will be puttering
putter
USAGE NOTE
This word may also be spelled “potter” in the senses shown in 1) and 2).
putter(
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)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. entretenerse
I was just puttering in the garden, pulling up the odd weed, cleaning the bench, that sort of thing.Solo estaba entreteniéndome un rato en el jardín, arrancando alguna que otra mala hierba, limpiando el banco, cosas así.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Mom was puttering in the greenhouse when my cousin dropped by.Mamá estaba entretenida trabajando en el invernadero cuando pasó por casa mi prima.
Yesterday I just puttered around my house and watched TV.Ayer lo único que hice fue dar vueltas por la casa haciendo alguna que otra cosa y mirar la tele.
2. (to wander)
a. darse una vuelta
I spent the morning puttering around the department stores looking for something to wear to Philippa's wedding.Pasé la mañana dándome una vuelta por los grandes almacenes en busca de algo que ponerme para la boda de Philippa.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
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