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noun

Hundimiento, comba

The state of sinking or bending; a droop.

Examples :

"The heavy snow caused a noticeable sag in the tree branch. "

La fuerte nevada causó un hundimiento notable en la rama del árbol.

appearance condition structure

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noun

Comba, flecha

The difference in elevation of a wire, cable, chain or rope suspended between two consecutive points.

Examples :

"The sag in the clothesline was so great that the laundry was dragging on the ground. "

La comba en el tendedero era tan grande que la ropa rozaba el suelo.

technical physics utility

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noun

Flecha

The difference in height or depth between the vertex and the rim of a curved surface, specifically used for optical elements such as a mirror or lens.

Examples :

"The telescope's mirror had a slight sag, affecting the image quality. "

El espejo del telescopio tenía una ligera flecha, lo que afectaba la calidad de la imagen.

physics technology technical

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verb

Ceder, hundirse

To sink, in the middle, by its weight or under applied pressure, below a horizontal line or plane.

Examples :

"A line or cable supported by its ends sags, even if it is tightly drawn."

Una línea o cable sostenido por sus extremos se hunde, incluso si está tensado.

physics condition material structure

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verb

Ceder, hundirse

(by extension) To lean, give way, or settle from a vertical position.

Examples :

"A building may sag one way or another."

Un edificio puede ceder hacia un lado u otro.

appearance condition structure building

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verb

Ceder, hundirse, decaer

To lose firmness, elasticity, vigor, or a thriving state; to sink; to droop; to flag; to bend; to yield, as the mind or spirits, under the pressure of care, trouble, doubt, or the like; to be unsettled or unbalanced.

Examples :

"The old bridge's supports began to sag under the heavy weight of the snow. "

Los soportes del viejo puente comenzaron a ceder bajo el gran peso de la nieve.

appearance body mind condition

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verb

Ceder, hundirse, colgar

To loiter in walking; to idle along; to drag or droop heavily.

Examples :

"The tired student sagged along the hallway, barely lifting their feet. "

El estudiante cansado se hundía por el pasillo, apenas levantando los pies.

appearance action

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verb

Ceder, pandearse, cargar

To cause to bend or give way; to load.

Examples :

"The heavy books made the shelf sag in the middle. "

Los libros pesados hicieron que el estante cediera por la mitad.

physics material condition

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verb

Llevar los pantalones muy bajos

To wear one's trousers so that their top is well below the waist.

Examples :

"My brother often sags his pants, even at school. "

Mi hermano a menudo lleva los pantalones muy bajos, incluso en la escuela.

wear style culture appearance

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noun

Saag

An Indian dish made from greens (usually spinach) cooked down to a thick paste.

Examples :

"I ordered a side of sag with my naan bread at the Indian restaurant. "

Pedí un acompañamiento de saag con mi pan naan en el restaurante indio.

food vegetable culture