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to fold
01
doblar, plegar
to bend something in a way that one part of it touches or covers another
Transitive: to fold sth
Ejemplos
Before baking, she had to fold the pastry edges to seal the delicious filling.
Antes de hornear, tuvo que doblar los bordes de la masa para sellar el delicioso relleno.
02
retirarse, abandonar
to give up one's hand and forfeit any further involvement in the current hand, usually in response to another player's bet or raise, or when a player recognizes that their hand is unlikely to win
Intransitive
Ejemplos
Facing a large bet from his opponent, James suspected a bluff and hesitated before finally choosing to fold.
Ante una gran apuesta de su oponente, James sospechó un farol y dudó antes de finalmente decidir retirarse.
03
fracasar
(of a company, organization, etc.) to close or stop trading due to financial problems
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The economic downturn caused several startups to fold within months of launching.
La recesión económica provocó que varias startups quebraran a los pocos meses de su lanzamiento.
04
incorporar, mezclar suavemente
to incorporate one ingredient into another by gently lifting and turning the mixture with a spatula or spoon
Transitive: to fold an ingredient into another
Ejemplos
Carefully fold the fresh berries into the whipped cream, taking care to distribute them evenly.
Incorpore cuidadosamente las bayas frescas en la crema batida, asegurándose de distribuirlas uniformemente con doblado.
05
doblar, plegar
to form a crease or bend
Intransitive
Ejemplos
As the temperature dropped, the leaves began to fold, curling inward to protect themselves from the cold.
A medida que bajaba la temperatura, las hojas comenzaron a plegarse, enrollándose hacia adentro para protegerse del frío.
06
encerrar, acorralar
to confine or shut livestock within a pen or enclosure
Transitive: to fold livestock
Ejemplos
Each evening, the ranch hands would fold the horses into the spacious stable.
Cada noche, los vaqueros plegaban los caballos en el espacioso establo.
Fold
01
an enclosure for keeping sheep
Ejemplos
The fold was built near the barn to protect the animals from predators.
02
a rounded or angular shape created by bending or doubling a material
Ejemplos
The artist emphasized the folds in the drapery of the sculpture.
03
a group of people sharing the same religious faith and regularly attending a particular church
Ejemplos
The pastor encouraged unity within the fold.
04
the action or process of bending or doubling something over
Ejemplos
A careful fold in the napkin enhanced the table setting.
05
a ridge formed in skin, muscle, or another tissue
Ejemplos
The cat 's skin had a loose fold along its back.
06
a group of goats or sheep kept together
Ejemplos
Young lambs joined the fold as spring arrived.
07
a bend or curve in a stratum of rock caused by geological forces
Ejemplos
Earthquakes can create sudden folds in rock layers.
08
pliegue, doblez
a part of cloth that hangs down or bends over itself in a smooth, loose shape
Ejemplos
The curtain 's folds made the room look elegant.
Los pliegues de la cortina hacían que la habitación se viera elegante.
