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to stalk
01
acosar
to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort
Transitive: to stalk sb
Ejemplos
Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious figure began to stalk Mary on her way home from work.
Sin que ella lo supiera, una figura misteriosa comenzó a acosar a Mary en su camino a casa del trabajo.
The celebrity became increasingly concerned as a paparazzo seemed to stalk them wherever they went.
La celebridad se preocupó cada vez más cuando un paparazzi parecía acosarlos dondequiera que fueran.
02
acechar, perseguir sigilosamente
to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner
Transitive: to stalk a target
Ejemplos
The lion carefully stalked its prey, crouching low in the grass before making a sudden dash.
El león acechó cuidadosamente a su presa, agachándose en la hierba antes de hacer un repentino ataque.
The cheetah, known for its incredible speed, began to stalk a group of gazelles on the horizon.
El guepardo, conocido por su increíble velocidad, comenzó a acechar a un grupo de gacelas en el horizonte.
03
caminar con rigidez o enojo, avanzar con paso rígido o furioso
to walk with a stiff or angry demeanor
Intransitive: to stalk somewhere
Ejemplos
Fueled by anger, she stalked into the room, demanding an explanation for the sudden turn of events.
Impulsada por la ira, ella caminó con determinación hacia la habitación, exigiendo una explicación por el giro repentino de los acontecimientos.
The disgruntled employee could n't conceal their frustration as they stalked out of the meeting room.
El empleado descontento no podía ocultar su frustración mientras salía de la sala de reuniones con rigidez.
Stalk
01
tallo, rabillo
the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits
Ejemplos
As she prepared the celery for a salad, she trimmed the leafy stalks and discarded the tougher parts.
Mientras preparaba el apio para una ensalada, recortó los tallos frondosos y desechó las partes más duras.
They picked the juicy tomatoes, gently twisting the stalks to separate them from the vine.
Escogieron los tomates jugosos, torciendo suavemente los tallos para separarlos de la vid.
02
andar rígido, andar amenazante
a stiff or threatening gait
03
acecho, persecución sigilosa
the act of following prey stealthily
04
acecho, persecución
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
05
tallo, paja
material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
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