Académico IELTS (Banda 6-7) - Posturas y posiciones

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

arcar, curvar

to incline or lean in a particular direction

inclinar, tiltar

to make a sudden, forceful forward movement

zambullirse, lanzarse

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

to move or flow in a manner characterized by spirals

enrollarse, retorcerse

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

desenrollar, desenredar

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

apoyar, sostener

to place something into a sheltered or hidden position

meter, tuckear

to sit with one leg on either side of an object

cabalgar, estrangular

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

estirarse, despatarrarse

to bend the upper side of one's body forward

encorvarse, andar encorvado

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

agacharse, ponerse en cuclillas

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

encorvarse

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

desplomarse

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

acurrucarse, abrazarse

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

curvar, enroscar

to sit, walk, or stand lazily with a downward head and rounded shoulders

andar encorvado, repantigarse

to affectionately press or lean against someone or something

acurrucarse