linger
US /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/
UK /ˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/
1.
demorarse, permanecer, persistir
stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctance to leave
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She lingered in the doorway, unwilling to go.
Ella se demoró en la puerta, reacia a irse.
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The scent of her perfume still lingered in the air.
El aroma de su perfume aún permanecía en el aire.
2.
demorarse en, detenerse en
spend a long time over (something)
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He lingered over his coffee, enjoying the quiet morning.
Se demoró con su café, disfrutando de la tranquila mañana.
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She lingered over the details of the painting.
Ella se detuvo en los detalles de la pintura.