stuck

• Describe algo que está fijo en un lugar y no puede moverse, o una situación en la que el progreso es imposible.

Describes something that is fixed in place and unable to move, or a situation where progress is impossible.

1. Caught or fixedA2formal

   Unable to move or be moved from a particular position.

   Atascado o fijo

   • The key is stuck in the lock.
   • The car got stuck in the mud.
   • The window is stuck and won't open.

   Sinónimosfastenedfixedimmovablejammedstrandedtrappedwedged

   Antónimosfreeloosemobilemovableunstuck

2. BaffledB1informal

   Unable to progress or find a solution; confused.

   Atascado (sin saber cómo seguir)

   • I'm stuck on this math problem.
   • She got stuck while writing the essay.
   • He was stuck for an answer during the interview.

   Sinónimosbaffledbewilderedconfoundednonplussedperplexedpuzzled

   Antónimosclearknowledgeableunconfusedunstuck

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de pegar, adherir o fijar algo a otra cosa, o de quedar clavado o atascado en un lugar; también puede significar continuar firme o perseverar en algo.

A verb used to indicate the act of attaching, adhering, or becoming fixed to something, or continuing in a determined way.

verbo irregular

1. Adhere or attachA2formal

   To become fixed or attached to a surface using a sticky substance or by pressure.

   Pegar o adherir

   • The glue made the paper stick to the wall.
   • She stuck the stamp onto the envelope.
   • The mud stuck to his boots after the walk.

   Sinónimosadhereaffixattachbondclingfastenfixgluepaste

2. Remain in placeB1informal

   To stay in a particular position or place without moving.

   permanecer en un lugar

   • The key stuck in the lock and wouldn't turn.
   • He stuck to his seat during the entire movie.
   • The car stuck in the mud and couldn't move.

   Sinónimosabidelingerremainstaytarry

   Antónimosdepartgoleavemoveshiftstir

3. Persist or continueB1informal

   To continue doing something despite difficulties or challenges.

   persistir, seguir adelante

   • She stuck to her decision even when others disagreed.
   • He stuck with the project until it was finished.
   • They stuck to their principles throughout the negotiation.

   Sinónimoscarry oncontinueendurehang inkeep goingperseverepersist

   Antónimosabandonceasegive upquitstopsurrenderyield

4. Put or placeA2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly or carelessly.

   poner/clavar rápidamente

   • He stuck his hands in his pockets.
   • She stuck the note under the door.
   • I stuck the book back on the shelf.

   Sinónimosbungdumpjamplonkplopplunkpopshoveslingthrusttoss

Variantes phrasalstick aroundstick bystick instick onstick outstick tostick upstick with