absorb
BrE /əbˈsɔːb/ AmE /əbˈsɔrb/
verb en → es
past absorbed pp absorbed ing absorbing
to take in or soak up a liquid, gas, etc.
absorber, absorberse
- take sth in
Collocations absorb moisture · absorb sound
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The sponge absorbed all the water.
El esponja absorbió todo el agua.
to learn or understand something thoroughly
absorber, aprenderse bien
- take sth in
Collocations absorb information · absorb knowledge
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She absorbed all the new ideas.
Ella absorbió todas las nuevas ideas.
to take up or occupy someone's attention completely
absorber, captar la atención de
- take sb in
Collocations absorb your attention · absorb someone's interest
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The book absorbed all her attention.
El libro captó toda su atención.
to pay for something, especially by using money from a fund or account
absorber, cubrir (costos)
- take sth in
Collocations absorb costs · absorb expenses
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The company absorbed the cost of the repairs.
La empresa cubrió los costos de las reparaciones.