plump

• Describe a persona o cosa que es agradablemente llena y redondeada en su forma, a menudo con connotaciones suaves o positivas.

Describes a person or thing that is pleasantly full and rounded in shape.

1. Pleasingly full or roundedB1formal

   Having a full, rounded shape, often in a way that is considered attractive or healthy.

   Regordete, relleno

   • The baby had plump, rosy cheeks.
   • She prefers plump cushions on the sofa.
   • The fruit was ripe and plump.

   Sinónimosbuxomchubbycurvaceousfullportlyrotundroundzaftig

   Antónimosleanscrawnyskinnyslimthin

• Adverbio que significa «de repente y con peso» o «directamente y sin vacilar». Se usa a menudo en expresiones como «caer de golpe» o «sentarse de golpe», describiendo una acción súbita, brusca o directa.

An adverb meaning "suddenly and heavily" or "directly and without hesitation." It is often used in phrases like "fall plump into" or "sit plump down," describing a sudden, abrupt, or straightforward action.

1. Straight down heavily or abruptlyB2informal

   Falling or dropping directly and heavily, often with a sudden impact.

   De golpe y porrazo

   • The apple fell plump into the basket.
   • He sat down plump on the sofa.
   • The stone dropped plump into the water.

   Sinónimosabruptlyplumbstraightsuddenly

• Sonido sordo o apagado que se produce cuando un objeto, a menudo blando o pesado, cae o golpea algo de repente; también puede referirse al golpe mismo.

A noun referring to the sound produced by a sudden, heavy fall or impact, often of a soft or solid object.

1. Sound of a heavy fallB2informal

   A sudden, heavy, or dull sound made when something falls or lands.

   Ruido sordo de una caída

   • The book fell off the shelf with a plump.
   • He heard a plump as the bag hit the floor.
   • The apple landed on the grass with a soft plump.

   Sinónimosclunkplunkthudthump

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de dar a algo una forma redondeada y llena, o de caer o sentarse de golpe y con pesadez.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something round and full, or to fall or sit down heavily and suddenly.

1. Drop heavily or abruptlyB2informal

   To fall or drop down heavily and suddenly, often with a soft impact.

   dejarse caer pesadamente

   • She plumped down onto the sofa after a long day.
   • The heavy bag plumped onto the floor with a thud.
   • He plumped into the chair, exhausted.

   Sinónimoscollapsedropflopplopplunksinkslumpthud

2. Set down noisilyB2informal

   To place or set something (or oneself) down heavily, often with a noticeable sound.

   Dejar caer con ruido

   • He plumped the tray of drinks on the table.
   • She plumped herself down on the grass.
   • The waiter plumped the plates down in front of us.

   Sinónimosdropdumpflopplonkplopplunk

3. Make fuller or rounderB1formal

   To make something, especially a cushion or pillow, become fuller, softer, or rounder.

   Hinchar o abultar

   • She plumped the pillows before the guests arrived.
   • He plumped up the cushions on the sofa.
   • The baker plumped the dough before baking.

   Sinónimosfill outfluffpuffroundswell

   Antónimoscompressdeflateflatten

4. Choose or support decisivelyC1informal

   To give strong support to or make a definite choice of one option from a group.

   decidirse por, optar por

   • After much debate, she plumped for the blue dress.
   • The committee plumped for the most experienced candidate.
   • He plumped for the cheaper option to save money.

   Sinónimosbackchoosefavorgo forpickplump forselectsupport

Variantes phrasalplump downplump forplump inplump outplump up