How to Say "to straddle" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to straddle” is “cabalgar” — C1 level.
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verbC1formal
to be positioned on both sides of something
Examples
Las nubes parecen cabalgar sobre las cumbres de las montañas.
The clouds seem to straddle the mountain peaks.
En este diseño, un color debe cabalgar sobre el otro.
In this design, one color must overlap the other.
Figurative Use
When used figuratively, this word suggests a sense of dominance or being 'on top' of a situation or physical space.
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