing around from one job to the next.Ser autónomo no es fácil. Pasas mucho tiempo saltando de un trabajo para otro.

I don't have time to rush around to all those different stores. I need to go to one place where I can get everything.No tengo tiempo para estar corriendo de una tienda a la otra. Tengo que ir a un solo lugar donde pueda conseguir todo.

A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

2. (to move around hurriedly)

a. corretear por

We were all rushing around the house to pack everything up the day before the move.Todos estuvimos correteando por la casa embalando todo el día antes de la mudanza.

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