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    Arrodillado (en. Kneeling)

    /a.ro.ði.'ʝa.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Refers to a person who is in the position of being on their knees.
    The child was kneeling while playing in the park.
    El niño estaba arrodillado mientras jugaba en el parque.
    Describes someone who has yielded or submitted to an authority.
    He was kneeling before his boss apologizing.
    Estaba arrodillado frente a su jefe pidiendo disculpas.
    Indicates the action of showing reverence or respect, as in a ceremony.
    The faithful remained kneeling during the mass.
    Los fieles permanecían arrodillados durante la misa.

    Etymology

    From the verb "to kneel," which comes from 'kneel,' meaning to put on one's knees.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    kneeling before someone
    In a position of supplication or with respect towards an authority figure.
    arrodillado ante alguien
    to be kneeling
    Being in the position of being on one's knees, generally out of respect or reverence.
    estar arrodillado
    to kneel for a cause
    To submit or surrender to a cause or idea.
    arrodillarse ante una causa

    Related Words

    to kneel
    A verb that means to put on one's knees.
    arrodillar
    knees
    Body parts on which one is kneeling.
    rodillas
    position
    The position in which the body is placed, referred here to the verticality concerning the knees.
    postura

    Slang Meanings

    To be very available or subjugated to someone, especially in a relationship context.
    That guy seems to be kneeling for his girlfriend.
    Ese chico parece arrodillado por su novia.
    To be very obedient or helpful.
    My brother is kneeling to his boss; he always does what he says.
    Mi hermano está arrodillado con su jefe, siempre hace lo que dice.