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• Sustantivo que designa un trozo plano de material fijado por un borde, que se usa para cubrir una abertura, o una pieza que se mueve hacia arriba y hacia abajo o de un lado a otro; también puede referirse a un movimiento o sonido de algo que ondea o golpea, o a una maniobra aérea.

A noun referring to a flat piece of material attached along one edge, often used to cover an opening or to move back and forth.

1. B1formal

   A flat piece of material attached along one edge, often used to cover an opening.

   Solapa o pieza de material

   • He lifted the flap of the tent to enter.
   • The envelope has a sticky flap for sealing.
   • She adjusted the flap on her jacket pocket.

   Sinónimoscoverlidtab

2. Motion or soundB1informal

   A quick, flapping motion or the sound made by something moving loosely.

   Aleteo o batir

   • The bird took off with a flap of its wings.
   • The flag made a loud flap in the wind.
   • He heard the flap of the sail against the mast.

   Sinónimosbeatingflappingflutterrustleswishwaving

3. State of agitationB2informalbritish

   A state of excitement, worry, or confusion.

   estado de agitación

   • She was in a flap about the upcoming exam.
   • There was a flap at the office when the news broke.
   • Don't get into a flap over such a small problem.

   Sinónimosagitationbothercommotionditherflusterfusspanicstewsweattizzy

   Antónimoscalmcomposurepeaceserenitytranquility

• Verbo que describe el movimiento de algo hacia arriba y abajo o de un lado a otro, generalmente con una superficie plana y ancha, o el estado de agitarse o alterarse por nerviosismo o pánico.

A verb used to describe the action of moving something up and down or back and forth, typically with a broad, flat surface, or to be in a state of agitation or panic.

1. Move up and downA2formal

   To move something, especially wings or arms, up and down or from side to side.

   agitar (alas o brazos)

   • The bird flapped its wings and flew away.
   • He flapped his arms to get the attention of the crowd.
   • The flag flapped in the strong wind.

   Sinónimosbeatflailflutterwave

2. Panic or become agitatedB2informalbritish

   To become nervous, worried, or agitated, often unnecessarily.

   ponerse nervioso

   • Don't flap; we still have plenty of time to catch the train.
   • She started flapping when she realized she lost her keys.
   • He was flapping about the presentation all morning.

   Sinónimosfusspanicworry

Variantes phrasalflap down