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to brace
01
apuntalar, reforzar
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
Ejemplos
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
Los ingenieros tuvieron que apuntalar el puente para evitar que se derrumbara durante la tormenta.
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
La tripulación aseguró el mástil del barco para resistir los fuertes vientos.
02
prepararse, fortalecerse
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
Ejemplos
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
Ella se preparó para la conversación difícil con su jefe.
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
El equipo se preparó para la desafiante tarea que tenían por delante.
03
afianzar, sujetar
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
Ejemplos
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
Los atletas afianzaron sus pies firmemente antes del pitido inicial.
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
Ella se afirmó contra los fuertes vientos, plantando sus pies firmemente en la arena.
04
vigorizar, estimular
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
Ejemplos
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
El agua fría salpicó su rostro, animándolo para el comienzo de la carrera.
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
Una taza de café fuerte puede animarte para un largo día de trabajo.
Brace
01
aparato, bracket
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
tirantes
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
llave
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
04
par, pareja
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
par, pareja
two items of the same kind
06
codera
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07
riostra, tirante
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08
berbiquí, taladro de mano
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09
braza, estay
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
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