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withering

/ˈwɪðərɪŋ/ /ˈwɪθərɪŋ/

Meanings
verb

Marchitarse, secarse

To shrivel, droop or dry up, especially from lack of water.

Examples :

"The flowers in the vase were withering because I forgot to water them. "
Las flores en el jarrón se estaban marchitando porque olvidé regarlas.
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

Algo, cosa

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Mi amigo me dijo que había algo en la caja, pero aún no sabía qué era.

Illustration questioning

questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

Cuestionar, interrogar

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

El profesor estaba cuestionando al estudiante sobre la tarea perdida.

Illustration devastate

devastate verb

/ˈdɛvəsteɪt/

devastar, arrasar

"The earthquake devastated the coastal towns, leaving them in ruins. "

El terremoto devastó los pueblos costeros, dejándolos en ruinas.

Illustration mortifying

mortifying verb

/ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːrṭɪfaɪɪŋ/

Mortificar, refrenar

"Some people seek sainthood by mortifying the body."

Algunas personas buscan la santidad mortificando el cuerpo.

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

Especialmente, particularmente

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Mi hermana es muy servicial, especialmente cuando se trata de organizar cosas.

Illustration struggled

struggled verb

/ˈstɹʌɡl̩d/

luchar, esforzarse

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

Durante siglos, el pueblo de Irlanda luchó constantemente para hacer valer su derecho a gobernarse a sí mismo.

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continued verb

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

Continuar, seguir

"Do you want me to continue to unload these?"

¿Quieres que continúe descargando estos?

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destruction noun

/ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/

Destrucción

"The destruction of the condemned building will take place at noon."

La destrucción del edificio condenado tendrá lugar al mediodía.

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diminishing verb

/dɪˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/ /dəˈmɪnɪʃɪŋ/

Disminuir, reducir

"The loud music was diminishing as the car drove further away. "

La música alta disminuía a medida que el coche se alejaba.

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lifestyle noun

/ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/

Estilo de vida

"My sister's healthy lifestyle includes jogging every morning and eating lots of fruits and vegetables. "

El estilo de vida saludable de mi hermana incluye correr todas las mañanas y comer muchas frutas y verduras.

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overwhelm noun

/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm/ /ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlm/

Agotamiento, abrumación

"The overwhelming pressure of deadlines made her feel stressed. "

La abrumadora presión de los plazos la hizo sentir estresada.

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oblivious adjective

/əˈblɪ.vi.əs/

Despreocupado, inconsciente, ajeno

"The student was oblivious to the teacher's instructions, so he didn't finish the assignment. "

El estudiante estaba ajeno a las instrucciones del profesor, por lo que no terminó la tarea.