Phrasal Verbs Usando 'Down' & 'Away' - Otros (abajo)

to simplify a complex piece of information into a more summarized form for a clearer understanding

reducir, simplificar

(of situations, problems, etc.) to have a particular factor or reason as the primary cause

reducirse a, reducirse a la esencia de

to become less angry, upset, or worried

calmarse

to shift to a lower gear in a vehicle to decrease speed

reducir, cambiar a una marcha más baja

to reduce the temperature of something

enfriarse

to mark the decreasing time or numerical progression leading to a specific event, deadline, or moment of significance

hacer una cuenta atrás, contar hacia atrás

to investigate or analyze something in detail

profundizar, analizar en detalle

to simplify or reduce the intellectual content of something in order to make it more accessible or appealing to a wider audience

simplificar, hacer más accesible

to form an opinion, often based on general impressions or assumptions, which may or may not be correct

tenerlo como, considerarlo como

to forcefully break or destroy a barrier, obstacle, or door by kicking it

dar una patada para romper, patear hacia abajo

to move past a negative reputation, embarrassing situation, or mistake by demonstrating better behavior over time

superar, dejar atrás

to force someone or something carry something or many heavy things

cargar con, sobrecargar con

to make something seem less important or serious than it actually is

restarle importancia, minimizar

to establish a stable and committed lifestyle, often involving marriage or a serious, long-term relationship

asentarse, establecerse

to lose weight

adelgazar, perder peso

to do or say something in order to reach a state of peace or calmness

suavizar, calmar

(of a DJ or rapper) to perform a piece of music with energy and skill

tirar, desplegar

to search for and find someone or something after a persistent effort

localizar, rastrear

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

rechazar

to work hard in order to achieve a goal

ponerse a trabajar, dedicarse seriamente

to start focusing on and engaging in a task or activity in a serious or determined manner

ponerse a, centrarse en

(of an event, situation, etc.) to happen at a particular time

tener lugar, ocurrir

to begin to work or study hard and focus seriously on a task or goal

ponerse a trabajar en serio, enfocarse en el trabajo

to start having an illness

enfermar de, caer enfermo de

to cause someone's spirits to be lowered

deprimir, desanimar

to become affected by an illness

contraer, sufrir de

to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations

decepcionar

to tell someone they have done something wrong and express disapproval

reprehender, llamar la atención

to criticize or punish someone harshly

criticar duramente, reprender

to express disapproval, criticism, or negative judgment about someone or something

criticar, menospreciar

to regard someone or something as inferior or unworthy of respect or consideration

despreciar, menospreciar

to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker

hablar con altanería

to rain very fast and hard

llover a cántaros, dar una lluvia intensa

to rain very heavily and continuously

llover a cántaros, diluvia

to use a brush or one's hand to clean or tidy oneself, someone, or something

cepillar, alisar

to clean the outside or surface of an item using a wet cloth

limpiar, pasar un paño

to become more determined or committed to a course of action or one's beliefs, especially when facing challenges or criticism

redoblar esfuerzos, comprometerse aún más