Tumble
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British pronunciation/tˈʌmbə‍l/
American pronunciation/ˈtəmbəɫ/

Definición y Significado de "tumble"

to tumble
01

caer, tumbarse

to fall or move in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner, often rolling or turning over
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As she lost her balance on the icy sidewalk, she began to tumble.
The clumsy puppy tried to jump onto the sofa but ended up tumbling backward.
Caught off guard by the unexpected obstacle, the cyclist tumbled off the bike and into the soft sand.
02

desmoronarse, colapsar

to break apart, disintegrate, or collapse
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The old, abandoned house began to tumble as its weakened foundation finally gave way.
After years of neglect, the decaying bridge finally started to tumble into the river below.
The ancient ruins, weakened by time, threatened to tumble as archaeologists explored the site.
03

rodar, caer

to roll or turn repeatedly, often in a back-and-forth or side-to-side manner
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The children gleefully tumbled down the grassy hill.
After the wave crashed on the shore, the pebbles on the beach tumbled with the water's retreat.
As the logs floated downstream, they tumbled over one another, creating a rhythmic pattern.
04

tumbar, derribar

to make something fall or overturn by pushing, toppling, or applying force
Transitive: to tumble sth
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The mischievous child accidentally tumbled the tower of building blocks by bumping into it.
A strong gust of wind tumbled the stack of papers off the desk and scattered them across the room.
During the earthquake, the shaking ground tumbled the fragile figurines from the shelf.
05

dar volteretas, rodar

to rotate or flip in a rolling manner while descending or moving through the air
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During the aerobatic performance, the stunt plane tumbled through the sky.
The leaves caught in a gust of wind tumbled through the air.
The rock dislodged from the cliff, tumbling end over end before crashing into the valley below.
06

tumbarse, realizar acrobacias

to execute a series of acrobatic or gymnastic movements, typically involving flips, rolls, somersaults, etc.
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The skilled gymnast effortlessly tumbled across the mat.
The cheerleading squad captivated the audience by tumbling in synchronized patterns.
The circus performer wowed the crowd by tumbling through the air.
07

caer, declinar

to experience a sharp and rapid decline, decrease, or deterioration
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After the economic crisis, stock prices tumbled.
The housing market saw prices tumble as demand decreased and interest rates rose.
Following the product recall, the company 's reputation began to tumble.
08

caer, desplomarse

to experience a swift and unforeseen decline, overthrow, or defeat
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After a series of failed projects, the company began to tumble in the business world.
The reigning champion tumbled in the final match, losing the title to an underdog opponent.
The powerful empire began to tumble as internal conflicts and external pressures weakened its foundations.
09

secado, poner a secar

to dry clothing or laundry by placing it in a machine that rotates the items in a drum while applying heat
Transitive: to tumble clothing or laundry
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After washing the towels, she decided to tumble them in the dryer.
The care label on the sweater recommended tumbling it on low heat.
To save time, he opted to tumble his jeans in the dryer rather than waiting for them to air-dry.
10

entender, comprender

to grasp or comprehend the meaning or hidden implication of a situation, idea, or concept
Transitive: to tumble to meaning or significance of something
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After a moment of confusion, the audience collectively tumbled to the satirical nature of the comedian's performance.
As the detective reviewed the evidence, he began to tumble to the truth behind the mysterious case.
The employees tumbled to the significance of the CEO's cryptic announcement.
11

tirar, amontonar

to throw or place things together in a disorderly or chaotic manner
Transitive: to tumble sth into a container
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She quickly tumbled her clothes into the suitcase, trying to pack in a hurry before the trip.
The children tumbled their toys into a big box after playing.
As they cleaned up the workshop, tools and equipment were tumbled into the storage bin.
01

voltereta, caída

an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
02

caída, tropiezo

a sudden drop from an upright position
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