grounded

castigado

Castigado, normalmente por los padres, sin poder salir o realizar ciertas actividades.

En inglés sencillo: Not allowed to go out or enjoy certain activities as a punishment, usually given by parents.

• I am grounded this weekend.
• She was grounded for lying to her parents.
• Are you still grounded, or can you come to the party?

Cómo se usa: grounded for something (I am grounded for coming home late.)

Expresiones frecuentes: be grounded, grounded for weeks

sensato, con los pies en la tierra

Que ve la vida y lo importante con calma, sensatez y realismo.

En inglés sencillo: Sensible, calm, and realistic about life and what matters.

• She is a very grounded person.
• His family helps him stay grounded despite his success.
• We need someone grounded to lead the team.

Sinónimos: down-to-earth, sensible, realistic

Antónimos: unrealistic

Expresiones frecuentes: stay grounded, grounded person, well grounded, remain grounded

inhabilitado para volar

Que no puede o no tiene permiso para volar, normalmente por peligro, avería o una norma.

En inglés sencillo: Not allowed or able to fly, usually because of danger, a fault, or a rule.

• All flights are grounded today.
• The pilot remained grounded until his medical checks were complete.
• Several grounded aircraft were waiting for repairs.

Expresiones frecuentes: grounded aircraft, grounded pilot, remain grounded

conectado a tierra

Conectado a la tierra mediante un cable para que la electricidad se desvíe de forma segura.

En inglés sencillo: Connected to the earth by a wire so that electricity can flow away safely.

• The circuit is grounded.
• Make sure the metal case is properly grounded.
• A grounded outlet helps protect you from electric shocks.

Sinónimos: earthed

Antónimos: ungrounded

Expresiones frecuentes: grounded circuit, properly grounded, grounded outlet