Pierna in english
pronunciation: leg part of speech: noun
pierna = cheek ; leg ; gam.
Example: The chief members of the impression carriage were two upright cheeks about 2 m. high and placed 60-65 cm. apart, carrying between them the winter and, above it, the head, two massive cross timbers mortised into the cheeks which contained the vertical thrust of the impression.Example: For, methinks, the present condition of man is like a field, where battle hath been lately fought, where we may see many legs, and arms, and eyes lying here and there, which, for want of a union, and a soul to quicken and enliven them, are good for nothing, but to feed ravens, and infect the air.Example: In fact, she received multiple compliments about her shapely gams and fancy footwork in the dance routine she performed.more:
» abrir las piernas = spread open + Posesivo + legs [También escrito en este orden spread + Posesivo + legs open] ; open up + Posesivo + legs .
Example: I've heard that it's better when the child is being spanked to have them spread their legs open. Example: There are a lot of inconsiderate people around who open up their legs so wide while sitting on the bus that no one else can sit beside them.» abrirse de piernas = spread open + Posesivo + legs [También escrito en este orden spread + Posesivo + legs open] ; open up + Posesivo + legs .
Example: I've heard that it's better when the child is being spanked to have them spread their legs open. Example: There are a lot of inconsiderate people around who open up their legs so wide while sitting on the bus that no one else can sit beside them.» abrirse de piernas en el suelo = do + a split [Postura gimnástica] ; do + the splits [Postura gimnástica] .
Example: If you too always wanted to do a split, you need flexible hips and hamstrings. Example: I cannot stress enough the key to doing the splits safely is stretch, stretch, stretch before attempting.» afeitarse las piernas = shave + Posesivo + legs .
Example: I think it totally depends on whether the girl needs to shave her legs or pluck her eyebrows.» calienta piernas = leg warmers .
Example: Thes new knitting machine comes with 2 balls of wool to make a hat and instructions to make a scarf, bag and leg warmers.» carrera de tres piernas = three-legged race .
Example: The sack race and three-legged race have been banned from a school sports day because the children might fall over and hurt themselves.» con el rabo entre las piernas = with a flea in + Posesivo + ear .
Example: So the unhappy lame man got up with a flea in his ear and went to the second Prince, but here, too, he got the rough edge of his tongue = Así pues, el cojo desafortunado se levantó con las orejas gachas y fue a ver al segundo príncipe, pero de nuevo salió escaldado.» con las piernas cruzadas = cross-legged .
Example: Yoga itÚs not all cross-legged meditation.» con piernas = legged .
Example: From a mechanical point of view, wheeled robots were the most common form of robot, but the exhibit also featured several legged robots and two humanoids.» con una pierna a cada lado de = astride .
Example: No person shall ride upon a motorcycle as a passenger unless, when sitting astride the seat, the person can reach the footrests with both feet.» cruzar las piernas = cross + Posesivo + legs ; fold + Posesivo + legs .
Example: She sat back in her chair, crossed her legs, lighted a cigarette, and smoked herself into a cloud. Example: Evan took a seat on the stone bench, eagerly folding his legs into the lotus position.» cruzarse de piernas = fold + Posesivo + legs .
Example: Evan took a seat on the stone bench, eagerly folding his legs into the lotus position.» de dos piernas = two-legged .
Example: When people mindlessly do something without knowing any reason for doing it, they become like two-legged cattle.» de piernas bonitas = leggy [leggier -comp., leggiest -comp] .
Example: Here's a fabulous leggy princess enjoying her nude slender body in front of the mirror.» descansar las piernas = rest + Posesivo + legs .
Example: A variety of ottomans were also provided to help those out who might have had one too many or simply needed to rest their legs after a razzle.» dormir a pierna suelta = sleep like + a log .
Example: Despite all the tea I drank yesterday, last night I slept like a log.» enseñar las piernas = bare + Posesivo + legs .
Example: With the summer sunshine and hot weather approaching, lace up sandals are the trendiest accessory you can wear when you decide to bare your legs.» entrecruzar las piernas = overlap + legs .
Example: He adjusted himself comfortably in the chair, overlapped his legs, and blew a smoke ring that dissolved two feet above her head.» espacio para las piernas = legroom .
Example: Reading desks should have under them legroom of 60-65 cm. in height.» estirar las piernas = stretch + Posesivo + legs .
Example: He also has a problem to sleep because he cannot stretch his legs.» flexión de piernas = squat .
Example: Fitness instructors laud the squat as being among the best strengthening moves for the lower body.» irse con el rabo entre las piernas = leave with + Posesivo + tail between + Posesivo + legs .
Example: They came with their heads high, but left with their tails between their legs.» juego de piernas = footwork .
Example: A lot about the forehand stroke has to do with traditional footwork, body usage, and weight distribution.» la mujer honrada, la pierna quebrada y en casa = a woman's place is in the home .
Example: Research shows that the majority of people believe that a woman's place is in the home.» lucir las piernas = show off + Posesivo + legs .
Example: She was seen showing off her legs as she was snapped coming back from an early morning gym session this weekend.» mostrar las piernas = bare + Posesivo + legs .
Example: With the summer sunshine and hot weather approaching, lace up sandals are the trendiest accessory you can wear when you decide to bare your legs.» pierna de cordero = leg of lamb .
Example: Leg of lamb is a little more challenging than cooking a rack of lamb, and since it's larger you'll need more people to feed.» pierna de pavo = turkey leg .
Example: Turkey legs are commonly neglected in favor of breasts and thighs as a main course.» romperse una pierna = break + Posesivo + leg .
Example: Yosef jumped off the balcony, broke his leg and crawled away, leaving tracks in the snow, police said.» salir con el rabo entre las piernas = leave with + Posesivo + tail between + Posesivo + legs .
Example: They came with their heads high, but left with their tails between their legs.» salir por piernas = make + a hasty exit .
Example: The women will either look uncomfortable and make a hasty exit or will stand there with blank looks on their faces pretending not to have heard.» sentarse con las piernas cruzadas = sit + cross-legged .
Example: In Asia, many activities of daily living are performed while sitting cross-legged on the floor.» sitio para las piernas = legroom .
Example: Reading desks should have under them legroom of 60-65 cm. in height.» temblar las piernas = quake at + the knees .
Example: His ability to fast put everyone at ease, when we were all quaking at the knees, was the first thing that impressed me about him.