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lingered

/ˈlɪŋɡəd/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚd/

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verb

Permanecer, demorarse

To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter.

Examples :

"After the bell rang, the students lingered in the hallway, chatting with their friends. "

Después de que sonó la campana, los estudiantes permanecieron en el pasillo, charlando con sus amigos.

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verb

Perdurar, languidecer

To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.

Examples :

"The old tree, struck by lightning years ago, lingered in the garden, slowly losing its leaves each autumn. "

El viejo árbol, alcanzado por un rayo hace años, languidecía en el jardín, perdiendo lentamente sus hojas cada otoño.

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verb

Reflexionar, meditar

(often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.

Examples :

"The students lingered on the difficult math problem, trying different solutions until they found the answer. "

Los estudiantes reflexionaron sobre el difícil problema de matemáticas, probando diferentes soluciones hasta que encontraron la respuesta.

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