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go through the motions in Spanish

go through the motions in Spanish is andar por inercia, continuar maquinalmente, seguir los ademanes.

go through the motions in Spanish

andar por inercia
verb
(idiomatic) To do something in a mechanical, unreflective manner, especially as a matter of routine and without commitment or enthusiasm; to perform a task perfunctorily.
continuar maquinalmente
verb
(idiomatic) To do something in a mechanical, unreflective manner, especially as a matter of routine and without commitment or enthusiasm; to perform a task perfunctorily.
seguir los ademanes
verb
(idiomatic) To do something in a mechanical, unreflective manner, especially as a matter of routine and without commitment or enthusiasm; to perform a task perfunctorily.
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What is "go through the motions" in Spanish?

"go through the motions" in Spanish is andar por inercia, continuar maquinalmente, seguir los ademanes.

Are there other ways to say "go through the motions" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "go through the motions": andar por inercia, continuar maquinalmente, seguir los ademanes.

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