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visiting

/ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

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verb

Visitar

To habitually go to (someone in distress, sickness etc.) to comfort them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

Examples :

""For months, she was visiting her elderly neighbor, bringing meals and offering company as he recovered from surgery." "

Durante meses, ella estuvo visitando a su vecino anciano, llevándole comidas y ofreciéndole compañía mientras se recuperaba de la cirugía.

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verb

Visitar

To go and meet (a person) as an act of friendliness or sociability.

Examples :

"We are visiting my grandparents this weekend to say hello. "

Vamos a visitar a mis abuelos este fin de semana para saludarles.

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verb

Aparecerse a, visitar

Of God: to appear to (someone) to comfort, bless, or chastise or punish them. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

Examples :

"The old woman felt God visiting her in her dreams, bringing her a sense of peace. "

La anciana sintió a Dios apareciéndosele en sus sueños, trayéndole una sensación de paz.

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verb

Castigar, dañar

To punish, to inflict harm upon (someone or something).

Examples :

"The hurricane is visiting destruction upon the coastal towns. "

El huracán está causando destrucción en los pueblos costeros.

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verb

Afligir, atacar

Of a sickness, misfortune etc.: to afflict (someone).

Examples :

"A bad flu is visiting our entire office this week. "

Una mala gripe está atacando a toda nuestra oficina esta semana.

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verb

Castigar, vengar

To inflict punishment, vengeance for (an offense) on or upon someone.

Examples :

"The strict headmaster warned that he would be visiting detention on any student caught cheating. "

El estricto director advirtió que castigaría con detención a cualquier estudiante que fuera sorprendido haciendo trampa.

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verb

Visitar, ir a

To go to (a shrine, temple etc.) for worship. (Now generally merged into later senses, below.)

Examples :

"Before the test, many students were visiting the local shrine to pray for good luck. "

Antes del examen, muchos estudiantes visitaban el santuario local para rezar por la buena suerte.

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verb

Visitar

To go to (a place) for pleasure, on an errand, etc.

Examples :

"We are visiting my grandparents this weekend. "

Vamos a visitar a mis abuelos este fin de semana.

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noun

Visita

The act of someone or something that visits.

Examples :

"The hospital reported a sharp decrease in visiting after implementing stricter health protocols. "

El hospital informó una fuerte disminución de las visitas después de implementar protocolos de salud más estrictos.