Definición y Significado de "stalk"

to stalk

VERBO

acosar

to follow, watch, or pursue someone persistently and often secretly, causing them fear or discomfort

Transitive: to stalk sb

Example

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 desde el trabajo.

The celebrity became increasingly concerned as a paparazzo seemed to stalk them wherever they went.

La celebridad se preocupaba cada vez más a medida que un paparazzi parecía acosarlos/perseguirlos a donde quiera que fueran.

acechar, seguir sigilosamente

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

Transitive: to stalk a target

Example

The lion carefully stalked its prey, crouching low in the grass before making a sudden dash.

The cheetah, known for its incredible speed, began to stalk a group of gazelles on the horizon.

andar con paso rígido, caminar de manera decidida

to walk with a stiff or angry demeanor

Intransitive: to stalk somewhere

Example

Fueled by anger, she stalked into the room, demanding an explanation for the sudden turn of events.

The disgruntled employee could n't conceal their frustration as they stalked out of the meeting room.

Stalk

SUSTANTIVO

tallo, peciolo

the slender, elongated part of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruits

What is a "stalk"?

A stalk, also known as a stem, refers to the elongated, upright structure that supports and connects various parts of a plant, such as leaves, flowers, and fruits, to the root system. Stalks vary in size, shape, and texture depending on the plant species and its growth habit. They are responsible for providing structural support to the plant, as well as for transporting water, nutrients, and sugars between different parts of the plant. In some plants, such as celery and asparagus, the stalk itself is edible and commonly consumed as a vegetable. Stalks can also serve as a storage organ for energy reserves, such as in the case of rhubarb stalks. Additionally, certain plants produce flower stalks that bear the plant's flowers and eventually develop into fruits or seeds.

Example

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 de hojas y desechó las partes más duras.

They picked the juicy tomatoes, gently twisting the stalks to separate them from the vine.

Recogieron los tomates jugosos, girando suavemente los tallos para separarlos de la planta.

paso amenazante, andanza

a stiff or threatening gait

acecho, rastreo

the act of following prey stealthily

caza, persecución

a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush

tallo, tijera