verb🔗ShareTropezarTo fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."Ten cuidado de no tropezar con las raíces del árbol.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHacer tropezar, hacer caer(sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them"A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."Un peatón pudo hacer tropezar al ladrón mientras huía.actionhumanbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTropezar, cometer un errorTo be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc"The student tripped by plagiarizing the essay, committing a serious offense against academic honesty. "El estudiante tropezó al plagiar el ensayo, cometiendo una ofensa grave contra la honestidad académica.guiltmoralactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTropezar, pillar, condenarTo detect in a misstep; to catch; to convict"The teacher was careful when grading the exams, looking for any small errors and tripping students on incorrect calculations. "El profesor fue cuidadoso al calificar los exámenes, buscando cualquier error pequeño y pillando a los estudiantes con cálculos incorrectos.actioneventwayconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareActivar, dispararTo activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch"When we get into the factory, trip the lights."Cuando entremos en la fábrica, activa las luces.actiontechnologymachinedeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDispararse, activarseTo be activated, as by a signal or an event"The alarm system tripped, throwing everyone into a panic."El sistema de alarma se disparó, sembrando el pánico entre todos.signalelectronicstechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAlucinar, estar bajo los efectos de drogasTo experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate, due to consuming psychoactive drugs"After taking the LSD, I started tripping about fairies and colors."Después de tomar LSD, empecé a alucinar sobre hadas y colores.mindmedicinesensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareViajar, hacer un viajeTo journey, to make a trip"Last summer we tripped to the coast."El verano pasado viajamos a la costa.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCaminar ligero, trotarTo move with light, quick steps; to walk or move lightly; to skip"The little girl was tripping happily through the park, chasing butterflies. "La niña caminaba ligero y feliz por el parque, persiguiendo mariposas.actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZafararTo raise (an anchor) from the bottom, by its cable or buoy rope, so that it hangs free"The captain ordered the crew to start tripping the anchor so they could leave the harbor. "El capitán ordenó a la tripulación zafarar el ancla para que pudieran salir del puerto.nauticalsailingvehicleoceantechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIzandoTo pull (a yard) into a perpendicular position for lowering it"The construction workers tripped the yardarm so they could lower the heavy equipment safely. "Los trabajadores de la construcción izaron la verga para que pudieran bajar el equipo pesado de forma segura.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnojarse, armar un escándalo(most commonly used in the form tripping) to become unreasonably upset, especially over something unimportant; to cause a scene or a disruption"He was tripping about the spilled coffee, even though it was just a small amount. "Se estaba enojando por el café derramado, a pesar de que era solo una pequeña cantidad.attitudeemotionmindcharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareTropezónThe act of one who trips."The tripping over the loose shoelace caused a loud thud as he fell. "El tropezón con el cordón suelto provocó un fuerte golpe al caer.actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRápido, ágilQuick; nimble; stepping lightly and quickly."The tripping dancer moved effortlessly across the stage. "El bailarín rápido se movía sin esfuerzo por el escenario.appearancestylebodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTropezandoHaving the right forefoot lifted, the others remaining on the ground, as if trotting; trippant."a buck tripping"un ciervo tropezandoanimalappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareViajando, bajo los efectos de alucinógenosUndergoing a hallucinogenic trip."He was clearly hallucinating; his tripping state made it impossible for him to answer simple questions. "Claramente estaba viajando; su estado bajo los efectos de alucinógenos le impedía responder preguntas sencillas.mindsensationentertainmentmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareDiciendo tonterías, delirandoSaying crazy things.""My friend was tripping yesterday, saying he thought squirrels were government spies." "Mi amigo estaba diciendo tonterías ayer, diciendo que pensaba que las ardillas eran espías del gobierno.mindlanguagecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading