Beheld in spanish
Detrás
pronunciation: detɹ̩ɑs part of speech: verb
pronunciation: detɹ̩ɑs part of speech: verb
In gestures
behold = contemplar, observar, mirar.
Example: As Confucius said 'behold the turtle, he makes progress only when his neck is out'.more:
» a sight to behold = una vista digna de ver, una vista digna de contemplar, algo digno de ver, algo digno de contemplar, un espectáculo digno de ver, espectáculo digno de contemplar.
Example: Nick speaking with his mouth full is a sight to behold.» lo and behold! = ¡quién te lo iba a decir!, ¡mira por donde!.
Example: It's perhaps like applying the Pygmalion theory nationally; if you assume everyone will perform well and do your best to help them to do so, lo and behold! everybody does perform well, or nearly everybody.