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cupping

/ˈkʌpɪŋ/

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noun

Ventosas

The operation of drawing blood to or from the surface of the person by forming a partial vacuum over the spot.

Examples :

"The athlete sought relief from muscle soreness through cupping, hoping the suction would draw out inflammation. "

El atleta buscó alivio del dolor muscular a través de las ventosas, esperando que la succión extrajera la inflamación.

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noun

Ventosas

A similar operation for drawing pus from an abscess.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended cupping to help drain the infected abscess on his leg. "

El médico recomendó las ventosas para ayudar a drenar el absceso infectado en su pierna.

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noun

Ventosas

Fire cupping, a traditional therapeutic treatment called in which heated cupping glasses are applied to the skin, supposedly to draw blood towards the surface.

Examples :

"After his back injury, the athlete tried cupping hoping it would relieve the pain and reduce inflammation. "

Después de su lesión en la espalda, el atleta probó las ventosas con la esperanza de que aliviara el dolor y redujera la inflamación.

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noun

Cata

The taking of a small amount of a beverage such as tea or coffee into the mouth in order to taste it; a session where this is done.

Examples :

"After her morning cupping of tea, Sarah felt much more focused for her schoolwork. "

Después de su cata de té matutina, Sarah se sintió mucho más concentrada para sus tareas escolares.

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verb

Ahuecar, formar con las manos como una copa

To form into the shape of a cup, particularly of the hands.

Examples :

"She was cupping her hands to catch the rainwater dripping from the roof. "

Estaba ahuecando las manos para recoger el agua de lluvia que goteaba del techo.

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verb

Ahuecar, sostener en las manos

To hold something in cupped hands.

Examples :

"He cupped the ball carefully in his hands."

Él ahuecó la pelota cuidadosamente en sus manos.

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verb

Verter en una taza

To pour (a liquid, drink, etc.) into a cup.

Examples :

"We are cupping some new brands of coffee today."

Hoy estamos vertiendo algunas marcas nuevas de café.

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verb

Servir vino en copas

To supply with cups of wine.

Examples :

"The host was busy cupping his guests, ensuring everyone's wine glasses were full throughout the evening. "

El anfitrión estaba ocupado sirviendo vino en copas a sus invitados, asegurándose de que las copas de vino de todos estuvieran llenas durante toda la velada.

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verb

Aplicar ventosas

To apply a cupping apparatus to; to subject to the operation of cupping.

Examples :

"The doctor cupped my back to help relieve the muscle tension. "

El médico aplicó ventosas en mi espalda para ayudar a aliviar la tensión muscular.

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verb

Ahuecar, dar forma de copa

To make concave or in the form of a cup.

Examples :

"to cup the end of a screw"

Ahuecar el extremo de un tornillo.

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