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Verb conjugation

ahorcajarse

to straddle (to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something)

Usage

To straddle something, sitting or standing with a leg on each side — ahorcajarse en una rama, ahorcajarse sobre el caballo. A fairly uncommon but not archaic verb, mostly describing someone perched astride a branch, wall, or animal.

Examples
  • El niño se ahorcajó en la rama más baja del árbol.The boy straddled the lowest branch of the tree.
  • Se ahorcajó sobre la valla para ver mejor.He straddled the fence to get a better view.
  • El jinete se ahorcajó sobre el caballo de un salto.The rider straddled the horse in one jump.
Common mistake

Reaching for ahorcajarse in casual conversation — montar or the fixed phrase sentarse a horcajadas (the more common way to say the same thing) are what most speakers actually use.

Simple tenses

Imperative (imperativo)

ahorcájate
nosotrosahorcajémonos
vosotrosahorcajaos

Other

Gerund (gerundio)

ahorcajándose

Past participle (participio)

ahorcajado

Infinitive (infinitivo)

ahorcajarse

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Frequently asked questions

What does "ahorcajarse" mean?

"ahorcajarse" means "to straddle (to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something)".

What is the Imperative (imperativo) of "ahorcajarse"?

The imperative (imperativo) of "ahorcajarse" is: tú ahorcájate, nosotros ahorcajémonos, vosotros ahorcajaos.