pitched

• Describe algo que ha sido colocado en un cierto nivel, inclinación o tono; se usa a menudo en el contexto del sonido (tono agudo o grave) o en el deporte (pelota lanzada).

Describes something that has been set at a particular level, slope, or tone; often used in contexts of sound (high or low pitch) or in sports (a thrown ball).

1. Set to a certain pitch or keyB2formal

   Describes a sound or voice that is adjusted to a specific musical pitch or tone.

   entonado

   • The singer's voice was high-pitched and clear.
   • The instrument produced a low-pitched hum.
   • The alarm emitted a high-pitched sound.

   Sinónimoskeyed

2. Set at a slantB2formal

   Describes a surface or object that is tilted or sloping.

   inclinado

   • The roof was steeply pitched to allow snow to slide off.
   • The ground was pitched at an angle for drainage.
   • The tent was pitched on a slanted hillside.

   Sinónimosangledcantedinclinedleaningobliqueslantedslopingtilted

   Antónimosevenflathorizontallevel

• Verbo que se usa para lanzar o arrojar algo, montar o instalar una tienda de campaña o un campamento, o presentar una idea o producto de forma convincente.

A verb used to indicate the act of throwing or tossing something, setting up a tent or camp, or presenting an idea or product persuasively.

1. A2formalsport

   To throw a ball to a batter in baseball or softball.

   Lanzar la pelota

   • The pitcher pitched a fastball down the middle.
   • He pitched for the Yankees for ten years.
   • She pitched the ball with incredible accuracy.

   Sinónimoschuckdeliverflingheavehurllobthrowtoss

2. B1formal

   To set up or erect something, such as a tent or a camp.

   Montar (una tienda o campamento)

   • We pitched our tent near the lake.
   • They pitched camp before sunset.
   • The crew pitched the stage for the concert.

   Sinónimoserectput upraiseset up

   Antónimosdemolishdismantlerazestriketake down

3. Promote or sellB2informalbusiness

   To try to persuade someone to buy something or accept an idea.

   presentar o vender una idea

   • He pitched his business idea to the investors.
   • She pitched the new product to the marketing team.
   • They pitched a proposal for a joint venture.

   Sinónimosadvertisehawkmarketpeddleplugpromotepushselltout

4. B2formal

   To fall or drop suddenly, especially in a downward direction.

   Caer o precipitarse

   • The plane pitched violently during the storm.
   • He pitched forward when the bus stopped suddenly.
   • The stock market pitched downward after the news.

   Sinónimosdescenddivedropfallnosediveplummetplungetumble

   Antónimosascendclimbliftraiserisesoar

Variantes phrasalpitch inpitch into