curtsy

• Sustantivo que designa un gesto formal de respeto o saludo, realizado típicamente por mujeres y niñas, que consiste en doblar las rodillas y bajar el cuerpo.

A noun referring to a formal gesture of respect or greeting, typically performed by women and girls, involving bending the knees and lowering the body.

1. B2formal

   A formal gesture of respect made by women and girls, consisting of bending the knees and lowering the body.

   Reverencia femenina

   • The young girl performed a perfect curtsy before the queen.
   • She gave a polite curtsy to the royal family.
   • In some cultures, a curtsy is still expected at formal events.

   Sinónimosbobbowgenuflectionobeisance

• Verbo que describe el acto de doblar las rodillas y bajar el cuerpo como señal de respeto, realizado generalmente por mujeres o niñas.

A verb used to describe the act of bending the knees and lowering the body as a gesture of respect, typically performed by women or girls.

1. Show respect or greetingB2formal

   To bend the knees and lower the body as a formal gesture of respect, typically performed by women or girls.

   Hacer una reverencia

   • The young girl curtsied to the queen.
   • She curtsied gracefully before the royal family.
   • In some cultures, women curtsy as a sign of respect.

   Sinónimosbowgenuflectkneel

   Antónimosdisrespectinsult