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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Movement

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
to amble
[Verbo]

to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

pasear, deambular

pasear, deambular

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked to amble in the local park .El anciano caballero le gustaba **pasear** tranquilamente en el parque local.
ambulatory
[Adjetivo]

having the ability to move freely and not be restricted to a single location or position

ambulatorio

ambulatorio

Ex: The ambulatory medical clinic was able to reach remote areas to provide healthcare services .La clínica médica **ambulatoria** pudo llegar a áreas remotas para brindar servicios de salud.
canter
[Sustantivo]

a three-beat stride of a horse that is faster than a trot but slower than a gallop

medio galope

medio galope

to careen
[Verbo]

to move rapidly and erratically, often with a lack of control

escorarse

escorarse

Ex: The skier careened down the steep slope , struggling to maintain balance on the icy terrain .Él **se desplomó** a través de la pista de baile, volcando sillas a su paso.
to clamber
[Verbo]

to climb a surface using hands and feet

gatear

gatear

Ex: To escape the rising floodwaters , the family had to clamber onto the roof of their house .Para escapar de las crecientes aguas de la inundación, la familia tuvo que **trepar** al techo de su casa.
to gambol
[Verbo]

to playfully skip, leap, or frolic in a lively and energetic manner

brincar

brincar

Ex: They have gambolled through the forest all afternoon , reveling in the freedom of the outdoors .Han **retozado** por el bosque toda la tarde, disfrutando de la libertad al aire libre.
peregrination
[Sustantivo]

a long journey, especially on foot

peregrinación

peregrinación

Ex: A sense of accomplishment washed over her after completing the long peregrination across the desert .Una sensación de logro la invadió después de completar la larga **peregrinación** a través del desierto.
undulating
[Adjetivo]

moving or shaped in a smooth, wave-like pattern that rises and falls continuously

ondulante, ondulado

ondulante, ondulado

Ex: The road followed an undulating path through the countryside.La carretera seguía un camino **ondulante** a través del campo.
exodus
[Sustantivo]

a mass departure of people, especially to escape danger, hardship, or oppression

éxodo

éxodo

Ex: As the hurricane approached , the exodus from the coastal cities grew more urgent .La agitación política causó un **éxodo** de periodistas y activistas.
to swagger
[Verbo]

to walk in a confident and often exaggerated way that shows off pride

pavonearse, andar con arrogancia

pavonearse, andar con arrogancia

to move over slightly to make space for someone else

correrse, hacerse a un lado

correrse, hacerse a un lado

Ex: The cat scooted over on the couch to curl up beside me.El gato **se hizo a un lado** en el sofá para acurrucarse a mi lado.
to meander
[Verbo]

to move slowly and without a specific purpose

deambular, vagar

deambular, vagar

Ex: Instead of taking the direct route , we opted to meander through the charming old town , discovering quaint shops and cafes .En lugar de tomar la ruta directa, optamos por **deambular** por el encantador casco antiguo, descubriendo tiendas y cafés pintorescos.
to dart
[Verbo]

to move swiftly and abruptly in a particular direction

lanzarse, precipitarse

lanzarse, precipitarse

Ex: The child , excited to join the game , darted towards the playground equipment .El niño, emocionado por unirse al juego, **se lanzó** hacia los equipos del parque.
to romp
[Verbo]

to proceed in a quick or cheerful way

avanzar alegremente, progresar con entusiasmo

avanzar alegremente, progresar con entusiasmo

Ex: We romped through the hike , finishing hours ahead of schedule .**Avanzamos alegremente** por la caminata, terminando horas antes de lo previsto.

to go directly and quickly towards someone or something, typically with a clear and focused intention, often without any delays or distractions along the way

Ex: Whenever the teacher enters the classroom, the students make a beeline for her to ask questions and seek guidance.
sally
[Sustantivo]

a short journey, often spontaneous or adventurous

una salida, una escapada

una salida, una escapada

to scurry
[Verbo]

to move quickly and with small, rapid steps, often in a hurried or nervous manner

apresurarse, corretear

apresurarse, corretear

Ex: Upon hearing the doorbell , the cat scurried away , seeking a quiet spot to hide .Al escuchar el timbre, el gato **se escabulló**, buscando un lugar tranquilo para esconderse.
to welter
[Verbo]

to move about by twisting, turning, or rolling

revolcarse, retorcerse

revolcarse, retorcerse

Ex: The baby weltered on the bed , kicking its legs .El bebé **se revolvía** en la cama, pateando sus piernas.
to strut
[Verbo]

to walk with a confident and often arrogant gait

pavonearse

pavonearse

Ex: He strutted across the stage , soaking in the applause .Él **pavoneó** por el escenario, deleitándose con los aplausos.
to abscond
[Verbo]

to secretly flee from a place, typically to avoid arrest or prosecution

fugarse, escapar

fugarse, escapar

Ex: He absconded from the prison last night .Él **huyó** de la prisión anoche.
celerity
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being fast and swift in movement

celeridad

celeridad

Ex: The software update was applied with impressive celerity, minimizing downtime .La actualización del software se aplicó con una **celeridad** impresionante, minimizando el tiempo de inactividad.

to wave something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or aggressive way

blandir

blandir

Ex: Protesters brandished sticks and shouted slogans .Los manifestantes **blandían** palos y gritaban consignas.
to dawdle
[Verbo]

to waste time when one should be acting with purpose

holgazanear, entretenerse

holgazanear, entretenerse

Ex: They dawdled through the park , enjoying the sunny afternoon .**Holgazaneé** toda la mañana y no hice nada.
ponderous
[Adjetivo]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

ponderoso

ponderoso

Ex: She struggled to carry the ponderous stack of textbooks across the campus .El diseño **pesado** del libro hacía difícil sostenerlo mientras se leía.
to dally
[Verbo]

to move slowly, often because of a lack of urgency

demorarse, holgazanear

demorarse, holgazanear

Ex: The tourists dallied around the market , admiring the local crafts without rushing .Los turistas **se demoraron** alrededor del mercado, admirando las artesanías locales sin apresurarse.

to make expressive gestures, especially while speaking, to emphasize or convey meaning

gesticular

gesticular

Ex: Lost in a foreign city , he tried to gesticulate his questions to locals , hoping for understanding .Los guías turísticos a menudo **gesticulan** para involucrar a su audiencia.

to pass through a small space between objects or a gap in a surface

penetrar

penetrar

Ex: The dampness of the morning dew permeated the grass , leaving it glistening in the sunlight .La humedad del rocío matutino **permeó** la hierba, dejándola brillando bajo la luz del sol.
to rummage
[Verbo]

to search through something in a disorderly manner

rebuscar, registrar

rebuscar, registrar

Ex: He rummaged through the bookshelves , hoping to find a good novel to read .Él **rebuscó** en los estantes, con la esperanza de encontrar una buena novela para leer.
Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
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