sag

combarse, hundirse

Doblarse o quedar más bajo por el centro debido al peso o la presión.

En inglés sencillo: To bend or hang lower in the middle because of weight or pressure.

• The rope began to sag.
• The shelf sagged under the heavy books.
• These old mattresses sag in the middle.

Cómo se usa: sag under something (The roof sagged under the weight of the snow.)

Sinónimos: droop, sink

Expresiones frecuentes: sag under weight, sag in places, begin to sag

perder interés

Volverse menos interesante y dejar de mantener la atención del público.

En inglés sencillo: To become less interesting and make people lose attention.

• The story sags halfway through.
• The film sagged after its exciting opening.
• Even a good play can sag during a long speech.

Sinónimos: drag

Expresiones frecuentes: plot begins to sag, sag in the middle

ceder, inclinarse

Inclinarse o hundirse al perder fuerza el apoyo que mantiene algo erguido.

En inglés sencillo: To lean or sink away from an upright position as support weakens.

• The old door began to sag.
• The wall sagged sideways as its supports weakened.
• He sagged against the doorway, too tired to stand straight.

Sinónimos: lean, slump, settle

Expresiones frecuentes: sag to one side, sag against something, begin to sag