Lap in spanish
pronunciation: regɑθoʊ part of speech: noun
lap1 = regazo, falda.
Example: The books may simply be laid before the librarian as they are found, 'dumped in his lap', as one writer puts it.more:
» lap dog = perro faldero.
Example: Due to economic depression, lap dog thievery is now on the increase.» Posesivo + lap dog = Posesivo + perrillo faldero.
Example: Jasper was her lap dog, following her around everywhere like an obedient puppy.» lapsit = reunión a la que los padres acuden con sus bebés.
Example: The article 'Sitting pretty: infants, toddlers, & lapsits' outlines the procedures followed at San Francisco public library to help parents introduce their babies to appropriate literature.» live in + the lap of luxury = vivir a cuerpo de rey, vivir como un rey.
Example: Leading 'a dog's life' has taken on an entirely new meaning for some of today's lucky canines who live in the lap of luxury.» the lap of comfort = a todo comfort, un lujo asiático, a cuerpo de rey.
Example: You can transform yourself completely through such luxury holidays where you can roll in the lap of comfort and enjoy each moment like never before.» the lap of luxury = un lujo asiático, a cuerpo de rey.
Example: Sedition is bred in the lap of luxury and its chosen emissaries are the beggared spendthrift and the impoverished libertine.lap2 = vuelta.
Example: After a few laps I was in great difficulties and I immediately understood that this was not going to be my race.more:
» lap of honour = vuelta de honor.
Example: It's traditional for footballers to go on a lap of honour after their last home game of the season.» run + laps = dar vueltas a una pista de atletismo, dar vueltas a una pista deportiva
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» swim + laps = nadar largos, hacer largos.
Example: Residents are encouraged to get ready to make a splash, swim some laps, enjoy water aerobics or learn to swim at these facilities this summer.» take + a victory lap = dar una vuelta de honor.
Example: She performed a cartwheel in the ring, then took a victory lap with the American flag on her back.» victory lap = vuelta de honor.
Example: Several members of the group shared their 'victory laps' with the more than 200 people in attendance at Tuesday's meeting.lap3 = chapotear.
Example: She fell to her knees, the water now lapping at her midriff.more:
» lap up = beber con la lengua. [Al estilo de los animales]
Example: He stopped, sniffed the air, then began lapping up water, which the others did except five who kept watch in the brush.» lap up + the sun = disfrutar del sol, tomar el sol.
Example: The teenager was also joined by the rest of her family on the Mexico vacation, where they lapped up the sun and swam in the sea.