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swan dive

/ˈswɒn daɪv/

Traducción: Tipo de salto al agua o elemento gimnástico en el que el saltador arquea la espalda, extiende los brazos a los lados y luego los junta sobre la cabeza antes de entrar al agua. También se usa en sentido figurado para describir una caída o declive grácil o dramático.

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/ˈswɒn daɪv/B2formalsport
  • esTipo de salto al agua o elemento gimnástico en el que el saltador arquea la espalda, extiende los brazos a los lados y luego los junta sobre la cabeza antes de entrar al agua. También se usa en sentido figurado para describir una caída o declive grácil o dramático.

A type of dive performed in swimming or gymnastics where the diver arches their back, extends their arms out to the sides, and then brings them together above the head before entering the water. Also used figuratively to describe a graceful or dramatic fall or decline.

  1. Diving techniqueB2formal

    A type of dive performed by a swimmer or diver where the arms are extended forward and the body arches gracefully, resembling the shape of a swan.

    esSalto de cisne

    • She performed a perfect swan dive from the high board.
    • The coach taught him how to execute a swan dive safely.
    • His swan dive earned him a high score in the competition.
  2. Dramatic fall or declineC1informalamerican

    A metaphorical expression describing a sudden, dramatic, and often graceful decline or failure.

    esCaída en picado

    • The company's stock took a swan dive after the scandal.
    • His career did a swan dive after that controversial interview.
    • The team's performance took a swan dive in the second half of the season.