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limbo

/ˈlɪmbəʊ/ /ˈlɪmboʊ/

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noun

Limbo

(Roman Catholic theology, since circa 400 A.D.) The place where innocent souls exist temporarily until they can enter heaven, notably those of the saints who died before the advent of Christ (limbus patruum) and those of unbaptized but innocent children (limbus infantum).

Examples :

"According to Catholic belief, the souls of unbaptized infants reside in limbo until they can reach heaven. "

Según la creencia católica, las almas de los bebés no bautizados residen en el limbo hasta que pueden llegar al cielo.

theology religion soul

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noun

Limbo, estado intermedio

(by extension, since the 16th century) Any in-between place, state or condition of neglect or oblivion which results in an unresolved status, delay or deadlock.

Examples :

"My application has been stuck in bureaucratic limbo for two weeks."

Mi solicitud ha estado estancada en un limbo burocrático durante dos semanas.

condition state situation time

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noun

Limbo, un baile que se juega pasando por turnos por debajo de una barra o palo horizontal

A dance played by taking turns crossing under a horizontal bar or stick. The stick is lowered with each round, and the game is won by the player who passes under the bar in the lowest position.

Examples :

"At the summer picnic, everyone cheered as Maria won the limbo, bending backwards incredibly low to pass under the stick. "

En el picnic de verano, todos vitorearon cuando María ganó el limbo, doblándose hacia atrás increíblemente bajo para pasar por debajo del palo.

entertainment dance game sport culture tradition

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verb

Bailar limbo

To dance in this way.

Examples :

"At the beach party, the children tried to limbo under the increasingly lower stick. "

En la fiesta en la playa, los niños intentaron bailar limbo bajo el palo cada vez más bajo.

dance entertainment culture