tramp

• Sustantivo con varios significados, incluyendo una persona que viaja a pie, especialmente un vagabundo; una persona promiscua; una caminata larga por placer; un paso pesado; o un barco mercante sin horario fijo.

A noun with multiple meanings, including a person who travels on foot, especially a vagrant; a promiscuous person; a long walk for pleasure; a heavy footstep; or a commercial steamer without a regular schedule.

1. VagrantB2formal

   A person who travels from place to place on foot, often living by begging or doing odd jobs; a disreputable wanderer.

   Vagabundo

   • The old tramp asked for a meal at the back door.
   • A group of tramps set up camp near the riverbank.
   • He lived the life of a tramp, moving from town to town.

   Sinónimosbeggarbumderelictdown-and-outdrifterhobovagabondvagrantwanderer

2. Promiscuous personC1informal

   A person, typically a woman, who is considered to engage in casual sexual relationships.

   Persona promiscua

   • The gossip called her a tramp for her many relationships.
   • He used the word 'tramp' as a derogatory term.
   • The character in the novel was unfairly labeled a tramp.

   Sinónimosharlothussyslutstrumpettrollopwantonwhore

3. Hiker or walkerB2formalbritish

   A person who goes on a long walk, especially for pleasure or exercise.

   Caminante, excursionista

   • The tramp enjoyed the scenic route through the hills.
   • A group of tramps set out on a ten-mile hike.
   • He was an experienced tramp who knew all the trails.

   Sinónimosbackpackerramblertrekkerwalker

4. B2formal

   The sound of a heavy footstep or the act of walking heavily.

   Pisada fuerte

   • I heard the tramp of boots on the wooden floor.
   • The tramp of marching soldiers echoed through the street.
   • She recognized his heavy tramp on the stairs.

   Sinónimosclumpstampstomptreadtrudge

   Antónimospadpattertiptoe

5. Cargo shipC1formaltechnical

   A commercial steamer that carries cargo and does not have a fixed schedule, often available for hire.

   Buque de carga sin itinerario fijo

   • The tramp steamer docked at the port for a few hours.
   • They hired a tramp to transport the goods overseas.
   • Tramp ships are common in international trade.

   Sinónimostramp steamer

6. B1formalbritish

   A long walk, usually taken for exercise or pleasure.

   Caminata larga

   • We went for a tramp in the countryside.
   • The tramp through the forest was refreshing.
   • She enjoyed a long tramp along the beach.

   Sinónimosconstitutionalhikemarchrambletrekwalk

• Verbo que denota caminar con paso pesado o ruidoso, o viajar a pie, especialmente largas distancias.

A verb used to indicate the act of walking heavily or noisily, or to travel on foot, especially over a long distance.

1. Travel on footB1formal

   To walk, especially over a long distance or as part of a hiking or walking expedition.

   caminar mucho

   • They tramped through the forest for hours.
   • We tramped across the hills to reach the village.
   • The explorers tramped along the riverbank.

   Sinónimosfootsloghikemarchplodslogtraipsetrektrudge

   Antónimosdriveflyride

2. Walk heavilyB1informal

   To walk with heavy, firm steps, often due to tiredness or difficult terrain.

   Caminar con paso pesado

   • He tramped through the mud, his boots sinking with each step.
   • She tramped wearily up the stairs after a long day.
   • The soldiers tramped across the wet field.

   Sinónimosclompclumplumberplodstampstomptrudge

   Antónimosfloatglidepussyfootslinksneaktiptoe

3. Cross on footB2formal

   To traverse or cross an area by walking.

   cruzar a pie

   • They tramped the entire length of the trail.
   • We tramped the desert from one oasis to another.
   • The hikers tramped the mountain pass in a single day.

   Sinónimoshikemarchplodrangeroamtraipsetrektrudgewalk

4. Wander aimlesslyB2informal

   To move about without a fixed destination, often in search of food, work, or shelter.

   deambular sin rumbo

   • He tramped from town to town looking for work.
   • They tramped the streets, hoping to find a meal.
   • After losing his job, he tramped across the country.

   Sinónimosdriftrambleroamtraipsewander

   Antónimosremainsettlestay

Variantes phrasaltramp down