spooning

• Substantivo que designa a posição íntima e carinhosa em que duas pessoas se deitam de lado, uma atrás da outra, com o corpo de uma encaixado nas costas da outra, lembrando duas colheres sobrepostas. Também pode se referir, de forma mais ampla, a carícias ou contato físico afetuoso entre parceiros.

A noun referring to a close, intimate position where two people lie facing the same direction, with one person's back against the other's front, resembling the way spoons fit together.

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1. Cuddling positionB2informal

   A position in which two people lie on their sides, one behind the other, with their bodies fitting together like spoons.

   Posição de conchinha

   • They fell asleep spooning on the couch.
   • Spooning is a popular way to cuddle in bed.
   • She enjoys spooning with her partner on cold nights.

2. Fishing techniqueC1formalsport

   A method of fishing using a spoon-shaped lure that wobbles in the water.

   Pesca com colher

   • He caught a large trout while spooning in the lake.
   • Spooning is effective for catching predatory fish.
   • The angler demonstrated proper spooning technique.

• Verbo que significa pegar ou mover algo com uma colher, ou, informalmente, trocar carícias amorosas.

A verb meaning to lift and move something with a spoon, or to engage in amorous behavior (informal).

1. To serve or eat with a spoonA2formal

   To lift, move, or serve something using a spoon.

   Colher com colher

   • She spooned the soup into bowls.
   • He spooned sugar into his coffee.
   • The chef spooned the sauce over the fish.

   Sinônimosdipdishladlescoopserve

2. To cuddle closelyB2informal

   To lie close to someone in a position resembling stacked spoons, typically for warmth or affection.

   Deitar de conchinha

   • They spooned on the couch while watching a movie.
   • She loves to spoon with her partner on cold nights.
   • The couple spooned under the blanket to keep warm.

   Sinônimoscuddlenestlenuzzlesnuggle