verb🔗ShareDoblarse, cederTo distort or collapse under physical pressure; especially, of a slender structure in compression."The thin metal support beam started to buckle under the weight of the heavy roof. "La delgada viga de soporte de metal comenzó a doblarse bajo el peso del pesado techo.physicsmaterialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDoblarse, torcerseTo make bend; to cause to become distorted."The heavy backpack caused the straps to buckle under the weight of the books. "La pesada mochila hizo que las correas se doblaran bajo el peso de los libros.physicsmaterialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCeder, sucumbirTo give in; to react suddenly or adversely to stress or pressure (of a person)."It is amazing that he has never buckled after so many years of doing such urgent work."Es asombroso que nunca haya cedido después de tantos años de hacer un trabajo tan urgente.mindhumanpersonattitudeactioncharacteremotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCeder, sucumbirTo yield; to give way; to cease opposing."After hours of pressure from his friends, John finally buckled and agreed to go to the party. "Después de horas de presión de sus amigos, John finalmente cedió y accedió a ir a la fiesta.actionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEntrar en, lucharTo enter upon some labour or contest; to join in close fight; to contend."The students buckled down to their homework after a long weekend. "Los estudiantes se pusieron a hacer sus deberes después de un largo fin de semana.actionwarmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAplicarse, dedicarseTo buckle down; to apply oneself."To succeed in the project, Sarah buckled down and studied every night. "Para tener éxito en el proyecto, Sarah se aplicó y estudió todas las noches.actionworkachievementattitudeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHebillaA clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a belt, or for retaining the end of a strap."The belt's buckle was too big, so I couldn't fasten it securely. "La hebilla del cinturón era demasiado grande, así que no pude abrocharlo de forma segura.wearitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLa brisura de una octava hijaThe brisure of an eighth daughter."The eighth daughter's buckle was a significant family heirloom. "La brisura de la octava hija era una reliquia familiar significativa.familyheraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbombamiento, comba(roofing) An upward, elongated displacement of a roof membrane frequently occurring over insulation or deck joints. A buckle may be an indication of movement with the roof assembly."The roofer noticed a buckle in the roof over the kitchen extension, suggesting the structure might be shifting. "El techador notó un abombamiento en el techo sobre la extensión de la cocina, lo que sugiere que la estructura podría estar moviéndose.architecturetechnicalbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDeformación, comba, pliegueA distortion, bulge, bend, or kink, as in a saw blade or a plate of sheet metal."The metal saw blade had a noticeable buckle near the handle, making it unusable. "La hoja de sierra metálica tenía una comba notable cerca del mango, lo que la hacía inservible.materialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRizo, bucleA curl of hair, especially a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also, the state of being curled."Her portrait showed her with a cascade of hair, each strand forming a perfect, shining buckle. "Su retrato la mostraba con una cascada de cabello, cada hebra formando un rizo perfecto y brillante.appearancestylebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGesto, muecaA contorted expression, as of the face."Seeing the difficult math problem caused a buckle of frustration to appear on the student's face. "Ver el difícil problema de matemáticas causó un gesto de frustración en la cara del estudiante.appearancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbrochar, sujetarTo fasten using a buckle."Please buckle your seatbelt before we start driving. "Por favor, abróchese el cinturón de seguridad antes de que empecemos a conducir.wearactionitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCasarse, contraer matrimonioTo unite in marriage."After a whirlwind romance, they decided to buckle themselves together in marriage and start their new life as husband and wife. "Después de un romance vertiginoso, decidieron casarse y comenzar su nueva vida como marido y mujer.familyritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
