How is the phrase montar a horcajadas translated from Spanish to English

English translation
straddle
verb

Sentarse o ponerse de pie con una pierna a cada lado.

To sit or stand with legs on both sides.

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  • Se montó a horcajadas sobre la valla. — He straddled the fence.

  • No te sientes a horcajadas en el banco, siéntate bien. — Don't straddle the bench, sit on it properly.

  • A los niños les encanta montarse a horcajadas en el caballo de madera. — Kids love to straddle the wooden horse.

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