Estribos (en. Stirrups)

[esˈtɾiβos]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Metal or leather support, placed on both sides of the saddle to allow the rider to mount or dismount easily.

The rider placed his foot in the stirrup to mount the horse.

El jinete colocó su pie en el estribo para montarse en el caballo.

Support used on bicycles or motorcycles for the rider to place their feet.

I adjusted the stirrup of my bike before going out for a ride.

Ajusté el estribo de mi bicicleta antes de salir a dar un paseo.

From Latin 'strībus', meaning support or base.

to be on the stirrup

To be ready to act or depart.

estar en el estribo

there are no stirrups

To have no support or help in a situation.

no hay estribos

saddle

Harness or saddle placed on the back of the horse.

montura

rider

Person who rides a horse.

jinete

horse

Mammal used for riding and transport.

caballo

To be in a precarious or difficult situation.

I feel like I'm in the stirrups, waiting for everything to be resolved.

Me siento como si estuviera en los estribos, esperando a que todo se resuelva.

To be prepared to act or make quick decisions.

When the news came, everyone was in the stirrups ready to move.

Cuando llegó la noticia, todos estaban en los estribos listos para moverse.