linger
persistir
definition
verb
she lingered in the yard, enjoying the warm sunshine
stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.
translation of 'linger'
verb
ser lento,
tardar,
ser duro,
durar,
remolonear,
dilatarse,
retardarse,
permanecer,
persistir,
quedarse atrás
example
the tradition seems to 'linger' on
We all have certain silly tunes that 'linger' in our memory but defy identification.
Six decades on, few of the legacies of the war and the independence of its former colony 'linger' on.
Don't 'linger' in the doorway as it is considered rude.
As one magical day follows another, the sun seems to 'linger' longer over the yard arm.
But it doesn't 'linger' forever on past glories.
She didn't 'linger' at the back of the pharmacy.
It's best if you can stay and 'linger' in this World Heritage Area.
she let her eyes 'linger' on him suggestively
We see these types of trials 'linger' on for years as a method to win the case.
You'll soon forget the bill, but the memory of the food will 'linger' on.
The stereotypes may seem rather weary, but they 'linger' on because, well, because they're still there.
It may be more than four years ago now, but memories 'linger' on.
Many bad habits will 'linger' on and many good ones may disappear but at least the pattern will change a bit.
she let her eyes 'linger' on him suggestively
The odour does 'linger' on the breath; it even comes through the pores of the skin but, if we all ate garlic, it wouldn't matter.
The cost of the debt will 'linger' on long after the World Cup has come and gone.
We never have a scene 'linger' beyond what is necessary to get the point across.
Women, children and an occasional man 'linger' in doorways to catch the elusive breeze.
the tradition seems to 'linger' on
He said it could 'linger' on for a long time unless both sides were willing to make peace.
Ireland will be the richer as the memories 'linger' on, she told the thousands that had gathered.
we are thankful that she didn't 'linger' on and suffer
we are thankful that she didn't 'linger' on and suffer
As we were 'lingering over' our desserts, Baklava and a Molten Chocolate Cake with the perfumed Cardamom and Rose ice cream, the chef, Mohamed, surprised us by joining us at our table with a bottle of wine that he kindly shared amongst us.
His lips 'lingered' there for a few seconds, not quite touching, not pulling away.
The camera 'lingers' for a few seconds, and audiences let out a collective gasp.
Leaves had turned black, and an acrid smell 'lingered' in the air.
The camera 'lingers over' his body, reversing the gaze traditionally directed toward the nude female.
Even so, he had a troubling doubt that 'lingered' and stayed with him when he considered his future.
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