recumbent

• Describe a una persona o cosa que está en posición de tumbada o reclinada, generalmente en reposo o inactividad.

Describes a person or thing that is lying down in a position of rest or inactivity.

1. C1formal

   In a position of lying down or reclining, especially in a comfortable or relaxed way.

   Tumbado, reclinado

   • The patient remained recumbent on the hospital bed.
   • She spent the afternoon in a recumbent position reading a book.
   • The statue depicts a recumbent figure resting on a couch.

   Sinónimoshorizontallyingproneprostraterecliningsprawlingsupine

   Antónimoserectstandingupright

2. Inactive or idleC2formal

   Not active or engaged; resting or dormant.

   Inactivo o inerte

   • The recumbent volcano has not erupted for centuries.
   • His recumbent lifestyle led to health problems.
   • The company's recumbent approach to innovation cost them market share.

   Sinónimosdormantidleinactiveinertquiescent

   Antónimosactivebusyengagedindustriousworking