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Definición y significado de "swing"en inglés

to swing
01

balancearse, oscilar

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended 
Intransitive
Transitive: to swing sb/sth
to swing definition and meaning
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de movimiento
regular
presente
swing
3.ª persona singular
swings
participio presente
swinging
pretérito simple
swung
participio pasado
swung
Ejemplos
The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock. 

El reloj de péndulo oscilaba de un lado a otro con un tic-tac rítmico.

02

balancear, golpear

to strike or target something using a sweeping motion, typically with the arm 
Transitive: to swing a handled implement
to swing definition and meaning
Ejemplos
The tennis player skillfully swung the racket, sending the ball over the net. 

El tenista balanceó hábilmente la raqueta, enviando la pelota por encima de la red.

03

cambiar, oscilar

to shift or cause to shift from one opinion, mood, etc. to another 
Transitive: to swing a opinion or perception
Ejemplos
The passionate speech by the activist managed to swing public opinion in favor of environmental conservation. 

El apasionado discurso del activista logró cambiar la opinión pública a favor de la conservación del medio ambiente.

04

manejar

to succeed in achieving or getting something, particularly in a dishonest way 
Transitive: to swing an achievement
Ejemplos
The cunning politician managed to swing the vote in his favor. 

El astuto político logró inclinar el voto a su favor.

05

balancear, swinguear

(of music) to be performed or played with a distinctive rhythmic feel characterized by a lively, propulsive groove 
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The quartet jammed in the garage, letting the music swing organically. 

El cuarteto improvisó en el garaje, dejando que la música swingue orgánicamente.

06

balancear, mecer

to move or walk with a rhythmic and swaying motion 
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The dancer effortlessly swung across the stage. 

El bailarín se balanceó sin esfuerzo por el escenario.

07

balancear, mecer

to move or propel in a curving, pendulum-like motion, often smoothly and with a sense of ease 
Transitive: to swing sth
Ejemplos
She swung her arms gracefully as she walked down the runway. 

Ella balanceaba sus brazos con gracia mientras caminaba por la pasarela.

08

balancear, tocar con swing

to perform music with a fluid and rhythmically expressive style 
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The jazz pianist began to swing, infusing the melody with a playful and improvisational rhythm. 

El pianista de jazz comenzó a swinguear, infundiendo a la melodía un ritmo juguetón e improvisacional.

09

balancear, oscilar

to be suspended from a support and move freely in a pendulum-like manner 
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The wind chimes swung in the garden, their melodious tones filling the air as they hung freely. 

Los carillones oscilaban en el jardín, sus tonos melodiosos llenando el aire mientras colgaban libremente.

10

animar, vibrar

to be in a state of liveliness, excitement, and modernity 
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The new nightclub aims to swing, offering a vibrant atmosphere with the latest music and entertainment. 

El nuevo club nocturno apunta a balancearse, ofreciendo una atmósfera vibrante con la última música y entretenimiento.

11

intercambiar, swinguear

to engage in consensual, non-monogamous activities involving the exchange of partners 
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The adventurous couple decided to swing and explore the dynamics of the swinging lifestyle. 

La pareja aventurera decidió swingear y explorar las dinámicas del estilo de vida swinger.

01

columpio

a play device that supports a person moving back and forth 
swing definition and meaning
información gramatical
estado de animacidad
inanimado
composición morfológica
simple
contable
forma plural
swings
Ejemplos
The children spent the afternoon on the playground swing. 

Los niños pasaron la tarde en el columpio del parque infantil.

02

swing, música swing

a form of jazz characterized by its lively rhythms, syncopated beats, and emphasis on improvisation, notably popularized in the 1930s and 1940s 
swing definition and meaning
Ejemplos
The jazz band played a lively swing that had the audience tapping their feet and swaying to the rhythm. 

La banda de jazz tocó un swing animado que hizo que el público golpeara sus pies y se balanceara al ritmo.

03

swing, baile swing

a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork 
swing definition and meaning
Ejemplos
The dance floor came alive with the infectious rhythm of swing, as couples twirled and spun to the upbeat tunes of the jazz band. 

La pista de baile cobró vida con el ritmo contagioso del swing, mientras las parejas giraban y daban vueltas al compás de las alegres melodías de la banda de jazz.

04

un golpe amplio, un movimiento amplio

a broad, sweeping blow, stroke, or motion, typically with an arm, weapon, or object 
swing definition and meaning
Ejemplos
The boxer's swing missed his opponent entirely. 

El swing del boxeador falló por completo a su oponente.

05

cambio, fluctuación

a noticeable shift from one opinion, position, or state to another 
Ejemplos
There has been a swing in public opinion toward renewable energy. 

Ha habido un cambio en la opinión pública hacia las energías renovables.

06

balanceo, oscilación

movement from one place or position to another by shifting back and forth or oscillating 
Ejemplos
The gate has a swing that allows it to open both ways. 

La puerta tiene un batiente que le permite abrirse en ambas direcciones.

07

impulso, ritmo

a state of sustained, vigorous, and characteristic activity, often showing momentum or rhythm 
Ejemplos
The team is in a good swing after several consecutive wins. 

El equipo está en un buen ritmo después de varias victorias consecutivas.

08

golpe, swing

the act of a batter attempting to hit the ball with the bat in baseball 
Ejemplos
He took a powerful swing at the pitch but missed. 

Dio un swing potente al lanzamiento pero falló.

09

golpe, movimiento

the action of hitting the golf ball with the club 
Ejemplos
His swing is smooth and controlled. 

Su swing es suave y controlado.

10

ritmo swing, compás swing

a lively, jaunty, or syncopated rhythm in music, especially jazz 
Ejemplos
The band played a classic swing that made everyone dance. 

La banda tocó un swing clásico que hizo bailar a todos.

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