noun🔗ShareTrabas(chiefly in the plural) One of the short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses, allowing them to wander short distances but preventing them from running off."The rancher checked the horses' hobbles before leaving them to graze in the open pasture, ensuring they wouldn't stray too far. "El ranchero revisó las trabas de los caballos antes de dejarlos pastar en el pastizal abierto, asegurándose de que no se alejaran demasiado.animalagricultureitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCojeo, paso vacilanteAn unsteady, off-balance step."The little girl's hobble was so pronounced that she almost fell as she walked to class. "El cojeo de la niña era tan pronunciado que casi se cayó cuando caminaba a clase.bodyactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAprieto, problemaA difficult situation; a scrape.""After losing his wallet, John found himself in a real hobble because he couldn't pay for lunch." "Después de perder su cartera, John se encontró en un verdadero aprieto porque no podía pagar el almuerzo.situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTrabajo ocasional, chapuzaAn odd job; a piece of casual work.""To earn some extra money, Maria takes on a hobble each weekend helping her neighbor with gardening." "Para ganar algo de dinero extra, María hace un trabajo ocasional cada fin de semana ayudando a su vecino con la jardinería.jobworkbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCojear, trabarTo fetter by tying the legs; to restrict (a horse) with hobbles."The farmer hobbled the runaway horse to prevent it from escaping again. "El granjero trabó al caballo fugitivo para evitar que escapara de nuevo.animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCojearTo walk lame, or unevenly."The old woman hobbled down the sidewalk, her cane helping her keep her balance. "La anciana cojeaba por la acera, su bastón la ayudaba a mantener el equilibrio.bodyactionmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCojear, andar a duras penasTo move roughly or irregularly."After twisting his ankle, he had to hobble to the car. "Después de torcerse el tobillo, tuvo que cojear hasta el coche.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePerplejizar, avergonzarTo perplex; to embarrass."The unexpected question about her vacation plans hobbled her; she couldn't think of a suitable answer. "La pregunta inesperada sobre sus planes de vacaciones la perplejizó; no pudo pensar en una respuesta adecuada.attitudecharactermindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
