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    Bruces (en. Bruise)

    /ˈbɾuθes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    position of having fallen or lying down, especially face down.
    The boy fell and ended up face down on the ground.
    El niño se cayó y quedó en bruces en el suelo.
    state of being in an uncomfortable or unfavorable situation.
    After the argument, he was face down in front of his friends.
    Después de la discusión, quedó en bruces ante sus amigos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the verb 'bruciar', which refers to falling or falling face down.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fall face down
    to suffer an unexpected fall
    caer de bruces
    to be in a tough spot
    to be in an unfavorable or compromised situation
    estar en bruces

    Related Words

    witches
    people who practice witchcraft.
    brujos
    chaotic
    related to a state of disorder or chaos.
    brucoso

    Slang Meanings

    to have a bad time
    After the disappointment, he was down all day.
    Después de la decepción, estuvo en bruces todo el día.
    to lose control in a situation
    When he found out the truth, he felt face down in front of everyone.
    Cuando supo la verdad, se sintió en bruces ante todos.