trot
word
/ˈtɹɑt/
/tɹˈɒt/
Definition
To move at a speed that is faster than walking but slower than running; used for horses and sometimes for people moving quickly but steadily. Also refers to the movement itself, especially for animals.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to describe the movement of horses, but can be used humorously for people or animals moving quickly but not running. Common phrases: 'at a trot', 'break into a trot'. Rarely used in formal contexts for people.
Spanish: trotar (caballo) - trotePortuguese (BR): trotar (cavalo) - trotePortuguese (PT): trotar (cavalo) - troteChinese (Simplified): 小跑 - 快步走Chinese (Traditional): 小跑 - 快步走Hindi: दौड़ना (घोड़े की चाल) - ट्रॉटArabic: هرولة (حركة الحصان) - مشية سريعةBengali: ট্রট করা - দৌড়ানো (শান্তভাবে, হাঁটা আর দৌড়ানোর মাঝখানে)Russian: рысью идти - рысь (движение лошади)Japanese: 小走りする - 速足で進む - 駆け足Vietnamese: chạy nước kiệu - đi nước kiệuKorean: 속보하다 - 속보 (말의 움직임)Turkish: tırıs gitmek - tırıs (atın yürüyüşü)Urdu: ٹہلنا (تیز چلنا، دوڑ اور چہل قدمی کے درمیان)Indonesian: berlari kecil - berjalan cepat
Example Sentences
She likes to trot along the beach in the morning.
basic
The horse began to trot around the field.
basic
My dog always trots beside me when I go jogging.
natural
She managed to finish the race in a steady trot.
natural
The children trot to school when they are late.
basic
He broke into a trot when he saw the bus arriving.
natural