Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Vaivenes (en. Ups and downs)

    /bai̯.βe.nes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Oscillations that occur in a state or situation.
    The sways of the market affect investments.
    Los vaivenes del mercado afectan a las inversiones.
    Unexpected changes in decisions or behavior.
    The sways in his opinion make it difficult to make a decision.
    Los vaivenes en su opinión dificultan tomar una decisión.
    Movement from one side to another.
    The sway of the boat made me dizzy during the trip.
    El vaivén del barco me mareó durante el viaje.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'sway', which implies alternating movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in sway
    In a situation of instability or alternation.
    en vaivén
    at the mercy of the sways
    Dependent on unpredictable changes.
    a merced de los vaivenes

    Related Words

    sway
    Alternating or unstable movement.
    vaivén
    instability
    Condition of not being stable.
    inestabilidad
    oscillation
    Swaying movement.
    oscilación

    Slang Meanings

    Reference to unstable situations in personal relationships.
    They are in a constant sway, never deciding.
    Están en un vaivén constante, nunca se deciden.
    Describing a life full of ups and downs.
    His life is a sway, always changing jobs.
    Su vida es un vaivén, siempre cambia de trabajo.