verb🔗ShareBajar, apearse(with from) To get off or exit a vehicle or animal; to descend; to dismount."He alighted from his horse."Se apeó de su caballo.vehicleactiontrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAterrizar, descender(with on or at) To descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop."A flying bird alights on a tree."Un pájaro volador se posa en un árbol.actionnatureenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncontrar por casualidad, toparse con(followed by upon) To find by accident; to come upon."While cleaning the attic, I was surprised to be alighting upon my grandfather's old war diary. "Mientras limpiaba el ático, me sorprendió encontrar el viejo diario de guerra de mi abuelo.actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuceder, ocurrirTo befall or betide."A feeling of unease was alighting upon her as the exam drew near. "Una sensación de inquietud la invadía a medida que se acercaba el examen.eventactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAliviar, mitigarTo make light or less heavy; lighten; alleviate."Sharing my concerns with my best friend was like alighting a heavy burden. "Compartir mis preocupaciones con mi mejor amigo fue como aliviar una pesada carga.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIluminar, alumbrarTo light; light up; illuminate."The stage manager was alighting the set with bright spotlights for the play. "El jefe de escenario estaba iluminando el decorado con focos brillantes para la obra.energyphysicsactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncender, prenderTo set light to; light."The campers were careful alighting the bonfire to prevent it from spreading. "Los campistas tuvieron cuidado al encender la hoguera para evitar que se propagara.energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDescenso, aterrizajeThe act of one who alights."The bird's sudden alighting on the branch startled the cat. "El repentino aterrizaje del pájaro en la rama asustó al gato.actioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
