tripping

• Adjetivo anticuado que significa 'ágil' o 'ligero de pies', usado a menudo en poesía antigua. En la jerga moderna puede referirse al estado de estar bajo los efectos de las drogas, pero no es un uso estándar del adjetivo.

An archaic adjective meaning 'nimble' or 'light-footed', often used in older poetry. In modern slang, it can refer to being under the influence of drugs, but this is not a standard adjective usage.

1. Buoyant and rhythmicB2informal

   Having a light, lively, and rhythmic quality, often used to describe music or movement.

   ligero y rítmico

   • The song has a tripping beat that makes you want to dance.
   • Her tripping steps matched the melody perfectly.
   • The band played a tripping tune that filled the room with energy.

   Sinónimosbouncyjauntylightliltinglivelyrhythmicsprightlyswinging

   Antónimosclumsyheavylaboredponderousstiff

2. Nimble and quickB2formal

   Moving with ease, agility, and speed; light-footed.

   Ligero y ágil al moverse

   • The dancer's tripping movements captivated the audience.
   • He walked with a tripping gait across the stage.
   • The cat made a tripping leap onto the windowsill.

   Sinónimosagilebriskfleetlight-footedlivelynimblequicksprightlyspry

   Antónimosawkwardclumsyheavyleadenslow

• Verbo que denota el acto de tropezar o perder el equilibrio al caminar, o realizar un viaje.

A verb used to indicate the act of stumbling or losing one's balance while walking, or to make a journey.

1. Stumble or lose footingA2informal

   To catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

   Tropezar

   • She tripped on the carpet and fell.
   • He tripped over the toy left on the floor.
   • Be careful not to trip on the loose wire.

   Sinónimosmishapslipstumbletrip up

2. Travel or journeyA2informal

   To go on a short journey or excursion, often for pleasure.

   Viaje corto

   • We tripped to the beach for the weekend.
   • They tripped around Europe during summer.
   • She tripped off to the store for some milk.

   Sinónimosjauntjourneytourtraveltrekvoyage

Variantes phrasaltrip outtrip up