Adjective
/bɛn.di/
The word "bendy" refers to something that is flexible, pliable, or capable of being bent without breaking. It is often used to describe objects or materials that can be shaped without damaging them. The term is relatively informal, commonly employed in both spoken and written contexts, although it tends to appear more frequently in everyday conversation due to its descriptive nature.
"Bendy" is relatively common in casual speech and is often used to describe children's toys, certain types of sports equipment, and materials in crafts.
The bendy straw makes it easy to drink from any angle.
(Los popotes o sorbetes flexibles hacen que sea fácil beber desde cualquier ángulo.)
This bendy toy can twist and turn in all directions, making it fun to play with.
(Este juguete flexible puede girar y torcerse en todas las direcciones, lo que lo hace divertido para jugar.)
She loves using bendy lights that can be adjusted to create different moods.
(A ella le encanta usar luces flexibles que se pueden ajustar para crear diferentes ambientes.)
"Bendy" is not commonly used in fixed idiomatic expressions, but the concept of flexibility is often reflected in phrases that convey adaptability or pliability in various contexts.
Life can be bendy; you need to adapt to the changes that come your way.
(La vida puede ser flexible; necesitas adaptarte a los cambios que te llegan.)
In negotiations, being bendy can lead to better outcomes for both parties.
(En negociaciones, ser flexible puede llevar a mejores resultados para ambas partes.)
We must keep our plans bendy to accommodate unforeseen circumstances.
(Debemos mantener nuestros planes flexibles para acomodar circunstancias imprevistas.)
The term "bendy" is derived from the root word "bend," which comes from the Old English "bendan" meaning "to bend." The suffix "y" is commonly added to adjectives to create informal or diminutive forms, emphasizing the characteristic of being able to bend.