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dive in(
dayv
ihn
)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.).
a. zambullirse
I jumped off the cliff and dove in the lake.Salté del acantilado y me zambullí al lago.
b. tirarse de cabeza
I held my breath and dove in the water.Contuve la respiración y me tiré de cabeza al agua.
c. tirarse un clavado (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
I dove in the pool and swam to the bottom.Me tiré un clavado a la piscina y nadé al fondo.
d. echarse un clavado (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
It's really hot and I'm ready to dive in the pool.Hace mucho calor y estoy listo para echarme un clavado a la piscina.
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.).
2. (figurative) (to begin enthusiastically)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. meterse de lleno
I'm excited about the project and ready to dive in.Estoy emocionado con el proyecto y listo para meterme de lleno.
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