English–Spanish
“stoop” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋkoɾˈβaɾ/
Example
No debes encorvar la espalda.
You shouldn't stoop.
How to say “stoop” in Spanish
“Stoop” in Spanish is encorvar.
Rounded upper back leaning forward.
Example sentences with encorvar
Al leer en el sofá, se suele encorvar la espalda.
When reading on the sofa, people often stoop.
Tips for using encorvar
- When referring to a person Spanish normally uses the reflexive encorvarse to mean becoming hunched, while inclinarse is a simple lean and agacharse means to bend down.