brandishing

[US]/brænˈdɪʃɪŋ/
[UK]/brændˈɪʃɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. Agitar o mover algo, especialmente un arma, de manera amenazante.; Exhibir o mostrar algo con orgullo.

Phrases & Collocations

brandishing a knife

portando un cuchillo

brandishing a gun

portando una pistola

brandishing a sword

portando una espada

brandishing a stick

portando un palo

brandishing a flag

portando una bandera

brandishing a fist

portando un puño

brandishing a weapon

portando un arma

brandishing power

portando poder

brandishing wealth

portando riqueza

brandishing words

portando palabras

Example Sentences

the knight was brandishing his sword in the air.

El caballero blandía su espada en el aire.

she was brandishing a sign to protest the decision.

Ella blandía un cartel para protestar contra la decisión.

the thief was brandishing a knife during the robbery.

El ladrón blandía un cuchillo durante el robo.

he was brandishing his diploma with pride.

Él blandía su diploma con orgullo.

the coach was brandishing a whistle to get the players' attention.

El entrenador blandía un silbato para llamar la atención de los jugadores.

brandishing her victory trophy, she celebrated with friends.

Blandiendo su trofeo de victoria, ella celebró con amigos.

the protester was brandishing a flag during the march.

El manifestante blandía una bandera durante la marcha.

he was brandishing a flashlight to find his way in the dark.

Él blandía una linterna para encontrar el camino en la oscuridad.

she walked into the room brandishing a new book.

Ella entró en la habitación blandiendo un libro nuevo.

the general was brandishing a map to strategize the battle.

El general blandía un mapa para planificar la batalla.

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