linger in Spanish
linger in Spanish is demorar, inquirir, perdurar — linger means to stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
linger in Spanish
demorar
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
inquirir
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
perdurar
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
permanecer
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
persistir
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
quedarse
(intransitive) To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so.
pervivir
(intransitive) To remain alive or existent although still proceeding toward death or extinction; to die gradually.
inquirir
(intransitive, idiomatic, often followed by on) To consider or contemplate for a period of time; to engage in analytic thinking or discussion.
What does "linger" mean?
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verb To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
"We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished."
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verb To continue to exist or persist for longer than expected, especially before fading away.
"Doubts about the decision lingered for years."
linger in a sentence
- We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished.
- A faint smell of smoke lingered in the room.
- Doubts about the decision lingered for years.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "linger" in Spanish?
"linger" in Spanish is demorar, inquirir, perdurar. linger means: To stay in a place longer than necessary, often reluctant to leave.
How do you use "linger" in a sentence?
Example: "We lingered over coffee long after the meal was finished." In Spanish, "linger" is demorar, inquirir, perdurar.
Are there other ways to say "linger" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "linger": demorar, inquirir, perdurar, permanecer, persistir, quedarse.
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