Acullá (en. Over there)
/aˈkuʎa/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Act of bending down or hunching over.
The acullá of the branch made the tree look heavier.
El acullá de la rama hizo que el árbol pareciera más pesado.
Posture adopted when hunching over.
The acullá of the body when lifting weight is important to avoid injuries.
El acullá del cuerpo al levantar peso es importante para evitar lesiones.
Etymology
From the verb 'acollar', with influence from the local dialect.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to do an acullá
To bend down or hunch over in an activity.
hacer un acullá
to walk with acullá
To move hunched over or with a low back.
andar con acullá
Related Words
bend
To lean downwards.
agachar
curve
To make something curve or bend.
encorvar
Slang Meanings
When someone behaves submissively.
Don't be acullado, stand up for your ideas.
No seas acullado, defiende tus ideas.
To be in a undignified position.
I saw him acullado in front of his boss.
Lo vi acullado frente a su jefe.