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to squat
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ponerse en cuclillas
to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels
Intransitive
Example
During the camping trip, they had to squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available.
In the garden, she squatted down to plant the flowers, taking care to nurture each seedling.
As part of their daily exercise routine, the athletes were instructed to squat to improve flexibility and muscle tone.
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ocupar, asentarse ilegalmente
to occupy a building or settle on a piece of land without the owner's permission or legal right
Intransitive: to squat somewhere
Example
The group of protesters decided to squat on the vacant lot to draw attention to the lack of affordable housing.
Facing economic hardships, some families resorted to squatting in foreclosed homes.
The authorities took action to evict those who were squatting in the abandoned warehouse.
squat
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rechoncho
short and broad in stature, often with a thick and sturdy build
Example
The squat man had a powerful physique, with thick arms and legs.
His squat frame made him well-suited for jobs that required physical strength.
The squat woman stood solidly on the ground, her presence commanding attention.
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achatado, bajo
having a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
Squat
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terreno
a house or building that is occupied, without the consent of the landlord or without paying any rent
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sentadilla, cuclillas
exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
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cuclillas, sentadilla
the act of assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent and the buttocks near the heels
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una bagatela, una nimiedad
a small worthless amount
Ejemplo
During the camping trip, they had to squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available.
In the garden, she squatted down to plant the flowers, taking care to nurture each seedling.
As part of their daily exercise routine, the athletes were instructed to squat to improve flexibility and muscle tone.
The baseball catcher squatted behind the plate, ready to receive the pitcher's throw.
During the workout, the fitness instructor demonstrated how to squat properly.
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