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tripped

/tɹɪpt/

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verb

Tropezó, cayó

To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot

Examples :

"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."

Ten cuidado de no tropezar con las raíces del árbol.

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verb

Hacer tropezar, hacer caer

(sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them

Examples :

"A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."

Un peatón pudo hacer tropezar al ladrón mientras huía.

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verb

Tropezar, equivocarse, cometer una falta

To be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc

Examples :

"He tripped in his speech when he accidentally revealed his friend's secret. "

Tropezó en su discurso cuando accidentalmente reveló el secreto de su amigo.

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verb

Tropezar, pillar, condenar

To detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict

Examples :

"The detective tripped the thief in a hidden camera footage, proving he was guilty of the robbery. "

El detective pilló al ladrón en una grabación de cámara oculta, demostrando que era culpable del robo.

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verb

Activar, disparar

To activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch

Examples :

"When we get into the factory, trip the lights."

Cuando entremos en la fábrica, activa las luces.

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verb

Activarse, dispararse

To be activated, as by a signal or an event

Examples :

"The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic."

El sistema de alarma se disparó, lo que provocó pánico en todos.

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verb

Alucinar, tener un viaje

To experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs

Examples :

"After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors."

Después de tomar LSD, empecé a alucinar sobre hadas y colores.

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verb

Viajar, hacer un viaje

To journey, to make a trip

Examples :

"Last summer we tripped to the coast."

El verano pasado viajamos a la costa.

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verb

Tropezar, caminar ligero, saltar

To move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip

Examples :

"The little girl tripped happily through the garden, chasing butterflies. "

La niña tropezaba alegremente por el jardín, persiguiendo mariposas.

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verb

Izar

To raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free

Examples :

"The captain tripped the anchor, preparing the boat for departure. "

El capitán izó el ancla, preparando el barco para la partida.

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verb

Virar

To pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it

Examples :

"The sailor tripped the yard to prepare the sail for furling in the heavy wind. "

El marinero viró la verga para preparar la vela para ser arriada con el fuerte viento.

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verb

Enojarse, montar un numerito

(most commonly used in the form tripping) to become unreasonably upset, especially over something unimportant; to cause a scene or a disruption

Examples :

"He tripped out over a small mistake in his homework assignment, yelling and throwing his books. "

Se enojó por un pequeño error en su tarea, gritando y tirando sus libros.

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