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to hang
01
colgar
to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely
Transitive
Ejemplos
The artist carefully hung her latest masterpiece in the gallery for everyone to admire.
La artista colgó cuidadosamente su última obra maestra en la galería para que todos la admiraran.
02
ahorcar, ejecutar por ahorcamiento
to kill a person by holding them in the air with a rope tied around their neck
Ejemplos
The executioner 's job was to hang the condemned prisoner at dawn.
2.1
ahorcar, ser ahorcado
to be killed by being held in the air with a rope around one's neck
Ejemplos
In the 18th century, piracy was a crime punishable by death, and many pirates were hanged at sea as a deterrent to others.
En el siglo XVIII, la piratería era un crimen castigado con la muerte, y muchos piratas fueron ahorcados en el mar como disuasión para otros.
03
colgar
to be positioned in a way that the top part is fixed or connected to something, but the bottom part can move freely without touching the ground
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The wind chimes hung from the porch ceiling, producing a soothing melody in the breeze.
Los carillones de viento colgaban del techo del porche, produciendo una melodía relajante con la brisa.
04
adornar algo con
to decorate, furnish, or adorn by suspending objects
Ejemplos
The hall was hung with flags from around the world.
05
to remain suspended or drape in a particular manner
Ejemplos
Smoke hung in the air after the fire.
06
to loom in a threatening, weighty, or ominous manner
Ejemplos
The threat of strikes hung over the industry.
07
to hold or cling firmly
Ejemplos
The coat hung on the hook firmly.
08
to pay attention
Ejemplos
Listeners hung on the storyteller's tale.
09
to suspend meat to develop a stronger, gamey flavor
Ejemplos
They hung the meat in a cool, dry place.
10
(of a jury) to fail to reach a verdict
Ejemplos
The case remained unresolved when the jury hung.
11
to display or exhibit
Ejemplos
The museum hung the artifacts for public viewing.
12
colgar, pegar
to attach wallpaper on a wall
Ejemplos
They hired someone to hang the covering properly.
Contrataron a alguien para colgar el revestimiento correctamente.
13
pasar el rato, juntarse
to relax or spend time with others casually
Ejemplos
" We do n’t have plans, we ’re just hanging. "
No tenemos planes, solo estamos pasando el rato.
Hang
01
hang, instrumento musical de metal
a musical instrument that consists of a metal shape that is curved outward and is played by hand
Ejemplos
She was learning how to play the hang.
Ella estaba aprendiendo a tocar el hang.
02
a gymnastic position or exercise in which the body is suspended and supported by the arms on rings, a horizontal bar, or parallel bars
Ejemplos
A stable hang is crucial before attempting more advanced moves.
03
a distinctive or specialized way of doing something
Ejemplos
She developed her own hang in playing the piano.
hang
01
in a perplexing, confusing, or bewildering way
Ejemplos
The instructions were written hang and difficult to follow.
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