Antorcha in english
Torch
pronunciation: tɔrtʃ part of speech: noun
pronunciation: tɔrtʃ part of speech: noun
In gestures
antorcha = torch.
Example: The tone then abruptly changed from comedy to ritual as the music started, and the actors streamed into the playing area carrying torches and lighting more candles.more:
» antorcha olímpica, la = Olympic torch, the .
Example: The rising tension over the Olympic torch relay is heightening concerns whether this summer's Games will be clouded by political rancor.» arder como una antorcha = go up like + a torch .
Example: With a strong east wind it quickly went up like a torch.» llevar la antorcha = carry + the torch .
Example: This book maintains that the church in Africa carries the torch of hope for many Africans today in the midst of political and economic insecurity and social disorder.» llevar la antorcha de = bear + the torch of .
Example: It is almost impossible to bear the torch of truth through a crowd without singeing somebody's beard.» pasar la antorcha = hand over + the torch ; pass over + the gavel ; hand over + the gavel .
Example: The Freedom of Information torch will be handed over to Joel Campbell during the national convention in October 1998. Example: I shall pass over the gavel to my good friend, Willy Segal, and let him take over where I leave off. Example: Words cannot express the sense of pride and privilege I experienced when David Dornheggen handed over the gavel to me.