debruzar
/debɾuθaɾ/from spelling rules
The English verb to lean can be translated into Spanish as debruzar. Wiktionary also lists debruzarse and propender.
Meaning: to incline (verb)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| debruzar | /debɾuθaɾ/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /debɾusaɾ/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| debruzarse | /debɾuθaɾse/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /debɾusaɾse/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
| propender | /pɾopenˈdeɾ/ |
Related adjectives such as magro or momio are used when referring to something being slim or not fleshy, while delgado, sobreoxigenado or pobre describe something having a low proportion of a desired substance.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
/debɾuθaɾ/
Did you know?
- The word sobreoxigenado can be used to describe a 'lean' mixture in an engine, referring to a high proportion of oxygen relative to fuel.
- The English word 'propensity' shares a direct ancestor with the Spanish verb propender, as both stem from the Latin 'propendere', meaning to hang or lean forward.
- While debruzar means to lean over, it is frequently used in literature to describe someone leaning out of a window or over a balcony to watch a street scene.
Examples in context
- El niño se inclinó sobre el libro para leer mejor.The child leaned over the book to read better.
- El anciano se apoyó en su bastón para caminar.The elderly man leaned on his cane to walk.
- Después de un largo día de trabajo, me gusta recostarme en el sofá.After a long day of work, I like to lean back on the couch.
- El roble se inclina debido al viento fuerte.The oak tree leans due to the strong wind.
- La empresa se inclinó hacia una estrategia más sostenible.The company leaned towards a more sustainable strategy.
- Mis amigos se apoyaron en mí durante momentos difíciles.My friends leaned on me during tough times.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “lean” translations and entries propender, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries propender, CC BY-SA 4.0.
