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Vocabulario para IELTS Academic (Puntuación 6-7) - Posturas y Posiciones

Aquí, aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con Posturas y Posiciones que son necesarias para el examen académico IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
to arch
to arch
[Verbo]

to form or create an arch or curve, often referring to a graceful or curved shape

arquear, curvar

arquear, curvar

Ex: The cat arched its back and hissed to appear more intimidating to the intruding dog. 

El gato arqueó su espalda y siseó para parecer más intimidante ante el perro intruso.

to tilt
to tilt
[Verbo]

to incline or lean in a particular direction

inclinar, ladear

inclinar, ladear

Ex: The building began to tilt precariously after the foundation weakened. 

El edificio comenzó a inclinarse peligrosamente después de que los cimientos se debilitaran.

to lunge
to lunge
[Verbo]

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

abalanzarse, hacer una estocada

abalanzarse, hacer una estocada

Ex: The fitness instructor demonstrated how to lunge properly, emphasizing the importance of correct form. 

El instructor de fitness demostró cómo hacer una estocada correctamente, enfatizando la importancia de la forma correcta.

to squat
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: As part of their daily exercise routine, the athletes were instructed to squat to improve flexibility and muscle tone. 

Como parte de su rutina diaria de ejercicios, se les indicó a los atletas que hicieran sentadillas para mejorar la flexibilidad y el tono muscular.

to coil
to coil
[Verbo]

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

enrollarse, serpentear

enrollarse, serpentear

Ex: The DNA molecule coiled and uncoiled, revealing its intricate double helix structure. 

La molécula de ADN se enrolló y desenrolló, revelando su intrincada estructura de doble hélice.

to uncoil
to uncoil
[Verbo]

to unwind, release, or straighten something that has been wound into a spiral or twisted shape

desenrollar, destorcer

desenrollar, destorcer

Ex: Tomorrow, he'll likely uncoil the garden hose to water the plants in the backyard. 

Mañana, probablemente desenrolle la manguera del jardín para regar las plantas en el patio trasero.

to prop
to prop
[Verbo]

to support, hold up, or sustain by placing or leaning against a firm or solid structure

apuntalar, sostener

apuntalar, sostener

Ex: The artist props the canvas on an easel to paint comfortably without hunching over. 

El artista apoya el lienzo en un caballete para pintar cómodamente sin encorvarse.

to tuck
to tuck
[Verbo]

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

guardar, esconder

guardar, esconder

Ex: Before heading out on the adventure, the child enthusiastically tucked the cherished toy into the backpack. 

Antes de salir a la aventura, el niño guardó con entusiasmo el juguete querido en la mochila.

to straddle

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

montar a horcajadas, sentarse a horcajadas

montar a horcajadas, sentarse a horcajadas

Ex: Last summer, the children gleefully straddled their bikes as they raced down the hill. 

El verano pasado, los niños montaron alegremente sus bicicletas mientras bajaban corriendo la colina.

to sprawl
to sprawl
[Verbo]

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

despatarrarse, tumbarse

despatarrarse, tumbarse

Ex: After a hearty meal, she contentedly sprawled on the sofa, relaxing with a book. 

Después de una comida abundante, se tumbó contenta en el sofá, relajándose con un libro.

to stoop
to stoop
[Verbo]

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

encorvarse, andar encorvado

encorvarse, andar encorvado

Ex: To enter the small doorway, everyone had to stoop slightly to avoid hitting their heads. 

Para entrar por la pequeña puerta, todos tuvieron que agacharse ligeramente para evitar golpearse la cabeza.

to crouch
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: The baseball player crouched low, ready to field the ball. 

El jugador de béisbol se agachó bajo, listo para atrapar la pelota.

to hunch
to hunch
[Verbo]

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

encorvarse

encorvarse

Ex: She hunched slightly to avoid hitting her head on the low doorway. 

Ella se encorvó ligeramente para evitar golpearse la cabeza en la puerta baja.

to slump
to slump
[Verbo]

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

desplomarse

desplomarse

Ex: The exhausted athlete slumped against the gym wall after completing the intense workout. 

El atleta exhausto se desplomó contra la pared del gimnasio después de completar el entrenamiento intenso.

to snuggle
to snuggle
[Verbo]

to settle or nestle closely and comfortably, especially for warmth or affection

acurrucarse, arrimarse cariñosamente

acurrucarse, arrimarse cariñosamente

Ex: While they were camping, the friends were snuggling around the campfire to stay warm. 

Mientras acampaban, los amigos se acurrucaban alrededor de la fogata para mantenerse calientes.

to curl
to curl
[Verbo]

to bend or position a part of body in a curved or coiled shape

enroscar, doblar

enroscar, doblar

Ex: The dancer gracefully curled her back into an elegant arch. 

La bailarina arqueó graciosamente su espalda en una elegante curva.

to slouch
to slouch
[Verbo]

to adopt a drooping, slumped, or lazy posture

andar encorvado, repantigarse

andar encorvado, repantigarse

Ex: He slouched over the desk, exhausted from writing. 

Él se encorvó sobre el escritorio, agotado de escribir.

to nuzzle
to nuzzle
[Verbo]

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

acurrucarse

acurrucarse

Ex: The friends nuzzle against each other for warmth during the camping trip. 

Los amigos se acurrucan uno contra el otro para calentarse durante el viaje de campamento.

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