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bury

Pronunciación: [ˈbɛri]

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Contexto: «physical action»

(verb) to put something underground or cover it with dirt. For example, when you plant a seed in the ground, you bury it under some soil.

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She buried her treasure in the backyard to keep it safe.

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He didn’t bury the leftovers, so they went bad on the counter.

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Where did you bury your toy after playing with it?

Contexto: «emotional state»

(verb) to hide your feelings or emotions so that others cannot see them. It's like when someone is very sad but pretends to be happy.

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She buried her feelings and tried to enjoy the party.

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He couldn't bury his sadness about losing his pet.

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Why do you think she would want to bury her emotions?

Contexto: «cultural ritual»

(verb) to place a dead body in the ground as part of a funeral. This is how we say goodbye to someone who has passed away.

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They buried their grandmother in the local cemetery with a beautiful ceremony.

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They wouldn’t bury him in the backyard because it wasn’t allowed.

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How do different cultures decide where to bury their loved ones?

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