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to swing
01
balancearse, oscilar
to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended
Intransitive
Transitive: to swing sb/sth
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.
As the ship sailed through the waves, the lanterns on the deck swung with the motion of the sea.
Mientras el barco navegaba por las olas, las linternas en la cubierta oscilaban con el movimiento del mar.
02
balancear, golpear
to strike or target something using a sweeping motion, typically with the arm
Transitive: to swing a handled implement
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.
In the heat of the battle, the knight swung his sword, aiming to strike down his opponent.
En el calor de la batalla, el caballero giró su espada, con la intención de derribar a su oponente.
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.
The turn of events during the debate swung the audience's support from one candidate to the other.
El giro de los acontecimientos durante el debate cambió el apoyo del público de un candidato al otro.
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.
Despite the regulations, the clever entrepreneur found a way to swing the contract.
A pesar de las regulaciones, el astuto empresario encontró una manera de conseguir el contrato.
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.
When the trumpet player took the lead, the entire band followed suit, causing the music to swing effortlessly.
Cuando el trompetista tomó la delantera, toda la banda siguió su ejemplo, haciendo que la música swingue sin esfuerzo.
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.
As the jazz band played, couples on the dance floor began to swing.
Mientras la banda de jazz tocaba, las parejas en la pista de baile comenzaron a balancearse.
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.
In the playground, the girl swung her legs back and forth on the swing.
En el parque, la niña mecía las piernas hacia adelante y hacia atrás en el columpio.
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.
As the drummer picked up the tempo, the entire band started to swing.
A medida que el baterista aumentaba el tempo, toda la banda comenzaba a swing.
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.
The monkey in the jungle effortlessly swung from branch to branch.
El mono en la selva se balanceaba sin esfuerzo de rama en rama.
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.
The city 's art scene continues to swing, showcasing cutting-edge exhibits.
La escena artística de la ciudad sigue vibrante, mostrando exposiciones vanguardistas.
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.
Some individuals choose to swing as a way to explore their sexual boundaries.
Algunas personas eligen intercambiar parejas como una forma de explorar sus límites sexuales.
Swing
01
columpio
a play device that supports a person moving back and forth
Ejemplos
The children spent the afternoon on the playground swing.
She pushed him gently on the swing.
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
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.
As the evening progressed, the dance floor filled with couples twirling and spinning to the infectious swing.
A medida que avanzaba la noche, la pista de baile se llenaba de parejas girando y dando vueltas al contagioso ritmo del swing.
03
swing, baile swing
a lively and energetic style of dance characterized by rhythmic movements, spins, turns, and coordinated footwork
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.
Swing enthusiasts crowded the dance floor, joyfully twirling and spinning to the infectious rhythm of the music.
Los entusiastas del swing abarrotaron la pista de baile, girando y dando vueltas alegremente al ritmo contagioso de la música.
04
a broad, sweeping blow, stroke, or motion, typically with an arm, weapon, or object
Ejemplos
The boxer 's swing missed his opponent entirely.
The knight 's swing of the sword was precise and deadly.
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.
The political swing in the last election surprised analysts.
06
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.
The pendulum 's swing regulates the clock's timing.
07
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.
Once she got into her swing, the work flowed easily.
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.
She adjusted her swing to hit the curve.
Ella ajustó su swing para golpear la curva.
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.
She practiced her swing for hours.
Ella practicó su swing durante horas.
10
a lively, jaunty, or syncopated rhythm in music, especially jazz
Ejemplos
The band played a classic swing that made everyone dance.
Jazz music relies heavily on swing rhythms.
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