limp

• Falta de rigidez, firmeza o resistencia; se usa a menudo para describir algo que no es rígido o que es débil en su estructura, como un cuerpo sin tono o un objeto que se dobla con facilidad.

Lacking stiffness, firmness, or strength; often used to describe something that is not rigid or is weak in structure.

1. Not firm or stiffB1formal

   Lacking firmness, stiffness, or rigidity; easily bent or drooping.

   Flojo, sin rigidez

   • The lettuce was limp and unappetizing.
   • His handshake was limp and weak.
   • The flowers were limp from lack of water.

   Sinónimosdroopingflabbyflaccidfloppylaxloosesaggingslacksoftwilting

   Antónimosfirmhardrigidsolidstiffsturdytaut

2. Lacking strength or energyB1formal

   Without strength, energy, or resilience; weak and tired.

   Falto de fuerza o energía

   • She felt limp after the long illness.
   • He gave a limp excuse for his absence.
   • The team's performance was limp and uninspired.

   Sinónimosdraineddroopingenervatedexhaustedlanguidlistlessspenttiredweakweary

   Antónimosenergeticfirmhardrigidspiritedstiffstrongvigorous

• Sustantivo que designa una forma de andar desigual o renqueante, generalmente causada por una lesión o dolor en una pierna o pie.

A noun referring to an uneven or halting way of walking, typically caused by an injury or pain in a leg or foot.

1. Limping walkB1formal

   A way of walking that is uneven and irregular, typically caused by pain or injury in one leg or foot.

   Cojera

   • He walked with a noticeable limp after twisting his ankle.
   • The doctor observed her limp and recommended an X-ray.
   • His limp worsened after the long hike.
   • She tried to hide her limp, but everyone could see she was injured.

   Sinónimosclaudicationgimphalthobblelameness

• Verbo que describe caminar con dificultad, generalmente debido a una pierna o pie lesionado o rígido.

A verb used to describe walking with difficulty, typically due to an injured or stiff leg or foot.

1. B1formal

   To walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.

   Cojear

   • He limped off the field after twisting his ankle.
   • The injured dog limped slowly toward its owner.
   • She limped along the path, favoring her right leg.

   Sinónimoshobbleshambleshufflestaggerstumbletotter

2. Proceed slowly or with difficultyB2informal

   To move or progress slowly and with difficulty, often due to damage or problems.

   Avanzar con dificultad

   • The project limped along for months due to lack of funding.
   • The economy limped through the recession.
   • The old car limped to the nearest garage.

   Sinónimoscrawldragfalterhobbleshufflestaggerstruggletotter

   Antónimosflyhastenspeed