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to plunge
01
precipitarse
to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something
Intransitive: to plunge | to plunge somewhere
Ejemplos
As the roller coaster reached its peak, it suddenly plunged down the steep descent.
Cuando la montaña rusa alcanzó su punto máximo, de repente se sumergió en el descenso empinado.
02
sumergir, zambullir
to immerse or submerge something rapidly and forcefully into a liquid
Transitive: to plunge sth into a liquid
Ejemplos
The adventurer decided to plunge his sore muscles into the icy river to soothe the pain.
El aventurero decidió sumergir sus músculos adoloridos en el río helado para aliviar el dolor.
03
desplomarse
(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount
Intransitive
Ejemplos
After the company reported disappointing earnings, the stock prices plunged.
Después de que la empresa reportó ganancias decepcionantes, los precios de las acciones cayeron en picado.
04
hundir, clavar
to push or thrust something quickly and forcefully
Transitive: to plunge into sth
Ejemplos
The cat plunged its paw into the fishbowl, trying to catch the elusive goldfish.
El gato sumergió su pata en la pecera, tratando de atrapar al escurridizo pez dorado.
05
lanzarse, sumergirse
to impulsively and enthusiastically begin or undertake a speech or course of action
Transitive: to plunge into an activity
Ejemplos
Motivated by the opportunity, the entrepreneur decided to plunge into a new business venture.
Motivado por la oportunidad, el empresario decidió sumergirse en un nuevo negocio.
Plunge
01
zambullida, buceo
a deliberate and forceful dive or jump into the water
Ejemplos
The swimming competition started with a graceful plunge from the starting blocks.
La competencia de natación comenzó con un salto elegante desde los bloques de salida.
02
salto
a steep, sudden, or rapid fall, drop, or decline
Ejemplos
There was a plunge in temperatures overnight.
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