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to flap
01
agitar, aletear
to move with a rapid up-and-down motion
Intransitive
Example
Right now, the laundry on the clothesline is flapping in the gentle breeze.
En este momento, la ropa en el tendedero agita en la suave brisa.
The windmill blades steadily flapped in the wind, generating renewable energy.
Las aspas del molino de viento aleteaban constantemente en el viento, generando energía renovable.
02
batir, aletear
(of a bird) to rhythmically move its wings in an upward and downward motion, either during flight or in preparation for taking flight
Transitive: to flap wings
Example
With a powerful push, the eagle flapped its majestic wings, effortlessly soaring above the mountain peaks.
Con un poderoso empujón, el águila aleteó sus majestuosas alas, elevándose sin esfuerzo por encima de las cumbres de las montañas.
The robin perched on the branch, observing its surroundings before flapping its wings in a graceful motion
El petirrojo se posó en la rama, observando su entorno antes de batir sus alas en un movimiento elegante.
03
agitarse, preocuparse excesivamente
to express agitation, make a fuss, or become overly concerned or worked up about something
Intransitive
Example
The parent started to flap when they realized their child was running late for school.
El padre empezó a agitarse cuando se dio cuenta de que su hijo llegaba tarde a la escuela.
The team captain flapped before an important match, giving an impassioned speech to motivate the players.
El capitán del equipo se agitó antes de un partido importante, dando un discurso apasionado para motivar a los jugadores.
04
agitar, batir
to move an object or a part of it up and down or to and fro in a rapid or rhythmic manner
Transitive: to flap sth
Example
The child flapped the pages of the book rapidly, trying to catch the attention of their parent.
El niño agitó rápidamente las páginas del libro, tratando de llamar la atención de su padre.
The wind flapped the tent's entrance, causing it to sway back and forth as campers tried to secure it.
El viento agitaba la entrada de la tienda, haciéndola balancearse de un lado a otro mientras los campistas intentaban asegurarla.
05
aleteo, agitar
to move one’s arms about in a clumsy or uncontrolled manner while surfing, often due to panic or lack of balance
Informal
SpecializedExample
He started to flap as he lost balance on the wave.
Empezó a agitar los brazos mientras perdía el equilibrio en la ola.
New surfers always flap when they panic in the water.
Los surfistas nuevos siempre aletean cuando entran en pánico en el agua.
Flap
01
solapa, aleta
a broad, thin, and flexible piece attached at one edge, allowing it to hang loosely or move freely
Example
The tent 's flap was left open, letting in a cool breeze.
La solapa de la tienda se dejó abierta, permitiendo que entrara una brisa fresca.
He secured the envelope by tucking its flap under the seal.
Aseguró el sobre metiendo su solapa bajo el sello.
02
flap, alerón
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag
03
colgajo, solapa
a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body
04
aleteo, flap
the motion made by flapping up and down
05
lío
much public anger or discussion
06
solapa, aleta
a portion of a book cover that extends beyond the edges of the pages and folds over to protect the page edges
