vaulting

• Describe algo excesivamente ambicioso o que sobrepasa los límites, a menudo usado en la expresión 'ambición desmedida' o 'arrogancia que no conoce límites'. También puede referirse a saltar o elevarse con impulso, como en gimnasia.

Describes something that is excessively ambitious or overreaching, often used in the phrase 'vaulting ambition'.

1. Excessively ambitious or confidentC1formal

   Revealing or characterized by excessive self-confidence or ambition, often reaching for unattainable heights.

   Desmesuradamente ambicioso

   • His vaulting ambition led him to attempt the impossible.
   • She had vaulting dreams of becoming a world leader.
   • The vaulting confidence of the young entrepreneur impressed some and worried others.

   Sinónimosarrogantgrandioseoverambitiousoverreachingoverweeningpresumptuous

   Antónimoshumblemodestself-effacingunassuming

• Sustantivo que designa una estructura arquitectónica abovedada o el movimiento de salto ligero de un caballo en el que ambas patas traseras se despegan del suelo antes de que las delanteras toquen tierra.

A noun referring to a vaulted architectural structure, or a light leaping motion by a horse where both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs descend.

1. Architectural structureB2formalart

   A set of arches or a vaulted ceiling in a building, often found in churches, cathedrals, or grand halls.

   Bóveda / conjunto de bóvedas

   • The vaulting of the cathedral was intricately decorated.
   • The ancient hall featured magnificent stone vaulting.
   • Restorers carefully repaired the damaged vaulting.

   Sinónimosvault

2. Horse movementC1formalsport

   A type of leap or jump performed by a horse, where both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down.

   Bote en el caballo

   • The horse executed a perfect vaulting over the fence.
   • Vaulting is a sign of a horse's agility and strength.
   • The rider trained the horse to perform vaulting on command.

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de saltar o brincar sobre algo con apoyo en las manos o en una pértiga, o para guardar algo de forma segura.

A verb used to indicate the act of jumping or leaping over something using the hands or a pole for support, or to store something securely.

1. Jump overB2formal

   To leap or spring over an obstacle using hands or a pole for support.

   Saltar sobre

   • He vaulted over the fence with ease.
   • The athlete vaulted over the bar during the competition.
   • She vaulted across the stream to avoid getting wet.

   Sinónimosboundclearhurdleleapoverleapspring

   Antónimosfallstumbletrip

2. Bound vigorouslyB2formal

   To move with a powerful, energetic leap or bound.

   saltar con ímpetu

   • The deer vaulted through the forest clearing.
   • He vaulted out of his chair when he heard the news.
   • The children vaulted across the playground in excitement.

   Sinónimosboundjumpleapspring

   Antónimoscrawlcreepplod