salto mortal

Definitions of salto mortal
  1. noun
    an acrobatic feat in which a person goes from a standing position to a handstand and back again
  2. noun
    an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
    synonyms: cabriola, trepa, tumba, voltereta, vuelta de campana
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