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Verbos de Movimiento - Verbos para cambios en la postura corporal

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren a cambios en la postura corporal como "pararse", "inclinarse" y "apoyarse".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to stand
[Verbo]

to rise up onto one's feet, typically from a seated or lying position, and support oneself in an upright position

levantarse, ponerse de pie

levantarse, ponerse de pie

Ex: When the elderly gentleman entered the room , the young attendees politely stood to offer him a seat .Cuando el anciano caballero entró en la habitación, los jóvenes asistentes se **levantaron** cortésmente para ofrecerle un asiento.

to rise to a standing position from a seated or lying position

levantarse, ponerse de pie

levantarse, ponerse de pie

Ex: By the time I reached the door, they had already stood up.Para cuando llegué a la puerta, ya se habían **levantado**.
to get up
[Verbo]

to get on our feet and stand up

levantarse

levantarse

Ex: Despite the fatigue, they got up to dance when their favorite song played.A pesar del cansancio, se **levantaron** para bailar cuando sonó su canción favorita.
to bow
[Verbo]

to bend the head or move the upper half of the body forward to show respect or as a way of greeting

inclinarse, hacer una reverencia

inclinarse, hacer una reverencia

Ex: In the dojo , students were taught not only how to fight but also how to bow as a mark of mutual respect .En el dojo, a los estudiantes se les enseñaba no solo a pelear, sino también a **inclinarse** como muestra de respeto mutuo.
to squat
[Verbo]

to go to a position in which the knees are bent and the back of thighs are touching or very close to one's heels

ponerse en cuclillas

ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: During the camping trip , they had to squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available .Durante el viaje de campamento, tuvieron que **agacharse** junto al fuego para cocinar sus comidas ya que no había sillas disponibles.
to scooch
[Verbo]

to crouch or squat down slightly

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas ligeramente

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas ligeramente

Ex: During the picnic, they scooched down on the blanket to enjoy the view of the sunset.Durante el picnic, se **agacharon** en la manta para disfrutar de la vista del atardecer.
to hunker
[Verbo]

to squat down low, or sit on one's haunches in a relaxed or stable position

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: The baseball catcher hunkered behind the plate , ready for the pitcher 's throw .El receptor de béisbol **se agachó** detrás del plato, listo para el lanzamiento del lanzador.
to crouch
[Verbo]

to sit on one's calves and move the chest close to one's knees

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

Ex: They were crouching in the bushes , observing the wildlife .Estaban **agachados** en los arbustos, observando la vida silvestre.
to kneel
[Verbo]

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

arrodillarse, ponerse de rodillas

arrodillarse, ponerse de rodillas

Ex: In traditional weddings , the bride and groom often kneel at the altar during certain rituals .En las bodas tradicionales, la novia y el novio a menudo se **arrodillan** en el altar durante ciertos rituales.
to stoop
[Verbo]

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

encorvarse, andar encorvado

encorvarse, andar encorvado

Ex: In the cramped attic , the explorer had to stoop to navigate through the narrow space .En el ático estrecho, el explorador tuvo que **agacharse** para moverse por el espacio angosto.
to duck
[Verbo]

to lower the head or body quickly as a gesture of avoidance or to avoid being hit

esquivar, agacharse

esquivar, agacharse

Ex: The comedian pretended to throw an imaginary object into the audience, making everyone duck in surprise.El comediante fingió lanzar un objeto imaginario al público, haciendo que todos **se agacharan** por sorpresa.
to lean
[Verbo]

to bend from a straight position typically to rest the body against something for support

apoyarse en

apoyarse en

Ex: The teenager leaned on the fence, engrossed in a conversation with a friend.El adolescente **se apoyó** en la cerca, absorto en una conversación con un amigo.
to hunch
[Verbo]

to bend the upper side of the body forward and make a rounded back

encorvarse

encorvarse

Ex: In the haunted house , visitors hunched in fear as unexpected sounds echoed through the dark corridors .En la casa encantada, los visitantes se **encorvaban** de miedo mientras sonidos inesperados resonaban por los oscuros pasillos.
to slump
[Verbo]

to sit, lean or fall heavily or suddenly, typically due to exhaustion, weakness, or lack of energy.

desplomarse

desplomarse

Ex: The toddler , worn out from playing , slumped onto the floor and dozed off for a nap .El niño pequeño, agotado de jugar, **se desplomó** en el suelo y se durmió para una siesta.
to sit
[Verbo]

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

sentarse

sentarse

Ex: She found a bench and sat there to rest .Encontró un banco y se sentó allí para descansar.
to flop
[Verbo]

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

desplomarse, caer pesadamente

desplomarse, caer pesadamente

Ex: After finishing the challenging project , the team members flopped into their chairs , relieved that it was complete .Después de terminar el proyecto desafiante, los miembros del equipo se **desplomaron** en sus sillas, aliviados de que estuviera completo.
to flump
[Verbo]

to fall or sit down heavily, often with a soft or muffled sound

desplomarse, caer pesadamente

desplomarse, caer pesadamente

Ex: The cat lazily flumped onto the cushion , enjoying a lazy afternoon nap .El gato se **dejó caer** perezosamente sobre el cojín, disfrutando de una siesta perezosa por la tarde.

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

montar a horcajadas, sentarse a horcajadas

montar a horcajadas, sentarse a horcajadas

Ex: During the camping trip , the campers eagerly straddled their folding chairs around the bonfire .Durante el viaje de campamento, los campistas **montaron** ansiosamente sus sillas plegables alrededor de la fogata.

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

montar a horcajadas

montar a horcajadas

Ex: The fearless acrobat bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .El acróbata intrépido **montó** a horcajadas dos caballos al galope, mostrando una increíble hazaña de agilidad.
to curl up
[Verbo]

to position one's body like a ball with one's arms and legs placed close to one's body while sitting

acurrucarse, enroscarse

acurrucarse, enroscarse

Ex: The dog curled up in its favorite spot , seeking solace after a tiring day of play .El perro **se acurrucó** en su lugar favorito, buscando consuelo después de un día agotador de juego.

to bend over typically as a reaction to laughter or pain

doblar, retorcerse de risa

doblar, retorcerse de risa

Ex: After the unexpected punch , the boxer had to double up in pain .Después del golpe inesperado, el boxeador tuvo que **doblar el cuerpo** de dolor.
to lie
[Verbo]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

estar tumbado, estar acostado

estar tumbado, estar acostado

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful to lie on the yoga mat and stretch .Después del agotador entrenamiento, se sentía maravilloso **tumbarse** en la esterilla de yoga y estirarse.
to recline
[Verbo]

to bend the upper body backwards

reclinarse

reclinarse

Ex: She reclined on the beach chair , soaking up the sun and listening to the sound of the waves .Ella se **reclinó** en la silla de playa, disfrutando del sol y escuchando el sonido de las olas.
to sprawl
[Verbo]

to spread out one's limbs in a relaxed manner while sitting, falling, etc.

despatarrarse, tumbarse

despatarrarse, tumbarse

Ex: As the children played on the beach , they joyfully sprawled in the sand , building castles .Mientras los niños jugaban en la playa, se **tumbaban** alegremente en la arena, construyendo castillos.
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