slanting

• Describe algo que no es recto o vertical, sino que está inclinado o en pendiente hacia un lado.

Describes something that is not straight, but sloping or leaning to one side.

1. Sloping or inclinedB1formal

   Having an oblique or slanted direction; not straight up and down or level.

   inclinado, sesgado

   • The roof has a slanting angle to allow rain to run off.
   • She wrote in slanting handwriting across the page.
   • The sun cast slanting shadows through the blinds.

   Sinónimosangledaskewcantedinclinedleaningobliqueskewedslopingtilted

   Antónimosevenhorizontallevelstraightuprightvertical

• Verbo que indica inclinar algo en una dirección o presentar información o una situación de manera sesgada o tendenciosa, favoreciendo un punto de vista particular.

A verb used to indicate the act of presenting information or a situation in a biased or particular way, or to slope or lean in a direction.

1. Lie obliquelyB2formal

   To be positioned at an angle that is not vertical or horizontal; to slope.

   estar inclinado/oblicuo

   • The old fence slants to the left after years of weathering.
   • The roof slants steeply to allow rain to run off.
   • The handwriting slants slightly to the right.

   Sinónimosanglebevelcantinclineleanlistskewslopetilt

   Antónimosflattenlevelstandstraighten

2. Present with a biasB2formal

   To present information or an opinion in a way that favors a particular perspective.

   Presentar con sesgo

   • The article slants the facts to support the author's political views.
   • The news report was slanted to make the company look bad.
   • He slanted his speech to appeal to younger voters.

   Sinónimosanglebiascolordistortskewtwist

   Antónimosbalancecounterbalanceneutralize

3. Incline or bend from a vertical positionB2formal

   To lean or tilt away from a straight, upright position.

   Inclinarse o ladearse

   • The tower slants slightly due to its ancient foundation.
   • She slanted her head to listen more carefully.
   • The tree slants toward the sunlight.

   Sinónimosanglecantheelinclineleanlistslopetilttip

   Antónimoslevelstraightenupright

4. Heel overC1formal

   To lean to one side, typically used for a ship or boat.

   Escorar

   • The sailboat slanted sharply as it caught the wind.
   • The ship slanted to starboard during the storm.
   • The yacht slanted dangerously before the crew adjusted the sails.

   Sinónimoscantcareenheelinclineleanlisttilttip

   Antónimoslevelrightstraighten