explore [ɪksˈplɔːʳ]
explore
explore(
ehk
-
splor
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g. I bought a book.).
1. (to travel through)
The troop is exploring the valley to the east of the city.El pelotón está explorando el valle al este de la ciudad.
We went to explore the jungle around Palenque.Fuimos a explorar la selva alrededor de Palenque.
2. (to investigate)
a. examinar
The legal team will explore the case to see if there is information that was overlooked.El equipo legal examinará el caso para ver si hay información que fue pasada por alto.
b. investigar
The ambassador will explore possibilities for reaching a new trade agreement.El embajador investigará las posibilidades de alcanzar un nuevo acuerdo de comercio.
3. (medicine)
a. explorar
Dr. Martin explored the wound looking for shrapnel.Dr. Martin exploró la herida en busca de metralla.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g. The man sneezed.).
4. (to go on an exploration)
a. explorar
The children grabbed their new bikes and went off to explore.Los niños agarraron su bicis nuevas y fueron a explorar.
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