dropping

• Participio presente del verbo 'drop'. Generalmente no se usa como adjetivo en inglés estándar.

The present participle of the verb 'drop'. Not typically used as an adjective in standard English.

1. Falling downwardB1formal

   Descending freely through the air under the influence of gravity.

   que cae

   • Watch out for the dropping branches after the storm.
   • The dropping leaves created a carpet of gold on the ground.
   • The dropping temperature indicated an approaching cold front.

   Sinónimosdescendingfallingtumbling

   Antónimosascendingclimbingrisingsoaring

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de soltar algo, disminuir un nivel o cantidad, o cesar una actividad o relación.

A verb used to indicate the act of letting something fall, decreasing in level or amount, or ceasing an activity or relationship.

1. Fall or let fallA1formal

   To fall or allow something to fall to the ground.

   caer o dejar caer

   • She dropped her phone on the floor.
   • The glass dropped and shattered into pieces.
   • He accidentally dropped the keys while unlocking the door.

   Sinónimosdepositdescenddumpfalllet golowerplummetreleasetoppletumble

   Antónimoselevatehoistliftraise

2. Decrease or reduceA2formal

   To become lower or less in amount, level, or intensity.

   disminuir

   • The temperature dropped below zero last night.
   • Sales dropped significantly after the holiday season.
   • His voice dropped to a whisper.

   Sinónimosdeclinedecreasediminishfalllowerplummetreducesink

   Antónimosclimbescalategrowincreaserisesurge

3. Stop or abandonB1informal

   To stop doing something or to no longer continue with a plan or activity.

   Abandonar o dejar

   • She decided to drop the course because it was too difficult.
   • They dropped the idea of going on a road trip.
   • He dropped his plans to move abroad.

   Sinónimosabandonceasediscontinueditchforsakegive upquitrelinquishscrapshelve

   Antónimoscontinuekeepmaintainpersistpursue

4. Visit brieflyB1informal

   To visit someone or a place for a short time, often without prior arrangement.

   pasar a ver

   • I'll drop by your office later today.
   • She dropped in on her grandmother for a quick chat.
   • He dropped over to see the new baby.

   Sinónimoscall income bydrop bydrop inpop in

Variantes phrasaldrop awaydrop behinddrop bydrop downdrop indrop offdrop out