brace
BrE /breɪs/ AmE /breɪs/
verb / noun en → es
to prepare yourself mentally or physically for something difficult or unpleasant
prepararse, ponerse en guardia
- brace yourself (for something)
Collocations brace yourself for the worst
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She braced herself for the bad news.
Se preparó para la mala noticia.
to support or strengthen something physically, especially to prevent it from moving or breaking
reforzar, sujetar, apoyar
- brace something (against/with something)
Collocations brace the door against the wind
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He braced the ladder against the wall.
Él sujetó la escalera contra la pared.
a piece of equipment that is used to support or strengthen something, especially in sports and construction
soporte, refuerzo, arnés
Collocations climbing brace
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The climber used a climbing brace to support his weight.
El escalador usó un arnés para soportar su peso.
to stand or sit in a particular way, especially to make yourself ready for something difficult or unpleasant
ponerse en guardia, adoptar una postura
- brace (yourself)
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She braced herself against the wall.
Se puso en guardia contra la pared.
to make something stronger or more stable, especially by adding supports
reforzar, reforzar con soportes
- brace something (with/against something)
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The building was braced against the wind.
El edificio fue reforzado contra el viento.
to be shocked or surprised by something unexpected, often in a negative way
quedarse sin aliento, sorprenderse
- brace yourself (for something)
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She braced herself for the shock of seeing him again.
Se preparó para el impacto de verlo nuevamente.
a muscle or group of muscles that helps to support a part of the body, especially in sports and construction
músculo de soporte, músculo estabilizador
Collocations core brace
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The athlete used his core brace to stabilize himself.
El atleta usó su músculo estabilizador para mantenerse estable.
a piece of equipment that is used to support or strengthen something, especially in sports and construction
soporte, refuerzo, arnés
Collocations safety brace
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The safety brace was essential for the climber's protection.
El arnés de seguridad fue esencial para la protección del escalador.