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to dabble
01
chapotear
to dip or lightly immerse a part of the body, such as hands or feet, in water
Transitive: to dabble a body part in water | to dabble a body part
Example
On a hot summer day, the children loved to dabble their feet in the cool stream.
En un caluroso día de verano, a los niños les encantaba chapotear los pies en el arroyo fresco.
She sat by the edge of the pool, dabbling her fingers in the water.
Ella se sentó al borde de la piscina, chapoteando sus dedos en el agua.
02
zambullirse, chapotear
(of water birds) to feed by dipping the bill into water, often at the water's surface or in shallow areas
Intransitive
Example
The ducks dabbled in the pond, submerging their bills to search for aquatic plants and insects.
Los patos chapoteaban en el estanque, sumergiendo sus picos para buscar plantas acuáticas e insectos.
The shorebirds dabbled along the marshy edges.
Las aves costeras chapoteaban a lo largo de los bordes pantanosos.
03
chapotear
to engage in water-related activities in a playful or casual manner
Intransitive
Example
The children loved to dabble in the shallow pool, splashing and giggling as they played with water toys.
A los niños les encantaba chapotear en la piscina poco profunda, salpicando y riendo mientras jugaban con juguetes de agua.
As the puppies ran toward the lake, they could n't resist stopping to dabble in the cool water.
Mientras los cachorros corrían hacia el lago, no podían resistir detenerse a chapotear en el agua fresca.
04
dedicarse a, picotear en
to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement
Transitive: to dabble in an activity
Example
She decided to dabble in photography.
Ella decidió dedicarse a la fotografía.
During the summer break, the students dabbled in various sports.
Durante las vacaciones de verano, los estudiantes picotearon en varios deportes.
