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to flip
01
voltear
to turn over quickly with a sudden move
Intransitive
Example
The acrobat performed a series of somersaults before smoothly flipping to land on the high wire.
The fish in the pond would occasionally flip, creating ripples on the water's surface.
02
lanzar
to cause something to turn over quickly
Transitive: to flip sth
Example
She flips the pancake in the pan skillfully.
The chef flips the omelet with a flick of the wrist.
03
lanzar, echar
to lightly throw a coin into the air, allowing it to rotate before landing
Transitive: to flip a coin
Example
The referee asked the team captains to flip a coin to decide which side would kick off.
Unable to agree on a movie, they decided to flip a coin to choose between the two options.
04
activar, iniciar
to initiate or activate a mechanism, process, or system
Transitive: to flip a trigger or mechanism
Example
The engineer flipped the lever, initiating the machinery.
As the director signaled, the assistant flipped the button, and the film projector started rolling.
05
cambiar, alternar
to transition or change from one state, position, subject, or condition to another
Intransitive
Example
The weather can quickly flip from sunny to stormy in this coastal region.
His mood seemed to flip suddenly from joyous to contemplative after receiving the news.
06
estallar, perder el control
to react strongly and lose control emotionally
Intransitive
Example
When she heard the unexpected news, she completely flipped.
Do n't tell him about the broken vase; he 's going to flip.
07
sorprenderse, entusiasmarse
to suddenly become very surprised or excited about something
Intransitive
Example
As soon as they announced the surprise guest, the crowd flipped with excitement.
She flipped when she received the news that her favorite band was coming to town.
08
voltear, dar una sacudida
to cause something to pass through air quickly with a light, swift movement
Transitive: to flip sth
Example
She decided to flip her hair back with a quick motion, adding a touch of flair to her dance routine.
The basketball player managed to flip the ball behind his back before making an impressive shot.
09
hojear, pasar páginas
to browse or quickly look at the contents of a book or written material by turning the pages
Transitive: to flip through pages or written content
Example
During the lecture break, she decided to flip through the textbook to review key concepts.
The student flipped through the pages of the novel, searching for specific passages to analyze.
Flip
01
pase, lanzamiento
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
02
voltereta, giro
an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
03
cara o cruz, lanzamiento de moneda
the act of flipping a coin to determine the outcome of a bet or wager
04
voltereta, clavado de voltereta
a dive in which the diver somersaults before entering the water
05
voltereta, giro
a sudden, quick movement
06
flip, trago eggnog
hot or cold alcoholic mixed drink containing a beaten egg
flip
01
despectivo, frívolo
displaying casual disrespect towards others or situations
Example
His flip response to the serious question angered the audience.
She gave a flip answer when asked about the importance of the project.
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