verb🔗ShareTambalearse, dar tumbosTo make such a sudden, unsteady movement."The bus was lurching forward as the driver tried to start it, making all the passengers hold on tight. "El autobús se tambaleaba hacia adelante cuando el conductor intentaba arrancarlo, obligando a todos los pasajeros a agarrarse fuerte.actionbodyvehiclenauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEngullir, devorarTo swallow or eat greedily; to devour; hence, to swallow up."The hungry dog was lurching down its food, barely chewing before swallowing each mouthful. "El perro hambriento estaba devorando su comida, casi sin masticar antes de tragar cada bocado.actionfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbandonar, engañarTo leave someone in the lurch; to cheat."The dishonest contractor was supposed to finish the roof, but he took the money and left, lurching the homeowner with a leaky house and no funds to fix it. "Se suponía que el contratista deshonesto terminaría el techo, pero tomó el dinero y se fue, abandonando al propietario con una casa con goteras y sin fondos para arreglarla.moralcharacteractionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRobar, atracarTo rob."Because he was desperate for money, the thief was lurching passing pedestrians. "Debido a que estaba desesperado por dinero, el ladrón estaba atracando a los peatones que pasaban.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAgacharse, acecharTo evade by stooping; to lurk."The cat, sensing danger, was lurching behind the sofa to hide from the barking dog. "El gato, sintiendo el peligro, se agachaba detrás del sofá para esconderse del perro que ladraba.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTambaleoThe action of the verb to lurch"The bus's lurching threw Sarah forward in her seat. "El tambaleo del autobús lanzó a Sarah hacia adelante en su asiento.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading