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lingering

/ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/

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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 concert, many fans were lingering outside the venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of the band. "

Después del concierto, muchos fanáticos permanecían afuera del lugar, esperando ver a la banda.

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verb

Perdurar, extinguirse lentamente

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

Examples :

"The old tree in our backyard, struck by lightning last summer, is still lingering, its branches bare and brittle. "

El viejo árbol en nuestro jardín, alcanzado por un rayo el verano pasado, todavía perdura, con sus ramas desnudas y quebradizas.

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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 student was lingering on the difficult math problem, hoping to find a solution. "

El estudiante estaba reflexionando sobre el difícil problema de matemáticas, esperando encontrar una solución.

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noun

Demora, permanencia

An act of lingering or waiting.

Examples :

"The student's lingering by the door after class suggested they had a question for the teacher. "

La demora del estudiante junto a la puerta después de clase sugirió que tenía una pregunta para el profesor.

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noun

Residuos, remanente

That which lingers; a remnant.

Examples :

"After the construction crew finished building the new house, a lingering of sawdust and scraps remained on the lawn. "

Después de que el equipo de construcción terminó de construir la casa nueva, un remanente de aserrín y restos permaneció en el césped.

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