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    Abalanzó (en. Pounced)

    /a.ba.lan.ˈθo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a forward movement or lean towards a direction.
    The child rushed his body forward when he fell.
    El niño abalanzó su cuerpo hacia adelante al caer.
    To project something forward with force.
    She rushed the ball to score a goal.
    Ella abalanzó la pelota para marcar un gol.
    Synonym for propelling oneself or launching towards a goal.
    The athlete rushed towards the finish line when he heard the whistle.
    El atleta abalanzó hacia la meta al escuchar el pitido.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'abalanza', which comes from the Latin 'balanceare', related to balance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rushed his future
    Refers to making decisions that impact the future.
    abalanzó su futuro
    rushed towards success
    Implies a determined effort towards achieving goals.
    abalanzó hacia el éxito
    did not rush
    Indicates that someone did not take a plunge or did not take risks.
    no se abalanzó

    Related Words

    scale
    Instrument for measuring weight or making comparisons.
    balanza
    to balance
    To bring into balance or make an assessment.
    balancear
    to advance
    To move forward or progress.
    avanzar

    Slang Meanings

    To do something with determination.
    Juan always rushed in life as if there were no tomorrow.
    Juan siempre abalanzó en la vida como si no hubiera un mañana.
    To take risks without thinking about the consequences.
    When it comes to love, she never rushed.
    Cuando se trata de amor, ella nunca abalanzó.