lingering in Spanish
lingering in Spanish is persistente, prolongado — lingering means continuing to exist or be noticeable long after you would expect it to have gone.
lingering in Spanish
persistente
an act of loitering or waiting.
prolongado
an act of loitering or waiting.
What does "lingering" mean?
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adjective Continuing to exist or be noticeable long after you would expect it to have gone.
"There was a lingering smell of woodsmoke in the hallway."
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verb Present participle of linger: staying somewhere longer than necessary, often because you are reluctant to leave.
"A few guests were still lingering by the door at midnight."
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adjective Slow and drawn out, especially of illness or death.
"After a long and lingering illness, he died at home."
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lingering in a sentence
- There was a lingering smell of woodsmoke in the hallway.
- She still has lingering doubts about the deal.
- A few guests were still lingering by the door at midnight.
- He lingered over the last of his coffee.
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What is "lingering" in Spanish?
"lingering" in Spanish is persistente, prolongado. lingering means: Continuing to exist or be noticeable long after you would expect it to have gone.
How do you use "lingering" in a sentence?
Example: "There was a lingering smell of woodsmoke in the hallway." In Spanish, "lingering" is persistente, prolongado.
Are there other ways to say "lingering" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "lingering": persistente, prolongado.
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