astride

• Adverbio que significa «con una pierna a cada lado de algo» o «en posición de montar a horcajadas». También puede usarse en sentido figurado para indicar «que abarca» o «que se extiende sobre» algo.

An adverb meaning "with one leg on each side of something" or "in a straddling position." It can also be used figuratively to mean "spanning across" or "extending over" something.

1. With one leg on each sideB2formal

   Positioned with a leg on either side of something, such as a horse, chair, or object.

   a horcajadas

   • He sat astride the horse with confidence.
   • She perched astride the fence, watching the game.
   • The rider sat astride the motorcycle, ready to go.

   Sinónimosastraddle

2. With legs stretched far apartB2formal

   Standing or sitting with the legs widely separated.

   con las piernas muy abiertas

   • He stood astride the narrow path, blocking the way.
   • The gymnast landed astride the balance beam.
   • She sat astride the bench, stretching her legs.

   Sinónimosastraddle