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describir

English translation of describir

describe

In Spanish, 'describir' means 'to describe'. It is used in the same way it's used in English, to give a detailed account in words about a person, event, or process. Like English, it can be used in various contexts, both formal and informal, and accepts the same sort of adverb modifications.


Example sentences using: describir

Ella sabe describir muy bien sus sentimientos.

English translation of Ella sabe describir muy bien sus sentimientos.

She knows how to describe her feelings very well.

The term 'saber' means 'to know', 'sus' means 'her' and 'sentimientos' means 'feelings'. The subject 'Ella' is describing how well she can express her feelings.

Podemos describir la situación.

English translation of Podemos describir la situación.

We can describe the situation.

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Voy a describir mi día a día.

English translation of Voy a describir mi día a día.

I'm going to describe my day-to-day.

This phrase is used to communicate the speaker's intent to detail their daily routine.

Le resulta difícil describir el problema.

English translation of Le resulta difícil describir el problema.

He finds it hard to describe the problem.

In this sentence, the person finds it difficult to explain or articulate a particular issue.

No puedo describir la emoción que siento ahora.

English translation of No puedo describir la emoción que siento ahora.

I can't describe the emotion I'm feeling right now.

This phrase is often used to express when the speaker is overwhelmed with feelings and cannot put them into words.

Eres muy bueno para describir personas.

English translation of Eres muy bueno para describir personas.

You are very good at describing people.

This sentence compliments someone's ability to characterize people effectively.

Ella intentó describir el lugar.

English translation of Ella intentó describir el lugar.

She tried to describe the place.

This phrase means that the person attempted to illustrate or depict a certain location.

Estoy aprendiendo a describir mis pensamientos.

English translation of Estoy aprendiendo a describir mis pensamientos.

I am learning to describe my thoughts.

This phrase shows the learning process of expressing one's ideas or thought processes.

No sé cómo describir este sentimiento.

English translation of No sé cómo describir este sentimiento.

I don't know how to describe this feeling.

This sentence is commonly used when the speaker struggles in articulating a specific emotion.

Me gustaría describir mi casa.

English translation of Me gustaría describir mi casa.

I would like to describe my house.

This sentence can be used when explaining the characteristics of one's home, using the verb 'describir' which translates to 'describe'.

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