Buscar
to clog
01
obstruir, taponar
to make it so that nothing can move through something
Transitive: to clog a passage
Example
After the heavy rain, leaves and debris tended to clog the gutters.
The excess hair tends to clog the shower drain over time.
Example
To avoid plumbing problems, he regularly used drain cleaner to prevent pipes from clogging.
Para evitar problemas de fontanería, él utilizaba regularmente limpiadores de desagües para prevenir que las tuberías se obstruyeran.
The arteries can clog over time due to the buildup of plaque, leading to heart problems.
Las arterias pueden obstruirse con el tiempo debido a la acumulación de placa, lo que lleva a problemas cardíacos.
02
obstruir, bloquear
to occupy or block a space to the point where it cannot accommodate additional items or activities
Transitive: to clog a space
Example
The heavy foot traffic during the concert clogged the aisles of the venue, making it difficult for attendees to move around.
El intenso tráfico de personas durante el concierto obstruyó los pasillos del lugar, dificultando el movimiento de los asistentes.
The excessive number of attendees clogged the online webinar platform.
El número excesivo de asistentes obstruyó la plataforma del seminario web en línea.
03
atascarse, congestionar
to come together or gather in a dense or congested manner
Intransitive: to clog somewhere
Example
During rush hour, commuters clog in the subway stations, waiting for trains to arrive.
Durante la hora pico, los viajeros se congestionan en las estaciones de metro, esperando la llegada de los trenes.
Visitors clog at the entrance to the amusement park, eager to enjoy its attractions.
Los visitantes se atascaban en la entrada del parque de diversiones, ansiosos por disfrutar de sus atracciones.
04
obstruir, impedir
to impede or obstruct the advancement, functioning, or development of something
Transitive: to clog function or development of something
Example
The economic recession clogged the growth of small businesses in the region.
La recesión económica obstruyó el crecimiento de las pequeñas empresas en la región.
Heavy snowfall clogged the roads, slowing down traffic and causing delays.
La fuerte nevada obstruyó las carreteras, ralentizando el tráfico y causando retrasos.
05
zapatear, hacer claqué
to execute a style of percussive dance characterized by rhythmic tapping of the feet
Intransitive
Example
At the festival, talented dancers clog with intricate footwork, entertaining the crowd with their lively performance.
En el festival, talentosos bailarines zapatean con pasos intrincados, entreteniendo a la multitud con su animada actuación.
In Appalachian culture, people gather at social events to clog, keeping alive the tradition of their ancestors.
En la cultura appalachiana, la gente se reúne en eventos sociales para zapatear, manteniendo viva la tradición de sus antepasados.
Clog
01
zueco
a shoe or sandal with a heavy wooden sole
02
zapateo, baile de zapato
a dance performed while wearing shoes with wooden soles; has heavy stamping steps
03
obstrucción, bloqueo
any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
Palabras Cercanas
