pear-shaped

• Describe una forma que es más ancha en la parte inferior que en la superior, parecida a una pera; también se usa idiomáticamente para referirse a una situación que ha salido mal o se ha torcido.

Describes a shape that is wider at the bottom than the top, resembling a pear; also used idiomatically to describe a situation that has gone wrong.

1. Tapered round shapeB1formal

   Having a shape that is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top, resembling a pear.

   En forma de pera

   • The vase has a beautiful pear-shaped design.
   • She has a pear-shaped figure, with wider hips and a narrower waist.
   • The pendant was a small, pear-shaped piece of amber.

2. Rich and full soundC1formal

   Describing a sound that is deep, resonant, and well-rounded.

   Sonido grave y lleno

   • The singer's voice was pear-shaped and filled the concert hall.
   • The cello produced a wonderfully pear-shaped tone.
   • He spoke with a pear-shaped, authoritative voice.

   Sinónimosdeepfull-bodiedmellowmelodiousresonantrichroundsonorous