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to bow
01
inclinarse, hacer una reverencia
to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the queen entered the room, the courtiers bowed deeply.
Cuando la reina entró en la habitación, los cortesanos se inclinaron profundamente.
Upon receiving the prestigious award, the actor bowed to acknowledge the audience's applause.
Al recibir el prestigioso premio, el actor se inclinó para agradecer los aplausos del público.
02
ceder, someterse
to yield or submit to another person's wish, authority, or opinion
Intransitive: to bow to a wish or opinion
Ejemplos
During the negotiation, both parties had to compromise and bow to some of the opposing viewpoints.
Durante la negociación, ambas partes tuvieron que comprometerse y ceder a algunos de los puntos de vista opuestos.
The manager was open-minded and willing to bow to new ideas from team members.
El gerente era de mente abierta y estaba dispuesto a ceder a nuevas ideas de los miembros del equipo.
03
frotar, arcar
to play a musical instrument, typically a stringed one, using a narrow, slightly curved stick
Transitive: to bow a piece of music
Ejemplos
In the orchestra, the cellist carefully bowed each note.
En la orquesta, el violonchelista arqueó cuidadosamente cada nota.
The musician demonstrated different techniques as he bowed the double bass.
El músico demostró diferentes técnicas mientras frotaba el contrabajo.
04
inclinarse, hacer una reverencia
to express thanks, agreement, or other sentiments by bending one's head respectfully
Transitive: to bow a sentiment
Ejemplos
She glanced at her mentor before bowing a deep gratitude for their guidance.
Ella miró a su mentor antes de inclinarse profundamente en agradecimiento por su orientación.
The athlete made eye contact with her coach, then bowed sincere appreciation.
La atleta hizo contacto visual con su entrenador, luego inclinó la cabeza en señal de sincero agradecimiento.
Bow
01
lazo
a knot with two loops and loose ends, commonly used to fasten shoelaces or ribbons
Ejemplos
She tied her shoes in a neat bow.
The gift was decorated with a bright bow.
02
arco
a long and partially curved, thin rod made out of wood with horsehair strings stretched alongside it, used to play stringed instruments such as the cello and violin
Ejemplos
The violinist gracefully drew her bow across the strings, producing a hauntingly beautiful melody.
La violinista pasó su arco con gracia por las cuerdas, produciendo una melodía inquietantemente hermosa.
He carefully rosined his bow before the concert to ensure smooth playing.
Él cuidadosamente ensartó la resina en su arco antes del concierto para asegurar una interpretación suave.
03
arco
a curved weapon joined at both ends by a string, capable of shooting arrows
Ejemplos
The archer strung his bow and notched an arrow, aiming carefully at the distant target.
El arquero tensó su arco y colocó una flecha, apuntando cuidadosamente al objetivo distante.
Her ancient bow, handed down through generations, was still as strong and flexible as ever.
Su antiguo arco, transmitido a través de generaciones, seguía siendo tan fuerte y flexible como siempre.
04
lazo
a piece of decorative cloth tied in a bowknot
Ejemplos
She added a bright red bow to her ponytail, giving her hairstyle a playful touch.
Ella añadió un lazo rojo brillante a su coleta, dando a su peinado un toque juguetón.
The gift box was wrapped in shiny paper and adorned with a large, elegant bow.
La caja de regalo estaba envuelta en papel brillante y adornada con un gran lazo elegante.
05
a bending of the head, body, or knee as a gesture of respect, submission, greeting, or shame
Ejemplos
He made a bow when greeting the elders.
The student executed a bow in front of the teacher.
06
an object or form that is curved in shape
Ejemplos
The arch formed a perfect bow over the pathway.
The branch grew in a natural bow.
07
the forward-most part of a ship, boat, or aircraft
Ejemplos
The passengers stood at the bow to see the coastline.
The ship 's bow cut through the waves.
08
a stroke made by drawing a curved stick strung with horsehair across the strings of a stringed instrument
Ejemplos
The cellist executed a long, smooth bow.
She played the piece with a light, expressive bow.
09
the gesture of acknowledging applause by bending at the waist or head at the conclusion of a performance
Ejemplos
The performers gave a synchronized bow.
The orchestra gave a bow at the end of the concert.
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