smoldering
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smoldering(
smol
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duhr
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ihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (figurative) (not manifested)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. latente
Under the surface, there was a smoldering hatred of the colonial power.Bajo la superficie, existía un odio latente a la potencia colonial.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
A smoldering fire suddenly burst into flames.De pronto, una fogata que parecía apagada aunque estaba ardiendo estalló en llamas.
Some smoldering embers left from a fire were the cause of the catastrophe.Unas brasas que ardían lentamente, restos de una fogata, fueron la causa de la catástrofe.
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