kneeling

• Acción o posición en la que una persona se apoya sobre las rodillas, generalmente con el cuerpo erguido o inclinado, como gesto de reverencia, súplica o descanso.

The action or position of supporting oneself on one's knees.

incontable

1. Physical actionB1formal

   The act of resting on one's knees as a posture or movement.

   acción de arrodillarse

   • Kneeling is required during the ceremony.
   • His kneeling on the hard floor caused discomfort.
   • She practiced kneeling for meditation.

   Antónimosrisingstanding

2. Symbolic or ceremonial gestureB2formal

   Using the kneeling posture as an expression of humility, submission, or respect.

   postración ritual

   • Kneeling is often a sign of reverence in religious contexts.
   • The athlete's kneeling became a symbol of peaceful protest.
   • In many courts, kneeling before the monarch was expected.

   Sinónimosgenuflectionobeisance

• Verbo que se usa para designar la acción de ponerse o permanecer de rodillas, generalmente como señal de respeto, sumisión o para realizar una tarea.

A verb used to indicate the act of resting on one's knees, typically as a sign of respect, submission, or to perform a task.

verbo irregular

1. Rest on kneesA2formal

   To rest or support oneself on one's knees, often as a sign of respect, submission, or prayer.

   Arrodillarse

   • She knelt down to tie her shoelaces.
   • The knight knelt before the king.
   • They knelt in prayer at the church.

2. Protest or demonstrationB2informal

   To kneel as a form of peaceful protest or to show solidarity with a cause.

   arrodillarse como protesta

   • The athletes knelt during the national anthem to protest injustice.
   • Many people knelt in silence to honor the victims.
   • He knelt on the field to show his support for the movement.