stoop

• Sustantivo con varios significados: inclinación del cuerpo hacia adelante y hacia abajo; un recipiente pequeño para agua bendita; o un pequeño porche o escalinata a la entrada principal de una casa.

A noun with multiple meanings: an inclination of the upper body forward and downward; a small basin for holy water; or a small porch or set of steps at the front entrance of a house.

1. Forward bend of the bodyB1formal

   A posture where the upper part of the body is bent forward and downward.

   Inclinación del cuerpo hacia delante

   • He walked with a slight stoop due to his age.
   • Her stoop made it difficult to see the horizon.
   • The old man's stoop was a result of years of hard labor.

   Sinónimosbendbowhunchslouch

2. Holy water basinC1formal

   A small basin or vessel used to hold holy water, typically found at the entrance of a church.

   Pila de agua bendita

   • She dipped her fingers in the stoop as she entered the church.
   • The stone stoop was intricately carved with religious symbols.
   • He paused at the stoop to bless himself before the service.

   Sinónimosstoup

3. Front porch or stepsB1informalamerican

   A small porch, platform, or set of steps leading to the front entrance of a house.

   Escalón o porche de entrada

   • They sat on the stoop and watched the neighbors walk by.
   • The children played on the stoop until dinner time.
   • She left a package on the stoop for the delivery driver.

   Sinónimosdoorstepentryporch

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de inclinarse hacia adelante y hacia abajo, o de rebajarse o humillarse física o moralmente.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending forward and downward, or lowering oneself physically or morally.

1. Bend forwardB1formal

   To bend one's back forward from the waist downward, often to pick something up or pass through a low space.

   agacharse

   • He had to stoop to pick up the coin from the floor.
   • She stooped under the low doorway to enter the room.
   • The gardener stooped to pull out the weeds.

   Sinónimosbendbowcrouchhunchhunker down

   Antónimosstraighten

2. Lower oneself morallyB2formal

   To act in an undignified, unworthy, or dishonorable way; to debase oneself morally.

   Rebajarse moralmente

   • I would never stoop to cheating on a test.
   • He stooped to spreading lies about his competitor.
   • She refused to stoop to their level of rudeness.

   Sinónimosabasedebasedegradedemeanhumblelowersink

   Antónimoselevatehonor

3. Swoop downC1formal

   To descend swiftly, as if on prey.

   Abatirse sobre la presa

   • The eagle stooped down to catch the rabbit.
   • The hawk stooped from the sky with incredible speed.
   • The falcon stooped on its target without hesitation.

   Sinónimosdescenddiveplummetpounceswoop

   Antónimosascendrisesoar

4. Sag or bend overB2formal

   To sag, bend, or bend over or down, often due to weight or pressure.

   Doblar o encorvarse

   • The old shelf began to stoop under the weight of the books.
   • The branches stooped low with the heavy snow.
   • The fence stooped after the storm.

   Sinónimosbendbowcrouchdroophunchleansagslouch

   Antónimosstraightenupright

5. Habitual postureB1formal

   To carry oneself, often habitually, with the head, shoulders, and upper back bent forward.

   Postura encorvada habitual

   • He tends to stoop when he walks, making him look shorter.
   • Years of desk work caused her to stoop.
   • The old man stooped as he shuffled down the street.

   Sinónimoshunchslouch

   Antónimosstraighten

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