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correa feminine
traílla feminine
to keep sb on a leash — mantener / tener a algn a raya
STRAP
a strip of leather, cloth, or other flexible material, often with a buckle, used to fasten, secure, or carry something or to hold onto something.
fasten or secure in a specified place or position with a strap or seat belt.
to give sb the strap — darle a algn con la correa
to strap oneself in — ponerse / abrocharse el cinturón de seguridad
she strapped my ankle — me vendó el tobillo
WITHSTAND
remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.
DAZZLE
brightness that confuses someone's vision temporarily.
Disreputable,
not considered to be respectable in character or appearance.
SINGE quemadura
se chamuscó el pelo — she singed her hair
to singe one's beard/eyebrows — chamuscarse / quemarse la barba/las cejas
SCRAP
pedacito
scraps of fabric — (masculine plural) retazos
there's not a scrap of truth in the rumor — no hay ni (una) pizca / ni un ápice de verdad en el rumor
is that paper (for) scrap? — ¿ese papel es para borrador?
to have a scrap with sb — tener una agarrada(pelea) con algn
REMNANT
a small remaining quantity of something.
remaining.
STUB
the truncated remnant of a pencil, cigarette, or similar-shaped object after use.
el remanente truncada de un lápiz, cigarrillo, o un objeto en forma similar después de su uso.
the part of a check, receipt, ticket, or other document torn off and kept as a record.
accidentally strike (one's toe) against something.
(of candle, pencil) cabo masculine
(of cigarette) colilla feminine
(of cigarette) pucho masculine
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(of ticket) contraseña feminine
(of ticket) resguardo masculine
(of receipt) resguardo masculine
(of receipt) talón masculine
(of check) talón masculine
(of check) matriz feminine
Cytoskeleton,
a microscopic network of protein filaments and tubules in the cytoplasm of many living cells, giving them shape and coherence.
OUTRAGE
an extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation.
arouse fierce anger, shock, or indignation in (someone).
summit
the highest point of a hill or mountain.
a meeting between heads of government.
TACKLING
make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task).
SAVOUR
a characteristic taste, flavor, or smell, especially a pleasant one.
taste (good food or drink) and enjoy it completely.
have a suggestion or trace of (something, especially something bad).
BLISTER
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.
OUTLAW
a person who has broken the law, especially one who remains at large or is a fugitive.
ASPIC
a savory jelly made with meat stock, set in a mold and used to contain pieces of meat, seafood, or eggs.
DEPENDENCY
a dependent or subordinate thing, especially a country or province controlled by another.
dependence.
bewilder,
cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
confundir,
causa (a alguien) para convertirse perplejo y confundido.
just a trim, please — córteme solo las puntas, por favor
we had to trim back the rose bushes — tuvimos que podar bastante los rosales
trimmed with velvet — (round edge) ribeteado de terciopelo
OBITUARY
a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person.
SICKLE hoz
a short-handled farming tool with a semicircular blade, used for cutting grain, lopping, or trimming.
aforethought / premeditación : planned, plotted
MALICE
the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
SLING cabestrillo
a flexible strap or belt used in the form of a loop to support or raise a weight.
a simple weapon in the form of a strap or loop, used to hurl stones or other small missiles.
to have one's arm in a sling — llevar el brazo en cabestrillo
MEANDER
(of a river or road) follow a winding course.
TARMAC
asfalto
(tar mixture)
asfalto masculine
chapopote masculine Mexico
(road/surface) (before noun) asfaltado
henna,
the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used as a dye to color the hair and decorate the body.
alheña,
las hojas pulverizadas de un arbusto tropical, que se utiliza como colorante para colorear el pelo y decorar el cuerpo.
STOKE
add coal or other solid fuel to (a fire, furnace, or boiler).
INCUBATOR
an enclosed apparatus providing a controlled environment for the care and protection of premature or unusually small babies.
counterproductive,
having the opposite of the desired effect.
no hay que acobardarse ante el peligro — we must not flinch in the face of danger
FLINCH
she bore the pain without flinching — aguantó el dolor sin (re)chistar
to flinch from -ing — resistirse a + inf
hacer
(shaft/tunnel/well) abrir
they bored a hole into the rock — hicieron una perforación en la roca
perforar
taladrar
they are boring for oil/water — están haciendo perforaciones en busca de petróleo/agua
calibre masculine
small-bore weapons — (feminine plural) armas de pequeño calibre
scooch
crouch or squat.
move in or pass through a restricted space.
entrar o pasar a través de un espacio restringido.
I knew I'd shafted myself — me di cuenta de que la había cagado
INN
an establishment providing accommodations, food, and drink, especially for travelers.
escandalizó a todos los presentes con la ropa que llevaba — he shocked / scandalized everyone there with the clothes he wore
RIFF
(in popular music and jazz) a short repeated phrase, frequently played over changing chords or harmonies or used as a background to a solo improvisation.
I crawled to the phone and called for help — me arrastré hasta el teléfono y pedí ayuda
time crawled by — el tiempo pasaba muy lentamente
weighed down agobiado
held out : put out, endure, live on, stand firm
midst,
the middle point or part.
in the middle of
exult,
show or feel elation or jubilation, especially as the result of a success.
- exulting in her escape, Annie closed the door behind her
sinónimos: rejoice, be joyful, be happy, be delighted, be elated,
mostrar o sentir euforia o júbilo, especialmente como resultado de un éxito.
- exultante en su fuga, Annie cerró la puerta detrás de ella
Sinónimos: regocijarse, ser alegre, ser felices, encantados, estar muy contentos,
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loathe,
feel intense dislike or disgust for.
odiar
detestar
aborrecer
I loathe it when she starts asking questions — me revienta / me repatea cuando empieza a hacer preguntas