The verb "doblegarse" is a reflexive verb in Spanish that primarily means to bend or to fold oneself. It can also imply yielding or submitting to someone’s authority or circumstances. The term is commonly used in both oral and written contexts, though it may appear more frequently in literary or formal writing due to its more nuanced connotations of submission and bending will.
Ella tuvo que doblegarse ante la presión del grupo.
She had to yield to the pressure of the group.
El fracaso lo hizo doblegarse a sus principios.
The failure made him bend to his principles.
The verb "doblegarse" is often found in idiomatic expressions in Spanish, particularly referring to situations where one yields or submits. It signifies not just a physical bending but also a metaphorical one.
No voy a doblegarme a tus exigencias.
I am not going to yield to your demands.
A veces, es mejor doblegarse que pelear.
Sometimes, it’s better to bend than to fight.
No puedo creer que se haya doblado tan fácilmente.
I can't believe he yielded so easily.
Tendré que doblegarme si quiero mantener la paz.
I will have to bend if I want to maintain peace.
La presión laboral lo hizo doblegarse a lo que no quería hacer.
The work pressure made him yield to what he didn't want to do.
The word "doblegarse" comes from the combination of the Spanish prefix "doble," meaning double, and the verb "legar," meaning to bend or yield. The concept connects both the physical act of bending and the figurative act of yielding, encapsulating a dual meaning in its use.
Doblarse (to bend)
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