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    Cuclillas (en. Squatting)

    /kuˈkij.as/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Position assumed when crouching on the heels with the knees flexed.
    The child crouched down to play with the sand.
    El niño se sentó en cuclillas para jugar con la arena.
    Physical exercise that consists of lowering and raising the body by bending the legs.
    I did 20 squats as part of my exercise routine.
    Hice 20 cuclillas como parte de mi rutina de ejercicios.

    Etymology

    The term comes from the Vulgar Latin *cullicia, a diminutive of culus (buttocks).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to crouch
    To adopt a crouched position to rest or perform an activity.
    hacer cuclillas
    to squat
    To bend down into the mentioned position.
    ponerse en cuclillas
    exercise squats
    A leg flexion exercise as part of a physical routine.
    cuclillas de ejercicios

    Related Words

    flexion
    Action of bending or curving a part of the body.
    flexión
    seated
    State of being in a low position, resting on the buttocks.
    sentado
    crouched
    Position of leaning forward with the knees flexed.
    agachado

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a comfortable position to observe or play.
    He crouched down to watch the movie up close.
    Se puso en cuclillas para ver la película más de cerca.
    Attitude of being willing to help in a flexible manner.
    He is always crouched down to help others.
    Siempre está en cuclillas para ayudar a los demás.