cimbrear means to sway gently — a common term in Beautiful Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: September 27, 2025
cimbrear
verb • /[sim-bray-AR]/
to sway gently
Example:
Las espigas cimbreaban al ritmo del viento.
The stalks swayed gently in the wind.
🧠 What does cimbrear mean?
Cimbrear beautifully captures the gentle swaying or rocking motion of something, like a tree in the breeze, a field of wheat, or even a dancer. It evokes a sense of grace and fluidity. Think of a slow, elegant back-and-forth movement, rather than a jerky or violent swing.
📚 Extra examples
- El viento cimbreaba las ramas de los árboles.
The wind swayed the branches of the trees. - La bailarina cimbreaba su cuerpo al ritmo de la música.
The dancer swayed her body to the rhythm of the music. - Los campos de trigo cimbreaban con la brisa de la tarde.
The wheat fields swayed with the afternoon breeze. - El barco cimbreaba suavemente en el agua.
The boat swayed gently in the water. - Cimbreó la cabeza en señal de desaprobación.
She swayed her head in disapproval.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'cimbrear' comes from 'cimbre', which refers to a type of juniper tree known for its flexible branches that sway easily in the wind.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "cimbrear"
Synonyms: balancear, oscilar, mecerse
Opposites: quedarse quieto, inmovilizarse
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