cambalhota; acrobacia; queda; rolamento
1. The act of falling or rolling end over end; performing gymnastic movements involving rolling or flipping
The children were tumbling on the grass.
As crianças estavam fazendo cambalhotas na grama.
2. Moving in a disordered or chaotic way; falling rapidly
The stock prices are tumbling due to market uncertainty.
Os preços das ações estão caindo devido à incerteza do mercado.
3. A sport or activity involving acrobatic movements and flips
She joined the tumbling team at school.
Ela se juntou ao time de acrobacias da escola.
4. Rotating or spinning rapidly in a drum or machine
The tumbling cycle in the dryer helps dry clothes evenly.
O ciclo de rotação da secadora ajuda a secar as roupas uniformemente.
In Brazil, tumbling is commonly taught in gymnastics programs in schools and private academies, particularly in larger cities. The sport is growing in popularity as part of youth fitness programs. In the USA, tumbling is often associated with cheerleading and gymnastics clubs. The term is also frequently used metaphorically in financial contexts on both sides of the Atlantic.
NYC Slang
Taking a tumble; doing flips
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