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to stoop
01
encorvarse, andar encorvado
to bend the upper side of one's body forward
Intransitive
Ejemplos
To enter the small doorway, everyone had to stoop slightly to avoid hitting their heads.
Para entrar por la pequeña puerta, todos tuvieron que agacharse ligeramente para evitar golpearse la cabeza.
02
encorvarse, agacharse
to habitually have the head and shoulders bent forward
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The laborer, having spent decades in manual labor, began to stoop under the strain on his back.
El trabajador, después de pasar décadas en trabajo manual, comenzó a encorvarse bajo la tensión en su espalda.
03
abalanzarse, precipitarse
(of a bird of prey) to descend or dive towards a target or quarry during an attack
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The falcon stooped gracefully, its powerful wings tucked close as it closed in on the field mouse.
El halcón se lanzó con gracia, con sus poderosas alas pegadas al cuerpo mientras se acercaba al ratón de campo.
04
doblar, inclinar
to cause something to bend or incline downward
Transitive: to stoop sth
Ejemplos
To create a cozy atmosphere, she stooped the curtains to drape elegantly over the windows.
Para crear un ambiente acogedor, ella inclinó las cortinas para que cayeran elegantemente sobre las ventanas.
05
rebajarse, descender
to compromise one's moral principles or integrity by engaging in actions, behaviors, or decisions that are considered morally inferior
Transitive: to stoop to an immoral action or behavior
Ejemplos
Facing criticism, the public figure chose to address the concerns respectfully and not to stoop to trading insults.
Ante las críticas, el personaje público optó por abordar las preocupaciones con respeto y no rebajarse a intercambiar insultos.
Stoop
01
inclinación, agacharse
an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
02
porche
(New York) the steps in front of a city apartment or brownstone, often used for sitting or socializing
SlangEjemplos
She waved to her neighbors from the stoop.
03
pila de agua bendita, stoup
basin for holy water
Árbol Léxico
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