Spanish word

flexionar

Pronunciation

IPA/fleksjoˈnaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbbend

Example

Antes de levantar la caja, flexiona las rodillas.

Before lifting the box, bend your knees.

Illustration for flexionar (bend)

More examples

Para tocar la guitarra, debes flexionar los dedos.

To play the guitar, you must bend your fingers.

Core concept

Bending a body part or object by contracting a muscle or moving a joint.

Common phrases

  • flexionar las rodillas

    bend your knees

  • flexionar los dedos

    bend your fingers

  • flexionar el brazo

    bend your arm

Similar words

doblar: Folds or bends something along a line or hinge to alter its shape or angle.
inclinar: Leans the upper body or head forward or to the side, creating a noticeable tilt.
agachar: Bends the hips and knees to lower the torso toward the floor.
encorvar: Curves the spine forward so the back appears rounded and stooped.

Definition in Spanish

Doblar una parte del cuerpo o un objeto para disminuir su ángulo, especialmente al contraer un músculo o mover una articulación.

Word origin

Flexionar is derived from Latin flectere 'to bend' through the noun flexión.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech, speakers prefer doblar for general bending and use flexionar in medical, sports, or technical contexts.

Other meanings

  • flexverb

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