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verb

Entrometerse, fisgar

To look where one is not welcome; to be nosy.

"The neighbor always pries into our business, asking about our visitors and packages. "

El vecino siempre se entromete en nuestros asuntos, preguntando por nuestros visitantes y paquetes.

attitude character human action

verb

Entrometerse, curiosear

To keep asking about something that does not concern one.

"Even though it was none of his business, Mark pries into everyone's personal relationships at work, always asking about their dates and private lives. "

Aunque no era asunto suyo, Mark se entrometía en las relaciones personales de todos en el trabajo, preguntando siempre por sus citas y su vida privada.

communication attitude character human person action

verb

Espiar, fisgonear

To look closely and curiously at (something closed or not public).

"The curious student pries into the teacher's grade book when she leaves the room. "

El estudiante curioso fisgonea en el libro de calificaciones del profesor cuando ella sale del aula.

action human

verb

Hacer palanca, forzar

To use leverage to open or widen.

"The thief pries open the window with a crowbar. "

El ladrón fuerza la ventana con una palanca.

action utility machine