a sentadillas — meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • In a squatting or crouched position; while squatting.

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  • Durante el entrenamiento, hicimos varias repeticiones a sentadillas para fortalecer las piernas.

    During training, we did several repetitions squatting to strengthen the legs.

  • El niño se agachó a sentadillas para recoger la pelota que había caído al suelo.

    The child crouched down while squatting to pick up the ball that had fallen on the ground.

  • A sentadillas, limpiaron el suelo con esmero después de la fiesta.

    Squatting, they carefully cleaned the floor after the party.

  • Ella trabaja a sentadillas en el huerto para plantar las semillas sin dañar las plantas cercanas.

    She works squatting in the garden to plant the seeds without damaging nearby plants.

• 2.

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  • By performing squats (exercise); used when referring to the action of doing squat repetitions.

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  • Cada mañana hago veinte sentadillas para mantenerme en forma.

    Every morning I do twenty squats to stay in shape.

  • Ayer en el gimnasio completé tres series de sentadillas antes de correr.

    Yesterday at the gym I completed three sets of squats before running.

  • ¿Puedes contar cuántas sentadillas hiciste durante la clase de pilates?

    Can you count how many squats you did during the Pilates class?

  • Los entrenadores recomiendan hacer sentadillas con la espalda recta para evitar lesiones.

    Trainers recommend doing squats with a straight back to avoid injuries.