A slang term that originally comes from the word 'cuadro', meaning square. In slang, 'cuadrarse' is used to mean 'to take a stand' or 'to prepare oneself', often for a confrontation or challenge.
Examples
- Spanish: Ante la pelea, Juan se cuadró y se preparó para defenderse.
- English: Faced with the fight, Juan took a stand and prepared to defend himself.