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limper

/lɪmp/

Traducción: 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., Sustantivo que designa a una persona que cojea, generalmente debido a una lesión o discapacidad, lo que provoca una marcha desigual o renqueante.

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adjective

limp/lɪmp/B1formal
  • esFalta 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.

    esFlojo, 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.

    esFalto 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

Formas
  • limper comparative form
  • limpest superlative form

noun

/ˈlɪm.pə/B2formal
  • esSustantivo que designa a una persona que cojea, generalmente debido a una lesión o discapacidad, lo que provoca una marcha desigual o renqueante.

A noun referring to a person who walks with a limp, typically due to an injury or disability, resulting in an uneven or hobbling gait.

  1. Person who limpsB2formal

    An individual who walks with a hobbling or uneven gait, typically due to an injury or disability.

    esPersona que cojea

    • The limper moved slowly down the hallway.
    • A limper was helped across the street by a passerby.
    • The doctor observed the limper's gait carefully.

    Sinónimoscripplegimphobbler