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    Arrodillarse (en. Kneel)

    /a.ro.ði.'ʝar.se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To adopt a position of respect or supplication by placing oneself on their knees.
    The child knelt to apologize.
    El niño se arrodilló para pedir disculpas.
    To lower the knees to the ground as a symbol of veneration.
    The faithful knelt during the prayer.
    Los fieles se arrodillaron durante la oración.
    Act of submitting or surrendering to something or someone.
    He knelt before the power of the king.
    Se arrodilló ante el poder del rey.

    Etymology

    From the prefix 'a-' and 'rodilla', which comes from the Latin 'rotīcula', a diminutive of 'rota'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kneel before someone
    To submit or surrender to a person.
    arrodillarse a alguien
    to kneel in an attitude of prayer
    To place oneself on their knees to pray or show devotion.
    arrodillarse en actitud de oración
    to kneel before forgiveness
    To accept blame and seek reconciliation.
    arrodillarse ante el perdón

    Related Words

    knee
    Part of the body that connects the thigh to the leg.
    rodilla
    to kneel
    To place oneself on their knees.
    hincar
    veneration
    Act of reverence or deep respect.
    veneración

    Slang Meanings

    To be at someone's feet, typically in a context of submission.
    He always kneels before his boss to gain favors.
    Siempre se arrodilla ante su jefe para conseguir favores.
    Excessive devotion towards a person.
    It's as if he were completely kneeling at her feet.
    Es como si se arrodillara por completo a sus pies.