doblar la cabeza: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

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  • To bend or incline the head forward; to lower one's head physically.

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  • Al escuchar la noticia, María dobló la cabeza en señal de tristeza.

    Upon hearing the news, María bowed her head in sadness.

  • Cuando el maestro entró al aula, todos los estudiantes doblaron la cabeza respetuosamente.

    When the teacher entered the classroom, all the students bowed their heads respectfully.

  • No olvides doblar la cabeza al pasar por la puerta baja para no golpearte.

    Don't forget to bend your head when passing through the low door so you don't hit yourself.

  • Durante la ceremonia, el sacerdote dobló la cabeza para rezar en silencio.

    During the ceremony, the priest bowed his head to pray silently.

• 2.

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  • To submit, yield, or accept defeat or humiliation; to show deference or acquiescence.

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  • Después de perder el juicio, el empresario tuvo que doblar la cabeza y aceptar las condiciones impuestas.

    After losing the lawsuit, the businessman had to bow his head and accept the imposed conditions.

  • No es fácil doblar la cabeza cuando sabes que tienes la razón, pero a veces es necesario para evitar conflictos mayores.

    It's not easy to bow your head when you know you're right, but sometimes it's necessary to avoid bigger conflicts.

  • Ella nunca dobla la cabeza ante las injusticias, siempre lucha por sus derechos con valentía.

    She never bows her head to injustice; she always fights for her rights bravely.