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Verbos de Movimiento - Verbos para cambios en la postura corporal

Aquí aprenderá algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren a cambios en la postura corporal, como "stand", "bow" y "lean".

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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

ponerse de pie, levantarse

ponerse de pie, levantarse

Ex: When the elderly gentleman entered the room , the young attendees stood to offer him a seat .

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.
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.
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 bow as a mark of mutual respect .
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 squat by the fire to cook their meals as there were no chairs available .
to scooch
[Verbo]

to crouch or squat down slightly

agacharse, acuclillarse

agacharse, acuclillarse

Ex: During the picnic, they scooched down on the blanket to enjoy the view of the sunset.
to hunker
[Verbo]

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

agacharse, quedarse en cuclillas

agacharse, quedarse en cuclillas

Ex: The baseball hunkered behind the plate , ready for the pitcher 's throw .
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 crouching in the bushes , observing the wildlife .
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 kneel at the altar during certain rituals .
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 stoop to navigate through the narrow space .
to duck
[Verbo]

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

agacharse, esquivar

agacharse, esquivar

Ex: The comedian pretended to throw an imaginary object into the audience, making everyone duck in surprise.
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.
to hunch
[Verbo]

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

encorvarse

encorvarse

Ex: In the haunted house , hunched in fear as unexpected sounds echoed through the dark corridors .
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 playingslumped onto the floor and dozed off for a nap .
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 sat there to rest .
to flop
[Verbo]

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

caer, desplomarse

caer, desplomarse

Ex: After finishing the challenging project , the team flopped into their chairs , relieved that it was complete .
to flump
[Verbo]

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

se desplomó, cayó pesadamente

se desplomó, cayó pesadamente

Ex: The cat flumped onto the cushion , enjoying a lazy afternoon nap .

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

montar, sentarse a horcajadas

montar, sentarse a horcajadas

Ex: During the camping trip , the campers straddled their folding chairs around the bonfire .

to sit or stand with one leg on either side of

montar a horcajadas

montar a horcajadas

Ex: The fearless bestrode two galloping horses , showcasing an incredible feat of agility .
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 curled up in its favorite spot , seeking solace after a tiring day of play .

to bend over typically as a reaction to laughter or pain

doblarse, encorvarse

doblarse, encorvarse

Ex: After the unexpected punch , the boxer double up in pain .
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 lie on the yoga mat and stretch .
to recline
[Verbo]

to bend the upper body backwards

reclinarse

reclinarse

Ex: reclined on the beach chair , soaking up the sun and listening to the sound of the waves .
to sprawl
[Verbo]

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

estirarse, desparramarse

estirarse, desparramarse

Ex: As the children played on the beach , they sprawled in the sand , building castles .
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