tumbling

• Sustantivo que designa movimientos gimnásticos o acrobáticos realizados por un acróbata, que suelen incluir volteretas, giros y saltos mortales.

A noun referring to the gymnastic or acrobatic movements performed by an acrobat, often involving rolls, flips, and somersaults.

incontable

1. Acrobatic gymnasticsB2formalsport

   The performance of acrobatic moves, such as rolls, somersaults, and handsprings, often as part of gymnastics or cheerleading.

   Gimnasia acrobática de suelo

   • She has been practicing tumbling for years and can now do a backflip.
   • The cheerleading squad's routine included impressive tumbling passes.
   • Tumbling requires strength, flexibility, and precise body control.

   Sinónimosacrobaticsgymnastics

• Verbo que indica una caída repentina y torpe, a menudo rodando o perdiendo el equilibrio; también puede referirse a caer en picado o desplomarse bruscamente.

A verb used to indicate the act of falling suddenly, clumsily, or in a rolling motion, often losing balance.

1. B1informal

   To fall down, often suddenly or clumsily, as if collapsing.

   caerse (de golpe o torpemente)

   • He tripped on the rug and tumbled down the stairs.
   • The toddler took a few steps and then tumbled over.
   • She tumbled to the ground after losing her balance.

   Sinónimoscollapsedropfallpitchplummetsprawlstumbletoppletrip

2. Push overB1informal

   To cause something or someone to topple or fall by pushing.

   Derribar empujando

   • The strong wind tumbled the stack of chairs.
   • He playfully tumbled his friend into the snow.
   • The dog tumbled the child over with its enthusiastic greeting.

   Sinónimosbowl overknock overoverturntip overtoppleupset

   Antónimosliftraisesteadysupportuphold

3. B1informal

   To roll over and over, back and forth.

   Dar vueltas (rodar)

   • The acrobat tumbled gracefully across the stage.
   • The ball tumbled down the hill.
   • The clothes tumbled in the dryer.

   Sinónimoscareenflippitchrollsomersaultsomersettossturn over

4. B2informal

   To move or fly around in a chaotic or uncontrolled manner.

   Revolotear

   • Leaves tumbled in the autumn wind.
   • Papers tumbled across the floor when the window blew open.
   • Dust motes tumbled in the beam of sunlight.

   Sinónimosrollspinswirltosswhirl

5. B2informal

   To collapse or fall apart, often into pieces.

   desplomarse, derrumbarse

   • The old barn finally tumbled down in the storm.
   • The tower of blocks tumbled when the cat bumped the table.
   • His plans for the weekend tumbled when he got sick.

   Sinónimosbreak upcollapsecrumbledisintegratefall aparttopple

   Antónimoscohereholdsolidify

6. B2informal

   To throw together in a confused or disorganized mass.

   Amontonar

   • She tumbled all the toys into the box.
   • He tumbled the dirty laundry into the basket.
   • The chef tumbled the ingredients into the bowl.

   Sinónimosdisarrangedisorderjumblemussscramble

   Antónimosarrangeorderorganizesort