prop Significado & definición

Significado de prop en español

• 0 to support something physically, often by leaning it against something else or putting something under it -- apoyar, apuntalar

  • I propped my bike (up) against the wall.

  • She was sitting at the desk with her chin propped on her hands.

  • This window keeps on closing – I’ll have to prop it open with something.

• 1 an object used by the actors performing in a play or film -- accesorio

  • The set is minimal and the only props used in the show are a table, a chair, and a glass of water.

• 2 informal for propeller -- hélice

• 3 an object that is used to support something by holding it up -- puntal, apoyo

  • I need some sort of a prop to keep the clothes line up.

  • figurative A lot of people use cigarettes as a sort of social prop (= to make them feel more confident).

• 4 to put sth in a position using sth to support it -- apoyar

  • He propped the bike against the wall. Apoyó la bicicleta contra la pared.

  • The door had been left propped open. Se había dejado la puerta abierta.

• 5 sth used to hold sth in place -- puntal [ masculine, singular ]

  • The kids held their house up using a stick for a prop. Los niños sujetaron su casa usando un palo como apoyo.

• 6 an object used in a play, movie, or performance -- accesorio [ masculine, singular ]

  • props and set design accesorios y diseño del escenario