& conjunction
&
abbreviation of and

's-Hertogenbosch /ˌsɜɹtoʊɡənˈbɔs/ /ˌsɜːtəʊɡənˈbɒs/ pn
Bolduque
Dutch city

-'s /s/ /z/ /əz/ /ɪz/ particle
de
possessive marker

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ suffix
abilidad
Forms a noun from a verb

able /ə.bl̩/ suffix
able ible
able to be done

ac /æk/ suffix
aca aco
one affected with

aceous /ˈeɪʃəs/ suffix
áceo
belonging to a taxonomic family or other group
of, relating to, or resembling the thing suffixed

aemia suffix
emia
condition of the blood

an suffix
ana ano
of or pertaining to

ance suffix
ancia anza
a state

ane /eɪn/ suffix
ano
alkanes

anthropy suffix
antropía
humanity; mankind

arch suffix
arca
leading, leader

ase suffix
asa
forms the names of enzymes

aster suffix
astra astre astro
-aster

ate suffix
ado ato
a rank or office
ada ado
characterized by the specified thing
having property
ato
chemical derivative
ar ear
to act in the specified manner

ation suffix
ación
-ation (suffix)

bility suffix
bilidad

caine suffix
caína
a synthetic alkaloid used as an anesthetic

cene suffix
ceno
suffix indicating a geologic period

centric suffix
céntrico
having a specified object at the centre

cephaly suffix
cefalia
head

cide /-saɪd/ suffix
cida
killer of
cidio
killing of

cracy /-kɹəsi/ suffix
cracia
rule

crat /-kɹæt/ suffix
crata
advocate
participant

cratic /ˈkɹætɪk/ suffix
crático
suffix forming adjectives related to -cracy/-crat

cyte /-saɪt/ suffix
cito
cell names and classifications

drome suffix
dromo

ectomy /-ˈɛktəmi/ suffix
ectomía
excision of
surgical removal of

ee suffix
ada ado
forming words meaning a person to whom or a thing to which an action is done

eme /-iːm/ suffix
ema
linguistic base unit

ence suffix
encia enza
same as -ance; having the state or condition of

ene suffix
eno
alkene

er /ə/ /ɚ/ suffix
dor dora era ero
(used to form agent nouns) person or thing that does...
dor dora era ero ista
person whose occupation is...
ás
used to form the comparative of adjectives
used to form the comparative of adverbs

ery /-əɹi/ suffix
ería
place of art, craft or practice

ese suffix
esa és
forming adjectives and nouns describing things characteristic of a particular place

esque /-ɛsk/ suffix
esco
in the style of
resembling

est /əst/ /ɪst/ suffix
ás
superlative of adjectives and adverbs
as es
second-person singular present tense of verbs

etic suffix
ético
pertaining to

free suffix
ibre de in
free from; without

gamous /-ɡəməs/ suffix
gamo
having the specified number or form of marriage

gamy /-ɡəmi/ suffix
gamia
describing forms of marriage

gen suffix
geno
producer of something

gon suffix
gona gono
plane figure

gram suffix
grama
something written

graph suffix
grafo
something related to writing etc.

grapher suffix
grafo
someone who writes about a specified subject

graphy /-ɡɹəfi/ suffix
grafía
Suffix denoting a written or represented in the specified manner, or about a specified subject

hedron suffix
edro
solid figure

hood /hʊd/ suffix
dad idad edad
condition or state
dad edad idad
group

i suffix
í

ian /iːən/ suffix
iana iano
related to

iatry suffix
iatría

ible suffix
able ible
expressing capacity or worthiness in a passive sense

ic suffix
ico
Note: these translations are a guide only. For more precise translations, see individual words ending in -ic

ide suffix
ido
any of a group of related compounds
any of a group of several elements
uro
binary compound of a nonmetal

ify /ɪfaɪ/ suffix
ificar
to produce verbs meaning to make

-in-law adj
político
related through marriage

ine suffix
ina
used to form names of chemical substances

ing /iːn/ /ɪŋ/ /ɪŋɡ/ suffix
ando iendo yendo
to form present participles

ish /ɪʃ/ suffix
ento oso
appended to adjectives
esa és
appended to roots denoting names of nations or regions
ico iento
appended to words

ism /ɪzəm/ suffix
ismo
a principle, belief or movement

ist /-əst/ /-ɪst/ suffix
ista isto
A person who uses something
ista
One who follows a particular ideology, doctrine, belief system or theory

ite /-aɪt/ /-ɪt/ suffix
ita
a follower or adherent of a specified person
a native or resident of a specified place
part of the body or part of an organ of the body
ito
a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ous
ita ito
used to form names of minerals and rocks

itis /-ˈaɪtɪs/ suffix
itis
suffix denoting diseases characterized by inflammation
suffix denoting fictitious afflictions or diseases

itude suffix
itud
suffix

ity [ɪti] suffix
dad edad idad
Used to form nouns from adjectives.

ive /ɪv/ suffix
iva ivo
adjectival suffix: of the nature of; tending to

ization /-ˈaɪzeɪʃən/ suffix
ización
act, process, or result of doing something

ize /-aɪz/ suffix
izar
suffix used to form verbs

land /lənd/ suffix
landia
territory, country or region (suffix)

latry /-lətɹi/ suffix
latría
forms a noun meaning worship of stemmed noun

less /ləs/ suffix
in es-
lacking

ling suffix
illa illo ita ito
Diminutive

lingual suffix
lingüe
speaking a number of languages

lite /lʌɪt/ suffix
lita
forms names of rocks or minerals

logical suffix
lógico
used to form adjectival forms of nouns

logist suffix
loga logo
person who studies or is an expert in the related -logy

logy /ləd͡ʒi/ suffix
logía
branch of learning

loquy /-ləkwi/ suffix
loquio
speaking, speech

ly /li/ /lɪ/ suffix
mente oso
forming adjectives from nouns, in the sense "similar to, like, characteristic of"
mente
used to form adverbs from adjectives

lysis suffix
lisis
decomposition or breakdown

mancy suffix
mancia
specified forms of divination

mania suffix
manía
indicating a compulsion or obsession

maniac suffix
mano
indicating a person who experiences compulsion

ment suffix
mento miento

meter suffix
metro
used to form a measuring device

metry suffix
metría
forming nouns relating to measures and measurement

morphous suffix
morfo
having a specified shape or form

naut suffix
nauta
forms nouns meaning a voyager, farer or tripper

ness /nəs/ /nɛs/ /nɪs/ suffix
idad
appended to adjectives to form nouns meaning "the state of being...", "the quality of being...", or "the measure of being..."

oic suffix
oico

oid /-ɔɪd/ suffix
oide
suffix meaning similar but not the same

ologist suffix
óloga ólogo
alternative spelling of -logist

ology suffix
ología
branch of learning

oma suffix
oma
suffix forming nouns indicating tumors or masses

on suffix
ón
(physics) subatomic particles

one suffix
ona
ketone

ose /-oʊs/ /-əʊs/ suffix
osa
suffix used to form the names of sugars

osis suffix
osis
suffix for functional disorders

ous /əs/ suffix
oso
chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a lower oxidation number
oso udo
suffix to form adjectives

pathic /pæθɪk/ suffix
pático

phage suffix
fago
something that eats, or consumes

phagous /-fəɡəs/ suffix
fago
feeding on

phagy suffix
fagia
the consumption of

phile suffix
filo
Forming nouns and adjectives denoting "friend"

philia suffix
filia
forming words denoting abnormal linking towards a given thing

phobe suffix
fobo
used to form nouns denoting a person having a fear of a specific thing
used to form nouns denoting a person who hates or despises a specific thing

phobia /ˌfəʊbi.ə/ suffix
fobia
used to form nouns meaning fear

phobic /-ˈfoʊbɪk/ suffix
fobo
dislike or aversion
fear

phore suffix
foro
bearer or carrier of

plegic suffix
pléjico
of -plegia

pod suffix
podo
related to or resembling a foot

poly suffix
polio
pertaining to the number of sellers in a market

s /s/ /z/ /ɨz/ suffix
es s
regular plurals of nouns

saurus /ˈsɔːɹəs/ suffix
saurio
forms names for dinosaurs

scope suffix
scopio
suffix to name viewing instruments

scopy /-skəpi/ suffix
scopia scopía
observation, viewing

ship suffix
azgo dad
Property or state of being

sphere suffix
sfera
designating some layer of the Earth

teen suffix
ce ieci-
to form numbers 13 - 19

th /-θ/ suffix
avo ero imo to ésimo
used to form the ordinal numeral

tion /-ʃən/ suffix
ción
producing a noun meaning the action or effect of a verb

tomy /-təmi/ suffix
tomía
cutting, incision, section

um /əm/ suffix
o
Latinate singular grammatical number suffix

uria /-ˈjʊəɹɪə/ suffix
uria
relating to urine

y suffix
osa oso
iego iento oso
having the quality of
ento iento
inclined to
ejo ete eto ico iello ita
forming diminutive nouns
dad ia ie io tad
forming abstract nouns

yl suffix
ilo
radical or functional group

yne suffix
ino
hydrocarbon with triple bonds

0th adj
0.º
abbreviation of zeroth

1 Chronicles pn
1 Crónicas
book of the Bible

1 Corinthians pn
1 Corintios
book of the New Testament

1 John pn
1 Juan
Book of the Bible

1 Kings pn
1 Reyes
book of the Bible

1 Peter pn
1 Pedro
Book of the Bible

1 Samuel pn
1 Samuel
book of the Bible

1 Thessalonians pn
1 Tesalonicenses
Book of the Bible

1 Timothy pn
1 Timoteo
book of the New Testament

10th adj
10º
abbreviation of tenth

15 minutes of fame n
quince minutos de fama
fifteen minutes of fame

19th adj
19.º
abbreviation of nineteenth

1st /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ adj
1.ª 1.º
abbreviation of first

2 Chronicles pn
2 Crónicas
book of the Bible

2 Corinthians pn
2 Corintios
book of the New Testament

2 John pn
2 Juan
Book of the Bible

2 Kings pn
2 Reyes
book of the Bible

2 Peter pn
2 Pedro
Book of the Bible

2 Samuel pn
2 Samuel
book of the Bible

2 Thessalonians pn
2 Tesalonicenses
Book of the Bible

2 Timothy pn
2 Timoteo
book of the New Testament

2nd adj
2a 2o 2ª 2º
abbreviation of second

3 John pn
3 Juan
Book of the Bible

3D printer /ˈθɹi ˈdi ˈpɹɪntɚ/ /ˈθɹiː ˈdiː ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ n
impresora 3D
device for making three-dimensional solid objects

3D printing n
impresión 3D
manufacture of three-dimensional solid objects

3rd adj
3a 3ero 3o 3ª 3º
abbreviation of third

4th adj
4º
abbreviation of fourth

5th adj
5ª 5º
abbreviation of fifth

600-cell n
hexacosicoron
four-dimensional polytope

6th adj
6ª 6º
abbreviation of sixth

7th adj
7º
abbreviation of seventh

8th adj
8º
abbreviation of eighth

9/11 /naɪn.əˈlɛvən/ pn
11-S
attack

9th adj
9º
abbreviation of ninth

A Coruña /ˌɑ kəˈɹunjə/ pn
La Coruña
city in Galicia

A-bomb n
bomba atómica
atomic bomb

AC n
CA corriente alterna
alternating current

AC/DC adj
hacer a pelo y pluma
bisexual

AD adv
d.C.
anno Domini

ADSL n
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line

AIDS /eɪdz/ n
SIDA sida
acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AKA adv
alias también conocida como también conocido como
also known as

APEC pn
APEC Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico
trade agreement

ASAP /ˌeɪ.ɛs.eɪˈpi/ adv
cuanto antes lo antes posible lo más rápido posible
as soon as possible

ASEAN /ˈæ.zi.ɑn/ pn
ANSA Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático
Association of Southeast Asian Nations

ATM n
cajero automático
(banking) Automated Teller Machine

ATV n
cuadriciclo cuatriciclo cuatrimoto quad
all-terrain vehicle

AWOL n
ausente sin licencia
military: absence without proper authority

Aachen /ˈɑkən/ /ˈɑːkən/ pn
Aquisgrán
city in North Rhine-Westphalia

Aalborg /ˈɔlbɔɹ/ /ˈɔːlbɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Aalborg
city in northern Denmark

Aalenian adj
aaleniano
of or pertaining to the Aalenian epoch

Aalenian pn
aaleniano
subdivision of the Middle Jurassic epoch

Aaron /ˈæɹ.ən/ /ˈɛɹ.ən/ pn
Aarón
biblical brother of Moses
male given name

Aaronic /æɹˈɑn.ɪk/ /æɹˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
aarónico
pertaining to Aaron

Abadan /ˌɑ.bɑˈdɑn/ pn
Abadán
city in Iran

Abaddon /əˈbæ.dn̩/ pn
Abadón
Hell
the destroyer

Abbasid /əˈbæs.əd/ adj
abasida abasí
relating to the Abbasids

Abbasid /əˈbæs.əd/ n
abasida abasí
member of the dynasty that ruled from Baghdad from about to 750 to 1250

Abdullah /æbˈdʌlə/ pn
Abdullah Abdullá
Muslim given name

Abecedarian /ˌeɪ.biˌsiˈdæɹ.i.ən/ n
abecedariano
member of a 16th-century sect

Abel /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ pn
Abel
biblical character
male given name

Abelard /ˈæb.ə.ˌlɑɹd/ pn
Abelardo
male given name

Abelian n
abelonita
member of a sect living like Abel

Abha pn
Abha
city in Saudi Arabia

Abidjan /ˌæb.ɪˈdʒɑn/ pn
Abiyán
the largest city of Côte d'Ivoire

Abigail /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ pn
Abigaíl
biblical wife of David
Abigaíl Abigail
female given name

Abimelech /əˈbɪm.əˌlɛk/ pn
Abimelech
name of Philistine kings

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ adj
abjasio
of or pertaining to Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ n
abjasio
person from Abkhazia

Abkhaz /ɑbˈkɑz/ pn
abjasio abjaso
a Northwest Caucasian language spoken in Abkhazia

Abkhazia /æbˈkeɪ.ʒi.ə/ pn
Abjasia
territory in the Caucasus

Aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ n
aborigen aboriginal
original inhabitant of Australia
aborigen
original inhabitant of any land

Abraham /ˈeɪ.bɹə.hæm/ /ˈeɪ.bɹəˌhæm/ pn
Abraham Abrahán
male given name
prophet in the Old Testament

Abram /ˈeɪ.bɹəm/ pn
Abram
Old Testament patriarch

Abruzzo pn
Abruzos
region of central Italy

Absalom /ˈæb.sə.ləm/ pn
Absalón
Biblical character
male given name

Abu Dhabi /ˈɑ.bu ˈdɑ.bi/ pn
Abu Dabi
capital of UAE

Abuja /əˈbuːd͡ʒə/ pn
Abuya
The capital city of Nigeria

Abundius pn
Abundio
male given name

Abydos /əˈbaɪ.dɑs/ pn
Abidos
ancient city in Egypt

Abyssinia /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ə/ pn
Abisinia
historical name of Ethiopia

Abyssinian /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ adj
abisinio
of or pertaining to Abyssinia

Abyssinian /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.i.ən/ /ˌæb.ɪˈsɪn.ɪ.ən/ n
abisinio abisinia
a native of Abyssinia

Acadian /əˈkeɪ.di.n̩/ adj
acadio
of or pertaining to Acadia

Acayucan pn
Acayucan
city
municipality

Accra /ə.ˈkɹɑ/ pn
Acra
capital of Ghana

Achaea pn
Acaya
a region in the northern head of the Peloponnese

Achaemenid /əˈkiːmənɪd/ adj
aqueménida
relating to the dynasty which ruled the Persian empire c. 550–330 BCE

Acheron /ˈæ.kəɹ.ən/ pn
Aqueronte Aquerón
a river

Achilles /əˈkɪliːz/ pn
Aquiles
Greek mythical hero

Achilles heel /əˌkɪl.iːz ˈhiːl/ n
talón de Aquiles
vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation

Achilles tendon n
tendón de Aquiles tendón aquíleo tendón calcáneo
strong tendon in the calf of the leg

Acoetes /əˈsiːtiːz/ pn
Acetes
Acoetes

Acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈɑː.kɹə/ pn
Acre
city

Acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ pn
Acrópolis
Athenian Acropolis

Acts of the Apostles pn
Actos de los Apóstoles Hechos
fifth book of the New Testament

Adam /ˈæ.dəm/ [ˈæɾm̩] pn
Adán Adam
first man in Abrahamic religions
Adán
male given name

Adam and Eve pn
Adán y Eva
the first man and woman (according to Genesis)

Adam's apple n
nuez de Adán nuez bocado de Adán manzana de Adán
lump in the throat

Addis Ababa /ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/ pn
Adís Abeba
capital of Ethiopia

Adela /ˈæ.də.lə/ pn
Adela
female given name

Adelaide /ˈæ.də.leɪd/ [ˈæ.dɜ.læɪ̯d] pn
Adelaida
female given name
state capital of South Australia

Adelie penguin n
pingüino adelaida pingüino de Adelia
Pygoscelis adeliae

Aden pn
Adén
seaport of Yemen

Adige /ˈadɪdʒeɪ/ pn
Adigio
river in South Tyrol

Adolph /ˈeɪ.dɔlf/ /ˈæ.dɒlf/ pn
Adolfo
male given name

Adonis /əˈdoʊnɪs/ n
adonis
beautiful man

Adrian /ˈeɪ.dɹiː.ən/ pn
Adrián Adriano
male given name

Adriatic /ˌeɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ adj
adriático
of or pertaining to the Adriatic

Adriatic Sea /eɪ.dɹiˈæt.ɪk/ pn
mar Adriático Adriático
sea that stretches from the Ionian Sea to the Gulf of Venice

Advent pn
Adviento
season before Christmas
coming of the Christ

Advent calendar n
calendario de adviento
calendar used to count down the days of Advent

Adygea /ɑːdɪˈɡeɪ.ə/ pn
Adiguesia
Adygea, Russia

Adyghe /ˈɑː.dɪ.ɡeɪ/ pn
adigué
language spoken in the Republic of Adygea

Aegean /iˈdʒi.ən/ adj
egeo
of or relating to the Aegean Sea

Aegean Sea /əˈdʒi.ən ˈsi/ pn
mar Egeo Egeo
sea of the northeastern part of the Mediterranean Sea

Aegidius pn
Egidio
male given name

Aeneas /ɪˈniː.əs/ pn
Eneas
Trojan hero

Aeneid /ˈiː.ni.ɪd/ pn
Eneida
Classic epic poem that tells the story of Aeneas fleeing Troy and settling in Italy.

Aeolian mode n
modo eólico
a musical mode

Aeolus /iˈoʊləs/ pn
Eolo
character in Greek mythology

Aeronian pn
Aeroniense

Aeschylus /ˈɛs.kə.ləs/ pn
Esquilo
Greek tragedian

Aesculapius /ˌiːskjʊˈleɪpɪəs/ pn
Esculapio
Roman god

Aesop /ˈiːsɒp/ pn
Esopo
ancient Greek author

Aesopian /iːˈsoʊpi.ən/ /iːˈsəʊpɪən/ adj
esópico
Aesopean

Aetolia /iːˈtəʊ.liː.ə/ pn
Etolia
region of Greece

Afar pn
afar
language

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ adj
afgano
pertaining to Afghanistan

Afghan /ˈæfˌɡæn/ n
afgano afgana
person from Afghanistan

Afghan Hound /ˌæfɡæn ˈhau̯nd/ n
lebrel afgano
Afghan Hound

Afghanistan /æfˈɡæn.ɪˌstæn/ pn
Afganistán
country

Africa /ˈæ.fɹɪ.kə/ pn
África
continent south of Europe

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
africano
Of or pertaining to Africa

African /ˈæf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
africano africana
a native of Africa

African Union pn
Unión Africana
multinational organisation

African blue tit n
herrerillo africano herrerillo canario
Cyanistes teneriffae

African elephant n
elefante africano
Loxodonta africana or Loxodonta cyclotis found in Africa

African violet n
violeta africana
perennial plant of the genus Saintpaulia

African-American adj
afroamericano
American and black

African-American n
afroamericana afroamericano
A black American

Africanism n
africanismo
Eurocentric representation of Africans

Africanize v
africanizar
to make African

Afrikaans /ˌɑːfɹɪˈkɑːnz/ pn
afrikáans afrikaans
language

Afrikaner n
afrikáner bóer
member of ethnic group

Afro- prefix
afro-
African

Afro-Eurasia /ˈæf.ɹoʊ.jʊɹˈeɪ.ʒə/ pn
Eurafrasia Afroeurasia África-Eurasia
supercontinent

Afrophobia n
afrofobia
the fear, hate or dislike of Africans

Agamemnon /æɡæˈmɛmnɒn/ pn
Agamenón
Greek hero

Agatha /ˈæɡəθə/ pn
Águeda
female given name

Agent Orange pn
Agente Naranja
herbicide

Aglaia pn
Aglaya
female given name

Agnes /ˈæɡ.nɪs/ pn
Inés
female given name

Agra pn
Agra
city in India

Agrigento /ˌæɡɹɪˈd͡ʒɛntəʊ/ pn
Agrigento
province and city in Sicily

Aguascalientes pn
Aguascalientes
state of Mexico

Ahasuerus /əˈhæ.zə.ɹəs/ pn
Asuero
biblical king of Persia

Ahriman pn
Ahrimán
the hypostasis of chaos, destruction, evil in Zoroastrianism

Ahura Mazda pn
Ahura Mazda Ahura-Mazda
the one God of Zoroaster

Aida pn
Aída
female given name

Aidi n
perro de montaña del Atlas
dog breed

Ainu adj
ainu
pertaining to ethnic group or language

Ainu n
ainu
ethnic group

Ainu pn
ainu
language

Ajax /ˈeɪ.dʒæks/ pn
Áyax
either of two heroes of the Trojan War

Akan pn
acano akan
Niger-Congo language
language group spoken in Ghana

Akhenaten /ˌækəˈnɑːtən/ pn
Akenatón
Pharaoh in 14th century BCE, founder of Atenism

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ adj
acadio
pertaining to the language

Akkadian /əˈkeɪ.di.ən/ pn
acadio
Semitic language

Aksai Chin pn
Aksai Chin
part of Kashmir governed by China

Akureyri pn
Akureyri
city on the north coast of Iceland

Al Jazeera /æl dʒəˈziːɹə/ pn
Al-Yazira
Arabic satellite TV news channel

Al-Andalus pn
al-Ándalus
Islamic Spain

Alabama /ˌæ.lə.ˈbæ.mə/ pn
Alabama
U.S. State

Aladdin pn
Aladino
the Arabic tale

Alamo /ˈæləˌmoʊ/ /ˈæləˌməʊ/ pn
Álamo
fort in San Antonio, Texas

Alan /ˈæ.lən/ n
alano
member of a Sarmatian tribe

Alan /ˈæ.lən/ pn
Alano Alán
male given name

Alania pn
Alania
medieval kingdom of Alans

Alanic /əˈleɪnɪk/ adj
alano
of or pertaining to Alans or their language

Alaric pn
Alarico
king of Visigoths

Alaska /əˈlæs.kə/ pn
Alaska
US state

Alaskan /əˈlæskən/ adj
alaskeño alasqueño
of or pertaining to Alaska, its people or its culture

Alaskan Malamute n
malamute de Alaska
Alaskan Malamute sled dog

Albacete pn
Albacete
province

Alban pn
Albano
male given name

Albania /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Albania
country in south-eastern Europe

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ adj
albanés albanesa
of or pertaining to Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ n
albanés albanesa
person from Albania

Albanian /ælˈbeɪ.ni.ən/ pn
albanés
language

Albany pn
Albany
capital of New York

Albert /ˈæl.bɚt/ pn
Alberto
male given name

Alberta /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/ pn
Alberta
province

Albin pn
Albino
male given name

Albireo pn
Albireo
Beta (β) Cygni.

Albuquerque /ˈæl.bə.ˌkəɹ.ki/ pn
Albuquerque
city

Alcalá de Henares pn
Alcalá de Henares
city

Alcibiades /ˌælsəˈbaɪədiz/ pn
Alcibíades
Greek name

Alcmene /ælkˈmiːni/ pn
Alcmena
the wife of Amphitryon and mother, by Zeus, of Heracles

Alcoholics Anonymous pn
Alcohólicos Anónimos
proper noun

Alcorcón pn
Alcorcón
city to the southwest of Madrid

Alcubierre pn
Alcubierre

Aldebaran /alˈdɛbəɹən/ pn
Aldebarán
star

Alectryon pn
Alectrión
character in Greek mythology

Aleppo /əˈlɛpoʊ/ /əˈlɛpəʊ/ pn
Alepo
city in Syria

Aleutian /ˌæ.liːˈuːʃən/ adj
aleutiano
of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian /ˌæ.liːˈuːʃən/ n
aleutiana aleutiano
a native or inhabitant of the Aleutian Islands

Aleutian Islands /æliːuːʃən ɑɪlændz/ pn
Islas Aleutianas
archipelago

Alexander /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzæn.dɚ/ /ˌæ.lɨɡˈzɑːn.də/ [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.də] [ˌæ.lɨɡˈzeən.dɚ] pn
Alejandro Alexandro
male given name

Alexander the Great pn
Alejandro Magno
King of Macedonia

Alexandra pn
Alejandra
female given name

Alexandria /æləkˈzændɹi.ə/ pn
Alejandría
city in Egypt
any of a number of cities bearing the same name
Alejandra
female given name

Alexandrian /æ.lɛksˈzæn.dɹi.ən/ /æl.ɛɡˈzæn.dɹiː.ən/ adj
alejandrino
of or pertaining to Alexandria

Alexandrian Wicca pn
wicca alexandriana
branch of Wicca

Alexandroupoli pn
Alejandrópolis
city

Alexius pn
Alejo Alexis
male given name

Alfonsine adj
alfonsino
relating to Alfonso X of Castile

Alfonso pn
Alfonso
male given name

Alfred pn
Alfredo
Male given name

Alfvén wave n
onda de Alfvén
a hydromagnetic shear wave in a charged plasma

Algeciras pn
Algeciras
city in Andalusia, Spain

Algeria /ælˈdʒɪəɹi.ə/ pn
Argelia
country

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ adj
argelino
of Algeria or its people

Algerian /ælˈdʒɪɹi.ən/ n
argelino argelina
person from Algeria

Algerian Arabic pn
árabe argelino

Algherese pn
alguerés
Catalan dialect spoken in Alghero

Alghero /alˈɡɛəɹəʊ/ /ɑlˈɡɛɹoʊ/ pn
Alguer
port town in Sardinia

Algiers /ælˈdʒɪəz/ /ælˈdʒɪɹz/ pn
Argel
the capital of Algeria

Alhambra pn
Alhambra
palace in Granada, Spain

Alicante pn
Alicante
city in Spain

Alice /ˈæl.ɪs/ pn
Alicia
female given name

Alice in Wonderland adj
Alicia en el mundo de maravillas
as in a surreal fairy tale

Alita pn
Alita
female given name

All Saints' Day pn
Día de Todos los Santos
feast day

All Souls' Day pn
Conmemoración de los Fieles Difuntos Día de Muertos Día de los Difuntos
Christian feast day

Allah /əˈlɑː/ /ˈæ.lə/ pn
Alá
God, in Islam

Alma pn
Alma
female given name

Almaty pn
Almatý
city

Almería /ˌælməˈɹiː.jə/ pn
Almería
Spanish city

Almighty pn
Todopoderoso
God, the supreme being

Almodovarian adj
almodovariano

Almohad adj
almohade

Almoravid n
almorávide

Alpha Centauri pn
Alfa Centauri
brightest star in the southern constellation of Centaurus

Alphecca pn
Alphecca
binary star of Corona Borealis

Alpine /ˈæl.paɪn/ adj
alpino
Relating to the Alps

Alps /ælps/ pn
Alpes
a mountain range in Western Europe

Alsace /ælˈseɪs/ pn
Alsacia
region on the west bank of the upper Rhine

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ adj
alsaciano
of or relating to Alsace

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ n
alsaciano
person from Alsace

Alsatian /ælˈseɪʃən/ pn
alsaciano
language of Alsace

Altai Republic pn
República de Altái
federal subject of Russia

Altaic /ælˈteɪ.ɪk/ adj
altaico
pertaining to the group of languages

Altair pn
Altair
star

Alzheimer's disease /ˈæltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɑːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːltshaɪmə(ɹ)z/ /ˈɔːlzhaɪmə(ɹ)z/ n
alzheimer alzhéimer enfermedad de Alzheimer
mental disorder from brain tissue changes

Amadeus pn
Amadeo
male given name

Amalthea pn
Amaltea
goat or nymph who suckled Zeus

Amanda /əˈmændə/ pn
Amanda
female given name

Amaterasu pn
Amaterasu
Japanese sun goddess

Amazon /ˈæm.ə.zən/ /ˈæm.əˌzɑːn/ pn
Amazonas
river

Amazon Rainforest pn
selva amazónica

Amazonas pn
Amazonas
department of Colombia
region of Peru
state of Brazil
state of Venezuela

Amazonian /æməˈzoʊni.ən/ adj
amazónico
of or relating to the Amazons
having to do with the Amazon River

Amazonian antshrike n
batará amazónico
Thamnophilus amazonicus

Ambrose /ˈæmbɹoʊz/ /ˈæmbɹəʊz/ pn
Ambrosio
male given name

Amelia /əˈmiːli.ə/ /əˈmiːljə/ pn
Amelia
female given name

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ adj
americano norteamericano
of or pertaining to the Americas
norteamericano estadounidense americano
of or pertaining to the U.S. or its culture

American /əˈmɛɹɪkən/ n
americano americana
inhabitant of the Americas
americano estadounidense norteamericano estadunidense
person born in, or a citizen of, the U.S.

American Bulldog n
Bulldog Americano
American Bulldog

American Civil War pn
Guerra Civil estadounidense Guerra de Secesión
civil war in the United States (1861-1865)

American English pn
inglés americano inglés estadounidense
English of the United States

American Samoa /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈmoʊ.ə/ /əˈmɛɹ.ɪ.kən səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Samoa Americana
US overseas territory in Oceania

American Sign Language pn
lengua de señas americana
language that uses hands, facial expressions, and other bodily behavior to communicate

American aloe n
maguey
Agave americana

American badger n
tlalcoyote
Taxidea taxus

American bison /əˈmɛɹɪkən ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
bisonte americano
mammal

American bittern n
avetoro lentiginoso
Botaurus lentiginosus

American black bear n
oso negro americano
Ursus americanus

American football n
fútbol americano fútbol estadounidense
American football

American kestrel n
cernícalo
species

American sweetgum n
liquidámbar americano
deciduous tree

Americanisation n
americanización
assimilation

Americanism n
americanismo angloamericanismo
linguistic feature

Americanize v
americanizar
to make American

Americas /əˈmɛɹɪkəz/ pn
América
North and South America

Amharic /æmˈhæɹɪk/ pn
amárico
language

Amish /ˈɑː.mɪʃ/ adj
amish
relating to the Amish sect

Amman /ɑːˈmɑːn/ /əˈmɑːn/ pn
Ammán Amán
the capital of Jordan

Amos /ˈeɪ.məs/ pn
Amós
book of the Old Testament
figure mentioned in the Old Testament

Amritsar pn
Amritsar
city in India

Amsterdam /ˈæmstəɹˌdæm/ /ˌæmstəˈdæm/ pn
Amsterdam Ámsterdam
capital of the Netherlands

Amsterdamer n
amsterdamés amsterdamesa
An inhabitant or a resident of Amsterdam

Amu Darya /ˌɑːmuːˈdɑːɹɪə/ pn
Amu Daria Amu Darya Amu-Daria Amu-Darya
river

Amun pn
Amón
Egyptian wind deity

Amur pn
Amur
the river between the Far East Russia and China

Amuzgo n
amuzga amuzgo

Anabaptism /ænəˈbæptɪzm/ n
anabaptismo
doctrine of Anabaptists

Anabaptist n
anabaptista
member of radical wing of Christians during Reformation
member of present-day church

Anadyr pn
Anádir
city in Russia

Anapa pn
Anapa
city

Anasazi n
anasazi
member of a Native American people who once lived in Utah and Colorado

Anastasia /æn.ə.ˈsteɪ.ʒə/ pn
Anastacia
female given name

Anatolia /ˌænəˈtəʊli.ə/ pn
Anatolia
peninsula of Western Asia

Anatolian /anəˈtəʊlɪən/ adj
anatolio
of or pertaining to Anatolia or its people, culture, etc.

Anatolius pn
Anatolio
male given name

Anaximander pn
Anaximandro
philosopher

Anaximenes pn
Anaxímenes
philosopher

Ancien Régime pn
Antiguo Régimen
aristocratic system in France before the French Revolution

Ancient Greece pn
Grecia antigua
ancient civilization of the Mediterranean

Ancient Greek pn
griego antiguo
the Greek language of classical antiquity

Ancient Rome pn
Antigua Roma
civilization associated with Rome from the 9th century BC to the 5th century AD

Andalusia /ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ pn
Andalucía
autonomous community of Spain

Andalusian adj
andalusí
from or pertaining to Al-Andalus
andaluz
from or pertaining to Andalusia

Andalusian n
andaluz
dialect (or varieties) of Spanish spoken in Andalusia
PRE Pura Raza Española caballo andaluz caballo español
horse of a breed from the Iberian Peninsula
andalusí
someone from Al-Andalus
andaluz andaluza
someone from Andalusia

Andalusian Arabic pn
árabe andalusí
variety of the Arabic language

Andean /ænˈdiː.ən/ adj
andino
of or pertaining to the Andes mountains

Andean cat n
guiña huiña
Leopardus jacobitus

Andean condor n
cóndor cóndor andino cóndor de los Andes
Vultur gryphus

Andean flamingo n
flamenco andino
Phoenicopterus andinus

Andean hairy armadillo n
armadillo andino quirquincho andino
South American animal

Andes /ˈæn.diːz/ pn
Andes Cordillera de los Andes
mountain range in South America

Andes Mountains pn
cordillera de Los Andes
mountain range

Andhra Pradesh /ˌæn.dɹə pɹəˈdɛʃ/ pn
Andhra Pradesh
state in the union of India

Andorra /ænˈdɔɹ.ə/ /ænˈdɔː.ɹə/ pn
Andorra
country

Andorra la Vella /ænˈdɔː.ɹə lə ˈveɪl.jə/ pn
Andorra la Vieja
capital of Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ adj
andorrano
pertaining to Andorra

Andorran /ænˈdɔːɹən/ n
andorrano andorrana
person from Andorra

Andrea /ænˈdɹeɪə/ /ˈændɹi.ə/ pn
Andrea
female given name

Andrew /ˈæn.dɹuː/ pn
Andrés
male given name
the Apostle

Andromeda /ænˈdɹɑmɪdə/ /ænˈdɹɒmɪdə/ pn
Andrómeda
constellation
mythical daughter of Cepheus
spiral galaxy

Angel Falls pn
Salto Ángel
waterfall in Venezuela

Angela /ˈændʒələ/ pn
Ángela
female given name

Angeleno n
angelino
person from Los Angeles

Angelica pn
Angélica
female given name

Angelo /ˈæn.dʒə.loʊ/ /ˈæn.hə.loʊ/ pn
Ángel
male given name

Angevin adj
angevino
pertaining to Anjou

Angevin n
angevino
native of Anjou

Angkor Wat /ˈɑŋ.kɔɹ ˈwɑt/ pn
Angkor Wat
Cambodian temple complex

Angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
anglo
A member of the ancient Germanic tribe

Anglian adj
anglo
pertaining to the Angles

Anglican /ˈæŋ.ɡlɪ.kən/ adj
anglicano
pertaining to the Church of England and related churches

Anglican Communion pn
Comunión anglicana
worldwide network of churches

Anglicanism n
anglicanismo
beliefs and practices of the Anglican Church

Anglish /ˈænɡliʃ/ pn
anglés
variety of English

Anglo- /ˈæŋ.ɡləʊ/ prefix
anglo-
prefix: relating to England, English, or the English

Anglo-American adj
angloamericano
of relating to England and USA

Anglo-Catholic n
anglo-católico
member of the Anglican Church with Catholic traditions

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ adj
anglonormando
pertaining to Normans in England after the Norman Conquest
pertaining to the Norman rule of England

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ n
anglonormanda anglonormando
Norman who settled in England

Anglo-Norman /æŋ.ɡloʊ.nɔːɹ.mən/ /æŋ.ɡləʊ.nɔː.mən/ pn
anglonormando
language

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ adj
anglosajón
related to the Anglo-Saxon peoples or language

Anglo-Saxon /ˌæŋɡloʊˈsæksən/ n
anglosajón anglosajona
member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England during the early fifth century

Anglocentrism n
anglocentrismo
the practice of viewing the world from English or Anglo-American perspective

Anglomaniac n
anglómano
one affected with Anglomania

Anglophile adj
anglófilo anglófila
person who loves or admires the country, culture or people of England

Anglophilia /ˌæŋ.ɡləʊˈfɪ.li.ə/ n
anglofilia
the love of the country, culture or people of England

Anglophilic /ˌæŋ.ɡlə.ˈfɪ.lɪk/ adj
anglófilo
fond of what is English

Anglophobe /ˈaŋ.ɡlə(ʊ).fəʊb/ n
anglófobo anglofóbica anglofóbico anglófoba
person who hates or fears England, its people or anything English

Anglophobia n
anglofobia
hatred or fear of England or anything English

Anglophobic adj
anglofóbico anglófobo
having an aversion to England or the English

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ adj
anglohablante angloparlante anglófono
English-speaking

Anglophone /ˈæŋɡləˌfəʊn/ n
anglohablante angloparlante anglófona anglófono
one who speaks English

Anglosphere /ˈæŋ.ɡləˌsfɪɹ/ pn
angloesfera
set of anglophone countries

Angola /æŋˈɡoʊlə/ /æŋˈɡəʊlə/ pn
Angola
country in Southern Africa

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ adj
angoleño
of, from or pertaining to Angola or its people

Angolan /æŋˈɡoʊlən/ n
angoleño angoleña
person from Angola or of Angolan descent

Anguilla /æŋˈɡwɪlə/ pn
Anguila
British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Anicetus pn
Aniceto
A guardian god of Mount Olympus

Ankara /ˈæŋ.kə.ɹə/ pn
Ankara Angora
capital of Turkey

Ann /eən/ /æn/ pn
Ana
female given name

Anno Domini adv
d. de J.C. d.C. después de Cristo después de Jesucristo
in the year of our Lord

Anselm /ˈanˌsɛlm/ /ˈænˌsɛlm/ pn
Anselmo
male given name

Antananarivo pn
Antananarivo
city

Antarctic /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ænˈtɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
antártico
pertaining to Antarctica

Antarctic Circle pn
círculo polar antártico
geographical line

Antarctic Peninsula pn
Península Antártica
the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica

Antarctica /ænˈtɑɹ(k)tɪkə/ /ˌænˈtɑː(k)tɪkə/ pn
Antártida
southernmost continent

Antares pn
Antares
star

Anthony /ˈæn.tə.ni/ /ˈæn.θə.ni/ pn
Antonio
given name

Anthropocene /ˈænθɹəpəˌsin/ /ˈænθɹəpəˌsiːn/ pn
Antropoceno
the current geological period

Antigua /ænˈtiːɡ(w)ə/ pn
Antigua
island

Antigua and Barbuda /ænˌti.ɡ(w)ə ænd bɑɹˈbju.də/ /ænˌtiː.ɡə ænd bɑːˈbjuː.də/ pn
Antigua y Barbuda
country

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ adj
antiguano
of, from, or pertaining to Antigua, or the Antiguan people

Antiguan /ænˈtiːɡən/ n
antiguano
person

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ adj
antillano
of, from, or pertaining to the Netherlands Antilles

Antillean /æntəˈliːən/ n
antillano
person from the Netherlands Antilles

Antilles /ænˈtɪl.iːz/ pn
Antillas
islands

Antioch /ˈæntiˌɒk/ pn
Antioquía
Antioch on the Orontes

Antiochian /æntiˈoʊkiən/ /æntiˈɒkiən/ adj
antioqueno
of or pertaining to ancient Antioch

Antiochian /æntiˈoʊkiən/ /æntiˈɒkiən/ n
antioquena antioqueno
a person from, or an inhabitant of, ancient Antioch

Antiochus /ænˈtaɪəkəs/ pn
Antíoco
one of the thirteen kings

Antlered God pn
dios astado
Wiccan god

Antlia pn
Antlia
constellation

Antofagasta pn
Antofagasta
a city in northern Chile

Antoinette pn
Antonieta
female given name from French Antoinette

Antonia pn
Antonia
female given name

Antwerp /ˈæn.twɝp/ pn
Amberes
city
province

Antwerpian adj
amberino
of Antwerp

Antwerpian n
amberino
someone from Antwerp

Anubis pn
Anubis
Egyptian god of the dead and tombs

Apache /ə.ˈpæ.t͡ʃi/ n
apache
Apache person

Apache /ə.ˈpæ.t͡ʃi/ pn
apache
Apache language

Apennines /ˈæpənaɪnz/ pn
Apeninos
mountain range

Aphrodite /æfɹəˈdaɪti/ pn
Afrodita
Greek goddess

Apia pn
Apia
capital of Samoa

Apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ pn
Apocalipsis
book of the Bible
the written account of a revelation of hidden things given by God to a chosen prophet

Apocrypha pn
textos apócrifos
writings recognized by some but not all Christians

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ n
Apolo
asteroid type

Apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ pn
Apolo
the son of Zeus

Apollonian circle n
círculo de Apolonio
two families of circles

Apostle n
apóstol
any of the group of twelve disciples
top-ranking Mormon

Appalachians /ˌæ.pəˈleɪ.ʃənz/ /ˌæ.pəˈlæ.tʃənz/ pn
Apalaches
a mountain range in eastern North America

April /ˈeɪ.pɹəl/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪl/ pn
abril
fourth month of the Gregorian calendar

April Fools' Day n
Día de los Inocentes pescado de abril
First day of April

April fool n
inocentada
practical joke played on April Fools' Day

Aptian pn
Aptiense
subdivision of the Early Cretaceous epoch

Apuleius /ˌæpjuˈli.əs/ pn
Apuleyo
author in the Roman Empire

Apulia pn
Apulia Pulla
region of Italy

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ adj
pullés
of or pertaining to Apulia

Apulian /əˈpuːliːən/ n
pullesa pullés
resident of Apulia

Apus /ˈeɪpəs/ pn
Apus
a constellation of the southern sky

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ n
acuario Acuario
Someone with a Aquarius star sign

Aquarius /əˈkwɛəɹɪəs/ /əˈkwɛɹɪəs/ pn
acuario Acuario
astrological sign
Acuario
constellation

Aquila /ˈækwɪlə/ pn
Aquila Águila
constellation

Aquitaine pn
Aquitania
region of France

Ara pn
Ara
constellation

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ adj
árabe
of or pertaining to Arabs and their nations

Arab /ˈeɪ.ɹæb/ /ˈæɹ.əb/ /ˈɛɹ.əb/ n
árabe
Semitic person
horse

Arab Republic of Egypt pn
República Árabe de Egipto
Official name of Egypt

Arab Spring pn
Primavera Árabe
movement

Arab World pn
mundo árabe
Arabic speaking world

Arabia /əˈɹeɪbiə/ pn
Arabia
a peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf;

Arabian /əˈɹeɪbi.ən/ adj
árabe
related to Arabia

Arabian /əˈɹeɪbi.ən/ n
árabe
horse
person

Arabian Sea pn
mar Arábigo
part of the Indian Ocean

Arabian jasmine n
sampaguita
Jasminum sambac, a shrubby, fragrant vine

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ adj
árabe arábigo
of, from, or pertaining to Arab countries or cultural behaviour

Arabic /ˈæɹəbɪk/ pn
árabe
language
alphabet

Arabic numeral n
número arábigo
any of the ten symbols from 0 through 9

Arabic script n
alfabeto árabe
letters of the Arabic language

Arabisation n
arabización
process of arabising

Arabism n
arabismo
an idiom characteristic of the Arabic language

Arabize v
arabizar
to make Arab

Arabo- prefix
arabo-
relating to Arabic or Arabs

Arabophobia n
arabofobia
the fear, hate or dislike of Arabs

Aragon /ˈæɹəɡɑːn/ /ˈæɹəɡən/ pn
Aragón
an autonomous community in Spain

Aragon Strip pn
Aragón Oriental Franja de Aragón
Part of Aragon where Catalan is spoken

Aragonese adj
aragonés
from Aragon

Aragonese n
aragonés aragonesa
a person

Aragonese pn
aragonés
the language of Aragon

Aral Sea /ˈɑːɹəl siː/ pn
mar de Aral
Aral Sea

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ adj
arameo
of or pertaining to Aramaeans or Aram

Aramaean /æɹəˈmiːən/ n
arameo
member of a West Semitic semi-nomadic and pastoralist people

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ adj
arameo
pertaining to the language, alphabet, culture or poetry

Aramaic /ˌæɹ.ə.ˈmei.ɪk/ pn
arameo
the language

Aranese pn
aranés
dialect

Aranjuez pn
Aranjuez
city

Araucanian adj
araucano

Araucanization n
araucanización mapuchezación
assimilation into Mapuche culture

Arawak adj
arahuaco
pertaining to the Arawak

Arawak n
arahuaco
people

Arawak pn
arahuaco
group of languages
specific language

Arbëresh /ˌɑːbəˈɹɛʃ/ pn
arbëreshë
form of Albanian spoken in southern Italy

Arc de Triomphe pn
Arco de Triunfo
the Parisian monument

Arcadia /ɑɹˈkeɪdi.ə/ n
Arcadia
A district or a prefecture in the central and mid SE Peloponnese

Archaean adj
arcaico
of eon from 3,800 to 2,500 million years ago

Archaean pn
Arcaico
Archaean eon

Archibald /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃɪ.bɔːld/ pn
Archibaldo
male given name

Archimedean /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdi.ən/ adj
arquimediano
of or pertaining to Archimedes

Archimedean solid n
sólido de Arquímedes sólido arquimediano
any of a class of semi-regular convex polyhedra composed of two or more types of regular polygon meeting in identical vertices

Archimedes /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːdiːz/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Arquímedes
an ancient Greek mathematician

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ adj
ártico árctico
Pertaining to the northern polar region of the planet
glacial árctico
cold, snowy, or having other properties of extreme winter associated with the Arctic

Arctic /ˈɑɹ(k)tɪk/ /ˈɑː(k)tɪk/ pn
árctico ártico
a region of the Earth

Arctic Circle pn
círculo polar ártico
one of the five major circles of latitude

Arctic Ocean pn
océano Ártico océano glacial Ártico
the smallest of the five oceans of the Earth, on and around the North Pole

Arctic skua n
escúa ártica págalo ártico
Stercorarius parasiticus

Arcturus /ɑɹkˈtjʊəɹəs/ pn
Arturo
Alpha Boötis

Ardèche pn
Ardecha
French department
French river

Areopagus n
areópago
supreme council in Athens

Arequipa pn
Arequipa
city

Ares /ˈeəɹiːz/ pn
Ares
the god of war, son of Zeus and Hera

Arezzo /əˈɹɛtsəʊ/ pn
Arezzo
capital city of Arezzo

Argentina /ˌɑɹ.d͡ʒənˈti.nə/ /ˌɑː.d͡ʒənˈtiː.nə/ pn
Argentina
Argentine Republic

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ adj
argentino
pertaining to Argentina

Argentine /ˈɑːdʒəntaɪn/ n
argentino argentina
person from Argentina

Argentine tango n
tango argentino
Ballroom dance

Argentineness n
argentinidad
the quality of being Argentine

Argo pn
Argo
mythical ship

Argo Navis pn
Argo Navis
constellation

Argolis pn
Argólida Argólide
periphery

Argonaut pn
argonauta
member of the Argo crew

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
ariano
pertaining to Arianism

Arian /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
ariano
a kind of Christian who holds Arian ideas

Arianism /ˈɛəɹɪənɪzəm/ n
arrianismo
nontrinitarian Christian teaching

Arica pn
Arica
Chilean city

Ariel pn
Ariel
moon of Uranus

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ n
aries
Someone with an Aries star sign

Aries /ˈɛəɹiːz/ /ˈɛɹiz/ pn
Aries
astrological sign
constellation

Aristarch /ˈæɹɪstɑːk/ n
aristarco
severe critic

Aristophanes /æɹɪsˈtɒfəniːz/ /ɛɹɪsˈtɑfəniz/ pn
Aristófanes
Aristophanes

Aristotelian adj
aristotélico
of or pertaining to the philosophy taught by Aristotle

Aristotelian n
aristotélico
disciple of Aristotle

Aristotle pn
Aristóteles
ancient Greek philosopher

Aristotle's lantern n
linterna de Aristóteles
jaws of sea urchins

Arizona /ˌæɹɪˈzoʊnə/ /ˌæɹɪˈzəʊnə/ pn
Arizona
a state of the United States of America

Ark of the Covenant pn
arca de la Alianza arca del pacto
the sacred container, a gold-plated wooden chest

Arkansas /ɑɹˈkæn.zəs/ /ˈɑɹ.kən.sɔ/ pn
Arkansas
US state

Arkhangelsk pn
Arjánguelsk
city in Russia

Armageddon /ˌɑɹ.məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).məˈɡɛ.dn̩/ pn
Armagedón
site

Armagnac n
armañac
brandy

Armagnac pn
Armañac
region

Armenia /ɑɹˈmi.ni.ə/ /ɑːˈmiː.ni.ə/ pn
Armenia
ancient kingdom and country

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ adj
armenio armeno
of, from, or pertaining to Armenia, Armenians, the language or alphabet

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ n
armenio armenia
person

Armenian /ɑːɹˈmiːni.ən/ /ɑːˈmiːni.ən/ pn
armenio armeno
language

Armenian Highland pn
Altiplano Armenio
plateau in Transcaucasia

Armenian SSR pn
RSS de Armenia
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic

Armenian cucumber n
alficoz
fruit
plant

Arminianism n
arminianismo
school of thought

Arnhem Land /ˈaːnəm lænd/ pn
Tierra de Arnhem
region in the Northern Territory, Australia

Arnold /ˈɑɹnəld/ pn
Arnaldo
male given name

Aromanian /æɹoʊˈmeɪniən/ /æɹəʊˈmeɪnɪən/ pn
arumano arrumano
language

Arretine /ˈæɹɪtaɪn/ adj
aretino
of, from or pertaining to Arezzo, Italy

Art Deco /ɑːɹ(t) ˈdɛkəʊ/ pn
art decó
style of decorative art and architecture

Arte Povera /ˌɑɹteɪ ˈpoʊvəɹə/ /ˌɑːteɪ ˈpɒvəɹə/ pn
arte pobre arte povera
Italian modern art movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s

Artemis /ˈɑɹtəmɪs/ pn
Artemisa Ártemis
Greek goddess

Arthur /ˈɑɹθəɹ/ /ˈɑːθə(ɹ)/ pn
Arturo
male given name

Arthurian adj
artúrico
pertaining to the legend of King Arthur

Artinskian pn
Artinskiense

Aruba /ˈæ.ɹuː.bə/ pn
Aruba
territory in the Caribbean

Aruban adj
arubano
of or pertaining to Aruba

Aruban n
arubano
person from Aruba

Aruküla pn
Aruküla
small borough in Estonia

Arunachal Pradesh /ˌɑːɹəˌnɑːtʃəl pɹəˈdɛʃ/ pn
Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh

Arvanitika /ˌɑːvəˈnɪtɪkə/ pn
arvanítico
form of Albanian

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ adj
ario
pertaining to the (alleged) Aryan master race

Aryan /ˈɛəɹi.ən/ n
ario
in Nazism: a member of an alleged master race of non-Jewish Caucasians
used primarily by neo-Nazis: a white

Asatru pn
asatru
neopagan religion

Ascension pn
Ascensión
Jesus' rise to heaven

Ascension Day pn
Ascensión
the fortieth day of Easter

Asclepius /əˈskliːpi.əs/ pn
Asclepio
Greek god of medicine and healing

Ascoli Piceno pn
Ascoli Piceno

Ash Wednesday n
miércoles de ceniza
the Christian day of penitence 46 days before Easter

Asher pn
Aser
eighth son of Jacob

Ashgabat pn
Asjabad
the capital of Turkmenistan

Ashkelon pn
Ascalón
city in Israel

Ashkenazi /ˌæʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ /ˌɑːʃkɪˈnɑːzi/ adj
askenazí asquenazí
of, or relating to Jews from Germany or Eastern Europe

Ashkenazic adj
askenazi
of relating to the Ashkenazi

Ashoka /əˈʃoʊkə/ /əˈʃəʊkə/ pn
Aśoka
emperor

Asia /ˈeɪʒə/ pn
Asia
the continent of Asia
province of Roman empire

Asia Minor pn
Asia Menor
peninsula between the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea

Asia-Pacific pn
Asia-Pacífico
part of the world in or near the western Pacific Ocean

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ adj
asiático
of, relating to or from Asia

Asian /ˈeɪʒən/ n
asiático asiática
person from Asia
oriental asiático
person from or descended from people from east Asia
hindú indio
person from or descended from people from the Indian sub-continent

Asian Games pn
Juegos Asiáticos
sport event

Asian elephant n
elefante asiático
an elephant, Elephas maximus, found in Asia

Asian lion /ˈeɪʒən ˈlaɪən/ n
león asiático león de Asia
species of lion that inhabited Asia

Asiatic golden cat n
gato dorado asiático gato dorado de Temminck
cat

Asmara /æsˈmɑːɹə/ pn
Asmara
capital of Eritrea

Asperger's syndrome /ˈæspɜːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ /ˈæspɝɡɚz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ n
síndrome de Asperger
autism related developmental disorder

Assam /æˈsæm/ pn
Assam
state in India

Asselian pn
Asseliense

Assisi pn
Asís
city

Assyria /əˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Asiria
Semitic Akkadian kingdom

Assyrian /əˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
asirio
of or pertaining to the ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia
of or pertaining to the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river

Assyrian /əˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
asirio
a citizen of an ancient nation and empire, including the northern half of Mesopotamia
a person who resided in the ancient region on the Upper Tigris river

Assyriology n
asiriología
study of the Assyrian language and culture

Astana /æsˈtɑːnə/ /əsˈtɑːnə/ pn
Astaná
the capital of Kazakhstan

Asterix pn
Astérix
A fictional character from French comic books

Astrakhan /æstɹəˈkæn/ pn
Astracán
city and region in Russia

Astur-Leonese pn
asturleonés

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ adj
asturiano bable
of or pertaining to Asturias in Spain
asturiano
of or pertaining to the Asturian language

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ n
asturiano
a native of Asturias

Asturian /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.ən/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.ən/ pn
asturiano
language

Asturianism n
asturianismo

Asturias /æsˈtʊə.ɹi.əs/ /æsˈtʊɹ.i.əs/ pn
Asturias
autonomous community and province of Spain

Asunción pn
Asunción
capital of Paraguay

Atacaman adj
atacameña atacameño
of or pertaining to Atacama

Atacaman n
atacameña atacameño
someone from Atacama

Athena /əˈθiːnə/ pn
Atenea
Greek goddess

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ adj
ateniense
of or pertaining to Athens, Greece

Athenian /əˈθiː.ni.ən/ n
ateniense
an inhabitant, resident, or citizen of Athens, Greece

Athens /ˈeɪθənz/ /ˈæθənz/ pn
Atenas
capital city of Greece

Athonite adj
athonita
of Athos

Athonite n
athonita
someone from Athos

Atkins diet n
dieta de Atkins régimen de Atkins
diet

Atlanta /ætˈlæntə/ pn
Atlanta
capital and largest city of the State of Georgia

Atlantic /ætˈlæn.tɪk/ /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ adj
atlántico
pertaining to the Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic /ætˈlæn.tɪk/ /ətˈlæn.tɪk/ pn
Atlántico
the Atlantic Ocean

Atlantic Ocean pn
océano Atlántico Atlántico
the ocean lying between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east

Atlantic herring n
arenque arenque del Atlántico
Clupea harengus

Atlantic puffin n
frailecillo atlántico​
Fratercula arctica

Atlantic salmon n
salmón del Atlántico
species of fish

Atlantic tomcod n
tomcod
Microgadus tomcod

Atlantis /ətˈlæntəs/ pn
Atlántida
mythical country said to have sunk into the ocean

Atlas /ˈætləs/ pn
Atlas Atlante
Greek mythology

Atlas Mountains pn
Atlas
Atlas Mountains

Atomic Age /əˈtɑːmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ /əˈtɒmɪk ˌeɪd͡ʒ/ pn
era atómica
era during which nuclear energy was developed

Attica pn
Ática
periphery

Atticus pn
Ático
male given name

Attila the Hun pn
Atila
king of the tribes of Huns

Auckland /ˈɔːklənd/ pn
Auckland
the largest conurbation in New Zealand

Audouin's gull n
gaviota de Audouin
Ichthyaetus audouinii

Augsburg pn
Augsburgo
city in southern Germany

August /ˈɑ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔ.ɡəst/ /ˈɔː.ɡəst/ pn
agosto
eighth month of the Gregorian calendar

Augustine /ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/ /əˈɡʌstɪn/ /ˈɑɡəˌstin/ pn
Agustín Augustín
male given name

Augustinian adj
agustino
of or relating to St Augustine
of or relating to religious order influenced by him

Augustinian n
agustino
follower
friar or monk

Augustus /ɔːˈɡʌstəs/ pn
Augusto
Roman emperor
male given name

Aurelia pn
Aurelia
female given name

Aurelius pn
Aurelio
male given name

Auriga pn
Auriga
constellation

Aurora pn
Aurora
Roman goddess of dawn
female given name

Auschwitz /ˈaʊ̯ʃ.vɪts/ pn
Auschwitz
city in Poland
concentration camp

Ausonius pn
Ausonio
Roman poet

Australasia /ˌɒstɹ(ə)lˈeɪʒə/ /ˌɔstɹl̩ˈæɪʒɐ/ pn
Australasia
Australia, NZ, New Guinea and neighbouring islands

Australia /ɑˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪliːə/ /ɒˈstɹeɪljə/ /ɔˈstɹeɪliə/ /ɔːˈstɹeɪlɪə/ /əˈstɹæɪljə/ /əˈstɹɛliːə/ pn
Australia
Commonwealth of Australia
continent of Australia

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ adj
australiano
of or pertaining to Australia, the Australian people or languages

Australian /ɑˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /ɒˈstɹeɪ.liː.ən/ /ɔˈstɹeɪ.li.ən/ /əˈstɹæɪ.ljən/ n
australiano australiana
a person from the country of Australia or of Australian descent

Australian Capital Territory pn
Territorio Capital Australiano
Territory of Australia

Australian Cattle Dog n
boyero australiano
dog breed

Australian Shepherd n
pastor australiano
dog breed

Australian dollar n
dólar australiano
official currency of Australia

Australian pelican n
pelícano australiano
species of pelican

Austria /ˈɑst.ɹi.ə/ /ˈɒs.tɹɪə/ /ˈɔs.tɹi.ə/ /ˈɔːs.tɹɪə/ pn
Austria
country in Central Europe

Austria-Hungary pn
Austria-Hungría Imperio Austrohúngaro
former country in Central Europe

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ adj
austríaco austriaco
related to Austria

Austrian /ˈɒstɹi.ən/ /ˈɔːstɹi.ən/ n
austriaco austríaco austriaca austríaca
Austrian person

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes pn
Auvernia-Ródano-Alpes
region of France

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ n
ávaro
person

Avar /ˈævɑɹ/ pn
ávaro idioma avar idioma ávaro
language

Avellino pn
Avellino
town and capital of Avellino

Averroism n
averroísmo
tenets of the Averroists

Avestan /əˈvɛst(ə)n/ pn
avéstico
Old Iranian language

Avicenna /ˌævɪˈsenə/ pn
Avicena
a Persian polymath

Avignon pn
Aviñón
city in Provence

Avilés pn
Avilés
city

Avogadro's number n
número de Avogadro constante de Avogadro
number of atoms present in 0.012 kilograms of isotopically pure carbon-12

Axis power n
potencia del Eje
member country of the World War II Axis

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ n
aimara aymara aimará
indigenous people of South America

Aymara /ˌaɪməˈɹɑː/ pn
aymara aimara idioma aimara
language of South America

Ayurveda /aɪ.ʊəˈveɪ.də/ n
ayurveda
traditional Hindu alternative medicine

Azawad pn
Azauad
an unrecognised state

Azerbaijan /ˌæz.ə(ɹ).baɪˈ(d)ʒɑːn/ pn
Azerbaiyán Azerbaiján
country

Azerbaijan SSR pn
RSS de Azerbaiyán
Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ adj
azerbaiyano
pertaining to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ n
azerbaiyano
Azerbaijani person

Azerbaijani /ˌæzəbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ /ˌæzəɹbaɪˈdʒɑːni/ pn
azerbaiyano
language of Azerbaijan

Azores /əˈzɔːz/ /ˈeɪzɔːɹz/ pn
Azores
an archipelago and an autonomous region

Azrael pn
Azrael
angel of death

BASE jumping n
salto BASE
extreme sport

BBC pn
BBC
British Broadcasting Corporation

BC adv
a. de J.C. a.C. antes de Jesucristo
before Christ

BCG n
BCG
Bacillus of Calmette and Guérin

BL Lac object n
objeto BL Lac
type of galaxy with AGN

BMI n
IMC
body mass index

BRIC pn
BRIC
Brazil, Russia, India, and China

Baba Yaga pn
Baba Yaga
hag who flies through the air in a mortar

Babism n
babismo
19th-century Persian pantheistical religious sect

Babylon /ˈbæbɪ.lɑn/ /ˈbæbɪ.lɒn/ pn
Babilonia
capital of Babylonia

Babylonia /ˌbæbɪˈloʊni.ə/ /ˌbæbɪˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Babilonia
ancient region and empire of southern Mesopotamia

Babylonian adj
babilonio
of or pertaining to the city of Babylon

Babylonic adj
babilónico
pertaining to Babylon

Bacchus /ˈbækəs/ pn
Baco
the Roman god of wine

Bacchylides pn
Baquílides
Ancient Greek name

Bach /bɑːx/ pn
Bach
German composer

Bachelor of Science n
Bachillerato en Ciencias
three- to four-year undergraduate degree

Bactria /ˈbæktɹɪə/ pn
Bactriana
Greek name for ancient country

Bactrian camel /ˈbæktɹɪən ˈkæməl/ n
camello bactriano
Camelus bactrianus

Badajoz /ˌbɑːdəˈhoʊs/ pn
Badajoz
city
province

Baetic adj
bético

Baghdad /bæɡˈdæd/ pn
Bagdad
city

Baghdadi adj
bagdadí
of, from, or pertaining to Baghdad

Baghdadi n
bagdadí
person from Baghdad

Bahamas /bəˈhɑː.məz/ pn
Bahamas
country in the Caribbean

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ adj
bahameño
pertaining to the Bahamas

Bahamian /bəˈheɪm.ɪən/ n
bahameño
person from the Bahamas

Bahrain /bɑːˈɹeɪn/ pn
Baréin Bahréin
country in the Middle East

Bahraini adj
bareiní bahreiní
of, from, or pertaining to Bahrain or the Bahraini people

Bahraini n
bareiní bahreiní
a person from Bahrain or of Bahraini descent

Bahá'í Faith pn
bahaísmo
religion

Baird's sandpiper n
correlimos de Baird
Calidris bairdii

Baja California /ˈbɑː.hɑː ˌkælɪˈfɔː(ɹ)n.ɪə/ pn
Península de Baja California
mountainous peninsula
Baja California
state of Mexico

Baja California Sur pn
Baja California Sur
state of Mexico

Bajocian pn
Bajociense

Bakelite /ˈbeɪk.ə.laɪt/ n
baquelita
heat-resisting chemically inert resin

Baker pn
Panadero
Occupational surname

Baku /bɑːˈkuː/ pn
Bakú
the capital city of Azerbaijan

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ adj
baleárico
of the Balearic Islands

Balearic /bæliˈæɹɪk/ pn
balear
Catalan dialect

Balearic Islands pn
Islas Baleares Baleares
group of Mediterranean islands

Balearic Sea pn
mar Balear
sea

Bali /ˈbɑːli/ pn
Bali
island of Indonesia

Bali tiger n
tigre de Bali
Panthera tigris balica

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ adj
balinés
of or relating to Bali, or its inhabitants, language or culture

Balinese /ˈbɑːlɪniːz/ n
balinés
inhabitant
language

Balkan /ˈbɔːlkən/ adj
balcánico
Of or relating to the Balkan Peninsula

Balkan Peninsula pn
Península balcánica
peninsula in southeastern Europe

Balkanization /ˌbɑl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌbɔːl.kən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
balcanización
fragmentation of a region into several small states
any disintegration process

Balkans /ˈbɑl.kənz/ /ˈbɔːl.kənz/ pn
Balcanes
geographical region in the southeast of Europe

Balochi pn
baluchi
language

Balochistan pn
Beluchistán
region on the Iranian plateau in south-western Asia

Balt [bɔːlt] n
báltica báltico
inhabitant of one of the modern Baltic states

Balthazar pn
Baltasar
male given name

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ adj
báltico
pertaining to the Baltic languages
pertaining to the Balts
of the Baltic region or sea

Baltic /ˈbɑl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔl.tɪk/ /ˈbɔːl.tɪk/ pn
Báltico países bálticos
Baltic region, Baltic states

Baltic Sea pn
mar Báltico Báltico
a sea

Balto-Slavic adj
baltoeslavo
of or pertaining o the Balto-Slavic language, people or culture

Bamako pn
Bamako Bámako
capital of Mali

Bambara pn
bambara
language

Bamboo Curtain pn
Telón de Bambú
political barrier between communist and capitalist in Asia

Banbury story of a cock and a bull /ˈbænb(ə)ɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɑk ənd ə ˈbʊl/ /ˈbænbɹi ˈstɔːɹi əv ə ˈkɒk ənd ə ˈbʊl/ n
una historia sin pies ni cabeza
roundabout, nonsensical story

Bandar Seri Begawan /ˌbɑːndəɹ sɪˌɹiː bɪˈɡaʊ.ən/ pn
Bandar Seri Begawan
capital of Brunei

Bangalore /ˈbæŋɡəlɔːɹ/ /ˌbæŋɡəˈlɔː/ pn
Bangalore
state capital of Karnataka, India

Bangkok /bæŋˈkɒk/ pn
Bangkok
the capital of Thailand

Bangladesh /ˌbæŋ.ɡlə.ˈdɛʃ/ pn
Bangladés Bangladesh
country

Bangladeshi adj
bangladesí
of, from, or pertaining to Bangladesh

Bangladeshi n
bangladesí
person from Bangladesh or of Bangladeshi descent

Bangui pn
Bangui
capital of the Central African Republic

Banjul pn
Banjul
capital of the Gambia

Bank of China pn
Banco de China
state-owned publicly-traded commercial bank based in China

Bank of England pn
Banco de Inglaterra
building in Threadneedle Street
central bank of the United Kingdom
organisation which controls the bank of United Kingdom

Bantu n
bantú
language family

Baotou pn
Baotou
a prefecture-level city in northern China

Baphomet /ˈbæfɵmɛt/ pn
Baphomet
pagan deity

Baptist adj
bautista
of the Baptist religious denomination

Barabbas pn
Barrabás
insurrectionary whom Pontius Pilate freed instead of releasing Jesus

Barbadian adj
barbadense
of or relating to Barbados

Barbadian n
barbadense
person from Barbados

Barbados /bɑɹˈbeɪ.doʊs/ /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.dɒs/ pn
Barbados
country in the Caribbean

Barbara /ˈbɑɹb(ə)ɹə/ /ˈbɑːb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Bárbara
cognates and transliterations of female given name

Barbary /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹi/ pn
Berbería
Mediterranean North Africa

Barbary lion n
león bárbaro león de Berbería león del Atlas
Panthera leo leo

Barbuda /bɑɹˈb(j)udə/ pn
Barbuda
island

Barcelona /ˌbɑɹsəˈloʊnə/ /ˌbɑːsəˈləʊnə/ pn
Barcelona
capital of Catalonia

Barcelonian adj
barcelonés
from Barcelona

Barcelonian n
barcelonesa barcelonés
someone from Barcelona

Barents Sea pn
mar de Barents
part of the Arctic Ocean

Bari pn
Bari
town in Italy

Barnaul pn
Barnaúl
city in Russia

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ adj
Barroco
relating or belonging to the Baroque period

Baroque /bəˈɹoʊk/ /bəˈɹɒk/ pn
barroco barroca
period in architecture
period in art
period in music

Baroque guitar n
guitarra barroca
archaic form of guitar from the Baroque era

Barrett's esophagus n
esófago de Barrett
medical condition

Bartholomew /bɑɹˈtɑləmi/ /bɑɹˈθɑləmju/ /bɑːˈθɒləmjuː/ pn
Bartolomé
male given name
the Apostle

Bartonian pn
Bartoniense

Baruch pn
Baruc
given name

Basel pn
Basilea
city in Switzerland

Basenji /bəˈsɛndʒi/ n
Basenji
Basenji

Bashkir /bæʃˈkɪə/ /bɑːʃˈkɪəɹ/ pn
baskir
language

Bashkortostan [baʃˈko̞ː(ɹ)təʉ̯stæn] [bɑʃˈkɔɹtoə̯stɛən] pn
Baskortostán
federal subject of Russia

Basil /ˈbæz.əl/ pn
Basilio
male given name

Basler n
basiliense
someone from Basel

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ adj
vasco euskera
relative to the Basque people or their language

Basque /bæsk/ /bɑːsk/ n
vasco euskera vascuence eusquera
language
vasco vasca
member of a people

Basque Country pn
País Vasco
autonomous community within Spain
País Vasco Vasconia
geographical region in Spain and France
the region where the Basque language is spoken

Basque Shepherd Dog n
pastor vasco
Basque Shepherd Dog

Basseterre pn
Basseterre
capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Bastille [bæˈstɪəɫ] pn
Bastilla
a prison in France

Batesian mimicry n
mimetismo batesiano
resemblance of a non-poisonous species to a poisonous one

Bathonian pn
Bathoniense

Bathsheba /bæθˈʃiːbə/ pn
Betsabé
biblical character

Batman /batˈman/ pn
Batman
the bat-themed hero

Bats pn
Bats
a commune in France

Battle of Britain pn
batalla de Inglaterra
series of air engagements between the British Royal Air Force and the German Luftwaffe during World War II

Bavaria /bəˈveəɹɪə/ pn
Baviera
state

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ adj
bávaro
of or pertaining to Bavaria

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ n
bávaro bávara
person from Bavaria or of Bavarian descent

Bavarian /bəˈvɛəɹɪən/ pn
bávaro
German dialect

Bay pn
La Bahía
bay

Bay Area pn
La Área de la Bahía
geographical region

Bay of Bengal pn
golfo de Bengala bahía de Bengala
Large bay in the northeastern Indian Ocean

Bay of Biscay pn
golfo de Vizcaya
gulf

Bay of Pigs pn
Bahía de Cochinos
small inlet in Cuba

Bayesian /ˈbeɪzɪən/ adj
bayesiano
of or pertaining to Thomas Bayes

Bayonne pn
Bayona
city and commune of southwest France

Beast pn
Bestia
figure in the Book of Revelation

Beatles /ˈbiːtl̩z/ pn
Beatles
rock music quartet

Beatrice /ˈbiː(ə)tɹɪs/ pn
Beatriz
female given name

Beauceron /ˈboʊsəˌɹɑn/ /ˈbəʊsəˌɹɒn/ n
pastor de Beauce
Beauceron

Beaufort scale pn
escala de Beaufort
measure for the intensity of the wind

Bechuanaland /ˌbɛtʃuˈɑːnəlænd/ pn
Bechuanalandia
former name for Botswana

Beehive n
abejita
A 12- to 13-year-old participant in Young Women of LDS

Beelzebub /biːˈɛlzɪbʌb/ pn
Belcebú
a Semitic deity, another name for the Devil

Beethovenian /ˌbeɪt(h)əʊˈviːnɪən/ /ˌbeɪtoʊˈvini.ən/ adj
beethoveniano
of or pertaining to Ludwig van Beethoven

Beetle n
Vocho escarabajo
Volkswagen car

Beghard /bəˈɡɑːɹd/ n
begardo
one of an association of religious laymen

Beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ n
beguina beguino

Beijing /beɪˈdʒɪŋ/ /beɪˈʒɪŋ/ pn
Pekín
capital of China

Beirut /beɪˈɹuːt/ pn
Beirut
capital of Lebanon

Bel Paese /ˌbɛl pɑˈeɪzi/ /ˌbɛl pɑːˈeɪzeɪ/ n
Bel Paese
mild creamy Italian cheese

Belarus /ˌbəˈlɑɹʌs/ /ˌbɛləˈɹus/ /ˌbɛləˈɹuːs/ pn
Bielorrusia Belarús Rusia Blanca
country

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ adj
bielorruso
pertaining to Belarus

Belarusian /ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən/ n
bielorruso
person from Belarus or of Belarusian descent
language

Belfast /ˈbɛl.fæst/ pn
Belfast
capital of Northern Ireland

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] adj
belga
of or pertaining to Belgians or Belgian people
of or pertaining to Belgium

Belgian /ˈbɛl.dʒən/ [ˈbɛɬ.ɡi.ən] n
belga
Belgian, person from Belgium

Belgian Congo pn
Congo Belga
Belgian colony

Belgian Groenendael n
perro de pastor belga groenendael
Belgian Groenendael

Belgian Laekenois n
perro de pastor belga laekenois
Belgian Laekenois

Belgian Malinois n
perro de pastor belga malinois
Belgian Malinois

Belgian Sheepdog n
pastor belga
Umbrella term for the four Belgian sheepdog variants

Belgian Tervuren n
perro de pastor belga tervueren
Belgian Tervuren

Belgium /ˈbɛldʒəm/ pn
Bélgica
country in Europe

Belgorod pn
Bélgorod
a city in Russia

Belgrade /ˈbɛlɡɹeɪd/ pn
Belgrado
capital of Serbia

Belisarius pn
Belisario
a general of the Byzantine Empire

Belize /bəˈliːz/ pn
Bélice Belice
country

Belize City pn
Ciudad de Belice
Belize City

Belizean adj
beliceño
Pertaining to Belize

Belizean n
beliceño beliceña
person from Belize

Belmopan pn
Belmopán
Belmopan

Beltane pn
Belotenia buenfuego
holiday

Benedict /ˈbɛnədɪkt/ pn
Benedicto Benito Benicio
male given name

Benedicta pn
Benita
feminine form of Benedict

Benedictine adj
benedictino
of or pertaining to St. Benedict of Nursia
of or pertaining to the Benedictine Order

Benedictine n
benedictino
monk or nun

Benevento pn
Benevento
town and capital of Benevento

Bengal /bɛŋˈɡɑl/ /bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Bengala
region in South Asia

Bengal tiger n
tigre de Bengala
Panthera tigris tigris

Bengali adj
bengalí
of or pertaining to Bengal

Bengali n
bengalí
language
person from Bengal

Benghazi pn
Bengasi Bengazi
Benghazi, Libya

Benin /bəˈnin/ /bɛˈnɪn/ pn
Benín
country

Beninese adj
beninés
of, from, or pertaining to Benin

Beninese n
beninés beninesa
person

Benjamin /ˈbɛndʒəmɪn/ pn
Benjamín
male given name
the youngest son of Jacob

Beowulf /ˈbeɪoʊwʊlf/ pn
Beowulf
Epic poem

Berber n
berebere bereber
Member of northwest African ethnic group

Berengar /ˈbɛɹɪŋɡəɹ/ pn
Berenguer Berengario
a male given name of historical usage

Bergamasco n
pastor bergamasco
Bergamasco Shepherd Dog

Bergamo /ˈbɜːɡəˌməʊ/ /ˈbɝɡəˌmoʊ/ pn
Bérgamo
city and capital of Bergamo

Bering Sea pn
mar de Bering
sea

Bering Strait pn
estrecho de Bering
strait between Russia and Alaska

Berkshire /bəɹkʃəɹ/ /ˈbɑːkʃə/ pn
Berkshire
inland county in England

Berlin /bə.ˈlɪn/ /ˈbɚ.lɪn/ /ˈbɜː.lɪn/ [bɚ.ˈlɪn] pn
Berlín
capital city of Germany

Berlin Wall pn
muro de Berlín
wall that parted Berlin

Berliner /bəˈlɪnə/ /bɚˈlɪnɚ/ n
berlinesa
doughnut
berlinés berlinesa
native or inhabitant of Berlin

Berlusconism n
berlusconismo
Silvio Berlusconi's policies

Bermuda /bəˈmjuːdə/ /bɚˈmjuːdə/ pn
Bermudas
island group

Bermuda shorts n
bermuda
a type of knee-high shorts

Bermudian adj
bermudeño
of, from or pertaining to Bermuda

Bermudian n
bermudeño
person from Bermuda or of Bermudian descent

Bern /bɛ(ɹ)n/ /bɜː(ɹ)n/ pn
Berna
city

Bernard /bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈbɜːnəd/ pn
Bernardo
male given name

Bertha /ˈbɜːθə/ /ˈbɝθə/ pn
Berta
female given name

Bertram /ˈbɜːtɹəm/ pn
Beltrán
male given name

Berytian adj
beritense
of or pertaining to Berytus

Berytian n
beritense
native or inhabitant of Berytus

Berytus /bəˈɹaɪtəs/ /ˈbɛɹətəs/ pn
Berito
the ancient city of Beirut

Bessarabia pn
Besarabia
region

Bethesda /bə.θɛz.də/ pn
Betesdá
pool in Jerusalem

Bethlehem /ˈbɛθləhɛm/ pn
Belén
City

Bewick's swan n
cisne silbador
Bewick's swan

Bhutan /buːˈtɑːn/ pn
Bután
Himalayan country

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ adj
butanés
pertaining to Bhutan

Bhutanese /bu.təˈniːz/ n
butanés butanesa
person from Bhutan

Bible /ˈbaɪbəl/ pn
Biblia
Christian holy book

Bible Belt pn
Cinturón de la Biblia
area in the United States
area where conservative Protestant Christianity is dominant

Bible basher n
chupacirios
fundamentalist Christian preacher

Biblical Hebrew pn
hebreo bíblico hebreo clásico
the archaic form of the Hebrew language

Biella pn
Biella
town and capital of Biella

Big Apple pn
Gran Manzana
nickname for New York City

Big Bad Wolf /bɪɡ bæd ˈwʊlf/ n
Lobo feroz
fictional evil wolf

Big Bang pn
Big Bang
cosmic event

Big Ben pn
Big Ben
clock tower itself
the hour bell in London

Big Brother pn
Gran Hermano

Big Crunch pn
Gran Colapso Gran Implosión
hypothetic eventual collapse of the universe

Big Dipper pn
Carro Cazo
bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Big Mac /bɪɡ mæk/ n
Big Mac
burger

Big Rip pn
Gran Desgarramiento
hypothetical end of the universe

Bigfoot /ˈbɪɡˌfʊt/ n
Pie Grande
unidentified yeti-like animal

Bihar /bɪˈhɑɹ/ /bɪˈhɑː/ /bɪˈɦɑːɻ/ pn
Bihar
a state in eastern India

Bilbao /bɪlˈbaʊ/ pn
Bilbao
city of northern Spain

Bilbaoan adj
bilbaíno
from Bilbao

Bilbaoan n
bilbaína bilbaíno
someone from Bilbao

Bilhah pn
Bilha
handmaid of Rachel

Birobidzhan pn
Birobidzhán
city in Russia

Biscay pn
Vizcaya
province of Spain

Bishkek /bɪʃˈkɛk/ pn
Biskek
capital of Kyrgyzstan

Bishnupriya Manipuri pn
bishnupriya manipurí
language

Bislama /ˈbɪʃləmɑː/ pn
bislama
a creole spoken on the South Pacific island-nation of Vanuatu

Bissau pn
Bissau Bisáu
capital of Guinea-Bissau

Bithynia /bɪˈθɪni.ə/ pn
Bitinia
ancient region

Bitola pn
Bitola
city

Black Death pn
peste negra
14th century pandemic outbreak

Black Forest pn
Selva Negra
German forest and mountain range

Black Forest gâteau n
pastel Selva Negra tarta Selva Negra torta Selva Negra
type of gâteau originating in the Black Forest region of Germany

Black Friday pn
Black Friday viernes negro
day after U.S. Thanksgiving Day
liquidaciones
sales period involving heavy price reductions

Black Legend pn
Leyenda Negra
the depiction of Spain as cruel, greedy and fanatical

Black Sea pn
Mar Negro mar Negro
an inland sea between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor

Blackbeard pn
Barbanegra
pirate's name

Blagoevgrad pn
Blagóevgrad
town in Bulgaria

Blagoveshchensk pn
Blagovéshchensk
city in Siberia

Blairism n
blairismo

Blaise pn
Blas
male given name

Blanche pn
Blanca
female given name

Blasius pn
Blas
male given name

Blitzen pn
Rayo Relámpago
reindeer of Santa Claus

Bloemfontein /ˈbluːmfɒnˌteɪn/ pn
Bloemfontein
city

Blu-Tack n
Blu-Tack
putty-like adhesive

Bluetooth /ˈblutuθ/ /ˈbluːtuːθ/ pn
Bluetooth
personal area wireless network

Boaco pn
Boaco
department of Nicaragua

Boaz pn
Booz
Biblical character

Bob /bɑb/ /bɒb/ pn
Beto
diminutive of Robert

Boeotia /biːˈəʊʃə/ pn
Beocia
a district in Greece

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ adj
beocio
pertaining to Boeotia
simplón tarado
stupid, foolish

Boeotian /biːˈəʊʃən/ n
simplón tarado
dull or ignorant person
beocio
inhabitant of Boeotia

Boer /ˈbʊəɹ/ n
bóer
South African of Dutch descent

Bogota /ˌboʊɡəˈtɑː/ pn
Bogotá
capital of Colombia

Bogotan adj
bogotano
of Bogota

Bogotan n
bogotana bogotano
someone from Bogota

Bohemia /boʊˈhimiə/ pn
Bohemia
The region of the Czech Republic

Bohemian adj
bohemio
of, or relating to Bohemia or its language

Bohemian n
bohemia bohemio
native or resident of Bohemia

Bokmål n
bokmål
language

Bolivarian adj
bolivariano
of or relating to Simon Bolívar

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela pn
República Bolivariana de Venezuela
official name of Venezuela

Bolivarianism n
bolivarianismo
political doctrines in South America inspired by Simón Bolívar

Bolivia /boʊˈlɪv.i.ə/ /bəˈlɪv.i.ə/ pn
Bolivia
country in South America

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ adj
boliviano
pertaining to Bolivia

Bolivian /bəˈlɪv.i.ən/ n
boliviano boliviana
Bolivian person

Bolivian slaty antshrike n
batará pizarroso Boliviano
passerine bird of the antbird family

Bollywood pn
Bollywood
Indian film industry

Bologna /bəˈloʊnjə/ /bəˈlɒnjə/ pn
Bolonia
city
province

Bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ adj
boloñés
of or relating to Bologna

Bolshevik /ˈboʊ̯lʃəvɪk/ /ˈbɒlʃəvɪk/ n
bolchevique
a member of the majority faction of the Russian Social Democratic Party, which seized power in the October Revolution of 1917

Bolshevism /ˈbɑlʃəˌvɪzəm/ /ˈbɒlʃəˌvɪz(ə)m/ n
bolchevismo
Communist political ideology

Bolzano pn
Bolzano
town and capital of Bolzano

Bonaparte's gull n
gaviota de Bonaparte
Chroicocephalus philadelphia

Bonapartism /ˈbəʊnəpɑːtɪzəm/ /ˌboʊnəˈpɑɹ(ˌ)tɪzəm/ n
bonapartismo
pratices and ideology of Napoleon Bonaparte

Bonapartist n
bonapartista
one attached to Napoleon's policy

Bonaventure pn
Buenaventura
male given name

Bonifatius pn
Bonifacio
male given name

Bonn pn
Bonn
a city in Germany

Book of Mormon pn
El libro de Mormón
one of the sacred works of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Book of Shadows n
libro de las sombras
Wiccan book of spells

Books of Moses pn
Libros de Moisés
five books

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ adj
booleano
logic: pertaining to data items that have values “true” and “false”

Boolean /ˈbuli.ən/ /ˈbuːl.i.ən/ n
booleano
type of variable

Bordeaux /bɔɹdoʊ/ pn
Burdeos
a city in France

Boreas /ˈbɔɹɪəs/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəs/ pn
Bóreas
Greek god

Borgesian adj
borgeano borgiano borgesiano
characteristic of Jorge Luis Borges

Borgia pn
Borja
family

Bose-Einstein condensate n
condensado de Bose-Einstein
gaseous superfluid

Bosnia /ˈbɑz.ni.ə/ /ˈbɒz.ni.ə/ pn
Bosnia
short for 'Bosnia and Herzegovina'
northern part of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a geographic and historical entity

Bosnia and Herzegovina /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ænd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd hɜɹtsɨˈɡoʊvɨnə/ /ˈbɒzni.ə ənd ˌhɜɹtsɨɡoʊˈviːnə/ pn
Bosnia y Herzegovina Bosnia-Herzegovina
country on the Balkan peninsula

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ adj
bosnio
of or pertaining to Bosnia

Bosnian /ˈbɑːzni.ən/ /ˈbɒzni.ən/ n
bosnio bosnia
the people
bosnio
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Bosphorus /ˈbɑs.fɚ.əs/ /ˈbɒs.fəɹ.əs/ pn
Bósforo
a strait that passes through Istanbul

Boston /ˈbɑstən/ /ˈbɒstən/ /ˈbɔstən/ pn
Boston
city in Massachusetts

Botox /ˈboʊtɑks/ /ˈbəʊtɒks/ pn
bótox
toxic compound

Botswana /bɑːtˈswɑːnə/ /bɒtˈswɑːnə/ pn
Botsuana
Republic of Botswana

Botswanan adj
botsuano
pertaining to Botswana

Botswanan n
botsuana botsuano
person from Botswana

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté pn
Borgoña-Franco Condado
region of France

Bourguibism n
bourguibismo
political ideology of Habib Bourguiba

Boxer n
bóxer
participant in the Boxer Rebellion

Boxing Day /ˈbɑːksɪŋ deɪ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ deɪ/ n
Boxing Day
Boxing Day

Boy Scout n
niño explorador
male member of the Scout Movement

Boötes /boʊˈoʊtiːz/ pn
Boyero Boötes Pastor
a constellation

Brabant /ˈbɹæbənt/ pn
Brabante
former province of central Belgium

Bragança /bɹəˈɡanzə/ /bɹəˈɡɑnzə/ pn
Braganza
city in the homonymous district of Portugal

Brahman pn
Brahman
concept of Hinduism

Brandenburg pn
Brandeburgo
state
city

Brasília /bɹɑˈsiːli.ə/ pn
Brasilia
The capital of Brazil

Bratislava /ˌbɹætɨˈslɑːvə/ pn
Bratislava
The capital of Slovakia

Brazil /bɹəˈzɪl/ pn
Brasil
Portuguese-speaking country in South America

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ adj
brasileño brasilero
pertaining to Brazil

Brazilian /bɹəˈzɪlɪən/ n
brasileño brasileña brasilero
person from Brazil

Brazilian Portuguese pn
portugués brasileño
Portuguese spoken and written in Brazil

Brazzaville pn
Brazzaville
the capital of the Republic of the Congo

Brechtian adj
brechtiano
of or pertaining to Bertolt Brecht or his works

Brendan pn
Borondón
male given name

Brescia /ˈbɹɛʃə/ pn
Brescia
city and province of Italy

Brest /bɹɛst/ pn
Brest
A city in Brittany
A city in Belarus

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ adj
bretón
pertaining to Brittany

Breton /ˈbɹɛtən/ n
bretón bretona
person from Brittany
bretón
the language

Brexit /ˈbɹɛɡzɪt/ pn
Brexit
withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the EU

Brezhnev pn
Brézhnev
surname

Bridget /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪt/ pn
Brigida
female given name

Bridgetown /ˈbɹɪdʒˌtaʊn/ pn
Bridgetown
capital of Barbados

Brindisi pn
Brindisi
city

Brisbane /ˈbɹɪzbən/ pn
Brisbane
Capital of Queensland, Australia

Britain /ˈbɹɪ.tn̩/ /ˈbɹɪ.tən/ pn
Gran Bretaña
island

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] adj
británico
of Britain
colloquial: of the UK

British /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ/ [ˈbɹɪ.ʔɪʃ] [ˈbɹɪɾ.ɪʃ] pn
británicos
citizens or inhabitants of Britain
the citizens or inhabitants of the UK
inglés británico
the British English language

British Columbia /ˈbɹɪt.ɪʃ kə.ˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Columbia Británica
province of Canada

British Empire pn
Imperio Británico
empire

British English n
inglés británico
English language as in Britain, especially in England

British Isles /ˌbɹɪ.tɪʃ ˈaɪlz/ pn
Islas Británicas
group of islands

British Virgin Islands pn
Islas Vírgenes Británicas
British overseas territory

Britisher /ˈbɹɪtɪʃə/ n
británico
British subject

Briton /ˈbɹɪtən/ n
británico británica británicas británicos
inhabitant of Great Britain

Brittany /ˈbɹɪtəni/ pn
spaniel bretón
dog breed
Bretaña
region of North West France

Bronze Age pn
Edad de Bronce
archaeology

Brooklyn /ˈbɹʊk.lən/ /ˈbɹʷʊk.ɫɪn/ pn
Brooklyn
borough of New York City

Brown pn
Castaño Moreno Pardo
surname meaning "brown", or indicating a dark complexion

Brownian motion n
movimiento browniano
random motion of particles suspended in a fluid

Bruges /bɹuːʒ/ pn
Brujas
city in Belgium

Brumaire /bɹuːˈmɛː/ /bɹʊˈmɛəɹ/ pn
brumario
the second month of the French Republican Calendar

Brunei /bɹuːˈnaɪ/ pn
Brunéi Brunei
a country in Southeast Asia

Bruneian adj
bruneano
pertaining to Brunei

Bruneian n
bruneana bruneano
person from Brunei

Bruno /ˈbɹunoʊ/ pn
Bruno
male given name

Brunswick pn
Brunsvico Brunsvigo
Braunschweig, Germany

Brusselian adj
bruselense
of, from, or pertaining to, Brussels

Brusselian n
bruselense
someone from Brussels

Brussels /ˈbɹʌsəlz/ pn
Bruselas
capital of Belgium

Brussels sprout n
col de Bruselas
vegetable

Brutalism n
brutalismo
style of modernist architecture

Brutus /ˈbɹutəs/ pn
Bruto
Roman cognomen

Bryansk pn
Briansk
city in Russia

Bryce pn
Bryce
given name
surname

Brythonic /bɹɪˈθɒnɪk/ adj
britónico
of or relating to the Brythonic language subgroup

Bucalemu pn
Bucalemo Bucalemu
Bucalemu

Bucharest /ˌbuːkəˈɹɛst/ pn
Bucarest
The capital of Romania

Buckingham Palace pn
Palacio de Buckingham
the official London residence of the British monarch

Budapest /ˈbuːdəpɛst/ pn
Budapest
the capital city of Hungary

Buddha /buːdə/ /bʊdə/ /bʊdːʰə/ pn
Buda
spiritual and philosophical teacher

Buddha's hand n
mano de buda
citrus fruit

Buddhahood n
budeidad
state of being enlightened by Buddhist teachings

Buddhic /ˈbʊdɪk/ adj
búdico
Buddhist

Buddhism /ˈbu.dɪ.zəm/ n
budismo
religion and philosophy

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ adj
budista
of, relating to, or practicing Buddhism
of, relating to a Buddhist, Buddhists

Buddhist /ˈbudɪst/ n
budista
practitioner of Buddhism

Buddhist Era pn
era budista
calendrical system

Buddhistic adj
búdico
of, relating to Buddhism

Buenos Aires /ˌbweɪnoʊs ˈaɪɹeɪs/ pn
Buenos Aires
capital of Argentina

Buffalo pn
Buffalo
a city in New York State

Buin pn
Buin
Buin

Bujumbura /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊəɹə/ /ˌbuːdʒəmˈbʊɹə/ pn
Buyumbura
former capital of Burundi

Bulgaria /bʌlˈɡɛə.ɹi.ə/ /bʌlˈɡɛɹ.i.ə/ pn
Bulgaria
country

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
búlgaro
relating to Bulgaria, its people or the Bulgarian language

Bulgarian /bʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
búlgaro
language
búlgaro búlgara
native of Bulgaria

Bulgarian Hound n
sabueso de Bulgaria
Bulgarian Hound

Bullmastiff /ˈbʊlˌmæstɪf/ n
bullmastiff
breed of dog

Bundestag pn
Bundestag
federal parliament of Germany

Bunsen burner n
mechero quemador Bunsen
small laboratory gas burner

Bunuelian adj
buñueliano
of or relating to Luis Buñuel

Burdigalian pn
Burdigaliense

Burgas pn
Burgas
city in Bulgaria

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ adj
burgundio
pertaining to Burgundy, its people or its language

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ n
burgundio
а member of the Burgundians, an East Germanic tribe

Burgundian /bɜːɹˈɡʌndɪən/ /bɜːˈɡʌndɪən/ pn
burgundio
the old Burgundian language

Burgundy /ˈbɜːɡəndi/ /ˈbɝːɡəndi/ pn
Borgoña
region

Burkina Faso /bəː(ɹ)ˈkiːnə ˈfɑsoʊ/ pn
Burkina Faso
country

Burkinabe adj
burkinés
from Burkina Faso

Burkinabe n
burkinés
person from Burkina Faso

Burma /ˈbɜːmə/ /ˈbɝmə/ pn
Birmania
Southeast Asian country (former name)

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ adj
birmano
Of or relating to Burma

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ n
birmano
a person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent

Burmese /bɜːˈmiːz/ /bɝˈmiz/ pn
birmano
language

Burundi /bʊˈɹʊndi/ pn
Burundi
a country in Eastern Africa

Burundian adj
burundés
pertaining to Burundi

Burundian n
burundés
person from Burundi

Buryat n
buriato
person

Buryatia pn
Buriatia
Buryatia, Russia

Busan pn
Busán
Busan, South Korea

Bushism pn
bushismo
political philosophy

Bushman n
bosquimán
Bushman

Byblos pn
Biblos
port city in Lebanon

Byelorussian SSR /ˌbjɛləˈrʌʃən/ pn
RSS de Bielorrusia
Soviet republic

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ adj
sibilino
of a devious usually stealthy manner
bizantino
of or pertaining to Byzantium
belonging to the civilisation of the Eastern-Roman empire
farragoso bizantino
overly complex or intricate

Byzantine /bɪˈzæntaɪn/ /ˈbɪzəntiːn/ n
bizantino bizantina
native of Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire /ˈbɪzəntiːn ˈɛmpaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Imperio bizantino
Greek-speaking empire in the Eastern Mediterranean region

Byzantium /bɪˈzænti.əm/ pn
Bizancio
ancient Greek city

C major n
do mayor
the major key with C as its tonic

CCP pn
PCCh
Chinese Communist Party

CD /ˌsiːˈdiː/ n
CD
abbreviation of compact disc

CD player n
reproductor de CD
CD player

CD-ROM /siː.diːˈɹɒm/ n
cederrón
CD-ROM

CE pn
E.C.
Common/Current/Christian Era

CIS pn
CEI
Commonwealth of Independent States

CNG n
GNC
(petrochemistry) compressed natural gas

CNS n
SNC
central nervous system

COPD n
EPOC
disease

CRO n
OIC
Contract Research Organization

CRT n
CRT
monitor

CV n
cv
curriculum vitae

Cabernet Sauvignon /kæbə(ɹ)ˈneɪ səʊvɪˈnjɒn/ n
Cabernet Sauvignon
variety of red grape

Cacahuatepec /ˌkɑːkəwɑːˈtɛpɛk/ pn
Cacahuatepec
City in Oaxaca
town in Guerrero

Cachapoal pn
Cachapoal
Cachapoal

Cadiz /kəˈdɪz/ pn
Cádiz
port city in Andalusia, Spain

Caelum pn
Caelum
constellation

Caesar /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ /ˈsiːzə(ɹ)/ pn
César
ancient Roman family name

Caesar salad n
ensalada César
Caesar salad

Caesarea /ˌsiːzəˈɹiːə/ pn
Cesarea
any of the places called Caesarea

Caesarean section n
cesárea
incision in the womb

Cagliari /ˈkæljəɹi/ pn
Cagliari
capital of Cagliari

Cain /keɪn/ pn
Caín
son of Adam and Eve

Cairo /kɛɹoʊ/ /ˈkaɪɹoʊ/ pn
El Cairo
capital of Egypt

Cajetan pn
Cayetano
male given name

Calabria /kəˈleɪbɹiːə/ pn
Calabria
region of Italy

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ adj
calabrés
from Calabria

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ n
calabrés
inhabitant of Calabria

Calabrian /kəˈleɪbɹiːən/ pn
calabrés
language

Calcutta /kælˈkʌtə/ pn
Calcuta
former name of Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal

Caledonia /kælɪˈdəʊnɪə/ pn
Caledonia
Latin-based name for Scotland

Cali /ˈkæli/ pn
Cali
city in Colombia

California /ˌkæl.ɪ.ˈfɔɹ.njə/ pn
California
US state

California hazelnut n
avellana californiana
Corylus cornuta

California quail n
colín de California
quail

California sea lion n
lobo marino de California
North American aquatic mammal

Californian adj
californiano
of or relating to California

Calliope /kə.ˈlaɪ.ə.pi/ pn
Calíope
the Muse of eloquence and epic

Callisto pn
Calisto
satellite of Jupiter

Callovian pn
Calloviense

Calvados pn
Calvados
département of France, in the Normandy region

Calvary /ˈkælvəɹi/ pn
Calvario
the hill outside Jerusalem

Calvinism n
calvinismo
Christian religious tradition

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ adj
calvinista
of or pertaining to Calvinism, a Calvinist or Calvinists

Calvinist /ˈkælvənɪst/ n
calvinista
follower

Caló pn
caló
Spanish Romani

Camargue pn
Camarga
marshland area

Cambodia [kæmˈboʊdi.ə] pn
Camboya
country in Southeast Asia

Cambodian adj
camboyano
of, from, or pertaining to Cambodia, the Cambodian people, or the Khmer language

Cambodian n
camboyano
a person from Cambodia or of Cambodian descent

Cambrian explosion /ˈkam.bɹɪ.ən ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ /ˈkæm.bɹi.ən ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ pn
explosión cámbrica
the rapid appearance, around 541 million years ago, of most major animal phyla

Cambridge /ˈkeɪm.bɹɪdʒ/ pn
Cambridge
city

Camelopardalis pn
Camelopardalis
constellation

Cameroon /kæməˈɹuːn/ pn
Camerún
country in Central Africa

Cameroonian adj
camerunés
pertaining to Cameroon

Cameroonian n
camerunés
person from Cameroon

Camilla /kəˈmɪlə/ pn
Camila
female given name

Camorrista /ˌkaməˈɹɪstə/ /ˌkɑməˈɹistə/ n
camorrista
member of the Camorra

Campania pn
Campania
region of Italy

Campeche pn
Campeche
state of Mexico

Cana /ˈkeɪnə/ pn
Caná
the site where Jesus miraculously turned water into wine

Canaan /ˈkeɪnən/ pn
Canaán
historic region

Canaan Dog n
perro de Canaán
Canaan Dog

Canada /ˈkænədə/ [kʰɛənədə] pn
Canadá
country in North America

Canada goose n
barnacla canadiense
Branta canadensis

Canada lynx n
lince del Canadá
Lynx canadensis

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ adj
canadiense
of or pertaining to Canada
of or pertaining to Canadian (the language), Canadian English

Canadian /kəˈneɪdiən/ n
canadiense
person from Canada

Canadian dollar n
dólar canadiense
official currency of Canada

Canadian football n
fútbol canadiense
sport

Canarian n
canario

Canary Islander n
canario
someone from the Canary Islands

Canary Islands pn
Islas Canarias Canarias
an archipelago off the coast of north-western Africa

Canberra /ˈkænbɹə/ /ˈkænˌbɛɹə/ pn
Canberra Camberra
Capital of Australia

Cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ pn
Cáncer
constellation
astrological sign

Candelaria pn
Candelaria
ranchería in Mexico

Candlemas /ˈkæn.dəl.məs/ n
Candelaria
Christian feast

Canes Venatici pn
Canes Venatici
constellation

Canis Minor pn
Canis Minor
small winter constellation of the northern sky

Cannae /ˈkæniː/ pn
Cannas
village

Cannizzaro reaction n
reacción de Cannizzaro
reaction

Canopus /kəˈnoʊpəs/ pn
Canopo
star

Cantabria pn
Cantabria
autonomous community

Cantabrian n
cántabro
person from Cantabria

Cantabrian Mountains pn
Cordillera Cantábrica
mountain range

Canterbury /ˈkæntəbəɹi/ /ˈkæntəbəɹɪ/ /ˈkɛntɘbɘɹi/ pn
Canterbury Cantórbery
ancient city in England

Canton /ˌkænˈtɒn/ pn
Cantón
former name of Guangzhou
former name of Guangdong

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ adj
cantonés
relating to the Cantonese language
relating to Canton
relating to the Cantonese people

Cantonese /kæn.təˈniːz/ n
cantonés
language
cantonesa cantonés
person from Canton

Cantopop n
cantopop
Cantonese pop music

Cao Dai pn
cao dai
syncretic monotheistic religion

Cap-Haïtien pn
Cabo Haitiano
city

Cape Breton Island pn
Cabo Bretón
an island on the Atlantic coast of Canada

Cape Canaveral pn
Cabo Cañaveral
cape

Cape Horn pn
Cabo de Hornos
southernmost headland of Tierra del Fuego

Cape Town pn
Ciudad del Cabo
legislative capital of South Africa

Cape Verde /keɪpˈvɝd/ pn
Cabo Verde
country in Western Africa

Cape Verdean adj
caboverdiano
of, from, or pertaining to Cape Verde, its people or their language

Cape Verdean n
caboverdiano
a person from Cape Verde or of Cape Verdean descent

Cape lion n
león del Cabo
Panthera leo melanochaita

Cape of Good Hope pn
cabo de Buena Esperanza
a cape in southwestern South Africa

Cape teal n
cerceta de El Cabo
Anas capensis

Capella pn
Capella
the brightest star in the constellation Auriga

Capernaum pn
Cafarnaúm
The biblical town

Capitanian pn
Capitaniense
subdivision of the Permian

Capitol pn
Capitolio de los Estados Unidos
legislative building in Washington, D.C.
Capitolino Templo de Júpiter
temple of Jupiter in Rome

Cappadocia [kæpəˈdoʊʃə] pn
Capadocia
ancient region

Capricorn /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːn/ /ˈkæpɹɪkɔːɹn/ pn
Capricornio
astrological sign

Capricornus /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːnəs/ /ˌkæpɹɪˈkɔːɹnəs/ pn
Capricornio Capricornus
constellation

Captain Obvious /ˌkæptən ˈɑbviəs/ /ˌkæptɪn ˈɒbviəs/ n
Capitán Obvio
someone who makes superfluous statements

Capuchin n
capuchino
a member of the Roman Catholic order

Caracas pn
Caracas
capital of Venezuela

Carazo pn
Carazo
department of Nicaragua

Carboniferous adj
carbonífero
relating to the geologic period

Carboniferous pn
carbonífero Carbonífero
the geologic period

Carcassonne pn
Carcasona
An old city

Care Bears n
Ositos Cariñositos Osos Amorosos
Fictional cartoon bears

Caria pn
Caria
a historical region in the southwest corner of Asia Minor

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ adj
caribeño caribe
Pertaining to the sea and region bounded by the American continent and the West Indies

Caribbean /ˌkæɹɪˈbiːɪn/ pn
Caribe
countries
Mar Caribe
sea

Caribbean English n
inglés caribeño
broad term for sum of all Caribbean dialects of English

Caribbean Sea pn
mar Caribe
a tropical sea in the Western Hemisphere

Carina pn
Carina
constellation

Carinthia /kəˈrɪnθiə/ pn
Carintia
state of Austria

Carlism n
carlismo
political movement

Carmel pn
Carmela Carmen
female given name
Carmelo
mountain range in Israel

Carolina parakeet n
cotorra de Carolina perico de Carolina periquito de Carolina

Caroline /ˈkæ.ɹəˌlaɪn/ /ˈkɛɹ.əˌlaɪn/ pn
Carolina
female given name

Caroline Islands pn
islas Carolinas
an archipelago off the coast of New Guinea

Carp's tit n
carbonero de Carp
Melaniparus carpi

Carpathians pn
Cárpatos
mountainous system in Central Europe

Carrie pn
Caro
pet form

Cartagena pn
Cartagena
city in Colombia
city in Spain

Cartagenan adj
cartaginés
of Cartagene

Cartagenan n
cartagenero cartaginés
someone from Cartagena

Cartesian /kɑɹˈti.ʒən/ /kɑːɹ ˈtiːziən/ adj
cartesiano
of or pertaining to Descartes
of or pertaining to coordinates based on orthogonal axes

Cartesian coordinate n
coordenada cartesiana
the rectangular coordinates of a point

Cartesian plane n
plano cartesiano
set of all points

Cartesian product n
producto cartesiano
set of possible pairs

Carthage /ˈkɑɹθɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːθɪdʒ/ pn
Cartago
ancient city in North Africa

Casablanca /kæsəˈblæŋkə/ pn
Casablanca
city

Casanova /ˌkæsəˈnoʊvə/ /ˌkæsəˈnəʊvə/ n
casanova galán papi chulo
man considered romantic and gallant
golfo mujeriego puto
promiscuous, philandering man

Casimir /ˈkæzɪmɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Casimiro
male given name

Caspar pn
Gaspar
male given name

Caspian /ˈkæspi.ən/ adj
caspio
Of or pertaining to Caspian Sea or the region around it.

Caspian /ˈkæspi.ən/ n
caspio
member of the ancient people dwelling along the southern and southwestern shores of the Caspian Sea

Caspian Sea /ˈkæspi.ən siː/ pn
mar Caspio Mar Caspio
landlocked sea

Caspian gull n
gaviota del Caspio
Larus cachinnans

Cassandra /kəˈsæn.dɹə/ pn
Casandra
prophetess who was daughter of King Priam of Troy

Cassiopeia /ˌkæsi.əˈpiːə/ pn
Cassiopeia
constellation

Castellón pn
Castellón
province of Spain

Castellón de la Plana pn
Castellón de la Plana
city

Castelnau's antshrike n
batará de Castelnau
passerine bird of the antbird family

Castile /kəsˈtiːl/ pn
Castilla
medieval Iberian kingdom
central Spain

Castile and León pn
Castilla y León
autonomous community of Spain

Castile soap n
jabón de Castilla
type of soap

Castile-La Mancha pn
Castilla-La Mancha
autonomous community

Castilian pn
castellano español
language

Castro /ˈkæstɹoʊ/ pn
Castro
surname​

Castroist n
castrista
supporter of Fidel Castro

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ adj
catalán
Of or pertaining to Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ n
catalán catalana
person from Catalonia

Catalan /ˈkæ.tə.ˌlæn/ pn
catalán
language of Catalonia

Catalan Countries pn
Países Catalanes
hypothetical independent country
territories where Catalan is spoken

Catalanism n
catalanismo
patriotic feeling of being Catalan

Catalanization n
catalanización
act of effect of Catalanizing

Catalanize v
catalanizar
render more typical to Catalan

Catalanness n
catalanidad
identification or conformity with Catalan values and customs

Catalanophobia n
anticatalanismo catalanofobia
Dislike of Catalan people, culture of language

Catalanophone adj
catalanohablante
Catalan-speaking

Catalanophone n
catalanohablante
Catalan speaker

Catalina coupon n
cupón catalina

Catalonia /ˌkæt.əˈləʊn.i.ə/ pn
Cataluña
autonomous community in Spain

Catamarca pn
Catamarca
province

Catanzaro pn
Catanzaro
town and capital

Cathay /kæˈθeɪ/ pn
Catay
Medieval northern China

Catherine /ˈkæθ(ə)ɹɪn/ pn
Catalina
female given name

Catholic /ˈkæθəlɪk/ adj
católico romano católico
of the Roman Catholic church
católico
of the Western Christian church, as differentiated from the Orthodox church

Catholic /ˈkæθəlɪk/ n
católico católica
member of a Catholic church

Catholic Church n
Iglesia católica
24 particular churches in full communion with the Pope as the Bishop of Rome

Catholicism /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzm/ n
catolicismo
faiths, practices and doctrines of a Catholic Church

Catholicize v
catolizar
make Catholic

Caucasian [kɔːˈkeɪʒən] adj
caucasiano caucásico
pertaining to the Caucasus region or people
caucásico
pertaining to the anthropological race

Caucasian [kɔːˈkeɪʒən] n
caucásico
member of Caucasian race
caucáseo
native of the Caucasus region

Caucasian Albania pn
Albania caucásica
ancient region and kingdom south of Caucasus mountains

Caucasian shepherd n
pastor del Cáucaso

Caucasus /ˈkɔːkəsəs/ pn
Cáucaso
geographic region

Cauquenes pn
Cauquenes
Cauquenes

Cayenne /kaɪˈɛn/ pn
Cayena
capital of French Guiana

Cayman Islands pn
Islas Caimán
British territory in the Caribbean

Caymanian adj
caimanés
of the Cayman Islands

Caymanian n
caimanés
person from the Cayman Islands

Cayo Largo pn
Cayo Largo Cayo Largo del Sur
Cuba

Cebu pn
Cebú
isla de Cebú
island in central Philippines

Cebuano adj
cebuano
pertaining to the language or its speakers

Cebuano n
cebuano
language

Cecil /ˈsiːsəl/ /ˈsɛsəl/ pn
Cecilio
male given name

Cecilia /sɛˈsiːli.ə/ pn
Cecilia
female given name

Cecina pn
Cecina
town in the province of Livorno

Celestial Empire pn
Imperio celeste
Empire of China

Celia pn
Celia
female given name

Celine pn
Celina
female given name

Celsius /ˈsɛlsiːəs/ adj
Celsius
related to a metric scale of temperature

Celt /kɛlt/ pn
celta
ancient

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ adj
céltico celta
of the Celts; of the style of the Celts

Celtic /ˈkɛltɪk/ pn
celta céltico
branch of languages

Celtic Wicca pn
wicca celta
branch of Wicca

Celtist adj
celtista
relating to the Celts

Cenomanian pn
Cenomaniense

Centaurus pn
Centaurus
spring constellation of the northern sky

Central Africa pn
África Central
region

Central African adj
centroafricano
Of, from, or pertaining to Central Africa or the Central African people

Central African n
centroafricano
A person from Central Africa or of Central African descent

Central African Republic pn
República Centroafricana
country in Central Africa

Central America pn
América Central Centroamérica
part of North America

Central American adj
centroamericano
relating to Central America

Central American n
centroamericana centroamericano
Central American person

Central Asia pn
Asia Central
smaller area of Central Asia

Central Asian Ovcharka n
pastor de Asia Central
dog breed

Central Europe /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈsɛntɹəl ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Europa Central
geographical region in the center of Europe

Central Park pn
Parque Central
park in Manhattan

Centre-Val de Loire /ˌsɛntɹə væl ˈdə lwɑː/ pn
Centro-Valle de Loira
region of France

Cephas pn
Cefas
apostle Peter

Cepheus /ˈsiːfi.əs/ pn
Cefeo Cefeus
constellation
Cefeo
mythical husband of Cassiopeia

Cerberus /ˈsɝbəɹəs/ pn
Cerbero
mythological three-headed dog

Ceres /ˈsɪəɹiːz/ pn
Ceres
dwarf planet
Roman goddess

Cetti's warbler /ˈtʃɛtiz/ n
ruiseñor bastardo
Cetti's warbler

Cetus pn
Cetus
winter constellation of the northern sky

Ceuta pn
Ceuta
Spanish enclave

Ceylon /seɪˈlɑn/ /sɪˈlɒn/ pn
Ceilán

Chabad pn
Jabad
Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidism

Chabadnik /χəˈbɑdnɪk/ n
jabádnik
member of Chabad

Chaco pn
Chaco
province

Chad /tʃæd/ pn
Chad
country

Chadian adj
chadiano
pertaining to Chad

Chadian n
chadiano
person from Chad

Chadic adj
chádico
belonging to a language family in Africa

Chagas' disease n
enfermedad de Chagas tripanosomiasis americana
form of trypanosomiasis prevalent in South America

Chagatai pn
Chagadai Chagatai Chagatay Djagatai Tschagatai
second son of Genghis Khan

Chalcedon /ˈkælsɪdɑːn/ /ˈkælsɪdɒn/ pn
Calcedonia Calcedón
town in Asia Minor

Chaldea pn
Caldea
region in the southern portion of Babylonia

Chaldean Catholic Church pn
Iglesia católica caldea
an Eastern Catholic particular church

Challenger Deep pn
abismo de Challenger
deepest point in the world

Chamaeleon pn
Chamaeleon
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky

Chamartín pn
Chamartín
district

Chamorro /tʃəˈmɒɹəʊ/ /tʃəˈmɔɹoʊ/ pn
chamorro
Austronesian language

Champagne n
Champaña
region of France

Champions League pn
Champions Liga de Campeones
the highest-level European club football tournament

Chanco pn
Chanco
Chanco

Chanco cheese n
chanco
type of cheese

Changchun /t͡ʃæŋˈt͡ʃʊn/ pn
Changchun
a sub-provincial city in northeastern China

Changhsingian pn
Changhsingiense

Channel Islands pn
islas Anglonormandas islas del Canal
group of islands in the English Channel

Channel Tunnel pn
Eurotúnel
man-made tunnel

Chapman's antshrike n
batará de Chapman
bird

Charity pn
Caridad
female given name meaning Christian love

Charlemagne /ˈʃɑɹlɨmeɪn/ pn
Carlomagno
king of the Franks

Charles /tʃɑɹlz/ /tʃɑːlz/ pn
Carlos
given name

Charles's law /ˌtʃɑːlz ˈlɔː/ pn
ley de Charles
physical law stating the density of an ideal gas is inversely proportional to its temperature at constant pressure

Charlie pn
Carlito
diminutive of Charles or its translations in other languages

Charlotte /ˈʃaɹlət/ /ˈʃaːlət/ /ˈʃɑɹlət/ /ˈʃɑːlət/ pn
Carlota
female given name

Charon /ˈkɛəɹɒn/ /ˈkɛəɹən/ pn
Caronte
a moon of Pluto
the ferryman of Hades

Charybdis /kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ pn
Caribdis
Greek mythological monster

Chatino n
chatino

Chattian pn
Chattiense
a subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Chavism n
chavismo

Chavista n
chavista
a follower of Hugo Chávez

Chayuco pn
Chayuco San Agustín Chayuco
municipality
town

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ adj
checheno
of or relating to the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ n
checheno
A member of the Chechen people

Chechen /ˈtʃɛ.tʃɛn/ pn
checheno
language

Chechnya /ˈtʃɛtʃ.ni.ə/ pn
Chechenia
republic of Russia

Cheddar cheese n
Cheddar
cheese

Chehalem berry n
mora chehalem
berry

Chelyabinsk /tʃɛlˈjæbɪnsk/ pn
Cheliábinsk
city

Chemnitz /ˈkɛmnɪts/ pn
Chemnitz
city in Saxony

Cherkessk pn
Cherkessk
city in Russia

Chernobyl /tʃə(ː)ˈnɒbəl/ /tʃɚˈnoʊbəl/ n
Chernóbil Chernóbyl
city in Ukraine

Cherokee /ˈt͡ʃɛ.ɹə.ˌkiː/ pn
cheroquí
indigenous North American people
syllabary
cheroquí cheroqui
language

Cheshire cat /ˌtʃɛʃə ˈkat/ /ˌtʃɛʃɚ ˈkæt/ pn
Gato Risón Gato de Cheshire
fictional grinning cat

Cheshire cheese n
Cheshire
type of cheese

Chiapas pn
Chiapas
state of Mexico

Chiba pn
Chiba
a city of Japan

Chicago /ʃəˈkɑː.ɡo/ /ʃɪˈkɑ.ɡo/ pn
Chicago
large US city

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ n
chickasaw
member of the tribe

Chickasaw /ˈtʃɪkəsɔː/ pn
chickasaw
the language

Chiclayo pn
Chiclayo
city

Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ n
chihuahua chihuahueño
breed of dog

Chihuahua /tʃɪˈwaʊ(w).ə/ /tʃɪˈwɑːwɑː/ pn
Chihuahua
capital city
state

Childermas pn
Día de los Inocentes Día de los Santos Inocentes
day commemorating the killing of the Holy Innocents

Chile /ˈt͡ʃileɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃiː.leɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃɪl.i/ pn
Chile
country in South America

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ adj
chileno chilena
pertaining to Chile

Chilean /ˈtʃɪli.ən/ n
chileno chilena
person from Chile

Chilean abalone n
chanque loco pata de burro pie de burro tolina
crustacean

Chilean bellflower n
copihue
Chilean plant

Chilean eagle n
águila mora águila real
the black-chested buzzard eagle, Geranoaetus melanoleucus

Chilean firetree n
ciruelillo fosforito notro
Chilean plant

Chilean flamingo n
flamenco austral flamenco chileno
a species of flamingo, Phoenicopterus chilensis

Chilean mussel n
chorito choro mejillón quilmahue
crustacean

Chilean swallow n
golondrina chilena golondrina patagónica
South American bird

Chilean tinamou n
perdiz chilena
Nothoprocta perdicaria

Chileanism n
chilenismo
term or linguistic feature specific to Chilean Spanish

Chimbarongo pn
Chimbarongo
Chimbarongo

Chimera pn
quimera
mythical monster

China /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/ pn
China
country in east Asia
region corresponding to the People's Republic of China and Taiwan
civilization of the Chinese people

China Seas pn
Mar de China
series of marginal seas

China proper pn
China histórica
parts of China excluding outer frontiers

Chinandega pn
Chinandega
department of Nicaragua

Chinatown /ˈtʃaɪnətaʊn/ /ˈtʃaɪnəˌtaʊn/ n
barrio chino
a Chinese district outside China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ adj
chino china
relating to China

Chinese /t͡ʃaɪˈniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪniːz/ /ˈt͡ʃaɪˌniz/ /ˌt͡ʃaɪˈniz/ n
comida china chino
Chinese food or meal
chino
any language spoken in China
writing system of Chinese
chino china
person born in China
chinos
the people of China

Chinese Buddhism pn
budismo chino
Buddhist doctrine characteristic of the Han Chinese

Chinese Crested Dog n
perro crestado chino
Chinese Crested Dog

Chinese character n
carácter chino hanzi letras chinas
CJKV character

Chinese checkers n
damas chinas tablero chino
board game

Chinese finger trap n
atrapanovios
gag toy

Chinese fire drill n
simulacro de incendio de China
prank

Chinese mugwort n
artemisa china
herbaceous perennial plant

Chinese studies n
sinología
study of China

Chinese water torture n
gota china
torture method

Chinese whispers n
teléfono teléfono descompuesto teléfono estropeado
game

Chinglish adj
pidgin chino
resembling English influenced by Chinese

Chinglish pn
chinglés pidgin chino
English influenced by Chinese

Chios /ˈki.ɑs/ /ˈkiː.ɒs/ pn
Quíos
island

Chiron /ˈkaɪɹən/ pn
Quirón
astronomy

Chisinau pn
Chisinau
capital city and a municipality of Moldova

Chita /tʃɪˈtɑː/ pn
Chitá
city in Russia

Chitral pn
Chitral
Chitral (all senses)

Chloe /ˈkloʊi/ pn
Cloé
female given name

Chochenyo pn
Chocheño
division of Ohlone people
spoken language

Chontales pn
Chontales
department of Nicaragua

Christ /kɹaɪst/ interjection
hostia me cago en Dios
blasphemous interjection

Christ /kɹaɪst/ n
Cristo
A figure or other artistic depiction of Jesus Christ

Christ /kɹaɪst/ pn
Cristo
messiah predicted in Jewish prophesy
Cristo Jesucristo
title for Jesus of Nazareth

Christ child pn
El Niño Niño Dios Niño Jesús Santo Niño
Child Jesus

Christadelphian adj
cristadelfiano
pertaining to the Christadelphians

Christadelphian n
cristadelfiano
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Christendom /ˈkɹɪsn̩dəm/ n
cristiandad
the Christian world

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ adj
cristiano cristiana
of, like or relating to Christianity or Christians

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ n
cristiano cristiana
member of the Christian religion

Christian /ˈkɹɪʃtʃən/ pn
Cristián
male given name

Christian name n
nombre de pila
first name at Christian baptism

Christian year n
año litúrgico
cycle of liturgical seasons

Christianities n
cristianismos
Christianities

Christianity /ˌkɹɪstiˈænɪti/ /ˌkɹɪstʃiˈænɪti/ pn
cristianismo
monotheistic religion

Christianization n
cristianización
converting to Christianity

Christianize v
cristianizar
to (cause to) convert to Christianity

Christianophobe n
cristianófoba cristianófobo

Christianophobia n
cristianofobia

Christina pn
Cristina
female given name

Christmas /ˈkɹɪsməs/ pn
Navidad
Christian holiday

Christmas Eve pn
Nochebuena
evening before Christmas Day
day before Christmas Day

Christmas Island pn
Isla de Navidad
non self-governing territory of Australia

Christmas box n
aguinaldo
bonus or gift

Christmas cake n
pastel de Navidad
fruit cake eaten at Christmas

Christmas card n
tarjeta navideña
greeting card that celebrates Christmas

Christmas carol n
villancico
hymn whose lyrics are on the theme of Christmas

Christmas market n
mercado navideño

Christmas season n
Navidades época navideña
Christmas season, yuletide, Christmastide

Christmas tree /ˈkɹɪsməs tɹiː/ n
árbol de Navidad
tree used during the Christmas holiday season

Christmassy adj
navideño
resembling or having feelings of Christmas

Christmastime n
Navidades época navideña
the Christmas season

Christopher /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fə(ɹ)/ pn
Cristóbal
a male given name

Chronicles pn
Crónicas
book of the Bible

Chrysanthemum Throne pn
trono del Crisantemo
Japanese monarchy

Chubut pn
Chubut
province

Chukchi /ˈtʃuktʃiː/ n
chucoto chucota
person

Chukchi /ˈtʃuktʃiː/ pn
chucoto
language

Chukchi Peninsula pn
península de Chukchi
peninsula

Chukotka pn
Chukotka
short for Chukchi Peninsula
short for Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

Chumash /tʃumɑʃ/ /ˈxʊməʃ/ pn
jumash
the Five Books of Moses

Church Father /ˈt͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ fɑːðə(ɹ)/ /ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ fɑ.ðɚ/ n
Padre de la Iglesia
authoritative ancient male Christian author

Church of England pn
Iglesia de Inglaterra
established Christian church in England

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints pn
Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días
major denomination of the Latter Day Saint movement

Church of Scotland pn
Iglesia de Escocia
national Presbyterian church of Scotland

Churchillian adj
churchilliano
of pertaining to Churchill

Churrigueresque adj
churrigueresco
relating to Spanish baroque architectural style

Chuvash /t͡ʃʊˈvɑːʃ/ pn
chuvasio
Chuvash language

Chuvashia /t͡ʃuːˈvɑːʃɪə/ pn
Chuvasia
federal subject of Russia

Chépica pn
Chépica
Chépica

Cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ pn
Cicerón
Roman statesman and orator

Ciceronian /sɪsəˈɹəʊnɪən/ adj
ciceroniano
of or relating to M. Tullius Cicero

Cilicia /sɪˈlɪsɪə/ pn
Cilicia
ancient region

Cimmerian /sɪˈmɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
Cimmerio
cimerio
any of the mythical people supposed to inhabit a land of perpetual darkness
one of the Cimmerii, ancient equestrian nomads of Indo-European origin

Cincinnati /sɪnsɨˈnæti/ pn
Cincinnati
city in Ohio

Cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ pn
Cenicienta
fairy tale
main character in this fairy tale

Circe /ˈsɜɹsi/ pn
Circe
enchantress in Greek mythology

Circinus pn
Circinus
a small constellation of the southern winter sky

Cistercian n
cisterciense

City of Light pn
Ciudad de la Luz
nickname for Paris

Ciudad Real pn
Ciudad Real
city
province

Clara /klɑːɹə/ /klɛəɹə/ pn
Clara
cognates and transliterations of the name Clara

Classical Arabic pn
árabe clásico árabe culto
Classical Arabic

Classical Latin pn
latín clásico
Latin language as spoken and written formally

Classical Nahuatl pn
náhuatl náhuatl clásico
variants of the Nahuatl language spoken in Mexico at the time of the Spanish conquest

Claude pn
Claudio
male given name

Claudia /ˈklɔː.di.ə/ pn
Claudia
female given name

Cleopatra /klioʊˈpætɹə/ pn
Cleopatra
a given name of women in the Ptolemy dynasty

Cleveland /ˈkliːv.lənd/ pn
Cleveland
city in Ohio

Cloelia pn
Clelia
legendary woman

Clotho /ˈkloʊθoʊ/ pn
Cloto
One of the Fates

Clotilda pn
Clotilde
female given name

Clymene /ˈklɪmɨni/ pn
Clímena Clímene
nymph of Greek mythology

CoE pn
CdE
Initialism of Council of Europe

Coahuila pn
Coahuila
state of Mexico

Cobb salad n
ensalada Cobb
salad

Coca-Cola pn
Coca-Cola
particular carbonated soft drink

Cocha antshrike n
batará de Cocha
passerine bird of the antbird family

Cockaigne /kɒˈkeɪn/ pn
país de Cucaña
mythical land

Cocytus pn
Cocito
river of the underworld

Codegua pn
Codegua
Codegua

Coeur d'Alene /kɜɹdəˈleɪn/ pn
coeur d'alene
ethnic group
language

Coimbra /ˈkwĩbɹə/ pn
Coímbra
city and municipality in Coimbra, Portugal

Coinco pn
Coinco
Coinco

Coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
Coca-Cola coca coke
Coca-Cola
cola
informal: any cola-flavored drink

Colchis pn
Cólquida Cólquide
ancient region and kingdom

Cold War pn
Guerra Fría
a period of history from 1945–1991

Colima pn
Colima
state of Mexico

Collective Security Treaty Organisation pn
OTSC Organización del Tratado de la Seguridad Colectiva
intergovernmental military alliance

Cologne /kəˈloʊn/ pn
Colonia
city in Germany

Colombia /kəˈlʌm.bi.ə/ pn
Colombia
country in South America

Colombian adj
colombiano
pertaining to Colombia

Colombian n
colombiano colombiana
A person from Colombia

Colombian necktie n
carte de corbata
violent and intimidating method of execution

Colombianism n
colombianismo

Colombo /kəˈlɒm.bəʊ/ pn
Colombo
capital of Sri Lanka

Colorado /kɑləˈɹɑdoʊ/ /kɒləˈɹɑːdəʊ/ pn
Colorado
US state

Colosseum pn
Coliseo
ancient stadium in Rome

Colossians pn
Colosenses
book of the Bible

Colossus of Rhodes pn
coloso de Rodas
the statue of Helios

Coltauco pn
Coltauco
Coltauco

Columba pn
Columba
constellation

Columbian n
romana
16-point type

Columbian Exchange pn
intercambio colombino
widespread transfer of animals, plants between the American and Afro-Eurasian hemispheres

Columbus /kəˈlʌmbəs/ pn
Colón Cristóbal Colón
Christopher Columbus

Comanche /kəˈmæntʃi/ adj
comanche

Comanche /kəˈmæntʃi/ n
comanche
member of the Comanche people

Comanche /kəˈmæntʃi/ pn
comanche
language

Comet pn
Cometa Veloz
reindeer of Santa Claus

Commander Islands pn
islas del Comandante
Russian islands in the Bering Sea

Commerson's dolphin n
delfín de Commerson delfín pío tonina overa
South American dolphin

Common Era pn
era común era vulgar
secular equivalent of anno Domini and the Christian Era

Common Market pn
Mercado Común
former name of the European Economic Community

Common Slavic pn
eslavo común
the last phase of Proto-Slavic

Commonwealth of Australia pn
Mancomunidad de Australia
formal and full name of Australia

Commonwealth of Independent States pn
Comunidad de Estados Independientes CEI
alliance of former Soviet republics

Commonwealth of Nations pn
Mancomunidad de Naciones
association of independent states

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico pn
Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico

Commonwealth of Virginia pn
Mancomunidad de Virginia

Communist Party of China pn
PCCh Partido Comunista de China
ruling party of PRC

Community of Madrid pn
Comunidad de Madrid
autonomous community of Spain

Como pn
Como
City and capital of Como Province

Comorian adj
comorense
pertaining to the Comoros

Comorian n
comorense
person

Comoros /ˈkɒm.ə.ɹoʊz/ pn
Comoras Comores
country in Eastern Africa

Conakry /ˈkɑːnəkɹiː/ /ˌkɒnəˈkɹiː/ pn
Conakri
capital of Guinea

Confederate States of America pn
Estados Confederados de América
nation existing from 1861-1865

Confucian adj
confuciano confucionista
of, pertaining to, or conforming to the teachings of Confucius

Confucian n
confuciano confucionista
one who follows the teachings of Confucius

Confucianism n
confucianismo
philosophy

Confucius /kənˈfju.ʃəs/ pn
Confucio
Chinese philosopher

Congo /ˈkɑŋɡoʊ/ /ˈkɒŋɡəʊ/ pn
Congo
country with Brazzaville as capital
river
República Democrática del Congo Congo
country with Kinshasa as capital

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
congoleño
people or language of Democratic Republic of Congo
people or language of Republic of Congo

Congolese /ˌkɒŋ.ɡəˈliːz/ n
congoleño congoleña
person from either of the Congos

Coniacian pn
Coniaciense
a subdivision of the Late (Upper) Cretaceous epoch

Connecticut /kəˈnɛtɪkət/ pn
Connecticut
a state of the United States of America

Conrad pn
Conrado
given name

Conservative Judaism pn
judaísmo conservador
a moderate traditional form of Judaism

Constantine /ˈkɒns.tənˌtaɪn/ /ˈkɒns.tənˌtiːn/ pn
Constantina
city in Algeria
Constantino
male given name

Constantinople /ˌkɔnstæntɪˈnəʊp(ə)l/ pn
Constantinopla
Constantinople

Constantinopolitan /ˌkɒnˌstæntɨnɵˈpɒlɨtən/ adj
constantinopolitano
relating to Constantinople

Conté /ˈkɑnteɪ/ /ˈkɒnteɪ/ n
lápiz conté
drawing medium

Cook Islander n
de las Islas Cook
person from the Cook Islands

Cook Islands /ˈkʊk ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Islas Cook
self-governing country in Oceania

Cook Islands Maori pn
maorí de Islas Cook rarotongano
official language of the Cook Islands

Cookie Monster pn
Monstruo de las Galletas
Sesame Street character

Cooper's hawk n
azor de Cooper gavilán de Cooper
hawk

Copenhagen /ˈkoʊpənˌheɪɡən/ /ˌkəʊpənˈheɪɡən/ pn
Copenhague
capital of Denmark

Copernicus pn
Copérnico
surname of Nicolaus Copernicus

Copt /kɑpt/ /kɒpt/ n
copto copta
member of the Coptic Church

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ adj
copto cóptico
of or pertaining to the Copts, Coptic Orthodox Church or to the Coptic language

Coptic /ˈkɑptɪk/ /ˈkɒptɪk/ n
copto
language

Coptic Church pn
iglesia copta

Coral Sea pn
mar del Coral
part of the Pacific Ocean

Cordoban adj
cordobés
of or pertaining to Córdoba

Cordoban n
cordobés
a person from Córdoba

Corfu /ˈkɔɹ.fju/ pn
Corfú
island
city

Corinth /ˈkɒɹ.ɪnθ/ pn
Corinto
city in Greece

Corinthian /kəˈɹɪnθiən/ adj
corintio
of or relating to Corinth

Corinthians pn
Corintios
book in the Bible

Cork pn
Cork
city

Cornelia pn
Cornelia
female given name

Cornelius pn
Cornelio
male given name

Cornish /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/ pn
córnico
A Celtic language

Cornwall /ˈkɔːnwɔːl/ pn
Cornualles
county of England

Corrientes pn
Corrientes
province

Corsica /ˈkɔɹsɪkə/ /ˈkɔːsɪkə/ pn
Córcega
island in the Mediterranean

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ adj
corso
of, from, or pertaining to Corsica

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ n
corso corsa
person from Corsica or of Corsican descent

Corsican /ˈkɔːsɪkən/ /ˈkɔːɹsɪkən/ pn
corso
language

Corvus pn
Corvus
constellation of the southern sky

Cosenza pn
Cosenza
town

Cosmas /ˈkɔzmɑːs/ pn
Cosme
given name

Cossack /ˈkɑsˌæk/ /ˈkɒsˌæk/ n
cosaco
member of a population

Costa Rica /ˌkoʊ.stə ˈɹi.kə/ /ˌkɒs.tə ˈɹiː.kə/ pn
Costa Rica
country

Costa Rican adj
costarricense costarriqueño
pertaining to Costa Rica

Costa Rican n
costarricense costarriqueño
person from Costa Rica

Cotonou pn
Cotonú
the de-facto capital of Benin

Coulomb's law pn
ley de Coulomb
the fundamental law of electrostatics

Council of Europe pn
Consejo de Europa
an international organisation

Courland pn
Curlandia
region in western Latvia

Cowper's fluid n
fluido de Cowper líquido preeyaculatorio líquido preseminal
Cowper's fluid

Coxcatlán pn
Coxcatlán
community in Puebla
community in San Luis Potosí
municipality of Puebla
municipality of San Luis Potosí

Cozoyoapan pn
Cozoyoapan

Cracow /ˈkɹækaʊ/ pn
Cracovia
city

Cramer's rule n
regla de Cramer
the explicit formula

Crater pn
Crater
a constellation

Creator pn
creador
God

Cree /kɹiː/ pn
cree
Algonquian language spoken by this people
an aboriginal nation of North America

Cretaceous /kɹə.ˈteɪ.ʃəs/ pn
Cretácico Cretáceo
geologic period within the Mesozoic

Crete /kɹiːt/ pn
Creta
island

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease n
enfermedad de Creutzfeldt-Jakob
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Crimea /kɹaɪˈmiːə/ pn
Crimea
peninsula

Crimean Tatar n
tártaro de Crimea
Crimean Tatar (a Turkic language)

Crimean peninsula pn
península de Crimea
peninsula

Crispin /ˈkɹɪspɪn/ pn
Crispín
Christian saint
male given name

Croat /ˈkɹoʊæt/ /ˈkɹəʊæt/ n
croata
citizen of Croatia or person of Croatian ethnicity

Croatia /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ pn
Croacia
country in Europe

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ adj
croata
of or pertaining to Croatia

Croatian /ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹəʊˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
croata
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian
person of Croatia

Crohn's disease n
enfermedad de Crohn
chronic inflammatory disease

Cronus pn
Cronos
youngest of the twelve Titans

Crown prosecutor n
fiscal de la Corona
state prosecutor

Crusade n
cruzada
campaigns by Christian forces to the Holy Land

Crux pn
Crux
constellation

Ctesiphon /ˈtɛsɨfɒn/ pn
Ctesifonte
ancient ruined city

Ctrl n
Ctrl
abbreviation on the control key on a keyboard

Cuba /ˈkjuːbə/ [ˈkjuː.bə] [ˈkjʉː.bə] pn
Cuba
country and largest island in Caribbean

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] adj
cubano cubana
of or pertaining to Cuba

Cuban /ˈkjuːbən/ [ˈkju.bən] [ˈkjuː.bən] [ˈkjʉː.bən] n
cubano cubana
a person from Cuba

Cubanism n
cubanismo

Cubist /ˈkjuːbɪst/ adj
cubista
of, or pertaining to cubism

Cubist /ˈkjuːbɪst/ n
cubista
artist

Cuenca pn
Cuenca
city in Spain
province of Spain

Cultural Revolution pn
Gran Revolución Cultural Proletaria Revolución Cultural
Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution
revolución cultural
any Cultural Revolution

Cumbric pn
cúmbrico
language

Cuna n
cuna

Cuna pn
cuna
language

Cuneo /ˈkuːniəʊ/ pn
Cúneo
city in Piedmont, Italy

Cupid /ˈkjupɪd/ pn
Cupido
god of love, son of Venus
reindeer of Santa Claus

Curanipe pn
Curanipe
Curanipe

Curaçao /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ /ˌkuːɹəˈsaʊ/ pn
Curazao Curasao
Island

Curicó pn
Curicó
Curicó

Curitiba pn
Curitiba
State capital of Paraná

Cybele /ˈsɪbɨliː/ pn
Cibeles
Greek goddess

Cyber Monday pn
ciberlunes

Cyclades /saɪkleɪdz/ pn
Cícladas
island chain

Cygnus pn
Cygnus
constellation

Cynthia /ˈsɪnθiə/ pn
Cintia
female given name

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ adj
chipriota
Of, from or relating to Cyprus

Cypriot /ˈsɪp.ɹi.ət/ n
chipriota
Person from Cyprus

Cyprus /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ pn
Chipre
country

Cyrenaica pn
Cirenaica
province on the North African coast

Cyrene /saɪˈɹiːni/ pn
Cirene
an Ancient Greek colony in North Africa

Cyrenian adj
cirenaico
relating to Cyrene

Cyrenian n
cirenaico
native of Cyrene

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
cirílico
of or pertaining to Cyrillic

Cyrillic /səˈɹɪ.lɪk/ pn
cirílico
a script or alphabet

Cyrillization n
cirilización
putting text into the Cyrillic alphabet

Cyrus /ˈsaɪɹəs/ pn
Ciro
ancient king of Persia
male given name

Czech /tʃɛk/ adj
checo
of, from, or pertaining to the country, people, culture or language

Czech /tʃɛk/ n
checo
language
checo checa
person

Czech Republic /ˈtʃɛk ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
República Checa Chequia
country in Central Europe

Czech hedgehog n
erizo checo
antitank obstacle

Czechia /ˈt͡ʃɛkiə/ pn
Chequia
country in Europe

Czecho-Slovakia pn
Checo-Slovaquia
dated form of Czechoslovakia

Czechoslovakia /ˌtʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ pn
Checoslovaquia
former country in Central Europe

Cáceres pn
Cáceres
province

Cáhuil pn
Cáhuil
Cáhuil

Córdoba /ˈkɔːdəbə/ /ˈkɔːɹdəbə/ pn
Córdoba
city in Spain

Côte d'Ivoire /ˌkoʊt diˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌkəʊt diːˈvwɑː/ pn
Costa de Marfil
the Ivory Coast

D-Day n
Día D
date of any major event planned for the future

D-Day pn
Día D
June 6, 1944

DIY /ˌdiaɪˈwaɪ/ n
hazlo tú mismo hágalo usted mismo

DNA n
ADN
abbreviation of deoxyribonucleic acid (see deoxyribonucleic acid for full forms)

DPRK pn
RPDC
Democratic People's Republic of Korea

DVD /di vi di/ /diː viː diː/ n
DVD
digital video disc

DVD player n
reproductor de DVD
DVD player

DYC n
PCA
damn yellow composite

Dacia /ˈdeɪsɪə/ /ˈdeɪʃə/ pn
Dacia
ancient kingdom and Roman province

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ adj
dacio
Of or pertaining to Dacia or the Dacians

Dacian /ˈdeɪsɪən/ /ˈdeɪʃən/ n
dacio
member of an ancient Indo-European ethnic group of Dacia

Daco-Romanian n
daco-rumano
a more specific name for the Romanian language

Daedalus /ˈdiːdələs/ pn
Dédalo
Greek mythological figure

Daegu /daˈɡuː/ /dæˈɡu/ pn
Daegu
city in South Korea

Daffy Duck pn
Pato Lucas
comic duck

Dagestan /ˌdæɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Daguestán
federal subject of Russia

Daisy /ˈdeɪzi/ pn
Margarita
female given name

Dakar pn
Dakar
the capital city of Senegal

Dakota /dəˈkəʊtə/ pn
dacota
Native American people

Dalmatia /dælˈmeɪʃə/ pn
Dalmacia
Roman province
region in Croatia

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ adj
dalmático
relating to Dalmatia or its people

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
dálmata
breed of dog

Dalmatian /dælˈmeɪ.ʃən/ pn
dalmático dálmata
extinct Romance language of Croatia

Daltonism /ˈdɔːltənɪzəm/ n
daltonismo
red-green color blindness

Damascus /dəˈmæskəs/ pn
Damasco
the capital city of Syria

Damian /ˈdeɪmɪən/ pn
Damián
male given name

Dammam pn
Dammam
city in Saudi Arabia

Dan /dæn/ pn
Dan
fifth son of Jacob

Danbo /ˈdænbəʊ/ n
Danbo
cheese originating in Denmark

Dancer pn
Bailarín Danzarín
reindeer of Santa Claus

Dane /deɪn/ n
danés danesa
person from Denmark or of Danish descent

Danian pn
Daniense
a subdivision of the Paleocene epoch

Daniel /ˈdænjəl/ [ˈdanjəl] pn
Daniel
biblical person
male given name
book of the Bible

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ adj
danés dinamarqués
of Denmark

Danish /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ n
danés
language

Dante /ˈdænti/ /ˈdɑnteɪ/ pn
Dante
male given name

Dantesque /ˌdæntɪˈɛsk/ adj
dantesco
of or pertaining to Dante or his style, with elevated tone and somber focus

Danube /ˈdænjuːb/ pn
Danubio
river of Europe that flows to the Black Sea

Dardanelles /ˌdɑɹ.dənˈɛlz/ /ˌdɑː.dənˈɛlz/ pn
Dardanelos
strait

Dari pn
dari
Eastern Persian
variety of Middle Persian

Darius /dəˈɹaɪ.əs/ pn
Darío
any of several Persian kings

Dark Ages pn
Edad Oscura
historic period

Darth Vader /ˈdɑː(ɹ)θ ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
Darth Vader
Malevolent individual

Darwin Award pn
Premio Darwin
international honours

Darwin's fox n
zorro chilote zorro de Darwin
South American mammal

Darwin's rhea n
ñandú petizo
Pterocnemia pennata

Darwinian /dɑːˈwɪni.ən/ adj
darwiniano darwinista
relating to the theory of evolution

Darwinian /dɑːˈwɪni.ən/ n
darwinista
adherent of Darwin's theory

Darwinism /ˈdɑːwɪnɪzəm/ n
darwinismo darvinismo
principles of natural selection

Dasher pn
Alegre Brioso Enérgico Jactancioso Presuntuoso Vondín
reindeer of Santa Claus

Datong pn
Datong
a city of China

Dauphiné pn
Delfinado
former province of France

David /ˈdeɪvɪd/ pn
David
king of Israel
male given name

Davidic /dəˈvɪdɪk/ adj
davídico
of or relating to David

Davos /ˈdævɒs/ /ˈdɑːvoʊs/ pn
foro de Davos
annual meeting hosted by the World Economic Forum

Dead Sea pn
mar Muerto Mar Muerto
lake in the Middle East

Death pn
muerte
the personification of death

Deborah /ˈdɛb(ə)ɹə/ pn
Débora
biblical character
female given name

Decalogue /ˈdɛkəlɒɡ/ n
decálogo
set of rules

Decameron /dɪˈkaməɹən/ /dɪˈkæməɹən/ pn
Decamerón
collection of 100 novellas by Boccaccio

December /dɪ.ˈsɛm.bəɹ/ /dɪˈsɛmbə/ pn
diciembre
twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar

Deimos /ˈdaɪməs/ pn
Deimos
a son of Ares
the outermost natural satellite of Mars

Delaware /ˈdɛləweə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛləwɛɹ/ pn
Delaware
US state
river

Delhi /ˈdɛl.haɪ/ /ˈdɛli/ pn
Delhi
city in India

Delilah /dɪˈlaɪlə/ pn
Dalila
biblical mistress of Samson

Delphi /ˈdɛlfi/ pn
Delfos
city of ancient Greece

Delphic /ˈdɛlfɪk/ adj
délfico
of or relating to Delphi

Delphinus pn
Delphinus
constellation

Deluge pn
diluvio universal
the Biblical flood

Demeter /dəˈmiːtəɹ/ /dɪˈmiːtə/ pn
Deméter Demetra
Greek goddess of the harvest

Demetrius /dɪˈmiːtɹɪəs/ pn
Demetrio
male given name

Demiurge /ˈdɛmɪɜːdʒ/ /ˈdɛmɪˌɝdʒ/ pn
demiurgo
Inferior creator deity in Gnosticism

Democratic People's Republic of Korea pn
República Popular Democrática de Corea República Democrática Popular de Corea
country in East Asia (official name)

Democratic Republic of the Congo pn
República Democrática del Congo
large central African nation, formerly called Zaire

Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka pn
República Democrática Socialista de Sri Lanka
Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Democritus /dɪˈmɒkɹɪtəs/ pn
Demócrito
Greek philosopher

Demosthenes /dɪˈmɒsθəniːz/ pn
Demóstenes
Ancient Greek name

Demotic Greek n
demótico griego demótico
Modern Greek vernacular language

Dena'ina /dəˈnaː.inə/ pn
tanaina
language

Denali /dɨˈnɑːli/ pn
Denali
highest mountain peak in North America

Deneb /ˈdɛnɛb/ pn
Deneb
blue giant in Cygnus

Denise /dəˈniːz/ pn
Dionisia
female given name

Denmark /ˈdɛn.mɑɹk/ /ˈdɛn.mɑːk/ pn
Dinamarca
country in Northern Europe

Denmark-Norway pn
Reino de Dinamarca y Noruega
former political entity

Dennis /ˈdɛnɪs/ pn
Dionisio
male given name

Denverite n
denveriana denveriano
resident of Denver, Colorado

Derek /ˈdɛɹɪk/ pn
Teodorico
given name

Dervish n
derviche
a Sufi Muslim ascetic fraternity

Desdemona /ˌdɛzdəˈmoʊnə/ pn
Desdémona
moon of Uranus

Desiderius /ˌdɛzɪˈdɪəɹɪəs/ pn
Desiderio
given name

Detroit /dɪˈtɹɔɪt/ pn
Detroit
largest city and former capital of Michigan

Deuteronomy /djuːtəˈɹɒnəmi/ pn
Deuteronomio
book of the Bible

Deutsche Mark n
marco alemán
former currency unit of Germany

Devanagari /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑɡəɹi/ /ˌdeɪvəˈnɑːɡ(ə)ɹɪ/ pn
devanagari devanagarí devanágari
abugida alphabet of India and Nepal

Dhaka /ˈdækə/ pn
Daca
capital of Bangladesh

Dhivehi n
dhivehi maldivo
an Indo-Aryan language

Diana /daɪˈænə/ pn
Diana
Roman goddess
female given name

Dianetic adj
dianético
of or pertaining to Dianetics

Dianetics /daɪəˈnɛtɪks/ n
dianética
self-help system now used in Scientology

Dianic Wicca pn
wicca diánica
branch of Wicca

Diaspora pn
diáspora
dispersion of a group of people

Diego /diˈeɪ.ɡoʊ/ pn
Diego
male given name

Dijon pn
Dijon
city in Burgundy

Dili /ˈdiːli/ pn
Dili
capital

Diocletian /ˌdaɪ.əˈkliːʃən/ pn
Diocleciano
Roman cognomen

Diomedes /daɪəˈmiːdiːz/ pn
Diomedes
Greek mythical hero

Dione /daɪˈoʊni/ pn
Dione
moon of Saturn

Dionysius /daɪəˈnɪzɪəs/ pn
Dionisio
Ancient Greek male given name

Dionysus /daɪəˈnaɪsəs/ pn
Dioniso
Greek god of wine

Dirichlet energy n
energía de Dirichlet
functional that maps a function to a real number representing its variability

Discordianism /dɪsˈkɔɹdi.ənɪzəm/ /dɪsˈkɔː.di.ən.ɪzm̩/ pn
discordianismo
parodic religion based on the worship of Eris

Disneyan adj
disneyano
of or relating to Walt Disney or his company

Disneyland /ˈdɪzniːˌlænd/ pn
Disneylandia
Disneyland, theme park

Diwali /dɪˈwɑli/ /dɪˈwɑːli/ pn
Divali Diwali festival de las luces
Hindu festival of lights

Djibouti /dʒɪˈbuːtiː/ pn
Yibuti
Republic of Djibouti

Djiboutian adj
yibutiano
pertaining to Djibouti

Djiboutian n
yibutiano
person

Do you need to use the bathroom? phraseologicalUnit
¿Necesitas usar el baño?
Toilet?

Dobruja pn
Dobruja
region

Doctor of Philosophy n
doctor en filosofía
one of the highest doctorates

Dodecanese pn
Dodecaneso
an island chain consisting of twelve main islands

Dodoma pn
Dodoma
capital of Tanzania

Dogo Argentino n
dogo argentino
dog breed

Doha /ˈdoʊ.hɑː/ /ˈdəʊ.hɑː/ pn
Doha
capital of Qatar

Dolores pn
Dolores
female given name

Dombey's beech n
coigue coigüe coihue
South American tree

Dome of the Rock pn
Cúpula de la Roca Domo de la Roca
shrine in Jerusalem

Dominic /ˈdɑ.məˌnɪk/ pn
Domingo
male given name

Dominica /ˌdɑ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ /ˌdɒ.mɪ.ˈniː.kə/ pn
Dominica
Commonwealth of Dominica

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ adj
dominiqués
from Dominica
dominicano
from the Dominican Republic

Dominican /dəˈmɪn.ɪ.kən/ /ˌdɑm.ɪˈni.kən/ /ˌdɒm.ɪˈniː.kən/ n
dominicana dominicano
member of religious order
dominiquesa dominiqués
person from Dominica
dominicano dominicana
person from Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/ /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/ pn
República Dominicana
country in the Caribbean

Dominicanism n
dominicanismo

Domodedovo pn
Domodédovo
airport in Russia

Don Juan n
donjuán Don Juan
a man who obsessively seduces women; a philanderer

Don Quixote /ˌdɑn kiˈhoʊti/ /ˌdɒn kiːˈhəʊtɪ/ pn
Don Quijote
the protagonist of a famous Spanish novel

Donald /ˈdɒn.əld/ pn
Donaldo
male given name

Donald Duck pn
Pato Donald
Disney character

Donatism n
donatismo
Christian belief

Donetsk pn
Donetsk
city

Donetsk People's Republic pn
República Popular de Donetsk
secessionist state

Donner pn
Trueno
reindeer of Santa Claus

Donohue syndrome n
leprechaunismo síndrome de Donohue
rare genetic disorder

Doppler effect n
efecto Doppler
change in frequency or wavelength

Dorado pn
Dorado
a particular constellation

Dordogne pn
Dordoña
department
river

Dorian n
dorio doria

Doric pn
dórico
Greek dialect

Dorothy /ˈdɑɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɒɹ.ə.θi/ /ˈdɔɹ.ə.θi/ pn
Dorotea
female given name

Dorset /ˈdɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ pn
Dorset
county of England

Dos Hermanas pn
Dos Hermanas
city

Douglas berry n
californianas zarza californiana zarza de California zarza douglas
Rubus ursinus

Douro pn
Duero
river in northern Portugal and Spain

Down syndrome /daʊn ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /daʊn ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
síndrome de Down
condition caused by chromosomal deficiency

Doñihue pn
Doñihue
Doñihue

Dr n
Dr. Dra.
Doctor

Draco /ˈdɹeɪkoʊ/ /ˈdɹeɪkəʊ/ pn
Draco
constellation

Dracula /ˈdɹækjʊlə/ pn
Drácula
fictional vampire

Dravidian /dɹəˈvɪdɪən/ pn
drávido
family of languages

Dresden /ˈdɹɛzdən/ pn
Dresde
capital city of the German Federal State of Saxony

Druidry n
druidismo

Drummond light n
luz de Drummond

Druze n
druso

Dubai /duːˈbaɪ/ pn
Dubái
one of the emirates of the United Arab Emirates

Dublin /ˈdʊbᵊlən/ /ˈdʌblən/ pn
Dublín
the capital of the Republic of Ireland

Dubrovnik pn
Dubrovnik
Croatian port-city

Duckburg /ˈdʌkbɝɡ/ pn
Patoburgo Patolandia
fictional city where Donald Duck lives

Duisburg pn
Duisburgo
a city in Germany

Dungeness crab n
buey del Pacífico
Metacarcinus magister

Dunkirk pn
Dunkerque
town in France

Durango pn
Durango
state of Mexico

Durrës /ˈdʊɹəs/ pn
Dirraquio Durrës
Adriatic port city in Albania

Dushanbe pn
Dusambé Dushambé
capital of Tajikistan

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ adj
holandés neerlandés
of the Netherlands, people, or language

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ n
holandés
people from the Netherlands

Dutch /dʌtʃ/ pn
holandés neerlandés
the Dutch language

Dutch elm disease n
enfermedad holandesa del olmo grafiosis
disease of elm trees

Dutch wife /ˌdʌtʃ ˈwaɪf/ n
abrazador
long body-length pillow

Dutchman /ˈdʌtʃmən/ n
holandés
a Dutch man

Dutchwoman /dʌtʃˌwʊmən/ n
holandesa
a Dutch woman

Dzongkha /ˈdzɒŋkə/ pn
dzongkha butanés
national language of Bhutan

Dzungaria /(d)zʊŋˈɡɑːɹiə/ pn
Zungaria
geographical region in northwest China

Dönmeh n
Dönmeh
Sabbatean crypto-Jews

ECB pn
BCE
European Central Bank

EDNOS n
trastorno de la conducta alimentaria no especificado
disorder

EEC pn
CEE
European Economic Community

ENT n
ORL
ear, nose and throat

EU /ˌiː ˈjuː/ pn
UE
European Union

Early Middle Ages pn
Alta Edad Media Temprana Edad Media
Translations

Early Modern English pn
inglés moderno temprano
Early Modern English

Earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝːθ/ pn
Tierra tierra
third planet of the Solar System

Earth Day pn
Día de la Tierra
global day of observance of the need to protect the earth

Earthling /ˈɜːθ.lɪŋ/ /ˈɝθ.lɪŋ/ n
terrícola terrestre terráqueo
inhabitant of the planet Earth

East /iːst/ pn
oriente
Eastern world
levante viento de levante
wind from the east

East Anglia pn
Anglia Oriental
area of eastern England

East Asia pn
Asia del Este
eastern subregion of Asia

East Asian adj
asiático oriental oriental
of, from, or pertaining to East Asia

East Asian n
asiático oriental oriental
a person from East Asia

East Berlin pn
Berlín Este
the Soviet sector of Berlin between 1949 and 1990

East China Sea pn
mar de China Oriental
a sea

East Germany pn
Alemania Oriental
former European country

East Indies pn
Indias Orientales
Southeast Asia

East Sussex pn
Sussex Oriental
county in the south east of England

East Timor pn
Timor Oriental
Country in Oceania

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ adj
timorense
of, from, or pertaining to East Timor or the East Timorese people

East Timorese /ˈiːst tɪ.məɹ.iːz/ n
timorense
person from East Timor or of East Timorese descent

Easter /ˈi.stɚ/ /ˈiː.stə/ n
Pascua pascua
Christian holiday

Easter Bunny /ˈiːs.tə ˈbʌ.ni/ /ˈiːs.tɚ ˈbʌ.ni/ pn
conejo de Pascua
Symbolic rabbit sometimes depicted delivering Easter eggs to children

Easter Island pn
Isla de Pascua
Island in the Pacific

Easter Monday pn
lunes de Pascua
Monday after Easter Sunday

Easter egg /ˈiː.stəɹ ˌɛɡ/ n
huevo de Pascua
a dyed or decorated egg
a chocolate confection in the shape of an egg
an undocumented function hidden in a program

Eastern Europe pn
Europa Oriental Europa del Este
Eastern Europe

Eastern Orthodox Church pn
Iglesia católica apostólica ortodoxa Iglesia ortodoxa
division of Christianity

Ebola /iˈboʊlə/ /ɪˈbəʊlə/ pn
Ébola
river

Ebola virus n
virus Ébola
virus

Ebro pn
Ebro
Spanish river

Ecbatana /ɛkˈbætənə/ pn
Ecbatana
capital of Media

Ecclesiastes pn
Eclesiastés
book of the Bible

Ecclesiastical Latin pn
latín eclesiástico
Latin language

Eckankar pn
eckankar
a pantheistic religion

Eclectic Wicca pn
wicca ecléctica
branch of Wicca

Ecuador /ˈɛk.wə.dɔɹ/ /ˈɛk.wə.dɔː/ pn
Ecuador
country in South America

Ecuadorian adj
ecuatoriano
pertaining to Ecuador

Ecuadorian n
ecuatoriano ecuatoriana
person from Ecuador

Ecuadorianism n
ecuatorianismo

Ecuadorianness n
ecuatorianidad
the quality of being Ecuadorian

Eden /ˈiːdən/ n
edén
paradise on Earth

Eden /ˈiːdən/ pn
edén Edén
garden

Edgar /ˈɛdɡɚ/ pn
Edgardo Édgar
male given name

Edinburgh /ˈɛdnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbəɹə/ /ˈɛdənbʌɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbəɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbɹə/ /ˈɛdɪnbʌɹə/ pn
Edimburgo
capital of Scotland

Edmonton /ˈɛdməntən/ pn
Edmonton
city in Canada

Edmund pn
Edmundo
male given name

Edward /ˈɛdwəd/ /ˈɛdwɚd/ pn
Eduardo
male given name

Edwin /ˈɛdwɪn/ pn
Edvino
male given name

Eeyore /ˈiː.jɔː(ɹ)/ n
Igor
negative or pessimistic person

Egypt /ˈiː.dʒɪpt/ pn
Egipto
country in North Africa

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ adj
egipcio
of, from, or pertaining to Egypt
of, from, or pertaining to Egyptians

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ n
egipcio egipcia
person from Egypt

Egyptian /ɪˈdʒɪp.ʃən/ pn
egipcio
language

Egyptian Arabic pn
árabe egipcio
Egyptian Arabic

Egyptian cobra n
cobra egipcia áspid de Cleopatra
Naja haje

Egyptian goose n
ganso del Nilo ganso egipcio
Alopochen aegyptiacus

Egyptologist n
egiptóloga egiptólogo
A person; one who is skilled professes or practices Egyptology

Egyptology /ˌidʒɪpˈtɑlədʒi/ /ˌiːdʒɪpˈtɒlədʒi/ n
egiptología
the study of ancient Egypt

Eibar pn
Eibar
city

Eid /iːd/ pn
eid
Muslim religious festival

Eid al-Fitr /ˌiːd æl ˈfiːtəɹ/ pn
Eid al-Fitr
religious celebration

Eifelian pn
Eifeliense

Eiffel Tower pn
torre Eiffel
tower in Paris

Eighty Years' War pn
guerra de los Ochenta Años
Dutch war of independence

Einstein /ˈaɪnstaɪn/ pn
Einstein
Albert Einstein

Einsteinian /aɪnˈstaɪ.nɪ.ən/ adj
einsteiniano
of or relating to Albert Einstein

El Aaiún pn
El Aaiún El Aiún
El Aaiún, Western Sahara

El Clásico /ˌɛl ˈklasɪkəʊ/ /ˌɛl ˈklæsɪkoʊ/ n
Clásico
any match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid

El Huique pn
El Huique
El Huique

El Niño n
El Niño
a global coupled ocean-atmosphere phenomenon

El Paso /ɛlˈpæsoʊ/ pn
El Paso
a city in USA

El Salvador /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ pn
El Salvador
country in Central America

Elamite n
elamita
an inhabitant of ancient Elam

Elbe /ˈɛlbə/ pn
Elba
European river

Eleanor pn
Leonor
female given name

Eleazar /ɛliˈeɪzə/ pn
Eleazar
biblical character

Eleonora's falcon n
halcón de Eleonora
Falco eleonorae

Elginism /ˈɛlɡɪnɪzəm̩/ n
elginismo
cultural vandalism

Elijah /ɨˈlaɪd͡ʒə/ pn
Elías
male given name
biblical prophet

Elisha /ɨˈlaɪʃə/ pn
Eliseo
biblical prophet

Elissa pn
Elisa
name of Queen Dido

Elista pn
Elistá
city in Russia

Elizabeth /əˈlɪzəbəθ/ pn
Isabel
female given name
mother of John the Baptist

Elizabethan /əˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/ n
isabelino
pertaining to the reign of Elizabeth I of England

Elliott wave n
onda de Elliott
wave pattern

Elmer Fudd pn
Elmer Gruñón
fictional cartoon hunter

Elohim /ˌɛlɵˈhiːm/ pn
Elohim
name for God

Eloise pn
Eloisa
female given name

Elsinore /ˈɛlsəˌnɔɹ/ /ˈɛlsɪnɔː/ pn
Elsinor
Danish city

Elvira pn
Elvira
female given name

Elvish /ˈɛlvɪʃ/ pn
élfico
language spoken by elves

Elysian /ɪˈliː.ʒən/ /ɪˈlɪ.zi.ən/ adj
elisio elíseo
of or pertaining to Elysium

Elysium /ɪˈli.ʒi.əm/ pn
Elíseo
In mythology: paradise

Emajõgi pn
Emajogi
river in Estonia

Ember day /ˈɛmbə ˌdeɪ/ /ˈɛmbɚ ˌdeɪ/ n
témpora
any of the three days within the same week, four separate sets of which occur roughly equidistant in the circuit of the year, set aside for fasting and prayer

Emil pn
Emilio
male given name

Emilia pn
Emilia
historical region of Italy

Emilia-Romagna pn
Emilia-Romaña
region of Italy

Emily pn
Emilia
given name

Emirati n
emiratí
a person from the United Arab Emirates

Emma /ˈɛmə/ pn
Ema
female given name

Emmanuel pn
Manuel
male given name

Emsian pn
Emsiense

Enceladus /ɛnˈsɛlədəs/ pn
Encélado
moon of Saturn
mythology

Engadin pn
Engadina
long valley in the Swiss Alps

England /ˈɪŋɡlənd/ pn
Inglaterra
region of Great Britain

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ adj
inglés inglesa
of or pertaining to England
of or pertaining to the English language
inglés
of or pertaining to the avoirdupois system

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ n
texto
14-point type
inglés inglesa
people from England

English /ˈɪŋɡləʃ/ /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ pn
inglés inglesa
the English language

English Channel pn
canal de la Mancha Canal de la Mancha
The part of the Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and France

English studies n
filología inglesa
academic discipline

English-Canadian adj
anglocanadiense
English-Canadian
canadiense anglófono
anglophone Canadian, English-speaking Canadian, English-language Canadian

Englishman /ˈɪŋ.lɪʃ.mən/ n
inglés
male native or inhabitant of England

Englishwoman n
inglesa
a female native or inhabitant of England

Enlightenment pn
Ilustración Iluminismo
the Enlightenment

Enoch pn
Henoch
biblical character

Entlebucher n
boyero de Entlebuch
dog breed

Eonavian pn
eonaviego

Eos /ˈiːɒs/ pn
Eos
Greek goddess

Ephesians pn
Efesios
book of the Bible

Ephesus pn
Éfeso
ancient city

Ephialtes pn
Efialtes
either the ancient Greek statesman or a mythological Giant

Ephraim /ˈifɹi.əm/ pn
Efraín
given name

Epicureanism n
epicureísmo
system of philosophy based upon the teachings of Epicurus

Epicurus /ˌepɪˈkjʊəɹəs/ /ˌepɪˈkjʊɹəs/ pn
Epicuro
ancient Greek philosopher

Epimetheus pn
Epimeteo
son of Iapetus and Clymene

Epiphanes /ɛˈpɪfəniːz/ pn
Epífanes
epithet

Epiphany n
Epifanía
Christian feast

Epirus /ɨˈpaɪəɹəs/ pn
Epiro
one of the 13 peripheries
region; historical kingdom

Equatorial Guinea pn
Guinea Ecuatorial
country in Western Africa

Equatorial Guinean adj
ecuatoguineano guineoecuatoriano
Of, from, or pertaining to Equatorial Guinea, the Equatorial Guinean people or the Equatorial Guinean culture

Equatorial Guinean n
ecuatoguineano guineoecuatoriano
A person from Equatorial Guinea or of Equatorial Guinean descent

Equuleus pn
Equuleus
second smallest constellation of the northern sky

Erasmus /ɪˈɹæz məs/ pn
Erasmo de Rotterdam Erasmo de Róterdam
Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, known as Erasmus or Erasmus of Rotterdam
Erasmo
male given name

Erdoğan /ˈɛəɹdoʊˌɑːn/ pn
Erdogan
surname

Erebus /ˈɛɹəbəs/ pn
Érebo
mythology

Eric /ˈɛɹɪk/ pn
Erico
male given name

Eridanus pn
Eridanus
constellation

Eris /ˈɪəɹɨs/ pn
Eris Érida Éride
Greek goddess of discord
Eris
dwarf planet

Eritrea /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹ(e)ɪə/ /ˌɛɹɪˈtɹi.ə/ pn
Eritrea
country in Eastern Africa

Eritrean adj
eritreo
Of, from, or pertaining to Eritrea, the Eritrean people or the Eritrean culture

Eritrean n
eritreo eritrea
A person from Eritrea or of Eritrean descent

Ernest /ˈɜː(ɹ)nɪst/ pn
Ernesto
given name

Eros /ˈɛɹɒs/ pn
Eros
God of love
433 Eros (asteroid)

Erzurum pn
Erzurum
city

Erzya pn
erzya
language

Esau /ˈiːsɔ/ pn
Esaú
son of Isaac and Rebekah

Escherian adj
escheriano
of or relating to M C Escher

Esdras pn
Esdras
any of four books

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ adj
esquimal
of, or relating to an Eskimo, Eskimos or their language, languages

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ n
esquimal
member of the Eskimo people(s)

Eskimo /ˈɛs.kɪ.moʊ/ pn
esquimales
group of native peoples
esquimal
language

Esperantist n
esperantista esperantófona esperantófono
specialist or speaker of Esperanto

Esperanto /ˌɛspəˈɹæntoʊ/ /ˌɛspəˈɹæntəʊ/ pn
esperanto
auxiliary language

Esperantologist n
esperantóloga esperantólogo
academic of Esperanto

Estelí pn
Estelí
department of Nicaragua

Esther /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ pn
Ester Esther
book of the Bible
female given name
Esther Ester
the heroine of the Book of Esther

Estonia /ɛsˈtoʊ.ni.ə/ /ɛsˈtəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Estonia
country

Estonian adj
estonio
of, from, or pertaining to the country of Estonia, its people or their language

Estonian n
estonio
language
estonio estonia
person

Eteocypriot pn
eteochipriota
the pre-Indo-European language

Eternal City pn
Ciudad Eterna
nickname for Rome

Ether pn
Éter
ancient American figure of Mormon theology

Ethiopia /iθiˈoʊpi.ə/ pn
Etiopía
country in Eastern Africa

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ adj
etíope
of, from, or pertaining to Ethiopia

Ethiopian /ˌiːθiˈəʊpi.ən/ n
etíope
person

Etna /ˈɛtnə/ pn
Etna
volcano in Sicily, Italy

Etruria /ɪˈtɹʊə.ɹɪ.ə/ pn
Etruria
ancient country

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ adj
etrusco
pertaining to the region and culture of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ n
etrusco etrusca
inhabitant of Etruria

Etruscan /ɪˈtɹʌskən/ pn
etrusco
extinct language of Etruria

Euboea /juːˈbiːə/ pn
Eubea Negroponte
Greek island

Eucharist /ˈjuːkəɹɪst/ n
Cena del Señor Eucaristía Santa Cena
ceremony
eucaristía
sacrament
substances

Euclid /ˈjuːklɪd/ pn
Euclides
Greek mathematician

Euclidean /juːˈklɪd.i.ən/ adj
euclidiano euclídeo
of Euclid's Elements
euclidiano
of traditional geometry

Euclidean algorithm n
algoritmo de Euclides
number theory

Euclidean distance n
distancia euclidiana
distance between two points defined as the square root of the sum of the squares of the differences between the corresponding coordinates of the points

Euclidean geometry n
geometría euclidiana
mathematical system

Euclidean space n
espacio euclidiano espacio euclídeo
ordinary space

Eugene /ju.ˈdʒiːn/ /ˈju.dʒiːn/ pn
Eugenio
male given name

Eugenia /juːˈd͡ʒiːniə/ pn
Eugenia
female given name

Eugenius pn
Eugenio
given name

Eulalie pn
Eulalia
female given name

Euler's formula pn
fórmula de Euler
Euler's formula

Euler's totient function pn
función fi de Euler
number theory

Euphemia /juˈfimi.ə/ /juːˈfiːmɪ.ə/ pn
Eufemia
female given name

Euphrates /juːˈfɹeɪtiːz/ pn
Eufrates
river in the Middle East

Eurabia pn
Eurabia

Eurasia /jʊˈɹeɪʒə/ pn
Eurasia
the largest landmass on Earth, consisting of Europe and Asia

Eurasian adj
euroasiático eurasiático
pertaining to Eurasia

Eurasian Economic Union pn
Unión Euroasiática
economic union

Eurasian badger n
tejón eurasiático tejón europeo
Meles meles

Eurasian black vulture n
buitre negro
Aegypius monachus

Eurasian eagle owl n
tinge
Bubo bubo

Eurasian jay n
arrendajo
Garrulus glandarius

Eurasian pygmy owl n
mochuelo alpino
Glaucidium passerinum

Eurasian siskin n
jilguero lúgano lugano lúgano
Spinus spinus

Eurasian sparrowhawk n
gavilán
Accipiter nisus

Eurasian spoonbill n
espátula común
Platalea leucorodia

Eurasian treecreeper n
agateador euroasiático
Certhia familiaris

Eurasian woodcock n
chocha perdiz
Scolopax rusticola

Euribor n
euríbor
Euro Interbank Offered Rate

Euripides /jʊˈɹɪp.ɪˌdiz/ pn
Euripides
a Greek tragedian

Euro- prefix
euro-
pertaining to Europe

Euro-sceptic n
euroescéptica euroescéptico
One who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euro-skeptic n
euroescéptica euroescéptico
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Eurocent n
cent cts. cént. céntimo
one hundredth of a euro

Eurocommunism n
eurocomunismo
trend

Eurocommunist n
eurocomunista
supporter

Eurocommunistic adj
eurocomunista
relating to or characteristic of Eurocommunism

Eurogroup n
eurogrupo
body of Eurozone finance ministers

Eurolinguistics n
eurolingüística
branch of linguistics

Europa /jʊˈɹoʊpə/ pn
Europa
a moon of Jupiter
princess abducted to Crete by Zeus

Europe /ˈjʊ(ə)ɹəp/ /ˈjʊəɹəp/ /ˈjʊɹəp/ pn
Europa
continent

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ adj
europeo
relating to Europe or the European Union

European /(ˌ)jʊəɹəˈpiːən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ n
europeo europea
person

European Central Bank pn
Banco Central Europeo
central bank for the European Union

European Commission pn
Comisión Europea
executive branch

European Council pn
Consejo Europeo
an institution of the European Union

European Economic Area pn
Espacio Económico Europeo

European Parliament n
Parlamento Europeo Cámara Europea Eurocámara Europarlamento
legislative chamber of the European Union

European Union /ˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən ˈjuːnjən/ /ˌjʊɹəˈpiən ˈjunjən/ pn
Unión Europea
European supranational organisation

European bison /jʊɹəˌpiːən ˈbaɪsn̩/ n
bisonte europeo
the wisent species Bison bonasus

European bullhead n
carrasco espinoso cavilat
species

European eel n
anguila común anguila
fish

European hake n
merluza
Merluccius merluccius

European hedgehog n
erizo común
Erinaceus europaeus

European holly n
acebo
Ilex aquifolium

European hornet n
avispón
Vespa crabro

European perch n
perca perca común perca de rio
Perca fluviatilis

European polecat n
turón
Mustela putorius

European rabbit n
conejo europeo
Oryctolagus cuniculus

European robin n
petirrojo europeo
Erithacus rubecula

European seabass n
lubina róbalo sabalo
Dicentrarchus labrax

European shag n
cormorán moñudo
Phalacrocorax aristotelis

European smelt n
eperlán
Osmerus eperlanus

European spider crab n
centolla centollo
species of migratory crab

Europeanisation n
europeización
assimilation

Europeanize v
europeizar
to make something, or someone, more European

Europhobe n
eurofóbica eurofóbico eurófoba eurófobo
One who dislikes Europe or the European Union

Europhobia n
eurofobia
A dislike of Europe or its culture or inhabitants

Europhobic adj
eurofóbica eurofóbico eurófoba eurófobo
Disliking Europe or the European Union

Euros pn
Eurocopa
European Competition

Eurosceptic n
euroescéptica euroescéptico
one who is sceptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Euroscepticism n
euroescepticismo
scepticism of increasing powers of the EU

Euroskeptic n
euroescéptica euroescéptico
One who is skeptical of increasing the powers of the European Union

Eurovision /ˈjɝ.əˌvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ /ˈjʊə.ɹə(ˌ)vɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ pn
Eurovisión
television network
song contest

Eurozone pn
eurozona zona del euro zona euro
those European Union members whose official currency is the euro

Eurydice /jʊˈɹɪdɨsi/ pn
Eurídice
mythology

Eusebius /juˈsibi.əs/ pn
Eusebio
given name

Eustachian tube n
trompa de Eustaquio
tube that links the pharynx to the cavity of the middle ear

Eve /iːv/ pn
Eva
given name
the first woman

Everett pn
Eberardo
male given name

Evita pn
Evita

Excalibur /ɛksˈkæ.lɪ.bɚ/ pn
Excálibur
Legendary sword

Excellency n
excelencia
Form of address for certain high officials or dignitaries

Exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ pn
Éxodo
book of Torah and Old Testament
departure of Hebrew slaves

Extremadura /ˌɛkstɹəməˈdʊəɹə/ pn
Extremadura
autonomous province of Spain

Extremaduran adj
extremeño
of, or relating to Extremaduran

Extremaduran n
extremeña extremeño
a native or inhabitant of Extremadura in Spain

Extremaduran pn
extremeño
the language of Extremadura

Ezekiel pn
Ezequiel
book of the Bible
male given name
prophet

Ezra pn
Esdras
Jewish high priest
male given name
book of the Bible

FAQ /ɛf.eɪ.kjuː/ n
FAQ PUF
acronym for Frequently Asked Questions

FYI /ɛfwaɪˈaɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
para su información para tu información
for your information

FYROM /fɪɹəm/ pn
ERYM
abbreviation of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia

Fabian /ˈfeɪbi.ən/ pn
Fabián
male given name

Fabius pn
Fabio
male given name

Facebook /ˈfeɪs.bʊk/ pn
Facebook
social-networking website

Fahrenheit adj
Fahrenheit
temperature scale

Falkland Islander n
malvinense malvinés
person from the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands pn
islas Malvinas
overseas territory of the UK in the South Atlantic

Falkland Islands wolf n
guará
Dusicyon australis

Falklands War pn
Guerra de las Malvinas
a conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom

Fallopian tube n
trompa de Falopio oviducto
duct

Famennian pn
Fameniense

Far East pn
Extremo Oriente
East and Southeast Asia

Faraday cage n
jaula de Faraday
conductive surrounding

Faroe Islands /ˈfeəɹəʊ/ /ˈfɛɹoʊ/ pn
Islas Feroe
group of islands between Scotland and Iceland

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ adj
faroés
pertaining to the Faroese language, people or Faroe Islands

Faroese /ˌfɛəɹəuˈiːz/ /ˌfɛɹouˈiz/ n
faroés feroés
language
faroés
person from the Faroe Islands

Faroish /ˈfɛəɹəuɪʃ/ adj
faroés
pertaing to the Faroish language, people or Faroe Islands

Fata Morgana /ˌfɑtə mɔɹˈɡɑnə/ /ˌfɑːtə mɔːˈɡɑːnə/ n
Fata Morgana fatamorgana
form of mirage caused by temperature inversion

Fatah pn
Fatah
Fatah

Father pn
Padre
God, the father of Creation
padre
term of address for a Christian priest

Father Time pn
Padre Tiempo
Personification of time

Father's Day n
Día del Padre
holiday in celebration of fatherhood

Fatima pn
Fátima
daughter of Muhammad
female given name

Faustian /ˈfaʊstiən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən/ adj
fáustico
of or pertaining to Faust

Faustian bargain /ˈfaʊstiən ˈbɑːɹɡən/ /ˈfaʊstɪən ˈbɑːɡən/ n
pacto fáustico
agreement in which a person abandons spiritual values or moral principles in order to obtain benefits

February /ˈfɛb.ɹuˌɛɹi/ /ˈfɛb.ɹʊ.ə.ɹi/ pn
febrero
second month of the Roman, Julian, and Gregorian calendars

February fill-dike pn
febrero, cebadero lluvioso febrero, año cebadero
rural appellation for the month of February

Federal Republic of Germany pn
República Federal de Alemania
Germany's official name

Federal Reserve System pn
Sistema de la Reserva Federal
US central banking system

Felicia /fəˈliʃə/ pn
Felisa
female given name

Felicity pn
Felicidad
female given name

Felix /ˈfiːlɪks/ pn
Félix
male given name

Fennicize v
finlandizar
to make Finnish

Fennoscandia pn
Escudo báltico
Fennoscandian Shield
Fenoscandia
geographic area

Ferdinand /ˈfɜːdɪˌnænd/ /ˈfɝdn̩ˌænd/ pn
Fernando Hernando Hernán
male given name

Ferris wheel /ˈfɛɹəs wiːl/ n
noria rueda de Chicago rueda de la fortuna rueda moscovita vuelta al mundo
ride at a fair consisting of large wheel

Fertile Crescent /ˈfɜːtaɪl ˈkɹɛsənt/ /ˈfɝːtəl ˈkɹɛsənt/ pn
Creciente fértil
crescent-shaped arc of fertile land

Feynman diagram /ˈfaɪnmən ˈdaɪəɡɹæm/ n
diagrama de Feynman
pictorial representation of the interactions of subatomic particles

Fez /fɛz/ pn
Fez
city in Morocco

Fidel /fɪˈdel/ pn
Fidel
male given name

Fiji /ˈfi.dʒi/ /ˈfiː.dʒiː/ pn
Fiyi Fiji
Fiji - a country in Oceania comprising over 300 islands

Fijian /fiːˈdʒiːən/ adj
fiyiano
Pertaining to Fiji, or its language or people

Fijian /fiːˈdʒiːən/ n
fiyiano
a person from Fiji or of Fijian descent

File Transfer Protocol n
FTP Protocolo de Transferencia de Ficheros
protocol used to transfer files

Filipina /fɪlɪˈpiːnə/ adj
filipina
Of or pertaining to female natives or inhabitants of the Philippines

Filipina /fɪlɪˈpiːnə/ n
filipina
A female native or inhabitant of the Philippines

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ adj
filipino
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people

Filipino /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ /piliˈpino/ n
filipino
Native or inhabitant of the Philippines

Finistère pn
Finisterre
département

Finland /ˈfɪn.lənd/ pn
Finlandia
Nordic country

Finlandization n
finlandización
the influence of a large state on a smaller one

Finn /fɪn/ n
finlandés finlandesa
person from Finland

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ adj
finés finlandés
of Finland
of the Finnish language

Finnish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
finés finlandés
language

Finnish forest reindeer n
reno finlandés de bosque
Rangifer tarandus fennicus

Finno-Ugric adj
finoúgrio ugrofinés
of or relating to Finno-Ugric

First Lady n
primera dama
the wife of the President of a country

First Vision pn
Primera Visión
appearance of God and Jesus to Joseph Smith, Jr. near Palmyra

First World pn
primer mundo
countries aligned with the West during the Cold War
wealthy, developed nations

Flanders /ˈflæn.dɚz/ /ˈflɑːn.dəz/ pn
Flandes
subnational state in the north of federal Belgium
historical county

Flaubertian /floʊˈbɝti.ən/ /fləʊˈbɜːtɪən/ adj
flaubertiano
relating to Gustave Flaubert

Fleming n
flamenco flamenca
native or inhabitant of Flanders

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ adj
flamenco flamenca
of or relating to Flanders
of or relating to the Flemish variety of the Dutch language

Flemish /ˈflɛmɪʃ/ pn
flamenco
the Dutch language as it is spoken in Flanders

Flora /ˈflɔːɹə/ pn
Flora
female given name
the goddess of flowers

Florence /ˈflɑɹɪns/ /ˈflɒɹəns/ /ˈflɔɹəns/ pn
Florencia
city in Tuscany, Italy
province in Tuscany, Italy
female given name

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ adj
florentino
of or relating to the Italian city of Florence

Florentine /ˈflɒɹəntaɪn/ /ˈflɔɹəntin/ n
florentino florentina
a native or resident of the Italian city of Florence

Florida /ˈflɑɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɒɹ.ɪ.də/ /ˈflɔɹ.ɪ.də/ pn
Florida
US state

Floridian /flɔˈɹɪdi.ən/ n
floridense
an inhabitant or a resident of the state of Florida

Florina pn
Flórina
city in Greece

Floréal /ˈflɔːɹɪ.əl/ /ˌflɔɹeɪˈɑl/ pn
floreal
the eighth month of French Republican Calendar

Flying Dutchman /ˌflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈdʌtʃ.mən/ pn
Holandés Errante Holandés Volador
mythical ghost ship

Flying Spaghetti Monster pn
Monstruo de Espagueti Volador
spaghetti deity

Fomalhaut pn
Fomalhaut
star

Forbidden City pn
Ciudad Prohibida
palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties

Fordism n
fordismo
Fordism

Formula One pn
Fórmula 1 Fórmula Uno
discipline in motor racing

Fornax pn
Fornax
constellation

Forro pn
forro
language

Forster's tern n
charrán de Forster
Sterna forsteri

Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse pn
cuatro jinetes del Apocalipsis
Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

Fourier transform n
transformada de Fourier
mathematics: a process that expresses a function

France /fɹæns/ /fɹɑːns/ pn
Francia
country

Frances /ˈfɹænsɪz/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪz/ pn
Francisca
feminine form of Francis

Franche-Comté pn
Franco Condado
region

Francis /ˈfɹænsɪs/ /ˈfɹɑːnsɪs/ pn
Francisco Paco
male given name

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ adj
franciscano
relating to St Francis or to the Franciscans

Franciscan /fɹænˈsɪskən/ n
franciscano
a monk or nun belonging to the religious order founded by St Francis of Assisi

Franco- prefix
franco-
relating to France or French

Franco-Provençal pn
francoprovenzal
a Romance language

Francoism pn
franquismo
the dictatorship of Francisco Franco in Spain

Francoist adj
franquista

Franconia pn
Franconia
region of Germany

Francophile n
francófila francófilo
one who loves France

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ adj
francófono
French-speaking

Francophone /ˈfɹæŋkɒfəʊn/ n
francohablante francófono
speaker of French

Frank /fɹæŋk/ n
franco
one of the Franks

Frank /fɹæŋk/ pn
Franco
male given name

Frankfurt pn
Francfort
Frankfurt-am-Main
Frankfurt-an-der-Oder

Frankfurt-am-Main pn
Fráncfort del Meno
city in Germany

Frankish /ˈfɹæŋkɪʃ/ pn
fráncico
the language of the Franks

Franklin's gull n
gaviota pipizcan
Leucophaeus pipixcan

Franquist adj
franquista
pertaining to Francisco Franco

Franquist n
franquista
supporter of Francisco Franco

Franz Josef Land pn
Tierra de Francisco José
archipelago in Russia

Frasch process pn
proceso Frasch

Fraser Island pn
isla Fraser
island

Frasnian pn
Frasniense

Frederick /ˈfɹɛd(ə)ɹɪk/ pn
Federico
male given name

Freemason n
francmasón
member of the Free and Accepted Masons

Freemasonry pn
masonismo
institutions and ways of the Freemasons

Freetown pn
Freetown
capital of Sierra Leone

Freiburg /fɹaɪ.bɜː(ɹ)ɡ/ pn
Friburgo
a German city

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ adj
francés
of or relating to France
of or relating to the French people
of or relating to the French language

French /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/ /fɹɛnʃ/ n
francés
Romance language spoken in France
franceses francés
people of France, collectively

French Bulldog n
bulldog francés
French Bulldog

French Canadian n
canadiense francés
Canadian whose first language is French

French Guiana pn
Guayana Francesa
Department of French Guiana

French Polynesia /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɑ.lɪˈni.ʒə/ /ˈfɹɛntʃ pɒl.ɪˈniː.ʒə/ pn
Polinesia Francesa
Overseas territory of France

French Republic pn
República Francesa
country

French Republican Calendar pn
calendario republicano francés
calendar used for twelve years in revolutionary France

French disease n
mal francés
syphilis

French honeysuckle n
zulla
perennial herb

French kiss n
beso con lengua beso francés morreo
tongue kiss

French kiss v
morrear tranzar
to give someone a French kiss

French leave n
despedida a la francesa
sudden or unannounced departure

French paradox pn
paradoja francesa
French paradox

French toast /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtoʊst/ /ˌfɹɛnt͡ʃ ˈtəʊst/ n
torrijas
food prepared by dipping bread into egg batter and frying

French window n
cristalera puerta ventana
door

Frenchification n
afrancesamiento
act or action of Frenchifying, something Frenchified

Frenchify /ˈfɹɛntʃɪfaɪ/ v
afrancesar

Frenchly /ˈfɹɛn(t)ʃli/ adv
francesamente
In the manner of the French or their tongue

Frenchman n
francés
man of French birth or nationality

Frenchwoman n
francesa
a French woman

Frenchy n
franchute
derogatory term for a French native

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ adj
freudiano
relating to or influenced by Sigmund Freud

Freudian /ˈfɹɔɪ.di.ən/ n
freudiano
a follower of Sigmund Freud

Freudian slip /ˌfɹɔɪdi.ən ˈslɪp/ /ˌfɹɔɪdɪ.ən ˈslɪp/ n
acto fallido desliz freudiano fallido lapsus lapsus revelador parapraxis
subconscious mistake in speech or action

Friday /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ adv
el viernes
on Friday

Friday /ˈfɹaɪdeɪ/ n
viernes
day of the week

Friesland /fɹiːzlænd/ /ˈfɹiːzlənd/ pn
Frisia
province of the Netherlands

Frimaire /fɹiˈmɛəɹ/ /fɹɪˈmɛː/ pn
frimario
the third month of the French Republican Calendar

Frisbee /ˈfɹɪzbi/ n
frisbee
disk

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ adj
frisón

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ n
frisón frisio
person from the Dutch province of Friesland

Frisian /ˈfɹɪʒən/ pn
frisón frisio
the Frisian language group

Friuli pn
Friul
region of Italy

Friuli-Venezia Giulia pn
Friuli-Venecia Julia
region

Fructidor /ˈfɹʊktɪdɔː/ /ˌfɹʊktəˈdɔɹ/ pn
fructidor
the twelfth month of the French Republican Calendar

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ adj
fueguino
of or pertaining to Tierra del Fuego

Fuegian /fjuˈidʒi.ən/ /fjuːˈiːdʒɪ.ən/ n
fueguino fueguina
someone from Tierra del Fuego

Fuenlabrada pn
Fuenlabrada
city

Fuerteventura pn
Fuerteventura
island

Fujimorism pn
fujimorismo
the political ideology of Alberto Fujimori

Funafuti pn
Funafuti
capital of Tuvalu

Fury pn
furia
female personification of vengeance

Fusha /ˈfʊshə/ pn
fusja árabe estándar árabe literal
standard Arabic

Fårö pn
Fårö
the island

G clef n
clave de sol
treble clef

G-d pn
Di-s
deliberately incomplete spelling of God

G-spot /ˈdʒiːspɒt/ n
punto G
sensitive, erogenous zone on the anterior wall of the vagina

G-string n
tanga colaless colalé zunga
a scanty piece of underwear or lingerie

G20 pn
grupo de los veinte
group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 20 economies

G8 pn
grupo de los ocho
Group of 8

GDP n
PIB
abbreviation of gross domestic product

GFY phraseologicalUnit
bien por ti
Good for you

GMO n
OMG
genetically modified organism

GPS n
GPS
Global Positioning System

GPS receiver n
GPS navegador GPS
GPS receiver

Gabon /ɡəˈbɒn/ pn
Gabón
Gabonese Republic

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ adj
gabonés
Of, from, or pertaining to Gabon or the Gabonese people

Gabonese /ɡæ.bəˈniːz/ n
gabonés
A person from Gabon or of Gabonese descent

Gabonese Republic pn
República Gabonesa
Gabonese Republic

Gaborone /ˌɡæbəˈɹəʊni/ pn
Gaborone
capital of Botswana

Gabriel /ˈɡeɪbɹi.əl/ pn
Gabriel
male given name
archangel

Gabriela pn
Gabriela
female given name

Gad /ɡæd/ pn
Gad
seventh son of Jacob

Gaddafist adj
gaddafista
supporter or follower of Gaddafi

Gaea /dʒiːə/ pn
Gea
earth goddess

Gaelic /ˈɡalɪk/ /ˈɡeɪlɪk/ /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
gaélico
relating to the Gaels or their language

Gagauz /ˌɡæɡɑːˈuːz/ pn
gagauzo
language

Gagauzia pn
Gagauzia
Autonomous region

Galapagoan adj
galapagueño
of or relating to the Galapagos

Galapagos Islands pn
islas Galápagos
the archipelago

Galatia pn
Galacia
region of Asia Minor

Galatians /ɡəˈleɪʃənz/ pn
Gálatas
book of the Bible

Galego pn
gallego
language spoken in the region of Galicia

Galen /ˈɡeɪlən/ pn
Galeno
ancient Greek physician

Galicia /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ə/ pn
Galicia
Iberian kingdom, region of Spain
Galitzia Galicia
historical kingdom in Central Europe

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ adj
gallego galaico
pertaining to Galicia in Iberia
gallego
pertaining to the Galician language
pertaining to the people of Galicia in Iberia

Galician /ɡəˈlɪs.i.ən/ n
gallego
Romance language spoken in Galicia
person(s) from Galicia, Spain

Galicianist adj
galleguista
pertaining to Galicia

Galicianist n
galleguista
supporter of Galicianism

Galilean adj
galileano
of or pertaining to Galileo Galilei

Galilee pn
Galilea
region of northern Israel

Gallic /ˈɡælɪk/ adj
galo
of or relating to Gaul or France

Gallicism /ˈɡælɪsɪzəm/ n
galicismo
a loanword borrowed from French

Gallienus /ˌɡæliˈɛnəs/ pn
Galieno
Roman Emperor

Gallipoli /ɡəˈlɪpəli/ pn
Galípoli
peninsula

Galway Bay pn
Bahía de Galway
bay off the west coast of Ireland

Gambia /ˈɡæmbi.ə/ pn
Gambia
The Republic of The Gambia

Gambian adj
gambiano
of Gambia

Gambian n
gambiana gambiano
person from Gambia

Gamilaraay pn
camilaroi
Australian language

Ganesha /ɡəˈne(ɪ)ʃ(ə)/ /ɡəˈneɪʃə/ pn
Ganesha
Hindu god

Gang of Four pn
Banda de los cuatro
leftist political faction

Ganges /ˈɡændʒiz/ /ˈɡændʒiːz/ pn
Ganges
the sacred river

Gangtok [ˈɡæŋ.tɒk] pn
Gangtok
capital of Sikkim

Ganymede /ˈɡænɪmiːd/ pn
Ganimedes
satellite of Jupiter
in Greek mythology

Gaonic adj
gaónico
related to the Geonim

Gardnerian Wicca pn
wicca gardneriana
branch of Wicca

Garonne pn
Garona
river

Gascon /ˈɡæskən/ n
gascón
inhabitant

Gascony pn
Gascuña
Former region of France

Gatling gun /ˈɡætlɪŋ ˌɡʌn/ n
cañón Gatling
a type of machine gun

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ n
galo gala
person

Gaul /ɡɔːl/ pn
Galia
region

Gaulish adj
galo gálico
of or pertaining to Gaul

Gaza pn
Gaza
city

Gaza Strip pn
franja de Gaza Franja de Gaza
Gaza Strip

Gazan adj
gazeo gazatí

Gazan n
gazatí

Gdańsk /ɡəˈdænsk/ pn
Dánzig Gdansk
city of Poland

Geat /ɡiːt/ n
geta
tribe member

Gehenna /ɡəˈhɛ.nə/ pn
Gehena
hell, in Abrahamic religions

Geiger counter /ˈɡaɪɡə ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈɡaɪɡɚ ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
contador Geiger
device

Gelasian pn
Gelasiense

Gemini /ˈdʒɛmɪnaɪ/ pn
Géminis
astrological sign
constellation

Gemma /ˈdʒɛmə/ pn
Gemma
feminine given name

General Tso's chicken n
pollo General Gau pollo General Tao pollo General Tsao
sweet and spicy dish

Generation Y pn
generación Y
generation of people born in the 1980s and 1990s

Genesis pn
Génesis
the book of the Bible

Geneva /dʒəˈniːvə/ pn
Ginebra
city
canton
Lago de Ginebra
lake

Geneva Convention pn
Convenciones de Ginebra
international treaty

Genevieve pn
Genoveva
female given name

Genghis Khan [ˈdʒɛŋɡɪs ˈkɑːn] pn
Gengis Kan
Genghis Khan

Genoa /ˈdʒɛn.ou.ə/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.ə/ pn
Génova
Italian city
province

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ adj
genovés
of, from or relating to Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ n
genovés
an inhabitant or resident of Genoa

Genoese /ˌd͡ʒɛnəʊˈiːz/ pn
genovés
Ligurian dialect spoken in Genoa
inhabitants of Genoa

Genseric pn
Genserico
male given name

Geoffrey /ˈdʒɛfɹi/ pn
Godofredo
a male given name

George /dʒɔː(ɹ)dʒ/ pn
Jorge
male given name

Georgetown pn
Georgetown
capital of Guyana

Georgia /ˈdʒɔɹ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔʊ.dʒə/ /ˈdʒɔː.dʒə/ pn
Georgia
country
state of the USA

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ adj
georgiano
pertaining to the country, people or language of Georgia

Georgian /ˈdʒɔːdʒən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdʒən/ n
georgiano
language of the country Georgia
person from the U.S. State of Georgia
georgiano georgiana
person from the country of Georgia

Geppetto /dʒəˈpɛtoʊ/ pn
Geppetto
protagonist

Gerald pn
Geraldo
male given name

Gerard pn
Gerardo
male given name

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ adj
alemán
of or relating to the German people
of or relating to the German language
alemán alemana
of or relating to the country of Germany

German /ˈd͡ʒɜːmən/ /ˈd͡ʒɝmən/ n
germano germana
member of a Germanic tribe
alemán alemana
native or inhabitant of Germany; person of German citizenship or nationality
the German language

German Democratic Republic pn
República Democrática Alemana
East Germany from 1949-1990

German Shepherd n
pastor alemán
Medium sized breed of dog

German Spaniel n
perdiguero alemán
dog breed

German chamomile n
manzanilla de Castilla
annual plant used for tea

German cockroach n
chiripa cucaracha alemana cucaracha rubia
Blattella germanica

Germania pn
Germania
historical region

Germanic /d͡ʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmæn.ɪk/ pn
germánico
early language
group of Indo-European languages

Germanically adv
germánicamente
In a Germanic manner

Germanism n
germanismo
a word or idiom of the German language

Germano- prefix
germano-
relating to Germany and German culture

Germany /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mə.nɪ/ /ˈd͡ʒɝ.mə.ni/ pn
Alemania
country in Central Europe

Germinal /ˈdʒɜːmɪnəl/ /ˈdʒɝmənəl/ pn
germinal
the seventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Geronimo pn
Gerónimo
prominent leader

Gertrude /ˈɡɝtɹud/ pn
Gertrudis
female given name

Gervase pn
Gervasio
male given name

Getafe pn
Getafe
city

Gethsemane pn
Getsemaní
garden in ancient Jerusalem

Ghana /ˈɡɑnə/ /ˈɡɑːnə/ pn
Ghana
The Republic of Ghana

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ adj
ghanés
of, from, or pertaining to Ghana or the Ghanaian people

Ghanaian /ɡɑːˈneɪ.ən/ /ˈɡɑni.ən/ n
ghanés
person from Ghana or of Ghanaian descent

Gheg /ɡɛɡ/ pn
guego
Gheg

Ghent /ˈɡɛnt/ pn
Gante
capital city of the province of East Flanders, Belgium

Ghibelline /ˈɡɪbəlin/ /ˈɡɪbɪlaɪn/ n
gibelino gibelina
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the German emperors

Ghost of Christmas Past pn
Fantasma de las Navidades Pasadas
the fictional ghost

Ghost of Christmas Present pn
Fantasma de las Navidades Presentes
the fictional ghost

Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come pn
Espíritu de las Navidades Futuras
the fictional ghost

Gibraltar /d͡ʒɪˈbɹɔːltə(ɹ)/ pn
Gibraltar
British overseas territory

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
gibraltareño llanito
of or pertaining to Gibraltar

Gibraltarian /dʒɪ.bɹɔːlˈtɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
gibraltareño gibraltareña llanito
native or inhabitant of Gibraltar

Gideon /ˈɡɪd.i.ən/ pn
Gedeón
biblical character

Gijón pn
Gijón
city in Spain

Gila monster /ˈhilə ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈhiːlə ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
monstruo de Gila
Heloderma suspectum

Gilaki pn
gileki
Gilaki language

Gilbert /ˈɡɪlbɚt/ pn
Gilberto
male given name

Gilead /ˈɡɪliæd/ pn
Galaad
Biblical region east of the Jordan

Giles /dʒaɪlz/ pn
Egidio
male given name

Gilgamesh /ˈɡɪl.ɡə.mɛʃ/ pn
Gilgamesh Gilgamés
legendary king of Uruk

Giro d'Italia /ˌdʒiɹoʊ d‿ɪˈtæljə/ /ˌdʒɪəɹəʊ d‿ɪˈtaljə/ pn
Giro de Italia
annual cycling race in Italy

Girona /dʒɪˈɹoʊnə/ pn
Gerona
city in Spain

Giselle pn
Gisel
female given name

Giza /ˈɡiːzə/ pn
Guiza
city in Egypt

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
glagolítico
of or pertaining to the Glagolitic alphabet

Glagolitic /ˌɡlæɡəʊˈlɪtɪk/ /ˌɡlæɡəˈlɪtɪk/ n
alfabeto glagolítico glagolitsa
the oldest known Slavonic alphabet

Glasgow /ˈɡlaz.ɡo/ /ˈɡlæz.ɡoʊ/ /ˈɡlɑːz.ɡəʊ/ pn
Glasgow
the city Glasgow

Gliwice pn
Gliwice
city in Poland

Global Positioning System pn
sistema de posicionamiento global
system which enables a mobile receiver to determine its precise location

Glorious Revolution pn
la Gloriosa la Septembrina
1888 Spanish revolution

Gnosticism /ˈnɑstəsɪzəm/ /ˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
gnosticismo
Gnosticism

Goa pn
Goa
state in western India

Gobi pn
Gobi
desert

God /ɡɑ(d)/ /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ pn
Dios
single male deity of duotheism

God bless you interjection
¡que Dios te bendiga!
said as a short prayer for the recipient
Jesús salud gesúndeit santinos
said to somebody who has sneezed

God forbid interjection
Dios no lo quiera ¡Dios no lo quiera! ¡Dios nos libre! ¡Que Dios lo impida!
Don't let it be

God helps those who help themselves proverb
a Dios rogando y con el mazo dando ayúdate que Dios te ayudará
good fortune comes to those who make an effort to accomplish things

God knows phraseologicalUnit
sabrá diós
Only known to God; only known to the gods

God object n
objeto todopoderoso

God the Father pn
Dios Padre
aspect of the Trinity

God the Holy Ghost pn
Dios Espíritu Santo
aspect of the Trinity

God the Son pn
Dios Hijo
the aspect of the Trinity corresponding to Jesus Christ

God willing interjection
ojalá si Dios lo quiere si Dios quiere
God willing

God-fearing adj
temeroso de Dios devoto pío
following the precepts of a religious practice and respects and reveres god and his authority

Goddard pn
Godardo
male given name

Goddess /ˈɡɒdɛs/ pn
diosa
single goddess of monotheism

Godfrey pn
Godofredo
male given name

Godspeed /ɡɑdˈspid/ /ɡɒdˈspiːd/ n
vaya con Dios buena suerte
wish that the outcome of someone's actions is positive for them

Goethe /ˈɡɜːtə/ pn
Goethe
surname

Goethean adj
goeteano goetheano
relating to Goethe

Gogol pn
Gógol
Gogol

Goidelic /ɡɔɪˈdɛlɪk/ n
gaélico
division of the Celtic languages

Golaghat /ˈɡoʊləˌɡɑːt/ /ˌɡoːlɑːˈɡʱɑːt/ pn
Golaghat
city

Golconda /ɡɑlˈkɑndə/ /ɡɒlˈkɒndə/ pn
Golconda
ruined city in Andhra Pradesh, India

Gold Coast pn
Costa del Oro
in Australia

Golden Gate Bridge pn
puente Golden Gate
suspension bridge in California

Golden Horde pn
Horda de Oro
the Mongol invaders

Golden Retriever n
cobrador dorado
breed of dog

Golden Triangle pn
Triángulo de Oro
region of prosperity bounded by three points

Goldilocks pn
Ricitos de Oro
fairy tale character

Goldonian adj
goldoniano

Golgotha /ˈɡɒlɡəθə/ pn
Gólgota
the crucifixion hill

Goliath /ɡəˈlaɪəθ/ pn
Goliat
biblical giant

Gondwana /ɡɑndˈwɑnə/ /ɡɒndˈwɑːnə/ pn
Gondwana
southern supercontinent

Gongorism n
gongorismo

Good Friday pn
Viernes Santo
The Friday before Easter Sunday, the commemoration of the day on which Christ was crucified

Good Samaritan n
Buen Samaritano
subject of the parable

Good Shepherd pn
Buen Pastor
Jesus Christ

Goofy pn
Goofy Tribilín
Disney character

Google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ pn
Google
Google (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Gorbachev pn
Gorbachov
Russian surname

Gordian knot /ˈɡoʊɹdɪən ˈnɑt/ /ˈɡɔːdɪən ˈnɒt/ n
nudo gordiano
intricate problem
mythical knot

Gorstian pn
Gorstiense

Goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
godo
member of the East Germanic tribe

Gothenburg /ˈɡɑθn̩bɝɡ/ /ˈɡɒθn̩bɜːɡ/ pn
Gotemburgo
city on the west coast of Sweden

Gothenburger n
gotemburguesa gotemburgués
person from, or an inhabitant of, Gothenburg

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ adj
gótico
of or relating to the Goths
of or relating to a style of fictional writing

Gothic /ˈɡɑ.θɪk/ /ˈɡɒ.θɪk/ pn
gótico
extinct Germanic language

Gotland pn
Isla de Gotland
island of Sweden

Goyaesque adj
goyesco

Goyaesquely adv
goyescamente
in a Goyaesque manner

Gracchus /ˈɡɹækəs/ pn
Graco
Roman cognomen

Grace /ɡɹeɪs/ pn
Gracia
female given name

Gran Canaria pn
Gran Canaria
island in the Canary Islands

Granada pn
Granada
city in Spain
department of Nicaragua

Granadan adj
granadino
from Granada

Granadan n
garnatí granadino granadí
someone from Granada

Grand Canyon pn
Gran Cañón
large national park and gorge

Grand Duchy of Lithuania pn
Gran Ducado de Lituania
former European state

Grand Duchy of Luxembourg pn
Gran Ducado de Luxemburgo
official name of Luxembourg

Grand Prix /ɡɹɑ̃ ˈpɹiː/ /ɡɹɒn ˈpɹiː/ n
Gran Premio
any of several international races, especially one of a series for Formula One racing cars

Grand Turk /ˈɡɹænd ˈtɜː(ɹ)k/ pn
Isla Gran Turca
an island in the Turks and Caicos Islands

Grandmaster n
Gran Maestro
highest title for chess player

Graneros pn
Graneros
Graneros

Graz /ɡɹɑːts/ pn
Graz
city

Great Barrier Reef pn
Gran Barrera de Coral
Great Barrier Reef

Great Bear pn
Osa Mayor
a bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky

Great Britain pn
Gran Bretaña
island
United Kingdom

Great Dane n
gran danés dogo alemán dogo danés alano alemán
mastiff

Great Depression pn
Gran Depresión
economic collapse

Great Game pn
Gran Juego
the strategic rivalry and conflict

Great Lakes pn
Grandes Lagos
a group of five lakes on the United States-Canada border

Great Leap Forward pn
Gran Salto Adelante
Great Leap Forward (in China)

Great Lent pn
Gran Cuaresma
Great Lent

Great Pyramid of Giza pn
Gran Pirámide de Giza
the largest and most famous of the Egyptian pyramids

Great Pyrenees n
perro de montaña de los Pirineos
dog breed

Great Recession pn
Crisis económica de 2008-2015
Great Recession

Great Red Spot pn
Gran Mancha Roja
storm on the planet Jupiter

Great Rite pn
gran rituo

Great Salt Lake pn
Gran Lago Salado
saltwater lake

Great Successor pn
gran sucesor
Kim Jong-un

Great Vowel Shift pn
gran desplazamiento vocálico
major change in the pronunciation of the English language

Great Wall of China pn
Gran Muralla China
Chinese fortification

Greater London pn
Gran Londres
administrative area

Greater Manchester pn
Gran Manchester
county in northwest England

Greater Poland pn
Gran Polonia
region of Poland

Grecism /ˈɡɹiːsɪzəm/ n
grecismo
word or idiom of the Greek language used in another language

Greco- /ˈɡɹɛkoʊ-/ prefix
greco-
relating to Greece or Greek

Greco-Roman /ɡɹiːkəʊˈɹəʊmən/ /ˌɡɹɛkoʊˈɹoʊmən/ adj
grecorromana grecorromano
of or pertaining to Greek or Roman culture
grecorromana
referring to a wrestling style

Greece /ɡɹiːs/ pn
Grecia
country in Southeastern Europe

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ adj
griego griega
of the Greek language, people or country

Greek /ɡɹiːk/ n
griego griega
inhabitant, etc., of Greece
griego
language of the Greek people

Greek Orthodox Church pn
Iglesia ortodoxa griega
Greek Orthodox Church

Greek fire n
fuego griego
flammable substance

Greenland /ˈɡɹiːn.lənd/ pn
Groenlandia
a large self-governing island in North America

Greenland shark n
tiburón de Groenlandia
Somniosus microcephalus

Greenlander n
groenlandés groenlandesa
a person from Greenland or of Greenlandic descent

Greenlandish n
groenlandés
language

Greenwich /ˈɡɹinwɪtʃ/ /ˈɡɹɛnɪt͡ʃ/ pn
Greenwich
town

Greenwich Mean Time pn
hora de Greenwich
mean solar time

Gregorian adj
gregoriano
of, or relating to a person named Gregory

Gregorian calendar pn
calendario gregoriano
calendar

Gregorian chant n
canto gregoriano
unaccompanied monotonic singing style

Gregory /ˈɡɹɛɡəɹi/ pn
Gregorio
male given name

Grenada /ɡɹəˈneɪ.də/ pn
Granada
Caribbean country

Grenadian adj
granadino
pertaining to Grenada

Grenadian n
granadino
A person from Grenada

Gretel pn
Gretel
character in the fairy tale Hansel and Gretel
given name

Grez pn
Grez
Grez

Grim Reaper /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹipɚ/ /ˈɡɹɪm ˈɹiːpə/ pn
Muerte Parca muerte parca ángel del la muerte
personification of Death

Gringolandia pn
Gringolandia

Grodno pn
Goradnia Hrodna
city

Groningen pn
Groninga
city
province

Grozny pn
Grozni
city in Russia

Grus pn
Grus
spring constellation of the southern sky

Grévy's zebra n
cebra de Grevy
Equus grevyi

Guadalajara /ˌɡwɑdələˈhɑɹə/ /ˌɡwɑːdələˈhɑːɹə/ pn
Guadalajara
city in Jalisco, Mexico
city in Spain

Guadalcanal /ˌɡwɑːdəlkəˈnɑːl/ pn
Guadalcanal
Pacific island

Guadalquivir /ˌɡwɑdəlkiˈvɪɹ/ /ˌɡwɑːdəlkɪˈvɪə/ pn
Guadalquivir
river in southern Spain

Guadeloupe /ɡwɑː.də.ˈluːp/ pn
Guadalupe
overseas department of France

Guadeloupean adj
guadalupeño
of, from, or pertaining to Guadeloupe

Guadeloupean n
guadalupeño
person from Guadeloupe

Guadiana /ˌɡwɑdiˈɑnə/ /ˌɡwɑːdɪˈɑːnə/ pn
Guadiana
river in Spain and Portugal

Guam /ɡwæm/ /ɡwɑm/ pn
Guam
Territory of Guam

Guamanian adj
guameño
of, from, or pertaining to Guam

Guamanian n
guameña guameño
person from Guam

Guanajuato pn
Guanajuato
state of Mexico

Guanay cormorant n
cormorán guanay guanay pato de mar pato lilo
South American bird

Guanche n
guanche

Guangzhou /ɡwæŋˈdʒəʊ/ /ˈɡwɑŋˈdʒoʊ/ pn
Cantón
Chinese city

Guantanamo pn
Guantánamo
City
Province

Guantanamo Bay /ˌɡwɑnˈtɑːnɑmoʊ ˈbeɪ/ pn
Bahía de Guantánamo
US naval base

Guaraní /ˌɡwɑːɹəˈniː/ pn
guaraní
South-American language

Guatemala /ˌɡwɑː.təˈmɑː.lə/ pn
Guatemala
country in Central America

Guatemala City pn
Guatemala
capital of Guatemala

Guatemalan adj
guatemalteco chapín
of, from, or pertaining to Guatemala or its people

Guatemalan n
guatemalteco chapín
person

Guayaquil pn
Guayaquil
largest city in Ecuador

Guelph /ɡwɛlf/ n
güelfa güelfo
member of a medieval Italian faction that supported the Pope

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ n
ganado de Guernesey
cattle breed

Guernsey /ˈɡɜːnzi/ /ˈɡɝnzi/ pn
Guernesey isla de Guernesey
island

Guerrero pn
Guerrero
state of Mexico

Guillain-Barré syndrome /ɡiːˈæn bəˈɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈɡiːlæn ˈbɑɹeɪ ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
síndrome de Guillain-Barré
rapid-onset muscle weakness resulting from impaired peripheral nervous system function

Guinea /ˈɡɪniː/ pn
Guinea
short form of the Republic of Guinea

Guinea-Bissau pn
Guinea-Bisáu Guinea-Bissau
Republic of Guinea-Bissau

Guinean adj
guineano
from Guinea
from Guinea-Bissau

Guinean n
guineano
someone from Guinea or of Guinean descent

Guinevere /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪə/ /ˈɡwɪ.nɪ.vɪɹ/ pn
Ginebra
female given name
wife of King Arthur

Guipúzcoa pn
Guipúzcoa
province

Gujarat /ˌɡʊdʒəˈɹɑːt/ pn
Gujarat Guyarat
state in India

Gujarati n
gujaratí guyarati
language

Gulf Arabic pn
árabe del Golfo
variety of the Arabic language

Gulf of Bothnia pn
Golfo de Botnia
arm of the Baltic

Gulf of Finland pn
golfo de Finlandia
arm of the Baltic Sea

Gulf of Guinea pn
Golfo de Guinea
part of the Atlantic Ocean

Gulf of Mexico pn
Golfo de México golfo de México
gulf between USA and Mexico

Gulf of Naples pn
golfo de Nápoles
Mediterranean gulf along the coast of Campania

Gulf of Riga pn
Golfo de Riga
inland body of water that is part of the Baltic Sea in eastern Europe and is near Latvia and Estonia

Gulf of Thailand pn
Golfo de Tailandia
body of water

Gummy Bears pn
oso viscoso
candy

Gunpowder Plot pn
Conspiración de la pólvora
failed plot to kill the king of England

Gurkha n
gurja
member of ethnic group
military

Gurmukhi pn
gurmukhi
abugida script for writing Punjabi

Gustav pn
Gustavo
given name

Guy /ɡaɪ/ pn
Guido
male given name

Guy Fawkes Night pn
Noche de Guy Fawkes
celebration

Guyana /ɡaɪˈɑː.nə/ pn
Guyana
country

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ adj
guyanés
pertaining to Guyana

Guyanese /ˌɡaɪəˈniːz/ n
guyanés
person from Guyana

Gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
gitano
a member of the Romani people or another nomadic group

Gzhelian pn
Gzheliano

Gülenist /ˈɡulənɪst/ n
gülenista
supporter of social movement

H-bomb n
bomba H
short for hydrogen bomb

HDI pn
IDH
initialism of Human Development Index

HFCS n
AMAF JMAF
high fructose corn syrup

HIV /ˌeɪtʃ.aɪˈviː/ n
VIH
human immunodeficiency virus

HIV negative adj
VIH negativo
not having HIV

HIV positive adj
VIH positivo
infected by the HIV virus

HTML pn
HTML
initialism

HTML5 pn
HTML5
initialism

HTTP cookie n
cookie
packet of information sent by a server to a World Wide Web browser and then returned by the browser each time it accesses that server

Haapsalu pn
Haapsalu
town

Haarlem pn
Haarlem
city in North Holland

Habakkuk /həˈbæk.ək/ pn
Habacuque Habacuc
book of the Bible
Habacuque
male given name
prophet

Habsburg /ˈhæps.bɜːɹɡ/ n
Habsburgo
a member of the Habsburg noble family

Hadean adj
hádico
of geologic eon from 4,600 to 3,800 million years ago

Hadean pn
Hádico
Hadean eon

Hades /ˈheɪdiːz/ pn
Hades
from Greek mythology
the underworld, the domain of Hades

Hadrian pn
Adriano
the Roman emperor

Hagar /ˈheɪɡɑː/ /ˈheɪɡɑːɹ/ pn
Agar
mother of Ishmael

Haggai /ˈhæɡaɪ/ pn
Ageo Hageo
book of The Bible

Hagia Sophia /ˈhɑːɡiə soʊˈfiə/ pn
Santa Sofía
a former basilica, now a museum in Turkey

Hagåtña pn
Agaña
capital of Guam

Haidée pn
Haydée
female given name

Hail Mary n
avemaría
prayer

Hainaut pn
Henao
province

Haiti /ˈheɪ.ti/ pn
Haití
a country in the Caribbean

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ adj
haitiano
pertaining to the country, people, or language

Haitian /ˈheɪ.ʃən/ n
haitiano haitiana
person from Haiti

Haitian Creole n
criollo haitiano
language spoken in Haiti

Halacha /həˈlʌχə/ pn
halajá
the whole of Jewish law

Halicarnassus /ˌhælɪkɑɹˈnæsəs/ pn
Halicarnaso
ancient Greek city

Halifax /ˈhælɨˌfæks/ pn
Halifax
city in England
city of Canada

Halley's Comet /ˌhæliːz ˈkɒmɪt/ pn
cometa Halley
comet

Halloween /ˌhæləˈwiːn/ pn
Halloween Noche de Brujas
October 31st

Ham /hæm/ pn
Cam Châm
a son of Noah and the brother of Japheth and Shem

Hamas pn
Hamás
Islamic militant organization

Hamburg /ˈhæmbɜːɡ/ /ˈhæmbɝɡ/ pn
Hamburgo
city and state of Germany

Hamilcar pn
Amílcar
given name

Hamitic adj
camítico
relative to the Hamites

Hamlet /ˈhæmlət/ pn
Hamlet
the main character of the play Hamlet

Hamletian adj
hamletiano
of or pertaining to William Shakespeare's play Hamlet

Hangeul /ˈhɑnˌɡul/ n
hangul
Korean phonetic script

Hannah /ˈhænə/ pn
Ana
female given name
mother of Samuel

Hannibal /ˈhænɪbəl/ pn
Aníbal
name

Hanoi pn
Hanói
capital of Vietnam

Hanover /ˈhænəvə/ /ˈhænˌoʊvɚ/ pn
Hanóver
German city

Hanseatic adj
hanseático
of or pertaining to the German Hanse

Hanukkah /ˈhɑː.nə.kə/ /ˈhʌ.nʊ.kə/ pn
Jánuca
the Jewish festival

Happy Holidays phraseologicalUnit
¡Felices Fiestas! ¡Feliz Navidad!
holiday greeting

Happy Ramadan phraseologicalUnit
feliz Ramadán
An expression used during Ramadan

Harare pn
Harare
capital of Zimbabwe

Haratin n
haratin
a member of a certain Berber people

Hartley County pn
condado de Hartley
county

Hartley oscillator n
oscilador Hartley

Haryana /hʌɹɪˈjɑːnə/ pn
Haryana
state

Hasdrubal /ˈhæzdɹʊbəl/ pn
Asdrúbal
given name

Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan pn
Reino Hachemita de Jordania
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Hasidic adj
jasídico
of Hasidic Judaism

Hasidism pn
hasidismo jasidismo
Jewish movement

Hassānīya pn
hasanía
Language

Haumea /ˌhɑː.uːˈmeɪ.ə/ pn
Haumea
celestial body
goddess of fertility and childbirth

Hausdorff dimension n
dimensión de Hausdorff
type of fractal dimension

Haute-Garonne pn
Alto Garona
department of France

Haute-Marne pn
Alto Marne
department of France

Hautes-Pyrénées pn
Altos Pirineos
department of France

Hauts-de-France pn
Alta Francia
region of France

Havana /həˈvænə/ n
habano
cigar

Havana /həˈvænə/ pn
La Habana
capital of Cuba

Havana Brown n
Habana brown
domestic cat breed

Hawaii /həˈvaɪʔi/ /həˈwaɪ(j)i/ /həˈwaɪ.i/ pn
Hawái
state of the United States
chain of islands
largest of the Hawaiian Islands

Hawaiian /hə.ˈwaɪ.ən/ n
hawaiano
Hawaiian language
a descendant of the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact
a resident of the US state of Hawaii

Hawaiian hawk n
busardo de Hawái
Buteo solitarius

Heard Island and McDonald Islands pn
Islas Heard y McDonald
uninhabited islands of Australia

Heathen adj
pagano
pertaining or adhering to the faith of Heathenry

Heathen n
pagano
adherent of the Germanic neo-pagan faith of Heathenry

Heathenry pn
etenería etenismo neopaganismo germano
old Germanic religion

Heavenly Father pn
Padre Celestial
A formal name for the Judeo-Christian God

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ adj
hebreo
pertaining to the people
pertaining to the language

Hebrew /ˈhiːbɹuː/ n
hebreo hebrea
language
person

Hebrew Bible pn
Biblia hebrea
the sacred texts of Judaism

Hebrews pn
Hebreos
book of the Bible

Hebrides /ˈhɛbɹədiːz/ pn
Hébridas
group of islands

Hebron pn
Hebrón
city in Palestine

Hecate /hɛkˈɪt/ /hɛˈkəti/ /ˈhɛkəti/ /ˈhɛkɪt/ pn
Hécate
Greek goddess

Hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ pn
Héctor
Trojan hero
male given name

Hecuba /ˈhɛkjʊbə/ pn
Hécuba
the wife of King Priam

Hedwig pn
Eduviges Eduvigis Heduviges Heduvigis
female given name

Heffalump /ˈhɛfəlʌmp/ n
efelante
fictional elephant-like creature

Hegel /ˈheɪɡəl/ pn
Hegel
surname

Hegelian /heɪˈɡeɪlɪən/ /həˈɡeɪli.ən/ adj
hegeliano
of or pertaining to Hegel's ideas

Heimlich maneuver n
maniobra de Heimlich
first aid procedure used to treat choking

Heisenberg uncertainty principle pn
principio de indeterminación de Heisenberg
physical principle

Hel pn
Hela
goddess of the realm of the dead

Helen /ˈhɛlən/ pn
Helena
(Greek mythology) the daughter of Zeus and Leda
Elena
female given name

Heliogabalus /ˌhiː.li.oʊˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ /ˌhiː.li.əʊˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ /ˌhiː.li.əˈɡæb.ə.ləs/ pn
Heliogábalo
a Roman emperor

Helios /ˈhiːliɒs/ pn
Helios
god

Hellen pn
Heleno Helén
mythological patriarch

Hellenic adj
helénico
of or relating to Hellas or the Hellenes
of or relating to the ancient Greek culture and civilization

Hellenic Republic pn
República Helénica
official name of Greece

Hellenisation n
helenización

Hellenism n
helenismo
admiration for and adoption of Greek culture
culture and civilization of the Hellenistic period

Hellenistic /ˈhɛl.ən.ɪs.tɪk/ adj
helenístico
of or relating to a period of Greek history
of or relating to a Hellenist

Hellenize v
helenizarse
to become Hellenistic
helenizar
to make Hellenistic

Hellespont /ˈhɛl.ɪ.spɒnt/ /ˈhɛl.ɪs.pɑnt/ pn
Helesponto
strait connecting the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea

Helsinki /hɛlˈsɪŋ.ki/ pn
Helsinki
the capital city of Finland

Helvetian adj
helvético
from the ancient country of Helvetia

Helvetii pn
Helvecios
Gallic tribe

Hendaye pn
Hendaya
town in France

Henrietta /hɛnˈɹiː.ɛt.ə/ pn
Enriqueta
feminine form of Henry

Henry /ˈhɛn.ɹi/ pn
Enrique Henrio
given name

Hephaestus /hɪˈfiːstəs/ /hɪˈfɛstəs/ pn
Hefesto Hefestos
Greek god

Her Majesty pronoun
Su Majestad
title of respect when referring to a queen

Hera /ˈhɪəɹə/ pn
Hera
queen of the gods, wife of Zeus

Heracles /ˈhɛɹəkliːz/ pn
Heracles Héracles
the son of Zeus

Heraclitus /he(ɪ).ɹɑ(ː)ˈkli(ː).tus/ /ˌhɛɹ.əˈklaɪ.təs/ pn
Heráclito
given name

Herculaneum /ˌhɜɹkjəˈleɪni.əm/ /ˌhɜːkjuˈleɪni.əm/ pn
Herculano
city in Italy

Herculean /hɜːɹˈkjuːliən/ adj
hercúleo
of extraordinary might, power, size, etc.

Hercules /ˈhɜːkjəliːz/ /ˈhɝːkjəliːz/ pn
Hércules
The Roman name of Heracles
Hercules
constellation

Herman /ˈhɜːmən/ /ˈhɝmən/ pn
Armando
given name

Hermaphroditus /hɚˌmæf.ɹəˈdaɪ.təs/ pn
Hermafrodito
Greek god

Hermes /ˈhɝmiːz/ pn
Hermes
Greek god Hermes

Hermione /hɜːˈmaɪ.ə.nɪ/ /ˈhɝˈmaɪ.ə.ni/ pn
Hermione
Daughter of Helen and Menelaus, wife of Orestes

Hermitian /hɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪʃən/ adj
hermítico
equal to its transpose conjugate

Herod /ˈhɛɹəd/ pn
Herodes
king

Herodotus /həˈɹɑːdətəs/ /həˈɹɒdətəs/ pn
Heródoto
ancient historian

Hertzsprung-Russell diagram n
diagrama de Hertzsprung-Russell
plot of the absolute magnitude of stars

Hesiod /ˈhiːsi.əd/ pn
Hesíodo
Greek poet

Hesperides /hɛˈspɛɹɪdiːz/ n
Hespérides
a group of nymphs

Hesse pn
Hesse Hessia
state

Hestia /ˈhɛsti.ə/ pn
Hestia
Greek goddess

Hettangian pn
Hettangiense
age/stage of the Jurassic period/system

Hezbollah pn
Hezbolá
Lebanese Shia islamic organisation

Hidalgo pn
Hidalgo
state of Mexico

Hieronymus pn
Hierónimo
male given name

Higgs boson n
bosón de Higgs
elementary particle

High German n
alto alemán
any of a group of West Germanic languages

High Holidays pn
Altas Fiestas
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, collectively

Highness n
alteza
form of address

Hijazi Arabic pn
Árabe hiyazí
the language

Hijra /ˈhɪd͡ʒɹə/ n
hégira héjira
Muhammad's departure from Mecca

Hilda /ˈhɪldə/ pn
Hilda
female given name

Himalayan adj
himalayo
of or relating to the Himalayas

Himalayan n
gato himalayo
cat breed

Himalayan blackberry n
zarza armeniana zarza himalayana
Rubus armeniacus

Himalayas /ˌhɪməˈleɪəz/ pn
Himalaya
a mountain range of south-central Asia

Hinche pn
Hincha
Commune in Haiti

Hindi /ˈhɪndi/ n
hindi
language

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ adj
hindú
of or relating to Hinduism
of or relating to Hindus and their culture

Hindu /ˈhɪnduː/ n
hindú hinduista
religious adherent

Hinduism /ˈhɪnduɪzəm/ pn
hinduismo
religion

Hindustan pn
Indostán
alternative name for India
northern region of India

Hippocrates /hɪˈpɒkɹəˌtiːz/ pn
Hipócrates
an Ancient Greek male given name

Hiram pn
Jirán
biblical character

His pronoun
de él su
belonging to God

His Holiness n
Su Santidad Vuestra Santidad
honorific title

His Imperial Majesty pronoun
Su Majestad Imperial
His Imperial Majesty

His Majesty pronoun
Su Majestad
title of respect used when referring to a king

His Royal Highness pronoun
Su Alteza Real
royal title

Hispanic /hɪˈspænɪk/ adj
hispánico

Hispanic America pn
América Española América Hispana Hispanoamérica
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish

Hispanic American adj
hispanoamericana hispanoamericano
Of or relating to Hispanic America

Hispanic American n
hispanoamericana hispanoamericano
A native or inhabitant of Hispanic America

Hispanicism /hɪˈspænɪsɪzm̩/ n
castellanismo españolismo
a Spanish language item as it appears in another language

Hispanicize v
hispanizar castellanizar españolizar
Hispanize, hispanize
castellanizar
translate into Spanish

Hispaniola pn
La Española
island in the Caribbean

Hispanophone adj
hispanohablante hispanoparlante
Spanish-speaking

Hitchcock pn
Hitchcock
transliterations of the surname

Hitler pn
Hitler
Austrian surname held by Adolf Hitler

Hitler Youth pn
Juventudes Hitlerianas

Hitlerism n
hitlerismo
political philosophy of Hitler

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ adj
hitita
of or relating to the Hittite people, language or kingdom

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ n
hitita heteo hetita
person

Hittite /ˈhɪtaɪt/ pn
hitita
language

Hmong /h(ə)ˈmɑŋ/ /h(ə)ˈmɒŋ/ n
miao
people

Ho Chi Minh City pn
Ciudad Ho Chi Minh
largest city of Vietnam

Hodgkin's lymphoma n
linfoma de Hodgkin
malignant lymphoid neoplasm

Hogwarts /ˈhɒɡ.wɔːts/ /ˈhɔɡ.wɔɹts/ pn
Hogwarts
fictional school for learning magic

Hokkaido pn
Hokkaido Hokkaidō
a northern largest island of Japan, or a prefecture based in itself

Holland /ˈhɑlənd/ /ˈhɒlənd/ pn
Holanda
a region of the Netherlands
Holanda Países Bajos
the Netherlands

Hollywood pn
Hollywood
area of Los Angeles
the American motion picture industry

Holmesian adj
holmesiano
Of or pertaining to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes.

Holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ pn
Holocausto
Holocausto Shoá
the mass murder of 6 million Jews by Nazi Germany

Holy Father pn
Santo Padre
Pope

Holy Grail pn
Santo Grial
artifact in Christian mythology

Holy Land pn
Tierra Santa
that part of Asia in which most Biblical events are set

Holy Prepuce n
Santo Prepucio
Holy Prepuce

Holy Roman Empire pn
Sacro Imperio romano Sacro Imperio romano germánico
state

Holy Saturday n
Sabado Santo
the Saturday immediately after Good Friday

Holy See pn
Santa Sede
episcopal see of the Catholic Church

Holy Spirit pn
Espíritu Santo
Christian: aspect of the Holy Trinity

Holy Week pn
Semana Santa Semana de Turismo
week preceding Easter

Holy Writ n
Biblia Sagrada Escritura Sagradas Escrituras
Bible
Sagradas Escrituras
Christian sacred writings

Home Office pn
Ministerio del Interiro
ministry responsible for internal affairs

Home Secretary n
Ministro de Interior
minister responsible for law and order

Homer /ˈhoʊməɹ/ /ˈhəʊmə/ pn
Homero
Ancient Greek poet
A male given name

Homeric /hoʊˈmɛɹɪk/ /həʊˈmɛɹɪk/ adj
homérico
resembling or relating to the epic poetry of Homer

Homocaust pn
homocausto
mass murder or persecution of homosexuals

Honduran adj
hondureño catracho
Pertaining to Honduras

Honduran n
hondureño catracho
Person from Honduras

Honduras /hɑnˈdʊɹ.əs/ /hɒnˈdjʊə.ɹəs/ pn
Honduras
a country in Central America

Hong Kong /ˌhɒŋˈkɒŋ/ pn
Hong Kong
coastal administrative region in south-east China

Hongkongese adj
hongkonés
relating to Hong Kong

Honiara /ˌhəʊnɪˈɑːɹə/ pn
Honiara
the capital of the Solomon Islands

Honorius pn
Honorio
male given name

Honshu /ˈhɑnʃu/ pn
Honshū
the main island of the Japanese Archipelago

Hooke's law pn
ley de Hooke
principle that stress applied to a solid is proportional to strain produced

Hope /ˈhoʊp/ /ˈhəʊp/ pn
Esperanza
female given name

Hopi /ˈhoʊpi/ pn
hopi
Hopi language

Horace /ˈhɒɹəs/ /ˈhɔɹəs/ pn
Horacio
male given name
poet

Horatian adj
horaciano

Horn of Africa pn
Cuerno de África
peninsula in East Africa

Horned God pn
dios astado dios cornudo
Wiccan god

Horologium pn
Horologium
constellation

Hosea /ˌhoʊˈziːə/ pn
Oseas
book of the Bible
prophet

Hottentot n
hotentote
a member of the Khoekhoe people

Hottentot pn
hotentote
language of the Khoekhoe

House pn
Cámara de Representantes
House of Representatives

House of Commons pn
Cámara de los Comunes
lower house in UK or Canadian parliament

House of Lords pn
Cámara de los Lores
upper chamber of UK parliament

Houston /ˈha͡ʊstən/ /ˈhjuː.stɨn/ pn
Houston
Texan city

Howard /ˈhaʊəd/ /ˈhaʊɚd/ pn
Hugardo
male given name

Hualañé pn
Hualañé
Hualañé

Huang He pn
río Amarillo Huang He
river of northern China

Huaraz pn
Huaraz
city

Hubble constant pn
ley de Hubble
number

Hubert /ˈhjubɚt/ pn
Huberto
male given name

Hudsonian godwit n
aguja café
Limosa haemastica

Huelva /ˈ(h)wɛlvɑ/ pn
Huelva
city and province in Andalusia, Spain

Huesca pn
Huesca
city in Spain
province of Spain

Hugh /hjuː/ pn
Hugo
male given name

Huguenot /ˈhju.ɡə.nɒt/ n
hugonote
a member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century

Human Genome Project pn
Proyecto Genoma Humano
Human Genome Project

Humbert pn
Humberto
male given name

Hun /hʌn/ n
huno
member of nomadic tribe

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
húngaro
of, from, or pertaining to Hungary

Hungarian /hʌŋˈɡɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
húngara húngaro
person from Hungary
húngaro
the language

Hungarian hound n
sabueso de Transilvania sabueso húngaro
hunting dog

Hungarian notation /hʌŋˈɡɛɹi.ən noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
notación húngara
Hungarian notation

Hungary /ˈhʌŋ.ɡəɹ.i/ pn
Hungría
the country

Huntington's disease n
corea de Huntington enfermedad de Huntington
the neurological disease

Hus pn
Hus
A Czech surname​

Hussite n
husita
follower

Hyacinth pn
Jacinta
female given name
Jacinto
male given name

Hyacinthus /ˌhaɪəˈsɪnθəs/ pn
Jacinto
a Spartan youth loved and accidentally killed by Apollo

Hyderabad /ˈhaɪdəɹəbɑːd/ pn
Hyderabad
capital of Telangana

Hydra /ˈhaɪ̯dɹə/ pn
Hydra
constellation
Hidra de Lerna
mythical serpent
Hidra
one of Pluto's moons

Hydrus pn
Hydrus
constellation

Hyperion /haɪˈpɪɹi.ən/ pn
Hiperión
a Titan, the son of Gaia and Uranus
moon

Hypnos /ˈhɪpnɒs/ pn
Hipnos
Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep

Hyrcania pn
Hircania
region in south of Caspian Sea

I /aɪ/ /aː/ /ɑe/ pronoun
yo
personal pronoun

I am English phraseologicalUnit
soy inglesa soy inglés yo soy británica yo soy británico
I am English

I am HIV positive phraseologicalUnit
soy seropositivo
I am HIV positive

I am a doctor phraseologicalUnit
soy médico
I am a doctor (a physician)

I came, I saw, I conquered phraseologicalUnit
vine, vi y vencí
used to indicate a total swift victory

I can't find my ... phraseologicalUnit
no puedo encontrar mía ... no puedo encontrar mías ... no puedo encontrar mío ... no puedo encontrar míos ...
I can't find my ...

I can't swim phraseologicalUnit
no sé nadar
I can't swim

I could eat a horse phraseologicalUnit
tengo más hambre que el perro de un ciego
I am very hungry

I do phraseologicalUnit
sí, acepto
traditional phrase said upon acceptance of marriage

I don't care phraseologicalUnit
me da igual me vale no me importa no me interesa
I don't care

I don't drive phraseologicalUnit
no conduzco no manejo
I don't drive (a car, a vehicle)

I don't eat fish phraseologicalUnit
no como pescado
I don't eat fish

I don't eat meat phraseologicalUnit
no como carne
I don't eat meat

I don't eat pork phraseologicalUnit
no como carne de cerdo
I don't eat pork

I don't have all day phraseologicalUnit
no tengo todo el día
you want someone to do something faster

I don't have any money phraseologicalUnit
no tengo dinero
I don't have any money

I don't know [ɑɪ̯ ɾoʊ̯(ʔ)t̚ noʊ̯] phraseologicalUnit
no lo sé no sé
I don’t know

I don't speak English phraseologicalUnit
no hablo español
I don't speak (fill with the name of the current foreign language)
no hablo inglés
I don't speak English (specifically English)

I don't think so phraseologicalUnit
creo que no pienso que no
I think that what has been said is untrue

I don't understand phraseologicalUnit
no comprendo no entiendo
I don't understand

I don't want it phraseologicalUnit
no lo quiero
I don't want it

I hate you phraseologicalUnit
lo odio a usted los odio a ustedes os odio te odio
expression of intense dislike

I have AIDS phraseologicalUnit
tengo sida
I have AIDS

I have a cold /aɪ hæv ə koʊld/ phraseologicalUnit
estoy resfriada estoy resfriado
I have a cold

I have a fever phraseologicalUnit
tengo fiebre
I have a fever

I have a headache phraseologicalUnit
me duele la cabeza
I have a headache

I have a question phraseologicalUnit
tengo una duda tengo una pregunta
I have a question

I have asthma phraseologicalUnit
tengo asma
I have asthma

I have cancer phraseologicalUnit
tengo cáncer
I have cancer

I have diabetes phraseologicalUnit
tengo diabetes
I have diabetes

I have high blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
tengo hipertensión tengo la tensión alta
I have high blood pressure

I have low blood pressure phraseologicalUnit
tengo la tensión baja
I have low blood pressure

I have no money phraseologicalUnit
no tengo dinero
I have no money

I kid you not phraseologicalUnit
no bromeo no es broma

I know phraseologicalUnit
lo sé
response indicating agreement with prior statement before it was made

I know you are but what am I phraseologicalUnit
el burro hablando de orejas el comal le dijo a la olla mira quién habla
assertion that an insult made by the party to whom the phrase is directed is actually true of that party

I like you phraseologicalUnit
me agrada me agradas me gusta me gustas te quiero
I like you

I live in Melbourne phraseologicalUnit
vivo en Melbourne
I live in Melbourne (example city)

I lost my backpack phraseologicalUnit
perdí mi mochila
I lost my backpack

I lost my glasses phraseologicalUnit
se me perdieron mis gafas
I lost my glasses

I lost my handbag phraseologicalUnit
perdí mi bolso perdí mi cartera
I lost my handbag

I lost my keys phraseologicalUnit
perdí mis llaves
I lost my keys

I lost my wallet phraseologicalUnit
perdí mi billetera perdí mi cartera
I lost my wallet

I love you /aɪ lʌv juː/ phraseologicalUnit
te amo les adoro les amo os adoro os amo te adoro
affirmation of affection or deep caring
te amo te quiero
affirmation of romantic feeling
me caes bien me gustas
platonic expression of inclination or liking

I miss you phraseologicalUnit
te echo de menos te extraño
I miss you

I must go phraseologicalUnit
tengo que irme
I must go

I need ... phraseologicalUnit
necesito
I need ... (something)

I need a guide phraseologicalUnit
necesito un guía
I need a guide (a person who guides)
necesito una guía
I need a guide (a written guide)

I need to vomit /aɪ nid tu ˈvɑmit/ phraseologicalUnit
tengo que vomitar
I need to vomit

I tell a lie phraseologicalUnit
miento
I am mistaken

I think so phraseologicalUnit
creo que sí pienso que sí
I think so

I think therefore I am phraseologicalUnit
pienso, luego existo pienso, por lo tanto, existo
philosophical proof of existence

I told you so phraseologicalUnit
ya te lo dije
told you so!

I want to go to the toilet phraseologicalUnit
quiero ir al baño
I want to go to the toilet

I want to know phraseologicalUnit
quiero saber
I want to know

I was born in ... phraseologicalUnit
nací en ...
I was born in ... (place name)
I was born in ... (year)

I wish phraseologicalUnit
ojalá si si tan siquiera si tan solo
I would very much like that to be so

I'd like to kiss you phraseologicalUnit
me gustaría besarle me gustaría besarte
I'd like to kiss you

I'd like to know phraseologicalUnit
me gustaría saber quisiera saber
phrase

I'll call the police phraseologicalUnit
llamaré a la policía voy a llamar a la policía
I'll call the police

I'm ... year(s) old phraseologicalUnit
tengo ... abriles tengo ... años tengo ... años de edad tengo ... primaveras tengo ... tacos
I am ... year(s) old

I'm Jewish phraseologicalUnit
soy judía soy judío
I'm Jewish (ethnic)
I'm Jewish (religious)

I'm a Buddhist phraseologicalUnit
soy budista
I'm a Buddhist

I'm a Catholic phraseologicalUnit
soy católica soy católico
I'm a Catholic

I'm a Christian phraseologicalUnit
soy cristiana soy cristiano
I'm a Christian

I'm a Muslim phraseologicalUnit
soy musulmana soy musulmán
I'm a Muslim

I'm a Protestant phraseologicalUnit
soy evangélica soy evangélico soy protestante
I'm a Protestant

I'm a vegetarian phraseologicalUnit
soy vegetariana soy vegetariano
I'm vegetarian

I'm afraid not phraseologicalUnit
me temo que no
unfortunately, no

I'm agnostic phraseologicalUnit
soy agnóstica soy agnóstico
I'm agnostic

I'm allergic to aspirin phraseologicalUnit
soy alérgica a la aspirina soy alérgico a la aspirina
I'm allergic to aspirin

I'm allergic to penicillin phraseologicalUnit
soy alérgica a la penicilina soy alérgico a la penicilina
I'm allergic to penicillin

I'm an atheist phraseologicalUnit
soy atea soy ateo
I'm an atheist

I'm ashamed phraseologicalUnit
estoy avergonzada estoy avergonzado
I'm ashamed

I'm bisexual phraseologicalUnit
soy bisexual
I'm bisexual

I'm bleeding phraseologicalUnit
estoy sangrando
I'm bleeding

I'm blind /aɪm ˈblaɪnd/ phraseologicalUnit
no puedo ver soy ciego
I'm blind

I'm busy phraseologicalUnit
estoy ocupado
I'm busy

I'm cold phraseologicalUnit
tengo frío
I'm cold

I'm confused phraseologicalUnit
estoy confudido
I am confused

I'm deaf /aɪm ˈdɛf/ phraseologicalUnit
soy sorda soy sordo
I'm deaf

I'm divorced phraseologicalUnit
estoy divorciada estoy divorciado soy divorciada soy divorciado
I'm divorced

I'm dying phraseologicalUnit
me estoy muriendo
I'm dying

I'm fine phraseologicalUnit
estoy bien yo estoy bien
response

I'm fine, thank you phraseologicalUnit
estoy bien, gracias no hay inconveniente
expected, polite response to How are you?

I'm gay phraseologicalUnit
soy gay soy homosexual
I'm gay

I'm hot phraseologicalUnit
tengo calor
I'm hot

I'm hungry phraseologicalUnit
tengo hambre
I'm hungry

I'm in love with you phraseologicalUnit
estoy enamorada de ti estoy enamorado de ti
declaration of romantic feeling

I'm looking for a grocery store phraseologicalUnit
estoy buscando la tienda de alimentación
I'm looking for a grocery store

I'm looking for a job phraseologicalUnit
busco trabajo
I'm looking for a job

I'm lost phraseologicalUnit
estoy perdida estoy perdido me he perdido
I'm lost

I'm married phraseologicalUnit
estoy casada estoy casado
I'm married

I'm mute /aɪm ˈmjuːt/ phraseologicalUnit
soy muda soy mudo
I'm mute

I'm not interested phraseologicalUnit
no me interesa
I'm not interested

I'm not religious phraseologicalUnit
no soy creyente no soy religiosa no soy religioso
I'm not religious

I'm pregnant phraseologicalUnit
estoy embarazada
I'm pregnant

I'm scared phraseologicalUnit
tener miedo
I'm scared

I'm sick phraseologicalUnit
estoy enferma estoy enfermo
I'm sick/ill

I'm single phraseologicalUnit
estoy soltera estoy soltero
I'm single

I'm sorry phraseologicalUnit
lo siento
I'm sorry

I'm straight phraseologicalUnit
soy heterosexual
I'm straight

I'm thirsty phraseologicalUnit
tengo sed
I need a drink

I'm tired phraseologicalUnit
estoy cansada estoy cansado
I am tired (in need of rest or sleep)

I'm twenty years old phraseologicalUnit
tengo veinte años
I am twenty years old

I've been raped phraseologicalUnit
me han violado
I've been raped

I've been robbed phraseologicalUnit
me han robado
I've been robbed

I've been shot phraseologicalUnit
me dieron un balazo me han disparado me pegaron un tiro
I've been shot

I've burned myself phraseologicalUnit
me he quemado me quemé
I've burned myself

IBSA pn
IBSA
India, Brazil, and South Africa

ICAO pn
OACI
International Civil Aviation Organization

ICAO spelling alphabet n
alfabeto radiofónico
ICAO radiotelephony spelling alphabet

ICU n
UCI
intensive care unit

ID card n
carnet de identidad credencial cédula de identidad
card or badge showing the official identity of the wearer

IMF pn
FMI
International Monetary Fund

IMO
en mi opinión
in my opinion

IMO pn
OMI
International Maritime Organization

IOU n
pagaré
informal promissory note that is not a negotiable instrument

IP address n
dirección IP
number assigned to each computer's network interface

IPA /aɪ piː ˈeɪ/ pn
AFI
International Phonetic Alphabet

IQ n
CI
abbreviation of intelligence quotient

IS pn
EI
Islamic State, abbreviation

ISBN n
Número Estándar Internacional de Libros Número Internacional Normalizado del Libro
International Standard Book Number

ISSN n
Número Internacional Normalizado de Publicaciones Seriadas
International Standard Serial Number

IUD n
DIU
intrauterine device

Iamblichus /aɪˈæmblɪkəs/ pn
Jámblico
Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher

Ian /ˈiː.ən/ pn
Juan
male given name

Iapetus /aɪˈæpɪtəs/ pn
Jápeto
the moon of Saturn

Iberia /aɪˈbɪəɹ.i.ə/ pn
Iberia
region south of the Pyrenees
Iberia asiática Iberia caucásica Iberia del Este
ancient region of Georgia

Iberian adj
ibérico ibero íbero
Native to Iberia

Iberian n
ibero íbero
Native of Iberia
ibero ibérico íbero
an extinct language

Iberian Peninsula pn
península hespérica península hispánica península ibérica
peninsula

Iberian lynx n
lince ibérico
Lynx pardinus

Ibiza /ɪˈbiːθə/ pn
Ibiza
island

Ibizan adj
ibicenco
from or pertaining to Ibiza

Ibizan n
ibicenco
a person from Ibiza

Ibizan Hound /iˈbisn̩ˌhæʊ̯nd/ /iˈbizn̩ˌhæʊ̯nd/ /iˈbiθn̩ˌhæʊ̯nd/ n
podenco ibicenco
Ibizan Hound

Icarus /ˈɪkəɹəs/ pn
Ícaro

Iceland /ˈaɪs.lənd/ pn
Islandia
country in Europe

Iceland gull n
gaviota groenlandesa
Larus glaucoides

Icelander n
islandés islandesa
a person from Iceland or of Icelandic descent

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ adj
islandés
of or relating to Iceland
of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Iceland
of or relating to the Icelandic language

Icelandic /aɪsˈlændɪk/ n
islandés
language

Icelandic Sheepdog n
pastor islandés
Icelandic Sheepdog

Idaho /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/ pn
Idaho
US state

Ido /ˈidoʊ/ pn
ido
artificial language reformed from Esperanto

Ignatian adj
ignaciano
of Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius /ɪɡˈneɪʃəs/ pn
Ignacio
male given name

Iguazu pn
Iguazú
river
waterfalls

Iliad /ˈɪliˌæd/ pn
Ilíada
ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War

Ilium /ˈɪli.əm/ pn
Ilión Troya
Troy

Illinois /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/ pn
Illinois
a state of the United States of America

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ adj
ilirio
of or pertaining to Illyria or Illyrians

Illyrian /ɪˈlɪəɹɪən/ pn
ilirio
Illyrian language

Immaculate Conception pn
inmaculada concepción
doctrine

Immanuel pn
Emanuel
figure whose birth is foretold
this figure, regarded as Christ

Inca /ˈɪŋkə/ n
inca
member of the group of Quechuan peoples

Inca Empire pn
Imperio incaico
pre-Columbian emire

Incan adj
incaico incásico

Independence Day n
Día de la Independencia
annual celebration

Independence Day pn
Día de la Independencia
holiday

India /ˈɪndi.ə/ pn
India
the country

India ink n
tinta china
ink

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ adj
indio hindú
of or pertaining to India
indio indígena
of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian /ˈɪndi.ən/ /ˈɪndɪən/ n
indio india hindú
a person from India
indio indio americano amerindio india americana amerindia
individual of, or related to, the aboriginal people of the Americas

Indian Ocean pn
océano Índico Índico Océano Índico
the ocean separating Africa, southern Asia, Australia and Antarctica

Indian black-lored tit n
carbonero carigualdo indio
Machlolophus aplonotus

Indian myna n
miná común

Indian rhinoceros n
rinoceronte indio
Rhinoceros unicornis

Indian summer /ˈɪn.di.ən ˈsʌ.mɚ/ /ˈɪn.dɪ.ən ˈsʌ.mə(ɹ)/ n
veranillo de San Juan veranillo de San Martín

Indiana /ˌɪndiˈænə/ pn
Indiana
US state

Indianapolis /ɪndiəˈnæpəlɪs/ pn
Indianápolis
capital of the State of Indiana, USA

Indo- prefix
indo-
Relating to India or Indian

Indo-Aryan pn
indo-ario
family of languages

Indo-European /ˌɪndəʊˌjʊəɹəˈpiːən/ adj
indoeuropeo
of or relating to languages originally spoken in Europe and Western Asia

Indo-European studies n
indoeuropeística
academic discipline

Indochina /ˌɪndoʊ̯ˈt͡ʃaɪ̯nə/ pn
Indochina
part of Southeast Asia

Indonesia /ˌɪndə(ʊ)ˈniːʒə/ /ˌɪndəˈniʒə/ pn
Indonesia
country

Indonesian adj
indonesio
referring to Indonesia

Indonesian n
indonesio
language
indonesio indonesia
person

Indra pn
Indra
Hindu god

Induan pn
Induense

Indus /ˈɪndəs/ pn
Indo
the river
Indus
constellation

Industrial Revolution pn
Revolución Industrial
major technological change in the late 18th and early 19th century

Ingram /ˈɪŋɡɹəm/ pn
Enguerrán
male given name

Ingush adj
inguestio
of or pertaining to the Ingush

Ingush n
ingusetio
A member of the Ingush people

Ingush pn
ingusetio
Nakh dialect spoken by the Ingush

Ingushetia /ɪŋɡʊˈʃɛtiə/ pn
Ingusetia Ingushetia
federal subject of Russia

Ingvaeonic pn
ingaevónico
language group

Inland Sea pn
Mar Interior
body of water

Inner Mongolia pn
Mongolia Interior
autonomous region in northern China

Inquisition pn
Inquisición
tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church

Interlaken pn
Interlaken
town

Interlingua /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌlɪŋɡwə/ pn
interlingua
interlanguage based on Romance languages

International Court of Justice pn
Corte Internacional de Justicia
UN court

International Date Line pn
línea internacional de cambio de fecha
line on the Earth's surface

International Klein Blue pn
Azul Klein International Klein Blue
deep blue hue achieved through ultramarine pigment and a binder

International Maritime Organization pn
Organización Marítima Internacional

International Monetary Fund pn
Fondo Monetario Internacional
International Monetary Fund

International Phonetic Alphabet /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)nəl fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l fəˈnɛtɪk ˈælfəˌbɛt/ pn
Alfabeto Fonético Internacional
standardized symbols for speech

International System of Units pn
Sistema Internacional de Unidades
standard set of basic units of measurement

International Telecommunication Union pn
Unión Internacional de Telecomunicaciones
United Nations agency

Internationale /ˌɪn.tɚˈnæˌʃən.əl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈæl/ /ˌɪn.tɚˌnæ.ʃənˈɑl.eɪ/ pn
Internacional
proletarian song

Internet /ˈɪntəˌnɛt/ /ˈɪntɚˌnɛt/ pn
internet red
specific internet consisting of the global network of computers

Internet Protocol n
protocolo de Internet
one of the computer networking protocols

Internet cafe n
cibercafé café Internet
place where one can use a computer with Internet

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
intereslavo
between Slavs or Slavic nations

Interslavic /ˌɪntɚˈslɑːvɪk/ pn
intereslavo
auxiliary Slavic language

Inuktitut pn
inuktitut lenguas inuit
language

Inverness pn
Inverness
city in Scotland

Invisible Pink Unicorn pn
Unicornio rosa invisible
unicorn goddess

Io /ˈaɪoʊ/ pn
Ío
moon of Jupiter
mythology

Ionian Islands pn
Islas Jónicas
a group of islands in the Ionian Sea

Ionian Sea pn
Mar Jónico
European sea

Ionian mode n
modo jónico
musical mode

Iowa /ˈaɪəweɪ/ /ˈaɪəwə/ pn
Iowa
A state in Midwestern US

Iphigenia /ˌaɪfɪdʒɪˈnaɪə/ pn
Ifigenia
Greek hero

Iquitos pn
Iquitos
city

Iraklion pn
Heraclión
The capital city of Crete

Iran /ɪˈɹɑːn/ pn
Irán
country in Western Asia

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ adj
iraní
of, from, or pertaining to Iran, the people or Iranian languages

Iranian /ɪˈɹeɪni.ən/ n
iraní iraniana iraniano
person from Iran or of Iranian descent

Iraq /ɪˈɹak/ /ɪˈɹæk/ /ɪˈɹɑːk/ pn
Irak Iraq
country

Iraqi adj
iraquí
from or pertaining to Iraq

Iraqi n
iraquí
person from Iraq

Ireland /ˈaɪələnd/ /ˈaɪəɹlənd/ [ˈaɪɚlənd] [ˈäɪɚɫɪ̈nd] [ˈɑɪələnd] [ˈɑɪɚlənd ~ ˈʌɪɚlənd ~ ˈəɪɚlənd] pn
Irlanda
island
country

Irene /aɪˈɹiːn/ pn
Irene
female given name

Iriomote tit n
carbonero de Iriomote
Sittiparus olivaceus

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ adj
irlandés
pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people
pertaining to the language

Irish /ˈaɪəɹɪʃ/ /ˈaɪɹəʃ/ /ˈaɪɹɪʃ/ n
irlandés
the language
irlandeses
the people

Irish Sea pn
Mar Irlandés
a sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland

Irish coffee n
café irlandés
coffee with a dash of whiskey, topped with whipped cream

Irish moss n
musgo de Irlanda
edible seaweed

Irish setter /ˈaɪɹɪʃ ˈsɛt.ə/ n
setter irlandés
a breed of gun dog

Irish wolfhound n
lobero irlandés
sighthound

Irishman n
irlandés
man from Ireland

Irishwoman n
irlandesa
woman from Ireland

Irkutsk /iɹˈkʊtsk/ pn
Irkutsk
city in Siberia

Iron Age /ˈʌɪən eɪdʒ/ pn
Edad de Hierro
Edad del Hierro
archaeology

Iron Curtain pn
Cortina de Hierro Telón de Acero
the dividing line between western Europe and the Soviet controlled regions

Irrawaddy /ˈɪɹəˌwɑdi/ pn
Irawadi
river that flows through Burma

Isaac /ˈaɪzək/ pn
Isaac
male given name
son of Abraham and Sarah

Isabel /ˈɪzəbɛl/ pn
Isabel
female given name

Isaiah /aɪ.ˈzaɪ.ə/ /aɪ.ˈzeɪ.ə/ pn
Isaías
book of the Bible
prophet
male given name

Ischia pn
Isquia
island

Isernia pn
Isernia
town

Isfahan pn
Isfahán Ispahán
third largest city of Iran

Ishmael pn
Ismael
eldest son of Abraham
male given name

Isidora pn
Isidora
female given name

Isidore pn
Isidoro Isidro
male given name

Isis /ˈaɪsəs/ pn
Isis
ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility
asteroid

Islam /ɪsˈlɑːm/ pn
islam islamismo
religion

Islamabad pn
Islamabad
the capital of Pakistan

Islamic /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/ adj
islámico
Adjectival form of Islam

Islamic Republic of Iran pn
República Islámica de Irán
full, official name of Iran

Islamic Republic of Pakistan pn
República Islámica del Pakistán
Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamic State pn
Estado Islámico
jihadist group
proclaimed caliphate

Islamic fundamentalism n
fundamentalismo islámico
movement towards Islamic conservatism

Islamism /ˈɪzləmɪz(ə)m/ n
islamismo
Islamic fundamentalism

Islamization n
islamización
the conversion of a society to Islam

Islamize v
islamizar
convert to Islam
make conform to Islamic law

Islamophobe n
islamofóbica islamofóbico islamófoba islamófobo
a person who fears or hates Islam and Muslims

Islamophobia n
islamofobia
The fear or hatred of Islam or Muslims

Isle of Man /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈmæn/ pn
isla de Man Isla de Man
island

Isle of Wight /ˌaɪl ə(v) ˈwaɪt/ pn
isla de Wight
island and county off the south coast of England

Israel /ˈɪzɹaɪɛl/ /ˈɪzɹeɪəl/ pn
Israel
the state
Biblical: name given to Jacob
given name

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ adj
israelí israelita
of, from, or pertaining to Israel, the Israeli people

Israeli /ɪzˈɹeɪli/ n
israelí israelita
person from Israel or of Israeli descent

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ adj
israelita
of or pertaining to the ancient nation(s) of Israel, their inhabitants, or to the descendants of the patriarch Jacob

Israelite /ˈɪzɹi.əlˌaɪt/ n
israelita
native or inhabitant of Israel

Issachar pn
Isacar Issachâr
ninth son of Jacob

Istanbul pn
Estambul
largest city of Turkey and last capital of Ottoman Empire

Istanbulite n
estambulita
person from Istanbul

Isthmus Nahuatl pn
mexicano del Istmo náhuatl del Istmo

Isthmus Zapotec pn
zapoteco del Istmo
variety of Zapotec spoken in Oaxaca

Istria pn
Istria
peninsula in the Adriatic

Istriot pn
istriano
Romance language spoken in western Istria

Istro-Romanian pn
istrorrumano idioma istrorrumano
language

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ adj
italiano italiana
of or pertaining to Italy

Italian /ɪˈtæljən/ /ˌaɪˈtæljən/ n
italiano italiana
inhabitant of Italy
italiano
language

Italian Peninsula pn
península Apenina
peninsula

Italian Republic pn
República Italiana
official name of Italy

Italian honeysuckle n
madreselva de los jardines
Lonicera caprifolium

Italianate adj
italianizante
Italian in style or character

Italianism n
italianismo

Italianization /ɪˌtæljənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪˌtæljənəˈzeɪʃən/ pn
italianización
process of forced assimilation into the Italian culture

Italianize /ɪˈtæljəˌnaɪz/ v
italianizarse
intransitive
italianizar
transitive

Italianness n
italianidad
quality of being Italian

Italic adj
itálico
of or relating to the Italian peninsula

Italo- prefix
italo-
relating to Italy or Italian

Italophile n
italianófila italianófilo

Italophone adj
italófono
Italian-speaking

Italophone n
italohablante italoparlante italófona italófono
Italian speaker

Italy /ˈɪtəli/ pn
Italia
European country

Ithaca /ˈɪθəkə/ pn
Ítaca
island

Itzcoatl pn
Itzcóatl
the name of the 4th ruler of Tenochtitlan

Ivan /ˈaɪ.vən/ pn
Iván
male given name

Ivanovich pn
Ivánovich
patronymic

Ivanovo pn
Ivánovo
city in Russia

Ivorian adj
marfileño
of, from, or pertaining to Côte d'Ivoire

Ivorian n
marfileño marfileña
a person from Côte d'Ivoire or of Ivorian descent

Iwo Jima pn
Iōtō
an island in Japan

Ixcuintepec pn
Ixcuintepec
municipality
town

Ixion pn
Ixión
a Kuiper Belt object
king of Lapiths

Ixmiquilpan pn
Ixmiquilpan
city
municipality

Izhevsk pn
Izhevsk
capital of Udmurtia

J-pop n
J-Pop
Japanese pop music

JLPT pn
JLPT
Japanese language proficiency test

JSC n
S.A.
joint-stock company

Jabberwock pn
Fablistanón Galimatazo Guirigay Jerigóndor
fantastical monster

Jack /dʒæk/ pn
Juanito
pet name of John

Jack Russell terrier n
Jack Russell terrier terrier Jack Russell
dog breed

Jack the Ripper pn
Jack el Destripador
19th century murderer

Jacky pn
Jacky
diminutive of the female given name

Jacob /ˈd͡ʒeɪkəb/ pn
Jacobo Diego Yago
male given name (the standard form)
Jacob
one of the sons of Isaac and Rebecca

Jacobean /ˈdʒæk.əˌbi.ən/ adj
jacobeo
relating to or characteristic of the reign of James VI and I

Jacobian /dʒəˈkoʊ.bi.ən/ /jɑːˈkəʊ.bi.ən/ adj
jacobiana jacobiano
in honor of Jacobi

Jacobian /dʒəˈkoʊ.bi.ən/ /jɑːˈkəʊ.bi.ən/ n
matriz jacobiana
Jacobian matrix
determinante jacobiano jacobiano
the determinant of the Jacobian matrix

Jacqueline pn
Jacqueline
female given name

Jaffa /ˈd͡ʒæfə/ /ˈd͡ʒɑfə/ pn
Jaffa
Jaffa

Jahannam /d͡ʒəˈhænəm/ pn
Yahannam
Islamic concept of hell

Jainism /ˈdʒeɪnɪzm̩/ pn
jainismo
religion and philosophy

Jair pn
Jairo
given name

Jakarta pn
Yakarta
capital of Indonesia

Jalalabad pn
Jalalabad
a city in eastern Afghanistan

Jalisco pn
Jalisco
state of Mexico

Jamaica /dʒəˈmeɪ.kə/ pn
Jamaica
country in the Caribbean

Jamaica Channel pn
Canal de Jamaica

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ adj
jamaicano
of, from, or pertaining to Jamaica, the Jamaican people or the Jamaican language

Jamaican /dʒəˈmeɪkən/ n
jamaicano jamaicana
person of Jamaican descent

Jamaican Creole pn
criollo jamaiquino
English-based creole language

James /d͡ʒeɪmz/ pn
Santiago
book of the Bible
Jaime Santiago Yago Jacobo
male given name (the standard form)
Santiago Jacobo
one of two Apostles

Jamestown pn
Jamestown
any of several places

Jammu and Kashmir pn
Jammu y Cachemira
portion of the territory which is governed by India

Jan Mayen pn
Jan Mayen
Norwegian territory

Jane /d͡ʒeɪn/ pn
Juana
feminine form of John

January /ˈd͡ʒæn.j(ʊ.)ə.ɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjuˌɛɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒænjʉˌeːɹi/ pn
enero
first month of the Gregorian calendar

Janus /ˈdʒeɪnəs/ pn
Jano
Roman god of doorways, gates and transitions
moon of Saturn

Jap /dʒæp/ n
japo japa
offensive term for a Japanese person

Japan /dʒəˈpæn/ pn
Japón
a country in East Asia

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ adj
japonés
of or relating to Japan

Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ n
japonés
Japanese language
japonés japonesa
person of Japan

Japanese bush warbler n
cetia japonés
Horornis diphone

Japanese giant hornet n
avispón asiático gigante
insect

Japanese spitz n
spitz japonés
dog breed

Japanese tit n
carbonero chino
Parus minor

Japanese yew n
tejo japonés
Taxus cuspidata

Japaneseness n
japonesidad
quality of being Japanese

Japanification n
niponización
Japanification

Japanophile /dʒəˌpænə(ʊ)ˈfaɪl/ n
japonofilo nipofilo
A person who loves Japan

Japanophilia /dʒəˌpanə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪ.ə/ /dʒəˌpænəˈfɪli.ə/ n
japonofilia nipofilia niponofilia
strong interest in Japan

Japheth /(d)ʒeɪ̯ˈfɛt/ /ˈdʒeɪfɛθ/ /ˈdʒɛ̯ɪfɪf/ pn
Jafet Japhet
third son of Noah

Japonic /d͡ʒəˈpɒnɪk/ pn
japónico
language family spoken in Japan

Jasmine pn
Jazmín
female given name

Jason /ˈdʒeɪsən/ pn
Jasón Yeison
given name
Jasón
leader of Argonauts

Java /ˈdʒɑːvə/ pn
Java
island of Indonesia
programming language

Java sparrow n
capuchino arrocero de Java gorrión de Java
Java sparrow

Javan rhinoceros n
rinoceronte de Java
Rhinoceros sondaicus

Javan tiger n
tigre de Java
Panthera sondaica

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ n
javanés
person

Javanese /dʒɑː.vəˈniːz/ pn
javanés
language

Jedi /ˈdʒɛd.aɪ/ n
Jedi
one of a fictional order of beings

Jediism pn
jediísmo
minor modern religion

Jeffersonianism n
jeffersonismo

Jehovah /dʒəˈhoʊvə/ pn
Jehová
transliteration of the Masoretic vocalization of the Tetragrammaton

Jehovah's Witness n
testigo de Jehová
member of the Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses n
Testigos de Jehová
denomination

Jeremiah pn
Jeremías
book of the Bible
biblical prophet
male given name

Jericho pn
Jericó
city

Jerome pn
Jerónimo
male given name

Jerusalem /d͡ʒəˈɹuːsələm/ pn
Jerusalén
city

Jerusalem artichoke n
topinambur
plant and tuber

Jerusalemite adj
hierosolimitano jerosolimitano
of, from, or pertaining to Jerusalem

Jerusalemite n
hierosolimitano jerosolimitano
native or resident of Jerusalem

Jesse /ˈd͡ʒɛ.si/ pn
Isaí Jesé
biblical father of David

Jesuit /ˈdʒɛz(j)uɪt/ n
jesuita
member of the Society of Jesus

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /ˈdʒiːzəs/ interjection
Jesús
expletive

Jesus /heɪˈsuːs/ /ˈdʒiːzəs/ pn
Jesús
the Christian Messiah

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ interjection
Jesucristo
expletive or oath

Jesus Christ /ˌd͡ʒiːzəs ˈkɹaɪst/ pn
Jesucristo
Jesus of Nazareth

Jew /dʒuː/ n
judío judía judías judíos
a person with a Jewish cultural or ancestral connection
judío judía
person of the Jewish faith

Jew's harp n
birimbao arpa de boca guimbarda torompe
musical instrument

Jew's-ear n
oreja de Judas
fungus Auricularia auricula-judae

Jewess n
judía
female Jew

Jewish /ˈdʒuː.ɪʃ/ adj
judío
of or relating to a Jew or Jews, their ethnicity, religion or culture

Jewish Autonomous Oblast pn
Óblast Autónomo Hebreo
Jewish autonomous oblast in Russia

Jewishness n
judeidad

Jewry /ˈdʒuːɹi/ n
judería pueblo judío
Jews in general, the Jewish population of a locale

Jezebel /ˈdʒɛzəˌbɛl/ pn
Jezabel
Biblical character Jezebel

Jharkhand /ˈd͡ʒɑː(ɹ)kənd/ pn
Jharkhand
state in eastern India

Jiangsu pn
Jiangsu
Chinese province

Jicarilla pn
jicarilla
Jicarilla language

Jim Crow law n
leyes de Jim Crow
racially segregating law

Jinotega pn
Jinotega
department of Nicaragua

Joachim /ˈdʒoʊ.ə.kɪm/ /ˈdʒəʊ.ə.kɪm/ pn
Joaquín
male given name

Joan of Arc pn
Juana de Arco

Joanna /ˌdʒoʊˈænə/ pn
Juana
biblical follower of Jesus

Job /dʒəʊb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ pn
Job
book of the Bible
biblical and qur'anic character

Jobcentre n
Oficina de empleo
agency

Joe /dʒoʊ/ /dʒəʊ/ pn
Pepe Pepito
pet form of Joseph

Joe Average n
Juan Pérez
hypothetical average or generic individual

Joe Bloggs pn
Pepito Pérez
A personification of the general public

Joel /ˈdʒoʊəl/ /ˈdʒəʊəl/ pn
Joel
book of the Bible
male given name

Johannesburg pn
Johannesburgo
a city in South Africa

John /dʒɑn/ /dʒɒn/ pn
Juan Evangelio según San Juan
fourth gospel
Juan
male given name - the standard or most popular form
biblical persons
one of the epistles of John
Fulano Mengano Zutano
name used to address a man whose name is not known

John Doe n
Fulano Mengano Zutano
any unknown or anonymous male person

John Dory n
pez de San Pedro
edible marine fish

John the Baptist pn
Juan Bautista
biblical prophet

Johnny /ˈdʒɑni/ /ˈdʒɒni/ pn
Juanito
diminutive of John

Johnny-come-lately /ˌdʒɑːni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ /ˌdʒɒni.kʌmˈleɪtli/ n
novata novato
newcomer

Johnson /ˈdʒɑnsən/ /ˈdʒɒnsən/ pn
Juánez
surname meaning "son of John"

Jolly Roger /ˌdʒɑli ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˌdʒɒli ˈɹɒdʒə/ n
bandera pirata
traditional flag used on pirate ships

Jonah /ˈdʒoʊnə/ /ˈdʒəʊnə/ pn
Jonás
tenth sūra of the Qurʾān
Biblical: a book of the Old Testament
given name
prophet

Jordan /ˈdʒɔːdən/ /ˈdʒɔːɹdən/ pn
Jordania
country
Jordán
river
male given name

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ adj
jordano
of, from, or pertaining to Jordan or the Jordanian people

Jordanian /d͡ʒɔɹˈdeɪniən/ /d͡ʒɔːˈdeɪnɪən/ n
jordano
person

Joseph /ˈd͡ʒoʊsəf/ /ˈd͡ʒəʊzəf/ pn
José de Arimetea
Joseph of Arimathea
José
favorite son of Jacob
husband of Virgin Mary
male given name

Josephine /ˈdʒəʊ.zə.fiːn/ pn
Josefina Josefa
feminine form of Joseph

Joshua /ˈd͡ʒɒʃuːə/ pn
Josué
book of the Bible
male given name

Joshua tree n
árbol de Josué
Yucca brevifolia

Jovian /ˈdʒoʊ.vɪ.ən/ /ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.ən/ adj
joviano jupiteriano
pertaining to the god Jove or Jupiter
pertaining to the planet Jupiter

Joycean /ˈdʒɔɪsi.ən/ /ˈdʒɔɪsɪ.ən/ adj
joyceano
pertaining to James Joyce or his writings

Jr. adj
hijo
junior, postnomial title used by a son sharing the same name as the father

Juan Fernández Islands pn
Archipiélago Juan Fernández
the archipelago

Juba pn
Yuba
capital of South Sudan

Juche /dʒuːˈtʃeɪ/ n
juche
North Korean self-reliance state ideology

Judah /ˈdʒuːdə/ pn
Judá
fourth son of Jacob

Judaism /ˈdʒuːdeɪ.ɪzəm/ /ˈdʒuːˌdeɪ.ɪzəm/ pn
judaísmo
world religion

Judas /ˈdʒuːdəs/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible
one of the Apostles

Judas Iscariot n
Judas
betrayer

Judas Iscariot pn
Judas Iscariote
disciple of Jesus

Judas cradle n
cuna de Judas
device of torture

Judas tree n
ciclamor árbol de Judas árbol del amor algarrobo loco arjorán
Cercis siliquastrum

Jude /ˈdʒuːd/ pn
Judas
book of the Bible

Judeo-Christian n
judeocristiano
relating to Judaism and Christianity

Judeo-Masonic adj
judeomasónico
of or relating to a conspiracy involving a secret coalition of Jews and Masons

Judges pn
Jueces
book of the Bible

Judith /ˈd͡ʒuːdəθ/ pn
Judit
book of the Bible
female given name
wife of Esau

Jujuy pn
Jujuy
province

Julia /ˈdʒuːli.ə/ pn
Julia
female given name

Julian /dʒuː.liˈæn/ /ˈdʒuː.li.ən/ pn
Julián
male given name

Juliana pn
Juliana
female given name

Juliet /ˈdʒuːlɪɛt/ /ˌdʒuliˈɛt/ pn
Julieta
character in Romeo and Juliet
female given name

Julius pn
Julio
male given name

July /d͡ʒʊˈlaɪ/ pn
julio
seventh month of the Gregorian calendar

June /d͡ʒuːn/ pn
junio
sixth month of the Gregorian calendar

Juno /ˈdʒunoʊ/ pn
Juno
Asteroid

Jupiter /ˈdʒupɪtɚ/ pn
Júpiter
planet
god

Jurassic pn
Jurásico
Jurassic period

Juris Doctor n
doctor en derecho juris doctor
professional doctorate in law

Justice of the Peace n
juez de paz jueza de paz
judicial officer

Justin pn
Justino Justín
male given name

Justine pn
Justina
female given name

Justus pn
Justo
male given name

Jute /dʒuːt/ n
juta juto
member of the Germanic tribe that existed in modern-day Denmark

Jutland /ˈd͡ʒʌt.lənd/ pn
Jutlandia
peninsula

Jyothis pn
Jyothis
male given name

K'iche' n
quiché
Mayan people of Guatemala

K'iche' pn
Quiché
department of Guatemala
quiché
language

K-drama n
drama coreano
Korean TV drama

K-pop n
K-Pop pop coreano
Korean pop music

KGB pn
KGB
Soviet KGB

Kaaba /ˈkɑːəbə/ pn
Kaaba
cubical stone building in Mecca

Kabardino-Balkariya pn
Kabardia-Balkaria Kabardino-Balkaria República de Kabardia-Balkaria República de Kabardino-Balkaria
Kabardino-Balkariya, Russia

Kabballah pn
cábala
body of teachings

Kabul /ˈkɑːbəl/ pn
Kabul
capital of Afghanistan

Kabyle pn
cabilio
language

Kafkaesque /ˌkæfkəˈɛsk/ /ˌkɑfkəˈɛsk/ adj
kafkiano kafkiana
marked by menacing complexity

Kagoshima pn
Kagoshima
city
prefecture

Kahlúa /kəˈluːə/ pn
Kahlúa
liqueur

Kaiser /ˈkaɪzə(ɹ)/ /ˈkaɪzɚ/ n
káiser
German Emperor

Kalash n
Kalasha Kalash Kalās
Kalash (people)

Kali /ˈkæli/ /ˈkɑːli/ pn
Kali
goddess

Kaliningrad /kəˈlɪnɪnɡɹæd/ pn
Kaliningrado
Kaliningrad

Kalmyk adj
calmuco
of, or pertaining to, Kalmykia

Kalmyk n
calmuca calmuco
person

Kalmyk pn
calmuco
language

Kalmykia pn
Kalmukia
Kalmykia, Russia

Kaluga pn
Kaluga
city in Russia

Kamchatka pn
Kamchatka
peninsula in the Russian Far East

Kampala /kæmˈpɑːlə/ pn
Kampala
capital of Uganda

Kanagawa pn
Kanagawa
Kanagawa, Japan

Kannada /ˈkɑːnədə/ n
idioma canarés
language

Kansas /ˈkæn.zəs/ pn
Kansas
US state

Kansas City /ˌkænzəˈsɪti/ [kæ̃ˈsɪɾi] pn
Kansas City
a large city straddling the border between Kansas and Missouri, USA

Kantian adj
kantiano
of, pertaining to, or resembling the philosophical views of Immanuel Kant

Kantian n
kantiano
person who subscribes to philosophical views associated with Immanuel Kant

Kaohsiung /ˈkaʊ ˈʃjʊŋ/ pn
Kaohsiung
a large city in Taiwan

Kapampangan pn
pampango
language

Kaqchikel pn
cakchiquel kakchikel kaqchikel
Mayan language

Karachi pn
Karachi
the capital of the province of Sindh, Pakistan

Karaj pn
Karaj
city

Karakalpak /ˌkæɹəˈkælpæk/ pn
idioma karakalpako karakalpako
Karakalpak language

Karelia /kəˈɹiːlɪə/ pn
Carelia República de Carelia
autonomous republic of Russia
Carelia Karelia
region in Russia and Finland

Karelian pn
carelio
the language

Karkin pn
carquines
division of Ohlone people
spoken language

Karnataka /kəɹˈnɑːtəkə/ pn
Karnataka
state in southern India

Kashgar pn
Kashgar Kashi
city

Kashmir /ˈkæʃ.miɹ/ pn
Cachemira
region

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ adj
cachemir cachemiro
related to Kashmir

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ n
cachemir cachemiro
person

Kashmiri /kæʃˈmiɹi/ pn
cachemir cachemiro
language

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ adj
casubio
of the Kashubian people and their language

Kashubian /kəˈʃuːbɪən/ pn
casubio
Slavic language spoken in the Pomeranian region of Poland

Kasimovian pn
Kasimoviense
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Katharevousa /ˌkaθəˈɹɛvuːsə/ /ˌkɑθəˈɹɛvusɑ/ pn
cazarévusa katharévousa kazarévusa
purist variant of Modern Greek

Kathmandu /ˌkatmanˈduː/ pn
Katmandú
Kathmandu

Katowice pn
Katowice
city in Poland

Kaunas pn
Kaunas
city

Kavala pn
Kavala Kavalla Kavála
city

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ adj
kazajo
pertaining to the Kazakh people or the Kazakh language

Kazakh /ˈkæzæk/ n
kazajo
a person of Kazakh descent

Kazakhstan /ˈkæzəkstæn/ /ˈkɑzəkˌstæn/ pn
Kazajistán Kazajstán
country in Central Asia

Kebnekaise [ˈkɛbnəˌkaisə] pn
Kebnekaise
Sweden's highest mountain

Kemalism pn
kemalismo
Kemalist ideology

Kemerovo pn
Kémerovo
city in Siberia

Kent /kɛnt/ pn
Kent
the English maritime county

Kentucky /kənˈtʌki/ /kɛnˈtʌki/ pn
Kentucky
US state

Kentucky coffeetree n
raigón del Canadá
tree

Kenya /ˈkɛnjə/ [ˈkɛɲa] pn
Kenia
country in Eastern Africa

Kenyan adj
keniano
Of, from, or pertaining to Kenya or the Kenyan people

Kenyan n
keniano
A person from Kenya or of Kenyan descent

Kerala /ˈkɛɹələ/ pn
Kerala
state in southern India

Kerch pn
Kerch
city

Ket pn
idioma ket
language

Kevin /ˈkɛvən/ /ˈkɛvɪn/ pn
Kevin
male given name

Key Largo pn
Cayo Largo Cayo Largo del Norte
island in the Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Key West pn
Cayo Hueso
island in the Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Keynesian adj
keynesiana keynesiano
pertaining to an economic theory based on the ideas of Keynes

Khabarovsk /ˈkɑbəɹɑfsk/ /ˈkɑːbəɹɒfsk/ pn
Jabárovsk
city in Russia

Khanty-Mansiysk pn
Janti-Mansisk
city in Russia

Kharkiv pn
Járkov
city

Khartoum /kɑː(ɹ)ˈtuːm/ pn
Jartum
capital of Sudan

Khazar /kəˈzɑː/ /kəˈzɑːɹ/ n
jazar jázaro
member of a semi-nomadic Turkic tribe

Khmer /kəˈmɛə(ɹ)/ [kʰəˈmɛɹ] n
camboyano jemer
language

Khmer Rouge /ˈkmɛəɹ ˈɹuːʒ/ pn
Jemeres rojos
Cambodian communist guerrilla force

Khotanese /kəʊtəˈniːz/ pn
jotanés
Eastern Iranian language

Khrushchev /ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ pn
Jrushchov
surname

Kienbock's disease n
enfermedad de Kienböck
disease of the wrist

Kiev /ˈkiːɛv/ pn
Kiev
Ukrainian city

Kievan Rus pn
Rus de Kiev
medieval principality

Kigali pn
Kigali
capital of Rwanda

Kihnu pn
Kihnu
island

Kilimanjaro /ˌkɪləmənˈdʒɑɹoʊ/ /ˌkɪlɪmənˈdʒɑːɹəʊ/ pn
Kilimanjaro
volcano

Kim /kɪm/ pn
Kim
Korean surname

Kimbanguism pn
kimbanguismo

Kimmeridgian pn
Kimmeridgiense
subdivision of the Jurassic period

King Arthur pn
Rey Arturo
legendary king of Britain

Kingdom Hall n
Salón de Reino Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová
place where Jehovah's Witnesses meet

Kingdom of Belgium pn
Reino de Bélgica
official name of Belgium

Kingdom of Denmark pn
Reino de Dinamarca
official name of Denmark

Kingdom of England pn
Reino de Inglaterra
Kingdom of England

Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Reino de Gran Bretaña

Kingdom of Heaven pn
Reino de los Cielos
Christian concept

Kingdom of Norway pn
Reino de Noruega
official name of Norway

Kingdom of Scotland pn
Reino de Escocia
Kingdom of Scotland

Kingdom of Spain pn
Reino de España
official name of Spain

Kingdom of Sweden pn
Reino de Suecia
official name of Sweden

Kingdom of Thailand pn
Reino de Tailandia
official name of Thailand

Kingdom of the Netherlands pn
Reino de los Países Bajos
monarchy consisting of the Netherlands and the Caribbean independent constituent countries

Kings pn
Reyes
book of the Bible

Kingston /ˈkɪŋstən/ pn
Kingston
capital of Jamaica

Kingstown pn
Kingstown
capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Kinshasa /kɪnˈʃɑːsə/ pn
Kinsasa Kinshasa
the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kiribati /ˈkiː.ɹɨ.bæs/ pn
Kiribati
Republic of Kiribati

Kiribatian adj
kiribatí
of, from, or pertaining to Kiribati

Kiribatian n
kiribatiano kiribatí
a person from Kiribati or of Kiribatian descent

Kirov pn
Kírov
Russian surname
city in Russia

Kittsian adj
sancristobaleño
Of, or pertaining to, Saint Kitts

Kittsian n
sancristobaleño
Somebody from Saint Kitts or of Kittsian descent

Klein bottle n
botella de Klein
closed surface

Klingon /ˈklɪŋɑn/ /ˈklɪŋɒn/ pn
klingon
the language

Kodiak bear n
oso Kodiak
large species of brown bear

Koine /kɔɪˈneɪ/ pn
koiné coiné
common Greek language

Kolkata /koʊlˈkɑtə/ /kɒlˈkɑːtə/ /kɔlˈkaːta/ pn
Calcuta
city

Kolmogorov space n
espacio de Kolmogórov
a topological space...

Kolyma /kəlɨˈma/ pn
Kolymá
area
río Kolymá
river

Komi pn
idioma komi
language

Komodo dragon n
dragón de Komodo
large monitor lizard

Komondor n
komondor
breed of dog

Komotini pn
Komotini
city

Komsomol pn
Komsomol
Young Communist League in the USSR

Komsomolsk pn
Komsomolsk
Komsomolsk, towns and rural localities in Russia and Ukraine
Komsomolsk del Amur
Komsomolsk-na-Amure, Russia

Konstanz pn
Constanza
city

Korea /kəˈɹi.ə/ /kəˈɹiːə/ pn
Corea
ancient country or both Koreas as a whole

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ adj
coreano
relating to the Korean Peninsula

Korean /kəˈɹɪən/ n
coreano
language
coreano coreana
person

Korean War pn
Guerra de Corea
war lasting from 1950 to 1953

Korean melon /kəˈɹiː.ən ˈmɛl.ən/ n
melón coreano
fruit

Korean studies n
coreanología
academic discipline

Koschei pn
Koschéi
Koschei the Immortal

Kosovan adj
kosovar
related to Kosovo

Kosovan n
kosovar
person from Kosovo

Kosovo /ˈkɒsəvə/ /ˈkɔsəˌvoʊ/ pn
Kosovo
disputed region in the Balkans

Kostroma pn
Kostromá
city in Russia

Kraftwerkian adj
kraftwerkiano

Kraken /ˈkɹɑːkən/ pn
kraken
Sea monster

Krasnodar pn
Krasnodar
a city in Russia

Krasnoyarsk pn
Krasnoyarsk
city

Krebs cycle n
ciclo de Krebs
series of enzymatic reactions

Kremlin /ˈkɹemlɪn/ pn
Kremlin
the Moscow Kremlin

Krishna /ˈkɹɪʃnə/ pn
Krishna
avatar

Kuala Lumpur /kuˈɑːlə ˈlʊmpə(ɹ)/ /ˈkuala ˈlumpʊr/ pn
Kuala Lumpur
capital of Malaysia

Kuban /kuːˈbɑːn/ pn
Kubán
the Kuban river

Kufic adj
cúfico
Relating to original Arabic script

Kufic pn
cúfico
Original Arabic script

Kuiper belt /ˈkaɪ.pə(ɹ).bɛlt/ /ˈkaɪ.pɚ.bɛlt/ /ˈkʌɪpə bɛlt/ pn
cinturón de Kuiper
region of space in the Solar System

Kuiper belt object /ˈkaɪpəɹ/ n
objeto del cinturón de Kuiper
minor planet with an orbit in the Kuiper belt

Kumiko pn
Kumiko
Japanese female given name

Kungurian pn
Kunguriense
subdivision of the Permian period

Kunming /kʊnˈmɪŋ/ pn
Kunming
a prefecture-level city in southwestern China

Kuomintang /kuːəʊmɪnˈtaŋ/ pn
Kuomintang
a nationalist political party in pre-Communist China

Kurd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
kurdo kurda
a member of the people inhabiting Kurdistan

Kurdish adj
kurdo curdo
of, from, or pertaining to Kurdistan, the Kurdish people or the Kurdish language

Kurdish n
kurdo curdo
language of Kurdistan

Kurdistan pn
Kurdistán
a region in the Middle East inhabited mostly by the Kurds

Kurgan pn
Kurgán
city

Kuril Islands pn
Islas Kuriles
group of islands

Kursk pn
Kursk
city in Russia

Kutenai /ˈkuːtəneɪ/ n
kutenai
an indigenous people of North America

Kutenai /ˈkuːtəneɪ/ pn
kutenai
language isolate

Kuwait /kjuːˈweɪt/ /kuːˈweɪt/ /kʊˈweɪt/ pn
Kuwait
country in the Middle East

Kuwaiti adj
kuwaití
of, from, or pertaining to Kuwait or the Kuwaiti people

Kuwaiti n
kuwaití
A person from Kuwait or of Kuwaiti descent

Kuybyshev pn
Kúibyshev
former name of Samara

Kyoto /ˈkjoʊtoʊ/ pn
Kioto
Kyōto, Japan

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ adj
kirguiso
of, from, or pertaining to Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz people or the Kyrgyz language

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ n
kirguiso
member of a Turkic people

Kyrgyz /ˈkɜː(ɹ)ɡɪz/ /ˈkɪɹɡɪz/ pn
kirguiso
language

Kyrgyzstan /ˈkɪəɹ.ɡɪˌstɑːn/ /ˌkɪəɹ.ɡɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Kirguizistán Kirguistán
country in Central Asia

Kyushu pn
Kyūshū
the third largest of Japan's islands

Kyzyl pn
Kyzyl
city in Russia

Königsberg /ˈkɜnɪɡzˌbɝɡ/ /ˈkɜːnɪɡzˌbɜːɡ/ pn
Königsberg
the former capital of East Prussia

L'Hospitalet de Llobregat pn
Hospitalet de Llobregat
city

LCD n
LCD
liquid crystal display

LDS n
SUD
Mormon church

LED /ɛl.iː.ˈdiː/ n
diodo luminoso led
light-emitting diode

LGBT n
LGBT LGTB
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual

LGBTphobia n
LGBTfobia
negative attitude towards LGBT people

LLC n
SRL
Limited Liability Company

LOL /ɛl.oʊˈɛl/ /ɛl.əuˈɛl/ interjection
jajajá lol reva
expression of laughter

La Estrella pn
La Estrella
La Estrella

La Gomera pn
La Gomera
city

La Laguna pn
La Laguna
city

La Mancha pn
La Mancha
medieval Iberian kingdom

La Niña /lɑːˈniːnjə/ n
La Niña
temperature anomaly

La Pampa pn
La Pampa
province

La Paz /lə ˈpæz/ pn
La Paz
capital city of Bolivia

La Pérouse Strait pn
estrecho de La Pérouse
strait

La Rioja pn
La Rioja
autonomous community and province

Laban pn
Labán
brother of Rebekah

Labour Party pn
Partido Laborista
British party
similar party in another country

Labrador /ˈlæb.ɹə.dɔː(ɹ)/ pn
labrador
Dog breed
Labrador
mainland portion of the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
mainly historical geographical region

Lacerta pn
Lacerta
a constellation

Laconia /ləˈkəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Laconia
region in the southern Peloponnese

Ladinian pn
Ladiniense
subdivision of the Triassic period

Ladino /ləˈdiːnoʊ/ /ləˈdiːnəʊ/ pn
ladino judeoespañol ladina sefardí
Romance language

Ladislaus pn
Ladislao
male given name

Lady n
Señora
aristocratic title for a woman

Lady Justice pn
la Dama de la Justicia
female personification of justice

Laertes /leɪˈɜɹtiːz/ pn
Laertes
the father of Odysseus

Lagrange point n
punto de Lagrange
a point in an orbital configuration

Laius /ˈlaɪ.əs/ pn
Layo
father of Oedipus and husband of Jocasta

Lake District pn
Distrito de los Lagos
Lake District

Lake Erie pn
lago Erie
the lake

Lake Huron pn
Lago Hurón
the lake

Lake Michigan pn
Lago Míchigan
one of the five Great Lakes

Lake Ontario pn
Lago Ontario
the lake

Lake Superior pn
Lago Superior
the lake

Lake Victoria pn
Lago Victoria
African lake

Lakota /ləˈkoʊtə/ /ləˈkəʊtə/ n
lakota
tribe

Lalibela pn
Lalibela
town in Ethiopia

Lamanite n
lamanita
a descendant of Laman

Lamarckism n
lamarckismo
theory

Lamb of God pn
Cordero de Dios
Jesus, symbolized as a sacrifice

Lamentations pn
Lamentaciones
book of the Bible

Lancelot /ˈlæn.sə.lɒt/ pn
Lanzarote
the knight

Land of the Rising Sun pn
Tierra del Sol Naciente
Japan

Landes pn
Landas
department of France

Langhian pn
Langhiense
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Lao /laʊ/ adj
laosiano de Laos
of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the people or their language

Lao /laʊ/ n
lao laosiano
language
laosiano laosiana lao
person

Laocoön /leɪˈɒkoʊˌɒn/ /leɪˈɒkɵ.ɒn/ pn
Laocoonte
Trojan or Argonaut

Laos /laʊz/ /ˈlaʊ(s)/ pn
Laos
country in Southeast Asia

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ adj
laosiano de Laos
of, from, or pertaining to Laos

Laotian /leɪˈoʊʃən/ pn
lao
language

Laozi pn
Lao-Tsé Laocio Laozi
influential Chinese philosopher and founder of Taoism

Laplace distribution n
distribución de Laplace
probability distribution

Laplace operator n
laplaciano operador de Laplace
mathematics, physics: differential operator used in modeling of wave propagation, heat flow and many other applications

Lapland pn
Laponia
region in Scandinavia

Lapponian Herder n
pastor finlandés de Laponia
breed of dog

Large Münsterländer n
gran münsterländer münsterländer grande
Large Münsterländer

Larnaca pn
Lárnaca
city

Las Cabras pn
Las Cabras
Las Cabras

Las Vegas /lɑs ˈveɪɡəs/ pn
Las Vegas
city

Last Judgment pn
Juicio Final
judgment day

Last Supper pn
Última Cena
last meal Jesus ate with disciples

Late Antiquity pn
Antigüedad tardía
the period between classical antiquity and the Middle Ages

Late Latin pn
bajo latín
form of the Latin language

Late Middle Ages pn
Baja Edad Media
Translations

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ adj
romano
of ancient Rome
latino latina latinas latinos romano
of descendants from ancient Romans
latín latino
of the language
latino
of the script
of Latium
latino latinoamericana latinoamericanas latinoamericano latinoamericanos
of/from Latin America

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ n
romano
person native to ancient Rome or its Empire
latino
person whose native tongue is one descended from Latin

Latin /ˈlæt.n̩/ /ˈlæt.ɪn/ pn
latín latin
language of the ancient Romans

Latin America pn
América Latina Latinoamérica
parts of the Americas which speak Spanish or Portuguese

Latin American adj
latinoamericano
Of or relating to Latin America

Latin American n
latinoamericano latinoamericana
A native or inhabitant of Latin America

Latin Church pn
Iglesia latina
one of the particular churches

Latin alphabet n
alfabeto latino
the 26-letter alphabet

Latinity n
latinidad
essence of being Latin

Latinization /ˈlætɪn.aɪˌzeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
latinización
act or process of Latinizing

Latino /ləˈtinoʊ/ n
latinoamericano
person from Latin America

Latino-Faliscan adj
latino-falisco
Relating to the Latin and Faliscan tongues

Latino-Faliscan pn
latino-falisco
An Italic language family.

Latium /ˈleɪ.ʃi.əm/ pn
Lacio
region of central Italy

Latter-day Saint n
Santa de los Últimos Días Santo de los Últimos Días
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Latvia /ˈlæt.vi.ə/ pn
Letonia
country

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ adj
letón
pertaining to Latvia or the Latvian language

Latvian /ˈlætvi.ən/ n
letón
Baltic language of Latvia
letón letona
person pertaining to Latvia

Latvian SSR pn
República Socialista Soviética de Letonia
Soviet republic

Laura /ˈlɔɹə/ /ˈlɔːɹə/ pn
Laura
female given name

Laurel n
laurel
16–17-year-old participant in the Young Women organization of the LDS Church

Laurence pn
Lorenzo
male given name

Lausanne /loʊˈzæn/ /ləʊˈzæn/ pn
Lausana
city

Lazarus /ˈlæzəɹəs/ pn
Lázaro
New Testament characters
male given name

Lazio pn
Lacio
Italian region

Le Chatelier's principle pn
principio de Le Chatelier
chemical principle

LePenism n
lepenismo
support of Jean-Marie Le Pen

League of Nations pn
Sociedad de Naciones
international organization

Leah /ˈliːə/ pn
Lea Lía
elder daughter of Laban

Leander pn
Leandro
Greek lover of Hero
male given name

Leaning Tower of Pisa pn
Torre inclinada de Pisa
the leaning bell tower in the Italian town of Pisa

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ adj
libanés
of, from, or pertaining to Lebanon, its people or language

Lebanese /lɛ.bəˈniːz/ n
libanés
A person from Lebanon

Lebanon /ˈlɛbənɑn/ /ˈlɛbənən/ pn
Líbano
Lebanese Republic
mountain range

Lecco pn
Lecco
town

Lefkosia pn
Lefkosia
capital of Northern Cyprus

Leganés pn
Leganés
province

Lego /ˈlɛɡoʊ/ n
lego
toy brick

Leiden /ˈlaɪdən/ /ˈleɪdən/ pn
Leiden
city in South Holland

Leningrad /ˈlɛnɪnˌɡræd/ pn
óblast de Leningrado
Leningrad oblast
Leningrado
name of Saint Petersburg, 1924-1991

Leninism n
leninismo
the political philosophy named after Vladimir Lenin

Leninist /ˈlɛnɪnɪst/ n
leninista
an adherent of Lenin or Leninism

Lent /lɛnt/ n
Cuaresma cuaresma
Christian period of penitence before Easter

Leo /ˈliːoʊ/ /ˈliːəʊ/ pn
Leo
astrological sign
Leo León
constellation
León Leo
male given name

Leonard /ˈlɛnɚd/ pn
Leonardo
male given name

Leonardeschi /ˌli.ənɑɹˈdɛski/ /ˌlɪ.ənɑːˈdɛskɪ/ n
leonardescos
group of artists who worked in the studio of, or under the influence of, Leonardo da Vinci

Leonese adj
leonés
from León

Leonese n
leonesa leonés
Someone from León

Leonese pn
leonés
language

Leopold pn
Leopoldo
male given name

Lepus pn
Lepus
winter constellation of the northern sky

Lesbos /ˈlɛz.bɒs/ pn
Lesbos
island

Lesotho /ləˈsuːtuː/ pn
Lesoto
country in Southern Africa

Lessepsian /leɪˈsɛp.sɪ.ən/ adj
lessepsiana lessepsiano
of or relating to organisms that migrate by means of the Suez Canal

Lethe /ˈliːθi/ pn
Lete Leteo
personification of oblivion

Lethean /liːˈθi.ən/ /ˈliθi.ən/ adj
leteo
of or relating to river Lethe

Letitia pn
Leticia
female given name

Leto pn
Leto
mother of Apollo

Levant /ləˈvɑnt/ /ˈlɛv.ənt/ pn
Levante
the countries bordering the eastern Mediterranean Sea

Levi /ˈliːvaɪ/ pn
Leví
third son of Jacob

Levite /ˈliː.vaɪt/ n
levita
member of the Hebrew tribe of Levi

Leviticus /ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ pn
Levítico
the book of the Bible and Torah

Leyden jar /ˈlaɪdən ˌdʒɑɹ/ n
botella de Leyden botella de Leiden
glass jar used to accumulate static electricity

León pn
León
region in north-west Spain
city in Spain
department of Nicaragua

Lhasa /ˈlɑːsə/ pn
Lhasa
Capital of Xizang (Tibet)

Liberia /laɪˈbɪəɹi.ə/ /laɪˈbɪɹi.ə/ pn
Liberia
country in Western Africa

Liberian adj
liberiano
pertaining to Liberia

Liberian n
liberiano
A person from Liberia

Liberty Island pn
Isla de la Libertad
island in New York Harbor

Libra /ˈliːbɹə/ pn
Libra
constellation
astrological sign

Libreville pn
Libreville
capital of Gabon

Libya /ˈlɪbi.ə/ pn
Libia
country in Northern Africa

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ adj
libio
Of, from, or pertaining to Libya, the Libyan people or the Libyan language

Libyan /ˈlɪbi.ən/ n
libio
person

Licantén pn
Licantén
Licantén

Lie group n
grupo de Lie
analytic group that is also a smooth manifold

Liechtenstein /ˈlɪk.tən.staɪn/ pn
Liechtenstein
Principality of Liechtenstein

Liechtensteiner n
liechtensteiniano
A person from Liechtenstein or of Liechtenstein descent

Liguria /lɪˈɡjʊəɹiə/ /lɪˈɡjʊɹiə/ pn
Liguria
region

Ligurian adj
ligur
Of or pertaining to Liguria

Ligurian n
ligur
native or inhabitant

Ligurian pn
ligur
Gallo-Italic language

Lilian /ˈlɪli.ən/ pn
Liliana
female given name

Lille /lil/ /liːl/ pn
Lille Lila
city in France

Lilongwe /ləˈlɑŋwi/ /lɪˈlɒŋw(e)ɪ/ pn
Lilongüe
capital of Malawi

Lily /ˈlɪli/ pn
Azucena
female given name meaning "lily"

Lima /ˈlaɪmə/ /ˈliːmə/ pn
Lima
the capital city of Peru

Limassol pn
Limasol
port of Cyprus

Limburg /lɪmbɜːrɡ/ /lɪmbɜːɡ/ /lɪmbɝːɡ/ pn
Limburgo
province of the Netherlands or Belgium

Limburgish pn
limburgués limburgiano limbúrgico
the Germanic language

Lincolnshire spinach n
zurrón
perennial plant

Linda /ˈlɪndə/ pn
Linda
female given name

Linear A pn
Lineal A
syllabary used to write the as-yet-undeciphered Minoan language

Linear B pn
Lineal B
syllabary used to write Mycenaean Greek

Lipetsk pn
Lípetsk
city in Russia

Lisbon /ˈlɪzbən/ pn
Lisboa
capital of Portugal

Lisboner adj
lisboeta
from Lisbon

Lisboner n
lisboeta
someone from Lisbon

Lithuania /ˌlɪθ.(j)uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ pn
Lituania
country

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ adj
lituano
referring to Lithuania

Lithuanian /ˌlɪθʊˈeɪni.ən/ n
lituano
language
person from Lithuania

Lithuanian Hound n
sabueso lituano
Lithuanian Hound

Lithuanian SSR pn
RSS Lituania
Soviet republic

Little Dipper pn
Osa Menor
bright circumpolar asterism

Little Red Riding Hood /ˈlɪtl̩ ɹɛd ɹaɪ.dɪŋ hʊd/ pn
Caperucita Roja
a folktale

Litueche pn
Litueche
Litueche

Liturgy of the Hours n
liturgia de las horas
liturgy for daily use at each of the canonical hours

Liverpool pn
Liverpool
Liverpool, England
NY, Canada or Australia

Livonia pn
Livonia
historical region

Livonian n
livona livone
person

Livonian pn
livonio
language

Livornian adj
liornés livornés
of or from Livorno

Livornian n
liornesa liornés livornesa livornés
someone from Livorno

Livorno /ləˈvɔɹnoʊ/ /lɪˈvɔːnəʊ/ pn
Liorna Liorno Livorno
city in Italy
Livorno
province of Italy

Liège pn
Lieja
province in Belgium

Liébana pn
Liébana
comarca

Ljubljana /ˌl(j)ʊbliˈɑːnə/ pn
Liubliana
Capital city of Slovenia

Lleida pn
Lérida
city

Lobamba pn
Lobamba
traditional and legislative capital of Swaziland

Local Group pn
Grupo Local
cluster of galaxies that contains the Milky Way

Local Supercluster /ˌloʊkl̩ ˈsupɚˌklʌstɚ/ pn
Supercúmulo Local
Supercluster that includes the Milky Way

Loch Ness pn
lago Ness
lake in the Great Glen of Scotland

Loch Ness monster pn
monstruo del lago Ness
hypothetical creature

Lochkovian pn
Lochkoviense

Locris pn
Lócrida Lócride
region of ancient Greece

Logroño /lɒˈɡɹɒnjəʊ/ /ləˈɡɹoʊnjoʊ/ pn
Logroño
capital city of La Rioja, Spain

Loire pn
Loira
river

Lojban /ˈloʒban/ pn
lojban Lojban
artificial logical language based on Loglan

Lolol pn
Lolol
city in Chile

Lombard /ˈlɒmbɑː(ɹ)d/ n
lombardo longobardo
member of a Germanic people
lombardo
native of Lombardy

Lombard rate n
tasa de interés lombarda
interest rate

Lombardy /ˈlɑːmbəɹdi/ /ˈlɒmbədi/ pn
Lombardía
region in northern Italy

Lomé pn
Lomé
capital of Togo

London /ˈlʌn.dən/ pn
London Londres
in Canada
Londres
in the United Kingdom
londinense de Londres
of, from or pertaining to London in the UK

London Underground pn
el metro de Londres
the London underground

Londoner /ˈlʌn.dən.ə(ɹ)/ n
londinense
person from or inhabitant of London

Long Island /ˌlɒŋ ˈaɪlənd/ /ˌlɔŋ ˈaɪlənd/ pn
Long Island
island in New York
a district of the Bahamas

Long Primer pn
entredós filosofía

Longyearbyen pn
Longyearbyen
settlement

Lorcan adj
lorquiano
of or relating to Federico García Lorca

Lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ pn
Señor
God
Jesus

Lord's Prayer pn
Padre nuestro
the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples

Lorraine /ləˈɹeɪn/ pn
Lorena
region west of Alsace

Los Angeles /lɑs ˈændʒələs/ /lɒs ˈændʒɪliːz/ /lɔs ˈændʒələs/ /lɔs ˈæŋɡələs/ pn
Los Ángeles
largest city in California

Los Lagos pn
región de Los Lagos
Chilean province

Lot /lɑt/ pn
Lot
nephew of Abraham

Lothario /loʊˈθɛəɹioʊ/ n
seductor
seducer

Louis /ˈlu.ɪs/ /ˈluː.i/ pn
Luis
male given name

Louise /luːˈiːz/ pn
Luisa
feminine form of Louis

Louisiana /luːˌiːziˈænə/ /ˌluːziˈænə/ pn
Luisiana
US state

Lourdes pn
Lourdes
female given name

Louvain pn
Lovaina
Belgian city

Louvre /luvʁ/ pn
Louvre Museo del Louvre
an art museum in France

Lovecraftian /lʌvˈkɹæfti.ən/ adj
lovecraftiano
of, pertaining to, or emulating the style or works of author H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937)

Low Countries pn
Países Bajos
countries around the Rhine, Scheldt and Meuse rivers

Low German n
bajo alemán
West Germanic language

Low Saxon pn
bajo sajón
language or language group

Lower Normandy pn
Baja Normandía
former region of France

Lower Saxony pn
Baja Sajonia
state

Luanda pn
Luanda
capital city of Angola

Lucerne pn
Cantón Lucerna
canton
Lucerna
city

Lucian /ˈluː.sɪən/ pn
Luciano
male given name
sophist of Syrian origin

Lucifer /ˈluːsɪfə/ pn
Lucifer
figure mentioned in Isaiah 14:12

Lucite pn
plexiglás
brand of tough transparent thermoplastic

Lucy /ˈluːsi/ pn
Lucía
female given name

Ludfordian pn
Ludfordiense

Ludo n
parchís
board game

Ludwig's angina n
angina de Ludwig
infection of the floor of the mouth

Lughnasadh pn
festival de las primeras frutas lúnasa
holiday near the midpoint between summer solstice and autumnal equinox

Lugo pn
Lugo
city
province

Luhansk People's Republic pn
República Popular de Lugansk
secessionist state in Luhanshchyna, the Ukraine

Luke /luk/ pn
Lucas
given name
gospel of Luke
evangelist

Lunfardo pn
lunfardo
Spanish argot

Lupus /ˈluːpəs/ pn
Lupus Lobo
summer constellation of the northern sky

Lusaka pn
Lusaka
capital of Zambia

Lusatia /luˈseɪʃə/ pn
Lusacia
region

Lusitania /luːsɪˈteɪnɪə/ pn
Lusitania
ancient Roman province

Luso- prefix
luso-
relating to Portugal or Portuguese

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ adj
portugués
of a person, Portuguese-speaking
of a place, Portuguese-speaking

Lusophone /ˈlusəˌfoʊn/ /ˈluːsəˌfəʊn/ n
portugués
Portuguese speaker

Lutetian pn
Luteciense

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ adj
luterano
pertaining to the theology of Martin Luther or his followers, or the Lutheran church

Lutheran /ˈluːθəɹ(ə)n/ /ˈluθəɹən/ n
luterano luterana
member of any Christian church identifying with the theology of Martin Luther

Lutheranism n
luteranismo
branch of Christianity developed by Martin Luther

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ adj
luvita
of or pertaining to Luwia
of or pertaining to Luwian language or its speakers

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ n
luvita
member of an ancient Anatolian people

Luwian /ˈluːi.ən/ pn
luvita
language

Luxembourg /ˈlʌk.səm.bɜːɡ/ /ˈlʌk.səm.bɝɡ/ pn
Luxemburgo
country
capital city

Luxembourger n
luxemburgués luxemburguesa
person from Luxembourg

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ adj
luxemburgués
of, from, or pertaining to Luxembourg or its people

Luxembourgish /ˈlʌksəmˌbəːɡɪʃ/ pn
luxemburgués
language of Luxembourg

Luzon /ˈluˌzɔn/ pn
Luzón
largest island of the Philippines

Lviv pn
Lviv
Lviv

Lycia /ˈlɪʃi.ə/ pn
Licia
ancient region

Lydia /ˈlɪ.di.ə/ pn
Lidia
biblical woman
female given name

Lyme disease n
enfermedad de Lyme
infection by bacteria of the genus Borrelia

Lynx /lɪŋks/ pn
Lynx
constellation

Lyons pn
Lyon
a city in France

Lyra /ˈlaɪ.ɹə/ pn
Lyra
constellation

Löwchen n
pequeño perro león
Löwchen

MEP n
eurodiputado eurodiputada europarlamentaria europarlamentario
Member of the European Parliament

MILF /mɪlf/ n
MQMF
woman

MP3 player n
reproductor de MP3
electronic device for playing digital audio files in the MP3 format

MRSA /ˈmɝsə/ /ˈɛm.ɑɹ.ɛs.eɪ/ /ˈɛm.ɑːɹ.ɛs.eɪ/ n
SARM
initialism or acronym for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

MVP n
jugador más valioso
Most Valuable Player
producto mínimo viable
minimum viable product

MacBook n
MacBook
device

Macau /məˈkaʊ/ pn
Macau Macao
a city just west of Hong Kong

Maccabee /ˈmæk.kəˌbi/ n
Macabeo
Maccabee

Macedonia /ˌmæs.əˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ /ˌmæs.əˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Macedonia República de Macedonia
Republic of North Macedonia
Reino de Macedonia Macedonia
ancient kingdom
Macedonia
region of northern Greece

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ adj
macedonio macedónico
of Macedonia or its people or language

Macedonian /mæsəˈdəʊnɪən/ n
macedonio
person from Macedonia
Slavic language of Macedonia

Mach /mɑːk/ n
Mach
ratio

Mach number n
número Mach
ratio

Machalí pn
Machalí
Machalí

Machiavellian /ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ /ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ adj
maquiavélico
attempting to achieve goals by cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous methods

Machmeter n
máchmetro
an instrument that measures the speed of an aircraft relative to that of sound and displays it in Mach numbers

Machu Picchu /ˌmɑːtʃuː ˈpiːtʃuː/ pn
Machu Picchu
an ancient Inca site in Peru

Madagascar /madəˈɡaskə/ /mædəˈɡæskɑɹ/ pn
Madagascar
country in Southern Africa

Madras /məˈdɹæs/ pn
Madras
city

Madrid /məˈd(ʒ)ɹɪd/ /məˈdɹɪd/ pn
Madrid
capital of Spain

Madrilenian adj
madrileño madrileña matritense
of Madrid

Madrilenian n
madrileña madrileño matritense
Someone from Madrid

Madriz pn
Madriz
department of Nicaragua

Maduro diet pn
dieta de Maduro

Mafioso n
mafioso mafiosa
member of the mafia

Magadan pn
Magadán
city in Siberia

Magas pn
Magás
a city in Russia

Magdalene /ˈmæɡdəlin/ /ˈmɔːdlɪn/ pn
Magdalena
female given name

Magdeburg pn
Magdeburgo
city

Magellan /məˈdʒɛlən/ /məˈɡelən/ pn
Magallanes
surname

Magellan barberry n
calafate
berry and plant

Magellan mussel n
cholga cholgua
crustacean

Magellan's beech n
coigüe de Magallanes coihue blanco guindo
South American tree

Magellanic penguin n
pingüino magallánico pachanca patranca pingüino de Magallanes pingüino del Sur pingüino patagónico
Penguin

Magellanic woodpecker n
carpintero gigante carpintero magellánico carpintero negro picamaderos de Magallanes
Chilean bird

Maggie /mæɡi/ pn
Rita
female given name

Maghreb /ˈmɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Magreb
region in Africa

Maghrebi adj
magrebí
of or relating to the Maghreb

Maghrebi n
magrebí
native of the Maghreb

Magi /ˈmeɪdʒaɪ/ pn
Reyes Magos Magos Tres Reyes magos
the wise men who gave gifts to Jesus

Magna Carta /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːtə/ /ˌmæɡnə ˈkɑːɹtə/ pn
Carta Magna
charter granted by King John to the barons at Runnymede in 1215

Magna Graecia pn
Magna Grecia
Ancient Greek colonies in Italy and Sicily

Magnitogorsk pn
Magnitogorsk
city in Russia

Maharashtra pn
Maharashtra
state in western India

Mahorais n
mahorés
person from Mayotte

Mahoran adj
mahorés
from Mayotte

Main pn
Meno
river in southern Germany

Maine /meɪn/ /mɛːn/ pn
Maine
US State

Mainz /maɪn(t)s/ /maɪnts/ pn
Maguncia
the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate

Maipo River pn
Río Maipo
Chilean river

Majesty /ˈmædʒ.ə.sti/ pronoun
majestad
term of address for royalty and imperiality

Majorca /məˈjɔɹ.kə/ /məˈjɔː.kə/ pn
Mallorca
island

Majuro /ˈmædʒəɹoʊ/ /ˈmædʒəɹəʊ/ pn
Majuro
city

Makassar pn
Macasar Macázar
city in Indonesia

Makemake /ˈmɑ.keˈmɑ.ke/ pn
Makemake
celestial body
creator deity

Makhachkala pn
Majachkalá
capital of Dagestan, Russia

Malabo pn
Malabo
capital of Equatorial Guinea

Malachi /ˈmæləkaɪ/ pn
Malaquías
book of the Bible
minor prophet
male given name

Malagan adj
malacitana malacitano malagueña malagueño
from Málaga

Malagan n
malacitana malacitano malagueña malagueño
someone from Málaga

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ adj
malgache
pertaining to Madagascar

Malagasy /ˌmæləˈɡæsi/ n
malgache
the language of the Malagasy, when considered one language
person

Malawi /məˈlɑːwi/ pn
Malaui Malawi
Republic of Malawi

Malawian adj
malauí
Of, from, or pertaining to Malawi or the Malawian people

Malawian n
malauí
A person from Malawi or of Malawian descent

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ adj
malayo
of the Malay people
in, of or otherwise pertaining to the Malay language
of or pertaining to Malaysia

Malay /məˈleɪ/ /ˈmeɪleɪ/ n
malayo
the Malay language
Malay person

Malayalam /maləˈjɑːləm/ /ˌmɑː.ləˈjɑː.ləm/ n
malayalam malabar
language

Malaysia /məˈleɪʒə/ pn
Malasia
country in Southeast Asia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ adj
malasio
Pertaining to Malaysia

Malaysian /məˈleɪ.zi.ən/ n
malasio
a native of Malaysia

Maldives /ˈmɑl.daɪvz/ /ˈmɒl.diːvs/ /ˈmɔl.daɪvz/ pn
Maldivas
country in South Asia

Maldivian adj
maldivo
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maldives, the Maldivian people or the Maldivian language.

Maldivian n
maldivo
person

Mali /ˈmɑːli/ pn
Malí
a country in Western Africa

Malian adj
maliense
Of, from, or pertaining to Mali or the Malian people

Malian n
maliense
A person from Mali or of Malian descent

Mallarméan /ˌmalɑːˈmeɪən/ adj
malarmeano
of or relating to Stéphane Mallarmé

Malloa pn
Malloa
Malloa

Malmö /ˈmɑlmʊ/ /ˈmɑːlmɜː/ pn
Malmoe
city in Sweden

Malta /ˈmɑl.tə/ /ˈmɔːl.tə/ pn
Malta
republic
island

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ adj
maltés
pertaining to Malta or its language

Maltese /mɑlˈtiz/ /mɒlˈtiːz/ n
malteses
Maltese people collectively: plural
maltés
language of Malta
inhabitant of Malta

Malé pn
Malé
capital of the Maldives

Maléku Jaíka pn
guatuso
language

Man pn
hombre
genus Homo

Managua pn
Managua
capital of Nicaragua

Manama pn
Manama
the capital city of Bahrain

Manchester /ˈmantʃɪstə/ /ˈmæntʃɛstɚ/ pn
Mánchester
major city in the north-west of England

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ adj
manchú
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu language
Manchurian, referring to the Manchu(rian) people

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ n
manchú
member of the people

Manchu /ˌmænˈtʃuː/ pn
manchú
language

Manchuria /mænˈt͡ʃʊəɹiə/ pn
Manchuria
China's northeastern three provinces

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /mænˈkju.ni.ən/ adj
mancuniana mancuniano
related or pertaining to Manchester, England

Mancunian /manˈkjuː.nɪ.ən/ /mænˈkju.ni.ən/ n
mancuniana mancuniano
person raised or living in the city of Manchester, England

Mandaeism /ˈmæn.deɪ.ɪ.zəm/ pn
mandeísmo
a monotheistic religion of the Iraq region

Mandarin /ˈmæn.də.ɹɪn/ n
mandarín chino mandarín
Standard Mandarin

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ adj
maniqueo
of or relating to Manichaeism

Manichaean /ˌmænɪˈkiːən/ n
maniqueo
a follower of Manichaeism

Manichaeism /ˈmænɪkiːɪz(ə)m/ pn
maniqueísmo
religion

Manila /məˈnɪl.ə/ pn
Manila
capital of the Philippines

Manila hemp n
abacá cáñamo de Manila
the fibre of the abaca

Manipur /ˌmənɪpʊɹ/ pn
Manipur
Manipur, India

Manitoba /ˈmæn.ɪ.təʊ.bə/ /ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ pn
Manitoba
Province in western Canada

Mantua pn
Mantua
city
province

Manx Gaelic n
manés
a Goidelic language spoken on the Isle of Man

Manx cat /mæŋks kæt/ n
gato manx
mammal

Maoism /ˈmaʊɪzəm/ n
maoísmo
philosophy espoused by Mao Zedong

Maoist adj
maoísta
of Maoism

Maoist n
maoísta
Maoist advocate

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ adj
maorí
of, from, or pertaining to the Māori

Maori /meɪˈ(j)ɔːɹi/ /ˈmaʊɹi/ /ˈmɐːɹiː/ n
maorí
language of the Māori
member of the Maori people of New Zealand
indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand

Mapocho River pn
Río Mapocho
Chilean river

Mapuche n
mapuche
Mapuche tribe

Mapudungun pn
mapudungun
language

Maputo /məˈpuːtəʊ/ pn
Maputo
capital of Mozambique

Maracanaço pn
Maracanazo
final match in the 1950 FIFA World Cup

Marathi /məˈɹɑːti/ n
marathi
marathi maratí
language of Maharashtra

Marbella pn
Marbella
city

Marcapomacocha pn
Marcapomacocha
Marcapomacocha

Marcel /mɑɹˈsɛl/ /mɑːˈsɛl/ pn
Marcelo
male given name

Marcella pn
Marcela
female given name

Marcellus pn
Marcelo
male given name

March /mɑɹt͡ʃ/ /mɑːt͡ʃ/ pn
marzo
third month of the Gregorian calendar

March Madness pn
Locura de Marzo

Marchigüe pn
Marchigüe
Marchigüe

Margaret /ˈmɑɹɡɹɪt/ /ˈmɑːɡɹɪt/ pn
Margarita
female given name

Mariana Trench pn
Fosa de las Marianas
trench in the North Pacific Ocean

Marina pn
Marina
female given name

Mario /ˈmɑːɹioʊ/ pn
Mario
the given name

Marius pn
Mario
male given name

Mark /maːk/ /mɑɹk/ /mɑː(ɹ)k/ pn
Marcos Evangelio según San Marcos
book of the Bible
Marcos
male given name
the Evangelist

Markov chain n
cadena de Márkov
probability theory

Marquezian adj
garciamarquiano garcíamarquiano
of or pertaining to Gabriel García Márquez

Marrakech pn
Marrakech
city in Morocco

Marrano /məˈɹɑːnəʊ/ n
marrano
Iberian Jew who practised Judaism in secret

Mars /ˈmɑɹz/ /ˈmɑːz/ pn
Marte
planet
god of war

Marseillaise /mɑː.seɪˈjɛz/ /mɑːɹseɪˈjɛz/ pn
Marsellesa
the French national anthem

Marseille soap n
jabón de Marsella
kind of hard soap

Marseilles /mɑː(ɹ)ˈseɪ(l)(z)/ pn
Marsella
city in France

Marshall Islands /ˈmɑɹ.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ /ˈmɑː.ʃəl ˈai.ləndz/ pn
Islas Marshall
Republic of the Marshall Islands

Marshallese adj
marshalés
of or pertaining to the Marshall Islands, its people, or its language

Marshallese n
marshalés
inhabitant
language

Martha /ˈmɑɹθə/ /ˈmɑːθə/ pn
Marta
female given name
biblical sister of Lazarus and Mary

Martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ pn
Marcial
male given name

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ adj
marciano marciana
of or relating to the planet Mars

Martian /ˈmɑɹʃən/ /ˈmɑːʃən/ n
marciano marciana
inhabitant of the planet Mars

Martin /ˈmɑɹ.tn̩/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ pn
Martín
given name

Martina /mɑɹˈtinə/ pn
Martina
female given name

Martinican adj
martiniqués
From Martinique

Martinican n
martiniqués
A person from Martinique

Martinique pn
Martinica
Department of Martinique

Martorelles pn
Martorellas
municipality in Vallès Oriental, Barcelona, Spain

Marx pn
Marx
surname

Marxism n
marxismo
ideology
philosophy

Marxism-Leninism pn
marxismo-leninismo
communist ideological stream

Mary /ˈme(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɛəɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ pn
María
female given name
biblical mother of Jesus

Mary Jane pn
María Juana
double given name

Mary Magdalene pn
María Magdalena
female disciple of Jesus

Maryland /ˈmɛəɹɪlənd/ pn
Maryland
US state

Masaya pn
Masaya
department of Nicaragua

Maseru pn
Maseru
capital of Lesotho

Mass /ˈmæs/ n
misa
Roman Catholic Church: the principal liturgical service

Massachusetts /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsɪts/ /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːzɪts/ pn
Massachusetts
a state of the United States of America

Matagalpa pn
Matagalpa
department of Nicaragua

Mataró pn
Mataró
city

Matera pn
Matera
town

Matilda /məˈtɪldə/ pn
Matilde
female given name, cognates and transliterations

Matsuyama pn
Matsuyama
a city of Japan

Matterhorn pn
Cervino
mountain

Matthew /ˈmæθjuː/ pn
Mateo
biblical disciple
gospel of Matthew
Mateo Matías
male given name

Matthias /məˈθaɪəs/ pn
Matías
male given name
the Apostle replacing Judas

Maule pn
Maule
Maule, the region and former province

Maundy Thursday pn
Jueves Santo
Thursday before Easter

Maurice /məˈɹis/ /məˈɹiːs/ pn
Mauricio
male given name

Mauritania /ˌmɒɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ /ˌmɔːɹɪˈteɪni.ə/ pn
Mauritania
Islamic Republic of Mauritania

Mauritanian adj
mauritano
Mauritanian

Mauritanian n
mauritano
Mauritanian person

Mauritian adj
mauriciano
of, from, or pertaining to Mauritius, its people, or their language or culture

Mauritian n
mauriciano
person from Mauritius or of Mauritian descent

Mauritius /məˈɹɪʃəs/ pn
Mauricio
country

Mauser n
máuser
firearm

Maximilian pn
Maximiliano
male given name

Maxwell's demon n
demonio de Maxwell
Hypothetical creature

May /meɪ/ pn
mayo
fifth month of the Gregorian calendar

Maya /ˈmaɪə/ n
maya
person

Maya /ˈmaɪə/ pn
maya
language

Mayotte /maɪˈɒt/ pn
Mayotte
Territorial Collectivity of Mayotte

Mazandaran pn
Mazandarán
northern province of Iran

Mbabane /(əm)bɑˈbɑn(i)/ pn
Mbabane
capital of Swaziland

McCarthyism pn
macarthismo macartismo
intense opposition to Communism

McIntosh /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ n
McIntosh
apple tree and fruit variety

Mecayapan Nahuatl pn
mexicano de Mecayapan náhuatl de Mecayapan

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ n
meca
important place to visit by people with a particular interest

Mecca /ˈmɛkə/ pn
La Meca
city in Saudi Arabia

Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania pn
Mecklemburgo-Pomerania Occidental
one of the component states of Germany

MediaWiki /ˈmiːdi.əˌwɪki/ pn
MediaWiki

Medina pn
Medina
a city

Mediterranean /ˌmɛdɪtəˈɹeɪnɪən/ adj
mediterráneo
Of or pertaining to the Mediterranean Sea and the region around it

Mediterranean Sea pn
Mediterráneo mar Mediterráneo
the sea between Europe and Africa

Mediterranean gull n
gaviota cabecinegra
Ichthyaetus melanocephalus

Mediterraneanize /mɛdɪtəˈɹeɪni.ənaɪz/ v
mediterranizar
to make Mediterranean in behaviour or style

Medusa /məˈduːsə/ /mɪˈdjuːsə/ pn
Medusa
one of the Gorgons

Medvedev pn
Medvédev
transliteration of }}

Meghalaya /meɪɡˈɑːləjə/ /ˌmeɪɡəˈleɪə/ pn
Megalaya
state

Megleno-Romanian pn
idioma meglenorrumano meglenorrumano
language

Melanesia /ˌmɛl.əˈni.ʒə/ /ˌmɛl.əˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Melanesia
part of Oceania

Melanesian adj
melanesio
referring to Melanesia

Melba toast n
tostada Melba
toast

Melbourne /ˈmelbn̩/ /ˈmɛl.bɔːn/ /ˈmɛl.bən/ /ˈmɛl.bɚn/ pn
Melbourne
city in Australia

Melchior /ˈmɛl.ki.ɔː(ɹ)/ pn
Melchor
male given name
one of the Magi

Melchizedek /melˈkɪzədek/ pn
Melquisedec Melchîsedec
king and priest

Melekeok pn
Melekeok
a state of Palau

Melilla pn
Melilla
Spanish enclave

Melo pn
Melo
city

Melpomene /mɛlˈpɒ.mɪ.ni/ pn
Melpómene
Muse of tragedy

Member of Parliament n
parlamentario
representative

Memnon pn
Memnón
Ethiopian king and warrior

Memorial Day pn
Día de los caídos
American federal holiday

Memphis /ˈmɛmfɪs/ pn
Menfis
city of ancient Egypt

Mendoza pn
Mendoza
province

Mennonite adj
menonista menonita
of or related to a Mennonite, Mennonites, their movement or church(es)

Mennonite n
menonitas
group of Mennonites (churches or denominations)
menonista menonita
member of such a church or denomination or a person with a Mennonite heritage

Menologium n
Menología menología

Mensa /ˈmɛnsə/ pn
Mensa
constellation

Menshevik /ˈmɛnʃəvɪk/ n
menchevique
member of a faction of the Russian revolutionary movement

Mephistopheles /ˌmɛ.fɪ.ˈstɒ.fɪ.liːz/ pn
Mefistófeles
Devil to whom Faust sold his soul

Mercedes /mɚˈseɪdiz/ pn
Mercedes
female given name

Mercia /ˈmɜːsi.ə/ /ˈmɝsi.ə/ pn
Mercia
one of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England

Mercurian n
mercuriana mercuriano
someone from Mercury

Mercury /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ pn
Mercurio
Roman god
planet

Merkel /ˈmeɹkəl/ /ˈmɜːkəl/ pn
Merkel
surname

Merlin pn
Merlín
Wizard in Arthurian legend

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
¡Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo!
traditional greeting for the Christmas and the new year

Merv /mɜː(ɹ)v/ pn
Merv
oasis-city in Central Asia

Mesoamerica pn
Mesoamérica
a pre-Columbian cultural region encompassing southern Mexico and Central America

Mesolithic n
Mesolítico
Mesolithic period

Mesopotamia /mɛsəpəˈteɪmɪə/ pn
Mesopotamia
region between Euphrates and Tigris

Mesozoic pn
Mesozoico
Mesozoic era

Messenia pn
Mesenia
region

Messiah pn
Mesías mesías
(Christianity) Jesus

Messidor /ˈmɛsɪdɔː/ /ˌmɛsɪˈdɔɹ/ pn
mesidor
the tenth month of the French Republican Calendar

Messina /mɛˈsiːnə/ pn
Mesina Micina
city
Mesina
province

Messinian pn
Messiniense

Metatron pn
Metatrón
archangel and the chancellor of Heaven and the scribe of the book of life

Methodism n
metodismo
Methodist Christian movement founded by John Wesley

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ adj
metodista
of or relating to Methodism

Methodist /ˈmɛθədɪst/ n
metodista
a member of the Methodist Church

Methuselah pn
Mathusalam Matusalén
Biblical character

Meuse pn
Mosa
river

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ adj
mexicano mejicano
of or pertaining to Mexico

Mexican /ˈmɛks.ɪ.kən/ n
mexicano mejicano mexicana mejicana
person from Mexico or of Mexican descent

Mexican Spanish pn
español mexicano mejicano mexicano
Mexican dialect of Spanish

Mexican buttonbush n
botoncillo jazmín blanco mimbre
Cephalanthus salicifolius

Mexican chickadee n
carbonero mexicano paro mexicano
Poecile sclateri

Mexican hand tree n
manita árbol de la manita árbol de las manitas

Mexican hat dance n
jarabe tapatío

Mexican marigold n
cempasúchil flor de cempasúchil flor de muertos
Tagetes erecta

Mexican wave n
la ola
A phenomenon at sports events

Mexican wave v
hacer la ola
to perform a Mexican wave

Mexican wolf n
lobo mexicano
rare subspecies of grey wolf

Mexicanism n
mexicanismo

Mexicanness n
mexicanidad
quality of being Mexican

Mexico /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/ /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ pn
México Méjico Estados Unidos Mexicanos República Mexicana
country

Mexico City pn
Ciudad de México México
capital of Mexico

Mexico State pn
Estado de México
state of Mexico

Miami /maɪˈæmi/ pn
Miami
city in Florida, United States

Micah /ˈmaɪkə/ pn
Miqueas
book of the Bible
Biblical character: Ephraimite featured in Judges 17–18
Biblical character: minor prophet and author
male given name

Michael /ˈmaɪkəl/ pn
Miguel
archangel
Miguel Misel Máicol
male given name

Michaela pn
Micaela
feminine form of Michael

Michelangelo /ˌmaɪ.kəˈlæn.d͡ʒɪ.loʊ/ pn
Miguel Ángel
Italian artist

Michigan /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/ pn
Míchigan Michigan
US state

Michoacán pn
Michoacán
state of Mexico

Mickey Mouse pn
Mickey Mouse Ratón Mickey Ratón Miguelito
Disney character

Micronesia /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈniː.ʒə/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈniː.zi.ə/ pn
Micronesia
country

Micronesian adj
micronesio
Of, from or pertaining to Micronesia or the Micronesian people

Micronesian n
micronesio
A person from Micronesia or of Micronesian descent

Microscopium pn
Microscopium
faint constellation of the southern spring sky

Microsoft /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɒft/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌsɔft/ n
Microsoft
Transliterations and translations

Mid-Autumn Festival n
fiesta del Medio Otoño
harvest festival

Midas /ˈmaɪ.dəs/ pn
Midas
Greek mythology

Middle Ages /ˌmɪdl̩ ˈeɪdʒɪz/ pn
Edad Media medievo medioevo
historical period

Middle Cornish pn
córnico medio
the Celtic language spoken in Cornwall

Middle East pn
Oriente Medio Medio Oriente
region comprising southwest Asia and northeast Africa

Middle Eastern adj
de Medio Oriente de Oriente Medio
of or relating to the Middle East

Middle English pn
inglés medio
Middle English

Middle High German pn
alto alemán medio
Middle High German

Middle Irish pn
irlandés medio
the Gaelic language spoken in Ireland

Middle Kingdom pn
Reino del Medio
nickname for China
Imperio medio
Egypt in the 12th and 13th dynasties

Middle Persian pn
persa medio
language

Midi-Pyrénées pn
Mediodía-Pirineos
former region of France

Midian pn
Madián
biblical location

Milan /mɪˈlæn/ /mɪˈlɑːn/ pn
Milán
city and capital
province

Milanese adj
milanés
pertaining to Milan

Milanese n
milanés milanesa
native or inhabitant of Milan

Milky Way pn
Vía Láctea
galaxy
light in night sky

Miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ pn
Molinero
surname meaning "a miller"

Miltiades pn
Miltiades
given name

Mimas pn
Mimas
moon of Saturn

Min Bei pn
min del norte
Chinese language

Min Nan pn
min nan
the language

Minecrafter /ˈmaɪnkɹɑːftə/ /ˈmaɪnˌkɹæftɚ/ n
minecraftiana minecraftiano
person who plays the game Minecraft

Minecrafty adj
minecraftiano
characteristic of Minecraft

Ming dynasty pn
dinastía Ming
Chinese dynasty

Mingrelian /mɪnˈɡɹiːli.ən/ pn
mingreliano
language

Miniature Pinscher n
pinscher miniatura
Miniature Pinscher

Minnesota /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ pn
Minnesota
a state of the United States of America

Minorca pn
Menorca
An island of Spain

Minorcan adj
menorquín
of or relating to Minorca or its inhabitants

Minorcan n
menorquín
an inhabitant of Minorca

Minsk /mɪnsk/ pn
Minsk
capital of Belarus

Miocene pn
Mioceno
Miocene epoch

Mira pn
Mira
star

Miranda /mɪˈɹændə/ pn
Miranda
moon of Uranus

Mirandese n
mirandés mirandesa
native or inhabitant of Miranda do Douro

Mirandese pn
mirandés idioma mirandés
Romance language

Mirandize /mɪˈɹændaɪz/ v
explicar los derechos mirandizar

Miriam pn
María Miriam
female given name
sister of Moses and Aaron

Misesian n
misesiano
supporter of von Mises

Misiones pn
Misiones
province

Miss /mɪs/ /ˈmɪz/ n
señorita
title

Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/ n
Misisipi Misisipí
river
state

Mississippian adj
misisipiano
of Mississippi

Missouri /mɪˈzɝ.i/ pn
Misuri
US state
river

Mistralian adj
mistraliano
of or relating to the Mistralian norm

Mithridates pn
Mitrídates
ancient male given name

Mixquiahuala pn
Mixquiahuala Mixquiahuala de Juárez
municipality
Mixquiahuala
town

Miyako pn
miyako
Language

Mizoram /ˈmɪzəʊɹam/ /ˌmɪzəˈɹæm/ pn
Mizorán
state

Mnemosyne /nɪˈmɒ.sɪ.ni/ pn
Mnemosina Mnemósine
Titaness

Modena pn
Módena
city
province

Modern Greek n
griego moderno
Modern Greek

Modern Monetary Theory pn
Teoría Monetaria Moderna
Economic model

Modern Standard Arabic pn
fusja árabe estándar moderno
Modern Standard Arabic

Moebius syndrome n
síndrome de Moebius síndrome de Möbius
disorder

Moesia /miːʃi.ə/ /ˈmiːsi.ə/ pn
Mesia
an ancient region and later Roman province situated in the Balkans

Mogadishu pn
Mogadiscio
capital city

Moghul n
mongol
Mongol or Mongolian, or follower of dynasty
Mogol
head of Mongol dynasty

Mogilev pn
Maguilov
city

Mohawk n
cresta iro mohawk mohicano
hairstyle

Mohism /ˈməʊɪzəm/ n
moísmo
Chinese philosophy

Moksha pn
moksha moxel
language

Moldavian adj
moldavo moldava
relating to Moldova

Moldavian n
moldavo
inhabitant of the Republic of Moldova

Moldavian pn
moldavo
language

Moldavian SSR pn
RSS de Moldavia
name for the Republic of Moldova

Moldova /mɒlˈdəʊ.və/ /mɔlˈdoʊ.və/ pn
Moldavia
country

Molotov cocktail /ˈmɒ.lə.ˌtɒf.ˈkɒk.teɪl/ n
cóctel molotov bomba molotov coctel molotov
simple incendiary bomb

Momus pn
Momo
personification of satire and mockery

Mon n
lun.
Monday

Mona Lisa /ˌmoʊnə ˈlisə/ /ˌməʊnə ˈliːzə/ pn
Gioconda Mona Lisa
painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Monacan adj
monegasco
of, or pertaining to, Monaco

Monacan n
monegasco
Somebody from Monaco

Monaco /ˈmɑ.nə.koʊ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.kəʊ/ pn
Mónaco
country in Europe
capital city

Monastir pn
Bitola
former name of Bitola in Macedonia

Monday /ˈmʌn.deɪ/ n
lunes
day of the week

Mongol /ˈmɑŋɡəl/ /ˈmɒŋɡəl/ n
mogol mongol
member of the nomadic people
mongólico
someone with Down's syndrome

Mongol Empire pn
imperio mongol
empire of the Mongols and Turkic peoples

Mongolia /mɑːŋˈɡoʊli.ə/ /mɒŋˈɡəʊli.ə/ pn
Mongolia
East Asian country

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ adj
mongol
of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures

Mongolian /mɒŋˈɡoʊliən/ n
mongol
language of Mongolia
person of Mongoloid physical type
native or inhabitant of Mongolia

Mongolian spot n
callana mancha de los morenos mancha mongólica melanocitosis dérmica congénita
congenital birthmark in lower back

Monica /ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ pn
Mónica
female given name

Monoceros pn
Monoceros
winter constellation of the northern sky

Monophysite /məˈnɒfɪsaɪt/ n
monofisista
member of an early Christian sect which held that Jesus Christ has one nature

Monopoly pn
Monopoly
a board game

Monrovia pn
Monrovia
capital of Liberia

Monsignor /mɑnˈsiː.njɚ/ /mɒnˈsiː.njə/ n
monseñor
ecclesiastic title bestowed on some Roman Catholic clerics by the Pope

Montagu's harrier n
aguilucho cenizo
bird of prey

Montana /mɒnˈtænə/ pn
Montana
US state

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ adj
montenegrino
relating to Montenegro

Montenegrin /ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡɹɪn/ n
montenegrino
person from Montenegro
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Montenegro /mɒn.tɪˈnɛ.ɡɹəʊ/ /ˌmɑn.təˈneɪ.ɡɹoʊ/ pn
Montenegro
country in Europe

Montevideo /ˌmɒntɪvɪˈdeɪəʊ/ pn
Montevideo
capital of Uruguay

Montezuma's revenge /mɑntəˈzuməs ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ /mɒntəˈzuːməs ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ n
venganza de Moctezuma
diarrhea experienced by a tourist in Mexico

Montreal /ˌmɑn.tɹiˈɔl/ /ˌmɒn.tɹiˈɔːl/ /ˌmʌn.tɹiːˈɒl/ pn
Montreal
a city in Quebec

Montserrat /mɒn(t)səˈɹæt/ pn
Montserrat
island

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ adj
monegasco
of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants

Monégasque /ˈmɒ.nə.ɡask/ n
monegasco
a native or inhabitant of Monaco

Moon pn
Luna
sole natural satellite of the Earth

Moor /mʊ(ə)ɹ/ n
Moro
moro
a member of a certain mixed race of Arab and Berber people
a member of a this race that formerly occupied Spain

Moorish /ˈmʊə.ɹɪʃ/ /ˈmʊɹ.ɪʃ/ adj
morisco
of or pertaining to Moors

Moravia /mɔˈɹeɪvi.ə/ pn
Moravia
historical region

Moravian adj
moravo
pertaining to Moravia

Moravian n
moravo
person from Moravia

Mordecai /ˈmɔː(ɹ)dəkaɪ̯/ pn
Mardoqueo
a Biblical character in the Book of Esther

Mordovia pn
Mordovia
republic of Russia

Morelos pn
Morelos
state of Mexico

Morgan le Fay /ˌmɔːɡən lə ˈfeɪ/ pn
Morgana
half-sister of King Arthur

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ adj
mormón
pertaining to the faith established by Joseph Smith, Jr

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ n
mormón
member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Mormon /ˈmɔɹmən/ /ˈmɔːmən/ pn
Mormón
ancient prophet

Mormonism pn
mormonismo
religious aspects of the Latter-day Saint movement

Morning Star pn
estrella del alba lucero del alba
planet Venus as seen around dawn

Moroccan adj
marroquí
pertaining to Morocco

Moroccan n
marroquí marroquin
person from Morocco

Morocco /məˈɹɒkəʊ/ pn
Marruecos
country

Moroni pn
Moroni
capital of the Comoros

Morpheus /ˈmɔɹfjuːs/ pn
Morfeo
Morpheus, the Greek god of dreams

Morse code pn
alfabeto Morse código Morse
character code

Mosaic adj
mosaico
Of or relating to Moses

Moscow /ˈmɑskaʊ/ /ˈmɒskəʊ/ /ˈmɔskɐʉ/ pn
Moscú
capital city of Russia

Moselle pn
Mosela
river

Moses /ˈmoʊzəz/ /ˈməʊzɪs/ pn
Moisés
the biblical patriarch

Mosotho n
lesotense
a citizen of Lesotho

Mossad pn
Mosad
the national intelligence agency of Israel

Mostazal pn
Mostazal
Mostazal

Mosul /ˈməʊsəl/ pn
Mosul
city

Mother Earth pn
Madre Tierra
personification of Earth

Mother Russia pn
Madre Rusia
national personification of Russia

Mother of God pn
Madre de Dios
mother of Jesus Christ

Mother's Day n
Día de la Madre
a day in honor of one's mother or all mothers, on whichever day

Mount Everest pn
Monte Everest
world’s highest mountain, located in the Himalayas

Mozambican adj
mozambiqueño
of, from, or pertaining to Mozambique, or the Mozambican people

Mozambican n
mozambiqueño
person from Mozambique or of Mozambican descent

Mozambique /ˌmoʊ.zæmˈbiːk/ pn
Mozambique
country in Southern Africa

Mozarab /moʊˈzæɹəb/ /məʊˈzæɹəb/ n
mozárabe
Arabic-speaking Iberian Christian

Mozarabic adj
mozárabe
of or pertaining to the Mozarabs

Mozarabic pn
mozárabe
language

Mozartian adj
mozartiano
of or pertaining to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mr. /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
Sr
abbreviation of mister

Mrs /ˈmɪs/ /ˈmɪsɪz/ n
Señora Sra.
title before woman's name

Mrs. Claus pn
Señora Claus
Wife of Santa Claus

Muay Thai /muːeɪ ˈtaɪ/ n
Muay thai
the martial art/sport

Mudéjar adj
mudéjar
of or pertaining to the Moors of Al-Andalus
of or pertaining to the style of Iberian architecture

Mudéjar n
mudéjar
name give to the Moors of Al-Andalus
style of Iberian architecture

Muggle /ˈmʌɡl̩/ n
muggle
non-magical person

Mughal Empire pn
Imperio mogol
empire

Muhammad pn
Mahoma
the prophet who introduced Islam

Mumbai /mʊm.ˈbaɪ/ pn
Bombay
state capital of Maharashtra

Munich /ˈmjuːnɪk/ pn
Múnich
capital of Bavaria

Muntenia /mʊnˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Muntenia
Muntenia

Murcia pn
Murcia
city
autonomous community

Murmansk pn
Múrmansk
city

Murphy's law pn
ley de Murphy
adage which states that if anything can go wrong it will

Musca pn
Musca
constellation

Muscat pn
Mascat Mascate
capital city

Muscovite /ˈmʌs.kəˌvaɪt/ n
moscovita
resident of Moscow

Muscovy duck n
pato almizclado pato criollo pato mudo
duck

Muse /mjuːz/ n
Musa
one of the nine Ancient Greek deities of the arts

Muslim adj
musulmán
relating to believers of Islam

Muslim n
musulmán musulmana
believer of Islam

Myanmar /ˈmaɪ̯ænˌmɑː/ /ˌmjɑnˈmɑɹ/ pn
Myanmar Birmania
Southeast Asian country

Mycenae pn
Micenas
city

Mysia /ˈmɪsɪə/ /ˈmɪʒə/ pn
Misia
ancient region

Mysian /ˈmɪsɪən/ adj
misio
of, or relating to Mysia

Mysian /ˈmɪsɪən/ n
misia misio
native or inhabitant of ancient Mysia

Mytilene pn
Mitilene Mitilini
capital of Lesbos

Málaga /ˈmæləɡə/ pn
Málaga
port and city in Andalusia

Mérida pn
Mérida
Spanish city

Móstoles pn
Móstoles
province

Möbius group n
grupo de Möbius
PGL(2,C)

Möbius strip /ˈməʊ.biː.əs stɹɪp/ n
banda de Möbius cinta de Möbius
one-sided surface

Möbius transformation n
transformación de Möbius
transformation of the complex plane

N'Djamena /əndʒɑːˈmeɪnɑː/ pn
Yamena
capital city of Chad

NAFLD n
EHNA esteatohepatitis no alcohólica
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

NAFTA pn
TLCAN
North American Free Trade Agreement

NAM pn
Movimiento de Países No Alineados
Non-Aligned Movement

NATO /ˈneɪ.toʊ/ /ˈneɪ.təʊ/ pn
OTAN
North Atlantic Treaty Organization

NEET n
nini
person not in employment, education or training

NGO n
ONG
non-governmental organization

NMR spectroscopy n
espectroscopia de RMN
analytical technique

NW n
NO NW
northwest

Naberezhnye Chelny pn
Náberezhnye Chelny
city in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

Nagorno-Karabakh /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk/ pn
Nagorno-Karabaj
region in South Caucasus

Nagorno-Karabakh Republic /nəˌɡɔːnəʊ kɑːɹəˈbɑːk ɹɪˌpʌblɪk/ pn
República de Nagorno-Karabaj
country in South Caucasus

Nagykanizsa pn
Nagykanizsa
town in Hungary

Nahuatl /ˈnɑːwɑːt(ə)l/ pn
náhuatl
language

Nahum pn
Naún
book of the Bible

Nairobi /naɪˈɹoʊbi/ /naɪˈɹəʊbi/ pn
Nairobi
capital of Kenya

Naissaar pn
Naissaar
island in northern Estonia

Nakba pn
nakba
Nakba

Nakhichevan pn
Najicheván
city
historically an Armenian region, currently a landlocked exclave of Azerbaijan

Nakhodka pn
Najodka
city in Russia

Nalchik pn
Nálchik
city in Russia

Namibia /nəˈmɪbi.ə/ pn
Namibia
Republic of Namibia

Namibian adj
namibio
of, from, or pertaining to Namibia

Namibian n
namibio namibia
a person from Namibia or of Namibian descent

Nancagua pn
Nancagua
Nancagua

Nanning pn
Nanning
Capital of Guangxi

Naomi /naɪˈoʊmi/ /neɪˈoʊmi/ pn
Noemí
Biblical character
female given name

Naphtali pn
Nephtalí
sixth son of Jacob

Napier's bones n
ábaco neperiano
a set of numbered rods used for multiplication and division

Naples /ˈneɪ.pəlz/ pn
Nápoles
city in Italy
province in Italy

Naples yellow n
amarillo Nápoles amarillo de Nápoles amarillo napolitano
yellow pigment, lead(II) antimonate

Napoleon pn
Napoleón
Napoleon Bonaparte

Napoleonic adj
napoleónico
of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte

Narcissus pn
Narciso
mythical youth

Narnia /ˈnɑː(ɹ).ni.ə/ pn
Narnia
a fictional land

Narva pn
Narva
City in Estonia

Naryan-Mar pn
Narian-Mar
city in Russia

Nassau /ˈnæsɔː/ pn
Nassau
capital of the Bahamas

Nasserism n
nasserismo
an Arab nationalist political ideology based on the thinking of the former Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser

Natalie pn
Natalia
female given name

Nataraja pn
Nataraja
dancing posture of the Hindu god Shiva

Nathan /ˈneɪθən/ pn
Natán
biblical prophet
Natán Natan
male given name

National Socialism n
nacionalsocialismo
ideology of Adolf Hitler's NSDAP

Nativity pn
navidad
birth of Jesus

Natterer's slaty antshrike n
batará pizarroso de Natterer
bird

Nauru /nɑːˈuː.ɹuː/ pn
Nauru
Republic of Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] adj
nauruano
pertaining to Nauru

Nauruan [nɑːˈuː.ɹuːn̩] n
nauruano
person from Nauru

Nausicaa /nɔːˈsɪkeɪə/ pn
Nausícaa
princess in the Odyssey

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ n
navajo
person

Navajo /ˈnæv.ə.hoʊ/ /ˈnæv.ə.həʊ/ pn
navajo
language

Navarre /nəˈvɑː(ɹ)/ /nəˈvɑːɹ/ pn
Navarra
autonomous community of Spain

Navarrese /ˌnævəˈɹiːz/ adj
navarro
from Navarre

Navarrese /ˌnævəˈɹiːz/ n
navarra navarro
someone from Navarre

Navidad pn
Navidad
Navidad

Nayarit pn
Nayarit
state of Mexico

Naypyidaw /ˈneɪpjɪˌdɔː/ pn
Naipyidó
capital of Myanmar

Nazareth /ˈnæzəɹəθ/ pn
Nazaret
Nazareth

Nazca Lines pn
Líneas de Nazca
Geoglyphs in Peru

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ adj
nazi
pertaining to the Nazi Party or Nazism

Nazi /ˈnɑːtsi/ n
nazi
member of the Nazi party

Nazi Germany pn
Alemania nazi
Germany under the regime of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party

Nazianzus /ˌnæzɪˈænzəs/ pn
Nacianzo
Town in the region of Cappadocia

Nazism /ˈnɑːtsɪzəm/ pn
nazismo
the ideology of Adolf Hitler’s NSDAP

Neanderthal /niˈændəɹθəl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ adj
neandertal neanderthal
of or pertaining to Homines neanderthalenses

Neanderthal /niˈændəɹθəl/ /niːˈæn.dəˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌtɑːl/ /niːˈæn.dɚˌθɑːl/ n
neandertal
a Homo neanderthalensis specimen
a primitive person

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ adj
helado napolitano
ice cream
napolitano
pertaining to Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ n
napolitano napolitana
inhabitant or resident of Naples

Neapolitan /ˌniːəˈpɒlɪtən/ pn
napolitano
language of Naples, Italy

Near East pn
Oriente Próximo Cercano Oriente Próximo Oriente
region in Asia

Nebraska /nəˈbɹæskə/ pn
Nebraska
US state

Nebuchadnezzar /ˌnɛbjʊkədˈnɛzə/ /ˌnɛbəkədˈnɛzɚ/ pn
Nabucodonosor
a ruler of Babylon

Negev /ˈnɛɡɛv/ pn
Néguev
a desert in southern Israel

Negro /ˈniːɡɹo/ /ˈniːɡɹəʊ/ n
negro negra
person with dark skin

Negrophobia n
negrofobia
the fear, hate or dislike of Black people

Nehemiah /ˌniː(h)əˈmaɪə/ pn
Nehemías
book of the Bible
male given name

Nemean /nɪˈmiːən/ adj
nemeo
of or pertaining to Nemea

Nemean Lion /ˌnimi.ən ˈlai.ən/ pn
León de Nemea
mythical lion of Nemea

Nemesis /ˈnɛməsɪs/ pn
Némesis
Greek goddess of retribution

Nenets n
nenezos nénets
person

Nenets pn
nenezo nenets
language

Neogrammarian n
neogramático
member or follower of the Neogrammarian school

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
neolítico
of or relating to the New Stone Age

Neolithic /ˌni.oʊˈlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˌni.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/ pn
neolítico
the New Stone Age

Nepal /nəˈpɔːl/ pn
Nepal
Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ adj
nepalés
pertaining to Nepal

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ n
nepalés
person

Nepali /nəˈpɔːli/ pn
nepalés
language

Nephite /ˈniːfaɪt/ n
Nefita
a descendant of Nephi

Neptune /ˈneptʃʉːn/ /ˈnɛptjuːn/ /ˈnɛptuːn/ pn
Neptuno
eighth planet of the solar system
Roman god of the ocean

Neptunian /nɛpˈt(j)u.ni.ən/ /nɛpˈtjuː.nɪ.ən/ adj
neptuniano
of or pertaining to the planet Neptune

Nero /ˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Nerón
Roman Emperor from 54 to 68

Nestor pn
Néstor
male given name

Nestorian adj
nestoriano
related to the teachings of Nestorius

Nestorian n
nestoriano nestoriana
A member of a "Nestorian" church

Nestorianism n
nestorianismo
The religious beliefs of the followers of Nestorius

Netherlander /ˈnɛðɚˌlændɚ/ n
neerlandés neerlandesa
someone from the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ adj
holandés neerlandés
pertaining to the Netherlands

Netherlands /ˈnɛðələndz/ /ˈnɛðɚləndz/ pn
Países Bajos Holanda
country in northwestern Europe

Netherlands Antilles pn
Antillas Neerlandesas
former autonomous territory

Neuquén pn
Neuquén
province

Nevada /nəˈveɪdə/ /nɪˈvædə/ /nɪˈvɑːdə/ pn
Nevada
US state

Nevadan n
Nevadeño

Nevi'im pn
Nevi'im
constituent of the Bible

New Brunswick /nju ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ /njuː ˈbɹʌnz.wɪk/ pn
Nuevo Brunswick
province in eastern Canada

New Caledonia /ˈnjuː ˌkæl.ɪˈdəʊ.ni.ə/ /ˈnu ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ pn
Nueva Caledonia
overseas territory of France

New Caledonian adj
neocaledonio de Nueva Caledonia
of, from, or pertaining to New Caledonia

New Caledonian n
de Nueva Caledonia neocaledonio
person from New Caledonia

New Delhi /njuː ˈdɛli/ pn
Nueva Delhi
capital of India

New England pn
Nueva Inglaterra
six states of the United States

New English pn
inglés moderno
form of the English language spoken since the Great Vowel Shift, completed in roughly 1550

New Granada pn
Nueva Granada
historical nation

New Guinea pn
Nueva Guinea
large island

New Hampshire /nuːˈhæmpʃɚ/ pn
Nueva Hampshire
US state

New Hebrides /ˌnjuː ˈhɛbɹɪdiz/ pn
Nuevas Hébridas
archipelago forming the state of Vanuatu

New Jersey /njuː ˈdʒɜːzi/ /nuːˈdʒɝzi/ pn
Nueva Jersey
a northeast state of the United States of America

New Mexican adj
neomexicano
of, from or relating to New Mexico

New Mexican n
neomexicana neomexicano
an inhabitant or a resident of the state of New Mexico

New Mexico /njuː mɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/ /nu ˈmɛk.si.koʊ/ pn
Nuevo México
US State

New Objectivity pn
nueva objetividad
artistic movement

New Orleans /ˈn(j)uː ɔɹˈliːnz/ /ˈnɔɹlənz/ /ˈnɔːlənz/ /ˌnuː ˈɔɹ.li.ənz/ pn
Nueva Orleans
city

New South Wales pn
Nueva Gales del Sur
one state of Australia

New Spain pn
Nueva España
historical colony

New Testament pn
Nuevo Testamento
second half of the Christian Bible

New World pn
Nuevo Mundo
the Americas and Oceania

New Year n
año nuevo Año Nuevo
January 1 in the Julian and Gregorian calendar and the days following

New Year's Eve pn
Nochevieja víspera de año nuevo
holiday on December 31st

New Year's resolution /ˈn(j)u jɪɹz ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˈnjuː jɪəz ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
propósito de Año Nuevo
vow one makes for the coming year

New York /njuː ˈjɔːk/ /nu ˈjɔɹk/ pn
Nueva York
state

New York City pn
Nueva York
large city in the USA

New York State pn
Nueva York
The State of New York

New Yorker n
neoyorquino neoyorkino neoyorkina neoyorquina
a native or resident of New York City

New Zealand /nju ˈziː.lənd/ /njʉː ˈziːlɘnd/ /nu ˈzi.lənd/ pn
Nueva Zelanda Nueva Zelandia
country in Oceania

New Zealand dollar n
dólar neozelandés
official currency of New Zealand

New Zealand falcon n
halcón de Nueva Zelanda halcón maorí
Falco novaeseelandiae

New Zealander n
neozelandesa neozelandés neocelandés
a person from New Zealand or of New Zealand descent

New Zealandress n
neozelandesa
female New Zealander

Newari pn
nepal bhasa newar de Katmandú
Newari language

Newcastle disease n
enfermedad de Newcastle
disease of poultry

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ n
terranova
dog

Newfoundland /ˈn(j)uˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnjuːˌfaʊnd.lənd/ /ˈnu.fənˌlænd/ pn
Terranova Tierra Nueva
Island off the coast of Eastern Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador pn
Terranova y Labrador
Province in eastern Canada

Newspeak pn
neolengua
fictional language

Niamey /njɑːˈmeɪ/ pn
Niamey
capital of Niger

Nicaragua /ˌnɪk.əɹˈæɡ.ju.ə/ /ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ pn
Nicaragua
a country in Central America

Nicaraguan adj
nicaragüense
pertaining to Nicaragua

Nicaraguan n
nicaragüense
person from Nicaragua

Nice /niːs/ pn
Niza
city in France

Nicene Creed pn
símbolo niceno
official creed of the early Christian church stating tenets of the Christian faith

Nicholas /ˈnɪk.ə.ləs/ pn
Nicolás
male given name

Nicola /ˈnɪ.kə.lə/ pn
Nicolasa
feminine form of Nicholas

Nicomedia pn
Nicomedia
city

Nicopolis pn
Nicópolis
city in Epirus

Nicosia /ˌnɪkəˈsiːə/ pn
Nicosia
capital of Cyprus

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ adj
nietzscheano
pertaining to Nietzsche or his writings

Nietzschean /ˈni.t͡ʃi.ən/ /ˈniː.t͡ʃɪ.ən/ n
nietzscheana nietzscheano
a supporter of Nietzsche's ideas

Niger /ˈnaɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪ.dʒɚ/ pn
Níger
country

Nigeria /naɪˈdʒiː.ɹi.ə/ /naɪˈdʒɪə.ɹɪə/ /naɪˈdʒɪɹ.i.ə/ pn
Nigeria
a country in Western Africa

Nigerian adj
nigeriano
of, from, or pertaining to Nigeria, the Nigerian people or culture

Nigerian n
nigeriano nigeriana
person

Nigerien /naɪdʒɪɹɪˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹi.ən/ adj
nigerino
pertaining to Niger

Nigerien /naɪdʒɪɹɪˈɛn/ /niːˈʒɛəɹi.ən/ n
nigerina nigerino
person

Nijmegen pn
Nimega
city in the Netherlands

Nike /ˈnaɪki/ pn
Niké Nica Nice
Greek goddess of victory

Nile /naɪl/ pn
Nilo
river

Nimrod pn
Nemrod
biblical king and hunter

Nineveh /ˈnɪnɪvə/ pn
Nínive
capital of Assyria

Nintendo /nɪnˈtɛndoʊ/ /nɪnˈtɛndəʊ/ n
Nintendo
Nintendo Entertainment System, or other video game system made by Nintendo

Nippo- prefix
japono-
relating to Japan or Japanese

Nishapur pn
Nishapur
a city in Iran

Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ pn
Niue
island of Niue

Nivkh /nɪvk/ pn
nivejí nivj nivji nivkh
language

Nivôse /niˈvoʊz/ /nɪˈvəʊz/ pn
nivoso
the fourth month of the French Republican Calendar

Nizhny Novgorod pn
Nizhni Nóvgorod
large city in Russia

Niçois adj
nizardo
relating to city of Nice

No. n
n.º núm.
abbreviation of "number"

Noah /ˈnoʊə/ /ˈnəʊə/ pn
Noé
biblical character
male given name

Noah's ark pn
arca de Noé
the vessel built by Noah under God's instructions, as described in Genesis

Nobel Prize /noʊˈbɛl ˌpɹaɪz/ /ˈnoʊˌbɛl ˈpɹaɪz/ n
Premio Nobel
international prize

Nobel laureate n
premio nobel
person who has been awarded a Nobel Prize

Nogai n
nogayo
person

Nogai pn
idioma nogayo
language

Nordic /ˈnɔː(ɹ).dɪk/ adj
nórdico
of or relating to the Nordic countries

Nordic countries n
Escandinavia países nórdicos
the Nordic countries collectively

Norfolk Island /ˈnɔɹ.fɔk ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˈnɔː.fək ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
isla Norfolk Isla Norfolk
external territory of Australia

Norfolk Island pine n
araucaria excelsa
conifer endemic to Norfolk Island

Norma pn
Norma
constellation

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ n
normanda normando
a person from Normandy

Norman /ˈnɔɹmən/ /ˈnɔːmən/ pn
normando
the Norman language

Normandy pn
Normandía
region of France

North America pn
América del Norte Norteamérica
continent

North American adj
norteamericano
relating to North America

North American n
norteamericano
North American person

North Atlantic Treaty Organization pn
Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte
intergovernmental military alliance

North Carolina /ˌnɔɹθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ /ˌnɔɹθ kɛɹəˈlaɪnə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹ.əˈlaɪn.ə/ /ˌnɔːθ kæɹəˈlaːnə/ pn
Carolina del Norte
state of the United States

North Dakota /ˈnɔɹθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Dakota del Norte
state of the United States of America

North East England pn
Nordeste de Inglaterra
official region of England

North Frisian pn
frisio norteño
Frisian language

North Holland pn
Holanda Septentrional
province of the Netherlands

North Island pn
Isla Norte
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

North Korea pn
Corea del Norte
North Korea

North Korean adj
norcoreano
pertaining to North Korea

North Korean n
norcoreano norcoreana
person from North Korea

North Macedonia pn
Macedonia del Norte
country in Europe

North Ossetia-Alania pn
Osetia del Norte
a federal subject of Russia

North Pole pn
Polo Norte
northernmost point on Earth

North Rhine-Westphalia pn
Renania del Norte-Westfalia
state

North Sea pn
Mar del Norte mar del Norte
a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Britain, Scandinavia and Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France

North Vietnamese adj
norvietnamita
of North Vietnam

Northern Cyprus pn
RTNC República Turca del Norte de Chipre
a de-facto state

Northern Europe pn
Europa del Norte
sociopolitical region of Europe

Northern Hemisphere n
hemisferio norte
hemisphere to the north of its equator

Northern Ireland pn
Irlanda del Norte
Northern Ireland

Northern Irish adj
norirlandés
relating to Northern Ireland

Northern Mariana Islands /ˈnɔɹ.ðɚn ˌmɛɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈnɔː.ðən ˌmæɹ.iˈæn.ə ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Islas Marianas del Norte
archipelago

Northern Marianas pn
Islas Marianas del Norte
Northern Marianas

Northern Sea Route pn
paso del Noreste ruta del Mar del Norte
a shipping lane in the Arctic Ocean

Northern Territory /ˈnɔːðən ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ pn
Territorio del Norte
Territory in northern Australia

Northumbria /nɔː(ɹ)ˈθʌmbɹɪə/ pn
Nortumbria
An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in the Northeast of England.

Norway /ˈnɔɹ.weɪ/ /ˈnɔː.weɪ/ pn
Noruega
Scandinavian country

Norway maple n
arce real
Acer platanoides

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ adj
noruego noruega
of or pertaining to Norway
of or pertaining to Norwegians
of or pertaining to the Norwegian language

Norwegian /nɔɹˈwiː.dʒən/ /nɔːˈwiː.dʒən/ n
noruego
language of Norway
noruego noruega
native of Norway

Nostratic /nɑːˈstɹætɪk/ /nɒˈstɹætɪk/ pn
nostrático
language

Nouakchott pn
Nuakchot
capital of Mauritania

Nova Scotia /ˌnoʊ.və ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ /ˌnəʊ.və ˈskəʊ.ʃə/ pn
Nueva Escocia
province in eastern Canada

Nova Scotian adj
neoescocés
pertaining to Nova Scotia

Nova Scotian n
neoescocés
Inhabitant of Nova Scotia

Novaya Zemlya pn
Nueva Zembla
archipelago in Russia

November /noʊˈvɛmbəɹ/ /nəʊˈvɛmbə/ pn
noviembre
eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar

Novgorod /ˈnɒvɡəɹɒd/ pn
Nóvgorod
city

Novokuznetsk pn
Novokuznetsk
city

Novosibirsk pn
Novosibirsk
city in Russia

Nowruz /nouˈɹuːz/ pn
Noruz
Iranian New Year

Nueva Segovia pn
Nueva Segovia
department of Nicaragua

Nuevo León pn
Nuevo León
state of Mexico

Nuku'alofa /nuku.ˈəloʊfə/ pn
Nukualofa
capital of Tonga

Number of the Beast pn
número de la bestia
the number 666

Numbers pn
Los Números Números
fourth book of the Bible

Numidia pn
Numidia
region in northern Africa

Numidian adj
númido
pertaining to Numidia

Nunavut /ˈn(j)uːnəˌvuːt/ pn
Nunavut
territory in northern Canada

Nuremberg /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmbɚɡ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəːɡ/ pn
Núremberg
city in Germany

Nuremberg defense /ˈn(j)ʊɹəmˌbɚɡ dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈnjʊəɹəmbəːɡ dɪˈfɛns/ n
defensa Núremberg
explanation offered as an excuse for behaving in a criminal or wrongful manner

Nutella /nuːˈtɛlə/ pn
crema al cacao crema de cacao nocilla nutella
hazelnut spread

Nyx pn
Nix Nicta Nicte Nyx
the primordial goddess of night

Nîmes pn
Nimes
city in France

O /oʊ/ /əʊ/ particle
oh oy
a vocative particle

OAS pn
OEA
Organization of American States

OHIM /ˈoʊhɪm/ /ˈəʊhɪm/ pn
OAMI
Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ adj
bien
all right, permitted
in good health or in a good emotional state
aceptable bien bueno
satisfactory

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ interjection
de acuerdo okey vale
acknowledgement or acceptance

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ n
okey aprobación visto bueno
endorsement; approval

OK /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəʊˈkeɪ/ /ˌəˈkæɪ/ v
aceptar
(computing) activate the OK button

OLTP n
OLTP
transactions

OPEC /ˈəʊpɛk/ pn
OPEP
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

OST n
BSO
original soundtrack

Oaxaca /wɑːˈhɑː.kɑː/ pn
Oaxaca Oaxaca de Juárez
city
municipality
Oaxaca
state of Mexico

Oaxtepec pn
Oaxtepec

Ob pn
Ob Obi
Ob River

Obadiah /ˌoʊbəˈdaɪə/ pn
Obadías Abdías
book of the Old Testament

Obama /oʊˈbɑ.mə/ pn
Obama
surname

Obed pn
Obed
son of Ruth and Boaz

Oberon pn
Oberón
moon of Uranus

Occam's razor pn
navaja de Occam
both principles

Occitan /ˈɑksɪˌtæn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtæn/ pn
occitano lengua de oc
the Romance language

Occitania pn
Occitania
Occitania

Oceania /ˌoʊ.ʃiˈæn.i.ə/ /ˌəʊ.ʃiˈɑː.nɪə/ pn
Oceanía
geographical region

Oceanian adj
oceánico
from Oceania

Oceanian n
oceánico
someone from Oceania

Oceanus /oʊˈsiːənəs/ pn
Océano
personification of the ocean

Ocotepec pn
Ocotepec
city in Puebla
municipality of Chiapas
municipality of Puebla
town in Chiapas
town in Hidalgo
town in Morelos

Octans pn
Octans
a circumpolar constellation

October /ɑkˈtoʊbəɹ/ /ɒkˈtəʊbə/ pn
octubre
tenth month of the Gregorian calendar

Oder pn
Óder
river

Odessa pn
Odesa Odessa
Ukrainian city

Odin /oʊdɪn/ /əʊdɪn/ pn
Odín
in Norse mythology, the supreme god

Odinism pn
odinismo
faith

Odisha pn
Orissa
state in India

Odysseus /əˈdɪsjuːs/ pn
Odiseo Ulises
son of Laertes; Greek leader during the Trojan War

Odyssey /ˈɑ.dɨ.si/ /ˈɒ.dɨ.si/ pn
Odisea
epic poem describing the journey of Odysseus

Oedipal /ˈidəpɛl/ /ˈɛdəpɛl/ adj
edípico
of or relating to the Oedipus complex

Oedipus /ˈiːdɪpəs/ /ˈɛdɪpəs/ pn
Edipo
son of Laius and Jocasta

Oedipus complex /ˈɛdəpəs ˈkɒmplɛks/ n
complejo de Edipo
Freudian theory

Ogaden pn
Ogaden Ogadén
region in Ethiopia

Ohio /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/ /əˈhaɪəʊ/ pn
Ohio
U.S. state
river

Ohm's law pn
ley de Ohm
Ohm's observation

Ohrid pn
Ocrida
a historic city in North Macedonia

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ n
ojibwa
member of Ojibwe people

Ojibwe /əˈdʒɪbweɪ/ pn
idioma ojibwa
Ojibwe (language)

Okazaki fragment n
fragmento de Okazaki
one of many newly synthesized DNA fragments formed on the lagging template strand during replication

Okinawan pn
okinawense
Okinawan language

Oklahoma /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ pn
Oklahoma
state

Olaf /ˈoʊl.əf/ /ˈəʊl.əf/ pn
Olavo
male given name

Old Catholic adj
católico antiguo
pertaining to a group of churches that split from the Roman Catholic Church

Old Church Slavonic pn
antiguo eslavo eclesiástico
the first literary and liturgical Slavic language

Old East Slavic pn
antiguo eslavo oriental antiguo ruso
language

Old English pn
inglés antiguo idioma anglosajón
ancestor language of modern English

Old English Sheepdog n
antiguo pastor inglés
a breed of herding dog

Old French pn
francés antiguo
French language from 9th to the early 14th century

Old High German pn
antiguo alto alemán
Old High German

Old Irish pn
irlandés antiguo
language

Old Norse pn
nórdico antiguo
language of Scandinavia before 1400 }}

Old Persian pn
persa antiguo
Translations

Old Portuguese pn
galaicoportugués gallego medieval gallegoportugués portugués medieval
Portuguese language from 13th to 16th centuries

Old Slavonic pn
protoeslavo
Proto-Slavic

Old Spanish n
castellano antiguo castellano medieval español antiguo español medieval
the Old Spanish language

Old Testament pn
Antiguo Testamento veterotestamentario
first half of the Christian Bible

Old Tupi pn
tupí antiguo
extinct language of Brazil

Old World pn
Mundo Antiguo
The Eastern Hemisphere, especially Europe, Africa and Asia

Olenekian pn
Olenekiense
subdivision of the Triassic period

Olga pn
Olga
female given name

Olivar pn
Olivar
Olivar

Olivenza pn
Olivenza
town

Oliver /ˈɑlɪvɚ/ /ˈɒlɪvə/ pn
Oliver Oliverio
male given name

Olivia /oʊˈlɪvi.ə/ /əʊˈlɪvi.ə/ pn
Olivia
female given name

Olivier salad n
ensalada rusa
traditional Russian salad of boiled vegetables with mayonnaise

Olmec /ˈoʊlmɛk/ n
olmeca
member of an ancient pre-Columbian people

Olomouc Region pn
Región de Olomouc
region in the Czech Republic

Oltenia /oʊlˈtɛni.ə/ pn
Oltenia
Oltenia

Olympia pn
Olimpia
ancient city in Greece

Olympiad /əˈlɪmpiæd/ n
olimpíada
period of four years

Olympian /əˈlɪm.pi.ən/ n
olímpico
athlete

Olympic /oʊˈlɪm.pɪk/ adj
olímpico
of or pertaining to the Olympic Games
of or pertaining to mountain Olympus

Olympic Games pn
Juegos Olímpicos
international multi-sport event inspired by the ancient festival

Olympic Peninsula pn
Península Olímpica
peninsula

Olympic Winter Games pn
Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno
Olympic Winter Games

Olympics pn
olimpiada Juegos Olímpicos
sport event

Olympus /əˈlɪmpəs/ pn
Olimpo
mountain

Oman /oʊˈmæn/ /əʊˈmɑːn/ pn
Omán
country in the Middle East

Omani adj
omaní
Of, from, or pertaining to Oman, the Omani people or the Omani language

Omani n
omaní
person from Oman or of Omani descent

Ometepec pn
Ometepec

Omsk pn
Omsk
large city in Russia

Ontario /ˌɑnˈtɛə.ɹi.oʊ/ pn
Ontario
Lake between Ontario province and New York State
Province in eastern Canada

Oompa Loompa /ˈuːmpə ˈluːmpə/ n
umpa lumpa umpa lumpi

Oort Cloud pn
nube de Oort
cloud of comets in the Solar System

Open Game n
apertura abierta

Ophelia /oʊˈfiljə/ /ɒˈfiːlɪə/ pn
Ofelia
female given name

Ophiotaurus n
Ofiotauro
mythical creature

Ophiuchus /ˌoʊfiˈjukəs/ pn
Ofiuco
zodiacal constellation of the northern summer

Oporto /əˈpɔː(ɹ)təʊ/ pn
Oporto
second-largest city of Portugal

Oran pn
Orán
port of Algeria

Orange-Nassau pn
Orange-Nassau
royal house or family of the Netherlands

Orcus /ˈɔːrkəs/ pn
orco

Ordinary Time pn
Tiempo Ordinario
season of the Christian liturgical calendar

Oregon /ˈɑɹɪɡən/ /ˈɒɹɪɡən/ /ˈɔɹɡən/ /ˈɔɹɪɡən/ pn
Oregón
northwestern state of the United States of America

Oregon grape n
mahonia uva de Oregón
Mahonia aquifolium

Orenburg pn
Oremburgo
city in Russia

Oresund /ˈɜːsʊnd/ /ˈɜ˞sʊnd/ pn
Sund Öresund Øresund
strait

Oresund Bridge /ˌɜːsʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ /ˌɜ˞sʊnd ˈbɹɪdʒ/ pn
puente de Öresund puente de Øresund
bridge

Orient /ˈɔɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/ pn
Oriente
countries of Asia

Oriental Republic of Uruguay pn
República Oriental del Uruguay
official name of Uruguay

Orinoco /ˌoʊɹɪˈnoʊkoʊ/ /ˌɒɹɪˈnəʊkəʊ/ pn
Orinoco
river

Orion /əˈɹaɪən/ pn
Orión
constellation
in mythology

Orion's Belt pn
Tres Marias
bright asterism

Oristano pn
Oristán
town

Oriya pn
oriya
language

Orkney Islands pn
Orcadas
group of islands

Ormus pn
Ormuz
kingdom

Orpheus /ˈɔɹfi.əs/ pn
Orfeo
the musician who searched for Eurydice

Orthodox adj
ortodoxo ortodoxa
of the Orthodox Churches

Orthodox Church n
Iglesia ortodoxa
the Eastern body of Christendom

Orthodox Jew n
judía ortodoxa judío ortodoxo
adherent

Orthodox Judaism pn
judaísmo ortodoxo
Traditional Rabbinic branch of Judaism

Orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ pn
ortodoxia
the Eastern Orthodox Church and its foundations

Orwell /ˈɔːwel/ /ˈɔːɹwel/ pn
Orwell
surname

Orwellian /ɔɹˈwɛli.ən/ /ɔːˈwɛli.ən/ adj
orwelliano
of or relating to Orwell, especially his dystopian novels

Oryol pn
Orel
a city in Russia

Osaka /oʊˈsɑkə/ /əʊˈsɑːkə/ pn
Osaka
city in Honshū, Japan

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ adj
osco
Of or pertaining to the Oscan language or Oscan people, or their writing system

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ n
osco
Person

Oscan /ˈɑːskən/ /ˈɒskən/ pn
osco
Language

Oscar /ˈɑs.kɚ/ /ˈɒs.kə/ pn
Óscar
male given name

Osiris /oʊˈsaɪɹɪs/ pn
Osiris
Egyptian god of the dead and of the underworld

Oslo /ˈɒzləʊ/ pn
Oslo
the capital and a county municipality of Norway

Osroene pn
Osroene
ancient kingdom

Ossetia /əˈsɛtiə/ /əˈsɛtɪə/ pn
Osetia
region in the Caucasus

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ adj
osetio
pertaining to Ossetia

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ n
osetio
member of the people

Ossetian /ɑːˈseti.ən/ /ɒˈseti.ən/ pn
oseta osetio
language

Oswald pn
Oswaldo
male given name

Ottawa /ˈɒtəwə/ pn
Ottawa
capital of Canada

Otterhound n
perro de nutria
breed of dog

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ adj
otomano
of the Islamic empire of Turkey

Ottoman /ˈɑtəmən/ /ˈɒtəmən/ n
otomano
Turk from the period of Ottoman Empire

Ottoman Empire /ˈɑtəmən ˈɛmpaɪɹ/ /ˈɒtəmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Imperio otomano
Turkish empire

Ottoman Turkish pn
turco otomano
the variety of the Turkish language that was used as the administrative and literary language of the Ottoman Empire

Ouagadougou /ˈwɑːɡəˈduːɡuː/ pn
Uagadugú
capital of Burkina Faso

Ouija /ˈwiːdʒə/ n
güija ouija
a board with letters of the alphabet and "yes" and "no"

Our Lady pn
Nuestra Señora
Virgin Mary

Our Lady of Sorrows pn
Virgen de las Angustias Virgen de los Dolores Dolorosa Nuestra Señora de los Dolores Virgen de la Amargura Virgen de la Piedad
the Virgin Mary in reference to her sorrows

Ourense pn
Orense
city
province

Ovid /ˈoʊvɪd/ pn
Ovidio
Roman poet

Oviedan adj
ovetense
of or from Oviedo

Oviedan n
ovetense
person from Oviedo

Oviedo pn
Oviedo
city in Spain

Owston's tit n
carbonero de las Izu
Sittiparus owstoni

Oxford /ˈɑksfɚd/ /ˈɒksfəd/ /ˈɔːksfəd/ pn
Oxford
city
Universidad de Oxford
university

PAH n
HAP
abbreviation: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

PLC n
S.A.
Abbreviation for public limited company

PM n
PM
after 12:00:00

PRC pn
RPC
abbreviation of People’s Republic of China

PS n
P.D.
addendum to a letter

Pachamama pn
Pachamama
goddess

Pacific Northwest pn
Noroeste Pacífico
region of North America

Pacific Ocean pn
océano Pacífico Pacífico
the world's largest body of water

Padua pn
Padua
city
province

Paiwan pn
paiwan
the language

Paki shop n
paki
corner shop run by a Pakistani

Pakistan /ˈpækɪsˌtæn/ /ˌpɑːkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Pakistán Paquistán
country in South Asia

Pakistani adj
paquistaní pakistaní
Of, from, or pertaining to Pakistan, or its people

Pakistani n
pakistaní paquistaní
A person from Pakistan or of Pakistani descent

Palace of Westminster pn
Palacio de Westminster
building in London housing the House of Commons and House of Lords

Palau /pəˈlaʊ/ pn
Palaos Palau
Republic of Palau

Palauan adj
palauano
from Palau

Palauan n
palauano
someone from Palau

Palencia pn
Palencia
city
province

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ adj
paleolítico
of or referring to the Old Stone Age

Paleolithic /ˈpeɪl.ɪi.əʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ /ˈpæl.ɪi.oʊˌlɪθ.ɪk/ n
paleolítico
Old Stone Age

Palestine /ˈpæləsˌtaɪn/ /ˈpæləsˌtiːn/ pn
Palestina
West Bank and Gaza Strip collectively
geographic region
historical: former British Mandate
historical: former British entity
historical: Roman province

Palestinian adj
palestino palestina
of, from, or pertaining to Palestine and/or the Palestinian people

Palestinian n
palestino palestina
inhabitant of Palestine or Arab of Palestinian descent

Palestinian Arabic pn
árabe palestino
Palestinian Arabic

Palikir pn
Palikir
The capital of Micronesia

Palladian /pəˈleɪ.di.ən/ /pəˈleɪ.dɪ.ən/ adj
palladiana palladiano
in the style of the Italian neoclassical architect Andrea Palladio

Palladian /pəˈleɪ.di.ən/ /pəˈleɪ.dɪ.ən/ n
palladiana palladiano
architect who designs buildings in the Palladian style

Pallas's gull n
gavión cabecinegro
Ichthyaetus ichthyaetus

Palm Sunday n
domingo de ramos Domingo de Ramos
Sunday before Easter

Palma pn
Palma de Mallorca Palma
city

Palmilla pn
Palmilla
Palmilla

Palmyra /pælˈmaɪɹə/ pn
Palmira
ancient city

Palmyrene /ˌpælməˈɹiːn/ n
palmireño
inhabitant of ancient Palmyra

Pamir pn
Pamir cordillera del Pamir
mountain range

Pamphylia pn
Panfilia
region

Pamplona /pæmˈploʊnə/ pn
Pamplona
city in Navarre of northern Spain

Pan pn
Pan
Greek god of nature

Pan-American adj
panamericano
covering or representing all of the Americas

Pan-Americanism n
panamericanismo
belief in the benefit of Pan-American organization

Pan-Slavism n
paneslavismo
movement

Panama /ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/ pn
Panamá
country

Panama Canal pn
canal de Panamá
Canal

Panama City pn
Panamá
capital of Panama

Panama hat n
jipijapa panamá sombrero Panamá sombrero de paja toquilla
a type of brimmed hat from South America

Panama hat palm n
toquilla
species of palm

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ adj
panameño canalero
pertaining to Panama

Panamanian /pænəˈmeɪni.ən/ n
panameño panameña canalero
person from Panama

Panathenaea pn
Panateneas
A festival in ancient Greece

Panchatantra pn
Panchatantra
a collection of Sanskrit and Pali animal fables in verse and prose

Panchen Lama n
Panchen Lama
second-highest ranking lama of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism

Pandarus pn
Pándaro
archer in Greek mythology

Pandora /ˌpænˈdɔɹə/ pn
Pandora
Character in Greek mythology

Pandora's box n
caja de Pandora
A source of unforeseen trouble.

Pangaea /pænˈdʒiːə/ pn
Pangea
supercontinent prior to Triassic

Panglossian /pænˈɡlɑsi.ən/ /pænˈɡlɒsɪən/ adj
panglossiano
naively or unreasonably optimistic

Panhellenic adj
panhelénico

Pannonia pn
Panonia
province of the Roman Empire

Pantheon pn
Panteón

Pap smear n
papanicolau prueba de Papanicolau
gynaecology: screening test

Pap test n
prueba de Papanicolaou
gynaecology: screening test

Papal States pn
Estados Pontificios
state

Paphian /ˈpeɪfɪən/ adj
pafio
pertaining to love or sexual desire, especially when illicit

Paphlagonia pn
Paflagonia
historical region

Papiamentu pn
papiamento
language

Papua pn
Papúa
the southern part of Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea /ˈpæp.u.ə ˌnu ˈɡɪn.i/ /ˈpæp.uː.ə ˌnjuː ˈɡɪn.i/ pn
Papúa Nueva Guinea Papúa-Nueva Guinea
country in Oceania

Papua New Guinean adj
papú
pertaining to Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinean n
papú
citizen of Papua New Guinea or of Papua New Guinean descent

Paracelsus /ˌpæɹəˈsɛlsəs/ pn
Paracelso
The adopted name of Philippus von Hohenheim

Paraguay /ˈpæɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ɡweɪ/ pn
Paraguay
country in South America

Paraguayan adj
paraguayo paraguayano
pertaining to Paraguay

Paraguayan n
paraguayo paraguayano
person from Paraguay

Paralympic Games pn
Juegos Paralímpicos
international sports competition for people with physical disabilities

Paramaribo pn
Paramaribo
capital of Suriname

Paredones pn
Paredones
Paredones

Paris /ˈpæɹ.ɪs/ /ˈpɛɹ.ɪs/ pn
París
capital of France
cities in the U.S.
Paris París
Trojan prince

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ adj
parisino parisiense
of Paris

Parisian /pəˈɹiʒən/ /pəˈɹɪzɪ.ən/ n
parisino parisiense parisina
someone from Paris

Parkinson's disease n
enfermedad de Parkinson
Parkinson's disease

Parla pn
Parla
city

Parma pn
Parma
city
province

Parmenides pn
Parménides
philosopher

Parmesan adj
parmesano
from Parma

Parmesan n
parmesano
someone from Parma

Parthenon /ˈpɑːɹθənɑːn/ /ˈpɑːθənən/ pn
Partenón
ancient temple to Athena

Parthia /ˈpɑɹθi.ə/ /ˈpɑːθi.ə/ pn
Partia
(historical) region

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ adj
parto parta
relating to Parthia

Parthian /ˈpɑɹθiən/ /ˈpɑːθɪən/ n
parto
language
parta parto
person

Pasargadae pn
Pasargada
ancient city of Persia

Pascal /pæsˈkæl/ pn
Pascual
male given name

Pascal's wager pn
apuesta de Pascal
Pascal's wager

Paschal Lamb /ˈpæs.kəl ˈlæm/ n
Cordero de Dios
Jesus Christ symbolized as a sacrifice
cordero de Pascua Florida
the lamb eaten at Passover

Pashto /ˈpæʃtəʊ/ n
pastún pasto
official language of Afghanistan

Pashtun adj
pastún
of or relating to the Pashtuns

Pashtun n
pastún
Pashtun person

Passion Sunday n
Domingo de Pasión
fifth Sunday in Lent

Passionist n
pasionista
member of a Roman Catholic institute with emphasis on the Passion

Passover pn
pascua
Jewish festival

Pastafarianism n
pastafarismo
a parody religion

Patagonia pn
Patagonia
geographical region

Patagonian adj
patagónico
of or pertaining to Patagonia

Patagonian cypress n
alerce alerce patagónico ciprés de la Patagonia lahuán
South American tree

Patras /pəˈtɹæs/ pn
Patras
city of Greece

Patricia /pəˈtɹɪʃə/ pn
Patricia
female given name

Patrick /ˈpætɹɪk/ pn
Patricio
given name

Patroclus pn
Patroclo
character in the Iliad

Patzcuaro pn
Pátzcuaro

Paul /pɑl/ /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ pn
Pablo
male given name
the Apostle

Paula /ˈpɑlə/ /ˈpɔːlə/ pn
Paula
female given name

Paulette pn
Paulette
female given name

Pavia /pəˈvi.ə/ pn
Pavía
capital
province

Pavo pn
Pavo
constellation of the southern sky

Pax Americana pn
Pax Americana

Peace Corps pn
Cuerpo de Paz
US volunteerism agency

Pegasus pn
Pegaso
constellation
mythical winged horse

Peking duck n
pato a la pekinesa pato laqueado pato laqueado a la pekinesa pato pekinés
dish consisting of duck and pancake

Pekingese adj
pekinés
of or related to Beijing

Pekingese n
pekinés
dog
pekinesa pekinés
someone from Beijing

Pelagius /pɪˈleɪdʒiəs/ pn
Pelayo
a given name of historical usage

Peleus /ˈpiː.li.əs/ pn
Peleo
surname

Pelluhue pn
Pelluhue
Pelluhue

Peloponnese /pɛləpəˈniːs/ pn
Peloponeso
region of Greece

Penelope /pɨˈnɛləpi/ pn
Penélope
female given name
wife of Odysseus

Pennsylvania /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Pensilvania
US state

Pentagon /ˈpɛntəɡɑn/ /ˈpɛntəɡən/ pn
Pentágono
headquarters of the United States of America's Department of Defense

Pentateuch /ˈpɛn.təˌtjuːk/ pn
Pentateuco
first five books of the Bible

Pentecost /ˈpɛntɪkɑst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɒst/ /ˈpɛntɪkɔst/ pn
Pentecostés
Christian festival

Pentecostalism n
pentecostalismo
Christian religious movement

Penza pn
Penza
a city in Russia

People's Democratic Republic of Algeria pn
República Argelina Democrática y Popular
official name of Algeria

People's Democratic Republic of Yemen pn
República Democrática Popular del Yemen
South Yemen

People's Liberation Army pn
Ejército Popular de Liberación
army branch

People's Republic of Bangladesh pn
República Popular de Bangladesh
People's Republic of Bangladesh

People's Republic of China pn
República Popular de China República Popular China
official name of China

Peor es Nada pn
Peor es Nada
Peor es Nada

Peralillo pn
Peralillo
Peralillo

Pericles /ˈpɛɹɪkliːz/ pn
Pericles
Greek politician

Perioikoi /ˌpɛɹiˈɔɪkɔɪ/ n
perieco
ancient inhabitant of Laconia

Perm pn
Perm
city in Russia

Pernambucan adj
pernambucano

Peron pn
Perón

Peronism pn
peronismo
the ideology of the presidents Perón

Peronist adj
peronista
Adhering to or describing modern day Peronism, including any of the political parties that self-identify as such
Of or describing Juan and Eva Perón and/or their regime

Peronist n
peronista
A supporter or Juan Perón and/or Eva Perón and/or their regime.
An adherent of modern-day Peronism including any of the political parties that identify themselves as such.

Perpignan /ˈpɜːpɪnjɒn/ /ˌpɝpiˈnjɑ̃/ pn
Perpiñán
city in Pyrénées-Orientales, France

Persephone /pəˈsɛfəni/ /pɚˈsɛfəniː/ pn
Perséfone
Greek goddess

Persepolis /pɜːˈsepəlɪs/ /pɝˈsepəlɪs/ pn
Persépolis
ancient city of Persia

Perseus /ˈpɜːsi.əs/ /ˈpɝsi.əs/ pn
Perseus Perseo
constellation
Perseo
mythical Greek warrior

Persia /ˈpɜː(ɹ).ʒə/ pn
Persia
region of ancient Iran

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ adj
persa

Persian /ˈpɜː.ʒən/ /ˈpɝʒən/ n
persa
person from Persia
the Persian language
Persian cat

Persian Gulf /ˌpɜːʒən ˈɡʌlf/ /ˌpɝʒən ˈɡʌlf/ pn
golfo Pérsico
gulf between Iran and the Arabian peninsula

Perth /pɜːθ/ /pɝθ/ pn
Perth
city in Western Australia

Peru /pəˈɹuː/ /ˈpɪəɹuː/ pn
Perú
country in South America

Perugia pn
Perugia Perusa

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ adj
peruano
pertaining to Peru

Peruvian /pəˈɹuːvi.ən/ n
peruano peruana
person from Peru

Peruvian slaty antshrike n
batará variable
bird

Peter /ˈpitɚ/ /ˈpiːtə/ pn
Pedro
male given name
the Apostle
one of the epistles of Peter

Peter Pan syndrome /piːtə pan ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ pn
síndrome de Peter Pan
Supposed psychological phenomenon

Peterson /ˈpitɚsən/ pn
Pérez
surname meaning "son of Peter"

Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen n
pequeño basset grifón vendeano
dog breed

Petrarch /ˈpetɹɑːk/ /ˈpetɹɑːɹk/ pn
Petrarca
the scholar and poet Petrarca

Petrarchan adj
petrarquista
of or relating to Petrarch

Petrarchan sonnet n
soneto italiano soneto petrarquiano soneto petrarquista
type of sonnet

Petrarchism n
petrarquismo
Petrarch's literary style

Petri dish /ˈpiːtɹi ˌdiʃ/ /ˈpɛtɹi ˌdiʃ/ n
placa de Petri
dish used to culture bacteria

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky pn
Petropávlovsk-Kamchatski
city in Russia

Peumo pn
Peumo
Peumo

Phaistos /ˈfɛstɒs/ pn
Festo
ancient Minoan city in southern Crete

Pharisee /ˈfɛɹɪsi/ /ˈfɛɹɪsiː/ n
fariseo
member of an ancient Jewish political party, social movement, etc

Phaëthon /ˈfeɪəθən/ pn
Faetonte Faetón
son of Helios

Philadelphia /fɪləˈdɛlfi.ə/ [fɪɫəˈdɜɫfi.ə] pn
Filadelfia
largest city in Pennsylvania

Philemon /ˈfɪləmən/ /ˌfaɪˈliːmɒn/ pn
Filemón
book of the Bible
male given name

Philip /ˈfɪləp/ /ˈfɪlɪp/ pn
Felipe
male given name
biblical persons

Philippi /fɪˈlɪpaɪ/ pn
Filipos
ancient town

Philippians pn
Filipenses
book of the Bible

Philippine eagle n
águila monera
species of eagle endemic to the Philippines

Philippines /ˈfɪlɪpinz/ pn
Filipinas
Republic of the Philippines

Philistia pn
Filistea
ancient pentapolis in the Levant

Philistine /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/ n
filisteo
person from Philistia

Philomena pn
Filomena
female given name

Phlegethon /ˈflɛɡɪθɑn/ /ˈflɛɡɪθɒn/ pn
Flegetonte
river of the underworld

Phnom Penh /pəˈnɔːm ˈpɛn/ pn
Nom Pen
capital city of Cambodia

Phobos /ˈfoʊbəs/ pn
Fobos
mythology
moon of Mars

Phoenicia /fəˈnɪʃɪə/ pn
Fenicia
land of the Phoenicians

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ adj
fenicio
of, from, or related to the country or civilisation of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ n
fenicio
inhabitant of Phoenicia

Phoenician /fəˈniːʃən/ pn
fenicio
Semitic language spoken by the inhabitants of Phoenicia

Phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ pn
Phoenix
constellation
Fénix
mythical firebird

Phoney War pn
guerra de broma
Phoney War

Phrygia /ˈfɹɪdʒ.i.ə/ pn
Frigia
ancient kingdom

Phrygian /ˈfɹɪdʒɪən/ pn
frigio
language

Phrygian cap n
gorro frigio
conical close-fitting cap with the top bent forward

Pi Day /ˈpaɪ deɪ/ pn
Día de Pi
March 14th, an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π (pi)

Piacenza pn
Plasencia
province

Piacenzian pn
Piacenziense
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch

Picardy pn
Picardía
region of France

Picassoesque adj
picassesco picassiano

Pichidegua pn
Pichidegua
Pichidegua

Pichilemu pn
Pichilemo Pichilemu
Pichilemu

Picos de Europa pn
Picos de Europa
mountain range in northern Spain

Pictor pn
Pictor
constellation

Piedmont /ˈpiːdmɒnt/ pn
Piamonte
region

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ adj
piamontés
of, from, or relating to Piedmont

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ n
piamontés piamontesa
inhabitant

Piedmontese /ˌpiːdmɒnˈtiːz/ pn
piamontés
language

Pieria pn
Pieria
Greek prefecture

Pikachu n
Pikachu
Pokémon

Pilate /ˈpaɪlət/ pn
Pilato
Pontius Pilate

Pillars of Hercules pn
Columnas de Hércules
two promontories at the Strait of Gibraltar

Pindar /ˈpɪndə/ /ˈpɪndɚ/ pn
Píndaro
poet

Pinocchian adj
pinochesco
of or relating to Pinocchio

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊkjəʊ/ n
pinocho

Pinocchio /pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ /pɪˈnəʊkjəʊ/ pn
Pinocho
fairy tale
protagonist

Pinochetism n
pinochetismo
Ideology of Pinochet

Pinotepa Nacional pn
Pinotepa Nacional Santiago Pinotepa Nacional
city
municipality

Pinyin /ˈpɪnjɪn/ pn
pinyin
romanization of Mandarin Chinese

Piraeus pn
Pireo
city

Pirandellian /ˌpɪɹənˈdɛlɪ.ən/ adj
pirandeliano
characteristic of the works of Luigi Pirandello

Pisa pn
Pisa
city in Italy

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ n
piscis
Someone with a Pisces star sign

Pisces /ˈpaɪsiːz/ pn
Piscis
astrological sign
constellation

Piscis Austrinus pn
Piscis Austrinus
constellation

Pistoia pn
Pistoya
capital

Pitcairn Islands pn
islas Pitcairn
British territory

Pittacus pn
Pítaco
statesman and lawgiver

Placilla pn
Placilla
Placilla

Plain of Jars pn
Llanura de las Jarras
plateau in Laos

Planalto slaty antshrike n
batará pizarroso del Planalto
bird

Planck's constant n
constante de Planck
constant

Planet X pn
planeta X
hypothetical planet

Plasencia pn
Plasencia
city

Platine adj
rioplatense
of or from River Plate

Plato /ˈpleɪ.toʊ/ /ˈpleɪ.təʊ/ pn
Platón
Greek philosopher

Platonic adj
platónico
related to Plato

Playboy Bunny /ˈpleɪbɔɪ ˈbʌni/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ ˈbʌni/ n
conejita de Playboy
waitress at a Playboy Club

Pleiades /ˈplaɪədiːz/ /ˈpliːədiːz/ pn
Pléyades
Greek mythology
astronomy

Pliensbachian pn
Pliensbachiense
a subdivision of the Jurassic period

Pliny /ˈplɪni/ pn
Plinio
Roman praenomen

Plurinational State of Bolivia pn
Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia
official name of Bolivia

Plutarch /ˈplu.tɑɹk/ /ˈpluː.tɑːk/ pn
Plutarco
Greek historian

Pluto /ˈplutoʊ/ /ˈpluːtəʊ/ pn
Plutón
Kuiper belt object - a dwarf planet
god

Plutonian /pluˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ /pluːˈtəʊ.nɪ.ən/ adj
plutoniano
of or relating to Pluto, the Greek and Roman god of the underworld
plutoniano plutónico
of, pertaining to, or supporting plutonism
plutoniano
of or relating to the dwarf planet Pluto

Plutonian /pluˈtoʊ.ni.ən/ /pluːˈtəʊ.nɪ.ən/ n
plutoniana plutoniano
(imaginary) inhabitant of Pluto

Plutonic /pluˈtɑnɪk/ /pluːˈtɒnɪk/ adj
plutónico
of or pertaining to rocks formed deep in the Earth's crust

Pluviôse /ˈpluvioʊs/ /ˈpluːvɪəʊs/ pn
pluvioso
the fifth month of the French Republican Calendar

Po valley pn
llanura Padana valle del Po
large plain in northern Italy

Podgorica /ˌpɒdɡəˈɹɪtsa/ pn
Podgorica
capital city of Montenegro

Podolia pn
Podolia

Podolsk pn
Podolsk
city

Poincaré disk n
disco de Poincaré
hyperbolic plane

Poland /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ pn
Polonia
European country

Polaris /pɔʊˈlɑɹɪs/ pn
Polaris
star

Pole /poʊl/ /pəʊl/ n
polaco polaca
person from Poland

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ adj
polaco polonés
of Poland or its language

Polish /ˈpoʊlɪʃ/ /ˈpəʊlɪʃ/ n
polaco
the language of Poland

Polish notation n
notación polaca
notation for arithmetic formulae

Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth pn
Mancomunidad de Polonia-Lituania
confederation of Poland and Lithuania

Pollyannaish adj
demasiado optimista
unreasonably optimistic

Polonization n
polonización
Polonization

Polynesia /pɒləˈniːzi.ə/ /ˌpɑːləˈniːʒə/ pn
Polinesia
part of Oceania

Polynesian adj
polinesio
of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia

Polynesian n
polinesio
person from Polynesia

Pomerania pn
Pomerania
region of Europe on the southern shores of the Baltic Sea

Pomeranian adj
pomerano
of, or relative to Pomerania

Pomeranian n
spitz enano
breed of small, fluffy, energetic spitz-dogs
pomerano
native or inhabitant of Pomerania

Pompeii /pɑːmˈpeɪi/ /pɒmˈpeɪi/ pn
Pompeya
a historical city

Pompey /ˈpɒm.pi/ pn
Pompeyo
a military and political leader of the late Roman Republic

Ponferrada pn
Ponferrada
city

Pontevedra pn
Pontevedra
city
province

Pontus /ˈpɑːntəs/ /ˈpɒntəs/ pn
Ponto
a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea
god of the sea

Pooh /puː/ pn
Pooh
short for Winnie the Pooh

Popemobile n
papamóvil
any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope

Port Moresby /ˌpɔɹt ˈmɔɹzbi/ pn
Port Moresby
capital of Papua New Guinea

Port Vila pn
Port Vila
capital of Vanuatu

Port of Spain pn
Puerto España
The capital of Trinidad and Tobago

Port-au-Prince /ˌpɔɹtoʊˈpɹɪns/ /ˌpɔːtəʊˈpɹɪns/ pn
Puerto Príncipe
capital of Haiti

Porto-Novo pn
Porto Novo
the official capital of Benin

Portsmouth pn
Portsmouth
city in southern England

Portugal /ˈpɔɹt͡ʃəɡəl/ /ˈpɔːt͡ʃəɡəl/ pn
Portugal
country

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ adj
portugués
of or relating to the Portuguese language
of or relating to the people of Portugal
portugués portuguesa
of or relating to the region of Portugal

Portuguese /ˈpɔɹ.t͡ʃə.ɡiz/ /ˌpɔː.t͡ʃəˈɡiːz/ n
portugués portuguesa
person native to Portugal
portugués
the language

Portuguese Republic pn
República Portuguesa
official name of Portugal

Portuguese Water Dog /ˌpɔɹtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌpɔːtʃəɡiːz ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
Cão de Água Português Perro de Agua portugues
Portuguese Water Dog

Portuguese man-of-war n
carabela portuguesa
Physalia physalis

Portuguese oak n
carvallo quejigo rebollo
Quercus faginea

Portuñol pn
portuñol
the language

Poseidon /pəˈsaɪdn̩/ pn
Poseidón Posidón
the god of the sea

Potawatomi n
potawatomi
member of the Potawatomi people

Potiphar /ˈpɑ.tə.fɚ/ /ˈpɒt.ɪ.fɑː/ pn
Potiphar
an Egyptian and captain of the guard

Poznan pn
Poznan
city in Poland

Pragian pn
Praguiense
a subdivision of the Devonian period

Prague /pɹɑːɡ/ pn
Praga
capital of the Czech Republic

Prairial /pɹɛɹˈjɑl/ /ˈpɹɛːɹɪ.əl/ pn
pradial
the ninth month of French Republican Calendar

Prancer pn
Acróbata Chiqui Pompón Saltador Saltarín
reindeer of Santa Claus

Pre-Raphaelite adj
prerrafaelista
of or pertaining to Pre-Raphaelism

Pre-Raphaelite n
prerrafaelista
advocate of Pre-Raphaelism

Prealps pn
Prealpes
Alpine foothills

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ adj
presbiteriano
relating to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian /ˌpɹez.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/ /ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ən/ n
presbiteriano
person belonging to the Presbyterian Church

Presbyterianism n
presbiterianismo
form of Protestantism

Presidents' Day pn
Día del Presidente
federal holiday

Pretoria pn
Pretoria
capital of South Africa

Priabonian pn
Priaboniense
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Priam /ˈpɹaɪəm/ pn
Príamo
king of Troy

Priapus /pɹaɪˈeɪpəs/ pn
Príapo
son of Aphrodite and Dionysus

Primitive Irish pn
paleoirlandés
language

Primorsky Krai pn
Krai de Primorie Primorie
federal subject of Russia

Prince Charming n
príncipe azul
romantically ideal man
the fictional character

Prince Edward Island pn
Isla Príncipe Eduardo
Province in eastern Canada

Prince of Darkness pn
príncipe de las tinieblas
Satan; the Devil

Prince of Wales pn
príncipe de Gales
royal title

Pringle n
Pringle
individual potato snack of the Pringles brand

Pripyat pn
Prípiat
abandoned city in Ukraine

Priscilla /pɹɪˈsɪlə/ pn
Priscila
female given name

Pristina pn
Pristina
city

Procrustes pn
Procusto
legendary highwayman of Attica

Procyon /ˈpɹoʊsiˌɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊsiˌɒn/ pn
Procyon
Star

Produnova n
produnova salto Produnova
Gymnastics vault

Produnova pn
Produnova
female surname

Prometheus /pɹoʊˈmiθi.əs/ /pɹəˈmiːθi.əs/ pn
Prometeo
Greek mythological figure

Promised Land n
Tierra de promisión
place which one eagerly seeks

Promised Land pn
Tierra Prometida
land promised by God

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ adj
protestante
pertaining to these denominatons

Protestant /ˈpɹɑtɪstənt/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstənt/ n
protestante
someone who is a member of such a denomination

Protestantism /ˈpɹɑtɪstəntɪzəm/ /ˈpɹɒtɪstəntɪzəm/ n
protestantismo
faith

Proteus /ˈpɹoʊti.əs/ /ˈpɹəʊtjuːs/ pn
Proteo
moon
mythology

Proto-Altaic pn
Proto-altaico
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Germanic pn
protogermánico
hypothetical prehistoric ancestor language

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ adj
protoindoeuropeo
pertaining to the Proto-Indo-European language, or the people who spoke it

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ n
protoindoeuropeo
person who spoke the Proto-Indo-European language

Proto-Indo-European /ˌpɹoʊ̯toʊ̯ˌɪndoʊ̯ˌjʊɹəˈpi.ən/ /ˌpɹəʊ̯təʊ̯ˌɪndə(ʊ̯)ˌjʊə̯ɹəˈpiːən/ pn
protoindoeuropeo
ancestor language of most European and Indian languages

Proto-Japonic pn
Protojapónico
the hypothetical ancestral language of both modern Japanese and the Ryukyuan languages

Proto-Slavic pn
protoeslavo
Proto-Slavic

Proustian /ˈpɹusti.ən/ /ˈpɹuːstɪ.ən/ adj
proustiano
reminiscent of Marcel Proust or his works

Provence pn
Provenza
region in France

Provençal /ˌpɹɒvɑːnˈsɑːl/ pn
provenzal
language spoken in Provence

Proverbs pn
Proverbios
book of the Bible

Providence pn
Providence
Capital of Rhode Island

Proxima Centauri /ˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔ.ɹi/ /ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mə sɛnˈtɔː.ɹi/ pn
Próxima Centauro
a red dwarf star

Prudhomme pn
Prudhomme

Prussia /ˈpɹʌʃə/ pn
Prusia
former German province
geographical area
former Baltic country

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ adj
prusiano
of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ n
prusiana prusiano
native or inhabitant of the geographical region of Prussia

Prussian /ˈpɹʌ.ʃən/ pn
prusiano
language

Przewalski's horse n
caballo de Przewalski
Equus ferus przewalskii

Psalms pn
Salmos
book of the Bible

Ptolemy /ˈtɑləmi/ /ˈtɒləmi/ pn
Ptolomeo Tolomeo
name of Greek origin

Pudahuel pn
Pudahuel
Pudahuel

Puducherry /ˌpʊdʊˈtʃɛɹi/ pn
Pondicherry
Puducherry, India

Puebla pn
Puebla
archdiocese
municipality
state
Angelópolis Puebla Puebla de Zaragoza
city

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ adj
puertorriqueño
pertaining to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rican /ˈpɔɹ.ɾəˌɹiː.kən/ /ˈpɜː(ɹ).təˌɹiː.kən/ n
puertorriqueña puertorriqueño boricua
person from Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico /ˌpwɛəɹtoʊˈɹikoʊ/ /ˌpɔɹtəˈɹikoʊ/ pn
Puerto Rico
Caribbean Commonwealth

Pumanque pn
Pumanque
Pumanque

Punic /ˈpjuːnɪk/ pn
cartaginés idioma púnico
language of Carthage

Punic War n
guerra púnica
war between Ancient Rome and Carthage

Punjab /pʌnˈdʒɑːb/ pn
Punyab
geographical region in South Asia

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ adj
panyabí
of, pertaining to, descended from the people or culture of the Punjab, or written in the Punjabi language

Punjabi /pʊnˈdʒɑːbi/ /pʌnˈdʒɑːbi/ n
panyabí
language spoken in the Punjab region, in Northern India and eastern Pakistan
resident of or immigrant from the Punjab

Puno pn
Puno
city

Puppis pn
Puppis
constellation

Purepecha n
purépecha
person

Purepecha pn
michoacano purépecha tarasco
language

Purgatory pn
purgatorio
intermediate state after physical death

Purim pn
Purim
Jewish festival

Puritanism n
puritanismo
practices of the Puritans

Pushkin pn
Pushkin
Russian surname

Puss in Boots pn
el gato con botas
fairy tale

Putin /ˈpuː.tɪn/ pn
Putin
surname

Putrajaya pn
Putrajaya
administrative capital of Malaysia

Putre pn
Putre
Putre

Pyeongchang /pjɒŋˈt͡ʃæŋ/ pn
Pieonchang
county of South Korea

Pyongyang pn
Pionyang Pyongyang
capital of North Korea

Pyrenean /ˌpɪɹəˈniːən/ adj
pirenaico
of or pertaining to the Pyrenees

Pyrenean ibex n
bucardo
recently extinct subspecies of ibex

Pyrenees pn
Pirineos
the mountain range separating Spain from France

Pyrrhic /ˈpɪɹɪk/ adj
pírrico
achieved at excessive cost

Pyrrhic victory /ˌpɪɹ.ɪk ˈvɪk.t(ə)ɹ.i/ n
victoria pírrica
a costly victory

Pyrénées-Orientales pn
Pirineos Orientales
department of France

Pythagoras /paɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ /pɪˈθæɡ.əɹ.əs/ pn
Pitágoras
Ancient Greek mathematician and philosopher

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ adj
pitagórico
of or relating to Pythagoras or his philosophy

Pythagorean /pɪˌθaɡəˈɹiːən/ n
pitagórico
follower of Pythagoras

Pythagorean theorem pn
teorema de Pitágoras
mathematical theorem

Python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ pn
Python
Greek mythology

Pyxis pn
Brújula Pyxis
constellation

Pärnu pn
Pärnu
city in Estonia

Père David's tit n
carbonero de David
Poecile davidi

Q fever n
fiebre Q
infectious disease resembling influenza

Q.E.D. /ˌkjuˌiˈdi/ /ˌkjuːiːˈdiː/ phraseologicalUnit
C.Q.D.

QR code n
código QR
2-D barcode

QRS complex n
complejo QRS
series of graphical deflections on a typical electrocardiogram

Qadarite n
kadari
member of the Qadariyya

Qatar /ˈkæˌtɑɹ/ pn
Catar Qatar
a country in the Middle East

Qatari /ˌkəˈtɑːɹ.i/ adj
catarí qatarí
of, from, or pertaining to Qatar or the Qatari people

Qatari /ˌkəˈtɑːɹ.i/ n
catarí qatarí
person from Qatar or of Qatari descent

Qing dynasty /t͡ʃɪŋ ˌdaɪnəsti/ pn
dinastía Qing dinastía ching
last dynasty of China

Qom pn
Qom Qum
city in Iran

Quaker /ˈkweɪkɚ/ n
cuáquero
believer of the Quaker faith

Quaternary pn
Cuaternario
geological period

Quebec /kwɪˈbɛk/ pn
Quebec
city
province

Quebecer n
quebequés
native or inhabitant of Quebec

Quebecois pn
francés del Quebec quebequés
Quebecois French

Quechua /ˈkɛtʃwə/ pn
quechua
language

Quechuan adj
quechua
of or pertaining to the Quechua people or language

Queen of Heaven pn
Reina de los Cielos
Virgin Mary

Quentin /ˈkwɛntɪn/ pn
Quintín
male given name

Querétaro pn
Querétaro
state of Mexico

Quetzalcoatl /ˌkɛtsɑːlkoʊˈɑːtəl/ /ˌkɛtsəlkoʊˈætəl/ pn
Quetzalcóatl
Aztec deity

Quidditch /ˈkwɪdɪtʃ/ n
Quidditch quidditch
fictitious ball game

Quilicura pn
Quilicura
city in Chile

Quinta de Tilcoco pn
Quinta de Tilcoco
Quinta de Tilcoco

Quintana Roo pn
Quintana Roo
state of Mexico

Quito /ˈkitoʊ/ pn
Quito
capital of Ecuador

Qur'an /kəˈɹɑn/ /kəˈɹɑːn/ pn
Corán
the Islamic holy book

RAM /ɹæm/ n
RAM memoria RAM
random access memory

RFID n
Auto ID RFID
radio-frequency identification (initialism)

RIP /ɑː(ɹ) aɪ ˈpiː/ interjection
DEP Q.E.P.D. q. e. p. d.
abbreviation: rest in peace

RNA n
ARN ácido ribonucleico
abbreviation of ribonucleic acid

ROI n
retorno de la inversión
return on Investment

Rabat pn
Rabat
capital of Morocco

Rachel /ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/ pn
Raquel
younger daughter of Laban

Ragnarok /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɑk/ /ˈɹæɡ.nə.ɹɒk/ pn
ragnarok
the final battle in Norse mythology

Rajasthan /ˈɹɑːdʒəstæn/ pn
Rajastán Rayastán
a state in western India

Rakvere pn
Rakvere
Town in Estonia

Raków /ˈɹækuːf/ pn
Raków
Polish town 1569–1869 and village 1869–present, important centre of Socinianism in the 16th–17th CC.

Ralph /ɹeɪf/ /ɹælf/ pn
Raúl
male given name

Ramadan /ɹæməˈdɑːn/ pn
Ramadán ramadán
holy ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar

Raman spectroscopy n
espectroscopia Raman
form of spectroscopy

Ramesses pn
Ramsés
name of pharaohs

Rancagua pn
Rancagua
Rancagua

Rapa Nui /ˈɹɑpə ˈnui/ /ˈɹɑːpɑː ˈnuːɪ/ pn
pascuense rapanui
language

Raphael /ɹɑ.fɑɪˈɛl/ /ˈɹæ.feɪ.ɛl/ pn
Rafael
Archangel
given name

Rapunzel /ɹəˈpʌnzəl/ pn
Rapunzel
a German fairy tale
the main character of that tale

Rauco pn
Rauco
Rauco

Ravenna pn
Rávena
city
province

Raymond /ˈɹeɪmənd/ pn
Ramón
male given name

Rebecca pn
Rebeca
female given name

Rebekah pn
Rebeca
sister of Laban and wife to Isaac

Received Pronunciation pn
pronunciación recibida
form of English pronunciation

Reclaiming Wicca pn
wicca reclaiming
branch of Wicca

Red Army pn
Ejército Rojo
name of the Soviet army

Red Brigades pn
Brigadas Rojas
former Marxist-Leninist militant group based in Italy

Red Crescent pn
Media Luna Roja
branch of the Red Cross

Red Cross pn
Cruz Roja
Red Cross

Red Planet pn
Planeta rojo
Mars

Red River pn
río Rojo
the Red River of Yunnan in southern China and of northern Vietnam

Red Sea pn
mar Rojo
sea between Africa and Arabia

Red Square pn
Plaza Roja
Moscow square

Reform Judaism pn
judaísmo reformista
a form of Judaism

Regensburg pn
Ratisbona
city in Germany

Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte pn
Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
department of Nicaragua

Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur pn
Región Autónoma del Atlántico Sur
department of Nicaragua

Regulus pn
Regulus Régulo
star

Reichstag pn
Reichstag
the lower chamber of the federal parliament of Germany until 1945

Remus pn
Remo
the founder of Rome

Renaissance /ɹəˈneɪsəns/ /ˈɹenɘˌsɔns/ /ˈɹɛnəˌsɑːns/ pn
Renacimiento
14th century revival
renacimiento
any similar revival
the period

Renata pn
Renata
female given name

Rengo pn
Rengo
Rengo

Republic of Albania pn
República de Albania
Official name of Albania

Republic of Armenia pn
República de Armenia
official name of Armenia

Republic of Austria pn
República de Austria
official name of Austria

Republic of Bulgaria pn
República de Bulgaria
official name of Bulgaria

Republic of China pn
Taiwán República de China
state in East Asia

Republic of Colombia pn
República de Colombia
official name of Colombia

Republic of Costa Rica pn
República de Costa Rica
official name of Costa Rica

Republic of Croatia pn
República de Croacia
official name of Croatia

Republic of Cuba pn
República de Cuba
official name of Cuba

Republic of Estonia pn
República de Estonia
official name of Estonia

Republic of Finland pn
República de Finlandia
official full name of Finland

Republic of Guatemala pn
República de Guatemala
official name of Guatemala

Republic of Hungary pn
República de Hungría
former official name of Hungary

Republic of India pn
República de la India
official name of India

Republic of Indonesia pn
República de Indonesia
official name of Indonesia

Republic of Ireland pn
República de Irlanda
country

Republic of Korea pn
República de Corea
country

Republic of Kosovo pn
República de Kosovo
official name of Kosovo

Republic of Latvia pn
República de Letonia
Official name of Latvia

Republic of Lithuania pn
República de Lituania
Official name of Lithuania

Republic of Macedonia pn
República de Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia

Republic of Nicaragua pn
República de Nicaragua
official name of Nicaragua

Republic of North Macedonia pn
República de Macedonia del Norte
Republic of North Macedonia

Republic of Peru pn
República del Perú

Republic of Poland pn
República de Polonia
official name of Poland

Republic of Serbia pn
República de Serbia
official name of Serbia

Republic of Slovenia pn
República de Eslovenia
official name of Slovenia

Republic of South Africa pn
República de Sudáfrica
official name of South Africa

Republic of Turkey pn
República de Turquía
official name of the country of Turkey

Republic of the Congo pn
República del Congo
country

Republic of the Philippines pn
República de las Filipinas
country in Southeast Asia

Republican adj
republicano
pertaining to the Republican Party

Republican n
republicano republicana
supporter of the Republican Party of the U.S.

Republika Srpska /ɹɪˈpʊblɪkə ˈsɜː(ɹ)pskə/ pn
República Srpska
Entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina

Requínoa pn
Requínoa
Requínoa

Resurrection pn
resurrección
resurrection of Jesus

Reticulum pn
Reticulum
small constellation of the southern summer sky

Reuben pn
Rubén
first son of Jacob
male given name

Reunionese adj
reunionés
of, from or pertaining to Réunion

Reunionese n
reunionés
person of or from Réunion

Revelation pn
Apocalipsis Revelación
book of Bible

Reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
El Reverendo
honorary title added to the names of Christian clergy

Revised Romanization of Korean pn
Romanización revisada del coreano
Romanization standard for Korean

Reykjavik /ˈɹɛk.jə.vɪk/ pn
Reikiavik
capital of Iceland

Rhea pn
Rea
moon

Rhine /ɹaɪn/ pn
Rin
river that flows through Europe

Rhineland /ˈɹaɪnlænd/ /ˈɹɑinland/ pn
Renania
land on both sides of the river Rhine

Rhineland-Palatinate pn
Renania-Palatinado
state

Rhinelander /ˈɹaɪnlændə(ɹ)/ n
renana renano
someone from Rhineland

Rhode Island /ˌɹoʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ /ˌɹəʊd ˈaɪ.lənd/ pn
Rhode Island
a state of the United States of America

Rhodes /ɹoʊdz/ /ɹəʊdz/ pn
Rodas
island
capital of the Dodecanese

Rhodesia /ɹoʊˈdiːʒə/ /ɹəʊˈdiːʃə/ pn
Rodesia
historical name of Zimbabwe

Rhodesian adj
rodesiano
from Rhodesia

Rhodesian n
rodesiano
Someone from Rhodesia

Rhodesian Ridgeback n
perro crestado rodesiano
breed of dog

Rhone pn
Ródano
river

Rhuddanian pn
Rhuddaniense
subdivision of the Silurian period

Rhône pn
Ródano
department

Ribadesella pn
Ribadesella
town

Richard /ˈɹɪtʃ.əd/ /ˈɹɪtʃ.ɝd/ pn
Ricardo
male given name

Richardson /ˈɹɪtʃɚdsən/ pn
Ricárdez
surname meaning "son of Richard"

Richter scale pn
escala Richter
logarithmic scale

Riemann zeta function n
función zeta de Riemann
analytic continuation of a function defined as the sum of a Dirichlet series

Rif /ɹɪf/ pn
Rif
region in northern Morocco

Rigel /ˈɹaɪdʒəl/ pn
Rigel
star

Rijeka /ɹiːˈɛkə/ /ɹɪˈjɛkə/ pn
Rijeka
coastal city in Croatia

Rinconada pn
Rinconada

Rio de Janeiro /ˈɹiːəʊ dɪ ʒəˈnɪəɹəʊ/ pn
Río de Janeiro
municipality
state

Rivas pn
Rivas
department of Nicaragua

Riyadh pn
Riad
capital of Saudi Arabia

Roadian pn
Roadiense
subdivision of the Permian period

Robert /ˈɹɑb.əɹt/ /ˈɹɒb.ət/ pn
Roberto
given name

Robin Hood /ˈɹɑbɪn hʊd/ /ˌɹɒbɪn ˈhʊd/ pn
Robín de los Bosques
legendary outlaw

Rocco pn
Roque
male given name

Rocky Mountains pn
Montañas Rocosas
mountain range

Roderick /ˈɹɒdəɹɪk/ pn
Rodrigo Ruy
male given name

Rodrigues pn
Rodríguez

Rodriguez pn
Rodríguez

Roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ pn
Rogelio
male given name

Rogers pn
Rodríguez

Rohingya /rəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ n
rohinyá ruaingá
Rohingya-speaking people

Rohingya /rəʊˈhɪŋ.jə/ pn
rohinyá ruaingá
language

Rom /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ n
gitana gitano
a member of the Romani people

Roma pn
Romaní Romaníes
the Romani people

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ adj
romano
of or from Rome
of or from the Roman Empire

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ n
romano romana
a native or resident of Rome

Roman /ˈɹoʊmən/ /ˈɹəʊm.ən/ pn
Román
male given name

Roman Catholic Church pn
Iglesia católica romana
Catholic Church

Roman Empire /ˈɹoʊmən ˈɛmpaɪɚ/ /ˈɹəʊmən ˈɛmpaɪə/ pn
Imperio romano Imperio Romano
ancient Latin empire

Roman numeral n
número romano
numeral represented by letters

Roman numerals n
números romanos
system of numerals

Roman road n
calzada romana
road built by the Romans

Romance adj
romance románico
of or dealing with languages or cultures derived from Roman influence and Latin

Romance language n
lengua romance lengua románica
language descended from Latin

Romanesque /ˌɹoʊməˈnɛsk/ /ˌɹəʊməˈnɛsk/ adj
románico
Applied to the debased style of the later Roman empire

Romani /ɹoˈmɑ.ni/ /ˈɹo.mə.ni/ pn
romaní caló
language

Romania /ɹoˈmeɪˌni.ə/ /ɹoˈmɪˌni.ə/ pn
Rumania Rumanía
South-Eastern European country

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ adj
rumano rumana
of or relating to Romania, its people, or language

Romanian /ɹoʊˈmeɪ.ni.ən/ /ɹoˈmɪ.ni.ən/ n
rumano rumana
native of Romania
rumano
official language of Romania

Romanization n
romanización
putting text into the Latin (Roman) alphabet

Romans /ˈɹoʊmənz/ /ˈɹəʊmənz/ pn
Romanos
30th sura of the Qur'an
book of the Bible

Romansch /ɹə(ʊ)ˈmanʃ/ n
romanche
the Romance language

Romantic adj
romántico
Of or pertaining to Romanticism

Romanticism pn
Romanticismo
artistic and intellectual movement

Rome /ɹoʊm/ /ɹum/ /ɹəʊm/ pn
Roma
city

Rome wasn't built in a day proverb
no se ganó Zamora en una hora Roma no se hizo en un día
it takes a long time to create something complicated or impressive

Romeo pn
Romeo
character in Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet pn
Romeo y Julieta
the tragedy

Romeral pn
Romeral
Romeral

Romulus pn
Rómulo
legendary founder of Rome

Roof of the World pn
Techo del Mundo
the high mountainous regions in Asia

Roquefort n
roquefort
blue cheese made from sheep's milk, produced in France

Rorschach test /ˈɹɔɹˌʃæk tɛst/ n
test de Rorschach
method of psychological evaluation that uses subject's interpretations of inkblots

Rosalie pn
Rosalía
female given name

Rosamund /ˈroʊzəmənd/ /ˈrɒzəmənd/ pn
Rosamunda
female given name

Rose pn
Rosa
female given name

Rosetta Stone pn
Piedra de Rosetta
large inscribed stone

Rosh Hashanah /ˌɹɑʃ həˈʃɑnə/ /ˌɹɒʃ həˈʃɑːnə/ pn
Rosh Hashaná
Jewish holiday

Rosicrucian n
rosacruz
member of Rosicrucian Order

Ross's gull n
gaviota rosada
Rhodostethia rosea

Rostov pn
Rostov
Rostov Veliky, Yaroslavl oblast, Russia
óblast de Rostov
Rostov oblast, Russia

Rostov-na-Donu pn
Rostov del Don
a city in Russia

Rotterdam pn
Róterdam
city and port in The Netherlands

Rouen pn
Ruán Ruan
a city in France

Round Table pn
Mesa Redonda Tabla Redonda
King Arthur's table

Rousseauian /ɹuːˈsəʊɪən/ adj
rousseauniano
of or relating to the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Roussillon pn
Rosellón
region of southern France

Rovaniemi pn
Rovaniemi
city

Roxana pn
Roxana
female given name
the wife of Alexander the Great

Royal Navy pn
Marina Real
British navy

Rube Goldberg machine n
Máquina de Rube Goldberg
comically overcomplicated machine

Rubik's cube n
cubo de Rubik cubo mágico
cubical mechanical puzzle

Rudolph /ˈɹuːdɒ(l)f/ pn
Rodolfo
male given name

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer pn
Rodolfo el reno
the red-nosed reindeer

Rumpelstiltskin pn
El enano saltarín

Rupelian pn
Rupeliense
subdivision of the Oligocene epoch

Ruritanian /ˌɹʊə.ɹɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ /ˌɹʊɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ni.ən/ adj
quimérico
of or having the characteristics of adventure, romance, and intrigue

Rus /ɹuːs/ pn
Rutenia
medieval East Slavic state
Rus
people

Russia /ˈɹʌʃə/ pn
Rusia
country in Asia and Europe

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ adj
ruso
of or pertaining to Russia
of or pertaining to Rus

Russian /ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/ n
ruso
Russian (language)
ruso rusa
ethnic Russian
person from Russia

Russian Empire pn
Imperio ruso
state

Russian Far East pn
Lejano Oriente de Rusia
Russian region

Russian Federation pn
Federación Rusa Federación de Rusia
alternative formal name of Russia

Russian Orthodox Church pn
Iglesia ortodoxa rusa
one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches

Russian doll n
matrioska muñeca rusa
wooden doll

Russian dressing n
aliño ruso
salad dressing

Russian roulette pn
ruleta rusa
deadly game with revolver and random spinning

Russianism n
rusismo
a word or other feature originating in the Russian language

Russianist n
rusista
a person who studies Russian language, culture or history

Russification n
rusificación
process of making anything Russian

Russify v
rusificar
to make or become more Russian

Russo- prefix
ruso-
relating to Russia or Russian

Russophile n
rusófilo
person who loves the culture of Russia

Russophobia n
rusofobia
the fear of Russia or Russian

Russophone n
rusohablante rusófona rusófono
someone who speaks Russian

Ruth /ɹuːθ/ pn
Rut
book of the Bible
Rut Ruth
female given name

Ruthenia pn
Rutenia
alternative name of Rus

Rutland beauty n
campanilla campanilla blanca campanilla de los cercados correhuela de cercas correhuela mayor hiedra campana
species of bindweed

Ruy Lopez n
apertura española
a common chess opening

Rwanda /ɹuˈɑndə/ /ɹuːˈændə/ pn
Ruanda
country

Rwandan adj
ruandés
of, from, or pertaining to Rwanda, the Rwandan people or language

Rwandan n
ruandés
a person from Rwanda or of Rwandan descent

Ryazan pn
Riazán
city in Russia

Rydberg constant n
constante de Rydberg
universal scaling factor

Réunion pn
Reunión
Overseas department of France
Isla de la Reunión
island in the Indian Ocean to the west of Mauritius and to the east of Madagascar

Río Negro pn
Río Negro
province

Río San Juan pn
Río San Juan
department of Nicaragua

SARS n
SRAS
severe acute respiratory syndrome

SCART /skɑːt/ pn
euroconector
French-originated standard and associated 21-pin connector for connecting audiovisual equipment

SIM card n
tarjeta SIM
small, removable card which stores mobile phone data

SME n
PYME pyme
Small and Medium-sized Enterprise

SNAFU /snæˈfuː/ /snæːˈfuː/ n
confusión
ridiculously chaotic situation

SOB /ˌɛs oʊ ˈbi/ n
hdp
son of a bitch (abbreviation)

STD n
ETS
sexually transmitted disease

STEM n
CTIM
acronym of science, technology, engineering, mathematics

STS pn
transbordador espacial
Space Transportation System

Saarland pn
Sarre
state

Saba pn
Saba
island

Sabbat n
sabato
religious meeting

Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n
domingo
Christian Sunday
sábado sabbat
Jewish Saturday
aquelarre
witches' Sabbath

Sabbath-day n
día sábado
Sabbath day, Sabbath-day, day of the Sabbath

Sacher torte /ˈsɑkɚˌtɔɹt/ /ˈzaxəˌtɔːtə/ n
tarta Sacher
type of chocolate torte

Sacramento pn
Sacramento
Sacramento, the capital city of California

Sagitta pn
Sagita
constellation

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ n
sagitario
Someone with a Sagittarius star sign

Sagittarius /sædʒɪˈtɛəɹɪəs/ /sædʒɪˈtɛɹɪəs/ pn
Sagitario
astrological sign
constellation

Sagunto pn
Sagunto
town in Spain

Sahara /səˈhɑːɹə/ /səˈhɛəɹə/ pn
Sáhara Sahara
desert

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ adj
saharaui
related to Western Sahara

Sahrawi /səˈɹɑːwi/ n
saharaui
a person from Western Sahara

Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic pn
República Árabe Saharaui Democrática
a partially recognised state in Western Sahara

Saint /seɪnt/ /sənt/ n
San Santa
title given to a saint

Saint Andrew's cross n
cruz de San Andrés aspa cruz aspada sautor sotuer
cross that has a form of two intersecting oblique bars

Saint Barbara pn
Santa Barbara
saint

Saint Bernard /ˈseɪnt bəɹˈnɑɹd/ /ˈsənt ˈbəɹnəd/ n
San Bernardo
Saint Bernard breed of Dog

Saint George pn
San Jorge
Patron saint of England and several other places

Saint Helena /seɪnt həˈliːnə/ pn
Santa Helena
island in the Atlantic Ocean

Saint Kitts and Nevis /seɪnt ˌkɪts ænd ˈniː.vɪs/ pn
San Cristóbal y Nieves
a country in the Caribbean

Saint Lucia /seɪnt ˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Santa Lucía
country in the Caribbean

Saint Lucian adj
santalucense
Of, or pertaining to, Saint Lucia or its culture or people

Saint Lucian n
santalucense
Someone from Saint Lucia or of Saint Lucian descent

Saint Mary pn
Santa María
the mother of Jesus Christ

Saint Nicholas pn
San Nicolás
4th-century Greek bishop, patron of children and marines

Saint Petersburg /sənt ˈpiːtə(r)zˌbɜː(r)ɡ/ pn
San Petersburgo
city in Russia

Saint Pierre and Miquelon pn
San Pedro y Miquelón
overseas territory of France

Saint Valentine's Day pn
día de san Valentín
Saint Valentine's Day

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines /seɪnt ˈvɪnt.sənt ænd ðə ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/ pn
San Vicente y las Granadinas
country in the Caribbean

Saint-Denis pn
Saint-Denis
administrative capital of Réunion

Saiva n
shivaísta
worshiper of Siva or practicer of Shaivism

Sakhalin /ˌsækəˈliːn/ pn
Sajalín
island in Russia

Sakmarian pn
Sakmariense
subdivision of the Permian period

Saladin /ˈsælədɪn/ pn
Saladino Saladín
first sultan of Egypt and Syria and the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty

Salafism n
salafismo
a Sunni Islamic movement

Salamanca pn
Salamanca
city
province

Salamancan adj
salamantino
of, pertaining to, or from Salamanca

Salamancan n
salamantina salamantino
a person from Salamanca

Salamis pn
Salamina
island in the Saronic Gulf

Salekhard pn
Salejard
city in Russia

Salerno pn
Salerno
city
province

Salesian adj
salesiano
pertaining to the missionary society

Salesian n
salesiano
A member of this society

Salta pn
Salta
province

Saluki /səˈɫuki/ n
Saluki perro real de Egipto
Saluki breed of dog

Salvador pn
Salvador
male given name

Salvadoran adj
salvadoreño
of or pertaining to El Salvador

Salvadoran n
salvadoreño
a person from El Salvador

Salvation Army pn
Ejército de Salvación
Protestant Christian church and international charitable organization

Salzburg pn
Salzburgo
city
modern Austrian state

Samara pn
Samara
city in Russia

Samaria pn
Samaria
Both city and part of ancient Palestine

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ adj
samaritano
of or relating to Samaria or the Samaritans

Samaritan /səˈmæɹɪtən/ /səˈmɛɹɪtən/ n
samaritano samaritana
a native or inhabitant of Samaria

Samarkand /ˈsæmə(ɹ)kænd/ pn
Samarcanda Samarkanda
city in Uzbekistan

Samhain /ˈsaʊ.wɛn/ pn
Samonis
holiday

Sami pn
sami
any of the languages of the Sami

Sammarinese adj
sanmarinense
of, or pertaining to, San Marino

Sammarinese n
sanmarinense
someone from San Marino

Samoa /səˈmoʊ.ə/ /səˈməʊ.ə/ pn
Samoa
Independent State of Samoa

Samoan adj
samoano samoana
of or pertaining to Samoa

Samoan n
samoano samoana
person

Samogitia pn
Samogitia
Samogitia

Samogitian adj
samogitiano
Of, from, or pertaining to the region of Samogitia, or its people

Samogitian pn
samogitiano
Baltic language spoken in Samogitia

Samothrace pn
Samotracia
island

Samoyedic adj
samoyedo
of or pertaining to these languages

Samson pn
Sansón
Israelite judge

Samuel /ˈsæmjuəl/ pn
Samuel
book of the Bible
biblical person
male given name

San Antonio /sænənˈtoʊnioʊ/ pn
San Antonio
Texan city

San Cristóbal de La Laguna pn
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
city

San Diegan n
sandieguina sandieguino
someone from San Diego

San Francisco /ˌsæn fɹənˈsɪskoʊ/ pn
San Francisco
San Francisco, California city

San Jose /ˌsæn hoʊˈzeɪ/ pn
San José
a city in California, USA

San José pn
San José
the capital of Costa Rica

San Juan pn
San Juan
province

San Juan Colorado pn
San Juan Colorado
municipality
town

San Luis pn
San Luis
province

San Luis Potosí pn
San Luis Potosí
state of Mexico

San Marino /ˌsæn məˈɹi.noʊ/ /ˌsæn məˈɹiː.nəʊ/ pn
San Marino
Republic of San Marino
capital city

San Martín Itunyoso pn
San Martín Itunyoso
municipality
Itunyoso San Martín San Martín Itunyoso
town

San Melchor Betaza pn
San Melchor Betaza
a municipality of Oaxaca, Mexico

San Salvador /sæn ˈsælvədɔɹ/ pn
San Salvador
capital of El Salvador

San Sebastián /ˌsæn ˌsɛbəsˈtjɑːn/ pn
San Sebastián
coastal city of Spain

San Vicente de Tagua Tagua pn
San Vicente de Tagua Tagua
San Vicente de Tagua Tagua

Sana'a pn
Saná
capital of Yemen

Sandinista n
sandinista
member of the Sandinista National Liberation Fron

Sandwich tern n
charrán patinegro
species of tern, Thalasseus sandvicensis

Sanskrit /ˈsænskɹɪt/ n
sánscrito
language

Santa Claus /ˈsæn.təˌklɑz/ /ˈsæn.təˌklɔːz/ /ˈsæːn.təˌkloːz/ pn
Papá Noel Viejito Pascuero San Nicolas Santo Clos
fictional figure

Santa Cruz de Tenerife pn
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
city
province

Santa Fe pn
Santa Fe
capital city of New Mexico

Santa Fé pn
Santa Fe
city

Santiago pn
Santiago Santiago de Chile
city in Chile

Santiago de Compostela pn
Santiago de Compostela
city

Santiago del Estero pn
Santiago del Estero
province

Santiam berry n
mora santiam
a California blackberry and loganberry hybrid berry plant and its fruit

Santo Domingo pn
Santo Domingo Santo Domingo de Guzmán
the capital city of the Dominican Republic

Santo Tomás Ocotepec pn
Ocotepec Santo Tomás Ocotepec
municipality
town

Santonian pn
Santoniense
subdivision of the Late Cretaceous epoch

Sapphic /ˈsæf.ɪk/ adj
sáfico lesbio
relating to the Greek poetess Sappho or her poetry

Sappho pn
Safo
Greek female name

Sapporo pn
Sapporo
a city of Japan

Saracen /ˈsæɹəˌsən/ n
sarracena sarraceno
Arab or any Muslim, especially one involved in the Crusades
sarraceno sarracena
member of a nomadic people from the Sinai near the Roman province of Arabia in the early centuries CE

Saragossan adj
zaragozana zaragozano
from Saragossa

Saragossan n
zaragozana zaragozano
someone from Saragossa

Saraguro n
saragura saraguro
person

Sarah /ˈsɛɹə/ /ˈsɛːɹə/ pn
Sara
the wife of Abraham

Sarai pn
Sarai
female given name

Sarajevan adj
sarajevita
of, from, or pertaining to, Sarajevo

Sarajevan n
sarajevita
someone from Sarajevo

Saratov pn
Sarátov
city

Sardinia /sɑɹˈdɪniə/ /sɑːˈdɪnɪə/ pn
Cerdeña
island of Italy

Sardinian adj
sardo
relating to Sardinia

Sardinian n
sardo sarda
person from Sardinia

Sardinian pn
sardo
language

Sargon pn
Sargón
emperor

Sarkozy pn
Sarcosí Sarkozy
surname

Saskatchewan /səˈskætʃ.əˌwɑːn/ pn
Saskatchewan
Province in western Canada

Sassanian /səˈseɪnɪən/ adj
sasánido
of or pertaining to the Sassanid Dynasty
of or pertaining to the empire ruled by that dynasty

Sassanian /səˈseɪnɪən/ n
sasánido
member of the Sassanid Dynasty

Satan /ˈseɪtən/ pn
Satanás Satán
the Devil

Satanism /ˈseɪtənɪzm/ n
satanismo
a religion founded by Anton Szandor LaVey
devil worship

Satu Mare pn
Satu Mare
city in Romania

Saturday /ˈsatədeɪ/ /ˈsætɚdeɪ/ n
sábado
day of the week

Saturn /ˈsæ.tɝn/ pn
Saturno
god
planet

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ adj
saudita saudí
pertaining to Saudi Arabia

Saudi /ˈsaʊdi/ n
saudí saudita
person from Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia /ˌsaʊdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ /ˌsɔːdiː əˈɹeɪbi.ə/ pn
Arabia Saudita Arabia Saudí
country in the Middle East

Saul /sɔːl/ pn
Saúl
first king of Israel
male given name
Saulo
original name of Paul

Savoy /səˈvɔɪ/ pn
Saboya
a historical region of western Europe

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ adj
sajón
of Saxons, Saxony or Saxon language

Saxon /ˈsæksən/ n
sajón
member of Saxon tribe
sajón sajona
native or inhabitant of Saxony

Saxony /ˈsæksəni/ pn
Sajonia
state

Saxony-Anhalt pn
Sajonia-Anhalt
state

Saône /soʊn/ /səʊn/ pn
Saona
French river

Scandinavia /skændɪˈneɪvi.ə/ pn
Escandinavia
Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ adj
escandinavo
of Scandinavia

Scandinavian /ˌskændɪˈneɪvi.ən/ n
escandinavo
someone from Scandinavia

Scandinavian Peninsula pn
Escandinavia
peninsula in Northern Europe

Scania /ˈskæni.ə/ pn
Escania
region of Sweden occupying the southernmost tip of the Scandinavian peninsula

Scheherazade /ʃəˈhɛɹəzɑd/ /ʃəˌhɛɹəˈzɑːd(ə)/ pn
Scheherezade Scheherezada Sherazade Sherezade
female given name

Scheldt /ʃɛlt/ pn
Escalda
river

Schengen Area pn
espacio de Schengen
group of European countries

Schlemm's canal n
canal de Schlemm
channel in the eye

Schleswig-Holstein pn
Schleswig-Holstein
state

Schrödinger's cat pn
gato de Schrödinger
thought experiment

Scientologist n
ciencióloga cienciólogo
follower of Scientology

Scientology pn
cienciología
belief system developed by L. Ron Hubbard

Scorpio /ˈskɔːpɪəʊ/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪoʊ/ pn
Escorpio
astrological sign

Scorpius /ˈskɔːpɪəs/ /ˈskɔːɹpɪəs/ pn
Escorpión
constellation

Scot /ˈskɑt/ /ˈskɒt/ /ˈskɔʔ/ n
escocés escocesa
a person born in or native to Scotland

Scotch hands n
manos escocesas
butter beaters

Scotland /ˈskɑt.lənd/ /ˈskɒt.lənd/ /ˈskɔʔ.lənd/ pn
Escocia
country in northwest Europe to the north of England

Scots /skɒts/ n
escocés
Lowland Scots language

Scotsman /ˈskɑts.mən/ n
escocés
a man from Scotland

Scotswoman n
escocesa
a woman from Scotland

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ adj
escocés escocesa
of a person
escocés
of a thing or concept

Scottish /ˈskɑtɪʃ/ /ˈskɒtɪʃ/ /ˈskɔʔɪʃ/ n
escocesa escocés
the people of Scotland

Scottish Deerhound n
lebrel escocés
Scottish Deerhound

Scottish English n
inglés escocés
dialect of English spoken in Scotland

Scottish Gaelic n
gaélico escocés
The Gaelic language of Scotland

Scottish terrier n
terrier escocés
breed of dog

Scrabble pn
Scrabble
board game with interlocking words

Sculptor pn
Sculptor
constellation

Scutum pn
Scutum
constellation

Scylla /ˈsɪlə/ pn
Escila
personification of the rock

Scythia /ˈsɪði.ə/ pn
Escitia
region of Central Eurasia

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ adj
escita
relating to Scythia or Scythians

Scythian /ˈsɪði.ən/ n
escita
an inhabitant of Scythia

Sea of Azov /ˈsiː əv ˈɑːzɔv/ pn
mar de Azov
sea

Sea of Japan pn
mar del Japón
the sea between Japan and the rest of Asia

Sea of Marmara pn
mar de Mármara
a deep inland sea in north-western Turkey

Sea of Okhotsk /ˌsiː əv əˈxɒtsk/ pn
mar de Ojotsk
sea

Sealand pn
Principado de Sealand Sealand
the Principality of Sealand

Sebastian /səˈbæstʃən/ pn
Sebastián
given name

Second World pn
segundo mundo
countries aligned with the East during the Cold War

Segorbe /sɛˈɡɔːbeɪ/ pn
Segorbe
municipality in Castellón, Spain

Segovia pn
Segovia
city in Castile and León, Spain

Segovian adj
segoviano

Segovian n
segoviana

Seine /seɪn/ pn
Sena
river of northern France

Selangor pn
Selangor
western Malaysian state

Selena /səˈlinə/ /sɪˈliːnə/ pn
Celina Selena
female given name

Selene /sɪˈliːnɪ/ pn
Selene
Greek moon goddess
Selena Selene
female given name

Seleucia /sɪˈlu.ʃə/ /sɪˈluː.ʃə/ pn
Seleucia
city

Seleucid /səˈluːsɪd/ adj
seléucida
relating to the dynasty

Seleucus /səˈl(j)uːkəs/ pn
Seleuco
Ancient Greek name

Seljuk /sɛlˈdʒuːk/ /ˈsɛldʒuːk/ adj
selyúcida
Of or pertaining to the Seljuk dynasty

Sella pn
Sella
Asturian river

Selma /ˈsɛlmə/ pn
Salma
female given name

Semite /ˈsiːmaɪt/ /ˈsɛmaɪt/ n
semita
descendant of any of these peoples

Semitic /sɛˈmɪ.tɪk/ adj
semítico
pertaining to the Semitic subdivision of Afro-Asiatic languages
pertaining to the Semites

Senate pn
Senado
Roman senate
senado
legislative body

Seneca /ˈsɛnəkə/ n
seneca
tribe

Seneca /ˈsɛnəkə/ pn
Séneca
Roman cognomen

Senegal /ˌsɛn.ɪ.ˈɡɔːl/ pn
Senegal
Republic of Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ adj
senegalés senegalesa
pertaining to Senegal

Senegalese /ˌsɛ.nə.ɡəˈliːz/ n
senegalesa senegalés
person from Senegal

Senkaku Islands pn
Islas Senkaku
islands

Senyera pn
señera
flag of Catalonia

Seoul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ pn
Seúl
capital of South Korea

Seoulite adj
seulense seulés
of or from Seoul

Seoulite n
seulense seulés seulesa
someone from Seoul

Sephardi n
sefardí
a Jew of Iberian ancestry, whose native language was Ladino

September /sɛpˈtɛmbə/ /sɛpˈtɛmbəɹ/ pn
septiembre
ninth month of the Gregorian calendar

Septimania pn
Septimania
region of Gallia Narbonensis

Septuagint /ˈsɛptjuːəˌdʒɪnt/ pn
Septuaginta
an ancient translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek

Seraphina pn
Serafina
female given name

Serb /ˈsɜːb/ /ˈsɝb/ n
serbio serbia
person of Serb descent

Serbia /ˈsɜː.bi.ə/ /ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ pn
Serbia
a country in southeastern Europe

Serbia and Montenegro pn
Serbia y Montenegro
former country on the Balkan Peninsula

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ adj
serbio
pertaining to Serbia and Serbians
pertaining to the Serbian language

Serbian /ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/ n
serbio serbia
person from Serbia
serbio
the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian

Serbo-Croatian adj
serbocroata
pertaining to the Serbo-Croatian language

Serbo-Croatian n
serbocroata
South Slavic language

Serbophile n
serbófila serbófilo
one who loves Serbia

Sergius pn
Sergio
male given name

Serpens /ˈsɚːpənz/ pn
Serpens
large summer constellation of the northern sky

Serpukhovian pn
Serpukhoviense
subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Serravallian pn
Serravalliense
subdivision of the Miocene epoch

Sevan trout n
trucha de Sevan
Armenian fish

Sevastopol /ˌsɛvəˈstoʊpəl/ pn
Sebastopol
city

Seven Sages pn
Siete Sabios
seven Ancient Greeks

Seville /səˈvɪl/ pn
Sevilla
city in Andalusia, Spain

Sevillian adj
sevillano hispalense
of or pertaining to Sevilla

Sevillian n
sevillano hispalense sevillana
someone from Sevilla

Sextans pn
Sextante
dim spring constellation of the northern sky

Seychelles /seɪˈʃɛlz/ pn
Seychelles
country in East Africa

Seychellois adj
seychellense
from, or pertaining to, the Seychelles

Seychellois n
seychellense
Someone from the Seychelles of Seychellois descent

Shakespeare /ˈʃeɪkspɪə/ /ˈʃeɪkspɪɹ/ pn
Shakespeare
English playwright

Shakespearean /ʃeɪkˈspɪɹi.ən/ adj
shakespeariano
pertaining to Shakespeare or his works

Shakespearean sonnet n
soneto inglés soneto isabelino soneto shakespeariano
type of sonnet

Shanghai /ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/ pn
Shanghái
Chinese city as provincial-level municipality

Sheinwoodian pn
Sheinwoodiense
subdivision of the Silurian period

Shem pn
Sem
son of Noah

Shenzhen /ˈʃɛnˈdʒɛn/ pn
Shénzhen
a city in China

Sheremetyevo pn
Sheremétievo
airport in Russia

Sherpa /ˈʃɝpə/ n
sherpa
member of an ethnic group

Shetland Islands pn
islas Shetland
group of islands

Shi'a n
chiismo chía
branch of Islam
chiíta
follower of Shi'a Islam

Shinto /ˈʃɪn.toʊ/ /ˈʃɪn.təʊ/ pn
sintoísmo
religion

Shintoist n
sintoísta
an adherent of Shinto

Shiraz /ʃɚˈɑːz/ n
Syrah
variety of black grape

Shoshone /ʃoʊˈʃoʊni/ pn
shoshón
Amerind people

Shota pn
Shota
male given name

Shrove Tuesday n
martes de carnaval
day before the beginning of Lent

Siam pn
Siam
the former name of Thailand

Siamese adj
siamés siamesa
Thai

Siamese cat n
gato siamés
mammal

Siamese twin n
siamés
conjoined twin

Siberia [saɪˈbɪəɹɪə] [saɪˈbɪɹiə] pn
Siberia
region of Russia

Siberian [saɪˈbɪəɹɪən] [saɪˈbɪɹiən] adj
siberiano
from, of or pertaining to Siberia

Siberian Husky n
husky siberiano
Siberian Husky dog

Siberian tiger n
tigre siberiano tigre de Amur
Panthera tigris altaica

Sichuan /ˈsɛʃ.wɑn/ /ˈsɪtʃ.wɑn/ pn
Sichuan
a province in China

Sichuan Yi pn
Yi de Sichuan
language

Sicilian adj
siciliano
relating to Sicily or its inhabitants

Sicilian n
siciliano siciliana
person

Sicilian pn
siciliano
language

Sicilian Defence n
defensa siciliana
chess opening

Sicily /ˈsɪsɨli/ pn
Sicilia
island

Sidon pn
Sidón
city state of Phoenicia

Siegfried /ˈsɪɡ. ˈsiːɡ.fɹiːd/ pn
Sigfrido
Hero of the Nibelungenlied who defeated the Icelandic queen Brunhild

Sierra Leone /siˌɛɹə liˈoʊn/ pn
Sierra Leona
Republic of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean adj
sierraleonés
from or of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leonean n
sierraleonés
someone from Sierra Leone

Sierra Nevada pn
Sierra Nevada
mountain range in Spain

Sikh /siːk/ n
sij
an adherent of Sikhism

Sikhism /ˈsiːkɪzm̩/ pn
sijismo
religion

Sikkim /ˈsɪkɪm/ pn
Sikkim Sikín
state in eastern India which has Gangtok as its capital

Silas /ˈsaɪ.ləs/ pn
Silas
male given name

Silesia /saɪˈliʒə/ /saɪˈliːʃə/ pn
Silesia
region

Silicon Valley pn
Silicon Valley Valle del Silicio
nickname for region in San Francisco

Silk Road pn
Ruta de la Seda
routes used by silk traders across Europe, Asia and northern Africa

Silvia /ˈsɪlvi.ə/ pn
Silvia
female given name

Silvius pn
Silvio
male given name

Simeon /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ pn
Simeón
second son of Jacob

Simferopol /ˌsɪmfəˈɹoʊpəl/ pn
Simferópol
city

Simon /ˈsaɪmən/ pn
Simón
biblical characters
male given name

Simon says n
Simón dice
children's game

Simonides /saɪˈmɑːnɪdiːz/ /saɪˈmɒnɪdiːz/ pn
Simónides
poet

Simplified Chinese pn
chino simplificado
Chinese written using simplified characters

Sinai pn
Sinaí
mountain
peninsula

Sinaloa pn
Sinaloa
state of Mexico

Sindarin pn
sindarin
constructed language

Sindhi pn
sindí
language

Sinemurian n
Sinemuriense
subdivision of the Jurassic period

Singapore /ˈsɪŋəpɔɹ/ /ˈsɪŋəpɔː/ pn
Singapur
Republic of Singapore

Singapore dollar n
dólar de Singapur
official currency of Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ adj
singapurense
of, from, or pertaining to Singapore

Singaporean /ˌsɪŋ(ɡ)əˈpɔːɹi.ən/ n
singapurense
a person from Singapore

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ adj
cingalés
of or pertaining to Sri Lanka

Sinhalese /sɪnhəˈliːz/ n
cingalés
the language
Sinhalese person

Sinitic /saɪˈnɪtɪk/ adj
sinítico
relating to the group of Chinese languages

Sino- /ˈsɪnoʊ/ /ˈsɪnəʊ/ prefix
chino- sino-
relating to China or Chinese

Sino-Korean adj
sinocoreano
being both Chinese and Korean

Sinocentrism /ˌsɪnoʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ /ˌsɪnəʊˈsɛntɹɪzəm/ n
sinocentrismo
belief that China is the center of the Earth

Sinophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
sinofobia
the fear of China or Chinese

Sinophone adj
chinoablante chinoparlante
speaking Chinese

Sinophone n
sinófono
a speaker of Chinese

Sinosphere n
Sinoesfera
regions in East Asia influenced by Chinese culture

Sirius /ˈsɪɹi.əs/ pn
Sirio

Sisyphus /ˈsɪsɪfəs/ pn
Sísifo
figure

Sixto-Clementine /ˌsɪkstəʊˈklɛməntaɪn/ /ˌsɪkstəʊˈklɛməntʌɪn/ adj
sixtoclementino
of, pertaining to, or designating the Sixto-Clementine Vulgate or its text

Skene's gland n
glándulas de Skene glándulas parauretrales glándulas uretrales glándulas vestibulares menores próstata femenina punto U
a gland

Skopje /ˈskɔpjɛ/ pn
Skopie Skopje
capital of North Macedonia

Slav /slɑːv/ n
eslavo eslava
a member of a group of peoples in Eastern Europe speaking a Slavic language

Slavic /ˈslɑːvɪk/ adj
eslavo
of the Slavs, their culture or languages

Slavism n
eslavismo
a Slavic idiom or phrase

Slavist n
slavista
specialist in the Slavic languages, literature or culture

Slavonia pn
Eslavonia
region of Croatia

Sleeping Beauty pn
La Bella Durmiente
fairy tale

Slovak adj
eslovaco
of Slovakia or its language

Slovak n
eslovaco
language of Slovakia
eslovaco eslovaca
native of Slovakia

Slovak Cuvac n
tchuvatch eslovaco
Slovak Chuvach

Slovak Republic pn
República Eslovaca
official name of Slovakia

Slovakia /sloʊˈvɑ.ki.ə/ /sləʊˈvæ.ki.ə/ pn
Eslovaquia
Slovakia

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ adj
esloveno
adjective

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ n
esloveno
a person

Slovene /ˈsləʊviːn/ pn
esloveno
the language

Slovenia /sloʊˈvi.ni.ə/ /sləʊˈviː.ni.ə/ pn
Eslovenia
country in Europe

Slovincian /slə(ʊ)ˈvɪnsɪ.ən/ pn
eslovincio
extinct language of the Slovincian people

Slovyansk pn
Sloviansk Sláviansk
city

Smith /smɪθ/ pn
Fernández García Hernández
most common surnames by language
Herrero Herrera
surnames derived from the equivalents of “smith”

Smithsonian adj
smithsoniano
of or pertaining to James Smithson

Smolensk pn
Smolensk
city

Smyrna /ˈzmɪɚnɑː/ pn
Esmirna
city

Snickers /snɪkəɹz/ n
Snickers
chocolate bar

Snoopy pn
Snoopy
pet beagle

Snow Queen pn
Reina de las Nieves
fairy tale character with power over snow and ice

Snow White /snoʊ hwaɪt/ /snəʊ waɪt/ pn
Blancanieves
character from Snow White (Schneewittchen)
character from Snow-White and Rose-Red (Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot)

Snuggie n
batamanta
item of clothing

Sochi /ˈsɒtʃi/ pn
Sochi
city in Russia

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia pn
República Federal Socialista de Yugoslavia
Yugoslav state that existed from 1943 until 1992

Society of Jesus pn
Compañía de Jesús
Roman Catholic order

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ adj
sociniano
pertaining to the Socinians

Socinian /soʊˈsɪn.iː.ən/ n
sociniano
a member of a certain nontrinitarian Christian denomination

Socrates /ˈsɑkɹətiz/ /ˈsɒkɹətiːz/ pn
Sócrates
Greek philosopher

Socratic method pn
debate socrático mayéutica método socrático

Sod's law /sɒdz lɔ/ pn
ley de la indefectible mala voluntad de los objectos inanimados
rule

Sodom /ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈsɒdəm/ pn
Sodoma
city in the Middle East

Sofia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofía
the capital city of Bulgaria

Sogdiana pn
Sogdiana
an ancient Iranian-speaking civilization

Solaga pn
Solaga
town

Solar System /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ pn
sistema solar
the Sun and all the heavenly bodies that orbit around it

Solomon /ˈsɑləmən/ /ˈsɒləmən/ pn
Salomón
king of Israel

Solomon Islander n
salomonense
Somebody from the Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands /ˈsɑ.lə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ /ˈsɒl.ə.mən ˈaɪ.ləndz/ pn
Islas Salomón
A country in Melanesia

Solon /ˈsoʊlən/ /ˈsəʊlən/ pn
Solón
statesman and lawgiver

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ adj
somalí
pertaining to Somalia

Somali /soʊˈmɑːli/ /səˈmɑːli/ n
somalí
a language
a person from Somalia or of Somali descent

Somalia pn
Somalia
country in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland pn
Somalilandia
unrecognized state

Son of God pn
Hijo de Dios

Son of Heaven pn
Hijo del Cielo

Son of Man pn
hijo de hombre
Jesus Christ

Song dynasty pn
dinastía Song
Chinese dynasty

Song of Songs pn
Cantar de los Cantares Cantar de Salomón Cantar de los Cantares de Salomón Cantares
book of the Bible

Sonora pn
Sonora
state of Mexico

Sony /ˈsoʊni/ pn
Sony
An international electronics and media company based in Tokyo, Japan

Sonya pn
Sonia
female given name

Sooretama slaty antshrike n
batará pizarroso de Sooretama
bird

Sophia /ˈsəʊfi.ə/ pn
Sofía
female given name

Sophocles pn
Sófocles
Greek dramatic poet

Sorbian /ˈsɔːbi.ən/ /ˈsɔːɹbi.ən/ pn
sorabo sorbio
language

Sorbonne pn
Sorbona
building in Paris
historic University of Paris

Soria pn
Soria
city
province

Sotho /ˈsutu/ pn
sesotho
Sotho language

South Africa pn
Sudáfrica
country

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ adj
sudafricano
of, from, or pertaining to South Africa

South African /ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/ n
sudafricano
person

South African Defence Force pn
Fuerzas de Defensa de Sudáfrica
apartheid-era South African military

South America pn
América del Sur Suramérica Sudamérica América Meridional
continent that is the southern part of the Americas

South American adj
sudamericano suramericano
relating to South America

South American n
sudamericano suramericano
South American person

South American gray fox n
chilla zorro chilla zorro gris zorro gris chico zorro patagónico
Lycalopex griseus

South Asia pn
Asia del Sur
South Asia

South Australia pn
Australia Meridional
state of Australia

South Carolina /ˌsaʊθ keɹəˈlaɪnə/ pn
Carolina del Sur
US state

South Caucasus pn
Transcaucasia
region of southwest Asia

South China Sea pn
mar de la China Meridional
Pacific Ocean, between the Asian mainland and Taiwan, Borneo and the Philippines

South Dakota /ˈsaʊθ dəˈkoʊ.tə/ pn
Dakota del Sur
state of the USA

South Island pn
Isla Sur
one of the two major islands making up New Zealand

South Korea pn
Corea del Sur
country in East Asia

South Korean adj
surcoreano
of South Korea

South Korean n
surcoreano surcoreana
person from or descended from South Korea

South Ossetia pn
Osetia del Sur
South Ossetia

South Pole /ˌsaʊθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌsaʊθ ˈpəʊl/ pn
polo Sur
the southernmost point on Earth

South Sea pn
mar del sur
region of Pacific Ocean

South Sudan pn
Sudán del Sur
country in Africa

South Tyrol pn
Alto Adigio
German-speaking region of northern Italy

South West Africa pn
África del Sudoeste
former province of South Africa

South Yemen pn
Yemen del Sur
country

Southeast Asia pn
Sureste Asiático
a subregion of Asia

Southern Africa pn
África austral
southern part of the continent of Africa

Southern Cross pn
Cruz del Sur Crux
constellation

Southern Europe pn
Europa meridional Europa del Sur
Southern Europe

Southern Hemisphere n
hemisferio sur
hemisphere to the south of its equator

Southern Ocean pn
océano Antártico océano Austral
the ocean surrounding Antarctica

Southerner /ˈsʌð(ᵊ)nəɹ/ n
sureña sureño
someone from the area that once formed the CSA

Southwest Asia pn
Asia Sudoeste
area of Asia

Soviet /ˈsoʊvi.ət/ /ˈsəʊvi.ət/ adj
soviético soviética
pertaining to the Soviet Union or its republics

Soviet Socialist Republic pn
república socialista soviética
any of the republics belonging to the former Soviet Union

Soviet Union /ˈsoʊviət ˈjuːniən/ /ˈsɒviət ˈjuːniən/ pn
Unión Soviética
USSR

Sovietologist n
sovietólogo
a person who engages in Sovietology

Sovietology n
sovietología
the field of study of the Soviet Union

Soyuz /ˈsɔɪjuːz/ n
Soyuz
a Soviet/Russian spacecraft

Space Shuttle n
transbordador espacial
a space transportation system

Spain /speɪn/ pn
España
country in Europe

Spanglish pn
espanglés ingléspañol spanglish
blend of English and Spanish

Spaniard /ˈspæn.jəd/ /ˈspæn.jɚd/ n
español española
somebody from Spain

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ adj
español española
of or pertaining to Spain
español castellano
of or pertaining to the people or culture of Spain
of or pertaining to the Spanish language

Spanish /ˈspæn.ɪʃ/ n
español castellano
Romance language of Spain and the Americas
hispana hispano
people of Hispanic origin

Spanish Armada pn
Grande y Felicísima Armada
The fleet of warships sent by Philip II of Spain

Spanish Guinea pn
Guinea Española
former country of Africa

Spanish Guinean adj
hispanoguineano
of or from Spanish Guinea

Spanish Guinean n
hispanoguineano
someone from Spanish Guinea

Spanish Netherlands pn
Países Bajos Españoles
country

Spanish Road n
camino de los españoles camino español
historical route used for military supply and trade, between northern Italy and the Low Countries

Spanish Water Dog /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔtɚ dɔɡ/ /ˌspænɪʃ ˈwɔːtə dɒɡ/ n
perro de agua español
Spanish Water Dog

Spanish chestnut n
castaña
fruit
castaño
tree

Spanish fly n
cantárida
Lytta vesicatoria

Spanish omelette n
tortilla tortilla de papas tortilla de patatas tortilla española
omelette with fried potatoes

Spanishness n
españolismo
quality of being Spanish

Sparta pn
Esparta
ancient city-state in southern Greece

Spartacus /ˈspɑːtəkəs/ /ˈspɑːɹtəkəs/ pn
Espartaco
Thracian name

Spartan adj
espartano
of Sparta

Spartan n
espartana espartano
citizen of Sparta

Sphinx /ˈsfɪŋks/ pn
Esfinge
Greek mythological creature
large monument in Egypt

Spiritism pn
espiritismo
philosophical doctrine

Sprachgefühl n
intuición lingüística
the instinctive or intuitive grasp of a language

Spratly Islands pn
islas Spratly
islands

Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte pn
Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
the administrative capital of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka /sɹiˈlɑːŋkə/ pn
Sri Lanka
a country in South Asia

Sri Lankan adj
esrilanqués
of, from, or pertaining to Sri Lanka or to the Sri Lankan people

Sri Lankan n
esrilanqués
a person from Sri Lanka or of Sri Lankan descent

Srinagar /sɹiˈnɑːɡəɹ/ pn
Srinagar
summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India

St n
S. Sta.
abbreviation of Saint

St John's wort /seɪnt d͡ʒɑnz wɚt/ /sən(t) d͡ʒɒnz wɜːt/ n
hipérico
any plant of the genus Hypericum

St. Elmo's fire n
fuego de San Telmo
electrical discharge

St. George's Day pn
Día de San Jorge
saint's day of Saint George

St. George's mushroom n
perro chico
a species of mushroom

St. Stephen's Day /sənt ˈstiːvənz deɪ/ pn
Día de San Esteban Fiesta de San Esteban
Christian holiday commemorating Saint Stephen

Stakhanovism n
estajanovismo
institution

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ adj
estajanovista
(USSR) pertaining to a Stakhanovite; heroically hard-working

Stakhanovite /stəˈkɑːnəvaɪt/ n
estajanovista
(USSR) an extremely productive or hard-working worker

Stalin pn
Stalin
Stalin

Stalingrad /ˈstɑːlɪnɡræd/ pn
Stalingrado
former name of Volgograd

Stalinism n
estalinismo
Communist philosophies espoused by Josef Stalin

Stalinist adj
estalinista
of or relating to Stalinism

Stalinist n
estalinista
a person who accepts the philosophy of Stalinism

Standard Model pn
modelo estándar
theory

Stanislaus /ˈstænɪslɔːs/ pn
Estanislao
male given name- the standard or most popular form

Star Trek pn
Star Trek Viaje a las estrellas
the franchise

Star Wars [ˈstɑɹ ˈwɔɹz] [ˈstɑː(ɹ) ˈwɔː(ɹ)z] pn
La Guerra de las galaxias
Saga
Iniciativa de la Defensa Estratégica
Strategic Defense Initiative

Star of Bethlehem pn
Estrella de Belén
star mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew

Star of David pn
estrella de David
symbol of Jewish Community and Judaism

Star-Spangled Banner /ˌstɑː(ɹ) ˌspæŋɡəld ˈbænə(ɹ)/ pn
Bandera Llena de Estrellas
the national anthem of the United States

Start Menu pn
Menú de Inicio
menu

Start button n
botón Comienzo
button in some versions of the Microsoft Windows

State of Israel pn
Estado de Israel
country (official name)

State of Qatar pn
Estado de Catar
Official name of Qatar.

State of the Union pn
el Discurso del Estado de la Unión
annual address given by the US president

Statue of Liberty pn
estatua de la Libertad
large statue in New York harbor

Stavropol pn
Stávropol
city

Stella /ˈstɛlə/ pn
Estela
female given name

Stendhalian /stɒ̃ˈdɑːlɪən/ /stɛ̃ˈdɑli.ən/ adj
estendaliano
pertaining to, or in the style of Stendhal

Stephanie /ˈstɛfəni/ pn
Estefanía
female given name

Stephen /ˈstiːvən/ /ˈstɛfən/ pn
Esteban
male given name
biblical martyr

Stirling engine n
motor Stirling
type of heat engine

Stockholm /ˈstɒkhɒlm/ pn
Estocolmo
capital of Sweden

Stockholm syndrome n
síndrome de Estocolmo
psychological condition

Stockholmer n
holmiense
someone from Stockholm

Stone Age /ˈstoʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ /ˈstəʊn ˌeɪdʒ/ pn
Edad de Piedra
prehistoric period

Stonehenge /stoʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ /stəʊ̯nˈhɛnd͡ʒ/ pn
Stonehenge
ancient group of standing stones in England

Strabo pn
Estrabón
historian and philosopher

Stradivarius /ˌstɹadɪˈvɛəɹɪ.əs/ /ˌstɹædəˈvɛɹi.əs/ n
stradivarius
stringed instrument built by members of the Stradivari family

Strait of Gibraltar pn
Estrecho de Gibraltar
Strait of Gibraltar

Strait of Hormuz pn
estrecho de Ormuz
strait

Strait of Kerch pn
estrecho de Kerch
strait

Strait of Magellan pn
estrecho de Magallanes
Strait of Magellan

Strait of Messina pn
Estrecho de Mesina
narrow section of water between Sicily and mainland Italy

Strait of Sicily pn
Canal de Sicilia Estrecho de Sicilia
strait between Sicily and Tunisia

Strasbourg /ˈstɹæzbɜːɡ/ /ˈstɹɑːsbɝːɡ/ pn
Estrasburgo
city in France

Strasserism n
strasserimo
political philosophy of Otto Strasser

Stygian /ˈstɪdʒ.i.ən/ adj
estigio
of, or relating to the river Styx

Styria pn
Estiria
Austrian state

Styx /stɪks/ pn
Estigia Estige Estix
river of the underworld

Subscriber Identity Module n
módulo de identificación del suscriptor
component on a SIM card that stores information to identify a mobile phone user

Sudan /suˈdæn/ /suːˈdɑːn/ pn
Sudán
Republic of Sudan

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ adj
sudanés
Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Sudan, the Sudanese people or the Sudanese language

Sudanese /suː.de.niːz/ n
sudanés sudanesa
person from Sudan or of Sudanese descent

Sudeten pn
Sudetes
series of mountains

Suez pn
Suez
Suez, Egypt

Suez Canal pn
canal de Suez
canal

Sufi n
sufí
a Sufi muslim

Sufism n
sufismo
Islamic mysticism

Sugarloaf Mountain pn
Pan de Azúcar
rocky peak in Rio de Janeiro

Sukhumi /suːˈkuːmi/ pn
Sujumi
capital city

Sulawesi pn
Célebes Sulawesi
island

Sumatra pn
Sumatra Sumatera
the largest island of Indonesia

Sumatran rhinoceros n
rinoceronte de Sumatra
Dicerorhinus sumatrensis

Sumatran tiger n
tigre de Sumatra
Sumatran tiger

Sumer /ˈsuːməɹ/ pn
Sumeria
civilization

Sumerian n
sumerio
person

Sumerian pn
sumerio
language

Summerland pn
summerland tierra de verano tierra veranal
afterlife

Sun /sʌn/ pn
Sol sol
star

Sundaland pn
Sondalandia
biogeographical region of Southeastern Asia

Sunday /ˈsʌndeɪ/ n
domingo
day of the week

Sunday best n
endomingado
person's finest clothing

Sunday driver n
dominguero
one who drives slowly

Sunni adj
sunita suní
related to the Sunni branch of Islam

Sunni n
sunismo
Sunni Islam, a branch of Islam
suní sunita
follower of the Sunni branch of Islam

Super Bowl /ˈsupəɹ boʊl/ /ˈsuːpə bəʊl/ pn
Súper Tazón

Super Tuesday pn
supermartes

Superman /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)mæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ pn
ultrahombre
a fictional character with superhuman powers

Supreme Soviet pn
Sóviet Supremo
Soviet parliament

Suriname /ˌsʊə.ɹɪˈnæm/ /ˌsʊɹ.ɪˈnɑm/ pn
Surinam
country

Surinamese adj
surinamés
of, from or pertaining to Suriname

Surinamese n
surinamés
person from Suriname

Surrey /ˈsʌɹi/ pn
Surrey
county in the south east of England

Susan /ˈsuːzən/ pn
Susana
female given name

Susanna pn
Susana
biblical character

Suva pn
Suva
capital of Fiji

Svalbard /ˈsvɑːlbɑː(ɹ)/ pn
Svalbard
islands north east of Greenland

Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands pn
Svalbard y Jan Mayen
two distinct dependencies of Norway

Svan pn
esvano svan
language

Swabia /ˈsweɪbi.ə/ pn
Suabia
historical region of Germany

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ adj
suabo
of or pertaining to Swabia
of or pertaining to the Swabian dialect
of or pertaining to a Swabian, Swabians

Swabian /ˈsweɪbi.ən/ pn
suabo
dialect

Swadesh list n
lista Swadesh
lists of vocabulary

Swahili /swɑˈhili/ /swəˈhiːli/ n
suajili swahili suajelí
language

Swazi adj
suazilandés
pertaining to Swaziland

Swazi n
suazi suazilandés
person from Swaziland

Swazi pn
idioma suazi
Bantu language

Swaziland /ˈswɑːziˌlænd/ pn
Suazilandia Swazilandia
Kingdom of Swaziland

Swede /swiːd/ n
sueco sueca
person from Sweden or of Swedish descent

Sweden /ˈswi.dən/ pn
Suecia
Scandinavian country

Swedenborgianism n
swedenborgianismo
Christian denomination influenced by Swedenborg

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ adj
sueco
of or pertaining to Sweden
of or pertaining to the Swedish language

Swedish /ˈswiːdɪʃ/ n
sueco
language

Swedish massage n
masaje sueco
style of massage

Swedophone n
suecohablante suecoparlante
speaker of Swedish

Swiss /swɪs/ adj
suizo suiza
of or pertaining to Swiss language(s) or Swiss dialect(s)
of or pertaining to Switzerland
of or pertaining to the Swiss people

Swiss /swɪs/ n
suizo suiza
Swiss person

Swiss Army knife n
navaja suiza
type of pocket knife

Swiss Confederation pn
Confederación Suiza
Official name of Switzerland

Swiss roll n
brazo de gitano brazo de reina pionono
type of sponge cake roll

Switzerland /ˈswɪt.səl.ənd/ /ˈswɪt.sɚ.lənd/ pn
Suiza
sovereign country

Sydenham's chorea n
corea de Sydenham
neurological disease

Sydney Opera House pn
Teatro de la Ópera de Sydney
performing arts centre

Syktyvkar pn
Syktyvkar
city in Russia

Sylvester /sɪlˈvɛstɚ/ pn
Silvestre
male given name

Syr Darya pn
Syr Daria Syr Darya Syr-Daria Syr-Darya
river

Syracuse pn
Siracusa
city in New York state

Syria /ˈsɪɹi.ə/ pn
Siria
country in the Middle East

Syriac /ˈsɪɹiˌæk/ pn
siriaco
language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ adj
sirio
of, from, or pertaining to Syria, the Syrian people or the Syrian language

Syrian /ˈsɪɹi.ən/ n
sirio
a person from Syria or of Syrian descent

Syrian Arab Republic pn
República Árabe Siria
official name of Syria

São Paulo /ˌsaʊ ˈpaʊ.loʊ/ pn
San Pablo Sao Paulo São Paulo
city and state

São Tomé and Príncipe pn
Santo Tomé y Príncipe
Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe

São Toméan adj
santotomense
Of, or pertaining to, São Tomé and Principe or its peoples

São Toméan n
santotomense
citizen of São Tomé and Principe or of São Toméan descent

T-bone steak n
T-bone filete T-bone
the beek steak

T-junction n
unión en T
junction in the shape of a T
similarly shaped section in a pipe, etc.

T-shirt /ˈtiːʃɚt/ /ˈtiːʃɜːt/ n
camiseta playera polera remera franela polo
type of shirt

TEOTWAWKI [ti.ɑt.wɑk.i] n
el fin del mundo tal como lo conocemos
(acronym) The end of the world as we know it

TM symbol
MR
trademark

TORFL n
TORFL examen de ruso como lengua extranjera
TORFL

TTBOMK adv
por lo que sepa que yo sepa
to one's knowledge

TV /ˈti.vi/ /ˈtiːˈviː/ n
tele tv
abbreviation for television

TV guide n
guía TV
television listing

TVaholic n
teleadicto
one addicted to watching television

Tabasco pn
Tabasco
state of Mexico

Tacitus /ˈtæsɪtʊs/ pn
Tácito
Roman cognomen

Tagalog /tɑˈɡɑːlɑɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ adj
tagalo
of or relating to the Tagalogs

Tagalog /tɑˈɡɑːlɑɡ/ /təˈɡɑːlɒɡ/ n
tagalo
language

Tagus pn
Tajo
Iberian river

Tahiti /tɑˈhiːti/ /təˈhiːti/ pn
Tahití
island

Taichung pn
Taichung
a large city in Taiwan

Taimyr pn
Taymyr península de Taymyr
large peninsula

Tainan pn
Tainan
a city in Taiwan

Taino /ˈtaɪnoʊ/ n
taíno
person

Taipei pn
Taipéi
Taipei

Taiwan /ˌtaɪˈwɑn/ /ˌtaɪˈwɑːn/ pn
Taiwán
East Asian country

Taiwan Strait pn
estrecho de Taiwán
the channel of water between mainland China and Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ adj
taiwanés
relating to Taiwan

Taiwanese /taɪwəˈniːz/ /ˌtaɪwɑˈniːz/ n
taiwanesa taiwanés
person from Taiwan

Taiyuan pn
Taiyuan
a prefecture-level city in northern China

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ adj
tayiko
of, from, or pertaining to Tajikistan, the Tajik people or the Tajik language

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ n
tayiko
person

Tajik /ˈtɑːdʒɪk/ pn
tayiko
language

Tajikistan pn
Tayikistán
Republic of Tajikistan

Takayasu's arteritis n
arteritis de Takayasu
an inflammatory disease of unknown cause affecting the aorta

Taliban n
Talibán
militia

Tallinn /ˈtælɪn/ /ˈtɑːlɪn/ pn
Tallin
Capital of Estonia

Talmud /ˈtælməd/ /ˈtɒlˌmuːd/ pn
Talmud
collection of Jewish writings

Talmudic /tælˈmʊdɪk/ /tɑlˈmʊdɪk/ adj
talmúdico
related to the Talmud

Talossan pn
talosano
the language

Tamara /tɑmɑɹə/ /təmæɹə/ /təmɛɹə/ pn
Tamara
female given name

Tamaulipas pn
Tamaulipas
state of Mexico

Tambov pn
Tambov
a city in Russia

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ adj
tamil
of or pertaining to the Tamil people, culture, or language

Tamil /ˈtæmɪl/ n
tamil
language
person

Tamil Nadu pn
Tamil Nadu
state in southern India

Tamil Tigers pn
Tigres tamiles
guerrilla organization

Tampeño n
tampeño

Tanakh /tɑˈnɑx/ pn
tanaj
body of Jewish scripture

Tancred /ˈtæŋkɹɪd/ pn
Tancredo
male given name

Tang dynasty pn
dinastía Tang
Chinese dynasty

Tanganyika /tæŋɡənˈjiːkə/ pn
Lago Tanganica
lake
Tanganica
territory, former country

Tangier pn
Tánger
a port city in northern Morocco

Tania pn
Tania
female given name

Tanzania /ˌtænzəˈniːə/ pn
Tanzania
United Republic of Tanzania

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ adj
tanzano
of, from, or pertaining to Tanzania and its people

Tanzanian /ˌtænzəˈniən/ n
tanzana tanzano
a person from Tanzania or of Tanzanian descent

Taoism n
taoísmo
Chinese philosophy founded by Lao-tzu
taoismo
religion developed from Taoist philosophy

Taoist adj
taoísta
relating to Taoism

Taoist n
taoísta
a follower of Taoism

Tarantian pn
Tarantiense

Tarantino n
tarentino
dialect of Neapolitan
tarentina tarentino
native or inhabitant of Taranto

Taranto pn
Tarento
city and province

Tarim Basin pn
Cuenca del Tarim
basin

Tarragona pn
Tarragona
city and port
province of Catalonia

Tarsus pn
Tarso
city in modern Turkey

Tartu /ˈtɑɹtu/ pn
Tartu
second-largest city in Estonia

Tarzan /ˈtɑɹzæn/ pn
Tarzán
fictional character

Tasmania /tæzˈmeɪniə/ pn
Tasmania
Australian state
island comprising majority of state

Tasmanian devil n
demonio de Tasmania diablo de Tasmania
Sarcophilus harrisii

Tasquillo pn
Tasquillo
municipality
town

Tatar /ˈtætɑː(ɹ)/ pn
tártaro
language

Tatarstan pn
Tartaristán
Tatarstan, Russia

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu pn
Taumataguacatanguijangacoauauotamateaturipucacapiquimaungahoronucupocaiguenuaquitanataju
a hill in New Zealand

Taurus /ˈtɑɹəs/ /ˈtɔːɹəs/ pn
Tauro
astrological sign
constellation

Taylor /ˈteɪlɚ/ pn
Sastre
surname associated with "tailor"

Tayma pn
Taima Teima
oasis

Tbilisi /t(ə)ˈbi.lə.si/ pn
Tiflis
the capital city of Georgia (the country)

Tchaikovsky /tʃaɪˈkɑvski/ pn
Chaikovski
surname

Tecpatán pn
Tecpatán
municipality
town

Tegucigalpa pn
Tegucigalpa
capital of Honduras

Tehran /ˈtɛ.ɹæn/ pn
Teherán
capital of Iran

Teide pn
Teide
mountain

Tel Aviv /ˈtɛl.əˈviːv/ /ˈtɛl.əˈvɪv/ pn
Tel Aviv
city in Israel

Telemachus /təˈlɛməkəs/ pn
Telémaco
the son of Odysseus

Telescopium pn
Telescopium
small faint constellation of the southern winter sky

Telesphoros pn
Telesforo
Son of Asclepius

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ n
telugú
member of the people who speak it

Telugu /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡuː/ pn
telugú
Dravidian language of India

Telychian pn
Telychiense

Temminck's stint n
correlimos de Temminck
Calidris temminckii

Templar n
templario
one of the Knights Templar

Temple Mount pn
Explanada de las Mezquitas Monte del Templo
hill of Jerusalem

Ten Commandments pn
decálogo Decálogo Diez Mandamientos Diez Palabras
religious ten commandments

Tenerife pn
Tenerife
one of the Canary Islands

Tengmalm's owl n
mochuelo boreal lechuza de Tengmalm
species

Tennessee /ˌtɛn.əˈsi/ pn
Tennessee
state

Teno pn
Teno
Teno

Tenochtitlan /təˈnɔtʃtɪtˌlæn/ pn
Tenochtitlán
capital of the Aztec empire

Teotihuacan /ˈtɛ.ɔˌti.wɑˈkɑn/ pn
Teotihuacán
archeological site

Tepelenë pn
Tepelenë
town

Tepenixtlahuaca pn
Santa Cruz Tepenixtlahuaca Tepenixtlahuaca

Tequixquiac pn
Tequisquiac Tequixquiac
Mexican town

Teresa /təˈɹiː.sə/ pn
Teresa
female given name

Terpsichore /ˌtəːpˈsɪkəɹi/ pn
Terpsícore Terpsícora
Greek mythology: one of the nine muses

Terracotta Army pn
Guerreros de terracota
the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of the First Emperor of China

Terrassa pn
Tarrasa
city

Teruel pn
Teruel
city

Tethys /ˈtɛθɪs/ pn
Tetis
moon of Saturn

Tetragrammaton pn
tetragrámaton
the four Hebrew letters }}, used as the ineffable name of God

Tetris /ˈtɛtɹɪs/ pn
Tetris
game in which falling shapes must be manipulated

Tetum pn
tetun
language

Teuton /ˈt(j)u.tən/ /ˈt(j)uː.tən/ n
teutona teutón
member of a Germanic tribe
German

Teutonic Knights pn
Orden Teutónica
order

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ adj
tejano texano
of or pertaining to Texas

Texan /ˈtɛksən/ n
tejano texano
an inhabitant or a resident of Texas

Texas /ˈtɛk.səs/ /ˈtɛk.sɪs/ pn
Texas Tejas
a state of the United States of America

Thaddaeus pn
Tadeo
male given name
the Apostle

Thai /taɪ/ adj
tailandés
of or pertaining to Thailand

Thai /taɪ/ n
tailandés
language
person from Thailand or of Thai origin

Thaification n
taificación
assimilation

Thailand /ˈtaɪ̯lænd/ pn
Tailandia
country in Southeast Asia

Thais pn
Taís
female given name

Thales /ˈθeɪliːz/ pn
Tales
philosopher

Thames /tɛmz/ /θeɪmz/ pn
Támesis
river through London

Thanatos /ˈθænəˌtɒs/ n
Tánatos
Thanatos, the god of death

Thanetian pn
Thanetiense

Thanksgiving pn
Día de Acción de Gracias
Thanksgiving Day

Thatcherism pn
thatcherismo
political ideology of Thatcher's governments

Thatcherite /ˈθætʃəɹaɪt/ n
thatcherista
advocate of Thatcherism

The Call of South Africa pn
La Llamada de Sudáfrica
a former national anthem of South Africa

The End /ði ɛnd/ /ðiː ɛnd/ n
fin
end of a story

The Game pn
El Juego
mind game

The Hague /ðə ˈheɪɡ/ pn
La Haya
Dutch city

Theban adj
tebano
pertaining to Thebes

Thebes /θibz/ pn
Tebas
Any of two important cities in antiquity, either in Greece or Egypt.

Thelema pn
telema
spiritual and social philosophy

Theobald /ˈtɪbəɫd/ /ˈθiːoʊbɔɫd/ pn
Teobaldo
male given name

Theodora pn
Teodora
female given name

Theodore pn
Teodoro
male given name

Theophilus pn
Teófilo
biblical character
male given name

Thermidor /ˈθɜːmɪdɔː/ /ˈθɝmədɔɹ/ pn
termidor
the eleventh month of the French Republican Calendar

Thermopylae /θəɹˈmɒpɨliː/ pn
Termópilas
narrow pass in eastern Greece

Theron /ˈθɛəɹən/ /ˈθɛɹən/ /ˈθɪəɹɒn/ /θəˈɹoʊn/ pn
Terón
5th century BC tyrant of Akragas

Thessalonians /θɛsəˈloʊni.ənz/ pn
Tesalonicenses
books of the Bible

Thessaloniki /ˌθɛsələˈniːki/ pn
Salónica
city in Greece

Thessaly /ˈθesəli/ pn
Tesalia
region of Greece

Thetis /ˈθɛtɪs/ pn
Tetis
the mother of Achilles

Thimphu pn
Timbu
capital of Bhutan

Thing /θɪŋ/ n
thing
public assembly

Third Reich pn
tercer Reich Tercer Reich
Germany under the Nazi regime

Third World pn
tercer mundo
countries not alligned with the west or east during the cold war
developing countries

Thomas /ˈtɑm.əs/ /ˈtɒm.əs/ pn
Tomás
biblical Apostle
given name
surname

Thomism n
tomismo
the philosophy and theology of Thomas Aquinas

Thomist n
tomista
follower or advocate of Thomism

Thomson's gazelle n
gacela de Thomson
species of gazelle

Thor /θɔɹ/ /θɔː/ pn
Thor
thunder god

Thoth /θəʊθ/ pn
Tot
Egyptian god

Thrace /θɹeɪs/ pn
Tracia
historical and geographic area in southeast Europe

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪs.iː.ən/ adj
traciano tracio
of or pertaining to Thrace, Thracians of the Thracian language

Thracian /ˈθɹeɪs.iː.ən/ n
traciano tracio
Inhabitant of Thrace

Three Amigos pn
Tres Amigos
North America

Thucydides /θjuːˈsɪdɪdiːz/ pn
Tucídides
historian

Thumbelina /ˌθʌmbəˈliːnə/ pn
Almendrita Pulgarcita
a thumb-sized girl, the main character of a fairy tale

Thuringia /θəˈɹɪndʒiə/ pn
Turingia
state

Thursday /ˈθɜːzdeɪ/ /ˈθɝzdeɪ/ /ˈθɵːzdæe/ n
jueves
day of the week

Tianjin pn
Tianjin
city in China

Tiber /ˈtaɪbə/ /ˈtaɪbəɹ/ pn
Tíber
river

Tibet /tɪˈbet/ pn
Tíbet
region in Inner Asia

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ adj
tibetano
of or pertaining to Tibet

Tibetan /tɪˈbɛtn̩/ n
tibetano
a language
tibetano tibetana
a person

Tibetan Buddhism pn
budismo tibetano
body of Buddhist religious doctrine characteristic of Tibet

Tibetan Mastiff n
dogo del Tíbet mastín del Tíbet mastín tibetano
Tibetan Mastiff

Tibetan Plateau pn
Meseta tibetana
plateau north of the Great Himalaya ranges

Tibetan antelope n
antílope tibetano chirú
Pantholops hodgsonii

Tierra del Fuego /tiˌɛɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡoʊ/ /tɪˌɛːɹə dɛl ˈfweɪɡəʊ/ pn
Tierra del Fuego
archipelago between Chile and Argentina

Tiffany /ˈtɪfəni/ pn
Teofania
female given name

Tigrinya /tɪˈɡɹiːnjə/ pn
tigriña
language

Tigris /ˈtaɪɡɹɪs/ pn
Tigris
river in Southwest Asia

Tijuana /tiˈhwɑnə/ /tɪˈ(h)wɑːnə/ pn
Tijuana
city in Baja California, Mexico

Tijuanan /tiˈhwɑnən/ /tɪˈ(h)wɑːnən/ adj
tijuanense
of Tijuana

Tijuanan /tiˈhwɑnən/ /tɪˈ(h)wɑːnən/ n
tijuanense
person from Tijuana

Tilt-A-Whirl n
Undulatadora
amusement ride

Timbuktu /tɪm.bʌkˈtuː/ pn
Tombuctú
city
donde Cristo perdió el gorro el culo del mundo en el quinto infierno en el quinto pino en la otra punta en la quinta puñeta
distant place

Times Square pn
Times Square
wide intersection in New York City

Timișoara /ˌtimiˈʃwɑɹɑ/ pn
Timișoara
city in Romania

Timor Sea pn
mar de Timor

Timothy /ˈtɪməθi/ pn
Timoteo
companion of Paul
books in the New Testament
male given name

Timurid n
timúrida
a member of the dynasty founded by Tamerlane

Tinguiririca pn
Tinguiririca
Tinguiririca

Tinkerbell n
Campanilla Campanita
fictional fairy

Tippex n
típex
brand of correction fluid

Tirana /tɪˈɹɑː.nə/ pn
Tirana
capital city of Albania

Tiraspol pn
Tiráspol
capital of Transnistria

Tirzah pn
Tirsá
biblical place
biblical woman

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
Titán
mythological giant

Titan /ˈtaɪtən/ pn
Titán
moon of Saturn

Titania /taɪˈteɪni.ə/ /tɪˈtɑːni.ə/ pn
Titania
moon of Uranus

Tithonian pn
Titonico
age 152.1-145Ma ago

Titian /ˈtɪʃən/ pn
Ticiano Tiziano
sixteenth century Italian painter

Titus /ˈtaɪtəs/ pn
Tito
biblical character
book of the Bible
male given name

Tivoli /ˈtɪvəli/ /ˈtɪvəlɪ/ pn
Tívoli
city in Lazio, Italy

Tlacoachistlahuaca pn
Tlacoachistlahuaca
city
municipality

Tlaloc /tləˈloʊk/ pn
Tláloc
Aztec rain god

Tlaxcala pn
Tlaxcala
state of Mexico

Tlaxiaco pn
Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco Tlaxiaco
city
municipality
Tlaxiaco
district

Toarcian pn
Toarciense

Tobias /təˈbaɪəs/ pn
Tobías
biblical character
male given name

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ adj
tocario tocaria
related to Tocharians

Tocharian /toʊˈkɛɹi.ən/ /təuˈkɛəɹi.ən/ pn
tocario
language

Tocharian A pn
arsi tocario A tocario oriental turfanio
eastern member of Tocharian branch

Tocharian B pn
kucheano tocario B tocario occidental
western member of Tocharian branch

Tochigi pn
Tochigi
Tochigi, Japan

Togo pn
Togo
Togolese Republic

Togolese adj
togolés
Of, from, or pertaining to Togo or its people

Togolese n
togolés togolesa
A person from Togo or of Togolese descent

Tokelau pn
Tokelau
a territory of New Zealand in the Pacific

Tokelauan adj
tokelaués
Pertaining to Tokelau, the Tokelauan people or language

Tokelauan n
tokelaués
Person from Tokelau or of Tokelauan descent

Tokelauan pn
tokelaués
Language

Toki Pona pn
toki pona
constructed language

Tokyo /toʊ.ki.oʊ/ /təʊ.ki.əʊ/ pn
Tokio Tokyo
capital of Japan

Tokyoite adj
tokiota
relating to Tokyo

Tokyoite n
tokiota
person from Tokyo

Toluca pn
Toluca Toluca de Lerdo
city of Mexico

Tolyatti /tɒˈljatɪ/ /tɔlˈjɑti/ pn
Toliatti
city

Tom Thumb pn
Pulgarcito
the thumb-sized hero of a fairy tale

Tom, Dick and Harry n
Fulano, Mengano y Sotano Fulano, Zutano, Mengano y Perengano cada hijo de vecino cualquiera
anybody or everybody; random or unknown people

Tonga /ˈtɑŋ.ɡə/ /ˈtɒŋ.ə/ pn
Tonga
country

Tongan adj
tongano
of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, Tongans or their language

Tongan n
tongano
Austronesian language
tongana tongano
person from Tonga or of Tongan descent

Tooth Fairy n
ratoncito Pérez
figure of modern myth

Torah /tɔːɹə/ pn
Torá Toráh
the Five Books of Moses - the full body of Jewish law

Toronto /təˈɹɒn(t)oʊ/ pn
Toronto
city in Canada

Torontonian n
habitante de Toronto
native or inhabitant of Toronto

Torrejón de Ardoz pn
Torrejón de Ardoz
city

Tortonian n
Tortoniense

Tosk pn
tosco
Tosk

Totatiche pn
Totatiche
town

Totonicapán pn
Totonicapán
city

Tottori pn
Tottori
Tottori, Japan

Toulouse pn
Tolosa Toulouse
a city in France

Tour de France /ˌtʊə də ˈfɹɑːns/ /ˌtʊɹ də ˈfɹæns/ pn
Tour de Francia
annual long-distance cycling race through France

Tourette syndrome n
síndrome de Tourette
disorder characterized by tics

Tower of Babel pn
Torre de Babel
tower erected at Babel

Tower of London pn
Torre de Londres
a fortress in London

Toyama pn
Toyama
a city in Japan

Trabzon pn
Trebisonda
port in Turkey

Traditional Chinese pn
chino tradicional
Chinese written using traditional characters

Trafalgar /tɹəˈfælɡə(ɹ)/ pn
Trafalgar
A headland in Province of Cádiz

Trajan /ˈtɹeɪd͡ʒən/ pn
Trajano
the Roman emperor

Transnistria /tɹænzˈnɪsˌtɹi.ə/ pn
Transnistria
Transnistria, an autonomous territory in Moldova

Transylvania /tɹænslˈveɪni.ə/ pn
Transilvania
Transylvania

Trappist n
trapista
a monk or nun of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance

Trento pn
Trento
city

Triangulum pn
Triangulum
constellation

Triangulum Australe pn
Triangulum Australe
constellation

Triangulum Galaxy pn
Galaxia del Triángulo
spiral galaxy

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ adj
triásico
relating to the Triassic period

Triassic /tɹaɪˈæsɪk/ pn
Triásico
the geologic period

Trieste pn
Trieste
city

Trinidad pn
Trinidad
an island of the Caribbean

Trinidad and Tobago /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd toʊˈbeɪ.ɡoʊ/ /ˌtɹɪn.ɪ.dæd ænd təʊˈbeɪ.ɡəʊ/ pn
Trinidad y Tobago Trinidad y Tabago
country

Trinidadian n
trinitense
a person from Trinidad

Trinidadian and Tobagonian n
trinitense
A person from Trinidad and Tobago or of descent of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinitarian adj
trinitario
believing in the Trinity

Trinity pn
trinidad Santísima Trinidad
Christianity: three persons of the Godhead
Trinidad
female given name

Triple Goddess pn
triple diosa
Wicca: the trinity of the Goddess

Tripoli /tɹɪˈpoʊlə/ /ˈtɹɪpəli/ pn
Trípoli
capital of Libya

Tristan /ˈtɹɪstən/ pn
Tristán
male given name

Triton /ˈtɹaɪtən/ pn
Tritón
seventh moon of Neptune
god of the sea

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ adj
troyano
relating to the city Troy
relating to a malware

Trojan /ˈtɹoʊd͡ʒən/ /ˈtɹəʊd͡ʒən/ n
troyano
person from Troy

Trojan War pn
guerra de Troya
mythological war

Trojan Wicca pn
wicca troyana
branch of wicca

Trojan horse n
caballo de Troya troyano
computing: malicious program

Trojan horse pn
caballo de Troya
epic wooden horse

Tromsø pn
Tromsø
municipality in Norway

Tropic of Cancer pn
trópico de Cáncer
the parallel of latitude 23°30′ north of the equator

Trotskyism n
trotskismo
left-wing political philosophy named after Leon Trotsky

Trotskyite n
trotskista
an advocate of the communist doctrines of Leon Trotsky

Troy /tɹɔɪ/ pn
Troya
an ancient city

Trumpism pn
trumpismo
the philosophy and politics espoused by Donald Trump

Trumpist adj
Trumpista

Trumpist n
trumpista

Tskhinvali /ˈtskɪnvali/ pn
Tsjinval
A city in Georgia

Tsonga n
tsonga
person

Tsonga pn
tsonga
language

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ n
tuareg
member of the Tuareg people

Tuareg /ˈtwɑɹ.ɛɡ/ /ˈtwɑː.ɹɛɡ/ pn
tuareg
people
targuí tuareg
various Berber languages

Tube pn
metro
informal: the London underground

Tucana pn
Tucana
constellation

Tucson /tuːˈsɒn/ /ˈtuːsɒn/ pn
Tucsón
Arizona city

Tucumán pn
Tucumán
province

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ adv
martes
on Tuesday

Tuesday /ˈt(j)uzdeɪ/ /ˈtjuːzd(e)ɪ/ /ˈt͡ʃʉːzdæe/ n
martes
day of the week

Tula pn
Tula
town in Mexico

Tungusic adj
tungús
of or pertaining to these languages

Tunis /ˈtjuːnɪs/ /ˈtuːnəs/ pn
Túnez
capital of Tunisia

Tunisia /tjuːˈnɪzi.ə/ /tuˈniʒ.ə/ pn
Túnez
Republic of Tunisia

Tunisian adj
tunecino
pertaining to Tunisia

Tunisian n
tunecino tunecina
person from Tunisia

Tunisian Arabic pn
árabe tunecino
Tunisian dialect of Arabic

Tupi /ˈtuːpɪ/ pn
tupí
a Tupian language

Tupinambá pn
lengua tupinambá
language

Turin /tjʊəˈɹɪn/ pn
Turín
city
province

Turinese adj
turinés
of or relating to Turin

Turinese n
turinés turinesa
a person from Turin

Turing machine n
máquina de Turing
abstract machine

Turk /tɜːk/ /tɝk/ n
turco turca
a person from Turkey
turco
a speaker of the various Turkic languages

Turkey /ˈtɜː.ki/ /ˈtɝ.ki/ pn
Turquía
country at intersection of Europe and Asia

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ adj
turco
of, from or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language

Turkish /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/ /ˈtɝ.kɪʃ/ n
turco
official language of Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Turkish alphabet pn
alfabeto turco
the alphabet used in the Turkish language

Turkish bath n
baño turco hammam
establishment

Turkish delight n
lokum delicias turcas
confection

Turkman /ˈtɜɹkmən/ n
turcomana turcomano
person from Turkmenistan

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ adj
turcomano turkmeno
of or pertaining to Turkmenistan, the Turkmen people or the Turkmen language

Turkmen /ˈtɜːk.mən/ /ˈtɝk.mən/ n
turcomano
language spoken in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan /tɚkˈmɛn.ɪ.stæn/ /ˌtɜːkmɛn.ɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Turkmenistán
Central Asian country

Turks and Caicos Islands /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ks ən ˈkeɪkəs ˌaɪləndz/ pn
islas Turcas y Caicos
a British overseas territory in the Caribbean

Turku pn
Abo Turku
A city in Finland

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ adj
toscano
of or relating to Tuscany or its inhabitants

Tuscan /ˈtʌs.kən/ n
toscana toscano
person from or inhabitant of Tuscany

Tuscany /ˈtʌskəni/ pn
Toscana
region in Italy

Tutankhamon /ˌtu.tɑŋˈkɑ.mən/ /ˌtuːtənˈkɑːmən/ pn
Tutankamón Tutanjamón Tutankhamon
Egyptian Pharaoh

Tuvalu /tuːˈvɑː.luː/ pn
Tuvalu
country in Oceania

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ adj
tuvaluano
Of, from, or pertaining to Tuvalu, the Tuvaluan people or the Tuvaluan language

Tuvaluan /tuːˈvɑluːən/ n
tuvaluano tuvaluana
A person from Tuvalu or of Tuvaluan descent

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ adj
tuvano
pertaining to Tuva or its people or culture

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ n
tuvano
person

Tuvan /ˈtuːvən/ pn
tuvano
language

Tuyuca pn
tuyuca
language

Tuzla pn
Tuzla
a city in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tweedledum and Tweedledee /ˌtwiːdəlˈdʌm ən ˌtwiːdəlˈdiː/ n
Patachunta y Patachún Tararí y Tarará
people who spend a lot of time together, and look and act similarly

Twelve Days of Christmas n
Doce días de Natal
the season or time made up of the twelve days between Christmas and Epiphany

Twin Towers pn
Torres Gemelas
the two main buildings of the World Trade Center

Two Rivers pn
Dos Rios
2 rivers

Tyche pn
Tique
Greek goddess of luck/fortune

Typhonomachy /ˌtaɪfəˈnɑməki/ /ˌtaɪfəˈnɒməki/ pn
Tifonomaquia
battle between Zeus and Typhon

Tyre /ˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ pn
Tiro
an ancient sea port and city state of Phoenicia

Tyrol /tɪˈɹoʊl/ pn
Tirol
state in the west of Austria

Tyrrhenian Sea pn
mar Tirreno Mar Tirreno
Part of the Mediterranean Sea

Tyumen pn
Tiumén
a city in Russia

Tzotzil pn
tsotsil
one of Mayan languages

U-turn n
cambio de sentido viraje en u vuelta en u
semi-circular turn

UAE /juː.eɪ.iː/ pn
EAU
initialism of United Arab Emirates

UEFA /juˈeɪfə/ pn
UEFA
Union of European Football Associations

UFO /ˌjuˌɛfˈoʊ/ /ˌjuːɛfˈəʊ/ n
ovni
an unidentified flying object

UK pn
R.U. RU
abbreviation of United Kingdom

UN pn
ONU
United Nations

UN Security Council pn
Consejo de Seguridad Consejo de Seguridad de Naciones Unidas
international organ

UNDP pn
PNUD
United Nations Development Programme

UPS n
SAI
uninterruptible power supply

US /juː.ɛs/ pn
EE. UU. EU
abbreviation of United States

US American n
estadounidense estadunidense
inhabitant or citizen of the United States of America

US Virgin Islands pn
Islas Vírgenes Americanas
Country in the Caribbean

US dollar n
dólar americano dólar de EE.UU.
official currency of the United States

USA /juː ɛs ˈeɪ/ /ˌju ˌɛs ˈeɪ/ pn
EE. UU. EU EUA
United States of America

USB port n
puerto USB
port for USB connection

USMCA pn
AEUMC T-MEC
United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement

USSR /ˌju.ɛs.ɛsˈɑ(ɹ)/ pn
URSS
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

Udi pn
udí
language

Udine pn
Udine
capital
province

Udmurt adj
udmurto
pertaining to Udmurts, Udmurtia, or the Udmurt language

Udmurtia pn
Udmurtia
a republic of Russia in the Caucasus region

Ufa pn
Ufá
city

Uganda /juˈɡændə/ pn
Uganda
Republic of Uganda

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ adj
ugandés
Of, from, or pertaining to Uganda, the Ugandan people or the Ugandan language

Ugandan /juˈɡɑndən/ /juːˈɡændən/ n
ugandesa ugandés
A person from Uganda or of Ugandan descent

Ugric adj
ugrio
of or pertaining to a group of languages

Ugric pn
úgrica
group of languages

Ukraine /juˈkɹeɪn/ /juːˈkɹeɪn/ pn
Ucrania
Eastern European country

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ adj
ucraniano ucranio
relating to Ukraine or its people

Ukrainian /juːˈkɹeɪnɪən/ n
ucraniano ucranio ucrania ucraniana
ethnic/citizen
ucraniano
language

Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic pn
República Socialista Soviética Ucraniana
the Bolshevik state of Ukraine

Ulaanbaatar /ˌuːlɑːn ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ pn
Ulán Bator
the capital of Mongolia

Ulan-Ude pn
Ulán-Udé
capital of Buryatia, Russia

Ulrica pn
Ulrica
female given name

Uluru /ˈuːluɹuː/ pn
Uluru
giant rock in Australia

Ulyanovsk /ʊlˈjɑːnɒfsk/ pn
Uliánovsk
city

Umayyad adj
omeya
relating to the Umayyads

Umbria pn
Umbría
region of Italy

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ adj
umbro
relating to Umbria or to its inhabitants or extinct language

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ n
umbra umbro
an inhabitant of Umbria

Umbrian /ˈʌmbɹi.ən/ pn
umbro
language

Umbriel pn
Umbriel
moon of Uranus

Uncle Sam pn
Tío Sam
personification of the US government

Unicode /ˈjunɪˌkəʊd/ /ˈjuːnɪˌkəʊd/ pn
Unicode
series of computer encoding standards

Union of South Africa pn
Unión Sudafricana
country

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics pn
Unión de Repúblicas Socialistas Soviéticas
a confederation of Communist states

Unitarian n
unitario
(political) a member of the Argentianian Unitarios

Unitarian Universalism pn
unitarismo universalista
religion which encourages theological liberalism

Unitarianism n
unitarismo unitarianismo
the religious belief that God is a single person

United Arab Emirates /juˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɪd ˌæɹəb ˈɛmɪɹɪts/ pn
Emiratos Árabes Unidos
country in the Middle East

United Kingdom /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈkɪŋ.dəm/ pn
Reino Unido Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte
Kingdom in Europe

United Kingdom of Great Britain pn
Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña
United Kingdom of Great Britain

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland pn
Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland pn
Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Nations pn
Organización de las Naciones Unidas Naciones Unidas
international coalition

United Nations Economic and Social Council pn
Consejo Económico y Social de las Naciones Unidas
one of the six principal organs of the United Nations

United States /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˈsteɪts/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˈsteɪts/ pn
Estados Unidos EE. UU.
the United States

United States Virgin Islands pn
Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos
a US overseas territory in the Caribbean

United States of America /juˌnaɪtɪ̈d ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɪ̈kə/ /juːˌnaɪtɨd ˌsteɪts əv əˈmɛɹɨkə/ pn
Estados Unidos de América Estados Unidos EE. UU. EEUU
country in North America

United Statesian adj
estadounidense
of or pertaining to the United States of America

Universal Serial Bus n
Conductor Universal en Serie
computing standard for interconnecting PC devices

Universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ pn
universo
sum of everything that exists

Universiade n
Universiadas
a sport event

Unix /ˈjuːnɪks/ n
Unix
operating system

Unix time pn
tiempo Unix
system for describing instants of time

Uno pn
Uno
a card game played with special cards

Upper Normandy pn
Alta Normandía
former region of France

Upper Volta pn
Alto Volta
former name of Burkina Faso

Uppsala /ʊpˈsɑlə/ /ˈʊpsɑːlə/ pn
Upsala
city in eastern central Sweden

Ural Mountains pn
Urales
mountains

Ural owl n
cárabo uralense
Strix uralensis

Uralic /jʊəˈɹælɪk/ adj
urálico
pertaining to the Finno-Ugric and Samoyedic peoples or their languages

Uranus /ˈjuɹənəs/ /ˈjʊɹənəs/ pn
Urano
planet
god of the sky and heavens

Urban pn
Urbano
male given name

Urdu /ˈʊəɹduː/ n
urdu
the Indo-Iranian language

Uriah pn
Urías
biblical character

Urim and Thummim n
Urim y Tumim
sacred devices used for casting lots

Ursa Major /ˌɝsə ˈmeɪdʒɚ/ pn
Osa Mayor
large circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursa Minor /ˌɝsə ˈmaɪnɚ/ pn
Osa Menor
a circumpolar constellation of the northern sky

Ursula pn
Úrsula
female given name

Uruguay /ˈjʊə.ɹə.ɡwaɪ/ /ˈjʊɹ.ə.ɡwaɪ/ pn
Uruguay
country

Ushuaian adj
ushuaiense
of Ushuaia

Ushuaian n
ushuaiense
someone from Ushuaia

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ adj
usoniano
of Usonian architecture
estadounidense
of the USA

Usonian /juːˈsoʊni.ən/ n
estadounidense
a citizen of the USA, as opposed to an inhabitant of America as a whole

Ussuriysk pn
Ussuriisk
city in Russia

Utah /ˈjuːˌtɑː/ pn
Utah
a state of the United States of America

Utraquism n
utraquismo
moderate Hussitism

Utrecht /juːˈtɹɛxt/ /ˈjuˌtɹɛkt/ pn
Utrecht Utrech
city in the Netherlands
province of the Netherlands

Utsunomiya pn
Utsunomiya
a city of Japan

Uyghur /uj.ˈɡuɹ/ /uj.ˈɡʊə/ /ˈwiːɡɚ/ n
uigur
member of ethnic group

Uzbek adj
uzbeko
of, from, or pertaining to Uzbekistan, its people or language

Uzbek n
uzbeko uzbeco
language
uzbeko
person

Uzbekistan /ʊzˌbɛkɪˈstɑːn/ pn
Uzbekistán
Republic of Uzbekistan

VAT /væt/ /ˌviːeɪˈtiː/ n
IVA
value-added tax

VIP n
vip
abbreviation: very important person

Vaishnava n
vaisnava
worshipper

Valencia /vəˈlɛnsi.ə/ pn
Valencia
capital of the Valencian Community
city in Venezuela

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ adj
valenciano
from or relating to Valencia

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ n
valenciana valenciano
inhabitant of Valencia

Valencian /vəˈlɛnsi.ən/ pn
valenciano
variety of Catalan

Valencian Community pn
Comunidad Valenciana Valencia
autonomous community in Spain

Valentina pn
Valentina
female given name

Valentine n
Valentín
male given name

Valentine's Day pn
día de san Valentín
Saint Valentine's Day

Valerie pn
Valeria
female given name

Valhalla /vælˈhælə/ pn
Valhalla
in Norse mythology, the home of warriors slain gloriously in battle

Valladolid pn
Valladolid
city in Spain

Valle d'Aosta /ˌvaleɪ dɑːˈɒstə/ pn
Valle de Aosta
region of northwestern Italy

Valletta pn
La Valeta
capital of Malta

Valley of the Kings pn
Valle de los Reyes
Egyptian valley known for its tombs

Valley of the Sun pn
Valle del sol
Term for the Phoenix metropolitan area

Valparaiso pn
Valparaíso
city

Vancouver /væŋˈkuː.vɚ/ pn
Vancouver
city

Vandal n
vándalo
member of an ancient east Germanic tribe

Vanessa /vəˈnɛsə/ pn
Vanesa
female given name

Vanuatu /væn.uːˈɑː.tuː/ /vɑ.nuˈɑ.tu/ pn
Vanuatu
Republic of Vanuatu

Vanuatuan adj
vanuatuense
Of, from, or pertaining to Vanuatu, the Vanuatuan people or the Vanuatuan language

Vanuatuan n
vanuatuense
A person from Vanuatu or of Vanuatuan descent

Varangian /vəˈɹæn.d͡ʒi.ən/ n
varego
member of a Scandinavian tribe
member of the imperial body guard at Constantinople from 955

Varese pn
Varese
capital

Varsovian adj
varsoviano
of, from or relating to Warsaw

Varsovian n
varsoviano varsoviana
someone from Warsaw

Vascon pn
vascón

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ adj
vaticano
Relating to the Vatican City state

Vatican /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən/ pn
Vaticano
state

Vatican City /ˈvæ.tɪ.kən ˈsɪt.i/ pn
Ciudad del Vaticano
State of the Vatican City

Vaticanian n
vaticano
a person from Vatican City

Vaucluse pn
Vaucluse
département

Vayu pn
Vāyu
god of wind in Indian religions

Vedic /ˈveɪdɪk/ adj
védico
Of or pertaining to the Vedas

Vegan /ˈviːɡən/ n
vegana vegano
someone from Vega

Vela pn
Vela
constellation

Velcro pn
velcro
fastener

Veles pn
Veles
a city in the Republic of Macedonia

Vendémiaire /vɛnˌdɛmɪˈɛː/ /ˌvɑndəˈmjɛəɹ/ pn
vendimiario
the first month of the French Republican Calendar

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ adj
veneciano
relating to Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ n
veneciano veneciana
inhabitant of Venice

Venetian /vəˈniʃən/ /vɪˈniːʃən/ pn
véneto
Romance language spoken in Veneto
veneciano
form of Venetian spoken in Venice

Venetian blind n
persiana
blind consisting of overlapping horizontal slats

Venetic /vəˈnetɪk/ pn
idioma venético venético
Venetic language

Veneto pn
Véneto
a region in northern Italy

Venezuela /ˌvɛn.ɪˈzweɪ.lə/ pn
Venezuela
country

Venezuelan adj
venezolano
of, from, or pertaining to Venezuela or the Venezuelan people

Venezuelan n
venezolano venezolana
person from Venezuela or of Venezuelan descent

Venice /ˈvɛnɪs/ pn
Venecia
city and province in Italy
empire

Venn diagram n
diagrama de Venn
diagram representing sets by circles

Ventôse /vɑnˈtoʊz/ /vɒ̃ˈtəʊz/ pn
ventoso
the sixth month of the French Republican Calendar

Venus /ˈvinəs/ /ˈviːnəs/ pn
Venus
planet
goddess

Venus' comb n
aguja peine de Venus
Scandix pecten-veneris

Veps pn
vepsio
the language

Veracruz pn
Veracruz
state of Mexico

Verdian adj
verdiano
of or pertaining to Giuseppe Verdi

Vermont /vəˈmɒnt/ /vɚˈmɑnt/ [vɚˈmɑ̃ʔ] pn
Vermont
a state in the United States

Veronica pn
Verónica
female given name

Versailles /vəɹˈsaɪ/ /vɛəˈsaɪ/ pn
Versalles
suburb of Paris

Vesak pn
Vesak
Buddhist holiday celebrating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha

Vespasian /vɛsˈpeɪʒi.ən/ pn
Vespasiano
Roman cognomen

Vespers pn
vísperas
A Christian service held in the late afternoon or early evening

Vesta /vɛstə/ pn
Vesta
asteroid

Vesuvius /vəˈsu.vi.əs/ pn
Vesubio
volcano in Italy

Viagra pn
Viagra
trademark name of the drug, sildenafil citrate, used to treat erectile dysfunction

Vichuquén pn
Vichuquén
Vichuquén

Victor pn
Víctor
male given name

Victoria /vɪkˈtɔːɹi.ə/ pn
Victoria
female given name

Victoria Falls pn
cataratas Victoria
waterfall in Africa

Victorian /vɪkˈtɔːɹiən/ adj
victoriano
relating to the reign of Queen Victoria
displaying the standards of the time of Queen Victoria
style of architecture

Victory Day n
Día de la Victoria
a day to commemorate victories in important battles or wars in the countries' history

Vienna /vaɪˈi.nə/ /vaɪˈæ.nə/ /vaɪˈɛ.nə/ /viˈɛ.nə/ /ˈvaɪ.ə.nə/ pn
Viena
capital of Austria

Vienna sausage n
salchicha de Frankfurt
salchicha de Viena salchicha vienesa
spicy smoked link sausage type wiener (short for wienerwurst), associated with the Austrian capital Vienna

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ adj
vienés
connected with Vienna

Viennese /ˌviː.ən.iːz/ n
vienés vienesa
inhabitant

Vientiane /viˌɛntiˈɑːn/ pn
Vientián
capital of Laos

Vietnam /(ˌ)vjɛtˈnɑːm/ /viˌɛtˈnɑm/ pn
Vietnam
country in Southeast Asia

Vietnam War pn
guerra de Vietnam
war that occurred in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia between 1955 and 1975

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ adj
vietnamita
of or pertaining to Vietnam

Vietnamese /ˌviː.ət.nəˈmiːz/ n
vietnamita
Vietnamese person
language

Vietnamese balm n
bálsamo vietnamita
Southeast Asian herb

Viking /ˈvaɪkɪŋ/ n
vikingo
One of the Scandinavian seafaring warriors

Villarreal pn
Villarreal
city

Vilnius pn
Vilna
capital of Lithuania

Vincent /ˈvɪnsənt/ pn
Vicente
male given name

Vincentian adj
sanvicentino
Of, or pertaining to, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Vincentian n
sanvicentino
A citizen of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Violet pn
Violeta
female given name

Virgil pn
Virgilio
Roman writer

Virgin pn
la Virgen
Mary, the mother of Jesus

Virgin Islander n
virgenense
person

Virgin Islands pn
Islas Vírgenes
archipelago

Virgin Mary pn
Virgen María
mother of Christ

Virginia /vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginia
state
female given name

Virginia stock n
mahonesa
flower

Virgo /ˈvɜːɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝɡoʊ/ pn
Virgo
astrological sign
constellation

Visayan n
bisayo
person or nation

Visayan pn
bisayo
language

Visean pn
Viseano
A subdivision of the Carboniferous period

Vishnu /ˈvɪʃnu/ pn
Vishnú
the god

Visigoth n
visigodo
member of an East Germanic tribe

Vistula /ˈvɪstʃʊlə/ pn
Vístula
Polish river

Vitebsk pn
Vítebsk Vítsiebsk
city

Vitoria pn
Vitoria
city

Vitus pn
Vito
male given name

Vixen pn
Bromista Juguetón Travieso
reindeer of Santa Claus

Vladimir /ˈvlæd.ɪm.iə(ɹ)/ pn
Vladímir
Russian city
Vladimiro Vladímir
male given name

Vladivostok pn
Vladivostok
seaport in Russia

Vlax Romani pn
Romaní Vlax
Vlax Romani

Vltava /vəlˈtɑːvə/ pn
Moldava
a major river in the Czech Republic

Vojvodina /ˌvɔɪvəˈdiːnə/ pn
Voivodina
autonomous province of Serbia

Volans pn
Volans
small circumpolar constellation of the southern sky

Volapük /volaˈpyk/ /ˈvɒləˌpʊk/ pn
volapuk volapük
language

Volga /ˈvoʊlɡə/ pn
Volga
longest river in Europe, flowing to the Caspian Sea

Volgograd pn
Volgogrado
Volgograd

Vologda pn
Vólogda
city in Russia

Voltairean adj
volteriano
of or pertaining to François-Marie Arouet, pen name Voltaire

Voronezh pn
Vorónezh
city in Russia

Vosges /voʊʒ/ pn
Vosgos
mountain range in France

Votic pn
voto
language

Vuelta a España /ˌvwɛltə aɪ (ɪ)sˈpænjə/ /ˌvwɛltə aɪ ɛsˈpɑnjə/ pn
Vuelta a España
annual cycling race in Spain

Vulcan /ˈvʌlkən/ pn
Vulcano
Roman god of fire
Theoretical planet

Vulgar Latin pn
latín vulgar
the Latin language as spoken by people

Vulgate /ˈvʌlɡeɪt/ pn
Vulgata
Latin Bible translation

Vulpecula /vʌlˈpɛkjələ/ pn
Vulpecula
autumn constellation

Vänern pn
Lago Vänern
Swedish lake

Vé pn
Ve
Norse mythological figure

WC n
WC
abbreviation for water closet

WHO /ˈdʌbəljuː ˈeɪt͡ʃ ˈəʊ/ pn
OMS
World Health Organization

WIPO /ˈwaɪpəʊ/ pn
OMPI
World Intellectual Property Organization

WTF phraseologicalUnit
pero qué chingados pero qué cojones pero qué coño pero qué demonios qué chucha qué mierda
What the fuck

WTO pn
OMC
World Trade Organization

WVO n
aceite vegetal usado
waste vegetable oil

WWI pn
PGM
Abbreviation for WWI

WWTP n
EDAR
wastewater treatment plant

Wadden Sea pn
Mar de Frisia
Wadden Sea

Wagga Wagga /ˌwɒɡə ˈwɒɡə/ pn
Wagga Wagga
city in New South Wales

Wagnerian adj
wagneriana wagneriano
of, or characteristic of Richard Wagner, or his music

Wahhabism pn
wahabismo wahhabismo
branch of Sunni Islam

Wakayama pn
Wakayama
a city in Japan

Wales /weɪlz/ pn
Gales País de Gales
a constituent nation of the UK

Wallachia /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ə/ pn
Valaquia
region in Romania

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ adj
valaca valaco
related to Wallachia

Wallachian /wɒlˈeɪ.kiː.ən/ n
valaca valaco
person from Wallachia or of Wallachian descent

Wallis and Futuna pn
Wallis y Futuna
an overseas territory of France in Oceania

Wallonia /wəˈləʊnɪə/ pn
Valonia
a region

Walloon /wəˈluːn/ pn
valón
Romance language

Walpurgis night n
Noche de Walpurgis
Walpurgis Night

Walter /ˈwɑltɚ/ /ˈwɔltɚ/ /ˈwɔːltə/ pn
Gualterio
male given name

Wankel engine n
motor Wankel
type of engine

Warholian adj
warholiano
of or pertaining to Andy Warhol

Warsaw /ˈwɔɹsɔ/ /ˈwɔːsɔː/ pn
Varsovia
capital city of Poland

Washington /ˈwɑʃɪŋtən/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋtən/ pn
Washington
name

Washington, D.C. pn
Washington D. C.
federal capital of the United States of America

Way of St. James pn
Camino de Santiago
Any of the pilgrimage routes to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Great

Way of the Cross n
viacrucis vía crucis
series of images

Wednesday /ˈwenzdæe/ /ˈwɛ(ʔə)nzde/ /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/ n
miércoles
day of the week

Weimar Republic /ˈvaɪmɑː(ɹ) ɹɪˈpʌblɪk/ pn
República de Weimar
Germany between 1919 and 1933

Weinsberg pn
Weinsberg
town in Germany

Wellington /ˈwelɘŋtɘn/ /ˈwɛlɪŋtən/ pn
Wellington
capital of New Zealand

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ adj
galés
of or pertaining to Wales
of or pertaining to the Welsh language

Welsh /wɛlʃ/ n
galesas galeses
collectively, people of Wales
galés
language

Welshman n
galés
native or inhabitant of Wales

Welshwoman n
galesa
woman who is a native or inhabitant of Wales

Wenceslaus pn
Wenceslao
male given name

Wernicke's area n
área de Wernicke
posterior section of the superior temporal gyrus

West pn
Occidente
Western world

West Bank pn
Cisjordania
territory

West Bengal /wɛst bɛŋˈɡɔːl/ pn
Bengala Occidental
state

West Berlin pn
Berlín Oeste
western Berlin between 1949 and 1990

West Frisian pn
frisio frisón
language spoken in Friesland
frisón occidental
the Western Frisian dialect of Dutch

West Germany pn
Alemania Occidental Alemania Federal Alemania del Oeste
former European country

West Indies pn
Indias Occidentales
islands of the Caribbean sea

West Virginia /ˈwɛst vɚˈdʒɪn.jə/ pn
Virginia Occidental
US state

Western Australia pn
Australia Occidental
state of Australia

Western Europe pn
Europa Occidental
Western Europe

Western Sahara pn
Sahara Occidental Sáhara Occidental
a territory in northern Africa

Western Wall pn
Muro de las Lamentaciones Muro de los Lamentos
ancient wall in Jerusalem, remnant of the Jewish Second Temple

Western concert flute n
flauta travesera
transverse woodwind instrument made of metal or wood

Westman Islands pn
Islas Vestman
archipelago off the south coast of Iceland

Westminster Abbey pn
abadía de Westminster
large Gothic church

Westminster Cathedral pn
Catedral de Westminster
chuerch

Westminster system n
sistema Westminster
democratic parliamentary system

Westphalia /wɛstˈfeɪljə/ pn
Vestfalia Westfalia
province of Germany

WhatsApp n
guasap guásap wasap wásap

WhatsApp v
guasapear wasapear

Wheel of Fortune pn
La Rueda de la Fortuna La Ruleta de la Fortuna
television game show

White House pn
Casa Blanca
the official residence of the President of the United States of America

White Russian n
ruso blanco
a cocktail

White Sea pn
mar Blanco
a sea to the northwest of Russia

Wi-Fi /ˈwaɪ.faɪ/ n
wifi
computing: wireless data communication standard

Wicca /wɪkə/ pn
brujería hechicería magia wicca
neo-pagan religion

Wiccan /ˈwɪkən/ adj
wiccano
of or pertaining to Wicca

Wiccan /ˈwɪkən/ n
brujo hechicera hechizero mago wiccano
follower of Wicca

Wiccaphobia n
wiccafobia
fear of Wicca

Wikipedia /ˌwɪkiˈpiːdi.ə/ /ˌwɪkɪˈpiːdɪə/ pn
Wikipedia
online encyclopedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ adj
wikipédico
of or relating to Wikipedia

Wikipedian /wɪ.kɪˈpiː.dɪ.ən/ n
wikipedista
a person who uses, edits, or contributes to Wikipedia

Wiktionarian n
wikcionarista
A person who contributes to Wiktionary

Wiktionary /ˈwɪkʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃənɹɪ/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈʋɪkʃ.nə.ɾi/ pn
Wikcionario
the collaborative project; a particular version of this project written in a certain language

Wild Hunt n
cacería salvaje
folk myth

Wild West pn
Lejano Oeste
western United States during the 19th-century era of settlement

Wilhelmina pn
Guillermina
female form of William

William /ˈwɪljəm/ pn
Guillermo
male given name

Wiltshire /ˈwɪlt.ʃə(ɹ)/ pn
Wiltshire
inland county in England

Windhoek /ˈwɪndhʊk/ pn
Windhoek Vinjuc
capital of Namibia

Windows pn
Windows
Microsoft Windows

Windy City pn
Ciudad de los Vientos
nickname for Chicago

Winnie the Pooh pn
Winny de Puh
the fictional bear

Wisconsin /wəsˈkɑnsən/ /wəˈskɑnsən/ /wɪnˈskɑnsən/ /wɪsˈkɑnsɪn/ pn
Wisconsin
state of the United States of America

Wolfgang /ˈvɔlf.ɡɑŋ/ /ˈwʊlf.ɡæŋ/ pn
Wolfgang
male given name

Wolof /ˈwɒlɒf/ pn
wolof
language
people

Worcestershire sauce /ˈwʊs.tɚ.ʃɚ ˈsɔːs/ /ˈwʊstə(ɹ)ʃə(ɹ) ˈsɔːs/ n
salsa Worcestershire salsa inglesa
English condiment

Word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
Verbo
Creative word of God
Scripture

Word of Wisdom pn
Palabra de Sabiduría
The health code in the Doctrine and Covenants.

Wordian pn
Wordiense
A subdivision of the Permian period.

World Bank pn
Banco Mundial
group of five financial organizations

World Exposition n
Exposición Universal
a regular international exposition

World Trade Organization pn
Organización Mundial del Comercio OMC
World Trade Organization

World War I pn
Primera Guerra Mundial
war

World War II pn
Segunda Guerra Mundial
war from 1939 to 1945

World War III pn
Tercera Guerra Mundial
hypothetical world war (World War III)

Wormian bone n
huesos wormianos suturales
small irregular bone

Worms /vɔɹmz/ /vɔːmz/ pn
Worms
a city in Germany

Wroclaw /ˈvɹɒtslɑːv/ /ˈvɹɔts.wɑf/ pn
Breslavia
a city in southwestern Poland

Wuchiapingian pn
Wuchiapingiense
A subdivision of the Permian period.

Wuhan pn
Wuhan
sub-provincial city in central China

Wyandot n
hurones
hurón
a member of the Wyandot people

Wymysorys pn
vilamoviano vilamoviciano
A West Germanic language spoken in the Polish town of Wilamowice.

Wyoming /waɪˈoʊmɪŋ/ pn
Wyoming
US state

X /ɛks/ adj
equis

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ n
radiografía
photograph made with X-rays
rayo X
short wavelength electromagnetic radiation

X-ray /ˈɛks ɹeɪ/ /ˈɛks ˌɹeɪ/ v
radiografiar
to take a radiograph of

X-ray crystallography n
cristalografía de rayos X
the analytical technique

XO sauce n
salsa XO
sauce

Xanthi pn
Xánthi
city in Greece

Xavier /ˈzeɪ.vjɚ/ /ˈzeɪvɪə/ pn
Javier
male given name

Xbox n
Xbox
video game console manufactured and distributed by Microsoft

Xenocrates pn
Jenócrates Xenócrates
philosopher

Xenophanes /zɛˈnɒfəniːz/ pn
Jenófanes
a Greek philosopher and a poet

Xenophon pn
Jenofonte
historian and philosopher

Xerxes /ˈzɜk.siːz/ /ˈzɝksiːz/ pn
Jerjes
Xerxes I of Persia
Xerxes II of Persia

Xhosa /ˈkoʊ.sə/ /ˈkəʊ.sə/ n
xhosa
Xhosa language

Xiamen /ʃjɑːˈmɛn/ pn
Xiamen
a sub-provincial city in southeastern China

Xinjiang /ˈʃɪnˈdʒjæŋ/ pn
Xinjiang
autonomous region of China

Xueta n
chueta
descendant of Majorcan Jews

YHWH pn
Jehová
יהוה‎ (tetragrammaton)

Yahweh /ˈjɑːˌweɪ/ pn
Yahvé
personal name of God

Yakut pn
yakuto
language

Yakutsk pn
Yakutsk
city in Russia

Yalta pn
Yalta
city in Crimea

Yamal pn
península de Yamal
a large peninsula in the Russian North

Yandex /ˈjan.dɛks/ pn
Yandex
Yandex (in other scripts, the trademark may also be written in Roman letters)

Yangon [jæŋˈɡɑn] pn
Rangún
largest city in Myanmar

Yangtze /ˈjæŋ(t)si/ pn
Yangtsé
river

Yank /jæŋk/ n
yanqui
native of the USA

Yankee /ˈjæŋ.ki/ n
Yanqui
(baseball) player that plays for the New York Yankees
gabacho
native or inhabitant of the Northern USA
yanqui
native or inhabitant of the USA

Yanukovych pn
Yanukóvich
Ukrainian surname

Yaoundé pn
Yaundé
capital of Cameroon

Yap pn
Yap
an island in the Caroline Islands of western Micronesia

Yaroslavl pn
Yaroslavl
city

Yazidism pn
yazidismo
religion

Yekaterinburg pn
Ekaterimburgo
city in Russia

Yellow Sea pn
mar Amarillo
Asian sea

Yeltsin /ˈjeltsɪn/ pn
Yeltsin
Russian surname

Yemen /ˈjɛmən/ pn
Yemen
Republic of Yemen

Yemen Arab Republic pn
República Árabe de Yemen
former country

Yemeni adj
yemení
of, from, or pertaining to Yemen, or the Yemeni people

Yemeni n
yemení
a person from Yemen or of Yemeni descent

Yenisei /ˌjɛnəˈseɪ/ pn
Yeniséi
river in Russia

Yerevan /jɛɾɛˈvɑn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvæːn/ /ˌjeɹəˈvɑːn/ pn
Ereván
the capital and largest city of Armenia

Yiddish /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/ pn
yidis yídish
language

Yolanda pn
Yolanda
female given name

Yom Kippur /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊə/ /ˌjɒm kɪˈpʊɹ/ pn
Yom Kipur el Día del Perdón
Day of Atonement

York /jɔɹk/ /jɔːk/ pn
York Yórk
city in North Yorkshire

York ham n
jamón York jamón de York jamón york
A mild, cured ham that has a delicate pink meat

Yorkshire /ˈjɔː(ɹ)kʃɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈjɔːkʃə/ pn
Yorkshire
former large county

Yoruba /ˈjɒɹʊbə/ /ˈjɔːɹəbə/ pn
yoruba nago
a sub-Saharan language

Yoshkar-Ola pn
Yoshkar-Olá
city in Russia

Yosondúa pn
Santiago Yosondúa Yosondúa
municipality
Santiago Yosondúa Yosondúa sánchāu
town

Yosoyuxi pn
Yosoyuxi

YouTube /ˈjutub/ /ˈjuːtjuːb/ /ˈjʉːtʃʉːb/ pn
YouTube
a video-sharing website

YouTuber n
youtubera youtubero yutúber
YouTube video creator

Young's modulus n
módulo de Young
coefficient of elasticity of a solid

Your Highness pronoun
Su Alteza
a title of respect used to address a prince or princess

Your Majesty pronoun
Su Majestad
Title of respect

Ypresian pn
Ypresiense
subdivision of the Eocene epoch

Yuan dynasty pn
dinastía Yuan
Chinese dynasty

Yucatec Maya pn
maya yucateco
Yucatec Maya language

Yucatán pn
Península de Yucatán
a peninsula in North America
Yucatán
a state in Mexico

Yucunicoco pn
Santa María Yucunicoco Yucunicoco

Yue /juːˈeɪ/ /ˈjuːeɪ/ pn
yue
language

Yugoslavia /juːɡəˈslɑːvi.ə/ pn
Yugoslavia Yugoeslavia
former country in the Balkans

Yugoslavian adj
yugoslavo yugoeslavo
of or relating to Yugoslavia

Yugoslavian n
yugoslavo yugoslava yugoeslavo
a native of Yugoslavia

Yule /juːl/ pn
Navidad
the Christmas season

Yule log n
tronco de Navidad tronco navideño
log-shaped cake covered in chocolate

Yuletide /ˈjulˌtaɪd/ /ˈjuːlˌtaɪd/ n
yule yúl
period of celebration of a pre-Christian festival associated with the (northern) winter solstice

Yunnan pn
Yunnan
a province in China

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk pn
Yuzhno-Sajalinsk
city in Russia

Zacatecas pn
Zacatecas
state of Mexico

Zachary /ˈzækəɹi/ pn
Zacarías
male given name

Zadar pn
Zadar
A city in Croatia

Zagreb /ˈzɑːɡɹɛb/ pn
Zagreb
capital of Croatia

Zaire /zaɪˈɪə/ /zɑːˈɪəɹ/ pn
Zaire
former name of DR of Congo

Zakynthos /ˈzakɪnθɒs/ /ˈzɑkɪnθɔs/ pn
Zacinto Zante
Greek island, the third largest of the Ionian Islands

Zambia pn
Zambia
country in Southern Africa

Zambian adj
zambiano
Of or pertaining to Zambia or its people or language

Zambian n
zambiano
A person from Zambia or of Zambian descent

Zamboanga Chavacano pn
zamboangueño
language

Zanclean pn
Zanclayense
subdivision of the Pliocene epoch.

Zanzibar pn
Zanzíbar
island region

Zapotec adj
zapoteca zapoteco
of or relating to the Zapotec people
of or relating to their language

Zapotec n
zapoteca
member of indigenous people of Mexico

Zapotec pn
zapoteco
any of a group of Oto-Manguean languages spoken by the Zapotec people

Zaragoza pn
Zaragoza
city in Spain

Zaragozan adj
zaragozano
from Saragossa

Zaragozan n
zaragozana zaragozano
someone from Saragossa

Zayyanid adj
ziyánida

Zealand pn
Selandia
Danish island

Zebedee pn
Zebedeo
biblical character

Zebulun pn
Zabulón
ninth son of Jacob

Zechariah /ˌzɛkəˈɹaɪə/ pn
Zacarías
king of Israel
Hebrew prophet traditionally considered the author of the Book of Zechariah
book of the Bible
father of John the Baptist

Zeeland pn
Zelanda
province

Zelda /ˈzɛldə/ pn
Zelda
female given name

Zemfira [zɪɱˈfiɹə] pn
Zemfira
transliteration of }}

Zen n
budismo zen
denomination of Buddhism

Zen Buddhism n
budismo zen
the Zen denomination of Buddhism

Zephaniah /zɛfəˈnaɪə/ pn
Sofonías
book of the Bible

Zeppelin /ˈzɛp.lɪn/ n
zepelín dirigible
a type of large German dirigible airship of the early 20th century

Zerubbabel pn
Zorobabel
a governor of the Persian Province of Judah, who led the first group of Jews returned from the Babylonian Captivity

Zeus /z(j)uːs/ /zus/ pn
Zeus
supreme ruler of all Greek gods

Zhukov pn
Zhúkov
Russian surname

Zika virus n
virus del Zika
virus

Zilpah pn
Zilpa
handmaid of Leah

Zimbabwe /zɪmˈbɑːbweɪ/ pn
Zimbabue
Republic of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean adj
zimbabuense
Of, from, or pertaining to Zimbabwe or the Zimbabwean people

Zimbabwean n
zimbabuense
а person from Zimbabwe or of Zimbabwean descent

Zion /ˈzaɪ.ən/ pn
Sion
mountain in Israel

Zionism n
sionismo
Jewish national liberation movement

Zionist n
sionista
advocate of Zionism

Zipporah pn
Séfora
biblical character
female given name

Zoroaster /ˌzɒɹoʊˈæstəɹ/ pn
Zoroastro
founder of Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism /ˌzoʊɹ.oʊˈæs.tɹi.əˌnɪz.əm/ /ˌzɒɹəʊˈæstɹɪəˌnɪzəm/ pn
zoroastrismo
religion and philosophy ascribed to Zoroaster

Zouave /zwɑv/ n
zuavo
Kabyle or French soldiers in Kabyle dress

Zulu /ˈzuːluː/ adj
zulú
pertaining to the Zulu people, culture, or language

Zuni adj
zuñi
Of the Zuni people or their language

Zuni pn
zuñi
Native American tribe
language

Zurich /ˈzjʊə.ɹɪk/ /ˈzɜɹ.ɪk/ pn
Zúrich
city
canton

Zwergspitz n
spitz enano
Pomeranian Dwarf-Spitz

Zwinglian adj
zwingliano
relating to Zwingli

Zwinglian n
zwingliano
a follower of Zwingli

a /eɪ/ /æɪ/ /ə/ n
a
name of the letter A, a

a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush proverb
más vale pájaro en mano que ciento volando
small but certain advantage is preferable

a bit much n
demasiado
More than is reasonable

a cappella /ˌæ.kəˈpɛl.ə/ /ˌɑ kəˈpɛl.ə/ adv
a cappella
performed by a choir with no instrumental accompaniment

a chain is only as strong as its weakest link proverb
una cadena es tan fuerte como su eslabón más débil
aphorism

a closed mouth catches no flies proverb
en boca cerrada no entran moscas
It's best not to talk too much

a few determiner
algunos unos
a small number of

a few pronoun
pocos
a small number of things

a fortiori /ˈeɪ fɔɹʃˈjɔˑɹaɪ/ /ˈɑː fɔːɹtɪˈoʊɹiː/ adv
a fortiori

a good beginning makes a good ending proverb
lo que bien empieza bien acaba quien bien empieza bien acaba
good beginnings promise a good end

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step proverb
un viaje de mil millas comienza con un solo paso
a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

a leopard cannot change its spots proverb
genio y figura hasta la sepultura la cabra siempre tira al monte no hay que pedir peras al olmo quien nace lechón muere cochino
one cannot change one's own nature

a lie has no legs proverb
antes se coge al mentiroso que al cojo la mentira tiene patas cortas
you can't get away with a lie

a little adv
un poco un poquito
to a small extent or degree

a little bird told me phraseologicalUnit
un pajarito me dijo un pajarito me lo contó
idiomatic

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ adv
frecuentemente
often
mucho cosa mala un montón una barbaridad
very much

a lot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ n
montón
a large amount
mucho
many things

a new broom sweeps clean proverb
escoba nueva barre bien
new management will often make radical changes

a nod is as good as a wink proverb
a buen entendedor, pocas palabras bastan
the hint, suggestion etc can be understood without further explaining

a picture is worth a thousand words proverb
una imagen vale más que mil palabras
visualisation is better than verbal description

a priori adv
a priori
derived by logic

a promise is a promise proverb
lo prometido es deuda
one must keep one's promises

a rolling stone gathers no moss proverb
el que viaja no produce pero sí gasta hombre de muchos oficios pobre seguro piedra movediza nunca moho la cobija piedra que rueda no cría moho piedra que rueda no prende musgo
A person who never settles in one place will never be successful.

a stitch in time saves nine proverb
más vale prevenir que curar
a timely effort can prevent larger problems

a stopped clock is right twice a day proverb
hasta un reloj parado acierta la hora dos veces al día
something or someone unreliable is right sometimes, even by accident

a thing or two n
un rato un rato largo
considerable amount

a watched pot never boils proverb
quien espera, desespera

a- /ə/ prefix
a-
not, without, opposite of

a.m. adv
a. m. de la mañana
before noon

aah interjection
ah ay
expressing amazement or surprise

aalii /ɑˈliˌi/ /ɑːˈliːiː/ n
chirca
Dodonaea viscosa

aardvark /ˈɑɹd.vɑɹk/ /ˈɑːd.vɑːk/ n
cerdo hormiguero
mammal

aardwolf /ˈɑɹd.ˌwʊlf/ /ˈɑːdˌwʊlf/ n
lobo de tierra proteles
the mammal species Proteles cristatus

ab initio /ˌæb ɪˈnɪʃ.i.oʊ/ adv
ab initio desde el principio
referring to the time from when a legal document comes into force

abaca /ˌæb.əˈkɑ/ n
abacá
plant

abacist /əˈbɑ.kəst/ /ˈæb.ə.sɪst/ n
abacista
One who uses an abacus.

aback /əˈbæk/ adv
atrás hacia atrás
backwards

abacus /əˈbɑk.əs/ /ˈæb.ə.kəs/ n
ábaco
calculating frame
uppermost member of the capital of a column
obsolete: tray of sand for calculating

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑft/ /əˈbɑːft/ adv
a popa
(nautical) on the aft side

abaft /əˈbæft/ /əˈbɑft/ /əˈbɑːft/ preposition
a popa
(nautical) behind; toward the stern relative to some other object or position; aft of

abalone /æb.əˈloʊ.ni/ /æb.əˈləʊ.ni/ n
abulón oreja de mar loco
edible univalve mollusc

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ n
desenfreno
a giving up to natural impulses

abandon /əˈbæn.dn̩/ /əˈbæn.dən/ v
expulsar
to cast out, expel, reject
renunciar suspender
to give up control of, surrender
abandonar
to leave behind or desert; to forsake
renunciar
to no longer exercise a right, relinquish a claim to property

abandon ship v
abandonar el barco
to leave or forsake a ship due to its impending doom

abandoned /əˈbæn.dn̩d/ adj
abandonado
no longer maintained, forsaken, deserted
desenfrenado desinhibido
wicked, self-abandoned, given to sin

abandonment /əˈbæn.dn̩.mn̩t/ n
abandono dejación desamparo
act of abandoning

abase /əˈbeɪs/ v
humillar rebajar degradar
to lower so as to cause pain or hurt feelings

abasement /əˈbeɪs.mənt/ n
abatimiento humillación rebajamiento
the act of abasing

abash /əˈbæʃ/ v
avergonzar abochornar confundir
to make ashamed, to embarrass

abashed /əˈbæʃt/ adj
avergonzado
embarrassed

abate /əˈbeɪt/ v
humillar abatir
to bring down a person physically or mentally
menguar reducir suprimir
to bring down or reduce to a lower state

abatement /əˈbeɪt.mənt/ n
disminución
the act of abating or the state of being abated

abattoir /ˈæb.əˌtwɑɹ/ /ˈæb.əˌtwɑː(ɹ)/ n
matadero camal degolladero desolladero rastro
public slaughterhouse

abaya /əˈbeɪ.jə/ n
abaya
coarse, often striped, felted fabric from the Middle East, woven from goat or camel hair

abbatial /əˈbeɪ.ʃl̩/ adj
abacial abadengo
belonging to an abbey

abbess /ˈæb.ɪs/ n
abadesa
female superior of a nunnery

abbey /ˈæb.i/ n
abadía
monastery headed by an abbot
church of a monastery

abbeystead n
abadía
seat of an abbey

abbot /ˈæb.ət/ n
abad
superior or head of an abbey or monastery

abbreviate /ə.ˈbɹiː.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.eɪt/ /əˈbɹi.vi.ət/ v
abreviar
to make shorter
simplificar
to reduce to lower terms

abbreviated /əˈbɹi.viˌeɪ.tɪd/ /əˈbɹiːvieɪtɪd/ adj
abreviado
shortened

abbreviation /əˌbɹi.viˈeɪ.ʃn̩/ /əˌbɹiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
abreviación abreviatura
shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase
act or result of shortening or reducing

abbreviature /əˈbɹi.vi.əˌt͡ʃʊɹ/ n
abreviatura
abridgement, compendium, abstract
shortened form of a word or phrase

abciximab n
abciximab
antiplatelet drug

abdest /ˈɑb.dɛst/ n
abdesto
Islamic act of washing parts of the body

abdicate /ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/ v
abdicar
to renounce a throne or other high office
to surrender or relinquish as sovereign power; to withdraw from filling or exercising
to reject, cast off, discard
to disclaim and expel from family

abdication /ˌæb.dəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
abdicación
the act of abdicating; the renunciation of a high office, dignity, or trust, by its holder

abdomen /ˈæb.də.mən/ n
abdomen vientre
belly

abdominal /æbˈdɑm.ə.nl̩/ /æbˈdɒm.ə.nl̩/ adj
abdominal
of or pertaining to the abdomen

abdominal cavity n
cavidad abdominal
hollow portion of the torso, containing abdominal organs

abdominoplasty /æbˈdɑm.ɪ.noʊˌplæs.ti/ n
abdominoplastia
surgery

abduce /æb.ˈdus/ /əb.ˈdjuːs/ v
abducir
transitive, obsolete: to draw or conduct away; to withdraw; to draw to a different part

abduct /æbˈdʌkt/ v
abducir
to draw away from its ordinary position
raptar secuestrar
to take away

abduction /æbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈbiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
rapto
law: wrongful carrying off of a human being
secuestro rapto
leading away, carrying away
abducción
physiology: movement separating limb from axis
logic: type of syllogism

abductor /æbˈdʌk.tɚ/ n
raptor secuestrador
kidnapper
abductor
muscle

abecedary /ˌeɪ.bi.ˈsi.dɚ.i/ /ˌeɪ.biː.ˈsiː.də.ɹi/ n
abecedario
the alphabet

abed /əˈbɛd/ adv
acostado en cama
in bed, or on the bed

abelian /əˈbi.li.ən/ adj
abeliano conmutativo
math: of a group

abelian group /əˈbi.li.ən ɡɹup/ n
grupo abeliano
group in which the group operation is commutative

abelmosk /ˈeɪbəlmɒsk/ /ˈeɪbəlˌmɑsk/ n
abelmosco
A. moschatus

aberrance /ˈæ.bɛɹ.n̩s/ n
aberración
state of being aberrant; a wandering from the right way; deviation from truth, rectitude

aberrant /əbˈɛɹ.n̩t/ /əˈbɛɹ.n̩t/ adj
aberrante
deviating from the norm
anómalo atípico
deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal
aberrante anormal
straying from the right way

aberration /ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
aberración
astronomy: small periodical change of position of heavenly bodies
optics: convergence to different foci
zoology, botany: atypical development or structure
act of wandering or deviation; abnormality
medicine: deviation from normal range
aberración enajenación enfermedad mental perturbación trastorno
minor or temporary mental disorder
aberración alienación locura
partial alienation of reason

abessive case n
caso abesivo
case used to express the lack of something

abet /əˈbɛt/ v
incitar
to assist or encourage in crime
ayudar
to support, uphold, or aid

abettor /əˈbɛtə/ /əˈbɛtɚ/ n
cómplice
accomplice

abeyance /əˈbeɪ.əns/ n
esperanza expectativa suspenso
expectancy; condition of being undetermined
desuso suspensión suspenso
suspension; temporary suppression

abhor /æbˈhɔɹ/ /əbˈhɔː(ɹ)/ v
detestar abominar aborrecer
to regard with horror or detestation

abhorrence /əbˈhɒɹ.n̩s/ /əbˈhɔɹ.n̩s/ n
aborrecimiento repugnancia odio
extreme aversion

abhorrent /æbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt/ /æbˈhɔɹ.ənt/ adj
repugnante
detestable or repugnant

abide /əˈbaɪd/ v
tolerar soportar
bear patiently; tolerate
habitar morar residir
dwell
aguantar durar permanecer quedar resistir
endure without yielding
afrontar apechugar con
pay for; stand the consequences of
permanecer quedar
stay
aguardar esperar
wait in expectation

abide by v
acatar atenerse someterse
accept a decision or law and act in accordance with it
adherirse a observar respaldar someterse a
remain faithful to something or someone

abigeat n
abigeato cuatrero
theft of cattle

ability /əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
habilidad
a skill or competence
habilidad capacidad
quality or state of being able

abiogenesis /ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌeɪˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
abiogénesis autogénesis generación espontánea
origination of living organisms from lifeless matter

abiotic /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ adj
abiótico
Nonliving

abiu n
caimito
tree

abjad n
abyad abjad
writing system

abject /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈæb.d͡ʒɛkt/ adj
abatido
Sunk to a low condition; down in spirit or hope

abjectly /abˈd͡ʒɛkt.li/ /æbˈd͡ʒɛkt.li/ adv
abyectamente
with great shame, desperately; in an abject fashion

abjure /æbˈdʒʊɹ/ v
abjurar
to renounce with solemnity
to renounce upon oath

ablation /əˈbleɪ.ʃn̩/ n
ablación
amputation
removal
progressive removal of material

ablative /əˈbleɪ.tɪv/ /ˈæb.lə.tɪv/ adj
ablativo
applied to one of the cases of the noun in other language

ablative case n
ablativo
grammatical case used to indicate movement away from something, removal, separation, source

ablaut /ˈɑbˌlaʊt/ n
apofonía
substitution of one root vowel for another

ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj
ardiente radiante resplandeciente
in a state of glowing excitement
ardiendo llama
on fire

able /ˈeɪ.bl̩/ adj
competente
legally qualified
capaz
permitted to
capaz hábil diestro
skillful

abled /ˈeɪ.bl̩d/ adj
capacitado

ableism /ˈeɪ.bəl.ɪz.m̩/ n
capacitismo
discrimination against persons with disabilities

ablution /əˈblu.ʃn̩/ /əˈbluː.ʃn̩/ n
ablución
the act of washing or cleansing
Roman Catholic Church: a small quantity of wine and water

ably /ˈeɪ.bli/ adv
hábilmente capaz
with great ability

abnegate /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
abnegar
to deny oneself something
rechazar
to reject, to deny

abnegation /ˈæb.nɪˈɡɘɪ.ʃn̩/ n
abnegación
denial; renunciation

abnormal /ˈæbˌnɔɹ.ml̩/ adj
anormal
of or pertaining to behaviour that deviates from norms
not conforming to rule or system

abnormality /ˌæbˌnɔɹˈmæl.ət.i/ n
anormalidad
state of being abnormal

abnormally /æbˈnɔɹ.mə.li/ adv
anormalmente
In an abnormal manner

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ adv
a bordo
on board

aboard /əˈbɔɹd/ /əˈbɔːd/ preposition
a bordo de
on board of

abode /əˈboʊd/ /əˈbəʊd/ n
morada residencia vivienda
slightly dated: residence

abolish /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ/ /əˈbɒlɪʃ/ v
destrozar
to destroy
abolir abrogar quitar suprimir
to end a law, system, institution, custom or practice

abolishment /əˈbɑl.ɪʃ.mənt/ n
abolición
The act of abolishing

abolition /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.n̩/ n
abolición
act of abolishing
abolition of slavery and the slave trade

abolitionism /ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.əˌnɪz.m̩/ n
abolicionismo
opinion in favor of the abolition of something

abolitionist /ˌæ.bə.ˈlɪʃ.n̩.ɪst/ n
abolicionista
person who favors the abolition

abomasum /ˌæb.oʊˈmeɪ.səm/ n
abomaso
fourth or digestive stomach of a ruminant

abominable /ɘˈbɔm.ɘ.nɘ.bɯ/ /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩/ adj
abominable aborrecible
hateful; detestable; loathsome

abominable snowman /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bl̩ ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ n
abominable hombre de las nieves
humanoid or apelike animal said to exist in the Himalayas

abominably /əˈbɑm.ə.nə.bli/ adv
abominablemente
in an abominable manner

abominate /ə.ˈbɒm.ə.ˌnəɪt/ /əˈbɒm.əˌnəɪt/ v
abominar detestar
to feel disgust towards, to hate in the highest degree

abomination /əˌbɑm.əˈneɪ.ʃn̩/ n
abominación
an abominable act
abominación maldad
something abominable
abominación aborrecimiento repugnancia
the feeling of extreme disgust

aboriginal /ˌæb.əˈɹɪd͡ʒ.n̩.l̩/ adj
aborigen indígena
original; indigenous

aborigine /ˌæb.əˈɹɪdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
aborigen indígena
aboriginal inhabitant of a country

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ n
aborto
miscarriage

abort /əˈbɔɹt/ /əˈbɔːt/ v
abortar
to miscarry

aborted adj
abortado
brought forth prematurely
checked in development at an early stage
rendered abortive or sterile

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ adj
abortivo
producing miscarriage

abortifacient /əˌbɔɹ.təˈfeɪ.ʃn̩t/ n
abortivo
agent that causes premature delivery

abortion /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩/ n
aborto
act of inducing abortion
the act of aborting a project, etc
aborto aborto inducido
induced abortion
aborto aborto involuntario
miscarriage
aborto engendro
something ugly

abortional /əˈbɔɹ.ʃn̩.l̩/ adj
abortivo
pertaining to abortion

abortionist /əˈbɔɹ.ʃə.nɪst/ n
abortista
one who favors abortion being legal
abortera abortero abortista
one who performs a legal abortion
one who performs an illegal (backstreet) abortion

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ adj
abortivo
causing abortion
produced by abortion; born prematurely
fracasado frustrado malogrado
coming to naught; fruitless

abortive /əˈbɔɹ.tɪv/ /əˈbɔː.tɪv/ n
abortivo
a medicine
that which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion

abound /əˈbaʊnd/ v
abundar ser abundante
to be copiously supplied
to be plentiful

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ adv
alrededor
here and there
in circuit
on all sides
alrededor de
near; in the vicinity
nearly, approximately
estar por
on the verge of; intending to

about /əˈbaʊt/ /əˈbɛʊt/ /əˈbʌʊt/ preposition
sobre acerca de
concerned with, engaged in
sobre acerca de de
concerning
cerca de
in the immediate neighborhood of
cerca de sobre
near, approximately, regarding time, size or quantity
alrededor por
on every side of
a punto de
on the point or verge of
encima de
over or upon different parts of

about time adv
al fin es hora
close to the right time
ya era hora
far past the desired time

about to phraseologicalUnit
a punto de
indicating imminence

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ n
media vuelta
military: abrupt turn to face the opposite direction
media vuelta virazón
reversal of direction or attitude

about-face /əˈbaʊtˌfeɪs/ v
dar la media vuelta darse media vuelta
to turn 180 degrees

above /əˈbʌv/ adv
arriba
in a higher place
earlier in order in writing

above /əˈbʌv/ preposition
sobre arriba encima de
in or to a higher place
sobre
more
encima
over, on top of

above all
sobre todo
of prime importance

above the curve
adelantado de su época

above the law
por encima de la ley
exempt from the laws that apply to everyone else

above-board /əˈbʌvˌbɔɹd/ adj
legítimo
straightforward, transparent

above-mentioned /əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃn̩d/ adj
antedicho sobredicho
mentioned or named before; aforesaid

abracadabra /ˌabɹəkəˈdabɹə/ /ˌæ.bɹə.kəˈdæ.bɹə/ interjection
abracadabra
used to indicate that a magic trick or other illusion has been performed

abrade /əˈbɹeɪd/ v
escoriar raspar
(transitive) to rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction

abrasion /əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ n
abrasión
act of abrading
abrasión erosión
geology: effect of mechanical erosion of rock
abrasión rasguño raspadura
medicine: superficial wound

abrasive /əˈbɹeɪ.sɪv/ adj
abrasivo
producing abrasion; rough
brusco irritante
rough and coarse in manner or disposition

abrasively /ə.ˈbɹeɪ.sɪv.li/ adv
desabridamente ásperamente
in a rough manner
ásperamente
in an abrasive manner

abreast /əˈbɹɛst/ adv
al corriente
informed
de lado a lado
side by side

abridge /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
privar
to deprive
abreviar compendiar condensar
to make shorter
abreviar resumir
to shorten or contract by using fewer words

abridged /əˈbɹɪdʒd/ adj
abreviado
cut or shortened, especially of a literary work

abridgment /əˈbɹɪd͡ʒ.mn̩t/ n
abreviación compendio

abroad /əˈbɹɔd/ /əˈbɹɔːd/ adv
en todas direcciones por todas partes
at large; widely; broadly; over a wide space
al extranjero en el exterior en el extranjero
in foreign countries
al exterior
without a certain confine; outside the house

abrogable /ˈæb.ɹə.ɡə.bl̩/ adj
abrogable
capable of being abrogated

abrogate /ˈæ.bɹə.ɡət/ /ˈæb.ɹoʊˌɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəʊ.ɡeɪt/ /ˈæb.ɹəˌɡət/ v
abrogar derogar
to annul by an authoritative act

abrogation /ˌæb.ɹəˈɡeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
abrogación
act of abrogating

abrupt /ə.bɹʌpt/ adj
abrupto
botany: truncated
abrupto brusco cortante
curt in manner
abrupto brusco
extremely steep
having sudden transitions from one state to next
abrupto súbito repentino
without notice

abruptly /əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
abruptamente
in an abrupt manner
precipitadamente
precipitously

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ n
absceso flemón
cavity filled with pus

abscess /ˈæbˌsɛs/ v
absceder
to form an abscess

abscissa /æbˈsɪs.ə/ n
abscisa
first of two coordinates

abscission /æbˈsɪ.ʃn̩/ n
abscisión
act of cutting off

abscond /æbˈskɑnd/ /əbˈskɒnd/ v
evadir fugar
to flee, often secretly
fugarse huir
to hide (something)

absence /ˈæb.sn̩s/ /ˈæbsɒns/ n
ausencia falta
lack; deficiency; non-existence
ausencia
state of being away
inattention to things present

absence makes the heart grow fonder proverb
nadie sabe lo que tiene hasta que lo pierde
when someone or something is faraway, you realise how much you love or miss them or it

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ adj
ausente
being away from a place
not existing
ausente distraído
inattentive

absent /ˈæb.sn̩t/ v
ausentarse
to withhold from being present

absent-minded /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd/ adj
distraído despistado
absent in mind

absent-mindedly /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.li/ adv
distraídamente
preoccupiedly

absent-mindedness /ˌæb.sn̩tˈmaɪn.dɪd.nəs/ n
abstracción descuido despiste
state or quality of being preoccupied

absentee /ˌæb.sn̩ˈti/ n
ausente
person who is absent

absinthe /ˈæb.sænθ/ /ˈæb.sɪnθ/ n
ajenjo
Artemisia absinthium
ajenjo absintio
liquor

absinthin /ˈæbˌsɪn.θɪn/ n
absintina
principal compound found in wormwood

absolute /ˈæb.səˌlut/ /ˈæb.səˌluːt/ adj
completo pleno absoluto
free from imperfection; complete in itself
absoluto
free from limitations or conditions
fundamental, ultimate, intrinsic, independent of references or relations to other things
grammar: not immediately dependent on the other parts of the sentence
pure; unmixed
peremptory

absolute majority /ˈæb.səˌlut məˈd͡ʒɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
mayoría absoluta
A number of votes totalling over 50 per cent

absolute monarchy n
monarquía absoluta
rule

absolute pressure /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈpɹɜ.ʃɚ/ n
presión absoluta
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

absolute superlative n
superlativo absoluto
absolute superlative

absolute value /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈvæl.ju/ n
valor absoluto
numerical value of a real number
modulus of a complex number

absolute zero /ˈæb.səˌlut ˈzi.ɹoʊ/ n
cero absoluto
coldest possible temperature

absolutely /æb.səˈl(j)uːt.lɪ/ /ˌæb.səˈlut.li/ adv
absolutamente totalmente
in an absolute manner

absolution /æb.səˈljuː.ʃn̩/ /ˌæb.səˈl(j)u.ʃn̩/ n
absolución
exercise of priestly jurisdiction in the sacrament of penance, by which Catholics believe the sins of the truly penitent are forgiven
absolving from ecclesiastical penalties
absolving or setting free from guilt, sin or penalty; forgiveness of an offense
acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring an accused person innocent

absolutism /ˈæb.sə.luː.tɪz.m̩/ /ˈæb.səˌluˌtɪz.m̩/ n
absolutismo
political science: absolute or arbritary government; despotism

absolutist /ˈæb.səˌlu.tɪst/ /ˈæb.səˌluː.tɪst/ adj
absolutista
of or pertaining to absolutism

absolutive case n
caso absolutivo
case used to indicate the patient or experiencer of a verb’s action

absolve /æbˈzɑlv/ /əbˈzɒlv/ v
absolver exonerar
theology: to pronounce free or give absolution from sin
absolver
to pronounce free or give absolution
absolver exculpar
to set free

absorb /æbˈsɔɹb/ /əbˈzɔːb/ v
absorber
to include so that it no longer has separate existence
physics: to take up by chemical or physical action
to suck up or drink in
to occupy fully
to consume completely
to learn

absorbable /əbˈsɔɹb.ə.bl̩/ adj
absorbible
capable of being absorbed

absorbed /æbˈsɔɹbd/ adj
absorto ensimismado
fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed

absorbency /æb.sɔɹ.bn̩.si/ n
absorbencia
quality of being absorbent

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ adj
absorbente
absorbing

absorbent /æbˈsɔɹ.bn̩t/ /əbˈsɔː.bn̩t/ n
absorbente
anything which absorbs

absorbing /æbˈzɔɹ.bɪŋ/ /əbˈzɔː.bɪŋ/ adj
absorbente
engrossing

absorption /æbˈsɔɹp.ʃn̩/ /əbˈzɔːp.ʃn̩/ n
absorción
act or process of absorbing or sucking in anything
chemistry, physics: imbibing or reception by molecular or chemical action
act or process of being absorbed and made to disappear
physiology: process by which the materials of growth and nutrition are absorbed
concentración
entire occupation of the mind

abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ v
retener
hinder, withhold
abstenerse
refrain from
refrain from voting

abstainer /æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/ n
abstemio
one who abstains

abstemious /æbˈsti.mi.əs/ /æbˈstiː.mɪ.əs/ adj
abstemio
marked by, or spent in, abstinence
sparingly used; used with temperance or moderation
abstemio sobrio
refraining from freely consuming food or strong drink

abstention /æbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/ n
abstención
the act of abstaining

abstergent /æbˈstɝ.d͡ʒn̩t/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ)ˑd͡ʒn̩t/ n
abstergente
a substance used in cleansing

abstersion /æbˈstɜː.ʒn̩/ /æbˈstɝ.ʒn̩/ n
abstersión
the act of cleaning

abstersive /æbˈstɝ.sɪv/ /əbˈstɝː(ɹ).sɪv/ adj
abstersivo
cleansing, purging

abstinence /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/ n
abstinencia
specifically, abstinence from alcohol
specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse
abstinencia vigilia
the act or practice of abstaining
vigilia abstinencia
the practice of self-denial

abstinent /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ adj
abstinente
refraining from indulgence

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ adj
abstracto
apart from practice or reality; not concrete
art: free from representational qualities
separate
difficult to understand
absent in mind
general as opposed to particular

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ n
resumen extracto
an abridgement or summary
arte abstracto
an abstract work of art
abstracción
an abstraction
extracto
an extract of a vegetable substance

abstract /ˈæbˌstɹækt/ /ˌæbˈstɹækt/ v
abstraer extraer
resumir
to abridge, epitomize, or summarize
abstraer
to consider abstractly
to perform the process of abstraction
destilar
to extract by means of distillation
extraer quitar retirar
to remove; to take away; to withdraw
abstraer extraer retirar
to separate; to disengage
abstraerse
to withdraw oneself

abstract algebra /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒə.bɹə/ /ˈæbˌstɹækt ˈæl.d͡ʒɪ.bɹə/ n
álgebra abstracta
branch of mathematics

abstract noun /ˈæbˌstɹækt naʊn/ n
nombre abstracto sustantivo abstracto
noun that denotes an abstract concept

abstract number n
número abstracto
number used without application to things

abstract of title /æbˈstɹækt/ /ɑv/ /ɒv/ /ˈtaɪ.tl̩/ n
resumen de título
epitome of the evidences of ownership

abstraction /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ /əbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩/ n
abstracción
act of abstracting

abstractionism /æbˈstɹæk.ʃn̩ˌɪz.m̩/ n
abstraccionismo
abstract art

abstractionist /æbˈstɹæk.ʃən.əst/ n
abstraccionista
someone who paints or creates abstract art

abstruse /æbˈstɹus/ /əbˈstɹuːs/ adj
abstruso
difficult to comprehend

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ adj
absurdo
contrary to reason or propriety

absurd /æbˈsɝd/ /æbˈzɝd/ /əbˈsɜːd/ n
absurdo
obsolete: an absurdity
that which is absurd

absurdism /æbˈsɝdˌɪz.m̩/ /əbˈsɜːdˌɪz.m̩/ n
absurdismo filosofía del absurdo
philosophy which holds that the universe is chaotic and irrational

absurdity /æbˈsɝd.ɪ.ti/ /əbˈsɜːd.ɪ.ti/ n
absurdidad absurdo
an absurd action
absurdidad
the quality of being absurd

abulia /əˈb(j)uː.lɪə/ /əˈbu.li.ə/ n
abulia
absence of will-power or decisiveness

abulic /ˌeɪˈbju.lɪk/ adj
abúlico
relating to abulia

abundance /əˈbɑn.dənts/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩s/ n
abundancia
ample sufficiency

abundant /əˈbʌn.dn̩t/ adj
abundante copioso cuantioso
fully sufficient; plentiful

abundant number /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bə/ /əˈbʌn.dn̩t ˈnʌm.bɚ/ n
número abundante
number that is less than the sum of its proper divisors

abundantly /əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/ adv
abundantemente
in an abundant manner

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuz/ /əˈbjuːs/ /əˈbjuːz/ n
abuso
improper usage
physical maltreatment
corrupt practice
abuso sexual abuso
sexual violation or assault

abuse /əˈbjus/ /əˈbjuːs/ v
engañar
to deceive
abusar
to hurt
violar
to rape

abuse of discretion n
abuso de discreción

abuser /əˈbju.zɚ/ /əˈbjuː.zɚ/ n
abusador
one who abuses

abusive /əˈbju.sɪv/ /əˈbjuː.sɪv/ adj
abusivo
practicing abuse

abut /əˈbʌt/ v
bordear
to border on
colindar limitar lindar
to touch by means of a mutual border

abutment /əˈbʌt.mn̩t/ n
estribo
state of abutting
engineering: support for the ends of a bridge

abysmal /əˈbɪz.məl/ adj
atroz desastroso
extremely bad
abismal insondable
pertaining to, or resembling an abyss; bottomless; unending; profound

abyss /əˈbɪs/ n
abismo sima
bottomless or unfathomed depth
abismo
hell, bottomless pit
moral depravity, vast intellectual or moral depth

abyssal /əˈbɪs.l̩/ adj
abisal
belonging to the ocean depths

abzyme n
abzima
antibody with catalytic properties

acacia /əˈkeɪ.ʃə/ n
acacia
shrub or tree

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ adj
académico
belonging to an academy or other higher institution of learning
belonging to the school or philosophy of Plato
scholarly; literary or classical, in distinction from scientific

academic /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/ n
académico escolar
senior member of an academy, college, or university

academic institution n
institución académica institución de educación superior
institution dedicated to higher education

academically /ˌæk.əˈdɛm.ɪk.ə.li/ adv
académicamente
in an academic style or way

academician /əˌka.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ /ˌæ.kə.dəˈmɪ.ʃn̩/ n
académico
académico academista académica
member of an academy

academy /əˈkæd.ə.mi/ n
academia
learned society
college or university
place of training, school
cantera academia
specialized school

acai n
asaí
azaí
fruit

acalycine /ˌeiˈkeɪ.lə.saɪn/ adj
acalicino
without a calyx

acanthaceous /ˌæk.n̩ˈθeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
acantáceo
armed with prickles
pertaining to the acanthus family

acanthite /əˈkæn.θaɪt/ n
acantita
a mineral form of silver sulfide

acanthocephalan /əˌkæn.θəˈsɛf.ə.lən/ n
acantocéfalo
any of parasitic intestinal worms of the phylum Acanthocephala

acanthosis /æˌkænˈθoʊ.sɪs/ n
acantosis
abnormal thickening of the stratum spinosum

acanthus /əˈkæn.θəs/ n
acanto
ornament
plant

acarbose /ˈæ.kɑɹ.boʊs/ n
acarbosa
antidiabetic drug

acarophobia /ˌækəɹəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
acarofobia

acarpous /eɪ.ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ adj
acarpo
not producing fruit

acaulescent /ˌæk.ɔ.ˈlɛs.ənt/ adj
acaule
having no stem

accede /æk.ˈsid/ /əkˈsiːd/ v
acceder consentir
to agree to a proposal or view
acceder subir
to enter upon an office or dignity

accelerate /ək.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
acelerar
to cause to move faster
to become faster
to quicken natural or ordinary progression or process
acelerar apresurar
to hasten

acceleration /ək.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
aceleración
act or state
(physics)
amount

accelerator /æk.ˈsɛl.ə.ˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
acelerador chala chancla chancleta chola
accelerator pedal
acelerador
device for causing acceleration
one who, or that which, accelerates
aceleradora de semillas aceleradora de startups
program for startup companies

accelerometer /æk.ˌsɛl.ə.ˈɹɑm.ə.tɚ/ n
acelerómetro
instrument for measuring acceleration

accent /ækˈsɛnt/ /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ n
acento
distinctive pronunciation associated with a region, social group, etc.
stronger articulation
music: expressive emphasis of a passage
music: recurring stress on a tone
prosody: stress on syllables of a verse
music: rhythmical accent
music: special emphasis on a tone
math: mark to distinguish magnitudes of similar kind
mark to denote feet or inches
word, significant tone or sound
acento tilde
orthography: mark to indicate accent

accent /ˈak.sənt/ /ˈæk.sɛnt/ v
acentuar
to emphasize

accentor /ək.ˈsɛn.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛntə/ n
acentor
bird of the Prunella genus

accentuate /əkˈsen.tʃu.eɪt/ v
acentuar
to pronounce with an accent
to mark with a written accent
to bring out distinctly

accentuation /ˌæk.ˌsɛn.tʃə.ˈweɪ.ʃən/ n
acentuación

accept /əkˈsɛpt/ v
aceptar
to agree to
to receive with consent
to receive officially
to agree to pay
to endure patiently
to regard as proper, usual, true, or to believe in
to admit to a place or a group

accept service v
darse por notificado recibir la notificación
receive and acknowledge receipt of service of process

acceptability /ˌæk.ˌsɛp.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
aceptabilidad
acceptableness

acceptable /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/ adj
aceptable
capable, worthy or sure of being accepted

acceptably /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bli/ adv
aceptablemente
in an acceptable manner

acceptance /ək.ˈsɛp.təns/ n
aceptación
act of accepting
assent and engagement by person on whom bill of exchange is drawn
agreeing which results in a legally binding contract

acceptor /ək.ˈsɛp.tɚ/ /əkˈsɛptə(ɹ)/ n
aceptador
one who accepts

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ n
acceso
way or means of approaching
communication with a computer program or the Internet
computing: process of locating data in memory
right or ability of approaching or entering
act of approaching or entering

access /ˈæksɛs/ /ˈækˌsɛs/ v
acceder accesar
computing: to have access to (data)
acceder
to gain or obtain access to

access code n
código de acceso
alphanumeric sequence

accessibility /æk.ˌsɛs.ə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
accesibilidad
the quality of being accessible, or of admitting approach

accessible /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/ adj
accesible asequible
easy of access or approach
accesible abordable
of a person, approachable

accession /æk.ˈsɛ.ʃən/ n
ascenso
a coming to

accessory /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ adj
cómplice
assisting a crime
accesorio auxiliar
having a supplementary function

accessory /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ /əkˈsɛsəɹi/ n
accesorio
clothing accessory
cómplice
contributor to an offense
accesorio complemento
that which belongs to something else deemed the principal, attachment

accessory after the fact n
cómplice encubridor encubridor
person who assists or protects someone wanted by the police in connection with a crime

accessory before the fact n
cómplice instigador inductor instigador
one who commands or counsels an offense

accessory fruit n
infrutescencia
A fruit with tissue not derived from ovary

accident /ˈæk.sə.dənt/ n
accidente
transport: unintended event that causes damage
unexpected event with negative consequences

accidental /ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/ adj
accidental casual fortuito imprevisto
happening by chance

accidentally /ˌæksəˈdɛnt(ə)li/ adv
accidentalmente
unexpectedly, unintentionally

accidentally on purpose adv
sin querer queriendo
deliberately but seemingly accidentally

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ n
aclamación
acclamation

acclaim /ə.ˈkleɪm/ v
aclamar aplaudir
to applaud
gritar
to shout
aclamar
to shout applause
to declare by acclamations

acclamation /æk.lə.ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
aclamación
applause

acclimate /ə.ˈklaɪ.mət/ /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/ v
aclimatar
(transitive, mainly US) to habituate to a climate not native; to acclimatize

acclimatization /ə.ˌklaɪ.mə.tə.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
aclimatación
the act of acclimatizing

acclimatize /ə.ˈklaɪ.mə.ˌtaɪz/ v
aclimatarse aclimatar
to get used to a new climate
to make used to a new climate

accolade /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/ n
acolada espaldarazo
a salutation marking the conferring of knighthood
galardón
a special acknowledgment; an award
elogio espaldarazo
an expression of approval; praise

accommodate /əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/ /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ v
satisfacer
to provide with something desired
acomodar
to render fit or suitable
acomodar adaptar
to show the correspondence of; adapt to fit

accommodation /ə.ˌkɑm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ /ə.ˌkɒm.ə.ˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
acomodación
adjustment of the eye
hospedaje alojamiento
lodging

accompaniment /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ n
acompañamiento
music: that which gives support or adds to the background
that which accompanies

accompanist /əˈ.kʌm.pə.nɪst/ n
acompañante
performer who takes the accompanying part

accompany /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni/ v
acompañar
to attend as a companion
to perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition
to perform an accompanying part next to another instrument

accomplice /ə.ˈkɑm.pləs/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪs/ n
cómplice
associate in the commission of a crime
cómplice fautor
cooperator

accomplish /əˈkɐm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɑm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/ /əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ v
completar
to complete, as time or distance
efectuar realizar lograr
to finish successfully

accomplished /ə.ˈkɑm.plɪʃt/ /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃt/ adj
cumplido logrado realizado consumado
completed

accomplishment /ə.ˈkɒm.plɪʃ.mənt/ /ə.ˈkʌm.plɪʃ.mənt/ n
logro éxito
the act of accomplishing

accord /ə.ˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ n
acuerdo convenio
agreement or concurrence of opinion
acuerdo
an agreement

accord /ə.ˈkɔɹd/ /əˈkɔːd/ v
conceder conferir otorgar
transitive: to grant
acordar concordar
transitive: to make to agree or correspond

accordance /ə.ˈkɔɹd.əns/ n
conformidad acuerdo arreglo
agreement; harmony; conformity

according to preposition
según acorde a con arreglo a
based on statement
según acorde a de acuerdo a de acuerdo con
in proportion

according to one's understanding
según mi entender
as far as one can understand

accordingly /ə.ˈkɔɹ.dɪŋ.li/ /əˈkɔː(ɹ).dɪŋ.li/ adv
en consecuencia
agreeably; correspondingly; suitably; in a manner conformable
consecuentemente por consiguiente
in natural sequence; consequently; so

accordion /ə.ˈkɔɹ.di.ən/ /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ n
acordeón
A small, portable, keyed wind instrument

accordionist /ə.ˈkɔɹd.i.ə.nəst/ n
acordeonista
player of the accordion

accost /ə.ˈkɑst/ /ə.ˈkɒst/ /ə.ˈkɔst/ v
acercar

accoucheur /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɜː/ /ˌæ.ku.ˈʃɝ/ n
matrón
person who assists women in childbirth

account /ə.ˈkaʊnt/ n
cálculo
(archaic) reckoning, calculation
cuenta
a registry of pecuniary transactions
an authorization to use a service
reporte
a statement in general of reasons, causes, grounds, etc.
relato reporte versión
a statement of facts or occurrences

account book n
libro contable
a book in which accounts are kept

account to v
responder a
to be responsible to

accountability /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/ n
responsabilidad
state of being accountable

accountable /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ /ʌˈkaʊntəbl̩/ adj
responsable
obliged to answer for one’s deeds

accountably /ə.ˈkaʊn.tə.bli/ adv
responsablemente
in an accountable manner

accountancy /ə.ˈkaʊnt.ən.si/ n
contabilidad
the profession of accounting

accountant /ə.ˈkaʊn.tənt/ n
contable
contable contador
a reckoner, or someone who maintains financial matters for a person(s)
one whose profession includes organizing, maintaining and auditing the records of another
contable contador contadora
one who renders account; one accountable

accounting /ə.ˈkaʊn.tɪŋ/ n
contabilidad
development and maintenance of system for recording and analyzing financial transactions

accounts payable n
cuentas a pagar cuentas pendientes de pago
money that is owed by a party, and is counted by that party as a debit

accounts receivable n
deuda activa
total monetary amount

accredit /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/ v
acreditar
To send with letters credential, as an ambassador, envoy, or diplomatic agent; to authorize, as a messenger or delegate.
To put or bring into credit; to invest with credit or authority; to sanction

accreditation /əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ [əˌkɹɛd.ɨˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] n
acreditación homologación
giving of credentials

accretion /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/ n
acrecencia acreción aumento crecimiento
act of increasing by natural growth

accretion disk n
disco de acrecimiento
structure formed by matter falling into a gravitational source

accrual /əˈkɹuːəl/ n
acumulación incremento
an increase

accrue /ə.ˈkɹu/ /əˈkɹuː/ v
acrecentar aumentar acumular
increase
devengar
to be incurred as a result of the passage of time
adquirir
to become an enforceable and permanent right

acculturate /ə.ˈkʌl.tʃə.ˌɹeɪt/ v
aculturar
to change the culture of a person by the influence of another culture

acculturation /ə.ˌkʌl.tʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
aculturación
process by which the culture of an isolated society changes

acculture /əˈkʌl.tʃəɹ/ v
aculturar
familiarize oneself with a new culture

accumulate /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/ /əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪt/ v
acumularse acumular
to grow in number
acumular amontonar
to pile up

accumulation /ə.ˌkjuːm.jə.ˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
acumulación
act of accumulating, the state of being accumulated

accumulator /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪ.tɚ/ n
acumulador
one who or that which accumulates

accuracy /ˈæk.jɚ.ə.si/ n
precisión exactitud
state of being accurate

accurate /ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt/ /ˈæk.jʊ.ɹət/ adj
preciso exacto certero correcto justo
exact or careful conformity to truth

accusation /ˌæk.jʊ.ˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
acusación
act of accusing or charging with a crime
declaration of fault or blame against another
that of which one is accused

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ adj
acusativo
related to accusative case
producing accusations; accusatory

accusative /əˈkjuzətɪv/ /əˈkjuːzətɪv/ n
acusativo caso acusativo
accusative case

accusatory /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
acusatorio
pertaining to, or containing, an accusation

accuse /əˈkjuz/ /əˈkjuːz/ v
acusar denunciar
attribute blame to someone

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ adj
acusado
having been accused

accused /ə.ˈkjuzd/ n
acusado
defendant

accuser /əˑˈkju.zɚ/ /əˑˈkjuː.zə/ n
acusador
one who accuses

accustom /ə.ˈkʌs.təm/ v
habituar acostumbrarse
to make familiar by use

accustomed /ə.ˈkʌs.təmd/ adj
acostumbrado
familiar
acostumbrado sólito
inured to; adapted to existing conditions

ace /eɪs/ n
lanzador experto pitcher experto
baseball: best pitcher on the team
as
card with a single spot
excellent military aircraft pilot
single point or spot on a card or die
die face with a single spot
es as
expert
ace as
tennis: point scored without the opponent hitting the ball

ace of clubs n
as de tréboles
playing card

ace of diamonds n
as de diamantes as de oros
playing card

ace of hearts n
as de corazones
playing card

ace of spades /eɪs.əv.speɪdz/ n
as de picos
playing card

ace up one's sleeve n
as en la manga tener un as bajo la manga tener un as en la manga
a surprise of which others are not aware

acenaphthene n
acenafteno
hydrocarbon found in coal tar

acene n
aceno poliaceno
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

acerb /əˈsɜɹb/ /əˈsɜːb/ adj
acerbo
bitter to the taste

acerbic /əˈsɜ(ɹ)bɪk/ /əˈsɜː(ɹ)bɪk/ adj
acerbo
sharp, biting
sour or bitter

acerbity /əˈsɜːbɪti/ /əˈsɝbɪdi/ n
acerbidad
harshness
amargura acerbidad
sourness

acerola /æ.səˈɹəʊ.lə/ n
acerola semeruco
fruit

acetabulum /ˌas.ɪˈtab.jʊ.ləm/ /ˌæs.əˈtæb.jəl.əm/ n
acetábulo
Anatomy: bony cup that receives the head of the thigh bone

acetal /ˈæsɪˌtæl/ n
acetal
any diether of a geminal diol

acetaldehyde /ˌæs.ɪˈtæl.dəˌhaɪd/ n
acetaldehído
the organic compound CH₃CHO

acetalization n
acetalización
reaction that yields an acetal

acetamide n
acetamida
amide of acetic acid

acetate n
acetato
salt or ester of acetic acid

acetic adj
acético
pertaining to acetic acid
pertaining to vinegar

acetic acid n
ácido acético
clear colourless organic acid, CH₃COOH

acetify v
acetificar
convert into acid or vinegar

acetimeter n
acetímetro
an instrument

acetoacetic acid n
ácido acetoacético
organic compound

acetone /ˈæ.sə.toʊn/ n
acetona
the organic compound (CH₃)₂CO

acetonitrile n
acetonitrilo
the simplest organic cyanide or nitrile

acetyl /əˈsiːtaɪl/ /ˈæsətɪl/ n
acetil acetilo
univalent radical

acetyl chloride n
cloruro de etanoilo
acyl chloride of acetic acid

acetylcholine n
acetilcolina
the neurotransmitter compound

acetylcholinesterase n
acetilcolinesterasa
enzyme

acetylene /ə ˈsɛt əl ˌin/ n
acetileno
acetylene

acetylglucosamine n
acetilglucosamina
amide derivative of glucose

acetylide n
acetiluro

acetylneuraminic adj
acetilneuramínico
describing acetyle derivatives

acetylneuraminic acid n
ácido acetilneuramínico
sialic acid

acetylsalicylic adj
acetilsalicílico
derivative

acetylsalicylic acid n
ácido acetilsalicílico
acetate ester of salicylic acid; aspirin

ache /eɪk/ /eɪt͡ʃ/ n
dolor
dull pain

ache /eɪk/ v
doler sufrir
be in pain

ache for v
anhelar ansiar
to desire or want very much

achene /əˈkiːn/ n
aquenio
small dry fruit

achieve /əˈtʃiːv/ v
lograr realizar
lograr conseguir
to obtain, or gain as the result of exertion
to carry out successfully; to accomplish

achievement /əˈtʃiːvmənt/ n
logro realización
logro
act of achieving or performing
a reward in video games

aching /ˈeɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
adolorido
To suffer from a nagging ache

achondrite n
acondrita
stony meteorite that contains no chondrules

achondritic adj
acondrítico
pertaining to achondrites

achondroplasia /eɪˌkɒndɹə(ʊ)ˈpleɪziə/ n
acondroplasia
the genetic disorder

achoo /əˈt͡ʃuː/ /əˈt͡ʃʰuː/ interjection
achís
the sound of a sneeze

achromatic /ˌækɹəʊˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
acromático
biology: uncoloured
containing components to prevent colour-related distortion
optics: free from colour

achromatism n
acromatismo
achromatopia

achromotrichia n
acromotriquia
absence of pigmentation in the hair

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ adj
ácido
of or pertaining to an acid
ácido agrio
sour, sharp, or biting to the taste
malhumorado ácido
sour-tempered

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ n
ácido
in chemistry
a sour substance
LSD

acid rain n
lluvia ácida
unusually acidic rain

acid test n
prueba de fuego prueba del algodón
Rigorous test or appraisal of the quality or worth

acidic /əˈsɪdɪk/ adj
ácido
chemistry: having pH less than 7
of or relating to acid

acidification n
acidificación
the act or process of making something sour (acidifying), or changing into an acid

acidify v
acidificar
to make something acidic

acidimeter n
acidímetro
instrument

acidimetry n
acidimetría
measurement of the strength of acids

acidity /əˈsɪdɪti/ n
acidez
quality or state of being acid

acidophile n
acidófilo
organism that thrives under acidic conditions

acidophilia n
acidofilia
affinity for acidic conditions

acidosis n
acidosis
abnormally increased acidity of the blood

acinaces n
acinaces
ancient short sword or saber

acknowledge /ækˈnɑː.lɪdʒ/ /əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/ v
reconocer
to admit the knowledge of
acusar recibo
to notify receipt

acknowledged adj
aceptado admitido reconocido
recognized

acknowledgment /əkˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
reconocimiento
act of acknowledging

aclinic adj
aclínico
without inclination

acme /ˈæk.mi/ n
acmé
the crisis or height of a disease
acmé apogeo cúspide
the highest point

acne /ˈæk.ni/ n
acné
a skin condition
a pattern of blemishes resulting from the skin condition

acoelomate adj
acelomado
having no coelom

acolyte /ˈæ.kə.laɪt/ n
ayudante
in general: assistant

aconite /ˈæ.kə.naɪt/ n
acónito
herb wolfsbane

acorn /ˈeɪ.kɔɹn/ /ˈeɪ.kɔːn/ n
bellota
fruit of the oak tree

acorn game n
juego de las bolletas
game

acorn squash n
calabaza bellota
Cucurbita pepo

acorn woodpecker n
carpintero bellotero
Melanerpes formicivorus

acotyledon /ˈeɪ.kɔt.l̩.iːdˌn̩/ n
acotiledón
plant that has no cotyledons

acotyledonous adj
acotiledóneo
having no seed lobes

acoustic /əˈkuːstɪk/ adj
acústico
pertaining to hearing or the science of sounds
producing or produced without electrical amplification

acoustic guitar n
guitarra acústica
hollow-body guitar

acoustical adj
acústico
of or pertaining to hearing or acoustics

acoustically adv
acústicamente
in an acoustic manner

acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/ n
acústica
physics: a science of sounds
quality of a space for doing music

acqua alta /ˌækwə ˈæltə/ n
acqua alta
regular flooding in Venice

acquaint /əˈkweɪnt/ v
familiarizar
to familiarize; to accustom
dar a conocer
to furnish or give experimental knowledge of

acquaintance /əˈkweɪntəns/ /ʌˈkweɪn.təns/ n
conocido conocida
person
amistad conocimiento junta relación trato
state of being acquainted, acquaintanceship

acquainted /əˈkweɪntɪd/ /əˈkwæɪntəd/ adj
conocido
familiar

acquiesce /ˌækwiˈɛs/ v
consentir
concur upon conviction
conformar
rest satisfied

acquiescence /ˈæk.wiːˌɛs.əns/ n
perención
inaction to take legal recourse which implies the abandonment of a right
aquiescencia consentimiento
silent or passive assent

acquiescent /æˈkwi.ɛsn̩t/ adj
aquiescente
willing to acquiesce

acquirable adj
adquirible
capable of being acquired

acquire /əˈkwaɪə/ /əˈkwaɪɹ/ v
adquirir
to gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
obtener
to get

acquired immune deficiency syndrome n
síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida
infectious disease caused by HIV

acquis communautaire n
Acervo comunitario
full body of European Union law

acquisition /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/ n
adquisición
act or process of acquiring
thing acquired or gained; an acquirement; a gain

acquisitive adj
adquisitivo codicioso
able to make acquisitions

acquisitor n
adquirente adquiriente
one who acquires

acquit /əˈkwɪt/ v
absolver
to declare or find innocent or not guilty
absolver exculpar
to discharge (for example, a claim or debt)
exculpar
to discharge, release, or set free from a burden, duty, etc.

acquittal /əˈkwɪ.d(ə)l/ /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/ n
absolución
legal decision of not guilty

acrasia n
acrasia
lack of self-control

acre /ˈeɪ.kə/ /ˈeɪ.kɚ/ n
acre
unit of surface area

acreage n
superficie medida en acres
land measured in acres

acrid /ˈæk.ɹɪd/ adj
acre mordaz
caustic; bitter; bitterly irritating
acre
sharp and harsh, or bitter and not to the taste; pungent

acrimonious /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈmoʊ̯.ni.əs/ /ˌæk.ɹɪ.ˈməʊ̯.nɪ.əs/ adj
cáustico sarcástico áspero
angry, acid, and sharp in delivering argumentative replies

acrimoniously adv
enconadamente
in an acrimonious manner

acrimony n
acrimonia
bitter hatred

acritarch n
acritarco
small, unclassifiable organic fossil

acrobat /ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ n
acróbata equilibrista saltimbanqui
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination

acrobatic adj
acrobático
of or pertaining to an acrobat

acrobatics n
acrobática acrobacia
art of performing acrobatic feats

acrolect /ˈæk.ɹə.lɛkt/ n
acrolecto
variety of speech that is considered the standard form

acrolein n
acroleína
a pungent, acrid, poisonous liquid aldehyde

acromegalic /ˌakɹə(ʊ)mɪˈɡalɪk/ /ˌækɹoʊmɪˈɡælɪk/ adj
acromegálico
pertaining to acromegaly

acromegaly n
acromegalia
chronic disease marked by enlargement of the bones

acromial adj
acromial acromiano
pertaining to the acromion

acromion n
acromion
outermost point of the shoulder blade

acronym /ˈæk.ɹə.nɪm/ n
sigla
any abbreviation formed by initial letters
acrónimo
word formed by initial letters

acronymization n
acronimia
act of turning a phrase into an acronym

acropolis /əˈkɹɒpəlɪs/ n
acrópolis
promontory of Ancient Greek cities

across /əˈkɹɑs/ /əˈkɹɒs/ /əˈkɹɔs/ preposition
a través atravesado
from one side to another
a través
from the far side
al otro lado de
on the opposite side

across the board
generalizado
pertaining to all categories or things

across the pond
al otro lado del charco
on the other side of Atlantic Ocean

acrostic /əˈkɹɑstɪk/ /əˈkɹɒstɪk/ /əˈkɹɔstɪk/ n
acróstico
poem or text in which certain letters spell out a name or message

acrostical adj
acróstico
like an acrostic

acrylamide /əˈkɹɪləmaɪd/ n
acrilamida
Amide of acrylic acid

acrylate n
acrilato
salt or ester of acrylic acid

acrylic /ə.ˈkɹɪ.lɪk/ adj
acrílico
derived from acrylic acid or acrylonitrile

acrylic acid n
ácido acrílico
unsaturated organic acid: CH₂CHCOOH

acrylic resin n
acrílico
acrylic resin

acrylonitrile n
acrilonitrilo
toxic colourless liquid

act /æk/ /ækt/ n
acto
drama: division of theatrical performance
deed
display of behaviour
state of existence
hecho acto
formal record of something done
acto acción
process of doing
ley
statute

act /æk/ /ækt/ v
comportar
to behave in a certain way
actuar
to do something
to perform a theatrical role

act of God n
caso fortuito cosa de Dios fuerza mayor
unforeseen occurrence

act one's age v
comportarse
to be mature and not childish

actin n
actina
a globular structural protein

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ adj
interino en funciones suplente
temporarily assuming the duties or authority

acting /ˈæk.tɪŋ/ n
actuación
occupation of an actor

actinic adj
actínico
relating to actinism

actinide /ˈæktɪnaɪd/ n
actínido
one of a group of radioactive elements

actinism n
actinismo
the property of electromagnetic radiation that leads to the production of photochemical effects

actinium /ækˈtɪniəm/ n
actinio
chemical element

actinobiology n
actinobiología
study of the effects of radiation upon living organisms

actinolite n
actinolita
mineral with monoclinic crystals belonging to the amphibole group

actinometer n
actinómetro
measuring device

actinometric adj
actinométrico
pertaining to actinometry

actinomycosis n
actinomicosis
infectious disease

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ interjection
acción
signifying the start of something

action /ˈæk.ʃən/ n
acción
something done so as to accomplish a purpose
way of motion or functioning
law: a charge
fast-paced activity
military: combat

action figure n
figura de acción
children's toy

action movie n
película de acción
a type of motion picture

action plan n
plan de acción
planned series of actions

actions speak louder than words proverb
por sus frutos los conoceréis
actions indicate true sentiments
obras son amores, que no buenas razones
it is more effective to act than speak

activate /ˈæktɪˌveɪt/ v
activar
to put into operation

activated carbon n
carbón activado carbón grafitizado
absorbent form of finely powdered carbon

activation /æktɪˈveɪʃən/ n
activación
making active
process through which molecules are made able to react

activator n
activador
chemical increasing transcription

active /ˈæk.tɪv/ adj
activo
having the quality or power of acting
in grammar
given to action
in action

active ingredient n
principio activo
component responsible of activity

active voice n
voz activa
the form in which the subject of a verb carries out some action

active volcano n
volcán activo
active volcano

actively adv
activamente enérgicamente
in an active manner
activamente
in the active form

activism /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪz.m̩/ n
activismo
practice of using action to achieve a result

activist /ˈæk.tɪ.vɪst/ n
activista
one who is politically active

activity /ækˈtɪ.vɪ.ti/ n
actividad
something done as an action or a movement
something done for pleasure or entertainment
state or quality of being active

actogram n
actograma
representation of the activity of an animal

actomyosin n
actomiosina
a protein complex found in muscle fibres

actor /ˈæk.tə/ /ˈæk.tɚ/ n
actor actriz
person who performs in a theatrical play or film

actress /ˈak.tɹəs/ /ˈæk.tɹəs/ n
actriz
female actor

actual /ˈak(t)ʃj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈaktj(ʊ)əl/ /ˈæk(t)ʃ(əw)əl/ adj
real verdadero efectivo existente
existing in act or reality, not just potentially
real actual
in action at the time being

actuality n
realidad
the state of existing

actually /ˈak.(t)ʃ(ʊ).ə.li/ /ˈak.(t)ʃʊ.ə.lɪ/ /ˈæk.(t)ʃu.ə.li/ adv
realmente en realidad de hecho de veras de vero
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively

actuarial /æk.tjuˈɛəɹ.i.əl/ adj
actuarial
pertaining to actuaries

actuary n
actuario
maker of insurance calculations

actuator /ˈæk.tjuː.eɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
activador
Something that actuates something else

acuity /əˈkjuːɪti/ n
acuidad agudeza
sharpness or acuteness

acumen /æˈkjumən/ /əˈkjumən/ /ˈækjʊmən/ n
acumen perspicacia cacumen pesquis
quickness of perception

acuminate /əˈkjuːmɪneɪt/ /əˈkjuːmɪnət/ adj
acuminado
tapering to a point

acupuncture /ˈæ.kju.ˌpʌŋk.t͡ʃɝ/ n
acupuntura
insertion of needles for remedial purposes

acupuncturist n
acupuntor acupunturista
healthcare professional

acute /əˈkjut/ /əˈkjuːt/ adj
agudo
(geometry) of an angle: less than 90 degrees
(medicine) of an abnormal condition of recent or sudden onset
(medicine) of a short-lived condition
agudo perspicaz sagaz
intense, sensitive, sharp
grave agudo
urgent

acute abdomen /əˈkjut ˈæb.də.mən/ /əˈkjuːt ˈæb.də.mən/ n
abdomen agudo
acute pain of stomach

acute accent n
acento agudo tilde
acute accent

acute angle n
ángulo agudo
angle measuring less than ninety degrees

acute triangle n
triángulo agudo
triangle all of the angles of which are acute

acutely adv
intensamente
In an acute manner

acyl /ˈæ.sɪl/ n
acil acilo
any of a class of organic radicals

acylation n
acilación
the process of adding an acyl to a compound

acylglycerol n
acilglicerol
any ester of glycerol

ad hoc /ˌæd ˈhɑk/ /ˌæd ˈhɒk/ adj
ad hoc
for this particular purpose

ad hominem n
ad hominem
logical fallacy
ataque personal
personal attack

ad infinitum /ˌæd ɪnfɪˈnaɪtəm/ adv
al infinito indefinidamente sinfín
endlessly

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ adj
improvisado
extemporaneous

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ adv
a voluntad
ad libitum
at pleasure
at will

ad lib /æd ˈlɪb/ v
improvisar
to perform extemporaneously
to perform without preparation
to perform without script

ad nauseam /ˌæd ˈnɑziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɒziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔziəm/ /ˌæd ˈnɔːziəm/ adv
ad náuseam hasta la náusea
to a sickening degree

ad-lib v
improvisar
to improvise

adage /ˈæ.dɪdʒ/ n
refrán adagio dicho
old saying

adagietto /əˌdæ(d)ʒiːˈɛtəʊ/ n
adagietto
passage

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ adj
acérrimo categórico firme impenetrable inflexible obstinado
determined; unshakeable; unyielding

adamant /ˈæ.də.mənt/ n
adamantino
rock or mineral

adamantane n
adamantano
polycyclic hydrocarbon

adamantly adv
a machamartillo
in an inflexible manner

adapt /əˈdæpt/ adj
adaptado
adapted (adjective)

adapt /əˈdæpt/ v
adaptarse
to change to make oneself suitable
adaptar ajustar
to make suitable

adaptability /ədæptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
adaptabilidad flexibilidad
quality of being adaptable; a quality that renders adaptable

adaptable /əˈdæptəbəl/ adj
adaptable amoldable
capable of adapting or of being adapted

adaptation /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/ n
adaptación
artistic work that has been adapted
process of adapting an artistic work
change that is made or undergone
evolutionary theory: instance of change
evolutionary theory: process of change
process of adapting

adapter /əˈdaptə/ n
adaptador
device allowing plug to fit in an outlet of different type
device to allow compatibility (in general)
device allowing more plugs at an outlet
one who adapts something

adaptive /əˈdæp.tɪv/ adj
adaptable
capable of being adapted or of adapting; susceptible of or undergoing accordant change
adaptativo
of a trait: that helps an individual to function well in society
of, pertaining to, characterized by or showing adaptation; making or made fit or suitable

adaptogen n
adaptógeno
herbal substance with a normalizing effect upon body functions

add /æd/ v
añadir apostillar
to append, as a statement
añadir agregar
to make an addition
sumar adicionar
to perform the arithmetical operation of addition, to add up

add fuel to the fire v
echar leña al fuego dar pábulo echar gasolina al fuego ya escampa y llovían guijarros
worsen a conflict

add insult to injury v
echar leña al fuego
to further a loss with mockery or indignity

add-on n
extensión
software: extension of core application

addedly adv
también
in addition

adder /ˈædɚ/ n
culebra serpiente
snake
víbora
viper
sumador
what performs arithmetic addition

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ n
adicto drogadicto toxicómano
person who is addicted, especially to a harmful drug

addict /əˈ.dɪkt/ /ˈæ.dɪkt/ v
causar adicción en volver adicto
to cause to become addicted

addiction /əˈdɪkʃən/ n
adicción
the state of being addicted
a habit or practice

addictive /əˈdɪktɪv/ adj
adictivo enviciador que crea adicción que crea dependencia que produce dependencia
tending to cause addiction

addictively adv
adictivamente
in an addictive manner

addition /əˈdɪʃən/ n
adición añadidura
act of adding
adición suma
arithmetic: process of adding
adición
thing added

additional /əˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
adicional de más extra
Supplemental or added to

additionally adv
adicionalmente además
by way of addition

additive /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ n
aditivo
substance added to another substance to produce certain properties

additive group n
grupo aditivo
group or algebraic object regarded as a group with operation called addition

addle /ˈæ.dəl/ v
confundir enturbiar
To make addle

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ n
dirección
direction for letters
Internet address
computing: location in computer memory
description of the location of a property

address /əˈdɹɛs/ /ˈædɹɛs/ v
preparar
reflexively: to prepare oneself
dirigir
to direct in writing
to aim
dirigirse
to direct speech

address book n
agenda
computing: storage area for contacts
directorio agenda de direcciones libreta de direcciones
small book with addresses

addressee n
destinatario consignatario
person or organization to which something is addressed or sent

adduction /əˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ /ˈeɪ.ˈdiː.dʌk.ʃn̩/ n
aducción
physiology: action

adductor n
aductor
muscle

adenectomy n
adenectomía
surgical removal of the adenoid glands

adenine /ˈæ.dəˌniːn/ n
adenina
base that pairs with thymine or uracil

adenitis /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ n
adenitis
glandular inflammation

adenocarcinoma n
adenocarcinoma
any of several forms of carcinoma that originate in glandular tissue

adenohypophysial adj
adenohipofisario
Relating to the adenohypophysis

adenohypophysis n
adenohipófisis
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

adenoid n
adenoide
folds of lymphatic tissue covered by ciliated epithelium

adenoidectomy n
adenoidectomía
surgical removal of the adenoids or growths thereof

adenoma /æd ˈənoʊ mʌ/ n
adenoma
benign tumour

adenomyosis n
adenomiosis
condition

adenosine /əˈdɛnə(ʊ)siːn/ /əˈdɛnəˌsin/ n
adenosina
nucleoside

adenosine triphosphate n
adenosín trifosfato trifosfato de adenosina
adenosine triphosphate

adenylate cyclase n
adenilato ciclasa
enzyme

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ adj
experto hábil
well skilled

adept /əˈdɛpt/ /ˈæd.ɛpt/ n
experta experto
one fully skilled or well versed in anything

adequacy n
cantidad suficiente
sufficiency

adequate /ˈæ.də.kwɪt/ /ˈæ.dəˌkweɪt/ adj
adecuado
equal to some requirement

adequately adv
adecuadamente
in an adequate manner

adermatoglyphia /eɪˌdɜː.mə.təʊˈɡlɪ.fɪ.ə/ /eɪˌdɝ.mə.təˈɡlɪ.fi.ə/ n
adermatoglifia
rare congenital absence of epidermal ridges; genetic disorder which causes this condition

adessive case n
caso adesivo
noun case used to indicate adjacent location

adhan /ɑːˈðɑːn/ n
adhan llamada a la oración
(Islam) The call to prayer

adhere /ædˈhiɹ/ v
adherir cumplir
To be consistent or coherent; to be in accordance; to agree
adherirse pegarse
To stick fast or cleave

adherence n
adhesión
union of two objects

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪəɹənt/ adj
adhesivo
adhesive
adherente
that has the quality of clinging

adherent /ædˈ(h)ɪəɹənt/ n
adherente
a person who has membership in some group

adhesion n
adhesión
ability of a substance to stick to an unlike substance
binding of a cell

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ adj
adhesivo
sticky

adhesive /ædˈhi.sɪv/ n
adhesivo
substance that provides or promotes adhesion

adhesive capsulitis n
capsulitis adhesiva
disorder

adhesive tape n
celo cinta adhesiva fixo cinta Scotch cinta escocesa cinta pegante
adhesive tape generally
esparadrapo
medical tape

adhocracy /adˈhɒkɹəsi/ /ædˈhɑkɹəsi/ n
adhocracia
organization designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of the moment

adiabatic /ˌeɪdaɪəˈbætɪk/ adj
adiabático
occurring without gain or loss of heat

adieu /əˈdjuː/ /əˈdu/ n
adiós
a farewell

adimensional adj
adimensional
without dimensions

adipate n
adipato
salt or ester of adipic acid

adipic adj
adípico
of or derived from adipic acid

adipic acid n
ácido adípico
crystalline dicarboxylic acid

adipocere /ˈædɪpoˌsiə(ɹ)/ n
adipocira
waxy substance that forms on dead animal tissues

adiponectin n
adiponectina
protein hormone

adipose /ˈæd.ɪ.poʊs/ /ˈæd.ɪ.pəʊs/ adj
adiposo
containing, composed of, or consisting of fat

adipose fin n
aleta adiposa
a soft, fleshy fin found on the back of a fish

adipose tissue n
tejido adiposo
tissue

adiposity n
adiposidad
obesity

adive n
adive
a domesticated, smaller form of the jackal

adjacency n
adyacencia
the quality of being adjacent, or near enough so as to touch

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪ.sənt/ adj
adyacente contiguo colindante
lying next to, close, or contiguous; neighboring

adjectival /ˌæ.dʒəkˈtaɪ.vəl/ /ˌæ.dʒɛkˈtaɪ.vəl/ adj
adjetival adjetivo
functioning as an adjective

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ adj
adjetivo
methods of enforcement and rules of procedure

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ n
adjetivo
(grammar) a word that modifies a noun or describes a noun’s referent

adjective /ˈæ.d͡ʒɪk.tɪv/ v
adjetivar
To make an adjective of

adjectivization n
adjetivación
the process or result of adjectivizing

adjoin /əˈdʒɔɪn/ v
colindar lindar
to be in contact or connection with

adjoining /ʌˈd͡ʒɔɪn.ɪŋ/ adj
contiguo colindante
being in contact at some point

adjoint /ˈædʒ.ɔɪnt/ n
matriz de adjuntos matriz de cofactores
matrix

adjourn /əˈdʒɜːn/ /əˈdʒɝn/ v
aplazar posponer
to defer
suspender
to end or suspend an event
diferir posponer suspender
to postpone

adjournment n
suspensión
the state of being adjourned

adjudicate /əˈdʒudɪˌkeɪt/ v
juzgar
to act as a judge
adjudicar juzgar
to settle a legal case or other dispute

adjudicator /æ.dʒu.dɪˈkeɪ.tɔɹ/ n
juez
one who adjudicates

adjunct /ˈædʒ.ʌŋkt/ n
adjunto
appendage

adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ v
adaptar
to change to fit circumstances
ajustar
to improve or rectify
ajustar arreglar regular
to modify

adjustable adj
ajustable graduable regulable
capable of being adjusted

adjustable spanner n
llave inglesa
adjustable hand tool

adjusted /əˈdʒʌstɪd/ adj
ajustado
compensated in order to avoid bias

adjustment /əˈdʒʌst.mənt/ n
ajuste modificación
result of adjusting, small change

adjutant /ˈæ.dʒə.tənt/ n
ayudante
lower-ranking officer

adjuvant /ˈæ.dʒə.vənt/ adj
adyuvante
Containing an adjuvant

administer /ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/ v
administrar
to cause to take by openly offering or through deceit
to work in an administrative capacity; to supervise

administration /ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
administración
the act of administering
the executive part of government
the act of administering or tendering something to another

administrative /ədˈmɪ.nəsˌtɹeɪ.ɾɪv/ adj
administrativo
of or relating to administering or administration

administratively adv
administrativamente
in an administrative manner

administrator /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtə/ /ədˈmɪnɪstɹeɪtɚ/ n
administrador albacea
law: one to whom the right of administration has been committed
administrador
one who administers affairs
computing: one who responsible for software and maintenance of a computer or network

admirable /ˈæd.məɹ.ə.bəl/ adj
admirable loable
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration

admirably /ˈæd.mɪɹ.əˌbli/ adv
admirablemente
to an admirable degree

admiral /ˈæd.mə.ɹəl/ n
almirante
naval officer of the highest rank
a naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet
butterfly

admiral of the fleet n
Capitán General de la Armada
top rank in other navies

admiralty /ˈæd.mɪ.ɹəl.ti/ n
almirantazgo
office or jurisdiction

admiralty law n
derecho de la navegación derecho marítimo
area of law that deals with ships at sea

admiration /ˌæd.mɚˈeɪʃ.ən/ n
admiración
adoration; appreciation

admire /ədˈmaɪə/ /ədˈmaɪɹ/ v
admirar
regard with wonder and delight

admirer /ædˈmaɪɚ.ɹɚ/ /ədˈmaɪ.ɹɚ/ n
admirador admiradora
one who admires

admiring /æd.ˈmaɪ.ɚ.ɪŋ/ adj
admirativo admirador de admiración
feeling or showing admiration

admiringly adv
admiración
in an admiring manner

admissible adj
aceptable admisible
capable or deserving to be admitted, accepted or allowed; allowable, permissible, acceptable

admission /ædˈmɪʃ.ən/ n
admisión confesión
(law) acquiescence or concurrence in a statement made by another
admisión
power or permission to enter
the act or practice of admitting

admit /ədˈmɪt/ v
ingresar
admit into hospital
dejar entrar
to allow (one) to enter on an office or to enjoy a privilege
admitir dar entrada
to allow to enter; to grant entrance
permitir
to be capable of, to permit
admitir reconocer
to concede as true

admittance /ədˈmɪt.n̩s/ n
admisión
act of admitting
admisión entrada
permission to enter, the power or right of entrance
admitancia
physics: reciprocal of impedance

admittedly adv
es cierto que la verdad es que lo cierto es que
by admission

admixture n
adición
instance of mixing in
mezcla
mixture

admonish /ædˈmɑn.ɪʃ/ /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/ v
amonestar reprender
warn or notify of a fault; exhort

admonition n
admonición
gentle or friendly reproof

admonitory adj
admonitorio
Of or pertaining to an admonition

adnate adj
adnato
linked or fused

adobe /əˈdoʊ.bi/ /əˈdəʊ.bi/ n
casa de adobe
a house made of adobe brick
adobe
unburnt brick

adolescence /ˌædəˈlɛsəns/ n
adolescencia
period between childhood and maturity

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ adj
adolescente
characteristic of adolescence

adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ n
adolescente chica chico muchacha muchacho
a teenager

adopt /əˈdɑpt/ /əˈdɒpt/ v
adoptar ahijar
to take by choice into relationship, as, child, heir, friend, citizen
adoptar
to take or receive as one's own what is not so naturally

adoptable adj
adoptable
able to be adopted

adoptee n
adoptada adoptado

adopter n
adoptador adoptante
one who adopts

adoption /əˈdɑp.ʃən/ /əˈdɒp.ʃən/ n
adopción
act of adopting, or state of being adopted
admission to a more intimate relation
choosing and making that to be one's own which originally was not so

adoptive adj
adoptivo
related through adoption

adoptive father n
padre adoptivo
man who has adopted a child

adoptive mother n
madre adoptiva
woman who has adopted a child

adorable /əˈdɔːɹəbəl/ adj
adorable encantador
befitting of being adored

adoration /ˌæ.dəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæ.dɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
adoración
admiration or esteem
an act of religious worship
the act of adoring

adore /əˈdo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈdoə̯/ /əˈdɔɹ/ /əˈdɔː/ v
querer
love with entire heart and soul
adorar
worship

adorer n
adorador
someone who adores

adorn /əˈdɔɹn/ /əˈdɔː(ɹ)n/ v
adornar ornar engalanar
to make more beautiful and attractive; to decorate

adornment n
adorno decoración
a decoration; that which adorns

adrenal /æˈdɹiːnəl/ adj
adrenal
pertaining to adrenal glands

adrenal gland n
glándula adrenal glándula suprarrenal
endocrine gland situated above the kidney

adrenalectomy n
adrenalectomía
removal of one or both adrenal glands

adrenaline /əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
adrenalina
the compound epinephrine

adrenergic adj
adrenérgico
containing or releasing adrenaline
having the quality of adrenaline or epinephrine

adreno- prefix
adreno-
relating to the adrenal gland

adrenocorticotropic adj
adrenocorticotropo
that stimulates the adrenal cortex

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adj
a la deriva
floating at random

adrift /əˈdɹɪft/ adv
a la deriva
in a drifting condition

adroitness n
destreza habilidad
displays of skillfulness

adsorb /ədˈzɔːb/ v
adsorber
to accumulate on a surface

adsorption n
adsorción
process of forming a film on the surface of a solid

adstratum n
adstrato
Any language having elements that are responsible for change in neighbouring languages

adularia n
adularia
variety of orthoclase feldspar

adulator n
adulador aduladora
one who adulates

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ adj
adulto
fully grown

adult /əˈdʌlt/ /ˈæd.ʌlt/ n
adulto adulta
fully grown human

adult actress n
actriz porno
female porn star

adulterant n
adulterante
that which adulterates

adulterate v
adulterar
corrupt

adulteration n
adulteración
The action of adulterating

adulterer /əˈdʌltəɹə/ /əˈdʌltəɹɚ/ n
adúltero adúltera
husband or wife who commits adultery

adulteress n
adúltera
woman or girl who commits adultery

adulterous adj
adúltero
of or characterized by adultery

adultery /əˈdʌltəɹi/ n
adulterio
sexual intercourse by a married person with someone other than their spouse

adulthood n
adultez edad adulta
time of life

adumbration /ˌædəmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌædʌmˈbɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
adumbracion boceto bosquejo croquis esbozo
faint sketch; brief representation, outline

adunc /ˈæ.dʌnk/ adj
adunco
curved inward

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ n
adelanto avance
amount of money
avance progreso
forward move

advance /ədˈvaːns/ /ədˈvæns/ /ədˈvɑːns/ v
avanzar
to bring forward; to move towards the front; to make to go on

advance directive n
voluntades anticipadas
document expressing a desire to die naturally in certain medical circumstances

advance payment n
adelanto
part of a contractually due sum

advanced /ədˈvænst/ /ədˈvɑːnst/ adj
avanzado
at or close to state of the art
avanzado provecto
late

advancement /ædˈvæns.mɛnt/ /ɛdˈvæns.mɛnt/ n
avance de herencia
property given in advance of future distribution
progreso ascenso
state of being advanced

advantage /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/ /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ n
ventaja provecho
any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success
the score where one player wins a point after deuce
superiority; mastery
provecho beneficio
superiority of state, or that which gives it

advantageous adj
provechoso ventajoso
being of advantage

advantageously adv
ventajosamente
in an advantageous manner

advection /ædˈvɛkʃən/ n
advección
The horizontal movement of a body of atmosphere (or other fluid) along with a concurrent transport of its temperature, humidity etc.

advent /ˈæd.vɛnt/ n
advenimiento venida
coming, arrival

adventitious /ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/ adj
aleatorio
accidental, additional, appearing casually
adventicio auxiliar ectópico
biology: developing in an unusual place or from an unusual source
exógeno
from an external source
adquirido
genetics, medicine: not congenital

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ n
aventura
encountering of risks
remarkable occurrence
that which happens without design
mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard

adventure /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ v
aventura
to risk

adventurer /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ɚ/ n
aventurero aventurera
one who enjoys adventures

adventurous /ædˈvɛn.tʃɚ.ʌs/ adj
arriesgado aventurado
full of hazard
aventurero intrépido
inclined to adventure

adverb /ˈæd.vɜːb/ /ˈæd.vɝb/ n
adverbio
lexical category

adverbial /ædˈvɝbi.əl/ /ədˈvɜːbi.əl/ adj
adverbial
of or relating to an adverb

adverbial clause n
expresión adverbial
a subordinate clause that functions as an adverb within a main clause

adverbial participle n
gerundio
linguistic sense

adverbial phrase n
locución adverbial
type of phrase

adverbialization n
adverbialización
the process of adverbializing

adverbialize v
adverbializar
to change into an adverb

adverbially adv
adverbialmente
as an adverb

adversarial adj
adverso
characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary

adversary /ædˈvɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.s(ə)ɹi/ /ˈæd.və.sɛɹi/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.sɛɹi/ n
adversario adversaria
opponent

adverse /ˈæd.və(ɹ)s/ adj
contrario
contrary, hostile
opuesto
opposite
adverso desfavorable
unfavourable

adversely adv
adversamente
in an adverse manner

adversity /ædˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/ /ædˈvɝ.sɪ.ti/ n
adversidad
adverse event
state of being adverse

advertise /ˈad.və(ɹ).taɪz/ /ˈæd.vəɹ.taɪz/ v
hacer publicidad
(intransitive) to provide information about a person or goods and services to influence others
anunciar
(transitive) to give public notice of; to announce publicly

advertisement /ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/ /ədˈvɝtɪzmənt/ /ˈædvəˌtʌɪzmənt/ /ˌædvəˈtɪzmənt/ n
publicidad anuncio aviso reclamo anuncio publicitario aviso publicitario
commercial solicitation

advertiser n
anunciante
one who advertises

advertising n
publicidad
communication

advertising mail n
correo directo
type of mail

advertorial /ˈæd.vɜːˌtɔːɹ.i.əl/ /ˌædvɚˈtɔɹi.əl/ n
infomercial publirreportaje
advertisement presented as editorial

advice /ædˈvaɪs/ /ədˈvaɪs/ n
aviso
information or notice given
consejo
opinion recommended or offered, as worthy to be followed; counsel

advisability /ædˌvaɪz.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
conveniencia
the quality of being prudent

advisable adj
aconsejable recomendable conveniente
worthy of being recommended

advise /ədˈvaɪz/ v
aconsejar asesorar
to give advice to; to offer an opinion; to counsel; to warn
notificar
to give information or notice to; to inform

advisor /ædˈvaɪz.ɚ/ n
asesor consejero
one who offers advice

advisory /ədˈvaɪzəɹi/ adj
consultivo
able to give advice

advisory opinion n
opinión asesora opinión consultiva
opinion issued by a court that does not have the effect of resolving a specific legal case

advocacy /ˈæd.və.kə.si/ n
apoyo defensa
the act of arguing in favour of, or supporting something

advocacy group n
grupo de interés
people who use various forms of advocacy to influence public opinion

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ n
abogado abogada
person who argues the case of another
portavoz representante vocero
person who speaks in support of something

advocate /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ /ˈæd.və.kət/ v
recomendar
argue for
abogar
encourage support for

adware n
adware programa publicitario software publicitario
software application

adynamia n
adinamia
loss of strength due to a disease

adynaton /ædəˈnɑtn̩/ /ædɪˈnɑːtɒn/ n
adynaton
form of hyperbole that expresses impossibility

adytum /ˈadətəm/ /ˈadɪtəm/ n
ádyton
innermost sanctuary or shrine in an ancient temple

adze /ædz/ n
azuela
cutting tool

aedile /ˈiːdaɪl/ n
edil regidor
elected official in Ancient Rome

aegis /ˈiːdʒɪs/ n
égida
guidance, protection
mythological shield

aeolian adj
eólico
carried, deposited or eroded by the wind
of, or relating to the wind

aerate v
airear gasear
to supply with oxygen or air

aeration n
aireación
the circulation of air

aerial /eɪˈɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈɛɹ.i.əl/ /ˈɛː.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
aéreo
taking place in the air

aerial /eɪˈɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ /ˈɛɹ.i.əl/ /ˈɛː.ɹɪ.əl/ n
antena
device for receiving or transmitting

aerial yoga n
aeroyoga
form of yoga

aeriferous adj
aerífero
that conveys air

aero- prefix
aero-
air; aircraft

aerobe n
aerobio
organism that can tolerate the presence of oxygen

aerobic /ɛˈɹoʊbɪk/ adj
aeróbico aerobio
involving or improving oxygen consumption by the body
living or occurring only in the presence of oxygen
aeróbico
of or relating to aerobics

aerobics /əˈɹoʊbɪks/ n
aerobic aeróbic
exercise for cardiovascular fitness

aerobiology n
aerobiología
the study of the dispersion of airborne biological materials

aerobiosis n
aerobiosis
form of life that is sustained by the presence of air

aerodrome n
aeródromo
airfield

aerodynamic adj
aerodinámico
aerodynamic

aerodynamical adj
aerodinámico
aerodynamic

aerodynamics n
aerodinámica
The science of the dynamics of bodies moving relative to gases

aerodynamism n
aerodinamismo
having an aerodynamic shape

aerogel n
aerogel
ultralight solid-state substance

aerogram n
aerograma
foldable and gummed paper for writing a letter

aerography n
aerografía
branch of surrealist art

aerology n
aerología
branch of meteorology

aeromancy /ˈeə.ɹə.mæn.si/ n
aeromancia
divination by use of atmospheric conditions

aerometer n
aerómetro
instrument used to measure mass and density of gases

aeromodeller n
aeromodelista
maker of model aircaft

aeromodelling n
aeromodelismo
building and flying of model aircraft

aeronautic /ˌæɹoˈnɔtɪk/ adj
aeronáutico
having to do with aerial navigation

aeronautical adj
aeronáutico
pertaining to the scientific study of flight

aeronautics n
aeronáutica
mechanics and science of aircraft

aerophobic adj
aerófobo
having a fear of flying

aerophone n
aerófono
musical instrument

aerosol /ɛɹəsɔl/ n
aerosol
gaseous or airborne cloud of particulate matter

aerosol can n
lata de aerosol
pressurized canister

aerospace adj
aeroespacial
of or relating to aircraft

aerospace n
aeroespacio
Earth's atmosphere and space the around it

aerostat n
aerostato aeróstato
aircraft

aerostatics n
aerostática
study of gases in equilibrium

aerothermal adj
aerotérmica aerotérmico

aerotrain n
aerotrén
train that is supported on a cushion of air

aesthete /ˈɛs.θiːt/ n
esteta
someone who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature

aesthetic /es.ˈθe.tɪk/ /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/ /ɪs.ˈθe.tɪk/ adj
estético
concerned with beauty

aesthetically adv
estéticamente
in an aesthetic manner

aestheticism n
esteticismo
doctrine which holds aesthetics as the highest ideal

aesthetics /ɛsˈθɛt.ɪks/ n
estética
study or philosophy of beauty

aestivation /ˌiːstɪˈveɪʃən/ n
estivación
state of inactivity and metabolic depression during summer

aetiology /itiˈɑlədʒi/ /iːtɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
etiología
study of causes or origins

aetiopathogenesis n
etiopatogenia
cause and development of an abnormal condition

aeviternity n
eviternidad
midpoint between time and eternity

afar /əˈfɑː/ /ʌˈfaɹ/ adv
a lo lejos lejos
at, to or from a great distance

affability n
afabilidad
state or quality of being affable

affable /ˈæf.ə.bəl/ adj
afable
friendly, courteous, sociable
amable tranquilo
mild; benign

affair /əˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /əˈfɛə/ /əˈfɛɹ/ n
asunto aventura amorío devaneo escarceo amoroso lío de faldas
adulterous relationship
asunto
any proceeding or action which it is wished to refer to or characterize vaguely
material object (vaguely designated)
partes
male or female genitals
negocio
that which is done or is to be done

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ v
afectar
to influence or alter
to infect or harm
afectar conmover
to move to emotion

affect /ə.ˈfɛkt/ /ˈæ.fɛkt/ v
fingir
to make a false display of

affectable adj
afectable
able to be affected

affectation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
afectación
an attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real

affected /əˈfɛktɪd/ adj
afectado aquejado
resulting from a mostly negative physical effect

affecting /əˈfɛktɪŋ/ adj
conmovedor
producing strong emotions

affection /əˈfɛkʃən/ n
afecto
act of affecting
cariño apego
feeling of love or strong attachment

affectionate /əˈfɛkʃəneɪt/ /əˈfɛkʃənət/ adj
cariñoso
indicating love
afectuoso
loving

affectionately adv
afectuosamente
in an affectionate manner

affective /əˈfɛktɪv/ adj
afectivo
relating to, resulting from, or influenced by the emotions
emotional; emotionally charged

afferent adj
aferente
Carrying towards

affidavit /ˌæfɪˈdeɪvɪt/ n
affidávit declaración jurada
legal, signed document wherein an affiant makes a sworn statement

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.et/ /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ n
afiliada afiliado filial
something that is affiliated

affiliate /əˈfɪl.i.et/ /əˈfɪl.i.eɪt/ v
afiliar asociar
to attach (to) or unite (with)

affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
afiliación filiación
The relationship resulting from affiliating one thing with another

affine transformation n
transformación afín
linear transformation followed by a translation

affinity /əˈfɪnɪti/ n
afinidad
natural attraction for something
attraction between an antibody and an antigen
attraction between atoms
passionate love for something
family relationship through marriage of a relative

affirm /əˈfɝm/ v
afirmar
to agree with or verify
to support or encourage

affirmation /æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ n
afirmación
that which is affirmed

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ adj
afirmativo
pertaining to truth
positivo afirmativo
positive

affirmative /əˈfɜːmətɪv/ /əˈfɝmətɪv/ n
afirmativa
answer that shows agreement or acceptance

affirmative sentence n
frase afirmativa
sentence that affirms

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ n
afijo
linguistics: a bound morpheme added to a word’s stem
that which is affixed

affix /ə.ˈfɪks/ /ˈæ.fɪks/ v
fijar pegar
to attach

afflatus /əˈfleɪtəs/ n
inspiración
sudden rush of creative impulse or inspiration

afflict /əˈflɪkt/ v
afligir
To cause pain to

affliction /əˈflɪkʃən/ n
aflicción quebranto tribulación
a state of pain, suffering, distress or agony

afflictive adj
aflictivo
that causes physical or mental pain

affluence /ˈæf.lu.əns/ n
abundancia afluencia prosperidad
abundance of wealth

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ adj
rico adinerado
abounding in goods or riches; materially wealthy
abundante
abundant
afluente
tributary

affluent /æˈfluːənt/ /ˈæf.lu.ənt/ /ˈæfluːənt/ n
ricachón
someone wealthy

afford /əˈfo(ː)ɹd/ /əˈfoəd/ /əˈfoɹd/ /əˈfɔːd/ v
permitirse costear
to incur, stand, or bear

affordable /əˈfɔː(ɹ).də.bəl/ /ʌˈfɔɹdʌbəl/ adj
asequible económico
able to be afforded

affordance n
ofrecimiento
A potential action that is made possible by a given object or environment

affreightment n
fletamento flete
hire a vessel for cargo

affricate /ˈæfɹɪkeɪt/ /ˈæfɹɪkət/ n
africada
sound

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ n
afrenta afruenta baldón
open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

affront /əˈfɹʌnt/ v
afrentar ofender
to insult intentionally, especially openly
afrontar confrontar
to meet or encounter face to face

afghani /æfˈɡɑːni/ n
afgani
national currency of Afghanistan

afire adj
ardiendo
literally on fire

aflame adj
llama llameante
in flames, on fire

afloat /əˈfloʊt/ adv
a flote
floating

aflutter /əˈflʌt.ə/ /əˈflʌt.ɚ/ adj
agitado
in a state of excited anticipation

afoot /əˈfʊt/ adv
en curso marcha
in progress
a pie andando en curso
means of locomotion, walking
de pie en pie
support of the body, standing

aforementioned /əˈfɔɹˌmɛn.ʃənd/ /əˈfɔːˌmɛn.ʃənd/ adj
antedicho mencionado sobredicho susodicho
previously mentioned

aforesaid /əˈfɔɹsɛd/ adj
antedicho sobredicho susodicho
previously stated

afoul /əˈfaʊl/ adv
en conflicto con
in a state of entanglement or conflict (with)

afraid /əˈfɹeɪd/ adj
temerse que
(colloquial, to be afraid) regretful, sorry
asustado con miedo con susto con temor
impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear; apprehensive

afresh /ʌˈfɹɛʃ/ adv
de nuevo otra vez
anew; again

afro /ˈæ.fɹoʊ/ n
afro
hairstyle

afrobeat n
afrobeat
a fusion of jazz and funk from Nigeria

aft /æft/ adv
a popa
at, near, or towards the stern

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ adv
después
behind; later in time; following

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ conjunction
después
Signifies that the action of its clause takes place before the action of the other clause

after /ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/ preposition
debido a por causa de
as a result of
detrás de tras
behind
in pursuit of, seeking
por
in allusion to, in imitation of; following or referencing
a pesar de
in spite of
después de después
next in importance or rank
subsequently; following in time; later than

after all
después de todo al final
in the end; anyway

after dark
después de anochecer
after nightfall, at night

after the fact /ˌæftɚ ðə ˈfækt/ /ˌɑːftə ðə ˈfækt/
a toro pasado
too late

after-party /ˈæftɚˌpɑɹti/ /ˈɑːftəpɑːti/ n
after
party that takes place after another party

afterbirth /ˈæf.tɚ.bɚθ/ n
alumbramiento
material expelled after childbirth

afterbrain n
mielencéfalo
part of brain

afterburner n
postquemador
a device in a turbojet engine which injects fuel into the exhaust system to increase the thrust

aftereffect /ˈæftəɹ.əˌfɛkt/ /ˈɑːftəɹ.ɪˌfɛkt/ n
efecto secundario
delayed effect

afterimage n
imagen remanente imagen residual
image

afterlife /ˈæftɚˌlaɪf/ n
más allá ultratumba inframundo lo de allá orco otro mundo
life after death

aftermath /ˈæf.təˌmæθ/ /ˈæf.tɚˌmæθ/ /ˈɑːf.təˌmɑːθ/ n
consecuencias resultados
that which happens after, that which follows

afternoon /af.təɾˈnʉːn/ /ˌæf.tɚ.ˈnun/ /ˌɑːf.tə.ˈnuːn/ n
tarde
part of the day between noon and evening

aftershock n
réplica
earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another

aftertaste n
regusto resabio
The persistence of the taste of something no longer present

afterthought /ˈæft.ɚ.θɔt/ n
idea tardía
a subsequent thought
ocurrencia tardía
something additional

afterwards /ˈæf.tɚ.wɚdz/ /ˈɑːftə.wədz/ adv
después consecuentemente en seguida
at a later or succeeding time

again /əˈɡɛn/ /əˈɡɪn/ adv
de nuevo otra vez nuevamente
another time
de nuevo
used in a question to ask something one has forgotten
back to a former place or state

again and again adv
una y otra vez
repeatedly

against /əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛnst/ preposition
cerca de
close to
contra
in a contrary direction to
in physical contact with
as protection from
en contra
in competition with
contra frente
in front of; before a background
en contra en pugna enfrente
in opposition to

against all odds
contra todo pronóstico contra viento y marea
despite seemingly insurmountable opposition or probability

against the clock
contra el reloj contra reloj contrarreloj
in a time-restricted manner

against the grain /əˈɡɛnst ðə ɡɹeɪn/
a contracorriente contramano
contrary to what is expected.

agalactia n
agalactia
failure of a mother to produce sufficient milk following childbirth

agami /ˈæɡəmi/ n
agamí trompetero
a South American bird, Psophia crepitans

aganglionic adj
agangliónico
without ganglia

agape /əˈɡeɪp/ adj
boquiabierto
astonished

agape /əˈɡeɪp/ n
ágape
love feast

agarwood n
agáloco áloe
type of heartwood

agate /əˈɡæt/ /ˈæ.ɡət/ n
ágata
mineral
5½-point type

agave /əˈɡeɪviː/ /əˈɡɑːveɪ/ n
agave maguey pita
genus

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ n
edad edades
a long time
tercera edad edad
advanced period of life; latter part of life
generación
generation
era época
great period in the history of the Earth
edad
one of the stages of life
part of the duration of a being or thing between its beginning and any given time
edad era época
particular period of time in history
mayoría
time of life at which one attains full personal rights and capacities
años edad
whole duration of a being

age /eɪd͡ʒ/ v
envejecerse envejecer
intransitive: become old
envejecer
transitive: cause to grow old

age of majority n
mayoría de edad
age at which the rights and privileges of an adult are legally granted

aged /eɪdʒd/ /ˈeɪ.dʒɪd/ adj
anciano viejo
old

ageless adj
eterno
continuing infinitely or indefinitely
siempre joven
youthful

agency /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/ n
agencia agency albedrío
faculty of acting or of exerting power
agencia
office of an agent, or factor
government office
agencia oficina
place of business of an agent

agenda /əˈdʒɛn.də/ n
agenda
agenda book; notebook for organizing and planning
orden del día agenda
list of matters to be taken up
programa
temporally organized plan

agent /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/ n
agente
one who acts in place of another
computing: part of the system that performs action on behalf of a client or server
active power or cause
grammar: performer of the action in a sentence
someone who works for an intelligence agency

agent noun n
nombre de agente
noun that denotes an agent

agglomeration n
aglomeración
extended city area
act of collecting in a mass
state of being collected in a mass

agglutination n
aglutinación
act of uniting by glue or other tenacious substance
clumping together of red blood cells or bacteria
combination in which root words are united with little or no change of form or loss of meaning

agglutinative /əˈɡluːtɪnətɪv/ adj
aglutinante
having words derived by combining parts

aggrandizement n
engrandecimento
the act of aggrandizing

aggravate /ˈæɡ.ɹə.veɪ̯t/ v
exasperar irritar sublevar
To exasperate; to provoke; to irritate
agravar empeorar
To make worse, or more severe

aggravation n
agravio
act of aggravating
agravante
extrinsic circumstance or accident which increases the guilt of a crime or the misery of a calamity

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ adj
conjunto total
Formed by a collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum
agregado conglomerado
consisting or formed of smaller objects or parts

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ n
agregado
a mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism
agregado conjunto
a mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars

aggregate /ˈæɡɹɪɡət/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌɡeɪt/ v
juntar sumar
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum

aggression /əˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
agresión
act of initiating hostilities or invasion
hostile or destructive behavior or actions

aggressive /əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/ adj
agresivo
tending or disposed to aggress

aggressively adv
agresivamente
in an aggressive manner

aggressiveness n
agresividad
state or quality being aggressive

aggressor n
agresor agresora
the person or country that first attacks or makes an aggression

aggrieved adj
herido ofendido
angry or resentful

aghast /əˈɡæst/ /əˈɡɑːst/ adj
aterrado espantado horrorizado
terrified

agile /ˈæd͡ʒ.aɪl/ adj
ágil
having the faculty of quick motion in the limbs

agile gibbon n
gibón ágil
Hylobates agilis

agility /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
agilidad
quality of being agile

aging /ˈeɪ.dʒɪŋ/ n
envejecimiento
the process of becoming older or more mature

agio /ˈæ.dʒoʊ/ n
agio
premium or percentage on a better sort of money when it is given in exchange for an inferior sort

agitate /ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/ v
agitar
to move with a violent, irregular action
perturbar
to stir up, to disturb or excite

agitation /ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
inquietud
a stirring; a disturbance of tranquility
agitación desasosiego
act of agitating

agitator n
agitador agitadora
one who agitates

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ adj
agnado
related by male connections

agnate /ˈæɡneɪt/ n
agnado
relative whose relation is traced only through male members of the family

agnathan /ˈæɡ.nəθən/ n
agnato
member of the superclass Agnatha of jawless vertebrates

agnation n
agnación
consanguinity by a line of males

agnolotti /ˌanjəˈlɒtɪ/ /ˌænjəˈlɑti/ n
añoloti
type of square ravioli from Piedmont

agnomen n
agnombre agnomento
additional cognomen given, as an honour, to a Roman citizen

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ adj
agnóstico agnóstica
of or relating to agnosticism

agnostic /æɡˈnɑːstɪk/ /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ n
agnóstico agnóstica
one who holds to a form of agnosticism.

agnosticism /æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/ /æɡˈnɒstɪsɪzəm/ n
agnosticismo
view that the existence of a God or gods is unknown, unknowable, unproven, or unprovable

agnotology n
agnotología
promotion of inaccurate or misleading scientific data

ago /əˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡəʊ/ postposition
hace atrás
past; gone by; since

agog /əˈɡɒɡ/ adj
curioso ansioso
in eager desire

agonize v
agonizar
to writhe with agony; to suffer violent anguish.

agonizing adj
angustioso terrible
causing agony

agony /ˈæ.ɡə.niː/ n
agonía angustia
extreme pain of mind or body
agonía
last struggle of life
violent contest or striving

agony aunt n
doctora corazón
writer of an advice column

agora /ˈæ.ɡə.ɹə/ /ˌæɡ.əˈɹɑː/ n
ágora
a marketplace
a place for gathering

agoraphobia /ˌæɡəɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ n
agorafobia
fear of open spaces

agoraphobic adj
agorafóbico
pertaining to agoraphobia

agorism /ˈæ.ɡəˌɹɪzm̩/ n
agorismo
philosophy that advocates the creation of a voluntaryist society through counter-economics

agouti /əˈɡuːti/ n
agutí añuje cotuza guatusa jochi colorado picure
a rodent similar in appearance to a guinea pig but having longer legs

agrarian /əˈɡɹɛ(ə)ɹi.ən/ adj
agrario
relating to the cultivation of land

agrarianism n
agrarismo
philosophy that advocates an equitable distribution of land

agree /əˈɡɹi/ /əˈɡɹiː/ v
concordar
grammar: to correspond in gender, number, case, person, etc.
to resemble, coincide, correspond
estar de acuerdo coincidir
harmonize in opinion; be in unison or concord; be united; concur
consensuar
to come to terms or to a common resolve
acceder asentir
to yield assent, to accede

agreeable /əˈɡɹiːəbl/ adj
conforme
conforming
agradable lisonjero
pleasing
dispuesto
willing; ready to agree or consent

agreeableness n
amabilidad
personality trait

agreeably adv
agradablemente
in an agreeable manner

agreed /ə.ɡɹi.ːd/ interjection
concordar de acuerdo
interjection that expresses agreement

agreement /əˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
concordancia
grammatical agreement
acuerdo contrato convenio
legally binding contract
acuerdo
state whereby several parties share a view
acuerdo convenio
understanding to follow a course of conduct

agreement in principle n
principio de acuerdo
legally enforceable agreement

agribusiness /ˈæɡɹɪˌbɪznəs/ n
agronegocio
big business connected to agriculture
business or group of businesses engaged in agriculture

agricultural /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəltjʊəɹəl/ /ˌæɡɹɪˈkəlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
agrícola
of or pertaining to agriculture

agriculture /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈæɡɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
agricultura
the art or science of cultivating the ground

agriculturist adj
agrícola
of or pertaining to agriculture or agriculturists

agriculturist n
agricultor agricultora
one who practices agriculture, a farmer, a gardener

agriculturize v
agriculturizar
to convert a community
to convert land

agrimi n
kri-kri
type of goat

agrimony /ˈæɡ.ɹɪ.mən.i/ /ˈæɡ.ɹɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
agrimonia
plant of the genus Agrimonia

agritourism n
agroturismo
tourism in which tourists stay in farms

agro- prefix
agro-
agriculture

agro-environmental adj
agroambiental

agrobiology n
agrobiología
the science of plant life and nutrition

agrobiotechnology n
agrobiotecnología
the application of biotechnology to agriculture

agrochemistry n
agroquímica
branch of chemistry

agroclimatic adj
agroclimático
relating to agriculture and climate

agroecological adj
agroecológico
pertaining to agroecology

agroecology n
agroecología
agricultural ecology

agrofuel n
agrocombustible
any biofuel produced by agricultural means

agroindustry n
agroindustria

agrology /əˈɡɹɑlədʒi/ /əˈɡɹɒlədʒi/ n
agrología
science and art of agriculture

agronomic adj
agronómico
of or pertaining to agronomy

agronomist /əˈɡɹɑːnəmɪst/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmɪst/ n
agrónomo
scientist specialized in agronomy

agronomy /əˈɡɹɑːnəmi/ /əˈɡɹɒnəmi/ n
agronomía
science of utilizing plants, animals, and soils for food, fuel, feed and more

agrotechnical adj
agrotécnico
relating to agrotechnology

aground /əˈɡɹaʊnd/ adv
encallado varado
resting on the bottom

ague /ˈeɪ.ɡju/ n
escalofrío
chill, or state of shaking, as with cold
fiebre intermitente
intermittent fever, attended by alternate cold and hot fits

aha /ɑːhɑː/ [ɑˈhɑ] interjection
ajá
exclamation of understanding, realization, invention, or recognition

ahead /əˈhɛd/ adv
adelante al frente de delante de
in or to the front

ahistorical /ˌeɪhɪˈstɔɹɪkəl/ adj
ahistórico
lacking historical perspective

aid /eɪd/ n
asistente ayudante
a person that promotes or helps in something being done; a helper
ayuda auxilio
help; succor; assistance; relief
recurso remedio
something which helps; a material source of help

aid /eɪd/ v
ayudar
to support

aide-de-camp /ˌeɪd dɪ ˈkæmp/ n
edecán
military officer

aide-mémoire /ˌeɪd.mɛmˈwɑː/ n
pro memoria

aiglet /ˈeɪ.ɡlɛt/ n
acetato herrete
tip on a ribbon or cord

aiguillette /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/ n
cordón cordón militar
ornamental braided cord

ail /eɪl/ n
enfermedad
An ailment; trouble; illness

ail /eɪl/ v
adolecer padecer
to be ill
afligir aquejar
to cause to suffer

aileron /ˈeɪlərɒn/ n
alerón
Hinged part on trailing edge of airplane wing

ailing /ˈeɪ.lɪŋ/ adj
enfermo achacoso enfermito
sick

ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ n
enfermedad achaque alifafe dolencia
something which ails one; a disease; sickness

ailuro- /aɪˈljʊəɹə-/ /aɪˈlʊɹə-/ prefix
aeluro- ailuro- eluro-
prefix meaning “cat”

ailurophobia /aɪˌlʊɹəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌaɪljʊəɹəˈfəʊbɪ.ə/ n
ailurofobia aelurofobia elurofobia
irrational fear or hatred for cats

aim /eɪm/ n
objetivo intención
Intention; purpose
objetivo
point intended to be hit
puntería
pointing of a weapon towards a particular point or object

aim /eɪm/ v
apuntar pretender
to direct the intention or purpose
apuntar dirigir lazar
to point or direct a missile weapon

aioli /(ˌ)aɪˈoʊli/ /aɪˈəʊlɪ/ n
ajiaceite alioli
A type of sauce made from garlic, egg, lemon juice and olive oil

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ n
aire
mixture of gases making up the atmosphere of the Earth
historical: one of the basic elements
the apparently open space above the ground
aria
music: a song, an aria

air /ˈɛə/ /ˈɛəɹ/ v
airear aerar
to bring into contact with the air
retransmitir
to broadcast

air base n
base aérea
military airport

air conditioner n
aire acondicionado climatizador acondicionador de aire
a machine that is used to control temperature and humidity in an enclosed space

air conditioning n
aire acondicionado climatizador
an air conditioner or system of air conditioners
aire acondicionado
the state of temperature and humidity produced by an air conditioner

air force n
fuerza aérea
branch of the military devoted to air warfare

air freshener n
ambientador
device containing substances that neutralize unpleasant odours

air hole n
corriente descendente región
air pocket
respiradero
blowhole
espiráculo
hole in surface

air pistol n
pistola de aire
pistol that propels a pellet

air pocket n
(región de) corriente descendente
a local region of low atmospheric pressure, or a local downward current

air pollution n
contaminación ambiente
contamination of the atmosphere by noxious gases and particulates

air pump n
bomba de aire
pump that moves air either into or out of something

air quote n
entre comillas entre comillas con los dedos
hand gesture

air rifle n
rifle de aire
rifle

air ticket n
pasaje de avión pasaje de vuelo pasaje aéreo
a pass entitling the holder to travel in an aeroplane

air traffic control n
control de tráfico aéreo
system designed to give assistance to aircraft

air traffic controller n
controlador de tráfico aéreo controlador de tránsito aéreo
operator of air traffic control system

air-condition v
climatizar condicionar con el aire
to mechanically cool a space or an entire structure

air-raid shelter n
refugio antiaéreo refugio antibombas
reinforced underground shelter designed to give protection against air raids

airan /ˈaɪ.ɹɑn/ n
ayran
a Turkish and Altaic yoghurt drink

airbag n
airbag bolsa de aire
protective system in automobiles

airboat n
hidrodeslizador
flat-bottomed boat driven by an air propeller

airborne adj
aerotransportado transportado por el aire
carried by the air
volando
in flight

airbrush n
aerógrafo
handheld paint sprayer powered by compressed air

airbus n
aerobús
a type of airliner

aircraft /ɛə.kɹɑː̩ft/ /ɛəɹ.kɹæft/ n
aeronave
machine capable of atmospheric flight

aircraft carrier n
portaaviones portaviones
warship for launching aircraft

airfield n
aeródromo campo de aviación
place where airplanes can take off and land

airfoil n
perfil perfil aerodinámico perfil alar
structure shaped to produce lift when moving in air

airhead /ˈeəː.hɛd/ n
cabeza de chorlito burro cabeza hueca chorlito estúpido tontón
having no brain

airlift /ˈɛə.lɪft/ n
puente aéreo
the transportation of troops

airline n
aerolínea compañía aérea
company that flies airplanes

airliner n
avión de pasajeros avión de línea
passenger aircraft

airmail /ˈɛə.meɪl/ n
correo aéreo
the items of mail carried using aircraft
the system of conveying mail using aircraft

airman /ˈeə.mən/ n
aviador aviadora
pilot

airmass n
masa de aire
a body of air with uniform characteristics

airplane /ˈɛəpleɪn/ /ˈɛəɹˌpleɪ̯n/ n
avión aeroplano
powered aircraft

airport /ˈɛə.pɔːt/ /ˈɛɹ.pɔɹt/ n
aeropuerto
place designated for airplanes

airscrew n
hélice
propeller of an aircraft

airshaft n
conducto de ventilación foso de ventilación pozo de ventilación
an opening facilitating air circulation

airspace n
espacio aéreo
controlled portion of atmosphere
part of sky used by aircraft

airstrip n
pista de aterrizaje
primitive aircraft landing field

airtight adj
hermético
impermeable to air or other gases

airtime n
tiempo aire tiempo facturable
chargeable use of mobile phone usage
tiempo en antena
duration of transmission

airwaves n
radio televisión
radio or television broadcasts

airway n
aerovía
flight path used by aeroplanes

airworthiness n
aeronavegabilidad aptitud para volar
the state of being airworthy

airworthy adj
apto para volar navegable
being able to fly

airy /ˈɛəɹ.i/ adj
airoso
breezy, in an airy situation

aisle /aɪ̯l/ n
paso
any path through obstructed space
pasillo
clear path through rows of seating
corridor in a supermarket
nave
wing of a building, notably in a church

aitch /eɪtʃ/ n
hache
name of the letter H, h

ajar /əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/ /əˈd͡ʒɑː/ adj
entornado entreabierto
slightly turned or opened

akashic adj
akásico
of or pertaining to akasa

akimbo /əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adj
en jarras
with a crook or bend; with the hand on the hip and elbow turned outward

akimbo /əˈkɪm.bo͡ʊ/ /əˈkɪm.bəʊ/ adv
con los brazos en jarras
with arms akimbo

akin /əˈkɪn/ /ʌˈkɪn/ adj
emparentado
of the same kin; related by blood
semejante similar
of the same kind; similar

akinete n
acineto
a thick-walled, dormant cell found in cyanobacteria and green algae

al fresco adj
al aire libre al fresco
outdoors

al-Qaeda /æl ˈkaɪdə/ /ɒl ˈkaɪdə/ pn
Al Qaida
The global network of militant Islamic extremists.

alabandite n
alabandina
mineral form of manganese sulfide

alabaster /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tə/ /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tɚ/ n
alabastro
variety of gypsum

alack /əˈlæk/ interjection
ay
expression of sorrow

alacrity [əˈlækɹɨti] n
alacridad
eagerness
alacridad presteza prontitud
promptness

alanine n
alanina
nonessential amino acid; C₃H₇NO₂

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ n
alarma
instance of an alarm ringing or clanging
despertador
mechanical contrivance for awaking
alarma rebato
summons to arms
notice of approaching danger

alarm /əˈlɑɹm/ /əˈlɑːm/ v
tocar a rebato
to call to arms

alarm clock n
despertador
type of clock

alarming /ə.ˈlɑɹm.ɪŋ/ /ə.ˈlɑːm.ɪŋ/ adj
alarmante
causing alarm

alarmism n
alarmismo
production of needless alarms

alarmist /əˈlɑɹmɪst/ n
alarmista
one who causes others to become alarmed without cause

alas /ɘˈlɛs/ /əˈlæs/ interjection
ay aj ay de mí aymé guay heu
exclamation of sorrow, etc.

alaunt n
alano
a dog breed

albatross /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɑs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɒs/ /ˈæl.bəˌtɹɔs/ n
albatros
seabird
three under par

albedo /ælˈbi.doʊ/ n
albédine
part of citrus fruit rind
albedo
the fraction of incident light or radiation reflected by a surface or body

albeit /ɔlˈbi.ət/ /ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/ conjunction
aunque si bien no obstante
despite its being; although

albinism n
albinismo
lack of melanin pigmentation

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ adj
albino
congenitally lacking melanin

albino /alˈbiːnoː/ /ælˈbaɪnoʊ/ /ælˈbiːnəʊ/ n
albino albina
one congenitally lacking melanin

albite n
albita
plagioclase feldspar

album /ˈælbəm/ n
álbum
book for photographs, stamps, or autographs
group of audio recordings on any media
phonograph record (LP)

albumen /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ /ˈælbjʊmən/ n
clara albumen
white part of an egg

albumin /æl.ˈbjuː.mən/ /ˈalbjʊmɪn/ n
albúmina
class of monomeric proteins that are soluble in water

albuminous adj
albuminoso
of or pertaining to albumin

albuminuria n
albuminuria
the presence of albumin in the urine

alcarraza n
alcarraza
jug made of porous earthenware

alcazar /ˌalkəˈzɑː/ /ˌælkəˈzɑɹ/ n
alcázar
Moorish fortress in Spain

alchemical adj
alquímico
pertaining to alchemy

alchemist /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/ n
alquimista
one who practices alchemy

alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ n
alquimia
ancient chemistry
causing of mysterious transmutation

alcohol /ˈæl.kə.hɒl/ /ˈæl.kə.hɔl/ /ˈɑl.kə.hɔl/ n
alcohol
intoxicating beverage
organic chemistry sense

alcohol-free adj
sin alcohol
containing no alcohol

alcoholaemia n
alcoholemia
presence of alcohol

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ adj
alcohólico
of or pertaining to alcohol
having more than a trace amount of alcohol in its contents

alcoholic /ˌælkəˈhɑlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ /ˌælkəˈhɔlɪk/ n
alcohólico alcohólica
a person addicted to alcohol
one who abuses alcohol

alcoholism /ˈælkə(ˌ)hɔlˌɪzəm/ /ˈælkəhɒlˌɪzəm/ n
alcoholismo
chronic disease
acute alcohol poisoning

alcoholometer n
alcoholímetro alcohómetro
Specialized form of hydrometer used to measure amount of alcohol in liquid

alcoholometry n
alcoholimetría
Measurement of concentration of alcohol in liquid

alcove /ˈæl.kəʊv/ n
hornacina hueco nicho
small recessed area

aldaric acid n
ácido aldárico
polyhydroxy dicarboxylic acid

aldehyde /ˈæl.dɨ.haɪd/ n
aldehído
organic compound of the general formula R·CHO

alder /ˈɑldɚ/ /ˈɔldɚ/ /ˈɔːldə/ n
aliso
any tree or shrub of the genus Alnus

alderman n
concejal regidor
member of a municipal legislative body in a city or town

alditol n
alditol
acyclic polyol

aldolase n
aldolasa
enzyme present in some tissue

aldonic adj
aldónico
of or pertaining to the aldonic acids

aldonic acid n
ácido aldónico
any of a class of polyhydroxy carboxylic acids

aldopentose n
aldopentosa
a pentose that is also a aldose

aldose n
aldosa
any of a class of monosaccharides

aldosterone n
aldosterona
aldosterone

ale /eɪl/ n
ale cerveza ale cerveza inglesa
beer produced by warm fermentation

aleatory /ˈeɪ.lɪ.ə.tə.ɹi/ /ˈæ.lɪ.ə.tɔ.ɹi/ adj
aleatorio
depending on the throw of a die; random, arising by chance

alembic /əˈlɛmbɪk/ n
alambique
chemical apparatus

aleph n
álef
first letter of the Proto-Canaanite alphabet and descendant script

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ adj
alerto vigilante
attentive

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ n
alarma alerta
an alarm

alert /əˈlɜːt/ /əˈlɝt/ v
alertar
to give warning to

alertness /əˈlɝt.nəs/ n
vigilancia
quality of being alert

alevin /ˈæl.ə.vən/ n
alevín
newly hatched fish

alewife /ˈeɪlwʌɪf/ /ˈeɪlˌwaɪf/ n
pinchagua
Alosa pseudoharengus
cervecera tabernera
female publican

alexandrine n
alejandrino
line of a twelve-syllable poetic meter

alexithymia /ˌeɪ.lɛk.səˈθaɪ.mi.ə/ n
alexitimia
deficiency in understanding emotions

alfalfa /ælˈfælfə/ n
alfalfa
Medicago sativa

alfaqui /alfəˈkiː/ n
alfaquí
Islamic cleric

alfiz n
alfiz
moulding around an arch

alga /ˈæl.ɡə/ n
alga
any of many aquatic photosynthetic organisms

algae /ˈæl.dʒi/ n
alga
plural of alga

algal bloom n
proliferación de algas
dense spread of algae

algebra /ˈæl.dʒɪ.bɹə/ n
álgebra
system for computation
study of algebraic structures
structure

algebraic /ˌældʒɪˈbɹeɪɪk/ adj
algebraico algébrico
relating to algebra

algebraic equation n
ecuación algebraica
mathematical equation

algebraic geometry n
geometría algebraica
branch of mathematics that studies solutions of systems of algebraic equations using both algebra and geometry

algebraic integer n
número entero algebraico
algebraic number whose minimal polynomial has integer coefficients

algebraically adv
algebraicamente
using algebra

algebraically closed adj
algebraicamente cerrado
that contains among its elements every root of every nonconstant single-variable polynomial definable over it

algebraist n
algebrista
mathematician

algid /ˈæl.dʒɪd/ adj
álgido
cold, chilly

algidity n
algidez
state of being algid

alginate n
alginato
any salt or ester of alginic acid

algolagnia /alɡə(ʊ)ˈlaɡnɪə/ n
algolagnia
Physical condition

algologist n
algólogo
one who studies algology

algology n
algología ficología
branch of botany dealing with algae

algometry n
algometría
measurement of pain

algophilia n
algofilia masoquismo
pleasure from experiencing pain

algorithm /ˈælɡəɹɪðəm/ /ˈælɡəˌɹɪðəm/ n
algoritmo
well-defined procedure

algorithmic /ˌælɡəˈɹɪðmɪk/ adj
algorítmico
relating to an algorithm

alias /ˈeɪ.li.əs/ n
seudónimo alias apodo sobrenombre
another name; an assumed name

alibi /ˈæl.ə.baɪ/ n
coartada
criminal legal defense

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ adj
alienígena
not belonging to the same country
alienígena extraterrestre
pertaining to extraterrestrial life
ajeno alienígeno
very unfamiliar, strange

alien /ˈeɪ.li.ən/ n
extranjero extranjera
foreigner
extraterrestre alienígena
life form of non-Earth origin
desconocida advena desconocido
person, etc. from outside

alienate /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ v
alienar enajenar
to convey or transfer
alienar
to estrange

alienated adj
alienado
isolated, excluded or estranged

alienation [ˌeɪli.əˈneɪʃən] n
alienación
emotional isolation or dissociation
the act of alienating
the state of being alienated

alight /əˈlaɪt/ v
aterrizar posarse
to descend and settle, lodge, rest, or stop
bajarse apearse
to spring down, get down, or descend

align /əˈlaɪn/ v
ingresar
To adhere oneself with a group or a way of thinking
alinear
To align sequences
To adjust or form to a line

alignment [əˈɫaɪnmənt] n
alineación alineamiento
alineamiento
a way of arranging DNA, RNA or protein sequences
process of adjusting a mechanism such that its parts are aligned
alineación
arrangement of items in a line

aligot n
aligot
a potato and cheese dish from Auvergne

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adj
semejante parecido igual
having resemblance; similar

alike /əˈlaɪk/ adv
igualmente
tn the same manner, form, or degree; equally

alimentary /ˈa.lɪ.mən.təɹ.i/ adj
alimentario alimenticio
relating to food or nutrition

alimony /ˈæ.lɪ.moʊ.ni/ /ˈæ.lɪ.mə.ni/ n
alimenticia pensión
a court-enforced allowance

aliphatic /ælɪˈfætɪk/ adj
alifático
organic chemistry: having carbon atoms arranged in an open chain

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ adj
alícuota
contained an integral number of times

aliquot /ˈæ.lɪ.kwɒt/ n
alícuota
portion

alive /əˈlaɪv/ adj
vivo viviente
having life

alive and kicking adj
vivito y coleando vivo y coleando
healthy, especially in opposition to other circumstances

aliyah /əliːˈjɑː/ /əˈliːjə/ n
aliyá aliá
immigration of Jews into Israel

aljamiado n
aljamiado aljamía
non-Semitic language written in Arabic letters

alkali /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/ n
álcali
class of caustic bases

alkalimeter n
alcalímetro
device

alkalimetry n
alcalimetría
process of determining the strength of an alkali

alkaline /ˈæl.kə.laɪn/ /ˈæl.kəl.aɪn/ adj
alcalino
of or relating to an alkali
having a pH greater than 7

alkaline earth metal n
metal alcalinotérreo
any element of group II of the periodic table

alkalinity n
alcalinidad
state of being alkaline

alkaloid /ˈæl.kə.lɔɪd/ n
alcaloide
organic heterocyclic base

alkalosis /æl.kəˈləʊ̯sɪs/ n
alcalosis
abnormally increased alkalinity in the blood

alkane /ˈæl.keɪn/ n
alcano
saturated hydrocarbon of formula CnH2n+2

alkene n
alqueno
unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with one or more carbon–carbon double bonds

alkoxide n
alcóxido
alcohol-derived compound formed by replacing a hydrogen atom with another cationic species

alkyl n
alquilo
univalent radical of the general formula CnH2n+1

alkyne n
alquino
hydrocarbon containing at least one carbon-carbon triple bond

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ adv
todo
intensifier

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ determiner
todos todas
every individual of the given class
todo toda
throughout the whole of (a stated period of time)

all /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
todo
everything possible

all along adv
desde el inicio todo el tiempo
duration

all and sundry pronoun
propios y extraños
all; everyone

all bark and no bite adj
mucho ruido y pocas nueces
full of big talk
perro ladrador, poco mordedor
making cutting remarks, but having a gentle personality underneath

all but adv
casi
very nearly

all cats are grey in the dark proverb
de noche todos los gatos son pardos a la luz de la vela, no hay mujer fea
proverb

all day adv
todo el día
the entire day

all ears adj
escucho
awaiting explanation
todo oídos
listening intensely

all hands on deck interjection
todos manos a la obra
order

all hell breaks loose v
se arma la gorda todo se fue al demonio
the situation becomes chaotic

all in a day's work adj
gajes del oficio pan nuestro de cada día
a nonchalant dismissal of a significant accomplishment.

all in good time adv
a la corta o a la larga, el tiempo todo lo alcanza
(set phrase) One should be patient.

all kidding aside adv
bromas aparte en serio fuera de joda
idiom, speech act

all of a sudden /ˌɔl əv ə ˈsʌdən/ adv
de golpe de repente al primer envite de buenas a primeras de golpe y porrazo de pronto
colloquial: suddenly

all over the place
desperdigado patrón

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ adj
bien
good

all right /ˌɔːlˈɹaɪt/ interjection
de acuerdo okey vale 'tá dale listo
Used to affirm, indicate agreement, or consent

all rights reserved phraseologicalUnit
reservados todos los derechos todos los derechos reservados
copyright notice formula

all roads lead to Rome proverb
todos los caminos llevan a Roma todos los caminos conducen a Roma
different paths can take to the same goal

all talk and no action n
mucho ruido y pocas nueces mucho hablar y poco hacer
idiom

all that glitters is not gold proverb
no es oro todo lo que reluce no todo lo que brilla es oro
things that appear valuable or worthwhile might not actually be so

all the more adv
más, si cabe máxime
even more

all the tea in China n
todo el oro en el mundo
something priceless or invaluable

all the time adv
todo el tiempo
always

all things being equal adv
en igualdad de circunstancias permaneciendo invariables los demás datos si todo sigue igual siempre que las demás condiciones no varíen siendo todo lo demás igual
without considering external factors

all thumbs adj
torpe
clumsy (idiom)

all's fair in love and war proverb
en la guerra y en el amor todo vale
unpleasant behavior is acceptable during love and conflict

all's well that ends well proverb
bien está lo que bien acaba a buen fin no hay mal principio a buen fin no hay mal tiempo
A happy ending makes up for everything that has gone before...

all-clear n
fin de la alerta
A sign or signal indicating that a hindrance or danger is clear

all-embracing adj
omnímodo

all-or-nothing adj
todo o nada
all or nothing

all-out adj
sin cuartel
using every available means

all-terrain adj
todoterreno
suited to various types of terrain

all-you-can-eat adj
bufet libre buffet libre bufé libre
offering unlimited food to a diner at a restaurant

allantoid adj
alantoideo
sausage shaped

allantoin n
alantoína
a diureide of glyoxylic acid

allative /ˈælətɪv/ n
alativo
allative case

allative case n
caso alativo
case used to indicate movement onto, or to the adjacency of something

allay /əˈleɪ/ v
aliviar mitigar
To alleviate
aquietar calmar
To make quiet or put at rest

allegation /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
acusación alegato
an assertion or accusation

allege /əˈlɛdʒ/ v
alegar
assert without proof
afirmar
to state under oath

alleged /əˈlɛdʒd/ adj
supuesto
asserted
supposed

allegedly adv
dizque supuestamente
according to someone's allegation

allegiance /əˈliː.dʒəns/ n
lealtad fidelidad
loyalty to some cause, nation or ruler

allegorical /ˌæl.ɪˈɡɔɹ.ɪ.kəl/ adj
alegórico
of, relating to, or containing allegory

allegorically /æl.əˈɡɒɹ.ɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
alegóricamente
in an allegorical manner

allegory /ˈæl.ɘˌɡoʊɹ.i/ n
alegoría
the representation of abstract principles
symbolic representation
communication using such representation

allele /əˈ.liː.l/ /ˈæ.liː.l/ n
alelo
variant of a gene

alleluia n
aleluya
liturgical form of hallelujah

allene n
aleno
any of a class of hydrocarbons
derivative of such hydrocarbons

allergen n
alérgeno
substance

allergic /ə.ˈlɜɹ.dʒɪk/ [ə.ˈlɜː.dʒɪk] [ə.ˈlɝ.dʒɪk] adj
alérgico
having an allergy
pertaining to allergy
excessively sensitive

allergic rhinitis n
rinitis alérgica
group of symptoms

allergology n
alergología
the study of the causes and treatment of allergies

allergy /ˈæl.əɹ.dʒi/ [ˈæl.ə.dʒi] [ˈæl.ɚ.dʒi] n
alergia
disorder of the immune system
hypersensitivity
antipathy
altered susceptibility

alleviate /əˈli.vi.eɪt/ v
aliviar mitigar paliar
make less severe

alleviation /əˌliːviˈeɪʃən/ n
alivio
alleviation

alley /ˈæ.li/ n
calleja callejón callejuela pasaje
narrow street

alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/ n
alianza
state of being allied
treaty between nations

allicin n
alicina
organic compound

allied /əˈlaɪd/ /ˈæl.aɪd/ adj
aliado
joined as allies

alligator /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tɚ/ n
aligátor aligator caimán
large amphibious reptile of genus Alligator

alliteration /əˌlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
aliteración
the repetition of consonants

allo- prefix
alo-
different
isomeric

allocate /ˈæl.ə.keɪt/ v
asignar adjudicar
to set aside for a purpose

allocation n
asignación distribución reparto
The process or procedure for allocating things, especially money or other resources.

allochthonous /ə.ˈlɒk.θə.nəs/ adj
alóctono
geology: being far from the place of formation
originating in a place other than where it is found

allodial adj
alodial
owned freely and clear of any encumbrances

allodium n
alodio
freehold land or property

allogamy n
alogamia
fertilization

allomorph /ˈæl.oʊ.mɔɹf/ /ˈæl.ə.mɔːf/ n
alomorfo
phonological representation of a morpheme

allopatric adj
alopátrico
geographically isolated

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ adj
alófono
of a language neither English nor French

allophone /ˈaləˌfəʊn/ /ˈæləˌfoʊn/ n
alófono
alternative pronunciation for a phoneme
alófona alófono
person whose mother tongue is neither English nor French

allose n
alosa
epimer of glucose

allot /əˈlɑt/ /əˈlɒt/ v
asignar
to assign
repartir
to distribute

allotment /əˈlɔt.mɛnt/ n
asignación
act
asignación reparto
that which is alloted

allotrope /ˈæ.lə.tɹəʊp/ n
alótropo
element form of different molecular structure to another form of the same element

allotropic adj
alotrópico
of an element that exhibits allotropy

allotropy n
alotropía
having multiple atomic structures

allow /əˈlaʊ/ v
permitir dejar conceder
to grant, give, admit, accord, afford, or yield; to let one have
permitir
to permit
to let something happen, to admit, to concede

allowance /əˈlaʊəns/ n
paga
abatement; deduction; the taking into account of mitigating circumstances

alloy /əˈlɔɪ/ /ˈæ.lɔɪ/ n
aleación liga
metal combined of more elements

allspice n
pimienta de Jamaica pimienta
spice

allude /əˈluːd/ v
aludir referirse
refer to something indirectly or by suggestion

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ n
atractivo encanto fascinación
the power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction

allure /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/ v
atraer cautivar
to attempt to draw

alluring /ɚˈluɚ.ɹɪŋ/ /ɚˈlʊɚ.ɹɪŋ/ adj
encantador
having to power to allure

allusion /əˈlu.ʒən/ n
alusión
indirect reference, hint

allusive /əˈluː.sɪv/ adj
alusivo
containing or making use of allusions

alluvial /əˈluː.vi.əl/ adj
aluvial aluvional
pertaining to the soil deposited by a stream

alluvial fan n
abanico aluvial cono de deyección
cone-shaped heap of alluvium

alluvial plain n
llanura alivial llanura de inundación vega
plain formed by deposition of sediment of a river

alluvium n
aluvión
deposited material

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ n
aliado
one united to another by treaty or league

ally /əˈlaɪ/ /ˈæl.aɪ/ v
aliarse unirse en
to unite by agreement

allyl n
alilo
organic radical

allyl alcohol n
alcohol alílico

allylic /əˈlɪlɪk/ adj
alílico
containing an allyl group

almagest n
Almagesto

almagra n
almagre
a deep red ochre found in Spain

almanac [ˈɑl.mə.næk] [ˈɔl.mə.næk] [ˈɔːl.mə.næk] n
almanaque
book or table listing astronomical, nautical or other events for the year

almandine /ˈal.mən.dʌɪn/ n
almandino almandina
mineral

almighty /ɔːlˈmaɪti/ adj
omnipotente todopoderoso
unlimited in might

almogavar n
almogávar
light footsoldier during the Reconquista

almond /ˈɑ(l).mənd/ /ˈɑː(l).mənd/ n
almendra almendro
nut
almendro
tree

almond milk n
leche de almendra
milky liquid from almonds

almond paste n
pasta de almendra
paste made from ground almonds and sugar in equal quantities

almond tree n
almendro
Prunus dulcis

almost /ɔːl.ˈməʊst/ /ˈɔl.moʊst/ adv
casi por poco
very close to

almost everywhere adv
casi en todas partes
everywhere except at a set of measure zero

almost prime adj
casi primo

alms /ɑmz/ /ɑːmz/ n
limosna caridad
something given to the poor as charity

almucantar /ælməˈkæntə/ /ælməˈkæntɚ/ n
almicantarat
small circle on the celestial sphere

aloe /əˈləʊ.i/ /ˈæ.loʊ/ n
áloe aloe
plant of the genus Aloe

aloe vera /əˌləʊ.i ˈvɛ.ɹə/ /ˈæ.loʊ ˈvɛ.ɹə/ n
aloe vera
Aloe vera

aloin /ˈæloʊ.ɪn/ n
aloína
glycoside derivative

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adj
solo asolas
by oneself

alone /ɐˈluŋ/ /əˈloʊn/ /əˈləʊn/ adv
solo
without outside help

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ adv
a lo largo de
onward, forward

along /əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/ preposition
a lo largo a lo largo de
by the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to
por
in a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on

along with conjunction
junto con
in addition to

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ adv
al costado al lado
along the side; by the side; side by side with

alongside /ə.lɒŋˈsaɪd/ /ə.lɔŋˈsaɪd/ preposition
al lado de junto a
together with or at the same time

aloof /əˈluːf/ adj
reservado alejado distante
reserved and remote; either physically or emotionally distant

aloof /əˈluːf/ adv
apartado distante
at or from a distance
sin compasión
without sympathy

aloofness n
reserva
the state of being aloof

alopecia /æloʊˈpiː.ʃ(i)ə/ /ˌæl.əʊˈpiː.ʃə/ n
alopecia
medicine: loss of hair
pathology: deficiency of the hair

aloud /əˈlaʊd/ adv
en voz alta de viva voz
audibly, not silent
en voz alta
loudly

alpaca /ælˈpækə/ n
alpaca
camelid animal of the Andes

alpha /ˈælfə/ n
alfa
name of the letter Α, α

alpha helix n
hélice alfa
secondary structure found in many proteins

alpha male n
macho alfa
dominant male animal
figuratively: leading man

alpha ray n
rayo alfa
stream of alpha particles

alpha wave n
onda alfa
electrical signal produced by the brain

alphabet /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/ /ˈæl.fə.bɪt/ n
alfabeto abecedario
an ordered set of letters used in a language

alphabetical /ˌæl.fəˈbɛt.ɪ.kəl/ /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/ adj
alfabético
in the sequence of the letters of the alphabet
pertaining to the alphabet

alphabetical order n
orden alfabético
the sequence of a collection of items

alphabetically adv
alfabéticamente
in an alphabetical manner
arranged in the sequence of the alphabet

alphabetism n
alfabetismo
form of discrimination

alphabetize v
alfabetizar poner en orden alfabético
to arrange alphabetically

alphanumeric /ˌæl.fə.n(j)uːˈmɛ.ɹɪk/ adj
alfanumérico
consisting of letters and numbers

alphasyllabary n
alfasilabario
an alphasyllabary

alphorn /ˈalp.hɔːn/ n
trompa de los Alpes alforn
musical instrument

alpine chough /ˈalpaɪn ˈtʃʌf/ n
chova piquigualda
alpine chough

alprazolam /ælˈpɹeɪzəʊlæm/ n
alprazolam
drug

already /ɑlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔlˈɹɛdi/ /ɔːlˈɹɛdi/ adv
ya
prior to some time
so soon
used to emphasize impatience or express exasperation

also /ˈɑl.soʊ/ /ˈɔl.soʊ/ /ˈɔːl.səʊ/ adv
también además
in addition; besides; as well; further; too

altar /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ n
altar
flat-topped structure used for religious rites

altar boy n
monaguillo
A boy serving as an acolyte

alter /ˈɑl.tɚ/ /ˈɔl.tɚ/ /ˈɔːl.tə/ v
alterar cambiar modificar
to change the form or structure of

alter ego n
otro yo alter ego
alternate personality or persona

alterability n
alterabilidad
property of being alterable

alteration /ɒl.tə(ɹ)ˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɔl.tɚˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
alteración cambio modificación
the act of altering or making different
alteración
the state of being altered

altercation /ɔl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
disputa altercado
dispute

altered /ˈɑl.tɚd/ /ˈɔl.tɚd/ /ˈɔːl.təd/ adj
alterado
having been changed

alterity n
alteridad
otherness

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ adj
alterno
being or succeeding by turns
other; alternative

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ n
sustituta sustituto
substitute

alternate /ˈɒl.tə(ɹ)ˌneɪt/ /ˈɒlˌtɜː(ɹ).nət/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.neɪt/ /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət/ v
alternar
to happen, succeed, or act by turns
to perform by turns

alternately /ˈɔl.tɚ.nət.li/ [ɔːlˈtɜɹnətlɪ] adv
alternativamente por turno
succeding by turns

alternating adj
alterno alternante alternativo
such that it alternates

alternating current n
corriente alterna
electric current that reverses direction periodically

alternation /ˈɒl.təˌneɪ.ʃən/ /ˈɔːl.tɚˌneɪ.ʃən/ n
alternancia rotación
alternate succession

alternation of generations n
alternancia de generaciones
metagenesis

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ adj
alternativo
Relating to a choice
other

alternative /ˌɑlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ /ˌɒlˈtɜːnətɪv/ /ˌɔlˈtɝnəɾɪv/ n
alternativo alternativa
a situation which allows a choice between two or more possibilities
alternativa
one of several things which can be chosen

alternative dispute resolution n
alternativa de resolución de conflictos
resolution of a dispute through negotiation or similar means

alternative fact n
verdad alterna
politically expedient assertion

alternative fuel n
combustible alternativo
fuel

alternative investment fund n
fondo de inversión alternativo
type of fund

alternative medicine n
medicina alternativa
any of various medical methods and practices used in place of conventional medicine

alternatively adv
en lugar de si no
in an alternative way

alternator n
alternador
an electric generator which produces alternating current

althorn n
trombón alto
saxophone

although /ɔlˈðoʊ/ /ɔːlˈðəʊ/ conjunction
aunque
but
aunque a pesar de
in spite of the fact that

altimeter n
altímetro
an apparatus for measuring altitude

altimetric adj
altimétrico
pertaining to altimetry

altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ /ˈælt.ɪˌtuːd/ n
altitud
absolute height
distance measured angularly of a heavenly body
distance measured perpendicularly from a figure's vertex to the opposite side of the vertex
altura altitud
distance measured upwards

altitude sickness n
mal de montaña puna soroche
oxygen deficiency at high altitudes

alto /ˈæl.toʊ/ /ˈæl.təʊ/ n
alto contralto
musical part

alto saxophone n
saxofón alto
saxophone smaller than tenor

altocumulus n
altocúmulo
cloud

altogether /ɔl.tuˈɡɛð.ɚ/ /ɔːl.tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
en general en suma
on the whole; everything considered
completamente totalmente
without exception; wholly; completely

altostratus n
altostrato
cloud type

altrose n
altrosa
aldohexose epimeric with mannose

altruism n
altruismo
policy that benefits others' interests

altruist n
altruista
person imbued with altruism

altruistic /ˌæl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ /ˌɑl.tɹuˈɪs.tɪk/ adj
altruista
regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish

alum /ˈal.əm/ n
alumbre
chemistry: double sulfate

alum /əˈlʌm/ /ˈal.əm/ v
alumbrar
To steep in, or otherwise impregnate with, a solution of alum; to treat with alum.

aluminite n
aluminita
a hydrous aluminium sulfate mineral

aluminium /əˈluːmɪnəm/ /ˌæl.(j)uˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌæl.(j)ʊˈmɪn.i.əm/ /ˌɛl.(j)ɘˈmɘn.jɘm/ n
aluminio
silvery metal

aluminium foil n
papel aluminio papel plata
very thin, pliable, eaily torn sheet of aluminium

aluminium oxide n
óxido de aluminio
alumina, Al₂O₃

aluminosilicate n
aluminosilicato
any silicate mineral in which some Si4+ ions are replaced by Al3+

aluminous adj
aluminoso
of or pertaining to alumina or alum

alumna /əˈlʌmnə/ n
antigua alumna ex alumna
a female graduate
alumna
a female pupil or student
estudiante
a student

alumnus /əˈlʌmnəs/ n
egresado exalumno
a male graduate
alumno
a male pupil or student

alunite n
alunita
mineral

alveolar /æl.ˈvi.ə.lɚ/ /æl.ˈvɪə.lə/ adj
alveolar
formed with the tongue touching or approaching the ridge behind the upper teeth
of or relating to the alvelous
relating to the alveoli
relating to the jaw ridge

alveolar ridge n
cresta alveolar
ridge that forms the borders of the maxilla and the mandible

alveolus n
alveolo alvéolo
anatomical structure that has the form of a hollow cavity
alvéolo alveolo
small air sac in the lungs

always /ˈɔl.weɪz/ /ˈɔː(l).weɪz/ adv
siempre
at all times
constantly during a certain period, or regularly at stated intervals

am I under arrest phraseologicalUnit
¿Me está arrestando?
am I under arrest?

amalgam /əˈmæl.ɡəm/ n
amalgama
alloy
combination

amalgamate /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/ v
amalgamar fusionar unir
to combine or blend
amalgamar
to make an alloy of mercury and another metal
math: to combine free groups

amanita /ˌæməˈnaɪtə/ n
amanita
mushroom of the genus Amanita

amanuensis n
amanuense
one employed to take dictation

amaranth /ˈæməɹænθ/ /ˈæməˌɹænθ/ n
amaranto bledo borlón
herb of the genus Amaranthus
amaranto
purplish-red colour

amaretto n
amargo amarguillo
a light cookie made with almonds.
amaretto
a sweet almond-flavoured liqueur

amaryllis /ˌæməˈɹɪlɪs/ n
amarilis
Amaryllis belladonna

amass /əˈmæs/ v
amasar acumular
to collect into a mass or heap

amateur /ˈæ.mə.tə/ /ˈæ.mə.tɚ/ n
aficionado amateur
person attached to a pursuit without pursuing it professionally
inadaptado aficionado
someone unqualified

amateurish /ˈæ.mə.tʃʊɚ.ɪʃ/ adj
amateur chapucero inexperto
reflecting the efforts of an amateur

amaurosis n
amaurosis
blindness that is accompanied by no obvious change to the eye

amaxophobia n
amaxofobia
fear of riding in a vehicle

amaze /əˈmeɪz/ v
asombrar pasmar sorprender
to fill with surprise, astonish

amazement /əˈmeɪz.mənt/ n
asombro sorpresa
the condition of being amazed; overwhelming wonder, as from surprise, sudden fear

amazing /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/ adj
sorprendente asombroso
causing wonder and amazement

amazingly adv
increíblemente
difficult to believe
asombrosamente
to a wonder-inspiring extent
extraordinariamente
wonderfully

amazon /ˈæ.mə.zən/ /ˈæ.məˌzɑ.ːn/ n
amazona
tall, strong, athletic woman

amazonite /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/ n
amazonita
gem

amban n
amban
provincial governor in a semi-independent territory under Chinese rule

ambassador /æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/ n
embajador embajadora
minister
representative

ambassadress n
embajadora
female ambassador
esposa de un embajador
wife of an ambassador

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ adj
ambarino de color ámbar
of a brownish yellow colour

amber /ˈam.bə/ /ˈæm.bɚ/ n
ámbar
colour
traffic light colour
ámbar cárabe
fossil resin

ambergris /ˈæm.bə.ɡɹɪs/ /ˈæm.bɚ.ɡɹɪs/ n
ámbar gris
waxy substance produced by sperm whales

ambiance /ˈæm.bi.əns/ n
ambiente atmósfera
particular mood or atmosphere of an environment

ambidextrous /æm.bi.ˈdɛk.stɹəs/ adj
ambidextro ambidiestro
having equal ability in both hands

ambigram n
ambigrama
design that reads as the same word or phrase in two different orientations

ambiguity /æmbɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
ambigüedad
something liable to more than one interpretation

ambiguous /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ adj
ambiguo
open to multiple interpretations
vague and unclear

ambiguously adv
ambiguamente
in an ambiguous manner

ambit n
ámbito
circuit, or a boundary around a property
sphere or area of control and influence of something

ambition /æmˈbɪ.ʃən/ n
ambición
desire
personal quality
object of desire
desire for another person to achieve these things

ambitious /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/ adj
ambicioso
possessing, or controlled by, ambition
strongly desirous

ambitiously adv
ambiciosamente
in an ambitious manner

ambivalence n
ambivalencia
coexistence of opposing attitudes
indecisión
state of uncertainty

ambivalent /æmˈbɪv.ə.lənt/ adj
ambivalente
experiencing or expressing opposing feelings

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ n
ambular deambular
an unhurried leisurely walk or stroll

amble /ˈæm.bəl/ v
ambular deambular
to stroll or walk slowly and leisurely

amblyopia /æmblɪˈəʊpɪə/ n
ambliopía
dimness or blurring of the eyesight

ambo /ˈæm.bəʊ/ n
ambón
raised platform

ambrosia /æmˈbɹoʊʒə/ n
ambrosía
food of gods or delicious foods

ambulacral adj
ambulacral
pertaining to the ambulacrum

ambulance /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/ /ˈæm.bjəˌlæns/ n
ambulancia
emergency vehicle

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
ambulatorio
Of, relating to, or adapted to walking
Performed on or involving an ambulatory patient or an outpatient

ambulatory /ˈam.bjə.ləˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
deambulatorio
round walkway encircling the altar

ambulophobia n
ambulofobia
fear of walking or standing

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ n
emboscada encerrona
emboscada
attack

ambush /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ v
emboscar
to attack by ambush; to waylay
to station in ambush with a view to surprise an enemy

ameban adj
amebiano
of, pertaining to, or resembling an amoeba

ameliorate /əˈmiːli.əɹeɪt/ v
mejorar
to make better

amelioration n
mejora mejoramiento mejoría
act of making better
mejora
improvement

ameloblast n
ameloblastina
epithelial cell

amelogenin n
amelogenina
protein

amen /eɪˈmɛn/ adv
amén
so be it
truly, verily

amenable /əˈmiːnəbl/ /əˈmɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
agradable
Willing to comply with; agreeable
receptivo susceptible
Willing to respond to persuasion or suggestions

amend /əˈmɛnd/ v
mejorar
to become better
enmendar
to make a formal alteration
mejorar corregir
to make better

amendable adj
enmendable
capable of being amended

amendment /əˈmend.mənt/ /ʌˈmɛnd.mənt/ n
enmienda
correction or addition to a law
that which is added

amends /ʌˈmɛnds/ n
compensación desagravio reparación
compensation for a loss or injury

amenity /əˈmiːnəti/ n
amenidad comodidad
pleasantness
something that makes life easier or more pleasant
infraestructura instalación servicio servicio público
unit of community infrastructure

amenorrhoea /əˌmɛnəˈɹiːə/ n
amenorrea
lack of a menstrual period

americano n
americano
drink made of espresso diluted with hot water

americium /ˌæməˈɹɪsiəm/ n
americio
chemical element with atomic number 95

amethyst /ˈæm.ə.θɪst/ n
amatista
gem
colour

ametrine n
ametrino bolivianita
variety of quartz with zones of purple and yellow or orange

amiability /eɪ.mi.ʌˈbɪl.ə.ti/ n
afabilidad amabilidad
cheerful and friendly disposition

amiable /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/ adj
afable amable
friendly as an amiable temper or mood
possessing sweetness of disposition

amiably adv
amablemente
in an amiable manner

amianthus n
amianto
a type of asbestos with long, soft, thin fibers

amicable /ˈæ.mɨ.kə.bəl/ adj
amigable amistoso cordial
showing friendliness or goodwill

amicable number n
números amigos
number theory

amice n
amito
hood, or cape with a hood, formerly worn by the clergy

amid /əˈmɪd/ preposition
entre envuelto
surrounded by

amide /ˈeɪ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.maɪd/ /ˈæ.mɪd/ n
amida
organic chemistry: derivative of an oxoacid
ionic derivative of ammonia

amidine n
amidina
an organic compound derived from oxoacids

amidst /aˈmɪdst/ preposition
en medio
in the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among

amine /əˈ.miːn/ /ˈeɪ.miːn/ /ˈæ.miːn/ /ˈæ.mɪn/ n
amina
organic compound containing an amine functional group
inorganic chemistry: functional group formally derived from ammonia

amino /əˈminoʊ/ /əˈmiːnəʊ/ adj
amino
relating to an amine

amino /əˈminoʊ/ /əˈmiːnəʊ/ n
amino
the amine functional group

amino acid n
aminoácido
any of the twenty α-amino acids
any organic compound containing amino and carboxylic acid

aminoaciduria n
aminoaciduria
the presence of amino acids in the urine

aminoacyl n
aminoacil
class of organic radicals

aminobenzoate n
aminobenzoato
any salt or ester of aminobenzoic acid

aminobenzoic acid n
ácido aminobenzoico
any benzoic acid with an amino group

aminogram n
aminograma

amiodarone n
amiodarona
medicine used against arrhythmia

amiss /əˈmɪs/ adj
mal
wrong (postpositive)

amitotic adj
amitótico
pertaining to amitosis

amity /ˈæ.mɪ.ti/ n
amistad
friendship

ammeter n
amperímetro
device that measures an electric current

ammonal /ˈa.mə.nal/ n
amonal
explosive

ammonia /əˈmoʊn.jə/ n
amoníaco amoniaco
the compound NH₃

ammoniac adj
amoniacal
relating to ammonia or possessing its properties

ammonite n
amonite
cephalopod

ammonium /əˈmoʊni.əm/ n
amonio
univalent NH₄+ cation

ammunition /ˌæmjuˈnɪʃən/ n
munición
articles used in charging firearms

amnesia /æmˈniːʒə/ /ˌæmˈniʒə/ n
amnesia
loss of memory

amnesic adj
amnésico
of, pertaining to, or suffering from amnesia

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ n
amnistía
act of the sovereign power
forgetfulness

amnesty /ˈæm.nɪ.sti/ v
amnistiar
to grant a pardon (to a group)

amnicolist /æmˈnɪkəlɪst/ n
costero costeño riberense ribereño

amniocentesis /ˌamnɪə(ʊ)sɛnˈtiːsɪs/ n
amniocentesis
procedure for obtaining amniotic fluid

amnion /ˈæm.nɪ.ɑːn/ /ˈæm.nɪ.ɒn/ n
amnios
a fetal membrane of reptiles, birds, and mammals

amniotic /æmniˈɑːtɪk/ /æmniˈɒtɪk/ adj
amniótico
pertaining to the amnion

amniotic fluid n
agua del amnios
fluid that surrounds a developing embryo or fetus

amniotic sac n
saco amniótico
sac in which foetus develops

amoeba /əˈmiːbə/ n
ameba
member of a genus of unicellular protozoa

amoebiasis n
amebiasis
disease caused by parasitic protozoan

amoebic /əˈmiːbɪk/ adj
amebiano
relating to an amoeba

amok /əˈmɒk/ adv
desenfrenado
in a frenzy of violence, or on a killing spree; berserk

among /əˈmʌŋ/ preposition
entre
mingling or intermixing

amongst /əˈmʌŋst/ preposition
entre
Used to denote a mingling or intermixing

amoral adj
amoral
of acts
of people

amorous /ˈæ.mɹəs/ adj
enamorado
affected with love
amoroso cariñoso
inclined to love
amoroso
indicating love or sexual desire
of or relating to, or produced by, love

amorously /ˈæ.mə.ɹəs.li/ adv
amorosamente cariñosamente
in an amorous manner

amorphism n
amorfismo
an amorphous quality

amorphous /əˈmɔɹfəs/ adj
amorfo
physics: in the non-crystalline state of solid
being without definite character or nature
lacking a definite form or clear shape

amortization /əˌmɔːtəˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌæmɚtəˈzeɪʃən/ n
amortización
process of distributing asset cost

amortize /əˈmɔːtaɪz/ /ˈæmɚtaɪz/ v
amortizar
decrease (debt) in installments

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ n
cantidad cuantía montante monto
quantity or volume
importe cantidad montante monto
total or sum of items

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ v
equivaler
to total or evaluate

amoxicillin /əˌmɑk.sɪˈsɪ.lɪn/ n
amoxicilina
antibiotic

ampelographic adj
ampelográfico
relating to ampelography

ampelography n
ampelografía
science of grapevine cultivars

ampere /ˈæmˌpɛər/ /ˈæmˌpɪər/ n
amperio ampere
unit of electrical current

ampersand /ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/ n
et y comercial

amphetamine /æmˈfɛtəmin/ n
anfetamina
amphetamine

amphiarthrosis n
anfiartrosis
movable joint in which the surfaces of bones are connected by ligaments or cartilage

amphibian /æmˈfɪbɪən/ n
anfibio
vertebrate

amphibious [æmˈfɪbi.əs] adj
anfibio
capable of functioning on land or in water

amphibole n
anfíbol
Any of a large group of similar hydrated double silicate minerals

amphibologia n
anfibología
ambiguity of grammatical structure

amphictyon n
anfictión
deputee from the confederated states of Ancient Greece

amphictyony n
anfictionía
religious cooperation among ancient Greek city-states

amphipathic adj
anfipático
of a molecule: having both hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups

amphipod /ˈam.fɪ.pɒd/ n
anfípodo
member of order Amphipoda of small, shrimp-like crustaceans

amphiprostyle adj
anfipróstilo
having columns at either end but not along the sides

amphitheatre /ˈæm.pəˌθi.(j)ə.tɚ/ /ˈæmfɪˌθiːətə/ n
anfiteatro
an open, outdoor theatre

amphora /ˈæm.fə.ɹə/ n
cántaro ánfora
type of jar

amphoteric adj
anfótero
having the characteristics of both an acid and a base

ample /ˈæm.pəl/ adj
abundante generoso
fully sufficient; abundant
amplio extenso
large; great in size

amplification /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
amplificación
in electronics
in physics
result of amplifying
in genetics

amplifier /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.ə/ /ˈæm.plə.faɪ.əɹ/ n
amplificador amplificadora
anything that amplifies
amplificador
appliance or circuit

amplify /ˈæmp.lɪ.faɪ/ v
amplificar
render larger etc.
increase amplitude

amplitude /ˈæm.plɪ.tud/ n
amplitud
maths: maximum absolute value
physics: maximum absolute value
magnitude

amplitude modulation n
modulación de amplitud amplitud modulada
method of sending information

amply /ˈæmp.li/ adv
ampliamente con creces
in an ample manner

ampoule /ˈæm.pjuːl/ /ˈæm.puːl/ n
ampolla redoma
small glass vial hermetically sealed

ampulla of Vater n
ampolla de Vater ampolla hepatopancreática papila de Vater
swelling marking the union of the pancreatic duct and the common bile duct

amputate /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ v
amputar
To surgically remove a body part

amputation n
amputación
surgical removal of a limb

amulet /ˈæm.jə.lɪt/ n
amuleto talismán
protective charm

amurca n
alpechín amurca jámila morga
sediment in olive oil

amuse /əˈmjuːz/ v
divertir
to cause laughter
entretener distraer
to entertain or occupy in a pleasant manner

amusement /əˈmjuzmənt/ n
diversión
an activity that is entertaining or amusing
divertimiento esparcimiento
entertainment

amusement park n
parque de diversiones parque de entretención
commercially-operated collection of rides, games and other entertainment attractions

amusing /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/ adj
divertido entretenido desopilante
entertaining
gracioso
funny

amygdala /əˈmɪɡ.də.lə/ n
amígdala
region of the brain

amygdalin n
amigdalina
glycoside found in bitter almonds

amyl alcohol n
alcohol amílico
any of the isomers of pentanol

amylase /ˈæmɪleɪs/ n
amilasa
enzyme, present in saliva, that breaks down carbohydrates such as starch

amyloid adj
amiloideo
containing or resembling starch
turning blue-black

amyloid n
amiloide
misfolded proteins that disrupt normal organ function

amyloidosis n
amiloidosis
group of disorders

amylopectin n
amilopectina
insoluble form of starch

amyloplast n
amiloplasto
leucoplast responsible for the storage of amylopectin

amylose n
amilosa
soluble form of starch

amyotrophic lateral sclerosis n
ELA esclerosis lateral amiotrófica
disease

amyotrophy n
amiotrofia
atrophy of muscles

an /æn/ /ən/ numeral
un una
indefinite article

an apple a day keeps the doctor away /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkips ðə ˈdɑk.tɚ əˈweɪ/ /əˈn‿æ.pəl‿ə ˈdeɪ ˈkiːps ðə ˈdɒk.təɹ‿əˈweɪ/ proverb
una manzana al día mantiene al médico en la lejanía
apples are good for you

an arm and a leg n
ojo de la cara
exorbitant amount

anabasine n
anabasina
pyridine alkaloid

anabasis /əˈnæbəsɪs/ n
anábasis
military march up-country

anabiosis n
anabiosis
state of suspended animation

anabolic adj
anabólico
relating to anabolism

anabolism n
anabolismo
the constructive metabolism of the body

anachronism /əˈnæ.kɹə.nɪ.z(ə)m/ n
anacronismo anacronía
chronological mistake
person or thing which seems to belong to a different time

anachronistic /əˌnæk.ɹəˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
anacrónico
erroneous in date
anacrónico anacrónica
preferring past things and values

anachronistically /əˌnækɹəˈnɪstɪkli/ adv
anacrónicamente
in an anachronistic manner

anacoluthon /ænəkəˈluːθɒn/ n
anacoluto
intentional rhetorical structure

anaconda /ˌænəˈkɒndə/ n
anaconda
any of various large nonvenomous snake of the genus Eunectes

anacrusis /anəˈkɹuːsɪs/ n
anacrusa
(music) an unstressed note (or notes) before the first strong beat of a phrase

anadiplosis n
anadiplosis
a rhetorical device

anadromous /əˈnad.ɹə.məs/ /əˈnæd.ɹə.məs/ adj
anádromo
of migratory fish

anaerobic /ˌænəˈɹoʊbik/ adj
anaeróbico
without oxygen

anagram /ˈæ.nə.ɡɹæm/ n
anagrama
word or phrase created by rearranging letters from another word or phrase

anal /ˈeɪ.nəl/ adj
fastidioso
of a person, compulsive and stubborn
anal
of, related to, intended for or involving the anus
of the stage in psychosexual development

anal beads n
cuentas anales
sex toy

anal fin n
aleta anal
fin on the underside of a fish

anal sex n
sexo anal
sex involving the anus

analepsis n
analepsis
form of flashback

analgesia /ˌa.nl̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zi.ə/ /ˌæː.nl̩ˈd͡ʒiː.ʒə/ n
analgesia
absence of the sense of pain

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ adj
analgésico
of or relating to analgesia

analgesic /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.zɪk/ n
analgésico
medicine that reduces pain

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ adj
analógico
represented by a continuously variable physical quantity

analog /ˈæ.nə.lɑɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɒɡ/ /ˈæ.nə.lɔɡ/ n
análogo
structural derivative

analog clock n
reloj analógico
clock that displays the time using hands

analogical adj
analógico

analogically adv
análogamente
in an analogical manner

analogous /əˈnæl.ə.dʒəs/ /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/ adj
análogo
having analogy; corresponding to something else

analogously /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs.li/ adv
análogamente
in an analogous manner

analogy /əˈnæləd͡ʒi/ n
analogía
relationship of resemblance or equivalence

analphabet /ænˈælfəbɛt/ /ˌæˈnælfəbɛt/ n
analfabeto analfabeta
person who does not know the letters of the alphabet

analphabetism n
analfabetismo
analphabetism

analysis /əˈnælɪsɪs/ n
análisis
decomposition into components in order to study
chemistry: process of breaking down a substance or the result of this process
in mathematics
result of such process
logic: proof by deduction from known truths

analyst n
analista
person who analyses
financial or business analyst
psicoanalista
psychoanalysis practitioner

analytic /ˌænəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
analítico
able to analyze
relating to analysis

analytic geometry n
geometría analítica
branch of mathematics

analytic philosophy n
filosofía analítica
style of philosophy

analytical engine n
máquina analítica
mechanical general-purpose computer

analytically /æn.əˈlɪt.ɪk.əl.li/ adv
analíticamente
in an analytical manner

analytics /ænəˈlɪtɪks/ n
analítica
application of computer technology, operational research, and statistics to solve problems

analyze /ˈæn.ə.laɪz/ v
analizar
to subject to analysis

anamnesis /ˌænæmˈniːsɪs/ n
anamnesia
recollection

anamorphosis n
anamorfosis
distorted image that may be viewed correctly from a specific angle or with a specific mirror

anapest /ˈæ.nə.piːst/ n
anapesto
metrical foot

anapestic /ˌæ.nə.ˈpiː.stɪk/ adj
anapéstico
of, or relating to, or composed of anapests

anaphase /ˈænəˌfeɪz/ n
anafase
stage of mitosis and meiosis during which the chromosomes separate

anaphora /ænəˈfɔɹə/ n
anáfora
linguistics: expression that refers to another expression
repetition of a phrase used for emphasis

anaphoresis n
anaforesis
movement of electrically charged particles

anaphoric adj
anafórico
relating to an anaphora

anaphylactic shock n
choque anafiláctico
severe allergic reaction

anaphylaxis n
anafilaxia
severe and rapid systemic allergic reaction to an allergen

anaplasia n
anaplasia
reversion of differentiation in cells

anarchic /ænˈɑɹ.kɪk/ /ænˈɑː.kɪk/ adj
anárquico ácrata
relating to anarchy

anarchism /ˈænəɹˌkɪzəm/ n
anarquismo
belief that proposes the absence and abolition of government in all forms

anarchist /ˈæn.ɑɹ.kɪst/ /ˈæn.ə.kɪst/ n
anarquista ácrata
believer in anarchism
nihilista
nihilist

anarcho- prefix
anarco-
denoting anarchy or anarchism

anarcho-capitalism n
anarcocapitalismo
philosophy that advocates the elimination of the state and a self-regulating free market

anarcho-punk adj
anarcopunk
pertaining to a punk subculture with elements of anarchist politics

anarcho-syndicalism n
anarcosindicalismo
A branch or field of anarchy that focuses on the abolition of capitalism

anarchy /ˈæ.nə.ki/ /ˈæn.ɑɹ.ki/ n
anarquía
absence of any form of political authority or government
political disorder and confusion

anastomosis /ənæstəˈməʊsɪs/ n
anastomosis
connection between blood vessels
connection between two channels
creation of a connection between blood vessels

anastomotic adj
anastomótico
pertaining to anastomosis

anastrophe n
anástrofe
switching in the syntactical order of words

anastylosis n
anastilosis
reassembly of ruined monuments

anatase /ˈænəˌteɪs/ /ˈænəˌteɪz/ n
anatasa
mineral

anathema /əˈnæθəmə/ n
anatema
ban or curse

anathematize /əˈnæ.θə.mə.taɪz/ v
anatematizar
to cause to be, or to declare as, an anathema

anatomical /æ.nə.ˈtɑ.mɪ.kəl/ adj
anatómico
Of or relating to anatomy or dissection

anatomically adv
anatómicamente
pertaining to anatomy

anatomopathological adj
anatomopatológico

anatomy /əˈnætəmi/ n
anatomía
art of studying the different parts of any organized body

ancestor /ˈæn.sɛs.tə/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚ/ n
antepasado ancestro
one from whom a person is descended

ancestral /ænˈsɛs.təɹ.əl/ adj
ancestral
pertaining to ancestors

ancestry /ˈæn.sɛs.tɹi/ n
ascendencia linaje abolengo alcurnia
condition as to ancestors

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ n
ancla áncora
tool to moor a vessel into sea bottom

anchor /ˈæŋ.kə/ /ˈæŋ.kɚ/ v
anclar
to hold an object to a fixed point

anchorage n
anclaje
fee for anchoring
anclaje fondeadero
place for anchoring

anchorite n
anacoreta
one who lives in seclusion

anchorman n
presentador
TV host

anchoveta n
anchoveta
Engraulis ringens

anchovy /ˈæn.tʃoʊ.vi/ /ˈæn.tʃə.vi/ n
boquerón anchoa bocarte
small saltwater fish

ancient /ˈeɪn.(t)ʃənt/ adj
antiguo
having lasted from a remote period
existent or occurring in time long past

ancient history n
agua pasada
not worth discussing any more
Edad Antigua
period of history

ancients n
antiguo
the people of antiquity

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ adj
auxiliar secundario
subordinate, secondary, auxiliary, accessory

ancillary /ˈænsəˌleɹiː/ n
auxiliar ayudante criado subordinada subordinado
person
accesorio apoyo auxiliar
thing

anconeus n
ancóneo
muscle of the elbow and forearm

and /ænd/ /ənd/ conjunction
y e
used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera
used at the end of a list to indicate the last item
used to string together sentences or sentence fragments in chronological order

and how /ˈænd ˈhaʊ/ phraseologicalUnit
¡y cómo! ¡y tanto!
strong confirmation of preceding

and so forth phraseologicalUnit
y así sucesivamente y cosas semejantes y eso y todo eso
indicating a list continues similarly

and/or conjunction
y/o
inclusive "or"

andalusite n
andalucita
mineral

andesine n
andesina
sodium calcium aluminum silicate

andiron n
morillo
a utensil for supporting wood while burning

andragogy /ˈan.dɹə.ɡɒ.dʒi/ n
andragogía
methods used to teach adults

andrewsarchus n
andrewsarchus
prehistoric mammal

andro- /ændɹoʊ-/ prefix
andro-
male

androcentric adj
androcéntrico
focused on males

androcentrism n
androcentrismo
ideological focus on males

androcide n
androcidio hombricidio machicidio masculicidio masculinicidio varonicidio

androecium n
androceo
set of stamens

androgen n
andrógeno
androgen

androgenic adj
androgénico
androgenic

androgenism n
androgenismo
effect of androgens in the body

androgyne /ˈæn.dɹə.dʒaɪn/ n
andrógino
a person who is androgynous

androgynous /ænˈdɹɑdʒənəs/ /ænˈdɹɒdʒənəs/ adj
andrógino
pertaining to a characteristic that is not definitively of either sex
possessing qualities of both sexes

android /ˈænˌdɹɔɪd/ n
androide
robot with human form

andrologist n
andrólogo andróloga
person who studies andrology

andrology n
andrología
branch of medicine concerned with male diseases

androphilia n
androfilia
sexual attraction to men

androphobia n
androfobia
fear of men

androstenedione n
androstediona
steroid hormone

anecdata /ˈænikdætə/ /ˈænɪkdeɪtə/ n
evidencia anecdotal
anecdotal evidence

anecdotal /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtl̩/ adj
anecdótico
relating to or of the nature of an anecdote

anecdotal evidence n
pruebas anecdóticas
examples

anecdote /ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/ n
anécdota chascarrillo
short account of an incident

anemia /əˈnimi.ə/ n
anemia
medical condition with decreased oxygen transport

anemic /ʌˈni.mɪk/ adj
anémico
of or pertaining to anemia

anemo- prefix
anemo-
forms words relating to wind

anemometer /ænɪˈmɑːmətɚ/ /ænɪˈmɒmətə/ n
anemómetro
an instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind

anemone /əˈnɛm.ə.ni/ /əˈnɛn.ə.mi/ n
anémona
any plant of genus anemone

anemoscope n
anemoscopio
an instrument that shows the direction of the wind

anesthesia /ˌæn.əs.ˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌæn.əsˈθiːz.i.ə/ n
anestesia
loss of bodily sensation

anesthesiologist n
anestesióloga anestesiólogo
physician specializing in anesthesiology

anesthesiology n
anestesiología
science of administering anaesthetics

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
anestésico
reducing pain sensitivity

anesthetic /ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/ n
anestésico
a substance for the reduced perception of pain

anesthetist n
anestesiador anestesista
person who gives an anesthetic

anesthetization n
anestesia
an administration of anesthesia

anesthetize /əˈniːs.θə.taɪz/ v
anestesiar
administer anesthesia

anestrus n
anestro
sexual respite in between breeding periods

anethole n
anetol
aromatic compound found in anise

aneuploid adj
aneuploide
having number of chromosomes that is not a multiple of the haploid number

aneuploidy n
aneuploidía
the condition of being aneuploid

aneurysm /ˈan.jʊɹ.ɪz.əm/ /ˈæn.jəɹ.ɪz.əm/ n
aneurisma
abnormal blood-filled swelling

aneurysmatic adj
aneurismático
of, pertaining to, or causing aneurysms

anew /əˈnjuː/ /əˈnu/ adv
de nuevo nuevamente
again

angel /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/ n
ángel
messenger from a deity
in Christian angelology, the lowest order of angels
selfless person

angel hair n
cabello de ángel
very thin type of pasta

angel of death n
ángel de la muerte
personification of death in fiction and in art

angel shark n
angelote
a member of the unusual genus Squatina of sharks

angelic /ænˈdʒɛlɪk/ adj
angelical angélico
belonging to, proceeding from, or resembling an angel

angelica n
angélica
plants of genus Angelica

angelology n
angelología
study of angels

angels dancing on the head of a pin n
el sexo de los ángeles
arcane intellectual speculation

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ n
ira enojo cólera rabia enfado
A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something

anger /ˈæŋɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋɡɚ/ v
enfadarse enojarse
to become angry
enconar enojar enviscar
to cause such a feeling of antagonism

angina /ˈæn.dʒɪ.nə/ n
angina
infection of the throat

angina pectoris /ænˈdʒaɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ /ˈændʒɪnə ˈpɛktəˌɹɪs/ n
angina de pecho
intermittent chest pain

angio- prefix
angio-
relating to blood vessels or lymph vessels

angiofibroma n
angiofibroma
benign neoplasm that affects fibrous tissue

angiogenesis /andʒɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
angiogénesis
The formation and development of new blood vessels

angiogenic adj
angiogenético
relating to angiogenesis

angiogram n
angiograma
an X-ray image of the blood vessels

angiography n
angiografía
medical imaging technique

angiopathy n
angiopatía
any disease of the blood vessels

angioplasty /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/ n
angioplastia
widening of a blood vessel

angiosperm n
angiosperma
member of plant group

angiotensin /ændʒɪəʊˈtɛnsɪn/ n
angiotensina
polypeptides that narrow blood vessels

angiotensin converting enzyme n
enzima convertidora de angiotensina
enzyme

angiotensinogen n
angiotensinógeno
globulin

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ n
esquina rincón
corner where two walls intersect
ángulo
geometrical figure
measure of such a figure
punto de vista ángulo
viewpoint

angle /ˈæŋ.ɡəl/ v
pescar con caña pescar con anzuelo
to fish with hook and line

angle bisector n
bisectriz
ray that divides an angle into two equal parts

angle bracket n
corchete angular paréntesis angular
type of bracket

angle grinder n
amoladora angular emeril angular
power tool

angler /ˈæŋ.ɡlə(ɹ)/ /ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ/ n
pescador pescadora
person who fishes with a hook and line
ulteriorator ulterioratriz
person who schemes

anglerfish /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ n
rape pejesapo pescador con caña
fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes

anglicisation /ˌæŋ.ɡlɪ.saɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
anglicización
process of anglicising

anglicism /ˈæŋɡləˌsɪzəm/ n
anglicismo inglesismo
word or other feature borrowed from English to another language

angling n
pesca con caña
fishing with a rod, line and angle, for recreation or sport

angrily /ˈæŋ.ɡɹə.li/ adv
furiosamente
in an angry manner

angry /ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
enfadado enojado
displaying anger
inflamado
inflamed and painful

angst /æŋ(k)st/ [eɪŋ(k)st] n
nerviosismo pánico
feeling of acute anxiety or apprehension

angstrom /ˈæŋstɹəm/ /ˈæŋstɹʌm/ n
ángstrom
A very small unit of length, 10−10 m

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ n
angustia congoja
extreme pain

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
angustiar
cause to suffer pain
suffer pain

anguished adj
acongojado angustiado atribulado
experiencing extreme discomfort

angular /ˈæŋ.ɡju.lɚ/ adj
rudo
figurative: sharp and stiff in character
angular anguloso esquinado
relating to or forming an angle; sharp-cornered

anhedonia /ˌan.hɪˈdəʊ.nɪə/ /ˌæn.hiˈdoʊ.ni.ə/ n
anhedonia
inability to feel pleasure

anhydrase n
anhidrasa
enzyme

anhydride n
anhídrido
Compound formally derived from another by loss of water molecule

anhydrite n
anhidrita
saline evaporite

anhydrobiosis n
anhidrobiosis
form of cryptobiosis

anhydrous adj
anhidro
having no water

anicca n
impermanencia
impermanence

aniconism /ænˈaɪkənɪzəm/ n
aniconismo
conviction that artists should not depict religious figures

anil n
añil
shrub

anile /ˈeɪ.naɪl/ /ˈæ.naɪl/ /ˈæn.aɪl/ adj
anil
characteristic of a crone or a feeble old woman

aniline n
anilina
the simplest aromatic amine

anilingus /ˌeɪnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
anilingus
form of oral sex

animadversion /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʃən/ /ˌænɪmædˈvɝːʒən / n
crítica reprobación
criticism, a critical remark

animadvert /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/ /ˌænɪmədˈvɝt/ v
enterarse
To consider
censurar criticar
To criticise, to censure

animal /ˈænɪməl/ adj
animal
of animals

animal /ˈænɪməl/ n
animal bestia
organism
animal
organism other than man
person who behaves wildly

animal feed n
pienso
material prepared as feed for domestic or farm animals

animal husbandry n
ganadería
management and care of farm animals

animal kingdom n
reino animal
Regnum Animalia

animal magnetism n
mesmerismo
magnetic fluid or ethereal medium said to reside in the bodies of animate beings

animal rights n
derechos de los animales
fundamental rights for animals

animal rights activist n
animalista

animal shelter n
refugio de animales
facility providing such shelter
protectora protectora de animales
organization that provides temporary homes for stray pet animals

animal-like adj
animalesco
resembling an animal

animalcule /ænɪˈmælkjuːl/ n
animálculo
microscopic animal, protozoan

animalize v
animalizar
represent in the form of an animal

animally /ˈanɪməli/ adv
animalmente
in respect of the animal faculties

animate /ˈæ.nɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæ.nɪ.mət/ adj
animado
possessing the quality or ability of motion
that which lives

animate /ˈæ.nɪ.meɪt/ /ˈæ.nɪ.mət/ v
animar
to impart motion or its appearance

animated /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ adj
animado vivaz vivo
endowed with life

animatedly /ˈænɪˌmeɪtɪdli/ adv
animadamente
in an animated manner

animation /æn.əˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
animación vivificación
The act of animating
animación
causing images to appear to move

animator n
animadora animador
one who creates an animation

anime /ˈæn.ɪ.meɪ/ n
anime
an animated work originated in Japan

animose adj
animado
resolute and full of vigor

animosity /æn.əˈmɑs.ɪ.ti/ n
animosidad animadversión
violent hatred leading to active opposition; active enmity; energetic dislike

anion /ˈæn.aɪ.ɑn/ /ˈæn.aɪ.ɒn/ n
anión
negatively charged ion

anise /æˈnis/ /əˈnis/ /ˈæn.ɪs/ n
anís
plant

aniseed /ˈæ.nɪ.sid/ n
anís
the seed-like fruit of the anise

anisette n
anisete
alcoholic liqueur

anisocoria /ænˌaɪsəˈkɔɹ i ə/ n
anisocoria
unequal size of the pupils

anisole n
anisol
an aromatic ether

anisotropy n
anisotropía
the property of being directionally dependent

ankerite /ˈɑŋkɚˌaɪt/ n
ankerita
any of a group of mixed carbonate minerals

ankh /æŋk/ /ɑŋk/ n
anj
cross shaped like a T with a loop at the top

ankle /ˈæŋ.kəl/ n
tobillo
joint between foot and leg

ankle monitor n
tobillera electrónica
device individuals under house arrest are often required to wear

anklebone /ˈaŋk(ə)lbəʊn/ n
taba
the talus

anklet n
ajorca de tobillo tobillera
a bracelet at the ankle

ankylosaurus /ˌæŋkəloʊˈsɔːrəs/ n
anquilosaurio
large herbivorous dinosaur of the Cretaceous

ankylose v
anquilosar
to cause bony structures to fuse or stiffen as a result of ankylosis

ankylosis n
anquilosis
the growing together of bones

annal /ˈænəl/ n
anal
record of a single event or item

annals /ˈæn.əlz/ n
anales
a relation of events
anales crónica
historical records; chronicles

annatto n
achiote
plant Bixa orellana
dye
seed

anneal /əˈniːl/ v
recocer templar
to subject to great heat and then cooling

annealing n
recocido
act of heating solid metal or glass

annelid n
anélido
annelid

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ n
anexo pabellón
addition or extension to a building
anexo
addition, an extension
apéndice extensión
appendix

annex /əˈnɛks/ /ˈænɛks/ v
anexar anexionar
to add something to another, to incorporate into

annexation n
anexión
addition or incorporation of something

annihilate /əˈnaɪə.leɪt/ v
aniquilar anihilar
to reduce to nothing, to destroy, to eradicate

annihilation /əˌnaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
aniquilación
process of a particle and its corresponding antiparticle combining to produce energy
act of reducing to nothing
state of being annihilated

annihilative adj
aniquilativo
serving to annihilate

annis Domini /ˈænɪs ˈdɒmɪnaɪ/ n
años después de Cristo después de Cristo
taking place during specific years A.D.

anniversary /ˌænəˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˌænɪˈvɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
aniversario
day an exact number of years since an event

annotate v
anotar acotar apostillar
to add annotation

annotation n
anotación
comment added to a text
critical or explanatory commentary or analysis
information relating to the genetic structure of sequences of bases
process of writing a comment or commentary

announce /əˈnaʊns/ /ˈæ.naʊns/ v
declarar
declare by judicial sentence
anunciar
give public notice

announcement /əˈnaʊns.mɛnt/ n
anuncio anunciación
anuncio declaración
act

announcer /əˈnaʊnsə/ /əˈnaʊnsɚ/ n
comentarista
TV or radio announcer
anunciador locutor
announcer

annoy /əˈnɔɪ/ v
molestar agobiar jorobar
to disturb or irritate

annoyance /əˈnɔɪəns/ n
fastidio
an act or instance of annoying
disgusto irritación lata molestia
that which annoys

annoyed /əˈnɔɪd/ adj
irritado
troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked; vexed

annoying v
molesto fastidioso cargante embarazoso enfadoso engorroso
causing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.juː.əl/ adj
anual
happening once a year

annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ /ˈæn.juː.əl/ n
anuario
annual publication

annually /ˈæn.ju.ə.li/ /ˈæn.jʊə.li/ adv
anualmente
once every year

annuity /əˈn(j)uɪti/ n
anualidad
right to receive amounts of money regularly

annul /əˈnʌl/ v
anular
dissolve (a marital union)
anular invalidar revocar
formally revoke the validity of

annular /ˈænjələ/ /ˈænjəlɚ/ adj
anular
having the form of a ring

annulene n
anuleno
monocyclic hydrocarbon

annulment /əˈnʌl.mənt/ n
anulación
act or instance of annulling
legal invalidation of a marriage

annulus n
corona solar
astronomy: the ring of the sun not covered by the moon
corona circular
geometry: the region in a plane between two concentric circles of different radius
anillo
mycology: membranous remnants
ring-shaped structure

anoa /əˈnoʊə/ n
anoa
a small Indonesian water buffalo

anode /ˈæn.oʊd/ /ˈæn.əʊd/ n
ánodo
the electrode of an electrochemical cell at which oxidation occurs
the electrode through which current flows into a cell

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ adj
anodino
capable of soothing or eliminating pain
noncontentious, blandly agreeable
relajante tranquilizante
soothing or relaxing

anodyne /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/ n
tranquilizante
a source of relaxation or comfort

anoint /əˈnɔɪnt/ v
ungir
to apply oil to or to pour oil upon
to smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance

anointed /ə.ˈnɔɪn.tɪd/ n
ungido
a person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons

anomalous adj
anómalo
deviating from the normal

anomaly /əˈnɑməli/ /əˈnɒməlɪ/ n
anomalía
deviation from norm
something or someone that is strange or unusual
dated: an irregularity or inconsistency
astronomy: any of various angular distances
science: any event, big or small, out of the ordinary

anomer n
anómero
any diastereoisomer of a sugar

anomeric adj
anomérico

anomie /ˈænəmiː/ n
anomia
alienation or social instability

anonymity /ænəˈnɪmɪti/ n
anonimato
the quality or state of being anonymous

anonymization n
anonimización
act of making anonymous

anonymize v
anonimizar
to render anonymous

anonymous /əˈnɒnəməs/ adj
anónimo
of unknown name; whose name is withheld
without any name (of responsible agent) acknowledged
wanting a name, not named and determined
lacking individuality
without consideration of prestige, title, rank or background

anonymously /əˈnɒnəməsli/ adv
anónimamente
in an anonymous manner

anorak n
anorak
heavy weatherproof jacket

anorectal adj
anorectal
of or pertaining to the anus and the rectum

anorectic /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/ adj
anoréxico
characterised by a lack of appetite

anorexia /ænəˈɹɛksi.ə/ n
anorexia
loss of appetite

anorexia nervosa n
anorexia nerviosa anorexia anorexia mental
disorder

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ adj
anoréxico
pertaining to, or suffering from anorexia
thin

anorexic /ænəˈɹɛksɪk/ n
anoréxico anoréxica
someone suffering from anorexia nervosa

anorexically /anəˈɹɛksɪk(ə)li/ adv
anoréxicamente
pertaining to loss appetite or anorexia

anorgasmia n
anorgasmia
failure to achieve orgasm

anorthite n
anortita
mineral

anorthoclase n
anortoclasa
group of feldspars

anosmia n
anosmia
inability to smell

anosognosia n
anosognosia
inability of a person to recognize personal defects

another /əˈnʌ.ðə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌ.ðɚ/ determiner
otro
not the same; different
any or some
one more, in addition to a former number

another day, another dollar proverb
un día más un día menos
Life goes on, and it is necessary to work to earn money

anoxia n
anoxia
condition in which a tissue or environment is totally deprived of oxygen

anoxic adj
anóxico
lacking oxygen
suffering from a reduced supply of oxygen

anoxybiosis n
anoxibiosis
biological response

anoxygenic adj
anoxigénico
that does not involve the production of oxygen

ansible /ˈæn.sɪ.bəl/ n
ansible
hypothetical device

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] n
contestación
reply to email
respuesta
response
solution

answer /ˈæn.sɚ/ /ˈɑːn.sə/ [ˈeən.sə] [ˈeən.sɚ] v
responder contestar
to make a reply or response to
contestar
to respond to a call
servir
to suit a need or purpose satisfactorily

answerable /ˈæn.səɹ.ʌ.bl/ /ˈɑːnsəɹəb(ə)l/ adj
responsable
capable of being answered or refuted; admitting a satisfactory answer
obliged to answer; liable to be called to account; liable to pay, indemnify, or make good

answering machine n
contestador automático
device that automatically records voice mail

ant /ænt/ /ɑːnt/ /ɛnt/ [ɛənt] n
hormiga
insect

antacid n
antiácido
agent reducing acidity

antagonism n
antagonismo hostilidad
strong dislike

antagonist /ænˈtæɡənɪst/ n
antagonista
opponent
one who antagonizes

antagonistic /æn.tæ.ɡə.ˈnɪs.tɪk/ adj
antagónico antagonista hostil
antagonistic

antagonize v
antagonizar
to oppose

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ adj
anafrodisiaco antiafrodisíaco antierótico
capable of reducing the sex drive

antaphrodisiac /æntæfɹəˈdɪzɪˌæk/ n
anafrodisiaco antiafrodisíaco
substance capable of reducing the sex drive

antbird n
hormiguerito hormiguero
A member of Thamnophilidae

ante [ˈæn.tʰi] n
luz
contribution to pot

anteater /ˈæntˌitɚ/ /ˈæntˌiːtə/ n
oso hormiguero
mammal

antebellum adj
prebélico
of a period of time prior to a war

antebrachial adj
antebraquial
relating to the forearm

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ adj
antecedente
earlier in time or order

antecedent /ˌantɪˈsiːdənt/ n
antecedente antepasado
ancestor
antecedente
any thing that precedes another thing
word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun
conditional part of a hypothetical proposition

antechamber /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbə/ /ˈæntiˌt͡ʃeɪmbɚ/ n
antecámara antesala
small room

antediluvian /ˌantɪdɪˈluːvɪən/ adj
antediluviano
extremely ancient or antiquated; old; prehistoric
pertaining or belonging to the time period prior to a great or destructive flood or deluge

antelope /ˈæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈæn.tɪ.ləʊp/ n
antílope
mammal of the family Bovidae

antenna /ænˈtɛn.ə/ n
antena
feeler organ

antepenultimate adj
antepenúltimo
two before the last

anterior adj
anterior
anatomy: nearer the forward end
before in place

anterior auricular muscle n
músculo auricular anterior
muscle

anterior chamber n
cámara anterior
space between cornea and iris

anterior deltoid n
deltoides anteriores
the largest of the muscles of the front of the shoulders

anteriority n
anterioridad
state of being anterior or preceding in time or in situation

antero- prefix
antero-
anterior; front; forward

anterograde amnesia n
amnesia anterógrada
inability to remember new information

anteroinferior adj
anteroinferior
located in front and below

anterolateral adj
anterolateral
in front of the body, away from the midline

anteromedial adj
anteromedial
located in the front and towards a middle line

anteroposterior adj
anteroposterior
anterior to posterior

anterosuperior adj
anterosuperior
from anterior to superior

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ adj
antihelmíntico
destructive to parasitic intestinal worms

anthelmintic /ænθɛlˈmɪntɪk/ n
antihelmíntico
drug that causes the expulsion or death of intestinal worms

anthem /ˈæn.təm/ /ˈæn.θəm/ n
himno
hymn of praise or loyalty
national anthem

anther /ˈænθɚ/ n
antera
pollen-bearing part of the stamen

antheridium n
anteridio
bryophyte organ producing male gametes

anthesis /ænˈθisɪs/ n
floración
the event of a flower opening

anthill /ˈænt.hɪl/ n
hormiguero
home of ants and termites

anthocyanin n
antocianina
any of many water-soluble red to violet plant pigments

anthological adj
antológico
pertaining to anthologies

anthology /ænˈθɑlədʒi/ /ænˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
antología florilegio
collection of literary works

anthozoan /anθə(ʊ)ˈzəʊən/ n
antozoo
a marine invertebrate of the class Anthozoa

anthracene n
antraceno
tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

anthracite /ˈænθɹəˌsaɪt/ n
antracita
type of coal

anthracosis n
antracosis
pneumoconiosis caused by inhalation of coal

anthraquinone n
antraquinona
tricyclic quinone

anthrax /ˈæn.θɹæks/ n
carbunco
disease

anthropic /ænˈθɹɒp.ɪk/ adj
antrópico
of or pertaining to mankind or humans

anthropization n
antropización
transformation or adaptation of the environment to meet the needs of humans

anthropo- prefix
antropo-
men; people

anthropocentric adj
antropocéntrico
giving preference to humans

anthropocentrism /ˌæn.θɹə.poʊˈsɛn.tɹɪz.m/ n
antropocentrismo
viewpoint

anthropogenic adj
antropogénico
having its origin in the influence of human activity on nature

anthropogeography n
antropogeografía geografía humana
study of the geographical distribution of humankind

anthropography n
antropografía
that branch of anthropology

anthropoid adj
antropoide
having characteristics of a human, usually in terms of shape or appearance
having characteristics of an ape

anthropological /æn.θɹə.pə.ˈlɑdʒikəl/ adj
antropológico
relating to anthropology

anthropologist /ˌæn.θɹoʊˈpɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
antropólogo antropóloga
one who is versed in anthropology

anthropology /ˌænθɹəˈpɑːlədʒi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒlədʒi/ n
antropología
the study of humanity

anthropometry /ænθɹəˈpɒmɪtɹɪ/ n
antropometría
science of measuring the human body

anthropomorphic /ænθɹɒpəˈmɔɹfɪk/ [ˌæ̃n̪θɹ̠əpəˈmɔɹ̠fɪ̈k] adj
antropomorfo
given human attributes
having the form of a person

anthropomorphism n
antropomorfismo
the attribution or ascription of human characteristics to something not human

anthropomorphization n
antropomorfización
attribution of human qualities

anthropomorphize v
antropomorfizar
attribute human qualities

anthroposophy /ˌænθɹəˈpɑsəfi/ /ˌænθɹəˈpɒsəfi/ n
antroposofía
a spiritual philosophy

anti- /ænti/ /æntiː/ prefix
anti- contra-
against, hostile to

anti-American adj
antiamericano antiestadounidense
opposing America
antiestadounidense
opposing American values

anti-Americanism n
antiamericanismo
the fear or dislike of the United States or American people, policies, culture or government

anti-Catalanism n
anticatalanismo
hostility against Catalans

anti-Europeanism n
antieuropeísmo

anti-Haitianism n
antihaitianismo

anti-Islamic adj
antimusulmán
hostile against Islam or Muslims

anti-Müllerian adj
antimulleriano
that inhibits the function or development of the Müllerian ducts

anti-Semite n
antisemita
anti-Semite

anti-Semitic /ˌæntiːsəˈmɪtɪk/ adj
antisemita antisemítico
exhibiting anti-Semitism

anti-Semitism /ˌæntɪˈsɛmɪˌtɪzəm/ n
antisemitismo
prejudice or hostility against Jews

anti-Zionist adj
antisionista
opposed to Zionism

anti-Zionist n
antisionista
one who is opposed to Zionism

anti-aging adj
antienvejecimiento
related to the lessening or halting of the aging process

anti-aircraft adj
antiaéreo
intended to attack aircraft

anti-aircraft n
antiaéreo
anti-aircraft artillery

anti-globalism n
antiglobalismo antiglobalización

anti-immigration adj
antiinmigración antinmigración
opposing immigration

anti-imperialism n
antiimperialismo
belief or practice which opposes imperialism

anti-imperialist adj
antiimperialista
against imperialism

anti-inflammatory adj
antiinflamatorio
preventing or counteracting inflammation

anti-inflammatory n
antiinflamatorio
agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation

anti-inflationary adj
antiinflacionario
intended to counteract or reverse inflation

anti-lock adj
antibloqueo
preventing from becoming stuck or jammed

anti-militarism n
antimilitarismo
a doctrine that opposes war

anti-vaccination adj
antivacunas
being against vaccination

antiabortion adj
antiabortista antiaborto
opposed to the practice of abortion

antiabortionist n
antiabortista
one who is opposed to the practice and/or legality of abortion

antiacademic adj
antiacadémico
opposing what is academic

antiaggregant adj
antiagregante
that prevents the aggregation of platelets

antiaggregation n
antiagregación
prevention of the aggregation of platelets

antiarrhythmic adj
antiarrítmica antiarrítmico
used to treat or prevent arrhythmia

antiarrhythmic n
antiarrítmico
a drug that treats or prevents arrhythmia

antibacchius n
antibaquio
metrical foot consisting of two accented syllables followed by one unaccented syllable

antibacterial adj
antibacteriano antibacterial
killing or inhibiting bacteria

antibiogram n
antibiograma
laboratory procedure in which samples of a bacterium are treated with a variety of antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
antibiótico
of or relating to antibiotics

antibiotic /ˌæn.taɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /ˌæn.ti.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ n
antibiótico
substance that destroys or inhibits bacteria

antibody n
anticuerpo
protein that binds to a specific antigen

antibullfighting adj
antitaurino
opposing bullfighting

antibully adj
antiacoso
countering bullying

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ adj
absurdo grotesco incongruente
architecture: grotesque, incongruous
grotesco
grotesque

antic /ˈæn.tɪk/ n
grotesco
architecture: grotesque representation of a figure
payasada bufonada ridículo
ludicrous act or behaviour

anticapitalist n
anticapitalista
one opposes capitalism

anticatabolic adj
anticatabólico
that inhibits catabolism

anticellulite adj
anticelulitis
countering cellulite

antichain n
anticadena
subset of a partially ordered set

antichresis n
anticresis
agreement by which a debtor gives a creditor the use of real property

antichretic adj
anticrético
of or relating to an antichresis

antichrist n
anticristo
someone that works against the teachings of Christ

antichristian /antɪˈkɹɪstɪən/ adj
anticristiano
opposed to Christians or Christianity

anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ə.peɪt/ /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ v
anticipar prever
to know of something before it manifests

anticipation /æn.tɪs.əˈpe.ʃən/ n
anticipación
eagerness for future occurrence
previsión
the act of anticipating

anticipatory adj
en anticipación en previsión
characterized by anticipation

anticlerical adj
anticlerical
opposed to political influence of clerics

anticlimactic adj
anticlimático decepcionante
lacking climax

anticlimax n
anticlímax
break in the final climax

anticlinal adj
anticlinal
inclining or dipping in opposite directions

anticline /ˈæntiklaɪn/ n
anticlinal
anticlinal fold

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adj
antihoraria antihorario sinistrorso
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticlockwise /ˌæntiˈklɑkwaɪz/ /ˌæntiˈklɒk.waɪz/ adv
antihorariamente en sentido antihorario en sentido contrario a las agujas del reloj
in the opposite direction to the hands of an analogue clock

anticoagulant adj
anticoagulante
acting as an anticoagulant

anticoagulant n
anticoagulante
substance

anticoagulation n
anticoagulación
treatment to prevent coagulation of blood

anticodon /ˌæntiˈkəʊdɒn/ n
anticodón
sequence of three nucleotides

anticolonial /ˌænt.aɪ.kəˈloʊn.i.əl/ adj
anticolonial
against colonialism

anticolonialism n
anticolonialismo
the movement that opposes colonialism

anticommunism /æntɪˈkɒmjʊnɪzəm/ n
anticomunismo
against communism

anticommunist adj
anticomunista
opposed to communism

anticonstitutional adj
anticonstitucional

anticonstitutionally adv
anticonstitucionalmente
anticonstitutionally

anticorruption /ˌæntiːkəˈɹʌpʃən/ adj
anticorrupción
opposed to or combating corruption

anticrisis adj
anticrisis
intended to prevent or counter a crisis

anticultural adj
anticultural
opposing mainstream culture or culture in general

anticyclone n
anticiclón
system of winds

antidemocratic adj
antidemocrático antidemocrática
opposed to the tenets of democracy

antidepressant adj
antidepresivo
preventing or counteracting depression

antidepressant n
antidepresivo
agent that prevents or counteracts depression

antiderivative n
antiderivada
function whose derivative is a given function

antidiuretic adj
antidiurético
preventing or counteracting diuresis

antidiuretic n
antidiurético
an agent that prevents or counteracts diuresis

antidopaminergic adj
antidopaminérgico
preventing or counteracting the effects of dopamine

antidopaminergic n
antidopaminérgico
any drug that prevents or counteracts the effects of dopamine

antidote /ˈæn.tə.dot/ n
antídoto
remedy to counteract a poison
something that counteracts

antidrug adj
antidroga antidrogas
against drug use

antidysenteric adj
antidisentérico
working against dysentery

antiemetic adj
antiemético
that combats nausea and vomiting

antifascism n
antifascismo
opposition to fascism

antifascist adj
antifascista
opposed to fascism

antifascist n
antifascista
person opposed to fascism

antifeminism n
antifeminismo
any belief antagonistic to feminism

antifeminist adj
antifeminista
antagonistic to feminism

antifeminist n
antifeminista
person antagonistic to feminism

antifreedom adj
antilibertades
opposing or working against freedom

antifreeze n
anticongelante
a substance used to lower the freezing point of water

antigas adj
antigás
countering military gas attacks

antigen n
antígeno
substance that induces an immune response

antiglobalist adj
antiglobalista
of or pertaining to antiglobalism

antiglobalist n
antiglobalista
a proponent of antiglobalism

antigypsyism n
antiziganismo
prejudice or hostility against Romani people

antihemorrhagic adj
antihemorrágico
that stops or reduces hemorrhage

antihero /ˈæn.taɪˌhi.ɹoʊ/ /ˈæn.tɪˌhɪə.ɹəʊ/ n
antihéroe
protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner

antiheroine n
antiheroína
female antihero

antihistamine /ˌæn.tiˈhɪs.tə.miːn/ n
antihistamínico
drug or substance

antihistaminic adj
antihistamínico
of or pertaining to antihistamines

antihomophobia n
antihomofobia
opposition to homophobia

antihydrogen n
antihidrógeno
antimatter equivalent of hydrogen

antiimmigrant adj
antiinmigrante antinmigrante
opposing immigrants

antiindependence adj
antiindependentista
opposing political independence

antikidnapping adj
antisecuestros
preventing or countering kidnapping

antilaundering adj
antilavado
countering money laundering

antiliberalism n
antiliberalismo
antiliberal beliefs and practices

antimalarial adj
antimalárico antipalúdico
preventing or counteracting malaria

antimalarial n
antimalárico antipalúdico
agent that prevents or counteracts malaria

antimatter /ˈæntimæˌtɚ/ n
antimateria
matter composed of antiparticles

antimicrobial adj
antimicrobiano
destroying microbes

antimicrobial n
antimicrobiano
agent that destroys microbes

antimissile adj
antimisil
designed to destroy another missile in flight

antimodern adj
antimoderno
opposed to modernity or modernization

antimony /ˈæn.tɪ.mə.niː/ /ˈæn.tɪˌmoʊ.ni/ n
antimonio
chemical element

antinatalism n
antinatalismo
opposition to the increase in human population

antinatalist n
antinatalista
a supporter of antinatalism

antinationalism n
antinacionalismo
opposition to nationalism

antineutrino n
antineutrino
the antiparticle of the neutrino

antineutron n
antineutrón
the antiparticle corresponding to a neutron

anting /ˈæntɪŋ/ n
baño de hormigas
bird behaviour

antinomy /ænˈtɪnəmi/ n
antinomia
contradiction

antioxidant adj
antioxidante
acting against oxidation

antioxidant n
antioxidante
substance that slows oxidation
vitamin that acts against free radicals

antiparallel adj
antiparalelo
parallel of opposite direction

antiparasitic adj
antiparasitario
that counters parasites

antiparticle /ˈæntiˌpɑɹtɪkəl/ n
antipartícula
a subatomic particle

antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ n
antipatía aversión
contrariety or opposition in feeling

antiperspirant n
antitranspirante
a substance used to minimize sweating

antiphon /ˈæntɪfən/ n
antífona
devotional piece of music sung responsively

antiphrasis n
antífrasis
use of a word or phrase in a sense not in accord with its literal meaning

antipode /ˈæn.tɪ.poʊd/ n
antípoda
something directly opposite

antipollution /æn.taɪ.pəˈluː.ʃən/ adj
anticontaminación
that reduces pollution

antipope /ˈantɪpəʊp/ n
antipapa
person who claims to be pope

antipopular adj
antipopular
opposing the people

antiprism n
antiprisma
a polyhedron composed of two parallel copies of some particular polygon, connected by an alternating band of triangles

antiproliferative adj
antiproliferativo
Tending to suppress cell growth

antiproton n
antiprotón
antiparticle of the proton

antipsychotic adj
antipsicótico
preventing or counteracting psychosis

antipsychotic n
antipsicótico
any of a group of drugs used to treat psychosis

antipyretic adj
antipirético
that reduces fever

antipyretic n
antipirético
medication that reduces fever

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
anticuario antiguo
pertaining to antiquaries; second-hand

antiquarian /ˌæn.tɪˈkwɛɹ.i.ən/ n
anticuaria anticuario
collector, student or expert

antiquary n
anticuario
a person who is knowledgeable of, or who collects antiques; an antiquarian

antiquated /ˈæntɪˌkweɪtɪd/ adj
anticuado
old fashioned

antique /ænˈtiːk/ adj
antiguo
old; out of date

antique /ænˈtiːk/ n
antigüedad
old piece

antique white n
blanco roto
colour

antiquity /ænˈtɪk.wə.ti/ /ænˈtɪk.wɪ.ti/ n
antigüedad
ancient times

antiracist adj
antirracista
opposed to racism

antiracist n
antirracista
one who opposes racism

antiradar adj
antirradar
preventing detection by radar

antiretroviral adj
antirretroviral
fighting retrovirus

antirevolutionary adj
antirrevolucionario
opposing a revolution

antisecular adj
antisecular
opposing what is secular

antisense /ˌæntaɪˈsɛns/ n
antisentido
a molecule which suppresses transcription

antiseptic adj
antiséptico
of or relating to antisepsis
capable of preventing microbial infection
aséptico
very clean; aseptic

antiseptic n
antiséptico
substance that inhibits the growth of microorganisms

antiseptically adv
antisépticamente
in an antiseptic manner

antiskid adj
antiderrapante antideslizante
designed to increase friction

antislip adj
antiderrapante antideslizante
preventing slipping

antismoking adj
antitabaco
opposing or prohibiting smoking

antisocial /ˌæntiˈsoʊʃəl/ adj
antisocial
unwilling or unable to associate normally with other people

antisocial personality disorder n
trastorno antisocial de la personalidad
A personality disorder marked by disregard and violations of the rights of others

antispace n
antiespacio
a space or region that violates the norms or conventions of spaces

antispast n
antispasto
a metrical foot composed of an iambus and a trochee

antistatic n
antiestático
agent or substance

antitaurine adj
antitaurino

antiterrorism n
antiterrorismo contraterrorismo
activity aiming at opposing terrorism

antiterrorist adj
antiterrorista
counteracting terrorism

antitetanic adj
antitetánico
countering tetanus

antitheft adj
antiatraco antirrobo
preventing from being stolen

antitheism n
antiteísmo
active opposition to theism

antithesis /ænˈtɪ.θə.sɪs/ n
antítesis
proposition that is opposite to other proposition

antithetical adj
antitético
pertaining to or being an antithesis

antithrombin /ˌæntɪˈθɹɒmbɪn/ n
antitrombina
small molecule

antithyroid adj
antitiroideos
reducing the production or effects of thyroid hormones

antitoxic adj
antitóxico
that counteracts a toxin or poison

antitoxin n
antitoxina
antibody to a specific toxin

antitrust adj
antimonopolista
opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts

antitrypsin n
antitripsina
class of serum proteins

antiutopian adj
antiutópico
opposing utopian values

antiviral adj
antivirus
computing
antivírico
medicine

antivirus n
antivirus
computing software

antiwrinkle adj
antiarrugas
counteracting wrinkles

antler /ˈænt.lə/ /ˈænt.lɚ/ n
cornamenta asta cuerno
bony structure on the head of deer, moose and elk

antlion n
hormiga león mirmelóntido
nocturnal insects

antly adj
fórmico
pertaining to ants

antonomasia /ˌæntənəʊˈmeɪzɪə/ /ˌæntənəˈmeɪʒə/ n
antonomasia
substitution of an epithet or title in place of a proper noun

antonym /ˈæntəˌnɪm/ n
antónimo
word which has the opposite meaning

antonymous /ænˈtɑnɪməs/ /ænˈtɒn.ɪ.məs/ adj
antónimo
being an antonym
having an opposite meaning

antonymy /ˈæntə.nɪm.i/ n
antonimia
semantic relation between antonyms

antrectomy n
antrectomía
removal of part of the stomach

antrorse adj
antrorso
curved forward and upward

antrum /ˈæn.tɹəm/ n
antro
bodily cavity

ants in one's pants n
hormigas en la cola ser culo de mal asiento
agitated and fidgety state

antshrike n
batará hormiguero
several passerine bird species of various genera in the antbird (Thamnophilidae) family

anuran /əˈn(j)ʊɹən/ /əˈnjʊəɹ(ə)n/ adj
anuro
of or relating to the order Anura

anuran /əˈn(j)ʊɹən/ /əˈnjʊəɹ(ə)n/ n
anuro
amphibian of the order Anura

anuria n
anuria
a condition in which the kidneys do not produce urine

anus /ˈeɪ.nəs/ n
ano
lower opening of the digestive tract

anvil /ˈæn.vəl/ /ˈæn.vɪl/ n
yunque bigornia
block used in blacksmithing
yunque
bone in inner ear

anxiety /ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ə.ti/ n
zozobra ansiedad
concern
inquietud
eager desire
ansiedad
pathological condition

anxiety disorder n
trastorno de ansiedad
disorder characterised by excessive anxiety

anxiogenic adj
ansiógeno
causing anxiety

anxiolytic n
ansiolítico
drug prescribed for the treatment of symptoms of anxiety

anxious /ˈaŋ(k)ʃəs/ /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs/ adj
ansioso deseoso
earnestly desirous
ansioso inquieto
full of anxiety

anxiously /ˈæŋ(k).ʃəs.li/ adv
ansiosamente
in an anxious manner

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ adv
algo
at all

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ determiner
cualquiera cualquier
no matter what kind

any /ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/ /ˈɛnɪ/ /ˈɪni/ pronoun
alguna alguno
Any things or persons

any minute now adv
de un momento a otro
very soon

any more adv
ya ya más
in negative or interrogative constructions

anybody /ˈɛn.i.bɑd.i/ /ˈɛn.i.bɒd.i/ pronoun
alguien
(colloquial) a person of consideration or standing

anybody's /ˈɛnibədiz/ pronoun
alguien
belonging to anybody (possessive form of anybody)

anyhow /ˈɛn.i.haʊ/ adv
al tuntún al voleo comoquiera de todas formas de todas maneras sin ton ni son
in any way, in any manner

anyone /ˈɛniˌwʌn/ pronoun
alguien cualquiera quien
anybody

anything /ˈæ.ni.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nə.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛ.nɪ.θɪŋ/ /ˈɛn.i.θɪŋ/ pronoun
cualquier cosa
any thing of any kind

anything else pronoun
algo más
any other thing

anytime adv
cuando sea sea cuando sea siempre
at any time

anyway /ˈɛniweɪ/ adv
de todos modos en fin
in any way
de todas formas de todos modos a pesar de todo aún así igualmente
regardless
de todos modos de cualquier manera
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

anywhere /ˈɛn.i.hwɛɹ/ /ˈɛn.iː.(h)wɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛnɪwɛə/ adv
dondequiera en cualquier parte
in or at any location

aorist aspect n
aoristo
a grammatical aspect

aorta /eɪˈɔːtə/ /eɪˈɔːɹtə/ n
aorta
great artery

aortic /eˈoɹ.tɪk/ adj
aórtico
of or concerning the aorta

aortico- prefix
aortico-
of or pertaining to the aorta

aorticorenal adj
aorticorrenal
relating to the aorta and the kidney

apart /əˈpɑɹt/ /əˈpɑː(ɹ)t/ adv
aparte
aside; away
aparte separadamente
separately, in regard to space or company

apart from preposition
aparte de fuera de salvo
except for

apartheid /əˈpɑɹ.taɪd/ /əˈpɑɹthaɪt/ /əˈpɑɹtheɪt/ /əˈpɑːtheɪt/ v
apartheid
policy of racial separation in South Africa
any policy of racial separation

apartment /əˈpɑɹt.mənt/ /əˈpɑːt.mənt/ n
apartamento piso departamento vivienda
domicile occupying part of a building

apatheism /æ.pə.θi.ɪzəm/ n
apateísmo
apathy concerning the existence of God

apathetic /æp.əˈθɛt.ɪk/ adj
apático desganado indiferente
void of feeling

apathetically adv
apáticamente
in an apathetic manner

apathy /ˈæ.pə.θi/ n
apatía
lack of emotion or motivation

apatite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
apatita
type of mineral

ape /eɪp/ n
primate mono
animal

ape /eɪp/ v
imitar remedar
to imitate

aperiodic adj
aperiódico
math: of a state

aperture /ˈæp.ə.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈæp.ɚ.tʃɚ/ n
apertura
diameter of the aperture (in the sense above)
abertura
opening

apex /ˈeɪˌpɛks/ n
ápice
botany: end of leaf
pointed end
ápice cima
highest point
ápice cúspide
in geometry: topmost vertex of a cone or pyramid
apogeo
moment of greatest success, expansion, etc

apex predator n
superdepredador
an animal atop the food chain

aphanitic /æfəˈnɪtɪk/ adj
afanítico
having crystals too fine to be seen by the naked eye

aphasia /əˈfeɪzɪə/ n
afasia
pathological speech disorder

aphasic /əˈfeɪzək/ adj
afásico
affected by, or pertaining to, aphasia

aphelion /əˈfiːlɪən/ n
afelio
the point in the elliptical orbit of a planet where it is farthest from the Sun

aphemia n
afemia
type of aphasia in which the ability to speak is lost

apheresis /əˈfɛɹəsɪs/ /əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/ /ˌæfəˈɹisɪs/ n
aféresis
loss of letters or sounds from the beginning of a word

aphid /ˈeɪ.fɪd/ n
áfido pulgón
insect

aphonia n
afonía
loss of voice

aphonic adj
afónico
exhibiting aphonia

aphorism /ˈæ.fə.ɹɪzm̩/ n
aforismo
short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

aphoristic adj
aforístico
of, relating to, or containing aphorisms

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ adj
afrodisíaco
intensifying sexual desire

aphrodisiac /æf.ɹoʊ.ˈdi.zi.æk/ n
afrodisíaco afrodisiaco
food or drug

aphtha n
afta
oral thrush

aphthous adj
aftoso
relating to aphtha

aphthous ulcer n
afta
ulcer in the mouth caused by break in mucous membrane

apian /ˈeɪpi.ən/ adj
api-
related to bees

apiary /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.ɹi/ /ˈeɪ.pi.ɛɹ.i/ n
colmenar apiario
a place where bees and hives are kept

apicectomy n
apicectomía
surgical replacement of the root tip of a tooth

apicoplast n
apicoplasto
a relict, non-photosynthetic plastid found in most of the Apicomplexa

apiculus n
apículo
part of a spore

apiece /əˈpis/ /əˈpiːs/ adv
cada uno
apiece

aplenty adj
en abundancia
in an overlarge quantity

aplenty adv
a porrillo a tutiplén para dar y tomar
more than enough

aplomb /əˈplʌm/ n
aplomo
ballet
self-confidence

apnea n
apnea
cessation of breathing

apocalypse /əˈpɑkəlɪps/ /əˈpɒkəlɪps/ n
apocalipsis
end of the world

apocalyptic /əˈpɒ.kə.lɪp.tɪk/ adj
apocalíptico
of or relating to an apocalypse

apocarotenal n
apocarotenal
carotenoid

apocarpous adj
apocarpo
having carpels that are not joined

apocopate adj
apocopado
shortened by apocope

apocopate v
apocopar
shorten using apocope

apocope /əˈpɒ.kə.pi/ n
apócope
loss or omission of a sound or syllable from the end of a word

apocrypha /ʌˈpɑk.ɹə.fə/ n
apócrifo
writing of a doubtful authorship

apocryphal /əˈpɑːkɹɪfəl/ /əˈpɒkɹɪfəl/ adj
apócrifo
of doubtful authenticity

apodeictic /ˌapəˈdaɪk.tɪk/ adj
apodíctico
incontrovertibly true or false

apogee /ˈæ.pə.dʒi/ n
apogeo
a point in an orbit around the Earth

apograph /ˈæpəɡɹɑːf/ n
apógrafo
perfect copy

apolipoprotein n
apolipoproteína
protein that can bind with a lipid

apolitically adv
apoliticamente
done without political affiliation

apollo /əˈpɑloʊ/ /əˈpɒləʊ/ n
apolo
handsome young man

apologetic /əˌpɑləˈdʒɛtɪk/ /əˌpɒləˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
lleno de disculpas
having the character of apology

apologetically adv
disculpándose
in an apologetic manner

apologetics n
apologética
field of study concerned with the systematic defense of a position

apologist /əˈpɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
apologeta apologista
One who speaks or writes in defense of a faith

apologize /əˈpɑləd͡ʒaɪz/ /əˈpɒləd͡ʒaɪz/ v
disculparse
to make an apology or excuse

apologue n
apólogo
a short story with a moral, often involving talking animals or objects

apology /əˈpɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
disculpa excusa
an expression of regret
formal justification, defence

aponeurosis n
aponeurosis
flattened fibrous membrane

apophasis /əˈpɒfəsɪs/ n
paralipsis preterición

apophenia /æpɵˈfiːni.ə/ n
apofenia
the perception of connectedness in unrelated phenomena

apophysis n
apófisis
outgrowth

apoplectic /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/ adj
apopléjico apoplético
of or relating to apoplexy

apoplexy /ˈæp.əˌplɛk.si/ n
apoplejía
loss of consciousness

apoprotein n
apoproteína
polypeptide part

apoptosis /ˌapɒpˈtəʊsɪs/ /ˌæ.pəˈtoʊ.sɪs/ n
apoptosis
death of cells

aporia /əˈpɔːɹɪə/ n
aporía
contradiction, logical impasse

aporophobia n
aporofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of poor people

aposematism /ˌæpoʊsɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ /ˌæpə(ʊ)sɪˈmætɪz(ə)m/ n
aposematismo
adaptation that warns off potential predators

aposiopesis /ˌæpəsaɪəˈpiːsɪs/ n
reticencia
abrupt breaking-off in speech

apostasy /əˈpɒstəsi/ n
apostasía
renunciation of set of beliefs
renunciation of one's religion or faith

apostate /ə.ˈpɒs.teɪt/ n
apóstata
person who renounces a religion or faith

apostatize v
apostatar
give up one's position or belief

apostille n
apostilla
a special sign

apostle /əˈpɑsl̩/ /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ n
apóstol
missionary or leader of a mission
top-ranking Mormon church official

apostleship n
apostolado
the position of being an apostle

apostolic /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/ /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
apostólico
according to the doctrines of the apostles
pertaining to apostles, or to the apostles

apostolic succession n
sucesión apostólica
chain of consecrations of bishops

apostolicity /əˌpɒstəˈlɪsɪti/ n
apostolicidad
the quality of being apostolic

apostrophe /əˈpɑːs.tɹə.fi/ /əˈpɒs.tɹə.fi/ n
apóstrofo
the character ’
apóstrofe apóstrofo
sudden piece of dialogue

apothecium n
apotecio
the ascigerous fructification of lichens

apothegm /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
apotegma
A short witty instructive saying

apothem /ˈæp.ə.θɛm/ n
apotema
the distance from the center of a polygon to a side
perpendicular distance from the center of a circle to a chord

apotheosis /əˌpɑː.θiˈoʊ.sɪs/ /əˌpɒθ.iːˈəʊ.sɪs/ n
apoteosis
deification; becoming a god

apotropaism n
apotropismo
the use of ritual or other magical means to avert evil or bad luck

app /æp/ [ʔæʔp̚] n
app apli
small computer application

appall /əˈpɔl/ v
consternar abrumar apabullar
to depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear

appalling adj
abrumador apabullado apabullante asombroso consternante horrible
That appalls/appals or appall/appal

apparatchik /apəˈɹatʃɪk/ /æpəˈɹæt͡ʃɪk/ n
apparatchik
member of a Communist apparat

apparatus /æ.pəˈɹeɪ.təs/ /æ.pəˈɹæ.təs/ /æpəˈɹɑːtəs/ n
aparato aparataje
assortment of tools or instruments
aparato equipo
complex machine or instrument

apparel /əˈpæɹ.əl/ /əˈpæɹəl/ n
atavío ropa
clothing

apparent /əˈpæ.ɹənt/ adj
claro evidente manifiesto
clear
aparente ostensible
seeming
visible
visible

apparently /əˈpaɹəntli/ /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/ adv
evidentemente obviamente por lo visto
(archaic) plainly
aparentemente al parecer dizque por lo visto presuntamente según parece
according to what the speaker has read or been told
aparentemente al parecer
seemingly

apparition /ˌæp.əɹˈɪʃn̩/ /ˌæp.ɚˈɪʃ.n̩/ n
aparición
act of becoming visible
unexpected, wonderful, or preternatural appearance

appeal /əˈpiːl/ n
apelación
application for the removal of a cause to a superior judge

appeal /əˈpiːl/ v
apelar
to apply for the removal of a cause to a superior judge or court
to call upon another
atraer
to be attractive

appear /əˈpiɹ/ /əˈpiːɹ/ /əˈpɪə/ v
aparecer
To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible
To come before the public
To become visible to the apprehension of the mind
parecer
To seem; to have a certain semblance; to look
comparecer aparecer
To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, or the like

appearance /əˈpɪəɹəns/ /əˈpɪɹəns/ n
apariencia aire
Semblance, or apparent likeness
aparición
The act of appearing or coming into sight
A thing seen
The act of appearing in a particular place, or in society, a company, or any proceedings
comparecencia aparición
The coming into court of either of the parties
apariencia estampa hechura
personal presence, form or look

appearances are deceptive proverb
las apariencias engañan
it is not possible to judge one's character by their outward appearance

appease /əˈpiːz/ v
apaciguar aplacar calmar
to make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to still; to pacify

appeasement /əˈpɪiz.mənt/ n
apaciguamiento aplacamiento
the state of being appeased

appellant /əˈpɛln̩t/ n
apelante
litigant or party that is making an appeal

appellate court n
tribunal de apelación
court having jurisdiction to hear appeals

append /əˈpɛnd/ /ʌˈpɛnd/ v
añadir adjuntar agregar
to add as an accessory

appendage n
extremidad miembro
external body part
añadidura
part that is joined to something larger

appendectomy n
apendicectomía
surgical procedure

appendiceal adj
apendicular
of or pertaining to the appendix

appendicitis /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/ n
apendicitis
inflamation of the vermiform appendix

appendix /əˈpɛn.dɪks/ n
apéndice
text added to the end of a book or an article
vermiform appendix

appetite /ˈæp.ə.taɪt/ n
apetito ganas deseo
desire of or relish for food

appetizer n
aperitivo tapa antojito boca bocadito boquitas
small, light first course

appetizing /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/ adj
apetecible apetitoso
that appeals to, or stimulates the appetite

applaud /əˈplɑd/ /əˈplɔd/ /əˈplɔːd/ v
aplaudir
to express approval by clapping
to praise, or express approval by words

applause /əˈplɑz/ /əˈplɔz/ /əˈplɔːz/ n
aplauso
act of applauding

apple /ˈæp.əl/ n
manzana mela poma
fruit

apple blossom n
flor de manzano flor del manzano
the flower of an apple tree

apple juice n
zumo de manzana jugo de manzana
the juice of apples, often used as a drink

apple of Sodom /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɑdəm/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈsɒdəm/ n
algodón de seda flor de seda
Calotropis procera

apple of discord /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈæp(ə)l əv ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
manzana de la discordia
object which sows anger and dissension

apple of someone's eye n
niña de sus ojos
favourite, a particular preference, or a loved one

apple pie n
tarta de manzana
pie with apple filling

apple sauce n
compota de manzanas
a food

apple tree /ˈæpl̩ tɹi/ /ˈæpl̩ tɹiː/ n
manzano melo pomo
tree that bears apples

apple-green adj
verde manzana
apple-green

apples and oranges n
peras con manzanas peras y manzanas
non-comparable items

appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ n
aparato dispositivo enseres
a device in its own right
aparato enseres implemento instrumento
an implement, instrument or apparatus

applicability n
aplicabilidad
relevancy

applicable /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ adj
aplicable pertinente
suitable for application; relevant

applicant /ˈæp.lə.kɪnt/ n
solicitante peticionario
one who applies

application /aplɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
aplicación
a computer program
the act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense
the act of applying as a means
solicitud
a verbal or written request, especially for assistance or employment or admission to a school, course or similar
solicitud aplicación
the thing applied

application programming interface n
interfaz de programación de aplicaciones
set of routines, protocols and tools

applicator n
aplicador
tool or device used to apply
tubular device

applied /əˈplaɪd/ adj
aplicado
put into practical use
concerned with practical problems, rather that theoretical abstractions

applied mathematics n
matemáticas aplicadas
area of mathematics

applied science n
ciencia aplicada
application of science to immediate, real-life problems

applique /əˈpliː.keɪ/ /ˌæ.plɪˈ.keɪ/ n
aplique
decorative design

applique /əˈpliː.keɪ/ /ˌæ.plɪˈ.keɪ/ v
decorar con apliques
to decorate in this way

apply /əˈplaɪ/ /ˈæp(ə)li/ v
aplicarse
to engage diligently
aplicar
to lay or place
to be relevant to a specified individual
aplicar utilizar emplear
to put to use for a purpose
presentarse optar postular
to submit oneself as a candidate

apply oneself v
aplicarse esforzarse
to put forth a concerted effort

appoint /əˈpɔɪnt/ v
nombrar designar
fijar determinar
to fix with power or firmness
equipar
to furnish with everything necessary

appointee /əˌpoɪnˈtiː/ n
persona designada
a person who is appointed

appointment /əˈpɔɪnt.mɛnt/ /əˈpɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
nombramiento
act of appointing; designation of a person to hold an office
cita
arrangement for a meeting; an engagement
state of being appointed
compromiso
stipulation; agreement

apportion /əˈpɔɹʃən/ /əˈpɔːʃən/ v
distribuir repartir
to divide and distribute portions of a whole

apportionment n
aporcionamiento distribución prorrateo racionamiento reparto
The act of apportioning or the state of being apportioned

apposite /əˈpɒzɪt/ /ˈa.pə.zɪt/ /ˈæ.p.əzɪt/ adj
apropiado pertinente
appropriate, relevant, well-suited

appraisal /əˈpɹeɪzəl/ n
valoración evaluación tasación
judgement

appraise /əˈpɹeɪz/ v
evaluar tasar valorar valuar avaluar
determine value or worth

appraiser n
tasador tasadora
one who appraises

appreciable /əˈpɹiːʃəbl/ adj
apreciable considerable sensible
large enough to be estimated; considerable

appreciate /əˈpɹiː.ʃi.eɪt/ v
comprender hacerse cargo de
to be aware of
agradecer apreciar
to be grateful for something
aumentar su valor
to increase in value
valorar
to view as valuable

appreciation /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
apreciación
A rise in value;—opposed to depreciation

appreciative adj
apreciativo
showing appreciation or gratitude

apprehend /æ.pɹiˈhɛnd/ v
temer
(transitive) to anticipate with anxiety, dread, or fear
detener aprehender
to arrest; to apprehend a criminal
aprehender coger capturar prender
to take or seize; to take hold of
aprehender comprender entender captar percibir
to understand; to recognize

apprehensible adj
aprehensible
able to be apprehended

apprehension /æp.ɹiˈhɛn.ʃən/ /æp.ɹɪˈhɛn.ʃən/ n
arresto
arrest
aprensión
distrust or fear at the prospect of future evil

apprehensive adj
aprensivo inquieto
anticipating something with anxiety or fear

apprentice /əˈpɹɛntɪs/ n
aprendiz
trainee, especially in a skilled trade

apprenticeship n
aprendizaje
condition of, or the time served by, an apprentice
formación profesional
system by which a person learning a craft or trade is instructed

apprise /əˈpɹaɪ̯z/ v
avisar informar
to notify

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ n
enfoque planteamiento
a manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made
acercamiento aproximación
the act of drawing near

approach /əˈpɹoʊt͡ʃ/ /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/ v
acercarse aproximarse
To come near to in place, time, or character
aproximar avecinarse
To draw near, in a figurative sense
acercar
to come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer

approachable adj
accesible
easy to talk to

approbation /ˌæp.ɹoʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌæp.ɹəʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/ n
aprobación
the act of approval

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ adj
apropiado
obsolete: set apart for a particular use or person
apropiado adecuado
peculiar, suitable, fit, proper

appropriate /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.eɪt/ /əˈpɹoʊ.pɹi.ɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.eɪt/ /əˈpɹəʊ.pɹiː.ɪt/ v
designar
To set apart for
adueñarse
To take to oneself in exclusion of others

appropriateness n
idoneidad propiedad
the quality or condition of being appropriate

appropriation /əˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
apropiación
act of appropriating, or something appropriated
crédito de gasto presupuestario
public funds set aside for a specific purpose

approval /əˈpɹuvəl/ /əˈpɹuːvəl/ n
aprobación beneplácito venia
permission

approve /əˈpɹuːv/ v
aprobar
To make or show to be worthy of approbation or acceptance
ver con buenos ojos aprobar
To regard as good; to commend; to be pleased with; to think well of
aprobar sancionar
To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; as, to approve the decision of a court-martial

approved /əˈpɹuːvd/ adj
aprobado
having received approval

approvingly adv
aprobación
in an approving manner

approx. adv
aprox.
abbreviation of words equivalent to approximately

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ adj
aproximado
Near correctness; nearly exact; not perfectly accurate;
Approaching; proximate; nearly resembling

approximate /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɑk.sə.mət/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.meɪt/ /ə.ˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət/ v
acercar avanzar estrechar juntar
to carry or advance near; to cause to approach
acercarse aproximarse
to come near to; to approach
estimar
to estimate

approximately /əˈpɹɑk.sɪ.mət.li/ /əˈpɹɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ adv
aproximadamente grosso modo más o menos
imprecise but close to in quantity or amount

approximation /əˌpɹɑksɪˈmeɪʃn/ /əˌpɹɒksɪˈmeɪʃn/ n
aproximación
imprecise solution
act of approximating

appurtenance n
aparejos pertrechos
equipment for some specific task

apraxia /əˈpɹæksɪə/ n
apraxia
disorder of motor planning

apricot /æepɹɪˈkɒt/ /ˈeɪ.pɹɪ.kɒt/ n
damasco
colour
albaricoque damasco chabacano
fruit
albaricoquero albaricoque
tree

apron /ˈeɪ.pɹən/ n
delantal mandil
clothing

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adj
oportuno pertinente
of an appropriate or pertinent nature

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ adv
a propósito
by the way

apropos /ˌæp.ɹəˈpoʊ/ /ˌæp.ɹəˈpəʊ/ preposition
a propósito
regarding or concerning

apropos of nothing phraseologicalUnit
aprovechando que el Pisuerga pasa por Valladolid
without reference to anything

apse /æps/ n
ábside ábsida ápside
ábside
semicircular projection from a building

apt /æpt/ adj
acertado apropiado apto oportuno
fit or fitted; suited; suitable; appropriate

aptitude /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/ n
capacidad aptitud
natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill
conveniencia
the condition of being suitable

aptly /ˈæp(t).li/ adv
acertadamente aptamente
in an apt or suitable manner

apéritif /ɑːˌpɛɹɪˈtiːf/ n
aperitivo
alcoholic drink served before a meal as an appetiser

aqua regia /ˈɑː.kwə ˈɹeɪ.ɡi.ə/ n
agua regia
mixture of acids

aquaculture n
acuicultura
the cultivation of the aquatic produce

aquaculturist n
acuicultor
a person involved in aquaculture

aquamarine /ˌæ.kwə.məˈɹiːn/ n
aguamarina
type of beryl
aquamarine colour

aquaplane v
hacer aquaplaning
automotive: to slide on a thin film of water

aquaplaning n
aquaplaning acuaplaneo hidroplaneo

aquaponics /(ˌ)ækwəˈpɒnɪks/ /ˌɑkwəˈpɑnɪks/ n
acuiponía acuaponía
system that combines aquaculture with hydroponics

aquaporin n
acuaporina
class of proteins

aquarelle n
acuarela
painting

aquariology n
acuariología
study of the fauna and flora of aquaria

aquarist n
acuarista acuariófila acuariófilo
a person who maintains an aquarium

aquarium n
acuario
public place where live fish are exhibited
acuario pecera
tank for keeping fish

aquatic /ɘˈkwɔ.tɘk/ /əˈkwɑ.tɪk/ /əˈkwɒ.tɪk/ adj
acuático
relating to water; living in or near water, taking place in water

aquatic warbler n
carricerín cejudo
Acrocephalus paludicola

aqueduct /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/ /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/ /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/ n
acueducto
a structure carrying water
an artificial channel conveying water

aqueous /ˈæ.kwi.əs/ adj
acuoso
consisting mainly of water

aquifer /ˈɑkwɪfɝ/ n
acuífero
an underground layer of water-bearing porous stone, earth, or gravel

aquiferous adj
acuífero
carrying water
pertaining to an aquifer

aquiline /ˈæk.wɪ.laɪn/ adj
aguileño
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of eagles

aquiline nose n
nariz aguileña
human nose with a hooked, bent shape

ar /ɑɹ/ /ɑː/ /ɔɹ/ /ˈɑɹə/ n
erre
name of the letter R, r

araba n
araba
carriage

arabesque /ˌæɹ.əˈbɛsk/ n
arabesco
ornamental design used in Islamic Art

arabinose n
arabinosa
aldopentose that occurs most often in polysaccharides

arable /ˈæɹəbl̩/ adj
arable cultivable
suitable for cultivation

arachidonate n
araquidonato
salt or ester of arachidonic acid

arachidonic acid n
ácido araquidónico
long chain fatty acid precursor to prostaglandins

arachnid /əˈɹæknɪd/ n
arácnido
eight-legged creature

arachnoid mater n
aracnoides
middle layer of the meninges

arachnophobia /æˌɹæk.nəˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
aracnofobia
an abnormal or irrational fear of spiders

aragonite n
aragonito aragonita
saline evaporate

arbiter /ˈɑːbɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑːr.bə.tɜː/ n
árbitro árbitra
a person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them

arbitrager n
arbitrajista
one who participates in arbitrage

arbitral /ˈɑːbɪtɹəl/ adj
arbitral
relating to arbitration

arbitrarily adv
arbitrariamente
in an arbitrary manner

arbitrary /ˈɑɹ.bɪ.tɹɛ(ə).ɹi/ /ˈɑː.bɪ.tɹə.ɹi/ adj
arbitrario
based on individual discretion or judgment
determined by impulse
chosen at random
unrestrained by law; tyrannical

arbitrate v
arbitrar
to make a judgment on

arbitration /ˌɑɹ.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɑː.bɪˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
arbitraje
the act or process of arbitrating

arbitrator n
árbitro árbitra
person who settles or judges

arbor n
cenador pérgola
a shady place for sitting

arboreal /ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ adj
arbóreo
pertaining to trees

arborescence n
arborescencia
tree structure

arboretum /ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/ n
arboreto arboretum
place of many varieties of tree

arboriculture /ɑːɹˈbɔːɹ.ɨˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɑːˈbɒɹ.ɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ n
arboricultura
branch of horticulture concerned with the planting and growth of trees

arc /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
curva arco
curve
arco curva
geometry: part of a curve

arcade /ɑɹˈkeɪd/ /ɑːˈkeɪd/ n
galería galería comercial
covered passage, usually with shops on both sides
sala de juegos
establishment running coin-operated games
arcada
row of arches

arcane /ɑɹˈkeɪn/ adj
arcano misterioso secreto
understood by only a few; obscure

arccosine n
arcoseno
inverse of the cosine function

arch /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑɹ˞k/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ adj
pícaro
knowing, clever, mischievous
principal
principal, primary

arch /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑɹ˞k/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ n
arco
architectural element
inverted U shape
arrangement of trapezoidal stones
puente
curved part of the bottom of a foot

arch /ɑɹt͡ʃ/ /ɑɹ˞k/ /ɑːt͡ʃ/ v
arquear
to form into arch

arch- /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ prefix
archi- arzo- arqui-
chief, highest, most extreme

archaeolinguistics /ˌɑɹki.ə.lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/ n
arqueolingüística
study of the distant human past using archaeological and linguistic evidence together

archaeological adj
arqueológico
relating to the science or research of archaeology

archaeologist n
arqueólogo arqueóloga
someone who studies or practises archaeology

archaeology /ˌɑɹ.kiˈɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ˌɑː(ɹ).kiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
arqueología
scientific study of past remains

archaeon n
arquea
microorganism

archaic /ɑɹ.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ /ɑː.ˈkeɪ.ɪk/ adj
arcaico
old-fashioned or antiquated

archaism /ˈɑː(ɹ)keɪˌɪzəm/ n
arcaísmo
archaic word, language

archangel /ˈɑː(ɹ)kˌeɪn.dʒəl/ n
arcángel
angel who leads other angels

archbishop /ɑɹtʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ /ɑː(ɹ)tʃ.bɪʃ.əp/ n
arzobispo
senior bishop

archbishopric n
arzobispado
jurisdiction of an archbishop

archchancellor /ˈɑɹtʃˈtʃænsəlɚ/ /ˈɑːtʃˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
archicanciller
chief chancellor

archdeacon n
archidiácono arcediano
administrative official in a diocese

archdiocese /ˌɑɹtʃˈdaɪəsɪs/ /ˌɑːtʃˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
archidiócesis arzobispado
area administered by an archbishop

archducal /ɑːtʃˈdjuːkəl/ adj
archiducal
pertaining to archdukes

archduchess n
archiduquesa
daughter or granddaughter of the Emperor of Austria-Hungary

archduke n
archiduque
rank

archegonium n
arquegonio
multicellular reproductive structure in certain plants

archenemy n
archienemigo
a principal enemy

archeopteryx /ɑɹkiˈɒptəɹɪks/ /ɑːkiːˈɒptəɹɪks/ n
archaeopteryx arqueoptérix
ancient bird

archepiscopal adj
arzobispal
of or pertaining to an archbishop or an archbishopric

archer /ˈɑɹtʃɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).tʃə(ɹ)/ n
arquero
one who shoots an arrow from a bow or a bolt from a crossbow

archeress /ˈɑːtʃəɹɪs/ n
arquera
a female archer

archery /ɑɹtʃəɹiː/ n
tiro con arco arquería
the practice

archetypal adj
arquetípico
Of or pertaining to an archetype

archetype /ˈɑɹkɪtaɪp/ /ˈɑːkɪtaɪp/ n
arquetipo exponente
original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned

archi- /ɑː(ɹ)kɪ/ prefix
archi- arqui- arzo-
chief, highest, most extreme

archiepiscopal adj
arzobispal arquiepiscopal
of or relating to an archbishop or an archbishopric

archimandrite /ˌɑːkɪˈmændɹaɪt/ n
archimandrita
The superior of a large monastery, or group of monasteries, in the Orthodox Church

archipelago /ɑːkɪˈpɛləɡəʊ/ /ˌɑɹkɪˈpɛləˌɡoʊ/ n
archipiélago
group of islands

architect /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ n
arquitecto arquitecta
designer of buildings

architectural /ˌɑɹkɪˈtɛktʃəɹəl/ adj
arquitectónico arquitectural
pertaining to architecture

architecture /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/ /ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ n
arquitectura
art and science of designing buildings and other structures

architranseme /ˌɑːkɪˈtɹænziːm/ /ˌɑːɹkɪˈtɹænziːm/ n
arquitransema
theoretical common denominator used in the comparison of source text and translation

architrave /ˈɑɹ.kɪ.tɹeɪv/ n
arquitrabe
the lowest part of an entablature

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ n
archivo
place for storing earlier material

archive /ˈɑɹkaɪv/ /ˈɑːkaɪv/ v
archivar
to archive

archivist /ˈɑː(ɹ)kəvɪst/ n
archivero archivista archivera
one who creates, maintains or controls archives

archlute n
archilaúd
stringed musical instrument

archly adv
maliciosamente
in an arch manner

archmage n
archimago
a very powerful mage

archon /ˈɑː(ɹ)kən/ n
arconte arcontisa
chief magistrate

archpriest n
arcipreste
religious title/rank

archpriesthood n
arciprestazgo

archrival n
archirrival
chief rival

archway n
arco
passageway covered by an arch

arciform adj
arciforme
having the form of a bow

arcosolium n
arcosolio
a tomb in an arched recess in a wall

arcsine n
arcsen arcseno
inverse of sine

arctic fox n
zorro polar zorro blanco zorro de las nieves zorro ártico
Vulpes lagopus

arctic hare n
liebre ártica
Lepus arcticus

arctic tern n
charrán ártico gaviotín ártico
Sterna paradisaea

arcuate fasciculus /ˈɑːkjuːət fəˈsɪkjʊləs/ n
fascículo arqueado
bundle of axons

ardent /ˈɑɹdənt/ /ˈɑːdənt/ adj
ardiente ferviente
full or ardour

ardor /ˈɑːdə/ /ˈɑːɹdəɹ/ n
fervor ardor
great warmth of feeling; fervor; passion
ardor
heat
pasión
spirit

arduity /ɑːˈdjuːɪti/ n
arduidad dureza rigor
state or quality of being arduous

arduous /ˈɑːdjuːəs/ /ˈɑːɹd͡ʒuəs/ adj
arduo
hard to climb
arduo riguroso
needing or using up much energy

are /aʊɚ/ /ɐː(ɹ)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɘ(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ɛə(ɹ)/ n
área
unit of area

are /aʊɚ/ /ɐː(ɹ)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɘ(ɹ)/ /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ɛə(ɹ)/ /ɛə/ /ɛəɹ/ v
estamos somos
first-person plural simple present indicative form of be
estáis están sois son
second-person plural simple present indicative form of be
eres estás
second-person singular (informal) simple present indicative form of be
están son
third-person plural simple present indicative form of be

are you OK /ɑɹ juː oʊˈkeɪ/ /ɑː juː əʊˈkeɪ/ phraseologicalUnit
está bien estás bien
are you OK?

are you allergic to any medications phraseologicalUnit
es usted alérgico a algún medicamento
are you allergic to any medications?

are you doing anything tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
qué vas a hacer mañana
are you doing anything tomorrow

are you feeling better phraseologicalUnit
¿estás mejor?
are you feeling better?

are you married phraseologicalUnit
¿está casada? ¿está casado? ¿estás casada? ¿estás casado?
are you married?

are you religious phraseologicalUnit
eres religiosa eres religioso es usted religiosa es usted religioso son ustedes religiosas son ustedes religiosos
are you religious?

are you single phraseologicalUnit
¿está soltera? ¿está soltero? ¿estás soltera? ¿estás soltero?
are you single?

are you taking any medications phraseologicalUnit
está tomando algún medicamento
are you taking any medications?

area /ˈæɹ.i.ə/ /ˈɛə̯ɹɪə̯/ n
área
maths: measure of extent of a surface
any particular extent
patio inglés
open space, below ground level, between the front of a house and the pavement
área región
particular geographic region

area code n
prefijo código de la zona
prefix appended to a telephone number indicating the geographical area

areca n
areca
plant in the genus Areca

arena /əˈɹiːnə/ n
arena estadio
an enclosed area, often outdoor
arena
the building housing such an area

arene n
areno
monocyclic or polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

areola /əˈɹi.ə.lə/ n
areola
circle around the nipple

areolar adj
areolar
relating to areolae

aretology n
aretalogía
part of moral philosophy that deals with virtue

arf interjection
guau guau
representing dog's bark

argan n
argán erguén
fruit
tree

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ adj
plata blanco
of white or silver tincture on a coat of arms

argent /ˈɑɹdʒənt/ /ˈɑːdʒənt/ n
plata
silver or metal tincture

argentine /ˈɑː(ɹ).dʒənˌtiːn/ n
pez plata
Argentina sphyraena
argentina
fish of the genus Argentina

argentite n
argentita
silver sulfide

arginine /ˈɑɹɡɪniːn/ n
arginina
an amino acid

argon /ˈɑːɹɡɒn/ n
argón argon
a chemical element

argot /ˈɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈɑːɡəʊ/ n
argot
secret language of thieves, tramps and vagabonds
specialized vocabulary and terminology of a field

arguable /ˈɑɹɡjuəbl/ /ˈɑːɡjuəbl/ adj
discutible
open to argument

argue /ˈɑɹ.ɡju/ /ˈɑː.ɡjuː/ v
argumentar debatir
intransitive: to debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints
discutir
to have an argument, a quarrel
argumentar
transitive: present a viewpoint

argument /ˈɑɹɡjumənt/ /ˈɑːɡjʊmənt/ n
argumento
fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason
subject or matter
variable that is being passed to a function
argumento variable dependiente
independent variable
argumentación
process of reasoning
discusión pelea riña bronca
verbal dispute; a quarrel

argumentative /ˌɑː(r)ɡjʊˈmɛntətɪv/ adj
discutidor
prone to argue or dispute

argyle /ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/ /ˈɑ˞.ɡaɪl/ n
diseño de rombos
pattern

aria /ˈɑː.ɹɪə/ n
aria
type of musical piece

arid /ˈæ.ɹɪd/ /ˈɛə.ɹɪd/ adj
árido
very dry

aridity n
aridez
long term lack of rainfall or moisture

arigato /ˌɑɹiˈɡɑtoʊ/ interjection
arigató
“thank you”, used in the context of, or to evoke, Japanese culture

aril n
arilo
meat surrounding seed

arise /əˈɹaɪz/ v
surgir
get up, stand up
nacer surgir aparecer dimanar provenir
start to exist, originate

arista n
arista raspa
one of the fibrils found on grains or fishes

aristocracy /ˌæ.ɹɪˈstɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈstɑk.ɹə.si/ n
aristocracia
class of people considered superior to others
the nobility or the hereditary ruling class
government by such a class

aristocrat /əˈɹɪstəkɹæt/ /ˈæɹɪstəˌkɹæt/ n
aristócrata
one of the aristocracy

aristocratic /ˌæɹɪstəˈkɹætɪk/ adj
aristocrático
of or pertaining to an aristocracy
partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy

aristocratically adv
aristocráticamente
in an aristocratic manner

arithmancy n
aritmancia aritmomancia
divination using numbers that are the equivalent of letters of a name

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ adj
aritmético
arithmetical

arithmetic /æɹɪθˈmɛtɪk/ /əˈɹɪθmətɪk/ n
aritmética
mathematics of numbers, etc.

arithmetic mean n
media aritmética
measure of central tendency

arithmomania n
aritmomanía
disorder

arity /ˈæɹɪti/ n
aridad
number of arguments

ark /ɑɹk/ /ɑːk/ n
arca
Noah's ship
consecrated container

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ n
brazo
upper appendage from shoulder to wrist
part of a chromosome
part of object
arma
weapon

arm /ɑɹm/ /ɑːm/ v
armar
to supply with armour or weapons

arm to the teeth v
armar hasta los dientes
to equip with weapons

arm wrestling /ˈɑɹm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ /ˈɑːm ˌɹɛs.lɪŋ/ n
pulseada fuerzitas pulso
a sport

arm-wrestle v
echar un fuerzitas echar un pulso pulsear
to compete in an arm-wrestle

arm-wrestler n
pulseador pulseadora
someone who arm-wrestles

armada /ɑːɹˈmɑːdə/ /ɑːˈmɑːdə/ n
armada flota
a fleet of warships

armadillo /ɑɹməˈdɪloʊ/ /ɑːməˈdɪləʊ/ n
armadillo armado cachicamo carachupa cusuco gurre
burrowing mammal covered with bony, jointed, protective plates

armalcolite n
armalcolita
an orthorhombic mineral first discovered on the Moon

armament n
armamento
all small arms collectively
any equipment for resistance

armband n
manguito
An inflatable band worn round the arms to keep afloat in water

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ adj
de salón de sillón
remote from actual involvement
unqualified or uninformed

armchair /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
sillón butaca
a chair with supports for the arms or elbows

armed /ɑɹmd/ /ɑːmd/ /ˈɑːɹmɪd/ adj
armado
equipped, especially with a weapon

armed conflict n
conflito armado
contested incompatibility

armed forces n
fuerzas armadas
the military forces of a nation

armed robbery n
robo a mano armada
an instance of robbery where the participants are armed

armful /ˈɑː(r)mfʊl/ n
brazado
amount an arm or arms can hold

armhole /ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ n
sisa sobaquera
hole in a piece of clothing

armiger /ˈɑːmɪdʒə/ /ˈɑːɹmɪdʒəɹ/ n
armígero
squire carrying the armour of a knight

armigerous /ɑɹˈmɪ.dʒɚ.əs/ /ɑːˈmɪ.dʒə.ɹəs/ adj
blasonado hidalgo
Entitled to bear a coat of arms

armillary adj
armilar
consisting of rings or circles

armillary sphere n
esfera armilar
instrument consisting of graduated metal circles

armistice /ˈɑɹmɪstɪs/ /ˈɑːmɪstɪs/ n
armisticio
formal agreement to end combat

armor /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
coraza
natural form of this kind of protection on an animal's body
armadura blindaje
protective layer over a body, vehicle, or other object intended to deflect or diffuse damaging forces

armored adj
acorazado blindado
clad or equipped with arms or armor

armorer n
armero
manufacturer of weapons

armour /ˈɑː.mə/ /ˈɑːɹ.mɚ/ n
coraza
natural protection on an animal's body
armadura blindaje
protective layer over a body, vehicle etc.

armoured adj
blindado
Possessing armour

armoured train n
tren blindado
railway train protected with armour

armoury n
armería
place where arms are kept, an arsenal

armpit /ˈɑɹmˌpɪt/ n
axila sobaco
cavity beneath the junction of the arm and shoulder

armrest n
reposabrazos
part of a seat

arms race n
carrera de armamentos carrera armamentista
a competition for military supremacy

arms-bearer n
armiguero
one who carries weapons

army /ˈɑɹ.mi/ /ˈɑː.miː/ n
ejército multitud
any multitude
ejército
military force concerned mainly with ground operations
government agency in charge of a state's army
large group of people working towards the same purpose
large group of social animals working towards the same purpose

arnica n
árnica
plants of genus Arnica

aroma /əˈɹoʊmə/ /əˈɹəʊmə/ n
aroma
a pleasant smell

aromantic /ˌeɪ.ɹəʊˈman.tɪk/ adj
arromántico

aromatherapy n
aromaterapia
type of therapy

aromatic /æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
aromático aromática
fragrant or spicy
aromático
in organic chemistry

aromaticity n
aromaticidad
organic chemistry: property of having at least one conjugated ring

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ adv
por acá por allí
from place to place

around /əˈɹaʊnd/ /əˈɹæwnd/ preposition
por
at various places in
alrededor
defining a circle or closed curve containing
alrededor de
following a path
following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point
a eso de cerca de
near

around the clock
día y noche noche y día
all the time

around the corner adj
a la vuelta de la esquina
imminent; very soon

arousal /əˈɹaʊzəl/ n
excitación
sexual arousal

arouse /əˈɹaʊz/ v
despertar
to awaken
excitar
to sexually stimulate
provocar concitar incitar
to stimulate feelings

arpeggio /ɑɹˈpɛ.dʒi.oʊ/ n
arpegio
notes of a chord played individually

arracacha n
apio criollo arracacha racacha apio arracache arrecate
Arracacia xanthorrhiza, a South American root vegetable

arraign /əˈɹeɪn/ v
acusar
charge someone in a court of law

arraignment n
acusación orden de comparecencia
charging of a defendant

arrange /əˈɹeɪndʒ/ v
arreglar poner en orden
to put in order
disponer
to set up, organise

arranged marriage n
matrimonio arreglado matrimonio concertado
marriage planned by someone else

arrangement /əˈɹeɪnd͡ʒmənt/ n
arreglo
act of arranging
music: adaptation of a piece of music
acuerdo arreglo
agreement
disposición
manner of being arranged
planes preparativos
plural: preparations for some undertaking

arranger n
arreglista
one who arranges

array /əˈɹeɪ/ n
vector arreglo
any of various data structures
atavío galas
clothing/ornamentation
gama
large collection

array /əˈɹeɪ/ v
arreglar
to clothe, ornament

arrear /əˈɹɪə/ n
deuda vencida
unpaid debt

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ n
arresto
act of arresting a criminal, suspect etc
paro
condition of being stopped
detenido detención
confinement, as after an arrest

arrest /əˈɹɛst/ v
detener arrestar coger prender
llamativo
to seize attention of
parar
to stop (a process etc.)
arrestar detener aprehender prender
to take into legal custody

arrest warrant n
orden de arresto
document authorizing an arrest

arrhythmia /eɪˈɹɪðmɪə/ n
arritmia
irregular heartbeat

arrhythmic adj
arrítmico
suffering from cardiac arrhythmia
without rhythm

arriero n
arriero
person who transports goods using pack animals

arrival /əˈɹaɪ.vəl/ n
llegada arribada arribo venida
act of arriving or something that has arrived

arrive /əˈɹaɪv/ v
llegar arribar
to get to a certain place
to reach
lograr tener éxito triunfar
to obtain a level of success or fame

arrogance /ˈæɹ.ə.ɡəns/ n
arrogancia soberbia altanería altivez
act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner

arrogant /ˈæɹəɡənt/ adj
arrogante creído presumido altivo altanero soberbio
having excessive pride

arrogantly adv
arrogantemente
in an arrogant manner

arrogate v
arrogarse
to appropriate or lay claim to something without right

arrow /ˈæɹ.oʊ/ /ˈæɹ.əʊ/ n
flecha saeta
projectile
flecha
symbol

arrow worm n
quetognato
member of Chaetognatha

arrowhead n
punta de flecha
the pointed part of an arrow

arrowroot /ˈæɹoʊˌɹut/ /ˈæɹə(ʊ)ɹuːt/ n
guapo maranta planta obediente sagú
Maranta arundinacea
sagú
starchy substance

arrowslit n
aspillera

arrowword n
autodefinido
crossword puzzle with the clues written in the grid, accompanied by arrows

arroyo /əˈɹɔɪ.oʊ/ /əˈɹɔɪ.əʊ/ n
arroyo
any water course
creek which only seasonally flows

arsehole n
gilipollas
inconsiderate or mean-spirited person

arsenal /ˈɑː(ɹ)sənəl/ n
arsenal
military establishment
stock of weapons
store or supply of anything

arsenate n
arseniato
salt or ester of arsenic acid

arsenic /ɑɹˈsɛnɪk/ /ɑː(ɹ)ˈsɛnɪk/ /ˈɑɹsənɪk/ /ˈɑː(ɹ).sə.nɪk/ n
trióxido de arsénico
arsenic trioxide
arsénico
chemical element

arsenic trioxide n
trióxido de arsénico
an oxide of arsenic

arsenide /ˈaɹsəˌnaɪd/ n
arseniuro
arsenide ion
compound with arsenic in oxidation state -3

arseniferous adj
arsenífero
containing or producing arsenic

arsenopyrite n
arsenopirita
a silvery-grey ore of arsenic

arsine n
arsina
AsH₃

arson /ˈɑɹsən/ /ˈɑːsən/ n
incendio provocado incendio premeditado
crime of setting a fire

arsonist /ˈɑɹsənəst/ /ˈɑːsənɪst/ n
incendiario pirómano incendiaria pirómana
one who has committed the act of arson

art /ɑɹt/ /ɑːt/ n
arte
conscious production or arrangement
human effort
skillful creative activity
study
artwork
field or category of art
skill
aesthetic value
nonscientific branch of learning

art dealer n
marchante marchante de arte
someone who buys and sells works of art

art for art's sake n
arte por el arte el arte por el arte
art, slogan

art gallery n
galería de arte
space where works of art are placed on display

art historian n
historiador del arte historiadora del arte
an expert in art history

art of war n
arte de la guerra
strategies and tactics

artemisinin n
artemisina
antimalarial drug

arterial adj
arterial
relating to an artery

arterial road n
calle arterial
A major thoroughfare

arteriosclerosis /ˌɑɹˌtiɹioʊsklɚˈoʊsəs/ n
arteriosclerosis
hardening, narrowing or loss of elasticity in arteries or blood vessel

arteritis n
arteritis
inflammation of artery walls

artery /ˈɑɹ.təɹɪ/ /ˈɑː.tə.ɹi/ n
arteria
blood vessel from the heart
major transit corridor

artesian adj
artesiano
rising to the surface

artesian well n
pozo artesiano
aquifer

artful /ˈɑːɹt.fəl/ adj
artero astuto ladino taimado
cunning, crafty
habiloso hábil
dexterous, skillful
diestro ingenioso
performed with art or skill

arthritic /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
artrítico
affected by arthritis

arthritis /ɑː(ɹ)θˈɹaɪtɪs/ n
artritis
inflammation of a joint

arthro- prefix
artro-
biology: referring to a joint or meaning articulation

arthrology n
artrología
branch of anatomy dealing with the joints

arthropathy n
artropatía
medicine: any of several diseases of a joint

arthroplasty n
artroplastia
surgical repair of a joint

arthropod n
artrópodo
animal of Arthropoda

arthroscope n
artroscopio
a form of endoscope used in arthroscopy

arthroscopy n
artroscopia artroscopía
the examination of the interior of a joint (such as the knee) using an arthroscope

artichoke /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ /ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/ n
alcachofa alcaucil
vegetable

artichoke bottom n
fondo de alcachofa
edible fleshy receptacle at the bottom of an artichoke flower

article /ˈɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈɑːtɪkəl/ n
artículo
part of speech that specifies a noun
story, report, or opinion piece
section of a legal document
member of a group or class

articular adj
articular
of, at, or relating to the joints of the body

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ adj
articulado
able to bend or hinge at certain points or intervals
claro
clear, effective
elocuente
speaking in a clear or effective manner

articulate /ɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪk.jʊ.lət/ /ɑːɹˈtɪk.jə.lət/ v
articularse
anatomy: to form a joint
articular vocalizar
to speak clearly

articulated bus n
autobús articulado
articulated bus

articulately adv
articuladamente
in an articulate manner

articulateness n
elocuencia fluidez
quality of being articulate

articulation /ɑɹˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ɑːˌtɪk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
articulación pronunciación
clarity of speech
articulación
joint or collection of joints
manner or method by which elements of a system are connected

articulative adj
articulador articulativo
serving to articulate or express something

articulatory adj
articulatorio
of or pertaining to articulation; phonological

artifact /ˈɑɹtɪfækt/ /ˈɑːtɪfækt/ n
artefacto
archaeological object
object made or shaped by human hand
artificial feature
something viewed as a product of human conception

artifice /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪfɪs/ n
artificio
crafty but underhanded deception

artificer /ɑɹˈtɪfəsəɹ/ n
armero artificiero
member of the military who specializes in manufacturing and repairing weapon systems

artificial /ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl/ adj
artificial
man-made
false, misleading
unnatural

artificial insemination n
inseminación artificial
introduction of semen

artificial intelligence n
inteligencia artificial
branch of computer science
intelligence exhibited by an artificial entity
quality of a machine

artificial selection n
selección artificial
intervention by humans in the breeding of plants or animals

artificial tear n
lágrima artificial
lubricant eyedrops

artificially adv
artificialmente
in an artificial manner

artillery /ɑɹˈtɪləɹi/ /ɑːˈtɪləɹi/ n
artillería
weapon
army unit

artilleryman n
artillero
soldier enlisted in an artillery unit

artisan /ˈɑɹtɪzən/ /ˈɑː(ɹ)tɪzən/ n
artesano menestral
skilled manual worker

artisanally adv
artesanalmente
in an artisanal manner

artist /ˈɑɹ.tɪst/ /ˈɑːtɪst/ n
artista
person who creates art
person who creates art as an occupation
skilled person

artistic /ɑɹˈtɪstɪk/ /ɑːˈtɪstɪk/ adv
artístico
relating to art or artists
having creative skill
aesthetically pleasing

artistic licence n
licencia artística
any departure from fact or convention by an artist

artistically adv
artísticamente
In an artistic manner

artless /ˈɑɹt.lɪs/ adj
natural
natural
cándido
without guile or cunning

artlessness n
inocencia
innocence
candidez ingenuidad
the state of being artless

arts and crafts n
manualidades
handicrafts

artwork /ˈɑɹtˌwɝk/ /ˈɑːtˌwɜːk/ n
obra de arte
piece of creative work

arty adj
pretenciosamente artístico
pretending to artistic worth

arugula /əˈɹuɡələ/ n
rúcula jaramago oruga roqueta ruca
herb

arum /ɛ(ə)ɹəm/ n
aro sarrillo yaro
flower or plant in the genus Arum

arum lily n
aro

aryballos n
aribalo
small flask used, in Ancient Greece, to contain perfume or oil

aryl n
arilo
univalent organic radical derived from an aromatic hydrocarbon

arytenoid /əˈɹɪtn̩ɔɪd/ n
aritenoides cartílago aritenoides
either of a pair of movable cartilages in the larynx

arête /əˈɹɛt/ n
arista
a thin ridge of rock

as /æz/ /əz/ adv
tan ... como
to such an extent or degree

as /æz/ /əz/ conjunction
como al tiempo que igual de que
cuando
at the same instant that
mientras
at the same time that
ya que como debido a que por
considering that, because
como
in the same way that
a medida que conforme
varying through time to the same proportion that

as /æz/ /əz/ /ˈeɪz/ n
as
Roman coin

as /æz/ /əz/ /ˈæs/ preposition
como
In the role of
Introducing a basis of comparison

as a matter of fact
de hecho por cierto sin ir más lejos
actually

as a result conjunction
en consecuencia
consequently

as a rule adv
normalmente por regla general
in general; most often

as a whole
en conjunto
considered all together

as above, so below phraseologicalUnit
como arriba, así abajo
what happens on one level of reality also happens on every other level

as far as adv
en cuanto
in the scope of

as far as one knows adv
hasta donde yo sé por lo que sepa que yo sepa
to the best of my knowledge

as follows adv
como sigue así de la siguiente manera
in the manner described hereafter

as for preposition
en cuanto a en lo tocante a para respecto a
regarding; about

as if conjunction
como si
as though
in mimicry of

as if interjection
cómo no sí cómo no
interjection

as is /æzˈɪz/ adj
tal cual
(of an object) in its present state or condition

as it happens adv
sin ir más lejos
by coincidence

as long as conjunction
mientras con tal que siempre y cuando
if, assuming
mientras siempre y cuando
while

as much as possible adv
todo lo posible
as much as is possible

as of preposition
a partir de desde
from a specified time

as per /æz pɜː/ preposition
conforme

as regards preposition
en cuanto a en lo tocante a
regarding

as soon as conjunction
tan pronto como apenas en cuanto ni bien
immediately after

as soon as possible adv
cuanto antes a la brevedad a la mayor brevedad lo más rápido posible tan pronto como sea posible
as soon as is possible

as such
como tal

as the crow flies adv
a vuelo de pájaro
in a straight line

as the saying goes phraseologicalUnit
es un decir
said as a lead to a proverb or similar

as though /əzˈðəʊ/ conjunction
como si
as to suggest that

as usual adv
como de costumbre
as is usually the case

as well adv
también
in addition, also

as well as preposition
así como
in addition to

as yet adv
aún hasta ahora hasta la fecha todavía
up to the present

as you know adv
como ustedes saben
as you know

as you like interjection
como quieras
unenthusiastic consent

as you wish interjection
como desee como quiera
as you wish

asbestos /æs.ˈbɛs.tɒs/ n
asbesto amianto
any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate

asbestosis /ˈæs.bɛsˌtəʊ.sɪs/ n
asbestosis
lung disease caused by exposure to asbestos

ascaridole n
ascaridol
tricyclic monoterpene peroxide

ascend /əˈsɛnd/ v
subir ascender
to fly, to soar
ascender subir
to go up
to slope in an upward direction
to succeed

ascendancy n
ascendencia ascendiente influencia predominio
supremacy; superiority; dominant control

ascension n
ascensión
the act of ascending

ascent /əˈsɛnt/ n
ascenso
act of ascending; motion upwards
elevación
degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line
eminence, hill, or high place

ascertain /ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/ v
averiguar definir determinar establecer
find out; discover or establish

ascertainable /ˌæsəˈteɪnəbl̩/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪnəbl̩/ adj
averiguable determinable
able to be ascertained

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ adj
ascético
related to ascetics

ascetic /əˈsɛ.tɪk/ n
asceta
devotee to the practice of self-denial

asceticism /əˈsɛt.əˌsɪz.əm/ n
ascetismo ascética
the principles and practices of an ascetic

ascites n
ascitis
symptom

ascocarp n
ascocarpo
the sporocarp of an ascomycete

ascomycete n
ascomiceto
fungus of the phylum Ascomycota

ascorbate n
ascorbato
salt or ester of ascorbic acid

ascorbic adj
ascórbico
of or pertaining to ascorbic acid

ascorbic acid n
ácido ascórbico
the white crystalline organic compound, C₆H₈O₆

ascribable adj
atribuible imputable
able to be ascribed

ascribe /əˈskɹaɪb/ v
atribuir adscribir
attribute a book, etc
atribuir adscribir imputar
attribute a cause or characteristic

aseptic /əˈsɛptɪk/ adj
aséptico
free of microbes

asexual /eɪˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
asexual
having no interest in sex

asexuality n
asexualidad
state of not experiencing sexual attraction

asexually adv
asexualmente
in an asexual manner; without having sex

ash /ˈæʃ/ n
ceniza
solid remains of a fire
fresno
wood

ash tree n
fresno
Fraxinus tree

ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ adj
avergonzado apenado abochornado
feeling shame or guilt

ashen /ˈæʃ.ɪn/ adj
ceniciento lívido pálido
ash-colored; pale

ashlar /ˈæʃlə/ /ˈæʃlɚ/ n
sillar
a large square stone

ashore /əˈʃo(ː)ɹ/ /əˈʃoə/ /əˈʃɔɹ/ /əˈʃɔː/ adv
en tierra
on the land

ashtray /ˈæʃtɹeɪ/ n
cenicero
receptacle for ashes

aside /əˈsaɪd/ adv
a un lado aparte
to or on one side

aside /əˈsaɪd/ n
aparte
(theatre) a brief comment by a character addressing the audience, unheard by other characters

asinine /ˈæs.ɪ.naɪn/ adj
estúpido
failing to exercise intelligence or judgment
asinino asnal
of or relating to a donkey

ask /eəsk/ /ˈask/ /ˈæks/ /ˈæsk/ /ˈɑːks/ /ˈɑːsk/ v
pedir requerir
make a request
preguntar interrogar
request an answer

ask for v
pedir
request

ask for the moon v
pedir cotufas en el golfo pedir la luna

ask out v
invitar a salir
invite

askance /əˈskæns/ adv
con recelo
of look: with disapproval
de reojo de través
sideways, obliquely

askew /əˈskjuː/ adj
oblicuo torcido
turned or twisted to one side

asleep adj
dormido
in a state of sleep

asp /æsp/ n
áspid
Vipera aspis

asparagine n
asparagina
nonessential amino acid C₄H₈N₂O₃

asparagus /əˈspæɹ.ə.ɡəs/ /əˈspɛɹ.ə.ɡəs/ n
espárrago
asparagus plant
asparagus shoots (food)

aspartame /əˈspɑːteɪm/ /ˈæspəɹteɪm/ n
aspartamo aspartame
the artificial sweetener

aspartate n
aspartato
salt or ester of aspartic acid

aspartic adj
aspártico
of or pertaining to aspartic acid

aspartic acid n
ácido aspártico
a nonessential amino acid

aspect /ˈæspɛkt/ n
aspecto
quality of a verb
the way something appears
any specific feature, part, or element of something

aspect ratio n
cociente de aspecto
the ratio of an object's longest dimension to its next-longest dimension

aspen /ˈæspən/ n
álamo temblón
tree of genus Populus sect. Populus

aspergillosis n
aspergilosis
infection by Aspergillus

aspergillum /ˌæspəɹˈdʒɪləm/ n
aspersorio hisopo
holy water sprinkler

aspermia n
aspermia
a form of infertility

aspersion n
calumnia desdoro
an attack on somebody's reputation or good name

asphalt /ˈæsfælt/ /ˈæsfɔlt/ /ˈæʃfɑlt/ /ˈæʃfɔlt/ n
hormigón asfáltico asfalto
asphalt concrete
asfalto
sticky, black and highly viscous liquid

asphaltene n
asfalteno
dark organic constituents of crude oils

asphodel /ˈæsfədɛl/ n
asfódelo gamón
plant of the genus Asphodelus

asphyxia n
asfixia
condition with extreme decrease of oxygen and increase of carbon dioxide

asphyxiate v
asfixiarse
to smother or suffocate oneself
asfixiar
to smother or suffocate someone

asphyxiation n
asfixia
Death due to lack of oxygen
An acute lack of oxygen

aspic /ˈæspɪk/ n
áspic queso de cabeza
dish

aspie n
aspi
someone with Asperger's Syndrome

aspirant /ˈæspəɹənt/ n
aspirante
someone who aspires to high office, etc.

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ n
aspiración
linguistics: puff of air
aspirada
linguistics: sound produced

aspirate /ˈæs.pə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.eɪt/ /ˈæs.pəɹ.ət/ v
aspirar
linguistics: to produce an audible puff of breath
aspirar inhalar
to draw into one's lungs
aspirar chupar
to remove a liquid or gas by suction

aspirated adj
aspirado
pronounced with an audible breath

aspirated h /ˈæspəɹeɪtəd eɪtʃ/ n
h aspirada hache aspirada
in the French language usage of the letter h at the start of a word which does not allow liaison with a preceding consonant

aspiration /ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
aspiración
hope or ambition
action of aspirating
burst of air that follows the release of some consonants

aspirator n
aspirador
pump which draws gas through a liquid

aspire /əˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /əˈspaɪɚ/ v
ambicionar aspirar
to hope or dream

aspirin /ˈæspɹɪn/ n
aspirina aspirinar
analgesic drug

asplenia n
asplenia
absence of normal spleen function

ass /æs/ n
burro asno jumento pollino
animal
burro idiota imbécil
stupid person
culo
buttocks
polvo
vulgar slang:sex

ass-backwards adv
a tuertas
in a hopelessly misguided manner

ass-licker n
lameculos
one who licks ass
chupamedias lameculos
one who succumbs to authority

assail /əˈseɪl/ v
asaltar atacar aturdir
to attack violently

assailant /əˈseɪlənt/ n
asaltante atacante
an attacker; someone who attacks another violently, or criminally

assassin /əˈsæsɪn/ n
asesino asesina
one who, motivated by political reasons, intentionally kills a particular person
any ruthless killer

assassinate /əˈsasɪneɪt/ v
asesinar
to murder by sudden or obscure attack

assassination /əˌsæs.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
asesinato magnicidio
murder for political reasons or personal gain

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ n
asalto acometimiento
a violent onset or attack

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ /əˈsʌlt/ v
asaltar atacar
to attack

assault rifle n
fusil de asalto rifle de asalto fusa
a rifle

assay /ˈæseɪ/ n
ensayo
the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something
trial, attempt, essay

assay /ˈæseɪ/ v
analizar aquilatar
to analyze (a metal, compound)
probar, tratar
to attempt, to try

assegai /ˈæsəɡaɪ/ n
azagaya
slim hardwood spear or javelin with an iron tip

assemble /əˈsɛmbl̩/ v
juntar reunir
to gather as a group
montar ensamblar construir
to put together

assembly /əˈsɛmb.li/ /əˈsɛmb.lɪ/ n
asamblea
congregation of people
legislative body
ensamblaje
set of pieces

assembly line n
línea de montaje
system of workers and machinery in a series

assent /əˈsɛnt/ n
asentimiento
agreement, act of agreeing

assent /əˈsɛnt/ v
asentir consentir
to agree, give approval

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ n
aserción
an assertion in source code

assert /əˈsɜːt/ /əˈsɝt/ v
afirmar asegurar aseverar
To affirm
reafirmar sostener
To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures
To maintain; to defend
encender habilitar
to make true or equal to 1
confirmar ejercer
to use or exercise and thereby prove

assertion /əˈsɜɹʃən/ /əˈsɜːʃən/ n
afirmación aserto
affirmation; statement asserted

assertive /əˈsɝtɪv/ adj
categórico enérgico firme
boldly self-assured

assertiveness n
asertividad
the quality of being self-assured

assess /əˈsɛs/ v
estimar evaluar
to determine the value of
determinar
to give or charge with
gravar imponer
to impose or subject to

assessment n
evaluación valoración
appraisal

assessor /əˈsɛsɚ/ n
evaluador evaluadora tasador tasadora
one who assesses a property

asset /ˈæsɛt/ /ˈæsɪt/ n
activo bien valor
something or someone of any value

asset-backed adj
respaldado por activos
having assets as collateral

assets /ˈæsets/ n
bien partida del activo
any property or object of value that one possesses

asseverate v
aseverar
declare earnestly

assfuck n
engaño estafa fraude
an act of stunning betrayal

assfuck v
engañar
to betray
culear sodomizar dar por el culo encular dar por culo dar por detroit
to engage in anal intercourse

asshole /ˈæsˌhoʊl/ n
culo
anus
pendejo capullo boludo culero gilipollas mamawebo
mean or rude person

assiduity n
asiduidad
great and persistent toil or effort

assiduous /əˈsɪd.jʊ.əs/ /əˈsɪdʒuəs/ adj
asiduo diligente
hard-working, diligent

assiduously adv
asiduamente
in an assiduous manner

assign /əˈsaɪn/ v
designar
to appoint or select someone for some office
asignar
to designate or set apart something for some purpose
to allot or give something as a task
ceder
to transfer property, a legal right, etc., from one person to another

assignee n
cesionario
law: one to whom rights or property is being transferred

assignment n
cesión
transfer of rights or benefits
tarea
typically a task given to students
position

assignor n
cedente
maker of an assignment

assimilation /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/ n
asimilación
act or state
phonology: sound change process

assist /əˈsɪst/ v
asistir ayudar
help
asistir
to make a pass in a sport

assistance /əˈsɪs.təns/ n
asistencia
aid; help; the act or result of assisting

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ /əˈsɪstɛnt/ adj
ayudante
having a subordinate or auxiliary position

assistant /əˈsɪstənt/ /əˈsɪstɛnt/ n
asistente ayudante
person who assists

assistantship n
ayudantía
position of employment as an assistant

associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ n
compañero
companion; comrade
asociado
member of an institution or society who is granted only partial status or privileges
partner

associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ /əˈsəʊʃi.ət/ /əˈsəʊʃieɪt/ v
asociar
to connect or join together; combine
to join in or form a league, union, or association
asociarse
to join as a partner, ally, or friend
relacionar sociabilizar
to spend time socially

associate's degree n
grado de asociado
degree awarded after 2 years of college education

association /əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
asociación
state of being associated; connection to or an affiliation with something
act of associating
group of persons associated for a common purpose

association football n
fútbol
soccer

associative /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ə.tɪv/ adj
asociativo
algebraic property of an operator

assonance /ˈæsənəns/ /ˈɛsɘnɘns/ n
asonancia
repetition of similar or identical vowel sounds

assonant adj
asonante
characterized by assonance

assort /əˈsɔɹt/ /əˈsɔːt/ v
clasificar ordenar
To sort or arrange according to characteristic or class

assorted adj
surtido
composed of different kinds

assortment /əˈsɔːtmənt/ n
surtido colección variedad
collection of varying but related items

assuage /əˈsweɪdʒ/ v
aliviar calmar mitigar satisfacer
mitigate, relieve
apaciguar sosegar calmar
pacify

assume /əˈsjuːm/ /əˈsuːm/ /əˈzuːm/ /əˈʃuːm/ v
asumir
take on a position
adopt an idea
suponer dar por sentado
to suppose to be true

assumed adj
fingido
intended to deceive; fictitious
supuesto
supposed or presumed

assumption /əˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
suposición
supposition
asunción
the act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself

assurance /əˈʃʊəɹəns/ /əˈʃʊɹəns/ n
confianza
excess of boldness
certidumbre
firmness of mind

assure /əˈʃʊə/ /əˈʃʊɹ/ v
asegurar
to give someone confidence in the trustworthiness of something
to make sure and secure
to reassure

astatine /ˈastətiːn/ /ˈæstəˌtin/ n
astato ástato
the chemical element

astaxanthin n
astaxantina
xanthophyll pigment

aster /ˈæstə(ɹ)/ n
áster
plant

asterisk /ˈæstəɹɪsk/ n
asterisco
symbol used to highlight words or sentences

asterism /ˈastəɹɪzəm/ n
asterismo
a star-shaped figure exhibited by some crystals
typographical symbol
asterismo constelación
constellation

astern /əˈstɜːn/ /əˈstɝn/ adj
a popa detrás
behind (adj)

astern /əˈstɜːn/ /əˈstɝn/ adv
hacia atrás
backwards

asteroid /ˈæstəɹoɪd/ n
asteroide planetoide
astronomy

asteroid belt pn
cinturón de asteroides
region of the solar system

asthenosphere /asˈθɛnə(ʊ)sfɪə/ n
astenosfera
the zone of the Earth's upper mantle, below the lithosphere

asthma /ˈasmə/ /ˈæzmə/ n
asma
chronic respiratory disease

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ adj
asmático
having the characteristics of asthma

asthmatic /æzˈmætɪk/ n
asmático
person who suffers from asthma

astigmatism /əˈstɪɡmətɪzm̩/ n
astigmatismo
defect of a lens
disorder of the vision

astonish /əˈstɑnɪʃ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃ/ v
asombrar sorprender pasmar
to surprise, astound, flabbergast

astonished adj
asombrado
amazed

astonishing /əˈstɑnɪʃɪŋ/ /əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ/ adj
asombroso sorprendente
causing astonishment

astonishment /əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/ /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/ n
sorpresa asombro estupefacción extrañeza
amazement, great surprise

astound /əˈstaʊnd/ v
pasmar asombrar
to astonish, bewilder or dazzle

astounding adj
asombroso epatante pasmoso sorprendente
that astounds

astraddle adv
a horcajadas
astride

astragalar adj
astragalino
of or pertaining to the astragalus

astragalo- prefix
astragalo-
pertaining to the astragalus

astragalocalcaneal adj
astragalocalcáneo
describing the fusion of the astragalus and calcaneum

astragalofibular adj
astragaloperoneo
relating to the astragalus and the fibula

astragaloscaphoid adj
astragaloescafoideo
relating to the knucklebone and scaphoid bone

astral /ˈæstɹəl/ adj
astral estelar
relating to or resembling the stars

astray /əˈstɹeɪ/ adv
extraviado perdido
in a wrong direction

astride adv
a horcajadas
with one’s legs on either side

astringency /əˈstɹɪn.dʒən.si/ n
astringencia
astringent taste
that which acts as an astringent

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ adj
astringente
having the effect of drawing tissue together
sharp, caustic, severe

astringent /əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/ n
astringente
substance which draws tissue together

astrobleme /ˈæs.tɹoʊ.blim/ /ˈæs.tɹəʊ.bliːm/ n
astroblema
pit-like structure created by an impacting meteoroid, asteroid or comet

astrocyte n
astrocito
neuroglial cell in the shape of a star

astrocytoma n
astrocitoma

astroid n
astroide
hypocycloid with four cusps

astrolabe /ˈæs.tɹəˌleɪb/ n
astrolabio
astronomical and navigational instrument

astrologer n
astrólogo astróloga
one who studies astrology

astrological adj
astrológico
pertaining to astrology

astrological sign n
signo zodiacal
sign that is used as the basis of astrology

astrology /əˈstɹɒlədʒi/ n
astrología
star divination

astronaut /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔt/ /ˈæstɹəˌnɔːt/ n
astronauta
member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft, or someone trained for that purpose

astronautic adj
astronáutico
of or pertaining to astronautics

astronautics n
astronáutica
science and technology of spaceflight
navigation through space

astronomer /ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/ n
astrónomo astrónoma
one who studies astronomy

astronomical /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/ /ˌæstɹəˈnɑːmɪkəl/ adj
astronómico
of or relating to astronomy
very large

astronomical unit n
unidad astronómica
measure of distance

astronomy /əˈstɹɑnəˌmi/ n
astronomía
study of the physical universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere

astrophysical adj
astrofísico
of or pertaining to astrophysics

astrophysicist n
astrofísico astrofísica
one who studies astrophysics

astrophysics n
astrofísica
interdisciplinary branch of astronomy and physics

astute /əsˈtjuːt/ adj
perspicaz sagaz astuto
Quick at seeing how to gain advantage

astuteness n
astucia letra menuda sagacidad
quality of being astute

asunder /əˈsʌndə/ /əˈsʌndɚ/ adv
en dos en pedazos
into separate parts

asylee n
asilado
someone granted asylum

asylum /əˈsaɪləm/ n
manicomio
mental asylum
asilo santuario
place of safety

asylum seeker n
solicitante de asilo
person who has applied for asylum

asymmetric adj
asimétrico
not symmetric

asymmetrical adj
asimétrico
not symmetrical

asymmetry /eɪˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
asimetría
lack of symmetry or proportion

asymptomatic adj
asintomático
not exhibiting any symptoms of disease

asymptote n
asíntota
a straight line which a curve approaches arbitrarily closely

asymptotic /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɑtɪk/ /ˌæsəm(p)ˈtɒtɪk/ adj
asintótico
pertaining to values or properties approached at infinity

asynchronous /eɪˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
asíncrono
not synchronous

asynchronously adv
asíncronamente
in an asynchronous manner

asynchrony n
asincronismo
asynchrony

asyndeton n
asíndeton
rhetoric scheme

at /æt/ /ət/ preposition
en
in or very near a particular place
a
in the direction of
indicating time
denoting a price

at a loss
a pérdida
below the cost or price of purchase

at a push
apurando
not later than

at a time
a la vez
in a continuous period
simultaneously

at all [ætˈɔːɫ] [æˈɾɔɫ]
en absoluto para nada en realidad
at all

at all costs
cueste lo que cueste a toda costa a cualquier precio a todo trance
sparing no effort

at bay
a raya
unable to come closer

at dark
durante el anochecer
during nightfall

at death's door
a las últimas
about to die

at first
al principio
initially; at the start

at first glance
a primera vista
after only a superficial examination or review

at gunpoint
a punta de pistola
under coercion by someone with a firearm

at hand
a mano
within easy reach; nearby

at home
en casa
In one's place of residence

at large
al completo
in full
en general
in general
liberado libre suelto
on the loose

at last
al fin por fin
after a long time; eventually
al fin por fin al cabo
in the end; finally; ultimately

at least
al menos por lo menos siquiera como mínimo cuando menos
at a lower limit

at length
al fin
finally
largo tiempo largo y tendido
for a long time
detalladamente
in full; without omission or abbreviation

at loggerheads /æt ˈlɒɡəhɛdz/ /æt ˈlɔɡɚˌhɛdz/
a la greña de pique
unable to agree; opposing

at most
a lo sumo a lo más como máximo no más de cuando mucho todo lo más
at the most; at a maximum or upper limit

at night adv
por la noche de noche
during the night

at once /ət ˈwʌns/ adv
a la vez
at the same time
ahora mismo enseguida
immediately

at one blast /ət wʌn ˈblæst/ /ət wʌn ˈblɑːst/ adv
de un plumazo
at once, at the same moment in time

at one's own risk
por su cuenta y riesgo

at random
al azar
randomly

at sign n
arroba
name of the symbol @

at sixes and sevens
hecho un lío
in a state of confusion

at stake
en juego
at issue, at risk

at the drop of a hat
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos

at the end of the day
al fin y al cabo a fin de cuentas
in summary; ultimately

at the expense of
a costa de a costo de a cuenta de a expensas de
by taking away from

at the feet of preposition
a los pies de afectísimo sacrificado a servicial a subyugado
very devoted to
de la escuela de de la filiación de de la sangre de del estirpe de del estudio de del parentesco de
very near to

at the hands of preposition
en manos de
by the actions of

at the helm
al timón
in charge of a company or project
steering a vessel

at the latest
a más tardar
not later than

at the mercy of
a merced de
defenseless against

at the moment
en este momento
right now

at the ready
a punto al pie del cañón
ready; in a state of preparation or waiting; in position or anticipation

at the same time
al mismo tiempo a la vez
simultaneously

at the top of one's lungs
a pleno pulmón
very loudly

at the top of one's voice
a grito limpio a grito pelado a voz en cuello a voz en grito
very loudly

at times
a veces
on occasion, sometimes

at war
en guerra

at will
a discreción

at-grade adj
parejo
intersection

ataman /ˈætəmən/ n
atamán
title

ataraxia n
ataraxia
ataraxia

ataraxy /ˈatəɹaksi/ n
ataraxia
the freedom from mental disturbance; imperturbability, dogged indifference

atavism /ˈætəˌvɪzəm/ n
atavismo
reappearance of an ancestral characteristic

atavistic /æt.əˈvɪs.tɪk/ adj
atávico
biology: of the recurrence of a trait after an absence of generations
of a throwback
of the return of earlier, more primitive behavior

ataxia /əˈtæksɪə/ n
ataxia
lack of coordination

atelectasis n
atelectasia
lung collapse caused by inner factors

atelophobia /əˌtɛləˈfəʊbɪə/ n
atelofobia
fear of imperfection

atemoya n
anón atemoya chirimorinon
fruit

atemporal adj
atemporal
unaffected by time

athame /ɑˈθɑ.meɪ/ /ɑːˈθɑː.meɪ/ n
daga átame
ritual dagger

athanor /ˈæθənɔɹ/ /ˈæθənɔː/ n
athanor
furnace or stove designed and used to maintain uniform heat, primarily used by alchemists

atheism /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/ n
ateísmo
rejection of belief that any deities exist (with or without a belief that no deities exist)
belief that no deities exist (sometimes including rejection of other religious beliefs)

atheist /ˈeɪθiɪst/ n
ateo atea ateísta
a person who rejects belief that any deities exist, whether or not that person believes that deities do not exist
a person who believes that no deities exist

atheistic adj
ateo
relating to atheists

atherectomy n
aterectomía
surgical procedure

athermic /ˌeɪˈθɜɹmɪk/ adj
atérmico
resistant to heat passing through

atherosclerosis /ˌæθɚoʊskləˈɹoʊsəs/ n
ateroesclerosis
clogging or hardening of blood vessels caused by plaques

atherosclerotic adj
aterosclerótico
of or pertaining to atherosclerosis

athleisure n
atletocio
Clothing that is appropriate for both athletic and leisure pursuits

athlete /ˈæθ.lit/ /ˈæθ.liːt/ /ˈæθ.ə.liːt/ n
atletica
exceptionally physically fit person
atleta deportista
person who actively participates in physical sports
participant in one of several sporting activities

athlete's foot n
pie de atleta
fungal infection

athletic /æθˈlɛt.ɪk/ adj
atlético
having a muscular, well developed body, being in shape
having to do with athletes
physically active

athletic shoe n
zapatilla deportiva
shoe designed for sports

athletics /æθˈlɛtɪks/ n
atletismo
physical activities

athwart /əˈθwɔː(ɹ)t/ adv
a través de lado a lado
From side to side, across

atlas /ˈætləs/ n
atlas
bound collection of maps
(anatomy) The uppermost vertebra of the neck
bound collection of tables, illustrations, etc., on any subject

atlatl /ˈatlat(ə)l/ n
estólica lanzadardos propulsor átlatl
spear thrower

atmosphere /ˈæt.məsˌfɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/ n
atmósfera
air in a particular place
a unit of measurement for pressure
atmósfera aire
gases surrounding the Earth
atmósfera ambiente clima
mood or feeling

atmospheric adj
atmosférico
relating to the atmosphere

atmospheric pressure n
presión atmosférica presión barométrica
pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere

atoll /ˈætɒl/ n
atolón
island

atom /ˈatəm/ /ˈætəm/ n
átomo
chemistry, physics: smallest possible amount of matter retaining its chemical properties
historical: theoretical particle of matter
smallest indivisible constituent

atomic /əˈtɑː.mɪk/ /əˈtɒm.ɪk/ /əˈtɔm.ɪk/ adj
atómico
of, or employing nuclear energy or processes
of, or relating to atoms

atomic bomb n
bomba atómica
nuclear weapon

atomic energy n
energía atómica
energy released by an atom

atomic mass n
masa atómica
mass of an atom

atomic nucleus n
núcleo atómico
nucleus of an atom

atomic number n
número atómico
number of protons

atomic weight n
peso atómico
former terms for relative atomic mass
term used to represent the mean atomic mass of an element in nature

atomicity n
atomicidad
quality or state of being atomic

atomization n
atomización
(metaphorically) the act of fragmenting
the act of separating into atoms

atomize v
atomizar
to fragment, break into small pieces or concepts
to make into a fine spray
to separate or reduce into atoms

atomizer n
atomizador pulverizador
instrument for reducing a liquid to spray

atomoxetine n
atomoxetina
drug

atonal /eɪˈtoʊnəl/ /eɪˈtəʊnəl/ adj
atonal
lacking a tonal center or key (music)

atone /əˈtoʊn/ /əˈtəʊn/ v
expiar
to make reparation, compensation, or amends, for an offence or a crime
to clear someone else of wrongdoing

atonement n
desagravio
amends to restore a damaged relationship
expiación
reconciliation of God and mankind

atop preposition
encima de
on the top of

atopic adj
atópico
characterised by atopy

atopy /ˈætəpi/ n
atopia
hereditary disorder

atovaquone n
atovaquona
napthalene used to treat pneumocystis pneumonia

atresia n
atresia

atrial adj
auricular
Of, or pertaining to an atrium

atrium /ˈeɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
aurícula atrio
one of two upper chambers of the heart
atrio
square hall lit from above
body cavity

atrocious /əˈtɹoʊʃəs/ /əˈtɹəʊʃəs/ adj
atroz malvado
frightful, evil, cruel, monstrous
ofensivo
offensive, heinous
atroz
very bad

atrocity n
atrocidad
extremely cruel act

atrophic adj
atrófico
pertaining to atrophy

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ n
atrofia
reduced functionality

atrophy /ˈæ.tɹə.fi/ v
atrofiar
wither

atropine /æ-tɹo-pin/ n
atropina
alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade

attach /əˈtætʃ/ v
adjuntar anexar
to fasten, to join to

attachment /əˈtætʃmənt/ n
archivo adjunto adjunto
file sent along with an email
ejecución
legal: taking a person's property to satisfy a debt
atadura
process or means by which something is physically attached
apego afición cariño
strong bonding towards or with

attaché /əˈtæʃeɪ/ /ˌætæˈʃeɪ/ n
agregado agregada
diplomatic officer

attack /əˈtæk/ n
ataque
attempt to cause damage or injury
offense of a battle
medicine: sudden onset of a disease

attack /əˈtæk/ v
atacar
to aggressively challenge with words
to apply violent force
soccer: to move forward in an attempt to score point

attack is the best form of defence proverb
la mejor defensa es un buen ataque
attacking the opposition first is better than waiting

attacker /əˈtækɚ/ n
delantero
(soccer)
asaltante atacante
someone who attacks

attacking midfielder n
mediapunta
midfield player

attain /əˈteɪn/ v
conseguir lograr
to accomplish; to achieve

attainable /əˈteɪnəb(ə)l/ adj
asequible alcanzable realizable
able to be accomplished, achieved, or obtained

attainder n
muerte civil
the state of a prisoner after a death sentence

attainment /əˈteɪnmənt/ n
consecución logro realización
the act of attaining; the act of arriving at or reaching

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ n
atentado
attack
tentativa intento conato ensayo
the action of trying at something

attempt /əˈtɛmpt/ v
intentar tratar
to try

attend /əˈtɛnd/ v
asistir acudir
to be present at
cursar
to regularly go to
atender ocupar
to turn one's consideration to, deal with

attendance /əˈtɛn.dəns/ n
presencia asistencia
the state of attending

attendant /əˈtɛndənt/ adj
concomitante inherente
going with; associated; concomitant

attendant /əˈtɛndənt/ n
asistente guarda
one who attends

attendee n
asistente
a person who is in attendance or in the audience of an event

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ interjection
atención
military command

attention /əˈtɛn.ʃən/ n
atención
mental focus
state of alertness in the standing position
romantic interest

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder n
TDAH trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad
developmental disorder

attentive /əˈtɛntɪv/ adj
atento solícito
paying attention

attentively adv
atentamente
in an attentive manner

attentiveness n
consideración
the state of being attentive

attenuation n
atenuación
a gradual diminishing in the strength

attest /əˈtɛst/ v
atestiguar avalar
to affirm to be correct, true, or genuine

attestation /ˈæ.tɛs.teɪ.ʃən/ /ˌætɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
atestación
something which bears witness, confirms or authenticates
such a confirmation or authentication

attested /əˈtɛstɪd/ adj
atestiguado
proven; shown to be true with evidence

attic /ˈætɪk/ n
ático desván sobrado zaquizamí covacha
space, often unfinished and with sloped walls, directly below the roof

attire /əˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ n
atuendo atavío
one's dress or clothes

attire /əˈtaɪə(ɹ)/ v
ataviar
to dress or garb

attitude /ˈætɪtud/ /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/ n
actitud
disposition or state of mind
actitud postura
position of the body or way of carrying oneself

attorney /əˈtɜː(ɹ)ni/ n
abogado abogada notario
lawyer

attorney general n
fiscal general
major government officer

attorney-in-fact n
apoderado procurador
US legal: ad hoc agent

attorneyship n
abogacía jurisprudencia
profession

attract /əˈtɹækt/ v
llamar
arouse interest
atraer
pull without touching
cause sexual excitement

attract attention v
hacerse notar llamar la atención
attract attention

attraction /əˈtɹækʃən/ n
atracción
tendency to attract
something which attracts

attractive /əˈtɹæktɪv/ adj
atractivo atrayente
having the power of charming
atractivo
having the quality of attracting by inherent force
pleasing or appealing to the senses

attractively adv
hermosamente
in an attractive manner

attractiveness n
atractividad atractivo
state of being attractive or engaging

attributable /əˈtɹɪbjuːtəbəl/ adj
atribuible imputable
capable of being attributed

attribute /əˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /əˈtɹɪˌbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut/ n
atributo
characteristic or quality
computing: the applicable option selection
grammar: word qualifying a noun

attribute /əˈtɹɪbjuːt/ /əˈtɹɪˌbjut/ /ˈætɹɪbjuːt/ /ˈætɹɪ̈ˌbjut/ v
atribuir
to associate ownership or authorship with

attribution n
atribución
acknowledgment of ownership or authorship

attributive /ə.ˈtɹɪ.bju.tɪv/ adj
antecedente
atributivo
of, or being an attributive

attributive adjective n
adjetivo atributivo
adjective that describes only an attribute

attrition [əˈtɹɪʃən] n
atrición
imperfect contrition or remorse
deserción
the loss of participants during an experiment
abrasión
wearing by friction
desgaste dental
wearing of teeth

attune /əˈt(j)un/ /əˈtjuːn/ v
adaptar adecuar
to bring into harmony or accord

atypical /eɪ.ˈtɪp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
atípico
not conforming to the norm

au contraire /oʊ ˌkɑnˈtɹɛ(ə)ɹ/ /əʊ ˈkɒntɹɛː(ɹ)/ adv
por el contrario al contrario en contra en contrario
on the contrary

au pair /əʊ ˈpɛə/ n
de au pair
a single girl or boy staying as a guest with a host family

au revoir /o.ʁə.ˈvwaʁ/ /ɔʁ.ˈvwaʁ/ /ɔːɹ.ˈvwɑː/ /ˌoʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑɹ/ /ˌəʊ.ɹə.ˈvwɑː/ interjection
adiós hasta la vista

aubade /oʊˈbɑːd/ n
alborada
morning love song
song or poem greeting dawn

auburn /ˈɑ.bɚn/ /ˈɔ.bɚn/ adj
castaño bermejo
reddish-brown

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ n
subasta remate
public sales event

auction /ˈɒkʃən/ /ˈɔːkʃən/ v
subastar rematar
to sell at an auction

auctionable adj
rematable
able to be auctioned

auctioneer n
pregonero rematador subastador
one who conducts an auction

auctioneer v
rematar subastar
to sell at an auction

audacious /ɔˈdeɪʃəs/ /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
insolente
impudent
audaz
showing willingness to take bold risks

audacity /ɔˈdæsɪti/ /ɔːˈdæsɪti/ n
audacia osadía
fearless daring
audacia desfachatez
insolent boldness

audible /ˈɔːdɪbl̩/ adj
audible oíble
able to be heard

audience /ˈɔːdi.əns/ n
audiencia
formal meeting with a dignitary
following
audiencia público
group of people seeing a performance
público
readership of a written publication

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ adj
audio sonido
focused on audible sound

audio /ˈɑ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔ.di.oʊ/ /ˈɔː.di.əʊ/ n
audio
a sound or a sound signal

audio guide n
audioguía
form of apparatus

audio- prefix
audio-
related to sound

audiobook n
audiolibro
audiobook

audiology /ɔːdiˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
audiología
study of hearing and hearing defects

audiometer n
audiómetro audímetro
instrument

audiometry n
audiometría
assessment of a person's hearing ability

audiomotor adj
audiomotriz
relating to the perception of sound and production of movement

audiovisual /ˌɑ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔ.di.oʊˈvɪ.ʒu.əl/ /ˌɔː.di.əʊˈvɪ.zjʊ.əl/ adj
audiovisual
audiovisual

audit /ɔː.dɪt/ n
auditoría
examination in general
independent review

audit /ɔː.dɪt/ v
auditar
finance, business: to conduct an independent review and examination

audition n
audición
performance by an aspiring performer
audición oído
sense of hearing

audition v
audición
evaluate one or more performers in through an audition

auditor n
auditor auditora
one who audits bookkeeping accounts

auditorium /ɔː.dɪˈtɔː.ɹɪ.əm/ /ˌɔ.dəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ n
auditorio sala
a large room for public meetings or performances

auditory adj
auditivo
of or pertaining to hearing

auditory n
audiencia público
an assembly of hearers; an audience
sala
an auditorium

auger n
taladro barrena barreno taladrador berbiquí
carpenter's tool
barrena
hollow drill used to take core samples of soil

auger v
barrenar taladrar
drill holes using an auger

augite n
augita
pyroxene mineral

augment /ɑɡˈmɛnt/ /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈɑɡmənt/ /ˈɔːɡmənt/ v
aumentar incrementar
to increase, make larger or supplement

augmentative adj
aumentativo
growing, enlarging, increasing

augmentative n
aumentativo
a form of word that expresses large size, intensity, or seniority

augmented reality n
realidad aumentada
merging of a view of the real-world environment upon a digital image

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ n
augur
diviner who foretells events by unusual occurrences

augur /ˈɑ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔ.ɡɚ/ /ˈɔː.ɡə/ v
augurar presagiar
to foretell events; to exhibit signs of future events

augury /ˈɔː.ɡjʊ.ɹi/ n
augurio agüero presagio
divination based on the appearance and behaviour of animals

august /ɔːˈɡʌst/ adj
augusto majestuoso
awe-inspiring, majestic, noble, venerable
hidalgo noble
of noble birth

auk /ɔːk/ n
alca
seabird of the family Alcidae

aunt /ant/ /eɪnt/ /ænt/ /ɑ(ː)nt/ /ɒnt/ /ɔnt/ n
tía
a parent’s sister or sister-in-law
affectionate term for an older woman, by means of fictive kin

aura /ˈɔːɹə/ n
aura
An invisible force surrounding a living creature.
The distinctive atmosphere or quality associated with someone or something

aural /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
auditivo
of or pertaining to the ear

aurally /ˈɔːɹ.əl.i/ adv
auditivamente
Perceived by the ear

aureola n
aureola
luminous cloud

auric adj
áurico
trivalent gold

auricle /ɒɹəkəl/ /ɔːɹɪkəl/ n
aurícula
botany: appendage in the shape of an earlobe

auricular adj
auricular
of or pertaining to the sense of hearing
of or pertaining to the ear

auricular muscle n
músculo auricular
muscle

auriculo- /ɔːˈɹɪkjʊləʊ/ prefix
auriculo-
of or pertaining to the auricle

auriculoventricular adj
auricoventricular auriculoventricular
relating to auricles and ventricles

auriferous adj
aurífero
containing gold

aurochs /ˈaʊɹɒks/ n
uro
Bos primigenius

aurora /əˈɹɔː.ɹə/ n
aurora
atmospheric phenomenon

auscultate v
auscultar
to practice auscultation

auscultation /ˌɔskəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌɔːskəlˈteɪʃən/ n
auscultación
diagnosis by stethoscope or similar auditory device

auspices n
auspicios
patronage or protection

auspicious /ɔːˈspɪʃəs/ adj
prometedor propicio
indicating future success

austere /ɑˈstiɹ/ /ɒstɪə(ɹ)/ /ɔˈstiɹ/ adj
severo
grim, stern, strict
austero
not extravagant

austerity /ɔˈstɛɹɪti/ n
austeridad
severity of manners or life
policy of deficit-cutting: reduce spending and/or raise taxes

austral adj
austral
Of, relating to, or coming from the south

austral n
austral
currency

austral blackbird n
quireo tordo patagón
South American bird

austral parakeet n
cachaña catita cotorra austral cotorra cachaña
South American bird

australopithecine /ˌɒstɹələ(ʊ)ˈpɪθɪsiːn/ n
australopiteco
hominid

autarchy n
autarcía autarquía
condition of absolute power

autarky n
autarquía
state of personal self-sufficiency

auteur /oʊˈtɝ/ /ɔːˈtɜː/ n
autor
creative artist

authentic /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ adj
auténtico
of undisputed origin
conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief

authentic cadence n
cadencia auténtica
cadence where dominant resolves to tonic

authentically adv
auténticamente
in an authentic manner

authenticate /ɑ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ v
autenticar autentificar
to prove authentic
to render authentic

authenticity /ɑθɛnˈtɪsɪti/ n
autenticidad
the quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original
truthfulness of origins

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ n
autor autora escritor escritora
originator or creator of a work

author /ˈɑ.θɚ/ /ˈɒː.təɹ/ /ˈɔ.θɚ/ /ˈɔː.θə/ v
escribir
to create a work as its author

authoress n
autora
female author

authorial intent n
intención autoral
intent of an author as encoded in their work

authoritarian /ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛːrɪən/ /əˌθɔrəˈtɛriən/ adj
autoritario
of, or relating to, absolute obedience to an authority
characterised by a tyrannical obedience to an authority; dictatorial
tending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority

authoritarianism n
autoritarismo
authoritarian form of government

authoritative /ɔːˈθɒɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ /əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/ adj
autorizado fidedigno
accurate or definitive
autoritario
having a commanding style
autoritativo oficial
originating from a figure of authority

authoritatively adv
autoridad autoritativamente
in an authoritative manner

authority /ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɔɹəti/ n
autoridad prestigio
power to enforce rules or give orders
person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject

authorization n
autorización
act of authorizing
formal sanction, permission or warrant
power or right to give orders

authorize /ˈɑθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪz/ v
autorizar
to grant power or permission

authorized /ˈɑθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔːθəɹaɪzd/ /ˈɔθəɹaɪzd/ adj
autorizado
explicitly allowed

authorship n
autoría
quality or state of being an author

autism /ˈɔːtɪz.əm/ n
autismo
neurological disorder

autism spectrum disorder n
trastorno del espectro autista
one of various autistic disorders

autist /ˈɔː.tɪst/ n
autista
person with autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ adj
autista
having or pertaining to autism

autistic /ɔːˈtɪs.tɪk/ n
autista
person who has autism

auto da fe /ˈaʊtəʊ də ˈfeɪ/ n
auto de fe
public execution by burning at the stake

auto insurance n
seguro automotor seguro automotriz
insurance purchased by the owner of a vehicle

auto racing n
automovilismo
sport

auto- /ˈɔː.təʊ/ prefix
auto-
regarding oneself

auto-reply n
respuesta automática
feature in e-mail software
message sent by this means

autoantibody n
autoanticuerpo

autobiographer n
autobiógrafo
one who writes his or her own biography

autobiographical /ˌɑtoʊˌbaɪəˈɡɹæfəkəl/ /ˌɔː.təˌbaɪ.əˈɡɹæf.ɪk.əl/ adj
autobiográfico
of or relating to person's life

autobiography n
autobiografía
biography of oneself

autoblock n
autobloqueo bloqueo automático
automatic blocking

autocatalysis n
autocatálisis
catalysis of a reaction by one of its products

autocephalous /ɔːtə(ʊ)ˈsɛfələs/ adj
autocéfalo
a self-governing church

autochthon /ɔˈtɑkθ(ə)n/ /ɔːˈtɒkθ(ə)n/ n
autóctono
earliest inhabitant

autochthonous /ɑˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔˈtɑkθənəs/ /ɔːˈtɒkθənəs/ adj
autóctono
native to the place where found

autoclave /ˈɔtəˌkleɪv/ n
autoclave
sterilized heating vessel

autoconfirm v
autoconfirmar
to automatically confirm

autoconfirmed adj
autoconfirmado
automatically confirmed

autocracy n
autocracia
form of government

autocrat n
autócrata
ruler with absolute power

autocratic adj
autocrático
of or pertaining to autocracy or an autocrat
of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat

autodidact /ˌɔːtoʊˈdaɪdækt/ n
autodidacta autodidacto
a self-taught person

autofiction n
autoficción

autofocus n
autofoco
automatic focus

autograph n
autógrafo firma
signature

autograph v
autografiar
to sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book
autografiar manuscribir
to write something in one’s own handwriting

autoimmune adj
autoinmune
of or pertaining to autoimmunity

autoimmunity n
autoinmunidad
condition where the immune system attacks the body's own tissues

autological /ˌɑːtoʊˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɔː.təʊˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl/ adj
autológico
of a phrase, describing itself

autolysis n
autolisis
the destruction of an organism's cells by enzymes

automagical /ˈɑtoʊˈmædʒɪkəl/ adj
automágico
automatic, but with an apparent element of magic

automagically adv
automágicamente
automatically

automate /ˈɔtoʊˌmeɪt/ v
automatizar
to replace or enhance human labor with machines

automated adj
automatizado
Made automatic

automated teller machine n
cajero automático redbanc
banking

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ adj
automático
capable of operating without external control
describing a firearm which fires continuously
acting without conscious thought

automatic /ˌɔtəˈmætɪk/ /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/ n
automático
A car with automatic transmission
semi-automática
A semi-automatic pistol

automatically /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ adv
automáticamente solo
In an automatic manner

automation n
automatización
converting the controlling of a machine to an automatic system

automatism /ɔːˈtɒmətɪzəm/ n
automatismo
acting automatically

automaton /ɔːˈtɒmətən/ /əˈtɑməˌtɑn/ n
autómata
machine or robot designed to follow a precise sequence of instructions
person who acts like a machine or robot
formal system
toy in the form of a mechanical figure

automobile /ˈɔ.tə.moʊ.ˌbil/ /ˈɔ.tə.mə.biːl/ n
automóvil coche carro auto
passenger vehicle

automorphism n
automorfismo
isomorphism of a mathematical object or system of objects onto itself

automotive adj
automotor
having the ability to move by itself; self-propelled or self-propelling
automotor automotora automotriz automovilística automovilístico
of, or relating to motor vehicles

automotive industry n
automoción

autonomic nervous system n
sistema nervioso autónomo
autonomic nervous system

autonomous /ɑˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔˈtɑnəməs/ /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ adj
autónomo
self-governing
acting on one's own

autonomous community n
comunidad autónoma
any of the seventeen self-governing first-level political subdivisions of Spain

autonomy /ɑˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔˈtɑnəmi/ /ɔːˈtɒnəmi/ n
autonomía
self-government
capacity for individual decision

autophagy n
autofagia
the process of self-digestion

autopilot n
piloto automático
guiding system

autoplasty n
autoplastia
process

autopsy /ˈɔtɑpsi/ /ˈɔːtɒpsiː/ n
autopsia
a dissection performed on a cadaver

autosomal adj
autosómico
of or pertaining to autosomes

autosome /ˈɑtəzoʊm/ /ˈɔɾəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɔːtəsəʊm/ n
autosoma
any chromosome other than sex chromosomes

autosuggestion n
autosugestión
suggesting thoughts to oneself

autotomy /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ n
autotomía
invertebrate self-defense mechanism

autotroph /ˈɔɾəˌtɹoʊf/ /ˈɔːtə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ n
autótrofo
organism that can synthesize its food

autotrophic adj
autótrofo

autumn /ˈɔtəm/ /ˈɔːtəm/ n
otoño
season

autumnal /ɔˈtʌmnəɫ/ /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/ adj
otoñal autumnal
of or relating to autumn

autumnal equinox n
equinoccio otoñal
moment
point

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ adj
auxiliar
supplementary or subsidiary

auxiliary /ɑɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔɡˈzɪljəɹi/ /ɔːkˈsɪljəɹi/ n
auxiliar ayudante
person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner

auxiliary language n
auxilengua lengua auxiliar
auxiliary language

auxiliary verb n
verbo auxiliar auxiliar
a helping verb

auxin n
auxina
class of plant growth hormones

auxology n
auxología
study of growth

avail /əˈveɪl/ v
servir
to be of service to
aprovechar
to turn to the advantage of

availability [əˌveɪləˈbɪlɪtɪ] n
disponibilidad
the quality of being available

available /əˈveɪləb(ə)l/ adj
disponible
readily obtainable
capable of being used

avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/ /ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ n
alud avalancha
large sliding mass of snow and ice
fall of earth, rocks, etc.

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ adj
vanguardista
innovative, pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so

avant-garde /æˈvɑ̃t.ɡɑːd/ /ˌɑˌvɑntˈɡɑɹd/ n
vanguardia anteguardia
(obsolete) the vanguard of an army or other force
vanguardia
group of people promoting new concepts

avarice /ˈævəɹəs/ /ˈævəɹɪs/ n
codicia avaricia
excessive or inordinate desire of gain

avaricious /ˌævəˈɹɪʃəs/ adj
codicioso avaricioso
actuated by avarice

avascular adj
avascular
Lacking blood vessels

avatar /ˈæv.ə.tɑɹ/ /ˌæv.əˈtɑː/ n
avatar emblema símbolo
A digital representation of a person or being
avatar encarnación
The earthly incarnation of a deity, particularly Vishnu
materialización personificación
The physical embodiment of an idea or concept; a personification

avenge v
vengar
to take vengeance for

avenger n
vengador vengadora
one who avenges or vindicates; as, an avenger of blood

aventurine /əˈvɛnt͡ʃəɹɪn/ n
venturina aventurina
variety of translucent quartz

avenue /ˈæv.əˌnjuː/ /ˈæv.əˌnu/ n
camino vía
a method or means
avenida
broad street

aver /əˈvɜː/ /ˈeɪvə/ v
asegurar
to assert the truth of, to affirm with confidence; to declare in a positive manner

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ adj
medio
constituting or relating to the average
promedio ni fu ni fa
neither very good nor very bad

average /ˈævəɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
promedio media
arithmetic mean

averse /əˈvɜː(ɹ)s/ adj
opuesto
having opposition of mind

aversion /əˈvɜːʃn/ /əˈvɝʒn/ n
aversión
fixed dislike

aversion therapy n
terapia de aversión
treatment in which the patient is exposed to a stimulus while being subjected to discomfort

avert /əˈvɜːt/ /əˈvɝt/ v
apartar
to turn aside
evitar
to ward off

avian /ˈeɪvi.ən/ adj
aviar
of birds

avian influenza n
gripe aviar
strain of influenza

aviary /ˈeɪvɪəɹi/ n
aviario pajarera
confinement for keeping birds

aviation /eɪviˈeɪʃən/ n
aviación aeronáutica
art or science of flying

aviator n
aviador aviadora
aircraft pilot

aviculture n
avicultura
bird breeding

avid /ævɪd/ adj
ávido
enthusiastic; passionate
longing eagerly; eager; greedy

avitaminosis n
avitaminosis
vitamin deficiency

avocado /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ɑvəˈkɑdoʊ/ n
aguacate palta cura avocado
fruit
aguacate palto
tree

avocation /avə(ʊ)ˈkeɪʃən/ /ævoʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
afición pasatiempo
hobby

avocet /ˈævəsɛt/ n
avoceta
bird

avoid /əˈvɔɪd/ v
evitar
to keep away from

avoid like the plague /əˈvɔɪd laɪk ðə ˈpleɪɡ/ v
evitar como la peste
to evade or shun

avoidable /əˈvɔɪdəbl̩/ adj
evitable
capable of being avoided, shunned, or escaped
capable of being vacated; liable to be annulled or made invalid; voidable

avoidance n
abstinencia evasión
A dismissing or a quitting; removal; withdrawal.
anulación
The act of annulling
evitación
The act of avoiding or shunning

avow /əˈvaʊ/ v
admitir confesar reconocer
declare openly

avowal n
reconocimiento
declaration of affirmation

avulsion n
avulsión extirpación
trauma related body loss

await /əˈwɛɪt/ v
esperar
transitive: to expect
esperar aguantar
transitive: to wait for

awake /əˈweɪk/ adj
despierto listo
alert, aware
despierto
conscious

awake /əˈweɪk/ v
despertar
to cause someone to stop sleeping
despertarse
to gain consciousness

awaken /əˈweɪkən/ v
despertarse
intransitive: to stop sleeping
despertar
transitive: to cause to become awake
transitive: to cause to become conscious

awakening /əˈweɪ̯kənɪŋ/ n
despertar
the act of awaking
a revival of religion
being roused into action or activity

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ n
laudo
decision of arbitrators
premio galardón
trophy or medal

award /əˈwɔɹd/ /əˈwɔːd/ v
premiar
give an award/prize for merit
decretar fallar laudar sentenciar
to give by judicial determination
galardonar premiar
to make an award

aware /əˈweːɹ/ /əˈwɛə/ /əˈwɛɚ/ adj
consciente conocedor sabedor
having knowledge of something
alerta
vigilant, on one's guard

awareness /əˈwɛənəs/ /əˈwɛɹnəs/ n
conciencia
the state of consciousness

awash adj
inundado
washed by the waves or tide

away /əˈweɪ/ adv
lejos ausente
absent; gone; at a distance
lejos
at a distance in time or space
fuera
equivalent to an imperative: Go or come away; begone; take away
from a place; hence
sin parar
on; in continuance; without intermission or delay; as, sing away

away with the fairies /əˈweɪ wɪð ðə ˈfɛəɹɪːz/ adj
en la luna
lost in thought

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ n
asombro
feeling of amazement
pavor
feeling of fear and reverence

awe /ɑ/ /ɔ/ /ɔː/ v
abrumar asombrar
to inspire fear and reverence

awesome /ˈɑs.əm/ /ˈɔs.əm/ /ˈɔːsəm/ adj
piola tremendo
excellent, exciting

awestruck adj
asombrado
filled with awe

awful /ˈɑfəl/ /ˈɔfəl/ /ˈɔːfʊl/ adj
espantoso horrible terrible tremendo
horrible terrible atroz
causing fear; appalling; terrible

awfully /ˈɑfəli/ /ˈɔfəli/ /ˈɔːfʊli/ adv
asombroso
in an awe-inspiring manner

awhile /əˈwaɪl/ adv
algún tiempo un rato
For some time; for a short time

awkward /ˈɑkwɚd/ /ˈɔkwɚd/ /ˈɔːkwəd/ adj
desmañado torpe
lacking dexterity in the use of the hands
tímida tímido
lacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction
embarazoso delicado
not easily managed or effected; embarrassing
atravesado difícil
perverse; adverse; untoward

awkwardly adv
torpemente
in an awkward manner

awkwardness n
torpeza
the state or quality of being awkward

awl /ɑl/ /ɔl/ /ɔːl/ n
lezna alesna lesna punzón
pointed instrument

awn /ɔːn/ n
arista
the bristle or beard of certain plants

awning /ˈɑnɪŋ/ /ˈɔnɪŋ/ /ˈɔːnɪŋ/ n
toldo
a rooflike cover

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹaɪ/ adj
torcido
turned or twisted toward one side
wrong or distorted; perverse, amiss

awry /əˈɹaɪ/ /ˈɔ.ɹaɪ/ adv
inadecuadamente
perversely, improperly

axe /æks/ n
hacha
tool
weapon

axial /ˈæksi.əl/ adj
axial
of or pertaining to an axis

axil /ˈæk.sɪl/ n
axila
angle or point of divergence

axilla /ækˈsɪlə/ n
sobaco
armpit

axillary adj
axilar
botany
of or pertaining to the axilla

axinite n
axinita
borosilicate

axiom /ˈaks.ɪ.əm/ /ˈæks.i.əm/ n
axioma
mathematics: fundamental assumption
philosophy: supposed self‐evident or necessary truth
established principle in art or science

axiomatic adj
axiomático
evident without proof or argument
of or pertaining to an axiom

axiomatically adv
axiomáticamente
by the use of axioms

axis /ˈæksəs/ /ˈæksɪs/ n
eje
basis of space or part of graph
geometry: imaginary line
axis
second cervical vertebra

axis of evil n
eje del mal
states sponsoring terrorism and seeking weapons of mass destruction

axis of symmetry n
eje de simetría
a line about which a geometric figure is symmetric

axle /ˈæksəl/ n
eje
the pin or spindle on which a wheel revolves, or which revolves with a wheel
an axis
a transverse bar or shaft

axolotl /ˈak.səˌlɒ.təl/ /ˈæk.səˌlɑ.təl/ n
ajolote ajolota
endangered salamander

axon n
axón cilindroeje neurita
a nerve fibre

ayah /aɪə/ n
aleya
A verse in the Quran.

ayatollah n
ayatolá
a religious leader

aye /aɪ/ /eɪ/ interjection
sí sé
yes

aye /aɪ/ /eɪ/ n
sí
affirmative vote

azalea /əˈzeɪliə/ n
azalea
plant

azarole n
acerolo
Crataegus azarolus

azide n
azida
N₃ radical

azimuth /ˈæzɪməθ/ n
acimut azimut
arc of the horizon

azimuthal /ˌæzəˈmʌθəl/ adj
acimutal azimutal
Of or pertaining to the azimuth

azitromycin n
azitromicina
azalide antibiotic

azole n
azol
organic compound

azotemia /ˌæzoʊˈtimiə/ /ˌæzəʊˈtiːmɪə/ n
azotemia
accumulation in the blood of waste products

azuki bean n
judía adzuki judía azuki
bean
plant

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ adj
azur
heraldry: of blue colour on a coat of arms
azul celeste
sky-blue coloured

azure /æˈzjʊə/ /ˈæʒ(j)ʊə/ /ˈæʒɚ/ n
azur blao
blue colour on a coat of arms

azurite /ˈæʒ(j)ʊˌɹaɪt/ /ˈæʒ.əˌɹaɪt/ n
azurita
blue, vitreous mineral

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] n
be balido
bleating of sheep

baa [bæ] [bæ̰ː] [bɑː] v
balar
to make the cry of sheep

baba ganoush /ˈbɑ.bə ɡəˈnuʃ/ n
baba ganush
Lebanese dish

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ n
charla parloteo
idle talk
balbuceo jerigonza
inarticulate speech
gorjeo
the sound of flowing water

babble /ˈbæb.l̩/ v
murmurar susurrar
to make a continuous murmuring noise
charlar parlotear chacharear charlatanear charlotear
to talk much
farfullar mascullar
to utter words indistinctly

babbler [ˈbæb(ə)lə(ɹ)] n
balbuceador
someone who babbles

babbling n
balbuceo
sounds produced by infant during the babbling period

babesiosis n
babesiasis babesiosis
parasitic disease

babirusa n
babirusa
a member of the genus Babyrousa

baboon /bəˈbuːn/ /ˌbæˈbuːn/ n
babuino
primate

babouche n
babucha
Turkish or oriental slipper

babushka /bəˈbuːʃ.kə/ n
anciana mujer vieja señora mayor vieja viejecita viejita
an old woman

baby /ˈbeɪbi/ n
nena nene
form of address to a man or a woman considered to be attractive
benjamina benjamín
lastborn of a family
bebé nene bebe guagua niña niño
very young human being

baby boom n
baby-boom explosión de natalidad
any increase in the birth rate
post-World War II baby boom (1946 to 1964)

baby boomer n
baby boomer
person born after Second World War

baby bottle n
biberón mamadera bibi chupón mamila pacha
bottle with a teat

baby boy n
chiquito niño
very young male human being

baby face n
lampiño
person

baby food n
comida de bébé papilla
food designed for babies

baby grand n
colín piano de media cola piano de un cuarto de cola
small grand piano

baby shower n
baby shower fiesta de pañales
party

baby's breath n
nube velo de novia
Gypsophila

babyish adj
infantil pueril
like a baby

babysit /ˈbeɪbiː.sɪt/ v
cuidar de los niños hacer de canguro
To watch or tend someone else's child for a period of time, often for money

babysitter /ˈbeɪbiˌsɪtɚ/ n
canguro niñera china
baby or child caretaker

baccarat /ˈbækəɹæt/ /ˈbækəɹɑː/ n
bacará bacarrá
card game

bacchanal /ˈbækənəl/ n
bacanal
drunken revelry; an orgy

bacchic adj
báquico
of or relating to Bacchus

bachata /bəˈt͡ʃɑːtə/ n
bachata
genre of music

bachelor /ˈbætʃ.ə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætʃ.ə.lɚ/ n
bachiller licenciatura título de grado
bachelor's degree
bachiller licenciado
person who has achieved bachelor's degree
soltero
unmarried man

bachelor party n
despedida de soltero
party

bachelor's degree n
licenciatura
first or lowest academic degree

bachelorette party n
despedida de soltera
bachelorette party

bacillophobia n
bacilofobia
fear of microbes

bacillus /bæˈsɪl.əs/ n
bacilo
any bacteria in the genus Bacillus

back /bæk/ [bax] adj
atrasado atrás posterior revertir trasero volver
apartado arrinconado distante
far from the main area
atrás trasero
near the rear
viejo anterior atrasado
not current

back /bæk/ [bax] adv
atrás
away from the front or from an edge
de vuelta atrás
to or in a previous condition or place

back /bæk/ [bax] n
defensa
a position behind most players on the team
atrás fondo trasero
that which is farthest away from the front
espaldar respaldo
the backrest, the part of a piece of furniture which receives the human back
lomo espalda
the edge of a book which is bound
cabo extremo fondo
the part of something that goes last
espalda dorso lomo
the rear of body
revés envés reverso
the reverse side

back /bæk/ [bax] v
atrás retroceder
to go in the reverse direction
respaldar sostener
to support

back and forth adv
de acá para allá de ceca en meca
from one place to another and back again

back cover n
contraportada
cover on the opposite side of the front cover

back door n
puerta trasera puerta de atrás
subsidiary entrance to building

back end n
dorsal motor
computing: part of a system that is farthest from the user

back fire n
contrafuego
controlled fire
deflagración de escape
explosion of a combustion engine

back in the day
en aquellos tiempos entonces
in the distant past

back of beyond n
quinto pino
A remote place

back off v
retroceder
To move backwards away from something

back out v
dar marcha atrás desdecirse echarse atrás retractarse
to withdraw from something one has promised to do

back seat n
segundón
position

back to front adj
al revés
reversed

back up v
respaldar
To copy as a security measure
retroceder
To move a vehicle backwards
To move backwards, especially for a vehicle to do so

back vowel n
vocal posterior
Any vowel sound produced in the back of the mouth

back-formation n
derivación regresiva
linguistic process
derivado regresivo
word formed by this linguistic process

back-to-back /ˌbæk.təˈbæk/ adj
espaldera
(house) having a party wall at the rear

backache /ˈbækeɪk/ n
dolor de espalda
any pain or ache in the back

backbite v
calumniar
to make defamatory statements about another

backbone /ˈbækˌboʊn/ /ˈbækˌbəʊn/ n
columna vertebral
any fundamental support, structure, or infrastructure
coraje
courage, fortitude, or strength
espina dorsal columna vertebral
series of vertebrae that encloses the spinal cord

backcountry /ˈbækˌkʌntri/ n
andurriales
remote region

backdrop /ˈbæk.dɹɒp/ n
telón de fondo telón de foro
a decorated cloth hung at the back of a stage
telón de fondo
background of a historical event

backfire /bækˈfaɪə(ɹ)/ v
salir el tiro por la culata tener contraefecto tener efecto retroactivo tener el efecto contrario
fail

backgammon /ˈbæk.ɡæm.ən/ n
backgammon
board game

background /ˈbæk.ɡɹaʊnd/ n
segundo plano fondo
activity not visible to the user
less important feature
fondo
computer background
fondo trasfondo
part of picture
antecedente fondo
relevant information
formación fondo
social heritage

background check n
verificación de antecedentes
review of one's record

background music n
hilo musical música de fondo música fondal
music played in a public space

backhand /ˈbækhænd/ n
revés
stroke in tennis

backhanded compliment n
crítica velada
insult disguised as a compliment

backhander n
torniscón
blow with the back of the hand

backlash /ˈbækˌlæʃ/ n
juego
mechanical: distance of free movement between connected parts
reacción
sudden backward motion

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ n
retroiluminación
light attached to an LCD display
contraluz
spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind

backlight /ˈbæk.laɪt/ v
retroiluminar
illuminate something from behind

backlit adj
retroiluminado
illuminated from behind

backpack /ˈbæk.pæk/ n
mochila bolsón morral
worn on a person's back, e.g., for hiking

backpacker n
mochilera mochilero
a traveler

backpacking n
mochileo
hiking and camping overnight in backcountry with one's gear carried in a backpack

backroom n
apartado

backscratch v
pastelear
engage in reciprocal action

backscratcher n
rascador de espaldas rascaespalda
rod for scratching one's own back

backslang n
vesre

backslash /ˈbækˌslæʃ/ n
barra inversa barra invertida barra oblicua inversa barra revertida contrabarra
punctuation mark

backspace /ˈbækˌspeɪs/ n
retroceso
computer key
typewriter key

backsplash n
salpicadero
wall covering

backstitch n
pespunte
backstitch

backstitch v
pespuntar
to sew with a backstitch

backstory n
historia de fondo
previous life and experiences of a fictional character

backstroke /ˈbækˌstɹoʊk/ n
estilo espalda dorso
a swimming stroke swum on one's back

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ n
retroceso
the act of backtracking

backtrack /ˈbæk.tɹæk/ v
retroceder
retracing one's steps
repasar
reviewing previous work

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ adj
reserva
standby, reserve or extra

backup /ˈbækˌʌp/ n
copia de reserva copia de respaldo copia de seguridad
copy of file or record
reserva respaldo
reserve

backward /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbækwɚd/ adj
anticuado pasado de moda retrógrado
of an idea: outdated
atrasado rezagado
undeveloped

backward compatibility n
retrocompatibilidad
compatibility with older systems

backward compatible adj
retrocompatible
compatible with older systems

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adj
carca
behind current trends
a contrapelo hacia atrás
oriented toward the back
invertido
reversed

backwards /ˈbæk.wə(ɹ)dz/ adv
hacia atrás
toward the back

backwater n
pueblucho
a remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

backwater v
ciar
To row or paddle a backwater stroke

backyard /bækˈjɑːd/ n
traspatio
yard to the rear of a house

bacon /ˈbeɪ.kən/ n
tocino bacón
cut of meat
tocino
thin slice of pork

bacteraemia n
bacteriemia
medical condition

bacteria /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪ.ə/ /bækˈtɪɹ.i.ə/ n
bacterias
bacteria

bacterial [bækˈtɪəɹɪəɫ] adj
bacteriano bacterial
of or caused by bacteria

bactericidal adj
bactericida
that kills bacteria

bactericide /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪˌsaɪd/ n
bactericida
Any substance that kills bacteria

bacteriochlorophyll n
bacterioclorofila
photosynthetic pigment

bacteriological adj
bacteriológico
of or pertaining to bacteriology

bacteriologist n
bacteriólogo
microbiologist

bacteriology /bækˌtɪəɹ.ɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
bacteriología
scientific study of bacteria

bacteriophage /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəʊˌfeɪdʒ/ n
bacteriófago
a virus that infects bacteria

bacteriostatic adj
bacteriostático
of or relating to bacteriostasis or a bacteriostat

bacterium /bækˈtɪəɹ.ɪəm/ n
bacteria
single celled organism with no nucleus or organelles

bad /bæd/ /bæːd/ /bɛd/ /bɛʔ/ adj
malo
evil, wicked
of breath: malodorous
not appropriate, of manners etc.
defectuoso
faulty; not functional
inapropiado malo
not suitable or fitting
desagradable malo
tricky; stressful; unpleasant
malo mal
unfavorable; negative

bad apple n
mal elemento manzana podrida oveja negra
a person who is not wholesome

bad blood n
mala leche mala sangre mala uva

bad humour n
maña
bad temper

bad luck n
mala suerte mala pata mal fario
misfortune

bad news n
camorrista embrollón
irritating person
malas noticias
news of unpleasant, unfortunate or sad events

bad trip n
mal viaje
psychedelic crisis

bad-mannered adj
maleducado
having bad manners

bad-tempered adj
mal temperamento malhumorado
having a bad temper

badass /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ adj
atrevido aventurero malvado riesgoso
having an extreme appearance, etc., considered admirable

badass /ˈbædæs/ /ˈbædˌæs/ n
choro
person considered impressive

badge /bædʒ/ n
chapa insignia pin piocha
credencial identificación
card to grant access
insignia medalla pin piocha
distinctive mark

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ n
tejón
mammal

badger /ˈbædʒə/ /ˈbædʒɚ/ v
fastidiar molestar
pester

badlands /ˈbæd.lændz/ n
tierras baldías
arid terrain with severely eroded sedimentary rocks

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adj
mal
ill, unwell

badly /ˈbæd.li/ adv
mal malamente
in a bad manner

badminton /ˈbæd.mɪn.tən/ n
bádminton
a racquet sport

badminton player n
badmintonista
a person who plays badminton

badness /ˈbæd.nəs/ n
maldad
the quality of being bad

baffle /ˈbæfl̩/ v
confundir desconcertar
to totally bewilder; confuse or perplex

baffling adj
desconcertante
puzzling and frustrating

bag /ˈbeɪɡ/ /ˈbæɡ/ /ˈbæːɡ/ /ˈbɛɡ/ n
bolsa saco cartucho funda jaba talego
flexible container

bagasse n
bagazo
the residue from processing sugar cane after the juice is extracted

bagatelle /ˌbæɡəˈtɛl/ n
billar romano
game
bagatela
literature or music
bagatela menudencia nadería nimiedad pequeñez chuchería
trifle

bagel /ˈbeɪɡəl/ n
bagel baguel panecillo
toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked

baggage claim n
(área de) recogida de equipaje
designated location for receiving checked luggage

baggy /ˈbæɡi/ adj
holgado
of clothing, very loose-fitting

bagna cauda /ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə/ n
bagna cauda
dip made from anchovies, olive oil and garlic

bagpiper n
gaitero
one who plays the bagpipes

bagpipes /ˈbæɡ.pɑɪps/ n
gaita
musical wind instrument

baguette /bæˈɡɛt/ n
baguette baguete barra de pan
a variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape

bah /bæ/ interjection
bah
expressing contempt

baht /bɑːt/ n
baht
unit of currency

baiji n
baiji delfín chino de río
freshwater dolphin

bail /beɪ̯l/ n
balde
bucket or scoop
fianza
release from imprisonment on payment of such money
fianza caución
security

bail /beɪ̯l/ v
achicar
to remove water

bail bond n
fianza
surety posted as bail

bail out v
saltar (del avión)
To exit an aircraft while in flight
abandonar
To leave or not attend
achicar
To remove water from a boat by scooping it out
sacar de un apuro
To rescue, especially financially

bailiff /ˈbeɪlɪf/ n
alguacil
equivalent officers of the court in foreign contexts

bailiwick /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/ n
bailía
area or subject of authority or involvement
precincts within which a bailiff has jurisdiction

bailout /ˈbeɪlˌawt/ n
auxilio financiero rescate rescate financiero
a rescue, especially a financial rescue
suministro de escapada
backup supply of air in scuba diving

bain-marie n
baño de María baño maría
pan containing hot water

bait /beɪt/ n
anzuelo carnada
anything which allures
cebo carnada
substance used in catching fish

bait /beɪt/ v
cebar
to attract with bait

bake /beɪk/ v
hornear enhornar
to cook in an oven

baked goods n
productos horneados
bread etc.

baker /ˈbeɪ.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈbeɪ.kɚ/ n
panadero
person who bakes and sells bread, etc

baker's dozen /ˌbeɪkəz ˈdʌzən/ /ˌbeɪkəɹz ˈdʌzən/ n
docena del fraile
group of thirteen

bakery /ˈbeɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
panadería tahona horno
a shop in which bread and such is baked and sold

baking /ˈbeɪkɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
panpasteleo
action in which something is baked

baking powder n
polvo de hornear royal
dry leavening agent used in baking

baking soda n
bicarbonato de sodio
common name for sodium bicarbonate

baking tray n
bandeja bandeja del horno
oven-proof tray

baklava /ˈbæk.lə.və/ n
baclava
sweet pastry

baksheesh /bækˈʃiːʃ/ n
baksheesh
bribe or tip

balaclava /ˌbæl.əˈklɑː.və/ n
pasamontañas
headgear

balalaika /bæləˈlaɪkə/ n
balalaica
Russian instrument

balance /ˈbæləns/ n
balance
accounting: list of credits and debits
equilibrio
equilibrium
awareness of both viewpoints
balanza
scales

balance /ˈbæləns/ v
hacer balance
accounting: to make credits and debits correspond
balancear
to bring to equipoise

balance of trade n
balanza comercial
difference between the monetary value of exports and imports in an economy over a certain period of time

balanitis n
balanitis
inflammation of glans penis

balanoposthitis n
balanopostitis
inflammation of the glans penis and the prepuce

balboa /bælˈbəʊə/ n
balboa
currency of Panama

balconing n
balconing balconismo
going from one room to another romm by jumping from the balcony
jumping from a balcony towards a swimming pool

balcony /ˈbælkəni/ n
balcón
structure extending from a building
palco balcón
structure overlooking a stage

bald /bɑld/ /bɔld/ /bɔːld/ adj
calvo pelón
having no hair

bald eagle n
águila calva pigargo americano pigargo cabeciblanco
species of eagle native to North America

baldacchin /ˈbaldəkɪn/ n
baldaquino
canopy suspended over an altar or throne

baldie n
pelado
somebody who is bald

baldness n
calvicie
condition or state of being (or becoming) bald

baldrick n
tahalí
broad belt

bale /beɪ̯l/ n
bala
measurement of paper
rounded bundle of goods

bale /beɪ̯l/ v
embalar
to wrap into a bale

baleen /ˈbeɪliːn/ n
barbas de ballena
plates in mouth of baleen whale

balefire n
fogata de brujos
ritual bonfire

baleful /ˈbeɪl.fəl/ adj
funesto torvo
ominous

baler n
empacadora
machine
empacador
profession

balk /bɑk/ /bɔk/ /bɔːk/ n
viga
beam

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ n
bala bola
ballistics: a solid nonexplosive missile
bola bola mala
baseball: a pitch that falls outside the strike zone
pelota
cricket: a single delivery
agallas huevos
in plural — slang — courage
esfera círculo
mathematics: set of points in a metric space lying within a given distance of a given point
pelota bola balón
object, generally spherical, used for playing games
tirada
pinball: an opportunity to launch the ball into play
bola
quantity of string, thread, etc., wound into a spherical shape
bola esfera pelota
solid or hollow sphere
huevo pelota cojón
testicle
baile
formal dance

ball /bɑl/ /bɔːl/ v
coger con follar con tirarse a
vulgar slang: have sexual intercourse with

ball bearing n
cojinete rodamiento
bearing assembly with spherical balls

ball boy n
recogepelotas
A male person responsible for retrieving balls

ball game n
juego de pelota
game played with a ball

ball girl n
recogepelotas
female who clears balls

ball hog n
chupón
player who keeps the ball to themselves, rather than passing it

ball lightning n
rayo globular
a short-lived, glowing ball sometimes observed to float in the air

ball up v
apelotonar
to crush into a ball

ballad /ˈbæləd/ n
balada
narrative poem
slow romantic song

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ n
balasto balastro balastra
electronics
lastre
heavy material placed in the hold of a vessel
anything that steadies emotion or mind
balasto balastro
material laid to form a bed for a road

ballast /ˈbæl.əst/ v
lastrar
to stabilize a ship with ballast

ballerina /ˌbæləɹˈiːnə/ n
bailarina
female ballet dancer

ballet /bælæe/ /bæˈleɪ/ /bɐleː/ /bɛlæe/ /ˈbæleɪ/ n
ballet baile
form of dance

balletomane /bæˈlɛt.əˌmeɪn/ n
balletómano
a ballet enthusiast

ballistic /bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
balístico
relating to ballistics

ballistic missile n
misil balístico
missile

ballistics /bəˈlɪst.ɪks/ n
balística
science of the study of falling objects

balloon /bəˈluːn/ n
globo bomba chimbomba
child’s toy
globo vejiga
inflatable and buoyant object

balloon modelling n
globoflexia

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ n
candidatura
list of candidates
balota papeleta de voto
paper used for vote-casting
elecciones
process of voting

ballot /ˈbalət/ /ˈbælət/ v
balotar votar
to vote

ballot box n
urna urna electoral
a sealed box into which a voter puts a voting slip

ballpark adj
aproximado orientativo
approximate

ballpark n
cancha
field
región vecindad
general vicinity

ballpark v
estimar
make an estimate

ballpoint pen n
bolígrafo boli birome esfero lapicero lápiz pasta
pen

ballroom n
salón de baile
large room used for dancing

balls /bɔːlz/ n
cojones huevos
bravery
bolas cojones huevos pelotas
testicles

balls-deep adv
hasta las pelotas
with the penis fully immersed in an orifice

ballsy /ˈbɔlzi/ adj
cojonudo corajudo
having balls

ballyhoo /bæliˈhuː/ n
alboroto jaleo
noise shouting or uproar

ballyhoo /bæliˈhuː/ v
alborotar
to sensationalise or make grand claims

baloney /bəˈloʊni/ /bəˈləʊni/ n
mortadela
type of smoked sausage
chorrada chuminada farfolla inventos tonterías
nonsense

balsam /ˈbɔːlsəm/ n
balsamina
flowering plant of the genus Impatiens
bálsamo
soothing ointment
sweet-smelling oil or resin derived from some plants

balun n
balun
electronic device

baluster /ˈbæl.ʌ.stɹ/ n
balaustre balaústre
banister

balustrade /ˈbæl.ə.stɹeɪd/ /ˌbæl.əˈstɹeɪd/ n
balaustrada
row of balusters

bamboo /bæmˈbu/ n
bambú
plant
wood

bamboozle /bæm.ˈbuː.zəl/ v
engañar
to con, defraud, trick

ban /bæn/ n
prohibición
prohibition

ban /bæn/ v
prohibir
forbid

banal /bəˈnæl/ /bəˈnɑːl/ /ˈbeɪnəl/ adj
banal
common

banality /beɪˈnælɨti/ /bəˈnælɨti/ n
banalidad
quality of being banal
something which is banal

banalize v
banalizar
to make banal

banana /bəˈnænə/ /bəˈnɑːnə/ n
plátano banana banano guineo cambur mínimo
fruit
bananero
plant

banana bread n
pan de banana pan de guineo pan de plátano
type of bread made with mashed bananas

banana peel n
cáscara de banana cáscara de plátano
outermost layer of the banana

banana republic n
república bananera
country

banana split /bə.ˈnæ.nə splɪt/ /bə.ˈnɑː.nə splɪt/ n
banana split
A dessert containing a banana cut in half

bananaquit n
platanero reinita
Coereba flaveola

band /bænd/ [beənd] n
pasmo
group of energy levels in a solid state material
banda grupo
part of radio spectrum
cinta franja
strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together
banda grupo
group of musicians
banda
group of people loosely united for a common purpose

band-aid /ˈbændeɪd/ n
tirita apósito esparadrapo curita parche curita
adhesive bandage

band-tailed antshrike n
batará Guayanés
bird

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ n
venda vendaje
medical binding

bandage /ˈbændɪdʒ/ v
vendar
to apply a bandage to something

bandana /bænˈdæn.ə/ n
paliacate
large kerchief

banderilla /ˌbæn.də.ˈɹiː.jə/ n
banderilla
decorated barbed stick used in bullfighting

banderillero /ˌbændəɹiːˈjeəɹəʊ/ n
banderillero
one who sticks the banderillas in the bull's neck

bandicoot /ˈbændiˌkut/ /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ n
bandicut peramélido
small Australian marsupial with a long snout

bandit /ˈbændɪt/ n
bandido
one who robs others
an outlaw

bandolier /ˌbændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
canana bandolera
an ammunition belt

bandoneon n
bandoneón
accordion

bandstand /ˈbænd.stænd/ n
templete
platform for bands to play on

bandurria n
bandurria
plectrum-plucked stringed instrument with a flat-backed pear-shaped body

bandwidth /ˈbændwɪdθ/ n
ancho de banda
measure of data flow rate in digital networks
width of a frequency band
width of the smallest frequency band within which the signal can fit

bandy /ˈbændi/ adj
arqueado
bowlegged

bandy /ˈbændi/ v
cambiar intercambiar
to give and receive reciprocally

bane /beɪn/ n
desgracia maldición perdición ruina
source of harm or ruin; affliction

bane /beɪn/ v
arruinar maldecir
to be the bane of
envenenar intoxicar
to be the poison of

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ interjection
pum
verbal percussive sound

bang /bæŋ(ɡ)/ n
golpe percusión zarpazo zumbido
A strike upon an object causing such a noise
estallido estruendo
A sudden percussive noise
detonación explosión
An explosion
signo de exclamación
The symbol !

bang out v
chapucear
to do something quickly

bangers and mash n
salchichas con puré
meal of sausages and mashed potato, usually with onions and gravy added

bangle /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/ n
brazalete pulsera
a rigid bracelet or anklet, especially one with no clasp

bangs /bæŋz/ n
flequillo fleco capul cerquillo chasquilla china
hair that hangs down over the forehead

banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ v
desterrar
to send someone away and forbid that person from returning

banishment /ˈbænɪʃmənt/ n
exilio
The act of banishing
The state of being banished, exile

banister /ˈbænɪstə(ɹ)/ n
barandilla
the handrail on the side of a staircase

banj n
banj
Quercus leucotrichophora, oak tree
hashish or henbane

banjo /ˈbæn.dʒoʊ/ /ˈbæn.dʒəʊ/ n
banjo banyo
a musical instrument

bank /bæŋk/ n
banco sucursal
branch office
banca
controller of a card game
banco banca
institution
banco almacén
storage for important goods
banco bajío
an underwater area of higher elevation, a sandbank
orilla ribera
edge of river or lake
talud terraplén
embankment, an earth slope
ladeo
incline of an aircraft
hilera teclado
row of keys on a musical or typewriter keyboard
hilera
row or panel of items

bank /bæŋk/ v
tener la cuenta en
to deal with a bank or financial institution
ahorrar depositar ingresar
to put into bank
amontonar apilar
to form into a bank
ladearse
to incline laterally in order to turn
ladear
to make incline in turn

bank account n
cuenta bancaria
fund deposited by a customer for safekeeping in a bank

bank cheque n
cheque bancario
cheque which is payable by a bank

bank holiday n
fiesta nacional
a weekday granted to workers as a national holiday

bank robber n
ladrón de bancos robabancos
one who robs or steals from a bank

bank statement n
extracto
statement of transactions and balances

banked slalom n
banked slalom

banker /ˈbæŋkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæŋkɚ/ n
banquera banquero
dealer
banquero banquera
one who conducts the business of banking

banking n
banca
occupation

banknote n
billete
paper currency

bankroll n
billetaje fajo
.A roll of banknotes.

bankrupt /ˈbæŋ.kɹəpt/ /ˈbæŋk.ɹəpt/ adj
quebrado arruinado
having been legally declared insolvent

bankruptcy /ˈbæŋkɹʌptsɪ/ n
bancarrota concurso quiebra
legally declared or recognised condition of insolvency

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ adj
excepcional
exceptional; very good

banner /ˈbænə/ /ˈbænɚ/ n
banner publicitario
advertisement on a web page
estandarte
cause or purpose; a campaign or movement
estandarte bandera
flag
pancarta
large piece of cloth with a slogan or emblem carried in a demonstration or other procession
large sign

banner blindness n
banner blindness ceguera a banner
desensitization to attention-attracting means

banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ n
banquete comida festiva convite
a large celebratory meal; a feast

banshee /bænˈʃiː/ n
La Llorona banshee
in Irish folklore, a female spirit

bantamweight n
peso gallo
weight in sports

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ n
charla cháchara plática
good humoured conversation

banter /ˈbæntə/ /ˈbæntɚ/ v
bromear charlar
to engage in banter
divertirse
to play or do something amusing
burlar chacotear tomar el pelo torear
to tease mildly

banyan /ˈbæn.jən/ n
baniano
tropical Indian fig tree

baobab /ˈbeɪoʊˌbæb/ /ˈbeɪəʊbab/ n
baobab
Adansonia digitata

baptism /ˈbæptɪzəm/ n
bautismo bautizo
Christian sacrament

baptism of fire n
bautismo de fuego
the first experience of a severe ordeal

baptismal adj
bautismal
relating to baptism

baptismal font n
pila bautismal
a basin used for baptism

baptist /ˈbæptɪst/ n
bautista
person who baptizes

baptistry n
baptisterio
space where a baptismal font is located

baptize v
bautizar
To perform the Christian sacrament of baptism

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ n
bar taberna
business licensed to sell intoxicating beverages
minibar
closet containing alcoholic beverages in a private house or a hotel room
barra bar
counter of such a premises
pastilla tableta
cuboid piece of any commodity
prohibición
official order prohibiting some activity
abogacía
profession of lawyers
barrera
rail bar at level crossing
barra
solid object with uniform cross-section
nautical: sand formation
metallurgy: solid object of round, square, hexagonal, octagonal or rectangular section

bar /bɑɹ/ /bɑː/ v
barrar
to obstruct the passage of

bar chart n
diagrama de barras
graph in the form of boxes of different heights

bar line n
barra de compás
vertical line across a staff

bar none adv
excepción
without exception

bar of chocolate n
chocolatina
slab of chocolate

bar shot n
palanqueta
double-headed shot connected by a bar

bar-crested antshrike n
batará crestibarrado
a passerine bird of the antbird family

bar-tailed godwit n
aguja colipinta
bar-tailed godwit

barb /bɑː(ɹ)b/ n
puya
a hurtful remark
barba
one of the side branches of a feather

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ adj
bárbaro
uncivilized

barbarian /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/ /bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən/ n
bárbaro
uncivilized person
warrior associated with Sword and Sorcery stories

barbaric /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/ adj
bárbaro barbárico
uncivilised

barbarism /ˈbɑɹbəˈɹɪzm̩/ /ˈbɑː(ɹ)bəɹɪz(ə)m/ n
barbarismo
error in language use

barbarize v
barbarizar
to cause to become savage

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ n
barbacoa asador parrilla
cooking instrument
barbacoa parrillada
meal

barbecue /ˈbɑɹbɪˌkju/ /ˈbɑːbɪˌkjuː/ v
asar rostizar
to cook food on a barbecue

barbecue sauce /ˈbɑːbɪkjuː sɔːs/ /ˈbɑːɹbəkjuː sɑːs/ n
salsa barbacoa
type of sauce

barbed wire n
alambre de púas alambre de espino alambre de espinas
twisted strands of steel wire

barbel /ˈbɑːbəl/ n
barbo
fish

barbell n
barra barra con pesas haltera
wide steel bar with premeasured weights

barber /ˈbɑɹ.bɚ/ /ˈbɑː.bə/ n
barbero
person whose profession is cutting (usually male) customers' hair and beards

barberry /ˈbɑɹbɛɹi/ n
agracejo alarguez calafate michay
Berberis

barbershop n
peluquería
barber's shop

barbet n
perro de agua francés
dog

barbiturate /ˌbɑɹˈbɪtʃu.ɪt/ /ˌbɑː(ɹ)ˈbɪtʃəɹɪt/ n
barbitúrico
derivative of barbituric acid that acts as a depressant of the central nervous system

barcarole /ˈbɑɹkəˌɹoʊl/ /ˈbɑːkəɹəʊl/ n
barcarola
Venetian folk song

barcode /ˈbɑː(ɹ)kəʊd/ n
código de barras
set of machine-readable parallel bars

bard /bɑːd/ [bɑɹd] n
bardo
professional poet and singer

bardo /ˈbɑɹdoʊ/ /ˈbɑːdəʊ/ n
bardo budista
state of existence between death and subsequent reincarnation

bare /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ adj
mínimo
minimal
desnudo
naked, uncovered
having had what usually covers (something) removed
having no decoration

bare /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛɚ/ v
descubrir
to uncover, reveal

bareass n
a culo pelado

bareback /ˈbɛəbæk/ adv
a pelo
without a saddle
without a condom

barebone n
huesuda huesudo
person

barebutt adj
nalgas peladas poto pelado
nudity of the bum

barefaced /ˈbeə(ɹ)feɪst/ adj
descarado caradura desvergonzado
shameless

barefoot /ˈbɛəfʊt/ /ˈbɛɹfʊt/ adj
descalzo a pies pelados chuña
wearing nothing on the feet

barefoot doctor n
médica descalza médico descalzo
farmer with basic medical training

barely /ˈbɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈbɛɹ.li/ adv
apenas
by a small margin
almost not at all

barfly /bɑɹflaɪ/ /bɑːflaɪ/ n
borracho cierrabares parroquiano
person who spends much time in a bar

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ n
bicoca ganga trato
agreement or contract concerning sale of property
ganga chollo
item bought at a low price

bargain /ˈbɑːɡən/ /ˈbɑːɹɡən/ v
regatear
to make a bargain

barge /bɑɹdʒ/ /bɑːdʒ/ n
barcaza lancha a remolque
flat-bottomed bulk carrier mainly for inland waters

barista /baˈɹista/ /bəˈɹiːstə/ /bəˈɹɪstə/ n
barista
person who prepares coffee in a coffee shop for customers

barite n
barita baritina
mineral

baritone /ˈbɛɹ.ɪ.toʊn/ n
barítono
male voice
musical range

barium /ˈbɛəɹɪəm/ n
bario
chemical element

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ n
ladrido
short, loud, explosive utterance
corteza
exterior covering of a tree
bricbarca
three-masted vessel, foremast and mainmast square-rigged, mizzenmast schooner-rigged

bark /bɑɹk/ /bɑːk/ v
ladrar
to make a loud noise (dogs)
to speak sharply
descortezar
to strip the bark from, to peel

bark up the wrong tree v
ir muy descaminado
bark up the wrong tree

barker n
cascador cascarillero
a person who strips needed or valuable bark

barking dogs seldom bite proverb
perro ladrador, poco mordedor perro que ladra no muerde
people who make threats rarely carry them out

barley /ˈbɑɹli/ /ˈbɑːli/ n
cebada
Hordeum vulgare or its grains

barn /bɑɹn/ [baːn] [bɐːn] [bɑɹn] [bɑːn] [bɒən] n
granero establo galpón
building
barn
unit

barn owl /ˈbɑːn ˌaʊl/ n
lechuza común lechuza
Tyto alba

barn swallow n
golondrina
species of swallow

barnacle /ˈbɑɹnəkl̩/ /ˈbɑːnəkl̩/ n
percebe
marine crustacean

barnacle goose n
barnacla cariblanca
Branta leucopsis

barometer /bəˈɹɑməɾɚ/ /bəˈɹɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
barómetro
an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure

barometric /ˌbæɹəˈmetɹɪk/ adj
barométrico
of or pertaining to atmospheric pressure

baron /ˈbæɹən/ /ˈbɛɹən/ n
barón
male ruler of a barony

baroness /ˌbæ.ɹəˈnɛs/ n
baronesa
female ruler of a barony

barony /ˈbæ.ɹə.ni/ n
baronía
a dominion ruled by a baron or baroness

barque /bɑː(ɹ)k/ n
bricbarca
sailing vessel, all masts but sternmost square-rigged

barrack /ˈbæ.ɹək/ n
cuartel barraca
a building for soldiers

barracuda /ˌbæɹəˈkuːdə/ n
barracuda
marine fish

barramundi n
barramundi
species of diadromous fish

barrator /ˈbæɹətə(ɹ)/ n
querulante
who vexes others with frequent and needless lawsuits

barred antshrike n
batará barrado
a passerine bird

barrel /ˈbæɹəl/ n
cañón
metallic tube of a gun
caño
part of a clarinet
barril
quantity
barril tonel
round vessel made from staves bound with a hoop

barrel bomb n
bomba de barril

barrel organ n
organito organillo
pipe instrument with air controlled pins in a revolving barrel

barrel roll n
tonel
aerobatic maneuver
vuelta de campana
full 360° horizontal rotation by a car

barren /ˈbæɹən/ adj
estéril infértil
unable to bear children; sterile
infertile

barrette /bəˈɹɛt/ n
pinche prendedor prendedor de pelo
A clasp or clip for gathering and holding the hair

barricade /ˌbæɹɪˈkeɪd/ n
barricada
a barrier constructed across a road, especially as a military defence

barrier /ˈbæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈbɛɹi.əɹ/ n
límite
boundary or limit
barrera
obstacle or impediment
structure that bars passage

barrister /ˈbæ.ɹɪst.ə(ɹ)/ n
legalista
lawyer with the right to speak as an advocate in higher lawcourts

barrow /ˈbæɹ.əʊ/ /ˈbæɹoʊ/ n
túmulo
mound of earth and stones raised over a grave
carretilla carrucha
small vehicle used to carry a load and pulled or pushed by hand

bartender /ˈbɑɹˌtɛndɚ/ /ˈbɑːˌtɛndə(ɹ)/ n
barman
person who works in a bar

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
trueque
exchange of goods or services

barter /ˈbɑɹtəɹ/ /ˈbɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
trocar
exchange goods or services without involving money

baryon /ˈbæɹɪɒn/ n
barión
heavy subatomic particle

baryonic adj
bariónico
of or pertaining to baryons

bas-relief /ˈbæs.ɹɪˌliːf/ n
bajorrelieve
a low or mostly-flat sculpture

basal [ˈbeɪsəɫ] [ˈbeɪzəɫ] adj
basal
relating to, or forming, the base, or point of origin

basal ganglion n
ganglio basal
group of nuclei in the brain

basal layer n
capa basal
the deepest layer of the epidermis

basalt /bəˈsɑlt/ /ˈbæsɒlt/ n
basalto
hard rock

bascinet /ˌbæsɪˈnet/ n
bacinete
light helmet

bascule bridge n
puente basculante
type of movable bridge

base /beɪs/ adj
rastrero
immoral
bajo
low

base /beɪs/ n
base
chemical compound that will neutralize an acid
something from which other things extend
permanent structure for housing military
baseball: one of the three places that a runner can stand in safety
math: number raised to the power of an exponent
electronics: controlling terminal of a transistor
geometry: lowest side or face
base sede
headquarters
campaña
heraldic charge: lowest third of a shield or escutcheon
heraldry: lower part of the field

base /beɪs/ v
basar
have as its foundation or starting point

baseball /ˈbeɪs.bɔl/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl/ n
béisbol
ball game

baseball cap /ˈbeɪs.bɔl ˌkæp/ /ˈbeɪs.bɔːl ˌkæp/ n
gorra jockey
cap

baseball field n
campo de béisbol diamante
a playing field on which the game of baseball is played

baseball mitt n
guante manopla
glove

baseball player n
beisbolista balonvoleísta beisbolero jugador de béisbol pelotera pelotero
a person who plays baseball

baseline /ˈbeɪslaɪn/ n
referencia
datum used as the basis for calculation or for comparison

basement /ˈbeɪsmənt/ n
sótano
floor below ground level
zócalo
mass of rock

bash the bishop v
pajearse pelársela
slang for masturbate (male)

bash up v
golpear
assault someone with the intention of causing physical injury

bashful [ˈbæʃfəɫ] adj
tímido
inclined to avoid notice

basic /ˈbeɪsɪk/ adj
básico
necessary, essential for life or some process

basic income n
renta básica
basic income

basically /ˈbeɪsɪk(ə)li/ adv
básicamente
in a fundamental or basic manner

basidiomycete n
basidiomiceto
fungus of phylum Basidiomycota

basidium /bəˈsɪdɪəm/ n
basidio
small club shaped structure

basil /ˈbeɪz.əl/ /ˈbæz.əl/ n
albahaca alhábega
herb
plant

basilar /ˈbæsəlɚ/ /ˈbæsɪlə/ adj
basilar
of, pertaining to, or located at a base

basilect /ˈbæsɪlekt/ n
basilecto
variety of a language that has diverged greatly from the standard form

basilica /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ n
basílica
Christian church building having a nave

basilisk /ˈbæs.ɪ.lɪsk/ n
basilisco
snake-like dragon type
type of lizard (genus Basiliscus)
type of large brass cannon

basin /ˈbeɪsɪn/ n
cuenca
area of land that drains into a common outlet
lavabo jofaina lavamanos palangana pileta
wide bowl for washing

basis /ˈbeɪsɪs/ n
base
linearly independent, spanning set of vectors
base fundamento
starting point for an argument
underlying condition

basis point n
punto base punto básico
one hundredth of one percentage point

basket /ˈbaːskət/ /ˈbæskɪt/ /ˈbɑːskɪt/ n
canasta cesta
basketball: hoop from which a net is suspended
basketball: act of putting the ball through the basket
cesta cesto canasta
container

basket case n
caso perdido
in a bad condition

basketball /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ n
baloncesto básquetbol
the sport

basketball hoop n
aro de baloncesto
a hoop use in basketball

basketball player n
baloncestista basquetbolista
person who plays basketball

basking shark n
tiburón peregrino
Cetorhinus maximus

basophil /ˈbeɪsəfɪl/ n
basófilo
cell

bass /beɪs/ adj
bajo
low in pitch

bass /beɪs/ n
bajo
singer
low spectrum of sound
musical instrument
section of musical group

bass /beɪs/ /bæs/ n
perca lubina róbalo
perch

bass clarinet n
clarinete bajo
bass instrument in the clarinet family

bass drum /ˈbeɪsˌdɹʌm/ n
bombo
large drum with a low pitch

bass guitar /ˈbeɪsɡɪˈtɑːɹ/ n
bajo guitarra baja
stringed musical instrument

bassinet /ˌbæsɪnˈet/ n
moisés
a newborn baby's bed, typically made of woven reeds or straw

bassist /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ n
bajista
musician

basso continuo n
bajo continuo
continuous realization of harmony

bassoon /bəˈsun/ /bəˈsuːn/ n
fagot bajón
musical instrument in the woodwind family

bassoonist n
fagot fagotista bajonista bajón piporro
person who plays the bassoon

basswood /ˈbæswʊd/ n
tilo
linden

basta interjection
basta
that's enough, stop

bastard /ˈbæs.tɚd/ /ˈbɑːs.təd/ n
hijo de puta cabrón desgraciado tipejo
contemptible etc. person
bastardo
informal: child that does not know his father
bastardo bastarda
person born to unmarried parents

bastard sugar n
azúcar sin cristalizar
light brown sugar

baste /beɪst/ v
hilvanar embastar
sew with long or loose stitches

baster /ˈbeɪstə/ /ˈbeɪstɚ/ n
cuentagotas inyector pera
tool for basting

bastille [bæˈstɪəɫ] n
fortaleza
castle tower, or fortified building; small citadel or fortress

bastion /ˈbæsti.ən/ n
bastión
projecting part of a rampart
person who strongly defends some principle
well-fortified position

bat /bæt/ n
murciélago
small flying mammal
bate bat
club used for striking the ball in sports

bat /bæt/ v
batear
hit

bat an eyelid v
inmutarse
to react in any slight way

bat one's eyes v
hacer ojitos
to flutter one's eyelashes, romantically

batard /bæˈtɑːd/ /bəˈtɑɹd/ n
batarda
short loaf of bread

batch /bæt͡ʃ/ n
lote
computing
quantity of anything produced in one operation
group or collection of things of the same kind
hornada
quantity of baked goods made at one time

batch processing n
procesamiento por lotes

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] n
baño
act of bathing
baño cuarto de baño
room
bañera
tub

bath /bæθ/ /bɐːθ/ /bɑːθ/ [baθ⁓bæθ] [bæθ⁓bɛəθ⁓beəθ] [bɑːt̪ʰ] [bɑːθ] v
bañar
To wash a person or animal in a bath

bath towel n
toalla de baño
towel for drying the body

bathe /beɪð/ v
lavar
to apply water to
bañar
to clean oneself
to clean a person by immersion in water
to immerse oneself in water
to cover or surround

bather /ˈbeɪðə(ɹ)/ n
bañador bañadora bañista
One who bathes or swims

bathhouse n
casa de baños
a building with baths for communal use

bathometer n
batímetro
instrument

bathrobe /ˈbæθɹoʊb/ /ˈbɑːθɹəʊb/ n
albornoz bata de baño salida de baño
terrycloth robe

bathroom /ˈbæθ.ɹuːm/ /ˈbæθɹum/ /ˈbɑːθ.ɹuːm/ n
cuarto de baño baño
a room with a bathtub

bathtub /ˈbæθtʌb/ /ˈbɑːθtʌb/ n
bañera bañadera tina
large container in which a person may bathe

bathymetric adj
batimétrico
of, pertaining to, or derived from bathymetry

bathymetry n
batimetría
the measurement of the depths of the seas

bathyscaphe /ˈbæθɪˌskeɪv/ n
batiscafo batíscafo
self-propelled deep-sea submersible

bathysphere /ˈbæθɪˌsfɪə(ɹ)/ n
batisfera
diving chamber

batik /bəˈtʰiːk/ n
batik
A method of dyeing fabric

baton /bəˈtɑn/ /ˈbætɒn/ n
porra
club of the police
batuta porra
military staff of office
batuta
music: conductor's stick
testigo
sports: object transferred by relay runners

battalion /bəˈtælɪən/ n
batallón
any large body of troops
army unit

batten /ˈbætən/ n
filete
nautical: long strip that keeps a sail flat

batten /ˈbætən/ v
mejorar
to become better
aprovecharse
to prosper, especially at the expense of others

batten down the hatches v
cerrar las escotillas
nautical: to cover the hatches

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ n
batido
beaten mixture of flour and liquid
botellón
binge
pendiente
a slope
bateador
player attempting to hit the ball

batter /ˈbætə(ɹ)/ /ˈbætəɹ/ v
apanar empanar rebozar
to coat with batter
apalear
to hit or strike violently and repeatedly

battered adj
maltrecho
beaten up through a lot of use

battering ram n
ariete
type of siege engine used to smash gates and walls

battery /ˈbætəɹi/ n
batería
coordinated group of artillery
baseball: catcher and pitcher together
pila batería
device storing electricity
golpes lesiones
legal: act of unlawful violence

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ n
batalla lucha
general action, fight, or encounter; a combat

battle /ˈbætl̩/ /ˈbætəl/ v
luchar batallar
(intransitive) to join in battle; to contend in fight

battle axe n
hacha de armas
ancient military weapon

battle cry n
grito de guerra
something the troops yell out when going to war or battle

battlefield n
campo de batalla
field of a land battle

battlefront n
frente de batalla
line along which opposing armies engage in combat

battlement [ˈbætəɫmənt] n
almenaje
indented parapet formed by a series of rising members

battleship n
acorazado
warship

bauble /ˈbɑbəl/ /ˈbɔbəl/ [ˈbɒbəɫ] [ˈbɔːbəɫ] n
bola de navidad
small shiny spherical decoration, commonly put on Christmas trees

bauxite /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ n
bauxita
ore

bavarois /ˌbævə(ɹ)ˈwɑː/ /ˌbɑvɚˈwɑ/ n
bavarois bavaroise crema bávara crème bavaroise
pudding

bawdy /ˈbɔdi/ /ˈbɔːdi/ adj
guarro lascivo sucio
obscene

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] n
alarido grito
a loud, intense shouting or wailing

bawl /bɑl/ /bɔl/ [bɔːɫ] v
gritar
(intransitive) To shout or utter in a loud and intense manner

bay /beɪ/ adj
alazán
of reddish-brown color

bay /beɪ/ n
laurel
shrub
herb
bahía
body of water
alazán
brown colour/color
alazana alazán
reddish-brown horse

bay cat n
gato de Borneo
Catopuma badia

bay leaf n
laurel
herb

bay window n
ventana de bahía ventana saliente
type of window

bayonet /ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɨt/ /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/ n
bayoneta
weapon

bayou /ˈbaɪ.uː/ n
pantano pantanos
slow-moving creek or swamp

bazaar /bəˈzaː/ /bəˈzɑɹ/ /bəˈzɑː(ɹ)/ n
bazar mercado
marketplace

bazooka /bəˈzuːkə/ n
bazuca
American shoulder fired rocket grenade launcher

be /bi/ /biː/ v
ser existir haber
exist
estar ser
occupy a place
used to connect a noun to an adjective that describes it
elliptical form of "be here", or similar
used to form the continuous forms of various tenses
used to indicate weather, air quality, or the like
have a certain age
ser estar
occur, take place
used to indicate that the subject and object are the same
used to indicate that the subject has the qualities described by a noun or noun phrase
used to indicate that the subject plays the role of the predicate nominal
(archaic) used to form the perfect aspect with certain intransitive verbs
used to indicate that the values on either side of an equation are the same
used to form the passive voice
ser
used to link a subject to a count or measurement

be able to v
saber poder ser capaz de
have ability to

be all about v
estar interesado en
be interested in
enfocarse en lidiar con tratarse de
deal with

be all ears v
ser todo oídos
to listen carefully or eagerly; to anticipate

be ashamed v
avergonzarse
feel ashamed

be born v
nacer
to come into existence through birth

be born yesterday v
ayer chuparse el dedo haber nacer nacido no haberse caído del guindo
to be inexperienced

be called v
llamarse decirse
to have a specific name

be careful interjection
aguas ten cuidado
proceed with caution

be careful what you wish for phraseologicalUnit
¿No querías caldo? ¡Pues toma dos tazas!

be good for v
servir
be fit

be my guest v
adelante adelante, llegale con confinaza orale como vas
do as you wish

be off with you phraseologicalUnit
esfumarse largarse
go away; get out

be right v
estar en lo correcto tener razón
be correct in one's judgement or statement about something

be right back phraseologicalUnit
ya regreso ya vuelvo
indicate speaker will return in a moment

be silent v
callarse
refrain from speaking

be that as it may adv
sea como fuere
nevertheless

be up to v
de depender
to depend on
tramar
to do or be involved in doing

be wrong v
estar equivocado
have an incorrect belief, be mistaken

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ n
playa
sandy shore

beach /bit͡ʃ/ /biːt͡ʃ/ v
embarrancar encallar varar
run something aground on a beach

beach chair n
tumbona
A chair for use on beaches

beach towel n
toalla de playa
towel used at the beach

beach volleyball n
balón de vóley-playa pelota de [[vóley-playa]]
ball
voleibol de playa vóley playa vóley-playa
sport

beachhead n
cabeza de playa punto de apoyo
initial success

beacon /ˈbiːkən/ n
cúspide punto conspicuo
high hill or similar
almenara baliza
signal fire
almenara
signaling or guiding mark erected as guide to mariners

bead /biːd/ n
cuenta abalorio
pierced small round object
rosary ball
gota
small drop of liquid

beagle [biːɡəɫ] n
beagle
dog

beak /biːk/ n
pico
structure projecting from a bird's face

beaked whale n
zifio zifíido zífido
whales in the family Ziphiidae

beaker /ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈbiːkɚ/ n
vaso de precipitación
flat-bottomed vessel

beakhead n
alas de proa espolón
protruding part at the bow of a sailing ship

beam /biːm/ n
viga
large piece of timber or iron
principal horizontal beam in a building
connector of notes
radio
ray

bean /biːn/ n
vaina
pod
judía frijol alubia haba habichuela poroto
seed

bean goose n
ganso de las habas ánsar campestre
Anser fabalis

bean sprout n
brote
a sprout grown out of a bean
brotes de soja dientes de dragón frijolitos chinos
the vegetarian food

beaner /ˈbinɚ/ n
frijolero
a Mexican

beanie /ˈbiː.ni/ n
gorro
cap that fits the head closely

beanpole n
espigado larguirucho zanquilargo
tall, thin person

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ n
bajista
investor who sells in anticipation of falling prices
oso
large mammal of family Ursidae
large hairy man

bear /bɑɹ/ /bɛə(ɹ)/ /bɛəɹ/ v
portar llevar
to be equipped with
llevar
to carry
atestiguar
to declare as testimony
soportar aguantar
to endure with patience; to be patient
aguantar soportar resistir
to put up with
soportar sostener
to support or sustain

bear cub n
osezno
young bear

bear fruit v
dar sus frutas
succeed in some task

bear hug n
abrazazo abrazote
any especially large hug, usually friendly

bear in mind v
tener en cuenta tener en mente
remember, consider

bear market n
mercado bajista
state of stock market

bear out v
confirmar corroborar
corroborate, prove, or confirm

bearable /ˈbɛəɹəbəɫ/ adj
soportable llevadero tolerable
able to be borne

beard /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ n
barba
facial hair
jotera pantalla
woman accompanying a gay male

beard /bɪəd/ /bɪɹd/ v
mortificar provocar
bravely oppose
barbar
to grow hair on the chin and jaw

bearded /ˈbɪədɪd/ /ˈbɪɹdəd/ adj
barbudo barbado
having a beard

bearded tit n
bigotudo
Panurus biarmicus

beardless adj
imberbe inmaduro mancebo
not having reached manhood
imberbe barbilampiño lampiño sin barba
without a beard

bearer /ˈbɛəɹə(ɹ)/ n
portador portadora
one who bears

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ adj
apoyo gravitar soportar soporte
carrying weight or load

bearing /ˈbɛə̯ɹɪŋ/ /ˈbɛɹɪŋ/ n
rodamiento cojinete balero
mechanical device
rumbo acimut
nautical sense
comportamiento conducta porte proceder
posture
importancia incumbencia
relevance

bearish adj
osuno ursino
having the qualities of a bear

beast /biːst/ n
bestia
non-human animal
animal bestia salvaje
violent/antisocial person

beast of burden n
bestia de carga animal de carga
animal that carries or pulls a load

beastliness n
bestialidad

beastmaster n
gladiador

beat /biːt/ n
latido
pulsation

beat /biːt/ v
barloventear
nautical - to sail to windward
batir golpear pegar apalizar aporrear
to hit, to knock, to pound, to strike
batir revolver sacudir
to mix food
latir
to move with pulsation or throbbing
golpear (repetidamente) percutir
to strike or pound repeatedly
vencer derrotar
to win against

beat around the bush v
andarse por las ramas ir por los cerros de Úbeda
to delay or avoid talking about something difficult or unpleasant
andar con ambages andarse con rodeos
to treat a topic but omit its main points

beat it /ˈbiˌdɪt/ v
ahuecar el ala
to go away

beat to a pulp v
hacer fosfatina hacer papilla hacer puré
defeat severely

beat to the punch v
anticipar ganar de mano
to do something before somebody else can

beat up v
apalear pegar
to give a beating to

beater /ˈbitɚ/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
batidor batidora
a kitchen implement for mixing
montero
person who drives game towards the shooters

beatification /biˌætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
beatificación
the act of beatifying

beatify /biːˈætɪfaɪ/ v
beatificar
to take step in declaring a person a saint

beating /ˈbiːtɪŋ/ n
latido
the pulsation of the heart

beatnik /ˈbiːtnɪk/ n
beatnik
beatnik

beautician /bjuːˈtɪʃən/ n
esteticista
one who does hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments

beautiful /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ adj
bravo
as a pro-sentence
alegre bueno despejado
of weather: pleasant, clear
bello bonito hermoso guapo bella bonita
possessing charm and attractive

beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/ adv
bellamente
In a beautiful manner

beautifulness n
belleza
the quality of being beautiful

beautify /ˈbjuː.tɪ.faɪ/ v
embellecer
to make beautiful or more beautiful

beauty /ˈbjuɾi/ /ˈbjuːti/ /ˈbuːti/ n
belleza guapa
beautiful female
guapo belleza
beautiful male
belleza hermosura beldad lindeza preciosidad preciosura
quality of pleasing appearance
belleza
something particularly good or pleasing

beauty pageant n
concurso de belleza
competition on attractiveness

beauty parlor n
salón de belleza salón de estética
salon with hairdressers and beauticians

beaver /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
castor
semiaquatic rodent

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ adv
porque
on account

because /biˈkɔz/ /bɪkəz/ /bɪˈkɒz/ /bɪˈkɔːz/ conjunction
por cuanto ya que
as known because; as inferred because; as determined because
porque ya que por cuanto
by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that

because of preposition
a causa de debido a
on account of, by reason of, for the purpose of

beckon /ˈbɛkən/ v
atraer llamar
seem attractive and inviting
llamar con señas
to wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer

become /bəˈkʌm/ /bɪˈkʊm/ /bɪˈkʌm/ v
quedar bien
devenir convertir hacer volver llegar a ser
to begin to be

becoming /bəˈkʌmɪŋ/ /bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
devenir
The act or process by which something becomes

becquerel [bɛkəˈɹɛɫ] n
becquerelio becquerel
unit of radioactive activity

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ n
cama lecho catre piltra sobre
piece of furniture
lecho cama
the bottom of a lake or other body of water
flat surface or layer on which something else is to be placed

bed /bed/ /bɛd/ /bɛːd/ v
ir a la cama
to go to a sleeping bed
encamar
to have sexual intercourse with

bed and breakfast n
bed and breakfast
guesthouse providing breakfast

bed of roses /bɛd ʌv ˈɹəʊzəz/ n
camino de rosas jauja

bed sheet n
sábana
sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen

bedbug n
chinche
small nocturnal insect

bedclothes n
ropa de cama
sheets, blankets, quilts or other coverings used on a bed

bedding plane n
plano de estratificación
geology: the planar surface between adjacent strata

bedevil [bɪˈdɛvəɫ] v
atormentar
to harass

bedhead /ˈbɛdhɛd/ n
pelo descuidado pelo desordenado pelo despeinado
unkempt hair

bedlam /ˈbɛdləm/ n
belén
place or situation of chaos

bedlinen n
ropa de cama
cloth items used to make up a bed

bedouin /ˈbɛd.wɪn/ n
beduina beduino
desert-dweller

bedridden /ˈbɛdɹɪdən/ adj
encamado postrado en cama confinado en cama
confined to bed

bedrock n
lecho rocoso roca madre
underground solid rock

bedroom /ˈbɛdˌɹum/ n
dormitorio alcoba habitación cuarto pieza recámara
room in a house where a bed is kept for sleeping

bedroom community n
ciudad dormitorio
residential urban community of a nearby metropolis

bedsheet /bɛdˈʃiːt/ n
sábana
a sheet, a piece of cloth cut and finished as bedlinen

bedsore n
escara úlcera por presión
Lesion caused by pressure

bedspread n
colcha cubrecama
topmost covering of a bed

bedstead n
cama
bed framework

bedtime /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ n
hora de dormir
time when one goes to bed to sleep

bedwetter /ˈbɛdwɛtɚ/ n
mojacamas
person who (habitually) urinates in his bed (during sleep)

bee /ˈbiː/ n
abeja
insect
be
name of the letter B, b

bee fly n
bombílido
bee fly

bee hummingbird n
colibrí zunzuncito zunzuncito elfo de las abejas pájaro mosca
hummingbird

bee-eater /ˈbiː iːtəɹ/ n
abejaruco merópido
bird in the family Meropidae

beech /biːt͡ʃ/ n
haya pellín
tree of genus Fagus

beech marten n
garduña
Martes foina

beef /bif/ /biːf/ n
carne de res carne de vaca
meat

beefcake /ˈbiːfˌkeɪk/ n
churro galán guapetón mijito rico
muscular, desirable man

beefsteak /ˈbiːfsteɪk/ n
bistec bife
steak

beefy /ˈbiːfi/ adj
cárnico
containing beef
carnoso carnudo
similar to beef

beehive /ˈbiːhaɪv/ n
beehive colmena
hairstyle
colmena
home of bees
man-made structure in which bees are kept for their honey

beekeeper /ˈbiˌkipɚ/ n
apicultor colmenero abejero abejera apicultora colmenera
someone who keeps bees

beekeeping n
apicultura
raising bees

beeline /ˈbiːlaɪn/ n
a vuelo de pájaro
straight course, ignoring established paths of travel

been there, done that phraseologicalUnit
yo lo hice antes
assertion that the speaker has personal experience or knowledge of a particular place or topic

beep /biːp/ n
pitido
electronically produced tone

beer /bɛə/ /bɪə(ɹ)/ /bɪə/ /bɪɹ/ n
cerveza birra
alcoholic drink made of malt
cerveza
drink made from roots
cerveza caña
glass of beer

beer and skittles n
no todo el monte es orégano
fun times

beer belly n
barriga cervecera lonja pancho panza chelera panza de birra
protruding abdomen

beer bong n
tuberia de barrilete
funnel

beer parlour n
cervecería
a bar, selling beers, that has tables

beeswax /ˈbizwæks/ n
cera de abeja
wax secreted by bees

beet /biːt/ n
remolacha betabel betarraga beterava
Beta vulgaris

beetle /ˈbiːtəl/ [ˈbiɾəɫ] n
escarabajo
insect

beetroot /ˈbitɹut/ /ˈbiːtɹuːt/ n
remolacha beterraga
normally deep red coloured root vegetable

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ adv
antes
at an earlier time

before /bəˈfɔɹ/ /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /bɪˈfoə/ /bɪˈfɔː/ preposition
antes de antes que
earlier than
antes de
in front of according to an ordering system
ante enfrente de frente a
in front of in space

before dark
antes de anochecer
before night begins to fall

beforehand /bɪˈfo(ː)ɹhænd/ /bɪˈfoəhænd/ /bɪˈfɔɹhænd/ /bɪˈfɔːhænd/ adv
de antemano antes adelantadamente anticipadamente con anterioridad
at an earlier time

befuddle /bɪˈfʌdl/ v
confundir
perplex or confuse

beg /bɛɡ/ v
rogar suplicar
to plead with someone for help
mendigar pordiosear
to request the help of someone, often in the form of money

beget /biˈɡɛt/ v
engendrar
to cause, to produce
concebir
to procreate

beggar /ˈbɛɡə/ /ˈbɛɡɚ/ n
mendigo
person suffering poverty
mendigo pordiosero limosnero mendicante mendiga
person who begs

beggars can't be choosers proverb
a caballo regalado no le mires el diente a mucha hambre, no hay pan duro
when resources are limited, one must accept even substandard gifts

begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ v
comenzar empezar iniciar principiar
to start, to initiate or take the first step into something.

beginner /bəˈɡɪnɚ/ /bɪˈɡɪnə/ n
principiante novato
someone who just recently started
iniciador
someone who sets something in motion

beginning /bɪˈɡɪn.ɪŋ/ n
comienzo principio inicio
act of doing that which begins anything
principio comienzo
initial portion of some extended thing
origen comienzo
that which begins or originates something
inicio comienzo
that which is begun

begonia /ˈbəɡoʊni.ə/ /ˈbəɡəʊniː.ə/ n
begonia
plants of the genus Begonia

beguile /bɪˈɡaɪl/ v
cautivar encanto engañador encanto oculto encanto secretivo
charm, delight
engañar
to deceive or delude (using guile)

beguinage n
beguinaje
walled community of Beguines

beguine /beɪˈɡiːn/ /bə.ˈɡiːn/ n
beguine
ballroom dance
music

behave /bɪˈheɪv/ v
comportarse portarse
to act in a polite or proper way
comportarse comportar
to act in a specific manner

behavior [bɪˈheɪvjə] [bɪˈheɪvjɚ] n
comportamiento conducta proceder
way an animal or human behaves or acts
comportamiento
way matter or systems behave

behavioral adj
conductual del comportamiento
of or relating to behavior

behavioral crisis n
crisis de comportamiento

behaviorism n
conductismo
approach to psychology focusing on behavior

behavioural science n
ciencia de la conducta ciencia del comportamiento
analysis and investigation of human and animal behaviour

behead v
decapitar descabezar
to remove the head

beheading n
decapitación degüello descabezamiento
an instance of beheading

behemoth /bəˈhi(ː)məθ/ /ˈbiːəməθ/ n
behemot
mighty beast in the Book of Job

behest /biˈhɛst/ n
orden solicitud
command, bidding

behind /bɪˈhaɪnd/ /ˈbiːˌhaɪnd/ preposition
después tras
after, time- or motion-wise
detrás atrás
at the back of
to the back of

behind bars
entre rejas
in jail or prison

behind closed doors
a puerta cerrada
in private

behind someone's back
a espaldas de alguien
secretly

behind the scenes /bɪˈhaɪnd ðə siːnz/
detrás del telón entre bastidores tras bambalinas
in secret; out of public view

behind the times
obsoleto
out of date, old-fashioned

behind time
atrasado
arriving late

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ interjection
he aquí

behold /bɪˈhoʊld/ /bɪˈhəʊld/ v
observar contemplar mirar
to see, to look at

beholden /bɨˈhoʊldən/ /bɪˈhəʊldən/ adj
comprometido
obligated, bound by moral obligation

beholder /bɪˈhoʊldɚ/ /bɪˈhəʊldə/ n
observador
someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator

behove /biˈhoʊv/ /bɪˈhəʊv/ v
concernir incumbir
to befit, to suit

beige /ˈbeɪʒ/ adj
beige beis
having a slightly yellowish gray colour

beige /ˈbeɪʒ/ n
beige beis
colour

beignet /bɛnˈjeɪ/ /ˈbɛn.jeɪ/ n
buñuelo buñuelo de viento
donut
buñuelo
fritter

being /ˈbiɪŋ/ /ˈbiːɪŋ/ n
ser criatura
a living creature
existencia
the state or fact of existence

bejewel v
alhajar enjoyar
decorate with jewels

belated adj
tardío
later in relation to the proper time

belaying pin n
cabilla

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ n
eructo
sound one makes when belching

belch /ˈbɛltʃ/ v
eructar regoldar
expel gas from the stomach through the mouth

beleaguer /bɪˈli.ɡɚ/ /bɪˈliː.ɡə/ v
sitiar
to besiege; to surround with troops

beleaguered /bɪˈliːɡəd/ adj
hostigado
beset by trouble or difficulty

belfry /ˈbɛlfɹi/ n
campanario
part of a large tower or steeple, specifically for containing bells
campanario campanil
tower or steeple specifically for containing bells, especially as part of a church

belie /bɪˈlaɪ/ /bɪˈlʌɪ/ v
desmentir
to contradict or show to be false
malrepresentar representar mal
to give a false representation
calumniar
to tell lies about

belief /bɪˈliːf/ n
creencia
mental acceptance of a claim as truth
religious faith

believability n
credibilidad
state or quality of being believable

believable adj
creíble
capable of being believed; credible

believe /bɪˈliv/ /bɪˈliːv/ v
creer
to accept that someone is telling the truth (object: person)
to accept as true
to consider likely
creer tener fe
to have religious faith; to believe in a greater truth

believe it or not adv
lo creas o no
you may not believe the following, but it is true

believe one's ears v
dar crédito
to believe that something which one hears is truly the case

believe one's eyes v
dar crédito
to believe that something which one directly sees is truly the case

believer n
creyente
person who believes

belittle /bɨˈlɪt.əl/ v
disminuir menospreciar minimizar
to knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is

bell /bɛl/ n
campana campanilla
percussive instrument

bell pepper n
pimiento morrón chiltoma locote pimentón
spicy-sweet vegetable

bell ringer n
campanera campanero
bell ringer

bell the cat v
ponerle el cascabel al gato
to undertake a dangerous action in the service of a group

bell tower n
campanario
tower in which a bell (or set of bells) is hung; a belfry

bell-bottoms n
pantalones acampanados pantalones de campana pantalones de pata de elefante
pants that are flared from the knee downwards

bell-end n
capullo

bell-gable n
espadaña
an architectural element

bellboy /ˈbɛlˌbɔɪ/ n
botones
A male worker, usually at a hotel, who carries luggage and runs errands

bellgirl n
botones
a female bellhop

bellicism /ˈbɛlɪsɪzm̩/ n
belicismo
an inclination to war

bellicosity /ˌbɛlɪˈkɒsəti/ /ˌbɛlɪˈkɒsɪti/ n
belicosidad
characteristic of being bellicose

belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒ.(ə).ɹənt/ /bəˈlɪdʒ.ə.ɹənt/ adj
bélico
eager to go to war
of or pertaining to war
beligerante
engaged in warfare
belicoso
hostile, eager to fight

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ n
berrido bramido
the deep roar of a large animal, or any similar loud noise

bellow /ˈbɛloʊ/ /ˈbɛləʊ/ v
berrear bramar
to make a noise like the deep roar of a large animal
bramar
to shout in a deep voice

bellows /ˈbɛl.oʊz/ /ˈbɛl.əʊz/ n
fuelle
air blower

bells and whistles n
ringorrangos
extra features added for show rather than function

bellwether /ˈbɛlwɛðə/ /ˈbɛlwɛðɚ/ n
barómetro
a stock or bond that is widely believed to be an indicator of the overall market's condition
anything that indicates future trends
manso
the leading sheep of a flock, having a bell hung round its neck

belly /bɛli/ n
barriga vientre panza
abdomen

belly dance n
danza del vientre
form of dance

belly flop n
planchazo
style of diving

belly flop v
tirarse en plancha

bellyache /ˈbɛliˌeɪk/ n
dolor de barriga
pain in the belly, stomach, or abdomen

bellyacher n
llorón quejumbroso
whiner

belong /bɪˈlɑŋ/ /bɪˈlɒŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋ/ v
pertenecer
be accepted in a group
be part of a group
set theory: be an element of
have its proper place
a pertenecer
be the property of

belonging /bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/ n
cachachá chivas macundales maritates pertenencias
something physical that is owned
pertenencia
the action of the verb to belong

belongings n
pertenencias bártulos enseres
plural form of belonging

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ adj
amado bienamado dilecto querido
loved

beloved /bɪˈlʌvd/ /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ n
amado enamorado
someone who is loved

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ adv
abajo
in a lower place

below /bəˈloʊ/ /bɪˈləʊ/ preposition
bajo
lower in spatial position than

belt /bɛlt/ n
cinturón cinturón de seguridad
band used for safety purposes
correa
band used in a machine to help transfer motion or power
cinturón cinto correa faja cincho
band worn around the waist
cinta cinturón
geographical region
golpe golpear
powerful blow

beluga /bəˈluː.ɡə/ n
beluga
cetacean, Delphinapterus leucas

belvedere /ˈbɛl.vəˌdɪɹ/ /ˈbɛl.vɪ.dɪə/ n
mirador belvedere
raised structure offering a pleasant view of the surrounding area

bemoan /bɪˈmoʊn/ /bɪˈməʊn/ v
lamentar quejar
to complain about

bemol n
bemol
bemol

bemuse /bɪˈmjuːz/ v
desconcertar
to confuse or bewilder

bench /bɛntʃ/ n
banco
banco banca
long seat
banca banquillo banco
sports: where players sit when not playing

bench press /ˈbɛntʃ.pɹɛs/ n
banco de prensa prensa de banco
exercise

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ n
curva recodo
curve
banda
heraldry: one of the ordinaries

bend /bɛnd/ /bɪnd/ v
doblarse
to become curved
inclinarse
to bow in prayer, or in token of submission
doblar curvar
to cause to shape into a curve
someter doblegar
to force to submit
agacharse
to stoop
someterse
to submit

bend down v
agacharse
to bend one's legs while upright to get to a lower position

bend over v
agacharse
to bend one's upper body forward

bend sinister n
barra
diagonal band on coat of arms going from top right to bottom left

bend the truth v
falsear
change or leave out certain facts of a story

bendable adj
articulable flexible
able to be bent or flexed or twisted without breaking

bender /ˈbɛndə/ /ˈbɛndɚ/ n
curvadora dobladora
device to help bending
doblador dobladora
one who, or that which, bends

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ adv
bajo
below or underneath

beneath /bɪˈniːθ/ preposition
bajo abajo
below

benefactive case n
caso benefactivo
case used to indicate beneficiary

benefactor /ˈbɛnəˌfæktɚ/ n
bienhechor benefactor
on who gives gifts or help

beneficent /bəˈnɛf.ə.sənt/ adj
benéfico
beneficent

beneficial /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/ adj
beneficioso
helpful or good to something or someone

beneficiary /ˌbɛn.ɨˈfɪʃ.ɚ.i/ /ˌbɛn.ɪˈfɪʃ.əɹ.i/ n
beneficiario
one who benefits from the distribution, especially of an estate

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ n
ventaja beneficio
advantage, help or aid
prestación
payment, subsidy
beneficio
profit, use
performance given to raise funds

benefit /ˈbɛn.ə.fɪt/ v
beneficiar
to receive a benefit
to be or provide a benefit to

benefit of the doubt n
beneficio de la duda
a favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence

benevolence /bəˈnɛvələns/ n
benevolencia
disposition to do good

benevolent /bəˈnɛvələnt/ adj
benevolente benévolo
having a disposition to do good

benevolent dictator n
dictablanda

benight v
oscurecer
to darken

benign /bɪˈnaɪn/ adj
benigno
(medicine) not posing any serious threat to health
kind, gentle, mild

bent /bɛnt/ adj
doblado
folded

bent /bɛnt/ n
inclinación
inclination or talent
predisposición
predisposition

benthopelagic adj
bentopelágico
both benthic and pelagic

benthos /ˈbɛnθɒs/ n
bentos
flora and fauna at the bottom of a body of water

benzene /ˈbɛnziːn/ n
benceno
aromatic compound C₆H₆

benzo- prefix
benzo-
containing benzene

benzoate n
benzoato
salt or ester of benzoic acid

benzodiazepine /ˌbɛnzoʊdaɪˈæzɨpiːn/ n
benzodiazepina
any of a class of psychoactive drugs

benzofuran n
benzofurano
class of bicyclic heterocycles

benzoic adj
benzoico
pertaining to, or obtained from, benzoin
derived from benzoic acid or its derivatives

benzoic acid n
ácido benzoico
white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH

benzol n
benzol
an impure benzene

benzoquinone n
benzoquinona
forms of the simplest quinone

benzphetamine n
benzfetamina
anti-obesity drug

benzyl n
bencilo
chemical compound

benzylic adj
bencílico

bequeath /bɪˈkwiːθ/ v
legar ceder dejar heredar
to give or leave by will
confiar dar otorgar
to give; to offer; to commit
legar conferir pasar transmitir
to hand down; to transmit

bequest /bɪˈkwɛst/ n
herencia heredad
a person's inheritance
testamento
will of the deceased

berate /bɪˈɹeɪt/ v
reprender vituperar
chide vehemently

berceuse /bɛ˞ˈs(j)uz/ n
canción de cuna
specific type of lullaby

bereave /bɪˈɹiːv/ v
arrebatar despojar desposeer privar
To take away someone or something important or close

bereavement n
duelo luto
The state of being bereaved; deprivation; especially the loss of a relative by death

bereft /bəˈɹɛft/ adj
privado (de)
pained by the loss of someone

beret /bəˈɹeɪ/ /ˈbɛɹ.eɪ/ n
boina
type of brimless cap

beriberi n
beriberi
pathology: ailment caused by deficiency of vitamin B

berkelium /bɜːɹˈkiːliəm/ /ˈbɜːɹkliəm/ n
berkelio
transuranic chemical element

berm n
berma
strip of land between a street and sidewalk

berry /ˈbɛɹi/ n
baya
small fruit
soft fruit developing from a superior ovary and containing seeds not encased in pits

berserk /bə(ɹ)ˈzɜː(ɹ)k/ adj
fuera de control
injuriously, maniacally, or furiously violent or out of control

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
catre
bunk
plaza
position in a tournament
amarra
space to moor

berth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ v
atracar
to bring a ship into berth

beryl /ˈbɛɹəl/ n
berilio
colour
berilo
gem

beryllium /bəˈɹɪli.əm/ n
berilio
chemical element

beryllium oxide n
óxido de berilio
white, crystalline compound

beseech /bɪˈsiːt͡ʃ/ v
suplicar implorar rogar
to beg

beset /bɪˈsɛt/ v
asediar
to attack, especially from all sides
cercar sitiar
to surround or hem in

beside /biˈsaɪd/ /bɪˈsaɪd/ preposition
al lado de cabe
next to

beside oneself
fuera de sí
consumed by an emotion

beside the point adj
no venir a cuento no venir al caso
irrelevant

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ adv
además aparte
also; in addition
además
moreover; furthermore
de lo contrario si no
otherwise; else

besides /bəˈsaɪdz/ preposition
aparte de
in addition to
excepto salvo
other than; except for

besiege /bəˈsiːd͡ʒ/ v
asediar sitiar
to surround with armed forces
asaeteado
to vex, to attack continually

besmirch /bɪˈsmɜːtʃ/ /bɪˈsmɝːtʃ/ v
manchar empañar enlodar macular mancillar
tarnish; debase

besotted adj
embelesado
infatuated
borracho ebrio intoxicado
intoxicated

bespectacled adj
anteojudo gafas gafotas gafudo
wearing spectacles (glasses)

bespoke /bəˈspoʊk/ /bɪˈspəʊk/ adj
a la medida a medida
individually or custom made

best /ˈbɛst/ adj
mejor
superlative of the adjective good

best /ˈbɛst/ adv
mejor
superlative of the adverb well

best /ˈbɛst/ n
flor nata élite
person

best /ˈbɛst/ v
aventajar derrotar rebasar sobrepasar superar vencer
to beat

best friend n
mejor amiga mejor amigo
an especially close and trusted friend

best man n
padrino
primary attendant to the groom

best regards n
atentamente cordialmente
polite closing of a letter

bestial /ˈbɛs.ti.əl/ /ˈbɛs.tʃəl/ adj
bestial animalesco
beast-like

bestiality /ˈbɛstʃəlˌlɪtɪ/ /ˌbɛstʃiˈælɪti/ n
bestialidad bestialismo zoofilia
sexual activity
bestialidad
status of animal

bestiary n
bestiario
A medieval treatise of animals

bestir /bɪˈstɜː/ /bɪˈstɝ/ v
animarse
to become active
animar
to put into brisk or vigorous action

bestow /bɪˈstoʊ/ /bɪˈstəʊ/ v
dar en matrimonio
to give in marriage
depositar estibar guardar
to lay up in store
utilizar
to make use of
conferir acordar conceder obsequiar
to present a thing as a gift or honour
alojar
to provide with accommodation

bestseller n
superventas bestseller
book or thing sold in large numbers

bet /ˈbɛt/ n
apuesta
a wager

bet /ˈbɛt/ v
apostar
To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event
To be sure of something
To place money into the pot in poker

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ adj
beta
beta

beta /ˈbeɪtə/ /ˈbiːtə/ n
beta
letter of the Greek alphabet

beta blocker /ˈbeɪ.tə ˈblɔk.ɚ/ n
betabloqueante beta bloqueador
blocking agent

beta wave n
onda beta
electrical signal produced by the brain

betatron n
betatrón
a form of cyclotron used to accelerate electrons to high speed

betel n
betel
either of two plants: the betel pepper or betel nut

betel nut n
nuez de areca
An egg-shaped seed of the betel palm

betimes /bɪˈtaɪmz / adv
al alba
in good season or time

betony n
betónica
Stachys officinalis

betray /bəˈtɹeɪ/ v
traicionar
to deliver into the hands of an enemy
to prove faithless or treacherous
to violate the confidence of, by disclosing a secret

betrayer n
traidor confidente delator oreja
someone who betrays

betroth /bəˈtɹoʊð/ v
matrimonio prometer
to promise to give in marriage

betrothal n
esponsales palabra de matrimonio promesa de matrimonio
mutual promise

betrothed /bɪˈtɹəʊðd/ n
comprometida comprometido
fiancé or fiancée

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adj
mejor
comparative of the adjectives good or well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] adv
mejor mejores
comparative form of the adverb well

better /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtəɹ/ [ˈbeɾə] [ˈbeʔə] [ˈbɛtʰə] [ˈbɛtʰɚ~ˈbɛθ̠ɚ~ˈbɛt̪ɚ] [ˈbɛɾɚ] [ˈbɛʔɚ~ˈbɛʔəɾ] v
mejorar
to improve

better half n
media naranja
spouse or lover

better late than never adv
más vale tarde que nunca nunca es tarde si la dicha es buena
it’s better to do something late, than to never do it at all

better safe than sorry proverb
más vale prevenir que curar
it is preferable to be cautious

better the devil you know than the devil you don't know proverb
más vale diablo conocido que por conocer más vale malo conocido que bueno por conocer
Something bad and familiar is better than something bad and unknown

better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness proverb
es mejor encender una sola vela que maldecir a la penumbra
in bad times it is worthwhile to do good

betterment n
mejora
an improvement
improvement to a property

bettor /ˈbetə/ /ˈbɛtə/ /ˈbɛtɚ/ n
apostador apostadora
a person who makes bets

between /bəˈtwin/ /bɪˈtwiːn/ preposition
entre
in the position or interval that separates two things
one of, representing a choice
in transit from one to the other
shared in confidence by
combined by effort or ownership

between Scylla and Charybdis /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪlə.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ /bəˈtwiːn.ˈsɪləɹ.ænd.kəˈɹɪbdɪs/
entre Escila y Caribdis entre la espada y la pared entre dos fuegos
idiomatic

between a rock and a hard place
entre la espada y la pared
in a difficult and inescapable position

betwixt /bɪˈtwɪkst/ preposition
entre
between, specifically between two things

beverage /ˈbevəɹɪdʒ/ n
bebida trago
drink

bevor /ˈbivɚ/ /ˈbiːvə/ n
barbote
plate armour protecting the lower face and neck

bevy /ˈbɛvi/ n
bandada
large group of birds

bewail /bɪˈweɪl/ v
lamentar
to wail over

beware /ˌbiˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbəˈwɛəɹ/ /ˌbɪˈwɛəɹ/ v
tener cuidado ser precavido
use caution, pay attention (to)

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(ɹ)/ /bɪˈwɪldɚ/ v
confundir desconcertar
to confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone

bewilderment /bɪˈwɪldəmənt/ /bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/ n
desconcierto perplejidad
state of being bewildered

bewitch /bəˈwɪtʃ/ v
hechizar embrujar
to cast a spell

bewitched adj
embrujado encantado
Under a spell; entranced

bewitching /bəˈwɪtʃɪŋ/ adj
hechicero
enchanting

bey /beɪ/ /bæɪ/ n
bey
governor of a Turkish dominion

beyond /biˈjɑnd/ /biˈjɒnd/ adv
más allá
farther along or away

beyond /biˈjɑnd/ /biˈjɒnd/ preposition
más allá más allá de
further away than

beyond a reasonable doubt
más allá de una duda razonable
legal standard

beyond the pale
pasar de castaño oscuro al margen de la sociedad clamar al cielo fuera de lugar inaceptable insoportable
behaviour

bezant /ˈbɛzənt/ n
besante
coin minted at Byzantium
heraldic representation of a gold coin

bezoar /ˈbi.zɔɹ/ /ˈbiː.zɔː/ n
bezoar
mass of undigested matter

bhikkhu /ˈbɪkuː/ n
bhikkhu
Buddhist monk

bi /baɪ/ /biː/ adj
bi
bisexual

bi- /baɪ-/ prefix
bi- bis- biz-
two-

biannual /baɪˈænjuəl/ /bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ adj
bianual
occurring twice a year; semi-annual

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ n
prejuicio tendencia inclinación parcialidad predilección predisposición
inclination towards something; predisposition, partiality
sesgo
statistics: difference between expectation and true value

biased /ˈbaɪəst/ adj
en declive inclinado ladeado oblicuo sesgado
angled at a slant
parcial tendencioso sesgado
exhibiting bias; prejudiced

biathlon n
biatlón
winter sport

bib /bɪb/ n
babero
item of clothing for protecting other clothes while eating

bibimbap n
bibimbap
Korean dish of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang

biblical /ˈbɪblɪkəl/ adj
bíblico
of or relating to the Bible
in accordance with the teachings of the Bible
very great, exceeding previous records

bibliographic adj
bibliográfico
of or pertaining to bibliography

bibliography /bɪbliɒɡɹəfi/ n
bibliografía
list of books or documents
section of a written work
study of the history of books

bibliolatry n
bibliolatra
excessive reverence for the Bible

bibliomancy n
bibliomancia
divination by interpreting a passage from a book

bibliophile n
bibliófilo bibliófila
person who loves books

bicameral /bʌɪˈkaməɹəl/ adj
bicameral
having two separate legislative chambers

bicarbonate n
bicarbonato
chemistry
of soda

bicephalous adj
bicéfalo
Having two heads

bicephaly /baɪˈsɛfəli/ n
bicefalia
condition of having two heads

biceps /ˈbaɪ.sɛps/ n
bíceps
any muscle having two heads

biceps brachii n
bíceps braquial
biceps brachii

bickering n
riña
petty quarreling

bickie n
galletita
slang: biscuit

bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl̩/ n
bicicleta bici
vehicle

bicycle helmet n
casco de ciclismo
helmet worn while riding a bicycle

bicycle kick n
chilena
kick

bicycle lane n
ciclovía bicisenda carril bici ciclorruta
lane of a roadway designated for use by cyclists

bicycle path n
ciclovía carril bici sendavía
segregated path for the use of bicycles

bicycle touring n
cicloturismo
touring on a bicycle

bid /bɪd/ n
licitación
offer at an auction

bid /bɪd/ v
pujar
intransitive: to make an offer
ofrecer ofertar
transitive: to offer as a price

bidder /ˈbɪdɚ/ n
postor postora
someone who bids

bidet [bɨˈdeɪ] [ˈbiːdeɪ] n
bidé
low-mounted plumbing fixture for cleaning the genitalia and anus

bidirectional /ˌbaɪdɪˈɹɛkʃənəl/ adj
bidireccional
moving in two directions
operating in two directions

biennial /baɪˈɛnɪəl/ adj
bienal
happening every two years
bienio
lasting for two years

bier /biɚ/ /bɪə/ n
camilla angarillas parihuelas
litter to transport the corpse of a dead person
catafalco
platform or stand where a body or coffin is placed

biface n
bifaz
tool

bifurcate /baɪˈfɝ.kɪt/ /ˈbaɪ.fɚˌkeɪt/ /ˈbʌɪ.fək.eɪt/ v
bifurcar
divide into two

bifurcation /ˌbaɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌbaɪfɚˈkeɪʃən/ n
bifurcación
any place where one divides into two
a place where two roads, tributaries etc. part or meet

big /bɪɡ/ adj
adulto mayor
adult
grande
of a great size

big bang n
big bang
explosion creating a universe

big cheese n
pez gordo cerote gordo gerifalte
an important figure

big deal n
gran cosa
something very important

big fish in a small pond n
más vale ser cabeza de ratón que cola de león
one who has achieved a high rank in a small location

big hairy armadillo n
armadillo peludo quirquincho grande
Chaetophractus villosus

big mouth n
bocazas hocicón bocachancla bocón hocicona
person who has such a "big mouth"

big picture /bɪɡ ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ n
visión general impresión general idea general panorama general visión de conjunto
totality of a situation

big screen n
gran pantalla
surface

big toe n
dedo gordo del pie hallux
largest of the toes of the foot of a human

bigamist /ˈbɪɡəmɪst/ n
bígamo bígama
someone who practices bigamy

bigamy /ˈbɪɡəmi/ n
bigamia
state of having two spouses simultaneously

bight /baɪt/ n
corva curva sangradura
bend
lazo
curve
ensenada
large bay

bigmouth n
bocaza hocicón bocón
one who talks too much

bigorexia n
vigorexia
mental disorder

bigorexic adj
vigoréxica vigoréxico
suffering from bigorexia

bigorexic n
vigoréxica vigoréxico
a person suffering from bigorexia

bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ n
fanático
one who is narrow-mindedly devoted to their own ideas and groups and intolerant of others

bigotry /ˈbɪɡ.ə.tɹi/ n
discriminación
intolerant prejudice, opinionatedness, or fanaticism; fanatic intolerance

bigwig n
pez gordo
A person of importance

bijection /baɪ.dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
biyección
function that is both a surjection and an injection

bijective adj
biyectivo
both injective and surjective

bike /baɪk/ [bɐɪk] n
bici
bicycle
moto
motorcycle

bike-and-ride n
depósito de bicicletas
Activity involving the use of a bicycle in conjunction with another type of transportation such as public transit

biker /ˈbaɪkɚ/ n
motera motero
person whose lifestyle is centered on motorcycles

bikini /bɪˈkiːni/ n
biquini bikini
bathing suit

bikini bottom n
braga de bikini
bottom part of a bikini

bilabial adj
bilabial
articulated with both lips

bilabial n
bilabial
a speech sound articulated with both lips

bilateral /baɪˈlætəɹəl/ adj
bilateral
having two sides

bilberry /ˈbɪlb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
arándano mirtilo
type of blueberry from the cowberry family

bildungsroman /bɪl.ˈdʌŋz.ɹou.mən/ n
adulcionaria novela adulcionaria novela de adulción
a type of novel

bile /baɪl/ n
bilis hiel
secretion produced by the liver

bile duct n
conducto biliar vía biliar
structure carrying bile

bilge /bɪldʒ/ n
sentina
rounded portion of a ship's hull
lowest inner part of a ship's hull

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ adj
bilingüe
speaking two languages
written in two languages

bilingual /baɪˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/ n
bilingüe
a person who is bilingual

bilingualism n
bilingüismo
condition of being bilingual

bilious /ˈbɪl.i.əs/ /ˈbɪl.jəs/ adj
atrabiliario atrabilioso colérico intranquillo iracundo
irritable, irascible
biliar biliario
of or pertaining to bile
bilioso
suffering from real or supposed liver disorder

biliverdin n
biliverdina
a green tetrapyrrolic bile pigment

bill /bɪl/ n
pico
bird's beak
cartel
advertisement
letra
bill of exchange
proyecto de ley proposición de ley
draft of a law
factura
invoice
nota
official statement
declaración
written inventory

bill of exchange n
letra de cambio
document demanding payment from another party

bill of fare n
carta menú
enumeration of dishes in writing

bill of lading n
conocimiento de embarque
waybill for transport by boat

bill of rights n
declaración de derechos
a formal statement of the rights of a specified group of people

billboard n
cartelera
large advertisement along side of highway

billet /ˈbɪlɪt/ v
acuartelar
to lodge soldiers, or guests, in a private house

billhook n
corquete podón
agricultural implement

billiard numeral
billardo
a million milliards

billiards /ˈbɪl.jɚdz/ /ˈbɪlɪədz/ n
billar
a cue sport

billion /ˈbɪljən/ n
billón
a million million; 1,000,000,000,000
millardo mil millones
a thousand million; 1,000,000,000; a milliard

billionaire n
multimillonario millardario milmillonario
wealth exceeding one billion (10⁹)

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ n
ola oleada
large wave

billow /ˈbɪloʊ/ /ˈbɪləʊ/ v
hincharse inflar
to swell or bulge

billy goat n
cabrón cabro
male goat

bilocation /baɪləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
bilocación
paranormal ability

bimbo /ˈbɪmboʊ/ /ˈbɪmbəʊ/ n
mujer florero
physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence

bimetallism n
bimetalismo
a monetary standard

bin /bɪn/ n
basura bote caneca
container for rubbish
bote
container used for storage

binary /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹi/ /ˈbaɪ.nə.ɹɪ/ adj
binario
using binary number system
being in a state of one of two mutually exclusive conditions such as on or off
logic states
not ASCII
equal importance

binary code n
código binario
code that uses binary digits

binary operator n
operador binario
operator taking two operands

binary relation n
relación binaria
order theory

binary star n
estrella binaria
stellar system in which two stars orbit their center of mass

binary tree n
árbol binario
a data structure

bind /baɪnd/ v
atar empastar liar
transitive connect
acoplar
transitive couple
encuadernar engargolar
transitive put together in a cover, as of books
atar
transitive to tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

binder /ˈbaɪndə/ /ˈbaɪndɚ/ n
encuadernador
a bookbinder
carpeta
cover or holder for unbound papers, pages etc.
agavilladora
machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle
aglutinante
something that is used to bind things together

binder clip n
pinza sujetapapeles sujetapapeles
device for binding sheets of paper

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ adj
vinculante
assigning something that one will be held to

binding /ˈbaɪndɪŋ/ n
unión
(chemistry) the sticking together
lomo
spine of a book

binding spell n
hechizo vinculante

binge /bɪndʒ/ n
atracón botellón comilona francachela
a short period of excessive consumption, especially of excessive alcohol consumption
atracón
rapid and excessive consumption

binge eating disorder n
trastorno por atracón
medical disorder

binge watching n
atracón maratón
The viewing of numerous episodes of a TV show

binge-watch v
maratonear
watch multiple episodes of a television programme

bingo /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
bingo
game of chance

binnacle /ˈbɪnəkəl/ n
bitácora
(nautical) the wooden housing for a ship's compass

binoculars /ˈbɪnˌɒk.jʊ.lə(ɹ)z/ n
prismáticos binoculares gemelos
hand-held device for looking at a distance

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ adj
binomial
consisting of two parts

binomial /baɪˈnoʊ.mi.əl/ /baɪˈnəʊ.mi.əl/ n
binomio
algebra: polynomial with two terms

binomial nomenclature n
nomenclatura binominal
The scientific system of naming each species of organism with a Latinized name in two parts

binucleate adj
binuclear
having two nuclei

bio- prefix
bio-
life

bioaccumulation n
bioacumulación
the process by which substances accumulate in the tissues of living organisms

bioaccumulative adj
bioacumulativo
tending to accumulate in organisms

bioavailability n
biodisponibilidad
amount of drug which reaches the site of physiological activity after administration

bioboy n
chico biológico
biological male

bioch n
mujerzuela putilla

biochemical adj
bioquímico
of or relating to biochemistry
involving chemical processes in living organisms

biochemist n
bioquímico bioquímica
A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemistry n
bioquímica
the chemistry of those compounds that occur in living organisms, and the processes that occur in their metabolism and catabolism

biochronology n
biocronología
dating of rocks

biocide /ˈbaɪoʊsaɪd/ /ˈbaɪəʊsaɪd/ n
biocida
any substance that can destroy living organisms

bioclimatic adj
bioclimático
focused on providing a comfortable microclimate
of or pertaining to the relationship between living things and climate

biocoenosis n
biocenosis
community of organisms

biodegradability n
biodegradabilidad
capacity of a material to decompose over time

biodegradable /baɪoʊdəˈɡɹeɪdəbl̩/ adj
biodegradable
capable of being decomposed by biological activity

biodegradation n
biodegradación
decomposition of any material by microorganisms

biodiesel n
biodiésel
fuel

biodiversity /ˌbaɪ.əʊˌdaɪˈvɜː(ɹ).sɪ.ti/ /ˌbaɪoʊdɑɪˈvɚsəti/ n
biodiversidad
diversity of flora and fauna

bioethics n
bioética
branch of ethics

biofilm n
biopelícula
aggregation of microorganisms

biofuel /ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjʊ(.ə)l/ n
biocombustible
biofuel

biogas n
biogás
gas produced by organic waste matter, used as a fuel

biogenesis /bʌɪə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ /ˌbaioʊˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
biogénesis
principle

biogirl n
chica biológica
biological female

biographer n
biógrafo biógrafa
the writer of a biography

biographette n
biografieta
short biography

biographical adj
biográfico
relating to an account of a person's life

biography /baɪˈɑːɡɹəfi/ /baɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
biografía
personal life story

biohazard n
riesgo biológico
biological risk

bioindicator n
bioindicador
indicator of environmental health

bioinformatics /ˌbaɪoʊˌɪnfɚˈmætɪks/ /ˌbaɪəʊˌɪnfəˈmætɪks/ n
bioinformática
field of science

biological /ˌbaɪə(ʊ)ˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ /ˌbaɪəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ n
biológico consanguíneo
consanguine
biológico
of biology

biological immortality n
inmortalidad biológica
phenomenon

biological parent n
padre biológico
biological parent

biological warfare n
guerra biológica
use of an organism as a weapon of war

biological weapon n
arma biológica bioarma arma bacteriológica
biological pathogen

biologically adv
biológicamente
with regard to biology

biologist n
biólogo bióloga
student of biology; one versed in the science of biology

biology /baɪˈɑlədʒi/ /baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
biología
study of living matter

bioluminescence /ˌbaɪ̯oʊ̯ˌluməˈnɛsəns/ n
bioluminiscencia
emission of light by a living organism

bioluminescent adj
bioluminescente
exhibiting bioluminescence

biomagnetism n
biomagnetismo
production or detection of a magnetic field

biomarker /ˈbaɪoʊˌmɑɹkɚ/ /ˈbaɪəʊˌmɑːkə/ n
biomarcador
indicator of a biological state

biome /ˈbaɪoʊm/ n
bioma
biological community

biomedicine n
biomedicina
a branch of medical science

biometrics n
biometría
measurement of biological data
measurement of physical characteristics for use in personal identification

biomolecule n
biomolécula
molecules

bionic /ˈbɪˌɒn.ɪk/ adj
biónico
related to bionics

bionics /ˈbaɪˌɒnɪks/ n
biónica
engineering based on biological systems

biophilia /ˈbaɪəʊˌfɪil.i.ə/ n
biofilia
love of nature and all living things

biophysics n
biofísica
science

biopsy /ˈbaɪɑpsi/ n
biopsia
removal and examination of a sample of tissue for diagnostic purposes

bioremediation n
biorremediación
use of biological organisms to remove contaminants

bioscience n
biociencia
sciences dealing with living organisms

biosimilar n
biosimilar
variant of a biopharmaceutical

biosphere n
biosfera
part of Earth capable of supporting life

biostatistics n
bioestadística
application of statistics

biosynthesis n
biosíntesis
synthesis of organic compounds

biotechnological /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nə.lɒdʒ.ɪk.əl/ adj
biotecnológico
of or pertaining to biotechnology

biotechnology /ˈbaɪəʊˌtɛk.nɒl.əʊ.dʒi/ n
biotecnología
application of the principles and practices of engineering and technology to the life sciences
use of living organisms in industrial, agricultural, medical applications

biotherapy n
bioterapia
any of several unrelated therapies that use natural biological processes
the use of living organisms in the control of disease

biotic /baɪˈɑ.tɪk/ /baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
biótico
of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms

biotin /ˈbaɪətɪn/ n
biotina
sulfur-containing member of the vitamin B complex

biotite /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ n
biotita
dark brown mica

biotope n
biotopo
geographical area

bipartidism n
bipartidismo

bipartisan /baɪˈpɑɹt.ə.sən/ /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn/ adj
bipartidista
relating to, or supported by two groups, especially by two political parties

bipartisanship /ˈbaɪˌpɑː(ɹ)t.ɪ.zæn.ʃɪp/ n
bipartidismo
political situation in the US

bipartite adj
bipartito
graph theory
having two parts

biped /ˈbaɪpɛd/ n
bípedo
a two-footed (or two-legged) animal

bipedal adj
bipedal
having two feet or two legs
pertaining to a biped or two-legged animal, being

bipedalism n
bipedismo
habit of standing and walking on two feet

biphenyl n
bifenilo
organic compound

biplane n
biplano
airplane that has two pairs of wings

bipolar adj
bipolar
involving both poles
relating to or having bipolar disorder

bipolar disorder n
trastorno bipolar
psychiatric diagnostic category

bipolarity n
bipolaridad
state of being bipolar

birch /bɜːtʃ/ /bɝtʃ/ n
abedul
tree
wood

birchbark n
corteza
bark of the birch tree

bird /bɜd/ /bɜːd/ /bɝd/ [bɜɪd] n
pájaro ave
animal
novia
girlfriend
chica muchacha
woman

bird of ill omen n
agorero pájaro de mal agüero

bird of paradise n
ave del paraíso
bird
flower

bird of prey n
ave de rapiña ave de rapaz ave rapiega
carnivorous bird

bird's-eye view n
vista aérea vista elevada
view from directly or high above

birdbrain /ˈbɚd.bɹeɪn/ /ˈbɜː(ɹ)d.bɹeɪn/ n
casquivano
someone who is not intelligent

birdcage n
jaula
cage to keep birds in

birdcall n
reclamo
device used to imitate the cry of a bird

birdcatcher n
pajarero
a person who catches or snares birds, wildfowl

birdie /ˈbɜːdi/ /ˈbɝdi/ n
pajarito
bird, birdling

birdlime /ˈbɜːdlaɪm/ n
liga ajonje
sticky substance to catch birds

birds of a feather n
Dios los cría y ellos se juntan
people having similar characters

birds of a feather flock together proverb
cada oveja con su pareja Dios los cría y ellos se juntan dime con quién andas y te diré quién eres
people of similar character, etc. tend to associate

birdshit n
mierda de pájaro
vulgar: avian excreta

birdsong n
reclamo
musical sound made by a bird

birdwatching /ˈbɜː(ɹ)dˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ n
observación de aves
observing wild birds

biretta n
birreta
square cap

birth /bɜːθ/ /bɝθ/ n
parto nacimiento
instance of childbirth
nacimiento
process of childbearing; beginning of life
beginning or start; a point of origin

birth certificate n
certificado de nacimiento
official document certifying the details of a person's birth

birth control n
control de la natalidad
voluntary control of the number of children conceived

birth defect n
defecto congénito
any of several medical disorders that are present at birth

birth weight n
peso al nacer
weight of a baby at birth

birthday /ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈbɜːθ.dɪ/ /ˈbɝθˌdeɪ/ n
cumpleaños natalicio
anniversary
fecha de nacimiento cumpleaños
date of birth

birthday boy n
cumpleañero festejado
a male whose birthday it is

birthday cake n
torta de cumpleaños
a cake made to celebrate a birthday

birthday girl n
cumpleañera
a female whose birthday it is

birthday party n
fiesta de cumpleaños
a party held to celebrate a birthday

birthday suit n
como su madre le trajo al mundo
nakedness

birthmark n
lunar mancha de nacimiento
a mark on the skin formed before birth

birthplace /ˈbɝθˌpleɪs/ n
lugar de nacimiento lugar natal
location where a person is born

birthrate n
natalidad
rate of live births to population

biryani n
biryani
dish of spiced rice

biscuit /ˈbɪskɪt/ n
biscocho bizcocho
form of earthenware
galleta
small, flat baked good

bisector /ˈbaɪˌsɛktɚ/ n
bisectriz
A line or curve that bisects or divides a line segment, angle, or other figure into two equal parts

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ adj
bisexual
sexually attracted to both men and women

bisexual /baɪˈsɛk.ʃu.əl/ n
bisexual
bisexual person

bisexuality n
bisexualidad
psychology

bishop /ˈbɪʃəp/ n
alfil arfil
chess piece
obispo obispa
church official, supervisor of priests and congregations

bishopric /ˈbɪʃ.ə.pɹɪk/ n
obispado
diocese

bismuth /ˈbɪz.məθ/ n
bismuto
chemical element

bison /ˈbaɪ̯sən/ n
bisonte
A similar American animal, Bison bison
A wild ox, Bison bonasus

bissextile /bɪˈsɛks.taɪəl/ /bɪˈsɛkstɪl/ adj
bisiesto
having an extra day

bistro /ˈbiːstɹoʊ/ /ˈbiːstɹəʊ/ n
bistró casa de comidas
small restaurant

bisulfate n
bisulfato
Univalent anion HSO₄-

bit /bɪt/ n
octavo de dólar
eighth of a dollar
bocado
metal in horse's mouth
porción
portion
broca
rotary cutting tool
un pelín un poco un poquito
to a small extent
binio
computing smallest unit of storage
datum that may take on one of exactly two values
math: binary digit

bit by bit adv
poco a poco
small amount at a time

bit of skirt n
falda
Woman

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ n
marrón
difficult or confounding problem
perra zorra arpía
disagreeable, aggressive person, usually female
perra zorra loba
female canine

bitch /bɪt͡s/ /bɪt͡ʃ/ v
quejarse
complain (about something) spitefully

bitchy /ˈbɪtʃi/ adj
venenoso
irritable
mala leche
spiteful; catty

bitcoin /ˈbɪtˌkɔɪn/ n
bitcóin
cryptocurrency

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ n
mordedura mordida mordisco
act of biting
picadura mordedura
swelling of one's skin caused by an insect's mouthparts or sting
mordedura picadura
wound left behind after having been bitten

bite /baɪt/ /bʌɪt/ v
morder
to cut off a piece by clamping the teeth
to attack with the teeth
to hold something by clamping one’s teeth
picar morder
to sting
to bite a baited hook or other lure

bite cell n
degmacito

bite off more than one can chew v
abarcar más de lo que se puede quien mucho abarca, poco aprieta
To try to do too much

bite the dust v
morder el polvo morder la tierra
to die
morder el polvo
to quit or fail

bite the hand that feeds one v
morder la mano que te da de comer
cause harm to a benefactor

bitmap n
mapa de bits
a series of bits

bitstock n
berbiquí
drill bit-carrying crank for boring holes

bitt n
bita
bollard

bitter /ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/ adj
amargado
cynical and resentful
amargo
having an acrid taste

bitter /ˈbɪtə/ /ˈbɪtəɹ/ n
bíter

bitter melon /ˈbɪtəɹ ˈmɛlən/ n
melón amargo
fruit

bitterly /ˈbɪtəli/ /ˈbɪtəɹli/ adv
amargamente
in a bitter manner

bittern /ˈbɪtən/ /ˈbɪtəɹn/ n
avetoro avetorillo
bird of the subfamily Botaurinae

bitterness /ˈbɪtənəs/ n
amargo
quality of being bitter in taste
amargura acíbar
quality of feeling bitter

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ adj
agridulce
both bitter and sweet
expressing contrasting emotions of pain and pleasure

bittersweet /ˈbɪtɚˌswit/ n
dulcamara
the bittersweet nightshade, Solanum dulcamara

bitumen /bɪˈtumən/ /ˈbɪt.jʊ.mɪn/ n
betún bitumen
Mineral pitch

bivalve /ˈbaɪvælv/ n
bivalvo
Any mollusc of taxonomic class Bivalvia

bivector n
bivector
an antisymmetric tensor

bivouac /ˈbɪv.u.æk/ n
vivac vivaque
encampment for the night, usually without tents or covering

bivouac sack n
saco de vivac
waterproof fabric shell designed to slip over a sleeping bag

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ adj
bimensual quincenal
occurring every two weeks
bisemanal
occurring twice a week

biweekly /baɪˈwiːkli/ n
bisemanario
something published or released once every two weeks

bizarre /bɪˈzɑɹ/ /bɪˈzɑː(ɹ)/ adj
raro extraño estrafalario
strangely unconventional

blab /blæb/ v
cotillear
tell tales

blabber /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)/ n
cotilla
A person who blabs

blabber /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)/ v
cotillear
to let out a secret

blabbermouth /ˈblæb.ə(ɹ)ˌmaʊθ/ n
bocazas
gossip

black /blæk/ adj
negro negra
absorbing all light
chess, checkers etc.: color opposing "white"
negro
of coffee or tea, without milk or other whitener
relating to people with dark skin
illegitimate, illegal or disgraced
bad; evil
oscuro
without light

black /blæk/ n
negro negra
colour/color
dark-skinned person

black alder n
aliso alisos
Alnus glutinosa tree

black antshrike n
batará negro
bird

black bear n
oso negro baribal
American black bear
oso del Himalaya oso negro asiático oso tibetano
Asiatic black bear

black box n
caja negra
recorders in an aircraft
theoretical construct or device

black cat n
gato negro
black-furred cat

black child n
negrillo
black child

black coffee n
café solo café Express café negro negrito tinto
coffee served without cream or milk

black currant /ˈblækˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈblækˌkʌɹənt/ n
grosella negra
berry
grosellero negro
shrub

black dwarf n
enana negra
cooled white dwarf

black eye n
ojo morado ojo a la funerala
bruised eye

black gold n
oro negro
petroleum

black grouse /ˈblæk ɡɹɑʊs/ n
gallo lira
Lyrurus tetrix

black guillemot n
arao aliblanco
black guillemot

black hole /blæk ˈhoʊl/ /blæk ˈhəʊl/ n
agujero negro hoyo negro
celestial body

black horehound n
ballota fétida ballota negra
Ballota nigra

black humor n
humor negro
subgenre of comedy

black ice n
placa de hielo verglás
invisible film of ice

black light n
luz negra
light bulb that emits ultraviolet light

black liquor n
licor negro
a waste product in pulp and paper industry

black magic n
magia negra
magic derived from evil forces

black magick n
magia negra
evil magic

black market n
mercado negro
trade that is in violation of restrictions, rationing or price controls

black marketeer n
estraperlista
trader on the black market

black metal n
black metal
a subgenre of heavy metal

black nightshade n
hierba mora

black pepper n
pimienta negra
spice

black rat n
rata de campo rata negra
Rattus rattus

black redstart n
colirrojo tizón
a small passerine bird

black rhinoceros n
rinoceronte negro
Diceros bicornis

black rice n
arroz negro
type of rice

black salsify n
escorzonera
Scorzonera hispanica

black sheep n
oveja negra
disliked person

black skimmer n
rayador americano
bird

black stork n
cigüeña negra
Ciconia nigra

black swan n
cisne negro
Cygnus atratus

black tea n
té negro
tea leaves which have been "fermented"
cup of tea served without milk

black tern n
fumarel común gaviotín negro
black tern

black tie n
de etiqueta
evening dress

black vulture n
buitre negro americano cuervo de cabeza negra gallinazo gallinazo negro guaraguao jote
Coragyps atratus

black widow n
viuda negra
a murderous woman
viuda negra cazampulga
species of venomous spider

black woodpecker /ˈblækˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pito negro
Dryocopus martius

black-and-white adj
blanquinegro
displaying images in shades of grey/gray
blanco y negro
using shades of grey/gray

black-arched moth n
lagarta monacha mariposa moncha mariposa monja
species of moth

black-backed jackal n
chacal de gualdrapa chacal de lomo negro
Canis mesomelas

black-bibbed tit n
carbonero barbinegro
Poecile hypermelaenus

black-browed albatross n
albatros de ceja negra albatros ojeroso
Thalassarche melanophris

black-chinned siskin n
cabecita negra austral jilguero golinegro
South American bird

black-crested antshrike n
batará crestinegro
bird

black-crested titmouse n
carbonero cresta negra carbonero crestinegro herrerillo crestinegro paro crestinegro
Baeolophus atricristatus

black-crowned night heron n
garza bruja gauda guaco huairavo martinete común cuaco
Nycticorax nycticorax

black-eyed pea n
caupí

black-faced ibis n
bandurria austral bandurria de collar
South American bird

black-footed cat n
gato patinegro
Felis nigripes

black-footed rock wallaby n
walabí de las rocas de flancos negros warru
One of several rock-wallabies in the genus Petrogale

black-handed gibbon n
gibón de manos negras
Hylobates agilis

black-headed gull n
gaviota reidora
Chroicocephalus ridibundus

black-hooded antshrike n
batará negruzco
passerine bird

black-legged kittiwake n
gaviota tridáctila
Rissa tridactyla

black-necked grebe n
zampullín cuellinegro
black-necked grebe

black-tailed godwit n
aguja colinegra
Limosa limosa

black-throated antshrike n
batará gorginegro
passerine bird

black-throated diver n
colimbo ártico
Gavia arctica

black-winged kite n
elanio común
Elanus caeruleus

black-winged pratincole n
canastera alinegra
Glareola nordmanni

blackberry /ˈblækbeɹi/ /ˈblækbəɹi/ n
zarzamora mora
fruit
zarzamora zarza
shrub

blackbird /ˈblakbəːd/ /ˈblækˌbɚd/ n
mirlo
Turdus merula: blackbird
soldadito turpial
bird of the family Icteridae

blackboard /ˈblækbɔɹd/ /ˈblækbɔːd/ n
pizarra pizarrón tablero encerado
a surface that can be written upon with chalk

blackbody n
cuerpo negro
an idealized object that absorbs all electromagnetic radiation that falls on it

blackcap n
curruca capirotada
Sylvia atricapilla

blacken /ˈblækən/ v
tiznar
defame, sully
ennegrecer
make black

blackish /ˈblækɪʃ/ adj
negruzco
somewhat black

blackish-gray antshrike n
batará ceniciento
passerine bird

blackjack /ˈblækdʒæk/ n
veintiuna
card game
bandera pirata
flag

blacklist /ˈblæklɪst/ n
lista negra
list or set of people or entities to be shunned or banned

blackmail n
chantaje
extortion of money by threats of public accusation, exposure, or censure

blackmail v
chantajear
to extort money

blackmailer n
chantajista
someone who blackmails

blackness n
negror negrura
state or quality of being black
result or product

blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ n
apagón
A large-scale power failure
corte
The mandatory blinding of all light
desmayo
a temporary loss of consciousness

blackshirt n
camisa negra escuadrista
uniformed Italian fascist, member of a paramilitary wing of the party

blacksmith /ˈblæk.smɪθ/ n
herrador herradora
herrero herrera
iron forger

blackthorn /ˈblækˌθɔɹn/ /ˈblækˌθɔːn/ n
endrino arañonera arañuela arañón ciruelo salvaje ciruelo silvestre
Prunus spinosa

blackwater n
agua negra
contaminated waste water

bladder /ˈblædə/ /ˈblæɾɚ/ n
vejiga
flexible sac in zoology
inflatable bag inside a ball
hollow inflatable organ in botany
barrica plástica bota cubi
sealed plastic wine bag

bladder cherry n
alquequenje farol chino halicácabo vejiga de perro
plant having a bright paper-like covering

blade /bleɪd/ n
aspa pala
airfoil in windmills and windturbines
pala
flat outer part of an oar
aleta
part of a propeller
hoja cuchilla
sharp-edged or pointed working end of a tool or utensil
cuchillo espada
slang term for a weapon such as a dagger
hoja limbo lámina
the flat part of a leaf or petal
lámina
thin plate, foil

blah /blɑː/ interjection
bluaa bluaaa
the sound of vomiting

blah /blɑː/ n
bla bla-bla-bla blablablá
nonsense talk

blah blah blah interjection
bla bla bla bla-bla-bla blablablá
a put-down to silence someone
a stand-in for trivial, obvious, or boring content

blame /bleɪm/ n
culpa
state of having caused a bad event

blame /bleɪm/ v
culpar inculpar culpabilizar echar la culpa
place blame upon

blameworthy /ˈbleɪmˌwɚ.ði/ /ˈbleɪmˌwɜː(ɹ).ði/ adj
culpable reprehensible reprensible
deserving blame of censure

bland /blænd/ adj
suave
Having a soothing effect; not irritating or stimulating
soso insulso insípido desabrido ñoño
Lacking in taste or vigor
suave desabrido débil insípido simple tenue
Mild; dull; soft; gentle; smooth in manner; suave

blandness n
insipidez
state, quality, or characteristic of being bland

blank /blæŋk/ adj
en blanco
free from writing, printing or marks
without color

blank /blæŋk/ n
bala de salva cartucho de fogueo
simulation cartridge
espacio
space character
espacio en blanco
space to be filled in on a form or template

blank /blæŋk/ v
blanquear borrar
to make void

blank check n
cheque en blanco
grant of complete authority
signed check

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ adj
general
covering or encompassing everything

blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/ n
manta cobija frazada colcha frisa
fabric
capa
layer of anything

blaspheme /ˈblæs.fim/ /ˌblæsˈfiːm/ v
blasfemar
to speak against God or religious doctrine

blasphemer n
blasfemo
One who commits blasphemy

blasphemous /ˈblæs.fəm.ʌs/ adj
blasfemo
lacking piety or respect for the sacred

blasphemy /ˈblæs.fə.mi/ n
blasfemia
Irreverence toward something sacred

blast furnace n
alto horno
furnace where iron ore is smelted

blastoderm /ˈblæstəˌdɚm/ n
blastodermo
point from which the embryo develops

blastopore n
blastoporo
the opening into the archenteron

blat n
blat
connections; relationships; one's social or business network (Russia)

blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/ adj
descarado evidente flagrante notorio obvio ostensible
obvious, on show

blather /blæðə(ɹ)/ v
despotricar
to talk rapidly without making much sense

blazar /ˈbleɪz.ɑɹ/ n
blazar
astronomy: a very compact quasar, associated with a supermassive black hole

blaze /bleɪz/ n
llamarada fogonazo llama
fast-burning fire

blazer /ˈbleɪzə/ /ˈbleɪzɚ/ n
blazer saco vestón
a jacket

blazing /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ adj
flamígero llameante

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ n
blasón blasonamiento
a description of a coat of arms

blazon /ˈbleɪzən/ v
blasonar
to describe of a coat of arms

bleach n
lejía blanqueador lavandina
chemical

bleach v
blanquear decolorar curar
to treat with bleach

bleachers n
gradas
tiered, exposed spectator seating

bleak /bliːk/ adj
alegría amargado
cheerless
desolado yermo
desolate and exposed
color pálido
without color

bleak /bliːk/ n
albur alburno
small European river fish

bleakness n
palidez tristeza
characteristic of being bleak

bleat n
balido
cry of a sheep or a goat

bleat v
balar
to make the cry of a sheep or goat

bleed /ˈbliːd/ v
sangrar
lose blood
purgar
remove air bubbles

bleed out v
desangrarse
die due to excess bloodloss

bleeding /ˈbliːdɪŋ/ n
hemorragia sangrado
the flow or loss of blood from a damaged blood vessel

bleep n
pip
high-pitched sound

bleep censor n
censor de la señal
software module

bleh interjection
que asco
an expression of disgust

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ n
mancha mácula
defecto lacra
moral defect
maca mancha marca
small flaw which spoils the appearance of something

blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/ v
manchar perjudicar
Spoil the appearance of

blend /blɛnd/ n
mezcla
mixture

blend /blɛnd/ v
mezclar combinar
to mix

blender /ˈblɛndə/ /ˈblɛndɚ/ n
batidora
machine

blennorrhea n
blenorragia
an inordinate secretion and discharge of mucus

blepharitis /blɛfəɹˈaɪtɪs/ n
blefaritis
inflammation of the eyelid

blepharoplasty n
blefaroplastia
plastic surgery on the eyelid

bless /blɛs/ v
bendecir
confer blessing on

bless you interjection
Jesús salud santinos
said to somebody who has sneezed

blessed /blɛst/ /ˈblɛsɪd/ adj
bendito
having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing

blessing /ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/ n
bendición
divine or supernatural aid or reward
pronouncement invoking divine aid
thing one is glad of
good fortune
act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor

blessing in disguise n
no hay mal que por bien no venga
A seeming misfortune that turns out to be for the best

blight /blaɪt/ n
mal plaga
anything that impedes growth or spoils something
mildiu tizón
plant disease

blimey /ˈblaɪmi/ interjection
caramba
expressing surprise, etc.

blimp /blɪmp/ /bəˈlɪmp/ n
dirigible
airship

blind /blaɪnd/ adj
ciego
unable to see
failing to see

blind /blaɪnd/ n
persiana celosía
covering for a window
ciega
forced bet in poker

blind /blaɪnd/ v
cegar
make temporarily or permanently blind

blind as a bat adj
no ver tres en un burro ver menos que un gato de escayola
nearly totally blind

blind date n
cita a ciegas
romantic meeting between two people who have never met before

blind man's buff n
gallina ciega
game where someone is blindfolded and tries to catch the others

blind massage n
masaje a ciegas
massage given by a blind masseur

blind spot n
punto ciego
part of the road that cannot be seen
punto ciego mancha ciega papila optica
place where the optic nerve attaches to the retina

blindfold n
venda
a covering, usually a bandage, for the eyes

blindfold v
vendar

blindfolded adj
vendado
wearing a blindfold

blinding /ˈblaɪndɪŋ/ adj
cegador
very bright

blindly /ˈblaɪndli/ adv
ciegamente a ciegas a tientas a tiento
sightlessly
a ciegas ciegamente
without consideration or question

blindman n
ciego
a blind individual

blindness n
ceguera ceguedad
condition of being blind

blindside /ˈblaɪndˌsaɪd/ v
coger por sorpresa desconcertar sorprender tomar por sorpresa
catch off guard

blink /blɪŋk/ n
parpadeo

blink /blɪŋk/ v
parpadear guiñar
to close and reopen both eyes quickly
guiñar
to flash headlights
parpadear destellar titilar
to flash on and off at regular intervals

blinker /ˈblɪŋkə(ɹ)/ n
anteojeras gríngolas
eye shield

blip /blɪp/ n
pitido
short sound of a single pitch
parpadeo
small dot registered on electronic equipment

bliss /blɪs/ n
beatitud dicha euforia
perfect happiness

blissful adj
dichoso feliz maravilloso
full of joy

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ n
ampolla
ampolla ámpula
bubble on the skin

blister /ˈblɪstɚ/ v
ampollar
cause blisters to form

blister pack n
blister
one of several types of plastic packaging

blistering adj
abrasador candente
Very hot

blithe /blaɪð/ adj
alegre feliz
happy, cheerful
descuidado indiferente
indifferent, careless, showing a lack of concern

blitz /blɪts/ n
carga
American football play
relámpago
swift and overwhelming attack

blitzkrieg n
guerra relámpago guerra célere
fast military offensive

blizzard /ˈblɪ.zəd/ /ˈblɪ.zɚd/ n
tempestad de nieve ventisca
severe snowstorm

bloat /bloʊt/ /bləʊt/ v
hinchar inflar
to cause to become distended
inflar
to fill soft substance with gas, water, etc

bloated /ˈbloʊtɪd/ adj
gigantesco
excessively or extremely large or wealthy
inflado
swollen with fluid or gas

blob /blɑb/ /blɒb/ n
bloboque bodoque grumo mazacote
shapeless or amorphous mass

bloc /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
bloque
group of countries
group of voters or politicians

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ n
cuadra manzana
distance from one street to another
group of buildings demarcated by streets
block
set of paper sheets
bloque
substantial often approximately cuboid piece
chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading
chemistry: portion of macromolecule
residential building consisting of flats

block /blɑk/ /blɒk/ v
bloquear
to disable communication
to impede opponent
atascar bloquear
to fill, making it impossible to pass
bloquear impedir
to prevent an action
bloquear atorar impedir obstruir
to prevent passing

block and tackle n
aparejo mufla polipasto polispasto
system of several pulleys

blockade /blɑˈkeɪd/ /blɒˈkeɪd/ n
bloqueo
the isolation of something

blockage n
estancamiento
state of being blocked
tapón
thing blocking

blockbuster n
taquillazo bombazo
film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales
bombazo
high-explosive bomb

blockchain n
cadena de bloques
shared record

blocked adj
estancado obstruido tapado
obstructed, of flow
bloqueado cerrado cortado obstruido trabado
obstructed, of movement

blocker n
bloqueador bloqueadora
(Computer) An application that stops unauthorised access to a programme
something or someone that blocks

blockhead n
idiota
stupid person

blockhouse n
blocao
a sturdy military fortification, often of concrete, with gunports

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ n
bitácora blog ciberbitácora
a personal or corporate website

blog /blɑɡ/ /blɒɡ/ v
bloguear
to contribute to a blog

blogger /ˈblɒ.ɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈblɔ.ɡɚ/ n
bloguera bloguero blogger
contributor to a blog

blogosphere n
blogosfera
the totality of blogs

bloke /bləʊk/ n
tío tipo
man

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ adj
rubio
of a pale golden colour
having blond hair

blond /blɑnd/ /blɒnd/ n
rubio canche catire chele choco fulo
fair-haired person

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ n
lazo de sangre sangre
family relationship due to birth, e.g. between siblings
sangre crúor
vital liquid flowing in animal bodies

blood /blʊd/ /blʌd/ v
ensangrentar
to cause to be covered with blood

blood bank n
banco de sangre
place where human blood or blood plasma is typed and stored

blood cell n
glóbulo
any of the cells normally found in the blood

blood clot n
coágulo coágulo de sangre

blood flow n
flujo sanguíneo
continuous circulation of blood in the cardiovascular system

blood is thicker than water proverb
la sangre tira mucho
relationships are stronger within the family

blood libel n
calumnia de sangre libelo de sangre
accusation that Jews murder children

blood orange n
naranja sanguina
type of orange

blood pressure n
presión sanguínea tensión arterial presión arterial tensión venosa
pressure exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries and veins

blood sausage n
morcilla prieta
type of sausage

blood tax n
impuesto de sangre

blood test n
análisis de sangre
a serologic analysis of a sample of blood

blood transfusion n
transfusión de sangre transfusión
taking blood from one and giving it to another individual

blood type n
grupo sanguíneo tipo de sangre
blood classification

blood vessel n
vaso sanguíneo
component of the circulatory system that carries blood

blood, sweat and tears n
sangre, sudor y lágrimas
person's determination and hard work

bloodbath /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/ n
baño de sangre escabechina
indiscriminate killing or slaughter

bloodhound /ˈblʌdhaʊnd/ n
sabueso
dog

bloodily adv
sangrientamente
in a bloody manner

bloodless adj
exangüe
lacking blood
exánime
lacking emotion or vivacity
incruento sin efusión de sangre
taking place without loss of blood

bloodletting n
sangría
ancient medical practice
carnicería
large amount of blood likely to be spilled through violence

bloodlust /ˈblʌdˌlʌst/ n
sed de sangre
the desire for bloodshed

bloodroot n
sanguinaria
plant

bloodshed /ˈblʌdˌʃɛd/ n
derramamiento
carnicería matanza
carnage, destruction of life, slaughter
derramamiento de sangre derrame de sangre hechos de sangre
shedding or spilling of blood

bloodshot adj
inyectado de sangre inyectados en sangre sanguinolento
reddened and inflamed

bloodstone n
heliotropo
type of green chalcedony

bloodstream /ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ n
torrente sanguíneo
flow of blood through the circulatory system of an animal

bloodsucker n
sanguijuela
animal that drinks the blood of others
sanguijuela chupasangre chupóptero
one who attempts to take as much from others as possible

bloodthirsty /ˈblʌdˌθɚsti/ /ˈblʌdθəːsti/ adj
sanguinario
thirsty for blood

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ adj
sangriento cruento encarnizado sanguinolento
characterised by great bloodshed
sangriento ensangrentado cruento sanguinolento
covered in blood
jodido maldito
intensifier

bloody /ˈblʌ.di/ v
ensangrentar
to draw blood

bloody hell interjection
joder me cago en la leche mierda
expression of dismay

bloody mary n
bloody mary
cocktail made from vodka and tomato juice

bloom /bluːm/ n
pruina
delicate, powdery coating upon certain growing or newly-gathered fruits or leaves

bloom /bluːm/ v
florecer
flourish
cause to bloom; make flourish

bloomers n
bombacha
Women’s underpants with short legs.

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ adj
floreciente
opening in blossoms

blooming /ˈbluː.mɪŋ/ /ˈblʊ.mɪŋ/ n
plancheado
blooming

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ n
flor
flowers on trees
floración
state or season for such flowers

blossom /ˈblɑ.səm/ /ˈblɒ.səm/ v
florecer
have or open into blossoms

blot /blɑt/ /blɒt/ v
emborronar manchar
to cause a blot

blotch /blɑtʃ/ /blɒtʃ/ n
mancha
An uneven patch of color or discoloration

blouse /blaʊs/ n
blusa
an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ n
golpe
act of striking or hitting
golpe mazazo varapalo
damaging occurrence

blow /bloʊ/ /bləʊ/ v
apestar
be very undesirable
reventar
to cause sudden destruction
arruinar cagar
to fail suddenly destructively
chupar mamar
to fellate
ir largar
to leave
soplar
to produce an air current
to propel by an air current
to create or shape by blowing
to blow a musical instrument to make it give a sound
cagar
to squander

blow hot and cold v
una de cal y otra de arena
inconsistent behavior

blow off v
desatender
pass gas

blow one's nose v
sonarse mocarse
to expel mucus from nose

blow out v
apagar
extinguish

blow out of proportion v
cargar las tintas
overreact or overstate

blow the whistle v
chivarse
disclose information to the public
pitar
make a sound which signals a referee's action or the end of a game

blow up v
explotar
to explode (intransitive)
to explode (transitive)
inflar
to inflate

blow up in one's face v
explotar en la cara de
fail disastrously

blower n
ventilador fuelle
device

blowfish n
pez globo
any species of fish of the family Tetraodontidae that have the ability to inflate themselves to a globe

blowfly n
moscarda moscardón
flies of the family Calliphoridae

blowgun n
cerbatana
weapon

blowjob /ˈbloʊdʒɑb/ /ˈbləʊdʒɒb/ n
francés mamada pete chupada petardo
the act of fellatio

blowtorch /ˈbloʊˌtɔɹtʃ/ /ˈbləʊˌtɔːtʃ/ n
soplete
tool

blubbo n
grasote guatón morsa
overweight person

blucher /ˈbluːkə/ n
blucher
sturdy laced leather half-boot

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ n
porra cachiporra clava garrote maza
short heavy club

bludgeon /blʌdʒ.ən/ v
aporrear
to club, hit with a bludgeon

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ adj
azul celeste
blue-colored
deprimido melancólico triste
depressed
verde
pornographic

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ n
azul celeste
colour

blue /bljuː/ /blu/ /bluː/ /blɪʊ̯/ v
azular
to turn blue
to make blue

blue blood n
sangre azul
noble or aristocratic ancestry

blue cheese n
queso azul
kind of cheese with bluish mold

blue corn n
maíz negro
Corn with bluish grains

blue giant n
gigante azul
very luminous star

blue jay n
arrendajo azul urraca azul urraca de América
species of North American jay

blue jeans n
jeans tejanos vaqueros yin yines
denim trousers

blue mussel n
mejillón
Mytilus edulis

blue screen of death n
pantalla azul de la muerte
screen indicating a system error

blue shark n
tintorera
long blue shark

blue straggler n
estrella rezagada azul
unusually hot and blue star

blue supergiant n
supergigante azul
a large blue giant

blue tit n
herrerillo común
Cyanistes caeruleus

blue whale n
ballena azul rorcual azul
a whale, Balaenoptera musculus

blue-winged kookaburra n
cucaburra aliazul
Dacelo leachii

bluebell n
jacinto de los bosques
flowering plants of the genus Hyacinthoides

blueberry /ˈblu.ˌbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbluːb(ə)ɹi/ n
arándano mora azul arándano azul
fruit

bluebird n
azulejo
bird of Sialia

bluefish n
anjova sastre
Pomatomus saltatrix

blueprint /ˈbluːˌpɹɪnt/ n
modelo
hoja de ruta
any detailed plan of action
copia de plano
any detailed technical drawing

blues /bluːz/ n
murria
feeling of sadness

bluesman n
blusero
male blues musician

blueswoman n
blusera
female blues musician

bluethroat n
pechiazul
bird

bluetongue n
lengua azul
disease of ruminants

bluff /blʌf/ n
farol petate
act of bluffing
farol
poker: attempt to represent yourself as holding a stronger hand than you do

bluff /blʌf/ v
alardear presumir
to make a bluff

bluish /ˈbluːɪʃ/ adj
azulado
somewhat blue in color

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ n
metida de pata condoro desatino descache desliz error
mistake

blunder /ˈblʌn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈblʌn.dɚ/ v
meter la pata
To make a stupid mistake
dar tumbos
To move blindly or clumsily

blunderbuss /ˈblʌndəbʌs/ /ˈblʌndəɹbʌs/ n
trabuco
old style of firearm with a distinctive large opening at the muzzle

blunt /blʌnt/ adj
brusco
abrupt in address; plain; unceremonious
obtuso
dull in understanding; slow of discernment
obtuso romo
having a thick edge or point, not sharp

blunt /blʌnt/ n
blon filin porro
cigar filled with marijuana

blunt /blʌnt/ v
embotar
to dull the edge or point of, by making it thicker
to repress or weaken

blur /blɜ(ɹ)/ v
difuso
esfumarse
become indistinct
borrar desdibujar difuminar
make indistinct or hazy, to obscure or dim
borrar manchar
smear, stain or smudge

blurred /blɜːd/ /blɝd/ adj
borroso desdibujado desenfocado
Out of focus

blurry /ˈblɜːɹi/ adj
confuso
lacking well-defined boundaries
borroso desenfocado movido
not clear, crisp, or focused

blurt /ˈblɜːt/ /ˈblɝt/ v
espetar soltar
to speak suddenly and unadvisedly

blush /blʌʃ/ n
bochorno
an act of blushing
arrebol colorete
makeup

blush /blʌʃ/ v
sonrojarse ruborizarse abochornar arrebolarse enrojecerse
to redden in the face from shame, excitement or embarrassment

blustery adj
tormentoso ventoso
blowing in loud and abrupt bursts

boa /ˈboʊ.ə/ /ˈbəʊ.ə/ n
boa
snake

boa constrictor n
boa constrictora
snake

boar /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
verraco
male pig

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ n
tablero
device containing electrical switches
tablero tabla
long, wide and thin piece of wood or other material
buró comité consejo consejo de administración junta
managing committee
pizarra pizarrón
short for blackboard, whiteboard, etc.
bordo
side of a ship

board /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ v
abordar
nautical: to capture an enemy ship
abordar embarcar subir
to step or climb onto

board and lodging n
comida y alojamiento
lodging with daily meals

board game n
juego de mesa juego de tablero
game played on a board

board of directors n
consejo de administración
group of people elected by stockholders

boarding n
embarque
embarkation

boarding house n
internado
boarding school building
pensión pupilaje
private house for paying guests

boarding pass /ˈbɔɹdɪŋ ˌpæs/ n
tarjeta de embarque
a document to board a plane, ship, etc.

boarding school n
internado
school which provides board and lodging

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ n
alarde fanfarronada jactancia ostentación presunción vanagloria
brag

boast /boʊst/ /bəʊst/ v
fanfarronear ostentar presumir alardear jactarse ufanarse
to brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself

boastful adj
jactancioso fachendoso
tending to boast or brag

boastfulness n
fanfarronería jactancia
characteristic of being boastful

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ n
barco bote barca
water craft

boat /boʊt/ /bəʊt/ v
barquear
travel by boat

boat lift n
ascensor de barcos
mechanism

boat neckline n
escote barco

boat shoe n
zapato náutico
type of shoe

boater /ˈboʊ.tɚ/ /ˈbɐʉt.ɘ/ /ˈbəʊt.ə/ n
canotier
straw hat

boathook n
bichero
hook attached to a pole to push out or pull in things

boatman n
balsero barquero
a man in charge of a small boat

boatswain /ˈboʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊ.sn̩/ /ˈbəʊtˌsweɪn/ n
contramaestre
the officer (or warrant officer) in charge of sails, rigging, anchors, cables etc. and all work on deck of a sailing ship

bobbin n
carrete carreta
small spool in a sewing machine
bobina
spool around which wire or thread is coiled

bobbin lace n
encaje de bolillos

bobcat /ˈbɑbkæt/ /ˈbɒbkæt/ n
lince rojo
North American wild cat

bobolink n
chambergo charlatán tordo arrocero
songbird

bobstay n
barbiquejo barboquejo
strong rope

bobtail /ˈbɑbteɪl/ n
colín
animal

bobtailed adj
rabón
having a bobtail

bocce /ˈbɑtʃi/ n
bochas
A game similar to bowls or pétanque

bode /boʊd/ /bəʊd/ v
agorar anunciarse presagiar prever pronosticar
to be the omen of; to portend to presage

bodhi /ˈbəʊdi/ n
bodhi
enlightenment

bodhi tree n
árbol de bodhi
fig tree under which the Buddha sat

bodhisattva /boʊ̯diːˈsɑtvə/ /boʊ̯diːˈsʌtvə/ n
bodhisattva
bodhisattva

bodice /ˈbɑːdɪs/ /ˈbɒdɪs/ n
corpiño
blouse-like garment in European folk dress
jubón
kind of under waist stiffened with whalebone

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adj
corporal corpóreo
relating to the body

bodily /ˈbɑdɪli/ /ˈbɒdɪli/ adv
corporalmente
in or by the body

bodily fluid n
humor
biofluid

body /ˈbɑdi/ /ˈbɒdi/ n
cuerpo cadáver
corpse
carrocería
largest or most important part of anything (e.g. car bodywork)
cuerpo
physical structure of a human or animal
any physical object or material thing
collection of knowledge
fleshly or corporeal nature of a human
substance, material presence
comparative viscosity, solidity or substance
organisation, company or other authoritative group
torso cuerpo
torso

body art n
arte corporal
application of tattoos, piercings or jewellery
type of performance art

body hair n
vello androgénico vello corporal
androgenic hair
vello
individual strand of body hair

body image n
imagen corporal
subjective inner picture of one's physical appearance

body language n
expresiones físicas kinésica movimientos quinésica
non-verbal communication

body odour n
bromhidrosis sobaquina
unpleasant smell on a perons's body

body of water n
agua cuerpo de agua extensión de agua
significant accumulation of water

body part n
parte del cuerpo parte corporal
anatomy: part of organism
parte de auto
vehicle: part of body

body shop n
carrocería chapista latonería
body shop

bodyboarding n
bodyboard
water sport using a bodyboard

bodybuilder /ˈbɑː.diˌbɪl.dɚ/ /ˈbɒ.diˌbɪl.də/ n
culturista fisicoculturista
a person who uses diet and exercise to build an aesthetically muscular physique

bodybuilding /ˈbɑːdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ /ˈbɒdiˌbɪldɪŋ/ n
culturismo musculación fisicoculturismo
sport of muscle development
carrocería
work done to construct or repair the body of an automobile

bodyguard /ˈbɑːdiɡɑːɹd/ /ˈbɒdiɡɑːd/ n
guardaespaldas escolta espaldero
person responsible for protecting an individual

bodyswap n
cambio de cuerpos
act of exchanging minds

bodywash n
champú de cuerpo
3 in 1 or 2 in 1

bodywork n
terapia física
application of physical therapy
cuerpo exterior
exterior body of a motor vehicle

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ n
ciénaga
expanse of marshland

bog /bɑɡ/ /bɒɡ/ /bɔɡ/ v
pegado
to become mired or stuck

bog down v
empantanarse
to become stuck
empantanar
to cause to become stuck

bog iron ore n
hierro de los pantanos hierro de los prados
deposit

bogart v
arrebatar
get something by bullying, intimidation; be a tough guy
acaparar
selfishly take or keep something; hog

bogatyr n
bogatyr
medieval Russian heroic warrior

bogeyman /ˈbuɡiˌmæn/ n
coco cucuy cuco
menacing, ghost-like monster in children's stories

bogie /ˈboʊɡi/ /ˈbəʊɡi/ n
bogi
structure with axles and wheels under a locomotive, railcar, or semi

bogue n
boga
Boops boops

bogus /ˈboʊ.ɡəs/ /ˈbəʊ.ɡəs/ adj
adulterado falsificado falso trapicheado
counterfeit or fake; not genuine
averiado jodido pajolero
incorrect; useless; broken

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ adj
bohemio
unconventional

bohemian /boʊˈhimi.ən/ n
bohemia bohemio
unconventional person

bohrium /ˈbɔːɹiəm/ n
bohrio
chemical element

boil /bɔɪl/ n
forúnculo furúnculo
accumulation of pus
hervir
point at which fluid begins to change to a vapour

boil /bɔɪl/ v
hervir bullir
cook in boiling water
begin to turn into a gas
hervir
heat (a liquid) until it begins to turn into a gas

boil down v
resumirse
To become reduced
reducir
To reduce
Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning

boiled egg n
huevo cocido
boiled egg (generic)
huevo duro huevo hervido
hard-boiled egg
huevo pasado
soft-boiled egg

boiler /ˈbɔɪlə/ /ˈbɔɪlɚ/ n
caldera calentador
device for heating circulating water
bóiler calefón calentador terma termotanque
hot water heater with storage

boiler room n
sala de calderas
a room that houses the boiler

boilermaker /ˈbɔɪləɹmeɪkəɹ/ n
calderero
a person making or repairing boilers

boiling /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/ adj
hirviendo
of a thing: extremely hot
that boil(s)

boiling point n
punto de ebullición
temperature at which a liquid boils

boisterous /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/ adj
salvaje
characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy
having or resembling animal exuberance
ruidoso escandaloso
full of energy; noisy

bok choy n
berro chino col china repollo chino
Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa chinensis

bokeh /ˈboʊˈkɛ/ n
bokeh
subjective aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas of an image

bold /boʊld/ /bəʊld/ adj
atrevido audaz intrépido denodado
courageous, daring
negrita
having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface

boldly /ˈboʊldli/ /ˈbəʊldli/ adv
audazmente valientemente
in a bold manner

boldness n
osadía
courage

boldo n
boldo
herbal leaf
tree

bolete n
boleto
type of mushroom

bolide /ˈboʊ.laɪd/ n
bólido
extremely bright meteor

boll /boʊl/ /bɒl/ n
cápsula vaina
the rounded seed-bearing capsule of a cotton or flax plant

boll weevil n
picudo del algodón
beetle

bollard /ˈbɒlɑːd/ /ˈbɒləɹd/ n
bolardo pilona
post preventing vehicles from entering pedestrian area
noray bolardo
post to secure mooring lines

bollock /ˈbɒ.lək/ n
cojón
(vulgar, slang) testicle

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ interjection
chingados hostia me cago en la puta mierda
expressing anger, frustration

bollocks /ˈbɒ.ləks/ n
cojones
testicles

bolo tie n
corbata de bolo corbata de cordón
necktie

bolognese /ˌbɒləˈneɪz/ n
boloñesa salsa boloñesa
Italian sauce

bolon n
bolon
traditional Malian harp

bolster /ˈboʊlstɚ/ /ˈbəʊlstə/ n
almohada cabecera
a large cushion or pillow

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ n
cerrojo perno
tranca
bar to prevent a door from being forced open
cadenas esposas
iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter
rollo
large roll of material
relámpago
lightning spark
tornillo perno
metal fastener
virote
short, stout, blunt-headed arrow
cerrojo falleba
sliding pin or bar in a lock

bolt /boʊlt/ /bɒlt/ v
atornillar
to connect pieces using a bolt
trancar
to secure a door

bolt from the blue n
como rayo caído del cielo
something totally unexpected

bolus n
bolo
large dose of a drug
bolo alimenticio
round mass of food

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ n
bomba
device filled with explosives

bomb /bɑm/ /bɒm/ v
bombardear bombear
attack with bombs
hacer la bomba
to jump into water in a squatting position

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ n
bombarda
medieval primitive cannon

bombard /ˈbɑmˌbɑɹd/ /ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/ /ˌbɑmˈbɑɹd/ /ˌbɒmˈbɑːd/ v
bombardear
to attack something with bombs, artillery shells, or other missiles
to direct at a substance an intense stream of high-energy particles, usually sub-atomic or made of at most a few atoms
to attack something or someone by directing objects at them

bombardier beetle n
escarabajo bombardero
beetle

bombardment n
bombardeo
act of bombing, esp towns or cities
incidence of stream of high-energy particles

bombastic /bɑmˈbæs.tʰɪk/ /bɒmˈbæs.tɪk/ adj
bombástico
inflated, overfilled
ampuloso altisonante bombástico grandilocuente grandílocuo hinchado
pompous or overly wordy

bomber /ˈbɑməɹ/ n
bombardero
aircraft

bomber jacket n
cazadora
short leather jacket

bombing /ˈbɒmɪŋ/ n
bombardeo
action of dropping bombs from the air

bombproof adj
a prueba de bombas
sufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb

bombshell n
bomba bombazo
a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
bombón pibón
someone who is very attractive
bombazo
something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational

bon appétit /ˌboʊn æpəˈti(t)/ /ˌbɒn apəˈtiː/ phraseologicalUnit
buen provecho que aproveche buen apetito que aprovechen que aproveches que aprovechéis
used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat

bon vivant /ˌbɑn viˈvɑnt/ /ˌbɒ̃ viːˈvɒ̃/ n
vividor vividora
person who enjoys the good things in life, especially good food and drink

bon voyage /ˌbɒn vwaɪˈɑːʒ/ interjection
buen viaje
wish of good journey

bona fide /ˈboʊnə.faɪd/ /ˌbəʊ.nəˈfaɪ.di/ adj
de buena fe
done in good faith
auténtico
genuine

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ n
enlace
in chemistry, a link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule

bond /bɑnd/ /bɒnd/ v
pegar
to connect, secure, or tie

bondage /ˈbɑn.dɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈbɒn.dɪd͡ʒ/ n
bondage
The practice of tying people up for sexual pleasure
esclavitud
The state of being enslaved or the practice of slavery

bonding n
vínculo afectivo
act by which something is bonded

bondsman /ˈbɑndzmən/ /ˈbɒndzmən/ n
fiador aval
someone who signs a bond that states that they have taken responsibility for someone else's obligations

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ n
hueso
component of a skeleton
material
espina
fishbone

bone /bɐʉn/ /bəʉn/ /bəʊn/ /ˈboʊn/ v
coger culear follar joder tirarse
slang: have sexual intercourse with
deshuesar quitar las espinas
to remove bones
quemarse las pestañas
to study

bone density n
densidad ósea
bone mineral density

bone marrow n
médula ósea tuétano médula meollo
bone marrow

bonefolder n
plegador
A dull-edged hand tool used to fold and crease

boneless adj
deshuesado
without bones

boner /ˈboʊ.nɚ/ /ˈbəʊ.nə(ɹ)/ n
cagada metida de pata pifia
blunder; silly or stupid mistake
empalme erección tieso
erect penis

bonfire /ˈbɑnfaɪɚ/ /ˈbɒnfaɪə/ n
hoguera
fire to burn unwanted items or people
fogata hoguera
large, outdoor controlled fire

bong /bɒŋ/ n
tuberia de barrilete
device for rapidly consuming beer
pipa
vessel used in smoking various substances

bongo n
bongo
mammal
bongó
drum

bonhomie /boʊnəˈmiː/ n
cordial
friendly atmosphere
amigable bonhomía
geniality

bonito n
sarda
fish of Sarda

bonkers adj
chiflado loco majara majareta
mad, crazy

bonnet /ˈbɑn.ɪt/ /ˈbɒn.ɪt/ n
capó cofre bonete capirote
cover over the engine of a motor car
cofia capota capucha gorra
type of women's and children's hat

bonobo /bəˈnoʊ̯ˌboʊ̯/ /bəˈnəʊ̯ˌbəʊ̯/ /ˈbɒ.nəˌboʊ̯/ n
bonobo
pygmy chimpanzee

bonsai v
bonsái
a miniaturized tree or plant

bonus /ˈboʊ.nəs/ /ˈbəʊ.nəs/ n
beneficio plus
bono bonificación prima
extra amount of money given as a premium
bono bonificación
something extra that is good

bony /ˈbəʊni/ adj
huesudo
resembling, having the appearance or consistence of, or relating to bone
having prominent bones
with little flesh; skinny, thin

bonze n
bonzo
Buddhist monk or priest in East Asia

boo /buː/ interjection
bu
loud exclamation intended to scare someone
uuh
word used ironically in a situation where one might have scared someone, but said someone was not scared

boo /buː/ n
abucheo
derisive shout

boo /buː/ v
abuchear
to shout boos derisively (intransitive)

boo-boo /ˈbuːˌbuː/ v
pupa yaya
A minor injury

boob /ˈbuːb/ n
teta chichi macoca tetica
breast (colloquial)

boob job n
arreglo de tetas
breast augmentation

boob tube n
caja idiota caja tonta
slightly derogatory term for television

booby /ˈbuːbi/ n
piquero
bird
tonto bobo pendejo
stupid person
melón teta
woman’s breast

booby prize n
premio limón
a prize awarded for poor performance

booger /ˈbʊɡə/ /ˈbʊɡɚ/ n
moco pelotilla de la nariz
a piece of solid or semi-solid mucus

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ n
libro
collection of sheets of paper bound together containing printed or written material
major division of a published work, larger than a chapter
record of betting
álbum
convenient collection of small paper items, such as stamps
libreto
script of a musical
libros
usually in plural: records of the accounts of a business

book /buːk/ /bʊk/ v
multar
to record the details of an offender
reservar
to reserve
anotar
to write down, register, record

book fair n
feria del libro
public event at which books are sold

book lover n
bibliófilo letraherido
person who loves books

book lung n
filotráquea pulmón en libro
A lamellate respiratory organ found in arachnids

bookbag n
mochila
bag for holding books for school

bookbinding n
encuadernación
art, craft or process of binding books

bookcase [ˈbʊkːeɪs] n
biblioteca estantería librero
furniture displaying books

bookend n
sujetalibros
object designed to keep books upright

booking /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ n
reserva
reservation for a service
amonestación
sports: issuing of a caution

bookish /ˈbʊk.ɪʃ/ adj
libresco formalista literario pedante
characterized by a method of expression generally found in books
empollón estudioso matado mateo
given to reading; fond of study

bookkeeping n
contabilidad
skill of keeping records of financial transactions

booklet /ˈbʊk.lət/ n
folleto libreto
small book

bookmaker /ˈbʊkmeɪkəɹ/ n
corredor de apuestas
a person who calculates odds and accepts bets; a bookie

bookmark /ˈbʊkmɑɹk/ n
marcador favorito
record of the address of a file or page
marcapáginas punto de libro separador señalador
strip used to mark a place in a book

bookplate n
ex libris
piece of paper pasted on a book to show ownership

bookseller /ˈbʊksɛlɚ/ n
librero librera
person

bookshelf /ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/ n
estantería estante librero
shelf for storing books

bookshop n
librería
shop that sells books

bookworm /ˈbʊk.wɜːm/ n
ratón de biblioteca comelibros letraherido tragalibros
avid reader

boom /bum/ /buːm/ interjection
bum
sound of explosion

boom /bum/ /buːm/ n
bum
abrupt, low-pitched sound
boom
period of prosperity

boom /bum/ /buːm/ v
retumbar
to speak with low pitch

boom barrier n
barrera
gate at level crossing

boom box n
boombox radiocasetera radiograbador
portable audio system

boomerang /ˈbuməɹæŋ/ /ˈbuːməɹæŋ/ n
bumerán búmeran
flat curved airfoil

boomerang effect n
efecto bumerán

boon /buːn/ n
bendición ventaja
A blessing or benefit
oración
a prayer or petition

boondock n
barrios lejanos
rural area

boondoggle /ˈbuːndɒɡəl/ n
pérdida de tiempo
pointless activity

boor /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ /bʊə/ /bʊɹ/ n
huaso
a peasant
paleto
a yokel
paleto patán cateto
an uncultured person

boorish /ˈbʊəɹɪʃ/ adj
grosero bestia bruto cafre maleducado patán
behaving as a boor

boost /buːst/ n
empuje impulso
push from behind

boost /buːst/ v
empujar impulsar
to lift or push from behind

boot /but/ /buːt/ n
cepo
bota
heavy shoe that covers part of the leg

boot /but/ /buːt/ v
arrancar
to start a system

booth /buːð/ /buːθ/ n
puesto stand
A small stall for the display and sale of goods
cabina garita
An enclosure just big enough to accommodate one standing person

bootjack n
sacabotas
a V-shaped, or forked, device for pulling off boots

bootlegger n
contrabandista traficante
illegal trader

bootlicker n
zalamero zalamera
person who behaves in a servile or obsequious manner

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ n
lengüeta
a loop at the top of a boot to help in pulling it on
arranque
the process by which the operating system of a computer is loaded into its memory

bootstrap /ˈbuːtˌstɹæp/ v
arreglárselas arreglárselas solo
to help (oneself) without the aid of others

booty /ˈbuːti/ n
botín
plunder

booze /buːz/ n
aguardiente bebercio chupe copa copete priva
any alcoholic beverage

booze-up n
botellón joda juerga
session of heavy drinking

boozing n
bebercio
drinking heavily

boracite n
boracita
Mg₃B₇O13Cl

borage /ˈbɒɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
borraja
Borago officinalis

borax n
borraj bórax
crystalline salt

border /bɔədə/ /bɔɹdəɹ/ /bɔːdə/ n
cenefa orla
a decorative strip around the edge of something
parterre
a strip of ground in which ornamental plants are grown
frontera
the line or frontier area separating regions
borde
the outer edge of something

bordering adj
colindante lindante rayano
having a common boundary or border

borderland n
marca
land near a border

bordure n
bordura
contrasting border round a shield

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ n
muermo palizas pelmazo pesado pestiño petardo
One who inspires boredom
ánima
The tunnel inside of a gun's barrel through which the bullet travels when fired

bore /bo(ː)ɹ/ /boə/ /bɔɹ/ /bɔː/ v
aburrir
to inspire boredom
agujerear horadar perforar
to make a hole

boreal /ˈbɔɹi.əl/ /ˈbɔːɹɪəl/ adj
boreal
relating to the north

boreas n
bóreas

bored /bo(ː)ɹd/ /boəd/ /bɔːd/ /bɔːɹd/ adj
aburrido
suffering from boredom

boredom /ˈbɔɹ.dəm/ /ˈbɔː.dəm/ n
aburrimiento tedio
state of being bored

boric oxide n
óxido bórico
white solid

boride n
boruro
any binary compound of boron and a more electropositive element
the B3− anion

boring /ˈbɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
aburrido soso tedioso
causing boredom

born /ˈbɔɹn/ /ˈbɔːn/ adj
nacido nato
given birth to

born with a silver spoon in one's mouth adj
nacer en cuna de oro
born rich or in a wealthy family

born-again adj
renacido
renewed commitment to Jesus Christ

borne /bo(ː)ɹn/ /boən/ /bɔɹn/ /bɔːn/ adj
aguantado soportado
carried, supported

bornite n
bornita
mineral

boron /ˈbɔːˌɹɒn/ n
boro
chemical element

borough /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹə/ n
concejo municipio
municipal borough

borrow /ˈbɑɹoʊ/ /ˈbɒɹəʊ/ /ˈbɔɹoʊ/ v
pedir prestado tomar prestado
receive temporarily

borrower /ˈbɔɹəuə/ n
prestatario
one who borrows

borscht /bɔɹʃt/ /bɔːʃt/ n
borscht borshch
beetroot soup

borzoi /ˈbɔːzɔɪ/ n
borzoi lebrel ruso para la caza
breed of dog

bosky /ˈbɒski/ adj
boscoso
having abundant bushes or trees

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ n
busto seno pechera
chest, breast

bosom friend n
amiga del alma amigo del alma
very close friend

boson /ˈboʊ.zɒn/ /ˈbəʊ.zɒn/ n
bosón
particle

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ n
jefe
enemy in video game
jefe jefa
person in charge
jefe patrón jefa
supervisor

boss /bɑs/ /bɒs/ /bɔs/ v
dirigir mandar
to exercise authority over (someone)

bossage n
almohadillado
rough, unfinished stone block

bossy /ˈbɑsi/ /ˈbɒsi/ /ˈbɔsi/ adj
mandón
tending to give orders to others

bot /bɑt/ /bɒt/ n
bot
a piece of software for doing repetitive tasks

bota bag n
bota
wineskin bag

botanical adj
botánico
Of or pertaining to botany

botanical garden n
jardín botánico
a place where a variety of plants are grown for scientific reasons

botanist /ˈbɒt.ən.ɪst/ n
botánico botánica botanista
a person engaged in botany

botanize v
botanizar
do the work of a botanist

botany /ˈbɒtəni/ n
botánica
scientific study of plants

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ n
chapucería pifia
An action, job, or task that has been performed very badly
pifia
a mistake that is very stupid or embarrassing
chapuza
a ruined, defective, or clumsy piece of work; mess; bungle

botch /bɑt͡ʃ/ /bɒt͡ʃ/ v
chapucear desbarrar
to do something without skill, without care, or clumsily
to perform (a task) in an unacceptable or incompetent manner

botched adj
chapucero
clumsily made or repaired

botfly n
estro
éstrido
insect

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ conjunction
tanto... como...
both...and...

both /boʊlθ/ /boʊθ/ /bəʊθ/ determiner
ambos los dos
each of two; one and the other

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] n
cansón
fuss, ado

bother /ˈbɒðəɹ/ [ˈbɑðɚ] [ˈbɒðə(ɹ)] [ˈbɔðə(ɹ)] v
molestar agobiar
to annoy, disturb

bothersome adj
hostigoso irritante molestoso
causing bother or perplexity

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ n
botella frasco
container
contents of such a container
arrojo osadía
nerve, courage
de bote
with one’s hair dyed

bottle /ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/ v
embotellar
seal (a liquid) into a bottle for later consumption

bottle cap n
chapa corcholata tapón
closure used to seal bottles

bottle opener n
abrebotellas destapador
device to open bottles

bottle up v
embotellar
to prevent enemy vessels of leaving an anchorage
to put into bottles

bottled water n
agua botellada agua de botella
drinking water sold in a bottle

bottleneck n
boquerón cuello cuello de botella embotellamiento embudo estrangulamiento
narrowing of the road, especially resulting in a delay
cuello de botella
neck of a bottle
atasco cuello de botella
part of a process that is too slow or cumbersome

bottlenose dolphin n
delfín mular delfín nariz de botella
species of dolphin

bottom /ˈbɑtəm/ /ˈbɒtəm/ n
culo
euphemistic: buttocks or anus
pasivo
gay sexual slang: penetrated partner in sex
fondo
lowest part
bed of a body of water

bottom bracket n
eje pedalier

bottom line n
saldo final
final balance
conclusión
summary or result

bottom quark n
quark fondo
bottom quark

bottom sheet n
bajera sábana bajera
bottom bed sheet

bottom the house v
limpiar completamente
clean a house extremely thoroughly

bottomless /ˈbaɾm̩lɨs/ /ˈbɒtm̩.ləs/ adj
sin fondo
having no bottom

bottomless pit n
pozo sin fondo tragaldabas
person with boundless appetite; entity or problem which consumes endless resources

bottomry n
préstamo a la gruesa ventura

bottoms up interjection
salud
Cheers!

botulism /ˈbɑt͡ʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈbɒtjʊlɪzəm/ n
botulismo
medical condition

bougainvillea /ˌbu.ɡənˈvɪl.jə/ /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.ɪ.ə/ n
buganvilla buganvilia papelillo trinitaria veranera Santa Rita
flower

bough /baʊ/ /bə/ /bʌʊ/ n
rama
tree branch

bouillabaisse /ˈbujəbeɪs/ /ˈbuːjəbeɪs/ n
bullabesa
fish soup from Provence

bouillon /ˈbuː.jɒn/ /ˈbʊlˌjɑn/ n
caldo
a clear seasoned broth

boulder /ˈboʊldəɹ/ /ˈbəʊl.də(ɹ)/ n
peñasco roca peña
large mass of stone

bouldering n
bouldering bulder búlder escalada en bloque
climbing on large boulders

boule n
bola pan bola
A round loaf of bread
bola
A round piece of dough

boule v
bolear
Shape a piece of dough into a ball

boules n
petanca
game played with metal balls

bouleuterion n
bouleuterión

boulevard /ˈbuː.ləˌvɑːd/ /ˈbʊləvɑɹd/ n
bulevar
broad, landscaped thoroughfare

bounce /baʊns/ n
rebote
change of direction of motion after hitting an obstacle
movement up and down

bounce /baʊns/ v
rebotar
of a cheque/check: to be refused
to change direction of motion after hitting an obstacle

bouncer /ˈbaʊnsə(ɹ)/ /ˈbaʊnsə˞/ n
portero
member of security personnel

bouncing castle /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkæsəl/ /ˌbaʊnsɪŋ ˈkɑːsəl/ n
castillo hinchable brincolín
inflatable structure on which children jump and play

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ adj
limitado
constrained by something, or constrained to something

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ n
límite
boundary, border of territory
mathematics: value greater (or smaller) than a given set

bound /ˈbaʊnd/ v
limitar
to surround a territory

boundary /ˈbaʊndəɹi/ /ˈbaʊndɹi/ n
frontera límite linde lindero
dividing line or location between two areas

boundless adj
ilimitado sin límites
without bounds, unbounded

bounty /ˈbaʊn(t)i/ /ˈbaʊnti/ n
recompensa
reward for some specific act
dádiva donación obsequio presente regalo
something given liberally

bounty hunter n
cazarrecompensas
person who catches criminals in return for a reward

bouquet /boʊˈkeɪ/ n
ramo buqué ramita
bunch of flowers
aroma buqué
scent of wine

bouquet garni n
bouquet garni
bouquet garni

bourbon /bɜː(ɹ)bən/ /ˈbʊə(ɹ)bən/ n
bourbon
whiskey

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ adj
burgués
of or relating to the middle class

bourgeois /bu(ɹ)ʒ.ˈwɑː/ /ˈbɔːʒ.wɑː/ n
breviario
9-point type

bourgeoisie /ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
burguesía
class

bourgeoisify v
aburguesarse
to make bourgeois

boustrophedon n
bustrófedon bustrofedon
writing that is alternately right-to-left and left-to-right

bout /bʌʊt/ /ˈbaʊt/ n
encuentro
boxing match
racha
period of something

boutique /buːˈtiːk/ n
boutique
a small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, jewelry and the like

bouzouki n
buzuki
lute

bovarysm n
bovarismo
anxiety to escape from an unsatisfactory social or sentimental condition

bovid /ˈboʊvɪd/ n
bóvido
an animal of Bovidae

bovine /ˈboʊvaɪn/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ adj
bovino vacuno
of, relating to or resembling cattle

bovine /ˈboʊvaɪn/ /ˈbəʊ.vaɪn/ n
bovino
animal like cattle, buffalo, bison

bovine spongiform encephalopathy n
encefalopatía espongiforme bovina
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
reverencia
gesture made by bending forward at the waist

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ n
lazo
type of knot with two loops
arco
weapon used for shooting arrows
rod used for playing stringed instruments
bend in a rod or planar surface
proa
front of a boat or ship

bow /baʊ/ /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
curvar arquear
to become bent
doblar
to bend a thing

bow /boʊ/ /bəʊ/ v
doblar inclinar
to bend oneself as a gesture of respect or deference

bow and arrow /bəʊ(.)ən(d.)æɹəʊ/ n
arco y flecha
weapon

bow wow n
guau guau
sound of a dog barking

bow-legged adj
patizambo
having a bowleg

bowel /ˈbaʊ.əl/ n
entrañas
interior of something
intestino tripa
intestines, entrails
intestino grueso
large intestine
entrañas vísceras
seat of pity or gentler emotions

bowel obstruction n
obstrucción intestinal
obstruction of the intestines

bowels /baʊ.əlz/ n
entrañas profundidades
deepest or innermost part
intestinos
intestines

bower /baʊ.əɹ/ /bəʊ.əɹ/ n
tocador
a woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle

bowhead n
ballena boreal
Balaena mysticetus

bowl /boʊl/ /bəʊl/ n
cuenco tazón bol
container for food

bowl cut n
casquete
haircut

bowleg n
genu varo pierna arqueada
leg that curves outward from the knee

bowler hat n
bombín hongo
hard round black felt hat

bowline n
as de guía
knot

bowling /ˈboʊliŋ/ /ˈbəʊlɪŋ/ n
bolos
a game played by rolling a ball down an alley

bowling alley n
bolera
a building which contains bowling lanes

bowls n
bowls sobre hierba
precision sport

bowser n
camión cisterna
fuel transport vehicle

bowsprit /ˈbəʊspɹɪt/ n
bauprés
spar projecting over the prow of a sailing vessel

bowstring /ˈboʊstɹɪŋ/ /ˈbəʊstɹɪŋ/ n
cuerda
string of an archer's bow

bowtie /boʊˈtaɪ/ /bəʊˈtaɪ/ n
pajarita corbata de moño moño corbata de humita corbata de lacito corbata de pajarito
necktie shaped like a bow

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ n
tele
(slang) television
cajón
compartment of an item of furniture
palco
compartment to sit inside
caja
cuboid space; container
as much as fills a box
marco
rectangular border around an image, text, etc.
casilla
small area on a document for a tick mark
garita
small rectangular shelter
boj
shrub or tree of the genus Buxus
puñetazo
blow with the fist

box /bɑks/ /bɒks/ v
encajonar
to place inside a box
boxear
to fight against (a person) in a boxing match
to participate in boxing
to strike with the fists

box office /ˈbɑksˌɑfɪs/ /ˈbɒksˌɒfɪs/ n
taquilla
ticket office

box spring n
somier
frame of spiral springs

box tree n
boj
tree of the genus Buxus

box-office bomb n
fracaso en taquilla
a motion picture that generates relatively low revenue at the box office

boxer /ˈbɑːksɚ/ /ˈbɒksə/ n
bóxer boxeador
breed of dog
boxeador boxeadora
participant in a boxing match

boxer briefs n
bóxer slip
style of undershorts

boxer shorts n
bóxer
underwear

boxing /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/ /ˈbɒksɪŋ/ n
boxeo
the sport of boxing

boxing glove n
guantes boxeo
padded mitten worn in boxing

boxwood n
boj
Buxus sempervirens
the hard, close-grained wood of this tree

boy /bɔɪ/ /bɔːə/ n
muchacho chico niño chaval varón
young male

boyar /ˈbɔɪɑː/ n
boyardo
rank of aristocracy

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ n
boicot boicoteo
the act of boycotting

boycott /ˈbɔɪkɑt/ /ˈbɔɪkɒt/ v
boicotear
to abstain from dealing with a person or organisation as a protest

boyfriend /ˈbɔɪˌfɹɛnd/ n
amigo
male friend
novio pololo enamorado
male partner in a romantic relationship

boyhood /ˈbɔɪˌhʊd/ n
niñez
The state or period of being a boy

boysenberry /ˈbɔɪzn̩ˌbɛɹi/ n
boysena boysenberi boysenberry zarza boysen zarza de boysen
berry

bra /bɹɑː/ n
sujetador sostén corpiño brasier ajustador soutien
brassiere

brace /bɹeɪs/ n
doblete
two goals in one game

brace /bɹeɪs/ v
prepararse
to prepare oneself for an impact

bracelet /ˈbɹeɪslət/ n
pulsera brazalete
a band or chain worn around the wrist as jewelry or an ornament

braces /ˈbɹeɪsɪz/ n
aparato frenillo frenos
device for straightening teeth

brachial /ˈbreɪkɪəl/ adj
braquial
pertaining or belonging to the arm

brachiation n
braquiación
movement by swinging arms between holds

brachiocephalic adj
braquiocefálico
of or pertaining to the arm and the head

brachiopod /ˈbɹækɪəˌpɒd/ n
braquiópodo
any of the many marine invertebrates of the phylum Brachiopoda

brachioproctic adj
braquioproctal
of or pertaining to a sexual practice wherein a hand or arm is inserted into a rectum

brachioradialis n
braquiorradial
muscle that flexes the forearm

brachiosaur n
braquiosaurio
dinosaur of the genus Brachiosaurus

brachylogy n
braquilogía
concise speech

brachytherapy n
braquiterapia
type of radiotherapy

brachyuran /ˌbɹæk.iˈju.ɹən/ /ˌbɹæk.iˈjʊə.ɹən/ adj
perteneciente a los braquiuros
of or pertaining to crabs

bracken n
helecho
any of several coarse ferns

bracket /ˈbɹækɪt/ n
ménsula
engineering: intermediate object that connects a smaller part to a larger part
paréntesis
generically any of "(", ")", "[", "]", "{", "}", "<" and ">"
canecillo consola soporte
item attached to a wall to hold up a shelf

bracket fungus n
poliporo
fungus of the family Polyporaceae

brackish /ˈbɹækɪʃ/ adj
desabrido
distasteful; unpleasant; not appealing to the taste
salobre
slightly salty

braconid n
bracónido
any species of the family Braconidae

bract n
bráctea
leaf or leaf-like structure

bradycardia n
bradicardia
condition of having a slow heartbeat

brag /bɹæɡ/ v
fanfarronear presumir jactarse
to boast

braggart /ˈbɹæɡɑːt/ /ˈbɹæɡɚt/ n
fanfarrón baladrón bravucón fanfarria fantasma matasiete
one who constantly brags or boasts

braid /bɹeɪd/ n
trenza
weave of three or more strands
hairstyle

braid /bɹeɪd/ v
trenzar
to intertwine

braille /bɹeɪl/ n
braille
system of writing using raised dots

brain /bɹeɪn/ n
seso sesudez
brains: intellect
cerebro seso
organ
person providing intelligence

brain cancer n
cáncer cerebral cáncer del cerebro
cancer of the brain

brain cell n
célula cerebral
cell in brain

brain damage n
daño cerebral lesión cerebral
injury to the brain

brain drain n
fuga de cerebros
emigration of educated people

brain mushroom n
falsa colmenilla
fungus

brain stem n
tronco del encéfalo
part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the forebrain and cerebrum

brain-washing n
comedura de coco lavado de cerebro
form of indoctrination

brainchild /ˈbɹeɪn.tʃaɪld/ n
bodeguero invención
creation

brainiac /ˈbɹeɪniæk/ n
cerebrito pitagorín
a very intelligent and usually studious, erudite person

brainless adj
descerebrado
having no brain
unintelligent; having little or no common sense

brains /bɹeɪnz/ n
entendederas mollera sesera seso
(informal) intelligence, aptitude

brainstorming n
brainstorming lluvia de ideas tormenta de ideas
method of problem solving

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ n
lavado de cerebro
effect upon one's memory, belief or ideas

brainwash /ˈbɹeɪnwɒʃ/ v
lavar el cerebro
to affect one's mind

brainy /ˈbɹeɪni/ adj
sesudo
intelligent

braise /bɹeɪz/ v
estofar guisar
To cook in a small amount of liquid

brake /bɹeɪk/ n
agramadera
tool for crushing and beating flax or hemp
freno
device used to slow or stop a vehicle
something that slows or stops an action
guimbalete
nautical: handle of pump

brake /bɹeɪk/ v
frenar
to operate brakes
to be stopped or slowed (as if) by braking

brake lining n
balata
consumable surfaces in brake systems

brake pad n
pastilla de frenos
friction element in a disc brake

brake shoe n
zapata
element of a drum brake

bramble /ˈbɹæmbəl/ n
zarzal
any thorny shrub
zarzamora mora
blackberry
zarza
plant in the genus Rubus

brambling n
pinzón real
bird

bran /ˈbɹæn/ n
salvado acemite afrecho
outside layer of a grain

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ n
ramo
sucursal
location of an organization with several locations
rama
woody part of a tree arising from the trunk

branch /bɹæntʃ/ /bɹɑːntʃ/ v
ramificar
to arise from the trunk or a larger branch of a tree
to divide into separate parts or subdivisions
to produce branches

branch line n
ramal ferroviario
non-through line

branch off v
bifurcar
to diverge into two or more separate paths

branch office n
delegación sucursal
office separate from the headquarters of the business

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ n
marca
a specific product, service, or provider so distinguished
name, symbol, logo
tizón
burning wood, ember

brand /bɹand/ /bɹænd/ v
tachar tildar
stigmatize

brand new adj
flamante recién estrenado sin estrenar
utterly new

brandade n
brandada
puree of salted cod, olive oil, and milk

branding iron n
fierro
bent piece of metal

brandish /ˈbɹændɪʃ/ v
blandir esgrimir
to move a weapon

brandy /ˈbɹændi/ n
brandy coñac
liquor

brane /bɹeɪn/ n
brana
hypothetical object

brant /bɹænt/ n
barnacla
wild geese of the genus Branta

bras d'honneur /ˌbɹɑ dɑˈnɝ/ /ˌbɹɑː dɒˈnɜː/ n
corte de manga corte de mangas mentada de madre
obscene gesture

brash /bɹæʃ/ adj
irreflexivo precipitado tosco
procaz
overly bold or self-assertive

brass /bɹæs/ /bɹɑːs/ n
latón
alloy of copper and zinc
cobres
class of wind instruments
casquillo
spent shell casings

brass knuckles n
manopla puño americano puño de acero
weapon which reinforces the fist

brat /bɹat/ /bɹæt/ /bɹɑt/ n
mocoso
a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child

bratwurst n
bratwurst
A small pork sausage

bravado n
bravata bravuconada
a false show of courage
bravata
a show of defiance or courage

brave /bɹeɪv/ adj
valiente corajudo valeroso
strong in the face of fear

bravely /ˈbɹeɪvli/ adv
valientemente
in a brave manner

bravery /ˈbɹeɪvəɹi/ n
valor
being brave

bravo /ˈbɹɑvoʊ/ /ˈbɹɑːvəʊ/ n
Barcelona
the letter "B"

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ n
pelea trifulca
disorderly argument or fight

brawl /bɹɑl/ /bɹɔl/ /bɹɔːl/ v
pelear
to engage in a brawl

brawn /bɹɔːn/ n
queso de cabeza
terrine

bray /bɹeɪ/ n
roncar
cry of a camel
rebuzno
cry of an ass or donkey

bray /bɹeɪ/ v
ronquido
to make the cry of a camel
rebuznar
to make the cry of a donkey

brazen bull n
toro de Falaris
ancient torture device consisting of a hollow brass bull where victims were imprisoned and burned to death

brazen-faced /ˈbɹeɪ.zənˌfeɪst/ adj
sinvergüenza
Impudent

brazier /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹeɪ.ʒɚ/ /ˈbɹeɪʒəɹ/ n
brasero
An upright standing or hanging metal bowl used for holding burning coal

brazil nut n
bertholletia excelsa
nuez de Brasil
nut
tree

brazilwood n
pernambuco palo Brasil pau-Brasil
timber tree

breach [bɹiːtʃ] n
brecha
assault
figuratively: the act of breaking
brecha violación
break of a law or obligation
quebrada
breaking of waves
disolución
breaking up of amicable relations
brecha batería boquete
gap

breach of contract n
incumplimiento de contrato
failure to perform

breach of promise n
incumplimiento de la promesa de matrimonio
tort of withdrawing a promise to marry

bread /bɹɛd/ n
pan
baked dough made from cereals
countable: any variety of bread
food, sustenance, support of life, in general
lana pasta plata
slang: money

bread /bɹɛd/ v
empanar empanizar
to bread

bread and circuses /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɜːkəsəz/ /ˈbɹɛd ənd ˈsɝkəsəz/ n
pan y circo
food and entertainment provided by the state

breadbasket /ˈbɹɛdbɑːskɨt/ /ˈbɹɛdˌbæskɪ̈t/ n
panera
basket for storing or carrying bread

breadboard n
tabla de cortar
cutting board

breadbox n
panera
a container for storing bread

breadcrumb n
miga migaja
tiny piece of bread

breadfruit /ˈbɹedfɹuːt/ n
buen pan pana yaca
fruit
árbol del pan
tree

breadstick n
colín grisín palillo de pan palito de pan pico rosquilleta
slender loaf of crisp bread

breadwinner /ˈbɹɛdˌwɪnɚ/ n
cabeza de familia
primary income-earner in a household

break /bɹeɪk/ n
ruptura
instance of breaking something into pieces
pausa receso respiro
rest or pause, usually from work

break /bɹeɪk/ v
romperse romper
intransitive: to separate into (to end up in) two or more pieces
descomponerse
intransitive: to stop functioning properly or altogether
cambiar
of a spell of weather: to end
romper
of a wave, to collapse into a surf
transitive: to do that which is forbidden by (something)
romper cascar
transitive: to cause (a bone) to crack
descomponer romper
transitive: to cause to stop functioning
romper quebrar
transitive: to separate into (to cause to end up in) two or more pieces
intransitive, of a bone: to crack

break a law v
violar la ley
violate a law

break a leg interjection
¡mucha mierda!
expression of best wishes to a performer

break a sweat v
sudar la gota gorda
to put effort into something
comenzar a sudar empezar a sudar
to start sweating

break bad /bɹeɪk bæd/ v
irse cuesta abajo
to go wrong, to turn toward immorality or crime

break bread v
comulgar
Christianity
compartir el pan
to eat a meal, especially shared

break down v
transtornarse
to become unstable or collapse, mentally or otherwise
debilitarse deteriorarse
to become weak and ineffective
descomponerse estropearse fallar romperse averiarse
to cease to function
descomponerse echarse a perder
to decay
desglosar
to divide into parts for analysis

break in v
irrumpir
to enter by force or illicitly
ahormar domar estrenar
to make something new function well through use
domar
to tame (a horse)

break into v
forzar la entrada
to enter illegally

break one's back v
deslomarse romperse el lomo

break one's fast v
desayunar
archaic: to eat breakfast

break ranks v
romper filas
military

break someone's heart v
partirle a alguien el corazón
to cause a person to feel grief or sadness

break the Internet v
romper Internet
to literally break the Internet

break the bank v
arruinarse
exhaust one's financial resources
hacer saltar la banca
win all the money that is available to be paid

break the ice /ˈbɹeɪk ði ˈaɪs/ v
romper el hielo
to start to get to know people, by avoiding awkwardness

break up v
romperse
intransitive: to disintegrate
terminar
to dissolve; to part
romper terminar
to end a relationship
separar
to stop a fight

break wind v
peer peerse
to fart

break-even point n
punto muerto
The point where total costs equal total sales revenue

break-in n
efracción allanamiento de morada
act of entering to commit an offense

breakable /ˈbɹeɪkəbl/ adj
frangible rompible
able to be broken

breakaway adj
separado separatista
having broken away from a larger unit

breakaway n
escapado
in cycling

breakdown n
avería pana descompostura panne
failure, particularly mechanical
ataque de nervios colapso nervioso
lapse of mental stability
desglose
listing or categorization in great detail

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ n
desayuno
first meal of the day

breakfast /ˈbɹeɪkˌfæst/ /ˈbɹɛkfəst/ v
desayunar
to eat the morning meal

breakfast cereal n
cereal
food made from processed grains

breaking news n
noticia de última hora última hora último adelanto
news that just happened or is happening

breakneck adj
a toda carrera a toda leche a toda máquina a toda ostia a toda pastilla a todo vapor
dangerously fast; hell-for-leather

breakout n
evasión
An escape from any restrictive or confining situation
An escape from prison

breakthrough /ˈbɹeɪkθɹuː/ n
brecha
military advance

breakwater /ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə/ n
rompeolas
construction in or around a harbour
the beach barrier

bream /bɹiːm/ /bɹɪm/ n
brema platica
Abramis brama
brema
fish of the genus Abramis

breast /bɹɛst/ n
pechuga
animal's thorax
choice cut of meat from poultry or other animals
pecho
chest
pecho seno teta
milk-producing organ
corazón
seat of emotions

breast augmentation n
arreglo de tetas cirugia a los pechos cirugia a los senos
cosmetic procedure

breast cancer n
cáncer de mama
cancer of the breast

breast implant n
implante mamario
medical prosthesis

breast ironing n
planchado de senos
pounding and massaging of a pubescent girl's breasts to make them stop developing

breast milk n
leche materna
milk produced by humans

breast pump n
sacaleche
device used to extract breast milk

breastbone n
esternón
the central narrow bone in the front of the chest

breastfeed v
amamantar dar de mamar lactar dar el pecho dar teta
feed a baby milk via the breasts

breastfeeding /ˈbɹɛstˌfidɪŋ/ n
lactancia
activity

breastplate n
peto
armor
petral
horse tack

breaststroke n
braza estilo braza
swimming stroke

breastwork n
parapeto
fortification consisting of a breast-high bulwark

breath /bɹɛθ/ n
respiración
act or process of breathing
aliento
air expelled from the lungs
respiro
rest or pause
aliento respiración
single act of breathing in and out

breath of fresh air n
soplo de aire fresco
something relieving, refreshing, or new

breathalyzer n
alcoholímetro alcotest
a device that measures alcohol in expired air

breathe /bɹiːð/ v
respirar
to draw air in and out
to exchange gases in similar way

breathe down someone's neck v
tener a alguien en la mira
to follow or supervise too closely

breather /bɹiː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
respiro
short break
respirador
something that breathes

breathing /ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/ n
respiración
act of respiration

breathless /ˈbɹɛθləs/ adj
jadeante sin aliento
having difficulty breathing; gasping

breathtaking /ˈbɹɛθˌteɪ.kɪŋ/ adj
asombroso emocionante fascinador fascinante impresionante
stunningly beautiful

breccia /ˈbɹɛtʃ(ɪ)ə/ n
brecha
rock

breeches /ˈbɹiːtʃɪz/ /ˈbɹɪtʃɪz/ n
calzones
a garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs

breed /bɹiːd/ n
raza variedad
all animals or plants of the same species or subspecies
raza casta cepa variedad
race or lineage

breed /bɹiːd/ v
aparearse
of animals, to mate
criar
to keep animals and have them reproduce
to take care of in infancy and through childhood
criar cultivar
to propagate or grow plants
criar procrear
to sexually produce offspring
engendrar
to yield or result in

breeder /ˈbɹiːdə(ɹ)/ n
criadora criador
(professional) plant or animal breeder

breeding-ground n
caldo de cultivo semillero
figuratively

breeze /bɹiːz/ n
brisa
a light, gentle wind

breezy /ˈbɹiːzi/ adj
fresco
(figuratively) cheerful and lively

brent goose n
barnacla carinegra
Small member of the goose family

brethren /ˈbɹɛðɹən/ n
hermanos
the body of members

breve /bɹiːv/ n
cuadrada
double whole note

breviary /ˈbɹiː.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹɛv.i.ɛɹ.i/ /ˈbɹɛv.ɪ.əɹ.i/ n
breviario
a book containing prayers and hymns

brevier n
gallarda

brevity /ˈbɹɛvəti/ n
concisión
succinctness; conciseness
brevedad
the quality of being brief in duration

brevity is the soul of wit proverb
la brevidad es el alma del talento
conciseness is essential to witty remarks

brew /bɹuː/ n
destilado
something brewed

brew /bɹuː/ v
destilar fermentar
preparar
make tea or coffee
fermentando hirviendo
to be in a state of preparation

brewer /ˈbɹuː.ə(ɹ)/ n
cervecero brebajero
someone who brews

brewery /ˈbɹuːəɹi/ n
cervecería
building where beer is produced
company that brews beer

brewing n
elaboración de cerveza
production of alcoholic beverages

briar /bɹʌɪə/ /ˈbɹaɪə(ɹ)/ n
brezo
any thorny plant

briard n
pastor de Brie
dog breed

bribable adj
sobornable
susceptible to bribery

bribe /bɹaɪb/ n
soborno coima mordida cohecho alfadía matraca
inducement to dishonesty

bribe /bɹaɪb/ v
sobornar corromper cohechar untar aceitar coimear
to give a bribe

bribery /ˈbɹaɪbəɹi/ n
soborno cohecho
making of illegal payment to persons in official positions as a means of influencing their decisions

brick /bɹɪk/ n
ladrillo
hardened block used for building
a building material

brick and mortar adj
físico tradicional
buildings and property for the conduct of a business

bricklayer n
albañil
craftsman

brickyard n
tejar
factory where bricks are produced or distributed

bricolage /ˌbɹi.kəʊˈlɑːʒ/ [ˌbɹi.koʊˈlɑʒ] n
bricolaje
construction

bride /bɹaɪd/ n
novia
woman in the context of her own wedding

bride price n
excrex
sum paid to the family of the bride

bridegroom /ˈbɹaɪdˌɡɹuːm/ n
novio
bridegroom, groom

bridesmaid /ˈbɹaɪdzˌmeɪd/ n
dama de honor
woman who attends the bride at a wedding ceremony

bridge /bɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
pasarela puente
communications
puente bóveda
construction or natural feature that spans a divide
puente
replacement for teeth
bony ridge of the nose
nautical
piece on string instruments
bridge
card game

bridle /ˈbɹaɪdəl/ n
brida
headgear for horse

bridled tern n
charrán ambridado
Onychoprion anaethetus

bridled titmouse n
carbonero embridado herrerillo embridado
Baeolophus wollweberi

brie /bɹiː/ n
brie
mild French cheese

brief /bɹiːf/ adj
conciso escueto sucinto
concise
breve corto
of short duration

brief /bɹiːf/ n
resumen
a short news story or report

brief /bɹiːf/ v
poner al tanto
to summarize

briefcase /ˈbɹiːfˌkeɪs/ n
maletín
case used for carrying documents

briefly /ˈbɹiːfli/ adv
concisamente
in a brief manner

briefs /bɹiːfs/ n
slip trusa
male underwear

brig n
calabozo
naval military jail or guardhouse
bergantín
two-masted vessel

brigade /bɹɪˈɡeɪd/ n
brigada
military unit
organized group of people

brigadier n
brigadier
an army rank

brigand /ˈbɹɪɡ.ənd/ n
bandido
bandit

brigandine /ˈbɹɪɡəndiːn/ n
brigantina
coat of armor

bright /bɹaɪt/ adj
subido
alegre
happy
inteligente brillante genial
intelligent
luminoso claro brillante lucio resplandeciente
visually dazzling, luminous, radiant
expresivo vivo vívido
vivid

brightness /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/ n
brillo
the quality of being bright

brilliance /ˈbɹɪljən(t)s/ n
brillantez
The quality of being exceptionally effulgent
The quality of having extraordinary mental capacity

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ adj
brillante
magnificent or wonderful (primarily UK usage)
of surpassing excellence
highly intelligent
of a colour: both light and saturated
shining brightly

brilliant /ˈbɹɪljənt/ n
perla
4-point type

brillo pad n
estropajo
scouring pad containing soap

brim /bɹɪm/ n
ala
a projecting rim, especially of a hat
borde
the topmost rim or lip of a container

brindled /ˈbɹɪndəld/ adj
aleonado
streaky, spotted

brine /bɹaɪn/ n
salmuera
salt water
agua de mar
the sea or ocean

brine /bɹaɪn/ v
poner en salmuera salar
to preserve food in a salt solution

bring /ˈbɹɪŋ/ v
traer llevar
to transport toward somebody/somewhere

bring about v
lograr
To accomplish
provocar traer
To cause to take place

bring home the bacon v
ganarse la vida traer el pan a casa
to make a living

bring to a boil v
poner a hervir
heat something until it reaches boiling point

bring to heel v
meter en cintura
compel someone to obey

bring to light v
sacar a la luz sacar a luz
expose

bring together v
concitar
to cause people to do something together

bring up v
sacar a relucir traer a colación
mention
alzar levantar traer
to bring from a lower position
criar
to raise children
detener interrumpir
to stop or interrupt

bring up the rear v
cerrar la marcha
to be last in a moving line of people

brink /bɹɪŋk/ n
borde
edge

brioche /ˈbriːɒʃ/ n
bollo suizo pan de yema
type of bun

brisk /bɹɪsk/ adj
brusco
abrupt, sharp in one's manner or tone
brioso enérgico
full of liveliness and activity
vital
full of spirit of life
vigorizante
stimulating or invigorating

brisket n
falda
a cut of meat from an animal chest
pecho
the chest of an animal

briskly /ˈbɹɪskli/ adv
brioso con brío enérgico rápido
fast, quickly, swiftly

bristle /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ /ˈbɹʌs.l̩/ n
cerda
stiff or coarse hair
hair or straw of a brush, broom etc.

bristle /ˈbɹɪs.l̩/ /ˈbɹʌs.l̩/ v
erizar
to rise or stand erect, like bristle

bristletail n
lepisma de la harina lepisma del azúcar pececillo de plata
insect of the order Zygentoma

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ adj
quebradizo frágil friable
able to break or snap easily under stress or pressure
frágil quebradizo
apt to break or crumble when bending

brittle /ˈbɹɪtl̩/ n
crocante
confection of caramelized sugar and nuts

brittle star n
ofiura ofiuroideo
echinoderms

brittleness n
fragilidad
property

bro /bɹoʊ/ /bɹəʊ/ n
broder compadre
a male comrade or friend; one who shares one’s ideals

broach /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ v
sacar a colación
begin discussion about
espitar
make a hole in

broad /bɹɑd/ /bɹɔd/ /bɹɔːd/ n
jermu pava piba
colloquial term for a woman or girl

broad bean n
haba
edible bean that has broad seeds

broad-billed sandpiper n
correlimos falcinelo
Calidris falcinellus

broad-leaved adj
planifolio de hoja ancha latifolio
having broad leaves

broad-winged hawk n
gavilán aliancho águila aliancha
Buteo platypterus

broadband n
banda ancha
high-capacity internet connection

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ n
programa
programme transmitted
emisión
transmission of a radio or television programme

broadcast /ˈbɹɑdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔdkæst/ /ˈbɹɔːdkɑːst/ v
emitir transmitir
to transmit a message or signal through radio waves or electronic means

broadcasting n
emisión retransmisión
business or profession of radio and television

broaden v
ensancharse
to become broad
ensanchar
to make broad

broadly adv
a grandes rasgos en líneas generales
in a wide manner

broadness n
vastedad
the state, characteristic, or condition of being broad

broadside n
costado
one side of a warship
andanada
the simultaneous firing of all the guns on one side of a warship
written or spoken attack

brocade /bɹəˈkeɪd/ n
bordado bordadura
fabric

broccoli /ˈbɹɑ.kə.li/ /ˈbɹɒ.kə.li/ n
brécol brócoli bróculi
plant Brassica oleracea var. italica

brochure /bɹoʊˈʃʊɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊ.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
folleto
booklet of printed informational matter

broiler /ˈbɹɔɪlə/ /ˈbɹɔɪlɚ/ n
broiler
chicken suitable for broiling

broke /bɹoʊk/ /bɹəʊk/ adj
sin un duro pelado sin blanca sin un peso
lacking money; bankrupt

broken /ˈbɹəʊkən/ adj
derrotado descorazonado destrozado
completely defeated and dispirited
cortado desconectado discontinuo
disconnected
quebrado roto
fragmented
bruja quebrado seco
having no money
roto fracturado
having the bone in pieces, fractured
estropeado averiado descompuesto
not working properly
discontinua
of a line: dashed
cortada
of skin: split or ruptured
chapurreado deslavazado macarrónico
poorly spoken
disparejo irregular
uneven of relief, cut by valleys

broken heart n
corazón partido
feeling of grief or loss

broken record n
disco rayado
Someone or something that constantly repeats itself, causing annoyance

broker /ˈbɹoʊkɚ/ /ˈbɹəʊkə/ n
corredor bróker intermediario
mediator between a buyer and seller
agente de bolsa corredor de bolsa
stockbroker

brokerage n
corredor correduría
company whose business is to act as a broker
corretaje
the commission paid to a broker

bromatology /bɹəʊməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
bromatología
study of food

bromhexine n
bromhexina
mucolytic agent

bromide /ˈbɹoʊ.maɪd/ /ˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
bromuro
chemistry: binary compound of bromine and another element
pelmazo
dull person with conventional thoughts

bromine /ˈbɹoʊmin/ /ˈbɹəʊmaɪn/ /ˈbɹəʊmɪn/ n
bromo
nonmetallic chemical element

bromocriptine n
bromocriptina
ergoline derivative

bromophenol blue n
azul de bromofenol
acid-base indicator

bronchial /ˈbɹɑːn.ki.əl/ adj
bronquial
Of or relating to the bronchi or to the bronchioles

bronchiectasis n
bronquiectasia
abnormal permanent dilatation of the bronchial tubes

bronchitis /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ n
bronquitis
inflammation of the lungs

broncho- prefix
bronco-
relating to bronchi

bronchodilator n
broncodilatador
drug used to dilate and relax the bronchial passages

bronchoscope n
broncoscopio
form of endoscope for inspecting the bronchial tubes

bronchoscopy n
broncoscopia broncoscopía
technique

bronchospasm n
broncoespasmo
difficulty in breathing due to a contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles

bronchus /ˈbɹɑŋkəs/ /ˈbɹɒŋkəs/ n
bronquio
Either or two branches of the trachea

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ adj
bronceado
having a bronze colour
brónceo éneo
made of bronze
bronceado tostado
tanned; darkened as a result of exposure to the sun

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ n
bronce
alloy
bronce broncínea broncíneo
colour

bronze /bɹɑnz/ /bɹɒnz/ v
broncear
to color bronze
pavonar
to plate with bronze

bronze medal n
medalla de bronce
medal made of, or having the colour of, bronze

brooch /bɹoʊtʃ/ /bɹəʊtʃ/ n
broche
jewellery with pin

brood /bɹuːd/ n
prole
the children in one family
polluelo
the young of any egg-laying creature
cría
the young of certain animals

brood /bɹuːd/ v
empollar
to keep an egg warm
proteger
to protect

brooding /ˈbɹuːdɪŋ/ adj
meditativo
deeply or seriously thoughtful

broody /ˈbɹuːdi/ n
clueca culeca
female bird in the condition to incubate eggs

brook /bɹuːk/ /bɹʊk/ n
arroyo arroyuelo
a small stream

broom /bɹuːm/ n
genista hiniesta retama
Fabaceae shrub
escoba escobillón
domestic utensil
cepillo
sweeper in curling

broomrape n
orobanca
plant of the genus Orobanche

bros. n
hnos.
abbreviation of brothers

broth /bɹɑθ/ /bɹɒθ/ /bɹɔθ/ n
caldo
water in which food (meat or vegetable etc) has been boiled

brothel /ˈbɹɑθəl/ /ˈbɹɒθəl/ /ˈbɹɔθəl/ n
prostíbulo mancebía burdel lupanar casa de putas casa de citas
house of prostitution

brother /ˈbɹɐðɘ(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌvə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
hermano
male having parents in common
male sibling
male fellow member of a religious community
peer

brother-in-law /ˈbɹʌðəɹ ɪn ˌlɔː/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɑ/ /ˈbɹʌðɚ ɪn ˌlɔ/ n
cuñado
one's husband's brother
one's sister's husband
one's wife's brother
concuñado cuñado
one's husband's sister's husband
one's wife's sister's husband

brotherhood /ˈbɹʌðɚhʊd/ n
hermandad
an association of any purpose, a fraternity
fraternidad
state of being brothers or a brother

brotherly /ˈbɹʌð.ə.li/ /ˈbɹʌð.ɚ.li/ adj
fraterno fraternal
of or characteristic of brothers

browbeat /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ v
intimidar
to bully in an intimidating way

brown /bɹaʊn/ adj
marrón pardo castaño café
having a brown colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ n
marrón pardo café moreno bronceado canelo
colour

brown /bɹaʊn/ v
pardear
to become brown
dorar
to cook until brown

brown bear n
oso pardo
Ursus arctos

brown dwarf n
enana marrón
starlike object

brown falcon n
halcón berigora

brown noser n
chupamedias lameculos pelota
one who brownnoses

brown rat n
rata común
Rattus norvegicus

brown rice n
arroz integral
unpolished rice

brown sugar n
azúcar morena azúcar moreno
partially refined sugar

brown woolly monkey n
barrigudo mono barrigudo
monkey

brown-eyed adj
ojimoreno
having brown eyes

brownish /ˈbɹaʊnɪʃ/ adj
pardusco
of a colour which resembles brown; somewhat brown

brownnose v
hacer la pelota lamer el culo pelotear
to flatter in obsequious manner

brownout n
baja de voltaje
a period of low alternating current line voltage

browse /bɹaʊz/ v
navegar
scan, casually look through

brucellosis n
brucelosis
infection by the bacterium, Brucella

bruise /bɹuːz/ n
maca magullamiento
mark on fruit or vegetable
cardenal moretón moratón magulladura
medical: mark on the skin

bruise /bɹuːz/ v
machacar magullar mazar
cause fruit or vegetables to bruise
estropearse macarse
of fruit or vegetables, to gain bruises
magullar contusionar
strike (a person), giving them a bruise
amoratarse magullarse moretonearse salirse moratones
to get bruised

brumous /ˈbɹuməs/ /ˈbɹuːməs/ adj
brumoso
foggy or misty

brunch /bɹʌntʃ/ n
brunch
a meal

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ adj
morena castaña clara castaña oscura morocha
Having brown or black hair

brunette /bɹuˈnɛt/ /bɹuːnɛt/ n
moreno morocho
A person, especially female, with brown or black hair
morena
A person, especially female, with dark eyes and darkish or olive skin

brunost n
geitost
cheese

bruschetta /bɹuˈʃɛtə/ /bɹʊˈskɛtə/ n
bruschetta
Italian toasted bread topped with garlic and tomatoes

brush /bɹʌʃ/ n
cepillado
act of brushing
escobilla cepillo
electrical contact
cepillo escobilla brocha pincel
implement
pincelada
short experience
matorral
wild vegetation

brush /bɹʌʃ/ v
aplicar
to apply
cepillar
to clean (with a brush)
to untangle/arrange
recoger cepillar
to remove
rozar
to touch

brush one's teeth v
cepillarse los dientes
to clean one's teeth with a toothbrush

brush up v
desempolvar
to improve a rusty or underdeveloped skill

brushstroke n
pincelada
stroke of a brush

brushwood n
broza
fallen branches and twigs

brusque /bɹuːsk/ /bɹʌsk/ adj
brusco
rudely abrupt, unfriendly

brusquely adv
bruscamente
in a brusque manner

brutal /ˈbɹuːtəl/ adj
brutal
savagely violent

brutality n
brutalidad
a state of being brutal

brutally adv
brutalmente
in a brutal manner

brute /bɹuːt/ adj
bestia bruto
bruto
crude, unpolished
of humans: senseless, unreasoning

brute /bɹuːt/ n
bestia
animal destitute of human reason
bruto
brutal person

brutish /ˈbɹuːt.ɪʃ/ adj
cafre
Of, or in the manner of a brute

bruxism /ˈbrʌksɪz(ə)m/ /ˈbɹʌksɪzəm/ n
bruxismo
habit or practice of grinding the teeth

bryology n
briología
The study of bryophytes

bryophyte /ˈbɹaɪ̯.ə.fʌit/ /ˈbɹʌɪ̯.ə.fʌɪt/ n
briofita briofito briófito
member of the Bryophyta; moss, liverwort, or hornwort

bryozoan /ˌbɹɑɪəˈzəʊən/ n
briozoo
invertebrate in the phylum Bryozoa

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ n
burbuja
period of intense speculation in a market
burbuja pompa
spherically contained volume of air or other gas

bubble /ˈbʌb.əl/ v
burbujear
to rise up in bubbles

bubble butt n
culón
large, rounded buttocks

bubble tea n
té de burbujas té de perlas
milk tea with tapioca balls

bubo /ˈbjuː.bəʊ/ /ˈbu.boʊ/ n
bubón
inflamed lymph node

bubonic adj
bubónico
of or pertaining to buboes

bubonic plague n
peste bubónica
disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis

buck /bʌk/ n
caballerete pisaverde
fop or dandy
pavo pavos
informal: dollar
macho buco gamo
male deer, goat, etc.

buck /bʌk/ v
corcovear
of a horse: to leap upward arching its back, kicking out hind legs

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ n
cubo balde cubeta pozal tobo
container

bucket /ˈbʌkɪt/ v
jarrear llover a cántaros
rain heavily

bucket down v
caer a plomo caer chuzos de punta llover a cántaros
rain heavily

buckle /ˈbʌk(ə)l/ n
hebilla
belt clasp

buckle up v
abrochar
to fasten one's seat belt or safety belt

buckler /ˈbʌk.lə/ n
escudo rodela
small shield

buckskin n
ante piel de ante

buckwheat /ˈbʌkwiːt/ n
alforfón
Fagopyrum esculentum plant
alforfón trigo sarraceno
fruit of this plant as cereal

bucolic /bjuˈkɑlɪk/ /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/ adj
bucólico
rustic, pastoral, country-styled

bud /bʌd/ n
botón brote yema retoño
newly formed leaf or flower that has not yet unfolded
cogollo
slang: potent cannabis
yema
small rounded body in the process of splitting from an organism, which may grow into a genetically identical new organism
amigote
slang: buddy

bud /bʌd/ v
brotar florecer retoñar
to form buds

buddha n
Buda
enlightened being

buddy /bʌd.i/ n
compañero camarada acompañante cuate
friend or casual acquaintance
colega
informal address to a stranger
colega compinche
partner for a particular activity

budge /bʌdʒ/ v
mover
intransitive: to move
transitive: to move

budgerigar n
periquito
species of parakeet

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ adj
presupuesto
of, or relating to a budget

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ n
presupuesto
amount of money or resources
itemized summary of intended expenditure

budget /ˈbʌdʒ.ɪt/ v
presupuestar
allow for in a budget
construct or draw up a budget
plan for the use of in a budget

budgetary adj
presupuestal presupuestario
of or pertaining to a budget

budyonovka n
budiónovka
Red Army hat

buff /bʌf/ adj
papiado
Unusually muscular

buff /bʌf/ n
color del ante
A brownish yellow colour
aficionado
a person who is very interested in a particular subject

buff-breasted sandpiper n
correlimos canelo
Calidris subruficollis

buffalo /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/ /ˈbʌf.əl.əʊ/ n
bisonte búfalo
North American bison
búfalo
Old World mammals

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ n
memoria intermedia
portion of memory in computing
solución amortiguadora solución reguladora tampón
solution to stabilize pH

buffer /ˈbafə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌfɚ/ v
tamponar
maintain a given acidity

buffer solution n
solución tampón
buffer solution

bufflehead /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/ n
pato moñudo pato pinto porrón albeola porrón coronado
a duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola

buffoon /bəˈfuːn/ n
bufón
one who acts in a silly or ridiculous fashion

bug /bʌɡ/ n
bicho
a colloquial name for insect
micrófono oculto
an electronic listening device
manía pasión
an enthusiasm for something
chinche
an insect of the order Hemiptera
defecto error fallo
problem that needs fixing (especially in computing)

bug /bʌɡ/ v
buscarle las cosquillas hacer la puñeta molestar
to annoy
colocar micrófonos ocultos
to install an electronic listening device in

bug spray n
repelente de insectos
insecticide for household pests

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ n
fastidio fregón jodón majadero
bugarrón bujarrón pervertido sodomita
someone who commits buggery

bugger /ˈbʌɡə/ /ˈbʌɡɚ/ v
encular
to have anal intercourse with

bughouse chess n
Pasapiezas
variant of chess

bugle n
clarín
music: simple brass instrument

build /bɪld/ v
construir edificar
(transitive) to form by combining materials or parts

build castles in the air v
forjar castillos en el aire hacer castillos de naipes hacer castillos en el aire levantar castillos en el aire
to have any desire, idea, or plan unlikely to be realized

builder /ˈbɪl.də/ /ˈbɪl.dɚ/ n
constructor constructora constructor civil constructora civil
a person who builds or constructs things

building /ˈbɪldɪŋ/ n
construcción edificación
act or process of building
edificio construcción
closed structure with walls and a roof

building blocks n
bloques de construcción
toy

building material n
material de construcción
any material which is used for construction purposes

building site n
obra
place where a building is located, under construction, or will be erected

building society n
sociedad de préstamo inmobiliario
financial institution

built-in adj
empotrado integrado
constructed as a non-detachable part
incluido
included

buisine n
añafil
medieval wind instrument

bukkake /buˈkɑː.ki/ n
bucake bukake bukkake
act of multiple people ejaculating on someone

bulb /bʌlb/ n
bulbo
bulb-shaped root

bulbourethral adj
bulbouretral
pertaining to the urethra and the bulb of the penis

bulbous /ˈbʌlbəs/ adj
bulboso
growing from a bulb or producing bulbs
having the shape of a bulb

bulbul /ˈbʊlbʊl/ n
bulbul
bird of the family Pycnonotidae

bulge /bʌldʒ/ n
abultamiento bulto protuberancia
Something sticking out

bulge /bʌldʒ/ v
abultar
to stick out from

bulimia /bjuˈlimi.ə/ n
bulimia bulimia nerviosa
eating disorder

bulimic adj
bulímico
of, or relating to, bulimia nervosa
suffering from bulimia nervosa

bulimic n
bulímico
person suffering from bulimia

bulk /bʌlk/ adj
masivo
large in size, mass, or volume

bulk /bʌlk/ n
grueso
major part of something
bulto
unpackaged goods in transport
masa
volume

bulkhead n
panel
panel through which connectors pass
mamparo
partition on ship
partition on air- or spacecraft

bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adj
voluminoso
large in size, mass, or volume
abultado
unwieldy

bull /ˈbʊl/ n
toro
uncastrated adult male bovine
adult male animal
bula
document
bulo
nonsense

bull /ˈbʊl/ v
mamar
lie

bull dyke /ˈbʊlˌdaɪk/ n
marimacho
masculine lesbian

bull market n
mercado alcista
state of stock market

bull run n
encierro
event in which people run with bulls in the streets

bulldog /ˈbʊldɑɡ/ /ˈbʊldɒɡ/ /ˈbʊldɔɡ/ n
buldog bulldog dogo
breed of dog

bulldozer /ˈbʊldoʊzɚ/ n
aplanadora bulldozer
tractor

bullectomy n
bullectomía
surgical procedure

bullet /ˈbʊl.ɪt/ n
bala proyectil
projectile

bullet ant n
conga folofa hormiga bala tucandera yanabe
Paraponera clavata

bullet train n
shinkansen
Japanese high-speed train

bulletin /ˈbʊlɪtɪn/ n
boletín
A short news report
A short report
A short printed publication

bulletin board n
tablón de anuncios
a board

bulletproof /bʊl.ɪtpɹuːf/ adj
antibalas a prueba de balas
capable of withstanding a bullet
infalible
reliable, infallible

bulletproof vest n
chaleco antibalas
bulletproof vest

bullfight n
corrida corrida de toros
public spectacle

bullfighter n
diestro matador torero
a toreador or matador

bullfighting n
tauromaquia toreo corrida de toros
spectacle of manipulating and killing a bull

bullfinch n
camachuelo
Pyrrhula pyrrhula

bullfrog /ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/ /ˈbʊlfɹɑɡ/ n
rana toro
bullfrog

bullhorn n
megáfono
portable device which electronically amplifies a person’s natural voice

bullion /ˈbʊl.jən/ n
tejo tejón
bulk quantity of precious metal

bullionism n
bullionismo
an economic theory that defines wealth by the amount of precious metals owned

bullock /ˈbʊlək/ n
buey
a castrated bull; an ox

bullpen n
toril
enclosed area to hold bulls

bullring n
plaza de toros
area in which a bullfight is takes place

bullseye /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ n
centro del blanco
centre of a target
diana
shot which hits the centre of a target
ojo de buey
thick glass set into the side of a ship to let in light

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ interjection
chorradas huevadas mierda mierda de torro pendejadas tonterías
expression of disbelief

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ n
desconfío mentiroso
card game
chorrada gilipollez bosta caca chamullo huevada
deceitful statements, etc

bullshit /ˈbʊlʃɪt/ v
huevear tontería
fanfarronear mentir
to tell lies, exaggerate

bullshitter n
cantamañanas
someone who lies a lot (vulgar)

bully /ˈbʊli/ interjection
bravo
well done!

bully /ˈbʊli/ n
matón sicario
hired thug
abusador abusón bravucón matasiete matón peleón
person who is cruel to others

bully /ˈbʊli/ v
acosar tiranizar
act aggressively towards
acosar chulear hacer bullying intimidar
to intimidate

bullying /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/ n
acoso bullying hostigamiento matonaje matonismo ultraje
act of intimidating a person
bullying mobbing
persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant

bulwark /ˈbʊl.wək/ /ˈbʊl.wɝk/ n
amurada
(nautical) the planking or plating along the sides of a nautical vessel above her gunwale
baluarte
a defensive wall or rampart
a defense or safeguard

bum /bʌm/ n
trasero ano
informal: buttocks or anus
vagabundo vago
hobo

bumblebee /ˈbʌmbl̩bi/ n
abejorro abejarrón abejón moscardón jicote
genus of bee

bumfuck n
jurutungo viejo
an isolated place far removed from normal cities and towns (with contempt)

bumfuck nowhere pn
el culo del mundo
the middle of nowhere

bummer /ˈbʌ.mə(ɹ)/ interjection
decepción fiasco fracaso vergüenza
a disappointment, a pity, a shame

bump /bʌmp/ n
abolladura bache chichón
chichón bulto tolondro cototo
a swelling on the skin caused by illness or injury

bump stock n
bump stock modificación semiautomática
weapon mod

bumper /ˈbʌmpə(ɹ)/ n
parachoques bumper bómper defensa paragolpes
impact absorber on a vehicle

bumper car n
carro chocón auto chocador auto chocón carro chocador
vehicle

bumpkin /ˈbʌmpkɪn/ n
cazurro guajiro jíbaro montañero montuno paleto
yokel

bumpy /ˈbʌmpi/ adj
desparejo dispar disparejo
jumpy; causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

bun /bʌn/ n
bollo
A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced
moño chongo rodete
A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ n
racimo
a cluster of grapes
montón
a considerable amount
ramo manojo puñado
a group of similar things
pandilla grupo
an informal body of friends
bolsada
an unusual concentration of ore

bunch /ˈbʌntʃ/ v
arracimarse enracimarse
to form a bunch

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ n
haz
biology: cluster of closely bound muscle or nerve fibres
fajo
colloquial: large amount, especially of money
haz fajo atado
group of objects held together by wrapping or tying

bundle /ˈbʌnd(ə)l/ v
abrigar
intransitive: to dress warmly
to dress someone warmly
apurar carrerear
intransitive: to hurry
carrerear despachar empujar
to hustle, dispatch quickly
amarrar atar liar
to tie or wrap together

bundt cake n
gugelhupf
ring-shaped cake

bung /ˈbʌŋ/ n
corcho tapón
stopper

bungee /ˈbʌn.d͡ʒi/ n
pulpo
elastic strap for securing luggage

bungee jump n
salto de puenting
instance of bungee jumping

bungee jump v
hacer puenting
to participate in bungee jumping

bungee jumping n
puentismo bungee jumping bungy bungy jumping góming puénting
jumping from a great height with a cord

bungler n
torpe
one who makes mistakes

bunion /ˈbʌnjən/ n
juanete
bump on the big toe

bunk /bʌŋk/ n
litera
built-in bed on board a ship
one of a series of berth in tiers

bunk /bʌŋk/ v
hacer la cimarra hacer novillos
to fail to attend school without permission

bunk bed n
litera
two or more beds fixed on top of one another

bunker /ˈbʌŋkɚ/ n
búnker
hardened shelter
sand-filled hollow

bunkhouse n
barracón
A building providing sleeping quarters for workers

bunny /ˈbʌni/ n
conejita
women in a costume of rabbit ears and tail
gazapo conejito
young rabbit

bunny girl n
conejita
club hostess in provocative costume suggestive of a rabbit

bunt n
tocar
baseball: ball intentionally hit softly

bunt v
toque
baseball

bunting /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
escribano
bird

buoy /ˈbuːiː/ /ˈbwɔɪ/ /ˈbɔɪ/ n
boya
moored float

buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ.ən.si/ n
flotabilidad
ability to stay afloat
impulso sustentación hidráulica
physics: upward force on an immersed body
optimismo
resilience or cheerfulness

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ.ənt/ adj
boyante
able to float

burble /ˈbɜɹ.bəl/ v
borbollar borbotar
to bubble, to gurgle

burbot /ˈbɜ(ɹ).bət/ n
lota
a freshwater fish: Lota lota

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ n
preocupación
cause of worry
carga
heavy load
carga responsabilidad
responsibility, onus

burden /ˈbɜːdn/ /ˈbɝdn/ v
gravar
encumber

burden of proof n
carga de la prueba
duty of a party in a legal proceeding

burdensome /ˈbəː.dən.səm/ /ˈbɝ.dən.səm/ adj
pesado agotador arduo exigente fastidioso penoso
of or like a burden; arduous or demanding

burdock /ˈbɜːdɒk/ /ˈbɝːdɑːk/ n
bardana cachurrea cadillo lampazo lapaizo pegadillo
any of the species of biennial thistles in the genus Arctium

bureau /ˈbjʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈbjʊɹ.ə/ /ˈbjʊɹ.əʊ/ n
cómoda
chest of drawers for clothes
escritorio
desk
oficina
office (room)

bureau de change /ˈbjʊəɹ.əʊ.dəˌʃɒ̃ʒ/ n
casa de cambio
a place where foreign currency can be exchanged

bureaucracy /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹəsi/ /bjʊˈɹɑːkɹəsi/ n
burocracia
system of administration
body of officers
excessive red tape
government by bureaus

bureaucrat /ˈbjʊəɹəkɹæt/ /ˈbjʊɹəkɹæt/ n
burócrata
An official in a bureaucracy

bureaucratically adv
burocráticamente
in a bureaucratic manner

bureaucratize /bjʊəˈɹɒkɹətʌɪz/ v
burocratizar
to make bureaucratic

burg n
burgo
fortified town in medieval Europe

burgeon /ˈbɜː.d͡ʒən/ /ˈbɝː.d͡ʒən/ v
florecer retoñar
of plants, to bloom, bud
medrar
to grow or expand

burger bar n
hamburguesería
fast-food restaurant primarily selling hamburgers

burglary /ˈbɜː(ɹ)ɡləɹi/ n
allanamiento de morada
the crime of breaking into

burgle /ˈbɜːɡəl/ v
hurtar robar
to commit burglary

burgomaster /ˈbɜɹɡəmæstəɹ/ n
burgomaestre
the mayor of a town in certain countries

burgundy /ˈbəː.ɡən.dɪ/ /ˈbɝ.ɡən.di/ adj
burdeos
color

burial /ˈbɛɹiəl/ /ˈbɛɹɪəl/ /ˈbɝiəl/ n
entierro
interment

burial chamber n
cámara mortuoria
chamber used to bury the dead

buried /ˈbɛ.ɹid/ adj
enterrado
Placed in a grave at a burial

burka n
burka burqa
female garment that covers the whole body

burl /bɜːl/ /bɝl/ n
lobanillo lupia
mottled wood

burlap /ˈbəɹˌlæp/ n
arpillera
strong cloth

burly /ˈbɜːli/ adj
corpulento musculoso
well-built

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ n
quema quemar
act of burning something
quemadura
physical injury
quemazón
physical sensation in the muscles

burn /bɜːn/ /bɝn/ v
quemar arder
computing: to write data
quemar arder quemarse
to be consumed by fire
quemar
to cause to be consumed by fire
to injure with heat or chemicals
to overheat so as to make unusable
to become overheated
to approach near to a concealed object which is sought
to consume, injure, or change the condition of, as if by action of fire or heat

burn down v
arrasar incendiar
cause a structure to burn to nothing
incendiarse
completely burn so that nothing remains

burn one's bridges v
quemar las naves quemar los puentes
burn one's bridges

burn the candle at both ends v
quemar la vela por los dos cabos
work hard night and day

burn the midnight oil v
hacer días y noches
work through the night

burner /ˈbɜːnə/ /ˈbɝnɚ/ n
grabador de CD
computing: device that allows data or music to be stored on a CD
incinerador
device for burning refuse
quemador
element on a kitchen stove
someone or something that burns
a hot-air balloon's propulsion system
device that generates localized heat for experiments

burning /bɜːnɪŋ/ /bɝnɪŋ/ adj
ardiente
feeling great passion
feeling very hot
so hot as to seem to burn (something)

burning bush n
zarza ardiente
biblical object

burning times n
los tiempos de la quemas
period of persecution of witches

burnish v
bruñir
to make smooth or shiny by rubbing

burnoose /bɜːˈnuːs/ /bɝˈnus/ n
albornoz
a thick hooded cloak

burnout n
burnout queme
experience of long-term exhaustion

burnt /ˈbɜɹnt/ /ˈbɜːnt/ adj
quemado

buro n
cómoda
chest of drawers for clothes
escritorio
desk
oficina
office

burocratic adj
burocrático
of or pertaining to bureaucracy

burp /bɝp/ n
eructo regüeldo
a softer belch

burp /bɝp/ v
eructar regoldar
to emit a burp

burr /bɝ/ n
rebaba
material left on an edge after cutting
cadillo
seed pod with sharp features
astilla esquirla limadura
sliver or splinter
erre francesa
mispronouncion of "r"

burr /bɝ/ v
arrastrar las erres
to pronounce "r"

burr cell n
equinocito

burrito /bəˈɹi.toʊ/ /bəˈɹiː.təʊ/ n
burrito
Mexican dish

burro n
burrico
small donkey

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ n
madriguera ratonera
a tunnel or hole

burrow /ˈbɜɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹoʊ/ /ˈbʌɹəʊ/ v
cavar socavar
to dig a hole

burrowing parrot n
loro tricahue
a South-American conure

bursitis n
bursitis
inflammation of a bursa

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ n
estallido estallo explosión reventón ráfaga
instance or act of bursting

burst /bɜːst/ /bɝst/ v
reventar
to break from internal pressure
reventar romper
to cause to burst

burst out laughing v
reirse a carcajadas
suddenly start laughing intensely

burundanga n
burundanga

bury /ˈbɛ.ɹi/ /ˈbʊ.ɹi/ /ˈbʌ.ɹi/ v
enterrar sepultura
inter a corpse in a grave or tomb
enterrar
place in the ground
hide or conceal as if by covering with earth
to put an end to; to abandon

bury the hatchet v
enterrar el hacha de guerra
to stop fighting or arguing

bus /bɐs/ /bɔs/ /bʊs/ /bʌs/ n
bus autobús
electrical conductor
autobús guagua camión bus bondi camioneta
vehicle

bus bulb n
ensanchamiento para autobús
an arrangement by which a sidewalk is extended outwards for a bus stop

bus route n
línea de autobús
set route of bus service

bus shelter n
marquesina
A building or other structure constructed at a bus stop

bus station n
estación de autobús
major bus stop, one that serves as a transfer point between a large number of routes

bus stop n
parada de autobús
a stop for public transport buses

busbar n
barra colectora barraje embarrado
electrical conductor

busboy n
ayudante de camarero ayudante de mozo galopino
assistant waiter; one who clears plates from and cleans tables

busby /ˈbʌz.bi/ n
colbac
fur hat, usually with a plume

bush /bʊʃ/ n
arbusto
category of woody plant
pelos púbicos pendejos (vulgar) vello púbico
pubic hair

bush dog n
perro de monte
a wild canine animal

bush hammer n
bujarda
a square-headed hammer with spikes

bushel /ˈbʊʃəl/ n
fanega
dry measure

bushmaster n
cascabel muda
pit viper

bushy /ˈbʊʃi/ adj
poblado tupido
growing thickly

business /ˈbɪd.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nəs/ /ˈbɪz.nɪs/ n
empresa negocio
commercial enterprise or establishment
negocio
commercial, industrial or professional activity
occupation, work or trade of a person
asunto
something involving one personally

business as usual n
como si nada ocurriera zona de conflicto
The normal course of an activity, in circumstances that are out of the ordinary

business before pleasure proverb
primero el deber y después el placer
discharging one's obligations should come before one's own gratification

business card n
tarjeta de visita tarjeta de presentacion
small card

business trip n
viaje de negocios
business trip

businessman /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ /ˈbɪznəsmən/ n
hombre de negocios empresario negociante
a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution

businesswoman n
mujer de negocios negocianta
woman of business

busker n
artista callejero
street performer

bust /ˈbʌst/ n
busto
sculptural portrayal of a person's head and shoulders
breasts and upper thorax of a woman
fiasco
failed enterprise

bust /ˈbʌst/ v
trincar
(slang) to arrest for a crime
pillar cazar
(slang) to catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, socially and morally inappropriate, or illegal
reventar
alteration of burst
to break something

bustard /ˈbʌs.təd/ n
avutarda
any of several birds of the family Otididae

buster n
amigo tipo tío
guy, friend
boludo huevón
loser, uncool person

bustle n
polisón
frame worn underneath a woman's skirt

bustle v
abundar
to teem or abound (with)

bustling adj
ajetreado
full of noisy activity

busty /ˈbʌsti/ adj
mamelluda tetuda
having large breasts

busy /ˈbɪzi/ adj
complicado
complicated
ocupado
doing a great deal
engaged
crowded with business or activities

busy work n
terapia ocupacional
activity performed for occupying time

busybody n
entremetido metiche intruso metijón metomentodo
someone who interferes with others

but /bət/ /bʊt/ /bʌt/ conjunction
pero aunque
although
excepto salvo sino
except
sino pero
rather
solamente sólo
solely, only, merely (obsolete)

butadiene n
butadieno
the compound CH₂CH-CHCH₂

butane /ˈbjuːteɪn/ n
butano
the organic compound

butanol n
butanol
alcohol of butane

butanone n
butanona metiletilcetona
the simple aliphatic ketone: CH₃CH₂COCH₃

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ n
carnicero carnicera oficial
a person who prepares and sells meat

butcher /ˈbʊtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʊt͡ʃ.ɚ/ v
matar carnear destazar
To slaughter animals and prepare meat for market
masacrar
to kill brutally

butcher's /ˈbʊtʃə(ɹ)z/ n
carnicería
butcher’s shop

butcher's hook n
gancho de carnicero gancho de carnicería
hook for hanging carcasses

butchershop n
carnicería
a butcher's shop

butene n
buteno
any of several forms of butylene

butler /ˈbʌt.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈbʌt.lɚ/ n
mayordomo
chief male servant
sumiller
manservant having charge of wines and liquors

butt /bʌt/ n
culo trasero culamen nalgas pompis posaderas
buttocks
gol ligado límite
limit, bound, goal
colilla bacha calilla chenca chicote chinga
remnant of a smoked cigarette or cigar
topetada topetazo
sudden blow from the head of an animal; headbutt

butt /bʌt/ v
topetar
to strike bluntly

butt in v
meter baza
join conversation when not welcome

butte /ˈbjuːt/ n
cuello volcánico otero páramo
hill

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ n
mantequilla manteca
soft foodstuff made from milk

butter /ˈbʊtə/ /ˈbʌtə/ /ˈbʌtəɹ/ /ˈbʌtɚ/ v
untar con mantequilla
to spread butter on

butter dish n
mantequera
specialised dish in which butter is served

butter fingers n
manos de manteca
clumsy person

butter up v
hacer el buz hacer la pelota incensar lisonjear
to flatter

butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth phraseologicalUnit
parecer una mosquita muerta
benign appearance, suggesting the contrary

butterbur n
petasita
herb

buttercup /ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/ /ˈbʌt.ɚ.kʌp/ n
ranúnculo
herb of the genus Ranunculus

butterfingers n
manazas manos muertas torpe
clumsy person who drops things

butterfly /ˈbʌtə(ɹ)flaɪ/ [ˈbʌtəflaɪ] [ˈbʌɾɚflaɪ] n
mariposa
insect

butterfly effect n
efecto mariposa
technical notion of sensitive dependence on initial conditions in chaos theory

butterfly stroke n
mariposa
swimming stroke

butterflyfish n
pez mariposa
tropical marine fish

buttermilk /ˈbʌtəˌmɪlk/ /ˈbʌtɚˌmɪlk/ n
suero de mantequilla
cultured buttermilk
suero de mantequilla suero de manteca
traditional buttermilk

butternut squash n
calabaza butternut calabaza de nuez
Cucurbita moschata cultivar

buttery /ˈbʌtəɹi/ adj
mantecoso
made with or tasting of butter

buttfuckable adj
culeable
worthy of being buttfucked

buttfucker n
enculador cogeculos culeador follaculos
buttfucker

butthurt /ˈbʌtˌhɜːt/ /ˈbʌtˌhɝt/ adj
emputado encabronado
(slang) overly annoyed or bothered by a perceived insult; needlessly offended

buttock /ˈbʌtək/ n
nalga
each of the two large fleshy halves of the posterior part of the body

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ n
botón prendedor
a badge worn on clothes
botón capullo
botany: a bud
botón
knob or small disc serving as a fastener
a mechanical device meant to be pressed with a finger
in computer software, an on-screen control that can be selected
clítoris
slang: clitoris

button /ˈbʌtn̩/ v
abotonar abrochar
to fasten with a button

button mushroom n
champiñón
Agaricus bisporus

button up v
abrocharse
to fasten all buttons to keep warm
abotonar
to fasten with a button or buttons

buttonhole n
ojal
hole for a button

buttonhole v
cazar al espartillo
to detain a person in conversation

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ n
apoyo refuerzo sostén
anything that serves to support something
contrafuerte estribo boterete estantal machón
brick or stone structure built against another structure to support it
contrafuerte estribo
feature jutting out from mountain; crag, bluff

buttress /ˈbʌtɹəs/ /ˈbʌtɹɪs/ v
afianzar corroborar
support something or someone by supplying evidence
apuntalar
support something physically with, or as if with, a buttress

butyl n
butilo
Any of four isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C₄H₉

butylene n
butileno
isomeric aliphatic alkene

butyric adj
butírico
of or derived from butyric acid
butiroso mantecoso
of or pertaining to butter

buxom /ˈbʌksəm/ adj
maciza pechugona tetona
having a full, voluptuous figure

buy /baɪ/ v
comprar creer
to accept as true
comprar
to obtain something with money

buy cheap, buy twice proverb
lo barato sale caro
buying a cheap product is a false economy

buy into v
comprar creérselo tragar
believe

buy time v
ganar tiempo
purposefully cause a delay, in order to achieve something else

buy-in n
soporte
support

buyable /ˈbaɪəbəl/ adj
comprable
that can be bought

buyer /ˈbaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
comprador compradora cliente clienta
person who makes purchases

buzz /bʌz/ n
zumbido zurrido
humming noise
suspiro
information spread behind the scenes

buzz /bʌz/ v
comentar
to communicate, as tales, in an undertone
zumbar abejorrear
to make a low, humming or sibilant sound

buzz-phrase n
frase zumbona
A phrase drawn from or imitative of technical jargon, and often rendered meaningless and fashionable through abuse by non-technical persons in a seeming show of familiarity with the subject

buzzard /ˈbʌzəɹd/ n
busardo ratonero común
bird of the genus Buteo

buzzcut n
corte militar
military style haircut

buzzer /ˈbʌzə/ /ˈbʌzəɹ/ n
zumbador bocina
device

buzzword n
palabra de moda
word drawn from or imitative of technical jargon

by /baɪ/ adv
por
along a path

by /baɪ/ preposition
por
indicates a means
indicates creator of a work
indication of passive voice
indicates a rule followed
near, or next to
steady progression
used to separate dimensions
para
not later than

by God interjection
por Dios rediós
surprise

by a landslide adv
de goleada por goleada
with big marginals

by a long shot
de lejos
by a wide margin

by all means
en toda regla sin duda
emphatically yes, definitely

by and large adv
en general
mostly, generally; with few exceptions

by any chance
por algún casual

by any means
por todos los medios

by chance
por casualidad
unexpected(ly); accidental(ly)

by default
por defecto por omisión
in absence of any opposing action

by dint of preposition
a fuerza de
by reason, by means of

by far
de lejos con creces con mucho por mucho
to a large extent

by hand
a mano
manually

by heart /baɪ ˈhɑɹt/ /baɪ ˈhɑːt/
de memoria
knowing completely

by hook or by crook
de una forma u otra por todos los medios
by any means possible

by means of preposition
por medio de
By using

by no means
de ninguna manera ni por asomo
certainly not

by now
ya
now

by oneself
a solas solo
without company
solo por sí mismo
without help

by rights
en justicia
properly, in justice

by the Grace of God
por la Gracia de Dios
By divine right

by the book
a toda ley
by the book

by the looks of things adv
por lo que parece
apparently

by the skin of one's teeth
con las justas dejando pelos en la gatera
barely, closely

by the time
para cuando
when

by the way
por cierto a propósito dicho sea de paso depaso
incidentally

by way of phraseologicalUnit
a modo de
for the purpose of, as a means or instance of

by-election n
elección parcial
special election

by-product n
subproducto
side effect

bye /baɪ/ interjection
adiós chao chau
short for goodbye

bye-bye /baɪˈbaɪ/ n
adiós chau
goodbye

bylaw /ˈbaɪ.lɑ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔ/ /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/ n
estatuto
law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization

bylina /bəˈliːnə/ n
bylina
traditional East Slavic oral epic narrative poem

byname n
apelativo apodo
nickname
apellido
surname

bypass /ˈbaɪpæs/ /ˈbaɪpɑːs/ n
baipás
alternative passage for a bodily fluid
variante
road

byproduct n
subproducto
secondary or additional product

byre n
establo
a barn, especially one used for keeping cattle

byssus /ˈbɪ.səs/ n
biso
filaments of molluscs

bystander n
espectador cotilla curioso mirona mirón transeúnte
a person who, although present at some event, does not take part in it; an observer or spectator

byte /baɪt/ n
byte
unit

byword /ˈbaɪ.wə(ɹ)d/ /ˈbaɪ.wɚd/ n
estribillo proverbio refrán
a proverb

béchamel sauce n
bechamel besamel
white sauce made with butter, flour and milk

bête noire /beɪtˈnwɑː/ /bɛt ˈnwɑɹ/ n
bestia negra
an anathema

bʼakʼtun /ˈbɑkˌtun/ /ˈɓakʼtun/ n
baktun baktún
Maya calendar period of 144000 days

cDNA n
ADNc
complementary DNA

cabal /kəˈbɑːl/ n
camarilla cábala
secret organization

cabana n
cabaña
a cabin or hut, shelter on a beach

cabaret /kæbəˈreɪ/ n
cabaret cabaré
live entertainment held in a restaurant or nightclub

cabbage /ˈkæbɪdʒ/ n
pasta
money
vegetal
person with severely reduced mental capacities due to brain damage
col repollo berza
plant
leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable

cabergoline n
cabergolina
potent dopamine receptor agonist

cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ n
camarote
interior of a boat
cabina camarote
private room on a ship
cabina
section of passenger plane having same class of service
cabaña barraca
small dwelling, especially one made of logs

cabin boy n
grumete galopín
a boy serving on a ship

cabin fever n
claustrofobia
psychological condition

cabinet /ˈkæ.bə.nət/ /ˈkæ.bɪ.nɪt/ n
consejo
group of advisors
gabinete
group of ministers
armario gabinete
storage closet

cabinet minister n
ministro ministro del gobierno
member of the executive branch of a government who has been appointed to the cabinet

cabinetmaker n
ebanista
skilled woodworker

cable /keɪ.bl/ n
televisión por cable
TV broadcast over cable network
cable
assembly of wires for electricity
large wire, rope
communications system with coaxial or fiber optic
nautical unit of length
cuerda
heavy rope or chain as used for mooring
cablegrama telegrama
telegram

cable car n
teleférico
hanging carriage

cable television n
televisión por cable cablevisión
television received through coaxial cables

cable tie n
brida
a type of fastener

cableway n
teleférico
system of cables

caboose /kəˈbuːs/ n
colita pompi pompis poto
babytalk: buttocks
furgón de cola vagón de cola
last car on a train

cabotage /ˈkæbətɪdʒ/ n
cabotaje
the legal right
transport of goods or passengers in the same country

cabriolet /kæ.bɹi.əˈleɪ/ n
convertible descapotable
an automobile with a retractable top

cabstand n
parada de taxi
place where taxis wait for passengers

cacao /kəˈkaʊ̯/ /kəˈkɑːəʊ̯/ n
cacao
cacao tree
cocoa bean

cache /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ n
caché memoria caché
computing: fast temporary storage for data

cache /kæɪʃ/ /kæʃ/ v
caché
to place in a cache

cache-sexe n
taparrabos
article of clothing

cachexia /kəˈkɛksiə/ /kəˈkɛksɪə/ n
caquexia
systemic wasting of muscle tissue that accompanies a chronic disease

cacique n
arrendajo cacique
bird of the family Icteridae

cack /kæk/ n
caca
excrement

cackle /ˈkækəl/ n
cacareo
cry of a hen or goose, especially when laying an egg

cackle /ˈkækəl/ v
cacarear
to make a sharp, broken noise or cry, as a hen or goose does

cacolet n
artola
one of a pair of chairs or litters mounted on a pack animal

cacomixl n
cacomixtle norteño
Bassariscus astutus

cacophonous /kəˈkɑfənəs/ /kəˈkɒfənəs/ adj
cacofónico
containing or consisting of unpleasant sounds

cacophony /kəˈkɑfəni/ /kəˈkɒfəni/ n
cacofonía
mix of discordant sounds; dissonance

cactus /ˈkæktəs/ n
cacto cactus
member of the Cactaceae

cacuminous /kəˈkjuːmɪnəs/ adj
con cima piramidal piramidal
having a pyramidal top

cad /kæd/ n
villano
mean fellow
boletero
person who stands at door

cadastre n
catastro
(cartography) a public survey of land
catastro registro de bienes raíces
register

cadaver /kəˈdæv.ə(ɹ)/ /kəˈdævɚ/ n
cadáver
a dead body

cadaverine n
cadaverina
foul-smelling diamine

cadaverous adj
cadavérico
cadaverous

caddis fly n
frigánea tricóptero
insect of the order Trichoptera

cadence /ˈkeɪ.dn̩s/ n
cadencia
balanced, rhythmic flow

cadmium /ˈkædmiəm/ n
cadmio
chemical element

cadre /ˈkæd.ɹi/ /ˈkɑː.də/ n
armazón
frame or framework

caecal adj
cecal
of or pertaining to caecum

caecum /ˈsiːkəm/ n
ciego intestino ciego
blind pouch connected to the large intestine

caesium /ˈsiːzi.əm/ n
cesio
a metallic chemical element

caesura /sɪˈzjʊəɹə/ /sɪˈʒʊɹə/ n
cesura
a pause or interruption

cafeteria n
cantina casino comedor
dining area
cafetería cantina
restaurant

caffeine /ˈkæfiːn/ n
cafeína
alkaloid found naturally in tea and coffee plants

café /ˈkæfeɪ/ /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ n
café cafetería cafetín
coffee shop

café au lait n
café con leche
coffee with milk

cage /keɪdʒ/ n
jaula
enclosure
cabina jaula
lift compartment

cage /keɪdʒ/ v
enjaular
to put into a cage

cahoots /kəˈhuːts/ n
colusión
collusion or collaboration to nefarious ends

caid /kɑːˈiːd/ n
caíd
local governor or leader

caiman /ˈkeɪ.mən/ n
caimán yacaré
alligator relative

caipirinha /ˌkaɪ.pɪˈɹiː.njə/ n
caipiriña
a traditional Brazilian drink

cairn /kɛən/ /kɛəɹn/ n
mojón punto de referencia
monument

cajole /kəˈdʒoʊl/ /kəˈdʒəʊl/ v
camelar empaquetar engatusar lisonjear
to encourage or persuade by effort

cake /keɪk/ n
tarta torta pastel bizcocho cake ponqué
a sweet dessert

cake /keɪk/ v
incrustar
to coat with a crust

cake shop /ˈkeɪk ʃɑp/ /ˈkeɪk ʃɒp/ n
pastelería
cake shop

calabash /ˈkæləbæʃ/ /ˈkæləˌbæʃ/ n
calabaza jícara zapallo
Lagenaria siceraria
jícara guacal tecomate
container made from the shell of the fruit of one of the above plants

calaboose n
calabozo
prison

calamari /kæləˈmɑːɹi/ n
calamares
as food

calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ n
calamidad
event resulting in great loss

calandra lark n
calandria común
Melanocorypha calandra

calcaneal adj
calcáneo
of or pertaining to the calcaneus

calcaneo- prefix
calcaneo-
calcaneus

calcaneocuboid adj
calcaneocuboideo
relating to the calcaneus and the cuboid bone

calcaneofibular adj
calcaneoperoneo
relating to the calcaneus and fibula

calcaneonavicular adj
calcaenonavicular calcaneoescafoideo
relating to the calcaneus and the navicular bone

calcareous adj
calcáreo
resembling or containing limestone

calcarine adj
calcarino
pertaining to the calcar

calced /ˈkælst/ adj
calzado
wearing shoes

calcic adj
cálcico
of, pertaining to, or derived from calcium or lime

calcination n
calcinación calcinamiento
the process of calcining

calcisol n
calcisol
soil type

calcite /ˈkæl.saɪt/ n
calcita
calcium carbonate mineral

calcitriol n
calcitriol

calcium /ˈkælsi.əm/ n
calcio
chemical element of atomic number 20

calcium carbonate n
carbonato de calcio
CaCO₃

calcium hydroxide n
hidróxido de calcio
chemical compound

calcium oxide n
óxido de calcio
white powderous substance

calculate /ˈkælkjʊleɪt/ v
calcular
(intransitive) to determine values or solutions
(transitive) to determine the value or solution of sth.
(intransitive) plan

calculatedly adv
calculadamente
in a calculated manner

calculating adj
calculador maquiavélico
serving one's own interests in an unemotional, analytical manner

calculation /kælkjuˈleɪʃən/ /kælkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
cálculo
act or process of calculating
reckoning, estimate
conjetura
expectation based on circumstances
cálculo cómputo
result of calculating

calculator /ˈkæl.kjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
calculadora calculador
electronic device that performs mathematical calculations
mechanical device that performs mathematical calculations

calculus /ˈkæl.kjə.ləs/ /ˈkæl.kjʊ.ləs/ n
sarro
deposits on teeth
cálculo diferencial
differential calculus and integral calculus considered as a single subject
cálculo
formal mathematical system
stony concretion in an organ

calculus of variations n
cálculo de variaciones
a form of calculus

caldera /kælˈdɛə.ɹə/ /kælˈdɛɹ.ə/ n
caldera
geology: a large crater formed by a volcanic explosion

calendar /ˈkæl.ən.də/ /ˈkæl.ən.dɚ/ n
agenda calendario
list of planned events
calendario almanaque
means to determine the date
system by which time is divided

calendar year n
año natural
time between 1st January and 31st December
time between corresponding dates in adjacent years

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ n
calandria
machine

calender /ˈkæləndə/ /ˈkæləndɚ/ v
calandrar
to press between rollers

calendrer n
calandrador
person

calends /ˈkæləndz/ /ˈkælɪndz/ n
calendas
first day of a month of the Roman calendar

calenture n
calentura
heat stroke or fever

calf /kæf/ /kɐːf/ /kɑːf/ n
ternero becerro ternera
young cow or bull
cría becerro
young deer, elephant, seal or whale (also used of some other animals)
gemelo
pantorrilla
anatomy: back of the leg below the knee
muscle in the back of the leg below the knee

calf bone n
fíbula peroné
smaller lower-leg bone

calfskin n
becerro
leather from the hide of a calf

calibrate v
calibrar
to check or adjust by comparison with a standard

calibre /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.bɚ/ n
calibre
Diameter of the bore of a firearm
Diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet, projectile or column
Unit of measure of the length of the bore of a weapon
calaña
Figuratively: Capacity or compass of mind

calico n
gato calicó
cat
calicó
kind of cloth

californium /ˌkælɪˈfɔɹniəm/ /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ n
californio
chemical element

calimocho n
calimocho cocavino jote kalimotxo
cocktail

caliper /ˈkælɪpɚ/ n
cáliper
part of a disc brake

calipers /ˈkæl.ɨ.pɚz/ /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/ n
calibre
device used to measure thickness between two surfaces

caliph /ˈkeɪ̪lɪf/ n
califa
political leader of the Muslim world

caliphate /ˈkælɪfeɪt/ n
califato
Islamic government

calisthenics /ˌkæl.ɪsˈθɛn.ɪks/ n
calistenia
gymnastic exercises

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ n
llamada llamado
(computing) the act of jumping to a subprogram
guardia
(medicine) overnight duty in the hospital
convocatoria llamada
beckoning or summoning
canto llamado
characteristic cry of a bird or other animal
grito
cry or shout
visita
social visit
llamada telefonema
telephone conversation
palabra
the right to speak

call /kɑl/ /kɔl/ /kɔːl/ v
llamar telefonear hablar
to contact by telephone
gritar
to cry or shout
llamar invocar
to jump to another part of a program
llamar nombrar
to name or refer to
visitar
to pay a social visit
llamar convocar
to request, summon, or beckon
convocar llamar requerir solicitar
to require, demand

call a spade a spade v
llamar al pan, pan, y al vino, vino
to speak the truth

call an ambulance phraseologicalUnit
llama una ambulancia llame una ambulancia llamá una ambulancia
request to call an ambulance

call center n
centro de llamadas
business location for calls

call for v
llamar
to summon

call into question v
poner en entredicho
to cause to be questioned

call it a day v
retirarse
to cease activity for the day
to retire

call it even v
estar en paz estar pago
declare debts resolved

call off v
cancelar parar terminar
to cancel

call out v
increpar
to challenge

call roll v
pasar lista

call sign n
indicativo
broadcasting

call the police phraseologicalUnit
llama a la policía llame a la policía llamá a la policía
call the police

call the shots v
cortar el bacalao llevar la voz cantante
to make decisions

call to arms n
llamada a las armas
appeal to undertake a course of action

call to prayer n
llamada a la oración
A public proclamation made five times a day in Muslim societies

callee n
llamada llamado
the person who is called by the caller

caller /ˈkɑlɚ/ /ˈkɔlɚ/ /ˈkɔːlə/ n
llamador
the person who makes a telephone call

calligram /ˈkælɪɡɹæm/ n
caligrama
text in which the layout has special significance

calligrapher /kəˈlɪɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
calígrafo
one who practices calligraphy

calligraphic /ˌkælɪˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
caligráfico
of calligraphy
written as calligraphy

calligraphy /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/ n
caligrafía
art of writing with decorative strokes

calliope /kəˈlaɪə.pi/ n
calíope
musical organ

callipygian /ˌkæ.ləˈpɪ.dʒi.ən/ /ˌkælɪˈpɪdʒi.ən/ adj
calipigio
having beautiful buttocks

callosal adj
calloso
relating to the corpus callosum

callosomarginal adj
callosomarginal
relating to the sulcus between the corpus callosum and the cingulate gyrus

callous /ˈkæləs/ adj
cruel desconsiderado insensible
emotionally hardened
calloso
having calluses

callousness n
callosidad
quality of having calluses

callus /ˈkæləs/ n
callo
hardened part of the skin

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ adj
calmado calmo
free from anger and anxiety
free of noise and disturbance
calmado
without wind or storm

calm /kaɹm/ /kɑ(l)m/ /kɑːm/ n
calma sosiego
condition of being unworried and free from anger
calma
period without wind
sosiego
the state with absence of noise and disturbance

calm before the storm n
calma que precede a la tormenta
peace before a disturbance or crisis

calm down v
calmarse tranquilizar
To become less excited
calmar tranquilizar
To cause to become less excited

calmly /ˈkɑː(ɹ)m.li/ adv
tranquilamente
in a calm manner

calmness /ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ n
calma
the state of being calm; tranquillity; silence

calorie /ˈkæləɹi/ n
caloría
amount of heat to raise 1 gram of water by 1 °C

calorimeter n
calorímetro
apparatus for measuring amount of heat

calorimetric adj
calorimétrico
relating to calorimetry

calorimetry n
calorimetría
the scientific discipline

calque /kælk/ n
calco
word formed by word-for-word translation of a word in another language

calretinin n
calretinina

caltrop /ˈkæltɹəp/ /ˈkɔːltɹəp/ n
abrojo terrestre cadillo cruz maltesa cuerno de chivo tribulo
Tribulus terrestris
encojaperros garbanzo del cura
starthistle
abrojo
weaponry

calumniate /kəˈlʌmni.eɪt/ v
calumniar
to make hurtful untrue statements

calumnious adj
pelador
possessing the traits of calumny

calumny /kəˈlʌmni/ /ˈkæləmni/ n
calumnia
falsifications or misrepresentations intended to disparage or discredit another

calx /kælks/ n
cal

calyculus /kəˈlɪkjələs/ n
calículo
cup shaped structure

calypso /kəˈlɪp.soʊ/ /kəˈlɪp.səʊ/ n
calipso
type of music and dance

calypter n
caliptro
either of two lobes covering the halteres

calyptra n
caliptra
thin, hood-like tissue

calyx /ˈkæ.lɪks/ n
cáliz
the sepals of a flower

calzone /kæltˈsəʊni/ /kælˈzoʊn/ n
calzone
baked Italian turnover

camaraderie /ˌkæməˈɹɑːdəɹi/ /ˌkɑməˈɹɑdəɹi/ n
camaradería
close friendship in a group of friends
a spirit of familiarity and closeness

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ n
inclinación
alignment of wheels
combadura
slight convexity of a surface
peralte
slope of a curved road

camber /ˈkæm.bə/ /ˈkæm.bɚ/ v
combar
to curve upwards

cambium /ˈkambɪəm/ /ˈkeə̯m.biˌəm/ n
cambium
botanical cell layer

camel /ˈkæməl/ n
camello dromedario
beast of burden

camel spider n
solífugo
arachnid belonging to the order Solifugae

camellia /kəˈmiːlɪ.ə/ /kəˈmɛlɪ.ə/ n
camelia
plant

cameo /ˈkæm.iː.əu/ n
cameo
brief appearance
camafeo
relief work

camera /ˈkæməɹə/ n
videocámara cámara
movie camera
cámara
still camera

camera obscura /ˈkam(ə)ɹə əbˌskjʊəɹə/ /ˈkæm(ə)ɹə əbˌskjʊɹə/ n
cámara oscura
darkened chamber in which the image of an outside object is projected and focused onto a surface

cameralism n
cameralismo
the theories and practices of the cameralists

cameraman n
camarógrafo cámara camarógrafa
somebody who operates a film or TV camera

camerlengo n
camarlengo
chamberlain

camisole /ˈkamɪsəʊl/ n
camisola
undergarment

camomile /ˈkæ.məˌmaɪl/ n
camomila manzanilla
manzanilla
Chamaemelum nobile
Matricaria recutita

camomile tea n
manzanilla
beverage

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ n
camuflaje

camouflage /ˈkæ.məˌflɑːʒ/ v
camuflar camuflajear
hide, disguise

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] adj
maricona maricón
ostentatiously effeminate

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] n
bando facción
group
campamento
organized event
outdoor place
amanerado camp kitsch
style

camp /kæmp/ [kʰɛəmp] v
acampar
to live in a tent
campear
to stay in an advantageous location in a video game

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ n
campaña
series of operations undertaken to achieve a set goal

campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ v
sondear

camper /ˈkæmpə(ɹ)/ n
campista
person who camps
campera campero
video games: person who stays in one spot

campfire n
fogata hoguera brasero pira
fire at a campground

camphor /ˈkæmfə/ /ˈkæmfɚ/ n
alcanfor
white transparent waxy crystalline isoprenoid ketone

camping /ˈkæmpɪŋ/ n
camping
recreational activity

campsite n
camping campamento
a place where a tent may be or is pitched

campus /ˈkæmpəs/ n
campus
grounds or property of a school, etc

camshaft n
árbol de levas
a shaft fitted with cams

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ n
regadera
a container used to carry and dispense water for plants
lata
a tin-plate canister
a more or less cylindrical vessel for liquids

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ v
descartar
to discard
echar
to fire or dismiss an employee
enlatar
to preserve
cerrar
to shut up

can /kən/ /ˈkæn/ /ˈkæːn/ [ˈkeən] v
poder
to be able
may

can I buy you a drink phraseologicalUnit
¿la invito a una copa? ¿lo invito a una copa?
can I buy you a drink?

can I come in /kən ˌaɪ kʌm ˈɪn/ phraseologicalUnit
puedo entrar
phrase

can I use your phone phraseologicalUnit
¿puedo usar su teléfono? ¿puedo usar tu teléfono?
can I use your phone?

can of worms n
melón
a complex, troublesome situation

can opener n
abrelatas
device used to open tin cans

can you help me phraseologicalUnit
puede ayudarme puedes ayudarme
can you help me?

can you tell us phraseologicalUnit
podría decirnos
prefix indicating a polite request

can't help v
no poder dejar de no poder evitar de
not be able to avoid something

can't wait v
no ver la hora
to eagerly anticipate

canaigre /kəˈnaɪɡreɪ/ n
caña agria
species of dock

canal /kəˈnæl/ /kəˈnɛl/ n
canal
artificial waterway
a tubular channel within the body

canapé n
canapé
a bite size slice open-faced sandwich
elegant sofa

canard /kəˈnɑɹd/ /kəˈnɑːd/ n
bulo filfa infundio
false or misleading report or story

canary /kəˈnɛəɹi/ n
canario
bird from the Canary Islands

canasta /kəˈnæstə/ n
canasta
card game

cancel /ˈkænsl/ v
cancelar
cancelar anular
invalidate, annul

cancellation /kænsəˈleɪʃən/ n
cancelación anulación rescisión supresión
act of cancelling

cancelled adj
anulado cancelado
No longer planned or scheduled

cancer /ˈkænsə/ /ˈkænsɚ/ /ˈkæːnsə/ n
cáncer
disease of uncontrolled cellular proliferation

cancerology n
cancerología
study of cancer

cancerous /kænsəɹəs/ adj
canceroso
relating to or affected with cancer

candela /kænˈdēlə/ /kænˈdɛlə/ n
candela
unit of luminous intensity

candelabrum /kændɪˈleɪbɹəm/ /kændɪˈlɑːbɹəm/ /ˌkæn.dl̩ˈɑ.bɹəm/ n
candelabro
candle holder

candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ adj
franco
straightforward, open and sincere

candidacy n
candidatura
state or act of being a candidate

candidate /ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt/ /ˈkæn.dɪdət/ /ˈkæn.ɪ.dɪt/ n
candidato candidata participante
participant in an examination
candidato candidata
person running in an election

candidiasis /ˌkændɪˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
candidiasis
fungal infection

candied fruit n
fruta confitada
candied fruit, fruits

candle /ˈkændəl/ n
vela candela cirio
a light source

candle magick n
magia de velas
wiccan ceremonial candle usage

candle snuffer n
apagavelas matacandelas despabiladeras
device made to extinguish a candle

candlepower n
candela
former measurement of brightness of a light source

candlestick /ˈkændəlˌstɪk/ n
candelabro candelero
a holder with a socket or spike for a candle

candor /ˈkæn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈkæn.dɚ/ n
candor
sincere and open in speech, honesty in expression

candy /ˈkændi/ n
caramelo golosina dulce confite
piece of candy

candy apple n
manzana de caramelo
apple with a hard sugar candy coating

candy bar n
chocolatina
type of candy

candy cane /ˈkændi ˌkeɪn/ n
bastón de caramelo
candy in the shape of a cane

candy floss /ˈkændi ˌflɒs/ n
algodón de azúcar
sweet

cane [kʰeɪn] n
bastón bastón blanco
long collapsible rod used by vision impaired people
caña
plant itself
slender flexible stem of plants such as bamboo

cane toad n
sapo de caña
Bufo marinus

canefield n
cañaveral
field where cane is grown

canid /ˈkeɪnəd/ n
cánido
member of Canidae

canine /ˈkeɪnaɪn/ /ˈkeɪˌnaɪn/ adj
canino perruno
dog-like
canino
pertaining to dogs

canine tooth n
colmillo canino
tooth

caninus muscle n
músculo canino
muscle

canistel /ˈkænɪstəl/ n
canistel mante
fruit
canistel
tree

canister /ˈkænɪstɚ/ n
lata
container
cylindrical metal receptacle

cankle /ˈkæŋkəl/ n
tobillo hinchado
an obese or otherwise swollen ankle

cannabis /ˈkænəbɪs/ n
cáñamo cannabis
plant

cannibal /ˈkænɪbl/ n
caníbal
an organism which eats others of its own species

cannibalism n
canibalismo antropofagia
act of eating another of one's own species

cannibalistic /kan.ɪ.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ /kæn.ə.bəˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
antropófago caníbal
tending toward cannibalism

canning /ˈkænɪŋ/ n
conservería enlatado
preserving process

cannoli /kaˈnəʊlɪ/ /kəˈnoʊli/ n
cannoli cannolo
tube of fried pastry filled with ricotta

cannon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
cañón
artillery piece

cannon fodder n
carne de cañón
military forces considered to be expendable

cannon shot n
cañonazo

cannonball n
bala de cañón
spherical projectile fired from a smoothbore cannon

cannot /kəˈnɑt/ /ˈkæ(n.)nɑt/ /ˈkænɒt/ v
no poder
cannot

cannula /ˈkænjʊlə/ n
cánula
medicine: tube inserted in the body

canny /ˈkæni/ adj
cauteloso
careful, prudent, cautious
astuto
knowing, shrewd, astute

canoe /kəˈnuː/ n
canoa
small long and narrow boat

canoeist n
piragüista
person who travels by canoe

canola /kəˈnoʊlə/ n
canola
cultivar of field mustard Brassica rapa

canon /ˈkæn.ən/ n
canónigo
member of cathedral chapter
a clergy member serving a cathedral

canonical /kə.ˈnɒn.ɪ.kl̩/ adj
canónico
(religion) in conformity with canon law
present in a canon, religious or otherwise

canonization n
canonización
the final process or decree
the state of being canonized or sainted

canonize /ˈkænənaɪz/ v
canonizar
to define someone as a saint

canonry n
canonjía
The office of a canon

canopy /ˈkæ.nə.pi/ n
palio dosel toldo
high cover
copa
highest foliage and branches of a forest
alero
overhanging or projecting roof structure
campana
parachute cloth
parabrisas
transparent cockpit cover

cant /kænt/ n
argot jerga
jargon of a particular class or subgroup
argot jerga coa
secret language

cantaloupe /ˈkæn.tə.loʊp/ /ˈkæn.tə.luːp/ n
cantalupo
melon

cantankerous /kænˈtæŋkəɹəs/ adj
arisco cascarrabias enojadizo intratable malgeniado mañoso
ill-tempered, cranky, surly, crabby

cantata /kənˈtɑːtə/ n
cantata
cantata

canteen /kænˈtiːn/ n
cantina
small cafeteria or snack bar
cantimplora
water bottle

canter /ˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
medio galope
gait

canticle n
cántico
a chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text

cantilever /ˈkantɪliːvə/ n
voladizo
beam anchored at one end and projecting into space

canting arms n
armas parlantes

canton /ˈkæntn̩/ /ˈkæntɒn/ n
cantón
state of Switzerland
heraldry; one of the ordinaries
subdivision of Luxembourg
subdivision of an arrondissement
subdivision of flag

cantonal adj
cantonal
of, pertaining to, or divided into cantons

canvas /ˈkæn.vəs/ n
lienzo tela
a piece of canvas cloth on which one may paint
lona
a type of coarse cloth

canvass n
encuesta solicitud
solicit opinions

canvass v
encuestar
to conduct survey
encuestar solicitar
to solicit voters

canyon /ˈkænjən/ n
cañón barranca
a valley cut in rock by a river

cap /kæp/ n
fulminante
gunpowder charge for a toy gun
gorra gorro cofia
head covering
detonante fulminante
small amount of explosive used as detonator

capability /keɪpəˈbɪləti/ n
capacidad
the power or ability to generate an outcome

capable /ˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
capaz
able and efficient

capacious /kəˈpeɪʃəs/ adj
espacioso
having a lot of space inside

capacitance n
capacitancia
property of an element of an electrical circuit

capacitor n
condensador
electronic component

capacity /kəˈpæsɪti/ n
capacidad
the ability to hold, receive or absorb
capability; the ability to perform some task
electrical capacitance
the maximum that can be produced

caparison n
caparazón
coverings for an animal, often ornamental

cape /keɪp/ n
cabo
headland
capa
garment

cape gooseberry n
uchuva
fruit
aguaymanto
plant

caper /ˈkeɪpə/ /ˈkeɪpɚ/ n
cabriola
playful leap
alcaparra alcaparro
pickled bud of Capparis spinosa
alcaparro alcaparra
plant

capercaillie /kæpəˈkeɪli/ /kæpɚˈkeɪli/ n
urogallo gallo silvestre
Tetrao urogallus

capillarity n
capilaridad
interaction between the surface of a solid and liquid

capillary /kəˈpɪ.lə.ɹi/ /ˈkæpɪˌlɛɹi/ n
capilar tubo capilar
any of small blood vessels that connect arteries to veins
capilaria
narrow tube

capillary action n
capilaridad
drawing of a liquid up interstices

capisce /kəˈpiʃ/ /kəˈpiːʃ/ interjection
¿entendéis? ¿entiende? ¿entienden? ¿entiendes?
“understood?”

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ adj
excelente
excellent
capital
of prime importance
involving punishment by death
mayúscula
uppercase

capital /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ n
capital
money and wealth
capitel
uppermost part of a column

capital adequacy n
adecuación del capital

capital city n
capital
city designated as seat of government

capital gain n
plusvalía

capital gains tax n
impuesto sobre las ganancias de capital
tax on profit made from selling capital

capital letter n
mayúscula letra mayúscula
letters A B C

capital punishment n
pena capital castigo capital
punishment by death

capital ship n
buque capital
warship

capitalisation n
mayusculación
act or process of capitalising
capitalización
finance

capitalism /ˈkapɪt(ə)lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈkæpɪ̈tl̩ˌɪzm̩/ n
capitalismo
socio-economic system based on private property rights

capitalist adj
capitalista
supporting or endorsing capitalism

capitalistic adj
capitalista
of or pertaining to capitalism or to capitalists

capitalize /ˈkæpətəˌlaɪz/ v
escribir con mayúscula inicial escribir en mayúsculas mayusculizar
In writing or editing, to make use of capital letters

capitate bone n
hueso grande
os capitatum

capitation /kapɪˈteɪʃən/ n
conteo
performing headcount

capitol /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ n
capitolio
Any building where a legislature meets

capitulary adj
capitulario

capoeira /kæpəˈweəɹə/ /kɑpəˈwɛɹə/ n
capoeira
the martial art developed in Brazil

capon /ˈkeɪpən/ n
capón
cockerel grown for food

caponata n
caponata
Sicilian dish

caponier n
caponera
fortification structure

capotasto n
ceja cejilla
device placed across the strings

cappuccino /ˌkæpəˈtʃinoʊ/ /ˌkæpəˈtʃiːnəʊ/ n
capuchino
beverage
cup of this beverage

caprice /kəˈpɹis/ n
capricho
impulsive, seemingly unmotivated notion or action

capricious adj
caprichoso antojadizo
Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim

capsaicin /kæpˈseɪəsən/ n
capsaicina
chemical compound

capsicum /ˈkæpsɪkəm/ n
pimiento

capsize /kæpˈsaɪz/ v
zozobrar volcar
(intransitive) to overturn
(transitive) to cause to overturn

capslock n
Bloq Mayús tecla bloq mayús
a key on the keyboard that activates capslock

capstan /ˈkap.stən/ n
cabrestante
cylindrical machine

capsular adj
capsular
of or resembling a capsule

capsule /ˈkæps(ə)l/ /ˈkæpsjuːl/ n
cápsula
botany: seed-case
part of spacecraft containing crew's living space
physiology: membranous envelope
small container containing a dose of medicine
winemaking: the covering over the cork at the top of the wine bottle

capsule hotel n
hotel cápsula
hotel with capsules

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ n
capitán
the person lawfully in command of a sea-going vessel
an army officer with a rank between the most senior grade of lieutenant and major
one of the athletes on a sports team designated to make decisions
the person lawfully in command of an airliner
a naval officer with a rank between commander and commodore or rear admiral

captain /ˈkæp.tən/ /ˈkæp.tɪn/ /ˈkæp.ən/ v
capitanear
to act as a captain
capitanear pilotar
to exercise command

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ n
prefacio
descriptive title or heading of (part of) a document
subtítulo
piece of text appearing on screen as part of a film or broadcast
leyenda título
title or brief explanation attached to an illustration or cartoon

caption /ˈkæp.ʃən/ v
subtitular
to add captions to a film or broadcast
intitular
to add captions to a text or illustration

captious /ˈkæpʃəs/ adj
criticón pejiguero
having a disposition to find fault unreasonably or to raise petty objections
capcioso
that captures misleadingly

captivate /ˈkæptɪveɪt/ v
cautivar
to attract and hold interest and attention of

captivating /kæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ adj
cautivador arrebatador embelesador hechicero hechizante
beautiful

captivatingly adv
arrebatadoramente
in a captivating manner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ adj
cautivo
held prisoner

captive /ˈkæptɪv/ n
preso
a person held prisoner
cautivo prisionero
a person who has been captured

captivity /kæpˈtɪvɪti/ n
cautiverio cautividad
state of being captive

captor n
captor
one who has captured something or someone
secuestrador
one who is holding a captive

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ n
captura
act of capturing

capture /ˈkæp.t͡ʃə/ /ˈkæp.t͡ʃɚ/ v
capturar
take control of
reproduce convincingly
remove or take control of opponent’s piece
store, record

capuchin monkey n
mono capuchino
New World monkey of the genus Cebus

capybara /kapɪˈbɑːɹə/ /ˌkæpiˈbɛɹə/ n
capibara carpincho
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris

car /kɑɹ/ /kɑː/ n
coche auto automóvil carro máquina
automobile, a vehicle steered by a driver

car door n
portezuela
door designed for use on a car

car part n
autopieza
part for a car

car rental n
alquiler de vehículos
hiring of cars for short periods

car wash n
autolavado fregadora lavadero de autos lavadero de carros lavado de autos lavado de carros
place at which a car is washed, often mechanically

carabao /kæɹəˈbeɪəʊ/ n
carabao
Bubalus bubalis carabanesis

carabiner /ˈkɛ.ɹəˌbi.nɚ/ n
mosquetón
metal link with a gate

caracal /ˈkaɹəkal/ /ˈkæɹəkæl/ n
caracal
Caracal caracal

caracara /ˈkæ.ɹəˌkɑ.ɹə/ n
caracará carancho
bird of prey

carafe /kəˈɹæf/ n
garrafa
bottle for serving wine, water, or beverages

caramel /ˈkæ.ɹə.məl/ /ˈkæɹ.ə.məl/ /ˈkɑɹ.məl/ /ˈkɛɹ.ə.məl/ n
caramelo
confection
a piece of candy

caramelize v
caramelizar acaramelar
brown sugar

carapace /ˈkɛɹ.əˌpeɪs/ n
caparazón carapacho
hard protective covering

carat /ˈkæɹ.ət/ n
quilate
measure of the purity of gold
weight

caravan /ˈkæɹəvæn/ n
caravana cáfila
convoy or procession

caravanserai /kaɹəˈvansəɹʌɪ/ /kɑɹəˈvænsəɹaɪ/ n
caravansaray caravasar
an inn having a central courtyard where caravans can rest

caravel /ˈkæɹəvɛl/ n
carabela
light, usually lateen-rigged sailing vessel

caraway /ˈkæɹəˌweɪ/ n
alcaravea comino
plant
alcaravea carvis
seed/fruit

carbene n
carbeno

carbide n
carburo
any binary compound of carbon and a more electropositive element
monatomic ion C4-, or any of its salts
polyatomic ion C₂2-, or any of its salts
carburo de calcio
calcium carbide
carburo de tungsteno carburo de volframio
tungsten carbide

carbine /ˈkɑɹbiːn/ n
carabina
weapon similar to a rifle but much shorter in length

carbohydrate /kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
carbohidrato hidrato de carbono
organic compounds such as sugar, starch or cellulose

carbon /ˈkɑɹbən/ n
carbono
chemical element
carbón carbono
impure carbon (e.g., coal, charcoal)
papel carbón
informal: a sheet of carbon paper
copia con papel carbón
informal: carbon copy

carbon black n
negro de carbón
fine black powder of amorphous carbon

carbon copy n
copia copia en papel carbón
a copy
duplicado
duplicate

carbon cycle n
ciclo del carbono
cycle of carbon

carbon dioxide n
dióxido de carbono anhídrido carbónico bióxido de carbono
CO₂

carbon emissions trading n
mercado del carbono
trading of permits to emit carbon dioxide

carbon monoxide n
monóxido de carbono
chemical of the formula CO

carbon paper n
papel carbón
paper used to make carbon copies

carbon star n
estrella de carbono
a type of star

carbon tetrabromide /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bən ˌtɛt.ɹəˈbɹəʊ.maɪd/ n
tetrabromuro de carbono
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetrabromomethane

carbon tetrachloride n
tetracloruro de carbono
solvent

carbon tetrafluoride /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bən tɛt.ɹəˌflʊɹ.aɪd/ n
tetrafluoruro de carbono
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetrafluoromethane

carbon tetraiodide /ˈkæɹ.bən tɛt.ɹəˌaɪ.əʊ.daɪd/ n
tetrayoduro de carbono
the halogenated hydrocarbon tetraiodomethane

carbonado /ˌkɑɹbəˈneɪdoʊ/ /ˌkɑːbəˈneɪdəʊ/ n
carbonado
impure form of polycrystalline diamond

carbonate /ˈkɑɹbəneɪt/ /ˈkɑɹbənət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.neɪt/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ).bə.nət/ n
carbonato
any salt or ester of carbonic acid

carbonated /ˈkɑɹ.bəˌneɪ.təd/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)bɒneɪtəd/ adj
carbonatado gaseoso
containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas (under pressure)

carbonated water n
agua carbonatada agua con gas
water containing carbon dioxide

carbonic acid n
ácido carbónico
A weak unstable acid, H₂CO₃

carboniferous adj
carbonífero
containing or producing carbon

carbonize v
carbonizar
turn something to carbon, especially by heating

carbonless copy paper n
papel autocopiativo

carbonyl chloride n
fosgeno
the compound COCl₂

carboxyl n
carboxilo
carboxyl

carboxylic adj
carboxílico
of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group

carboxylic acid n
ácido carboxílico
organic compound containing a carboxyl functional group

carbuncle /ˈkɑːbʌŋkəl/ /ˈkɑːɹbʌŋkəl/ n
carbunclo carbúnculo
precious stone

carburetor /ˈkɑːɹb(j)əˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
carburador
a device in an internal combustion engine

carcass /ˈkɑɹkəs/ /ˈkɑːkəs/ n
cadáver
body of a dead animal
carcasa
frame
nautical

carceral /ˈkɑɹsəɹəl/ /ˈkɑːsəɹəl/ adj
carcelario
of or pertaining to imprisonment or a prison

carcinogen /kɑɹˈsɪnədʒən/ n
carcinógeno
substance or agent that can cause cancer

carcinogenic adj
cancerígeno
causing or tending to cause cancer

carcinoma /ˌkɑɹsɪˈnoʊmə/ n
carcinoma
type of tumor

carcinomatosis n
carcinomatosis

carcinomatous adj
carcinomatoso

card /kaːd/ /kɐːd/ /kɑɹd/ /kɑːd/ n
carta naipe tarjeta
tarjeta carta
flat, normally rectangular piece of stiff paper, plastic etc.

card game n
juego de cartas juego de naipes
any of very many games played with playing cards

card stock n
cartulina
thick but flexible paper

cardamom /ˈkɑɹ.də.məm/ /ˈkɑː.də.məm/ n
cardamomo
its seed or seed capsule
E. cardamomum

cardboard /ˈkɑɹdbɔɹd/ /ˈkɑːdbɔːd/ n
cartón cartulina
material resembling heavy paper

cardboard box n
caja de cartón
container

cardiac adj
cardiaco cardíaco
pertaining to the heart

cardiac arrest n
paro cardiaco
cessation of the heartbeat resulting in the loss of effective circulation of the blood

cardiac muscle n
miocardio
involuntary muscle

cardigan /ˈkɑːdɪɡən/ n
chaqueta de punto cárdigan rebeca
type of sweater

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ adj
cardinal
describing a number that indicates quantity
of fundamental importance

cardinal /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.nəl/ n
cardenal
any bird in family Cardinalidae
official of the Catholic Church
bird of the genus Cardinalis
número cardinal
number indicating quantity

cardinal number n
número cardinal
number denoting quantity
number used to denote the size of a set

cardinal numeral /ˈkɑɹdɪnəl ˈnumɜɹəl/ /ˈkɑːdɪnəl ˈnjuːməɹəl/ n
adjetivo cardinal
grammar: word used to represent a cardinal number

cardinal point n
punto cardinal
cardinal point

cardinality n
cardinalidad
(set theory)

cardio /ˈkɑɹ.di.oʊ/ /ˈkɑː.dɪ.əʊ/ n
cardio
exercise

cardio- prefix
cardio-
pertaining to the heart

cardiological adj
cardiológico
of or pertaining to cardiology

cardiologist n
cardiólogo cardióloga
physician

cardiology n
cardiología
study of the structure of the heart

cardioplegia n
cardioplejia
deliberate cessation of cardiac activity

cardiopulmonary adj
cardiopulmonar
Of, or pertaining to the heart and the lungs

cardiopulmonary resuscitation n
resucitación cardiopulmonar
a first aid procedure for cardiac arrest

cardiovascular adj
cardiovascular
relating to the circulatory system

cardioversion n
cardioversión
treatment of cardiac arrhythmia

cardoon n
cardo cardo borriquero cardo comestible cardo de comer cardo lechero
perennial plant

cardsharp /ˈkɑɹdʃɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːdʃɑːp/ n
tahúr
professional cheater at card games

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ n
cuidado atención esmero
close attention, concern or responsibility

care /kɛ(ə)ɹ/ /kɛə/ v
importar interesar
to be concerned about
cuidar
to look after
gustar
to want, politely

care of preposition
a la atención de a/a
for distribution by (the named intermediary)

careen /kəˈɹiːn/ v
carenar
to heave a ship down on one side so as to expose the other

career /kəˈɹɪə/ /kəˈɹɪɹ/ n
carrera
one's calling in life; a person's occupation
an individual’s work and life roles over their lifespan

career change n
cambio de carrera
career changer - translation entry

career changer n
neófito
career changer - translation entry

carefree /ˈkɛɘfɹiː/ adj
despreocupado
worry free, light hearted, etc.

carefreeness n
despreocupación
the state of being lighthearted; joyous

careful /ˈkɛ(ə)ɹfəl/ /ˈkɛːfəl/ adj
cauto cuidadoso
cautious
cuidadoso
meticulous

carefully /ˈkɛɹfəli/ /ˈkɛːfəli/ adv
cuidadosamente a conciencia con esmero minuciosamente
in a careful manner

careless /ˈkɛəlɪs/ /ˈkɛɹləs/ adj
descuidado negligente irresponsable dejado
not giving sufficient attention or thought

carelessness n
negligencia descuido imprudencia dejadez
lack of care

carer /ˈkɛəɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɛəɹɚ/ n
cuidador
someone who regularly looks after another person

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ n
carantoña caricia
gentle stroking

caress /kəˈɹɛs/ v
acariciar
touch or kiss lovingly

caresser n
acariciador
one who caresses

caret /ˈkæɹ.ɪt/ n
signo de intercalación
symbol

caretaker /ˈkɛəˌteɪ.kə/ /ˈkɛɹˌteɪ.kɚ/ n
conserje portero
one who takes care of a place or thing

cargo /ˈkɑɹɡoʊ/ /ˈkɑːɡəʊ/ n
carga
freight carried by a ship

cargo ship n
buque de carga
ship that carries cargo

caribou /kɛˈɹəbu/ n
caribú reno
North American reindeer

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ n
caricatura
pictorial representation of someone for comic effect
grotesque misrepresentation

caricature /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊə/ /ˈkæɹɪkətʃʊɚ/ v
caricaturizar caricaturar
represent in exaggerated manner

caricaturesque adj
caricaturesco
in the style of a caricature

caricaturist /ˈkæɹɪkəˌt͡ʃʊəɹɪst/ n
caricaturista
person who draws caricatures

caries /ˈkɛ.ɹiz/ /ˈkɛə.ɹiːz/ n
caries
progressive destruction of bone or tooth by decay

caring /ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
cariñoso
kind, sensitive, empathetic

caritive case n
caso caritivo
case used to express the lack of something

carmine adj
carmín
of the purplish red colour shade carmine

carmine n
carmín
purplish-red colour
purplish-red pigment

carnage /ˈkɑɹ.nɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑː.nɪdʒ/ n
matanza carnicería masacre carnaje degollina escabechina
death and destruction
carnicería
what remains after a massacre

carnal /ˈkɑɹnəl/ adj
carnal corporal
of or relating to the body or flesh
carnal concupiscente libidinoso sexual
relating to the physical and especially sexual appetites
mortal terrenal
worldly or earthly; temporal

carnation /kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /kɑːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
clavel carnalización
flower
clavel
plant

carnauba n
carnaúba
palm

carnauba wax n
cera de carnauba
yellow-brown wax

carnelian n
cornalina
reddish brown chalcedony

carnival /ˈkæɹnɪvəl/ n
carnaval
festive occasion marked by parades

carnivore /ˈkɑːnɪvɔː/ /ˈkɑːɹ.nɪ.vɔɹ/ n
carnívoro
meat-eating animal

carnivorous /kɑɹˈnɪv.əɹ.əs/ adj
carnívoro
Predatory or flesh-eating

carnotite n
carnotita
mineral

carob n
harina de algarrobo
chocolate-like confection
algarroba
fruit
algarrobo
tree

carol /ˈkæɹəl/ n
villancico
religious or secular song sung at Christmastime
carol
song of joy

carom /ˈkæ.ɹəm/ n
carambola
shot in which the cue ball strikes two balls

carotene n
caroteno
class of plant pigments

carotenoid n
carotenoide
class of organic compounds

carotid /kəˈɹɒ.tɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ adj
carotídeo carótida
relating to these arteries

carotid /kəˈɹɒ.tɪd/ /kəˈɹɒt.ɪd/ n
carótida
major artery

carp /ˈkɑɹp/ /ˈkɑːp/ n
carpa
Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae

carpal /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ adj
carpiano
of or pertaining to the carpus

carpal tunnel n
túnel carpiano
passageway on the palmar side of the wrist

carpal tunnel syndrome n
síndrome del túnel carpiano
repetitive stress injury

carpe diem /ˌkɑɹ.peɪ ˈdi.əm/ /ˌkɑː.peɪ ˈdiː.əm/ proverb
carpe diem disfruta el momento
seize the day

carpel /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pəl/ n
carpelo
structural unit of a pistil

carpellate adj
carpelar
having carpels

carpenter /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/ /ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ n
carpintero carpintera ebanista
carpentry person

carpenter bee n
abeja carpintera
Xylocopa

carpentry n
carpintería
trade of cutting and joining timber

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ n
alfombra moqueta
a fabric used as a floor covering

carpet /ˈkɑɹpət/ /ˈkɑː(ɹ)pɪt/ v
alfombrar cubrir
to cover like a carpet
alfombrar
to lay carpet

carping adj
rezongar
excessive complaining

carpology n
carpología
the study of the structure of seeds and fruit

carport /kɑː(ɹ).pɔːt/ n
cochera
roofed structure for automobile storage

carpus /ˈkɑɹ.pəs/ /ˈkɑː.pəs/ n
carpo
the group of bones that make up the wrist

carrack n
carraca
ship

carrageenan n
carragenina
Food additive made from extract of red seaweed

carriage /ˈkæɹɪdʒ/ n
vagón coche
railroad car
carruaje coche
wheeled vehicle, generally drawn by horse power

carriageway n
calzada
part of a road that carries traffic

carrier /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ/ n
compañía de transportes empresa de transportes
company in the business of shipping freight
transportista
person or object that carries someone or something else
portador portadora
person or organism that has inherited a trait or disease but displays no symptoms

carrier wave /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ə weɪv/ /ˈkæ.ɹɪ.ɚ weɪv/ n
onda portadora
wave that can be modulated to transmit signals

carrion /ˈkæ.ɹi.ən/ n
carroña
dead flesh; carcasses

carrion crow n
corneja negra
Corvus corone

carrot /ˈkæɹ.ət/ /ˈkɛɹ.ət/ n
zanahoria
Daucus carota ssp. sativus

carrot cake n
pastel de zanahoria
sweet cake

carry /ˈkæ.ɹi/ /ˈkɛ.ɹi/ v
llevar cargar
to transport by lifting

carry coals to Newcastle v
llevar leña al monte
do something unneeded or redundant

carry on /ˈkæɹi ˈɑn/ v
continuar

carry out v
realizar cumplir llevar a cabo
To fulfill

carry-on adj
de mano
taken onto an airplane with a passenger

carry-on n
equipaje de mano
the luggage which is taken onto an airplane with a passenger

carrying capacity n
capacidad de carga capacidad de persistencia
number of individuals that an environment can support

cart /kɑɹt/ /kɑːt/ n
carro carreta
small, open, wheeled vehicle

carte blanche /kɑɹtˈblɑnʃ/ n
carta blanca
unlimited discretionary power to act; unrestricted authority

cartel /kɑɹˈtɛl/ /kɑːˈtɛl/ n
cártel cartel
group of businesses or nations that collude to fix prices

cartilage /ˈkɑɹtəlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
cartílago ternilla
dense connective tissue

cartilaginous adj
cartilaginoso
comprising cartilage
resembling cartilage

cartload /ˈkɑɹt.loʊd/ /ˈkɑːt.ləʊd/ n
carretada
the amount that a cart can carry

cartographer n
cartógrafo
one who makes maps or charts

cartographic /ˌkɑɹ.təˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ /ˌkɑː.təʊˈɡɹæf.ɪk/ adj
cartográfico
of or pertaining to the making of maps

cartography /kɐɹˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹɘfɪi̯/ /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/ /kɑɹˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /kɑːˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
cartografía
creation of charts and maps

cartomancy n
cartomancia
fortune-telling using cards

carton /ˈkɑɹtn̩/ /ˈkɑːtən/ n
cajetilla
a carton of cigarette packs

carton-pierre /kɑː(ɹ)ˌtɒn piˈɛə(ɹ)/ n
cartón piedra
papier-mâché made to resemble wood, stone, or metal

cartoon /kɑɹˈtuːn/ /kɑːˈtuːn/ n
dibujos animados caricaturas dibujitos monos animados
animated cartoon
boceto
artist's preliminary sketch
diagrama
diagram in a scientific concept
tira cómica viñeta
humorous drawing or strip
caricatura
satire of public figures

cartoonist n
dibujante
creator of cartoons or strip cartoons

cartouche /kɑɹˈtuʃ/ /kɑːˈtuːʃ/ n
cartucho
hieroglyphs

cartridge /ˈkɑɹtɹɪdʒ/ /ˈkɑːtɹɪdʒ/ n
cartucho
firearms package
cartucho cartucho de tinta
vessel which contains the ink for a computer printer

cartulary /ˈkɑːtjuləɹɪ/ n
cartulario tumbo
document collection

cartwheel /ˈkɑɹtˌwil/ /ˈkɑːtˌwiːl/ n
voltereta lateral
gymnastic maneuver
rueda del carro
wheel of a cart

carve /kɑɹv/ /kɑːv/ v
cortar
cut
trinchar
cut meat
esculpir tallar
shape a work by cutting

carved /kɑɹvd/ /kɑːvd/ adj
esculpido tallado
of an object, made by carving

carver /ˈkɑɹvɚ/ /ˈkɑːvə/ n
tallador
one who carves

carving [ˈkɑɹvɪŋ] n
escultura tallado
the object produced

caryatid n
cariátide
a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural element

cascade /kæsˈkeɪd/ n
cascada
waterfall

case /keɪs/ n
caso
actual event, situation, or fact
instance or event as a topic of study
piece of work
grammar: set of grammatical cases or their meanings
causa argumento pleito
legal proceeding
caja
box containing a number of identical items of manufacture
typography: the nature of a piece of alphabetic type
caja carcasa
outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus
vitrina
piece of furniture, constructed partially of transparent glass or plastic
caja maleta
piece of luggage that can be used to transport an apparatus
maleta valija
suitcase

case /keɪs/ v
empaquetar
to place into a box
estudiar el terreno
to survey surreptitiously

case in point /keɪs ɪn pɔɪnt/ n
ejemplo
example that illustrates a point

case law n
jurisprudencia
law developed through court decisions

casein /ˈkeɪ.siː.ɪn/ n
caseína
protein

casemate n
casamata
bombproof chamber as part of fortification

cash /kæʃ/ n
efectivo en efectivo
money in the form of notes/bills and coins

cash cow n
mina
something that generates free cash flow

cash desk n
caja
place with a cash register

cash flow n
flujo de caja
stream of funds

cash grab n
tragaperras

cash register n
caja registradora caja
machine

cashbox n
alcancía
a box for holding cash

cashew /ˈkæʃuː/ n
anacardo cajuil cajú marañón merey
tree

cashew nut n
castaña de cajú almendra de cayú anacardo cajuil caujil marañón
the seed of the cashew tree

cashier /kəˈʃɪə/ n
cajero
one who works at a till or receives payments
person in charge of the cash of a business or bank

cashier /kaˈʃɪə/ /kəˈʃɪə/ v
destituir
to dismiss from service

cashmere /kæʒ.ˈmiɹ/ /ˈkæʃ.mɪə/ n
cachemira
fine, downy wool from beneath the outer hair of the Cashmere goat

casino /kæˈsinoʊ/ n
casino
public building or room for entertainment, especially gambling

cask /kæsk/ /kɑːsk/ n
tonel cuba
a large barrel for the storage of liquid

casket /ˈkæs.kɪt/ n
cofrecito joyero
little box e.g. for jewelry

cassata siciliana /kəˈsɑːtə sɪt͡ʃɪliˈɑːnə/ n
casata cassata
Sicilian cake with liqueur, ricotta, candied fruit and chocolate

cassation /kæˈseɪʃən/ n
casación
the abrogation of a law by a higher authority; annulment

cassava /kəˈsɑːvə/ n
mandioca yuca
manioc, the source of tapioca

casserole /ˈkæs.əɹˌoʊl/ /ˈkæs.əˌɹoʊl/ n
cacerola
glass or earthenware dish

cassette /kəˈsɛt/ n
casete
small flat case containing magnetic tape
set of sprockets on a bicycle

cassiterite n
casiterita
mineral

cassock /ˈkasək/ /ˈkæsək/ n
sotana
item of clerical clothing

cassowary /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ n
casuario
a large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
molde
reparto elenco
group of actors performing together
yeso escayola
medicine: supportive and immobilising device

cast /kæst/ /kɑːst/ v
lanzar
Wicca: to open a circle
castear
computing: to change the type of a variable
elenco
to assign a role in a play or performance
sondar sondear
to heave a lead and line in order to ascertain the depth of water
moldear
to make by pouring into a mould

cast aspersions v
calumniar
make damaging or spiteful remarks

cast away v
desechar naufragar tirar
discard

cast iron n
fundición hierro colado hierro fundido
hard, brittle alloy of iron, carbon, silicon

cast off v
descartar eliminar rechazar
discard or reject
desamarrar levantar soltar las amarras
to let go

cast out nines v
prueba del nueve
verification of an arithmetic operation

cast pearls before swine v
dar margaritas a los cerdos echar margaritas a los cerdos echar perlas a los cerdos no se hizo la miel para la boca del asno
cast pearls before swine

cast the first stone v
tirar la primera piedra
act self-righteously

cast up v
echar cuentas
to compute

castanet /ˌkæs.tə.ˈnɛt/ n
castañuela
a single handheld percussion instrument

castaway /ˈkæ.stə.weɪ/ n
náufrago
nautical: shipwrecked sailor

caste /kæst/ /kɑːst/ n
casta
hereditary social class

castellan /ˈkæstən/ n
castellano
governor or caretaker of a castle or keep

castigate /ˈkæs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
censurar criticar duramente criticar severamente
to criticize something severely
castigar reprender
to punish or reprimand someone severely

casting /ˈkastɪŋ/ /ˈkæstɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstɪŋ/ /ˈkɛəstɪŋ/ n
fundición fundería
manufacturing process using a mold
casting audición
selection of performers

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ n
castillo castro
fortified building

castle /ˈkæsəl/ /ˈkɑːsəl/ v
enrocarse enrocar
chess

castle in the air /ˈkæs(ə)l ɪn ði ˈɛəɹ/ /ˈkɑːs(ə)l ɪn ðiː ˈɛə/ n
castillos de naipes castillos en el aire
desire, idea, or plan unlikely to ever be realized

castling /ˈkæstlɪŋ/ /ˈkɑːstlɪŋ/ n
enroque
move in chess

castor bean n
semilla de ricino
seed of the castor oil plant

castor oil n
aceite de ricino
pale yellow vegetable oil

castor oil plant n
ricino
Ricinus communis

castoreum n
castóreo
castor sac exudate

castrate /ˈka.stɹeɪt/ v
castrar capar
remove the testicles of

castrated adj
castrado
having had the reproductive organs removed

castration /kæˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
castración
act of removing the testicles

castrato /kæsˈtɹɑː.təʊ/ adj
castrado

casual /-uæl/ /ˈkaʒuəl/ /ˈkæʒuəl/ /ˈkɛʒʉɘl/ adj
indiferente
careless
ocasional
coming without regularity; occasional or incidental
employed irregularly
deportivo
designed for informal or everyday use
casual accidental ocasional
happening by chance
informal desenfadado
informal, relaxed

casualisation n
precarización
the increase of precarious work in the labour market

casualty /ˈkaʒ(ʊ)əlti/ n
víctima baja
person

casuistry /ˈkæʒuɪstɹi/ n
casuística
process

cat and mouse n
juego del gato y el ratón
two keeping check on one another

cat fight n
pelea de gatas
fight between two or more women

cat flap n
gatera
small hinged panel cut into a door where a cat can come in

cat food n
comida para gatos
type of food formulated for the feeding of cats

cat got someone's tongue phraseologicalUnit
¿te ha comido la lengua el gato?
why are you not saying anything?

cat meat n
carne de gato
cat eaten as meat

cat-o'-nine-tails n
gato de nueve colas
whip

catabolism n
catabolismo
destructive metabolism

catachresis /kætəˈkɹiːsɪs/ n
catacresis
(rhetoric) bad metaphor or trope
impropiedad léxica
misuse of a word

cataclysm /ˈkætəˌklɪzm̩/ n
cataclismo
sudden and violent change in the earth's crust
sudden, violent event

catacomb /ˈkatəkuːm/ /ˈkatəˌkəʊm/ /ˈkætakoʊm/ n
catacumba
underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves

catafalque /ˈkatəfalk/ n
túmulo
platform to display or convey a coffin

catalase n
catalasa
enzyme

catalepsy n
catalepsia
catalepsy

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ n
catálogo
a systematic list of names, books, pictures etc.
calendario universitario
a university calendar

catalogue /ˈkæt.ə.lɒɡ/ /ˈkætəlɑɡ/ /ˈkætəlɔɡ/ v
catalogar

catalysis /kəˈtæləsɪs/ n
catálisis
chemistry: the increase of the rate of a chemical reaction induced by a catalyst

catalyst /ˈkæt.ə.lɪst/ /ˈkæt.əl.ɪst/ n
catalizador agitador demiurgo enzima fermento levadura
someone or something that helps or encourages progress or change
catalizador
substance which increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process

catalytic /ˌkætəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
catalítico
of, or relating to catalysts

catalyze /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/ v
catalizar
to accelerate a process
to bring about the catalysis of a chemical reaction

catalyzer n
catalizador
that which catalyzes

catamaran /ˌkæ.tə.məˈɹæn/ n
catamarán
twin-hulled boat

catamite /ˈkatəmʌɪt/ /ˈkætəmaɪt/ [ˈkʰæɾəmʌɪt] n
catamito
catamite

cataphora /kætəˈfɔɹə/ n
catáfora
referring to a noun that appears later

catapult /ˈkæ.tə.pʌlt/ n
catapulta
device for launching large objects

cataract /ˈkætəɹækt/ n
catarata
opacity of the lens in the eye
waterfall

catarrh /kəˈtɑɹ/ n
catarro
inflammation of the mucous membranes

catastrophe /kəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
catástrofe
any large and disastrous event of great significance
Ancient Greek tragedies: the solution of the plot

catastrophic /kætəˈstɹɒfɪk/ adj
catastrófico
of or pertaining to a catastrophe

catatonia n
catatonia
severe psychiatric condition

catatonic /kæ.təˈtɑn.ɪk/ adj
catatónico
of, relating to, or suffering from catatonia

catcall n
abucheo rechifla
shout or whistle expressing dislike

catcall v
abuchear rechiflar
make such an exclamation

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ n
cuestión pega traba trampa truco
a hidden difficulty, especially in a deal or negotiation
captura
that which is captured or caught

catch /kæt͡ʃ/ v
atrapar
capturar
to capture or snare
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agarrar coger
to contract a disease or illness
atajar cazar
to intercept an object in the air etc. }}
comprender cachar captar
to perceive and understand }}

catch a buzz v
coger el puntillo ir contento
start to get drunk

catch a cold v
resfriarse
contract a cold

catch fire v
prender
become engulfed in flames

catch on v
calar cuajar
to become popular

catch one's drift v
quedarse con la copla

catch up v
enterar
To be brought up to date with news
poner al corriente poner al día
To bring someone else up to date with the news
enredar
To entangle
alcanzar
To reach something that had been ahead

catcher /ˈkætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkætʃ.ɚ/ n
receptor
baseball player who receives pitches
colector
that which catches

catchphrase n
latiguillo
a group of words

catchy /ˈkætʃi/ adj
pegadizo pegajoso
instantly appealing and memorable

catechesis n
catequesis
religious instruction

catechism /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/ n
catecismo catequismo
book summarizing the principles of Christianity

catechist n
catequista

catecholamine /katəˈkəʊləmiːn/ n
catecolamina
any of a class of aromatic amines

catechumen /ˌkæt.əˈkju.mən/ /ˌkæt.ɪˈkjuː.mɛn/ n
catecúmeno catecúmena
convert to Christianity prior to baptism

categorical /ˌkætəˈɡɔɹɪk(ə)l/ adj
tajante categórico
absolute; having no exception

categorically /ˈkæt.ə.ɡɒ.ɹɪk.li/ adv
tajantemente categóricamente en redondo terminantemente
In a categorical manner

categorization n
categorización
the process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes

categorize v
categorizar
to assign a category

category /ˈkætəˌɡɔɹi/ /ˈkætɪɡ(ə)ɹi/ n
categoría
collection in math
group

category theory n
teoría de categorías
branch of mathematics

catenary /kəˈtiːnəɹi/ /ˈkætəˌnɛɹi/ n
catenaria
power lines above tracks
curve of a flexible chain

catenative /ˈkætn̩ə.tɪv/ adj
catenativo
having the ability to catenate

catenin n
catenina
proteins that have a role in cell adhesion

catenoid n
catenoide
Three-dimensional surface formed by rotation of a catenary

cater /ˈkeɪdɚ/ /ˈkeɪtə/ v
atender
proveer comida para
to provide food for a special occasion as a professional service

catering /ˈkeɪt(ə)ɹɪŋ/ n
banquete catering servicio de banquete
the business of providing food and related services

caterpillar /ˈkædəɹˌpɪləɹ/ /ˈkætəpɪlə(ɹ)/ n
oruga cuncuna
larva of a butterfly
oruga tractor de oruga
vehicle with a caterpillar track

catfish n
siluro bagre barbo pez gato
type of fish

catgirl n
chica gata
female character with feline characteristics

catharsis /kəˈθɑːsɪs/ /kəˈθɑːɹˌsɪs/ n
catarsis
any release of emotional tension
in drama, a release of emotional tension

cathedral /kəˈθiː.dɹəl/ n
catedral
principal church of a bishop's diocese

catheter /ˈkæθɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkæθɪt̬ɚ/ n
catéter
small tube inserted into a body cavity

catheterize /ˈkæθətəɹaɪz/ v
sondar
to introduce a catheter

cathetus /ˈkæ.θɪ.təs/ n
cateto
either of the sides of a right triangle other than its hypotenuse

cathode /ˈkæθ.oʊd/ n
catodo
cátodo
electrode through which current flows outward

cathode ray tube n
tubo de rayos catódicos
vacuum tube that displays images

catholicos /kəˈθɒlɪkəs/ n
catolicós
high-ranking bishop or patriarch

cation /ˈkætˌaɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkætˌaɪ.ən/ n
catión
a positively charged ion

catkin n
amento
botany: a type of inflorescence

catnip /ˈkatnɪp/ n
menta de gato nébeda
plants of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae
gatera albahaca de gatos menta de gato nébeda gataria menta gatuna
specific species which causes intoxication among cats

catoblepas n
catoblepas catoblepa catóblepon
mythological creature

catshark n
pejegato
catshark

catslaughter n
felicidio
killing of cats

cattail /ˈkæt.teɪl/ n
espadaña
any of several perennial herbs of the genus Typha

cattle /ˈkæt(ə)l/ n
ganado bovino
ganado
domesticated bovine animals
pejorative: people who resemble cattle in behavior or destiny

cattle egret n
garcilla bueyera
cattle egret

cattleman n
ganadero oferta de los ganados
man who raises or tends cattle

catty /ˈkæti/ adj
malicioso
spiteful

catwalk n
pasarela
narrow elevated stage on which models parade

caucus /ˈkɑ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔ(ː).kəs/ /ˈkɔː.kəs/ n
bancada
a meeting of party members

caucus race n
carrera en comité precandidatura primaria primera ronda
political competition

caudal /ˈkɔːdəl/ adj
caudal
pertaining to the tail

caudal fin n
aleta caudal
the tailfin of a fish and other aquatic vertebrates

caudate nucleus n
núcleo caudado
nucleus within each hemisphere of the brain

caudillo /kɔˈdiː(j)oʊ/ n
caudillo
military dictator in South America

caudilloship n
caudillazgo
a caudillo government

caught with one's pants down adj
en paños menores pillado con el culo al aire
caught off guard, unprepared, or in an embarrassing situation

caul fat n
mesenterio
membrane

cauldron /ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ n
caldera cacerola
large bowl-shaped pot

cauliflower /ˈkɑl.əˌflaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈkɒl.i.flaʊ.ə/ /ˈkɔl.ɪˌflaʊ.ɚ/ n
pella
coliflor
Edible head of a cauliflower plant
Vegetable

cauline adj
caulinar
growing immediately on a caulis; of or pertaining to a caulis

caulk /kælk/ /kɑk/ /kɔːk/ v
calafatear enmasillar
to seal joints with caulk

caulker n
calafateador
A person who caulks various structures (as ships) and certain types of piping

causal /ˈkɔːz.əl/ adj
causal
of, relating to or being a cause of something

causalism n
causalismo
social system

causality n
causalidad
agency of cause

causation n
causación
the act of causing

causative /ˈkɔzətɪv/ /ˈkɔːzətɪv/ adj
causativo
acting as a cause

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ n
causa
source or reason of an event or action
goal, aim, principle

cause /kɔz/ /kɔːz/ v
causar ocasionar
to set off an event or action

cause célèbre /koz se.lɛbʁ/ /kɔz sɛˈlɛb/ /kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ n
tema de interés
issue or incident arousing heated public debate

cause of death n
causa de la muerte
official cause of a human death

causeway /ˈkɔːz.weɪ/ n
calzada elevada
raised roadway

caustic /ˈkɔːstɪk/ adj
cáustico
capable of destroying organic tissue

caustic soda n
soda cáustica
sodium hydroxide

causticity /kɔːˈstɪsɪti/ n
causticidad
the quality of being caustic

cauterization n
cauterización
act of searing some morbid part

cauterize /ˈkɔːtəɹaɪz/ [ˈkʰɔɾəɹaɪz] v
cauterizar
burn tissue

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ n
cuidado precaución cautela
careful attention, prudence
advertencia
precept or warning against evil or danger
fianza
security; guaranty; bail

caution /ˈkɑʃn/ /ˈkɑːʃ(ə)n/ /ˈkɔːʃ(ə)n/ v
advertir
to warn

cautionary tale n
cuento moralizante
story

cautious /ˈkɔːʃəs/ adj
cauteloso cuidadoso cauto precavido
careful

cautiously /ˈkɑʃəsli/ /ˈkɔːʃəsli/ adv
precavidamente
in a cautious manner

cavalcade /ˈkævəlˌkeɪd/ n
cabalgada cabalgata
company of riders

cavalier /ˌkævəˈlɪəɹ/ n
caballero
military man serving on horse
well mannered man; a gentleman

cavalry /ˈkævəlɹi/ n
caballería
military service that fights with riding horses

cavalryman n
soldado de caballería
a soldier in the cavalry

cave /keɪv/ n
cueva
large, naturally occurring cavity formed underground

cave bear n
oso cavernario oso de las cavernas
Ursus spelaeus

cave in v
ceder
to relent, comply, lose willpower, etc.

cave painting n
pintura rupestre
paintings found in caves, especially prehistoric ones

cave pearl n
perla de caverna
speleothem

caveat /ˈkæviɑt/ /ˈkævɪæt/ n
notificación
notice requesting a postponement of a court proceedings
condición
qualification or exemption
reserva advertencia aviso
warning

caveman n
cavernícola hombre de las cavernas troglodita cavernario hombre prehistórico
early humans or related species

caveola n
caveola
small invagination of the plasma membrane

cavern /ˈkæ.və(ɹ)n/ n
caverna
large cave
underground chamber

cavernous adj
cavernoso
resembling a cavern

cavesson n
cabezón
part of a horse's bridle

caviar [kæviːɑɹ] [kæviːɑː] n
caviar
roe of the sturgeon or other large fish (black caviar)

cavitary adj
cavitario
of or pertaining to a body cavity

cavity /ˈkævɪti/ [ˈkʰævɪɾi] n
caries
hole and soft area in tooth caused by caries
cavidad
hollow area within the body
hole or hollow depression

cavort /kəˈvɔɹt/ /kəˈvɔːt/ v
juguetear retozar
move/play boisterously

caw /kɔː/ n
graznido
cry of a crow

caw /kɔː/ v
graznar
to make the cry of a crow, rook, or raven

cayenne pepper n
pimienta de Cayena
hot chilli pepper
spice

cease /siːs/ v
terminar cesar parar
intransitive
dejar dejar de
transitive

cease and desist v
cese y renuncie
stop and not resume an action

cease-fire n
alto el fuego armisticio tregua
in warfare, an agreed end to hostilities for a specific purpose

ceaselessly adv
incesantemente
without ceasing

cedar /ˈsi.dɚ/ /ˈsiː.də/ n
cedro
coniferous tree in genus Cedrus
aromatic wood

cede /siːd/ v
ceder
give up

cedilla /səˈdɪlə/ n
cedilla zedilla
mark placed under the letter c

cee /siː/ n
ce
name of the letter C, c

cefotaxime /sɛfəˈtæksiːm/ n
cefatoxime cefotaxima
antibiotic

ceftriaxone n
ceftriaxona
synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic

ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ n
techo
upper limit of room
altitude

ceiling fan n
abano ventilador de techo
fan fixture on a ceiling

celadon /ˈsɛlədən/ /ˈsɛləˌdɑn/ n
celadón
ceramic with pale green glaze
pale green colour
pale green glaze

celebrant n
celebrante
person who conducts formal ceremonies
person who is celebrating something
person who officiates at a religious ceremony

celebrate /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
alabar honrar loar
extol or honour in a solemn manner
celebrar
honour by rites, ceremonies, etc.
perform or participate in
celebrar festejar
to engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event

celebrated /ˈsɛl.ɪ.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
celebrado
famous or widely praised

celebration n
celebración
social gathering for entertainment and fun
formal performance of a solemn rite

celebrity /sɪˈlɛbɹɪti/ n
celebridad
famous person
fame

celeriac n
apio nabo
form of celery

celerity /sɪˈlɛɹɪti/ n
celeridad
speed

celery /ˈsɛl.ə.ɹi/ n
apio celery
herb

celery salt n
sal de apio
spice

celesta /səˈlɛstə/ n
celesta
musical instrument

celestial /səˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
celestial celeste
relating to heaven (religious)
celeste celestial
relating to sky

celestial body n
cuerpo celeste
natural object beyond Earth's atmosphere

celestial sphere n
esfera celeste
abstract sphere of infinite radius

celestially adv
celestialmente
in a celestial manner

celestine n
celestina celestita
mineral

celiac adj
celiaco celíaco
of or pertaining to the abdominal cavity

celiac n
celiaco celíaco
someone who has celiac disease

celibacy /ˈsɛləbəsi/ n
celibato
abstaining from sexual relations
state of being unmarried

celibate /ˈsɛləbət/ adj
célibe
unmarried

cell /sɛl/ n
célula celda
basic unit of a living organism
small group of people forming part of a larger organization
room in a monastery for sleeping one person
biological cavity
component of an electrical battery
celda bartolina estancia
room in a prison for containing inmates
celular móvil teléfono celular teléfono móvil
informal: a cellular telephone

cell line n
línea celular
cells that are genetically identical

cell membrane n
membrana celular
semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell

cell theory n
teoría celular
scientific theory

cell wall /sɛl wɔːl/ n
pared celular
thick layer around cells of plants, fungi, and algae

cellar /ˈsɛlə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
cola sótano
slang: last place in competition
sótano
underground space
bodega cava
wine collection

cellar door n
puerta del sótano
door leading to a cellar

cellist n
violonchelista violoncelista chelista
person who plays the cello

cello /ˈsɛloʊ/ /ˈsɛləʊ/ /ˈtʃɛloʊ/ /ˈtʃɛləʊ/ n
violonchelo chelo violoncelo
musical instrument

cellobiose n
celobiosa
disaccharide found as a repeat unit in cellulose

cellophane /ˈsɛləfeɪn/ n
celofán celo
the transparent plastic film

cellular adj
celular
of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling a cell or cells

cellulite n
celulitis
dimpled appearance of skin

celluloid /ˈsɛljəˌlɔɪd/ n
celuloide
variety of thermoplastics

cellulose n
celulosa
the polysaccharide cellulose

celtuce /ˈsɛlt.əs/ n
lechuga china
type of lettuce

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ n
cemento
a powdered substance
pegamento
any material with strong adhesive and cohesive properties
pegamento cemento
the paste-like substance

cement /səˈmɛnt/ /ˈsimɛnt/ v
cementar

cement mixer n
hormigonera
device to make concrete

cendrée n
cenizo
grey colour (noun)

cenotaph /ˈsɛn.ə.tæf/ /ˈsɛn.əʊ.tæf/ n
cenotafio
monument to honor the dead whose bodies lie elsewhere

cenote /səˈnoʊtiː/ /sɛˈnoʊteɪ/ n
cenote
deep natural well or sinkhole

censer /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
incensario botafumeiro turíbulo pebetero turífero
religious ornamental container for burning incense

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
censor
Roman magistrate
censor censora censurador censuradora
official responsible for removal of objectionable or sensitive content
one who condemns or censors

censor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ v
censurar
to remove objectionable content
to review in order to remove objectionable content

censorship /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/ /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/ n
censura
use of state or group power to control freedom of expression

censorware n
software de censura
software or hardware used to filter content on the Internet

censure /ˈsɛn.sjə/ /ˈsɛn.ʃɚ/ n
censura
the act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension

census /ˈsɛnsəs/ n
censo
official count of members of a population

cent /sɛnt/ n
céntimo centavo
subunit of currency in US and elsewhere

centaur /ˈsɛntɑɹ/ /ˈsɛntɔː(ɹ)/ n
centauro
mythical half-man, half-horse

centenarian /ˌsɛn.tɪˈnɛəɹ.i.ən/ adj
centenario
being at least 100 yrs old
of or relating to a centenarian

centenarian /ˌsɛn.tɪˈnɛəɹ.i.ən/ n
centenario
one who is at least 100 years old

centenary adj
centenario
of, or pertaining to, or completing a period of 100 years

centennial /sɛnˈtɛnɪəl/ n
centenario
100th anniversary

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] n
pívot
in basketball
central
in ice hockey
centro
place where a function or activity occurs
point equidistant from all points on the perimeter of a circle
point equidistant from all points on the surface of a sphere
point on a line midway between the ends
point in the interior of figure with mean coordinates
centro meollo
topic of particular importance

center /ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/ [ˈsɪɾ̃ɚ] v
mediar promediar
cause something to have a value midway between extremes
centrar
cause to occupy the center
concentrarse
concentrate on

centering n
cimbra
type of formwork

centigram n
centigramo
a metric measurement of 1/100 of a gram

centimetre /ˈsɑ̃.-/ /ˈsɛn.tɪ.miː.tə/ n
centímetro
one-hundredth of a metre

centipede /ˈsɛnt.ɪ.pid/ n
ciempiés escolopendra
a segmented arthropod of class Chilopoda

centisecond n
centisegundo
unit of time equal to 0.01 seconds

central /ˈsɛntɹəl/ adj
central
being in the centre
being very important
having or containing the centre of something

central bank n
banco central
the principal monetary authority of a polity

central business district n
centro
central area of a city

central government n
gobierno central
highest level of government in a unitary state

central heating n
calefacción central
heating system

central nervous system n
sistema nervioso central
that part of the nervous system comprising the brain, brainstem and spinal cord

central processing unit n
unidad central de procesamiento
part of a computer

central simple algebra n
ASC álgebra simple central
type of associative algebra over a field

centralism n
centralismo
system that centralizes

centrality n
centralidad
the state of being central

centralize v
centralizar
to move power to a single, central authority
to move things physically towards the centre; to consolidate or concentrate

centre half n
centre half
football position

centrepiece n
centro de mesa
ornament to be placed in the centre

centric /ˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
céntrico
central

centrifugal force n
fuerza centrífuga
force

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ n
centrífuga
device for separation of substances

centrifuge /ˈsɛntɹɪˌfjuːdʒ/ v
centrifugar
to rotate something in a centrifuge in order to separate its constituents

centriole /ˈsɛntɹɪˌəʊl/ n
centriolo centríolo
barrel shaped microtubule

centripetal /sɛnˈtɹɪpətəl/ adj
centrípeto
directed or moving towards a centre
directed towards the central nervous system

centripetal force n
fuerza centrípeta
the force on a rotating or orbiting body in the direction of the centre of rotation

centrism n
centrismo
moderate political philosophy

centrist adj
centrista
of, pertaining to, or advocating centrism

centrist n
centrista
a person who advocates centrism

centroid n
centroide
point at the centre of any shape

centromere /ˈsɛntɹə(ʊ)mɪə/ /ˈsɛntɹəˌmiɚ/ n
centrómero
region of a eukaryotic chromosome

centrosome n
centrosoma
organelle that controls the organization of its microtubules

centurion /sɛnˈtjʊɹ.i.ən/ n
centurión
commander of a century of soldiers

century /ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/ n
siglo centuria
100 years
centuria
Roman army type unit

century egg n
huevo centenario
Chinese delicacy

century plant n
magüey
Agave americana

cephalic /sɪˈfælɪk/ adj
cefálico
of or referring to the head

cephalopod n
cefalópodo
mollusc

cepheid variable n
estrella variable Cefeida
radially pulsating variable star

cepstral adj
cepstral
of or relating to cepstra

cepstrum /ˈkɛpstɹəm/ n
cepstrum
Fourier transform of the logarithm of a spectrum

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ adj
cerámico
of or pertaining to ceramic as material

ceramic /səˈɹæmɪk/ n
cerámica
material

ceramics n
cerámica
art
ceramics objects as a group

ceramide n
ceramida
lipid

cereal [ˈsɪəɹiːəɫ] n
cereales
grains of such a grass
cereal
type of grass

cerebellar adj
cerebeloso
of or pertaining to the cerebellum

cerebellum /ˌseɹəˈbeləm/ n
cerebelo
part of the hindbrain in vertebrates

cerebral /ˈsɛɹ.ə.bɹəl/ adj
cerebral
of, or relating to the brain

cerebral cortex n
corteza cerebral córtex cerebral
layer of the brain

cerebral hemisphere n
hemisferio hemisferio cerebral
region of the brain

cerebral palsy n
parálisis cerebral
group of non-contagious conditions

cerebrospinal adj
cefalorraquídeo cerebroespinal
Of, or pertaining to brain or spine

cerebrospinal fluid n
líquido cefalorraquídeo líquido cerebroespinal
clear bodily fluid

cerebrovascular accident n
ataque de apoplejía
loss of brain function

cerebrum /ˈsɛ.ɹɪ.bɹəm/ n
telencéfalo
upper part of the brain

ceremonial adj
ceremonial
of, relating to, or used in a ceremony

ceremony /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/ /ˈsɛɹɪməni/ n
ceremonia
ritual with religious significance
official gathering to celebrate
formal socially-established behaviour

cerise adj
cereza
colour

cerium /ˈsɪəɹiəm/ n
cerio
chemical element

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ adj
cierto
sure, positive, not doubting
not specifically named, indeterminate, indefinite

certain /ˈsɜːtn̩/ /ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɝtən/ determiner
cierto cierta
having been determined but not specified

certainly /ˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ˈsɝʔn̩li/ adv
por supuesto
emphatic affirmative answer
ciertamente sin duda a todas luces
without doubt, surely

certainty /ˈsɜːtn̩ti/ /ˈsɝtn̩ti/ n
certeza certidumbre
state of being certain

certifiable adj
certificable
that can or must be certified

certificate /səɹˈtɪfɪkɪt/ /səɹˈtɪfɪˌkeɪt/ n
certificado
a document containing a certified statement

certification /ˌsɜːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌsɝtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
certificación
act of certifying

certify v
certificar
to attest as to

certitude /ˈsɜːtɪtjuːd/ /ˈsɝtət(j)ud/ n
certidumbre
sureness, certainty

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ adj
cerúleo
sky-blue

cerulean /səˈɹuːli.ən/ n
cerúleo
sky blue

cerussite n
cerusita
mineral

cervical /səˈvaɪ.kl̩/ /ˈsɝːvɨkl̩/ adj
cervical
of the cervix
of the neck

cervical cancer n
cáncer cervical
cancer of the cervix

cervical cap n
capuchón cervical cubierta cervical
contraceptive device

cervical vertebra n
vértebra cervical
any of the seven vertebrae of the neck

cervicitis n
cervicitis
inflammation of the cervix

cervico- prefix
cervico-
of or relating to the cervix
of or relating to the neck

cervicothoracic adj
cervicotorácico
relating to the cervix and thorax

cervid n
cérvido
member of Cervidae

cervix /ˈsɜː.vɪks/ /ˈsɝ.vɪks/ n
cérvix
lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina

cessation /sɛˈseɪʃən/ n
cese
a ceasing or discontinuance

cesspool /ˈsɛsˌpuːl/ n
cloaca
filthy place
pozo negro pozo ciego
place for sewage

cetacean /sɪˈteɪʃən/ n
cetáceo
an animal belonging to the order Cetacea

cetane n
cetano
C16H34

cetirizine /sɛˈtɪɹɨziːn/ n
cetirizina
metabolite of hydroxyzine

cetology n
cetología
study of cetaceans

ceviche /səˈviːtʃeɪ/ n
cebiche
raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium

cf. v
cf. cfr.
compare

chabournéite n
Chabournéita
a mineral

chador n
chador
a loose robe worn by Muslim women

chafe /tʃeɪf/ n
sobrecalentamiento
heat excited by friction
cocedura escocimiento irritación rozadura
injury or wear caused by friction
solivianto
vexation; irritation of mind; rage

chafe /tʃeɪf/ v
irritarse
to be vexed; to fret; to be irritated
escocer irritar
to be worn by rubbing
to fret and wear by rubbing
irritar enrabietar soliviantar
to excite passion or anger in

chaff /tʃæf/ n
bagazo barcia paja
inedible parts of grain plant
pienso
straw or hay cut up for cattle food

chaffinch /ˈt͡ʃæfɪnt͡ʃ/ n
pinzón vulgar
bird

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ n
disgusto pesar
distress from failure; vexation or mortification

chagrin /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ /ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/ v
mortificar
bother or vex; to mortify

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ n
cadena
series of interconnected rings or links
series of interconnected things
series of stores or businesses with the same brand name
number of atoms in a series, which combine to form a molecule
totally ordered subset

chain /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ v
encadenar
to link together

chain drive n
transmisión de cadena cadena de transmisión
transmission system

chain mail n
cota de malla
a flexible defensive armor

chain of command n
cadena de mando
hierarchy in which one rank obeys the one above it

chain of title n
cadena titulativa
series of documents

chain reaction n
reacción en cadena
type of nuclear reaction
series of events

chain rule n
regla de la cadena
mean value theorem

chain smoker n
fumador empedernido
one who habitually smokes a lot

chainlink n
eslabón de la cadena
type of fencing

chainman n
cadenero
one who wields a chain

chainplate n
cadenote
plate on the side of a sailing ship

chainring /ˈtʃeɪnɹɪŋ/ n
plato
large forward ring on a bicycle

chainsaw /ˈt͡ʃeɪn.ˌsɔː/ n
motosierra sierra de cadena sierra eléctrica
saw with a power-driven chain

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ n
eminencia
distinguished professorship
silla asiento
furniture

chair /t͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɛəɹ/ v
presidir dirigir
to act as chairperson

chairman /ˈtʃɛːmən/ n
presidente
person presiding over a meeting
head of a corporate or governmental board

chairperson n
presidenta presidente
a person who presides over a meeting, a board

chaise longue /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˌʃeɪz ˈlɔŋ/ n
tumbona chaise longue cheslón
reclining chair with a long seat

chakra /ˈtʃʌk.ɹə/ n
chakra
spiritual energy nexuses

chalaza /kəˈleɪzə/ n
chalaza
botany: location
zoology: spiral band

chalazion /kəˈleɪzi.ən/ n
chalación
a cyst in the eyelid

chalcanthite n
calcantita
mineral

chalcedony /kælˈsɛdəni/ n
calcedonia
form of fine-grained quartz

chalcocite n
calcosina
cuprous sulfide

chalcopyrite n
calcopirita
mineral

chalet /ʃæleɪ/ n
casalete
wooden house

chalice /ˈtʃæl.ɪs/ n
cáliz
large drinking cup

chalk /t͡ʃɑk/ /t͡ʃɔk/ /t͡ʃɔːk/ n
tiza gis clarión pizarrín
a piece of chalk used for drawing and on a blackboard
creta tiza
a soft, white, powdery limestone

chalk and cheese n
como agua y aceite
superficially alike but different

chalkboard /t͡ʃɔk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ /t͡ʃɔːk.bɔː(ɹ)d/ n
pizarrón pizarra tablero
slate board for writing on with chalk

challah /ˈχɑːlə/ n
jalá
traditional braided bread

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ n
desafío reto
difficult task
that which encourages someone to do something they otherwise would not

challenge /ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ/ v
retar desafiar
to dare someone
desafiar retar
to invite someone to take part in a competition
impugnar
to make a formal objection to a juror

challenger n
desafiador
one who challenges

challenging adj
desafiador desafiante
difficult; hard to do

chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə(ɹ)/ /ˈtʃeɪmbɚ/ n
compartimento
cámara
bedroom
enclosed space similar to a room
legislative body
recámara cámara
part of a firearm holding the round before firing

chamber music n
música de cámara
chamber music

chamber of commerce n
cámara de comercio
community business association

chamber pot n
orinal bacineta bacinica bacinilla pelela
a container used for urination and defecation

chamberlain /t͡ʃæmbɚlɪn/ n
chambelán

chameleon /kəˈmiːljən/ /kəˈmiːlɪən/ n
camaleón
reptile
person with inconstant behavior

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ n
chaflán
an angled relief or cut at an edge

chamfer /ˈtʃæm.fɚ/ /ˈʃæm.fə/ v
achaflanar
to cut off the edge or corner of something; to bevel

chamois /ˈʃæmi/ /ˈʃæmiz/ /ˈʃæmwɑː/ /ˈʃæmwɑːz/ n
gamuza rebeco sarrio
A goat-like antelope
gamuza
cloth

champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ n
champán champaña
sparkling white wine produced in Champagne

champagne bucket n
champañero
bowl or bucket

champignon /t͡ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ /ʃæmˈpɪnjən/ n
champiñón champiñón común
Agaricus bisporus

champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/ n
adalid valedor
defender of a cause
campeón campeona
someone who has been winner in a contest

championship /ˈtʃæmpi.ənʃɪp/ n
campeonato
competition to determine a champion
position of champion, or winner

chance /tʃæns/ /tʃɑːns/ [tʃʰæns~tʃʰans] [tʃʰɐːns] [tʃʰɑːns] [tʃʰɛəns~tʃʰeəns] n
posibilidad oportunidad chance
an opportunity or possibility
albur
lot or fate
probabilidad
probability of something happening
suerte casualidad azar
random occurrence

chancel /ˈtʃænsəl/ /ˈtʃɑːnsəl/ n
presbiterio
space around the altar in a church

chancellery /ˈtʃænt.slə.ɹi/ /ˈtʃɑːnt.səl.ɹi/ n
cancillería

chancellor /ˈtʃænsələ/ /ˈtʃɑːnsələ/ n
canciller
head of government in some German-speaking countries
senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government

chancre /ˈʃæŋ.kɚ/ n
chancro
lesion

chancy adj
aleatorio
subject to chance
arriesgado incierto
uncertain

chandelier /ʃændəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
araña de luces lámpara de araña
branched, often ornate, lighting fixture suspended from the ceiling

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ n
cambio reemplazo
a replacement
cambio devueltas vuelta vueltas vuelto
balance returned after a purchase
cambio feria suelto calderilla chatarra menudo
small denominations of money given in exchange for a larger denomination
cambio modificación mutación evolución
the process of becoming different

change /tʃeɪndʒ/ v
cambiar modificar mutar
cambiar demudar
to become something different
cambiar modificar demudar mudar
to make something into something different
cambiar recambiar reemplazar
to replace
cambiarse
to replace one's own clothing

change aversion n
aversión al cambio
negative reaction to changes

change hands v
cambiar de manos
to become the property of someone else.

change one's mind v
cambiar de idea cambiar de opinión
to decide differently than one had decided before

change someone's mind v
hacer cambiar de idea
to convince someone to make a decision

changeable /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
cambiable cambiante
capable of being changed
cambiante variable
subject to sudden or frequent changes

changing room n
vestuario
room in gym etc.
probador
room in shop

changing table /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒɪŋ ˈteɪbəl/ n
cambiador
Small raised platform.

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ n
canal
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies
broadcasting: specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television
navigable part of a river
communication: single path provided by a transmission via spectral or protocol separation
natural or man-made deeper course through shallow body of water
canal estrecho
narrow body of water between two land masses

channel /ˈtʃænəl/ v
canalizar dirigir
direct the flow

chansonnier n
cancionero
book
singer of chansons

chant /tʃænt/ /tʃɑːnt/ v
salmodiar
sing monophonically without instruments

chanter /ˈtʃæntɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːntə/ n
caramillo
the pipe of a bagpipe

chanterelle /ˈtʃæntəɹɛl/ n
rebozuelo chantarela
Cantharellus cibarius

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɑs/ /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ n
caos
state of disorder
in classical cosmogony

chaos theory n
teoría del caos
chaos theory

chaotic /keɪˈɑtɪk/ /keɪˈɒtɪk/ adj
caótico
extremely disorganized or in disarray
filled with chaos

chap /tʃæp/ n
tipo
man or fellow

chaparral /ˌʃæpəˈɹæl/ n
chaparral
region of shrubs

chapel /ˈtʃæ.pəl/ n
capilla
place of worship

chaperone /ˈʃæ.pəˌɹoʊn/ n
carabina chaperón dueña
older person who accompanies younger people to ensure good behaviour

chaplain /ˈtʃæp.lɪn/ n
capellán
member of a religious body

chapped /tʃæpt/ adj
agrietado
of skin: dry and flaky

chaps /tʃæps/ n
zahones
Protective leather leggings attached at the waist

chapter /ˈt͡ʃæptə/ /ˈt͡ʃæptɚ/ n
capítulo sección sede
an administrative division of an organization
capítulo
section in a book

char /tʃɑɹ/ /tʃɑː/ v
carbonizar
to burn something to charcoal

character /ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkɛɹəktɚ/ n
personaje
being in a story
notable or eccentric person
carácter característica
distinguishing feature
carácter
moral strength
symbol for a sound or a word
(computing) basic element in a text string

character assassination n
difamación
malicious discourse designed to damage someone's reputation

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
característico
being a distinguishing feature of a person or thing

characteristic /ˌkæɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk/ n
característica
distinguishing feature

characteristic polynomial n
polinomio característico
linear algebra

characteristically adv
característicamente
in a usual or expected way

characterization n
caracterización
act or process of characterizing

characterize /ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪz/ /ˈkɛɹəktəɹaɪz/ v
caracterizar
to depict someone or something a particular way
to determine the characteristics of

charade /ʃəˈɹeɪd/ /ʃəˈɹɑːd/ n
charada
riddle

charango /t͡ʃəˈɹæŋɡəʊ/ n
charango
small guitar-like stringed instrument

charcoal /ˈtʃɑɹ.koʊl/ /ˈtʃɑː.kəʊl/ n
carboncillo
stick used for drawing
carbón vegetal carbón
substance

chard /tʃɑɹd/ /tʃɑːd/ n
acelga
Beta vulgaris subsp. cicla

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ n
cargo figura
heraldry: image displayed on an escutcheon
encargo
instruction

charge /t͡ʃɑɹd͡ʒ/ /t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ v
arremeter atacar
military: to attack by moving forward quickly
cobrar
to demand payment
cargar
to load equipment with material required for its use
to cause to take on an electric charge
to add energy to

charger /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːdʒə/ n
cargador
a device that charges or recharges

charging station n
electrolinera estación de carga

chargé d'affaires /ʃɑrˈʒeɪ dəˈfɛɹ/ n
encargado de negocios
diplomat

chariot /ˈt͡ʃæɹɪət/ /ˈt͡ʃɛɹiət/ n
carro carreta
vehicle used in warfare

charioteer n
auriga cochero
person who drives a chariot

charisma /kəˈɹɪzmə/ n
pegue
carisma
personal charm or magnetism

charismatic /ˌkæɹɪzˈmætɪk/ /ˌkɛɹəzˈmætək/ adj
carismático
of, related to, or having charisma
of, related to, or being a member of a form of Christianity

charitable adj
benéfico
having a purpose or character of a charity
caritativo
kind, generous

charity /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ /ˈtʃɛɹəti/ n
caridad amor al prójimo
Christian love
attitude
entidad benéfica organización benéfica
organization

charlatan /ˈʃɑɹlətən/ /ˈʃɑːlətən/ n
charlatán vendedor de crecepelo vendehúmos
malicious trickster

charlatanry n
charlatanería
state of being a charlatan

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ n
dije
encanto
quality of inspiring delight or admiration
property of subatomic particle
amuleto
something with magic power

charm /tʃɑɹm/ /tʃɑːm/ v
prendar
encantar
seduce, entrance or fascinate
hechizar encantar
use a magical charm

charm offensive n
ofensiva de seducción
campaign of deliberately using charm and flattery

charm quark n
quark encantado
charm quark

charmed /tʃɑɹmd/ /tʃɑːmd/ adj
encantado hechizado
bewitched, under a magic spell

charmer /ˈtʃɑɹmɚ/ n
encantador encantadora
a charming person

charming /ˈtʃɑː(ɹ).mɪŋ/ adj
encantador
pleasant, charismatic

charnel house n
osario
vault or other building in which the bones of the dead are stored

charred adj
calcinado carbonizado
burnt

chart /tʃɑɹt/ n
lista de éxitos
ranked listing of competitors, as of recorded music

charter /ˈtʃɑɹɾɚ/ /ˈtʃɑːtə/ n
carta fundacional
document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges
alquilado fletamento flete
the temporary hiring or leasing of a vehicle

charwoman n
mujer de la limpieza
cleaning lady

chase /tʃeɪs/ n
persecución
action of the verb "to chase"

chase /tʃeɪs/ v
perseguir asenderear
to pursue, to follow at speed

chaser /ˈtʃeɪsə/ /ˈtʃeɪsɚ/ n
cazador

chasm /ˈkæz(ə)m/ n
disensión
difference of opinion
abismo barranca barranco cañón garganta sima
gap

chassis /ˈtʃæsi/ /ˈtʃæsiz/ /ˈʃæzi/ n
chasis
base frame of motor vehicle

chaste /tʃeɪst/ adj
casto
abstaining from sexual intercourse

chaste tree n
agnocasto sauzgatillo pimiento de los monjes vitex árbol casto
shrub

chastise /tʃæˈstaɪz/ v
castigar escarmentar regañar
to punish or scold

chastity /ˈtʃæstɪti/ n
castidad
abstaining from sexual activity

chastity belt n
cinturón de castidad
belt-like garment

chastushka n
chastushka
Russian or Ukrainian folk poem

chasuble /ˈt͡ʃæzjʊbəl/ n
casulla
liturgical vestment

chat /tʃæt/ n
charla
chat
exchange of text or voice messages in real time
charla chamuyo cháchara lata
informal conversation

chat /tʃæt/ v
charlar chatear platicar
charlar platicar chamuyar yuyear
be engaged in informal conversation

chat room n
sala de charla sala de chat sala de conversación sala de plática
website

chat up v
camelar chamuyar echar los perros tirar los trastos
talk in a charming manner

chat-tyrant n
pitajo
bird

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ n
charlatanear
barullo vocerio
sound of talking
cháchara cotorreo palique parloteo
talk, especially meaningless or unimportant talk

chatter /ˈtʃætə/ /ˈtʃætɚ/ v
parlotear cotorrear
talk idly

chatterbox n
loro charlatán cotorra lora
one who chats or talks to excess

chatty /ˈtʃæti/ adj
charlador conversador locuaz parlanchín
chatting a lot or fond of chatting

chauffeur /ʃoʊˈfɝ/ /ʃɒˈfɜː/ n
chófer chofer
a person employed to drive a motor car

chauvinism /ˈʃoʊ.vɪˌnɪzm̩/ /ˈʃəʊ.və.nɪ.zəm/ /ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪ.zəm/ n
chovinismo patrioterismo
excessive patriotism
chovinismo
unwarranted bias

chauvinist adj
chovinista
pertaining to chauvinism

chav /tʃæv/ n
cani choni flaite poligonera poligonero
relating to a youth from a working class background, aggressive with poor education

chavette /tʃæˈvɛt/ n
choni
a female chav

chaya n
chaya árbol espinaca

chayote /tʃɑˈjoʊti/ /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/ n
chayote
fruit
chayotera
plant

cheap /t͡ʃip/ /t͡ʃiːp/ adj
barato económico
low in price
barato corriente
of poor quality

cheapness /ˈtʃiːpnəs/ n
baratura
state of being cheap

cheat /tʃiːt/ n
mentiroso
card game
tramposo
someone who is dishonest or cheats
truco
unfair advantage in a computer game

cheat /tʃiːt/ v
engañar
being unfaithful
hacer trampa embaír
violate rules to gain advantage

cheat on v
engañar poner los cuernos
be unfaithful to

cheat sheet n
chuleta machete
sheet of paper used to assist on a test

cheating /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/ n
trampa
act of deception, fraud, trickery, imposture, or imposition

check /t͡ʃɛk/ n
cuenta
a bill, particularly at a restaurant
chequeo
a control, limit or stop
gancho marca de cotejo
a mark like a v or sometimes x used as an indicator
verificación inspección cotejo examen
an inspection or examination
jaque
chess: when the king is directly threatened by an enemy piece
patrón cuadriculado
a checkered pattern

check /t͡ʃɛk/ v
examinar inspeccionar comprobar
to inspect, examine
cotejar
to mark with a checkmark

check in v
facturar registrar
to record one's arrival

check out v
obtener
to obtain computer source code from a source code control system
sacar
to withdraw (an item) from a library etc., and have the withdrawal recorded

check up v
revisar
to verify through examination

check-in n
check-in
act of checking in

checkerboard n
damero tablero tablero de damas
game board
escaque
pattern of squares of alternating colours

checkered adj
ajedrezado a cuadros escaqueado
divided into squares

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ interjection
jaque mate mate
said when making the conclusive move in chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ n
jaque mate mate
conclusive victory in a game of chess

checkmate /ˈt͡ʃɛkmeɪt/ v
dar jaque mate dar mate

checkout n
caja
supermarket checkout position

checkpoint n
puesto de control
point along a road or on a frontier

checksum n
suma de verificación checksum
number serving to detect error

checkup n
chequeo control
physical checkup

cheek /tʃiːk/ n
glúteo nalga
colloquial: buttock
descoco papo
colloquial: impudence
picota
nautical: a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened
mejilla cachete cacha
part of face

cheek pouch n
abazón
pouch in the cheek

cheekbone n
pómulo cigoma
bone

cheeky /ˈtʃiːki/ adj
descarado insolente burlón impertinente pillastre pícaro
impudent; impertinent

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ n
alegría
A cheerful attitude; gaiety
hurra
A cry of "hurrah", "hurray", "yeah", or some other word expressing joy

cheer /t͡ʃɪə(ɹ)/ /t͡ʃɪɹ/ v
aclamar
To shout a cheer or cheers

cheer up interjection
ánimo
an encouragement

cheer up v
animarse
to become happy
animar
to make someone happy

cheerful /ˈt͡ʃɪəfəl/ /ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəl/ adj
animado
happy

cheerleader n
animadora porrista
person (usually female) who encourages applaus

cheerleading n
animación
physical activity

cheers /tʃɪəz/ /tʃɪɹz/ interjection
nos vemos
informal: goodbye
gracias
informal: thank you
salud
toast when drinking

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ interjection
patata
said while being photographed

cheese /t͡ʃiz/ /t͡ʃiːz/ n
queso
dairy product
countable: any particular variety of cheese

cheese knife n
cuchillo de queso
knife for cutting cheese

cheese mite n
ácaro del queso
category of mite

cheese sauce n
salsa de queso
sauce made by melting cheese

cheese slicer n
rebañador de queso rebanador de queso
instrument for slicing cheese

cheeseboard n
tabla de queso
cheese serving board

cheeseburger n
hamburguesa con queso
hamburger with cheese

cheesecake n
pastel de queso tarta de queso cheesecake pay de queso torta de queso
dessert food

cheesecloth n
estameña
loosely woven cotton gauze

cheesemaker n
quesera quesero
person skilled in making cheese

cheesemonger n
quesera quesero
someone who sells cheese

cheeser n
quesero
cheeseworker
saludazo
greeting
viejujo
old person
oso hormiguero
penis
tapita
sandwich
sonrizón
smile

cheesy /ˈtʃiːzi/ adj
caseoso
of cheese
resembling cheese
cursi empalagoso hortera kitsch sensiblero
overdramatic, clichéd

cheetah /ˈtʃiːtə/ n
guepardo chita
Acinonyx jubatus

chef /ʃɛf/ n
chef
head cook of an establishment such as a restaurant

chef's knife n
cuchillo de chef
kitchen utensil

chelation /ˈkiːˌleɪˈʃən/ n
quelación
formation of a polydentate chelate compound from a metal salt

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ adj
químico química
relating to chemistry

chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ n
producto químico
an artificial chemical compound

chemical agent n
agente químico
noxious substance

chemical bond n
enlace químico
any of binding forces

chemical compound n
compuesto químico
in chemistry: substance formed by the union of two or more chemical elements

chemical element n
elemento químico
any one of the simplest chemical substances that cannot be decomposed in a chemical reaction

chemical formula n
fórmula química
alternative name for molecular formula

chemical imbalance n
desbalance químico

chemical reaction n
reacción química
process in which chemical substances are changed into others

chemical weapon n
arma química
noxious substance in a delivery system

chemically adv
químicamente
using a chemical reaction, process or operation

chemically imbalanced adj
químicamente desbalanciado

chemiosmosis n
quimiosmosis
chemical reaction

chemist /ˈkɛmɪst/ n
químico química
person working in chemistry

chemistry /ˈkɛm.ɪ.stɹi/ n
química
branch of natural science
application of chemical theory and method to a particular substance
mutual attraction between two people
as modifier: relating to or using chemistry

chemokine n
quimiocina quimioquina
cytokine produced during inflammation

chemoreception n
quimiorrecepción
physiological response

chemoreceptor n
quimiorreceptor
sense organ

chemosensory adj
quimiosensorial
of or relating to a chemosensor

chemosynthesis n
quimiosíntesis
production of carbohydrates and other compounds from simple compounds

chemotaxis n
quimiotaxis
the movement of a cell or an organism in response to a chemical stimulant

chemotherapy n
quimioterapia
chemical treatment to kill or halt cancer
therapeutic chemical treatment

cheque /tʃɛk/ n
cheque talón
a note promising to pay money to a named person or entity

chequebook n
chequera
folder containing cheques

chequy /ˈt͡ʃɛki/ adj
ajedrezado jaquelado
heraldry; chequered

cherimoya n
chirimoya
tree

cherish /ˈtʃɛɹɪʃ/ v
mimar
to treat with affection, nurture with care

chernozem /ˈt͡ʃɜː(ɹ)nəˌzɛm/ n
chernozem
black-coloured soil containing a high percentage of humus

cherry /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ n
cereza guinda
fruit
color
cerezo guindo
tree

cherry blossom n
flor de cerezo flor del cerezo sakura
blossom of the cherry tree

cherry brandy n
brandy de cerezas
liqueur

cherry laurel n
laurel cerezo laurel real lauroceraso
Prunus laurocerasus

cherry picker n
plataforma elevadora
boom lift for lifting people

cherry plum n
ciruelo de jardín
the fruit

cherry red adj
cereza
Of a red color

cherry tree n
cerezo
tree of subgenus Cerasus

cherry-pick v
escoger la crema seleccionar la cereza
to select only the best from a range of options

chert n
pedernal sílex
mineral

cherub /ˈtʃɛɹəb/ n
querubín
(biblical) winged creature attending on God
artistic depiction of such a being

cherubic adj
querúbico
of, or relating to a cherub

chervil /ˈtʃɜː(ɹ)vɪl/ n
perifollo cerefolio perifolio
spice

chervonets n
chervonets
former Russian currency, usually ten roubles

chess /t͡ʃɛs/ n
ajedrez escaques
two-player board game

chess piece n
pieza de ajedrez
any of the 16 white and 16 black pieces used in playing the game of chess

chess player n
ajedrecista
a person who plays chess

chessboard n
tablero de ajedrez
square board used in the game of chess

chest /t͡ʃɛst/ n
cómoda
chest of drawers
arca baúl
strong box
pecho tórax
thorax
caja
treasury

chest of drawers n
cómoda cajonera
furniture for the storage of clothes

chest press n
prensa de pecho
exercise

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ adj
castaño marrón
of a deep reddish-brown colour

chestnut /ˈtʃɛs.nʌt/ n
castaña castaña marrón
nut of the chestnut tree
castaño marrón
reddish-brown colour

chestnut tree /ˈtʃɛsnʌt ˌtɹiː/ n
castaño
tree that bears chestnuts

chestnut-backed antshrike n
batará dorsicastaño
Thamnophilus palliatus

chestnut-bellied tit n
carbonero ventricastaño
Sittiparus castaneoventris

chevron /ˈʃɛvɹən/ n
cabrio chebrón
heraldry: wide inverted V

chew /tʃu/ /tʃuː/ v
masticar mascar
to crush food with teeth prior to swallowing

chew the scenery v
robar escena
To perform in an excessively emotional or exaggerated manner

chewing gum n
chicle goma de mascar
flavoured preparation for chewing

chewy /ˈtʃuː.i/ adj
cauchudo correoso duro recio
having a pliable or springy texture when chewed

chi /kaɪ/ /tʃiː/ n
ji
Greek letter

chia /ˈtʃiː.ə/ n
chía

chiaroscuro /kɪˌɑːɹəˈskʊəɹəʊ/ /ˌkjɑɹəˈsk(j)ʊɹoʊ/ n
claroscuro
artistic technique using exaggerated light contrasts

chiasmus /kaɪˈæzməs/ n
quiasmo
(rhetoric) an inversion of the relationship between the elements of phrases

chic /ʃik/ /ʃiːk/ adj
chic elegante
elegant, stylish

chick /t͡ʃɪk/ n
polluelo pichón
young bird
pollito polluelo
young chicken
chica muchacha
young woman

chickadee /ˈt͡ʃɪ.kə.ˌdi/ n
carbonero
songbird

chicken /ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/ n
gallina
coward
pollo gallina
meat
bird

chicken breast n
pechuga de pollo
chicken body meat

chicken feet n
patas de pollo
feet of a chicken

chicken hawk n
rabo verde
adult man who seeks out boys as his sexual partners
azor gavilán
hawk species

chicken leg n
muslo de pollo
cooked chicken leg

chicken out v
rajarse achicarse acobardarse ciscarse
shy away from a daring task

chicken pox n
china varicela lechina peste cristal
childhood disease

chicken scratch n
garambainas garrapato
illegible handwriting

chicken soup n
sopa de pollo
soup with chicken as main ingredient

chicken wing n
alita de pollo
cooked wing of a chicken

chicken wire n
rejilla
mesh of wire

chicken-hearted adj
gallina
lacking courage

chicken-or-egg question n
paradoja del huevo y la gallina
a question to decide which of two interdependent things happened first

chickenshit n
cobarde de mierda
coward

chickling vetch n
almorta chícharo pito
plant with edible seeds similar to peas

chickpea /ˈtʃɪkˌpiː/ n
garbanzo
plant
seed

chickweed n
capiquí hierba gallinera pamplina
herb

chicory /ˈtʃɪkəɹi/ n
achicoria
common chicory (Cichorium intybus)

chide /tʃaɪd/ v
reprender
loudly admonish

chief /tʃiːf/ adj
principal
primary; principal

chief /tʃiːf/ n
jefe
head of an organization
heraldic term
leader of group, etc.

chief executive officer n
director ejecutivo gerente general presidente ejecutivo
highest-ranking corporate officer

chiefly /ˈtʃiːf.li/ adv
principalmente
mainly or principally, almost entirely

chieftain /ˈtʃiːf.tən/ n
cacique cabecilla caudillo jefe jeque
A leader of a clan or tribe
jefe líder
A leader of a group, e.g. a robbers' chieftain

chiffchaff /ˈt͡ʃɪf.t͡ʃæf/ n
mosquitero mosquitero común
Phylloscopus collybita

chiffon /ʃɪˈfɑn/ n
gasa
sheer silk or rayon fabric

chiffonier /ˌʃɪ.fəˈnɪə/ n
chifonier
furniture

chigger n
nigua
chigoe flea
ácaro de la cosecha ácaro rojo
harvest mite

chignon /ʃɪnˈjɒn/ n
moño
roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun

chikungunya /tʃɪkʊŋˈɡʊnjə/ n
chikunguña
a viral fever caused by an alphavirus spread by mosquito bites

chilblain /tʃɪlbleɪn/ n
friera sabañón
inflammation

child /t͡ʃaɪld/ n
hijo hija
a female or male child, a daughter or son
niño niña infante
a minor

child abuse /ˈtʃaɪldəbjuːs/ n
abuso de menores
mistreatment of a child

child bride n
novia menor de edad novia niña
very young bride

child carrier n
portabebés
a device for carrying babies

child molester n
abusador de niños abusadora de niños

child prodigy n
niño prodigio
talented young person

child soldier n
niño soldado
minor who is put to use for military purposes

child's play n
juego de niños pan comido papa
something particularly simple or easy

childbearing n
embarazo
the process of giving birth

childbirth n
parto nacimiento
act of giving birth

childcare n
cuidado infantil
supervising young children

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ n
infancia niñez
time when one is a child
state of being a child
early stages of development of something

childish /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/ adj
pueril infantil aniñado infantiloide
behaving immaturely
infantil niños para
suitable for a child

childishness n
chiquillada chiquillería infantilada infantilismo niñada niñería
childishness

childless adj
sin hijos
not having any children

childlike /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/ adj
infantil
of, like, or suitable for a child

chili /ˈt͡ʃɪli/ /ˈt͡ʃɪliː/ n
chile ají pimiento
spicy fresh or dried fruit of capsicum

chili con carne /ˈtʃɪli kɑn ˈkɑɹni/ n
chili con carne
dish

chili oil n
aceite de guindilla
condiment

chili pepper n
chile
fruit

chiliasm /ˈkɪ.lɪæ.z(ə)m/ n
quiliasmo milenarismo
belief in an earthly thousand-year period of peace and prosperity

chill /tʃɪl/ adj
frío
moderately cold or chilly

chill /tʃɪl/ n
fresco
sudden penetrating sense of cold

chill /tʃɪl/ v
salir
slang: to hang out
enfriar
to lower the temperature of something; to cool

chill out v
relajarse
relax or take time out

chilling /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/ adj
escalofriante
causing mild fear

chills /tʃɪlz/ n
escalofríos
medical symptom

chilly /ˈtʃɪli/ adj
frío
cold enough to cause discomfort
distant and cool; unfriendly

chimango caracara n
caracara chimango chimango chiuque tiuque

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ n
campanilla
ringing or tone-making component of a device

chime /ˈtʃaɪm/ v
coincidir
to agree, correspond
tañer
to make the sound of a chime

chimera /kaɪˈmɪəɹə/ /kʌɪˈmɪəɹə/ n
quimera
flame-spewing monster
foolish thought, product of the imagination
organism with genetically distinct cells from two or more zygotes
fish in the subclass Holocephali

chimerical /kɪˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
quimérico
resulting from the expression of two or more genes

chimichanga /tʃɪmiˈtʃæŋɡə/ n
chimichanga
deep-fried wet burrito

chimney /tʃɪmni/ n
tubo
glass flue surrounding the flame of an oil lamp
chimenea
vertical tube or hollow column; a flue
UK: smokestack of a steam locomotive

chimney sweep n
deshollinador limpiachimeneas
occupation

chimpanzee /tʃɪmˈpæn.zi/ n
chimpancé
ape

chin /tʃɪn/ n
mentón barbilla pera
bottom of a face

chinchilla /tʃɪnˈtʃɪlə/ n
chinchilla
rodent
fur

chink /tʃɪŋk/ n
fisura rendija
narrow opening
monedas
ready money, especially in the form of coins

chink /tʃɪŋk/ v
rellenar
to fill an opening

chinois n
chino colador chino
fine-meshed conical strainer

chinook salmon n
salmón real
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha

chip /tʃɪp/ n
desconchado
damaged area of a surface
papa frita patata frita
fried strip of potato, french fry
chip
integrated circuit
astilla fragmento
small piece broken off
papa frita patata chip patata frita
thin, crisp, fried piece of potato or vegetable
ficha
token used in gambling

chip /tʃɪp/ v
desconcharse
to become chipped
desconchar
to break small pieces from
astillar
to chop or cut into small pieces

chip fork n
tenedor de currywurst
chip fork

chip off the old block n
de tal palo, tal astilla
someone who takes after a parent

chipmunk n
ardilla listada ardilla rayada tamia
squirrel-like rodent

chipolata n
chipolata
type of sausage

chipset n
chipset
group of integrated circuits

chiral /ˈkaɪɹəl/ adj
quiral
of an object that exhibits chirality

chirality /kaɪˈɹælɪti/ n
quiralidad
handedness in chemistry, physic and mathematics

chirography n
quirografía
calligraphy or penmanship

chiromancer /ˈkaɪɹə(ʊ)mænsə/ /ˈkaɪɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
quiromante quiromántico
one who practices chiromancy

chiromancy /ˈkaɪ.ɹəʊ.mæn.si/ n
quiromancia
divination performed by examining the palms

chiropractic n
quiropráctica
system of health care

chiropractor /ˈkaɪ.ɹəˌpɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
quiropráctica quiropráctico
chiropractor

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ n
trino
birds
chirrido
insects

chirp /tʃɜː(ɹ)p/ v
trinar
birds
chirriar grillar
insects

chirr /t͡ʃɜː/ /t͡ʃɝ/ n
chirrido
trilled sound

chirr /t͡ʃɜː/ /t͡ʃɝ/ v
chirriar grillar
to make a trilled sound

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ n
formón cincel escoplo piqueta zapapico
tool consisting of a slim oblong block of metal

chisel /ˈtʃɪzəl/ v
cincelar
to use a chisel
to work something with a chisel

chistorra n
chistorra
pork sausage

chit-chat n
cháchara cotilleo palique
gossip; mindless banter

chit-chat v
cotillear
to engage in small talk

chitin /ˈkaɪtɪn/ n
quitina
polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, found in arthropod and fungi

chitinous adj
quitinoso
made of, pertaining to, or resembling chitin

chitosan n
chitosán
oligosaccharide

chitterlings /ˈtʃɪɾɚlɪŋz/ [ˈtʃɪtˤ.lɪnz] n
chinchulín chinchurria choncholi chunchules chunchullo chunchurria
small pig intestine, boiled and fried

chivalrous /ˈʃɪv.əl.ɹʌs/ adj
caballeresco caballeroso
involving chivalry
caballeroso
of a man: honourable

chivalrousness n
caballerosidad
state of being chivalrous

chivalry /ˈʃɪvəlɹi/ n
caballerosidad
Courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women
ethical code

chive /tʃaɪv/ n
cebollino cebollines
chives: herb
cebollino cebolleta
plant

chlamydia /kləˈmɪd.i.ə/ n
clamidia
sexually transmitted disease

chlamys /ˈklamɪs/ /ˈklæmɪs/ n
clámide
short cloak

chlorargyrite n
clorargirita
a mineral, silver chloride

chlorate n
clorato
any salt of chloric acid

chloric acid n
ácido clórico
HClO₃

chloride /ˈklɔːɹaɪd/ n
cloruro
any salt of hydrochloric acid

chlorinate v
clorinar
to add chlorine to

chlorine /ˈklɔɹin/ /ˈklɔːɹiːn/ n
cloro
chemical element

chlorite /ˈklɔːɹʌɪt/ n
clorita
mineral
clorito
salt of chlorous acid

chloro- prefix
cloro-
chemistry: containing chlorine

chlorofluorocarbon n
clorofluorocarbono
an organic compound with halogens in place of hydrogen

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ n
cloroformo
(chemistry) an anesthetic

chloroform /ˈklɔːɹə(ʊ)̩fɔː(ɹ)m/ v
cloroformizar
to treat with chloroform, or to render unconscious with chloroform

chlorogenic adj
clorogénico
Of or pertaining to chlorogenic acid

chlorophyll /ˈklɔɹ.ə.fɪl/ /ˈklɔː.ɹə.fɪl/ n
clorofila
green pigment

chloroplast n
cloroplasto
photosynthetic organelle

chlorosis n
clorosis
yellow-green colouration of the skin
yellowing of the leaves

choanoflagellate n
coanoflagelado
any of a group of flagellate protozoa

chock /tʃɑk/ /tʃɒk/ n
calzo
object used as a wedge or filler

chock /tʃɑk/ /tʃɒk/ v
engalgar
to stop or fasten, as with a wedge, or block

chockablock /ˈtʃɒkəˌblɒk/ adj
de bote en bote
jammed tightly together, crowded

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ adj
chocolate achocolatado
colour
achocolatado chocolateado de chocolate
made of or containing chocolate

chocolate /ˈt͡ʃɑk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɒk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lət/ /ˈt͡ʃɔk(ə)lɪt/ /ˈt͡ʃɔːk(ə)lət/ n
chocolate
food made from ground roasted cocoa beans
bombón chocolate
small piece of confectionery made from chocolate

chocolate bar n
barra de chocolate chocolatina
of chocolate

chocolate cake n
pastel de chocolate
cake containing chocolate

chocolate chip n
chip de chocolate chispa de chocolate chocochip pepita de chocolate
small piece of chocolate

chocolate milk n
chocomilk
milk drink flavored with chocolate

chocolate spread n
crema al cacao crema de cacao
a chocolate-flavored pasted

chocolate truffle n
trufa
type of confection

chocolatier n
chocolatero
producer of chocolate

choice /tʃɔɪs/ adj
exquisito
especially good or preferred

choice /tʃɔɪs/ n
opción
anything that can be chosen
opción selección decisión
option or decision
elección
selection or preference

choir /kwaɪə(ɹ)/ /kwaɪɚ/ n
coro
singing group
part of a church for choir assembly
a rank or order of angels

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ n
estrangulador
control on a carburetor
estrangulamiento
type of hold in wrestling etc.

choke /t͡ʃoʊk/ /t͡ʃəʊk/ v
ahogar sofocar
be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe
estrangular asfixiar
prevent someone from breathing by strangling them

chokehold n
llave de cuello llave mataleón mataleón
grappling hold around the neck

cholangiocarcinoma n
colangiocarcinoma
pathology: cancer of the bile duct

cholangiography n
colangiografía
x-ray diagnostic imagining of the bile duct

cholangiole n
colangiolo
canal of Hering

cholecystectomy n
colecistectomía
surgical procedure

cholecystitis n
colecistitis
inflammation of the gall bladder

cholecystokinin n
colecistoquinina
any of several peptide hormones

choledochal adj
colédoco
relating to the bile duct

cholera /ˈkɒləɹə/ n
cólera
infectious disease

choleric /ˈkɑlɝɪk/ /ˈkɒl(ə)ɹɪk/ /ˈkɔl(ɘ)ɹɘk/ adj
colérico
easily becoming angry

cholerine n
colerina
minor diarrhea

cholesteatoma /kəˌlɛsti.əˈtʰəʊ̯mə/ n
colesteatoma
a destructive and expanding growth in the middle ear

cholesterol n
colesterol
an essential component of mammalian cell membranes

choline /ˈkoʊliːn/ n
colina
organic chemistry: a compound

cholinergic adj
colinérgico
of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine

cholla n
cholla
cactus

choluria n
coluria

chondrite n
condrita
meteorite

chondritic /kɑnˈdɹɪtɪk/ /kɒnˈdɹɪtɪk/ adj
condrítico
having a ratio typical of chondrites
of or relating to a chondrite

chondroma n
condroma
benign tumour

chondrosarcoma n
condrosarcoma
type of cancer

chondrule /ˈkɒndɹuːl/ n
cóndrulo
granule

choose /t͡ʃuːz/ v
elegir escoger
to elect
to decide to act in a certain way
escoger elegir
to pick

choosy adj
difícil de complacer exigente selectivo
taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements

chop /tʃɒp/ n
tajo
blow with an axe or similar utensil
chuleta tajada
cut of meat

chop /tʃɒp/ v
picar cortar tajar
to cut into pieces
cortar
to sever with an axe or similar

chop-chop interjection
presto pronto
hurry up

chopped adj
picado
Cut or diced into small pieces

chopper /ˈtʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈtʃɒp.ə/ /ˈtʃɔp.ə/ n
tajador
knife for chopping food
chóper
type of motorcycle
helicóptero helico
informal: helicopter

chopper /ˈtʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈtʃɒp.ə/ /ˈtʃɔp.ə/ v
helicar
(informal) To travel or transport by helicopter

chopping board n
tabla de cortar
a sturdy board, upon which one chops and prepares food

choppy /ˈtʃɒ.pi/ adj
entrecortado
discontinuous, intermittent

chopstick n
palillo
single eating utensil

choral /ˈkɒɹɑːl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ /ˈkɔːɹəl/ adj
coral
of or relating to a choir or chorus

chord /kɔɹd/ /kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
acorde
combination of three or more notes
cuerda
straight line

chordate /ˈkɔːdeɪt/ /ˈkɔːɹdeɪt/ n
cordado
a member of the phylum Chordata

chore /tʃo(ː)ɹ/ /tʃoə/ /tʃɔɹ/ /tʃɔː/ n
quehacer tarea mandado
a difficult, unpleasant, or routine task

choreograph v
coreografiar
to design and record a choreography

choreographer n
coreógrafo
person who choreographs

choreographic adj
coreográfico
of or pertaining to choreography

choreography /ˌkɔɹ.iˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
coreografía
art
representation

chorister n
corista
singer in a choir

chorizo /tʃɒˈɹiː.zəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːsəʊ/ /tʃɒˈɹiːθəʊ/ /tʃɔˈɹisɔ/ /tʃɔˈɹiθɔ/ /tʃəˈɹi.zoʊ/ n
chorizo
type of sausage

choroid /ˈkoʊɹɔɪd/ /ˈkɔːɹɔɪd/ n
coroides
vascular layer of the eye

chortle /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ n
carcajada
joyful, somewhat muffled laugh

chorus /ˈkɔːɹəs/ n
coro
group of people in a play or performance who recite together
group of singers and dancers in the religious festivals of ancient Greece
singing group who perform together
estribillo
repeated part of a song

chorus /ˈkɔːɹəs/ v
corear
to sing the chorus

chorus line n
coro
a line of performers in a revue or other show, dancing in unison

chosenness n
elegida elegido seleccionada seleccionado
quality of being chosen

chotki /ˈt͡ʃoʊtki/ /ˈt͡ʃɒtki/ n
cordón de oración
prayer rope

chough /tʃʌf/ n
chova
bird of Pyrrhocorax

chouse /t͡ʃaʊ̯s/ v
espantar
(of cattle) disturb, agitate

choux pastry /ʃuː ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
pasta choux
light pastry

chow mein /ˌtʃaʊ ˈmeɪn/ n
chow mein
Westernised Chinese dish of stir-fried noodles with vegetables and meat or seafood

chrematistics n
crematística
study of wealth

chrestomathy /kɹɛˈstɒməθi/ n
crestomatía
collection of written passages, used to learn an unfamiliar language

chrism /ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/ n
crisma
mixture of oil and balm

chromate n
cromato
any salt of chromic acid

chromatic adj
cromático
music: regarding all twelve traditional Western pitch classes, regardless of temperament or intonation
characterised by hue

chromatic aberration /kɹoʊˈmæ.tɪk ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/ n
aberración cromática
optical aberration

chromatic number n
número cromático
smallest number of colours needed to colour a graph

chromatic scale n
escala cromática
a scale including all twelve semitones in an octave

chromatid /ˈkɹəʊmətɪd/ n
cromátida
Either of the two strands of a chromosome that separate during mitosis

chromatin /ˈkɹəʊmətɪn/ n
cromatina
complex of DNA, RNA, and proteins

chromatography /ˌkɹəʊ.məˈtɒɡɹə.fi/ n
cromatografía
analytical chemistry: technique for separation of components in a mixture

chromatophore n
cromatóforo
pigment-bearing cell or structure

chrome /kɹoʊm/ /kɹəʊm/ v
cromar
to plate with chrome

chromite n
cromita
mineral

chromium /ˈkɹoʊmi.əm/ n
cromo
chemical element

chromophore n
cromóforo
part of the molecule of a dye responsible for its colour

chromosomal adj
cromosómico
of, or relating to chromosomes

chromosome /ˈkɹoʊməˌsoʊm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.məˌsəʊm/ n
cromosoma
structure in the cell nucleus

chromosphere n
cromosfera
the faint pink extension of a star's atmospheric envelope

chronic /ˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
crónico
medical: prolonged or slow to heal
that continues over an extended period of time
inveterate or habitual
suffering from an affliction that is prolonged or slow to heal

chronic fatigue syndrome n
encefalomielitis miálgica encefalopatía miálgica/síndrome de fatiga crónica síndrome de fatiga crónica
medical condition

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease n
enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica
group of pulmonary diseases

chronically adv
crónicamente
in a chronic manner

chronicity /kɹɑˈnɪsɪti/ /kɹɒˈnɪsɪti/ n
cronicidad
the condition of being chronic

chronicle /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/ n
crónica
a written account

chronicler n
cronista
person who writes a chronicle

chrono- prefix
crono-
relation to time

chronological adj
cronológico
in order of time from the earliest to the latest

chronologically adv
cronológicamente
in a chronological manner

chronology /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
cronología
arrangement into chronological order
determining the order of events

chronometer /kɹəˈnɒm.ə.tə(ɹ)/ n
cronómetro
device for measuring time

chronospecies n
cronoespecie
species derived from a sequential development pattern on an evolutionary scale

chrysalis /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/ n
crisálida
the pupa of a butterfly or moth

chrysanthemum n
crisantemo
flower

chrysoberyl /ˈkɹɪsə(ʊ)bɛɹɪl/ n
crisoberilo
mineral

chrysoprase n
crisoprasa
variety of quartz

chub /tʃʌb/ n
bagre
Leuciscus cephalus

chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ adj
morcillón
of a body part, containing a moderate amount of fat
regordete gordito metido en carnes rechoncho rellenito
of a person, somewhat fat

chuchotage /ʃu.ʃoʊˈtɑʒ/ /ʃu.ʃəʊˈtɑːʒ/ n
cuchicheo
interpretation of a speech in a whisper

chuck /tʃʌk/ v
mandril portabrocas
mechanical device

chuckle /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ v
reír entre dientes
to laugh quietly or inwardly
cocorear
to make the sound of chicken

chuckwalla n
chacahuala
lizard

chufa n
chufa cuca
Cyperus esculentus

chug /tʃʌɡ/ v
engullir
to drink a large amount in a single action

chugger /tʃʌɡə(ɹ)/ n
carpetero
street fundraiser

chullo n
chullo
type of hat

chum /tʃʌm/ n
amigo amigote amiguete camarada compañero compinche
a friend; a pal

chump /tʃʌmp/ n
paquete
an unintelligent person

chunk /t͡ʃʌŋk/ n
trozo pedazo
a part of something
bloque fragmento
a representative of substance

church /t͡ʃɜːt͡ʃ/ /t͡ʃɝt͡ʃ/ n
iglesia
house of worship
a religious organization
a group of people who follow the same Christian religious beliefs
servicio religioso iglesia
worship service

churchwarden n
capiller capillero
lay officer who handles secular affairs of the parish

churl /tʃəːl/ /tʃɜɹl/ n
montañero paleto
boorish person

churlish /ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ /ˈtʃɝːlɪʃ/ adj
bruto paleto rústico
of or pertaining to a serf
grosero maleducado poco afable
rude or surly

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ n
mantequera lechera
vessel for churning

churn /tʃɜː(ɹ)n/ /tʃɝn/ v
agitar batir
agitate rapidly

churro /ˈtʃʊɹ.oʊ/ /ˈtʃʊɹ.əʊ/ n
churro
fried pastry

chute /ʃ(j)uːt/ n
paracaídas
parachute

chutney /ˈtʃʌtni/ n
chatni chutney
condiment

chutzpah /ˈhʊts.pɑ/ /ˈhʊts.pə/ /ˈxʊts.pɑ/ /ˈxʊts.pə/ n
desfachatez
nearly arrogant courage

chyle /kaɪl/ n
quilo
digestive fluid

chyme /kaɪm/ n
quimo
partly digested food passed from the stomach to the duodenum

chymotrypsin n
quimotripsina
enzyme

ciabatta /tʃəˈbɑː.ta/ n
chapata
a broad, flat, white Italian bread

ciao /tʃaʊ/ interjection
chao
transliteration of the Italian greeting or farewell

cicada /sɪˈkeɪ.də/ n
cigarra chicharra coyuyo
any of several insects of the order Hemiptera

cicero /ˈsɪsəɹoʊ/ /ˈsɪsəɹəʊ/ n
cicero lectura
12-point type

cicisbeo /ˌtʃitʃəzˈbeɪoʊ/ /ˌtʃɪtʃɪzˈbeɪəʊ/ n
chichisbeo
Italian knightly servant of a high-born lady

cider /ˈsaɪ̯.də/ /ˈsaɪ̯.dɚ/ [ˈsʌɪ̯.də(ɹ)] n
sidra
alcoholic beverage
drink/glass of cider

cigar /sɪˈɡɑɹ/ /sɪˈɡɑː(ɹ)/ n
puro cigarro
tobacco product

cigarette /ˈsɪ.ɡə.ɹɛt/ n
cigarrillo
cigarette

cigarette case n
pitillera
a small flat case for holding cigarettes

cigarillo /ˌsɪɡəˈɹɪloʊ/ n
cigarrillo
thin cigar

cilantro /siˈlæntɹəʊ/ /siˈlɑntɹoʊ/ n
cilantro coriandro
leaves of the coriander plant

ciliary adj
ciliar
of or pertaining to eyelashes

ciliary muscle n
músculo ciliar
muscle

ciliate n
ciliado
protozoan of the class Ciliata

ciliated adj
ciliado
having cilia

cilium /ˈsɪ.li.əm/ n
cilio
hairlike organelle projecting from eukaryotic cell

cinch /sɪntʃ/ v
pan comido una papita

cinchona /sɪŋˈkoʊnə/ /sɪŋˈkəʊnə/ n
cascarilla chinchona corteza de quino quina quinaquina quino
bark

cinder /ˈsɪndɚ/ n
ceniza
partially or mostly burnt material
escoria
slag from a metal furnace

cinder /ˈsɪndɚ/ v
incinerar
to reduce something to cinders

cinder cone n
cono de ceniza cono de escoria
conical deposit of rock fragments

cinderella stamp n
viñeta
label resembling a postage stamp

cinema /ˈsɪn.ə.mə/ /ˈsɪn.ɪ.mə/ n
cine cinematógrafo
a film/movie theatre
cinema cine
film or movies as a group
the art of making films and movies
cine cinema
the film and movie industry

cinematic /sɪnəˈmætɪk/ adj
cinematográfico
relating to the cinema

cinematographic adj
cinematográfico
of or pertaining to cinematography

cinematography /ˈsɪn.ə.məˌtɒɡ.ɹə.fiː/ n
cinematografía
the discipline of making and reproducing motion pictures

cinephile /ˈsɪnəˌfaɪl/ /ˈsɪnɪfɑɪl/ n
cinéfila cinéfilo
enthusiast of films and cinema

cinereous adj
cinéreo
like ashes

cinereous tit n
carbonero indio
Parus cinereus

cinnabar /ˈsɪnəbɑɹ/ [ˈsɪ.nə.baː(ɹ)] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑɹ] [ˈsɪ.nə.bɑː(ɹ)] n
cinabrio
mineral

cinnamic acid n
ácido cinámico
aromatic carboxylic acid obtained from cinnamon

cinnamon /ˈsɪ.mɪn/ /ˈsɪn.ə.mən/ n
canelo canela
Cinnamomum verum
canelo
any of related trees in the genus Cinnamomum
color canela canela
colour
canela
spice

cinnamon roll n
espiral de canela pan de canela rollo de canela
rolled pastry flavored with cinnamon

cinnamon-breasted tit n
carbonero ventripálido
Melaniparus pallidiventris

cinnamon-rumped foliage-gleaner n
hojarasquero colorado limpiafronda lomicanela ticotico acanelado
bird

cinéma vérité n
cine observacional cine testimonial
style of cinema

cipher /ˈsaɪfə/ /ˈsaɪfɚ/ n
cifra
numeric character
method for concealing the meaning of text

circa /ˈsɜːkə/ /ˈsɝkə/ preposition
aproximadamente cerca de
approximately, about

circadian adj
circadiano
relating to rhythmic behavior with a period of 24 hours

circadian rhythm n
ritmo circadiano
internal body clock

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] n
circulo
Wicca: ritual circle
ojeras
bagginess of skin under eyes
curva círculo
curve approximating part or all of a circle
círculo
geometry: set of all points in a plane within a radius
círculo circunferencia
geometry: set of points that are equally distant from a center
círculo grupo mundillo tertulia
specific group of persons
esfera círculo
thin three-dimensional equivalent of these geometric figures

circle /ˈsɜɹkəl/ [ˈsɜː.kəɫ] [ˈsɝ.kəɫ] v
circular
place or mark a circle around
rodear
surround
moverse en círculo
travel around along a curved path
travel in circles

circle segment n
segmento circular
part of a circle

circlet n
tiara
circulito
a small circle

circuit [ˈsɜː.kɪt] [ˈsɝ.kət] n
circuito
enclosed path of electric current
circumference of any space

circuit breaker n
disjuntor
electrical switch

circuitous /sɚˈkjuːətəs/ /sɜːˈkjuːɪtəs/ adj
tortuoso
of a long and winding route

circuitry /ˈsɜːkɪtɹi/ /ˈsɝkətɹi/ n
circuitería
electrical circuits considered as a group

circular /ˈsɜːk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝk.jə.lɚ/ adj
circular
in the shape of, or moving in a circle
of or relating to a circle

circular arc n
arco
continuous section of the circumference of a circle

circular breathing n
respiración circular
technique

circular definition n
definición circular
definition

circular letter n
circular
freely distributed letter or pamphlet on routine matters

circulate /ˈsɚˌkju.leɪt/ v
circular
to move in circles

circulating adj
circulante
moving about freely

circulation /ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
circulación
The act of moving in a circle
The extent to which anything circulates or is circulated
The movement of the blood in the blood-vascular system
Currency; circulating coin; notes, bills, etc.
The act of passing from place to place or person to person

circulatory adj
circulatorio
of or pertaining to a circulation

circulatory system n
sistema circulatorio
parts of an animal body

circumbendibus /sɝkm̩ˈbɛndɨbəs/ n
circunloquio rodeo
a roundabout or confusing manner
rodeo
roundabout route or process

circumcise v
circuncidar
to remove the foreskin from the penis

circumcised adj
circuncidado circunciso
of a man

circumcision n
circuncisión
removal of foreskin from penis

circumduction n
circunducción
circular movement of a body part

circumference /sɜːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ /sɝːˈkʌm.fɹəns/ n
circunferencia
line that bounds a circle or other two-dimensional object
length of such line

circumfix /səːkəmˈfɪks/ /sɚkəmˈfɪks/ /ˈsəːkəmfɪks/ /ˈsɚkəmfɪks/ n
circunfijo
affix with both a pre- and sufixing part

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ adj
circunflejo
with circumflex accent
curving around

circumflex /ˈsɜːkəmˌflɛks/ /ˈsɝkəmˌflɛks/ n
circunflejo acento circunflejo
circumflex accent

circumlocution /ˌsɜːkəmləˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌsɝkəmləˈkjuʃən/ n
circunlocución
roundabout expression
ambages circunlocución circunloquios rodeos
roundabout or indirect way of speaking

circumnavigate /ˌsə.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ /ˌsɝ.kəmˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
bojar bojear circunnavegar
to sail completely around something

circumnavigation n
circunnavegación
circumnavigating

circumscribe /ˈsɜː.kəm.skɹaɪb/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.skɹaɪb/ v
circunscribir
to draw a line around; encircle
to limit narrowly; restrict

circumspect /ˈsɜː.kəm.spɛkt/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.spɛkt/ adj
circunspecto
carefully aware of all circumstances

circumstance /ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)ns/ /ˈsɝ.kəm.ˌstæns/ n
circunstancia
that which attends, or relates to, or in some way affects, a fact or event
event; fact; particular incident

circumstantial /səːkəmˈstanʃəl/ adj
minucioso
abounding with circumstances; minute in details
pomposo
full of pomp
circunstancial
pertaining to circumstances
indiciario
suggesting guilty but not proving it

circumstellar /ˌsɜːkəmˈstɛlə/ adj
circunestelar
that surrounds, or revolves around a star

circumvallation /sɚkəmvæˈleɪʃən/ /sɜːkəmvæˈleɪʃən/ n
circunvalación
rampart

circumvent v
evitar eludir
to avoid or get around something
bordear circunvalar rodear
to surround or besiege

circumvention /ˌsɜː(ɹ)kəmˈvɛnʃən/ n
circumvalación
bypassing

circus /ˈsɜːkəs/ /ˈsɝkəs/ n
circo
company that travels

cirl bunting /səːl ˈbʌntɪŋ/ n
escribano soteño
cirl bunting

cirrhosis /sɪˈɹoʊsɪs/ n
cirrosis
chronic disease of the liver

cirrhotic /səˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
cirrótico
pertaining to or suffering from cirrhosis

cirrocumulus n
cirrocúmulo
a cloud type

cirrus /ˈsɪɹəs/ n
cirro
cloud

cis-trans isomerism n
isomería cis-trans
a form of geometric isomerism

cisgender /sɪsˈdʒɛndə/ /sɪsˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
cisexual cisgénero
having a gender the same as one's sex

cistern /ˈsɪs.tən/ /ˈsɪs.tɚn/ n
cisterna
flush toilet's container
cisterna aljibe
reservoir for holding water

citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/ n
ciudadela alcázar
a strong fortress that sits high above a city

citation /ˌsaɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
cita mención
cita citación
the act of citing a passage from a book

citation needed phraseologicalUnit
cita requerida
A portion of a wiki needs to be validated by a source.

citerior /səˈtɪ.ɹi.ɚ/ /sɪˈtɪə.ɹɪ.ə/ adj
citerior
situated on the nearer side

citizen /ˈsɪtɪzən/ n
ciudadano ciudadana
legal member of a state

citizen journalism n
periodismo ciudadano
reporting by amateurs on the scene of an event

citizenry n
ciudadanía
the group of all citizens

citizenship n
ciudadanía
state of being a citizen

citrate n
citrato
salt or ester of citric acid

citric /ˈsɪtɹɪk/ adj
cítrico
of, pertaining to, or derived from, the citron or lemon

citric acid /ˌsɪtɹɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
ácido cítrico
2-hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid, C₆H₈O₇

citrine n
citrino
brownish-yellow quartz

citrus /ˈsɪ.tɹəs/ n
cítrico
shrub or tree

citrus fruit n
fruta cítrica cítrico
fruit of genus Citrus

cittern n
cistro
instrument similar to a mandolin

city /sɪtɪ/ /ˈsɪti/ /ˈsɪt̬i/ n
ciudad urbe
large settlement

city block n
manzana
part of town enclosed by streets

city council n
ayuntamiento concejo
town/city governing body

city hall /ˈsɪti ˌhɑl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔl/ /ˈsɪti ˌhɔːl/ n
ayuntamiento alcaldía
building
alcaldía ayuntamiento
government

city state n
ciudad estado
sovereign city

civet /ˈsɪ.vɪt/ n
civeta algalia
cat-like animal
almizcle
perfume

civic /ˈsɪvɪk/ adj
cívico
Having to do with a city or the people who live there

civics /ˈsɪvɪks/ n
cívica educación cívica
study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community

civil /ˈsɪv.əl/ adj
civil
Related to people and government office as opposed to military or religion
behaving in a reasonable or polite manner

civil disobedience n
desobediencia civil
active and non-violent refusal to obey

civil law n
derecho civil
body of law dealing with private relations
derecho continental
legal system contrasting with common law

civil rights n
derechos humanos
rights deserved by all people under all circumstances

civil servant n
funcionario
government employee

civil union n
pareja de hecho unión civil unión de hecho
legal union similar to marriage

civil war n
guerra civil
war between factions within a single country

civilise /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/ v
civilizar culturizar desasnar
to educate to a perceived higher standard of behaviour

civility /sɪ.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
civilidad civismo
politeness; behavior which conforms to social conventions

civilization /ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ [ˌsɪv.ə.lɑeˈzæɪ.ʃən] n
civilización
organized culture

civilized /ˈsɪv.ɪ.laɪzd/ adj
civilizado
having a highly developed society or culture

civilly adv
civilmente
in a civil manner

clad /klæd/ v
bañar cubrir lavar
to clothe

cladding /ˈklædɪŋ/ n
revestimiento
an outside building covering

clade /kleɪd/ n
clado
group

cladode n
cladodio
flattened organ

cladogram n
cladograma

claim /kleɪm/ n
demanda
(law) demand for compensation
reclamación afirmación declaración proposición
demand of ownership
concesión
demand of ownership for previously unowned land
afirmación
new statement of truth made about something

claim /kleɪm/ v
reclamar sostener
demandar
(law) to demand compensation
reclamar reivindicar
to demand ownership of something
afirmar aseverar
to state a new fact

claimant n
actor
one who claims

clairvoyance /klɛəˈvɔɪəns/ /klɛɹˈvɔɪəns/ n
clarividencia
the power to perceive objects that are not accessible to the senses

clairvoyant /ˌklɛəˈvɔɪ.ənt/ /ˌklɛɹˈvɔɪ.ənt/ adj
vidente clarividente adivina adivino
able to foresee the future
clarividente
able to see things that cannot be perceived by the normal senses
clarividente vidente
of, or relating to clairvoyance

clam /klæm/ [kleəm] n
almeja
mollusc

clam up v
callarse
become silent

clamber /ˈklæmbə/ /ˈklæmbɚ/ v
trepar
to climb with difficulty or haphazardly

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ n
alarido
clamor
great outcry or vociferation
continued public expression, often of dissatisfaction; popular outcry

clamor /ˈklæm.ə/ /ˈklæm.ɚ/ v
clamar
to become noisy insistently

clamorous /ˈklæməɹəs/ adj
clamoroso
noisy and loud

clamp /klæmp/ n
pinza abrazadera mordaza sargento
woodworking tool

clamp connection n
fíbula
hyphal structure

clan /klæn/ n
clan
group having common ancestor

clandestine /klænˈdɛstɪn/ adj
clandestino
done or kept in secret

clandestinely /klænˈdɛs.tɪn.li/ adv
a hurtadillas furtivamente
in a secret, covert manner

clangour /ˈklæŋəɹ/ n
estruendo
a loud, repeating clanging sound; a loud racket; a din

clap /klæp/ n
purgaciones
gonorrhea

clap /klæp/ v
aplaudir batir palmas dar palmas hacer palmas ovacionar palmear
To applaud by clapping the hands

clapometer n
aplausómetro
an audience reaction monitor

clapper /ˈklæpɚ/ n
badajo
the tongue of a bell

clapperboard n
claqueta
device used in film

claptrap /ˈklæpˌtɹæp/ n
verborrea algarabía galimatías palabrería
empty verbiage or nonsense

claret /ˈklæɹɪt/ n
clarete vino clarete
wine

clarification /ˌklæɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
clarificación
clarification of ideas, meaning, etc

clarify /ˈklæɹɪfaɪ/ v
clarificar aclarar esclarecer poner en claro
to make clear

clarinet /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/ n
clarinete
woodwind musical instrument

clarinetist n
clarinetista clarinete
musician

clarithromycin /kləˌɹɪθɹəʊˈmaɪsɪn/ n
claritromicina
A macrolide antibiotic

clarity /ˈklæɹɪti/ n
claridad
the state or measure of being clear

clash /klaʃ/ /klæʃ/ n
estruendo
loud sound
choque enfrentamiento
opposition; contradiction
enfrentamiento escaramuza
skirmish

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ n
corchete broche hebilla manija
fastener or holder

clasp /klæsp/ /klɑːsp/ v
agarrar
take hold of; grab tightly

class /klæs/ /klɑːs/ n
clase
(programming, object-oriented) set of objects possibly differing in state but not behavior
group of students in a regularly scheduled meeting with a teacher
group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes
social grouping, based on job, wealth, etc.
category of seats in an airplane, train or other means of mass transportation
(set theory) collection of sets definable by a shared property
admirable behavior; elegance
classification below Phylum and above Order
division of society into classes
promoción clase
group of students who commenced or completed their education during a particular year
curso
series of classes covering a single subject

class action n
demanda colectiva
lawsuit

class diagram n
diagrama de clases
type of static structure diagram

class envy n
resentimiento social
envy against upper class

class struggle n
lucha de clases
struggle between classes

class warfare n
guerra social lucha de clases

classic /ˈklæ.sɪk/ adj
clásico
exemplary of a particular style

classical /ˈklæsɪkl̩/ adj
clásico
art etc
literature etc
Greek and Roman

classical conditioning n
condicionamiento clásico
learning process

classical language n
lengua clásica
ancient language with a rich literary tradition

classical mechanics n
mecánica clásica
physical laws of nature that account for the behaviour of the normal world

classical music n
música clásica
music of the classical period
the more serious forms of European and American music

classicism n
clasicismo
classical traditions of the art and architecture of ancient Greece and Rome

classifiable adj
clasificable
able to be classified

classification /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
clasificación
act of forming into classes

classified advertisement n
anuncio anuncio clasificado clasificado
newspaper or website advertisements under categories

classify /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/ v
clasificar
declare secret
clasificar encasillar
identify or divide into classes

classism /ˈklæsɪzm̩/ n
clasismo
discrimination based on social class

classist /ˈklæsɪst/ adj
clasista
pertaining to classism

classist /ˈklæsɪst/ n
clasista
advocate of classism

classmate /ˈklɑːs.meɪt/ n
compañero de clase compañera de clase
student who is in the same class at school

classroom /ˈklɑːsɹʊm/ n
aula clase
room in a school

clastic adj
clástico
made from fragments of pre-existing rocks
made up of parts that are easily removable

clatter /ˈklætɚ/ v
trapalear
To chatter noisily or rapidly

clause /klɔːz/ n
oración
cláusula
legal: separate part of a contract

claustrophobe /ˈklɒs.tɹəˌfəʊb/ /ˈklɔstɹəˌfoʊb/ n
claustrofóbico claustrofóbica
one who suffers from claustrophobia

claustrophobia n
claustrofobia
fear of closed, tight places

claustrophobic adj
claustrofóbico claustrofóbica claustrófoba claustrófobo
Suffering from claustrophobia

clavichord /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈklæv.ɪˌkɔːd/ n
clavicordio
early keyboard instrument

clavicle n
clavícula
collar bone

clavicular adj
clavicular
relating to the clavicle

clavicytherium /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əm/ /ˌklæv.ə.saɪˈθɪə.ɹɪ.əm/ n
claveciterio
harpsichord in which the soundboard and strings are mounted vertically facing the player

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ n
garra
curved horny nail
zarpa
foot equipped with such
pinza tenaza
pincer of a crustacean

claw /klɑ/ /klɔ/ /klɔː/ v
arañar
scratch or tear at
agarrar
to use claws to seize, to grip

claw hammer n
martillo sacaclavos
hammer with two prongs

clay /kleɪ/ n
arcilla barro
mineral substance
arcilla
tennis court surface

clay-colored thrush n
cenzontle de agua mirlo huertero mirlo pardo yigüirro zorzal pardo
thrush of the Americas

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ adj
limpio puro
not dirty
limpio
pure, especially morally or religiously
not having used mind-altering or mood-changing substances
smooth, exact, and performed well

clean /kleːn/ /klin/ /kliːn/ v
limpiar
(transitive) to remove dirt from a place or object
(intransitive) to make things clean
(transitive) to tidy up

clean and jerk n
dos tiempos
in weightlifting

clean up v
limpiar
to make an area or a thing clean

clean-cut adj
nítido
having a neat, smart appearance

cleaner /ˈkli.nɚ/ /ˈkliː.nə/ n
limpiador
person who cleans

cleanliness /ˈklɛnlinəs/ n
limpieza
the property of being cleanly

cleanly /ˈklɛnli/ adv
limpiamente
in a clean way

cleanse /klɛnz/ v
limpiar purificar lavar
clean, purify
purificar
spiritually purify

cleanup [ˈkliːˌnʌp] n
limpieza
the act of cleaning or tidying

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adj
claro
bright, not obscured
claro nítido obvio definido
free of ambiguity or doubt
limpio
free of guilt or suspicion
despejado libre
free of obstacles
claro transparente
transparent in colour
claro despejado
without clouds

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ adv
claramente limpiamente
all the way
alejado
not near or touching something

clear /klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/ v
despejar desobstruir
despejarse aclararse
to become clear or freed from obstructions
aclarar clarificar esclarecer
to eliminate ambiguity or doubt; to clarify
desmontar deforestar
to fell all trees of a forest
franquear
to go through as payment
eximir
to remove from suspicion

clear cut adj
claro evidente
straightforward

clear one's throat v
carraspear aclararse la voz destoserse
forcibly expulsing air from one's lungs

clear the decks v
zafarrancho
order

clear up v
escampar
of stormy weather: dissipate, become calm

clearance n
despeje
act of clearing or something cleared
billiards: act of potting all the remaining balls on a table at one visit
soccer: the act of kicking a ball away from the goal one is defending
claro espacio
distance between two moving objects
height or width of a passage, or the distance between a vehicle and the walls or roof of such passage
compensación
finance: processing of payments at a clearing house
aclaramiento despeje limpieza
medicine: removal of harmful substances from the blood
acceso permiso
permission for a vehicle to proceed, or for a person to travel
permission to have access to sensitive or secret documents or other information
liquidación barata ganga oferta remate
sale of merchandise at a reduced price

clearing /ˈklɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈklɪɹɪŋ/ n
claro desmonte
area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees
despeje
soccer: act of removing the ball from one's own goal area

clearing house n
cámara de compensación
a central point where clearing banks exchange checks etc and settle accounts
centro de intercambio
a repository structure, physical or virtual, that collects, stores, and disseminates information, metadata, and data

clearly /ˈkliːɹli/ /ˈklɪəli/ /ˈklɪɹli/ adv
claramente por lo claro
(modal) without a doubt, obviously
claramente
in a clear manner

clearness n
claridad
the state or measure of being clear

cleat /kliːt/ n
cornamusa
device to secure a rope
suela
protrusion on the bottom of a shoe

cleats /kliːts/ n
toperoles
pair of shoes equipped with cleats

cleavage /ˈklivɪdʒ/ /ˈkliːvɪdʒ/ n
división
biology: cell division
exfoliación
mineralogy: tendency of a crystal to split
escote canalillo
separation between breasts

cleave /kliv/ /kliːv/ v
tallar
transitive mineralogy
clivar fender hender
transitive to split or sever

cleaver /ˈklivɚ/ n
cuchilla
a squarish knife used for hacking

clef n
clave
musical symbol

cleft /klɛft/ n
hendidura
opening made or as if made by splitting

cleft chin n
barba partida barbilla partida mentón partido
cleft chin

cleft palate n
labio leporino paladar hendido
congenital opening in mouth

clemency /ˈklɛ.mən.si/ n
clemencia
leniency, mercy

clepsydra /ˈklɛpsɪdɹə/ n
clepsidra
water clock

clerestory n
triforio claristorio
upper part of a wall

clergy /ˈklɜːdʒi/ /ˈklɝdʒi/ n
clero
people trained to officiate at religious ceremonies and services

clergyman /ˈklɜːdʒimən/ /ˈklɝdʒimən/ n
clérigo
ordained (male) Christian minister, male member of the clergy

clergyperson n
clériga clérigo
ordained (male or female) Christian minister, male or female member of the clergy

clergywoman n
clériga
ordained (female) Christian minister, female member of the clergy

cleric /klɛɹɪk/ n
clérigo
clergy member

clerical /ˈklɛɹɪkəl/ adj
clerical
of or relating to the clergy

clerical collar n
alzacuellos
collar worn by clergy

clerk /klɐːk/ /klɑːk/ /klɝk/ n
clérigo
cleric or clergyman
auxiliar administrativo escribiente oficinista secretario
one working with records etc.

clever /ˈklɛvɚ/ adj
listo inteligente astuto pillo
mentally quick or sharp
ágil hábil
nimble with hands or body
habiloso listo pillo
resourceful, sometimes to the point of cunning
ingenioso original
showing inventiveness or originality
habilidoso habiloso listo talentoso
skillful

cleverness n
agudeza astucia habilidad ingenio inteligencia listeza
being clever, mentally sharp

clevis pin n
pasador de horquilla
part of a fastener

cliché /kliːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈkliːʃeɪ/ n
tópico
anything (other than a phrase) that is overused
cliché clisé tópico
overused phrase or expression

click /klɪk/ n
aprieto clic pulsado
act of pressing a button on a computer mouse
chasquido
in phonetics
sharp sound
sound made by a dolphin

click /klɪk/ v
cliquear hacer clic clicar
transitive: press and release (button on a mouse)
intransitive: click the left button of a mouse

click and collect n
clicar y recoger click and collect

clickbait /ˈklɪkbeɪt/ n
ciberanzuelo
content aimed at generating advertising revenue

clicktivism n
clictivismo
activism on the Internet

client /ˈklaɪ.ənt/ /ˈklʌɪənt/ n
cliente
a customer or receiver of services
computing: the role of a computer application or system
person who receives help or advice from a professional person

clientele /klaɪ.n̩ˈtɛl/ n
clientela distinguida clientela
body of clients who frequent an establishment

cliff /klɪf/ n
acantilado precipicio risco
a (near) vertical rock face

climacterium n
climaterio

climate /ˈklaɪmɪt/ n
clima
long-term atmospheric conditions
context in general of a particular political, moral etc. situation

climate change n
cambio climático
changes in the Earth's climate

climatic adj
climático
of, relating to}} or influenced by climate

climatological adj
climatológico
of or pertaining to climatology

climatologist n
climatólogo
scholar of climatology

climatology n
climatología
science

climax /ˈklaɪmæks/ n
clímax colofón
point of greatest intensity or force

climb /klaɪm/ n
ascenso subida
an act of climbing

climb /klaɪm/ v
trepar
of plants: to grow upwards by clinging to something
subir escalar
to ascend, to go up
to mount, to move upwards on
escalar trepar
to practice the sport of climbing
to move by using the hands and feet
subir trepar
to scale

climber /ˈklai.mɚ/ /ˈklaɪm.ə(ɹ)/ n
escalador trepador
one who climbs
enredadera trepadora
plant that climbs

climbing /ˈklaɪ̯mɪŋ/ n
escalada
the sport of climbing

climbing wall n
rocódromo
artificial wall

clindamycin n
clindamicina
antibiotic

cling /ˈklɪŋ/ v
aferrarse estar apegado a
(figuratively) feel strongly about
aferrar agarrar sostener sujetar
hold tightly

cling film /ˈklɪŋˌfɪlm/ n
film estirable
plastic film that clings

clingy /ˈklɪŋi/ adj
pegajoso
having a tendency to cling
celoso posesivo
possessive over a lover

clinic /ˈklɪnɪk/ n
clínica
medical facility

clinical /ˈklɪnɪkəl/ adj
clínico
of or pertaining to a medical clinic or facility

clinical psychology n
psicología clínica
branch of psychology

clinical trial n
ensayo clínico
test

clinker /klɪŋkə/ n
tingladillo
boatbuilding style

clinker-built adj
tingladillo
constructed with overlapping hull planks or plates

clinopyroxene /ˌklaɪnoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌklaɪnə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
clinopiroxeno
pyroxene with monoclinic crystals

cliometrician n
cliometrista
expert in cliometrics

clip-clop /ˈklɪp.klɑːp/ /ˈklɪp.klɒp/ n
trápala
Onomatopoeia

clipboard n
portapapeles
in computing: buffer for temporary storage
sujetapapeles
physical object

clipeus n
clípeo
shield

clipper n
clíper
fast sailing ship

clipping /ˈklɪpɪŋ/ n
recorte
article clipped from a newspaper
piece of something removed by clipping
apócope
short form

clique /kliːk/ /ˈklɪk/ n
pandilla bando bolita corrillo círculo mundillo
small, exclusive group
clica
subgraph

clitic /ˈklɪ.tɪk/ n
clítico
morpheme attached to another word

clitoral glans n
glande del clítoris
clitoral glans

clitoral hood n
prepucio clitorial prepucio de clítoris
fold of skin

clitoridectomy n
clitoridectomía
surgical procedure

clitoris /ˈklɪtəɹɪs/ n
clítoris
elongated erectile organ

cloaca /kloʊˈeɪkə/ /kləʊˈeɪkə/ n
cloaca
anatomical feature of birds etc

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ n
embozo velo
blanket-like covering, often metaphorical
capa
cape

cloak /ˈkloʊk/ v
embozar
to cover as with a cloak

cloak-and-dagger adj
de intriga y misterio
marked by menacing furtive secrecy

cloakroom n
guardarropa
room for coats
consigna de equipajes sala de equipajes
room for luggage

clobber /klɒb.ə(ɹ)/ v
arruinar
(computing) To overwrite or override, often unintentionally.
arruinar reventar
to hit or bash severely

cloche /klɒʃ/ n
campana de cristal
glass covering
campana cubreplatos
tableware covering
sombrero de campana
women's hat

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ n
reloj
instrument to measure or keep track of time
electrical signal
cuentakilómetros
odometer

clock /klɑk/ /klɒk/ v
cronometrar
measure the duration of
medir velocidad
measure the speed of
golpear
slang: hit (someone)

clock face n
esfera cara
the surface of a clock that contains the dial and hands

clock tower n
torre del reloj
tower having a large clock

clockmaker n
relojero relojera
person who makes clocks

clockwise /ˈklɒkwaɪz/ adv
dextrorso en el sentido de las agujas del reloj en sentido horario
in a circular fashion in the same direction as the hands of an analogue clock

clod /klɑd/ /klɒd/ n
cúmulo grumo mazacote
lump of something, especially of earth or clay
tonta tonto
stupid person

clodhopper n
ganso paleto patoso
clumsy person
zapatón
strong, heavy shoe

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ n
bloqueo obstrucción
a blockage
zueco almadreña
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole and an open heel

clog /klɑɡ/ /klɒɡ/ v
obstruir bloquear atascar atorar azolvar congestionar
to block or slow passage through

cloister /ˈklɔɪstə/ /ˈklɔɪstɚ/ n
claustro
covered walk with an open colonnade
place devoted to religious seclusion

cloistral adj
claustral
of, pertaining to, or living in a cloister
monástico
sheltered from the world; monastic

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ n
clon
living organism (originally a plant)
copy of something already existing
group of identical cells derived from a single cell

clone /kloʊn/ /kləʊn/ v
clonar
create a clone

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ adj
cercano cerca
at a little distance
cercano íntimo
intimate

close /kloʊs/ /kloʊz/ /kləʊs/ /kləʊz/ n
cierre conclusión fin
end or conclusion

close /kloʊz/ /kləʊz/ v
cerrar
move (a door)
cerrar clausurar tapar
obstruct (an opening)
cerrar concluir finalizar terminar
put an end to
cerrar concluir
to make a sale
acercarse achicar acortar
to make smaller

close call /kləʊskɔːl/ n
escape por los pelos
situation

close down /kləʊzˈdaʊn/ v
cerrar
to stop trading

close ranks v
cerrar filas
to regroup forces

close to preposition
cerca de
near

close, but no cigar phraseologicalUnit
de casi no se muere nadie los casis no cuentan
that's almost correct, but not quite

close-cropped adj
quasi pelado
cut very short

close-knit adj
unido
closely linked or connected, as by a common identity, culture, or bond

close-minded adj
mente cerrada

close-run adj
disputado

close-up /kləʊsˈʌp/ n
primer plano
photographic (or other) image in which the subject is shown at a relatively large scale

closed /kloʊzd/ /kləʊzd/ adj
cerrado
not open

closely /ˈkləʊsliː/ adv
cercanamente
in a close manner

closemouthed adj
callado taciturno
reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

closet /ˈklɑzɪt/ /ˈklɒzɪt/ n
armario clóset ropero
furniture

closeted adj
en el armario en el closet enclosetado no asumido no declarado
not open about one's sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity

closing /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊzɪŋ/ n
cierre clausura
end or conclusion
cierre
the act by which something is closed

clostridial adj
clostridial

closure /ˈkloʊ.ʒɝ/ /ˈkləʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ n
cierre
device
clausura
event signifying an ending
feeling of completeness

clot /klɒt/ n
coágulo cuajarón
blood clot

clot /klɒt/ v
coagularse
to form into a clot

cloth /kloʊθ/ /klɑθ/ /klɒθ/ /klɔːθ/ /klɔθ/ n
paño trapo
trapo paño
piece of cloth
tela paño
woven fabric

clothe /ˈkloʊð/ /ˈkləʊð/ v
vestir
adorn with clothing

clothes /kloʊ(ð)z/ /kloʊðz/ /kləʊ(ð)z/ /kləʊðz/ n
ropa
apparel

clothes don't make the man proverb
el hábito no hace al monje
clothes don't make the man

clothes dryer n
secadora secarropas
appliance

clothes moth n
polilla
insect

clothes peg n
pinza broche pinza de tender
an object used to attach wet laundry to a clothesline

clotheshorse n
tendedero tenderete
laundry frame

clothesline /ˈkloʊðzlaɪn/ /ˈkləʊðzlaɪn/ n
tendedero tenderete
rope or cord for drying clothes

clothing /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈkləʊðɪŋ/ n
ropa
clothes

clotted cream n
nata
thick cream

cloud /klaʊd/ n
nube
mass of dust, steam or smoke
visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air
group of objects suspended above the ground or flying
anything which makes things foggy or gloomy
the Internet

cloud /klaʊd/ v
nublar
to become foggy or gloomy, to become obscured from sight

cloud computing n
computación en la nube
computing services provided over the Internet

cloud nine /ˈklaʊd ˈnaɪn/ n
séptimo cielo
state of bliss

cloud-cuckoo-land /klaʊdˈkʊkuːlænd/ n
estar en los cielos
imaginary place with unrealistic or silly people

cloudberry /ˈklaʊdˌbɛɹi/ n
mora de los pantanos mora de ronces mora ártica
fruit

cloudburst /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːst/ /ˈklaʊdˌbɝst/ n
aguacero gota fría
sudden heavy rainstorm

clouded leopard n
leopardo longibando pantera nebulosa
medium sized arboreal cat

cloudiness n
nubosidad
weather

cloudland n
tierra de fantasía
fantasy land

cloudy /ˈklaʊdi/ /ˈklaʊːdɪ/ /ˈkɫaʊdi/ adj
nublado nublo
covered with or characterised by clouds
turbio
not transparent; not clear

clout /klaʊt/ /klʌʊt/ n
influencia influjo
influence, effectiveness
mamporro
informal: blow with the hand

clove /kloʊv/ /kləʊv/ n
clavo clavo de olor
spice
diente
constitutive bulb of garlic

cloven adj
rajado
split or divided

clover /ˈkloʊ.vɚ/ /ˈkləʊ.və(ɹ)/ n
trébol
plant in genus Trifolium

clown /klaʊn/ n
payaso clon clown payasa
performance artist working in a circus
payaso payasa
person acting in a silly fashion

clownfish n
pez payaso
fish of the genera Amphiprion or Premnas

clownish /ˈklaʊnɪʃ/ adj
bufonesco payasesco
resembling a clown

clownlike adj
apayasado bufonesco clownesco
resembling a clown

cloying /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
empachoso empalagoso
unpleasantly excessive

club /klʌb/ n
club
association of members
palo
hitting implement
discoteca
nightclub
trébol
playing card symbol, ♣
porra bastón garrote
weapon

club /klʌb/ v
apalear aporrear garrotear
to hit with a club
agrupar
to join together to form a group

clubbing /ˈklʌbɪŋ/ n
acropaquia
(medicine) thickening of the ends of fingers and toes

clubs /klʌbz/ n
bastos tréboles
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♣

cluck /klʌk/ n
clo cloqueo
sound made by hen

cluck /klʌk/ v
cloquear
to produce cluck sound

clue /kluː/ n
indicio pista
information that may lead one to a certain point or conclusion
indicio
object or marking that may be used in evidence

clueless /ˈkluː.ləs/ adj
en la inopia pez
lacking knowledge or understanding

clump /klʌmp/ n
grumo
cluster
plop
dull thud
matorral mechón
thick group

clump /klʌmp/ v
amontonar
form a cluster
gather in dense groups
marchar
walk with heavy footfalls

clumsily adv
torpemente toscamente
done without care or finesse, often hurriedly or awkwardly

clumsy /ˈklʌmzi/ adj
torpe
awkward or inefficient in use or construction
torpe desmañado patoso bruto
awkward, lacking coordination, not graceful, not dextrous
torpe desmañado
not elegant or well-planned

cluneal adj
clúneo
of or relating to a group of cutaneous nerves of the buttocks

clunker /ˈklʌŋkɚ/ n
cacharro chatarra
decrepit motor car

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ n
racimo
a bunch of grapes
grupo
group of computers working together
significant subset within a population
agrupación agrupamiento grupo
group of consonants
cúmulo
group of galaxies or stars
agrupamiento amontonamiento
group or bunch of something
acorde
secundal chord of three or more notes

cluster /ˈklʌstə/ /ˈklʌstɚ/ v
aglomerar agruparse amontonar
Form into a cluster

cluster bomb n
bomba de racimo
explosive munition

clusterfuck /ˈklʌs.təˌfʌk/ /ˈklʌs.tɚˌfʌk/ n
pifostio
a chaotic situation

clustering adj
agrupación grupo
a grouping of a number of similar things
agrupamiento
the action of the verb to cluster

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ n
embrague clutch cloch cloche croche
A device to interrupt power transmission
The pedal in a car that disengages power transmission
nidada
A group or bunch

clutch /klʌt͡ʃ/ v
aferrar
to grip or grasp tightly

clutter /ˈklʌtə(ɹ)/ /ˈklʌtɚ/ n
desorden enredo revoltijo
a confused disordered jumble of things

cnidarian /nɪˈdɛːɹɪən/ /nʌɪˈdɛːɹɪən/ n
cnidario
any of various invertebrate animals that belong to the phylum Cnidaria

cnidocyte n
cnidocito
stinging capsule found in cnidarians

co- /kɒ/ /ˈkoʊ-/ prefix
co-
together, mutually, jointly

co-brother-in-law n
concuñado concuñada
one's spouse's brother-in-law

co-conspirator n
coconspirador
person involved with others in a conspiracy

co-ed /ˈkoʊˌɛd/ adj
mixto
that teaches both males and females

co-father-in-law n
consuegro
father of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-husband n
coesposo
in a polyandrous marriage, another husband of a man's wife

co-locate v
colocar
To locate hardware within another company’s facilities.

co-mother-in-law n
consuegra
mother of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-official adj
cooficial
officially recognised without full official status

co-opt v
cooptar
To elect as a fellow member of a group, such as a committee.

co-owner n
coproprietaria coproprietario
someone who owns something together with one or more other people

co-parent-in-law n
consuegro
the parent of one's son- or daughter-in-law

co-responsibility n
corresponsabilidad

co-responsible adj
corresponsable

co-sibling-in-law n
concuñado
one's spouse's sibling's spouse

co-sister-in-law n
concuñada
one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law's sister
one's husband's brother's wife

co-wife /ˈkoʊwaɪf/ n
coesposa
Co-wife

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ n
autocar
long-distance bus
vagón
rail passenger car
entrenador entrenadora
trainer
coche
wheeled vehicle drawn by horse power

coach /koʊtʃ/ /kəʊtʃ/ v
entrenar
sports: train

coach driver n
cochero carruajero
driver of a horse-drawn coach

coadjutor /kəʊəˈdʒuːtə/ n
coadjutor
assistant to a bishop

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ n
coágulo cuajarón
mass formed by means of coagulation

coagulate /koʊˈæɡ.jə.leɪt/ /kəʊˈæɡ.jʊ.leɪt/ v
coagularse cuajarse
become congealed
coagular cuajar
cause to congeal

coal /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
carbón
countable: carbon rock
brasa carbón
smouldering material
carbón hullero
uncountable: carbon rock

coal gas n
gas de alumbrado gas ciudad
poisonous gas

coal mine n
mina de carbón
a mine from which coal is mined

coal seam n
veta de carbón
a stratum of goal between strata of other rocks

coal tit n
carbonero garrapinos
coal tit

coalesce /koʊ.əˈlɛs/ /kəʊ.əˈlɛs/ v
unirse
to form from different elements
coalescer incorporarse juntarse
to join into a single mass

coalescence n
coalescencia
act of coalescing

coalescer n
coalescedor conglutinador
device used to perform coalescence

coalface n
frente de carbón
part of a coal seam that is currently being mined

coalfish n
fogonero
blackish fish

coalition /koʊəˈlɪʃən/ n
coalición
group of organizations

coalition builder n
pactómetro

coarse /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ adj
grosero bruto chocarrero soez
not refined
grosero rudo tosco bruto burdo chabacano
of inferior quality

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ n
costa litoral
edge of land meeting ocean, sea, gulf, bay

coast /koʊst/ /kəʊst/ v
deslizar
to glide along with no added energy
perecear
to make a minimal effort
costear
to sail along a coast

coastal /ˈkoʊstəl/ /ˈkəʊstəl/ adj
costanero costero costeño
relating to the coast

coastal waters n
aguas costeras
sea areas along the coast

coaster /kəʊ.stə(ɹ)/ n
costero deslizador holgazán navegador
one who coasts
posavasos
piece of material used to protect the surface of a table
bandeja
small tray on wheels
deslizador
something that coasts, such as a sled or toboggan
disco
worthless compact disc or DVD

coastline n
línea costera
the shape of a coast

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ n
cubierta
covering of material, such as paint
pelaje
fur or feathers
abrigo casaca saco
outer garment covering the upper torso and arms

coat /koʊt/ /kəʊt/ v
cubrir
to cover with a coat of some material

coat hanger n
percha gancho
device used to hang up coats, shirts, etc

coat of arms n
escudo escudo de armas
hereditary design depicted on an escutcheon

coat of mail n
cota de malla
defensive garment

coat rack n
perchero
rack for holding coats

coati /koʊˈɑti/ /kəʊˈɑːti/ n
coatí tejón cuchucho cusumbo gato solo pezote
any of several animals of the genus Nasua

coating /ˈkoʊtɪŋ/ /ˈkəʊtɪŋ/ n
capa recubrimiento
a thin outer layer

coauthor n
coautor coautora
author who collaborate with another to write something

coax /koʊks/ /kəʊks/ v
engatusar
persuade gradually

coaxial /koʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ /kəʊ.ˈæk.sɪi.əl/ adj
coaxial
having a common central axis

cobalt /ˈkoʊ.bɑlt/ /ˈkəʊ.bɒlt/ n
cobalto
chemical element

cobble /ˈkɑb.l̩/ /ˈkɒb.əl/ v
ensamblar
to assemble in an improvised manner
zapatero
to make shoes

cobbler n
zapatero zapatera
person who repairs shoes

cobbler, keep to your last proverb
zapatero, a tus zapatos
do not criticise matters outside your field of expertise

cobblestone /ˈkɑbl̩ˌstoʊn/ /ˈkɒbl̩ˌstəʊn/ n
adoquín
a rounded stone

cobia n
bacalao bonito negro cobia esmedregal pejepalo
Rachycentron canadum

cobra /ˈkoʊbɹə/ /ˈkəʊbɹə/ n
cobra
venomous snake

coca /ˈkoʊkə/ /ˈkəʊkə/ n
coca
the dried leaf of a South American shrub (Erythroxylon coca)

cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ n
cocaína
the narcotic

coccus /ˈkɑ.kəs/ n
coco
type of bacterium

coccygeal adj
coccígeo
relating to the coccyx

coccygectomy n
coccigectomía
surgical removal of the coccyx

coccyx /ˈkɑksɪks/ /ˈkɒksɪks/ n
cóccix coxis
(anatomy) final fused vertebrae

cochineal /ˈkɑtʃəˈni.əl/ n
cochinilla grana
dye
cochinilla
insect

cochlea /ˈkɒk.lɪə/ n
cóclea caracol
the complex, spirally coiled, tapered cavity of the inner ear

cochlear adj
coclear
of or pertaining to the cochlea

cock /kɑk/ /kɒk/ n
carajo chupa-chups cimbrel cipote manubrio minga
ave macho
any male bird

cock-a-doodle-doo /ˌkɑkəˌdudəlˈdu/ /ˌkɒkəˌduːdəlˈduː/ interjection
quiquiriquí cocoricó cocorocó
cry of the rooster

cock-of-the-rock n
gallo de la peña
tropical bird

cockade /kɑˈkeɪd/ /kɒkˈeɪd/ n
escarapela
a rosette worn in a hat as an office or party badge

cockatiel /ˌkɒk.əˈtil/ n
ninfa carolina
a small, rather atypical cockatoo with a distinctive pointed yellow crest

cockatoo n
cacatúa
a bird

cockatrice n
cocatriz
legendary creature

cockchafer n
escarabajo sanjuanero melolonta abejorro jorge sanjuanero
beetle of genus Melolontha

cocked adj
pedo
drunk

cockerel /ˈkɑkəɹəl/ /ˈkɒkəɹəl/ n
gallito gallo
young male chicken

cockfight n
pelea de gallos
contest

cockfighting n
pelea de gallos
gambling blood sport

cockiness n
chulería
quality

cockle /ˈkɒkl̩/ n
berberecho
any of various edible European bivalve mollusks
cizaña
any of several weeds, such as the corn cockle

cockpit n
reñidero
enclosure for cockfights
cabina carlinga
space for pilot and crew in an aircraft

cockroach n
cucaracha
type of insect

cockscomb n
cresta
fleshy red crest of a rooster

cocksucker n
chupapijas mamón chupapollas chupavergas
a fellator
chupapollas chupavergas mamón
an objectionable person

cocktail n
cóctel coctel
alcoholic beverage

cocktail bar n
cocktelería
drinking establishment

cocktail dress n
vestido de cóctel
woman's evening dress suitable for cocktail parties

cocktail party n
fiesta de cóctel
party at which cocktails are served

cocktail sauce n
salsa cóctel
sauce

cocktail stick n
palillo de cóctel
short thin stick to hold small portions of food

cocktease n
calientapollas
One who sexually arouses

cocky /ˈkɑki/ /ˈkɒki/ /ˈkɔki/ adj
arrogante bravucón chulo creído engreído pedante
overly confident

cocoa /ˈkoʊ.koʊ/ /ˈkəʊ.kəʊ/ n
chocolate
colour
cup/mug of this drink
chocolate cacao
hot drink
cacao
partially fermented seeds of cacao tree

cocoa bean n
grano de cacao
seed of the cocoa plant

cocoa butter n
manteca de cacao
fat from cocoa bean

cocoa powder n
cacao en polvo
powder from cocoa solids

coconut /ˈkoʊ.kə.nʌt/ /ˈkəʊ.kə.nʌt/ n
coco
fruit of coco palm
shelled seed

coconut crab n
cangrejo de los cocoteros
Birgus latro

coconut milk n
leche de coco agua de coco
the liquid from inside the seed of the coconut

coconut oil n
aceite de coco
type of cooking oil extracted from coconuts

coconut palm n
cocotero
Cocos nucifera

coconut water n
agua de coco
clear liquid found inside immature coconuts

cocoon /kəˈkuːn/ n
capullo
protective case

cocoyam n
macal malanga ocumo otoe quequisque rascadera
new cocoyam, Xanthosoma
malanga
old cocoyam, Colocasia esculenta

cod /kɑd/ /kɒd/ n
bacalao
marine fish of the family Gadidae

cod liver oil n
aceite de hígado de bacalao aceite de bacalao
nutritional supplement

coda /ˈkoʊ.də/ /ˈkəʊ.də/ n
coda
music
linguistics

coddle /ˈkɒdəl/ v
cocinar a fuego lento
to cook slowly in hot water
consentir mimar malcriar
to treat gently or with great care

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ n
código clave
cryptographic system
código
set of rules for converting information
system of principles, rules or regulations
very short abbreviation
body of law
instructions for a computer

code /koʊd/ /kəʊd/ v
codificar criptografiar encriptar
cryptography: to encode
programar
write software programs

code name n
nombre en clave
name used to clandestinely identify something

code-switching n
alternancia de código
phenomenon of alternating between two or more languages

codec n
códec
A device or program capable of performing transformations on a data stream or signal

codeine /ˈkoʊdin/ n
codeína
addictive alkaloid narcotic

coder n
programador
programmer

codex /ˈkoʊ.dɛks/ /ˈkəʊdɛks/ n
códice
early book

codicil /ˈkɒdɪsɪl/ /ˈkəʊdɪsɪl/ n
codicilo
addition made to a will

codify /ˈkɑ.dɨˌfaɪ/ /ˈkəʊ.dɨˌfaɪ/ v
codificar
to reduce to a code

codirector n
codirector
someone who directs something together with one or more other people

codon /ˈkəʊdɒn/ n
codón
sequence of three nucleotides

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ adj
coeficiente
cooperating

coefficient /ˌkəʊ.ɪˈfɪʃn̩t/ n
coeficiente
algebraic constant
measure of some property or characteristic

coefficient of friction n
coeficiente de rozamiento coeficiente de fricción
ratio

coelacanth /ˈsiː.lə.kænθ/ n
celacanto
either of two species of deep-water fish

coelenterate /sɪˈlɛntəɹət/ n
celentéreo celenterado
member of the former phylum Coelenterata

coeliac disease n
celiaquía
auto-immune disease characterised by sensitivity of the lining of the small intestine to gluten

coelomate adj
celomado
having a coelom

coenzyme n
coenzima
small molecule that is necessary for the functioning of an enzyme

coerce /koʊˈɝs/ /kəʊˈɜːs/ v
coaccionar
coercer
to use force, threat, or intimidation in attempt to compel one to act against their will

coercion /koʊˈɝʒən/ n
coerción
actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person

coeval /koʊˈi.vəl/ /kəʊˈiːvəl/ adj
coetáneo contemporáneo
of the same age

coexist v
coexistir
Exist contemporaneously

coexistence n
coexistencia
two or more things existing together

coexistent adj
coexistente
existing at the same time

cofactor n
cofactor
substance that must be present for an enzyme to function

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ adj
café
of a pale brown colour

coffee /ˈkɑ.fi/ /ˈkɒ.fi/ /ˈkɔ.fi/ /ˈkɔː.fɪ/ n
café grano de café
beans
café feca tinto
beverage
café
colour
café cafeto
plant

coffee bean n
grano de café
The seed of a tropical plant of the genus Coffea

coffee grinder n
molinillo de café molino de café
a device for pulverizing or powdering coffee beans

coffee pot n
cafetera
pot for coffee

coffeemaker n
máquina de café cafetera
kitchen apparatus used to brew and filter coffee

coffer /ˈkɑfɚ/ /ˈkɒfə/ /ˈkɔfɚ/ n
cofre
strongbox
arcas
supply or store of money

coffice n
coficina
A cubicle with a door to provide the appearance of a private office.
A blend of coffee shop and office

coffin /ˈkɑfɪn/ /ˈkɒfɪn/ /ˈkɔfɪn/ n
ataúd féretro cajón urna
box in which a dead person is buried

coffle /ˈkɑfl̩/ /ˈkɒfl̩/ /ˈkɔfl̩/ n
cáfila
a line of people or animals fastened together

cofounder /kəʊˈfaʊndə/ /ˈkoʊ(ˌ)faʊndɚ/ n
cofundador cofundadora
one who founds something with someone else

cog /kɑɡ/ /kɒɡ/ n
diente
tooth on a gear
coca
type of ship

cogeneration n
cogeneración
simultaneous or serial production of heat and electricity from the same source

cogent /ˈko͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ /ˈkə͡ʊd͡ʒn̩t/ adj
inteligible lógico
appealing to the intellect or powers of reasoning
irrebatible irrefutable
forcefully persuasive
convencedor persuasivo
reasonable and convincing; based on evidence

cogitate /ˈkoʊdʒɪteɪt/ /ˈkəʊdʒɪteɪt/ v
cogitar
to meditate, to ponder, to think deeply

cognac /ˈkɒn.jæk/ n
coñac
type of brandy

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɨt/ adj
emparentado afín
descended from the same attested source lexeme of an ancestor language

cognate /ˈkɒɡ.neɪt/ /ˈkɒɡ.nɨt/ n
cognado
word derived from the same roots as a given word

cognitariat n
cognitariado
sociological group

cognition /kɑɡˈnɪʃən/ /kɒɡˈnɪʃən/ n
cognición
process of knowing

cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ adj
cognitivo cognoscitivo
relating to mental functions

cognitive dissonance n
disonancia cognitiva
conflict or anxiety resulting from inconsistencies between one's beliefs and one's actions or other beliefs

cognitive psychology n
psicología cognitiva
branch of psychology

cognizant /ˈkɒɡnɪzənt/ adj
consciente
aware

cognomen /kɒɡˈnoʊ.mən/ n
cognomen
nickname

cognoscente /kɒnjəˈʃɛnteɪ/ /ˌkɑɡ.nəˈʃɛn.ti/ n
experto
someone possessing specialized knowledge in a particular field

cohabit v
cohabitar convivir
live together as if married

cohabitation /koʊhæbɪˈteɪʃən/ n
cohabitación amancebamiento arreglo
act of living together

cohen n
cohen
a descendant of Aaron

cohere /koʊˈhɪɹ/ v
ser coherente
to be consistent as part of a group
cohesionar
to stick together

coherence n
coherencia
quality of cohering; of being coherent
logical arrangements of parts
having the same wavelength and phase

coherent /koʊˈhɛɹənt/ /koːˈhiɹənt/ /kəʊˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
coherente
orderly, logical and consistent
of waves having the same direction, wavelength and phase
sticking together

cohesion /koʊˈhiʒən/ n
cohesión
the state of cohering, or of sticking together
the various intermolecular forces that hold solids and liquids together

cohesive /koʊˈhiː.sɪv/ /ˈkəʊ.hiː.sɪv/ adj
cohesivo
having cohesion

cohomology n
cohomología
system
theory

cohort /ˈkoʊ̯.hɔɹt/ /ˈkəʊ.hɔː(ɹ)t/ n
cohorte
demographic grouping of people
division of Roman legion
cohorte seguidor
group of people supporting the same thing or person

cohyponym n
cohipónimo
a word or phrase that shares the same hypernym as another word or phrase

coil /kɔɪl/ n
bobina
electrical
espiral hélice
something wound

coin /kɔɪn/ n
moneda
(currency) a piece of currency
one of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit

coin /kɔɪn/ v
acuñar
to make up or invent, and establish
to create coins

coincide /ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ v
coincidir
to occupy exactly the same space
to occur at the same time
to correspond

coincidence /kəʊ̯ˈɪnsɪdəns/ n
coincidencia casualidad
state of events appearing to be connected when they are not
of objects, property of being coincident

coinsurance n
coaseguro deducible franquicia participación propia
joint assumption of risk between insurer and insured

coinsurer n
coasegurador
provider of coinsurance

coir /ˈkɔɪə/ n
coir
fibre obtained from the husk of a coconut

coitus /ˈkɔɪ.təs/ /ˈkəʊ.ɪ.təs/ n
coito
sexual interaction

coitus interruptus n
coitus interruptus coito interrupto
sexual intercourse interrupted by withdrawal of the penis

coke /koʊk/ /kəʊk/ n
coque
coal product
coca coque
short for cocaine

cola /ˈkoʊlə/ /ˈkəʊ.lə/ n
cola
drink

colander /ˈkʌləndəɹ/ n
colador escurridor coladero
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ adj
frío
having a low temperature
unfriendly
of the weather
of a person

cold /koʊld/ /kəʊld/ n
resfriado constipación gripa gripe
illness
frío biruji rasca
low temperature

cold as ice adj
frígido gélido
very cold

cold calling n
llamada en frío puerta fría
unsolicited sales call

cold cream n
cerato de Galeno
emulsion of water and certain fats

cold cuts n
fiambre cecina companaje embutido
meat

cold dark matter n
materia oscura fría
cold dark matter

cold day in Hell n
cuando las ranas críen pelo cuando meen las gallinas
an event that will never happen

cold front n
frente frío
leading edge of an advancing mass of cold air

cold fusion n
fusión fría
hypothetical form of nuclear fusion

cold hands, warm heart proverb
manos frías, corazón caliente
having cold hands is an indication of warmheartedness

cold meat n
embutido fiambre
cold cooked meat

cold war n
guerra fría
a period of hostile relations

cold wave n
ola de frio
a short period with a considerable fall in temperature

cold-blooded /ˈkoʊldˈblʌd.ɪd/ adj
sin emoción
lacking emotion or compunction

cold-sensitive adj
friolero
affected by or sensitive to cold

coldly /ˈkoʊldli/ /ˈkəʊldli/ adv
fríamente
in a cold or uncaring manner

coldness n
frialdad displicencia
limited enthusiasm or affection
frío
the relative lack of heat
frialdad frío
the sensation

cole /koʊl/ /kəʊl/ n
col
brassica

colectomy n
colectomía
surgical procedure

colemanite n
colemanita
calcium borate mineral

coleoptile /kɒliːˈɒptɪl/ n
coleóptilo
in botany, a pointed sheath

coleslaw /ˈkəʊlslɔː/ n
curtida ensalada de repollo
a salad

colewort n
col silvestre
kale

colic /ˈkɒl.ɪk/ n
cólico
abdominal pain

colitis n
colitis
inflammation of the colon

collaborate /kəˈlabəɹeɪt/ v
colaborar
to cooperate treasonably
to work together on a piece of work

collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
colaboración
act of collaborating

collaborator /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtə/ /kəˈlæbəɹeɪtɚ/ n
colaborador

collage /kɒˈlɑːʒ/ /kəˈlɑʒ/ n
collage
picture made by sticking other pictures onto a surface

collagen /ˈkɒlədʒən/ n
colágeno
glycoprotein that forms elongated fibers

collapse /kəˈlæps/ n
colapso
act of collapsing

collapse /kəˈlæps/ v
derrumbarse desplomarse
to cease to function due to a sudden breakdown
to fall down suddenly; to cave in
colapsar
to fold compactly

collapsible adj
plegable
that can be collapsed

collar /ˈkɑ.lɚ/ /ˈkɒl.ə/ n
collar
chain worn around the neck
collar yugo
device for restraining animal
cuello
fabric garment part fitting around throat

collard greens n
col verde
plant

collared antshrike n
batará collarejo
passerine bird

collared dove n
tórtola turca
collared dove

collared peccary n
chancho rosillo chácharo pecarí de collar sajino saíno
mammal

collared pratincole n
canastera común
Glareola pratincola

collate /kɒˈleɪt/ /ˈkoʊ.leɪt/ v
cotejar
examine diverse documents etc.
ordenar
sort multiple copies of printed documents into sequences of individual page order

collateral /kəˈlætəɹəl/ n
aval
prenda
security or guarantee
colateral
thinner blood vessel

collateral damage n
daño colateral
collateral damage

collation /kəˈleɪʃən/ n
colación
bringing together
light meal

colleague /ˈkɑliɡ/ n
colega compañero
fellow member of a profession

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ n
colecta
prayer said before reading of the epistle lesson

collect /kəˈlɛkt/ v
coleccionar
to accumulate items for a hobby
reunir recoger juntar
to gather together
cobrar recaudar
to get from someone
colegir
to infer, conclude, form a conclusion

collection /kəˈlɛkʃən/ n
conjunto
recogida recolección
activity of collecting
colecta recaudación
gathering of money for charitable or other purposes
colección conjunto
multiple related objects
colección
set of items

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ adj
colectivo
in grammar

collective /kəˈlɛktɪv/ n
colectivo
group

collective agreement n
contrato colectivo de trabajo
contract on terms and conditions of employment

collective noun n
nombre colectivo sustantivo colectivo
noun referring to a group of similar things

collective unconscious n
inconsciente colectivo
experience of human species

collectively adv
colectivamente
in a collective manner

collectivism n
colectivismo
An system in which the means are owned and controlled by people collectively

collectivization n
colectivización
the act of collectivizing

collectivize v
colectivizar

collector /kəˈlɛktə(ɹ)/ /kəˈlɛktɚ/ n
colector
amplified terminal on a bipolar junction transistor
coleccionista
person or thing that collects
colector recaudador
person who is employed to collect payments

college /ˈkɑlɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈkɒlɪd͡ʒ/ n
universidad
academic institution
colegio
high school or secondary school
escuela universitaria
institution of higher education
institution of higher education teaching undergraduates
escuela de artes aplicadas escuela de ciencias aplicadas escuela técnica
postsecondary institution that does not award bachelor's degrees
facultad
specialized division of a university
non-specialized, semi-autonomous division of a university

college town n
ciudad universitaria
town or city dominated by its university population

collet /ˈkɑlɪt/ /ˈkɒlɪt/ n
collete
A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, usually of a hard material, especially a metal

collide /kəˈlɑɪd/ v
chocar tropezar
to impact directly, especially if violent

collider n
colisionador
particle accelerator

collier /ˈkɑliɚ/ /ˈkɒlɪə(ɹ)/ n
carbonero
person

colligative adj
coligativo
property

collimate v
colimar
to focus

collision /kəˈlɪʒən/ n
colisión
instance of colliding

colloblast n
coloblasto
a kind of cell found in the tentacles of ctenophores

collocation /ˌkɒləˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
colocación
grouping of words that commonly occur together

colloid /ˈkɒlɔɪd/ n
coloide
stable system of two phases

colloquial /kəˈloʊ.kwi.əl/ /kəˈləʊ.kwɪəl/ adj
coloquial familiar
of oral communication language

colloquialism n
coloquialismo vulgarismo
colloquial expression

colloquially adv
coloquialmente
in a colloquial manner

colloquy /ˈkɒ.lə.kwi/ n
coloquio conversación
conversation, dialogue
coloquio
formal conference

collude v
coludir
to conspire

collusion /kəˈluːʒən/ n
colusión complot contubernio
conspiracy

coloboma n
coloboma
abnormal hole in eye

colocynth /kɒl.əˈsɪnθ/ n
coloquíntida tuera
plant or fruit of the Citrullus colocynthis

cologne /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈləʊn/ n
agua de Colonia
eau de Cologne

colon /kəˈloʊn/ /kəˈlɒn/ /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
colon
the last part of the digestive system

colon /ˈkoʊ.lən/ /ˈkoʊlən/ /ˈkəʊ.lən/ n
dos puntos
punctuation mark

colonel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
coronel
commissioned office in the armed services

colonial /kəˈləʊ.ni.əl/ adj
colonial
Of or pertaining to a colony
US: Of or relating to the original thirteen colonies of the USA
US: Of or relating to the style of architecture
of or pertaining to a period when a country or territory was a colony

colonialism n
colonialismo
colonial domination policy

colonialist adj
colonialista
or or pertaining to colonialism

colonialist n
colonialista
an advocate of colonialism

colonise v
colonizar
to begin a new colony

colonist /ˈkɑlənɪst/ /ˈkɒlənɪst/ n
colono colona colonizador
a founder of a colony
colono colona
a member of a colony

colonization n
colonización
process of establishing a colony

colonizee n
colonizado
someone that is colonized

colonnade /ˌkɒləˈneɪd/ n
columnata
a series of columns at regular intervals

colonoscope n
colonoscopio
flexible fibreoptic endoscope used to examine the colon

colonoscopy /kɑləˈnɑskəpi/ n
colonoscopia
examination of the colon using a colonoscope

colony /ˈkɑləniː/ /ˈkɒl.əni/ n
colonia
region or governmental unit
group of organisms

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ adj
en color
conveying color

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ n
color
spectral composition of visible light
particular set of the visible spectrum
hue as opposed to achromatic colors
human skin tone, especially as an indicator of race or ethnicity

color /ˈkʌl.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌl.ɚ/ v
ponerse colorado
become red through increased blood flow
colorear
draw using crayons
colorear colorar teñir
give something color

color blind adj
daltónico
unable to distinguish between two or more primary colors

color blindness n
daltonismo
condition in which the ability to see colors is impaired

colorectal adj
colorrectal
medicine: of or pertaining to the colorectum

colored /ˈkʌləɹd/ adj
coloreado

colorful /ˈkʌləfəl/ /ˈkʌlɚfəl/ adj
de color
interesting, multifaceted
de color lleno lleno de color
possessing prominent and varied colors
florido
profane

colorimetry n
colorimetría
science of measuring colours and assigning them numeric values

coloring n
coloración
act or process
decoloración
disguise or discoloration

colorism n
colorismo
a style of painting characterised by the use of intense color.
prejudice or bias against persons on the basis of their skin color or complexion, often among persons of the same racial identification

colossal /kəˈlɒsəl/ adj
colosal
extremely large

colossus n
coloso
a statue of gigantic size
any creature or thing of gigantic size

colostrum /kəˈlɒstɹəm/ n
calostro
a form of milk

colourable /ˈkʌləɹəb(ə)l/ adj
colorado
specious

colourless /ˈkʌlə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
incoloro
having no colour

colposcope /ˈkɒlpəskəʊp/ n
colpóscopo
a form of endoscope

colt /koʊlt/ /kəʊlt/ n
potro potranco
young male horse

colter /ˈkoʊltəɹ/ /ˈkəʊltə/ n
cuchillo
cutter attached to the beam of a plow

coltsfoot n
fárfara tusilago pie de caballo uña de caballo
Tussilago farfara

colubrid n
culebra colúbrido
snake in the family Colubridae

colugo /kəˈluːɡoʊ/ n
colugo dermóptero lémur volador
arboreal gliding mammal

columbarium n
palomar
a building for housing a large colony of pigeons or doves

columbine /ˈkɒləmbaɪn/ n
aguileña colombina
any plant of the genus Aquilegia

columella n
columela
any of various small structures in plants or animals
central sterile portion of the sporangium
skin at the end of the septum

column /ˈkɑljəm/ /ˈkɑləm/ /ˈkɒləm/ n
columna
column of troops
newspaper column
vertical line of entries in a table
upright supporting member
a vertical body of text
chemistry : object to separate components
something having similar form or structure to the things mentioned above

columnist /ˈkɑ.ləm.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.lə.mɪst/ n
columnista
regular writer of a column

colza n
colza
cabbage variety

colón /kə.ˈloʊ̯n/ n
colón
Currency of Costa Rica or El Salvador

coma /ˈkoʊmə/ /ˈkəʊmə/ n
coma
Deep sleep

comatose /ˈkoʊmətoʊs/ adj
comatoso
resembling a coma

comb /koʊm/ /kəʊm/ n
cresta peine
fleshy growth on the top of the head of some birds and reptiles
peine peineta
toothed implement for grooming the hair

comb /koʊm/ /kɒmb/ /kəʊm/ v
peinar peinarse
to groom the hair with a toothed implement
peinar
to search thoroughly as if raking over an area with a comb

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ n
combate batalla acción
a battle; a fight

combat /kəmˈbæt/ /ˈkɑmˌbæt/ /ˈkɒmˌbæt/ v
combatir
to fight; to struggle for victory

combatant /kəm.ˈbæ.tənt/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tənt/ n
combatiente
person engaged in combat, often armed

combative /kəmˈbæ.tɪv/ /ˈkɒm.bə.tɪv/ adj
combativo
given to fighting

combinable adj
combinable
able to be combined

combination /kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ n
combinación
act of combining
combat sports
one or more elements selected without regard of the order
sequence of numbers or letters for a combination lock

combinatorics n
combinatoria
a branch of mathematics

combine /kəmˈbaɪn/ /ˈkɑm.baɪn/ /ˈkɒm.baɪn/ v
combinar juntar unir
bring two or more things or activities together
juntar unir
have two or more things or properties that function together

combine harvester /ˈkɑmˌbaɪn ˈhɑɹvəstəɹ/ n
cosechadora
combine

combined /kəmˈbaɪnd/ adj
combinado
resulting from adding together

combover n
peinado tapacalva tapacalva
A manner of combing hair to conceal a bald spot

combustibility n
combustibilidad
quality or state of being combustible

combustible adj
combustible
capable of burning

combustible n
combustible
material capable of burning

combustion /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ n
combustión oxidación
process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen
reacción química combustión
similar process where two chemicals are combined
combustión quemado
the act or process of burning
revuelta tumulto vorágine
violent agitation, commotion

come /kʌm/ v
venir
to move nearer
correrse venirse
to orgasm

come about v
ceñir
nautical
ocurrir suceder
to come about

come across v
toparse
find, usually by accident
quedar
give an appearance or impression

come after v
seguir
to pursue
suceder
to succeed, to be the successor of

come again v
perdón
could you repeat that
será un placer volver a verle vuelva pronto
polite farewell, inviting return visit

come and go v
ir y venir vaivén
arrive and depart

come at v
atacar
To attack

come back v
volver regresar
(intransitive) To return to a place

come by v
encontrar hallar
to get (trans.)
visitar
to pass or visit (intrans.)

come down with v
contraer ponerse malo de
to show symptoms of an illness

come of age v
madurar
mature, or become fully developed
alcanzar la mayoría de edad
reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult

come off it interjection
qué va venga
expression of disbelief

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ interjection
por favor qué va ¡venga ya!
expression of disbelief
vamos venga ándale
expression of encouragement
vamos andando
hurry up

come on /ˈkʌm ˌɔn/ /ˈkʌm ˌɔːn/ v
insinuarse pinchar
to show sexual or relational interest

come on to v
tirar los tejos
make a romantic or sexual advance to

come out v
pronunciarse en favor/en contra
express opinion
revelarse salir a la luz
to be discovered, be revealed
salir resular
to be published, be issued
salir
to exit

come out of the closet v
salir del armario salir del closet
to tell others about a secret belief or preference

come to /kʌm ˈtu/ /ˈkʌm tu/ v
volver en sí
recover consciousness after fainting
ascender sumar
to total, to amount to

come to life v
cobrar vida
become alive

come to nothing v
no servir para nada quedar en agua de borrajas quedar en nada salir huero
fail; have no result

come to pass v
acontecer ocurrir suceder
to happen, to occur

come to terms with v
aceptar
accept or resign oneself to something emotionally painful
avenirse llegar a un acuerdo
resolve a conflict with

come together /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈkʌm tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ v
juntarse concitarse
to assemble, congregate

come true v
hacerse realidad realizar
to become real

come undone v
deshacerse despedazarse
become disintegrated

come up v
suceder
to emerge, become known

come up with v
ingeniarse
to invent, create

come what may adv
pase lo que pase
idiomatic

come-on /ˈkʌmˌɑn/ /ˈkʌmˌɒn/ /ˈkʌmˌɔn/ n
reclamo
inducement
insinuación proposición
sexual or romantic proposal

comeback /ˈkʌmbæk/ n
remontada
sports: overcoming a substantial disadvantage

comedian /kəˈmiːdi.ən/ n
comediante cómico humorista cuentachistes standupero
entertainer

comedy /ˈkɑmədi/ /ˈkɒmədi/ n
comedia
dramatic work that is light and humorous or satirical in tone
the genre of such works
a choric song of celebration or revel
(medieval Europe) a narrative poem with an agreeable ending
a light, amusing play with a happy ending

comely /ˈkʌmli/ adj
lindo
pleasing or attractive to the eye

comer /ˈkʌmɚ/ n
delantera delantero puntera puntero
in a race
in some contest
contendiente el que llega la que llega
who arrives

comestible /kəˈmɛstəbl̩/ /kəˈmɛstɪbl̩/ adj
comestible comible
suitable to be eaten; edible

comet /ˈkɒmət/ n
cometa
a celestial body, generally with a tail

comeuppance /kʌmˈʌpəns/ n
merecido
an outcome which is justly deserved

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/ n
consuelo
consolation
comodidad confort
contentment, ease

comfort /kʌmˈfɔɹt/ /ˈkʌm.fət/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹt/ v
confortar
to provide comfort

comfort zone n
zona de confort
circumstances in which a person feels relaxed

comfortable /ˈkɐm.fɘ.tɘ.bɘl/ /ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ˈkʌm.fəɹ.tə.bəl/ adj
confortable cómodo
providing physical comfort and ease

comfortably /ˈkʌmf(ə)təbli/ /ˈkʌmftɚbli/ adv
cómodamente
in a comfortable manner

comforting adj
consolador reconfortante
giving comfort

comfrey /ˈkʌm.fɹi/ n
consuelda
perennial herb

comic /ˈkɑmɪk/ /ˈkɒmɪk/ n
cómic historieta tebeo
cartoon story

comic book n
cómic
book or magazine

comic relief /ˈkɑmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ /ˈkɒmɪk ɹɪˈliːf/ n
relevación cómica
inclusion of a humorous character or scene

comic strip n
tira cómica tira
series of illustrations

comical /ˈkɑmɪkəl/ /ˈkɒmɪkəl/ adj
cómico
being funny, whimsically amusing
being laughable, ridiculous

coming /ˈkʌmɪŋ/ n
venida
act of arriving; an arrival

coming and going n
idas y venidas
plural sense: activities of a person or group

comital adj
condal
of or pertaining to a count or earl

comitative case n
caso comitativo
case used to denote companionship

comitology /ˌkɑm.ɪˈtɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌkɒm.ɪˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
comitología
art of resolving issues by committees

comma /ˈkɑm.ə/ /ˈkɒm.ə/ n
coma vírgula
punctuation mark ','

comma category n
categoría coma

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ n
orden mandato
order
dominio
power of control, direction or disposal; mastery
comando dominio mando
the right or authority to order, control or dispose of

command /kəˈmænd/ /kəˈmɑːnd/ v
ordenar mandar
to order

command post n
puesto de mando
headquarters of unit or commanding officer

commandant /ˈkɒməndænt/ /ˈkɒməndɑːnt/ n
comandante
a commanding officer, usually of a specific force or division

commandeer v
requisar
to seize for military use

commander /kəˈmandə/ /kəˈmændɚ/ /kəˈmɑːndə/ n
comandante
one who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization
one who exercises control and direction over a group of persons

commandery /kəˈmænd(ə)ɹi/ n
comandancia
division of a manor under the control of a knightly commander

commandment /kəˈmændmənt/ /kəˈmɑːndmənt/ n
mandamiento orden
a command or edict

comme ci comme ça adj
más o menos
neither good nor bad

comme ci comme ça adv
más o menos
neither well nor poorly

comme il faut /ˌkʌmilˈfoʊ/ /ˌkʌmiːlˈfəʊ/ adj
como es debido
proper; in keeping with etiquette or social standards

commemorate /kəˈmɛməˌɹeɪt/ v
conmemorar
to honor the memory of someone or something

commemoration n
conmemoración
act of commemorating

commemorative adj
conmemorativo
serving to commemorate

commence /kəˈmɛns/ v
empezar comenzar iniciar principiar
begin, start

commencement /kəˈmɛnsmənt/ n
comienzo incoación inicio
an act of commencing or beginning

commendable /kəˈmɛndəbəl/ adj
alabable encomiable loable meritorio
worthy of commendation

commendably adv
loablemente
in a commendable manner

commendation /ˌkɑmənˈdeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmənˈdeɪʃən/ n
comendación encomio recomendación
act of commending; praise

commensal adj
comensal
of a form of symbiosis

commensal n
comensal
organism partaking in a commensal relationship

commensalism /kəˈmɛnsəˌlɪzm̩/ n
comensalismo
sharing of the same environment

commensurate /kəˈmɛnʃəɹət/ adj
adecuado conmensurado
proportionate; of a similar measurable standard

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ n
comentario
spoken remark
programming: remark not affecting behavior

comment /ˈkɑmɛnt/ /ˈkɒmɛnt/ v
comentar
to remark
programming: to insert comments

comment out v
comentar
disable a section of source code

commentary n
comentario
A series of comments or annotations

commentator /ˈkɑmənˌteɪtəɹ/ n
comentarista comentador comentadora
person who comments

commerce /ˈkɑm.ɚs/ /ˈkɒm.əs/ n
comercio
large scale trade

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ adj
comercial
of or pertaining to commerce

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃəl/ /kəˈmɝʃəl/ n
anuncio comercial
advertisement in a common media format

commercialization n
comercialización
the act of commercializing

commercially adv
comercialmente
in a commercial manner

commie n
bolche comunistoide rojillo rojo zurdo
communist (pejorative)

commiseration n
conmiseración
act of commiserating

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ n
comisión
body of officials
fee charged
the act of committing
misión cometido
mission
cargo destino
official authority
comisión encargo
the thing to be done as agent for another

commission /kəˈmɪʃən/ v
poner en servicio
put into active service
encargar
send to do something
order a work of art

commission agent n
comisionista

commissioner n
comisionado
member of a commission

commit /kəˈmɪt/ v
cometer
to do (something bad); to perpetrate
encomendar
to entrust; to consign

commit suicide v
suicidarse
to kill oneself

commit to memory v
memorizar
to learn by heart

commitment n
compromiso
act or instance of committing, putting in charge, keeping, or trust
compromiso acuerdo promesa
promise or agreement to do something in the future

committed /kəˈmɪtɪd/ adj
empeñado
showing commitment

committee [kɑmɪˈtiː] [kɒmɪˈtiː] [kəˈmɪt.i] n
comité
group of persons convened for the accomplishment of some specific purpose

commode n
cómoda
low chest of drawers

commodity /kəˈmɑdəti/ /kəˈmɒdəti/ n
artículo de consumo bien
anything movable traded
materia prima
primary product as object of trade

commodity market n
mercado de materias primas
market where raw or primary products are exchanged

commodore /ˈkɑmədɔɹ/ n
comodoro
a naval officer

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɒmʌn/ adj
común
mutual
ordinary
found in large numbers or in a large quantity
usual

common /ˈkɑmən/ /ˈkɒmən/ /ˈkɒmʌn/ n
ejido
tract of land

common ash n
fresno común
Fraxinus excelsior

common bean n
caraota chícharo frijol fréjol fríjol habichuela
plant

common bile duct n
conducto biliar común
bile duct downstream

common cockchafer n
escarabajo sanjuanero sanjuanero
Melolontha melolontha

common cold n
resfriado común resfrío
mild infection

common crane n
grulla común
Grus grus

common dandelion n
diente de león
most common and well-known dandelion

common fraction n
fracción común
fraction with two integers

common gender n
género común
a grammatical gender

common grackle n
zanate norteño
Quiscalus quiscula

common greenshank n
archibebe claro
Tringa nebularia

common gull /ˈkɑːmən ˌɡʌl/ /ˈkɒmən ˌɡʌl/ n
gaviota
Larus canus

common hepatica n
hepática hierba del hígado
Hepatica nobilis

common kestrel n
cernícalo común
Falco tinnunculus

common knowledge n
conocimiento general dominio público saber popular
that which is known by most people

common land n
ejido
land free for anybody to graze their animals on

common lavender n
lavanda fina
Lavandula angustifolia

common marmoset n
tití común
New World monkey

common millet n
mijo común
common millet

common murre n
arao común
Uria aalge

common name n
nombre común
a name by which a species is known to the general public

common noun n
nombre común sustantivo común
noun that denotes any member or all members of a class

common purslane n
verdolaga
Portulaca oleracea

common quail n
codorniz común
bird in the pheasant family

common redshank n
archibebe común
Tringa totanus

common sandpiper n
andarríos chico
Actitis hypoleucos

common scoter n
negrón común
Melanitta nigra

common sense n
sentido común
ordinary understanding

common shrew n
musaraña bicolor
Sorex araneus

common snipe n
agachadiza común
the species Gallinago gallinago

common swift n
vencejo común
Apus apus

common tern n
charrán común
Sterna hirundo

common whitefish n
lavareto farra
Coregonus lavaretus

common-law marriage n
unión de hecho
a marriage based on the duration of cohabitation rather than formal ceremony

commoner n
plebeyo comunero
member of the common people

commonly /ˈkɑmənli/ /ˈkɒmənli/ adv
comúnmente
as a rule; usually

commonplace /ˈkɑmənˌpleɪs/ /ˈkɒmənˌpleɪs/ n
tópico lugar común cliché clisé perogrullada
platitude or cliché
lugar común
something that is ordinary

commons /ˈkɑmənz/ /ˈkɒmənz/ n
Procomún
procomún
the mutual good of all

commonwealth /ˈkɑmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwelθ/ /ˈkɒmənˌwɛlθ/ /ˈkɔmənˌwɛlθ/ n
comunidad mancomunidad
form of government

commotion /kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ /kəˈməʊ.ʃən/ n
conmoción
state of turbulent motion

communal /kəˈmju.nəl/ /kəˈmjuː.nəl/ adj
comunitario
pertaining to a community

commune /kəˈmjuːn/ /ˈkɑmjuːn/ /ˈkɒmjuːn/ n
municipio comuna
local political division in many European countries
comuna
small community, often rural, whose members share in the ownership of property, and in the division of labour; the members of such a community

communicable adj
comunicable
able to be transmitted between people or species

communicant n
comulgante
person who receives Communion

communicate /kəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ v
comunicar
to express or convey ideas, either through verbal or nonverbal means
to impart information or knowledge of; to make known, to tell
comulgar
to receive or take part in Holy Communion
comunicar compartir
to share (in); to have in common, to partake of

communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
comunicado comunicación
a message
comunicación
concept of exchanging information
act or fact of communicating anything
instance of data transfer
connection between tissues

communicative adj
comunicativo
eager to communicate

communicator n
comunicador comunicadora
one who communicates

communion /kəˈmjuːnjən/ n
comunión
a joining together of minds or spirits

communiqué /kəˌmjuːn.ɪˈkeɪ/ n
comunicado
official announcement

communism /ˈkɒm.juˌnɪzm̩/ n
comunismo
philosophy
society

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ adj
comunista
of or relating to communism

communist /ˈkɒ.mjə.nɪst/ /ˈkɒ.mjʊ.nɪst/ n
comunista
person who follows a communist philosophy

communistic adj
comunista
characteristic of communism

community /k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/ n
comunidad
group sharing a common understanding
(ecology) group of interdependent organisms
condition of having certain attitudes and interests in common
comuna comunidad
residential or religious collective

community service n
servicio comunitario
voluntary service

commutative adj
conmutativo

commutativity n
conmutatividad
mathematics, physics: The state of being commutative.

commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v
conmutar
math: to be commutative
legal: to reduce a sentence
to put or substitute something else in place of
pendular
to regularly travel to and from work, school etc.

commuter n
cercanista migrante pendular trabajador pendular viajero diario viajero pendular
a person who regularly travels to work

commuting n
conmutaje
travel between home and workplace

comorbidity n
comorbilidad
presence of one or more disorders

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ adj
compacto
closely packed

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ n
acuerdo
agreement or contract

compact /kəmˈpækt/ /ˈkɑmˌpækt/ /ˈkɒmˌpækt/ v
apelmazar compactar
make more dense

compact disc n
disco compacto
optical disc used to store data

compactness n
compacidad
state of being compact

compactor /kɑmˈpæktɚ/ /kɒmˈpæktə/ n
compactador
A Material-reducing Machine

companion /kəmˈpænjən/ n
compañero compañera
someone with whom one spends time or keeps company

company /ˈkʌmp(ə)ni/ /ˈkʌmpəni/ n
compañía
companionship
military unit
group of individuals with a common purpose
empresa compañía
in legal context, a corporation

company car n
coche de empresa
car for business and personal use

comparable /kəmˈpɛɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɑmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈkɒmp(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
comparable equiparable
able to be compared

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
comparativo
of or relating to comparison
relative
using comparison as a method of study

comparative /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪv/ /kəmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ n
comparativo
grammatical construction
word in comparative form

comparative anatomy n
anatomía comparada
the study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of organisms

comparatively /kəmˈpæɹ.ə.tɪvli/ adv
comparativamente
in a comparative manner
when compared to other entities

compare /kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/ v
comparar parangonar
to assess the similarities between two things or between one thing and another

comparison /kəmˈpæɹɪsən/ /kəmˈpɛɹɪsən/ n
comparación
act of comparing or the state of being compared
evaluation of the similarities and differences of two (or more) things
state of being similar or alike
ability of adjectives and adverbs to form three degrees

compartment /kəmˈpɑː(ɹ)tmənt/ n
compartimiento compartimento
chamber
terraza
mound beneath the shield in a coat of arms on which the supporters stand
compartimiento
part into which an area is subdivided

compass /ˈkʌm.pəs/ n
alcance ámbito área
area
brújula compás
instrument to determine cardinal directions

compass point n
punto cardinal
any of the horizontal directions indicated on a compass

compass rose n
rosa de los vientos
a circle indicating directions

compassion /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ n
compasión conmiseración
deep awareness of the suffering of another

compassionate /kəmˈpaʃəneɪt/ /kəmˈpaʃənət/ adj
compasivo
having, feeling or showing compassion

compatibility /kəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
compatibilidad
capability to exist without mutual interference

compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/ adj
compatible
capable of easy interaction

compatriot n
compatriota paisano coterráneo
somebody from one's own country

compel /kəmˈpɛl/ v
forzar obligar compeler
force, constrain or coerce
exact by force

compelling /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/ adj
de peso
requiring urgent attention

compendium n
compendio
short, complete summary

compensation /ˌkɒmpɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
contrapartida compensación
that which constitutes, or is regarded as, an equivalent

compensatory lengthening n
alargamiento compensatorio
lengthening of a vowel which occurs when a following consonant is lost

compete /kəm.ˈpiːt/ v
competir
to contend

competence /ˈkɒmpətəns/ n
competencia
the quality or state of being competent for a general role.
the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.

competency /ˈkɒmpətənsi/ n
capacidad competencia cualidades

competent /ˈkɒmpətənt/ adj
competente
skilled

competently adv
competentemente
in a competent manner

competition /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ n
competencia competición
action of competing
competición concurso
contest for a prize or award

competitive /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ adj
competitivo
biochemistry: inhibiting an enzyme
economics: capable of competing successfully

competitiveness /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪvnəs/ n
competitividad
state of being competitive

competitor n
competidor
participant in a competition
contrincante competidor
person against whom one is competing

compilation /kɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/ n
compilación
act or process of compiling or gathering together from various sources
that which is compiled

compile /kəmpʌɪl/ /kəmˈpaɪl/ v
compilar
produce executable
assemble from a collection

compiler /kəmˈpaɪlə/ /kəmˈpaɪlɚ/ n
compilador
computer program

complacency n
autocomplacencia suficiencia
feeling

complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ v
quejarse
quejarse alegar
to express feelings of pain, dissatisfaction, or resentment
quejarse protestar reclamar
to make a formal accusation or bring a formal charge

complaint /kəmˈpleɪnt/ n
afección problema
bodily disorder or disease; the symptom of such a disorder
denuncia
criminal law: preliminary charge or accusation made by one person against another
legal: in a civil action, the first pleading of the plaintiff
queja
grievance, problem, difficulty, or concern; the act of complaining

complaisant /kəmˈpleɪsənt/ adj
complaciente
willing to do what pleases others

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ n
complemento
one of several blood proteins that work with antibodies during an immune response
something which complements

complement /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmpləmənt/ v
complementar completar
to complete
complementar complementarse
to provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides

complementary /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
complementario
acting as a complement

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ adj
completo
with everything included
finished; ended; concluded; completed
generic intensifier derived from "complete"

complete /kəmˈpliːt/ v
terminar completar
to finish
cumplir
to make whole or entire

completed /kəmˈpliːtɪd/ adj
completo terminado
finished

completely /kəmˈpliːtli/ adv
enteramente totalmente
completamente
in a complete manner
totalmente de todo punto rematadamente
to the fullest extent or degree

completeness n
completitud
state or condition of being complete

completion /kəmˈpliːʃən/ n
conclusión compleción completación
making complete; conclusion

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ adj
complexo
in mathematics
complejo complicado
intricate
complicado complejo
not simple or straightforward

complex /kəmˈplɛks/ /ˈkɑmplɛks/ /ˈkɒm.plɛks/ n
complejo
collection of buildings
psychologically based dislike or fear
in chemistry

complex analysis n
análisis complejo
the branch of mathematics that studies holomorphic functions

complex number n
número complejo
number of the form a + bi

complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ n
tez complexión
appearance of the skin on the face

complexity /kəmˈplɛk.sɪ.ti/ n
complejidad
The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement
That which is complex; intricacy; complication

compliance /kəmˈplaɪəns/ n
cumplimiento
act of complying
medical: accuracy with which a patient follows an agreed treatment plan
auditoría contraloría regulación
business: the department of a business that ensures all government regulations are complied with
conformismo
state of being compliant

compliant /kəmˈplaɪənt/ /kəmˈplʌɪənt/ adj
conforme en orden
compatible with or following guidelines
complaciente sumiso
willing to comply

complicate /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ v
complicar
to combine intricately

complicated /ˈkɑmplɪkeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/ adj
complicado
difficult or convoluted

complication n
complicación
a disease
act of complicating

complicit /kəmˈplɪs.ɪt/ adj
cómplice
associated with or participating in an activity, especially one of a questionable nature

complicity n
complicidad
The state of being complicit

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ n
cumplido piropo
expression of praise, congratulation or respect

compliment /ˈkɑmpləmənt/ /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/ v
cumplimentar felicitar
to pay a compliment; to express a favorable opinion

complimentary /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
lisonjero
in the nature of a compliment

compline /ˈkɑːmplɪn/ /ˈkɒmplɪn/ n
completas
last of the canonical hours

comply /kəmˈplaɪ/ v
acatar acceder a cumplir
to yield assent; to accord; to acquiesce, agree

component /kʌmˈpoʊnənt/ n
componente
smaller, self-contained part of larger entity

comport /kəmˈpɔː(ɹ)t/ v
acomodar coincidir conformar ponerse de acuerdo
to be in agreement
conducir portar
to behave (usually reflexive)

compose /kəmˈpoʊz/ /kəmˈpəʊz/ v
componerse constar
to comprise
componer
to construct by mental labor; to think up
to make something by merging parts
conformar constituir
to make up the whole; to constitute

composed /kəmˈpoʊzd/ /kəmˈpəʊzd/ adj
sereno tranquilo
showing composure

composer n
compositor compositora
one who composes music

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ adj
compuesto
made up of multiple components; compound or complex

composite /kəmˈpɑzɪt/ /ˈkɒmpəzɪt/ n
compuesto
mixture of different components

composition /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
composición
general makeup of something
work of music, literature or art

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ n
compost estiércol
decayed remains of organic matter

compost /ˈkɑmpoʊst/ /ˈkɒmpɒst/ v
compostar
to produce compost

compost heap n
montón de compost
pile of organic waste

compostable adj
compostable
suitable for compost

composure /kəmˈpoʊʒɚ/ /kəmˈpəʊʒə/ n
compostura entereza
calmness of mind or matter, self-possession

compote /ˈkɑmpoʊt/ /ˈkɒmpəʊt/ n
compota
fruit dessert

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ adj
compuesto
composed of elements

compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/ /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
complejo
group of buildings for the same purpose

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ n
compuesto
anything made by combining several things
chemistry: substance made by chemical combination of elements

compound /ˈkɑmpaʊnd/ /ˈkɒmpaʊnd/ v
agravar
to worsen a situation

compound bow n
arco de poleas

compound eye n
ojo compuesto
a visual organ found in arthropods such as insects and crustaceans

compound word n
palabra compuesta
word composed of others

comprador bourgeoisie /ˈkɒmpɹədɔː(ɹ) ˌbʊə(ɹ)ʒwɑːˈziː/ n
burguesía compradora
section of an indigenous middle class

comprehend /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnd/ v
comprender
to understand

comprehensibility n
comprensibilidad
The property of being understandable

comprehensible /kɒmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
comprensible
able to be comprehended

comprehension /kɑmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ /kɒmpɹɪˈhɛnʃn̩/ n
comprensión entendimiento
thorough understanding

comprehensive /ˌkɑːm.pɹəˈhɛn.sɪv/ /ˌkɒm.pɹɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ adj
completo exhaustivo
broadly or completely covering

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ n
compresa
cloth used to dress or apply pressure to wounds

compress /kəmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈkɑmpɹɛs/ /ˈkɒmpɹɛs/ v
comprimirse
to be pressed together
comprimir
to press together into a smaller space
to encode digital information into less bits
to condense

compressed air n
aire comprimido
air increased in pressure

compressibility n
compresibilidad
the degree to which something is compressible

compression /kɒm.pɹɛʃ.ən/ n
compresión
the act of compressing
the cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed

compression sock n
calcetines de compresión
type of sock

compressor n
compresor
device that produces pressure

comprise /kəmˈpɹaɪz/ v
comprender
be made up of

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ n
acuerdo convenio arreglo avenencia término medio
settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

compromise /ˈkɑmpɹəˌmaɪz/ /ˈkɒmpɹəˌmaɪz/ v
comprometerse
to bind by mutual agreement
poner en riesgo
to cause impairment of
ceder transigir
to find a way between extremes

compromising adj
comprometedor
vulnerable to suspicion

comptroller [kəmpˈtɹoʊləɹ] n
controlador contralor
the chief accountant of a company or government

compulsion /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ n
compulsión
irrational need to perform some action

compulsive /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
compulsivo
uncontrolled or reactive and unconscious

compulsively adv
compulsivamente
in a compulsive manner

compulsorily adv
obligatoriamente
in a compulsory manner

compulsory /kəmˈpʌlsəri/ adj
obligatorio
mandatory

compulsory purchase n
expropiación
government's right to expropriate private land

compunction /kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən/ n
compunción remordimiento
pricking of conscience

computation n
cálculo
the act or process of computing

computational adj
computacional
of or relating to computation

computational linguistics n
lingüística computacional
interdisciplinary field

compute /kəmˈpjuːt/ v
computar calcular
to reckon or calculate

computed tomography n
tomografía computerizada
form of radiography which uses computer software

computer /kəmˈpjutɚ/ /kəmˈpjuːtə/ n
computadora ordenador computador
device
calculador computador
person

computer game n
juego de computadora juego de ordenador
electronic game

computer program n
programa de ordenador programa informático
software

computer science n
informática computación
study of computers and their architecture

computer scientist n
informático
one who studies or practises computer science

computerization /kʌmˌpjuːtəɹaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
computarización
the act of computerizing

computing /kəmˈpjuːtɪŋ/ n
informática computación
the study, field of computers and computer programming

comrade /ˈkɑmɹæd/ /ˈkɒmɹeɪd/ n
camarada
fellow socialist or communist
companion in battle, fellow soldier
compañero camarada
mate, companion, or associate
camarada compañero compañera
title used in leftist circles

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ n
contra
disadvantage of something

con /kɑn/ /kɒn/ v
embaucar engañar estafar
to trick or defraud, usually for personal gain

con artist n
estafador engañabobos
scam operator, conman

con game n
engañabobos engañifa estafa
malicious breach of trust

concatenate /kənˈkæt.ə.neɪt/ v
concatenar concadenar
link together

concatenation /kɑn.ˌkæt.ɪ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
concomitancia
series of links united

concave /ˈkɒŋkeɪv/ adj
cóncavo
curved inward

concavity n
concavidad
a concave structure or surface
the state of being concave

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ v
ocultar esconder
to hide something

concealer n
antiojeras corrector
cosmetic
ocultador
that which conceals

concede /kənˈsiːd/ v
conceder ceder
to yield or suffer; to surrender

conceit /kənˈsiːt/ n
ego engreimiento presunción vanidad
overly high self-esteem

conceited adj
presuntuoso
vain and egotistic

conceivable /kənˈsiːvəbl̩/ adj
concebible imaginable pensable
capable of being conceived or imagined; possible; credible; thinkable

conceive /kənˈsiːv/ v
concebir
to become pregnant
to develop an idea
to understand someone

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ n
concentrado
A substance that is in a condensed form

concentrate /ˈkɑn.sən.tɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒn.sən.tɹeɪt/ v
concentrarse concentrar
approach or meet in a common center
focus one's thought or attention
concentrar
bring to, or direct toward, a common center
increase the strength and diminish the bulk of, as of a liquid or an ore

concentration n
concentración
proportion of substance in a mixture
The amount of solute present in a solution
The act or process of concentrating
The act or process of reducing the volume of a liquid

concentration camp n
campo de concentración
camp where large numbers of persons are detained

concentric adj
concéntrico
having a common center
in the direction of contraction of a muscle

concept /ˈkɒn.sɛpt/ n
concepto
something understood and retained in the mind

concept album n
álbum conceptual
album

conception /kənˈsɛpʃən/ n
concepción
initiation of an embryonic animal life

conceptual /kənˈsɛptjʊəl/ /kənˈsɛptʃuəl/ adj
conceptual
of, or relating to concepts or mental conception; existing in the imagination

conceptualize v
conceptualizar
to interpret by forming a concept

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ n
preocupación
that which affects one’s welfare or happiness
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person

concern /kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/ v
concernir atañer referirse a
to be of importance to
preocupar
to make somebody worried

concerned /kənˈsɜːnd/ /kənˈsɝnd/ adj
preocupado
showing concern

concerning /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/ /kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ preposition
concerniente referente sobre
regarding

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ n
concierto
a musical entertainment in which several voices or instruments take part
musical accordance or harmony
concierto concertación
agreement in a design or plan

concert /kənˈsɜːt/ /kənˈsɝt/ /ˈkɑnsɚt/ /ˈkɒnsət/ v
concertar
To plan together

concert hall n
sala de conciertos
building

concertina /ˌkɑnsɚˈtinə/ /ˌkɒnsəˈtiːnə/ n
concertina acordeón
the musical instrument

concertmaster n
concertino
the first violin in a symphony orchestra

concerto /kənˈtʃɛɹtoʊ/ n
concierto
a piece of music for one or more solo instruments and orchestra

concession /kənˈsɛʃən/ n
concesión
the act of conceding, especially that of defeat
the grant of some land to be used for a specified purpose

concessionality n
concesionalidad
A mechanism by which a loan or trade agreement results in the lender or one party receiving less than full market value.
The degree by which a loan or trade reduces the lender's or one trading partner's returns in comparison with what they would get at full market rates.

concessive adj
concesivo
of, pertaining to, or being a concession

conch /kɒntʃ/ n
concha
musical instrument
concha caracola
shell of this sea animal

conching n
conchado
refine chocolate

concierge /ˌkɑn.siˈɛɹʒ/ /ˌkɒn.siˈɛə̯ʒ/ n
conserje portero
portero
one who attends to the maintenance of a building and provides services to its tenants and guests
conserje
one who attends to the slightest desire of hotel guests

conciliate /ˌkənˈsɪlieɪt/ v
apaciguar conciliar
make calm and content

conciliation n
conciliación
alternative dispute resolution

concise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj
conciso sucinto breve escueto
brief and precise

concisely adv
concisamente
in a concise manner

conclave /ˈkɑn.kleɪv/ /ˈkɒn.kleɪv/ n
cónclave
group of Roman Catholic cardinals
private and secret meeting
set of apartments within which the cardinals are secluded

conclude /kən.ˈkluːd/ v
concluir
to end
to come to a final decision

conclusion /kənˈkluːʒən/ n
conclusión
outcome
end, final part
decision, judgment
of a syllogism

conclusive /kənˈklusɪv/ adj
decisivo
decisive
conclusivo concluyente
pertaining to a conclusion

concoct /kəŋˈkɒkt/ v
confeccionar
to prepare something by mixing various ingredients, especially to prepare food for cooking

concoction /kənˈkɑkʃɪn/ /kənˈkɒkʃən/ n
brebaje cocimiento mejunje poción
mixture so prepared

concomitant /kənˈkɑːmətənt/ /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ adj
concomitante
following as a consequence

concord /ˈkɒn.kɔɹd/ /ˈkɒŋ.kɔɹd/ n
concordia
A state of agreement; harmony; union

concordant adj
concordante concorde
agreeing, correspondent, harmonious

concourse n
explanada
a large open space in a building where people can gather

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ adj
de concreto de hormigón concreto
made of concrete
concreto
not abstract
concreto específico
particular, perceivable, real

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ n
hormigón concreto
building material

concrete /ˈkɒnkɹiːt/ /ˌkɑnˈkɹiːt/ v
hormigonar
cover with concrete
concretizar
solidify, become concrete (actual, real)

concrete noun n
sustantivo concreto
noun that denotes a tangible thing

concrete term n
término concreto
a term which expresses material facts, actions and events

concretion n
concreción
process of aggregating or coalescing into a mass

concretism n
concretismo
abstractionist movement

concubinage n
concubinato
the state of cohabitating while not married

concubine /ˈkɑŋkjəbaɪn/ n
concubina
a woman who lives with a man, but who is not a wife

concupiscence /kənˈkjuːpɪsəns/ n
concupiscencia
Ardent desire

concur /kənˈkɜː/ /kənˈkɝ/ v
reunir
To meet in the same point
concurrir
To run together; to meet
acordar concurrir estar de acuerdo
To unite or agree

concurrent adj
concurrente paralelo
coetáneo contemporáneo
belonging to the same period; contemporary
simultáneo
happening at the same time; simultaneous

concussion /kənˈkʌʃən/ n
choque
a violent collision or shock
conmoción cerebral concusión
an injury to part of the body, most especially the brain

condemn /kənˈdɛm/ v
clausurar condenar
to adjudge as unfit for habitation
condenar
to confer eternal divine punishment upon
to pronounce guilty

condemnation /ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/ n
condenación
act of condemning or pronouncing to be wrong

condemned /kənˈdɛmd/ adj
condenado

condensate n
condensado
product of condensation

condensation n
condensación
the act or process
physics: conversion of a gas to a liquid

condense v
condensarse
to be transformed from a gaseous state into a liquid state
condensar
to transform from a gaseous state into a liquid state
to concentrate toward the essence

condensed milk n
leche condensada
milk that has been reduced to syrup

condescend /ˌkɑːndɪˈsɛnd/ /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/ v
condescender
consent

condescending /ˈkɔn.dɪ.sɛnd.ɪŋ/ /ˌkɑndəˈsɛndɪŋ/ adj
condescendiente paternalista
assuming a tone of superiority or a patronizing attitude

condescendingly /kɒn.dɪˈsen.dɪŋ.li/ adv
condescendientemente
In a condescending manner

condiment /ˈkɒn.dɪ.mənt/ n
condimento
something used to enhance flavor

condition /kənˈdɪʃən/ n
condición situación
health status of a patient
condición
logical clause or phrase
requirement or requisite
clause in a contract or agreement

condition precedent n
condición suspensiva

condition subsequent n
condición resolutoria
condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
condicional
limited by a condition

conditional /kənˈdɪʃənəl/ n
condicional
grammar: mode/mood

conditional perfect n
condicional anterior
grammatical tense

conditionality n
condicionalidad
state of being subject to conditions

conditionally adv
condicionalmente
under specified conditions

conditioned reflex n
reflejo condicionado
response acquired by operant conditioning

conditioner n
acondicionador
anything that improves the condition of something

conditioning /kənˈdɪʃənɪŋ/ n
condicionamiento
preparation or training
process of modifying a person's behaviour

condolence /kənˈdoʊləns/ n
pésame
sympathy when someone has died

condolences /kənˈdoʊlənsəz/ interjection
pésame
funeral expression

condom /ˈkɑn.dəm/ /ˈkɒn.dɒm/ n
preservativo condón goma profiláctico forro
flexible sleeve worn on the penis

condominium /kɑn.dəˈmɪn.i.əm/ /kɒn.dəˈmɪn.ɪ.əm/ n
condominio
building in which each unit is owned by an individual, but the grounds is owned jointly
the system of ownership by which such condominiums operate

condone /kənˈdoʊn/ /kənˈdəʊn/ v
perdonar condonar
to forgive

condor /ˈkɒndɔː(ɹ)/ n
cóndor
California condor
Andean condor

conducive /kənˈd(j)usɪv/ /kənˈdjuːsɪv/ adj
favorable
tending to contribute to, encourage, or bring about some result

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ n
conducción
act or method of controlling or directing
conducta
manner of guiding or carrying oneself

conduct /kənˈdʌkt/ /ˈkɑndʌkt/ /ˈkɒndʌkt/ v
conducir
act as a conductor (of heat, electricity, etc.)
to serve as a medium for conveying
conducir dirigir manejar
direct or manage
guiar
lead or guide
dirigir
music: to direct
comportarse
reflexively: behave

conduction /kənˈdʌkʃən/ n
conducción
conveying of heat or electricity through material

conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/ adj
conductivo
able to conduct electrical current or heat

conductivity n
conductividad
ability to conduct

conductor /kənˈdʌktɚ/ n
director director de orquesta
person who conducts an orchestra, choir or other music ensemble
revisor guarda inspector
person who takes tickets on public transportation
conductor
something which can transmit electricity, heat, light or sound

conduit /ˈkɑnd(j)ʊɪt/ /ˈkɒnd(j)ʊɪt/ n
conducto
pipe or channel for conveying water

condylar adj
condíleo
relating to or resembling a condyle

condyle /ˈkɒndɪl/ n
cóndilo
prominence on a bone

condyloma n
condiloma
wart or similar growth in the genital area

cone /koʊn/ /kəʊn/ n
barquillo cono cucurucho
cono estróbilo
fruit of conifers
cono
surface of revolution
anything shaped like a cone
solid of revolution
photosensitive cell in retina

cone of power n
cono de poder
proverbial energy

confection /kənˈfɛkʃən/ n
confección hechura
food item

confectionary n
confitería confites
candies, confection

confectioner n
pastelero pastelera
a manufacturer of or dealer in confections

confectioner's cream n
crema pastelera
cream used by confectioners

confectionery n
confitería
business of manufacturing confectionery

confederacy /kənˈfɛdəɹəsi/ n
confederación
an alliance

confederation /kənfɛdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
confederación
union or alliance of states

confederationism n
confederacionismo
advocacy

confer /kənˈfɛɹ/ /kənˈfɜː/ v
conferir
bestow
conferir consultar debatir
discuss, consult

conference /ˈkɑn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fə.ɹəns/ /ˈkɒn.fɹəns/ n
conferencia
a meeting of people

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v
confesar
to admit to the truth

confession /kənˈfɛʃən/ n
confesión
disclosure of one's sins to a priest
open admittance

confessional n
confesionario
a small room where confession is performed

confessionality n
confesionalidad
degree or quality

confessor /kənˈfɛsə/ /kənˈfɛsɚ/ n
confesante confesor
priest who hears confession

confetti /kənˈfɛti/ n
confeti papel picado
small pieces of colored paper generally thrown about at festive occasions

confidant /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dɑnt/ /ˌkɒn.fɪˈdænt/ n
confidente
person in whom one can confide

confide /kənˈfaɪd/ v
confiar
to trust, have faith in

confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ n
certidumbre confianza
expression or feeling of certainty
confidencia
information held in secret
quality of trusting
certeza certeza propia
self-assurance

confidence interval n
intervalo de confianza
a particular kind of interval estimate of a population parameter

confident /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dənt/ /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ adj
confiado seguro de sí mismo
being very sure of or positive about something

confidential /ˌkɑːnfɪˈdɛnʃl/ adj
confidencial
meant to be kept secret within a certain circle

confidentiality n
confidencialidad
property

confidentially adv
confidencialmente
in a confidential manner

confidently /ˈkɑnfɪdəntli/ /ˈkɒnfɪdəntli/ adv
confidentemente
in a confident manner

configuration n
configuración
relative disposition

configure /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ə/ /kənˈfɪɡ(j)ɚ/ v
configurar
to set up or arrange something

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ n
confín raya
limit

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ /ˈkɑnfaɪn/ /ˈkɒnfaɪn/ v
confinar encorsetar
to restrict; to keep within bounds

confined space n
espacio confinado
enclosed area with limited space and accessibility

confinement /kənˈfaɪnmənt/ n
confinamiento
state of being confined

confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ /kənˈfɝm/ v
confirmar
to assure
to confer the confirmation

confirmation /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
confirmación
Christian ceremony or sacrament
indicator
verification

confirmed /kənˈfɜːmd/ /kənˈfɝmd/ adj
empedernido
having a settled habit; inveterate or habitual

confirmed bachelor n
solterón
any man uninterested in committed relationships

confiscate v
confiscar decomisar
take possession of by authority

confiscation n
confiscación comiso decomiso
the act or process of confiscating an item from public use; expropriation

confiture /ˈkɔnfɪtjʊə(ɹ)/ n
mermelada
a preserve or candied fruit

conflagration /ˌkɒnfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
conflagración
a large, ferocious, and destructive fire

conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ v
confundir
fail to properly distinguish things or keep them separate; mistakenly treat them as equivalent
amalgamar unir
fuse into a single entity

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ n
conflicto
clash or disagreement
discrepancia conflicto
incompatibility

conflict /kənˈflɪkt/ /ˈkɑn.flɪkt/ /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ v
discrepar estar reñido
be at odds (with)
coincidir
overlap with, as in a schedule

conflict of interest n
conflicto de intereses
conflicting interests in position of trust

confluence /ˈkɒnfluəns/ n
confluencia
point where two rivers or streams meet

confocal adj
confocal
Having the same foci

conformable adj
conforme
having the same shape

conformism n
conformismo
willingness to conform

conformist /kənˈfɔɹmɪst/ adj
conformista
conforming to established customs etc

conformist /kənˈfɔɹmɪst/ n
conformista
someone who conforms

conformity n
conformidad
state of things being similar, or identical

confound /kənˈfaʊnd/ v
confundir
to confuse
empeorar
to make something worse

confront /kənˈfɹʌnt/ v
enfrentar
to stand or meet facing, especially in competition, hostility or defiance
to come up against; to encounter
to deal with
to engage in confrontation
to something bring face to face with

confrontation /ˌkɒnfɹənˈteɪʃən/ n
confrontación enfrentamiento careo
The act of confronting or challenging another, especially face-to-face

confrontational adj
beligerante frentista
Pertaining to a confrontation; characterized by, or given to initiating hostile encounter; in-your-face

confronting adj
desolador
causing distress; upsetting

confuse /kənˈfjuːz/ v
mezclar
to mix thoroughly
confundirse confundir
to mix up / muddle up one thing with another; to mistake one thing for another
confundir
to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder somebody

confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ adj
confuso
chaotic, jumbled or muddled
making no sense; illogical
confundido
disoriented
confundido confuso
unable to think clearly or understand

confusedly /kənˈfjuzɪdli/ /kənˈfjuːzɪdli/ adv
confusamente
in a confused manner

confusing /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adj
confuso confundiendo
difficult to understand

confusion /kənˈfjuːʒən/ n
confusión
lack of clarity or order
state of being confused; misunderstanding

conga /ˈkɑŋɡə/ /ˈkɒŋɡə/ n
conga
dance
conga tambó tumbadora
drum

congeal /kənˈdʒiːl/ v
congelar
to become congealed, solidify
to change from a liquid to solid state
coagular
to coagulate, make curdled or semi-solid as gel or jelly

congee /ˈkɑndʒi/ /ˈkɒndʒiː/ n
arroz caldo
a type of rice porridge

congener /ˈkɒnd͡ʒɪnə/ n
congénere
a person or thing similar in behavior or nature to another
a plant or animal of the same taxonomic genus as another

congenital adj
congénito
present since birth

congenital insensitivity to pain n
insensibilidad congénita al dolor
CIP

conger /ˈkɑŋɡɚ/ /ˈkɒŋɡə(ɹ)/ n
congrio
eel

conger eel n
congrio
large marine eel

congestion /kənˈd͡ʒɛst.ʃən/ /kʊnˈd͡ʒɛʃ.d͡ʒən/ n
congestión
accumulation, buildup
atasco congestión
excess of traffic

conglomeration n
conglomeración
that which consists of many previously separate parts

congratulate /kənˈɡɹæ.d͡ʒʊˌleɪt/ /kənˈɡɹæ.t͡ʃʊˌleɪt/ v
felicitar congratular
to express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for

congratulation /kənˌɡɹætjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
felicitación
act of congratulating

congratulations /kənˌɡɹat͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ /kənˌɡɹæt͡ʃəˈleɪʃ(ə)nz/ interjection
felicidades enhorabuena
expressing approbation

congregant /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹɪ.ɡənt/ n
congregante
Congregation member

congregate /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹə.ɡeɪt/ v
congregar
To collect into an assembly or assemblage
congregarse
To come together; to assemble; to meet

congregation /ˌkɑŋɡɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒŋɡɹɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
congregación
large gathering of people
religious gathering of people in a place of worship

congress /kənˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈkɑŋɡɹɨs/ /ˈkɒŋˌɡɹɛs/ n
congreso
conference
legislative body

congressman n
congresista
member of congress

congresswoman n
congresista
female member of congress

congruence n
congruencia
number theory, relation indicating two numbers give the same remainder when divided by some number
the quality of agreeing or corresponding

congruent /ˈkɑːŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ /ˈkɒŋ.ɡɹuː.ənt/ adj
congruente
with difference divisible by modulus
coinciding when superimposed

conic section n
cónica sección cónica
Any of the four distinct shapes that are the intersections of a cone with a plane

conical /ˈkɑnɪkəl/ /ˈkɒnɪkəl/ adj
cónico
cone-shaped
of or relating to a cone

conifer n
conífera
plant

coniform adj
coniforme
having the form of a cone

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
conjetura suposición especulación teoría
statement likely to be true based on available evidence, but which has not been formally proven
unproven statement; guess
conjetura suposición especulación hipótesis teoría
supposition based upon incomplete evidence; a hypothesis

conjecture /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃə(ɹ)/ /kənˈd͡ʒɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ v
conjeturar barruntar especular
to guess

conjointly adv
conjuntamente juntamente mancomunadamente
in a conjoint manner

conjugally adv
maridablemente
in a conjugal manner

conjugate /ˈkɒndʒəɡeɪt/ v
conjugar
to inflect (a verb) for each person

conjugation /ˌkɑnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
conjugación
in some languages, one of several classifications of verbs
act of conjugating a verb

conjugator n
conjugador
automated process or written aid for giving the conjugation table of verbs

conjunction /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
conjunción unión
act of joining or being joined
conjunción
grammar: word used to join words or phrases
astronomy: alignment of two bodies in the solar system such that they have the same longitude when seen from Earth
logic: proposition resulting from the combination of two or more propositions using the and operator

conjunctiva n
conjuntiva
membrane

conjunctive adj
conjuntivo
conjoining
grammar: relating to a conjunction

conjunctively adv
conjuntivamente
in a conjunctive way

conjunctivitis /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ n
conjuntivitis
inflammation

conjunctivity n
conjuntividad
the state or quality of being conjunctive

connect /kəˈnɛkt/ v
conectar
to join an electrical or telephone line
to join two or more pieces

connected /kəˈnɛktɪd/ adj
conexo

connecting rod n
biela
rod that transmits power or motion

connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ n
conexión ilación ligazón trabazón vinculación
act of connecting
llamada
established communications or transportation link
confianza
feeling of understanding and ease of communication between two or more people
conexión
point at which two or more things are joined
correspondencia
transfer in transport

connections n
enchufe
people with whom one is acquainted who can offer help and influence

connective tissue n
tejido conjuntivo
type of tissue

connectivity n
conectividad
mathematics: measure of number of ways that points are connected to each other
state of being connected
telecom: ability to make a connection between two or more points in a network

connectome /kəˈnɛktəʊm/ n
conectoma
complete description of nervous system connectivity

conning tower n
torre de mando
structure of submarine

connive /kəˈnaɪv/ v
hacerse el leso
to pretend to be ignorant of something in order to escape blame
confabular
to secretly cooperate with another person or persons in order to commit a crime or other wrongdoing

conniving /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ adj
connivente maniobrero maquinador
that connives

connoisseur /ˌkɒnəˈsɜɹ/ n
connaisseur connoisseur
specialist whose opinion is valued

connotation /ˌkɑnəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈteɪʃən/ n
connotación
suggested or implied meaning

connotative adj
connotativo
that implies or suggests something else

connote /kəˈnoʊt/ /kəˈnəʊt/ v
connotar
to imply, to suggest
to signify beyond principal meaning

conoid n
conoide
geometry, solid

conoidal adj
conoideo
having the shape of a conoid

conquer /ˈkɑŋkɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkə/ v
conquistar debelar
defeat in combat

conqueror /ˈkɑŋkəɹɚ/ /ˈkɒŋkəɹə/ n
conquistador
someone who conquers

conquest /ˈkɑnkwɛst/ /ˈkɒŋkwɛst/ n
conquista
victory gained through combat; the subjugation of an enemy

consanguinity /kɑnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/ n
consanguinidad
a blood relationship

conscience /kɒnʃəns/ n
conciencia
moral sense

conscientious /ˌkɑnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ /ˌkɒnʃiˈɛnʃəs/ adj
concienzudo
thorough, careful, or vigilant

conscientious objector n
objetor de conciencia
someone refusing to fight in an armed conflict because of religious or moral principles

conscientiousness n
conciencia
state or characteristic of being conscientious

conscious /ˈkɑn.ʃəs/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ adj
consciente
alert, awake

consciously adv
conscientemente
in a conscious manner; knowingly, volitionally

consciousness /ˈkɑnʃəsnəs/ /ˈkɒnʃəsnəs/ n
conciencia
awareness

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ adj
alistado enrolado reclutado
drafted

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ n
recluta colimba conscripto
Draftee

conscript /kənˈskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɑnskɹɪpt/ /ˈkɒnskɹɪpt/ v
alistar enrolar reclutar
To enrol(l) compulsorily

conscription n
reclutamiento
involuntary labor, especially military service

consecrate /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹət/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəkɹət/ v
consagrar
declare holy, or make holy by some procedure

consecration n
consagración
action of consecrating

consecution n
consecución
(logic) relation of consequent to antecedent

consecutive /kɒnsɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
consecutivo
following, in succession, without interruption

consecutive interpretation n
interpretación consecutiva
type of oral translation

consecutively adv
consecutivamente
in a consecutive manner

consensual /kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ adj
consensual
With consensus

consensus n
consenso
general agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ n
consentimiento venia
voluntary agreement

consent /kənˈsɛnt/ v
consentir
to express willingness

consent decree n
decreto por consentimiento
decree of a court giving effect to an agreement between the litigating parties

consequence /ˈkɑnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ n
consecuencia
that which follows something on which it depends
result of actions, especially unpleasant

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ adj
consecuente
as a result

consequent /ˈkɑn.sɪ.kwənt/ n
consecuente
the second half of a hypothetical proposition
the second term of a ratio

consequential /ˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ /ˌkɒnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ adj
consiguiente
following as a result

consequently /ˈkɑːnsɪˌkwɛntli/ /ˈkɒnsɪˌkwɛntli/ adv
consecuentemente
as a result or consequence

conservation /ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/ n
conservación
(biology) gene sequences or structures that are not changed in evolution
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting

conservationist n
conservacionista
A person who maintains natural areas or protects threatened species

conservatism n
conservadurismo conservatismo
political philosophy that favors maintaining limited government involvement

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ adj
conservador
supporting fiscal, political or social conservatism
based on pessimistic assumptions
tending to resist change

conservative /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/ /kənˈsɝvətɪv/ n
conservador
political conservative

conservator n
apoderado
one who conserves, preserves or protects something

conservatory n
conservatorio
school of music or drama

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ n
parque nacional
wilderness where human development is prohibited

conserve /kənˈsɜː(ɹ)v/ /ˈkɒnsɜː(ɹ)v/ v
conservar
to protect
conservar reservar
to save for later use

consider /kənˈsɪdə/ /kənˈsɪdɚ/ v
observar
look at attentively
considerar
think about seriously
assign some quality to
to have regard to; to take into view or account; to pay due attention to; to respect
considerar sopesar barajar
think of doing

considerable /kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ adj
considerable
worth considering
large in amount

considerably /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ adv
considerablemente
significantly

considerate /kənˈsɪdəɹət/ adj
considerado
thoughtful

considerately adv
consideradamente
acting with consideration

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
consideración
process of considering
tendency to consider others

considering /kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ preposition
en consideración de
considering

consign /kənˈsaɪn/ v
consignar
To entrust to the care of another
To send to a final destination
To transfer to the custody of

consignee /ˌkɒn.saɪˈniː/ n
destinatario
The person to whom a shipment is to be delivered

consigner n
expedidor
party that provides merchandise for consignment sale

consignment n
consigna
A collection of goods to be sent, in transit or having been sent

consilience /kənˈsɪ.li.əns/ n
consiliencia
concurrence of multiple inductions

consist /kənˈsɪst/ n
formación
sequence of railroad carriages or cars that form a unit

consist /kənˈsɪst/ /ˈkɒn.sɪst/ v
consistir
to be composed (of)

consistency /kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/ n
consistencia
reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent

consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj
coherente
not logically contradictory
consistente constante
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

consistently adv
consistentemente
in a consistent manner

consociationalism n
consociacionalismo consociativismo
political consociation

consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
consolación consuelo
act of consoling
premio de consolación premio de consuelo
prize for the loser

consolation goal n
gol de honor gol testimonial

consolation prize n
premio de consuelo
award given to persons or groups of people who do not win

console /kənˈsoʊl/ /kənˈsəʊl/ /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ n
consola
storage tray or container mounted between the seats of an automobile
video games: device dedicated to playing video games

console /ˈkɑːn.soʊl/ /ˈkɒn.səʊl/ v
consolar
to comfort

consolidate /kənˈsɒlɪdeɪt/ v
consolidar
to make stronger or more solid
to combine into a single unit; to group together or join

consolidation n
consolidación
the act or process of consolidating

consommé n
consomé
a clear broth made from reduced meat or vegetable stock

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ adj
consonante
Characterized by harmony or agreement

consonant /ˈkɑn.sə.nənt/ /ˈkɒn.sə.nənt/ n
consonante
letter
sound

consort /kənˈsɔɹt/ /kənˈsɔːt/ /ˈkɑnsɔɹt/ /ˈkɒnsɔːt/ n
consorcio
association or partnership
consorte
husband, wife, companion or partner
spouse of a monarch

consortium /kənˈsɔː(ɹ).ʃəm/ n
consorcio
association or combination of businesses

conspicuous /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
llamativo conspícuo
noticeable or attracting attention, especially if unattractive
llamativo conspícuo ilustre notorio ostentoso
obvious or easy to notice

conspiracy /kənˈspɪɹəsi/ n
conspiración contubernio
act of working in secret to obtain some goal

conspiracy theorist /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹɘst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹəst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹɪst/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹəst/ n
conspiracionista conspiranoico conspirólogo
one who believes in a conspiracy theory

conspiracy theory /kɘnˈspɘɹɘsiː θiəɹiː/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θi.əɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsi θɪəɹi/ /kənˈspɪɹəsiː θɪəɹiː/ n
teoría de la conspiración teoría conspirativa
hypothetical speculation

conspirator /kənˈspɪɹətə/ /kənˈspɪɹətɚ/ n
conspirador conspiradora
person who is part of a conspiracy

conspiratorial /kənˌspɪɹəˈtɔːɹɪəl/ adj
conspirativa conspirativo
pertaining to conspiracy or conspirators

constabulary /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/ n
fuerza pública policía
police force

constancy n
constancia
The quality of being constant
An unchanging quality or characteristic of a person or thing

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ adj
firme
constante
unchanged through time
consistently recurring over time
steady

constant /ˈkɑnstənt/ /ˈkɒnstənt/ n
constante
algebra: quantity that remains fixed
that which is permanent or invariable
identifier that is bound to an invariant value
science: property that does not change

constantly /ˈkɒnstəntli/ adv
constantemente
in a constant manner

constellation /ˌkɑn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
constelación
modern astronomy: any of 88 officially recognized regions
formation of stars perceived as figure
wide, seemingly unlimited assortment
astrology: configuration of planets
image associated with a group of stars

consternation /ˌkɑn.stɚˈne͡ɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
consternación abatimiento postración
amazement or horror; terror, combined with amazement; dismay

constipate /ˈkɒnstɪˌpeɪt/ v
estreñir
to cause constipation in

constipated /ˈkɒnstəpeɪtəd/ adj
estreñido
unable to defecate

constipation n
estreñimiento
state of bowels

constituency n
circunscripción
district represented by one or more elected officials

constituent adj
constituyente
authorized to make a constitution

constituent n
constituyente
functional element of a phrase or clause

constitute /ˈkɑnstɪt(j)uːt/ /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/ v
constituir
to cause to stand; to establish; to enact

constitution /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ n
constitución
act or process of setting something up, or establishing something; composition, structure, makeup
general health of a person
constitución constituciones
formal or informal system of primary principles and laws regulating a government or other institutions
legal document describing such a formal system

constitutional /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
constitucional
conforming to the constitution
relating to the constitution

constitutional court n
tribunal constitucional
court dealing with constitutional law or issues

constitutional law n
derecho constitucional
area of law

constitutional monarchy n
monarquía constitucional
monarchy limited by laws and a constitution

constitutionalism /ˌkɑnstɪˈtuʃənəˌlɪzəm/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlɪzəm/ n
constitucionalismo
belief in government under a written constitution

constitutionalist n
constitucionalista
who adheres to constitutionalism
who is specialist in constitutional law

constitutionality n
constitucionalidad
(law) The status of being constitutional

constitutive adj
constitutivo
that forms a constituent part of something else
very important ; essential

constrain v
constreñir limitar obligar restringir
to force; to compel; to oblige

constraint /kənˈstɹeɪnt/ n
restricción
mathematics: condition to a solution
restricción limitación constreñimiento
something that constrains

constriction n
constricción
the act of narrowing

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ n
construcción
segment of DNA created artificially

construct /kənˈstɹʌkt/ /ˈkɑn.stɹʌkt/ /ˈkɒn.stɹʌkt/ v
construir
build or form by assembling parts

construct state n
estado constructo
a noun form, associated with the genitive

constructed language n
lengua construida
an artificially created language

constructible adj
construible
capable of being constructed
suitable for constructing a building

construction /kənˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
construcción
process of constructing
grammar

construction site n
obra
place where something is being constructed

construction worker n
obrero de construcción maestro
employee working at a construction site

constructive /kənˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
constructivo
relating to or causing construction

constructivism n
constructivismo
movement in modern art

consubstantial /ˌkɒnsəbˈstanʃəl/ adj
consustancial
of the same substance

consul /ˈkɑn.səl/ /ˈkɒn.səl/ n
cónsul
official who protects the interests of citizens
either of the two highest-ranking officials of the Roman republic

consular adj
consular
pertaining to a consul

consulate /ˈkɑnsəlɨt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ n
consulado
the residency of a consul
an office of a government, comparable to an embassy

consulate general n
consulado general
residence, office or jurisdiction of a consul general

consult /kənˈsʌlt/ /ˈkɑnsʌlt/ /ˈkɒnsʌlt/ v
consultar
ask advice
transitive, to ask advice of; to seek the opinion of

consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ n
consultor
person or party that is consulted

consultation /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən/ n
consulta
act of consulting

consultative adj
consultivo
advisory

consumable adj
consumible
that is consumed
comestible
that may be eaten

consumable n
consumible
material or product intended for consumption

consume /kənˈsjuːm/ /kənˈsuːm/ v
consumir
eat
use up

consumer /kənˈsjuːmə/ /kənˈsumɚ/ n
consumidor
person purchasing goods

consumer good n
bien de consumo
goods that consumers buy

consumer price index n
índice de precios al consumo
statistical estimate of the level of prices

consumerism n
consumismo
economic theory

consumerist adj
consumista
of or pertaining to consumerism

consumerist n
consumista
a proponent of consumerism

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ adj
consumado
highly skilled and experienced

consummate /ˈkɑnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɑnsəmət/ /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ /ˈkɒnsəmət/ v
consumar
to bring something to completion
to make a marriage complete by engaging in first sexual intercourse

consumption /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/ n
consumo
the amount consumed
the act of consuming something

consumptive n
tísico
person with pulmonary tuberculosis

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ n
contacto
an act of touching physically
an establishment of communication
electrical: a device designed for repetitive connections
someone with whom one is in communication

contact /ˈkɑntækt/ /ˈkɒntækt/ v
contactar entrar en contacto con
establish communication with

contact lens n
lente de contacto lentilla
thin lens placed directly on the eye

contagion /kənˈteɪdʒən/ n
contagio
transmission of a contagious disease

contagious /kənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
contagioso
of a disease, easily transmitted to others
of a fashion, laughter, etc, easily passed on to others
capable of spreading a disease

contagiousness n
contagiosidad
state or condition of being contagious

contain /kənˈteɪn/ v
contener
To hold inside
To include as a part
To limit through restraint

container /kənˈteɪnə/ /kənˈteɪnɚ/ n
contenedor
a very large, typically metal, box used for transporting goods
recipiente contenedor
an item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported

container-deposit n
empeño
deposit on beverage or other containers

containment n
contención
physical system designed to prevent the accidental release of dangerous materials
policy of checking the expansion of a hostile foreign power
contenemiento
state of being contained
state of containing

contaminant n
contaminante
that which contaminates

contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
contaminación
The act or process of contaminating

contemn /kənˈtɛm/ v
despreciar menospreciar
to treat or regard with contempt

contemplate /ˈkɑn.təmˌpleɪt/ /ˈkɒn.təmˌpleɪt/ v
contemplar
think about something in a concentrated manner

contemplation /ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ /ˌkɒntəmˈpleɪʃən/ n
contemplación

contemporaneous /kənˌtɛm.pəˈɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
contemporáneo
existing or created in the same period of time

contemporary /kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹəɹ.i/ adj
contemporáneo contemporario
modern
from the same time period

contempt /kənˈtɛmpt/ n
desprecio desdén
a feeling or attitude
desgracia deshonra vergüenza
a state of being despised or dishonored
desacato
law: open disrespect or willful disobedience of the authority

contempt of court n
contumacia desacato al tribunal
disrespect of a court of law

contemptible /kənˈtɛmptəbəl/ adj
despreciable
deserving contempt

contend /kənˈtɛnd/ v
sostener
strive in debate
contender
strive in opposition
struggle

contender /kənˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
contendedor contendiente rival
someone who competes

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ adj
contento
satisfied

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ n
contenido materia
subject matter
contenido
that which is contained
the amount of material contained
mathematics: space contained by a polytope

content /kənˈtɛnt/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnt/ v
contentar
satisfy

contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/ n
contienda
contest, strife, struggle

contentious /kənˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
belicoso camorrista conflictivo pendenciero provocador
given to struggling
controvertido
marked by controversy

contentment /kənˈtɛntmənt/ n
satisfacción
state or degree of being contented

contents /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ n
contenido
that which is contained

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ n
competición competencia concurso
competition
debate
controversy

contest /kənˈtɛst/ /ˈkɑn.tɛst/ /ˈkɒn.tɛst/ v
competir
to contend
cuestionar impugnar oponerse
to oppose

contestant /kənˈtɛstənt/ n
concursante
participant in a contest

context /ˈkɑːntɛkst/ /ˈkɒntɛkst/ n
contexto marco
circumstances or settings
contexto
text in which a word appears

contextual adj
contextual
depending on context

contextualize v
contextualizar
place in a context

contiguity /kɒntɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
contigüidad
state in which objects are physically touching

contiguous /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ adj
adyacente contiguo vecino cercano
adjacent, neighboring
contiguo
connected, touching, abutting
colindante adosado
connecting without a break

continent /ˈkɑntɪnənt/ /ˈkɒntɪnənt/ n
continente
each of main land-masses on earth's surface

continental adj
continental
characteristic of the style of continental Europe
of or relating to a continent or continents

continental divide n
divisoria continental
elevated terrain dividing a watershed

continental drift n
deriva continental
continental drift

continental shelf n
plataforma continental
the area of sea around a land mass

contingency /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/ n
contingencia eventualidad imprevisto
possibility; something which may or may not happen
contingencia eventualidad
quality of being contingent; unpredictability

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ adj
contingente
possible, liable, incidental, casual

contingent /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/ n
contingente
a quota of troops
an event which may or may not happen
that which falls to one in a division or apportionment among a number

continually /kənˈtɪnjuəli/ adv
continuadamente continuamente
in a continuous manner

continuation /kəntɪnjʊˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
continuación
act or state of continuing

continue /kənˈtɪnjuː/ v
continuar
intransitive: resume
continuar seguir
transitive: proceed

continued /kənˈtɪnjuːd/ adj
continuo
uninterrupted

continuity /ˌkɑntɪˈn(j)uːəti/ /ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti/ n
continuidad
lack of interruption
notion in mathematics

continuous /kənˈtɪn.juː.əs/ adj
continuo
in mathematical analysis
without break, cessation, or interruption in time
without break, cessation, or interruption in space

continuous function n
función continua
function whose value changes only slightly when its input changes slightly

continuously /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/ adv
continuamente continuadamente de continuo
without pause

contort v
contorsionar
To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression

contortion n
contorsión
a form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body
the act of contorting

contortionist n
contorsionista
acrobat

contour /ˈkɒntʊə(ɹ)/ n
contorno
outline, boundary or border

contour line n
curva de nivel isolínea
line on a map

contour map n
plano acotado
map made to show the relief measurements of the land by means of contour lines

contraband /ˈkɑn.tɹəˌbænd/ /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌbænd/ n
contrabando
goods which are prohibited from being traded, smuggled goods

contrabass /ˈkɑn.tɹə.ˌbeɪs/ n
contrabajo
part or section one octave lower than bass

contrabassoon n
contrafagot
contrabassoon

contraception n
anticoncepción contracepción
use of a device or procedure

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ adj
anticonceptivo contraceptivo
that acts to prevent conception

contraceptive /ˈkɒn.tɹəˌsɛp.tɪv/ n
anticonceptivo contraceptivo
means by which impregnating a woman can be prevented

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ n
contrato
agreement that is legally binding
job governed by a specific agreement

contract /ˈkɑntɹækt/ /ˈkɒntɹækt/ v
contraer
intransitive: draw together; shorten; lessen
gain or acquire (an illness)
contratar
transitive: enter into a contract with

contraction /kənˈtɹæk.ʃən/ /ˈkɒn.tɹæk.ʃən/ n
contracción
linguistics: process whereby one or more sounds of a free morpheme are lost or reduced
word with omitted letters replaced by an apostrophe
painful shortening of the uterine muscles
reversible reduction in size
shortening of a muscle when it is used

contractor /ˈkɒnˌtɹæk.tə(ɹ)/ n
contratista constructor
A person or company that constructs or improves buildings

contractual adj
contractual
of or pertaining to a contract

contracture n
contractura
abnormal contraction of a muscle

contradict /kɒntɹəˈdɪkt/ v
contradecir
deny the truth of (a statement or statements)
deny the truth of statements made by (a person)
contrariar
to be contrary to

contradiction /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ n
contradicción contrasentido
statement that contradicts itself

contradiction in terms n
contradicción en los términos
expression in which components contradict one another

contradictorily adv
contradictoriamente
in a contradictory manner

contradictory /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktəɹi/ /ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkt(ə)ɹi/ adj
contradictorio
that contradicts something

contrail n
estela
artificial cloud from jet aircraft

contraindicate v
contraindicar
to make inadvisable

contraindication /ˌkɒntɹəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
contraindicación
factor or symptom

contranym /ˈkɑn.tɹə.nɪm/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.nɪm/ n
autoantónimo
a word that has two opposing meanings

contraption /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/ n
artilugio
complicated and precarious machine
armatoste
object referred to with irony, derision or contempt

contrary /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ adj
contrario
opposed in nature

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ n
contraste
difference between two objects, people or concepts
control on a television, etc
degree of this difference
difference that makes colours more or less distinguishable

contrast /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /kənˈtɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/ /ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ v
contrastar
to form a contrast

contrasting adj
contrastante
set in opposition

contravene /ˌkɒn.tɹəˈviːn/ v
contravenir
to act contrary to an order, or fail to conform

contretemps /kɑːn.tɹə.tɑ̃/ /ˈkɒn.tɹə.tɑ̃ŋ/ n
contratiempo
an unforeseen or embarrassing event

contribute /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪ.b(j)ət/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.jut/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹɪb.juːt/ v
contribuir
to give something, that is or becomes part of a larger whole

contribution /ˌkɑntɹɪˈbjuʃən/ /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃən/ n
contribución aporte cotización
something given or offered that adds to a larger whole
contribución
the act of contributing
an amount of money given toward something

contributor n
donante
a benefactor; someone who gives to charity or some cause
colaborador
a person or thing instrumental in the creation or growth of something
a person who contributes articles to a newspaper, magazine etc
colaborador contribuyente
a person who backs, supports or champions a cause, activity or institution

contrite /kənˈtɹaɪt/ adj
arrepentido contrito
sincerely penitent

contrivance /kənˈtɹaɪ.vəns/ n
aparato
(mechanical) device to perform a certain task
artificio artimaña estratagema
elaborate means to accomplish an objective
artefacto artilugio
something overly artful or artificial

contrive /kənˈtɹaɪv/ v
idear
To form by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise; to plan; to scheme; to plot
improvisar
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation

contrived /kənˈtɹaɪvd/ adj
intencionalmente
created in a deliberate way
artificial forzado
unnatural, forced

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ n
control administración dirección manejo organización
authority
autodominio control
emotional restraint
de control patrón de comparación
in an experiment
control mando
machine
contramedida
security mechanism

control /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊl/ /kənˈtɹəʊl/ v
controlar
to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of

control arm n
brazo oscilante transversal
suspension member

control city n
ciudad control
a city listed as a destination on highway signs

control engineering n
ingeniería de control
subfield of engineering

control tower n
torre de control
airport control tower

controllable adj
controlable
able to be controlled

controlled /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/ /kənˈtɹəʊld/ adj
controlado
resulting from a comparison

controller /kənˈtɹoʊlɚ/ /kənˈtɹəʊlə/ n
controlador
mando
comptroller

controversial /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.ʃəl/ /kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.ʃəl/ adj
controvertido controversial polémico
arousing controversy

controversy /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ n
controversia polémica
debate, discussion of opposing opinions

contumacious /ˌkɑːn.tʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
insubordinado
contemptuous of authority
contumaz
in law, willfully disobedient

contumacy /ˈkɒntjʊməsi/ n
contumacia
disobedience, resistance to authority

contumelious /ˌkɑn.tʊˈmiː.li.əs/ /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/ adj
contencioso desdeñoso despreciativo
rudely contemptuous; showing contumely

contumely /ˈkɒntjuːməli/ n
contumelia injuria ofensa
offensive and abusive language or behaviour

contusion n
contusión
wound in which the skin is not broken

contusive adj
contusivo

conundrum /kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/ n
dilema enigma interrogante
difficult choice or decision
acertijo adivinanza
difficult question or riddle

conurbation /ˌkɑnɚˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnəˈbeɪʃən/ n
conurbación
an extended collection of urban communities; urban sprawl

conure n
periquito
any of many New World parakeets of the genus Conurus

convalesce /ˌkɒn.vəˈlɛs/ v
convalecer
to recover

convection /kənˈvɛkʃən/ n
convección
process of conveying something

convene /ˈkɒn.vɪin/ v
convocar
to cause to assemble, to call together
convenir
to come together, to meet, to unite

convenience /kənˈvinjəns/ /kənˈviːnɪəns/ n
comodidad conveniencia
anything that makes for an easier life
conveniencia
quality of being suitable, useful or convenient

convenience store n
pulpería
a small retail store

convenient /kənˈvinjənt/ /kənˈviːniənt/ adj
cómodo conveniente
of or pertaining to convenience; simple; easy; expedient

conveniently adv
convenientemente
in a convenient manner

convent /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/ /ˈkɒn.vɛnt/ n
convento
religious community of especially nuns
building

conventicle /kənˈvɛn(t)ək(ə)l/ /kənˈvɛntɪk(ə)l/ n
conventículo
secret, unauthorized, or illegal religious meeting

convention /kənˈvɛn.ʃən/ n
convenio convención
agreement, contract or pact
convención costumbre
generally accepted principle, method or behaviour
convención
meeting or a gathering
convención tratado
treaty

conventional /kənˈvɛnʃənl/ adj
convencional
ordinary, commonplace
following an accepted principle

conventional wisdom n
sabiduría popular
a belief that is widely accepted

conventionalism n
convencionalismo
Adherence to social conventions

conventionally adv
convencionalmente
by convention

converge /kən.ˈvɜːdʒ/ v
converger parecerse
to approach each other
acotar converger
to have a limit

convergence /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ n
convergencia
the act of converging
the process of approaching some limiting value

convergent adj
convergente
that converges or focuses

conversant /kənˈvɝsənt/ adj
versado
familiar

conversation /ˌkɑn.vəɹˈseɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
conversación
expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ n
contrario conversión revés
opposite
inversa recíproca sentido inverso
proposition of the specific form

converse /kənˈvɜːs/ /kənˈvɝs/ v
conversar tertuliar
to engage in conversation

conversion /kənˈvɜːʃ(ə)n/ /kənˈvɝʒən/ n
conversión
the act of having converted something or someone

convert /kənˈvɛət/ /kənˈvɛɹt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/ /ˈkɒn.vəːt/ n
converso
person who has converted religion
person in favour of something he or she previously opposed or disliked

convert /kənˈvɛət/ /kənˈvɛɹt/ /ˈkɑn.vəɹt/ /ˈkɒn.vəːt/ v
convertir
undergo a conversion of religion, faith or belief
change (something) from one use, function, or purpose to another
express (a quantity) in alternative units
transform (something) into another form, substance, state, or product
become converted
induce (someone) to adopt a particular religion, faith, or belief

convertible /kənˈvəɹdəbəl/ /kənˈvəːtɪbəl/ adj
convertible
able to be converted

convertible /kənˈvəɹdəbəl/ /kənˈvəːtɪbəl/ n
descapotable convertible cabriolé
car whose roof can be removed or folded

convertible mark n
marco convertible
currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

convex /ˈkɑnvɛks/ /ˈkɒnvɛks/ adj
convexo
curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle

convexity n
convexidad
convex line of surface
state of being convex

convey /kənˈveɪ/ v
transportar trasladar
to carry
comunicar expresar
to communicate
ceder transferir
to transfer legal rights

conveyor belt n
cinta transportadora
continuous band moved to transport objects

convict /kənˈvɪkt/ /ˈkɑnvɪkt/ /ˈkɒnvɪkt/ v
condenar
to find guilty

conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ n
convicción
firmly held belief

convince /kənˈvɪns/ v
convencer
to make someone believe, or feel sure about something

convincing /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ adj
convincente
effective as proof or evidence

convivence n
convivencia
coexistence

convoke /kənˈvoʊk/ v
convocar
convene

convoluted /ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ /ˌkɒnvəˈl(j)uːtɪd/ adj
alambicado complicado convoluto enredado enrevesado
complex
convoluto
having numerous overlapping coils or folds

convoy /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/ n
caravana convoy
group of vehicles traveling together for safety, especially one with an escort

convulse v
convulsionar crispar
to violently shake

convulsion /kənˈvʌlʃən/ n
convulsión
intense muscular contraction

convulsive /kənˈvʌlsɪv/ adj
convulsivo convulso
having or producing convulsions

convulsively adv
convulsivamente
in a convulsive manner

coo /ku/ /kuː/ n
arrullo
murmuring sound made by a dove or pigeon

coo /ku/ /kuː/ v
arrullar
to make a soft murmuring sound

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ n
cocinero cocinera
a person who prepares food

cook /kuk/ /kʊk/ v
cocerse
colloquial: to be uncomfortably hot
cocinar cocer
to become ready for eating
cocinar
to prepare (food) for eating
to prepare food

cookbook /ˈkʊkˌbʊk/ n
libro de recetas recetario
book of cooking recipes

cooked /kʊkt/ adj
cocido cocinado
of food, that has been prepared by cooking

cooker /ˈkʊkə/ /ˈkʊkɚ/ n
estufa cocina
appliance or utensil for cooking

cookery /ˈkʊkəɹi/ n
cocina
art and practice of preparing food for consumption

cookie /ˈkuːki/ /ˈkʊki/ n
galleta
small, flat baked good

cooking /ˈkʊ.kɪŋ/ n
cocción
the process of preparing food by using heat
cocina
the style or genre of food preparation; cookery; cuisine

cooking oil n
aceite de cocina
purified fat

cooking show n
cooking show show cooking

cooking utensil n
utensilio de cocina
utensil used for food

cool /kuːl/ adj
frío
allowing or suggesting heat relief
piola
colloquial: all right, acceptable
chévere guay genial bacán
colloquial: being considered as "popular" by others
guay
colloquial: in fashion
estupendo genial
colloquial: of a person, knowing what to do and how to behave in any situation
fresco
having a slightly low temperature
tranquilo sereno
not showing emotion, calm
apacible
unenthusiastic, lukewarm, skeptical

cool as a cucumber adj
estar más fresco que una lechuga
calm and composed; self-possessed

cool down v
enfriarse
to become cooler (temperature)

coolant /ˈkuːlənt/ n
refrigerante
a fluid

cooler /ˈkuːl.ə(ɹ)/ n
hielera
insulated bin or box to keep food cold while picnicking or camping

coolie /ˈkuːli/ n
culi
unskilled Asian worker

cooling /ˈkuːlɪŋ/ adj
refrigerante
that cools

cooling /ˈkuːlɪŋ/ n
enfriamiento
decrease in temperature
refrigeration

coon eyes n
ojera ojeras

coonhound n
perro para la caza del mapache
dog breed

coop /kuːp/ n
gallinero
enclosure for birds

cooper /ˈkuːpə(ɹ)/ n
tonelero
craftsman

cooperate /koʊˈɒpəɹeɪt/ v
cooperar
to work together

cooperation /kowɑpəˈɹejʃən/ n
cooperación
act of cooperating or being cooperative

cooperative adj
cooperativo
ready to work with another

cooperative n
cooperativa
type of company

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ n
coordenada
(mathematics, cartography) A number representing the position of a point along a line, arc, or similar one-dimensional figure․

coordinate /koʊˈɔɹdənət/ /koʊˈɔɹdənɪt/ /koʊˈɔɹdəˌneɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪnɪt/ /kəʊˈɔːdɪˌneɪt/ v
coordinar
to synchronize
to match

coordinate system n
sistema de coordenadas
method of representing points in a space

coordinating conjunction n
conjunción coordinante
type of conjunction

coordination /koʊˌɔɹdɪˈneɪʃən/ n
coordinación
The reaction of one or more ligands with a metal ion to form a coordination compound
the act of coordinating, making different people or things work together for a goal or effect
an equal joining together of two or more phrases or clauses
the ability to coordinate one's senses and physical movements in order to act skillfully
the resulting state of working together; cooperation; synchronization

coordinator n
coordinador coordinadora
One who coordinates
conjunción coordinante nexo coordinante
a lexical class of words

coot /kuːt/ n
focha común focha
bird

cootie catcher n
adivinador comecocos sacapiojos
origami shape with hidden messages in the folds

cop /kɑp/ /kɒp/ n
madero paco tombo
police officer

cop a feel v
meter mano
to stealthily fondle someone

cop-killer n
matapolicías
a Teflon-coated bullet

copacetic /kəʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ /ˌkoʊ.pəˈsɛt.ɪk/ adj
estupendo genial requetebueno
fine, excellent, going just right, swell

copal /ˈkoʊpəl/ /ˈkəʊp(ə)l/ n
copal
tree resin

cope /kəʊp/ v
afrontar bregar lidiar
to deal effectively with something

copernicium /koʊpəɹˈnɪsi.əm/ n
copernicio
chemical element

cophosis n
cofosis
total deafness

copilot n
copiloto
relief or assistant pilot of an aircraft

coping n
afrontamiento
the process of managing taxing circumstances, expending effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems, and seeking to master, minimize, reduce or tolerate stress or conflict.

copious /ˈkoʊpi.əs/ adj
copioso
great in quantity

coplanar /kəʊˈpleɪnə(ɹ)/ adj
coplanario
geometry: within the same plane

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ adj
cobrizo
having the colour of copper

copper /ˈkɑ.pɚ/ /ˈkɒp.ə/ /ˈkɔp.ə/ n
cobre
chemical element Cu
paco
slang: a policeman

copperleaf n
acalifa
Acalypha wilkesiana

coppersmith n
calderero
person

coppice /ˈkɒpɪs/ n
bosquecillo
grove of small growth

copra /ˈkɒ.pɹə/ n
copra
dried kernel of coconut

coproduce v
coproducir
to produce a creative work together with someone else

coproduction n
coproducción
coproduction

coprolalia /ˌkɑpɹəˈleɪliə/ n
coprolalia
uncontrolled use of obscenity

coprolite /ˈkɒpɹə(ʊ)lʌɪt/ n
coprolito
fossilized excrement

coprophilia n
coprofilia
marked interest in excrement; the use of feces for sexual excitement

copse /kɒps/ n
matorral bosquecillo soto
thicket of small trees or shrubs

copula /ˈkɑpjələ/ /ˈkɒpjʊlə/ n
cópula
grammar: linking kind of word

copulate /ˈkɒp.jə.leɪt/ /ˈkɔ.pjə.leɪt/ v
copular
to engage in sexual intercourse

copulation /kɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
copulación coito
the coming together of male and female in sexual intercourse

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ n
ejemplar
printed edition of a book or magazine
copia
result of copying
genetics: result of gene or chromosomal duplication
imitation, sometimes of inferior quality

copy /ˈkɑpi/ /ˈkɒpi/ v
copiar imitar
imitate
copiar
produce something identical
place a copy in memory
recibir
radio term

copy and paste v
copipegar fusilar
to copy and paste

copy editor n
corrector
editor who prepares text for publication

copycat n
copiona copión
one who imitates or plagiarizes others' work

copyist /ˈkɑpiɪst/ /ˈkɒpiɪst/ n
amanuense copista
person who makes manual copies of works

copypasta /ˈkɒpipeɪstə/ v
pegar
to copy and paste data, usually text

copyright /ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/ n
derechos de autor derecho de autor
right to publish

copywrite v
escribir texto publicitario
to write the text of an advertisement

copywriter /ˈkɑːpiˌɹaɪɾɚ/ /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪtə/ n
redactor
person who writes advertising copy

coquetry /ˈkoʊkətɹi/ /ˈkɒkɪtɹi/ n
coquetería
affectation of amorous tenderness

coquettish adj
coqueto
as a young, flirting girl; flirtatious

coquina /kɑˈkinə/ /kɒˈkiːnə/ n
almeja frijol
any of several small marine clams (Donax variabilis)
coquina
soft form of limestone

cor anglais /ˌkɔɹ ɔŋˈɡleɪ/ /ˌkɔːɹ ˈɒŋɡleɪ/ n
corno inglés
woodwind instrument

coraco- prefix
coraco-
coracoid process

coracoacromial adj
coracoacromial
relating to the coracoid process and the acromion

coracobrachialis n
coracobraquial
muscle attached to the coracoid process

coracoclavicular adj
coracoclavicular
relating to the clavicle and the coracoid process

coracohumeral adj
coracohumeral
relating to the coracoid process and the humerus

coral /ˈkɒɹəl/ /ˈkɔɹəl/ n
coral
colony
substance

coral reef n
arrecife de coral
mound or hummock of coral

coral snake n
coralillo víbora de coral
snake

coral vine n
coral
Mexican flowering vine

coralline adj
coralino
of the material coral

cord /kɔɹd/ /kɔːd/ n
cuerda cordón cable hilo
length of twisted strands
cable
wires surrounded by a coating, used to supply electricity

cordectomy n
cordectomía
surgical removal of a cord

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ adj
cordial
radiating warmth and friendliness
hearty

cordial /ˈkɔɹ.dɪ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.dɪ.əl/ n
cordial
concentrated drink

cordially /ˈkɔɹdʒəli/ /ˈkɔːdɪəli/ adv
cordialmente
in a friendly manner

cordless adj
inalámbrico sin cables
without a cord

cordon sanitaire /ˌkɔːdɒn sanɪˈtɛː/ n
cordón sanitario
a barrier (physical or administrative) to prevent the spread of disease
any barrier to the spread of anything deemed undesirable

cordotomy n
cordotomía
surgical procedure

corduroy /ˈkɔɹdəɹɔɪ/ /ˈkɔːdəɹɔɪ/ n
pana
heavy fabric with vertical ribs

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔː/ n
alma esencia núcleo
corazón
central part of fruit, containing the kernels or seeds
esencia
most important part of a thing
núcleo
one of severals parts in a computer processor

core /ko(ː)ɹ/ /koə/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔː/ v
descorazonar
To remove the core of an apple or other fruit.

coriander /ˌkɒɹiˈændə/ n
cilantro coriandro
Coriandrum sativum plant

cork /kɔɹk/ n
corcho
bark of the cork oak
bottle stopper

cork oak n
alcornoque
a type of evergreen oak tree, Quercus suber

corkage /ˈkɔɹkɪdʒ/ /ˈkɔːkɪdʒ/ n
descorche
fee charged by restaurant to serve wine that a diner has provided

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ adj
espiral
having the winding shape of a corkscrew

corkscrew /ˈkɔɹk.skɹu/ /ˈkɔːk.skɹuː/ n
sacacorchos
implement for opening bottles sealed by a cork

corm n
cormo
underground stem of a plant

cormorant /ˈkɔɹməɹənt/ /ˈkɔːməɹənt/ n
cormorán
seabird

corn /kɔɹn/ /kɔːn/ n
cereal grano
grain or seed of a cereal crop
callo
type of callus

corn dog n
banderilla perrito de maíz perrito empanado salchicha empanizada
hot dog coated in cornbread batter and deep-fried

corn flakes n
copos de maíz
breakfast cereal

corn poppy n
ababol amapola
Papaver rhoeas

corn salad n
canónigo
a plant

corn smut n
cuitlacoche huitlacoche
fungus

corn snake n
serpiente del maíz
a species of rat snake

corn syrup n
jarabe de maíz
sticky sweet liquid

corncob /ˈkɔɹnkɒb/ /ˈkɔːnkɒb/ [ˈkɔɹnkɑb] n
olote tusa zuro coronta marlo
core of an ear of corn

corncrake /ˈkɔrnˌkreɪk/ /ˈkɔːnkreɪk/ n
guión de codornices rey de codornices
the bird Crex crex

cornea /ˈkɔː(ɹ)ni.ə/ n
córnea
layer forming the front of the eye

corneal adj
corneal
of or pertaining to the cornea

corned beef n
carne en conserva
beef conserved in tins

cornel n
corno
fruit
cornejo corno
tree

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ n
esquina córner
intersection of two streets
esquina rincón ángulo
space in the angle between converging lines or walls

corner /ˈkɔɹnɚ/ /ˈkɔːnə(ɹ)/ v
maniobrar
automotive: to handle while turning
girar virar
automotive: to turn a corner
acorralar
to trap in a difficult position
to drive into a corner

corner flag n
banderín de córner
flag marking the corner of a playing field

corner kick n
saque de esquina córner tiro de esquina
in soccer

cornerstone n
piedra angular
base stone
piedra angular primera piedra
ceremonial stone

cornet /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
corneta
musical instrument
cono cucurucho
pastry shell to be filled with ice-cream
cartucho cucurucho
piece of paper twisted to make a container

cornett /kɔɹˈnɛt/ /ˈkɔːnɪt/ n
corneta curva corneta negra corneta renacentista cornetto
wind instrument

cornfield /ˈkɔɹnˌfild/ /ˈkɔːnfiːld/ n
maizal milpa
a field of corn

cornflour /ˈkɔːn.flaʊə/ n
almidón fécula harina de maíz maicena
very fine starch powder derived from maize

cornflower /ˈkɔɹnˌflaʊɚ/ n
aciano azulejo
Centaurea cyanus

cornice n
cornisa
horizontal architectural element

corniche /kɔːɹˈniːʃ/ /kɔːˈniːʃ/ n
cornisa
road built on a ledge, especially by water

cornmeal n
harina de maiz
dried corn milled to a coarse meal

cornrow n
trenza africana
braided hair close to the scalp

cornstarch n
maicena almidón fécula harina de maíz maizena
very fine starch powder

cornucopia /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ /ˌkɔːɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ n
cornucopia cuerno de la abundancia
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink

corny /ˈkɔɹni/ /ˈkɔːni/ adj
cursi
excessively sentimental
insipido
insipid or trite

corolla n
corola
whorl of a flower

corollary /kɒˈɹɒləɹi/ /ˈkɔɹəˌlɛɹi/ n
corolario
proposition which follows easily

corona /kəˈɹoʊnə/ n
corona
crown
of a star

coronal /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ adj
coronal
produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal /ˈkɒɹənəl/ /ˈkɔɹənəl/ n
coronal
consonant produced with tip or blade of tongue

coronal mass ejection n
eyección de masa coronal
coronal mass ejection

coronary /ˈkɒɹən(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkɔɹənɛɹi/ adj
coronario
encircling something

coronation /ˌkɒɹəˈneɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹəˈneɪʃən/ n
coronación
the act or solemnity of crowning

coronavirus /kəˈɹoʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ /kəˈɹəʊnəˌvaɪɹəs/ n
coronavirus
member of the family Coronaviridae

coronoid process n
apófisis coronoides
a sharp triangular projection from a bone

corpectomy n
corpectomía
surgical removal

corporal /ˈkɔɹ.pɝ.əl/ /ˈkɔː.pɹəl/ n
cabo
military rank
corporal
ecclesiastical: cloth on which the elements of the Eucharist are placed

corporate /ˈkɔɹpəɹət/ /ˈkɔːp(ə)ɹət/ adj
incorporado
formed into a corporation; incorporated
corporativo
of, or relating to a corporation

corporation /ˈkɔːpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌkɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
sociedad anónima
public limited company

corps /ko(ː)ɹ/ /ko(ː)ɹz/ /koə/ /koəz/ /kɔɹ/ /kɔɹz/ /kɔː/ /kɔːz/ n
cuerpo
battlefield formation
group of people

corpse /ˈkoːps/ /ˈkɔɹps/ /ˈkɔːps/ n
cadáver
dead body

corpulence n
obesidad
state or characteristic of being corpulent

corpulent adj
obeso
large in body; fat

corpus /ˈkɔɹpəs/ /ˈkɔːpəs/ n
corpus
linguistics: collection of writings

corpus callosum n
cuerpo calloso
Band of nerves connecting hemispheres

corpus cavernosum n
cuerpo cavernoso
body of erectile tissue

corpus delicti n
cuerpo del delito
the evidence

corpus juris n
cuerpo de leyes
Entire body of laws

corpus luteum n
cuerpo lúteo
yellow mass of cells that forms from an ovarian follicle

corpus striatum n
cuerpo estriado
brain part

corpuscle /ˈkɔɹˌpʌsəl/ /ˈkɔːˌpʌsəl/ n
corpúsculo
A minute particle

corral /kəˈɹæl/ n
corral
enclosure for livestock

corral /kəˈɹæl/ v
acorralar
capture or round up
make a circle of vehicles
place inside of a corral

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ adj
correcto
free from error

correct /kəˈɹɛkt/ v
corregir
To make something wrong become right

correctable adj
corregible
able to be corrected

correcting fluid n
corrector líquido
liquid used to cover a mistake

correction /kəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
corrección
act of correcting
substitution for an error or mistake

correction tape n
cinta correctora típex
opaque tape

corrective adj
correctivo
pertaining to correction

corrective rape n
violación correctiva violación curativa
raping a person because of their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

correctly /kəˈɹɛktli/ adv
correctamente
in a correct manner

correctness n
corrección
freedom from error

correlate /ˈkɒɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɒɹələt/ /ˈkɔɹəleɪt/ /ˈkɔɹələt/ v
correlacionar
To be related by a correlation

correlation /kɒɹəˈleɪʃən/ /kɔɹəˈleɪʃən/ n
correlación
measure of relationship
a reciprocal, parallel, or complementary relationship

correlative adj
correlativo
mutually related

correlative n
correlato
correlative thing

correspond /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑnd/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒnd/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑnd/ v
corresponder equivaler
to be equivalent or similar
corresponderse cartearse
to exchange messages

correspondence /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndəns/ n
noticias
newspaper or news stories generally
correspondencia
postal or other written communications

correspondent /ˌkɒɹɪˈspɒndənt/ /ˌkɔɹɪˈspɑndənt/ n
corresponsal
journalist

corresponding /ˌkɑɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ /ˌkɒɹəˈspɒndɪŋ/ /ˌkɔɹəˈspɑndɪŋ/ adj
correspondiente
that have a similar relationship

corridor /ˈkɒɹɪˌdɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈkɔɹəˌdɔɹ/ n
corredor pasillo
narrow hall or passage
airspace

corrigendum /ˌkɒɹ.ɪˈdʒɛn.dəm/ /ˌkɔɹ.ɨˈdʒɛn.dəm/ n
errata gazapo yerro
error that is to be corrected in a printed work

corroborate /kəˈɹɑbəɹeɪ̯t/ /kəˈɹɒbəɹeɪ̯t/ v
corroborar
To confirm or support with additional evidence

corroboration n
corroboración
the act of corroborating, strengthening, or confirming

corrode /kəˈɹoʊd/ /kəˈɹəʊd/ v
corroer corroerse
corroer
to have corrosive action
to eat away

corrosion /kəˈɹoʊʒən/ /kəˈɹəʊʒən/ n
corrosión

corrosive adj
corrosivo
destroying texture or substance of a body

corrugate v
corrugar
to fold into parallel folds

corrugated adj
corrugada corrugado
marked with parallel folds, ridges or furrows

corrugator supercilii n
músculo superciliar superciliar
muscle

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ adj
corrupto
in a depraved state
with lots of errors in it

corrupt /kəˈɹʌpt/ v
corromper
to change from good to bad

corruption /kəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
corrupción
corrupción corruptela
seeking bribes
corrupto corrupción
the act of impairing integrity

corruptly adv
corrompidamente corruptamente
in a corrupt manner

corsac fox n
zorro Corsac
Vulpes corsac

corset /ˈkɔː(ɹ).sɪt/ n
corsé
woman's garment

cortical /ˈkɔɹ.tɪ.kəl/ /ˈkɔː.tɪ.kəl/ adj
cortical
anatomy: pertaining to the outer layer of an internal organ or body structure

corticoid n
corticoide

corticosteroid n
corticosteroide
corticosteroid

corticotropic adj
corticotropo
that stimulates the adrenal cortex

cortisol n
cortisol
the steroid hormone hydrocortisone

cortisone n
cortisona
corticosteroid hormone

corundum /kəˈɹʌn.dəm/ n
corindón
mineral

coruro n
cururo
South American bird

corvee /kɔːɹˈveɪ/ /ˈkɔːveɪ/ n
angaria
labor in lieu of taxes
corvea
unpaid labor required by a feudal lord

corvette n
corbeta
modern warship
warship of 17th-18th century

corvine adj
corvino
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of crows or ravens

cosecant /ˈkoʊˌsiːkənt/ n
cosecante
reciprocal of the sine function

cosign /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ v
firmar
to sign a document jointly with another person

cosine /ˈkoʊ.saɪn/ /ˈkəʊ.saɪn/ n
coseno
trigonometric function

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ adj
cosmético superficial
external or superficial

cosmetic /kɑzˈmɛtɪk/ /kɒzˈmɛtɪk/ n
cosmético afeite
any substances applied to enhance the external color or texture of the skin

cosmetic surgery n
cirugía estética
surgery to improve appearance

cosmetics n
cosmético cosméticos
preparations to change or enhance the beauty
cosmética
study of such products

cosmetologist n
cosmetóloga cosmetólogo
person who advises people on cosmetics and other beauty treatments

cosmic /ˈkɒz.mɪk/ adj
cósmico
of or from or pertaining to the cosmos or universe

cosmic dust n
polvo cósmico
dust which exists in outer space

cosmic ray n
rayo cósmico
cosmic radiation
energetic particle

cosmo- prefix
cosmo-
universe, world

cosmochemistry n
cosmoquímica
branch of chemistry

cosmodrome n
cosmódromo
a site for launching spacecraft

cosmogony /kɒzˈmɒɡəni/ n
cosmogonía
the study of the origin of the universe

cosmography n
cosmografía
the creation of maps of the universe

cosmological adj
cosmológico
of or pertaining to cosmology, or to the overall structure of the universe

cosmologist n
cosmólogo
person who studies cosmology

cosmology n
cosmología
study of the physical universe

cosmonaut /ˈkɒzməˌnɔːt/ n
cosmonauta
an astronaut, especially a Russian or Soviet one

cosmopolite /kɑzˈmɑ.pəˌlaɪt/ n
cosmopolita
cosmopolitan person

cosmos /ˈkɑz.moʊs/ /ˈkɑz.məs/ /ˈkɒz.mɒs/ n
cosmos
the universe
herb

cosmozoic adj
cosmozoico
relating to cosmozoa

cosplay /ˈkɑspleɪ/ /ˈkɑzpleɪ/ /ˈkɒspleɪ/ /ˈkɒzpleɪ/ /ˌkoʊˈspleɪ/ n
cosplay
subculture centered on dressing as characters

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ n
costo gasto costa
amount of money spent for a purpose
costo
negative consequence or loss

cost /ˈkɑst/ /ˈkɒst/ /ˈkɔst/ v
costar
to incur a charge, a price

cost of living n
costo de vida
average cost of a standard set of basic necessities of life

costal /ˈkɑstl̩/ /ˈkɒstl̩/ adj
costal
pertaining to a rib

costly /ˈkɒst.li/ adj
costoso caro
expensive

costo- prefix
costo-
ribs

costocervical adj
costocervical
relating to the ribs and cervix

costume /kɑsˈt(j)uːm/ /ˈkɑs.t(j)uːm/ /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ n
traje
dress of a particular country, period or people
set of clothes appropriate for a particular occasion

costume jewellery n
bisutería
False jewellery

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ adj
acogedor hogareño
affording comfort and warmth

cosy /ˈkoʊzi/ /ˈkəʊzi/ n
cubierta tejida
a padded or knit covering put on a teapot

cot /kɑt/ /kɒt/ [kʰat̚] [kʰɑt̚] [kʰɒʔ(t)] [kʰɒːt̚] [kʰɔt] n
cama plegable catre
cuna pesebre
bed for children
camilla catre
portable or temporary bed

cotangent /ˈkoʊˌtænd͡ʒənt/ n
cotangente
trigonometric function

cotemporally adv
coetáneamente contemporáneamente simultáneamente
at the same time

cottage /ˈkɑtədʒ/ /ˈkɑtɪdʒ/ /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/ n
chalet
A small house; a cot; a hut

cottage cheese n
cottage requesón
cheese curd product

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ adj
algodón
made of cotton

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ n
algodón
any plant yielding fiber like that of Gossypium
fiber
fabric

cotton /ˈkɑt.n̩/ /ˈkɒt.n̩/ v
llevarse bien
have a good relationship

cotton swab n
bastoncillo de algodón bastoncillo cotonete hisopo hisopo de algodón
a small wad of cotton wrapped around the end of a small rod

cottonwood n
álamo
tree from Populus with fluffy catkins

cotyledon /kɒtɪˈliːdn̩/ /ˌkɑtl̩ˈiːdn̩/ n
cotiledón
leaf of the embryo of a seed-bearing plant

cotyledonous adj
cotiledóneo
of or pertaining to a cotyledon

couch /kaʊtʃ/ n
sofá sillón
furniture for seating of more than one person

couch grass /ˈkaʊt͡ʃɡɹɑːs/ /ˈkaʊt͡ʃˌɡɹæs/ n
grama
species of grass

cougar /ˈkuɡɚ/ /ˈkuːɡə/ n
puma león americano león bayo mitzli onza bermeja
Puma concolor
loba
slang: older woman who seeks younger men

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ n
tos
expulsion of air from the lungs
condition

cough /kɑf/ /kɒf/ /kɔf/ /kɔːf/ v
toser
push air from the lungs
make a noise like a cough

cough up v
expectorar
to expel by coughing

could I see the menu, please phraseologicalUnit
el menú, por favor ¿podría traerme el menú, por favor?
said to ask for a menu

couldn't care less v
pasar olímpicamente traer al fresco traer al pairo traer sin cuidado
to lack interest

coulomb /ˈku.lɑm/ /ˈkuː.lɒm/ n
culombio coulomb
unit of electrical charge

coulometry n
coulometría
a technique in analytical chemistry

coumarin /ˈkuːməɹɪn/ n
cumarina
aromatic compound

council /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
concejo
committee that leads or governs

councilman n
concejal munícipe
member of a city council

councilmember n
concejal
member of a council

counsel /ˈkaʊn.səl/ n
consejo
advice
consulta
consultation
abogado
lawyer

count /kaʊnt/ n
cargo punto
a charge of misconduct
cuenta
the act of counting
conteo número
the result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set
conde
ruler of a county (male)

count /kaʊnt/ v
importar contar
to be of significance; to matter
contar
to enumerate or determine number

count angels on pinheads v
discutir sobre el sexo de los ángeles
to spend time on fruitless intellectual matters

count noun n
nombre contable sustantivo contable
noun used to refer to things that can be counted

count on v
contar
rely upon, trust, or expect

countable /ˈkaʊntəbəl/ [ˈkʰaʊn(ɾ)əbɫ̩] adj
contable
capable of being counted, having a quantity
numerable
math: having a bijection with a subset of the natural numbers

countable set n
conjunto numerable
set that is countable

countdown /ˈkaʊntˌdaʊn/ n
cuenta atrás cuenta regresiva
a count backward to the time of some event

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ [kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] n
rostro semblante apariencia expresión
face
apoyo
favour; support; encouragement
expresión semblante
superficial appearance; show; pretense

countenance /ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/ [kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns] v
admitir apoyar aprobar favorecer patrocinar permitir
tolerate, support, sanction

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ adv
en contra
contrary, in opposition; in an opposite direction

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ n
encimera
kitchen surface for food preparation
contador
one who counts
object used in counting
mostrador taquilla
table or board on which business is transacted

counter /ˈkaʊntə/ /ˈkaʊntɚ/ v
contraatacar
boxing: to return a blow while receiving one
contradecir
to contradict, oppose

counter- prefix
contra-
in opposition to

counter-attack n
contraataque
an attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

counter-attack v
contraatacar
attack in response to an attack by opponents

counter-offensive n
contraofensiva
attack made in response to a previous offensive

counterargument n
contraargumento
an argument that is opposed to another argument

counterbalance n
contrabalanza contraposición
force or influence balancing an opposite one
contrabalanza contrapeso
weight balancing an opposite one

counterbalance v
contrabalancear
to apply weight in order to balance

counterculture n
contracultura
any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to western culture

countercurrent n
contracorriente
Current that flows against the prevailing one

counterespionage n
contraespionaje contrainteligencia
activities to prevent spying

counterexample n
antiejemplo
instance of the falsity

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ adj
contrahecho falsificado
intended to deceive or carry appearance of being genuine
contrahecho
unauthentic

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ n
contrahechura
fake

counterfeit /ˈkaʊn.tɚˌfɪt/ v
contrahacer falsificar
To produce something that appears to be official or valid

countermand /ˈkaʊntɚˌmænd/ /ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd/ n
contraorden
an order to the contrary of a previous one

countermeasure n
contramedida
action

counteroffer n
contraoferta
offer made in reply to an unacceptable offer

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/ /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑɹt/ n
homóloga homólogo
one which has corresponding functions or characteristics

counterpower n
contrapoder

counterproductive adj
contraproducente
more of a hindrance than a help

counterproposal n
contrapropuesta
alternative proposal

counterrevolution n
contrarrevolución
revolution to reverse effects of previous revolution

counterrevolutionary adj
antirrevolucionario contrarrevolucionario
in opposition to a revolution

counterrevolutionary n
contrarevolucionario
person who opposes a revolution

countersink n
avellanado
a conical recess machined around a hole

countersink v
avellanar
to create a conical recess

counterstereotype n
contraestereotipo

countersurveillance n
contravigilancia
the art of evading surveillance

countertenor n
contratenor
adult male singer
singing voice

countertop n
encimera
The top surface of a counter, for preparation of food

counterweight n
contrapeso
heavy mass reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering of something

countess /ˈkaʊntɨs/ n
condesa
wife of a count or earl

countless /ˈkaʊntləs/ adj
innombrable incontable
too many to count, innumerable

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ adj
campesino campestre campo provincia provinciano
of, from or pertaining to the countryside (adjective)

country /ˈkɐntɹi/ /ˈkʌntɹi/ n
ranchera
country music
país
nation state
region of land
campo
the country, rural area, as opposed to the town or city

country bumpkin n
paleto palurdo cateto huaso
unsophisticated person from a rural area

country club n
club de campo
private club in a rural area

country code n
código del país
code representing a specific country or area

countryman /ˈkʌntɹimən/ n
campesino
country dweller
compatriota paisano paisana
somebody from one's own country

countryside /ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/ n
campo
a rural area, or the rural part of a larger area
a rural landscape

county /ˈkaʊnti/ n
condado
land ruled by a count or countess
administrative region of various countries

coup d'état /ˌkuː.dəˈteɪ/ /ˌkuːdeɪˈtɑː/ n
golpe de estado
sudden overthrow of a government

coup de grâce /kuː də ɡɹæs/ /kuː də ɡɹɑː/ n
golpe de gracia puntilla tiro de gracia
final blow

coupist /ˈkuːɪst/ n
golpista
one who takes part in a coup d'état

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ n
unos un par de
a small number of
par de fuerzas
two forces that are equal in magnitude but opposite in direction, thus creating the turning effect of a torque or moment
par pareja
two of the same kind considered together
pareja
two partners

couple /ˈkʌpəl/ v
acoplar
to join together

coupling /ˈkʌplɪŋ/ n
acoplamiento
(electronics) connection between two electronic circuits such that a signal can pass between them
acoplamiento enganche entronque
act of joining together to form a couple
acoplador juntura
device that couples two things together

courage /ˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ n
valor valentía
ability to do frightening things
coraje valor valentía
quality of a confident character

courageous /kəˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
valiente
of an action, that requires courage

courgette /kʊəˈʒɛt/ /kʊɹˈʒɛt/ n
calabacín calabacita zapallo italiano zucchini zapallito zapallito italiano
a small marrow/squash

courier /ˈkʊɹ.i.ɚ/ /ˈkʊɹ.ɪə/ n
estafeta mensajero
person who delivers messages

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ n
ruta
itinerary of a race
curso
learning program
intended passage of voyage
rumbo derrotero curso
nautical: direction of movement of a vessel
trayectoria
sports: trajectory of a ball etc.
plato
stage of a meal

course /ko(ː)ɹs/ /koəs/ /kɔːs/ /kɔːɹs/ /kɜːs/ v
correr
Flow
perseguir
Pursue

course of action n
medidas plan de acción procedimiento
set of intended actions

courser /ˈkɜːsɜ/ n
corredor
bird

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ n
corte
collective body of persons composing the retinue of a sovereign or person high in authority
formal assembling of the retinue of a sovereign
residence of a sovereign, prince, nobleman, or ether dignitary
patio callejón
enclosed space; a courtyard
tribunal corte juzgado
hall, chamber, or place, where justice is administered
tribunal established for the administration of justice
cancha
place for playing the game of tennis and some other ball games

court /ko(ː)ɹt/ /koət/ /kɔɹt/ /kɔːt/ v
cortejar pololear
to attempt to win over

court jester n
bufón
person who amused a medieval court

court of cassation n
corte de casación
the highest court of appeal

court order n
orden judicial
a written command issued by a judge

courteous /ˈkɜːti.əs/ /ˈkɝti.əs/ adj
cortés cordial
showing regard for others

courtesan /kɔɹtɪˈzæn/ /kɔːtɪˈzæn/ /ˈkɔɹtɪzən/ n
cortesana
high-status prostitute

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ adj
de cortesía
free of charge
given or done as a polite gesture

courtesy /ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/ n
cortesía
polite behavior

courthouse n
palacio de justicia
public building housing courts of law

courtier /ˈko(ː)ɹtiɚ/ /ˈkoətɪə/ /ˈkɔɹtiɚ/ /ˈkɔːtɪə/ n
cortesano
attendant at a royal court

courtroom n
sala
room where a judge presides

courtship /ˈkɔː(ɹ)tʃɪp/ n
cortejo
act of wooing in love

courtyard /ˈkɔɹt.jɑɹd/ /ˈkɔːt.jɑːd/ n
patio
unroofed walled area

couscous /ˈkus.kus/ /ˈkʊs.kʊs/ n
cuscús alcuzcuz
pasta of North African origin

cousin /ˈkʌz.n̩/ /ˈkʌz.ɪn/ [ˈkʰɐz.ən] n
primo prima
nephew or niece of a parent

cousin-in-law n
primo político
husband of one's cousin
prima política
wife of one's cousin

couverture n
cobertura de chocolate
chocolate prepared for covering cakes and sweets

covalent /koʊˈveɪlənt/ adj
covalente
containing or characterized by a covalent bond

covalent bond /koʊveɪlənt bɒnd/ n
enlace covalente
bond in which atoms are connected by shared pairs of electrons

covariance n
covariación covarianza
statistical measure

cove /koʊv/ /kəʊv/ n
ensenada
small coastal inlet, especially one having high cliffs protecting vessels from prevailing winds

coven /ˈkʌ.vən/ n
gremio
clique
aquelarre
formal group or assembly of witches

covenant /ˈkʌv.ən.ənt/ n
alianza convenio contrato pacto
binding agreement
cláusula
incidental clause

covenstead /ˈkʌvn̩ˌstɛd/ n
escondite santuario santuario de brujas templo de aquelarre
permanent circle or temple

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ adj
cubierta
about cover of a book or magazine

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ n
tapa cubierta portada
front and back of a book or a magazine
escondrijo guarida
hiding
tapa cubierta
lid
cubierto
setting at a restaurant table
cobertor colcha sábana
top sheet

cover /ˈkʌvə/ /ˈkʌvɚ/ v
versionar
(music) make a cover version
mencionar cubrir
discuss, mention, deal with
apuntar proteger cubrir
protect by shooting
cubrir
provide enough money for
copulate (of animals)
cubrir esconder abrigar ocultar
to conceal or protect

cover letter n
carta de presentación
letter to introduce a document

cover someone's ass v
cubrirse las espaldas cuidarse el pellejo
ensure that a person is not blamed or punished

cover story n
tapadera
fictitious account
primera plana
story on a publication's front page

cover up v
cohonestar encubrir
to conceal or disguise

cover version n
versión
rerecording of a song

coverage /ˈkʌv.əɹ.ɪdʒ/ n
cobertura
amount by which covered
average number of reads representing a given nucleotide

covered /ˈkʌvə(ɹ)d/ adj
cubierto
overlaid or enclosed within something

coverlet n
cobertor
blanket used as a bed covering

coversed sine n
coseno verso
function

coverslip n
cubreobjetos

covert /ˈkoʊvəɹt/ /ˈkʌvət/ /ˈkʌvəɹt/ adj
encubierto
secret

covet /ˈkʌvɪt/ v
codiciar envidiar
codiciar desear
to wish for with eagerness

covetousness n
codicia
desire for the possession of something

cow /kaʊ/ n
bovino vaca
any domestic bovine regardless of sex or age
bruja vaca
derogatory: despicable woman
vaca
female domesticated ox or other bovine
female of various species of mammal

cow /kaʊ/ v
intimidar
to intimidate

cow parsley n
esperifollo verde
a weedy biennial umbellifer

cow's milk /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɛlk/ /ˈkaʊ̯z.ˌmɪlk/ [ˈkʰaʊ̯z.ˌmɪɫkʰ] n
leche de vaca
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a cow

coward /ˈkaʊəd/ /ˈkaʊɚd/ n
cobarde gallina
a person who lacks courage

cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/ /ˈkaʊɚdɪs/ n
cobardía
the lack of courage

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adj
cobarde
showing cowardice

cowardly /ˈkaʊədli/ adv
cobardemente
in the manner of a coward

cowbell /ˈkaʊˌbɛl/ n
cencerro
bell worn by cows
musical instrument

cowbird n
tordo
bird of the genus Molothrus

cowboy /ˈkaʊˌbɔɪ/ n
vaquero gaucho huaso llanero
person who tends cattle

cowed /kaʊd/ adj
intimidado
frightened into submission

cower /ˈkaʊə/ /ˈkaʊɚ/ v
amilanarse encogerse
to crouch in fear

cowgirl n
vaquera
A woman who tends free-range cattle

cowherd n
vaquero
a person who herds cattle

cowl /kaʊl/ n
capucha
monk's hood or robe

cowlick /ˈkaʊˌlɪk/ n
mechón remolino
unruly lock of hair

coworker n
colega compañera (de trabajo) compañero (de trabajo)
somebody with whom one works

cowpat n
bosta boñiga
droppings of cow dung

cowpie n
estiércol de vaca
cow excrement

cowrie /ˈkaʊ.ɹi/ n
cauri
any member of the genus Cypraea

cowshed n
vaqueriza
place for cows

cowslip /ˈkaʊ.slɪp/ n
calta palustre caléndula acuática verruguera
Caltha palustris
clavelina aurícula bellorita
Primula veris

coxa /ˈkɒksə/ n
coxa
basal segment of some arthropods’ limbs

coxcomb n
lechuguino
foolish or conceited person
cresta
pate of a rooster

coy /kɔɪ/ adj
recatado
archaic: quiet, reserved, modest
tímido
bashful, shy
discreto
reluctant to give details about something sensitive

coyote /kɔɪˈ(j)əʊt(ɪ)/ /kəˈjoʊti/ n
coyote
canine
smuggler

coypu n
coipo
Myocastor coypus

crab /kɹæb/ n
cangrejo jaiba
crustacean
ladilla maneto
informal: infestation of pubic lice

crab louse n
ladilla
insect

crab-eating fox n
zorro cangrejero
Cerdocyon thous

crabapple n
manzana silvestre
fruit
manzano silvestre
tree

crabby /ˈkɹæb.i/ adj
malgeniado
irritated

crabs /kɹæbz/ n
ladilla
slang: pubic lice

crack /kɹæk/ n
chasquido
rendija
narrow opening
estallido
sharp sound made when solid material breaks
broma chiste
sharply humorous comment
grieta
thin space opened in a previously solid material
gallo
tone of voice when changed at puberty
crack piedra
variety of cocaine
raja raya
vulgar: space between buttocks
raja
vulgar: vagina (only terms derived from "crack" and its equivalents)

crack /kɹæk/ v
resquebrajar
soltar gallos
of boy's voice: to alternate between high and low register in the process of eventually lowering
cascar
to break apart under pressure
agrietarse
to form cracks

crack-pipe n
pipa pipa de crack pipa de cráck pipa de piedra
object used for smoking crack cocaine

crackdown n
represión
increased enforcement

cracker /ˈkɹækə(ɹ)/ n
galleta galleta de agua
crispy baked bread, usually salty or savoury

cracking /ˈkɹækɪŋ/ n
agrietamiento
formation of cracks

crackle n
chisporroteo crujido
a fizzing, popping sound

crackle v
crepitar
make a fizzing sound

crackpot n
chiflado tarambana
crazy person

cracky adj
agrietado
having lots of cracks

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ n
cuna
oscillating bed for a baby
figuratively: place of origin
figuratively: infancy, or very early life

cradle /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ v
brezar brizar
to rock (a baby to sleep)

cradle cap n
costra láctea
form of seborrheic dermatitis

cradle snatcher n
asaltacunas
Person who prefers to date people younger than themselves

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ n
pericia
skill in one's work
oficio
skilled practice of practical occupation
nave
vehicle designed for navigation

craft /kɹæft/ /kɹɑːft/ v
construir desarrollar
to construct, develop like craftsman
hacer a mano labrar
to make by hand

craftiness n
astucia picardía
skill in deception, slyness

craftsman n
artesano
male artisan

crafty /ˈkɹæfti/ /ˈkɹɑːfti/ adj
astuto listo pillo
cunning, wily
diestro
dexterous
habiloso mañoso
skillful

crag /kɹæɡ/ n
afloramiento rocoso peñón
a rocky outcrop

craggy /kɹæɡi/ adj
accidentado escabroso escarpado rudo áspero
characterized by rugged etc. features

crake /ˈkɹeɪk/ n
polluela
any of several birds, of the family Rallidae

cram /kɹæm/ v
atiborrar atestar atracar
to fill with food to satiety; to stuff
atiborrar atestar embutir
to press, force, or drive, particularly in filling, or in thrusting one thing into another

cramp /kɹæmp/ n
calambre espasmo
painful contraction of a muscle

cramp /kɹæmp/ v
acalambrarse
to contract painfully and uncontrollably
coartar
to prohibit movement or expression
inmovilizar
to restrain to a specific physical position

cramped /kɹæmpt/ adj
abarrotado
overcrowded or congested
apretado
uncomfortably restricted in size

crampon /ˈkɹæmpɑn/ n
crampón taco
attachment to a shoe used for climbing or walking on ice

cranberry /ˈkɹænb(ə)ɹɪ/ n
arándano rojo arándano
berry

cranberry juice n
jugo de arándano
the unfermented juice of squeezed cranberries

crane /kɹeɪn/ n
grulla grúa
bird
grúa grulla
machinery

crane /kɹeɪn/ v
estirar (el cuello)
to extend (one's neck)

cranefly /ˈkɹeɪnˌflaɪ/ n
zancudo
fly of the suborder Tipulomorpha

cranesbill n
geranio
plant of the genus Geranium

cranial /ˈkɹeɪni.əl/ adj
craneal
of or relating to the cranium, or to the skull

cranial nerve n
nervio craneal par craneal
nerve

craniectomy n
craniectomía
surgical procedure

craniology n
craneología
the study of the physical characteristics of the human skull

craniotomy n
craneotomía
surgical procedure

crank /kɹæŋk/ n
manivela
a bent piece of an axle or shaft, or an arm attached to the end of a shaft or wheel, used to impart a rotation
cascarrabias maniático
ill-tempered or nasty person

crank up v
aumentar subir
To increase
arrancar
To start something mechanical

crankset n
bielado platos y bielas

crankshaft n
cigüeñal
rotating shaft that drives a crank

cranky /ˈkɹæŋki/ adj
genio mal mañoso
grouchy, irritable; easily upset

crap /kɹæp/ interjection
mierda
expression of worry, disgust

crap /kɹæp/ n
caca
feces
mierda
nonsense
basura
something of poor quality

crapula /ˈkɹapjʊlə/ n
borrachera crápula
sickness

crash /kɹæʃ/ n
caída
computer malfunction
choque
vehicle accident

crash /kɹæʃ/ v
colgarse fallar
computing: to terminate unexpectedly
chocar
to collide, fall or come down violently

crash barrier n
bionda guardarraíl quitamiedos quitavidas
barrier on the side of a road

crash course n
curso intensivo
quick, intense course

crass /kɹæs/ adj
craso grosero
coarse; crude; not refined, insensitive

crate /kɹeɪt/ n
caja empaque esqueleto guacal jaulón
box or basket

crater /ˈkɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɹeɪ.tɚ/ n
cráter
astronomy: hemispherical pit
geology: opening of a volcano

cravat /kɹəˈvat/ /kɹəˈvæt/ n
mascada
wide fabric band

crave /kɹeɪv/ n
implorar
to ask earnestly
anhelar ansiar
to want strongly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ adj
cobarde
extremely cowardly

craven /ˈkɹeɪ.vən/ n
cobarde
coward

craving /ˈkɹeɪ.vɪŋ/ n
ansia
strong desire; yearning

crawfish /ˈkɹɒˌfɪʃ/ v
recular
to backpedal

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ n
crol estilo crol
swimming stroke

crawl /kɹɑl/ /kɹɔl/ /kɹɔːl/ v
arrastrar
arrastrar humillarse humillarse ante
to act in a servile manner
arrastrarse reptar gatear rampar
to move along the ground
ir a paso de tortuga
to move slowly
estar cuajado estar de cuajado
to teem or swarm

crawler n
adulador
abused person
bebe
child able to creep
rastreador web
software bot
trator oruga
tractor crawler

crayfish /ˈkɹeɪˌfɪʃ/ n
cangrejo de río cangrejo
freshwater crustacean resembling lobster

crayon /ˈkɹaʊn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ɒn/ /ˈkɹeɪ.ən/ /ˈkɹæn/ n
cera crayola crayón creyón pintura de cera
colored chalk or wax

crazily adv
locamente
in a crazy manner

craziness n
locura
madness

crazy /ˈkɹeɪzi/ adj
loco chalado colgado orate sonado tarambana
insane, demented
loco desquiciado
out of control

creak /kɹiːk/ n
crujido
the sound produced by anything that creaks; a creaking

creak /kɹiːk/ v
chirriar crujir rechinar
to make a prolonged sharp grating or squeaking sound
to produce a creaking sound with

cream /kɹiːm/ adj
crema de color crema
colour

cream /kɹiːm/ n
nata crema
oily part of milk
crema nata
product to apply to the skin
crema la flor y la crema
the best part

cream /kɹiːm/ v
mezclar con crema
to cream vegetables
hacer papilla hacer polvo
to obliterate, to win over someone else quite decisively

cream of the crop n
flor y nata la crema y nata lo más granado
the best

cream puff n
bocadito de nata
hollow pastry filled with cream or custard

cream-colored courser n
corredor sahariano
Cursorius cursor

creamery n
lechería
place where dairy products are prepared or sold

creamy /ˈkɹiːmi/ adj
cremoso
containing cream
of food or drink, having the taste or texture of cream
of any liquid, having the texture of cream
crema
having the colour of cream

crease /kɹiːs/ n
arruga pliegue raya
mark made by folding

crease /kɹiːs/ v
arrugar
to make a crease in

create /kɹiːˈeɪt/ v
crear
to confer a cardinalate
to confer a title of nobility
to design, invest with a new form, shape etc.
crear generar
to put into existence

creation /kɹiːˈeɪʃən/ [kɹiːˈʲeɪʃɘn] n
creación
(Biblical) all which exists
something created such as an invention or artwork
act of creation

creationary adj
creacionario
of or relating to creation

creationism n
creacionismo
any creationary theory or belief system

creationist adj
creacionista
of or relating to creationism

creationist n
creacionista
a proponent or supporter of creationism

creationistic adj
creacionista
of or pertaining to creationism

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ adj
creativo
original, expressive, and imaginative
having the ability to create

creative /kɹiˈeɪtɪv/ n
creativo creativa
person directly involved in a creative marketing process

creativity /kɹieɪˈtɪvəti/ /kɹieɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
creatividad
quality or ability to create or invent something

creator /kɹiˈeɪtɚ/ /kɹiːˈeɪtə/ n
creador
one who creates

creature /kɹiːˈeɪtjʊə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈkɹiːt͡ʃəɹ/ n
criatura
living being

credence n
crédito
acceptance of a belief or claim
credential or supporting material for a person or claim

credential adj
credencial
pertaining to authority

credential n
credencial
document of authority

credibility /kɹɛd.ə.ˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/ n
credibilidad
reputation impacting one's ability to be believed

credible /ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ adj
creíble
authentic or convincing
believable or plausible

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ n
crédito
privilege of delayed payment
accounting: amount added to an account
recognition and respect

credit /ˈkɹɛdɪt/ v
reconocer
to acknowledge a contribution
acreditar
to believe

credit card n
tarjeta de crédito
card connected to a credit account used to buy goods or services

credit default swap n
permuta de incumplimiento crediticio swap de incumplimiento crediticio
contract

credit institution n
entidad de crédito

credit score n
capacidad crediticia
measure of credit risk usually for a consumer

creditor n
acreedor
a person to whom a debt is owed

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ n
credo
that which is believed
reading or statement of belief that summarizes the faith it represents

creed /kɹid/ /kɹiːd/ v
creer
to believe, credit

creek /kɹik/ /kɹiːk/ n
caleta
small inlet or bay
arroyo riachuelo
stream of water

creep /kɹiːp/ n
desgraciado
informal: annoyingly unpleasant person

creep /kɹiːp/ v
reptar
to grow across a surface rather than upwards
hormigueo
to have a sensation as of insects creeping on the skin

creep out v
asustar dar
make uncomfortable

creeper /ˈkɹipɚ/ n
rastrera
plant

creepy /ˈkɹipi/ /ˈkɹiːpi/ adj
espeluznante
producing a fearful sensation
inquietante perturbador temible
strangely repulsive

creepy-crawly n
bicho
small crawling animal such as a spider, insect or worm

cremaster /kɹiˈmæstəɹ/ /kɹiːˈmastə/ n
cremáster
thin muscle attached to the testicles

cremasteric adj
cremastérico
of or relating to cremasters

cremate /kɹəˈmeɪt/ /ˈkɹimeɪt/ v
incinerar
incinerate a body
burn to ashes

cremation n
cremación incineración
burning

crematorium /kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ n
crematorio
place where dead bodies are cremated

crenate /ˈkɹiː.neɪt/ adj
dentado
scalloped

crenellation /ˌkɹɛn.əlˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɹɛn.əˈleɪ.ʃən/ n
almenaje
pattern along the top of a parapet through which arrows or other weaponry may be shot

creole /ˈkɹi.əʊl/ /ˈkɹioʊl/ n
criollo
lect formed from two languages

creolistics n
creolística
study of creoles

creosote /ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/ /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/ n
creosota
liquid obtained from wood or tar

creosote /ˈkɹiːəˌsoʊt/ /ˈkɹiːəˌsəʊt/ v
creosotar
to apply creosote

creosote bush n
gobernadora hediondilla
creosote bush

crepe /kɹeɪp/ n
crespón
crinkled fabric
crepa
very thin pancake

crepuscular /kɹəˈpʌskjələɹ/ /kɹɪˈpʌskjʊlə/ adj
crepuscular
active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight
of or relating to twilight

crepuscule /ˈkɹɛpʊskjuːl/ n
crepúsculo
twilight

crescendo /kɹɪˈʃɛn.doʊ/ /kɹɪˈʃɛn.dəʊ/ n
crescendo
figuratively: gradual increase
music: instruction to play gradually more loudly

crescent /ˈkɹɛs.n̩t/ /ˈkɹɛz.n̩t/ n
medialuna
curved pastry
medialuna creciente
figure of the moon

crescent moon n
luna creciente
the moon as it appears in its first or last quarter

cresol n
cresol
either of the three isomeric phenols derived from toluene

cress /kɹɛs/ n
berro mastuerzo nasturcio
a plant

crest /kɹɛst/ n
cresta
animal’s or bird’s tuft
ridge or top of a wave
cimera
heraldic bearing
cresta cimera
plume or decoration on a helmet
cresta cornisa
summit

crested lark n
cogujada
small lark

crested penguin n
pingüino crestado
Penguin

crestfallen /ˈkɹɛstfɑlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔlən/ /ˈkɹɛstfɔːlən/ adj
murrio
depressed
abatido alicaído cariacontecido de capa caída
sad because of a recent disappointment

cretin /ˈkɹiːtən/ /ˈkɹɛtɪn/ n
cretino cretina
pejorative: an idiot

cretinism n
cretinismo
disease of severely stunted physical and mental growth

cretonne n
cretona
strong cotton, linen or rayon fabric

crew /kɹuː/ n
equipaje equipo grupo
tripulación
group of people operating a large facility or piece of equipment
equipo
group of people working on common task
tripulante
member of a crew
grumete
non-officer nautical personnel

crew cut n
corte militar
a haircut

crib /kɹɪb/ n
cuna
a baby’s bed with high sides
chuleta machete
notes concealed by a student to aid him/her in test or examination

crib /kɹɪb/ v
fusilar
to plagiarize or steal

cribellum /kɹɪˈbɛləm/ n
cribelo
spinning organ

crick n
golpe de aire
muscular cramp or spasm

cricket /ˈkɹɪk.ɪt/ n
grillo
insect
críquet cricket
game

cricketer n
criquetista
person who plays cricket

cricothyrotomy n
coniotomía cricotirotomía
incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane

crikey /kɹaɪki/ interjection
caray
exclamation of astonishment

crime /kɹaɪm/ n
criminalidad delincuencia
collective criminal acts
delincuencia crimen
practice or habit of committing crimes
delito crimen
specific act committed in violation of the law

crime against humanity n
crimen de lesa humanidad delito de lesa humanidad
a large-scale persecution of, or atrocity against a body of people

crime of passion n
crimen pasional
crime against a loved one because of jealous rage or heartbreak

crime scene n
escena del crimen
location of a crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ adj
criminal
being against the law
guilty of breaking the law
of or relating to crime

criminal /ˈkɹɪmənəl/ n
criminal delincuente
person guilty of a crime, breaking the law

criminal code n
código penal
document which compiles a particular jurisdiction's criminal law

criminal law n
derecho penal
area of law

criminal record n
antecedentes penales antecedentes policiales prontuario
a record of past crimes

criminality n
criminalidad
state of being criminal

criminalize v
ilegalizar penalizar prohibir
to make something be a crime
criminalizar
to treat as a criminal

criminally adv
criminalmente
in a criminal manner

criminological adj
criminológico
of or pertaining to criminology

criminologist /ˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
criminóloga criminólogo
person who practices criminology

criminology n
criminología
the study of crime and criminals, especially their behaviour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ adj
carmesí carmín
having a deep red colour

crimson /ˈkɹɪmzən/ n
carmesí carmín
deep, slightly bluish red

cringe /ˈkɹɪndʒ/ v
contraerse encoger
To shrink or recoil, as in fear, disgust or embarrassment

crinoid /ˈkɹʌɪnɔɪd/ n
crinoideo
animal of the class Crinoidea

cripple /ˈkɹɪpl/ n
lisiada lisiado
person who has severe impairment in physical abilities

crippled adj
lisiado cojo
having a physical impediment

crisis /ˈkɹaɪsɪs/ n
crisis
unstable situation in political, social, economic or military affairs
crucial or decisive point or situation; a turning point
sudden change in the course of a disease
traumatic or stressful change in a person's life
point in a drama at which a conflict reaches a peak before being resolved

crisp /kɹɪsp/ adj
preciso
brief and to the point
burbujeante efervescente
lively, sparking, effervescing
crujiente
possessing a degree of firmness and freshness

crispy /ˈkɹɪs.pi/ adj
crujiente
having a crisp texture

criterion /kɹaɪˈtɪəɹi.ən/ n
criterio
standard for comparison and judgment

critic /ˈkɹɪt.ɪk/ n
crítico
person who appraises the works of others

critical /ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
clave coyuntural trascendental
extremely important
crítico crítica
inclined to find fault
crítico
of the point where a reaction becomes self-sustaining
likely to go wrong
álgido crítico
pertaining to or indicating a crisis

critical point n
punto crítico
in thermodynamics

critically adv
críticamente
in a critical manner, with criticism

criticism /ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/ n
crítica
act of criticising

criticize /ˈkɹɪtɪsaɪz/ v
criticar juzgar
to evaluate
criticar culpar
to find fault

critique /kɹɪ.ˈtik/ /kɹɪˈtiːk/ n
crítica
essay in which another piece of work is criticised, reviewed

critter /ˈkɹɪtə/ /ˈkɹɪtɚ/ n
bichito criatura
a creature

croak /kɹoʊk/ /kɹəʊk/ v
croar
of a frog, to make its cry
espicharla palmar palmarla
slang: to die

crock /kɹɒk/ n
cacharro
old or broken-down vehicle (and formerly a horse)
fragmento
piece of broken pottery, a shard
pote
stoneware or earthenware jar

crockery n
vajilla loza
plates, dishes and other eating and serving tableware

crocodile /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl/ n
cocodrilo
reptile

crocodile tear /ˈkɹɑkədaɪl ˌtɪɹ/ /ˈkɹɒkədaɪl ˌtɪə/ n
lágrimas de cocodrilo
tear shed falsely
display of tears that is forced or false

crocoite n
crocoíta
lead chromate mineral

crocus /ˈkɹoʊ.kəs/ /ˈkɹəʊ.kəs/ n
croco
plant of genus Crocus

croissant /kɹɘˈsɔnt/ /kɹəˈsɑnt/ /kɹəˈsɔnt/ /ˈk(ɹ)wæsɒ̃/ [kʰɹəˈsɑnt] [kʰɹ̥əˈsɑnt] n
cruasán croissant cuerno medialuna cacho cangrejo
a flaky roll or pastry in a form of a crescent

cromlech /ˈkɹɑmlɛk/ /ˈkɹɒmlɛk/ n
crómlech crónlech
Welsh dolmen or underground tomb

crone /kɹoʊn/ /kɹəʊn/ n
bruja
ugly evil-looking or frightening old woman; a hag

cronut /ˈkɹoʊnʌt/ /ˈkɹəʊnʌt/ n
cronut
pastry

crony /ˈkɹoʊni/ /ˈkɹəʊni/ n
amigote
Close friend

crony capitalism /ˈkɹoʊni ˈkæpɪtəlɪzəm/ n
capitalismo de amiguetes
form of economy

cronyism /ˈkɹoʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈkɹəʊ.ni.ɪ.zəm/ n
amiguismo enchufismo
favoritism to friends without regard for their qualifications

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ n
curva curvidad doblez torcedura
a bend
ladrona ladrón maleante ratera ratero truhana
a criminal who steals, lies, cheats or does other dishonest or illegal things
cayado
a shepherd's crook

crook /kɹuːk/ /kɹʊk/ v
curvar doblar enchuecar torcer
to bend

crooked /kɹʊkt/ adj
torcido
having one or more bends or angles
figurative: dishonest, illegal
chueco inclinado torcido
set at an angle

croon /ˈkɹuːn/ v
canturrear
To hum or sing softly or in a sentimental manner

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ n
fusta
entire short whip; riding crop
cosecha agosto
natural production for a specific year
buche papo
part of bird's or animal’s alimentary tract
cultivo
plant grown for food
rapado
short haircut

crop /kɹɑp/ /kɹɒp/ v
recortar
remove outer parts of (a photograph or image)
rapar
to cut (hair/tail/ears) short

crop milk n
leche de buche
“milk” from a bird’s crop

crop rotation n
rotación de cultivos
farming practice

crop up v
presentar
to occur

croquette /kɹoʊˈkɛt/ n
croqueta
food

crosier /ˈkɹoʊʒɚ/ /ˈkɹəʊzi.ə/ n
báculo báculo pastoral
staff of a bishop or abbot

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ adj
enfadado de morros enfurruñado
angry, annoyed
contrario
opposite, opposed to
atravesado de través transversal
transverse; lying across the main direction

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ n
cruce
biology: animal or plant produced by crossbreeding or cross-fertilization
cruz
geometrical figure
wooden post with a perpendicular beam, used for crucifixion
definite: the cross on which Christ was crucified
gesture made by Christians
figuratively: difficult situation
cruzado
hook thrown over opponent's punch
cruz aspa
in heraldry

cross /kɹɑs/ /kɹɒs/ /kɹɔs/ /kɹɔːs/ v
cruzar
biology: to cross-fertilize or crossbreed
contradict or frustrate the plans of
travel in a direction or path that will intersect with that another
make or form a cross
atravesar pasar
go from one side of something to the other
persignarse santiguarse
make the sign of the cross over oneself
marcar
mark with an X

cross my heart and hope to die v
lo juro por mi vida

cross one's fingers v
cruzar los dedos
do this or a similar gesture to wish for good luck
put the middle finger across the index finger

cross oneself v
santiguar santiguarse
make the sign of the cross

cross out v
tachar cruzar
to strike out

cross section n
sección transversal
section formed by a plane cutting through an object

cross the Rubicon v
pasar el Rubicón
to make an irreversible decision

cross the line v
extralimitarse pasar de castaño oscuro pasar de la raya pasar de raya propasarse
overstep a boundary

cross-border adj
transfronterizo trasfronterizo
taking place across a border

cross-country skiing n
esquí de travesía
winter sport

cross-dresser /ˈkɹɑsˌdɹɛ.sɚ/ /ˈkɹɒsˌdɹɛ.sə/ n
travesti
person who wears clothing considered appropriate only for the opposite sex

cross-examination n
contrainterrogatorio
interrogating of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined

cross-eyed adj
bizco estrábico ojituerto virolo
having both eyes oriented inward

cross-platform adj
multiplataforma
designed to work on various operating systems

cross-sectional adj
transversal
of, pertaining to, or being a cross section

cross-stitch n
punto de cruz
embroidery or needlework

crossbar n
travesaño larguero
top of the goal structure

crossbeam n
barrote sopanda travesaño
a horizontal structural beam; a girder

crossbill n
piquituerto
finch of the genus Loxia

crossbow /ˈkɹɒsbəʊ/ n
ballesta
mechanised weapon based on the bow

crossbowman n
ballestero
someone equipped with a crossbow

crosseyed adj
bizco estrábico ojituerto
having both eyes oriented inward, especially involuntarily

crossfire /ˈkɹɒsfaɪə/ /ˈkɹɔːsfaɪɹ/ n
fuego cruzado
lines of fire

crossing /ˈkɹɑsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɒsɪŋ/ /ˈkɹɔsɪŋ/ n
cruce
intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross
cruce cruce peatonal vado
place at which a river, railroad, or highway may be crossed

crossover n
entrecruzamiento
the result of the exchange of genetic material during meiosis

crossroads n
encrucijada
decisive turning point
cruce encrucijada
intersection

crosstown adj
a lo largo y a lo ancho de un lado de la ciudad a otro de una punta de la ciudad a otra que atraviesa la ciudad
(US) extending across a city or town

crosswalk n
cruce paso de peatones
place where pedestrians can cross a street

crosswind /ˈkɹɑːs.wɪnd/ n
viento cruzado
crosswind

crosswise adv
al través atravesado transversal
transversely

crossword n
crucigrama palabras cruzadas
word puzzle

crotch /kɹɑtʃ/ /kɹɒtʃ/ n
entrepierna
area of a person’s body
horqueta
area where something forks

crotchet /ˈkɹɑtʃ.ɪt/ /ˈkɹɒtʃ.ɪt/ n
negra
musical note

crotonaldehyde n
crotonaldehído
organic compound

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ n
genuflexión inclinación
bent or stooped position

crouch /kɹaʊt͡ʃ/ v
acuclillarse agacharse encogerse
to bend down
encogerse inclinarse
to bend, as in humility or fear
persignarse
to sign with the cross

croup /kɹuːp/ n
crup garrotillo
an infectious illness of the larynx

croupier n
crupier repartidor de casino repartidora de casino tallador talladora
person who collects bets and pays out winnings at a gambling table

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ n
corneja cuervo
any bird of the genus Corvus
palanca
bar of iron
cacareo
cry of the rooster

crow /kɹoʊ/ /kɹəʊ/ v
cacarear
to make the sound of a rooster

crow's feet n
patas de gallo
wrinkles at the outer corners of the eye

crow's nest n
carajo
open-top shelter atop the foremast for a lookout

crowbar /ˈkɹoʊˌbɑɹ/ n
palanqueta pata de cabra palanca
iron or steel bar used as a lever to manually force things apart

crowberry /ˈkɹəʊbəɹɪ/ n
murtilla
fruit

crowd /kɹaʊd/ n
multitud muchedumbre turba montón vulgo
group of people
multitud montón amasijo
group of things

crowded /ˈkɹaʊdɪd/ adj
atestado
containing too many of something

crowdfunding n
financiación colectiva micromecenazgo
pooling of money for a common goal

crowdsourcing n
crowdsourcing
delegation of a task

crown /kɹaʊn/ n
cumbre
highest part of a hill
corona
representation of such a headdress
royal headdress
dentistry: prosthetic covering for a tooth
anatomy: part of tooth
imperial or regal power
any currency issued by the crown
wreath or band for the head
splendor, culmination, acme
copa corona
top of a tree
coronilla
topmost part of the head

crown /kɹaʊn/ /kɹoʊn/ v
coronar
to place a crown on the head of
to formally declare one a king or emperor
to declare one a winner

crown cap n
chapa corcholata
type of bottle cap

crown flower n
mudar
large shrub

crown molding n
cornisa molduras de corona
molding between ceiling and wall

crown prince n
príncipe heredero
next king

crown princess n
princesa heredera
the heiress apparent to the throne in a monarchy

crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/ adj
crucial
extremely important

crucian carp n
carpín
Carassius carassius

crucible /ˈkɹuː.sɪ.bəl/ n
prueba de fuego
difficult and trying experience
crisol
heat-resistant container in which metals are melted
cup-shaped piece of laboratory equipment

crucified adj
crucificado
that has been subject to crucifixion

crucifix /ˈkɹuː.sɨˌfɪks/ n
crucifijo
object

crucifixion /ˌkrusəˈfɪkʃn̩/ n
crucifixión Crucifixión
execution by being nailed or tied to an upright cross
death of Christ on cross

crucify /ˈkɹuːsɪfaɪ/ v
crucificar
to execute a person by nailing to a crucifix

crud /kɹʌd/ n
basura desperdicio
dirt, filth or refuse
caca mierda
feces

crude /kɹuːd/ adj
crudo
being in a natural state
rudimentario
characterized by simplicity

crude oil n
crudo petróleo crudo
unrefined oil

cruel /kɹuːəl/ adj
cruel
that intentionally causes pain and suffering

cruelly /ˈkɹuːəli/ adv
cruelmente sangrientamente
in a cruel manner

cruelty /ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ n
crueldad
indifference to suffering
cruel act
positive pleasure in inflicting suffering

cruet /ˈkɹu.ɪt/ n
vinajera
A small bottle or container used to hold a condiment
A small vessel used to hold wine or water for the Eucharist

cruise /kɹuːz/ n
crucero
sea voyage

cruise /kɹuːz/ v
navegar
to sail about

cruise missile n
misil de crucero
winged missile

cruise ship n
crucero
passenger ship

cruiser /ˈkɹuzɚ/ n
patrulla
police patrol vehicle

crumb /kɹʌm/ n
miga cacho
(figurative) small amount
miga migaja
small piece of biscuit, cake, etc
miga
soft internal portion of bread

crumb /kɹʌm/ v
empanar
to cover with crumbs

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ n
crumble
dessert

crumble /ˈkɹʌmbəl/ v
desmigajarse desmoronarse desmenuzarse
to fall apart
desmenuzar desmigajar
to render into crumbs

crumple /ˈkɹʌmpəl/ v
colapsar
to collapse
arrugar
to rumple
to become wrinkled

crunch /kɹʌntʃ/ v
crujir ronzar
to crush something with a noisy crackling sound

crunchy /ˈkɹʌntʃi/ adj
crujiente
likely to crunch

crupper /ˈkɹʌpə/ n
ataharre grupera
strap stopping saddle from slipping

crusade /kɹuːˈseɪd/ n
cruzada
grand concerted effort
military expedition

crusader /kɹuˈseɪdɚ/ /kɹuːˈseɪdə/ n
cruzado
fighter in the medieval crusades

crush /kɹʌʃ/ n
enamoramiento
love or infatuation or its object (often short-lived or unrequited)
aplastamiento
violent collision or compression; crash; destruction; ruin
violent crowding
violent pressure, as of a crowd

crush /kɹʌʃ/ v
estar enamorado
to feel unrequited love
subyugar
to oppress or burden grievously
aplastar arrasar
to overcome completely
aplastar
to overwhelm by pressure or weight
aplastar destripar
to press or bruise between two hard bodies
machacar triturar
to reduce to fine particles by pounding or grinding

crushing /ˈkɹʌʃɪŋ/ adj
arrollador
that crushes

crust /kɹʌst/ n
costra
any solid, hard surface layer
costra corteza
outer layer of bread
corteza
outermost layer of a planet

crustacean /kɹʌsˈteɪʃən/ n
crustáceo
arthropod of the subphylum Crustacea

crusty /ˈkɹʌsti/ adj
gruñón irritable
grumpy, short-tempered

crutch /kɹʌtʃ/ n
muleta
device to assist in motion as a cane
muleta soporte apoyo
something that supports

crux /kɹʌks/ n
punto crucial punto esencial
central or essential point
busilis
puzzle or difficulty

cruzeiro n
cruzeiro
currency

crwth /kɹuːθ/ /kɹuθ/ n
crota
archaic stringed instrument

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ n
llanto
shedding of tears
grito
shout or scream
words shouted or screamed

cry /kɹaɪ̯/ v
gritar
intransitive: to shout, scream, yell
transitive: to shout, to scream (words)
llorar
intransitive: to weep

cry over spilt milk v
a lo hecho, pecho llorar por la leche derramada llorar sobre la leche derramada
to worry about unfortunate events which have already happened

crybaby /ˈkɹaɪˌbeɪbi/ n
llorona llorón
llorón llorona
baby who cries excessively
llorón llorica
person whose feelings are easily hurt

cryo- /ˈkɹaɪoʊ/ /ˈkɹʌɪəʊ/ prefix
crio-
cold, freezing

cryobiosis n
criobiosis
cryptobiotic response

cryogenic /ˌkɹaɪoʊˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
criogénico
of, relating to, or performed at low temperatures

cryolite n
criolita
mineral

cryonics n
criónica
cryopreservation

cryopreservation n
criopreservación
preservation of biological tissue

cryoturbation n
crioturbación
forms of disturbances

cryovolcano n
criovolcán
cryovolcano

crypt /kɹɪpt/ n
cripta
undergound vault

cryptic /ˈkɹɪptɪk/ adj
críptico
having hidden meaning
involving use of code or cipher
mystified or of an obscure nature

cryptid n
críptido

crypto- /kɹɪptoʊ-/ prefix
cripto-

crypto-Jew n
Criptojudío
crypto-Jew

crypto-Judaism n
criptojudaísmo
crypto-Judaism

cryptobiosis n
criptobiosis
state of life

cryptocurrency n
criptomoneda
type of digital currency

cryptodepression /ˌkɹiptoʊdəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /ˌkɹɪptəʊdɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
criptodepresión
portion of a lake which lies below sea level

cryptogam n
criptógama criptógamo
plant

cryptogram n
criptograma
word puzzle with encoded text

cryptography [kɹ̥ɪpˈtʰɒɡɹəfiː] n
criptografía
discipline concerned with communication security

cryptology /kɹɪpˈtɑ.lə.dʒi/ /kɹɪpˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
criptología
practice

cryptoporticus n
criptopórtico

cryptorchidism n
criptorquidia
The failure of one or both testes to descend into the scrotum

cryptovirus n
virus encriptador
malware

cryptozoology /ˌkɹɪptoʊzoʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
criptozoología
study of postulated animals

crystal /ˈkɹɪstəl/ n
cristal
array of atoms
mineral
glassware

crystal ball n
bola de cristal
globe used to foretell the future

crystal clear adj
claridad meridiana
completely clear and understood

crystal magick n
magia de cristales
wiccan ceremonial crystal usage

crystal set n
radio a galena
an early kind of radio receiver

crystalline /ˈkɹɪst.əl.aɪn/ adj
cristalino
relating to crystals
resembling crystal in being clear and transparent

crystallization n
cristalización
the act or process by which a substance in solidifying assumes the form and structure of a crystal

crème brûlée /kɹɛm bɹuˈleɪ/ n
crema catalana
dessert

crème de la crème n
flor y nata lo mejor de lo mejor
best of the best

crêpe de Chine n
crepé de la China crespón la China crêpe de la China
fabric

ctenophore /ˈtiːnəfɔː/ n
ctenóforo
any of various marine animals of the phylum Ctenophora

cub /kʌb/ n
cachorro
the young of certain animals

cube /kjub/ /kjuːb/ n
cubo dado
geometry: polyhedron having of six identical square faces
arithmetic: number raised to the third power
cubo terrón cubito
object more or less in the form of a cube

cube root n
raíz cúbica
number

cubed adj
al cubo
raised to the third power

cubewano /ˌkjuː.biːˈwʌn.oʊ/ n
cubewano
kuiper belt object

cubic /ˈkju.bɪk/ /ˈkjuː.bɪk/ adj
cúbico
of a polynomial of third degree
in the name of units of volume
Having three equal axes and all angles 90°

cubic centimetre n
centímetro cúbico
a unit of volume

cubic decimetre n
decímetro cúbico
a unit of volume

cubic metre n
metro cúbico
unit of volume

cubism /ˈkjuː.bɪz.əm/ n
cubismo
An artistic movement characterized by the depiction of natural forms as geometric structures of planes

cubit /ˈkju.bɪt/ /ˈkjuː.bɪt/ n
codo
unit of length

cubital adj
cubital
of or pertaining to the cubit or ulna

cuboid n
paralelepípedo rectangular cuboide
rectangular parallelepiped

cuboid bone n
cuboides hueso cuboides
one of the tarsal bones

cuboideonavicular adj
cuboideonavicular
relating to the cuboid and navicular bones

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ n
cornudo
man married to an unfaithful wife

cuckold /ˈkʌk.oʊld/ /ˈkʌk.əʊld/ v
poner los cuernos pegar los tarros poner el gorro poner las guampas poner los cachos sanchear
make a cuckold

cuckoo /ˈkuːkuː/ /ˈkʊkuː/ n
cuco cuclillo
the bird

cuckoo clock n
reloj cucú reloj de cuco
clock

cucumber /ˈkaʊˌkʌmbəɹ/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbə/ /ˈkjuːˌkʌmbəɹ/ n
pepino
edible fruit
plant

cud /kʌd/ n
bolo rumen
food chewed for a second time by ruminants

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ n
abrazo mimo
affectionate embrace

cuddle /ˈkʌd.l̩/ v
abrazar mecer mecer en brazos
cradle in one's arms
abrazar hacer arrumacos
embrace, lie together snugly

cuddly adj
achuchable cariñoso mimoso
Suitable for cuddling

cue /kjuː/ n
señal
action or event that is a signal to do something
cu
name of the letter Q, q
taco
straight tapering rod used to impel the balls in games such as billiards, snooker, and pool

cuff /kʌf/ n
vuelta bajo
the end of a pants leg, folded up
puño ruedo
the end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist

cuff /kʌf/ v
abofetear
To hit, as a reproach

cuff on the ear n
bofetada bofetón cachetada torta
smack on the side of the head

cufflink /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ n
gemelo
button used to hold a sleeve cuff together

cuirass /kwɪˈɹæs/ n
coraza
piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle

cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n
cocina
characteristic style of preparing food

culantro /kuːˈlɑːn.tɹoʊ/ n
culantro
Eryngium foetidum

culinary /ˈkʌlɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ˈkʌlɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
culinario
relating to the practice of cookery or the activity of cooking

culinary art n
arte culinario culinaria
art of preparing food
cocina
characteristic style of preparing food

cull /kʌl/ v
seleccionar
to pick or take someone or something

culminate v
culminar
astronomy: to reach greatest altitude
to reach the summit, highest point, peak (level) etc.

culpable /ˈkʌlpəbəl/ adj
culpable
blameworthy

culprit /ˈkʌl.pɹɨt/ n
culpable
culprit

cult /kʌlt/ adj
de culto
enjoyed by a small, loyal group

cult /kʌlt/ n
secta culto
a sect
veneración culto
devotion to a saint

cult film n
película de culto
film with a group of dedicated fans

cult following n
seguidores de culto
group of dedicated fans

cult of personality n
culto a la personalidad
situation of being falsely idolized

cultivable adj
cultivable
capable of being cultivated

cultivar n
cultivar
cultivated variety

cultivate /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/ v
cultivar
grow plants, notably crops

cultivated /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/ adj
culto
cultured

cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ n
cultivación cultivo
art or act of cultivating
cultivo cultura
devotion of time or attention to the improvement of

cultural /ˈkʌlt͡ʃəɹəl/ adj
cultural
pertaining to culture

cultural identity n
identidad cultural
feeling of belonging to a group

cultural studies n
estudios culturales
diverse field of study

cultural wealth n
riqueza cultural
the collection of arts that help to define the culture of a region

culturally adv
culturalmente
of or relating to culture

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ n
cultura
arts, customs and habits
the beliefs, values, behavior and material objects that constitute a people's way of life
anthropology: any knowledge passed from one generation to the next
cultivo cultura
microbiology: the process of growing a bacterial or other biological entity

culture /ˈkʌlt͡ʃə/ /ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ/ v
cultivar
to maintain in an environment suitable for growth

culture shock n
choque cultural
state of anxious confusion

cultured adj
cultivado
artificially developed

culturemaker n
formulador de cultura
one involved in the formulation of culture

culverin /ˈkʌlvəɹɪn/ n
culebrina
handgun

culvert n
tajea cloaca
channel for draining water

cum /kʌm/ n
leche lefa acabada corrida mecos semen
slang: semen

cum /kʌm/ v
eyacular correrse venirse acabar irse terminar
slang: have an orgasm; ejaculate

cumbersome /ˈkʌmbɚsəm/ adj
cargante pesado
burdensome or hindering, as a weight or drag; vexatious; cumbrous

cumbucket n
taza de semen vertedero de leche
a low, vile person

cumdump n
pozo de semen
a place to ejaculate

cumin /ˈkjuːmɪn/ /ˈkumɪn/ n
comino
plant Cuminum cyminum
its seed used as spice

cummerbund /ˈkʌməbʌnd/ /ˈkʌmɚˌbʌnd/ n
faja ancha
broad sash

cummingtonite n
cummingtonita
mineral magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide

cumshaw n
propina
gratuity

cumshot n
acabada corrida
pornography: type of sex act
portrayal of ejaculation
splodge of semen

cumslut n
tragador tragadora
a person seen as one who badly wants to receive a man's semen

cumulative adj
cumulativo acumulativo
incorporating all data up to the present

cumulonimbus /ˌkjuːmələʊˈnɪmbəs/ n
cumulonimbo
cloud

cumulus /ˈkjuːmjələs/ n
cúmulo
white puffy cloud

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ adj
cuneiforme
written in the cuneiform writing system

cuneiform /kjuːˈni.ə.fɔɹm/ /ˈkjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/ n
escritura cuneiforme
ancient writing system
(hueso) cuneiforme
wedge-shaped bone

cuneocuboid adj
cuneocuboideo
relating to the cuboid and lateral cuneiform

cuneonavicular adj
cuneoescafoideo cuneonavicular
of or pertaining to the cuneiform bones and the navicular

cuneus n
cuña
portion of the occipital lobe

cunnilingus /ˌkʌnɪˈlɪŋɡəs/ n
cunilinguo cunnilingus cunnilinguo
oral stimulation of female genitals

cunning /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ adj
astuto
skillful
astuto listo pillo
sly

cunningly adv
arteramente astutamente
with cunning, cleverly

cunt /kʌnt/ n
coño concha chocho chocha chucha cuca
genitalia
cabrón hijo de puta puta
unpleasant or objectionable person

cuntbucket n
coñota coñoto
a stupid contemptuous person

cuntwhore n
puta de quinta
despised woman

cup /kʌp/ n
taza copa
drinking vessel
copa
trophy
contest
part of bra
taza
unit of measure

cup of tea n
plato del gusto de alguien santo de la devoción de alguien
something of interest
taza de té
tea in a cup

cupbearer /ˈkʌpbɛəɹə/ /ˈkʌpbɛɹɚ/ n
copero copera
cup carrier

cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/ /ˈkʌbɚd/ n
armario alacena vitrina
enclosed storage

cupcake /ˈkʌpkeɪk/ n
magdalena panqué pastel de taza ponqué quequito
small cake

cupel /ˈkjuːpəl/ n
copela
a small circular receptacle used in assaying gold or silver with lead

cupidity /kjuːˈpɪdəti/ n
codicia
extreme greed, especially for wealth

cupola /ˈkjuːpələ/ n
cúpula
architecture: dome-shaped ornamental structure

cupping glass n
ventosa
glass vessel used in cupping

cuprite n
cuprita
mineral composed of cuprous oxide

cur [kɜː] [kɝ] n
chucho quiltro
inferior dog

curare n
curare
a substance containing the alkaloid D-tubocurarine

curassow n
hoco mamaco muitú pajuí paujil pavón
birds of the family Cracidae

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ n
vicario
assistant rector
cura párroco párroco
parish priest

curate /kjʊəˈɹeɪt/ /kjʊˈɹeɪt/ /ˈkjʊəɹət/ /ˈkjʊɹɪt/ v
comisariar
to act as a curator for

curative /ˈkjʊɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
curativo
possessing the ability to cure

curator n
curador conservador comisario
administrator of a collection

curatorship n
comité curaduría
rank or period of being a curator

curaçao /ˈk(j)ʊəɹ.əˌsaʊ/ /ˈkjuːɹəsaʊ/ n
curaçao
liqueur

curcumin /ˈkɜː(ɹ)kjəmɪn/ n
curcumina
a polyphenol

curd /kɜː(ɹ)d/ n
cuajada cuajo
part of milk that coagulates

curdle /ˈkɜː.dəl/ /ˈkɝ.dəl/ v
coagular
to coagulate
cuajar
to form or cause to form curds

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ n
cura curación remedio
method, device or medication that restores good health
curado
process of preservation

cure /kjʊə(ɹ)/ /kjʊɹ/ /kɜː(ɹ)/ v
curar
to restore to health

cure-all /ˈkjʊəɹɔːl/ n
panacea curalotodo
panacea

curettage /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈtɑːʒ/ n
legrado
the removal of unwanted tissue from a body cavity using a curette

curfew /ˈkəː.fjuː/ /ˈkɚ.fju/ n
toque de queda
a regulation requiring people to be off the streets and in their homes by a certain time
a signal indicating this time
the time when such restriction begins
evening bell

curio /ˈkjʊə̯ɹiˌəʊ̯/ n
curiosidad objeto curioso
strange and interesting object

curiosity /ˌkjʊəɹɪˈɒsɪti/ n
curiosidad
inquisitiveness; the tendency to ask questions, investigate, or explore
unique or extraordinary object which arouses interest

curiosity killed the cat proverb
la curiosidad mató al gato
undue curiosity is dangerous

curious /ˈkjɝi.əs/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əs/ adj
curioso
inquisitive
curioso extraño raro
unusual

curiously /ˈkjɝi.əsli/ /ˈkjʊəɹi.əsli/ adv
curiosamente
oddly

curium /ˈkjʊəɹiəm/ n
curio
chemical element

curl /kəːl/ /kɝl/ n
bucle rizo
lock of curling hair
flexión
weightlifting: type of exercise

curlew /ˈkɜːlju/ /ˈkɜːlu/ /ˈkɝlu/ n
zarapito
migratory wading bird

curlew sandpiper n
correlimos zarapitín
Calidris ferruginea

curling iron n
tenacilla
a heated cylindrical device for curling the hair

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ adj
rizado chino crespo
having curls

curly /ˈkɜːli/ /ˈkɝli/ n
rizado
a person or animal with curly hair

curly bracket n
llave
character

curmudgeon /kɚˈmʌdʒən/ /kɜː(ɹ)ˈmʌdʒ.ən/ n
cascarrabias
an ill-tempered stubborn person

currant /ˈkɝənt/ /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
grosella
fruit
pasa de Corinto
small dried grape

currency /ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ n
moneda divisa
money or other item used to facilitate transactions

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ adj
actual
existing or occurring at the moment
generally accepted, used, practiced, or prevalent at the moment

current /ˈkʌɹənt/ n
corriente
time rate of flow of electric charge

current account n
cuenta corriente
checking account

current asset n
activo corriente
finance: an organization's fixed assets

currently /ˈkʌɹəntli/ adv
actualmente ahora hoy
at this moment

curricular adj
curricular
of, relating to, or following a curriculum

curriculum /kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/ n
currículo
set of courses and coursework

curriculum vitae /kəˈɹɪkjələm ˈviːteɪ/ n
currículum vítae currículo currículum historial hoja de vida resumen
written account of one's education, accomplishments, etc.

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ n
curri
dish
curry cari
sauce or relish

curry /kɜ.ɹi/ /ˈkʌ.ɹi/ v
congraciarse

curry powder n
curry
mixture of spices

currycomb n
almohaza
a comb or brush used to groom horses

currywurst n
currywurst
pork sausage cut into slices seasoned with a curry sauce

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ n
maldición
supernatural detriment
prayer that harm may befall someone
mala palabra maldición
vulgar epithet

curse /kɜːs/ /kɝːs/ v
maldecir
to place a curse upon
to utter a vulgar curse
to use offensive language
to call upon divine or supernatural power to send injury upon

cursed /ˈkɜːsɪd/ /ˈkɝsɪd/ adj
maldito maldita
having some sort of divine harm

cursive /ˈkɜːsɪv/ /ˈkɝsɪv/ adj
en cursiva
having successive letters joined together

cursor /kɜɹsəɹ/ n
cursor
GUI: moving icon representing the position of a pointing device
part of scientific instruments that indicates position

cursory /ˈkɜː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɝː.sə.ɹi/ /ˈkɵː.sɘ.ɹi/ adj
superficial rápido
hasty, superficial, careless

curt /ˈkɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
corto
short or concise

curtail /kɚˈteɪl/ /kɜːˈteɪl/ v
acortar
cut short an animal's tail
limitar
limit or restrict
acortar truncar
shorten or abridge

curtain /ˈkɜːtn̩/ /ˈkɝtn̩/ n
cortina telón
piece of cloth covering a window
telón cortina
piece of cloth in a theater

curtains /ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/ n
cortinas
plural of curtain

curtation n
acortamiento
interval of a planets distance

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ n
reverencia
small bow of knees and lowered body, usually by a female

curtsey /ˈkɜːtsɪ/ /ˈkɝtsɪ/ v
hacer una reverencia inclinarse
to make a curtsey

curvature /ˈkɝ.və.tʃɚ/ n
curvatura
differential geometry: of a Riemannian manifold
the shape of something curved
mathematics: the extent to which a subspace is curved within a metric space

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ n
curva
gentle bend
geometry: one-dimensional figure
curved line
curvas
informal: usually in plural: attractive features of a woman or informal: attractive shape of a woman's body

curve /kɜːv/ /kɝv/ v
curvar encorvar
bend, crook

curve-billed thrasher n
cuitlacoche
Toxostoma curvirostre

curveball n
bola curva
pitch in baseball

curved /kɜːvd/ /kɝːvd/ adj
curvo
having a curve or curves

curvilinear adj
curvilíneo
having bends

cushaw n
ayote cidrayote pipián
Cucurbita argyrosperma, the winter squash

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ n
amortiguante colchón
absorbent or protective item
banda
in cue sports
cojín almohadón
soft material in cloth bag

cushion /ˈkʊʃən/ v
amortiguar proteger suavizar
absorb impact
amortiguar
provide cushion

cusk n
brosmio
cod-like fish

cusp /kʌsp/ n
cúspide
in astrology
in dentistry
sharp point or pointed end

cuspid /ˈkʌspɪd/ n
colmillo
tooth with a single cusp

cuspidate adj
cuspidado
having a cusp

custard /ˈkʌs.təd/ /ˈkʌs.tɚd/ n
crema pastelera
sauce

custody /ˈkʌstədiː/ n
custodia tutela
custodia
Franciscan administrative unit
custodia patria potestad tutela
legal right to take care of something or somebody

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ adj
a medida al pedido con especificaciones encargo especializado personalizado
custom-made

custom /ˈkʌstəm/ n
costumbre habituación usanza
frequent repetition of the same act

custom house n
aduana
official building, in a port, where customs are collected and shipping is cleared for entry and exit

custom-made adj
a medida al pedido con especificaciones encargo especializado personalizado
custom-made

customary /ˈkʌstəm(ə)ɹi/ adj
acostumbrado consuetudinario
agreeing with, or established by, custom
consuetudinario sólito
holding or held by custom

customer /ˈkʌstəmə/ /ˈkʌstəmɚ/ n
cliente
one who purchases or receives a product or service

customer service n
servicio al cliente servicio de atención al cliente
act of providing services

customer support n
atención al cliente
provision of service

customization n
personalización
act of customizing

customize /ˈkʌst.ə.maɪ̯z/ v
personalizar
alter according to preferences

customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ n
aduana arancel aranceles derechos de aduana
the duties or taxes imposed on imported or exported goods

customs clearance n
desaduanaje despacho de aduanas

customs officer n
aduanero oficial de aduana
officer

customs value n
valor en aduana
value of an item for the purposes of customs

custos n
custodio
superior of a custody

cut /kʌt/ adj
circuncidado
colloquial: circumcised (see also circumcised)
cortado
having been cut
tallado
of a gem, carved into a shape

cut /kʌt/ n
corte
result of cutting
manner or style a garment is fashioned in
act of cutting
slab of meat
opening resulting from cutting

cut /kʌt/ v
faltar
colloquial, not to attend a class
cortar
to divide with a sharp instrument
to cease recording
to divide a pack of playing cards
colar
to enter a queue in a wrong place
tallar
to form or shape by cutting
atravesar
to intersect dividing into half
cortar incidir
to perform an incision
recortar
to reduce
retirar
to separate from prior association

cut and cover n
excavado y enterrado
method of building subway tunnels

cut down v
talar
bring down a tree
bajarle los humos
insult, belittle

cut off v
cortar recortar
To cause to come off, from cutting
cortar
To end abruptly
interrumpir
To interrupt someone talking
separar
To isolate or remove from contact

cut off one's nose to spite one's face v
tirar piedras al propio tejado tirar piedras contra el propio tejado tirar piedras sobre el propio tejado
harm oneself as a result of trying to harm an adversary

cut one's losses v
cortar por lo sano
discontinue an effort that seems unlikely to ever bear fruit

cut one's teeth v
hacer sus pinitos hacer sus primeras armas
gain early experience

cut someone some slack v
dar cuartelillo

cut to the chase v
ir al grano acortar envites ir al ajo del asunto ir al meollo
to get to the point

cut up v
destazar picar trinchar
to cut into smaller pieces

cut-out /ˈkʌt.aʊt/ n
recorte
space or hole produced by cutting

cutaneous adj
cutáneo dermatológico epidérmico
of, or relating to the skin

cute /kjuːt/ adj
lindo bonito gracioso chulo pituso precioso
having features mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals

cuticle /ˈkjuːtɪkəl/ n
cutícula
protective covering outside epidermis
strip of hardened skin at the base of the finger and toenail

cutie /ˈkjuːti/ n
cariño guapa guapo tesoro
a cute person or animal

cutie pie n
lindura papi chulo
a cute person

cutlass /ˈkʌtləs/ n
sable
a short sword with a curved blade

cutler n
cuchillero cuchillera
One whose business is making or dealing in cutlery

cutlery /ˈkʌt.lə.ɹi/ n
cubertería cubiertos
eating and serving utensils

cutlet n
chuleta
slice of meat

cutoff adj
corte
The point at which something terminates or to which it is limited

cutter /ˈkʌtə/ /ˈkʌtɚ/ n
cortador
person that cuts
cúter
single-masted sailing ship type
trineo
sleigh

cutthroat adj
canallesco
very competitive, dog-eat-dog

cutthroat n
degollador
murderer
canalla
unscrupulous, ruthless or unethical person

cutthroat eel n
anguila branquia baja
fish of the family Synaphobranchidae

cutting /ˈkʌtɪŋ/ n
recorte
action of the verb to cut
esqueje
leaf, stem, branch, or root removed from a plant

cuttlefish /ˈkʌ.təl.fɪʃ/ n
sepia jibia choco
any of various squidlike mollusks

cutwater n
tajamar
edge of a ship's stem

cwm /kuːm/ /kʊm/ n
circo
valley head created through glacial erosion

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ adj
cian
of the colour cyan

cyan /ˈsaɪˌæn/ n
cian
a colour between blue and green

cyanate n
cianato
salt or ester of cyanic acid

cyanide /ˈsaɪənaɪd/ n
cianuro prusiato
chemistry: any compound containing the CN group

cyanidin /saɪˈænədɪn/ n
cianidina
anthocyanidin pigment

cyanoacrylate n
cianoacrilato
class of esters of cyanoacrylic acid

cyanobacterium n
cianobacteria
prokaryotic microorganism of phylum Cyanobacteria

cyanosis /ˌsaɪəˈnoʊsɪs/ n
cianosis
discolouration of the skin

cyanotic adj
cianótico
afflicted with cyanosis

cyber- /ˈsaɪbə/ /ˈsaɪbɚ/ prefix
ciber-
the Internet or cyberspace

cyberattack n
ciberataque
an attack over a computer network

cyberattacker n
ciberatacante

cyberbullying n
ciberacoso
bullying online

cyberharassment n
ciberacoso
cyberharassment, online harassment

cybernetic /ˌsaɪbə(ɹ)ˈnɛtɪk/ /ˌsaɪbɚˈnɛtɪk/ adj
cibernético
relating to the mathematical study of control
relating to computers and Internet

cybernetics /ˌsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
cibernética
science of communication and control
the art/study of controling
technology related to computers

cyberpunk n
cyberpunk
sci-fi subgenre

cyberspace /ˈsaɪ.bə(ɹ)ˌspeɪs/ n
ciberespacio
world of information

cybersquatter n
ciberokupa
A person who participates in cybersquatting

cybersquatting n
ciberokupación ciberparacaidismo
registration of a well-known brand or company name as an Internet domain name in the hope of selling it later

cyberterrorism n
ciberterrorismo
terrorism on the Internet

cyberwarfare n
guerra informática ciberguerra
warfare taking place on the Internet

cyborg /ˈsaɪ.bɔː(ɹ)ɡ/ n
ciborg
person who is part machine

cycad /ˈsʌɪkəd/ n
cícada
plant of the Cycadophyta

cyclamen n
ciclamen artanita ciclamino pamporcino violeta de los Alpes violeta persa
A type of plant

cycle /ˈsaɪkəl/ n
ciclo
complete rotation
process
series of poems etc.

cyclic /ˈsaɪklɪk/ /ˈsɪklɪk/ adj
cíclico
characterized by, or moving in cycles

cyclic redundancy check n
comprobación de redundancia cíclica
type of hash function

cyclical /ˈsaɪklɪkəl/ adj
cíclico
recurring at regular intervals

cycling /ˈsaɪk(ə)lɪŋ/ n
ciclismo
The sport of riding and racing bicycles

cyclist /ˈsaɪ.klɪst/ n
ciclista
person who rides a cycle

cyclo- /saɪkləʊ/ prefix
ciclo-
circle

cycloalkane n
cicloalcano
saturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cycloalkene n
cicloalqueno
any unsaturated alicyclic hydrocarbon

cyclocross /ˈsaɪkləʊˌkɹɒs/ n
ciclocrós
form of bicycle racing

cyclogenesis n
ciclogénesis
the process which leads to the formation of tropical storms, cyclones and hurricanes

cyclohexane /ˌsaɪkloʊˈhɛkseɪn/ n
ciclohexano
alicyclic hydrocarbon, C₆H12

cyclohexanone n
ciclohexanona
cyclohexanone

cycloid /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/ n
cicloide
geometry: locus of a point on the circumference of a rolling circle

cyclone /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ n
ciclón
rotating system of winds
South Pacific and Indian Ocean weather phenomenon

cyclonic adj
ciclónico
of, pertaining to, or resembling a cyclone

cyclophilin n
ciclofilina
class of proteins

cyclopropene n
ciclopropeno
cycloalkene having three carbon atoms

cyclops n
cíclope
giant of mythology

cyclosilicate n
ciclosilicato
mineral

cyclotomic field n
cuerpo ciclotómico
extension field of the rational numbers formed by adjoining a primitive root of unity

cyclotron /ˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
ciclotrón
particle accelerator

cygnet /ˈsɪɡ.nət/ n
pollo de cisne
young of a swan

cylinder /ˈsɪləndɚ/ /ˈsɪlɪndə(ɹ)/ n
cilindro
geometry: surface
geometry: solid
any cylindrical object
cavity or chamber
the space in which a piston travels
container
recording

cylinder head n
culata
part of an internal combustion engine

cylindrical /sɪˈlɪndɹɪkəl/ adj
cilíndrico
shaped like a cylinder

cylindricity n
cilindricidad
being cylindrical

cymbal /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
platillo cimbales plato címbalo címbalos platillos
concave plate of brass or bronze that produces a sharp, ringing sound when struck

cymophane /ˈsʌɪmə(ʊ)feɪn/ n
cimofana
gemstone mineral

cymotrichous adj
cimótrico
having wavy hair

cynic /ˈsɪnɪk/ n
cínico cínica
A person who believes that all people are motivated by selfishness
A person whose outlook is scornfully negative

cynical adj
cínico
of or relating to the belief that human actions are motivated by base desires or selfishness

cynically /ˈsɪn.ɪk.(ə.)li/ adv
cínicamente
in a cynical manner

cynicism /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪzəm/ n
cinismo
skeptical, scornful or pessimistic attitude

cynophobia /ˌsaɪnəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌsaɪnəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
cinofobia
an irrational fear or hatred of dogs or other canines

cynosure /ˈsaɪnəʃʊɹ/ /ˈsɪnəzjʊə/ n
blanco de las miradas foco
something that is the center of attention; an object that serves as a focal point of attraction and admiration
guia lazarillo tramontana
that which serves to guide or direct

cypress /ˈsaɪ.pɹəs/ n
ciprés
an evergreen coniferous tree

cyst /sɪst/ n
quiste
sac which develops in the natural cavities of an organ

cysteine n
cisteína
nonessential amino acid

cystic /ˈsɪstɪk/ adj
quístico
Of or pertaining to a cyst
cístico
Of or pertaining to the gall bladder or the urinary bladder

cystic fibrosis n
fibrosis quística
medical condition

cystitis n
cistitis
inflammation of the urinary bladder

cystoscopy n
cistoscopia
endoscopy of the urinary bladder

cystotomy n
cistostomía
surgical operation

cytisine n
citisina
polycyclic alkaloid

cyto- prefix
cito-
regarding cells

cytoarchitecture n
citoarquitectura
arrangement of cells

cytochemistry n
citoquímica
the biochemistry of cells

cytochrome /ˈsaɪtəkɹəʊm/ n
citocromo
hemoprotein compound

cytogenetic adj
citogenético
Of or pertaining to cytogenetics

cytokine n
citocina
any of various small regulatory proteins

cytokinesis n
citocinesis
cellular process

cytological adj
citológico
relating to cytology

cytologist /saɪˈtɑːlədʒɪst/ /saɪˈtɒlədʒɪst/ n
citólogo
biologist who studies cells
scientist who studies the physical characteristics of chromosomes

cytology /saɪˈtɑləd͡ʒi/ /saɪˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
citología
biology: the study of cells

cytopathologist n
citopatóloga citopatólogo
scientist

cytoplasm /ˈsaɪtoʊˌplæzəm/ /ˈsaɪtəʊˌplæzəm/ n
citoplasma
contents of a cell excluding the nucleus

cytoplasmic /saɪtə(ʊ)ˈplazmɪk/ adj
citoplasmático
of or pertaining to cytoplasm

cytoreduction n
citorreducción
surgical removal

cytosine /ˈsaɪtəsiːn/ n
citosina

cytoskeleton n
citoesqueleto

cytosol /ˈsaɪtəˌsɒl/ n
citosol
the solution of a cells cytoplasm

cytosolic adj
citosólico
of or pertaining to the cytosol

cytotoxic adj
citotóxico
Of or relating to cytotoxicity

d'oh /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ interjection
ouh
expression of frustration

d10 n
d10

d12 n
d12

d6 n
d6

d8 n
d8

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ n
escarceo
act of participation in an activity in a casual or superficial way
chapoteo
act of splashing in soft mud, water, etc.

dabble /ˈdæb(ə)l/ /ˈdæbəl/ v
chapotear
to cause splashing by moving a body part in soft mud, water, etc.
aventurarse en
to participate in a casual or superficial way

dabchick n
zampullín chico
type of bird

dace /deɪs/ n
albur
Leuciscus leuciscus

dacha /ˈdætʃə/ n
dacha
Russian villa or summer house

dachshund /ˈdɑks.ˌhʊnt/ /ˈdɑːks.ˌhʊnd/ n
perro salchicha dachshund
breed of dog

dacite /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ n
dacita
an igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content

dacryocystitis /ˌdæk.ɹɪ.əʊ.sɪˈstaɪ.tɪs/ n
dacriocistitis
infection

dactyl /ˈdæktɪɫ/ n
esdrújulo
poetical foot of three syllables

dactylic /dæk.ˈtɪ.lɪk/ adj
dactílico

dactylology /ˌdæktəlˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdæktɪlˈɒlədʒi/ n
dactilología
The use of the fingers and hands to communicate ideas, especially by the deaf

dactyloscopy /ˌdæktɪlˈɒskəpi/ n
dactiloscopia
forensic analysis of fingerprints

dad /dæd/ n
papá
familiar address of one's own father
papá ama
informal: a father

dadaism /ˈdɑːdɑːɪzəm/ n
dadaísmo
cultural movement

dadbod n
fofisano
overweight male body type

daddy /ˈdædi/ n
papá papaíto papito
father
papi papito
male lover

daddy longlegs /ˈdædɪ ˈlɒŋ(ɡ)leɡz/ n
falangio segador
harvestman

daemon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
demonio
computing: a process that does not have a controlling terminal

daffodil /ˈdæfəˌdɪl/ n
narciso
flower

daft /dæft/ /dɑːft/ adj
loco
crazy, insane
tonto
foolish, silly
estúpido
stupid

dagger /ˈdæɡə(ɹ)/ n
daga puñal
puñal daga
a stabbing weapon
obelus
a text character

daguerreotype /dəˈɡɛɹ.oʊ.taɪp/ /dəˈɡɛɹ.əʊ.taɪp/ n
daguerrotipo
type of photograph

dahlia /ˈdɑːlɪə/ n
dalia
any plant of the genus Dahlia

daikon /ˈdaɪkɒn/ n
rábano blanco
large white radish

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adj
diurno
diurnal
cotidiano diario
that occurs every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ adv
diariamente cotidianamente
every day

daily /ˈdeɪli/ n
diario
newspaper

daily bread /ˈdeɪli ˌbɹɛd/ n
pan de cada día
things needed to sustain physical life
things needed to sustain spiritual life

daimyo /ˈdaɪ.mjoʊ/ /ˈdaɪ.mjəʊ/ n
daimio
Japanese feudal lord

daiquiri /ˈdæ.kə.ɹi/ n
daiquiri
A cocktail of rum, lemon or lime juice and sugar, sometimes with fruit added

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ adj
con grasa láctea
on food labelling, containing fats only from dairy sources
lácteo
referring to products produced from milk
referring to the milk production and processing industries

dairy /ˈdɛəɹi/ n
minisúper supercito tiendita
corner-store, superette or 'mini-mart' of some description
granja establo granja lechera
place, where milk is processed
lácteos
products produced from milk
lechería mantequería
shop selling dairy products

dairy product n
producto lácteo lacticinio
foodstuff made from milk

dairymaid n
lechera
woman who works in a dairy

dais /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/ n
estrado podio plataforma
raised platform

daisy /ˈdeɪ.zi/ n
chiribita margarita común
Bellis perennis
margarita
commonly used term for related flowers

dale /deɪl/ n
valle
valley

dalliance /ˈdalɪəns/ /ˈdæli.əns/ n
amorío devaneo
A sexual relationship, not serious but often illicit
coqueteo flirteo galanteo requiebro
playful flirtation

dalmatic /dalˈmatɪk/ n
dalmática
ecclesiastical garment

dam /dæm/ n
presa represa
structure placed across a flowing body of water

dam /dæm/ v
represar
block

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n
daño damno
abstract measure of something not being intact; harm
daño
cost or expense

damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ v
dañar
to make something less intact or even destroy it; to harm or cause destruction

damages /ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/ n
resarcimiento de daños
money awarded to a claimant

damaging /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ adj
dañino injurioso lesivo
harmful, injurious, that damages

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ n
damasco
fabric

damask /ˈdæm.əsk/ v
adamascar
decorate or weave in damascene patterns

dammit /ˈdæmɪt/ interjection
joder maldita sea mierda
expression of anger or disappointment

damn /dæm/ adj
maldito puto
generic intensifier

damn /dæm/ adv
malditamente
awfully, extremely

damn /dæm/ interjection
diablos maldición maldita sea
non-vulgar expression of contempt etc.

damn /dæm/ n
blasfemar maldecir
maldito
use of damn as a swear word

damn /dæm/ v
condenar maldecir
theology: to condemn to hell
condenar reprobar
to condemn as unfit, harmful, invalid, immoral, or illegal
maldecir
to put a curse upon

damn the torpedoes v
quemar la santabárbara

damn well adv
sin duda
emphatically

damnation /dæmˈneɪʃən/ n
maldito
The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation

damned /dæmd/ adj
maldito
god-forsaken

damp /dæmp/ adj
húmedo
Being in a state between dry and wet

damp /dæmp/ n
humedad
moisture

damp /dæmp/ v
humedecer
To render damp
amortiguar
To suppress vibrations or oscillations

dampen /ˈdæmpən/ v
deprimir reducir
depress, lessen
humectar humedecer
make damp

damsel /ˈdæmzəl/ n
doncella muchacha
girl, maiden (without sexual experience)

damsel in distress /ˈdæm.zəl ɪn dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
damisela en apuros
young woman perceived as being in a dangerous situation.

damselfly /ˈdæmzəlflaɪ/ n
caballito del diablo
insect

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] n
baile danza
movements to music

dance /dæns/ /dɑːns/ [däːns] [dæns~dans] [dæːns] [dɑːns] [dɛəns~deəns] v
bailar danzar
move rhythmically to music

dance floor n
pista de baile
an area for dancing

dancer /ˈdɑːns.ə(ɹ)/ n
bailarina bailadora
a female person who dances
bailarín bailador
person who dances

dandelion /ˈdæn.dɪ.laɪ.ən/ /ˈdæn.dʌː.laɪ.ən/ n
diente de león
plant, wild flower of the genus Taraxacum

dander n
caspa
dead skin shed by animals

dandruff /ˈdændɹʌf/ n
caspa
skin flakes

dandy /ˈdændi/ n
dandy pijo pitoco pituco popis
dandi
man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance

danewort n
saúco menor yezgo
Sambucus ebulus

danger /ˈdeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈdeɪndʒɚ/ n
peligro
exposure to likely harm
instance or cause of liable harm

dangerous /ˈdeɪnd͡ʒəɹəs/ /ˈdeɪnʒ(ə)ɹəs/ adj
peligroso
full of danger
causing danger, ready to do harm or injury

dangerously adv
peligrosamente
in a dangerous manner

dangerousness n
peligrosidad
state or quality of being dangerous

dangle /ˈdæŋ.ɡəl/ v
pender
hang loosely

dank /deəŋk/ /dæŋk/ adj
húmedo
dark, damp and humid

danse macabre /dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ n
danza de la muerte
a conventional subject of artistic painting or drawing

dapper /ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ adj
atildado pulcro
neat, trim
apuesto
stylishly or neatly dressed

dapple [ˈdæpəɫ] adj
habado moteado tordo
having a spotted skin or coat

dapple [ˈdæpəɫ] n
tordo
dappled animal

dapple [ˈdæpəɫ] v
motear salpicar
to mark with spots

dappled [ˈdæpəɫd] adj
moteado
having a mottled or spotted skin or coat

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ n
desafío reto
a challenge

dare /dɛə(ɹ)/ /dɛɚ/ v
afrontar enfrentar
to brave or face up to
desafiar retar
to defy or challenge
atreverse osar animarse
to have courage

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ adj
temerario
recklessly bold; adventurous

daredevil /ˈdɛədɛvəl/ n
arriesgado
person who engages in risky behavior

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ adj
osado atrevido audaz denodado
courageous
atrevido audaz osado
willing to take on risks

daring /ˈdɛəɹɪŋ/ n
atrevimiento audacia osadía
boldness

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ adj
oscuro
not bright or light, deeper in hue
having an absolute or relative lack of light
hidden, secret
oscuro fúnebre lúgubre negro siniestro tenebroso
without moral or spiritual light

dark /dɑɹk/ /dɑːk/ n
oscuridad
a complete or partial absence of light
ignorance
anochecer crepúsculo
nightfall

dark culture n
escena oscura
any of a set of subcultures

dark energy n
energía oscura
hypothetical form of energy which, it is supposed, is spread uniformly throughout space and time and has anti-gravitational properties

dark figure n
cifra gris
estimated number of unreported criminal cases

dark matter n
materia oscura
particles of matter that cannot be detected by their radiation

dark-skinned adj
moreno morena
having dark skin

darken /ˈdɑɹkən/ /ˈdɑːkən/ v
oscurecer
obscurecer oscurecer
to make dark by reducing light

darkly /ˈdɑɹkli/ /ˈdɑːkli/ adv
misteriosamente
mysteriously; forebodingly, ominously

darkness /ˈdɑɹknɪs/ /ˈdɑːknəs/ n
oscuridad
state of being dark

darkroom n
cuarto oscuro
dark room where photographs are developed

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ adj
encantador
charming
querido amado
dear, cherished

darling /ˈdɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈdɑːlɪŋ/ n
querido querida amada amado
person who is dear to one

darmstadtium /dɑːɹmˈʃtɑːtiəm/ n
darmstatio darmstadtio
transuranic chemical element with atomic number 110

darn /daːn/ /dɑɹn/ /dɑːn/ v
zurcir surcir
stitch with thread

darnel /ˈdɑːnəɫ/ n
cizaña cizaña forrajera
type of ryegrass found in wheatfields

dart /dɑɹt/ /dɑːt/ n
dardo
sharp-pointed missile weapon

darts /ˈdɑːts/ n
dardos
game

dash /dæʃ/ n
raya
Morse code symbol
carrerita
short run
gota pizca
small quantity of liquid etc.
guion largo raya
typographic symbol

dash /dæʃ/ v
romperse
of hopes or dreams: to ruin
hacer rápidamente
to complete hastily
romper
to destroy
frustrar
to dishearten
lanzarse
to run short distance
salpicar
to sprinkle
arrojar lanzar
to throw violently

dashboard /ˈdæʃˌboəɹd/ /ˈdæʃˌbɔː(ɹ)d/ n
salpicadero tablero de instrumentos
panel under the windscreen of a motor car or aircraft
salpicadero
upturned screen of wood

dashcam /ˈdæʃˌkæm/ n
dashcam
digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle

dasher /ˈdæʃə(ɹ)/ n
jactancioso
One who makes an ostentatious parade

dashing /ˈdæʃɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
apuesto galante guapo
chic, fashionable
enérgico
spirited, audacious and full of high spirits

data /ˈdeɪtə/ /ˈdætə/ /ˈdɑːtə/ n
datos
information

data mining n
minería de datos
technique for searching large-scale databases for patterns

data processing n
procesamiento de datos
operations on data

data science n
ciencia de datos

data set n
conjunto de datos
file of related records
set of data to analyze

data structure n
estructura de datos
organization of data

data type n
tipo de dato
classification or category of data

data warehouse n
almacén de datos
collection of data

database /ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdætəˌbeɪs/ /ˈdɑːtəˌbeɪs/ n
base de datos banco de datos
collection of information
base de datos
software program

database administrator n
administrador de base de datos
person

date /deɪt/ n
dátil
fruit of the date palm
compañera compañero
companion when one is partaking in a social occasion
cita
meeting with a lover or potential lover; a person so met
pre-arranged social meeting
fecha
point in time
fecha data
point of time at which a transaction or event takes place
that which specifies the time of writing, inscription etc.

date /deɪt/ v
fechar
to note the time of writing or executing
citar
to take (someone) on a series of dates

date back to v
remontarse

date of birth n
fecha de nacimiento
date and year when something was born

date palm n
datilero palma datilera
Phoenix dactylifera

date rape n
violación por acompañante

dated /ˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
desusado
anachronistic
fechado
marked with a date
pasado de moda
no longer fashionable
anticuado obsoleto
out of date

dating /ˈdeɪt.ɪŋ/ n
datación
process of estimating the age of something
setting of a date

dative /ˈdeɪtɪv/ adj
dativo
grammar: noting the case of noun which expresses indirect object

dative case n
dativo caso dativo
case used to express direction towards an indirect object

datolite n
datolita
a mineral, a calcium borosilicate

datum /ˈdeɪtəm/ n
dato
single piece of information

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ n
brochazo

daub /dɔb/ /dɔːb/ v
untar embadurnar manchar
to apply something in hasty or crude strokes

daughter /ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
hija
female offspring

daughter-in-law n
nuera
wife of one's child

daughterling n
hijita
a daughter

daunt /dɑnt/ /dɑːnt/ /dɔnt/ /dɔːnt/ v
amedrentar amilanar descorazonar intimidar
to discourage
agobiar
to overwhelm

daunting /ˈdɔntɪŋ/ /ˈdɔːntɪŋ/ adj
inquietante
discouraging; inspiring fear
desalentador desolador
intimidatingly impressive

dauntless adj
impertérrito
invulnerable to fear or intimidation

davit /ˈdeɪvɪt/ n
pescante
crane to sling a lifeboat, maintenance trapeze etc

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ n
alba amanecer madrugada aurora
morning twilight period
amanecer alba
rising of the sun

dawn /doːn/ /dɑn/ /dɔn/ /dɔːn/ v
amanecer
to begin to brighten with daylight

day /deɪ/ n
día
period between sunrise and sunset
period from midnight to the following midnight
rotational period of a planet
día jornada
period of 24 hours
part of a day period which one spends at one’s job, school, etc.

day after tomorrow adv
pasado mañana
on the day after tomorrow; in two days - translation entry

day after tomorrow n
pasado mañana
day after tomorrow - translation entry

day before yesterday adv
anteayer antier antes de ayer
on the day before yesterday - translation entry

day before yesterday n
anteayer antier
day before yesterday - translation entry

day in, day out adv
día a día
day in, day out

day laborer n
jornalera jornalero
laborer who is paid one day at a time

day off n
día de asueto día de libranza
a day of vacation etc.

day-over-day adj
interanual respecto al día pasado
Compared to the same time period in the previous day

daybook /ˈdeɪˌbʊk/ n
libro diario
A ledger; an accounting journal

daybreak /ˈdeɪbɹeɪk/ n
amanecer
dawn

daycare /ˈdeɪkeə(ɹ)/ n
guardería
daytime supervision

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ n
ensueño fantasía
a spontaneous and fanciful series of thoughts

daydream /ˈdeɪdɹiːm/ v
fantasear soñar despierto estar en Babia pensar en la inmortalidad del cangrejo
to have such a series of thoughts

daydreamer /ˈdeɪdɹimɚ/ /ˈdeɪdɹiːmə/ n
nefelibata pajarona pajarón
one who daydreams

daylight saving time n
horario de verano
an adjustment of the official time during summer

daytime /ˈdeɪtaɪm/ n
día
the time of daylight

daze /deɪz/ n
aturdimiento
the state of being dazed

daze /deɪz/ v
aturdir encandilar
to stun or stupefy

dazed /deɪzd/ adj
atolondrado aturullado en estado de confusión en estado de shock
in a state of shock or confusion
asombrado atolondrado
stunned

dazzle /ˈdæzəl/ v
deslumbrar encandilar obnubilar
confuse the sight
apabullar empaparotar encandilar obnubilar
figuratively

de- /diː/ /də/ prefix
de-
intensify
reversal, undoing or removing

deacon /ˈdiːkən/ n
diácono
a designated minister of charity in the early Church
a clergyman ranked directly below a priest
lay leader of a Protestant congregation

deaconess /ˌdiːkəˈnes/ n
diaconisa
female deacon
female servant

deactivate /ˌdiːˈæktɪveɪt/ v
desactivar
to make something inactive or no longer effective

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ adj
muerto
no longer alive
of a device: completely inactive; without power

dead /diːd/ /dɛd/ n
muertos
those who have died

dead end n
punto muerto
position that offers no hope of progress
calle sin salida callejón sin salida
street or path that goes nowhere

dead heat n
carrera cabeza con cabeza empate
close race

dead man's switch n
hombre muerto
dead man's switch

dead of night n
noche cerrada plena noche
middle of the night

dead reckoning n
estima
method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft

deadbeat /ˈdɛdbiːt/ n
fracasado holgazán incumplidor
lazy person, depending upon financially independent people for support

deaden /ˈdɛdən/ v
insonorizar
To make soundproof
amortecer amortiguar
To render less lively

deadlift n
peso muerto
weight training exercise

deadline /ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/ n
plazo compromiso fecha límite requisito
date on or before which something must be completed

deadlock /ˈdɛdlɑk/ /ˈdɛdlɒk/ n
estancamiento
standstill

deadly /ˈdɛd.li/ adj
mortal mortífero letal
lethal

deadly nightshade n
belladona
deadly nightshade; Atropa belladonna

deadly sin n
pecado capital
any of the seven deadly sins

deadpan /ˈdɛdpæn/ adj
inexpresivo socarrón
inexpresivo
deliberately impassive or expressionless (as a face or look)

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ adj
sordo
unable to hear

deaf /diːf/ /dɛf/ n
sordas sordos
deaf people considered as a group

deaf person n
sordo
deaf person - translation entry

deaf-mute adj
sordomudo
unable to hear or speak

deaf-mute n
sordomudo sordomuda
person who is unable to hear or speak

deafblind adj
sordociego
unable to see and hear

deafblindness /ˈdɛf.blaɪn(d).nɪs/ n
sordoceguera
condition of being deaf and blind

deafen /ˈdɛfən/ v
ensordecer
to make deaf

deafening /ˈdɛfənɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
ensordecedor
loud enough to cause hearing loss

deafening silence n
silencio ensordecedor
noteworthy silence or absence or response signifying disapproval or lack of enthusiasm

deafness /ˈdɛfnəs/ n
sordera
condition of being deaf

deal /diːl/ n
parte reparto
division, share
acuerdo arreglín
agreement, arrangement
reparto
distribution of cards
negocio transacción
instance of buying or selling

deal /diːl/ v
lanzar
baseball slang: to pitch
asignar repartir
to administer in portions
tratar
to be concerned with
repartir
to distribute (cards)
distribuir repartir
to give out as one’s portion or share
manejar ocuparse
to handle, manage
dedicarse
to have dealings or business
traficar vender drogas
to sell (illicit drugs)
comerciar
to trade

deal with v
tramitar
tratar con
come to terms with successfully
tratar
handle verbally or in some form of artistic expression
behave in a certain way towards
take action with respect to (someone or something)

dealer /ˈdiːlə(ɹ)/ n
concesionario
one who deals in things, e.g. automobiles
camello
one who peddles illicit drugs, especially to teenagers
crupier
the person who deals the cards in a card game

dealership /ˈdiːləʃɪp/ n
automotora concesionaria concesionario
a place that sells items, especially cars

dean /diːn/ [dĩːn] n
deán
church dignitary
decano
senior official in college or university

dear /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ adj
entrañable
estimado estimada señor mío señora mía
a formal way to start (often after my) addressing somebody one likes or regards kindly
amiga amigo compa mío compadre cuate maestro mío
an ironic way to start (often after my) addressing an inferior
estimado
formal way of addressing
querido
loved; lovable
an informal way of addressing the recipient in a letter's opening line
amable bueno tierno
loving, affectionate, heartfelt
precioso
precious to or greatly valued by someone

dearth /dɜːθ/ /dɝθ/ n
hambruna
period when food is rare
escasez cortedad
scarcity

deasil /ˈdjɛʃəl/ adv
dextrorso
clockwise

death /diːθ/ /dɛθ/ n
el arcano de la muerte la muerte
Tarot
muerte
cessation of life
personification of death

death adder n
víbora de la muerte
Acanthophis

death camp n
campo de exterminio
facility

death cap n
oronja verde
Amanita phalloides

death erection n
erección post mortem
post-mortem priapism

death penalty n
pena de muerte
state punishment of death

death row n
corredor de la muerte
section of a prison which houses those inmates who are sentenced to death

death sentence n
sentencia de muerte
sentence

death throe n
último coletazo

death toll n
número de víctimas
the number of dead as a result of a war, natural disaster or other incident

death warrant n
sentencia de muerte
warrant that authorizes capital punishment

death wish n
pulsión de muerte
desire for the death of oneself or of someone else

death's-head n
calavera
a human skull, as symbol of death

deathbed /ˈdɛθbɛd/ n
lecho de muerte
the bed on which someone dies

deathblow /ˈdɛθbləʊ/ n
estocada
something that prevents the completion, or ends the existence of some project etc

deathlore n
tanatología
study of human aspects of death

deathmatch /ˈdɛθ.mætʃ/ n
todos contra todos
competitive mode

deauthorize /diːˈɔːθəɹaɪz/ v
desautorizar
revoke permission

debacle /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/ /dɪˈbɑ.kəl/ n
debacle desastre
event or enterprise that ends suddenly and disastrously

deball v
despelotar
remove balls, emasculate

debase /dɪˈbeɪs/ v
degradar envilecer
lower in character, etc

debasement /dɪˈbeɪsmənt/ n
envilecimiento
The lowering of the value of a currency by reducing the amount of valuable metal in the coins

debatable [dɪˈbeɪtəbəɫ] adj
discutible
controversial

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n
debate
argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting
informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views
discussion of opposing views

debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ v
debatir
participate in a debate

debauch /dɪˈbɔːt͡ʃ/ n
corrupción
act of debauchery

debauched /dɪˈbɔːtʃt/ adj
degenerado depravado libertino perdulario
corrupted, immoral

debauchery /dɪˈbɔː.t͡ʃə.ɹi/ n
libertinaje depravación
debauchery

debenture /dɪˈbɛntjʊə/ n
bono obligación
(finance) a type of bond

debilitate /dəˈbɪləteɪt/ /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
debilitar
to make feeble; to weaken

debit card n
tarjeta de débito
card taking money directly from the bank account

debone /diːˈbəʊn/ v
deshuesar
remove the bones from something

debris /dəˈbɹiː/ /ˈdɛbɹiː/ n
ruina
fragmentos glaciares morrena
large rock fragments left by a melting glacier etc.
basura cachureo ñiqueñaque
litter and discarded refuse
escombros restos
rubble, wreckage, scattered remains of something destroyed
ruina ruinas
ruins of a broken-down structure

debris field n
campo de escombros
area, non-dependent of locale, space, or contour, that contains the debris of wreckage, impact, sinking, or other material

debt /dɛt/ n
deuda
action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another
state or condition of owing something to another
deuda pufo
money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another

debt collection n
cobranza cobro
the process of pursuing payments of debts owed by individuals or businesses

debt relief n
condonación
forgiveness of debt

debtor /ˈdet.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ə/ /ˈdɛt.ɚ/ n
deudor deudora
a person or firm that owes money

debug /diˈbʌɡ/ /diːˈbʌɡ/ v
depurar
to search for malfunctioning elements

debugger /diːˈbʌɡə(ɹ)/ n
depurador
computer program

debunk /diːˈbʌŋk/ /dɪˈbʌŋk/ v
desacreditar desbaratar despedazar desprestigiar destrozar hacer añicos
to discredit or expose the falsehood of something

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ n
debut estreno
a performer's first-time performance to the public

debut /deɪˈbjuː/ /dəˈbʉː/ /dɛˈbuː/ /ˈdɛbjuː/ v
debutar
to formally introduce, as to the public
to make one's initial formal appearance

decade /ˈdɛkeɪd/ /ˈdɛkəd/ n
década decenio
period of ten years
década
series of ten things

decadence /ˈdɛkədəns/ n
decadencia
state of moral or artistic decline or deterioration

decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ adj
decadente
characterized by moral or cultural decline

decaf /ˈdiːkæf/ n
descafeinado
a decaffeinated drink

decaffeinated /diːˈkæfiːneɪtəd/ adj
descafeinado
From which caffeine has been removed

decagon /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡɑn/ /ˈdɛ.kə.ɡən/ n
decágono
polygon with ten sides

decagonal [dɪˈkæɡənəɫ] adj
decagonal
shaped like a decagon

decagram /ˈdɛkəɡɹæm/ n
decagramo
ten grams

decahedron /ˌdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
decaedro
polyhedron with ten faces

decal /ˈdiː.kæl/ /ˈdiːkæl/ /ˈdɛkəl/ v
calcomanía pegatina
design or picture to be transferred

decalcomania [diːˌkæɫkəˈmeɪnɪə] n
calcomanía
the process of transferring designs onto surfaces using decals

decalitre /ˈdɛkəlɪtə(ɹ)/ n
decalitro
ten liters

decalogy /dɪˈkælədʒi/ n
decalogía
A set of ten works of art that are connected

decametre /ˈdɛkəmiːtə(ɹ)/ n
decámetro
the length of 10 metres

decane n
decano
decane

decant /dəˈkænt/ v
decantar transvasar trasegar trasvasar
to pour from one vessel into another

decantation /ˌdiːkænˈteɪʃən/ n
decantación
act of decanting

decanter /dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ n
decantador
vessel for decanting

decapitation /dɪkæpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
decapitación
beheading

decathlete /diːˈkæθliːt/ n
decatloniano decatleta decatloniana
athlete who competes in the decathlon

decathlon /diːˈkæθlɒn/ n
decatlón
athletic contest

decay /di.ˈkeɪ/ /dɪˈkeɪ/ v
deteriorar
to deteriorate
pudrir
to rot

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ n
deceso defunción fallecimiento óbito
departure, especially departure from this life; death

decease /dɪˈsiːs/ v
fallecer
to die

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪ.ˈzizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ adj
muerto difunto fallecido
no longer alive

deceased /di.ˈsist/ /dɪ.ˈzizd/ /dɪˈsiːst/ n
difunto
dead person

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ n
engaño
fraude engaño bellaquería embeleco
act or behavior intended to deceive
engaño fraude
act or fact of deceiving
fraude
legal: fraudulent representation of a material fact

deceitful /dɪˈsiːtfʊl/ adj
deshonesto falso
deliberately misleading or cheating

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ v
engañar decebir
trick or mislead

deceiver /dɪˈsivɚ/ /dɪˈsiːvə(ɹ)/ n
embaucador embustero impostor mentiroso trapacero
person who lies or deceives

decelerate /diːˈsɛləɹeɪt/ v
desacelerar decelerar
reduce the acceleration of something
desacelerar
to go slower

deceleration /diːsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌsɛləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
desaceleración
the act or process of decelerating

decency /ˈdiːsənsi/ n
decencia
quality of being decent

decent /ˈdiːsənt/ adj
decente
showing integrity, fairness, moral uprightness
fair; good enough; okay
significant; substantial
sufficiently clothed

decentralization /diːˌsɛntɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
descentralización
the action of decentralizing

decentralize /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪz/ v
descentralizar
cause to change from being concentrated
reduce the authority of a governing body

decentralized /diːˈsɛntɹəlaɪzd/ adj
descentralizado
not centralized

deception /dɪˈsɛpʃən/ n
engaño socaliña
instance of actions fabricated to mislead

deceptive /dɪ.ˈsɛp.tɪv/ adj
engañoso engañador
misleading, attempting to deceive

decibel /ˈdɛsɪbɛl/ n
decibelio
a common measure of sound intensity

decidable [dɪˈsaɪdəbəɫ] adj
decidible
capable of being decided

decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ v
decidir
give judgement
decidir resolver
to resolve or settle

decided /dɪˈsaɪdəd/ adj
decidido
determined

decidedly /dɪˈsaɪdɪdli/ adv
resueltamente
in a decided manner

decidua /dɪˈsɪdʒʊə/ n
decidua
a mucous membrane that lines the uterus

deciduous /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/ /dɪˈsɪdʒʊəs/ adj
caduco deciduo
describing a part that falls off, or is shed
caducifolio de hoja caduca
of or pertaining to trees which lose their leaves in winter or the dry season
efímero fugaz transitorio
transitory, ephemeral, not lasting

decigram /ˈdɛsɪɡɹæm/ n
decigramo
metric measurement

decile /ˈdɛs.əl/ [ˈdɛsaɪɫ] n
decil
subset
value

decimal /ˈdɛsɪməl/ [ˈdɛsɪməɫ] adj
decimal
concerning numbers expressed in decimal or calculations using decimal

decimal point n
coma decimal punto decimal
the point used in English mathematics

decimate /ˈdɛ.sə.meɪt/ /ˈdɛ.sɪ.meɪt/ v
diezmar
to reduce to one-tenth
to severely reduce
Roman history: to kill one out of ten men

decimetre /ˈdɛsɪmiːtəɹ/ n
decímetro
one-tenth of a metre

decipher /dɪˈsaɪfə(ɹ)/ v
descifrar decodificar
to decode or decrypt a code or cipher
descifrar resolver
to find a solution
descifrar interpretar
to read illegible or obscure text

decipherment n
desciframiento
the analysis of documents written in ancient languages

decisecond /ˈdɛsɪˌsɛkənd/ n
decisegundo
a unit of time

decision /dɪˈsɪʒən/ n
decisión
choice or judgement
firmness of conviction

decision making n
toma de decisiones
process of reaching a decision

decisional [dɪˈsɪʒənəɫ] adj
que tiene la facultad o la autoridad para tomar decisiones o hacer juicios
having the power or authority to make decisions
producto de una decisión o juicio
of or pertaining to decisions

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
decisivo
having the power or quality of deciding a question or controversy
decidido
marked by promptness and decision

decisively /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/ adv
decisivamente
in a decisive manner

deck /dɛk/ n
balcón piso plataforma terraza
any raised flat surface walked on
cubierta
floorlike covering on a ship
baraja
pack of playing cards

deck chair n
tumbona
a folding chair with a wooden frame

deckhouse n
caseta de cubierta
cabin on the deck of a boat

decklid n
tapa del maletero

declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/ v
declamar
to recite in theatrical way
to object vociferously

declarant n
declarante
a person who makes a formal declaration or statement

declaration /ˌdɛkləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
declaración
written or oral indication of a fact, opinion, or belief
act or process of declaring

declare /dɪˈkleə/ /dɪˈklɛɚ/ v
declarar
to make a declaration
aclarar explicar
to make clear, explain

declare war v
declarar la guerra
initiate a state of war

declassify /diːˈklæsɪfaɪ/ v
desclasificar
remove the classification from; lift the restrictions on

declension /dɪˈklɛn.ʃən/ n
declinación
way of categorizing
act

declensional /dɪˈklɛnʃənəɫ/ adj
declinatorio
pertaining to declension

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ n
declinación
decadencia
a period before the end
retroceso declive
weakening

decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v
declinar
inflect
rechazar
refuse

declivity /dɪˈklɪvɪti/ n
bajada
downward slope

decode /dɪˈkəʊd/ v
decodificar
to convert from an encrypted form to plain text
traducir
to figure out something difficult to interpret

decolonization /diːˌkɒl.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
descolonización
freeing of a colony from dependent status

decolonize /diːˈkɒlənaɪz/ v
descolonizar
to release from the status of colony

decommission /diːkəˈmɪʃən/ v
dar de baja desmantelar
to take out of service or to render unusable

decommunization n
descomunización
act, process, or result of decommunizing

decompile /diːkəmˈpaɪl/ v
descompilar
to recreate the original source code

decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpəʊz/ v
descomponerse
to decay
descomponer
to separate

decomposition /diːˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/ n
descomposición
biological process
splitting into constituent parts

decongest /diːkənˈdʒɛst/ v
descongestionar
free from congestion

decongestant /diːkənˈdʒɛstənt/ n
descongestivo
drug that relieves congestion

decontaminate /diːkənˈtæmɪneɪt/ v
descontaminar
to remove contamination from (something), rendering it safe

decontamination /diːkənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
descontaminación
process of removing contamination

decorate /ˈdɛkəɹeɪt/ v
decorar
to furnish with decorations

decoration /ˌdɛkəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
decoración decorado
act of adorning
condecoración decoración
any mark of honor to be worn upon the person
decoración adorno
that which adorns

decorative /ˈdɛkɹətɪv/ adj
decorativo
that serves to decorate

decorator /ˈdɛkəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
decorador decoradora
one who decorates

decorous /ˈdɛkəɹəs/ adj
decoro
behaving properly

decorticator /diːˈkɔːtɪkeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
descortezador
peeling machine

decorum /dɪˈkɔːɹəm/ n
decoro pundonor
appropriate social behavior; propriety

decouple [diːˈkʌpəɫ] v
desacoplar
to unlink

decoy /ˈdiːkɔɪ/ n
señuelo carnada
animal used by hunters to lure game
person or object meant to lure something to danger

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ n
disminución merma
amount of decrease

decrease /dɪˈkɹiːs/ /ˈdiːkɹiːs/ v
disminuir mermar
make smaller
become smaller

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ n
decreto
edict or law
decreto ordenanza
judicial decision

decree /dɪˈkɹiː/ v
decretar
to command by a decree

decrepit /dɪˈkɹɛp.ɪt/ adj
decrépito destartalado ruinoso venido a menos
weakened or worn out

decriminalization /diːˌkɹɪmɪnəlaɪzˈeɪʃən/ n
descriminalización
making something no longer illegal

decriminalize /diːˈkɹɪmɪnəlaɪz/ v
descriminalizar despenalizar
to change the laws so something is no longer a crime

decry /dɪˈkɹaɪ/ v
censurar criticar
to denounce as harmful

decrypt /dɪˈkɹɪpt/ v
descifrar
to convert back to plain text

decubitus n
decúbito
posture

decumbent /dɪˈkʌmbənt/ adj
decumbente
having upward pointing tips

decurrent /dɪˈkʌɹənt/ adj
decurrente
pertaining to plant parts that extend downward

dedicate /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/ v
dedicar
to address or inscribe (a literary work, for example) to another as a mark of respect or affection
to set apart for a deity or for religious purposes; consecrate
dedicarse dedicar
to commit (oneself) to a particular course of thought or action
inaugurar
to open (a building, for example) to public use
to show to the public for the first time
dedicar destinar
to set apart for a special use

dedicated /ˈdɛdɪkeɪtəd/ adj
entregado dedicado
devoted, loyal, conscientious

dedication /ˌdɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
dedicatoria dedicación
note prefixed to a work of art

deduce /dɪˈdjuːs/ /dɪˈduːs/ /dɪˈdʒuːs/ v
deducir
reach conclusion by logic

deducible [dɪˈdjuːsɪbəɫ] adj
deducible
capable of being deduced

deduction /dɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
deducción
that which is subtracted or removed
sum that can be removed from tax calculations
process of reasoning

deductively /dɪˈdʌktɪvli/ adv
deductivamente
in a deductive manner

dee /diː/ n
de
name of the letter D, d

deed /diːd/ n
acto acción hecho obra
action
hazaña proeza gesta hito hombrada logro
brave or noteworthy action, feat or exploit
acta escritura título
legal instrument

deem /dim/ /diːm/ v
estimar
considerar
to have or hold as an opinion
considerar concluir
to hold in belief or estimation

deep /diːp/ adj
profundo hondo
a long way inward
profound
seriously or to a significant extent, not superficial
fondo hondo
difficult to awake
hondo profundo
having its bottom far down
voluminous
ancho fondo
in extent in a direction away from the observer
intenso oscuro
of a color, dark and highly saturated
bajo grave
of a sound or voice, low in pitch
penetrante
right into one's mind
capa profunda
with a lot of

deep down adv
en el fondo
Fundamentally, in essence

deep fryer n
freidora
vessel for deep frying

deep learning n
aprendizaje profundo

deep vein thrombosis n
trombosis venosa profunda
condition

deep water n
profunda angustia
difficult or embarrassing situation

deep-fried adj
frito
cooked in deep fryer

deep-throat /diːp.θɹəʊt/ v
hacer garganta profunda
To perform fellatio or irrumation on a man

deepen /ˈdiːpən/ v
ahondar profundizar
to make deep or deeper

deeply /ˈdiːpli/ adv
a fondo
profoundly
to a deep extent

deepthroating n
garganta profunda
the act of deepthroat

deer /diːɹ/ /dɪə/ /dɪɹ/ n
ciervo venado
animal of the family Cervidae

deer mouse n
ratón ciervo
Peromyscus

deerslaughter n
cervicidio
killing of deer

defalcation [ˌdɛfəɫˈkeɪʃən] n
desfalco
embezzlement

defamation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
difamación
act of injuring another's reputation by any slanderous communication

defamatory /dɪˈfæmətɔɹi/ /dɪˈfæmətɹi/ adj
difamador difamatorio
damaging to someone's reputation

defame /dɪˈfeɪm/ v
difamar
to disgrace, bring into disrepute
difamar reputación
to harm, to diminish the reputation of

default /dɪˈfɑlt/ /dɪˈfɔːlt/ n
por defecto predeterminada predeterminado
(electronics, computing) original settings
mora
(finance) condition of failing to meet an obligation
predeterminado
value used when none has been given.

defaulter [dɪˈfɔːɫtə(ɹ)] n
morosa moroso

defaulting n
morosidad

defeasible [dɪˈfiːzɪbəɫ] adj
anulable
capable of being defeated, invalidated, …

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ n
derrota vencimiento
the act of being defeated, of losing
the act of defeating, of overcoming or winning against

defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ v
anular
to nullify
vencer derrotar
to overcome in battle or contest
derribar derrotar
to reduce, to nothing, the strength of

defeated /dɪˈfiːtəd/ adj
vencido
subjugated, beaten, overcome

defeatism /dɪˈfiːtɪzəm/ n
derrotismo
acceptance of defeat without struggle

defeatist /dɪˈfiːtɪst/ n
derrotista
someone who advocates defeatism, or has such an attitude

defecate /ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪkət/ v
defecar cagar ciscarse jiñar plantar un pino

defecation /ˌdɛfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
defecación deposición deyección egestión evacuación
act or process of voiding excrement
defecación
process of removing impurities

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ n
defecto falla tacha
fault or malfunction

defect /dɪˈfɛkt/ /ˈdiːfɛkt/ v
desertar pasarse
to abandon; to change one's loyalty

defective /dɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
defectuoso
having one or more defects
defectivo
having only some forms

defective verb n
verbo defectivo
verb with an incomplete conjugation

defector /dɪˈfɛktə(ɹ)/ n
tránsfuga desertor
one who defects

defend /dɛˈfɛnd/ /dɪˈfɛnd/ v
defender
ward off attacks against

defendant /dɪˈfɛnd.ənt/ n
acusado acusada
person prosecuted or sued, the accused

defenestrate /dəˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ /dɪˈfɛnɪstɹeɪt/ v
defenestrar
eject from a window

defenestration /diˌfɛnəˈstɹeɪʃən/ /dɪˌfɛnɪˈstɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
defenestración
act of throwing out a window

defense /dɪˈfɛns/ /ˈdiːˌfɛns/ n
defensa
action of protecting from attack
anything employed to oppose attack
descargo
argument in support or justification of something

defense mechanism n
mecanismo de defensa
psychological strategy

defenseless /dɪˈfɛnsləs/ adj
indefenso
lacking any form of defense; vulnerable; open to attack

defensible [dɪˈfɛnsɪbəɫ] adj
defendible
capable of being defended
sostenible
capable of being justified

defensive /dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ adj
defensivo

defer /dɪˈfɜː(ɹ)/ v
diferir
(transitive) to delay
deferir
to submit to the opinion or desire of another

deference /ˈdɛ.fɚ.əns/ /ˈdɛfəɹəns/ n
deferencia
great respect

deferential [ˌdɛfəˈɹɛnʃəɫ] adj
deferencial
of or relating to the vas deferens
deferente
showing deference

defiance /dɪˈfaɪ(j)əns/ n
desafío
the feeling of being defiant

defiant /dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/ /dɪˈfaɪənt/ adj
contestatario fresco
boldly resisting opposition
desafiante
defying

defibrillator /diːˈfɪbɹɪleɪtə(ɹ)/ n
desfibrilador
device

deficiency /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
deficiencia insuficiencia
deficiencia déficit
insufficiency

deficient /dɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
deficiente
insufficient or inadequate in amount
lacking something essential

deficient number n
número defectivo
deficient number

deficit /ˈdɛfəsɪt/ /ˈdɛfɪsɪt/ n
déficit
situation wherein spending exceeds government revenue

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ n
desfiladero angostura estrecho paso
narrow passage
desfile
single file

defile /dɪˈfaɪl/ v
contaminar ensuciar impurificar profanar
to make impure or dirty
desfilar
to march in a single file

definable [dɪˈfaɪnəbəɫ] adj
definible
able to be defined

define /dɪˈfaɪn/ v
definir delimitar demarcar
demark the limits of
definir describir
describe, explain, make definite and clear
definir aclarar
express the essential nature of
definir
state meaning of
definir definirse determinar
to determine

definite /ˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
definido
(linguistics) designating an identified or immediately identifiable person or thing
having distinct limits
indudable
free from any doubt

definite article n
artículo definido artículo determinado
article introducing a noun and specifying it as the particular noun considered

definitely /ˈdɛf.ɪnɪt.li/ adv
definitivamente indudablemente
without question and beyond doubt

definition /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃ(ə)n/ n
definición
statement of the meaning of a word or word group or a sign or symbol
product of defining
statement expressing the essential nature of something
action or process of defining
act of defining
clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail

definitional [ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃənəɫ] adj
definicional

definitive /dɪˈfɪn.ɪt.ɪv/ adj
definitivo decisivo
conclusive or decisive
autorizado oficial
definite, authoritative and complete
definitivo
explicitly defined

definitively /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪvli/ adv
definitivamente
in a decisive, conclusive and final manner

deflagrate /ˈdɛfləɡɹeɪt/ v
deflagrar
to burn with intense light and heat

deflagration /ˌdɛfləˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
deflagración
intense fire

deflate /diːˈfleɪt/ v
deshinchar desinflar
reduction, usually in volume

deflation /dɪˈfleɪʃən/ n
deflación
decrease in the general price level

deflect /dɪˈflɛkt/ v
desviarse
to deviate
desviar
to make deviate

deflection /dəˈflɛkʃən/ /dɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
deflexión
act of deflecting

deflower /dɪˈflaʊə(ɹ)/ v
desflorar desvirgar
to take the virginity of a woman or girl

defoliant /diːˈfəʊlɪənt/ n
defoliante
agent used to defoliate plants

defoliate /diːˈfəʊliː(j)eɪt/ v
defoliar
to remove foliage from plants

deforest /dɪˈfɒɹɪst/ v
deforestar
to clear an area of forest

deforestation /dɪˌfɒɹɪsˈteɪʃən/ n
deforestación desmontadura
process of destroying a forest

deform /dɪˈfɔːm/ v
deformar
to become misshapen or changed in shape
to spoil the form of
desfigurar
to spoil the looks of; to disfigure

deformation /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
deformación
act of deforming, or state of being deformed

deformity /dɪˈfɔɹməti/ /dɪˈfɔːmɪti/ n
deformidad
Something which is deformed
The state of being deformed

defragment /diːfɹæɡˈmɛnt/ v
desfragmentar
(computing) to run a process to make file fragments on a hard disk contiguous

defragmentation /diːˌfɹæɡmənˈteɪʃən/ n
desfragmentación
action of defragmenting

defragmenter /diːfɹæɡˈmɛntə(ɹ)/ n
desfragmentador
that which defragments; a program that performs defragmentation

defraud /dɪ.ˈfɹɔːd/ v
defraudar timar
to obtain money or property by fraud

defrost /diːˈfɹɒst/ v
descongelar deshelar
to remove frost from
descongelar
to thaw

deft /dɛft/ adj
diestro hábil
skillful

deftly /ˈdɛftli/ adv
hábilmente
in a deft manner

defunct /dɪˈfʌŋkt/ /ˌdiˈfʌŋkt/ adj
difunto
deceased

defunction n
defunción
death

defuse /diːˈfjuːz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ v
apaciguar calmar
to make something less dangerous
desactivar
to remove the fuse from a bomb

defy /dɪˈfaɪ/ v
desafiar
to challenge (someone)
to provoke to combat or strife
desobedecer
to refuse to obey
desafiar renunciar
to renounce or dissolve all bonds

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ adj
degenerado
having deteriorated, degraded or fallen from normal
having lost good or desirable qualities

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ n
degenerado depravado
one is degenerate, who has fallen from previous stature

degenerate /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈdʒɛnəɹət/ v
degenerar
to lose good or desirable qualities
to cause lose good or desirable qualities

degeneration /dɪˌdʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
degeneración
condition of a tissue or an organ in which its vitality has become diminished
gradual deterioration, from natural causes, of any class of animals or plants
process or state of growing worse
something degenerated

degenerative /dɪˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹətɪv/ adj
degenerativo
characterized by or causing degeneration

deglobalization /diːˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
desglobalización
The process of deglobalizing economies

deglobalize /diːˈɡləʊbəlaɪz/ v
desglobalizar
To make independent according to deglobalization

degradability /dɪˌɡɹeɪdəˈbɪlɪti/ n
degradabilidad
condition of being degradable
measure

degradable [dɪˈɡɹeɪdəbəɫ] adj
degradable
that which can be degraded

degrade /dɪˈɡɹeɪd/ v
erosionar
to reduce in altitude or magnitude, as hills and mountains; to wear down
degradar
to reduce in quality or purity
to lower in value or social position

degrease v
desengrasar desgrasar
To remove grease from something.

degreaser n
desengrasador
solvent

degree /dɪˈɡɹiː/ n
diploma título
academic award
grado
amount, proportion, extent
in geometry: unit of angle
unit of temperature
in graph theory: the number of edges that a vertex takes part in

degree Celsius n
grado Celsius grado centígrado
unit of temperature

degree of comparison n
grados de comparación

degrowth n
decrecimiento
negative growth

degu n
degú
Octodon degus
any species of genus Octodon

dehiscence /dɪˈhɪsəns/ n
dehiscencia
(botany) opening of an organ by its own means
(medicine) rupture

dehorn /diːˈhɔːn/ v
descornar
remove the horns from

dehumanization /diːˌhjuːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
deshumanización
the act or process of dehumanizing

dehumanize /diːˈhjuːmənaɪz/ v
deshumanizar
to take away humanity

dehumidification /diːhjuːˌmɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
deshumidificación

dehumidifier /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ(j)ə(ɹ)/ n
deshumidificador
device for removing moisture from air

dehumidify /diːˌhjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
deshumidificar

dehydrate /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪt/ /diːˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
deshidratar
to lose or remove water

dehydrated /diːhaɪdˈɹeɪtəd/ /dəhˈaɪdɹeɪtəd/ adj
deshidratado
Suffering from dehydration

dehydration /dihaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ /diːhaɪˈdɹeɪʃən/ n
deshidratación
act or process of freeing from water

dehydrogenation /diːhaɪdˌɹɒdʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
deshidrogenación
reaction in which hydrogen is removed

deicide /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.saɪd/ /ˈdi.ə.saɪd/ n
deicidio
crucifixion
killing
deicida
killer

deictic /ˈdaɪktɪk/ adj
deíctico
pertaining to deixis

deification n
deificación
Act of deifying

deify /ˈdeɪ.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈdiː.ə.faɪ/ v
deificar endiosar
to make a god of

deindustrialization n
desindustrialización

deindustrialize v
desindustrializar

deionize v
desionizar
remove ions

deism /ˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
deísmo
belief

deist /deɪˈĭst/ n
deísta
person who believes in deism

deistic /deɪˈɪstɪk/ adj
deísta
pertaining to a deity

deity /ˈdi.ə.ti/ /ˈdiː.ɪ.tɪ/ n
deidad divinidad dios diosa

deixis /ˈdaɪksɪs/ n
deixis deíxis
reference relying on context

dejected /dɪˈdʒɛktəd/ adj
abatido desalentado desanimado
sad and dispirited

dejection /dəˈdʒɛkʃən/ /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
abatimiento desaliento desánimo
a state of melancholy or depression

dekulakization n
deskulakización
repression of the kulaks

delative case n
caso delativo
case used to indicate movement from an object

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ n
retraso demora
period of time before an event occurs

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v
demorar retrasar
put off until a later time

delectation /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
delectación deleite
great pleasure; delight

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ n
delegado delegada
deputy, envoy, representative

delegate /ˈdɛlɪɡət/ /ˈdɛlɪˌɡeɪt/ v
diputar
to commit a task to someone

delegation /dɛlɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
delegación
a group of delegates

delete /dɪˈliːt/ v
borrar
to remove

deleterious /ˌdɛləˈtɪɹi.əs/ /ˌdɛlɪˈtɪəɹi.əs/ adj
deletéreo
harmful

deletion /dɪˈliːʃən/ n
borrado supresión
deleción
mutation in which a gene, or other section of DNA, is removed from a chromosome

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ adj
prudente
carefully considered
deliberado a propósito
intentional

deliberate /dəˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dəˈlɪbəɹət/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ /dɪˈlɪbəɹət/ v
deliberar
consider carefully

deliberately /dɪˈlɪb(ə)ɹətli/ adv
deliberadamente
intentionally
slowly and carefully

deliberation n
deliberación
careful discussion and examination of the reasons for and against a measure
the act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure

delicacy /ˈdɛlɪkəsi/ n
fineza
elegance of construction or appearance
delicadeza fineza fragilidad
quality of being delicate
manjar exquisitez golosina
something appealing, especially a pleasing food

delicate /ˈdɛlɪkət/ adj
delicado
easily damaged or requiring careful handling

delicately adv
delicadamente
in a delicate manner

delicatessen /ˌdɛlɪkəˈtɛsən/ n
delicatessen
shop selling prepared foods

delicious /dəˈlɪʃəs/ /dɪˈlɪʃəs/ adj
delicioso rico sabroso apetitoso gustoso
pleasing to taste

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ n
delicia placer delectación deleite gozo regocijo
joy, pleasure

delight /dəˈlaɪt/ v
complacer deleitar hacer las delicias de regocijar
to give pleasure to

delighted /dɪˈlaɪtəd/ adj
encantado
Greatly pleased
Filled with wonder and delight

delightful [dəˈlaɪ̯t̚.fəɫ] adj
delicioso
pleasant; pleasing

delimit /dɪˈlɪmɪt/ v
delimitar demarcar
to demarcate
delimitar
to mark or fix the limits of

delimitation n
lindero límite
a limit or boundary
delimitación
the act of delimiting something

delineate /dɪˈlɪniːeɪt/ v
delinear
sketch out, draw or trace an outline

delinquency /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsi/ n
delincuencia
a criminal offense

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ adj
delincuente
Failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation
morosa moroso
late or failing to pay a debt or other financial obligation

delinquent /dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ n
delincuente
one who breaks the law

deliquescent adj
deliquescente
chemistry

delirious /dɪˈlɪɹɪəs/ adj
delirante
being in the state of delirium

delirium /dɪˈlɪɹɪəm/ n
delirio
mental state of confusion

deliver /dɪˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈlɪvɚ/ v
dar a luz entregar liberar librar parir
entregar suministrar
to bring or transport something to its destination
parir dar a luz
to give birth
entregar
to hand over or surrender
liberar
to set free

deliverance /dɪˈlɪvɹəns/ n
entrega
Act of delivering, the state of being delivered, or something delivered
salvación liberación
Extrication from danger, imprisonment, etc.

delivery /dɪˈlɪv(ə)ɹi/ n
entrega
act of conveying something
parto nacimiento
act of giving birth

deliveryman n
recadero repartidor
someone employed to make deliveries

delouse v
despiojar espulgar
to remove lice from

delta /ˈdɛltə/ n
delta
fourth letter of modern Greek alphabet
landform at the mouth of a river
mathematical symbol Δ

deltoid /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ adj
deltoideo deltoides
of or connected with deltoid muscle

deltoid /ˈdɛɫtɔɪd/ n
(músculo) deltoides
muscle

delude /dɪˈluːd/ v
engañar deludir
to deceive

deluge /ˈdɛl.ju(d)ʒ/ /ˈdɛl.juːdʒ/ n
diluvio
a great flood
an overwhelming amount of something

delusion /dɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ n
engaño ilusión
act of deluding; deception; a misleading of the mind
delirio
state of being deluded or misled
delirio idea delirante
that which is falsely or delusively believed or propagated; false belief; error in belief

delusion of grandeur n
delirio de grandeza megalomanía
False belief that one is important or powerful

delusional adj
delirando delusivo
Suffering from or characterized by delusions

deluxe /dəˈlʌks/ adj
de lujo
fine in quality

delve /dɛlv/ v
cavar excavar
to dig in the ground
ahondar investigar
to search carefully for information

demagogic adj
demagógico demagógica
of or pertaining to demagogy or a demagogue

demagogue /ˈdɛməɡɑɡ/ /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/ n
demagogo demagoga
(pejorative) a political orator or leader who gains favor by pandering to or exciting the passions and prejudices of the audience rather than by using rational argument

demagogy n
demagogia
demagogism

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ n
demanda
desire to purchase goods and services
economics: amount a consumer is willing to buy at a particular price
exigencia
order

demand /dɪˈmænd/ /dɪˈmɑːnd/ v
demandar
law: to issue a summons to court
exigir demandar
to request forcefully

demanding /dəˈmændɪŋ/ /dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ adj
exigente
requiring much endurance, strength, or patience

demarcation /ˌdɛmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
demarcación
act of marking off a boundary or setting a limit
strictly defined separation
demarcación frontera
thus fixed limit

demean /dɪˈmiːn/ v
humillar degradar menospreciar
to debase; to lower; to degrade
conducir gestionar
to manage; to conduct; to treat

demeanor /dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
comportamiento conducta proceder
outward way in which a person behaves

dementia /dɪˈmɛnʃə/ n
demencia locura
madness or insanity
demencia
progressive decline in cognitive function

dementia pugilistica n
demencia pugilística
dementia associated with repeated concussions in boxers

demerit n
demérito descalificación sanción
mark for bad conduct

demesne /dɪˈmeɪn/ n
dominio
a lord's chief manor place

demethylation n
desmetilación
removal of one or more methyl groups

demigod /ˈdɛmɪɡɑd/ /ˈdɛmɪɡɒd/ n
semidiós
a half-god or hero

demijohn /ˈdɛmɪdʒɒn/ n
damajuana
bottle

demilitarisation n
desmilitarización
removal of a military force

demilitarize /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪz/ v
desmilitarizar
remove troops from an area

demilitarized /dɪˈmɪlɪtəɹaɪzd/ adj
desmilitarizado
declared free of all military

demilitarized zone n
zona desmilitarizada
area

demine v
desminar
remove explosive mines from

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ n
caída desaparición
end, downfall, or failure
transferencia
the conveyance or transfer of an estate, either in fee for life or for years

demisemiquaver /dɛmɪˈsɛmɪkweɪvə(ɹ)/ n
fusa
music

demiurge /ˈdɛ.miˌɚdʒ/ /ˈdɛ.mɪ.əːdʒ/ n
demiurgo
being that created the universe

demo /ˈdɛm.əʊ/ n
mani
a march or gathering to make a political protest

demo- prefix
demo-
pertaining to people or society

demobilization /diːˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
desmovilización
disorganization or disarming of troops

demobilize /diːˈməʊbɪlaɪz/ v
desmovilizar
to disband troops
to release someone from military duty

democracy /dɪˈmɑkɹəsi/ /dɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ n
democracia
government under the rule of its people
rule by the people

democrat /ˈdɛməkɹæt/ n
demócrata
supporter of democracy
ruler in a democracy

democratic /dɛməˈkɹætɪk/ adj
democrático
pertaining to democracy

democratic socialism n
socialismo democrático
socialism based on democratic principles

democratically /dɛməˈkɹætɪkəli/ adv
democráticamente
in a democratic way

democratization n
democratización
the introduction of democracy

democratize /dɪˈmɒkɹətaɪz/ v
democratizar
to make democratic

demographer /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
demógrafa demógrafo
person who studies demography

demographic /dɛməˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
demográfico
of or pertaining to demography

demography /dɪˈmɒɡɹəfi/ n
demografía
study of human populations

demoiselle crane [dɛməˈzɛɫ kɹeɪn] n
grulla damisela zaida
crane

demolish /dəˈmɒl.ɪʃ/ v
demoler
to destroy

demolition /ˌdɛm.əˈlɪʃən/ n
demolición
the action of demolishing or destroying

demon /ˈdiː.mən/ n
demonio
evil spirit

demonic /dɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
demoníaco
Pertaining to evil spirits

demonization n
demonización
the act of demonizing or something demonized

demonize /ˈdiːmənaɪz/ v
demonizar
describe or represent as evil

demonology /ˌdiːməˈnɑːlədʒi/ /ˌdiːməˈnɒlədʒi/ n
demonología
study of demons

demonstrate /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/ v
evidenciar
manifestar
to participate in a demonstration
demostrar
to show how to use something
mostrar
to show the steps taken to create a logical argument or equation

demonstration /dɛmənˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
demostración manifestación
act
event
manifestación demostración
public display of opinion

demonstrative /dɪˈmɑnstɹətɪv/ /dɪˈmɒnstɹətɪv/ adj
demostrativo
(grammar) that specifies the thing or person referred to
that serves to demonstrate, show or prove

demonstrative pronoun n
pronombre demostrativo
pronoun which replaces a noun

demonstrator /ˈdɛmənstɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ n
manifestante
a person involved in a demonstration

demonym /ˈdɛmənɪm/ n
gentilicio
name for an inhabitant or native of a specific place

demoralization /dɪˌmɒɹəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
desmoralización
act of corrupting or subverting morale

demoscene n
demoscene
computing subculture

demote /dɪˈmoʊt/ /dɪˈməʊt/ v
degradar
To lower the rank or status of
relegar
To relegate

demotion n
degradación
An act of demoting; a lowering of rank or status

demulcent /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/ adj
demulcente
soothing or softening

demulcent /dɪˈmʌls(ə)nt/ n
demulcente
soothing medication

demur /dɪˈmɜː/ /dɪˈmɝ/ v
atrasar demorar
intransitive: To delay; to pause; to suspend proceedings

demure /dɪˈmjʊə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈmjʊɹ/ adj
modesto reservado
modest, quiet, reserved

demyelination n
desmielinización
removal of the myelin sheath

demystification n
desmitificación
removal of mystery or confusion

demystify /diːˈmɪstɪfaɪ/ v
desmitificar
to explain

den /dɛn/ /dɪn/ n
cubil guarida madriguera
home of certain animals
gabinete
living room of a house

denature /diːˈneɪtjə(ɹ)/ v
desnaturalizar
to subject a protein to conditions altering its original form
to take away a natural characteristic of

dendrite /ˈdɛndɹaɪt/ n
dendrita
projection of a nerve cell

dendritic /dɛndˈɹɪtɪk/ adj
dendrítico
of or possessing dendrites

dendritic cell n
célula dendrítica
immune cell

dendrochronologist n
dendrocronólogo
person

dendrochronology n
dendrocronología
science of counting tree rings

dendrogram /ˈdɛndɹəɡɹæm/ n
dendrograma
tree-like diagram used to show the ancestors and descendent of species

dendrology /dɛndˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
dendrología
the study of trees

dengue /ˈdɛŋɡi/ n
dengue
disease

dengue fever /ˈdɛŋɡeɪ ˈfiːvə/ /ˈdɛŋɡiː ˈfiːvɚ/ n
dengue
disease

denial /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/ n
mentís
assertion of untruth
negación
negation in logic

denial-of-service attack n
ataque de negación de servicio
network attack

denialism /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪzəm/ n
negacionismo
position of those who reject propositions that are strongly supported by scientific or historical evidence

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ adj
negacionista
relating to denial in a controversial debate

denialist /dɪˈnaɪ(j)əlɪst/ n
negacionista
one who denies an assertion in a controversial debate

denier /dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛnjə(ɹ)/ n
negador negadora
person who denies something

denigrate /ˈdɛn.ɪ.ɡɹeɪt/ v
denigrar
to criticise so as to besmirch
to treat as worthless

denigration n
denigración
blackening or defamation

denigratory adj
denigrante
tending to denigrate

denim /ˈdɛnɪm/ n
mezclilla tela tejana
textile with diagonal pattern

denominal adj
denominativo

denominal n
denominativo
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denominate /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/ v
denominar
to name

denomination /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
denominación
act of naming, designation
name, designation, or title
class or society with the same name, a sect
unit in a series of units

denominative adj
denominativo
deriving from a noun

denominative n
denominativo
word that is derived from a noun or adjective

denominator /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪtə(ɹ)/ n
denominador
The number or expression written below the line in a fraction

denotation /ˌdiː.noʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
denotación
act of denoting
primary or explicit meaning
something signified or referred to

denotative adj
denotativo
that denotes or names

denote /dɪˈnəʊt/ v
denotar significar
to convey as meaning
denotar marcar señalar
to indicate, mark
revelar
to make overt

denounce /diˈnaʊns/ v
denunciar
to criticize or speak out against
to make a formal or public accusation against

dense /dɛns/ adj
compacto macizo
compact; crowded together
denso
having relatively high density
math: being a well-approximating subset
enigmático obscuro
obscure, or difficult to understand
denso tupido
opaque; allowing little light to pass through
cabeza dura menso
slow to comprehend; of low intelligence
espeso denso
thick; difficult to penetrate

densitometer n
densímetro
device that measure the optical density of a material

density /ˈdɛn.sə.ti/ /ˈdɛn.sɪ.ti/ n
densidad
physics: amount of matter contained by a given volume
number of particles or other quantity contained by a given volume

dent /dɛnt/ n
abolladura
shallow deformation in the surface

dent /dɛnt/ v
abollar
develop a dent
abollar hacer mella
produce a dent

dental /ˈdɛntl̩/ /ˈdɛntəl/ adj
dental
phonetics
of or concerning the teeth

dental calculus n
sarro tártaro
crust on the teeth

dental caries n
caries
disease of the teeth

dental floss n
hilo dental seda dental
cord of thin filaments used to clean the areas between the teeth

denticity n
denticidad
number of donor groups from a ligand to the central atom of a coordination compound

dentifrice n
dentífrico
any substance for cleaning the teeth

dentist /ˈdɛntɪst/ n
dentista odontólogo
specialized tooth doctor

dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ n
odontología
the field of medicine which studies and treats conditions of the teeth

denture /ˈdɛntjə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɛntʃə(ɹ)/ n
dentadura postiza
artificial replacement of one or more teeth
dentadura postiza placa
complete replacement of all teeth in a mouth
dentadura
set of teeth, the teeth viewed as a unit

denture cream n
adhesivo dental
topical cream used to keep dentures in place

denuclearization n
desnuclearización
act or process of denuclearizing

denuclearize /diːˈn(j)uːkliəˌɹaɪz/ v
desnuclearizar
reduce number of nuclear weapons

denude /dɪˈnjuːd/ v
desnudar
divest of all covering

deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ v
negar desmentir
to assert that something is not true

deodorant /diˈoʊdəɹənt/ /diˈəʊdəɹənt/ n
desodorante
odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm

deodorize v
desodorizar
mask or eliminate odor

deoxygenate /diˈɒksɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
desoxigenar
to remove oxygen from something

deoxygenation /diˌɒksɪdʒɪˈneɪʃən/ n
desoxigenación
the removal of oxygen

deoxyribonucleic /diɒksɪˌɹaɪbəʊnjuːˈkleɪjɪk/ adj
desoxirribonucleica desoxirribonucleico
Of or pertaining to deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribonucleic acid n
ácido desoxirribonucleico
deoxyribonucleic acid

deoxyribonucleotide n
desoxirribonucleótido
nucleotide containing deoxyribose

deoxyribose n
desoxirribosa
derivative of ribose

depart /dɪˈpɑɹt/ /dɪˈpɑːt/ v
desviar
to deviate
salir arrancar escapar
to go away from
partir salir irse
to leave

department /dəˈpɑɹtmənt/ /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/ n
sección
part, portion, subdivision
departamento
subdivision of organization
territorial division

department store n
tienda por departamentos gran almacén tienda departamental
store containing many departments

departmental adj
departamental
of or pertaining to a department

departure /dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/ n
partida
death
partida salida
the act of departing

depend /dɪˈpɛnd/ v
depender
be contingent or conditioned
pender
be pending
hang down
atender
serve
confiar
trust

dependable [dɪˈpɛndəbəɫ] adj
fiable
able to be depended on

dependence /dɪˈpɛndəns/ n
dependencia
irresistible need
state of being dependent

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
dependiente
relying upon; depending upon

dependent /dɪˈpɛndənt/ n
dependiente
one who relies on another for support

dependent variable n
variable dependiente
in algebra

depict /dɪˈpɪkt/ v
representar
to render a representation of something

depiction n
representación
lifelike image

depilate /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/ v
depilar
to remove hair from the body

depleted /dɪˈpliːtəd/ adj
agotado mermado
used up, expended

deplorable /dɪˈplɔːɹəbəɫ/ adj
deplorable
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad
deplorable lamentable
lamentable, to be felt sorrow for, worthy of compassion

deplore /dɪˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /dɪˈploə/ /dɪˈplɔɹ/ /dɪˈplɔː/ v
deplorar
to bewail; to weep bitterly over; to feel sorrow for

deploy /dɪˈplɔɪ/ v
desplegar
to prepare and arrange (usually military unit or units) for use

deployment /dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ n
despliegue
distribution of military forces prior to battle
implementación
implementation, or putting into use, of something

depoliticization /diːpəˌlɪtɪsaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
despolitización

depoliticize /diːpəˈlɪtɪsaɪz/ v
despolitizar
remove from political influence

deponent /diˈpoʊ.nənt/ /diˈpəʊ.nənt/ adj
deponente
of a Latin verb: having a passive form

deport /dɪˈpoət/ /dɪˈpoɹt/ /dɪˈpɔɹt/ /dɪˈpɔːt/ v
deportar
to evict, especially from a country

deportation /diːˌpɔːˈteɪʃən/ n
deportación
act of deporting or exiling

deportee /dɪˌpɔːˈti/ n
deportado
deported person

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ n
depósito
money placed in an account
asset that was left to the care of the other
empeño
security for a borrowed item

deposit /dɨˈpɑzɪt/ /dɪˈpɒzɪt/ v
depositar
to put money or funds into an account
to entrust one's assets to the care of another

depot /ˈdepɐʉ/ /ˈdiːpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpoʊ/ /ˈdɛpəʊ/ n
estación
bus or railway station

depravity /dəˈpɹævɪti/ n
depravación
The state or condition of being depraved

deprecate /ˈdɛpɹəkeɪt/ /ˈdɛpɹɪkeɪt/ v
descontinuar
to discontinue

deprecated /ˈdɛp.ɹɪ.keɪt.ɪd/ adj
descontinuado
computing: obsolescent

depress /dɪˈpɹɛs/ v
deprimir
to make depressed, sad or bored

depressed /dɪˈpɹɛst/ adj
abatido deprimido
severely despondent and unhappy

depressing /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ(ɡ)/ /dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
deprimente
causing depression or sadness

depression /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/ /dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ n
área de baja presión depresión
meteorology: area of lowered air pressure
depresión
psychology: state of mind
economics: period of major economic contraction
geography: low area
reduction in a biological variable
psychology: period of unhappiness

depressive /dɪˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
depresivo
Of or relating to depression
depressed
depresivo deprimente
dispiriting

deprivation /dɛp.ɹɪ.veɪʃən/ n
privación
act of depriving

deprive /dɪˈpɹaɪv/ v
privar desproveer
take something away; deny someone of something

deprived /dɪˈpɹaɪvd/ adj
desproveído desprovisto
subject to deprivation

depth /dɛpθ/ n
profundidad
vertical distance below a surface

deputy /ˈdɛpjəti/ n
diputado
legislator
suplente representante adjunto delegado sustituto
representative

deputy mayor n
alcalde de teniente vicealcalde vicealcaldesa

deputy prime minister n
viceprimer ministro
deputy prime minister

derail /dəˈɹeɪl/ v
descarrilar
to come off the tracks

derailleur /dəˈɹeɪlɚ/ /dɪˈɹeɪljə/ n
descarrilador desviador
The mechanism on a bicycle used to move the chain from one sprocket (gear) to another

derailment n
descarrilamiento
action of a locomotive or train leaving the rails along which it runs

deranged /dɪˈɹeɪndʒd/ adj
trastornado
disturbed or upset, especially mentally
desquiciado
insane

deratization n
desratización
deratization

derby /ˈdɑː.bi/ /ˈdɝ.bi/ n
carrera
any organized race
derbi
horse race

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ adj
abandonado derelicto
abandoned
derelicto negligente
negligent

derelict /ˈdɛɹəlɪkt/ n
paria
outcast

deride /dɪˈɹaɪd/ v
burlarse ridiculizar
to harshly mock; ridicule

derision /dɪˈɹɪʒən/ n
irrisión
act of treating with contempt

derisive /dɪˈɹaɪ.sɪv/ adj
irrisorio
deserving or provoking derision
expressing or characterized by derision; mocking

derivation /ˌdɛ.ɹɪˈveɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ n
derivación
act of tracing origin or descent
math: operation of deducing

derivative /dɪˈɹɪvətɪv/ n
derivada
in analysis: value
derivado derivada
something derived
chemical derived from another
derivado
word that derives from another
financial instrument whose value depends on the valuation of an underlying instrument

derivatives market n
mercado de derivados
market for financial derivatives

derive /dəˈɹaɪv/ v
derivar
create (a compound) from another by means of a reaction
obtain (something) from something else
originate (from)
find the derivation of (a word or phrase)

derived function n
derivada función derivada
calculus: a function

dermal [ˈdɜːməɫ] adj
dérmico
of or pertaining to skin or integument

dermatitis /ˌdɜː(ɹ)m.əˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
dermatitis sarpullido
inflammation of the skin

dermatological [ˌdɜːmətəˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
dermatológico
of or pertaining to dermatology

dermatologist /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌdɝ.mə.ˈtɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
dermatólogo
one who is skilled, professes or practices dermatology

dermatology /ˌdɜːməˈtɒlədʒi/ n
dermatología
the study of the skin and its diseases

dermatophytosis n
dermatofitosis
fungal infection of the skin

dermis /ˈdɜː.mɪs/ /ˈdɝ.mɪs/ n
dermis
skin layer underlying epidermis

derogatory /dɪˈɹɑɡətɔɹi/ /dɪˈɹɒɡətɹi/ adj
despectivo peyorativo despreciativo denigrante menospreciativo
tending to lessen in value

derriere /ˌdɛɹiˈɛə(ɹ)/ n
retaguardia trasero
bottom, bum

derring-do /ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ n
proeza hazaña
brave and adventurous actions

dervish /ˈdɜːvɪʃ/ n
derviche
a member of Dervish fraternity of Sufism

desalinate /diːˈsælɪneɪt/ v
desalar desalinizar
remove the salt from something

desalination plant n
planta desalinizadora
plant which converts seawater

desalinize v
desalar desalinizar
to remove salt from

desand v
desarenar
to remove sand from

descale v
descalcificar desincrustar
remove scale from a boiler

descaling n
desincrustación
removal scale from a boiler

descend /dɪˈsɛnd/ v
descender
to come down as from source or original
to go down upon or along
bajar descender
to pass from a higher to a lower place

descendant /dɪˈsɛndənt/ n
descendiente
one who is the progeny of someone

descent /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
descenso
drop to a lower status or condition
descenso bajada
instance of descending
origen ascendencia abolengo
lineage or hereditary derivation
bajada descenso
sloping passage or incline
way down

describe /dəˈskɹaɪb/ v
describir
to represent in words
to give rise to a geometrical structure

description /dɪˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
descripción
account in words
señalamiento
characteristics

descriptive /dɪˈskɹɪptɪv/ adj
descriptivo
of, or relating to description
describing a language

descriptive statistics n
estadística descriptiva
branch of statistics

descriptivism n
descriptivismo
describing realistic language forms

desecrate /ˈdɛs.ɪ.kɹeɪ̯t/ v
profanar desecrar
to profane or violate sacredness

desensitize /dɪˈsɛnsɪtaɪz/ v
desensibilizar insensibilizar
cause to become insensitive

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ adj
desierto
Abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ n
desierto deserto disierto
barren area

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ /ˈdɛzə(ɹ)t/ /ˈdɛzɚt/ n
merecido
that which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward

desert /dɪˈzəɹt/ /dɪˈzɜː(ɹ)t/ v
abandonar
to abandon
desertar
to leave military service

deserter /dɪˈzɜːtə(ɹ)/ n
desertor
person who leaves a military or naval unit

desertification n
desertificación
process by which a region becomes a desert

desertify v
desertificar
become desert
cause to become desert

desertion /dɪˈzɜːʃən/ n
deserción
deserting

deserve /dɪˈzɜːv/ /dɪˈzɝv/ v
merecer meritar
to merit

deserving adj
merecedor
meriting, worthy

desiccate /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/ /ˈdɛsɪkət/ v
disecar
to preserve by drying
desecar
to remove moisture from

desiccative adj
desecativo
causing to desiccate

desideratum /dəˌsɪdəˈɹɑtəm/ /dɪˌsɪdəˈɹɑːtəm/ n
desiderátum
something wished for, or considered desirable

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ n
diseño
art of designing
intención voluntad
intention
modelo
pattern
diseño modelo
plan

design /dɪˈzaɪn/ v
diseñar
to plan an artwork etc.

designate /ˈdɛzɪɡ.neɪt/ /ˈdɛzɪɡ.nət/ v
designar
to call by a distinctive title; to name
designar titular
to indicate or set apart for a purpose or duty
designar denominar
to mark out and make known; to point out; to name; to indicate

designation /dɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
designación
distinguishing mark or name

designer n
diseñador diseñadora
person who designs

desilt v
desenfangar
to remove suspended silt from the water

desiltation n
descolmatación
process of removing silt

desilting n
desazolve desenfangado

desirable /dɪˈzaɪəɹəbəl/ adj
deseable conveniente
suitable to be desired

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ n
deseo gana
feeling of desire
deseo
something wished for
strong attraction

desire /dɪˈzaɪə/ /dɪˈzaɪɹ/ v
desear
want emotionally or sexually
wish for earnestly

desirous /dɪˈzaɪəɹəs/ adj
deseoso
Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous

desist /dɪˈsɪst/ v
desistir
to cease to proceed or act

desk /dɛsk/ n
escritorio pupitre
table for writing and reading
sección
team in a news outlet specialized on a topic

desktop /ˈdɛsktɒp/ [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɑp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɒp] [ˈdɛsk.ˌtɔp] n
de sobremesa
a desktop computer
escritorio
on-screen background
the top surface of a desk

desktop computer n
ordenador de sobremesa computadora de escritorio ordenador de escritorio
a computer of a size designed to be used on a desk

desman /ˈdɛsmən/ n
desmán
insectivore of the mole family

desmosome n
desmosoma
a structural unit that functions in the adhesion of cells to form tissue

desolate /ˈdɛsəleɪt/ /ˈdɛsələt/ adj
desierto desolado devastado
barren / lifeless
desierto desolado
deserted
desolado devastado
hopeless

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ n
desesperación desesperanza
loss of hope

despair /dɪˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈspɛəɹ/ v
desesperar desesperanzar
to be hopeless
desesperar
to despair of

desperado /dɛspəˈɹɑːdəʊ/ n
desperado
bold outlaw

desperate /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹət/ n
desesperado
filled with despair

desperate times call for desperate measures proverb
a grandes males, grandes remedios
in adverse circumstances, actions that might have been rejected may become the best choice

desperately /ˈdɛsp(ə)ɹətli/ adv
desesperadamente
in a desperate manner

desperation /ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
desesperación
a state of despair, or utter hopelessness
the act of despairing or becoming desperate; a giving up of hope

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adj
despreciable bajo desdeñable rastrero
deserving to be despised

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ v
desdeñar
to regard with contempt or scorn

despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ n
a pesar de no obstante pese a maguer malgrado
in spite of

despoil /dɪˈspɔɪl/ v
despojar
To deprive for spoil; to take spoil from; to plunder; to rob;
To violently strip (someone), with indirect object of their possessions etc.; to rob.

despondency n
descorazonamiento desesperación desesperanza
loss of hope or confidence

despondent /dɪˈspɒndənt/ adj
abatido descorazonado
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

despot /ˈdɛs.pɒt/ /ˈdɛs.pət/ n
déspota
ruler with absolute power; tyrant

despotic /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ /dɛsˈpɒt.ɪk/ adj
despótico
of or pertaining to a despot

despotism n
despotismo
government by a singular authority

dessert /dɪˈzɜːt/ /dɪˈzɝt/ n
postre dulce
sweet confection served as the last course of a meal

dessertspoon n
cuchara de postre
spoon

destabilize /diːˈsteɪbɪlaɪz/ v
desestabilizar
to make something unstable

destination /dɛstɪˈneɪʃən/ n
destino
the act of destining or appointing
destino destinación
the place set for the end of a journey, or to which something is sent

destitute /ˈdɛstɪtjuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtuːt/ /ˈdɛstɪtʃuːt/ adj
destituido indigente
lacking something; devoid; poor, impoverished, poverty-stricken

destitution /dɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /dɛstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
indigencia
extreme state of poverty

destroy /dɪˈstɹɔɪ/ v
destruir destrozar romper
to damage beyond use or repair
sacrificar
to put down or euthanize (e.g. an animal)

destroyable adj
destructible
able to be destroyed

destroyer n
destructor destruidor
that who/which destroys
destructor
type of warship

destructible adj
destructible destruible
liable to destruction

destruction /ˌdɪsˈtɹʌkʃən/ n
destrucción
act of destroying
results of a destructive event

destructive /dɪˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
destructivo
causing destruction; damaging

destructor n
destructor
cleaning-up commands in object oriented programming

desuetude /dəˈsuːəˌtuːd/ /ˈdɛswɪtjuːd/ n
desuetud desuso
disuse, obsolescence

desultory /ˈdɛs.əl.t(ə).ɹi/ /ˈdɛs.əlˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
incoherente
jumping, or passing, from one thing or subject to another, without order or rational connection

detach /dəˈtætʃ/ /dɪˈtætʃ/ v
desacoplar
to take apart or take off

detachable /dətætʃəbl̩/ adj
desmontable
designed to be unfastened

detachment /dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ n
desprendimiento
separation

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ n
destacamento
military: temporary unit
detalle
something small enough to escape casual notice
uncountable: a profusion of details
something considered trivial enough to ignore

detail /ˈdiˌteɪl/ /ˈdiːˌteɪl/ v
detallar pormenorizar puntualizar
to explain in detail

detailed /dɪˈteɪld/ adj
detallado
characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment

detain /dɪˈteɪn/ v
detener retener
put under custody

detainee /ˌdɪteɪˈniː/ n
detenido
one who is detained

detect /dɪˈtɛkt/ v
detectar
to discover or find by careful search, examination, or probing

detectable /dɪˈtɛktəbəɫ/ adj
detectable
That which can be detected

detection /dəˈtɛkʃən/ n
detección
act of detecting or sensing something
the finding out of a constituent, a signal, an agent or the like

detective /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ n
detective
police officer who looks for evidence
person employed to find information

detention /dɪˈtɛnʃən/ n
detentación
holding in one's control with no intention to possess

deter /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
disuadir desalentar
to persuade someone not to do something
disuadir evitar prevenir
to prevent something from happening

detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ n
detergente
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant

deteriorate /dɪˈtɪəɹɪəɹeɪt/ v
deteriorar
grow worse
make worse

deterioration /dɪˌtiː.ɹi.ɔˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌtɪəɹɪəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
deterioro deterioración
process of making or growing worse

determinant /dɪˈtɜːmɪnənt/ /dɪˈtʌɹmɪnənt/ n
determinante
scalar that encodes certain characteristics of a square matrix
determining factor

determinate /dɪˈtɜːmɪneɪt/ /dɪˈtɜːmɪnət/ adj
determinado
distinct, defined

determination /dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
ahínco
determinación decisión resolución
act of determining, or the state of being determined
determinación
act, process, or result of any accurate measurement

determine /dɪˈtɜːmɪn/ /dɪˈtɝmɪn/ v
determinar
to set the limits of
to ascertain definitely

determined /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd/ /dɪˈtɝmɪnd/ adj
determinado denodado
decided or resolute

determinedly adv
a todo trance
in a determined manner

determiner n
determinante
class of words

determiner phrase n
sintagma determinante
phrase headed by a determiner

determinism /dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/ n
determinismo
notion in ethics
notion in computing

deterrence /dɪˈtɛɹəns/ n
disuasión intimidación
act of deterring
art of producing fear of attacking
intimidación
action taken by states or alliances

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ adj
disuasivo disuasorio
serving to deter

deterrent /dɪˈtɛɹənt/ n
disuasivo
Something that deters

detest /dɪˈtɛst/ v
detestar
to dislike intensely

dethrone v
destronar
forcibly remove a monarch

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ n
desvío
diversion or deviation

detour /ˈdiː.tʊə(ɹ)/ v
desviar
transitive: to direct or send on a detour

detox /ˈdiːtɒks/ n
desintoxicación
detoxification

detoxification n
desintoxicación
detoxification

detoxify v
desintoxicar
remove harmful substances

detract /dɪˈtɹækt/ v
desvirtuar
to take credit or reputation from; to defame or decry

detriment /ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/ n
detrimento
harm, hurt, damage

detrimental /ˌdɛtɹɪˈmɛntəl/ adj
dañino
causing damage or harm

detritivore /dəˈtɹaɪtəvɔɹ/ /dɛˈtɹaɪtɪvɔː/ n
detritívora detritívoro
organism that feeds on detritus

detritus /dɪˈtɹaɪtəs/ n
detrito

deuce /djuːs/ /duːs/ n
dos
number two
playing card
iguales
tennis: tie, both players able to win by scoring two additional points

deus ex machina /ˈdeɪ.əs ɛks ˈmɑːkiːnə/ n
deus ex máchina
contrived plot resolution

deuteragonist n
deuteragonista
second most important character

deuterium /djuːˈtɪəɹɪəm/ /djuːˈtɪɹi.əm/ n
deuterio
isotope of hydrogen

deutoxide /djuːˈtɒksaɪd/ n
deutóxido
the chemical compound

devaluation n
depreciación devaluación
depreciation

devastate /ˈdɛvəsteɪt/ v
devastar
to ruin many or all things over a large area

devastating adj
devastador
causing devastation

devastation /ˌdɛ.vəˈsteɪ.ʃən/ n
devastación arrasamiento asolamiento quebranto
act of devastating or state of being devastated

develop /dɪˈvɛ.ləp/ /ˈdɛv.ləp/ v
desarrollar
(chess) to place one's pieces actively
revelar desarrollar
to bring out photographic images
desarrollar desenvolver
to create
to progress through stages
desarrollar revelar
to progress

developed /dɪˈvɛləpt/ adj
desarrollado
(of a country) not primitive; not third world

developed country n
país desarrollado
country with an advanced economy

developer /dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚ/ n
revelador
liquid used in chemical film processing
promotor
real estate developer
desarrollador
someone engaged in product creation and improvement
software programmer

developing adj
en vías de desarrollo
of a country

developing country n
país en vías de desarrollo
poorer country

development /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/ n
desarrollo desenvolvimiento
process of developing
desarrollo
something which has developed

deverbal adj
deverbal
related to something that is derived from a verb

deviation /diviˈeɪʃən/ n
desviación
act of deviating
statistical deviation

device /dəˈvaɪs/ n
dispositivo mecanismo aparejo
piece of equipment

device driver n
manejador de dispositivo
software that communicates between operating system and hardware

devil /ˈdɛvəl/ /ˈdɛvɪl/ n
diablo
a creature of hell
the devil: the chief devil
wicked or naughty person
bad part of the conscience
in Christian Science, an evil or erring entity
euphemistically, with an article: Hell (as an intensifier)
person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him

devil is in the details proverb
el diablo está en los detalles
specific provisions of something may be complicated

devil take the hindmost phraseologicalUnit
el último mono es el que se ahoga

devil's advocate n
abogado del diablo
canon lawyer
debater

devil-may-care adj
despreocupado irresponsable arriesgado temerario
carefree

devilish /ˈdɛvəlɪʃ/ adj
diabólico
resembling or characteristic of a devil

devious /ˈdiːvi.əs/ adj
falso marrullero tortuoso

devise /dɪˈvaɪz/ v
legar
leave in a will
maquinar tramar
to scheme, to plot
concebir inventar
use the intellect to plan or design

devoid /dɪˈvɔɪd/ adj
desprovisto vacío
empty, completely without

devolution /diːvəˈluːʃən/ n
devolución

devolve /dɪˈvɒɫv/ v
delegar
to delegate something to someone else

devote /dɪˈvoʊt/ /dɪˈvəʊt/ v
dedicar
to commit oneself for a certain matter

devoted /dɪˈvəʊtəd/ adj
devoto
vowed; dedicated; consecrated
zealous; characterized by devotion

devotee /ˌdɛvəˈtiː/ n
devoto
admirer

devotion /dɪˈvoʊʃən/ /dɪˈvəʊʃən/ n
veneración
ecclesiastical: a prayer
devoción dedicación
feelings of strong or fervent affection; dedication
devoción fervor
religious veneration, zeal, or piety
devoción
the act or state of devoting or being devoted

devour /dɪˈvaʊ(w)ə(ɹ)/ v
devorar jambar
to eat greedily

devout /dəˈvʌʊt/ /dɪˈvaʊt/ adj
devota devoto
devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties

dew /djuː/ /du/ /dʒuː/ n
rocío relente sereno
moisture in the air that settles on plants, etc

dew point n
punto de rocío punto de condensación
temperature

dewberry /ˈdjuː.b(ə)ɹi/ /ˈduˌbɛɹi/ n
dewberry dubéri zarza pajarera
Rubus caesius

dewclaw n
espolón
dewclaw

dewdrop n
gota de rocío
a droplet of water formed as dew

dewlap /ˈdjuː.læp/ /ˈdu.læp/ n
papada
The sagging flesh on the human throat of an old person
papada papo
pendulous skin under neck

dexterity /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/ n
destreza
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands

dexterous /ˈdɛkstɹəs/ adj
diestro
agile; flexible
diestro hábil habilidoso habiloso
skillful in some specific thing
diestro hábil habiloso
skillful with one's hands

dexterously adv
con destreza diestramente
in a dexterious manner

dextrin /ˈdɛkstɹɪn/ n
dextrina
polymers of glucose

dextrocardia n
dextrocardia
abnormality

dextrose /ˈdɛkstɹəʊz/ n
dextrosa
naturally-occurring form of glucose

dharma /ˈdɑɹ.mə/ /ˈdɑːmə/ /ˈd̪ʱəɾ.mə/ n
dharma
principle that orders the universe

dhole /doʊl/ /dəʊl/ n
cuón
Asian wild dog

di- prefix
di-
two, twice}} double

diabase n
diabasa
a fine-grained igneous rock

diabatic adj
diabático
that involves the gain or loss of heat

diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ n
diabetes
A group of metabolic diseases

diabetes insipidus n
diabetes insípida
Disease

diabetes mellitus n
diabetes mellitus
medical disorder

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ adj
diabético
having diabetes
of diabetes

diabetic /daɪəˈbɛtɪk/ n
diabético
person suffering from diabetes mellitus

diabetogenic adj
diabetógeno
that produces diabetes

diabolic /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/ adj
diabólico

diabolical [ˌdaɪəˈbɑlɪkəɫ] [ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəɫ] adj
diabólico
Extremely wicked or cruel
Of, or concerning the devil; satanic

diabolically adv
diabólicamente
In a diabolical manner

diacatholicon n
diacatolicón

diachronic /daɪ.əˈkɹɑnɪk/ /daɪ.əˈkɹɒnɪk/ adj
diacrónico
changing with time

diacritical adj
diacrítico
of, pertaining to, or serving as a diacritic

diacritical mark n
diacrítico signo diacrítico
symbol

diadem /ˈdaɪ.ə.dɛm/ n
diadema
ornamental headband

diaeresis /daɪˈɛɹəsɪs/ /daɪˈɛɹɪsɪs/ n
diéresis
diéresis crema
diacritic placed over a vowel letter

diagenesis /daɪəˈdʒɛnəsɪs/ n
diagénesis
all the chemical, physical, and biological changes sediment goes through during and after lithification

diagnose /daɪəɡˈnoʊs/ /daɪəɡˈnəʊz/ v
diagnosticar
determine the root cause of

diagnosis /daɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
diagnóstico diagnosis
identification of the nature and cause of an illness

diagnostic /daɪəˈɡnɒstɪk/ adj
diagnóstico
of, or relating to diagnosis

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ adj
diagonal
geometry: joining two nonadjacent vertices
having a slanted or oblique direction

diagonal /daɪˈæɡənəl/ n
diagonal
geometry: diagonal line or plane
something forming or resembling a diagonal line

diagonal matrix n
matriz diagonal
type of matrix

diagonalizable adj
diagonalizable
able to be diagnolized

diagonally /ˈdaɪ.æɡ.nə.li/ adv
diagonalmente
in a diagonal manner

diagram /ˈdaɪ.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
diagrama
graph or chart
plan, drawing, sketch or outline to show workings or parts relationships

dial /ˈdaɪəɫ/ v
marcar
To select a number, or to call someone, on a telephone

dial down v
disminuir menguar rebajar reducir
reduce in intensity

dial tone n
tono de marcar
telephony signal

dial-a-ride n
dial-a-ride paseo al llamado viaje al pedido

dialect /ˈdaɪ.ə.ˌlɛkt/ n
dialecto
particular variety of a language

dialectal /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktəl/ adj
dialectal
relating to a dialect

dialectical adj
dialéctico
pertaining to dialectics

dialectical materialism n
materialismo dialéctico
branch of philosophy

dialectics n
dialéctica
systematic method of argument

dialectology n
dialectología
the study of dialects

dialog /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ n
diálogo
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialog box n
cuadro de diálogo
window that prompts the user to enter information

dialogue /ˈdaɪəlɑɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ /ˈdaɪəlɔɡ/ n
diálogo conversación
conversation or other discourse between individuals

dialysis /daɪˈælɪsɪs/ n
diálisis
chemical method
medicine: artificial removal of waste products from the blood

diamagnetic /daɪəmæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
diamagnético
exhibiting diamagentism

diamagnetism n
diamagnetismo
weak form of magnetism

diameter /daɪˈæmɪtə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈæmɪtɚ/ n
diámetro
line
length of this line

diametral adj
diametral

diametrically /ˌdaɪ.ə.ˈmɛt.ɹɪk.li/ adv
diametralmente
on exactly the opposite side

diamond /ˈdaɪ(ə)mənd/ n
diamante gema
gemstone
diamante
uncountable: mineral
something that resembles a diamond

diamondback /ˈdaɪməndˌbæk/ n
cascabel diamantino del este crótalo adamantino crótalo diamante occidental
rattlesnake with diamond pattern on its back

diamondiferous adj
diamantífero
yielding diamond

diamonds /ˈdaɪ(ə)məndz/ n
diamantes
one of the four suits of playing cards, marked with the symbol ♦

diapedesis n
diapédesis
migration of blood cells

diaper /ˈdaɪ(ə)pɚ/ /ˈdaɪəpə/ n
pañal
absorbent garment worn by a baby, or by someone who is incontinent

diaphanous /daɪˈæf.ən.əs/ adj
diáfano
transparent; allowing light to pass through

diaphanousness n
diafanidad
the quality of being diaphanous

diaphorase n
diaforasa

diaphoretic /daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
diaforético
generating sweat

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ n
diafragma
anatomy: sheet of muscle separating thorax from abdomen
contraceptive device
mechanics: flexible membrane
optics: structure with a central aperture used to limit the passage of light
acoustics: vibrating membrane in a speaker

diaphragm /ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/ v
diafragmar
optics: to reduce lens aperture

diapositive n
diapositiva
photography: slide

diarchy n
diarquía
form of government

diarist /ˈdaɪəɹɪst/ n
diarista
one who keeps a diary

diarrhea /ˌdaɪ.əˈɹiː.ə/ n
diarrea colitis
medical condition

diarrheal adj
diarreico
causing or associated with diarrhea

diarthrosis n
diartrosis
a joint that can move freely in various planes

diary /ˈdaɪəɹi/ n
diario
daily log of experiences

diaspora /daɪˈæspəɹə/ n
diáspora
dispersion of a group of people

diaspore /ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/ n
diásporo
natural hydrate of aluminium

diastole /daɪˈæstəli/ n
diástole
relaxation of the heart

diastolic /daɪəˈstɒlɪk/ adj
diastólico
pertaining to a diastole

diastolic blood pressure n
presión sanguínea diastólica
lowest pressure within the bloodstream

diatom /ˈdaɪətəm/ /ˈdaɪəˌtɑm/ n
diatomea
grouping of minute algae

diatomaceous earth n
diatomita
soil

diatomite n
diatomita
A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms

diatonic adj
diatónico
diatonic

diatribe /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹaɪb/ n
diatriba
bitter denunciation
prolongued discourse

diazepam /daɪˈæzəpæm/ n
diazepam
minor tranquillizer

dibbler n
díbler meridional
Parantechinus apicalis

dibs /dɪbz/ n
primeras
the right to use or enjoy something exclusively or before anyone else

dice /daɪs/ v
cortar en cubos
to cut into small cubes

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adj
peligroso riesgoso
fraught with danger
arriesgado dudoso incierto peligroso
of uncertain, risky outcome

dichotomy /daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi/ n
dicotomía
separation or division into two

dichroic adj
dicroico
Exhibiting dichroism

dichroism n
dicroísmo
the property of some crystals of transmitting different colours of light in different directions

dick /dɪk/ n
pendejo
highly contemptible person
polla verga pija pico bicho cipote
slang: penis
sabueso
detective

dickhead /ˈdɪkhɛd/ n
cara de verga careverga
capullo
(slang) glans penis
gilipollas capullo cabeza de pene
(slang) stupid person

dickpic /ˈdɪkˌpɪk/ n
fotopene fotopolla
photograph of a penis

dickslap n
pollazo
the act of slapping with the penis

dicotyledon n
dicotiledón
in botany

dicotyledonous adj
dicotiledón dicotiledóneo
of or pertaining to the dicotyledons

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ n
orden
an order or command

dictate /ˈdɪkˌteɪt/ /ˌdɪkˈteɪt/ v
ordenar
to order, command, control
dictar
to speak in order for someone to write down the words

dictation /dɪkˈteɪʃən/ n
dictado
the process of speaking for someone else to write down the words
an activity in school where the teacher reads a passage aloud and the students write it down

dictation machine n
dictáfono
sound recording device

dictator /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹ/ n
dictador dictadora
totalitarian leader of a dictatorship

dictatorial [dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] adj
dictatorial de ordeno y mando
in the manner of a dictator

dictatorially adv
dictatorialmente
in a dictatorial manner

dictatorship /dɪkˈteɪtə(ɹ)ʃɪp/ /ˈdɪkteɪtəɹʃɪp/ n
dictadura
a government led by a dictator

dictatorship of the proletariat n
dictadura del proletariado
the temporary period following the fall of capitalism

diction /ˈdɪkʃən/ n
dicción
clarity of word choice

dictionary /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃənɛɹi/ n
diccionario
publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words
an associative array

dicynodont n
dicinodonto
member of the Dicynodontia

didactic /daɪˈdæk.tɪk/ adj
didáctico
instructive or intended to teach or demonstrate

didactically adv
didácticamente
in didactic manner

didactics n
didáctica
art and science of teaching

didgeridoo /ˌdɪdʒ.əɹ.iˈduː/ n
didgeridoo didjeridu diyiridú
Australian musical instrument

die /daɪ/ n
matriz troquel
device for cutting into a specified shape
cuña
embossed device used in stamping
dado
polyhedron used in games of chance

die /daɪ/ v
morir perecer
to perish, to cease to exist
morir fallecer fenecer finar perecer diñar
to stop living

die out v
extinguirse
to become extinct

diehard adj
empedernido
thorough of in one's beliefs

dieldrin n
dieldrín
cyclodiene insecticide

dielectric /ˌdaɪ.ɪˈlɛk.tɹɪk / n
dieléctrico
physics: nonconducting material

diencephalon /ˌdaɪənˈsɛfəlɒn/ n
diencéfalo
region of the human brain

diesel engine n
motor diésel
type of engine

diester n
diéster
organic compound containing two ester functional groups

diet /ˈdaɪət/ n
dieta régimen
controlled regimen of food
food a person or animal consumes

dietary fibre n
fibra alimentaria
undigested substance

dietetic /daɪəˈtɛtɪk/ adj
dietético
relating to diet
relating to preparation for those on a restricted diet

dietetics n
dietética
study of diet and nutrition

diethyl ether n
dietiléter
diethyl ether

diethylene glycol n
dietilenglicol
organic compound

dietitian /daɪəˈtɪʃən/ n
dietista
person who studies or practices dietetics

differ /ˈdɪfə/ /ˈdɪfɚ/ v
diferir
not to have the same characteristics
to have diverging opinions, disagree

difference /ˈdɪfəɹən(t)s/ /ˈdɪfɹən(t)s/ n
diferencia
characteristic of something that makes it different from something else
quality of being different
arithmetic: result of a subtraction
disagreement or argument about something important

difference engine n
máquina diferencial
computer

difference of two squares n
diferencia de cuadrados
The mathematical identity

different /ˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
diferente distinto
not the same
diferente
unlike most others

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] adj
diferencial
relating to a difference
relating to differentiation or differential calculus

differential [dɪfəˈɹənʃəɫ] n
diferencial
infinitesimal change

differential equation n
ecuación diferencial
equation involving the derivatives of a function

differential geometry n
geometría diferencial
differential geometry

differentiate /dɪf.əˈɹɛn.ʃi.eɪt/ /ˌdɪ.fəˈɹɛnt.ʃi.eɪt/ v
diferenciar
to show or be the distinction

differentiation n
diferenciación
in analysis
gradual formation or production of organs or parts by a process of evolution or development

differently /ˈdifɹəntli/ adv
diferentemente
in a different way

difficult /ˈdɪfɪkəlt/ adj
difícil
hard, not easy

difficultly adv
difícilmente
in a difficult manner

difficulty /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/ n
dificultad
state of being difficult
obstacle

difficulty level n
nivel de dificultad
difficulty of completing a task or objective

diffident /ˈdɪfɪdənt/ adj
difidente
distrustful
lacking confidence in oneself

diffidently /ˈdɪf.ɪ.dənt.li/ adv
humildad timidez
in a diffident manner; without confidence in oneself

diffract v
difractar
transitive

diffraction /dɪˈfɹækʃən/ n
difracción
the breaking up of an electromagnetic wave as it passes a geometric structure

diffuse /dɪˈfjuz/ /dɪˈfjuːz/ adj
difuso
not concentrated

diffusion /dɪˈfjuːʒən/ n
difusión
(physics) the intermingling of the molecules

dig /dɪɡ/ n
excavación
archeological investigation

dig /dɪd͡ʒ/ /dɪɡ/ v
caer bien simpatizar
slang: to appreciate, or like
llamar la atención picar el interés
slang: to understand or show interest in

dig /dɪɡ/ v
cavar ahondar excavar
to move hard-packed earth out of the way

dig in one's heels v
empecinarse enrocarse mantenerse en sus trece
to act in a determined manner

dig into v
adentrarse
to research a particular subject

digastric adj
digástrico
having two fleshy ends connected by a tendon

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ n
resumen
compilation of statutes or decisions analytically arranged

digest /daɪˈdʒɛst/ /ˈdaɪdʒɛst/ v
digerir
to separate food in the alimentary canal
to distribute or arrange methodically

digestibility n
digestibilidad
digestibility

digestion /daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
asimilación digestión
assimilation and understanding of ideas
digestión
process in gastrointestinal tract
ability to use this process
result of this process
descomposición putrefacción
processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms

digestive /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/ adj
digestivo
of, relating to, or functioning in digestion
that causes or promotes digestion

digestive /daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/ n
digestivo
substance that aids digestion

digestive system n
sistema digestivo
system of organs

digestive tract n
pasaje digestivo tubo digestivo
system of organs within multicellular animals which takes in food

digit /ˈdɪdʒɪt/ n
dedo
finger or toe
unit of length
cifra dígito
numeral

digital /ˈdɪd͡ʒɪtəɫ/ adj
digital dactilar
having to do or performed with a finger
digital
of or relating to computers
representing discrete values

digital camera n
cámara digital
electronic camera

digital clock n
reloj digital
clock that displays the time using

digital footprint n
rastro digital
digital evidence of a person's activities on the Internet

digital press n
prensa digital
high-speed industrial printer

digital television n
televisión digital
broadcasting

digitalis /dɪdʒɪˈtælɪs/ /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ n
digitalina
extract
dedalera digital
genus

digitalize /ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/ v
digitalizar
make digital

digitization n
digitalización
conversion of data from digital

digitize /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪz/ v
digitalizar
represent something as a sequence of binary digits

digitized adj
digitalizado
digitized

digitizer /ˈdɪdʒɪtaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
digitalizador

diglossia /ˌdaɪˈɡlɑsi.ə/ /ˌdaɪˈɡlɒsi.ə/ n
diglosia
the coexistence of two closely related native languages

dignified /ˈdɪɡnɪfaɪd/ adj
digno respetable
respectable

dignitary /ˈdɪɡnɪtɹi/ n
dignatario
important or influential person

dignity /ˈdɪɡnɪti/ n
dignidad
quality or state
high office or rank
formality, stateliness

digraph /ˈdaɪɡɹɑːf/ n
dígrafo
pair of letters
computing: two-character sequence

digress /daɪˈɡɹɛs/ v
desviarse
to deviate

digression /daɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ /dʌɪˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
digresión
a departure from the main subject in speech or writing

dik-dik n
dicdic
antelope of the genus Madoqua

dilapidate /dɪˈlæp.ɪ.deɪt/ v
deteriorar
to cause to become ruined or put into disrepair
deteriorarse
to fall into ruin or disuse
derrochar
to squander or waste

dilapidated /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪtəd/ adj
derruido destartalado
having fallen into a state of disrepair

dilapidation /dəˌlæp.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
dilapidación

dilatation /ˌdaɪleɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
dilatación
act of dilating; dilation
dilation of a canal or other organ

dilate /daɪˈleɪt/ v
dilatarse
To become wider or larger; to expand
dilatar
To enlarge; to make bigger

dilation /daɪˈleɪʃən/ n
dilatación
act of dilating

dildo /ˈdɪldəʊ/ [ˈdɪɫdoʊ] [ˈdɪɫdəʊ] n
consolador
artificial phallus

dilemma /daɪˈlɛmə/ n
dilema disyuntiva
circumstance in which a choice must be made between two alternatives
dilema
difficult circumstance
in logic

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ adj
diletante
pertaining to or like a dilettante

dilettante /dɪləˈtɒnti/ /ˈdɪlɪˌtɑnt/ n
diletante
person with a general but superficial interest
someone who dabbles

dilettantism n
diletantismo
the act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur

diligence /ˈdɪlɪdʒəns/ n
esmero
diligencia esmero
qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, perseverance

diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/ adj
diligente
hard-working and focused

diligently adv
diligentemente con esmero
in a diligent manner

dill /dɪɫ/ n
eneldo aneldo
herb of the species Anethum graveolens

dilly-dally /ˈdɪliˌdæli/ v
procrastinar
to waste time

dilogy n
bilogía
A set of two works of art that are connected

diluent n
diluyente
That which dilutes

dilute /daɪˈljuːt/ /daɪˈlut/ v
diluir
to add more of a solvent to a solution; especially to add more water

dilution /daɪˈljuːʃən/ /daɪˈluʃən/ n
dilución
process of making something dilute

diluvial adj
diluvial
Relating to a flood

diluvian /daɪˈljuːvɪən/ /daɪˈluvɪən/ adj
diluvial
pertaining to a deluge, or flood; diluvial

dim /dɪm/ adj
tenue
indistinct
not bright, not colourful
tonto
not smart

dim /dɪm/ v
atenuar
to make something less bright

dim-witted /dɪmˈwɪtəd/ adj
cortito
not at all clever

dime /daɪm/ n
décimo

dime a dozen adj
adocenado
so common as to be practically worthless

dimension /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ /daɪ̯ˈmɛnʃn̩/ n
dimensión
measure of spatial extent
in physics
in computing
in geometry
in science fiction

dimer /ˈdaɪmə(ɹ)/ n
dímero
a molecule consisting of two identical halves

dimethylmercury n
dimetilmercurio
(CH₃)₂Hg

diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ v
diminuirse disminuirse
To become smaller
disminuir diminuir jibarizar
To make smaller

diminution /dɪmɪˈnjuːʃ(ə)n/ n
disminución
lessening, decrease or reduction

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ adj
diminutivo
grammar
serving to diminish
diminuto
very small

diminutive /dɪˈmɪn.jʊ.tɪv/ n
diminutivo
grammar: word form expressing smallness

dimmer /ˈdɪməɹ/ n
dímer regulador
Rheostat

dimorphism /daɪˈmɔːfɪzəm/ n
dimorfismo
biology: occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual
biology: occurrence of two distinct forms of any part
geology: property of existing in two distinct crystalline forms

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ n
hoyuelo camanance
skin depression, especially at corners of the mouth
hoyuelo
small depression or indentation in generic surface

dimple /ˈdɪmpəl/ v
formar hoyuelos
create a dimple in

din /dɪn/ n
estruendo
loud noise

dinar /ˈdiːnɑː(ɹ)/ n
dinar
official currency of several countries

dine /daɪn/ v
cenar
to eat; to eat dinner or supper

dine and dash n
simpa hacer perro muerto hacer un simpa perro muerto
leaving a restaurant without paying after eating

ding /dɪŋ/ n
raspadura raspón
very minor damage

ding-dong ditch v
rin rin corre corre rin rin raje
ringing someone's door bell and running away

dinghy /ˈdɪŋ(ɡ)i/ /ˈdɪŋ.i/ n
balsa de caucho
inflatable boat
lancha bote de remo
small boat

dingleberry /ˈdɪŋɡəɫbɛɹi/ n
gamborimbo
piece of feces

dingo /ˈdɪŋɡəʊ/ n
dingo
wild dog native to Australia

dingy /ˈdɪn.dʒi/ adj
desarreglado escualido sucio
drab; shabby; dirty; squalid

dining car n
vagón restaurante
restaurant carriage

dining room n
comedor
room, in a home or hotel, where meals are eaten

dinitrogen oxide n
óxido de nitrógeno
nitrous oxide

dinitrogen tetroxide n
tetróxido de dinitrógeno
binary compound nitrogen and oxygen, N₂O₄

dinitrogen trioxide n
trióxido de dinitrógeno
binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen; N₂O₃

dinky /ˈdɪŋki/ adj
minúsculo
(informal, US) Tiny and insignificant; small and undesirable

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ n
banquete
a formal meal
cena
main meal of the day
almuerzo
midday meal

dinner /ˈdɪnə/ /ˈdɪnəɹ/ v
cenar

dinner table n
mesa de comedor
table on which dinner is served

dinoflagellate n
dinoflagelado
any of many marine protozoa of the phylum Dinoflagellata

dinosaur /ˈdaɪnəsɔː(ɹ)/ n
dinosaurio
extinct reptile

diocesan /daɪˈɑsɪsən/ /dʌɪˈɒsɪsən/ adj
diocesano
pertaining to a diocese

diocese /ˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/ n
diócesis
region administered by a bishop

diode /ˈdaɪoʊd/ /ˈdaɪəʊd/ n
diodo
electronic device

diol n
diol
organic compound

diopside n
diópsido
mineral

dioptase n
dioptasa
Mineral

diopter n
dioptría
unit of measure

dioptrics n
dióptrica
study of the refraction of light

diorama n
diorama
a three-dimensional display of a scenery

diorite n
diorita
Igneous rock

dioxide /daɪˈɒksaɪd/ n
dióxido
any oxide containing two oxygen atoms in each molecule

dip /dɪp/ n
badén
lower section of a road or geological feature
dip salsa
sauce for dipping

dip /dɪp/ v
mojar
to lower into a liquid

diphtheria /dɪfˈθɪəɹɪə/ /dɪfˈθɪɹi.ə/ n
difteria
infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract

diphthong /ˈdɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈdɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɪfθɔŋ/ n
diptongo
complex vowel sound

diploblastic adj
diploblástico
having two embryonic germ layers (the ectoderm and the endoderm)

diplodocus n
diplodocus diplodoco
dinosaur

diploid adj
diploide
of a cell, having a pair of each type of chromosome

diploidy n
diploidía
state of being diploid

diploma /dɪˈpləʊmə/ n
diploma título
certificate

diplomacy /dɪˈploʊməsi/ /dɪˈpləʊməsi/ n
diplomacia
art of conducting international relations
tact and subtle skill in dealing with people

diplomat /ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/ n
diplomático diplomática
person who is accredited to represent a government
diplomático
someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

diplomatic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adj
diplomático
concerning relationships between governments
exhibiting diplomacy

diplomatic immunity n
inmunidad diplomática
diplomat's legal immunity

dipped headlight n
luz corta luz de cruce
main light on a motor vehicle

dipper /ˈdɪpə/ /ˈdɪpɚ/ n
mirlo acuático
bird
cucharón
vessel

dipshit /ˈdɪpʃɪt/ n
coñon porquería
unwanted or undesirable

dipsomaniac /dɪp.sə(ʊ)ˈmeɪn.i.æk/ n
dipsómana dipsómano
An alcoholic

diptych /ˈdɪptɪk/ n
díptico
picture or series of pictures painted on two tablets

dire /ˈdaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ adj
maligno
expressing bad consequences
de mal agüero portentoso
warning of bad consequences

dire straits n
gran aprieto
difficult position

dire wolf /ˈdaɪə wʊlf/ /ˈdaɪɹ wʊlf/ n
lobo diro
extinct canine

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ adj
directo
Straight, constant, without interruption

direct /d(a)ɪˈɹɛkt/ v
dirigir
to manage, control, steer

direct current n
corriente continua
electric current in which the electrons flow in one direction, but may vary with time

direct object n
complemento directo
the noun a verb is directly acting upon

direct selling n
venta directa
marketing and selling of products directly to consumers

directed graph n
grafo dirigido
type of graphs

direction /d(a)ɪˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
dirección
indication of the point toward which an object is moving
work of the director (manager)
work of the director in cinema or theater

directions /dɪˈɹɛk.ʃənz/ n
indicaciones instrucciones
instructions

directly /dɪˈɹɛk(t)li/ adv
directamente en derechura
in a direct manner

directly proportional adj
directamente proporcional
proportional to a constant multiple of an independent variable

director /daɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /daɪˈɹɛktɚ/ /daɪ̯əˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈɹɛktɚ/ n
director
someone who directs
director directora
supervisor, manager

directorial adj
directoral
of or pertaining to a director
directorio
of or pertaining to a directorate

directory /daɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ /dɪˈɹɛktəɹi/ n
directorio
simulated folder
list of names, addresses etc.

directory service n
servicio de directorio
software system

directress n
directora
a female director

dirge /dɜːdʒ/ /dɝdʒ/ n
canto fúnebre
mournful poem or piece of music

dirham n
dírham
unit of currency

dirigible /ˈdɪɹ.ə.dʒə.bəl/ /ˈdɪɹɪdʒəbəɫ/ n
dirigible
a self-propelled airship that can be steered

dirt /dɜːt/ /dɝt/ n
tierra
soil or earth
suciedad mugre
stain or spot (on clothes etc)

dirtiness n
suciedad
state or quality of being dirty

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ adj
sucio
covered with or containing dirt
illegal, improper
that makes one dirty
sucio corrupto deshonesto marrullero turbio
dishonourable, violating standards or rules
sucio guarro indecente lascivo lúbrico ordinario
morally unclean, obscene or indecent
sucio descolorido turbio
of color: discolored by impurities

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ adv
obscenamente
in a dirty manner

dirty /ˈdɜːti/ /ˈdɝti/ v
ensuciarse
to become soiled
degradar enturbiar
to debase by distorting the real nature of
ensuciar
to make dirty
ensuciar manchar
to stain or tarnish with dishonor

dirty bomb n
bomba sucia
device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material

dirty laundry n
trapitos sucios
Unflattering facts or questionable activities

dirty money n
dinero negro
Money illegally gained

dirty trick n
putada canallada cerdada jugarreta
an unkind trick

disability /dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
incapacidad
legal incapacity or incompetency

disable [dɪsˈeɪbəɫ] v
deshabilitar desactivar
to deactivate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
discapacitar incapacitar mutilar
to impair the physical or mental abilities of
inutilizar
to render unable; to take away the ability

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] adj
minusválido
para discapacitados
for the use of people with physical disabilities
discapacitado minusválido
having a disability

disabled [dɪsˈeɪbəɫd] n
discapacitado minusválido
disabled one

disabuse /dɪsəˈbjuːz/ v
desengañar
free of a misconception

disaccharide /daɪˈsækəɹaɪd/ n
disacárido
a sugar consisting of two monosaccharides

disadvantage /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/ /ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/ n
desventaja
weakness
setback or handicap

disadvantageous /dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/ adj
desventajoso desaventajado
not advantageous

disadvantageously adv
desaventajadamente
in a disadvantageous manner

disagree /dɪsəˈɡɹi/ /dɪsəˈɡɹiː/ v
discrepar
to fail to conform or correspond with
no estar de acuerdo
to not harmonize

disagreeable [dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəɫ] adj
desagradable
exciting repugnance

disagreement /dɪsəˈɡɹiːmənt/ n
desacuerdo desavenencia desencuentro
A condition of not agreeing or concurring

disallow /dɪsəˈlaʊ/ v
rechazar como inválido, falso ó impropio
to reject as invalid, untrue, or improper

disambiguate /dɪ.samˈbɪɡjuːeɪt/ v
desambiguar
remove ambiguities

disambiguation /dɪsæmˌbɪɡjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
desambiguación
removal of ambiguity

disappear /dɪsəˈpiːɹ/ /dɪsəˈpɪə/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹ/ v
desaparecer
to vanish
to make vanish

disappearance /dɪsəˈpɪəɹəns/ n
desaparición
action of disappearing or vanishing

disappeared /dɪsəˈpiːɹd/ /dɪsəˈpɪəd/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹd/ adj
desaparecido
caused to disappear

disappearing act n
mutis por el foro

disappoint /dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/ v
decepcionar desilusionar defraudar
to displease by underperforming etc.

disappointed /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj
decepcionado
defeated of hope or expectation

disappointer n
desencantador incumplidor
one who disappoints

disappointing adj
decepcionante
that disappoints or disappoint

disappointment /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/ n
varapalo
circumstance
desilusión decepción chasco
emotion

disapproval /dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/ [dɪsəˈpɹuːvəɫ] n
desaprobación
disapproval

disarm /dɪsˈɑː(ɹ)m/ v
desarmar
to deprive of arms

disarmament /dɪsˈɑː(r)məmənt/ n
desarme
the reduction of military forces and armaments

disarray /dɪsəˈɹeɪ/ n
desorden
Want of array or regular order

disarticulate /dɪsɑː(ɹ)ˈtɪkjəleɪt/ v
desarticular
to disjoint

disassemble /dɪsəˈsɛmbəɫ/ v
desmontar
to take to pieces

disaster /dɪˈzæs.tə/ /dɪˈzæs.tɚ/ /dɪˈzɑːs.tə(ɹ)/ n
desastre
unexpected catastrophe causing physical damage, etc.
unforeseen event causing great loss, etc.

disastrous /dɪˈzɑːstɹəs/ adj
desastroso
of the nature of a disaster; calamitous

disastrously adv
desastrosamente
in a disastrous way

disbelieve /dɪsbɪˈliːv/ v
descreer
not believe

disbursement n
desembolso
Money paid out or spent
The act, instance, or process of disbursing

disc jockey n
pinchadiscos
disc jockey

discard /dɪsˈkɑɹd/ /dɪsˈkɑːd/ /ˈdɪskɑɹd/ /ˈdɪskɑːd/ v
desechar descartar
to throw away, reject

discern /dɪˈsɜːn/ /dɪˈsɝn/ /dɪˈzɜːn/ /dɪˈzɝn/ v
percibir
to detect with the senses, especially with the eyes
discernir
to distinguish something as being different from something else; to differentiate
discernir vislumbrar
to perceive, recognize or comprehend with the mind; to descry

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ n
licenciamiento
act of releasing a member of the armed forces from service
descarga
act of releasing an accumulated charge
alta
act of releasing an inpatient from hospital
secreción
pus or exudate from a wound or orifice
caudal
volume of water transported by a river in a certain amount of time

discharge /dɪsˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑɹdʒ/ /ˈdɪstʃɑːdʒ/ v
descargo
(electricity) the act of releasing an accumulated charge
to stop using (an auxiliary assumption)
unload
dar de alta
(medicine) to release (an inpatient) from hospital
despedir
(military) to release (a member of the armed forces) from service
completar cumplir
to accomplish or complete, as an obligation
descargar despedir
to expel or let go
disparar
to operate (any weapon that fires a projectile, such as a shotgun or sling)

disciple /dɪˈsaɪpl̩/ n
discípulo
active follower or adherent
person who learns from another

disciplinary /dɪsɪˈplɪnəɹi/ /ˈdɪs.ə.pləˌnɛɹi/ adj
disciplinario
For the purpose of imposing punishment
Having to do with discipline, or with the imposition of discipline

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ n
disciplina
controlled behaviour, self-control
category in which a certain activity belongs
enforced compliance or control
state of order
systematic method
castigo
punishment
ramo disciplina
specific branch or knowledge or learning

discipline /ˈdɪ.sə.plɪn/ v
disciplinar
to train someone by instruction and practice

disclose /dɪsˈkləʊz/ v
divulgar
make known
revelar
physically expose to view

disclosure /dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ /dɪsˈkləʊʒə(ɹ)/ n
revelación destape
the act of revealing something

disco /ˈdɪskoʊ/ /ˈdɪskəʊ/ n
discoteca
discotheque
disco
type of music

discobolus n
discóbolo

discography /ˌdɪsˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌdɪsˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
discografía
complete collection of the releases of a musical act

discoid adj
discoide
shaped like a disc/disk

discolor v
decolorarse
(intransitive) to change or lose color
decolorar
(transitive) to change or lose color

discombobulate /ˌdɪs.kəmˈbɒb.jəˌleɪt/ v
confundir desconcertar
to befuddle

disconcert /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːt/ /ˌdɪskənˈsɝt/ v
desconcertar
bring into confusion

disconnect /dɪskəˈnɛkt/ v
desconectar
to sever or interrupt a connection

disconnected /ˌdɪskəˈnɛktəd/ adj
desconectado
that is no longer connected

disconnection /dɪskəˈnɛkʃən/ n
desconexión
to have no connections

disconnector n
desconector
switching device used to open an electric circuit

disconsolate /dɪsˈkɑnsəlɪt/ /dɪsˈkɒnsəlɪt/ adj
desconsolado
cheerless, dreary
inconsolable

discontent /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ n
descontento
a discontented person

discontented /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɛd/ adj
descontento
Experiencing discontent

discontinuation n
descontinuación
stopping producing or supplying a product

discontinue /dɪskənˈtɪnju/ v
retirar
to stop a process

discord /ˈdɪskɔɹd/ /ˈdɪskɔːd/ n
discordia desencuentro
lack of agreement
discordia
strife resulting from lack of agreement; dissension

discotheque /ˈdɪskəˌtɛk/ n
discoteca
nightclub

discount /dɪsˈkaʊnt/ /ˈdɪskaʊnt/ n
descuento rebaja
reduction in price

discourage /dɪsˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
acobardar descorazonar
to dishearten
desalentar disuadir persuadir
to persuade somebody not to do something

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ n
discurso
formal lengthy exposition of some subject
expression in (spoken or written) words
in social sciences
discurso conversación
verbal exchange or conversation

discourse /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/ /ˈdɪskoəs/ /ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/ v
disertar
write or speak formally and at length

discourteous /dɪsˈkɜːtɪəs/ adj
descortés
impolite

discover /dɪsˈkʊvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvə/ /dɪsˈkʌvɚ/ v
descubrir destapar
expose something previously covered
descubrir
find something for the first time

discoverer n
descubridor
one who discovers

discovery /dɪsˈkʌvəɹi/ n
descubrimiento
legal: pre-trial phase in which evidence is gathered
descubrimiento hallazgo
the discovering of new things
something discovered

discredit n
descrédito
act or state

discredit v
desacreditar descreer
harm reputation

discreditor n
desacreditador
one who discredits

discreet /dɪˈskɹiːt/ adj
discreto
respectful of privacy or secrecy; quiet; diplomatic

discreetly adv
disimuladamente
Acting in a discreet manner

discrepancy /dɪsˈkɹɛpənsi/ n
discrepancia
inconsistency
discrepant state

discrete /dɪsˈkɹiːt/ adj
discreto
Separate; distinct; individual

discrete variable n
variable discreta
variable

discretely /dɪsˈkɹiːt.li/ adv
discretamente
as a separate independent unit

discreteness n
discreticidad

discretion /dɪˈskɹɛʃən/ n
discreción
the quality of being discreet or circumspect

discretionary /dɪsˈkɹɛʃəˌnɛɹi/ /dɪˈskɹɛʃən(ə)ɹi/ adj
discrecional
available at one's discretion

discriminant n
determinante
in algebra

discriminate /dɪsˈkɹɪmɪneɪt/ v
discriminar
to make decisions based on prejudice

discrimination /dɪskɹɪmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
discriminación
distinct treatment of an individual or group to their disadvantage
the act of making a distinction, noting differences between things

discursion /dɪˈskɜːʃən/ /dɪˈskɝʒən/ n
digresión rodeo
digression
discursión
philosophic reasoning
vagabundeo
roving about

discursive /dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ adj
discursivo

discus /ˈdɪs.kəs/ n
disco
round plate-like object for throwing
athletics sport of throwing the discus

discus throw n
lanzamiento de disco
athletic event where a discus is thrown

discuss /dɪsˈkʌs/ v
discutir conversar
to converse or debate concerning a particular topic

discussion /dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/ n
discusión
conversation or debate

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ n
desprecio desdén
feeling of contempt or scorn

disdain /dɪsˈdeɪn/ v
despreciar desdeñar
to regard with strong contempt

disdainful /dɪsˈdeɪn.fʌl/ adj
desdeñoso displicente
showing contempt or scorn

disdainfully adv
desdeñosamente
in a disdainful manner

disease /dɪˈziz/ /dɪˈziːz/ n
enfermedad
an abnormal condition of the body causing discomfort or dysfunction

disembark /ˌdɪs.ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
desembarcar
to go ashore, to leave a train or airplane
remove from on board a vessel

disembarkation /ˌdɪsɪmbɑːˈkeɪʃən/ n
desembarco desembarque

disembowel [dɪsɪmˈbaʊ(ə)ɫ] v
desentrañar destripar
to take or let out the bowels

disenamour /dɪsɪˈnæmə(ɹ)/ v
desenamorar
cause to fall out of love

disenchantment /ˌdɪsɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ n
desengaño
Freeing from false belief or illusions

disenfranchised adj
proscrito
Not represented

disengage /ˌdɪsɪŋˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
acabar (el contacto) cesar (el contacto) cortar el contacto desacoplar desasir desatar
release, detach

disentangle [ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡəɫ] v
desenredar
extricate

disequilibrium n
desequilibrio
the loss of equilibrium or stability

disfigure /dɪsˈfɪɡjɚ/ /dɪsˈfɪɡə/ v
desfigurar
change appearance to the negative

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ n
desgracia
condition of being out of favor
baldón
that which brings dishonor

disgrace /dɪsˈɡɹeɪs/ v
deshonrar
bring shame upon

disgraceful [dɪsˈɡɹeɪsfəɫ] adj
vergonzoso deshonroso escandaloso ignominioso
bringing or warranting disgrace

disgruntled /dɪsˈɡɹʌntl̩d/ adj
frustrado insatisfecho
unhappy, dissatisfied

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ n
disfraz
attire to hide/assume an identity
pantalla tapadera
that which masks what's beneath

disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ v
disfrazar
to change the appearance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ n
asco repugnancia desazón repulsa
an intense dislike or repugnance

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ v
repugnar asquear dar asco
to cause an intense dislike for something

disgusting /dɪsˈkʌstɪŋ/ /dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/ adj
asqueroso repugnante asqueante asquiente despreciable estomagante
repulsive, distasteful

dish /dɪʃ/ n
plato
contents of such a vessel
plato platillo
specific type of food
loza vajilla
tableware to be/being washed
antena parabólica parabólica
type of antenna
vajilla plato
vessel for holding/serving food

dish out v
emplatar
to put (food) on to a dish

dishcloth n
paño de cocina
for drying
trapo de fregar
for washing

dishearten /dɪsˈhɑɹ.tən/ /dɪsˈhɑː.tən/ v
desanimar desalentar descorazonar
discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage

dishevel [dɪ(s)ˈʃɛvəɫ] v
desordenar
throw into disorder

dishevelled /dɪˈʃɛvəld/ adj
chascón despeinado
uncombed
desaseado descuidado desordenado
untidy in appearance

dishonest /dɨˈsɑnɪst/ /dɪˈsɒnɪst/ adj
deshonesto embustero mentiroso
not honest

dishonestly adv
deshonestamente
in a dishonest manner

dishonour /dɪsˈɒnə(ɹ)/ v
deshonrar
to bring disgrace upon someone or something

dishware n
vajilla
crockery

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃˌwɑʃɚ/ /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃə/ n
lavavajillas lavaplatos
machine

dishwater n
agua de fregar
washing water

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ n
desencanto desengaño
act or state of disenchanting or freeing from a false belief

disillusion /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒən/ v
desengañar
to free or deprive of illusion; to disenchant

disillusioned /dɪs.ɪˈluːʒənd/ adj
desilusionado
experiencing disillusionment

disillusionment /dɪsɪˈluʒənmənt/ n
desilusión
act of freeing from an illusion
feeling that arises from the discovery that something is not what it was anticipated to be

disincarcerate v
desincarcerar
liberate from prison

disinfect /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
desinfectar
sterilize by the use of cleaning agent

disinfectant /dɪs.ɪnˈfɛktənt/ n
desinfectante
A substance which kills germs and/or viruses

disinfection /dɪsɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
desinfección
treatment

disinformation /dɪsˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
desinformación
intentionally false information

disingenuous /ˌdɪs.ɪn.ˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
falso poco sincero
not noble; unbecoming true honor

disinherit v
desheredar
to exclude from inheritance

disintegrate /dɪsˈɪntɪɡɹeɪt/ v
desintegrar
break up into one's parts
disgregar desintegrar
cause to break into parts

disintegration /dɪs.ɪn.tɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
desintegración
a process by which anything disintegrates

disinter /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ v
desenterrar
To take out of the grave or tomb; to unbury; to exhume; to dig up

disinterest /dɪsˈɪntɹɛst/ n
desinterés
a lack of interest

disinterested /dɪˈsɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪd/ adj
imparcial
having no stake in the outcome

disinterment n
desenterramiento
act of disinterring

disjointed /dɪsˈdʒɔɪn.tʰɪd/ adj
deslavazado sin trabazón
not connected, coherent, or continuous

disk /dɪsk/ n
disco duro
a computer's hard disk
disco
a thin, flat, circular plate
something resembling a disk
a vinyl phonograph/gramophone record
disco intervertebral
intervertebral disc

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ n
aversión antipatía disgusto
feeling of distaste

dislike /dɪsˈlaɪk/ v
aversión desagradar no gustar
not to like something

dislocate /dɪsləʊˈkeɪt/ /dɪsˈloʊkeɪt/ v
dislocar
to dislodge a bone
desencajar
to put something out of its usual place

dislodge /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/ v
desalojar
To remove or force out from a position or dwelling previously occupied

disloyal [dɪsˈlɔɪ(j)əɫ] adj
desleal
without loyalty

disloyalty /dɪsˈlɔɪ.(j)əɫ.ti/ n
deslealtad
quality of being disloyal

dismal [ˈdɪzməɫ] adj
deprimente
depressing
estrepitoso
disappointingly inadequate
triste
gloomy and bleak

dismantle /dɪsˈmæntəl/ [dɪsˈmæntʰəɫ] [dɪsˈmænʔəɫ] [dɪsˈmæ̃nɾɫ̩] v
desmantelar
take apart

dismast v
desarbolar
to break off the mast of a ship

dismay /dɪsˈmeɪ/ n
consternación espanto estupefacción
a sudden loss of courage

dismayed adj
compungido
having the emotion of dismay

dismember /ˌdɪsˈmɛmbə(ɹ)/ v
desmembrar descuartizar
cut into pieces

dismemberer n
descuartizador descuartizadora desmembrador desmembradora

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ /dɪzˈmɪs/ v
despedir echar
to discharge
disipar
to dispel
rechazar
to reject, refuse to accept

dismount /dɪsˈmaʊnt/ v
desmontar
to get off

disobedience /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ n
desobediencia
refusal to obey

disobedient /dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ adj
desobediente
not obedient

disobey /dɪs.əˈbeɪ/ v
desobedecer indisciplinarse insubordinarse
to refuse to obey
desobedecer desacatar
to refuse to obey an order

disorder /dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
desorden
absence of order
desorden desenfreno disturbio
disturbance of civic order or of public order
desorden trastorno
physical or psychical malfunction

disordered adj
desordenado
chaotic

disorderly /dɪsˈɔː.də.li/ adj
desordenado
not in order

disorganization /dɪsˌɔː(ɹ).ɡənˌaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ /dɪˌsoɹɡəˌnaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
desorganización
act of disorganizing
state of being disorganized

disorganized /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ adj
desorganizado
lacking order

disorient /dɪsˈɔːɹi.ənt/ v
desorientar perder el norte
to cause to lose orientation or direction

disown /dɪsˈəʊn/ v
renegar
to refuse to own

disparage /dɪsˈpæɹɪd͡ʒ/ v
desacreditar
denigrar
to dishonor by a comparison

disparaging /dɪsˈpæɹɪdʒɪŋ(ɡ)/ adj
descalificativo
insulting

disparate /ˈdɪsp(ə)ɹət/ adj
dispar heterogéneo variado
composed of inherently different elements

disparity /dɪsˈpæɹɪti/ n
disparidad
the state of being unequal; difference

dispatch /dəˈspætʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ n
despacho envío urgente
A message sent quickly
comunicado despacho envío
The act of dispatching

dispatch /dəˈspætʃ/ /dɪˈspætʃ/ v
despachar
To defeat
To hurry
To send with promptness
privar
To deprive
despacharse
To destroy quickly and efficiently

dispatcher /ˈdɪs.pætʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
despachador
One who dispatches (something)

dispel [dɪˈspɛɫ] v
disipar
to drive away by scattering

dispensable /dɪsˈpɛnsəbəl/ adj
prescindible
able to be done without; able to be expended; easily replaced

disperse /dɪˈspɜːs/ /dɪˈspɜ˞s/ v
dispersar
to scatter

displace /dɪsˈpleɪs/ v
desahuciar desplazar desterrar
to move something or someone
desplazar reprimir
to supplant, or take the place of something or someone; to substitute

displaced person n
persona desplazada
refugee

displacement /dɪsˈpleɪsmənt/ n
desplazamiento
physics: vector quantity which denotes distance with a directional component
the state of being displaced

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ n
monitor
electronic screen
espectáculo exposición
spectacle

display /dɪsˈpleɪ/ v
mostrar exhibir presentar
to show conspicuously

displeasure /dɪsˈplɛʒə/ /dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/ n
disgusto
feeling of being displeased with someone or something
desazón
pain, discomfort

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ adj
disponible
available to be used
desechable
that is designed to be discarded rather than refilled or repaired
that can be disposed of

disposable /dɪsˈpoʊzəbl̩/ /dɪsˈpəʊzəbl̩/ n
desechable
object that is designed to be disposed of

disposal [dɪsˈpəʊzəɫ] n
desecho
disposing of

dispose /dɪsˈpoʊz/ /dɪˈspəʊz/ v
deshacerse
to get rid of something

disposition /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃən/ /ˌdɪs.pəˈzɪ.ʃɪn/ n
carácter temperamento
Temperamental makeup or habitual mood
inclinación
tendency or inclination

disproportion /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃən/ n
desproporción
the state of being out of proportion

disproportionate /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃəneɪt/ /dɪspɹəˈpɔːʃənət/ adj
desproporcionado
not proportionate
out of proportion

disproportionation n
dismutación
a form of redox reaction wherein the reactant is both oxidized and reduced

disputable /dɪsˈpjuːtəbəɫ/ adj
disputable
of opinions, propositions or questions, subject to dispute

dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ n
disputa contencioso
argument, failure to agree

disqualification /dɪsˌkwɑːləfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /dɪsˌkwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
descalificación
act of disqualifying

disqualify /dɪsˈkwɒlɪfaɪ/ v
descalificar
make ineligible

disquiet /dɪsˈkwaɪət/ n
inquietud
want of quiet

disquiet /dɪsˈkwaɪət/ v
inquietar
To make (someone) worried or anxious

disquieting adj
preocupante
Causing mental trouble

disquietness n
desazón
state or quality of being disquiet or disturbed

disquietude /dɪˈskwaɪə.tjuːd/ /dɪˈskwaɪə.tud/ n
congoja
a fear or an instance of uneasiness
inquietud angustia ansia ansiedad
a state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety

disquisition /ˌdɪskwəˈzɪʃən/ /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
disquisición
lengthy, formal discourse

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
desatender descuidar
not paying attention or caring about

disregard /dɪsɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
ignorar
to ignore

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
irrespeto respeto
lack of respect

disrespect /dɪsɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
irrespetar ningunear tomar por el pito del sereno
to show a lack of respect

disrespectful [dɪsɹɪˈspɛktfəɫ] adj
irrespetuoso
lacking respect

disrobe /dɪsˈɹoʊb/ /dɪsˈɹəʊb/ v
desvestirse
undress someone or something

disrupt /dɪsˈɹʌpt/ v
interrumpir
to interrupt or impede something
perturbar desorganizar trastornar
to throw into confusion or disorder

disruption /dɪsˈɹʌpʃən/ n
desarreglo desorden desorganización
disorder
incidente interrupción quebranto ruptura
interruption

disruptive /dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/ adj
disruptivo perturbante
causing disrupt or unrest

diss /dɪs/ n
improperio insulto
insult or put-down

diss /dɪs/ v
denostar humillar insultar
to put someone down or show verbal disrespect

diss track n
tiraera
recording intended to disparage or attack another person or group

dissatisfaction /dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
descontento insatisfacción disgusto malcontento malestar
unhappiness or discontent

dissatisfied /dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/ adj
insatisfecho descontento malcontento
feeling or displaying disappointment or a lack of contentment
insatisfecho
not satisfied (with the quality of something)

dissect /dɪˈsɛkt/ v
diseccionar
to analyze an idea in detail by separating it into its parts
disecar
to separate muscles, organs, and so on without cutting or disrupting
diseccionar disecar
to study a dead animal's anatomy by cutting it apart

dissection /dɪˈsɛkʃən/ n
disección
examination
the act of dissecting, of cutting a dead body apart

dissemble [dɪˈsɛmbəɫ] v
disimular
to disguise or conceal something
to falsely hide one's opinions or feelings
fingir
to feign

dissemination /dɨˌsɛmɨˈneɪʃən/ n
diseminación difusión divulgación propagación
act of disseminating

dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ n
desacuerdo disconformidad disensión
disenso disentimiento
disagreement with the ideas of an authority

dissent /dɪˈsɛnt/ v
disentir discrepar
to disagree

dissertation /ˌdɪsəˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɪsɚˈteɪʃən/ n
disertación
formal exposition of a subject

disservice /dɪ(s)ˈsɜːvɪs/ /dɪ(s)ˈsɝvɪs/ n
flaco favor
service that results in harm

dissident /ˈdɪsɪdənt/ n
disidente
person who opposes the current political structure, group or laws

dissimilar /dɪˈsɪmɪlə(ɹ)/ adj
desemejante disímil
not similar

dissimilarity /dɪˌsɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
desemejanza disimilitud
lack of similarity in appearance to something else

dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/ n
disipación
loss of energy

dissociate /dɪˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /dɪˈsəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
desmarcar distanciar
to part, stop associating

dissolute /ˈdɪsəljuːt/ adj
disoluto perdulario
dissolute

dissolution /ˌdɪsəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
disolución
disolución desintegración
termination of an organized body or legislative assembly

dissolve /dɪˈzɑlv/ /dɪˈzɒlv/ v
disolver
transitive: to disintegrate into a solution by immersion
intransitive: to be disintegrated into a solution by immersion
to terminate a union of multiple members actively
to disperse a group
to resolve itself as by dissolution

dissonant /ˈdɪsənənt/ adj
disonante
music

dissuade /dɪˈsweɪd/ v
disuadir
convince not to try or do

dissuasion /dɪˈsweɪʒən/ n
disuasión
act or dissuading

dissuasive /dɪˈsweɪzɪv/ adj
disuasivo disuasorio
tending to dissuade

distaff /ˈdɪstæf/ /ˈdɪstɑːf/ n
rueca
device to which fibres are attached for temporary storage
part of a spinning wheel

distal /ˈdɪs.təl/ adj
distal
remote from the point of attachment or origin

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ n
distancia
amount of space between two points
lejanía
remoteness of place; a remote place

distance /ˈdɪs.təns/ /ˈdɪs.tɪns/ v
alejarse distanciarse
move away

distant /ˈdɪstənt/ adj
distante
emotionally unresponsive
distante a distancia huraño
far off

distasteful /dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ adj
de mal gusto
having a bad or foul taste
chocante ofensivo
offensive
desagradable
unpleasant

distil [dɪˈstɪɫ] v
destilar alambicar
to subject a substance to distillation
alambicar destilar
to undergo distillation

distillation /dɪstɪˈleɪʃən/ n
destilación
separation of a substance
destilado
substance once extracted

distillery /dɪˈstɪləɹi/ n
destilería
a place where distillation takes place

distinct /dɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adj
distinto
different from one another
noticeably different
very clear

distinction /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/ n
distinción
that which distinguishes
a feature that causes someone or something to be better

distinctive /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
característico definitorio distintivo
characteristic

distinctly /dɪsˈtɪŋktli/ adv
distintamente
in a distinct manner

distingue /dɪsˈtæŋɡeɪ/ adj
distinguido
fashionably distinguished or elegant

distinguish /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃ/ v
distinguir
to see someone or something as different from others

distinguishable /dɪsˈtɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə.bl̩/ adj
distinguible
able, or easily able to be distinguished

distinguished /dɪsˈtɪŋɡwɪʃt/ adj
distinguido
having a dignified appearance or demeanor
celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious

distort /dɪsˈtɔɹt/ /dɪsˈtɔːt/ v
deformar
to become misshapen
distorsionar deformar
to bring something out of shape
distorsionar desvirtuar tergiversar
to give false account of

distorting adj
deformante distorsionador
that distorts

distortion /dɪsˈtɔːʃən/ n
distorsión
act of distorting
result of distorting
effect used in music

distract /dɪsˈtɹækt/ v
distraer despistar
To divert the attention of

distracted adj
distraído
having one's attention diverted; preoccupied

distraction /dɪsˈtɹækʃən/ n
locura
mental disorder
distracción
something that distracts
the process of being distracted

distraint n
embargo
right of a landlord to seize the property of a tenant

distraught /dɪsˈtɹɔːt/ adj
afligido deshecho destrozado perturbado trastornado
deeply hurt, saddened, or worried

distress /dɪˈstɹɛs/ n
en inconforme peligro serio
aflicción angustia ansiedad desasosiego sinvivir
(cause of) discomfort
angustia aprieto apuro peligro
serious danger

distressed /dɪˈstɹɛst/ adj
temeroso (de)
anxious or uneasy
dañado
damaged
deslucido gastado maltratado
faded or abused in order to appear old, or antique
rematado subastado
offered for sale after foreclosure

distribute /dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/ v
distribuir
to divide into portions and dispense
to deliver or pass out
to supply to retail outlets
distribuir repartir
to scatter or spread

distribution /ˌdɪstɹəˈbjuːʃən/ n
distribución
act of distribution or being distributed
distribution in statistics
process by which commodities get to final consumers
the result of distributing; arrangement
apportionment by law of funds, property
frequency of occurrence or extent of existence

distributor n
distribuidor
one who distributes, a thing that distributes

district /ˈdɪstɹɪkt/ n
distrito
administrative division

district attorney n
fiscal procurador procuradora
the title of the local public official who represents the government in the prosecution of alleged criminals

district heating n
calefacción urbana
system

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
desconfianza recelo
lack of trust or confidence

distrust /dɪsˈtɹʊst/ /dɪsˈtɹʌst/ v
desconfiar
to put no trust in

distrustful adj
desconfiado receloso
marked by distrust; doubtful; suspicious

disturb /dɪsˈtɜːb/ v
perturbar molestar
confuse or irritate

disturbance /dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/ n
perturbación trastorno
(psychology) serious mental imbalance or illness
perturbación disturbio estorbo
act of disturbing, being disturbed
perturbación
interruption of that which is normal or regular
estorbo perturbación
something that disturbs

disturbed /dɪsˈtɜːbd/ adj
trastornado
showing symptoms of mental illness, severe psychosis, or neurosis

disturbing /dɪsˈtɜːbɪŋ/ adj
inquietante asombrante perturbador
causing distress or worry

disulfide /daɪˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
disulfuro
functional group

disuse /dɪsˈjus/ n
desuso
disuse

disused /ˌdɪsˈjuːzd/ adj
desusado
no longer in use

disyllabic /daɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ adj
bisilábico bisílabo disilábico disílabo
comprising two syllables

disyllabic /daɪsɪˈlæbɪk/ n
bisílabo
a word consisting of two syllables

ditch /dɪtʃ/ n
zanja cuneta trinchera acequia surco
trench

ditch /dɪtʃ/ v
abandonar dejar
to abandon

ditransitive adj
ditransitivo
having both a direct and indirect object

ditto /ˈdɪtoʊ/ /ˈdɪtəʊ/ n
ídem
the aforesaid

ditty /ˈdɪti/ n
cancioneta
a short verse or tune

diuresis /ˌdaɪjʊˈɹiːsɪs/ n
diuresis
excessive production of urine

diuretic /daɪjəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
diurético
increasing urination

diurnal /daɪˈɜːnəɫ/ /daɪˈɝ.nəl/ adj
diurno
happening during daylight; primarily active during the day

diva /ˈdiːvə/ n
diva
female celebrity
person who considers herself much more important than others

divan /dɪˈvæn/ n
diván
council
collection of poems
sofa

dive /ˈdaɪv/ n
zambullida clavado piscinazo
a jump into water
buceo
a swim under water
piscinazo piletazo
deliberate fall after a challenge
antro
seedy bar

dive /ˈdaɪv/ v
tirarse a la piscina
imitate a foul
descender
to descend
clavado zambullirse
to jump into water
bucear
to swim under water

dive bomber n
bombardero en picado
type of military aircraft

diver /ˈdaɪ̯vəɹ/ n
buzo saltador saltadora submarinista
someone who dives

divergent /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ /dɪˈvɝdʒənt/ adj
divergente
growing further apart; diverging

diverse /daɪˈvɜːs/ /dɨ.ˈvɝs/ adj
diferente
different
diverso
various

diversification /daɪˌvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /dɪˌvɝsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
diversificación
act of diversifying

diversion /daɪˈvɜːʒən/ /dɪˈvɝʒən/ n
desviación
A detour, such as during road construction
distracción
act of diverting
diversión distracción
tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action

diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ n
diversidad
quality of being diverse; difference

divert /daɪˈvɜːt/ /daɪˈvɝt/ v
desviar distraer entretener
distract
distraer
entertain
desviar
turn aside

diverticulitis n
diverticulitis
infection of the diverticulum

diverticulosis n
diverticulosis
pathological condition

diverticulum n
divertículo
small growth off an organ

divertimento /dəˌvɝtəˈmɛntoʊ/ /dɪˌvɜːtɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
divertimento
eighteenth-century composition in several short movements

divest /daɪˈvɛst/ v
privar
to strip, deprive, or dispossess of something

divestment /daɪˈvɛstmənt/ n
desinversión
sale of some kind of asset

divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ v
dividir
calculate quotient
dividir repartir
divide up; share by dividing
desunir
separate into two or more parts
dividir desunir
split into two or more parts

divide and conquer v
divide y conquista divide y vencerás
Divide and conquer

dividend /ˈdɪvɪdɛnd/ n
dividendo
finance: a payment of money by a company to its shareholders
arithmetic: a number or expression

divider /dɪˈvaɪdə(ɹ)/ n
separador
object that separates

divination /ˌdɪvɨˈneɪʃən/ n
adivinación divinación sortilegio
act of divining
divinidad
art of discovering secrets or seeing the future by supernatural means
indication of future, prediction

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adj
divino
of or pertaining to a god
beautiful, heavenly
of superhuman or surpassing excellence
eternal, holy or otherwise godlike

divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ v
adivinar
guess (something)
foretell (something)

diving /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ n
buceo submarinismo
practice of swimming underwater

diving bell spider n
araña de agua
spider

divinity /dɪˈvɪnɪti/ n
deidad divinidad
godhood, state of being God or a god

divisibility /dɪˈvɪzɪbɪlɪti/ n
divisibilidad
property of being divisible

divisible [dɪˈvɪzɪbəɫ] adj
divisible
capable of being divided
of an integer, that when divided leaves no remainder

division /dɪˈvɪʒən/ n
división
act or process of dividing anything
arithmetic: process of dividing a number by another
large military unit
arithmetic: calculation involving this process
section of a large company
biology: taxonomic classification of plants
parte
each of the parts resulting from division

division of labour n
división del trabajo
separation of work

divisive /dɪˈvaɪsɪv/ /dɪˈvɪzɪv/ adj
divisivo
having a quality that divides or separates

divisor /dɨ.ˈvaɪ.zɚ/ /dɪ.ˈvaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
divisor
arithmetic: a number or expression

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ n
divorcio
legal dissolution of a marriage

divorce /dɪˈvo(ː)ɹs/ /dɪˈvoəs/ /dɪˈvɔɹs/ /dɪˈvɔːs/ v
divorciar separar
to legally dissolve a marriage
to end one's own marriage
divorciarse divorciar
to obtain a legal divorce

divorced adj
divorciado
having had one's marriage legally dissolved
legally dissolved
separated

divorcee /dɪvɔːˈsiː/ n
divorciado divorciada
a person divorced

divorcé /dɪˈvɔːseɪ/ n
divorciado
a divorced man

divot /ˈdɪvət/ n
chuleta
piece of turf

divulge /daɪˈvʌldʒ/ v
propalar

dizygotic adj
dicigótico
derived from two eggs that have been separately fertilized

dizziness n
mareo vértigo
state of being dizzy

dizzy /ˈdɪzi/ adj
mareado vertiginoso
having a sensation of turning around
vertiginoso mareador
producing giddiness

djellaba n
chilaba
robe worn by men in North Africa

do /doʊ/ /du/ /duː/ /dəʊ/ /dʉː/ /d͡ʒ/ n
do
tonic of the C major scale

do /du/ /duː/ /dʉː/ /d͡ʒ/ v
valer
be reasonable or acceptable
work, suffice
sí
for emphasis
hacer
perform, execute
cook
have a purpose
have as one's job
coger culear joder
slang: have sex with

do I know you phraseologicalUnit
¿te conozco?
do I know you?

do a bunk v
largar
escape under incriminating circumstances

do as I say and not as I do v
consejos vendo y para mí no tengo

do away with v
desechar deshacerse de
abolish; put an end to

do for v
hacer por
to doom

do it yourself n
bricolaje
practice of doing home improvements and maintenance oneself

do justice v
hacer justicia
allow to be apprehended in its full scope

do not disturb phraseologicalUnit
no molestar
do not disturb

do not enter phraseologicalUnit
no entre
do not enter

do one's bit v
arrimar el hombro
to make one's individual contribution to the whole

do the dishes v
fregar los platos
to wash up dishes

do the laundry v
hacer la colada
to wash the laundry

do the math v
echar números hacer números sacar la cuenta
to figure it out yourself

do the right thing v
hacer lo correcto
act ethically

do without v
apañarse arreglárselas ingeniárselas
manage

do you accept American dollars phraseologicalUnit
aceptan dólares americanos
do you accept American dollars?

do you accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
aceptan tarjetas de crédito ¿acepta tarjetas de crédito? ¿aceptas tarjetas de crédito?
do you accept credit cards?

do you believe in God phraseologicalUnit
¿crees en Dios?
do you believe in God?

do you have Wi-Fi phraseologicalUnit
¿tenéis Wi-Fi? ¿tienes Wi-Fi?
do you have Wi-Fi?

do you have a boyfriend phraseologicalUnit
¿tienes novio?
do you have a boyfriend?

do you have a girlfriend phraseologicalUnit
tienes novia
do you have a girlfriend?

do you have a menu in English phraseologicalUnit
¿hay un menú en inglés?
phrase

do you have any brothers or sisters phraseologicalUnit
tiene hermanos tienes hermanos
do you have any siblings?

do you have any pets phraseologicalUnit
tiene algún animal de compañía ¿tiene alguna mascota?
do you have pets?

do you have children phraseologicalUnit
tiene hijos tienes hijos
do you have children?

do you know phraseologicalUnit
sabe usted sabes
do you know? (of knowledge)

do you need help phraseologicalUnit
necesita usted ayuda necesitas ayuda
Do you need help?

do you speak English phraseologicalUnit
¿habla inglés? ¿hablas inglés?
do you speak English? (English specifically)
habla español hablas español
do you speak...? (fill with the name of the current foreign language)

do you think you can walk phraseologicalUnit
¿crees que puedes andar?
do you think you can walk?

do-gooder n
buenista
One who has a conviction of their own moral superiority

do-goodism n
buenismo
action of a do-gooder

dobbin n
ruco matalón
old broken-down horse

dobra n
dobra
official currency of São Tomé and Príncipe

docile /ˈdɑː.səl/ /ˈdəʊ.sail/ adj
dócil
yielding to control
accepting instructions

docility n
docilidad
the quality of being docile

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ n
acoplamiento
act of joining two items together
dársena
body of water between two piers or wharves
muelle puerto
fixed structure to which a vessel is secured
banquillo
part of a courtroom where the accused sits

dock /dɑk/ /dɒk/ v
descolar desrabar desrabotar
to cut off a section of an animal's tail

dockyard n
astillero
ship repair place

docosanol n
docosanol
saturated fatty alcohol

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ n
doctor
doctor doctora
person who has attained a doctorate

doctor /ˈdɑktɚ/ /ˈdɒktə/ v
adulterar
alter or make obscure, in order to deceive
doctorar
award the title of doctor to

doctoral thesis n
tesis doctoral
dissertation

doctorate /ˈdɑk.təɹ.eɪt/ /ˈdɑk.təɹ.ət/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɒk.tə.ɹɪt/ n
doctorado
highest degree awarded by a university faculty

doctrinal adj
doctrinal
of or relating to a doctrine

doctrine /ˈdɑktɹɪn/ /ˈdɒktɹɪn/ n
doctrina
belief
body of beliefs or teachings

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ n
documento pliego
original or official paper

document /ˈdɑkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɑkjʊmɛnt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/ /ˈdɒkjʊmɛnt/ v
anotar registrar
to record in documents

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ adj
documental documentario
of, related to or based on documents/that serves to document something
documental
presented objectively without the insertion of fictional matter

documentary /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.tɚ.ɹi/ /ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ n
documental
documentary film
programme or publication of fact

documentation /ˌdɑkjəmənˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdɒkjʊmənˈteɪʃən/ n
documentación
documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program

dodder n
cuscuta
parasitic plant (of about 100-170 species) of the genus Cuscuta

dodecagon n
dodecágono
geometry

dodecagonal adj
dodecágono
having twelve sides and twelve angles

dodecahedron /ˌdoʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ /ˌdəʊdɛkəˈhiːdɹən/ n
dodecaedro
a polyhedron with 12 faces

dodecaphonic adj
dodecafónico
of or pertaining to dodecaphony

dodecaphony n
dodecafonismo
dodecaphony

dodge /dɒdʒ/ v
esquivar
esquivar evadir
to avoid by moving out of the way
esquivar evadir capear
to avoid; to sidestep

dodgeball n
balón prisionero
a sport

dodgy /ˈdɒdʒ.i/ adj
deshonesto chungo
dishonest
chungo
unsound and unreliable
extraño raro
weird

dodo /ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/ /ˈdəʊˌdəʊ/ n
dodo dronte
Raphus cucullatus

doe /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ n
hembra del antílope venada
cierva
female deer
cabra
female goat
coneja
female rabbit
ardilla
female squirrel

does a bear shit in the woods phraseologicalUnit
blanca y en botella, leche
emphatic yes by way of an idiomatic, rhetorical question

does anyone here speak English phraseologicalUnit
hay alguien aquí que hable inglés
does anyone here speak English?

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ n
perro can
animal
perro cachorro
male canine
perro
morally reprehensible person, See also scoundrel

dog /dɑɡ/ /dɒɡ/ /dɔɡ/ v
perseguir
to pursue with the intent to catch

dog Latin pn
latín macarrónico latinajo
bad, erroneous Latin

dog collar n
alzacuellos
clerical collar
collar
collar for a dog
necklace

dog days /ˈdɒɡ deɪz/ /ˈdɔɡ deɪz/ n
canícula
the days between early July and early September

dog food n
comida para perros comida de perro
food eaten by dogs

dog in the manger n
el perro del hortelano ni come, ni deja comer
one who denies to others something that he or she cannot use

dog pound n
perrera
an animal shelter where stray dogs are kept

dog's life n
vida de perros

dog-eared adj
manoseado
worn out or shabby from overuse

dogcatcher n
perrero
catcher of stray dogs

doge /doʊdʒ/ /dəʊdʒ/ n
dogo dux
chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa

dogged /dɑɡd/ /dɒɡd/ /dɔɡd/ adj
obstinado perseverante tenaz
stubbornly persevering, steadfast

doggedly /ˈdɒɡɪdli/ /ˈdɔɡədli/ adv
obstinadamente tenazmente tercamente
in a way that is stubbornly persistent

doggy /ˈdɒ.ɡi/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi/ n
perrito
a dog, especially a small one

doggy style /ˈdɒ.ɡi staɪl/ /ˈdɔ.ɡi staɪl/ n
de perrito
position for such intercourse

dogma /ˈdɒɡ.mə/ /ˈdɔɡ.mə/ n
dogma
authoritative principle, belief or statement of opinion
doctrine

dogmatic /dɒɡˈmatɪk/ adj
dogmático
asserting beliefs in an arrogant way

dogmatically adv
dogmáticamente
in a dogmatic manner

dogmatism n
dogmatismo
arrogance in stating opinion

dogsbody /ˈdɒɡz.bɒ.dɪ/ /ˈdɔɡz.bɑ.di/ n
mandado
Person who does menial work

dogtooth tuna n
casarte ojón
Gymnosarda unicolor

dogwood /ˈdɒɡwʊd/ n
cornejo
tree or shrub of the genus Cornus

dojo /ˈdoʊˌdʒoʊ/ /ˈdəʊdʒəʊ/ n
dojo
(martial arts) training facility

dolce far niente /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˌfɑɹ niˈɛnteɪ/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˌfɑː nɪˈɛnteɪ/ n
dolce far niente
enjoyment of idleness

dolce vita /ˌdoʊltʃeɪ ˈvitə/ /ˌdɒltʃeɪ ˈviːtə/ n
dolce vita
life of self-indulgence and luxury

doleful /ˈdoʊlfəl/ adj
cabizbajo lúgubre triste
evoking sadness

dolichocephaly n
dolicocefalia
quality or condition of being dolichocephalic

doll /dɑl/ /dɒl/ n
muñeca muñeco
a toy in the form of a human

doll's house n
casa de muñecas
miniature house for dolls

dollar /dɔlɚ/ /ˈdɑlɚ/ /ˈdɒlə/ n
dólar
designation for specific currency

dollar diplomacy n
diplomacia del dólar
US policy

dollarization n
dolarización
the process of a country adopting the US dollar as its primary currency

dolmen /ˈdoʊl.mən/ /ˈdɒl.mɛn/ n
dolmen
tomb consisting of a capstone supported by two or more upright stones

dolomite /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/ n
dolomita
mineral

dolor /ˈdoʊlə(ɹ)/ n
dolor
sorrow

dolorous /ˈdɒləɹəs/ adj
doloroso
solemnly or ponderously sad

dolostone n
dolomía
rock made mainly of dolomite

dolphin /ˈdɑlfɪn/ /ˈdɒlfɪn/ n
delfín
aquatic mammal
duque de Alba
maritime structure

dolphinarium /dɑl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ /dɒl.fɪˈnɛəɹ.i.əm/ n
delfinario

dolt /doʊlt/ /dɒlt/ /dəʊlt/ n
estúpido
A stupid person; a blockhead or dullard

domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ /dəʊˈmeɪn/ n
dominio
DNS domain name
geographic area owned or controlled by a single person or organization
(mathematics) the set on which a function is defined
folded section of a protein
collection of computers
collection of information
esfera dominio
a field or sphere of activity, influence or expertise

dome /dəʊm/ n
cúpula domo
architectural element

domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/ adj
doméstico
(of a domesticated animal) kept by someone
nacional doméstico
internal to a specific country
doméstico casero
of or relating to activities normally associated with the home, wherever they actually occur
of or relating to the home

domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/ n
malos tratos
domestic dispute, whether verbal or violent
empleada empleada doméstica
house servant; a maid

domestic cat n
gato doméstico
a domesticated cat

domestic debt n
deuda interna
debt owed to creditors resident in the same country as debtor

domestic policy n
política interna
government's policy

domestic violence n
violencia doméstica violencia de género violencia intrafamiliar malos tratos
violence committed in a domestic setting

domesticate /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/ /dəˈmɛstɪkət/ v
domesticar
to make domestic

domesticated adj
adiestrado amaestrado
tame

domestication n
domesticación
The act of domesticating the action of taming

domesticity n
domesticidad
affection for the home

domestique n
gregario
rider who assists

domicile /ˈdɑmɪsaɪl/ n
domicilio
home or residence

dominant /ˈdɑmənənt/ /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ adj
dominante imperante
predominant, common

dominate /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/ /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/ v
dominar
to govern, rule or control by superior authority or power

dominion /dəˈmɪnjən/ n
dominio
a kingdom, nation, or other sphere of influence

domino /ˈdɑmɪnoʊ/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/ n
dominó
block used in dominoes

domino effect n
efecto dominó
chain of events

dominoes /ˈdɑmɪnoʊz/ /ˈdɒmɪnəʊz/ n
dominó
game

domotics n
domótica
technology

domovoy n
maltor
type of house sprite

don /dɑn/ /dɒn/ v
ponerse vestirse de
put on clothes

don't /doʊnt/ /dəʊnt/ v
no
do not

don't count your chickens before they're hatched proverb
hasta el rabo, todo es toro no vendas la piel del oso antes de cazarlo
don't count on things if you don't have them yet

don't go there interjection
ni hablar
do not broach that topic

don't hold your breath phraseologicalUnit
espera sentado
don't wait

don't look a gift horse in the mouth proverb
a caballo regalado, no le mires el diente a caballo regalado no le mires el diente a caballo regalado no se le miran los dientes a caballo regalado, no le mires el dentado a caballo regalado, no se le ve el colmillo
a phrase referring to unappreciatively questioning of a gift or handout too closely

don't mention it phraseologicalUnit
de nada no hay de qué por nada
it is too trivial to warrant thanks

don't put all your eggs in one basket proverb
no hay que poner todos los huevos en una sola canasta
do not dedicate all your resources to one project

don't shit where you eat proverb
donde tengas la olla no metas la polla
One should not cause trouble in a place, group, etc. which one frequents

don't shoot the messenger proverb
no disparen al mensajero no maten al mensajero
the bearer of bad news should not be held accountable for the bad news

don't try to teach grandma how to suck eggs proverb
no intentes dar clases a tu maestro
don't teach an expert

don't worry phraseologicalUnit
descuida no te preocupes pierde cuidado
indicates to the interlocutor not to worry about something

donate /dəʊˈneɪt/ /ˈdoʊˌneɪt/ v
donar
to give away something of value

donation /doʊˈneɪʃən/ /dəʊˈneɪʃən/ n
donación donativo
a voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause

done /dʌn/ adj
listo acabado
(of food) ready, fully cooked
hecho terminado
In a state of having completed or finished an activity
acabado
without hope or prospect of completion or success

dongle /ˈdɑŋɡl̩/ /ˈdɒŋɡl̩/ n
dongle
A hardware device utilized by a specific application for purposes of copy protection

donkey /ˈdɑŋki/ /ˈdɒŋki/ n
burro asno jumento
a domestic animal
burro asno
a fool
locomotora pequeña motor auxiliar
a small auxiliary engine
burro
a stubborn person

donor /ˈdoʊnɚ/ /ˈdəʊnə/ n
donante donador
one who donates

doodle /ˈduː.dəl/ n
garabato
small mindless sketch

doodle /ˈduː.dəl/ v
garabatear
to draw or scribble aimlessly

doom /duːm/ v
condenar
to condemn

doomed /duːmd/ adj
condenado
certain to suffer death, failure, or a similarly negative outcome

doomsayer /ˈdumˌseɪ.ɚ/ /ˈduːmˌseɪ.ə/ n
agorero catastrofista
one who predicts doom

doomsday /ˈduːmz.deɪ/ n
apocalipsis armagedón día del Juicio Final
day when God is expected to judge the world

door /do(ː)ɹ/ /doə/ /dɔɹ/ /dɔː/ n
puerta
portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle

door chain n
cadena de puerta
a device that allows a door to be partially opened from the inside

door handle n
manija manilla perilla pomo
mechanism used to open or close a door

door seal n
burlete junta

door to door adv
de puerta en puerta
from one household or business to the next

doorbell n
timbre
device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence

doorbuster n
puertazo

doorknob /ˈdɔɹ.nɑb/ /ˈdɔː.nɒb/ n
perilla pomo pomo de la puerta
circular device attached to a door, the rotation of which permits the unlatching of a door

doorknocker n
aldaba picaporte
door knocker

doorman n
portero
man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building

doormat /ˈdɔː(ɹ)ˌmæt/ n
felpudo
coarse mat that appears at the entrance to a house
someone that is over-submissive to other's wishes

doorstep n
umbral
threshold of a doorway

doorway /ˈdo(ː)ɹweɪ/ /ˈdoəweɪ/ /ˈdɔɹweɪ/ /ˈdɔːweɪ/ n
entrada
passage of a door

doorwoman n
portera
woman who holds open the door at the entrance to a building

dopamine /ˈdoʊpəmɪn/ /ˈdəʊpəmiːn/ n
dopamina
the neurotransmitter

dopaminergic adj
dopaminérgico
containing, involving or transmitting dopamine

dope [doʊp] [dəʊp] v
dopar
electronics: add a dopant to
slang: affect with drugs
slang: use drugs

doping n
dopaje doping
use of drugs to improve athletic performance

doppelganger /ˈdɑp(ə)lˌɡɛŋəɹ/ /ˈdɒp(ə)lˌɡɛŋə/ n
gemelo malvado
evil twin
otro yo
ghostly double of a living person
sosias
remarkably similar double

dorama n
dorama
Japanese TV drama

dormant /ˈdɔɹmənt/ /ˈdɔːmənt/ adj
latente
inactive, asleep, suspended

dormant volcano n
volcán apagado
inactive volcano that may return active

dormer-window n
buhardilla
upright window in a roof

dormitive virtue n
virtud dormitiva
rhetoric

dormitory /ˈdɔɹmɪˌtɔɹi/ n
dormitorio residencia estudiantil
building or part thereof
dormitorio
room for sleeping

dormouse /ˈdɔɹmaʊs/ /ˈdɔːmaʊs/ n
lirón
rodent
A person who sleeps a great deal

dorsal /ˈdɔɹsəl/ adj
dorsal
relating to the side in which the backbone is located

dorsal fin n
aleta dorsal
fin on a marine animal's back

dorsoventral adj
dorsoventral
Of, pertaining to, or situated at the back and belly of something

dorsoventrally adv
dorsoventralmente
in a dorsoventral manner

dorveille n
duermevela
creative semi-conscious state

dosage n
posología
medication

dose /doʊs/ /dəʊs/ n
dosis
measured portion of medicine
quantity of an agent administered at any one time

dosimeter n
dosímetro
device used to measure a dose

doss-house n
albergue
sleeping-place for the homeless

dossier /ˈdɒs.i.eɪ/ /ˈdɔs.jeɪ/ n
expediente archivo dosier
a collection of papers and/or other sources

dot /dɑt/ /dɒt/ n
punto
decimal point
morse code symbol
punctuation mark
small spot or mark
dot in URL's or email addresses
diacritical mark

dot matrix /ˈdɑt ˌmætɹɪks/ /ˈdɒt ˌmeɪtɹɪks/ n
matriz de puntos
two-dimensional array or pattern of dots

dot matrix printer n
impresora matricial
type of printer

dot the i's and cross the t's /ˈdɑt ði ˌaɪz ən(d) ˈkɹɔs ðə ˌtiz/ /ˈdɒt ði ˌaɪz ən(d) ˈkɹɒs ðə ˌtiːz/ /ˈdɔt ðɘ ˌɒez ɘn(d) ˈkɹɔs ðɘ ˌtɘjz/ v
poner los puntos sobre las íes
Take care of every detail

dotage /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/ /ˈdəʊtɪdʒ/ n
senilidad
senility

dotard /ˈdoʊ.tɚd/ /ˈdəʊ.təd/ n
decrépito
old person with impaired intellect

dotted adj
punteado
(of a line) made up of a series of dots

dotterel /ˈdɒtɹəl/ n
chorlito carambolo
bird in the plover family Charadriidae

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ adj
bicapa doblado
folded in two; composed of two layers
doble
made up of two matching or complementary elements
twice the quantity
having two aspects; ambiguous
Designed for two users
false, deceitful, or hypocritical
of flowers, having more than the normal number of petals
doblado encorvado
stooping; bent over

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ n
doble
a drink with double amount of alcohol
twice the number or size etc
sosias doble
a person resembling or standing for another

double /ˈdʌb.əl/ v
circunnavegar
nautical: to sail around something
hacer de doble de ser doble de
to act as substitute
apretar
to clench
duplicar
to copy
to increase by 100%
doblar
to fold over so as to make two folds
bridge: to make a call that will double certain scoring points
duplicar la velocidad
to go at twice the normal speed
emparejar
to join
duplicar doblar
to multiply by two
acumular doblemente duplicar
to multiply the effect or strength of by two
hacer las veces de
to serve two roles
doblar torcer
to turn sharply

double act n
duetistas dúo cómico
comic pairing

double agent n
agente doble
spy

double bass /ˈdʌ.bl̩beɪs/ n
bajo profundo
deepest of male voices
contrabajo
largest instrument of violin family

double bed n
cama de matrimonio
a bed designed for two adults

double chin n
papada
a layer of fat under the chin

double doors n
puertas dobles
a set of two adjoining doors that can be opened independently

double entendre /dubl ɑ̃tɑ̃ːdɹ/ /dʌbəl ɒnˈtɒndɹə/ n
albur doble sentido
phrase with two meanings

double life /ˈdʌb(ə)l ˌlaɪf/ n
doble vida
existence or life that has two aspects, particularly when one of them is regarded as embarrassing, immoral, or unlawful and thus kept hidden from a person's family, friends, and work colleagues

double penetration n
doble penetración
The simultaneous penetration of one or more orifices of one person by two other people

double room n
habitación doble
hotel room with two beds or one double bed

double sheet bend n
vuelta de escota doble
knot

double standard n
doble estándar ley del embudo
the situation of groups one of which is excused from following a standard

double star n
estrella doble
double star

double trap n
doble foso
shooting discipline

double-barrelled shotgun n
escopeta de dos cañones
type of shot-firing gun

double-blind test n
experimento a doble ciego
form of scientific testing

double-click n
doble clic
action or event of pushing mouse-button twice

double-click v
hacer doble clic
to push a mouse-button twice

double-decker n
autobús de dos pisos
bus with two decks

double-digit adj
de dos dígitos
between 10 and 99 inclusive

double-dip n
barquillo doble
An ice cream cone with two scoops of ice cream.

double-edged adj
de doble filo
a blade that is sharp on both edges

double-edged sword n
arma de doble filo arma de dos filos
idiomatic

double-park v
aparcar en doble fila estacionar en doble fila
to park a car next to a car already parked on the side of a street

double-u n
doble ve uve doble
name of the letter W, w

doublet /ˈdʌblət/ n
doblete
pair of cognates in a language
doblete pareja
pair of two similar or equal things
jubón
article of men's clothing

doublethink n
doblepensar
The power of holding two contradictory beliefs

doubloon /dʌˈbluːn/ n
doblón
former Spanish gold coin

doubly adv
doblemente
in a double manner

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ n
duda incertidumbre
uncertainty

doubt /daʊt/ /dʌʊt/ v
dudar
to lack confidence in something

doubtful /ˈdaʊtfəl/ adj
dudoso
improbable or unlikely
subject to, or causing doubt

doubtfully adv
dudosamente
doubtful manner

doubting Thomas n
Tomás el incrédulo
one who requires proof

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adj
indudable sin duda
characterized by no doubt

doubtless /ˈdaʊ̯tləs/ /ˈdʌʊ̯tləs/ adv
indudablemente
without question

douche /duːʃ/ n
ducha
a jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally
jeringa
a syringe

douchebag /ˈduːʃˌbæɡ/ n
cretino gilipollas huevón idiota pendejo
slang: jerk, idiot

dough /doʊ/ /dəʊ/ /dʌf/ n
masa pasta
mix of flour and other ingredients
mosca guita pasta lana plata cuartos
money (slang)

doughnut /ˈdoʊnət/ /ˈdəʊˌnʌt/ n
rosquilla dónut anillo dona
deep-fried piece of dough or batter

doula /ˈduːlə/ n
doula
support person

doum palm n
palmera dum
Hyphaene thebaica

dour /ˈdʊə/ /ˈdʊɹ/ adj
lúgubre melancólico taciturno
expressing gloom or melancholy
severo riguroso austero duro rigorista
stern, harsh and forbidding
despiadado inflexible obstinado rígido terco
unyielding and obstinate

douse /daʊs/ v
apagar extinguir
put out; extinguish

dove /doʊv/ /dəʊv/ /dʌv/ n
paloma pichón
bird of the family Columbidae

dove grey n
gris perla
a medium grey colour

dovecote /ˈdʌv.kɑt/ /ˈdʌv.kɒt/ n
palomar
house or box in which domestic pigeons breed

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ n
cola de milano cola de pato
woodworking

dovetail /ˈdʌvteɪl/ v
machihembrar
to unite with a dovetail joint

dovish /ˈdʌvɪʃ/ adj
columbino
peaceful, conciliatory, pacifist

dowager /ˈdaʊədʒə/ /ˈdaʊədʒɚ/ n
dama
lady of dignified bearing
viuda
widow

dowdy /ˈdaʊdi/ adj
desaliñado
lacking stylishness or neatness; shabby

dowel /ˈdaʊəl/ n
taco espiga clavija
a pin fitting into holes, partly in one piece and partly in the other to keep them in their position

down /daʊn/ adj
deprimido

down /daʊn/ adv
abajo
from a high to a low position, downwards
vertical
in crosswords

down /daʊn/ n
plumón
lanugo vello
soft hair of the face
plumón
soft, immature feathers

down /daʊn/ preposition
por
from one end to another

down and out adj
muerto de hambre
in a condition of poverty or debility

down in the dumps adj
de bajón en horas bajas murrio
sad

down in the mouth adj
cariacontecido
sad

down payment n
entrada abono inicial boleto cuota inicial enganche inicial
payment representing a fraction of the price

down quark n
quark abajo
down quark

down with interjection
abajo
away with
expressing disapproval of or encouraging actions against

down-to-earth adj
con los pies en la tierra
practical; realistic

downcast adj
abatido alicaído
feeling despondent

downfall n
decadencia decaimiento declive ocaso
precipitous decline in fortune; death or rapid deterioration, as in status or wealth

downgrade /ˈdaʊnˌɡɹeɪd/ v
degradar
To place lower in position

downhill /ˈdaʊnˌhɪl/ /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ n
descenso prueba de descenso
discipline of alpine skiing

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ n
descarga transferencia directa
file transfer to the local computer

download /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/ /ˈdaʊnˌləʊd/ /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd/ v
descargar bajar
to transfer data from a remote computer to a local one

downloadable adj
descargable
capable of being downloaded

downpipe n
bajante
drainpipe connecting a roof-line gutter with the ground

downplay v
minimizar quitar hierro
to de-emphasize; to present or portray something as less important or consequential

downpour /ˈdaʊn.pɔː(ɹ)/ n
aguacero chaparrón chubasco palo de agua
heavy rain

downside /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/ n
inconveniente
disadvantageous aspect of something that is normally advantageous

downsize /ˈdaʊnsaɪz/ v
hacer recortes de personal hacer recortes de plantilla reajustar la plantilla
to reduce the workforce of

downsizing n
recorte de nómina recorte de personal recorte de plantilla reducción de plantilla
downsizing of the workforce

downspout n
bajante
vertical pipe or conduit

downstairs /daʊnˈstɛəz/ /daʊnˈstɛɹz/ adv
abajo
downstairs (adverb)

downstream adj
corriente abajo
biology: towards the 3' end of a DNA molecule

downtown n
centro centro de ciudad
either the lower, or the business center of a city or town

downtrodden adj
oprimido
oppressed, persecuted or subjugated
pisoteado
trodden down

downturn n
bajón
a downward trend, or the beginnings of one

dowry /ˈdaʊəɹi/ /ˈdaʊɹi/ n
dote
property or payment given at time of marriage

dowser /ˈdæʊzə/ n
rabdomante zahorí
one who uses the dowser or divining rod

doxology /dɑkˈsɑlədʒi/ /dɒkˈsɒlədʒi/ n
doxología
expression of praise to God, especially a short hymn

doxycycline n
doxiciclina
tetracycline antibiotic

doze v
dormitar cabecear
to sleep lightly or briefly

doze off v
adormecerse cabecear quedarse traspuesto
fall asleep unintentionally

dozen /ˈdʌzn̩/ n
decenas
dozens: a large number
docena
twelve

dozy adj
adormecido
sleepy

drachma /ˈdɹæk.mə/ n
dracma
currency

draconian /dɹəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ /dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ adj
draconiano
severe, oppressive or strict

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ adj
de baril de grifo
Referring to drinks on tap

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
tiro
action or act of pulling something along
trago
amount of liquid that is drunk in one swallow
cerveza de barril
beer drawn from a cask or keg
conscripción leva reclutamiento
conscription
corriente de aire corriente
current of air
calado
depth of water needed to float ship
borrador
early version of a written work
trata
order for money to be paid
esbozo borrador
preliminary sketch

draft /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ v
reclutar
to conscript a person
esbozar
to write a first version

draftee n
conscripto recluta
one who is drafted

drafting n
dibujo técnico
act or process

drag /dɹæɡ/ n
bocanada calada
puff on cigarette
resistencia
resistance of the air or some other fluid

drag /dɹæɡ/ v
arrastrar
to pull along a surface
computing: to move a cursor while holding down a button on the mouse

drag one's feet v
marear la perdiz
procrastinate

drag queen n
drag queen transformista
male who dresses up in women's clothing

drag through the mud v
dejar a la altura del betún

dragline excavator /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈdɹæɡlaɪn ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
dragalina
any of several very large vehicles used for lifting

dragnet n
redada
Heightened efforts by law-enforcement personnel to capture suspects.
red barredera red de arrastre
net dragged across the bottom

dragoman n
dragomán truchimán
an interpreter, especially for the Arabic and Turkish languages

dragon /ˈdɹæɡən/ n
dragón guiverno
mythical creature

dragon boat n
barco dragón
a type of boat raced in Chinese festivals

dragon fruit /ˈdɹæɡ.ən ˌfɹuːt/ n
pitahaya
fruit

dragon's blood n
sangre del dragón
bright red resin

dragonfly /ˈdɹæɡənˌflaɪ/ n
libélula aguacil pipilacha
insect of the infraorder Anisoptera

dragonwort n
dragoneta dragontea zumillo
a perennial herb of Greece and the Balkans, Dracunculus vulgaris

dragoon /dɹəˈɡuːn/ n
dragón
horse soldier

drain /dɹeɪn/ n
desagüe drenaje
conduit for liquids
aliviadero
conduit for rainwater
sangría tubo abierto
something consuming resources with no gains

drain /dɹeɪn/ v
desaguar drenar
cause liquid to flow out of
agotar
deplete of energy
desaguar desecar
dry out a wet place
drenar perder
to lose liquid

drainage /ˈdɹeɪnədʒ/ n
drenaje
removal of water

drainage basin n
cuenca cuenca hidrográfica
topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet

drake n
pato
male duck

drama /ˈdɹæmə/ /ˈdɹɑmə/ /ˈdɹɑːmə/ n
drama obra teatral
composition
theatrical plays
drama
dramatic situation
brought through the media

drama queen n
dramática dramático teatrera teatrero
exaggeratedly dramatic person

dramatic /dɹəˈmætɪk/ adj
dramático
of or relating to the drama
asombroso dramático
striking in appearance or effect

dramatically adv
dramáticamente
in a dramatic manner

dramatism n
dramatismo
dramatic speech or writing

dramatization n
dramatización
the act of dramatizing

dramaturge n
dramaturgo
playwright

drapery /ˈdɹeɪpəɹi/ n
cortina
countable: a piece of cloth, hung vertically as a curtain

drapes /dɹeɪps/ n
cortinas
Plural only: heavy cloth hung over a window

drastic /ˈdɹæs.tɪk/ /ˈdɹɑːs.tɪk/ adj
drástico
extreme, severe

drastically adv
drásticamente

draught /dɹæft/ /dɹɑːft/ n
dama
game piece

draught animal n
animal de carga
animal used to pull heavy objects

draughts /dɹæfts/ /dɹɑːfts/ n
damas
game for two players

draughtsman /ˈdɹɑːftsmən/ n
delineante
person skilled at drawing engineering or architectural plans

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ n
proyecto
poker: a situation where a player has four out of the five cards for a straight or flush
empate
tie as a result of a game

draw /dɹɑ/ /dɹɔ/ /dɹɔː/ v
sacar
cardgames: to take the top card of a deck into hand
deducir inferir
to deduce or infer
empatar
to end a game with neither side winning
extraer sacar
to extract a liquid, or cause a liquid to come out
dibujar
to produce a picture
sacar desenfundar desenvainar
to pull out
confiar
to rely on

draw attention v
llamar la atención
to rouse someone to notice something, to cause someone to focus on something

draw on v
recurrir a
to use as a source

draw out v
sonsacar
to extract, bring out

draw the short straw v
bailar con la más fea
to be selected to do an undesirable task

draw up v
formar
to arrange in order or formation
detener
to cause to come to a halt
detenerse pararse
to come to a halt
redactar
to compose a document

drawback /ˈdɹɔːˌbæk/ n
desventaja pega
a disadvantage
drawback reintegro
a partial refund

drawbridge /ˈdɹɔːbɹɪdʒ/ n
puente levadizo
bridge which can be raised

drawer /dɹɔɹ/ /dɹɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹɑ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔ.ɚ/ /ˈdɹɔː.ə(ɹ)/ n
cajón gaveta
open-topped box in a cabinet used for storing
girador
one who writes a bank draft, check/cheque or promissory note

drawers /dɹɔɹz/ /dɹɔːz/ n
cajones

drawing /ˈdɹɑ.ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔ.(w)ɪŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈdɹɔɹɪŋ(ɡ)/ n
dibujar
act of producing a picture
rifa sorteo
action where the outcome is selected by chance using a draw
dibujo
graphic art form
dibujo croquis esquema
picture, likeness, diagram or representation

drawing room n
salón
room where visitors may be entertained

dray /dɹeɪ/ n
carreta carretón
horse-drawn cart

dread /dɹɛd/ n
temor pavor
great fear in view of impending evil

dread /dɹɛd/ v
temer
to anticipate with fear
to fear greatly

dreaded /ˈdɹɛdɪd/ adj
temido
Causing fear, dread or terror

dreadful /ˈdɹɛd.fʊl/ adv
espantosa espantoso
causing dread

dreadlocks n
rastas trenzas africanas
hair left to grow into long matted strings

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ n
sueño ensueño
imaginary events seen while sleeping
hope or wish

dream /dɹim/ /dɹiːm/ v
soñar
see imaginary events while sleeping
to hope, to wish
to create an imaginary experience

dream come true n
sueño hecho realidad
desire that has finally happened

dreamcatcher n
atrapasueños cazador de sueños
decorative Native American object

dreamer /ˈdɹimɚ/ /ˈdɹiːmə/ n
soñador soñadora
one who dreams
visionaria visionario
someone whose beliefs are far from realistic

dreamland n
país de los sueños
imaginary world experienced while dreaming

dreamworld n
mundo de los sueños
an imaginary world

dreary /ˈdɹɪəɹi/ /ˈdɹɪɹi/ adj
aburrido triste
drab

dredge /dɹɛdʒ/ n
draga dragadro dragatro
dredging machine

dredge /dɹɛdʒ/ v
dragar
to bring something to the surface with a dredge
to make a channel deeper
to unearth

dreg /dɹɛɡ/ n
heces hez
sediment in a liquid
hez
the lowest and most worthless part of something

dregs /dɹɛɡz/ n
poso hez concho depósito
settled sediment
hez escoria mugre
the worst and lowest

dreidel /ˈdɹeɪ.dəl/ n
dreidel
four-sided spinning top

drench /dɹɛntʃ/ v
empapar
to soak, to make very wet

drenched /dɹɛntʃt/ adj
empapado
completely wet; sodden

dress /dɹɛs/ n
ropa vestimenta
apparel
vestido traje
item of clothing worn by a woman

dress /dɹɛs/ v
vestir
to clothe (something or somebody)
vestirse
to clothe oneself

dress code n
código de vestimenta
formal specification of acceptable attire

dress rehearsal n
ensayo general
rehearsal prior to a public spectacle, where all the performers are in costume

dress shoe n
zapato de vestir
shoe designed to be worn at smart casual or formal events

dress up v
embellecer ponerse bonito

dressage /ˈdɹɛs.ɑːʒ/ n
adiestramiento doma clásica
horse sport
adiestramiento entrenamiento
schooling of a horse

dressed to kill adj
de punta en blanco
dressed in a very fashionable style

dressed to the nines adj
de oro y azul de punta en blanco de tiros largos hecho un brazo de mar
very fancily or formally dressed

dresser /ˈdɹɛsə/ n
cómoda
bedroom furniture

dressing /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ/ n
vestirse
activity of getting dressed
curita apósito cura tirita vendaje
material applied to a wound
salsa vinagreta
sauce, especially a cold one for salads

dressing gown /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɡaʊn/ n
bata batín
item of clothing

dressing room /ˈd(ʒ)ɹɛsɪŋ ɹum/ /ˈdɹɛsɪŋ ɹʊm/ n
camerino
changing room

dressing table n
cómoda tocador
low table equipped with mirror for dressing and makeup

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ n
gambeta regate
act of kicking or bouncing a ball

dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ /ˈdɹɪ.bɫ̩/ v
gotear
to fall in drops or an unsteady stream
babear
to let saliva drip from the mouth
regatear driblar driblear gambetear
to move (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it

dried fruit n
fruta seca
small fruit that have been preserved by drying

drift /dɹɪft/ n
deriva derrape
act or motion of drifting
ir a la deriva vagar
anything driven at random

drift /dɹɪft/ v
errar ir a la deriva
to move haphazardly without any destination
derivar
to move slowly, pushed by currents of water, air, etc

drift apart v
distanciarse
to lose contact, to lose one's friendship or closeness

drifter /ˈdɹɪftə/ /ˈdɹɪftɚ/ n
trotamundo
person

drill /dɹɪl/ n
repetición simulacro
activity done as an exercise or practice
taladro taladradora
tool
dril
Old World monkey
cotton fabric

drill /dɹɪl/ v
averiguar
to investigate closer
perforar taladrar
to make a hole
entrenar
to practice
repetir
to repeat in order to make remember

drink /dɹɪŋk/ n
beber
action of drinking
copa alipús chínguere trago
served alcoholic beverage
bebida
served beverage
type of beverage

drink /dɹɪŋk/ v
beber tomar
consume alcoholic beverages
consume liquid through the mouth

drink-driver n
conductor bebido conductor borracho conductor ebrio conductora bebida conductora borracha conductora ebria
person who operates motor vehicle when drunk

drinkable adj
potable bebedizo
safe to drink

drinker n
bebedor bebedora
one that drinks
regular drinker of alcohol

drinking fountain n
bebedero fuente de beber
device that is used to provide water to drink

drinking game n
juego de beber
game involving drinking

drinking horn n
cuerna
drinking vessel fashioned from an animal's horn

drinking straw n
pajilla popote pajita sorbete cañita absorbente
a long plastic or paper tube through which a drink is drunk

drinking water n
agua potable
water for humans

drip /dɹɪp/ n
goteo
a drop of a liquid
goteo suero
an apparatus that slowly releases a liquid
aburro
an ineffectual or uninteresting person

drip /dɹɪp/ v
gotear
to fall one drop at a time
to put a small amount of a liquid on something, drop by drop
escurrir
to leak slowly

dripping /ˈdɹɪpɪŋ/ n
chorreo
fat

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] n
empuje impulso
motivation to do or achieve
pulsión
psychology: desire or interest

drive /dɹaɪv/ [d͡ʒɹaɪv] v
volver conducir
cause to become
conducir
herd (animals) in a particular direction
convey (a person, etc) in a wheeled motorized vehicle
compel (to do something)
conducir manejar guiar
operate (a wheeled motorized vehicle)
motivar llevar
to motivate
conducir guiar ir en coche/carro/auto manejar
to travel by operating a motorized vehicle

drive away v
ahuyentar correr largar
to force someone to leave

drive someone crazy v
enloquecer rayarse traer de cabeza volver loco
annoy
alocar enloquecer rayarse
cause insanity
enloquecer
cause to be infatuated

drive someone up the wall v
sacar de sus casillas

drive-in n
autocine
outdoor cinema

drive-off n
hacer un simpa irse sin pagar
the act of leaving someplace without paying

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ n
tonterías babosadas chorradas leseras macanas monserga
senseless talk

drivel /dɹɪv.əl/ v
babear
to have saliva drip from the mouth

driver /ˈdɹaɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹaɪvɚ/ n
conductor manejador
conductor chofer conductora
person who drives a motorized vehicle, such as a car or a bus
conductor conductora
person who drives some other vehicle
one who drives something, e.g. cattle
controlador
program acting as interface between an application and hardware

driver's license n
permiso de conducir licencia de conducir carné de conducir brevete libreta de conducir licencia de manejo
documenting permitting a person to drive

driveway n
entrada (para coches)
short private road that leads to a house or garage

driving /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/ n
conducción manejo
action of operating a motor vehicle

driving school n
autoescuela
institution where people learn to drive

driving test n
examen de conducir examen de manejo
test required in order to acquire a driver's licence

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ n
llovizna sirimiri chilchi cilampa garúa jarina
light rain

drizzle /ˈdɹɪz.l/ v
lloviznar chispear estar pringando
to rain lightly
mear
to urinate

droll /dɹoʊl/ /dɹəʊl/ adj
extrañamente divertido
oddly humorous; whimsical

dromedary /ˈdɹɑməˌdeɹɪ/ /ˈdɹɒmɪdəɹi/ n
dromedario
single-humped camel

drone /dɹoʊn/ /dɹəʊn/ n
zángano abejón
male bee
dron
unmanned aircraft
zumbar
a low-pitched hum or buzz
timado
drudge
zumbido murmullo soniquete
hum or buzz

droneboarding n
dronbordaje
Boarding pulled by a drone

drool /dɹuːl/ n
baba
saliva

drool /dɹuːl/ v
babear babosear salivar
secrete saliva
hablar disparates hablar tonterías
talk nonsense

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ n
caída
a fall
gota
small mass of liquid
declive descenso
space into which someone or something could fall

drop /dɹɑp/ /dɹɒp/ v
esparcir regar
slang: to impart
dejar caer
to allow to fall from one's grasp
descender caer
to decrease in value
caer
to fall

drop in the bucket n
nimiedad
an effort or action having very little influence, especially as compared to a huge problem

drop like flies v
caer como moscas
die en masse

dropbox /ˈdɹɑp.bɑks/ /ˈdɹɒp.bɒks/ n
buzón

dropdown list n
desplegable lista
user interface element

droplet /ˈdɹɑːplət/ /ˈdɹɒplət/ n
gotita
very small drop

dropout n
carrera estudiante trunca
one who leaves without completing

dropped ceiling n
falso techo
secondary ceiling

dropper /ˈdɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈdɹɒp.ə/ /ˈdɹɔp.ə/ n
cuentagotas gotero
utensil

dropsy n
hidropesía
swelling

dropwort n
filipéndula
perennial herb

drosophila /dɹoʊˈsɑfələ/ n
drosófila

drought /dɹaʊt/ [dɹʌʊt] n
sequía seca
period of unusually low rain fall

drove /dɹəʊv/ /ˈdɹɔʊf/ n
legión
a large number of people on the move
manada tropa
a number of cattle driven to market or new pastures
cañada vía pecuaria
a road or track along which cattle are habitually driven

drown /dɹaʊn/ v
ahogarse
to be suffocated in fluid
ahogar
to deprive of life by immerson in liquid

drowning /ˈdɹaʊnɪŋ/ n
ahogamiento
an instance of someone drowning

drowsiness n
somnolencia adormecimiento duermevela modorra sopor soñolencia
State of being drowsy

drowsy /ˈdɹaʊzi/ adj
soñoliento somnoliento adormecido somnífero soporífero
inclined to drowse

drudge /dɹʌdʒ/ n
currito esclavo lacayo
person who works in a low job

drug /dɹʌɡ/ n
droga narcótico
psychoactive substance ingested for recreational use, especially illegal and addictive one
droga fármaco
substance used as a medical treatment

drug /dɹʌɡ/ v
drogar
to administer intoxicating drugs

drug addict n
drogadicto toxicómano drogadicta toxicómana pichicatera pichicatero
person with a chemical or psychological dependency on drugs

drug addiction n
drogodependencia
dependency on illegal drugs

drug dealer n
narcotraficante camello
person who illegally sells drugs

drug test n
narcotest
a check for the presence of drugs

drug trafficker n
narcotraficante

drug trafficking n
narcotráfico
smuggling, distribution and sale of drugs

druid /ˈdɹuː.ɪd/ n
druida
an order of priests

druidic /dɹuːˈɪd.ɪk/ adj
druídico
of or relating to the druids

druidism n
druidismo
religion of the druids

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ n
barril bidón
barrel etc. for liquid
tambor cilindro
hollow, cylindrical object
tambor
musical instrument

drum /ˈdɹʌm/ v
tamborear
to beat with a rapid succession of strokes
inculcar recalcar
to review to establish memorization

drum brake n
freno de tambor
form of brake

drum head n
parche
thin circle of material attached to the top of a drum shell

drum kit n
batería
collection of drums and other percussion instruments played together

drumbeat n
redoble
the beating of a drum

drummer /ˈdɹʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɹʌmɚ/ n
baterista batería
one who plays the drums
vendedor itinerante
traveling salesman

drumstick n
baqueta palillo
stick used to play drums

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ adj
borracho ebrio
elated by emotion
borracho ebrio alcoholizado bebido beodo embriagado
intoxicated after drinking too much alcohol

drunk /dɹʌŋk/ n
borrachera ebriedad
drinking-bout
borracho bebedor tomador
habitual drinker
borracho ebrio
one who is drunk

drunk as a skunk adj
borracho como una cuba como una cuba

drunk driving n
conducción bajo los efectos del alcohol conducción en estado de ebriedad conducción etílica manejo bajo los efectos del alcohol manejo en estado de ebriedad
driving under the influence of alcohol

drunken /ˈdɹʌŋkən/ adj
borracho ebrio
In the state of alcoholic intoxication

drunkenness n
borrachera embriaguez cogorza pedo
state of being drunk

dry /dɹaɪ/ adj
seco
free from liquid or moisture
free of water in any state
maintaining temperance

dry /dɹaɪ/ v
secarse secar
to become dry
secar enjugar
to make dry

dry cleaner n
tintorería
business establishment that engages in dry cleaning

dry cleaning n
limpieza en seco
process of cleaning without water

dry goods n
productos secos
product for sale, textiles

dry ice n
hielo seco nieve carbónica
carbon dioxide frozen in the solid state

dry mouth n
xerostomía
dry mouth

dry socket n
alveolitis seca
inflammation of the alveolar bone

dryad /ˈdɹaɪəd/ n
driada
female tree spirit

drydock n
dique seco
dock that can be drained of water

dryer n
secador secadora
any device that removes humidity
secadora
household appliance for drying clothing

drygulch /ˈdɹaɪ.ɡʌltʃ/ /ˈdɹʌɪɡʌltʃ/ v
apiolar cargarse
slang: to murder, attack, assault, ambush

dryly /ˈdɹaɪ.li/ adv
secamente
in a dry manner

dryness /ˈdɹaɪ.nəs/ n
aridez enjutez resequedad sequedad
a lack of moisture

drypoint n
grabado a punta seca
a technique of intaglio printmaking

drysuit n
traje seco
inflatable suit

drywall n
cartón yeso tablero yeso
building material

drywaller n
chiroquero
construction worker who specializes in laying drywall

dual /ˈd(j)uː.əl/ /ˈdjuː.əl/ adj
doble
double
dual doble
having two components
dual
in grammar

dual citizenship n
nacionalidad doble
status of being a citizen of two countries

dualism n
dualidad dualismo
the condition of being double
dualismo
the view that the world consists of two fundamental principles
the belief that the world is ruled by a pair of antagonistic forces

dub /dʌb/ v
apodar
to name, to entitle, to call
doblar
to replace soundtrack of a film with translation

dubbing /ˈdʌbɪŋ/ n
doblaje
replacement of voice

dubious /ˈdjuːbi.əs/ /ˈdu.bi.əs/ adj
dudoso aleatorio ambiguo avieso equívoco torvo
arousing doubt

dubiously adv
dudosamente
in a dubious manner

dubitation /djuːbɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌdu.bɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
angustia ansia zozobra
pang or expression of doubt
duda
process of doubting

dubnium /ˈduːbniəm/ /ˈdʌbniəm/ n
dubnio
chemical element

ducal /djuːkəl/ adj
ducal
relating to a duke or duchess

ducat /ˈdʌkət/ n
ducado
historical gold coin

duchess /ˈdʌtʃ.əs/ n
duquesa
female ruler of a duchy
female spouse or widow of a duke

duchy /ˈdʌtʃi/ n
ducado
a dominion or region ruled by a duke or duchess

duck /dʌk/ n
cero
a batsman's score of zero after getting out
pato ánade
aquatic bird of the family Anatidae
flesh of a duck used as food
pata
female duck

duck /dʌk/ v
hundir sumergir
to lower into the water
sumergirse
to quickly lower the head (transitive)
agachar esconder
to quickly lower the head or body (intransitive)
esquivar eludir evadir
to try to evade doing something

duck out v
escaquearse
(intransitive) to depart quickly or exit abruptly

duckling /ˈdʌklɪŋ/ n
patito patico
young duck

ducktail n
cola de pato
hairstyle

duckweed n
lenteja de agua
plant

duct /dʌkt/ n
conducto
a pipe, tube or canal which carries air or liquid from one place to another

duct tape n
cinta americana cinta plateada
multipurpose waterproof tape

ductal adj
ductal
Relating to a duct

ductility /dʌkˈtɪlɪdi/ n
ductilidad
ability of material

dude /d(j)uːd/ /duːd/ n
chaval huevón tio
tío tipo bato mae
colloquial: man
colega compadre flaco güey mano parce
colloquial: term of address for a young man

dudette /d(j)uːˈdɛt/ n
tía
female equivalent of dude

duduk n
duduk
Armenian musical instrument

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒʉː/ adj
salir de cuentas
of a pregnant woman, due to give birth on the stated date

due /djuː/ /du/ /dʒʉː/ n
mérito
deserved acknowledgement

due process n
debido proceso
legal concept

due to preposition
debido a a raíz de
caused by

duel /ˈd(j)uəl/ /ˈdjuːəl/ n
duelo
combat between two persons
struggle between two parties

duet n
dúo dueto
a musical composition for two performers

duffel coat n
trenca
hooded coat made from duffel

dufrenite n
dufrenita

dugong /ˈdjuːɡɒŋ/ /ˈduɡɑŋ/ n
dugongo
Dugong dugon

duke /d(j)uːk/ /djuːk/ n
duque
male ruler of a duchy
male holder of a dukedom

dukkah n
dukkah
a dry mixture of chopped nuts, seeds and Middle Eastern spices

dulce de leche /ˌdulseɪ də ˈlɛtʃeɪ/ n
dulce de leche arequipe leche poleada manjar manjar blanco natillas
sweet dairy spread

dulcet /ˈdʌl.sɪt/ adj
dulce
generally pleasing, soothing, agreeable
sweet (voice, tone), melodious
sweet to the taste

dulcimer /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mə/ /ˈdʌl.sɪ.mɚ/ n
dulcémele salterio
musical instrument

dull /dʌl/ adj
aburrido soso
boring
cubierto nublado
cloudy, overcast
desafilado romo
lacking the ability to cut easily; not sharp
obtuso corto limitado soso
not bright or intelligent
sordo
not clear, muffled
mate opaco
not shiny

dull /dʌl/ v
redondear
to become dull
desafilar deslustrar mellar
to render dull
aliviar alivianar amortiguar moderar
to soften, moderate or blunt

duly /ˈdjuːli/ /ˈduli/ /ˈdʒʉːli/ adv
debidamente
properly

dulzaina n
dulzaina
musical instrument

duma /ˈdumə/ n
duma
lower house of Russian national parliament

dumb /dʌm/ adj
estúpido
extremely stupid
tonto estúpido
pointless or unintellectual

dumb as a bag of hammers adj
más tonto que Abundio
remarkably stupid

dumb as a doornail adj
más tonto que Abundio
unquestionably dumb (stupid)

dumb blonde n
rubio mudo
female

dumbass /ˈdʌm.æs/ n
torpe gilipollas pendejo tarado tontón
stupid or foolish person

dumbbell /ˈdʌm.bɛl/ n
mancuerna pesas
a weight with two disks attached to a short bar

dumbfound /ˈdʌm.faʊnd/ /ˌdʌmˈfaʊnd/ v
boquiabierto pasmado
to confuse and bewilder

dumbfounded adj
estupefacto a cuadros atonito picueto
shocked and speechless

dummy /ˈdʌmi/ n
muerto
(bridge) the partner of the winning bidder, who shows his or her hand.
silencioso
a silent person
tonto
an unintelligent person
maniquí
something constructed with the size and form of a human

dump /dʌmp/ n
basurero depósito
basurero vertedero basural tiradero
a place where waste or garbage is left

dump /dʌmp/ v
echar
volcar en memoria
to copy data from a system to another place or system
arrojar tirar a la basura
to discard, to get rid of
dejar
to end a relationship

dump truck n
volquete
heavy truck for carrying loose, bulk cargo

dumper n
camión bañera
vehicle

dumpling /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/ n
albóndiga empanadilla ñoqui
food

dumpster diving n
recolección urbana
act of recovering discarded items

dun /dʌn/ adj
pardo
of a brownish grey colour

dun /dʌn/ n
pardo
colour

dunch n
merienda
meal between lunch and dinner

dune /djuːn/ /duːn/ n
duna médano
a ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind

dung /ˈdʌŋ/ n
estiércol excremento
manure

dung beetle /ˈdʌŋ biːtəl/ n
escarabajo pelotero ruedamierda
insect of the family Scarabaeidae

dungarees /ˌdʌŋ.ɡəˈɹiːz/ n
braga jardinera mameluco mono pantalón de peto
heavy denim pants or overalls

dungeon /ˈdʌn.dʒən/ n
mazmorra
the main tower of a motte or castle; a keep or donjon
mazmorra calabozo
underground prison or vault

dungeoneer n
mazmorrero
dungeon navigator

dunghill n
estercolero
heap of dung

dunk /dʌŋk/ n
clavada donqueo machaque mate volcada
basketball dunking

dunk /dʌŋk/ v
machacar
basketball

dunlin n
correlimos playero
Calidris alpina

duo /ˈdjuː.əʊ/ /ˈdu.oʊ/ n
dúo dupla equipo de dos
twosome, especially musicians

duo- prefix
duo-
two

duodecimal adj
duodecimal
expressed in a base-twelve number system

duodenal /ˌdjuːəʊˈdiːnəl/ /ˌduəˈdinəl/ adj
duodenal
of or pertaining to the duodenum

duodenitis n
duodenitis
Inflammation of the duodenum

duodenum /ˌdjuːə(ʊ)ˈdiːnəm/ /ˌduəˈdinəm/ n
duodeno
first part of the small intestine

duopoly n
duopolio
market situation in which two companies exclusively provide a particular product or service

dupe /djuːp/ n
engañado engrupido incauto
deceived person

dupe /djuːp/ v
engañar
to swindle, deceive, or trick

duplex /ˈduplɛks/ adj
dúplex
two direction

duplex /ˈduplɛks/ n
dúplex
house

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ adj
duplicado
identical

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ n
duplicado
an identical copy

duplicate /ˈdjuː.plɪ.kət/ /ˈdjuː.plɪˌkeɪt/ v
repetir
to do repeatedly; to do again
duplicar
to make a copy of

duplication /duplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
duplicación
duplicating

duplicity n
duplicidad
intentional deceptiveness

dura mater n
duramadre
anatomy: outermost layer of the meninges

durability n
durabilidad
Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force

durable /ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/ adj
duradero durable perdurable
able to resist wear; enduring

duration /djʊˈɹeɪʃn̩/ /dəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
duración
amount of time

duress /djʊˈɹɛs/ /duˈɹɛs/ n
coacción
constraint by threat

durian n
durián
fruit

during /ˈdjʊəɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʊəɹɪŋ/ preposition
durante a lo largo de
for all of a given time interval
within a given time interval

durum wheat n
trigo duro
hard variety of wheat

dusk /dʌsk/ n
ocaso
period of time at the end of day when sun is below the horizon but before full onset of night

dusky tit n
carbonero cenizo
Melaniparus funereus

dust /dʌst/ n
polvo
fine, dry particles

dust /dʌst/ v
desempolvar limpiar el polvo
(intransitive) to clean by removing dust
(transitive) to remove dust from
espolvorear
to spray something with fine powder or liquid

dust bunny /ˈdʌst bʌni/ n
pelusa
a small clump of dust

dust devil n
remolino de polvo torbellino de polvo
a swirling dust in the air

dust jacket n
forro sobrecubierta
detachable protective cover of a book

dust mite n
ácaro del polvo
mite of the Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus species

dust off v
desempolvar
to remove dust from something
to use something after a long time without it

duster /ˈdʌstə/ /ˈdʌstɚ/ n
plumero
object used for dusting

dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ n
recogedor
flat scoop for assembling dust

duststorm /ˈdʌst.stɔː(ɹ)m/ n
polvareda tormenta de polvo
A storm of dust

dusty /ˈdʌsti/ adj
polvoriento
covered with dust

dutiful adj
obediente
accepting of one's obligations

duty /duːti/ /ˈdjuːti/ n
arancel
tax; tariff
deber obligación cometido menester
that which one is morally or legally obligated to do

duty-free adj
sin arancel
exempt from duty, especially customs

duvet /ˈduːveɪ/ n
edredón acolchado
quilt

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ adj
enano
miniature

dwarf /dwɔː(ɹ)f/ n
enano
being from folklore, underground dwelling nature spirit
small person
something much smaller than the usual of its sort

dwarf elder n
saúco menor yezgo
Sambucus ebulus

dwarf planet n
planeta enano
a type of celestial body

dwarf sperm whale n
cachalote enano
Kogia simia

dwarf spheroidal galaxy n
galaxia enana esferoidal
faint galaxy that is devoid of gas with higher than normal proportion of dark matter

dwarf star n
estrella enana
star that is a located in the main sequence

dwarfism n
enanismo
condition of being a dwarf

dwell /dwɛl/ v
habitar morar
live, reside

dwelling /ˈdwɛ.lɪŋ/ n
domicilio residencia morada vasa
house or place in which a person lives

dwindle /ˈdwɪn.dəl/ v
desaparecer menguar agotarse disminuir
(intransitive) to decrease, shrink, vanish

dyadic /daɪˈæ.dɪk/ adj
diádico
pertaining to the number two

dye /daɪ/ n
tinte tintura
a colourant, especially one that has an affinity to the substrate to which it is applied

dye /daɪ/ v
teñir tinturar
to colour with dye

dyed /daɪd/ adj
teñido tinto
colored with dye

dyer /ˈdaɪə/ /ˈdaɪɚ/ n
tintorero tintorera
one whose occupation is to dye

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
moribundo
approaching death

dying /ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ n
moribundo
those who are currently expiring

dyke /daɪk/ n
dique
barrier to prevent flooding
geology: body of once igneous rock injected into older rocks
bollo tortillera

dynamic /daɪˈnæ.mɪk/ adj
dinámico
able to change
not steady; in motion
powerful

dynamic memory n
memoria dinámica
computer memory

dynamic stochastic general equilibrium n
equilibrio general dinámico estocástico

dynamically adv
dinámicamente
of a dynamic nature

dynamicity n
dinamicidad
condition of being dynamic

dynamics n
dinámica
branch of mechanics

dynamism n
dinamismo

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ n
dinamita
class of explosives

dynamite /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/ v
dinamitar
to blow up with dynamite or other high explosive

dynamize v
dinamizar
make dynamic

dynamo /ˈdaɪnəmoʊ/ n
dinamo dínamo
dynamo-electric machine

dynamometer n
dinamómetro
device used to measure mechanical power

dynastic adj
dinástico
pertaining to a dynasty

dynasty /ˈdaɪnəsti/ /ˈdɪnəsti/ n
dinastía
A series of rulers or dynasts from one family

dyne /daɪn/ n
dina
unit of force

dysarthria n
disartria
difficulty in articulating

dyscalculia /ˌdɪskælˈkjuːli.ə/ n
discalculia
pathology: difficulty with numbers

dysentery /ˈdɪsəntəɹi/ /ˈdɪsənˌtɛɹi/ n
disentería
disease characterised by inflammation of the intestines

dysfunction /dɪsˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
disfunción
failure to function

dysfunctional adj
disfuncional
functioning incorrectly or abnormally

dyskinesia n
discinesia
impairment of voluntary movement

dyslalia /dɪsˈleɪliə/ n
dislalia
difficulty in talking due to a structural abnormality

dyslexia /dɪsˈlɛksi.ə/ n
dislexia
learning disability

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ adj
disléxico
having dyslexia
of or pertaining to dyslexia

dyslexic /dɪsˈlɛksɪk/ n
disléxico
a person who has dyslexia

dyslogistic adj
despectivo
expressing censure or disapproval

dysmenorrhea /dɪs.mɛ.nəˈɹi.ə/ n
dismenorrea
painful menstruation

dysmenorrheic adj
dismenorreico

dysmorphia n
dismorfofobia
dysmorphia

dyspareunia /dɪspəˈɹuːnɪə/ n
dispareunia
painful sexual intercourse

dyspepsia /dɪsˈpɛp.si.ə/ n
dispepsia indigestión
pathology: disorder of digestion

dysphagia n
disfagia
difficulty in swallowing

dysphasia /dɪsˈfeɪʒə/ n
disfasia
pathology

dysphemism /ˈdɪs.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
disfemismo
word or phrase used to replace another in this way
use of a derogatory or vulgar word to replace a neutral one

dysphoria /dɪsˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
disforia
state of feeling unwell, unhappy, restless or depressed

dyspnea n
disnea
difficult respiration

dysprosium /dɪsˈpɹoʊziəm/ n
disprosio
chemical element

dyssynchrony n
asincronía
heart condition
disincronía
neurological condition

dysthymia n
distimia
form of clinical depression
tendency to be depressed

dystopia /dɪsˈtoʊpi.ə/ /ˈdɪsˌtəʊpɪi.ə/ n
distopía
vision of a future
medical condition

dystrophic adj
distrófico
affected with dystrophy

dystrophin n
distrofina

dystrophy n
distrofia
dystrophy

dysuria n
disuria
condition of experiencing pain while discharging urine

décolletage /dɪˈkɒlətɑːʒ/ n
escote
low neckline

détente /deɪˈtɒnt/ n
détente
a relaxing of tension, especially between countries

e /iː/ /ɛ/ n
e
name of the letter E, e

e-book n
ebook
electronic book

e-commerce n
comercio electrónico e-commerce
commercial activity conducted via the Internet

e-mail address n
dirección de correo electrónico
unique identifier

e-novella n
novela electrónica
an electronic novella

e-reader n
lector de libros electrónicos
device

e.g. /ˌiˈdʒi/ /ˌiːˈdʒiː/ adv
p. ej.
abbreviation for “for example”

eSwatini /ɛˈswɑːtini/ /ˌɛ.swɑːˈti.ni/ pn
eSwatini
country in Southern Africa

ea. determiner
c/u
each

each /it͡ʃ/ /iːt͡ʃ/ determiner
cada
every

each and every determiner
todas y cada una de todos y cada uno de
each without exception

each other /iˈtʃʌðɚ/ /iːˈtʃʌðə/ pronoun
mutuamente el uno al otro entre sí se
to one another; one to the other

eager /ˈiɡɚ/ /ˈiːɡə/ adj
ávido anhelante entusiasmado ilusionado impaciente
excited by desire in the pursuit of any object

eagerly /ˈiɡɚli/ /ˈiːɡəli/ adv
ansiosamente
in an eager manner

eagerness /ˈiɡɚnəs/ /ˈiːɡənəs/ n
ansia avidez
The state or quality of being eager

eagle /ˈiːɡəl/ n
águila
any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae

eagle owl /ˈiːɡəl ˈɑʊl/ n
búho real
large owl of genus Bubo

eaglet n
aguilucho
an eagle chick

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ n
oreja oído
organ of hearing
espiga
fruiting body of a grain plant

ear /ɪə̯/ /ɪɹ/ v
espigar
to put forth ears in growing
arar
archaic: to plough

ear bud n
pinganillo
small earphone

ear canal n
conducto auditivo externo
tube or meatus running from the outer ear to the eardrum

ear lobe n
lóbulo
a part of the ear

earache /ˈiɹeɪk/ /ˈɪə̯ɹeɪk/ n
dolor de oído otalgia
pain in the ear

eardrum /ˈiɚˌdɹʌm/ /ˈɪəˌdɹʌm/ n
tímpano
membrane separating outer and middle ears

eared seal n
otario
seal of the family Otariidae

earl /ɜːl/ /ɝl/ n
conde
a British or Irish nobleman

earless seal n
foca fócido
seal of family Phocidae

earlier /ˈɜː.lɪə/ /ˈɝliɚ/ adv
antes
previously; before now; sooner

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adj
temprano prematuro
arriving at a time before expected
temprano precoz tempranero
at a time in advance of the usual
temprano precoz
illness: having begun to occur
primero
near the start or beginning

early /ˈɜː.li/ /ˈɝli/ adv
temprano
at a time before expected

early bird n
madrugador alondra madrugadora tempranera tempranero
one who wakes early

earmark n
asignación destino reserva
The designation of specific projects in appropriations of funding for general programs

earmark v
asignar destinar apartar reservar
to specify or set aside for a particular purpose

earmuff n
orejera
garment to keep the ears warm

earmuffs n
orejeras
objects that cover ears

earn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ v
granjear merecer
deserve
ganar
transitive: receive (money) for working
gain through applied effort or work
intransitive: receive money for working

earnest /ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/ adj
serio
important, serious
atento
intent

earnest /ˈɜːnɪst/ /ˈɝnɪst/ n
gravedad seriedad
gravity; serious purpose; earnestness
seriedad
seriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to jesting or feigned appearance)
arras señal
pledge

earphone n
auricular
sound device held near the ear

earphones n
auriculares audífonos
small speakers worn over the ears

earpiece /ˈɪəpiːs/ /ˈɪɹpiːs/ n
patilla
arm of pair of glasses
auricular
receiver of a telephone to hold near to ear
auricular pinganillo
speaker placed inside or held near the ear

earplug n
tapón para los oídos tapón
protective clothing for the ear canal

earring /ˈɪəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɪɹɪŋ/ n
pendiente arete zarcillo arito aro caravana
piece of jewelry

earshot /ˈɪəˌʃɒt/ /ˈɪɹˌʃɑt/ n
alcance del oído
distance

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ n
tierra
electrical connection
any general rock-based material
one of the four basic elements
one of the five basic elements
madriguera
fox's lair
tierra suelo
soil
tierra terreno
the ground, land

earth /ɜːθ/ /ɝθ/ v
conectar a tierra
connect electrically to the earth

earth science n
ciencia de la terra geociencia
any of the sciences dealing with the planet Earth

earthenware /ˈəːθ(ə)nwɛː/ n
cerámica loza
ceramic

earthly /ˈəːθli/ adj
terrenal
as opposed to heaven

earthmoving adj
movimiento de tierras
construction: designed to move large quantities of earth

earthquake /ˈɜːθkweɪk/ /ˈɝθkweɪk/ n
terremoto temblor
shaking of the surface of a planet

earthshine n
luz cenicienta
reflected Earthlight

earthworm n
lombriz de tierra gusano de tierra
worm (animal)

earwax n
cerumen cerilla cera cera de los oídos
waxy substance secreted by the ear

earwig n
tijereta
the insect

ease /iz/ /iːz/ v
aliviar
To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc

easel /ˈi.zəl/ /ˈiː.z(ə)l/ n
caballete atril
upright frame for displaying or supporting something

easement /ˈizmənt/ /ˈiːzm(ə)nt/ n
alivio
euphemistic: act of relieving oneself
servidumbre
legal right to use another person's property

easier said than done adj
del dicho al hecho hay mucho trecho que se dice pronto
easy to propose, but difficult to accomplish

easily /ˈiː.zə.liː/ /ˈiːzɪli/ adv
fácilmente
without difficulty

easiness n
facilidad
the quality of being easy

east /iːst/ adj
oriental
of or pertaining to the east

east /iːst/ adv
(con) rumbo al este al este hacia el este
towards the east

east /iːst/ n
este oriente levante
compass point

eastbound adj
adesteño
moving or heading towards the east

eastern /ˈiːstən/ adj
oriental
related to the east

easterner n
oriental
a native or inhabitant of the east

easy /ˈizi/ /ˈiːzi/ adj
fácil
requiring little skill or effort
consenting readily to sex

easy chair n
tumbona
a comfortable chair

easy come, easy go /ˌiːzi ˈkʌm ˌiːzi ˈɡoʊ/ proverb
lo que el agua trae, el agua lleva
easily won and easily lost; usually said when resigned to a loss

easy does it phraseologicalUnit
con cautela no te apresures
do something gently or slowly

easygoing adj
calmado relajado tener la manga ancha
casual and informal

eat /it/ /iːt/ v
reconcomer
colloquial: cause to worry
comer
to ingest
eat a meal

eat away v
carcomer
to erode or corrode gradually

eat humble pie v
tragarse las palabras
to admit one's faults

eat like a bird v
comer como un pajarito
to eat small amounts

eat like a horse v
comer como un animal
eat large amounts

eat my shorts /ˈiːt maɪ ˈʃɔːɹts/ phraseologicalUnit
cómete mis calzones cómete mis pantalones
irreverent rebuke or dismissal

eat one's hat v
que me maten si
to express disbelief about a proposition

eat someone alive v
comer vivo
To bite repeatedly.

eat up v
comerse con patatas tragarse
accept or believe entirely

eater /ˈiːtə/ /ˈiːtɚ/ n
comedor
one who eats

eatery /ˈiːtəɹi/ n
comedor
a restaurant or café

eating disorder n
trastorno de la conducta alimentaria trastornos de la conducta alimentaria
psychological disorder

eau de toilette /ˌəʊ də twɑːˈlɛt/ n
eau de toilette
lightly scented perfume

eave /iːv/ n
alero
the underside of a roof that extends beyond the external walls of a building

eaves /iːvz/ n
alero
underside of a roof

ebb /ɛb/ n
bajamar marea baja
low tide
marea reflujo
receding movement of the tide

ebonite /ˈɛbəˌnaɪt/ n
ebonita
product of vulcanizing rubber with sulfur

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ adj
de ébano
made of ebony wood

ebony /ˈɛb.ən.i/ n
ébano
wood
colour
tree

ebullient /ɪˈbʊljənt/ adj
bullente
agitated
extático alborozado entusiasta jubiloso
enthusiastic

ebullioscope n
ebulloscopía
an instrument used to measure the boiling point of liquids

ecce homo n
eccehomo

eccentric /ɛkˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
excéntrico
deviating from the norm
not at or in the centre
not perfectly circular

eccentricity /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
excentricidad
eccentric behaviour
a ratio between distances in a conic section
the quality of being eccentric

ecchymosis /ˌɛk.ɪˈmoʊ.sɪs/ /ˌɛk.ɪˈməʊ.sɪs/ n
equimosis
leaking of blood into the tissues of the body as a result of a bruise

ecclesiastical /əˈkliː.ziˌæ.stɪ.kəl/ /əˌkli.ziˈæ.stə.kəl/ adj
eclesiástico
pertaining to the church

ecclesiology n
eclesiología
branch of theology

ecdysteroid n
ecdisteroide
any of a group of hormones present in arthropods and in plants

echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ n
escalón
(military) formation of troops
escalafón
level or rank

echelon /ˈɛʃəlɒn/ /ˈɛʃəˌlɑn/ v
escalonar
to form troops into an echelon

echidna /əˈkɪdnə/ n
equidna
any of the four species of small spined monotremes

echinacea /ˌɛkəˈneɪsɪə/ /ˌɛkɪˈneɪsɪə/ n
echinacea
extract
plant

echinoderm n
equinodermo
member of the Echinodermata

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ n
eco
reflected sound

echo /ˈɛkoʊ/ /ˈɛkəʊ/ v
hacer eco repercutir repetir
to repeat back what another has just said

echo chamber n
burbuja de opinión
(derogatory) communication space which refuses the input of outsiders
cámara de eco cámara de resonancia
room

echocardiography n
ecocardiografía
use of ultrasound to produce images of the heart

echography n
ecografía
the use of ultrasound as a diagnostic aid

echolalia /ˌɛkoʊˈleɪliə/ /ˌɛkə(ʊ)ˈleɪlɪə/ n
ecolalia
echoing of words or phrases

echolocation /ˌɛkoʊloʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
ecolocalización ecolocación
use of echos to detect objects

eclair /ɪˈklɛə/ /ɪˈklɛɹ/ n
palo de nata
oblong, chocolate-covered, cream-filled pastry

eclampsia n
eclampsia
complication of pregnancy

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ adj
ecléctico
selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles
disparatado heterogéneo heteróclito
unrelated and unspecialized; heterogeneous

eclectic /ɛkˈlɛk.tɪk/ n
ecléctico
one who selects by the eclectic method

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ n
eclipse
passage of a planetary object between others

eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ v
eclipsar
To cause an eclipse
To overshadow

ecliptic /ɪˈklɪp.tɪk/ n
eclíptica
Earth's orbital plane

eclogite /ˈɛklədʒʌɪt/ n
eclogita
coarse-grained rock

eclogue n
égloga
pastoral poem

eco- /ˈiːkəʊ/ prefix
eco-
concerning ecology or the environment

eco-responsible adj
ecorresponsable

ecocide /ˈiːkəʊsaɪd/ n
ecocidio
destruction of an ecosystem

ecofeminism n
ecofeminismo
a sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism

ecofeminist adj
ecofeminista
of or relating to ecofeminism

ecofeminist n
ecofeminista
one who subscribes to ecofeminism

ecological /ˌiːkəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
ecológico
relating to ecology

ecologically adv
ecológicamente
in an ecological manner

ecologism n
ecologismo
ideology

ecologist n
ecóloga ecólogo
A scientist who studies ecology

ecology /i.ˈkɑ.lə.dʒi/ /ɛˈkɒlədʒi/ /ɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
ecología
branch of biology

ecomusicology n
ecomusicologia
study of music, culture, and nature

econometrician n
económetra
expert in econometrics

econometrics /ɪˌkɒnəˈmɛtrɪks/ n
econometría
branch of economics

economic /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ adj
económico
pertaining to an economy

economic growth n
crecimiento económico
growth

economic liberalism n
liberalismo económico
belief

economic migrant n
migrante económico
person

economically adv
económicamente
from the perspective of economics
in an economic or profitable manner

economics /ikəˈnɑmɪks/ /ˈikənɒmɪks/ n
economía
study

economies of scale n
economía de escala
the characteristics of a production process

economism n
economicismo
Definition

economist /iːˈkɑn.ə.mɪst/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ n
economista
expert in economics

economize v
ahorrar economizar
to use sparingly

economy /iːˈkɑn.ə.mi/ /iːˈkɒn.ə.mi/ n
economía
production and distribution and consumption
effective management of the resources of a community or system
frugal use of resources

ecosystem /ˈikoʊˌsɪstəm/ /ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm/ n
ecosistema
system of an ecological community and its environment

ecotone /ˈiːkətəʊn/ n
ecotono
a region of transition

ecotourism /ˌiːkəʊˈtʊəɹɪz(ə)m/ /ˌɛkoʊˈtʊɹɪzəm/ n
ecoturismo turismo ecológico
responsible travel

ecotype n
ecotipo
organism adapted to an environment

ecstasy /ˈɛk.stə.si/ n
éxtasis
intense pleasure
intense emotion
trance associated with mystic or prophetic exaltation
drug

ecstatic /ɛkˈstætɪk/ adj
extasiado extático
feeling or characterized by ecstasy

ectasis /ˈɛktəsɨs/ n
ectasia
dilatation
éctasis
the lengthening of a syllable from short to long

ectoblast n
ectoblasto
the outer layer of the blastoderm; the ectoderm or epiblast

ectoderm n
ectodermo
tissue layer in the embryo

ectoparasite /ˌɛktə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛktəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
ectoparásito
parasite living on the surface of host organism

ectoplasm /ˈɛktəˌplæzəm/ n
ectoplasma
parapsychology: visible substance believed to emanate from spiritualistic mediums

ectothermic adj
de sangre fría
of or relating to ectotherm

ecumenical /ˌiːk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ /ˌɛk.jʊˈmɛ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
ecuménico
ecclesiastical: pertaining to the Christian Church in a worldwide sense

ecumenism n
ecumenismo
ecumenical doctrines and practices

eczema /ɪɡˈziː.mə/ /ˈɛk.sɪm.ə/ n
eccema eczema
acute or chronic inflammation of the skin

edamame /ˌɛdəˈmɑːmeɪ/ n
edamame
green soybeans

edaphic adj
edáfico
of or relating to soil

edaphology n
edafología
ecological relationship of soil with plants, and land cultivation practices

eddy /ˈɛd.i/ n
remolino contracorriente revesa
air or water running in an opposite direction to the main current

edema /ɪˈdiː.mə/ n
edema hidropesía
excessive accumulation of serum in tissue

edge /ɛdʒ/ n
ventaja
an advantage
borde
any sharp terminating border; a margin; a brink; extreme verge
borde orilla
boundary line of a surface
lado arista
joining line between two vertices of a polygon
arista
place where two faces of a polyhedron meet
filo
thin cutting side of the blade of an instrument

edgeways adv
de canto
with the edge uppermost

edibility n
comestibilidad
suitability for use as food

edible /ˈɛdəbəl/ /ˈɛdɪbəl/ adj
comible
that can be eaten without disgust
comestible
that can be eaten without harm; suitable for consumption

edible dormouse n
lirón gris
dormouse which is food

edict /ˈiː.dɪkt/ n
edicto
proclamation of law

edit /ˈɛdɪt/ v
editar redactar
to change a text, or a document

edit war n
guerra de ediciones
a dispute over the content of a page on a wiki or other editable work

editing /ˈɛdɪtɪŋ/ n
montaje
an act or instance of something being edited

edition /əˈdɪʃən/ /ɪˈdɪʃən/ n
edición
literary work
edición tiraje
whole set of copies

editor /ˈɛdɪtə/ /ˈɛdɪtəɹ/ [ˈɛˑɾɪɾɚ] n
montador montadora
machine for editing film
someone who manipulates video footage and assembles it into the correct order
redactor director directora redactora
newspaper editor
editor editora
person who edits
editor
program for modifying text files

editor in chief n
redactor jefe jefe de redacción
highest ranking editor

editorial adj
editorial
of or relating to an editor, editing, or an editorial

editorial n
editorial
article giving the opinion of editors

editorial cartoon n
caricatura editorial
illustration containing social or political commentary

editorialize v
editorializar
to express ones opinion as if in an editorial

educate /ˈedʒɘkæet/ /ˈɛdjʊkeɪt/ /ˈɛdʒəkeɪt/ v
educar instruir
to instruct or train

educated /ˈɛdjuːkeɪtɪd/ /ˈɛdʒɘkeɪɾɪd/ adj
culto
having attained a level of higher education

educatee n
educando
someone who is being educated

education /ˌɛd͡ʒʊˈkeɪʃn̩/ n
educación
facts, skills and ideas that have been learned, either formally or informally
educación enseñanza
process or art of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment

educational /ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃənəl/ adj
educacional educativo
Of or pertaining to education

educational institution n
centro educativo
place where people of different ages gain an education

educative adj
educativo
educational

educator /ˈɛdʒəkeɪtɚ/ /ˈɛdʒʊkeɪtə/ n
educador
person distinguished for his/her educational work

educe v
educir
to draw out or bring out; elicit or evoke
to infer or deduce

educology n
educología
the fund of knowledge about the educational process

eek /iːk/ interjection
chirrido
scream or shriek

eel /iːl/ n
anguila
any fish of the order Anguilliformes

eeny, meeny, miny, moe n
detín, marín, dedó, pingüé una, dole, tele, catole
similar children's counting-out games in other languages

eerie /ˈɪəɹi/ /ˈɪɹi/ adj
extraño misterioso
weird

ef /ɛf/ n
efe
name of the letter F, f

efface /əˈfeɪs/ v
borrar
to erase

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ n
pertenencias
belongings
efecto
sound engineering: alteration in sound
result of an action
scientific phenomenon
efectos efectos especiales
special effect in film
vigencia vigor
state of being binding and enforceable

effect /iˈfɛkt/ /əˈfɛkt/ /ɪˈfɛkt/ v
efectuar
to make or bring about; to implement

effect size n
magnitud del efecto tamaño del efecto
a measure of the strength or magnitude of the effect

effective /əˈfɛktɪv/ /ɪˈfɛktɪv/ adj
eficaz efectivo
having the power to produce a required effect or effects

effectiveness n
eficacia
capacity or potential
efectividad eficacia
property

effectually /ɪˈfɛktʃuəli/ /ɪˈfɛktʃuːəli/ adv
eficazmente
in such a way as to achieve a desired result

effeminacy n
afeminación afeminamiento pluma ramalazo
the quality of being effeminate

effeminate /ɪˈfɛmɪneɪt/ /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ adj
afeminado adamado ahembrado amanerado amariconado amujerado
of a man, behaving like a woman

effeminately adv
afeminadamente
in an effeminate manner

efferent adj
eferente
carrying away from

effervescence n
efervescencia
the escape of gas from solution in a liquid

effervescent /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/ /ˌɛfɚˈvɛsənt/ adj
efervescente
enthusiastic
fizzy

effete /ɪˈfit/ /ɪˈfiːt/ adj
decadente
decadent
débil
lacking strength

efficacious adj
eficaz efectivo
effective

efficacy /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/ n
eficacia
ability to produce effect

efficiency /ɪˈfɪʃn̩si/ n
eficiencia
extent to which time is well used
extent to which a resource is used for the intended purpose

efficient /əˈfɪʃənt/ /ɪˈfɪʃənt/ adj
eficaz
causing effects; producing results
eficiente eficaz
making good use of resources

efficiently adv
eficientemente
in an efficient manner

effigy /ˈɛfədʒi/ n
efigie
dummy or other crude representation
likeness of a person

effluvium /ɪˈfluːvi.əm/ n
efluvio
gaseous or vaporous emission

efflux n
eflujo
that which has flowed out

effort /ˈɛfət/ /ˈɛfɚt/ n
esfuerzo
the amount of work involved in achieving something

effortless adj
fácil nada penoso sin esfuerzo
without effort

effortlessly /ˈef.ət.ləs.li/ /ˈef.ɚt.ləs.li/ adv
fácilmente
without effort; without difficulty or struggle

effrontery /ɪˈfɹʌntəɹi/ n
descaro desfachatez desvergüenza
insolent and shameless audacity

effusion n
efusión
outpouring of liquid
outpouring of speech or emotion
derrame
seeping of fluid into a body cavity

effusive /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/ adj
efusivo
extravagant or excessive
extrusivo
extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava
rebosante
pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing

egalitarian /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛə.ɹi.ən/ /ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈtɛɹ.i.ən/ adj
igualitario
characterized by social equality and equal rights for all people

egalitarianism n
igualitarismo
political doctrine of universal equality

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ n
huevo
body housing an embryo
egg of domestic fowl as food item
something shaped like an egg
óvulo
ovum

egg /eɪɡ/ /ɛɡ/ v
empujar incitar
to encourage

egg on v
azuzar cizañar incitar provocar
provoke

egg roll n
rollo de huevo
a food made made by wrapping a combination of ingredients

egg salad n
ensalada de huevo
dish made of hard-boiled eggs

eggar /ˈɛɡə/ /ˈɛɡɚ/ n
polilla
moth

eggcup n
huevera
a small dish used to support a boiled egg while it is eaten

egghead n
cerebrito lumbrera
pejorative: intellectual

eggnog /ˈɛɡ.nɑɡ/ /ˌɛɡˈnɒɡ/ n
licor de huevos ponche de huevo
alcoholic beverage

eggplant n
berenjena
edible fruit
plant

eggshell /ˈɛɡʃɛl/ n
cáscara de huevo
object

eggwhisk n
batidor de huevos
utensil

ego /ˈiɡoʊ/ /ˈiːɡəʊ/ n
yo ego
the self

egocentric adj
egocéntrico egocéntrica
egotistical

egocentrism n
egocentrismo
following ones egotistical desires

egoism n
egoísmo
tendency to think of self

egoist n
egoísta
advocate of egoism
self-centered or selfish person

egotist n
egotista
person who believes in his or her own importance and superiority
person who talks excessively of his or her self

egotistical adj
egotista
believing oneself to be better and more important than others
tending to talk excessively about oneself

egregious /ɪˈɡɹiː.dʒəs/ adj
flagrante
conspicuous, exceptional, conspicuous

egregore /ˈɛɡɹɪɡɔɹ/ n
egrégora
psychic entity influencing thoughts

egress /ɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈiːɡɹɛs/ n
salida

egret /ˈi.ɡɹɪt/ n
garceta garza
Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea

eh /e/ /eɪ/ /ɛ/ interjection
no
used as a tag question
cómo qué
used to mean “What?”

ehrlichiosis n
ehrlichiosis
tick-borne disease

eider /ˈaɪdə/ /ˈaɪdɚ/ n
eider
duck of genus Somateria

eiderdown n
edredón
a quilt stuffed with this down

eidetic /aɪˈdɛtɪk/ adj
eidético
pertaining to a memory of perfect clarity

eidolon /aɪˈdoʊlɑn/ /aɪˈdəʊlən/ n
aparición fantasma
a ghost or elusive entity

eidolopeia n
idolopeya

eidolopoeia n
idolopeya
rhetorical figure

eigenfunction n
autofunción función propia
function

eigenspace n
autoespacio eigenespacio espacio propio
set of the eigenvectors associated with a particular eigenvalue

eigenvalue /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/ n
autovalor valor propio
scalar multiplier of an eigenvector

eigenvector n
vector propio autovector
vector not rotated by linear transformation

eight /eɪt/ numeral
ocho
cardinal number 8

eight hundred /ˈeɪt ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
ochocientos
cardinal number 800

eight o'clock n
las ocho
the start of the ninth hour

eight thousand n
ocho mil
cardinal number

eighteen /ˈeɪ(t).tin/ /ˈeɪ.tiːn/ /ˌeɪ(t)ˈtin/ /ˌeɪˈtiːn/ numeral
dieciocho
cardinal number

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimoctavo
the ordinal form of the number eighteen

eighteenth /ˌeɪˈtiːnθ/ n
dieciochoavo
One of eighteen equal parts of a whole

eighth /eɪtθ/ adj
octavo
ordinal form of the number eight

eighth /eɪtθ/ n
octavo
one of eight equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the eighth position

eighties n
años 80
the decade of the 1980s

eightieth /ˈeɪ.ti.əθ/ adj
octogésimo
ordinal form of the number eighty

eightsome n
octeto
group of eight

eighty /ˈ(ʔ)eɪ̯ɾi/ /ˈeɪ.ti/ numeral
ochenta
80

eighty-eight numeral
ochenta y ocho
88

eighty-five numeral
ochenta y cinco
the cardinal number 85

eighty-four numeral
ochenta y cuatro
84

eighty-nine numeral
ochenta y nueve
89

eighty-one numeral
ochenta y uno
81

eighty-seven numeral
ochenta y siete
87

eighty-six numeral
ochenta y seis
cardinal number 86

eighty-three numeral
ochenta y tres
83

eighty-two numeral
ochenta y dos
82

eikonal adj
iconal
physics and maths term

einkorn wheat n
escaña cultivada
domesticated form of wheat type
escanda
wheat type
escaña silvestre
wild form of wheat type

einsteinium /aɪnˈstaɪni.əm/ n
einstenio
element with atomic number 99

eisteddfod /eɪˈsteð.vɒd/ /iːˈsteð.vɒd/ /əˈstɛdfəd/ n
Eisteddfod
Any of several annual festivals

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ adv
tampoco
(after a negative) as well

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ conjunction
o bien
o
introduces the first of two options

either /ˈaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ determiner
cada
each of two

ejaculate /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jə.lət/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.leɪt/ /ɪˈdʒæk.jʊ.lət/ v
eyacular acabar
eyacular
to eject semen or vaginal fluid

ejaculation /iˌdʒækjuˈleɪʃən/ n
eyaculación
ejection of semen through the urethra

ejaculatory /ɪ.ˈdʒæ.kjə.lə.ˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
eyaculador
of or pertaining to ejaculation

eject /ɪˈdʒɛkt/ v
expulsar
to compel to leave

ejection /əˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
eyección
act of ejecting

ejector /ɪˈd͡ʒɛktɚ/ n
eyector
ejector

eke /iːk/ n
incremento
an addition

eke /iːk/ v
auger augir
incrementar
To increase; to add to, augment, lengthen

eke out v
augir
a duras penas ganar
obtain with difficulty
complementar suplir
supplement

ekranoplan n
ekranoplano
ground-effect vehicle

el /ɛl/ n
ele
name of the letter L, l

elaborate /ɪˈlæbəɹeɪt/ /ɪˈlæbəɹət/ v
profundizar
to give further detail or explanation

elaboration n
elaboración
natural process of formation or assimilation by which a crude substance is changed into something of a higher order

eland /ˈiːlənd/ n
eland
antelope

elanid kite n
elanio
bird of the Elaninae subfamily

elapse v
transcurrir
(of time) to pass or move by

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ adj
elástico
capable of stretching
made of elastic

elastic /iˈlæstɪk/ n
elástico
material

elastic band n
cinta de goma elástico goma gomita
loop of rubber or similar material

elasticated adj
elastisado
containing a strip of elastic

elasticity /ɪ.læsˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/ n
elasticidad
physics: property by which a material can regain its original dimensions
quality of being elastic

elastin n
elastina
protein with elastic properties, similar to collagen

elastomer n
elastómero
any polymer having the elastic properties of rubber

elation n
euforia
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism

elative /ɪˈleɪtɪv/ n
elativo
elative degree of an adjective
caso elativo
elative case of a noun

elative case n
caso elativo
case used to indicate movement out of something

elbaite n
elbaíta
a type of tourmaline

elbow /ˈɛl.bəʊ/ /ˈɛɫ.boʊ/ n
codazo
a hit with the elbow
codo
joint between upper arm and forearm
pipe fitting

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ adj
adulto mayor anciano
greater than another in age or seniority

elder /ˈeldə/ /ˈɛldə/ /ˈɛldɚ/ n
anciano
leader of a community
mayor
one who is older than another
antepasado
one who lived at an earlier period
saúco
Sambucus
Sambucus nigra

elderberry n
baya del saúco
fruit

eldercare n
cuidado de ancianos
care for the elderly

elderly /ˈɛldəli/ /ˈɛldɚli/ adj
anciano entrado en años
old

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ adj
electo
who has been elected

elect /ɪˈlɛkt/ v
elegir
to choose in election

election /ɪˈlekʃ(ə)n/ n
elección
process of choosing a new leader or representatives
choice of a leader or representatives
conscious choice

elective adj
electivo
of or pertaining to voting or elections
optional or discretionary

elector n
elector
person eligible to vote

electoral adj
electoral
of, or relating to elections

electoral district n
circunscripción electoral distrito electoral
district represented by one or more elected officials

electoral fraud n
fraude electoral
illegal interference with an election

electorate n
electorado
those entitled to vote collectively
dominion of an elector in the Holy Roman Empire

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adj
eléctrico
electrical
eléctrico electrónico
electronic (musical instrument)
electrizante
emotionally thrilling

electric /ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ n
coche eléctrico
electric car

electric bass /ɪˈlɛktɹɪkbeɪs/ n
bajo eléctrico
electric bass guitar

electric blanket n
manta eléctrica
type of blanket

electric car n
coche eléctrico auto eléctrico carro eléctrico
a car that uses electric motors

electric chair n
silla eléctrica
device used for performing execution by electrocution

electric charge n
carga eléctrica
electric energy of a charged body

electric current n
corriente eléctrica
measurement of the rate of flow of electric charge

electric eel n
anguila eléctrica
species of fish

electric energy n
energía electríca
potential energy of an electric charge

electric fence n
cerca eléctrica cerco eléctrico valla electrificada
electric fence

electric field n
campo eléctrico
region around a charged particle

electric guitar /ə.ˈlɛk.tɹɪk ɡɪ.ˈtɑːɹ/ n
guitarra eléctrica
guitar which requires electronic amplification

electric multiple unit n
unidad eléctrica múltiple
multiple unit powered by electricity

electric shock n
shock eléctrico
physical reaction

electric toothbrush n
cepillo dental eléctrico
toothbrush that uses electric power

electric vehicle n
vehículo eléctrico
vehicle that uses an electric motor as the means of propulsion

electrical engineering n
ingeniería eléctrica
branch of engineering

electrical tape n
cinta aislante cinta aisladora cinta de aislar cinta eléctrica
plastic tape

electrician n
electricista
tradesman who works with electrical equipment

electricity /əˌlɛkˈtɹɪsɪti/ /ˌiːlekˈtɹɪsɪti/ n
electricidad
form of energy
electric power

electrification n
electrificación
adaptation for electric power
the act of electrifying, or the state of being charged with electricity

electrify v
electrificar
to adapt for electric power
to cause electricity to pass through
to communicate electricity to

electro- prefix
electro-
of electricity or electrical

electroacoustics n
electroacústica
the science of the interaction and interconversion of electric and acoustic phenomena

electrocardiogram /əˌlɛktɹəˈkɑɹdi.əˌɡɹæm/ n
electrocardiograma
trace of an electrocardiograph

electrocardiograph n
electrocardiógrafo
a device used in the diagnosis and detection of heart abnormalities

electrocardiography n
electrocardiografía
the science of preparation and diagnostic interpretation of electrocardiograms

electrochemical adj
electroquímico
of or relating to a chemical reaction brought about by electricity
of or relating to electricity produced by a chemical reaction

electroconvulsive therapy n
terapia electroconvulsiva
biomedical therapy using electrical current

electrocute /ɪˈlektɹəkjuːt/ v
electrocutar
to cause death from immediate complications resulting from electric shock

electrocution n
electrocución
accidental death or suicide by electric shock

electrode /əˈlɛk.tɹəʊd/ n
electrodo
the terminal through which electric current passes

electrodynamometer n
electrodinamómetro
electromechanical instrument

electroencephalogram n
electroencefalograma
a recording of electrical brain activity made by an electroencephalograph

electroencephalographic adj
electroencefalográfico
of or pertaining to electroencephalography

electroencephalography n
electroencefalografía
measurement of electrical activity in medicine

electrologist n
electrólogo
person who uses electrolysis

electrolysis /ɪlɛkˈtɹɒləsɪs/ n
electrólisis
chemical change

electrolyte /ɨˈlɛk.tɹɵˌlaɪt/ n
electrolito electrólito
substance that ionizes and conducts electricity
ion that regulates the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes

electromagnet n
electroimán
magnet

electromagnetic adj
electromagnético
pertaining to electromagnetism

electromagnetic force n
fuerza electromagnética
fundamental force

electromagnetic interaction n
interacción electromagnética
electromagnetic interaction

electromagnetic radiation n
radiación electromagnética
radiation

electromagnetic spectrum n
espectro electromagnético
electromagnetic spectrum

electromagnetic wave n
onda electromagnética
electromagnetic radiation

electromagnetism /ɪˌlɛk.tɹəʊˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪzm̩/ n
electromagnetismo
a fundamental force

electromyogram n
electromiograma
record produced by an electromyograph

electron /ɪˈlɛktɹɑn/ /ɪˈlɛktɹɒn/ n
electrón
the negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit atoms

electron cloud n
nube de electrones
mathematically defined region

electron volt n
electronvoltio
a unit for measuring the energy of subatomic particles

electronegativity n
electronegatividad
degree of electron attraction

electronic /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
electrónico
operating on behavior of electrons
pertaining to electrons
generated by electronic device

electronic cigarette /ɪˌlɛkˈtʃɹɑːnɪk ˈsɪɡɚˌɛt/ n
cigarrillo electrónico cigarro electrónico
electronic cigarette

electronic game n
juego electrónico
game played on an electronic device

electronically /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk.li/ /ˌɛl.ɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk.li/ adv
electrónicamente
by electronic means

electronics n
electrónica
(physics)

electrophile n
electrófilo
compound which attracts electrons

electrophoresis n
electroforesis
method for separation of large molecules

electroplate v
galvanizar
to coat an object with a thin layer of metal using electrolysis

electroretinography n
electrorretinografía
a retinal diagnostic test

electroscope n
electroscopio
device that detects the presence of an electric charge

electroshock n
electrochoque
electroshock

electrostatic adj
electrostático
of, relating to, or producted by electrostatics or static electricity

electrostatics n
electrostática
branch of physics

electrotherapeutic adj
electroterápico
relating to electrotherapy

electrotherapy n
electroterapia
use of electrical energy as a medical treatment

electrum /ɪˈlɛktɹəm/ n
electro
alloy of gold and silver

elegance /ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/ n
elegancia chic

elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ adj
elegante chic
exhibiting elegance

elegantly adv
elegantemente
gracefully

elegiac /ˌɛləˈdʒaɪæk/ /ˌɛlɨˈdʒʌɪək/ adj
elegíaca elegíaco
of or relating to an elegy

elegy /ˈɛlɪdʒi/ n
elegía
mournful or plaintive poem or song

element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ n
elemento
chemistry: simplest chemical substance
simplest or essential part or principle of anything
set theory: object in a set
computing: conceptual object in a markup language
law: component of a cause of action
place or state of being that an individual or object is better suited towards
atmospheric forces
alchemy: one of the four basic building blocks

elemental n
elemental
fantastic creature

elementary /(ˌ)ɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˌɛlɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/ adj
primaria
relating to an elementary school
elemental básico
relating to the basic, essential or fundamental part of something
relating to a subatomic particle

elementary function n
función elemental
function

elementary particle n
partícula elemental
subatomic particle that does not consist of smaller particles

elephant /ˈɛləfənt/ n
elefante elefanta
mammal

elephant bird n
ave elefante
extinct flightless bird

elephant in the room n
elefante en la habitación
problem that is obvious but ignored

elephant seal n
elefante marino
mammal of the genus Mirounga

elephantiasis /ˌɛlɪfənˈtaɪəsɪs/ n
elefantiasis
disease

elephantry /ˈɛlɪfəntɹi/ n
elefantería
branch of an army that uses elephants

elevate /ˈɛləveɪt/ v
subir
increase the intensity of
elevar levantar subir
raise

elevation /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/ n
altitud ascenso elevación enaltecimiento exaltación promontorio
elevación
act of raising
alzado
architecture

eleven /ɪˈlɛv.ən/ numeral
once
the cardinal number occurring after ten and before twelve

eleven hundred numeral
mil ciento
one thousand one hundred

eleven o'clock n
las once
the start of the twelfth hour

elevenses /əˈlɛvənzəz/ /ɪˈlɛv(ə)nzɪz/ n
las once once
short mid-morning break

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ adj
undécimo decimoprimero
ordinal form of eleven

eleventh /ɨˈlɛv.nθ/ /ɪˈlɛv.nθ/ n
undécimo onceavo
one of eleven equal parts of a whole
undécimo undécima
something in the eleventh position

eleventh hour n
casi demasiado tarde último minuto
The last minute

elf /ɛlf/ n
elfo
Norse mythology: luminous spirit dwelling in Álfheim
fantasy: magical, typically forest-guarding creature
elfo duende
mythical, supernatural being

elicit v
obtener sonsacar
to draw out, bring out
provocar educir evocar suscitar
to evoke, educe
deducir inferir
to use logic to arrive at truth

elide /ɪˈlaɪd/ v
amalgamar confundir unir
to conflate
omitir
to leave out or omit

eligibility n
elegibilidad
quality of being eligible

eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/ adj
apto cualificado elegible propio
meeting the necessary requirements to participate; worthy of being chosen

eliminate /ɪˈlɪməneɪt/ v
eliminar
completely destroy
matar
kill

elimination n
eliminación
act of eliminating, expelling or throwing off

eliminator n
eliminador eliminadora
one who, or that which, eliminates

elite /ɪˈliːt/ adj
élite
of high birth or social position

elite /ɪˈliːt/ n
élite
group with higher status

elitism n
elitismo
belief society should be run by elite

elitist adj
elitista
of or relating to elitism

elitist n
elitista
someone who believes in rule by an elite group

elixir /ɪˈlɪksə(ɹ)/ n
elixir
alchemy: liquid which was believed to turn non-precious metals to gold
liquid which is believed to cure all ills

elixir of life n
elíxir de la vida
elixir that brings immortality

ellipse /ɪˈlɪps/ n
elipse
curve

ellipsis /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/ n
elipsis
omission of word or phrase
puntos suspensivos elipsis
typographic mark

ellipsoid n
elipsoide
surface all of whose cross sections are elliptic or circular

elliptic adj
elíptico
relating to an ellipse or its mathematical definition

elliptic curve n
curva elíptica

elliptical /ɪˈlɪp.tɪ.kəl/ /ɪˈlɪp.tɪk.əl/ adj
elíptico
oval

elliptical trainer n
bicicleta elíptica entrenador elíptico
exercise machine

elm /ɛlm/ n
olmo
tree of genus Ulmus

elongate adj
elongado
lengthened
delgado
slender

elongate v
elongar
to make long

elope /ɨˈloʊp/ /ɪˈləʊp/ v
arrancarse escaparse fugarse
run away with a paramour

eloquence /ˈɛləkwəns/ n
elocuencia
the quality of artistry and persuasiveness in speech or writing

eloquent /ˈɛl.əˌkwənt/ adj
elocuente
fluently persuasive and articulate

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adj
más
other

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ adv
sino
statement in computing that indicates the result of a conditional statement (if) evaluating as false
sino más
word that implies any result with the exception of the one being referred to

else /ɛls/ /ɛlts/ conjunction
sino
For otherwise; or else

elucidate /əˈluː.sɪ.de͡ɪt/ v
dilucidar elucidar
make clear

elude /ɪˈluːd/ v
eludir
to evade, or escape from someone or something

elusive /iˈluːsɪv/ /ɪˈluːsɪv/ adj
elusivo
evading capture, comprehension or remembrance

elven /ˈɛlvən/ adj
élfico
of or having to do with elves

elver n
angula
a young eel

em /ɛm/ n
eme
name of the letter M, m
cuadratín
typographic unit

emaciate v
demacrarse emaciarse
(intransitive) become extremely thin or wasted
demacrar emaciar
(transitive) make extremely thin or wasted

emaciated /əˈmeɪsieɪtɪd/ /əˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/ adj
demacrado
thin or haggard

emaciation n
emaciación
the act of making very lean

email /ˈiːmeɪl/ n
dirección de correo electrónico
an e-mail address
correo electrónico correo
message sent via email
system

email /ɛˈmeɪl/ /ˈiːmeɪl/ v
enviar un correo electrónico
intransitive: to send an email or emails
to send an email or emails to
enviar a través del correo electrónico
to send via email

emanate /ˈɛm.ə.ˌneɪt/ v
emanar
To come from a source

emanation /ˌɛməˈneɪʃən/ n
emanación
act of flowing
that which flows

emancipate /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/ v
emancipar
To set free from the power of another

emancipation /ɨˈmænsɨˌpeɪʃnˌ/ n
emancipación
act of setting free from the power of another

emasculate /iˈmæskjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/ adj
castrado debilitado emasculado
deprived of virility or vigor

emasculate /iˈmæskjəˌleɪt/ /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/ v
emascular debilitar feminizar
to deprive of masculine vigor or spirit; to weaken
castrar emascular
to deprive of virile or procreative power; to castrate

emasculation n
emasculación
castration

embalm v
embalsamar
to treat a corpse in order to prevent decomposition

embalmer n
embalsamador
one who embalms

embalming n
embalsamamiento
work of an embalmer

embarcadère n
embarcadero
a pier, a wharf

embarge /əmˈbɑɹdʒ/ v
imponer
to put in a barge

embargo /ɪmˈbɑɹɡoʊ/ /ɪmˈbɑːɡəʊ/ n
embargo
a ban on trade with another country
an order by the government prohibiting ships from leaving port

embark /ɪmˈbɑɹk/ /ɪmˈbɑːk/ v
embarcar
to get on a boat
embarcarse
to start

embarrass /ɪmˈbæ.ɹəs/ /ɪmˈbɛ(ə).ɹəs/ v
abochornar avergonzar sonrojar
to humiliate; to disrupt somebody's composure or comfort with acting publicly or freely

embarrassed /ɪmˈbæɹ.əst/ adj
avergonzado
Having a feeling of shameful discomfort

embarrassing adj
embarazoso vergonzoso abochornante bochornoso sonrojante
causing embarrassment

embarrassment /ɪmˈbæɹəsmənt/ n
bochorno vergüenza
state of discomfort

embassy /ˈɛmbəsi/ n
embajada
organization representing a foreign state

embattled /ɛmˈbæt.əld/ /ɪmˈbæt.əld/ adj
almenado
(heraldry) drawn with a line of alternating square indendations and extensions

embed /ɪmˈbɛd/ v
embeber embutir empotrar
lay as in a bed; lay in surrounding matter

embedded /ɪmˈbɛdɪd/ adj
empotrado
part of; firmly, or securely surrounded; lodged solidly into
incrustado
partially buried in concrete or planted in earth

embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ v
embellecer
to make more beautiful and attractive
adornar embellecer
to make sound or look better

embellishment /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/ n
embellecimiento
ornamental addition

ember /ˈɛm.bəː/ /ˈɛm.bɚ/ n
brasa ascua
glowing piece of coal or wood

embers n
ascuas brasas
the smoldering or glowing remains of a fire, smoldering ash

embezzle /əmˈbɛzəl/ v
malversar desfalcar
to steal money that one has been trusted with

embezzlement /ˌɪmˈbɛzəlmənt/ n
apropiación indebida desfalco peculado
The fraudulent conversion of property from a property owner

embezzler /əmˈbɛzləɹ/ n
malversador
one who steals money they have been trusted with

emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ n
emblema
representative symbol

emblematic adj
emblemático
serving as a symbol

embodiment n
encarnación
entity typifying an abstraction

embody v
incorporar
include or represent, especially as part of a cohesive whole
encarnar personificar
represent in a physical form; to incarnate or personify

embolden /ɛmˈbəʊldən/ v
encorajar envalentonar
To encourage, inspire, or motivate

embolism n
embolismo
insertion of days into the calendar
embolia émbolo
obstruction or occlusion of an artery by an embolus

embolization n
embolización
minimally invasive procedure

embolus /ˈɛmbələs/ n
émbolo
An obstruction causing an embolism: a blood clot

embonpoint /ɑ̃bɔ̃pwɛ̃/ adj
rechoncho rollizo
plump, chubby, buxom

emboss v
abollar repujar
to mark or decorate with a raised design or symbol

embouchure /ˈɑm.bə.ʃɚ/ /ˌɒm.bʊˈʃʊə/ n
embocadura
use of the lips, facial muscles, tongue, and teeth when playing a wind instrument

embourgeoisement /ɒmbɔːˈʒwazmɑ̃/ n
aburguesamiento
the adoption the characteristics of the bourgeoisie

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ n
abrazo
act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest

embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ v
abrazar
to clasp (someone or each other) in the arms with affection
to enfold, to include (ideas, principles, etc.)

embroider /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdə/ /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdɚ/ v
bordar
to stitch a decorative design on fabric with needle and thread

embroiderer n
bordador
person who embroiders

embroideress n
bordadora
female embroiderer

embroidery /ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/ n
bordado
ornamentation

embryo /ˈɛmbɹi.oʊ/ /ˈɛmbɹi.əʊ/ n
embrión
fertilized egg before developing into a fetus
in humans: the cell growth up to the end of the seventh week in the mother's body
an organism in the earlier stages of development before it emerges from the egg, or before metamorphosis
botany: rudimentary plant contained in the seed
in viviparous animals: the young animal's earliest stages in the mother's body

embryogenesis n
embriogénesis
The process by which an embryo is formed and develops

embryology n
embriología
the scientific study of embryos

embryonic /ˈɛm.bɹi.ɒn.ɪk/ adj
embrionario
embryology: of or relating to an embryo
figuratively: something, especially a project, that is very new and is still evolving

emend /ɪˈmɛnd/ v
emendar
to correct and revise

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ adj
esmeralda
rich green colour

emerald /ˈɛməɹəld/ n
esmeralda
gemstone

emerald ash borer n
barrenador esmeralda del fresno
Agrilus planipennis

emerge /iˈmɜːd͡ʒ/ /iˈmɝd͡ʒ/ v
aflorar
emerger
to come into view
to become known
to come out of

emergence /ɪˈmɜːdʒ(ə)ns/ n
surgimiento
The act of rising out of a fluid, or coming forth from envelopment or concealment, or of rising into view
emergencia
the arising of emergent structure in complex systems

emergency /ɪˈmɝ.dʒən.si/ n
emergencia urgencia
situation requiring urgent assistance

emergency exit n
salida de auxilio
exit for evacuation

emergency room n
sala de emergencias
hospital department

emergency service n
servicio de emergencia turno
public service that deals with emergencies

emerging adj
emergente
becoming prominent; newly formed; emergent; rising

emeritus adj
emérito
retired but retaining an honorific version of previous title

emery /ˈɛməɹi/ n
esmeril
mineral

emesis /ˈɛmɪsɪs/ n
emesis
act of vomiting

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ adj
emético
causing nausea and vomiting

emetic /əˈmɛt.ɪk/ n
emético
agent

emigrant /ˈɛmɪɡɹənt/ n
emigrante
someone who leaves a country to settle in a new country

emigrate /ˈɛmɪɡɹeɪt/ /ˈɪmɪɡɹeɪt/ v
emigrar
to leave one's country in order to reside elsewhere

emigration n
emigración
act of emigrating

eminence /ˈɛmɪnəns/ n
eminencia prócer
an elevated land area or a hill

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
eminente egregio esclarecido excelso preclaro prominente
of a person: distinguished, noteworthy

eminent domain n
expropiación
government's right to expropriate private land

eminently /ˈɛmɪnəntli/ adv
sumamente
in an eminent manner
to a great degree

emir n
emir
Islamic prince or leader

emirate /ˈeməɹət/ n
emirato
country ruled by an emir

emission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
emisión
something that is emitted
act of sending or throwing out

emission allowance n
derecho de emisión

emit /iˈmɪt/ v
emitir
to send out or give off

emitter /əmɪtə/ n
emisor
that which emits

emmer /ˈɛmə/ /ˈɛmɚ/ n
farro trigo almidonero
Triticum dicoccon

emoji /iˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈmoʊdʒi/ /ɪˈməʊdʒi/ n
emoji emoyi
digital graphic icon

emollient /ɪˈmɑl.jənt/ /ɪˈmɒl.ɪ.ənt/ n
emoliente
Something which softens or lubricates the skin

emolument /ɪˈmɒljəmənt/ n
emolumento
payment for an office or employment

emoticon /ɪˈmoʊtəˌkɑn/ /ɪˈməʊtɪˌkɒn/ n
emoticono emoticón
representation of an emotion of the writer

emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ /ɪˈməʊʃən/ n
emoción afecto
person's internal state of being

emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəl/ adj
emocional
characterised by emotion
of or relating to the emotions
appealing to or arousing emotion
emocional emotivo
determined by emotion rather than reason

emotional blackmail n
chantaje afectivo chantaje emocional
psychological misuse of a person's emotions

emotional intelligence n
inteligencia emocional
ability

emotionality n
emocionalidad
state or quality
observable component

emotionally /ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/ /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/ adv
emocionalmente
in an emotional manner

emotive adj
emotivo
appealing to one's emotions
of, or relating to emotion

empanada n
empanada
stuffed pastry

empanadilla n
empanadilla
small empanada

empathic /ɛmˈpæθɪk/ adj
empático
showing or expressing empathy

empathize /ˈɛmpəˌθaɪz/ v
empatizar sentir empatía
to feel empathy for another person

empathy /ˈɛmpəθi/ n
empatía
intellectual identification with another person

emperor /ˈempɘɹɘ/ /ˈɛmpəɹə/ /ˈɛmpəɹɚ/ n
emperador
ruler of an empire

emperor penguin n
pingüino emperador
largest penguin

emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ [ˈɛɱfəsɪs] n
énfasis
prominence given to a syllable or words
special attention or prominence given to something
énfasis hincapié
special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important

emphasize /ˈɛm.fə.saɪz/ v
recalcar subrayar hacer hincapié enfatizar
stress

emphatic /əmˈfætək/ /ɪmˈfætɪk/ adj
enfático
characterized by emphasis
rotundo tajante
stated with conviction

emphatically adv
enfáticamente
in an emphatic manner

emphysema /ˌɛmfɪˈsimə/ /ˌɛmfɪˈsiːmə/ n
enfisema
abnormal accumulation of air in tissues

emphyteusis n
enfiteusis
right

empire /ˈɛmpaɪə/ /ˈɛmˌpaɪɹ/ n
imperio
political unit ruled by an emperor
group of states
enterprise under the control of one person
imperio Imperio
political unit, having numerous or extensive territories

empirical /ɪmˈpɪɹɪkəl/ adj
empírico
pertaining to or based on experience
pertaining to, derived from, or testable by observations
verifiable by means of scientific experimentation

empiricist n
empirista
an advocate or supporter of empiricism

employ /ɪmˈplɔɪ/ v
emplear contratar
to give someone work
emplear
to put into use

employability /ɪmˌplɔɪəˈbɪləti/ n
empleabilidad
state of being employable

employed adj
empleado usado
used

employee /ɛmplɔɪˈiː/ n
empleado empleada
individual who provides labor to a company or another person

employer /ɪmˈplɔɪə/ /ɪmˈplɔɪɚ/ n
empleador
person or entity which employs others

employment /ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/ n
empleo
the work or occupation for which one is paid

employment agency n
agencia de empleo
organisation that matches employers to employees

employment contract n
contrato individual de trabajo
category of contract

emporium /ˌɛmˈpɔɹi.əm/ n
emporio
a shop that offers a wide variety of goods

empower v
facultar inspirar a
to give confidence and/or strength to
dar permiso empoderar
to give permission to

empowerment n
empoderamiento
granting of power

empress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɛmpɹəs/ n
emperatriz
female monarch of an empire
wife or widow of an emperor

empress dowager n
emperatriz viuda
mother of an emperor

emptiness n
vacío
the state or feeling of being empty

empty /ˈɛmpti/ adj
vacío
devoid of content

empty /ˈɛmpti/ v
vaciar
to make empty

empty set n
conjunto vacío
unique set that contains no elements

empty-headed adj
cabeza hueca
silly

emptyhanded adj
con las manos vacías
having given or received nothing
having nothing to give

empyema n
empiema
collection of pus

empyrean /ɛmˌpaɪˈɹiːn̩/ adj
empíreo
the highest heaven

emu /ˈim(j)u/ /ˈiːmjuː/ /ˈiːɛmˌjuː/ n
emú
Dromaius novaehollandiae

emulate /ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/ v
emular
in computing of a program or device: to imitate another program or device
to copy or imitate, especially a person

emulative adj
emulador
having a tendency to emulate others

emulator n
emulador emuladora émulo
person or thing that emulates
emulador
software or hardware that simulates another system

emulsifier /ˈɪi.mʌl.sɪf.aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
emulgente emulsificador
substance that helps an emulsion form

emulsify v
emulsionar
To make into an emulsion

emulsion n
emulsión
suspension of one liquid in another

en /ɒn/ /ɛn/ [ɑ̃] n
ene
name of the letter N, n

en garde /ɑn ˈɡɑɹd/ interjection
en guardia

en masse /ɑn ˈmæs/ /ɒn ˈmæs/ adv
en masa en tromba
in a single body or group

en passant /ɑ̃ pæˈsɑ̃/ /ɒ̃ ˈpæsɒ̃/ adv
de paso
in passing

en passant /ɑ̃ pæˈsɑ̃/ /ɒ̃ ˈpæsɒ̃/ n
al paso
chess move

en route /ɒn ɹu(ː)t/
en camino en ruta
on the way
along the way

enable /ɪˈneɪbəl/ v
activar habilitar
to activate a function of an electronic or mechanical device
habilitar
to give power, sanction or authorization to; to provide with abilities, means, opportunities
posibilitar
to make something possible

enact v
actuar
interpretar
to act the part of; to play
promulgar
to make (a bill) into law

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ n
esmalte esmaltado
coating that dries to a hard, glossy finish
esmalte
covering on the tooth
esmalte enlozado
opaque, glassy coating baked onto metal or ceramic objects

enamel /əˈnæməl/ /ɪˈnæməl/ v
esmaltar
to coat with enamel

enamor /ɪˈnæmə(ɹ)/ v
adamar enamorarse
to inflame with love

enamored /ɪˈnæməɹd/ adj
enamorado
in love, amorous

enantiomer n
enantiómero
one of a pair of mirror-image stereoisomers

enantiomeric adj
enantiomérico
pertaining to an enantiomer

enantiotropic adj
enantiotrópico

enarthrosis n
enartrosis
a ball-and-socket joint

encampment n
campamento
campsite

encase v
recubrir revestir
to enclose in a case

encephalic /ˌensəˈfalik/ adj
encefálico
relating to the encephalon

encephalitis n
encefalitis
inflammation of the brain

encephalo- prefix
encefalo-
pertaining to the brain

encephalography n
encefalografía
X-ray examination of brain

encephalon /ɛnˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ɛnˈsɛfələn/ n
encéfalo
brain

encephalopathy /ɛnˌsɛfəˈlɒpəθi/ n
encefalopatía
condition affecting the brain

enchant /ɘnˈtʃɐːnt/ /ɪnˈtʃant/ /ɪnˈtʃænt/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːnt/ v
encantar
to attract and delight

enchanted /ɪnˈt͡ʃæntɪd/ /ɪnˈt͡ʃɑːntɪd/ adj
encantado
under the influence of enchantment

enchanting adj
encantador hechicero
having the ability to enchant

enchantment /ɪnˈtʃæntmənt/ /ɪnˈtʃɑːntmənt/ n
encantamiento
act of enchantment or feeling of being enchanted

enchondroma n
encondroma
a cartilage cyst found in the bone marrow

encircle /ɛnˈsɜɹkəl/ /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/ v
rodear
surround

enclave /ˈɑnkleɪv/ /ˈɛnkleɪv/ n
enclave
entity completely surrounded by another

enclitic /ɪnˈklɪtɪk/ n
enclítico
clitic which joins with the preceding word

enclosed /ənˈkloʊzd/ /ənˈkləʊzd/ adj
encerrado
contained within
acotado encerrado
surrounded

enclosure /ɘnˈklɐʉʒɘ/ /ɛnˈkloʊʒəɹ/ /ɪnˈkləʊʒə/ n
cercamiento encierro
act of enclosing
something enclosed
encierro recinto
area partially or entirely enclosed by walls, fences or buildings
reparto
post-feudal process of subdivision of common lands for individual ownership

encode /ɪnˈkoʊd/ /ɪnˈkəʊd/ v
codificar
genetics
to convert source information into another form
to convert plain text into code

encoding /ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/ n
codificación
character encoding (computing)

encomium /ɛnˈkoʊ.mɪ.əm/ /ɛŋˈkəʊ.mɪ.əm/ n
encomio
tribute

encompass /ɛnˈkʌm.pəs/ v
circundar
encircle
englobar abarcar
include
circundar rodear
surround

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ interjection
¡bis! ¡otra!
please perform again

encore /ˈɑnkɔɹ/ /ˈɒŋkɔː/ n
bis
brief extra performance after the main performance is complete

encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntə/ /ɪnˈkaʊntɚ/ v
encontrar
meet (someone) or find (something), especially unexpectedly

encourage /ɪnˈkɝɪdʒ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒ/ v
motivar recomendar
patrocinar
foster, give help or patronage
animar alentar estimular promover
mentally support or motivate
alentar recomendar
spur on, recommend

encouragement [ɪnˈkʌɹɪdʒmənt] n
apoyo
that which serves to incite, support, promote or advance, as favor, countenance, reward etc.

encouraging /ɪnˈkɝɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ /ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/ adj
alentador esperanzador halagüeño
giving courage, confidence or hope

encroach /ɛnˈkɹəʊtʃ/ v
inmiscuirse
to intrude unrightfully on someone else’s rights or territory

encroachment /ɪŋˈkɹoʊt͡ʃmənt/ n
intrusión usurpación
unlawful diminution

encrust v
incrustar
To cover with a hard crust

encrypt v
cifrar encriptar
to conceal information by means of a code or cipher

encrypted adj
cifrado encriptado
that is in code

encryption n
criptografía
process of obscuring information to make it unreadable without special knowledge, key files, and/or passwords

encumbered adj
lastrado
weighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow

encyclical /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/ n
encíclica
papal letter delivered to Bishops

encyclopedia /ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/ n
enciclopedia
comprehensive reference with articles on a range of topics

encyclopedic adj
enciclopédico
of or relating to comprehensiveness and other characteristics of an encyclopedia

encyclopedist n
enciclopedista
person helping to write an encyclopedia
member of a group of French authors

end /ɛnd/ n
muerte fin
death
fin final
extreme part

end /ɛnd/ v
terminar acabar finir
ergative, intransitive: be finished, be terminated
terminar acabar finalizar
transitive: finish, terminate (something)

end in itself n
fin en sí mismo
something without a purpose

end of the world n
fin del mundo
any change that seems catastrophic or devastating
end of the world

end up v
ir a parar terminar
conclude, turn out
acabar terminar
eventually do

end user n
usuario final
the final consumer of a product; the intended recipient or user

end- /ɛnd/ prefix
endo-

endangered adj
en peligro peligrado
in danger, at risk

endarterectomy n
endarterectomía
surgical procedure

endearing /inˈdɪɹiŋ/ /ɪnˈdɪəɹɪŋ/ adj
atractivo atrayente encantador enternecedor entrañable simpático
inspiring affection or love

endearment n
encariñamiento
act or process of endearing
afecto cariño ternura
an expression of affection

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ n
empeño esfuerzo tentativa
a sincere attempt
empeño empresa esfuerzo
enterprise; assiduous or persistent activity

endeavor /ɛnˈdɛv.ɚ/ /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/ v
esforzar procurar
attempt through application of effort
empeñarse
to work with purpose

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ adj
endémico
prevalent in a particular area
native to a particular area
peculiar to a particular area

endemic /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/ n
endémismo
individual or species that is endemic

endgame n
final
end stage of a chess game

endimanched adj
endomingado
dressed up in their Sunday best

ending /ˈɛndɪŋ/ n
final
last part of something
finalización
termination or conclusion

endive /ˈɛndaɪv/ n
endivia escarola
salad vegetable

endless /ˈɛndlɪs/ adj
infinito interminable sin fin
having no end

endocarditis n
endocarditis
inflammation of the endocardium

endocardium n
endocardio
membrane that lines the interior of the heart

endocarp n
endocarpio
inner layer of the pericarp

endocervicitis n
endocervicitis
inflammation

endocrine /ˈɛnd.oʊ.kɹɪn/ adj
endocrino
producing internal secretions that are transported around the body by the bloodstream

endocrinologist /ˈɛn.dəʊ.kɹɪnˌɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
endocrinólogo
practitioner of endocrinology

endocrinology n
endocrinología
study of the endocrine glands

endocytosis n
endocitosis
cytological process

endoderm n
endodermo
tissue layer in the embryo

endodontics n
endodoncia
branch of dentistry

endogamy /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ n
endogamia
the practice of marrying within one's own social group

endogenous /ɨnˈdɑdʒənəs/ adj
endógeno endógena
produced, originating or growing from within

endometrial /ˌendəˈmiːtɹi.əl/ adj
endometrial
of or pertaining to the endometrium

endometriosis /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsəs/ /ˌɛndoʊˌmiːtɹiˈoʊsɪs/ n
endometriosis
endometrium condition

endometrium /ˌɛndəˈmiːtɹi.əm/ n
endometrio
mucous membrane

endoparasite /ˌɛndə(ʊ)ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ /ˌɛndəˈpɛɹəˌsaɪt/ n
endoparásito
indwelling parasite

endoperidium n
endoperidio
inner layer

endoplasmic reticulum n
retículo endoplásmico
network of membranes

endorphin /ɛnˈdɔ(ɹ)fɪn/ /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ n
endorfina
any of a group of peptide hormones

endorse /ɪnˈdɔɹs/ /ɪnˈdɔːs/ v
secundar
support
endosar
write on the back of a cheque

endorsement n
apoyo
support from an important, renowned figure of a media
endoso
the act or quality of endorsing

endoscope n
endoscopio
instrument

endoscopic adj
endoscópico
of or relating to endoscopy

endoscopy /ɛnˈdɔ.skə.pi/ n
endoscopia endoscopía
examination using an endoscope

endosome n
endosoma
endocytic vacuole

endosperm n
endosperma
tissue

endosymbiosis n
endosimbiosis
living within another organism

endosymbiotic theory n
hipótesis endosimbiótica
the theory that concerns the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts

endothelial adj
endotelial
of or pertaining to the endothelium

endothelium n
endotelio
thin layer of cells

endotoxic adj
endotóxico
of, related to, or caused by an endotoxin

endotoxin n
endotoxina
any toxin secreted by a microorganism that is released into surrounding environment only when it dies

endotracheal adj
endotraqueal
within or through the trachea

endow /ɪnˈdaʊ/ v
dotar
to give property to (someone) as a gift; to provide with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits
to enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality
ser bendecido ser dotado
to naturally furnish

endowment /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ n
dotación dote
something with which a person or thing is endowed

endurable adj
tolerable
able to be endured; tolerable; bearable

endurance /ɪnˈdjʊəɹəns/ /ɪnˈdʊɹəns/ n
resistencia
the measure of a person's stamina or persistence

endure /ɪnˈd(j)ʊɹ/ /ɪnˈdjʊə̯(ɹ)/ v
perdurar aguantar
to continue despite obstacles
durar
to last
condescender consentir tolerar
to tolerate something

enema /ˈɛn.ə.mə/ n
enema
injection of fluid into the rectum
fluid so injected

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ adj
enemigo
of, relating to, or belonging to an enemy

enemy /ˈɛnəmi/ n
enemigo enemiga
someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else

energetic /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/ adj
energético
Of or relating to energy
enérgico
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy

energetically adv
enérgicamente
in an energetic manner

energumen /ɛn.ə.ˈɡjuː.mən/ n
energúmeno
A frantic and hysterical person
A person possessed by an evil ghost, spirit, or entity

energy /ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/ n
energía
impetus behind activity
physics
capacity to do work

energy drink n
bebida de energía
caffeinated soft drink

energy level n
nivel energético
any of the discrete stable energies

energy source n
fuente de energía
source from which energy can be extracted

enervate /ˈɛn.ə(ɹ).vət/ /ˌɛn.ə(ɹ)ˈveɪt/ v
debilitar enervar
to reduce strength or energy; debilitate

enfant terrible n
niño terrible
unconventional badly-behaved person

enfeeble /ɪnˈfiːbəl/ v
debilitar
make feeble

enfeoff /ɛnˈfɛf/ v
enfeudar
to put (a person) in legal possession of a freehold interest

enfleurage /ˌɑ̃.fluˈɹɑʒ/ n
enfloraje maceración
the process of extracting fragrance from flowers

enforce /ɪnˈfo(ː)ɹs/ /ɪnˈfoəs/ /ɪnˈfɔɹs/ /ɪnˈfɔːs/ v
imponer
intensificar
to intensify
reforzar
to strengthen

enforcement n
coerción compulsión
act of enforcing; compulsion
aplicación ejecución
giving force to; a putting in execution

engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
trabar batalla
intransitive: to enter into battle
to enter into conflict with an enemy
trabar conversación con
to draw into conversation
contratar
to employ or obtain the services of someone
atraer
to engross or hold the attention of someone
activar
to enter into an activity
embragar
to mesh or interlock

engaged /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/ adj
comprometido
agreed to be married
comunicado ocupado
already involved in a telephone call

engagement /ɪnˈɡeɪd͡ʒ.mənt/ n
noviazgo
period of time when marriage is planned or promised

engagement ring n
anillo de compromiso
a ring signifying a promise to wed

engender /ɛnˈdʒɛn.dɚ/ /ɪnˈdʒɛn.də/ v
engendrar concebir dar a luz
to bring into existence, cause

engine /ˈend͡ʒɘn/ /ˈend͡ʒɪn/ /ˈɛnd͡ʒɪn/ n
motor
mechanical device
computer program

engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/ n
maquinista
locomotive operator
ingeniero
person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering

engineer /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪə/ /ˌɛnd͡ʒɪˈnɪɹ/ v
manipular genéticamente
to alter by means of genetic engineering

engineering /ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.ɹɪŋ/ n
ingeniería
application of science to the needs of humanity
profession
work of an engineer
sala de máquinas
area aboard a ship where the engine is located

english /ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/ n
inglés
spinning or rotary motion around the vertical axis

engrave v
grabar
carve text or symbols into (something)

engraver n
tallador grabador
person who engraves

engraving n
grabado
the practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface

engross /ɛnˈɡɹoʊs/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊs/ v
acaparar alzarse con apandar arramblar
to buy up wholesale
cautivar arrobar captar encantar fascinar hechizar
to engage completely
echar carnes engordar
to make gross or fat
acaparar monopolizar
to monopolize; to concentrate possession

engrossed /ɛn.ˈɡɹoʊst/ adj
absorto enfrascado
preoccupied

engrossing /ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/ /ɛnˈɡɹəʊsɪŋ/ adj
absorbente cautivante
absorbing

enhance /ɪnˈhæns/ /ɪnˈhɑːns/ v
aumentar
augment or make something greater
realzar
improve something by adding features

enhanced adj
mejorado
improved
amplificado
raised up

enhancement n
mejora
an improvement

enigma /ɪˈnɪɡmə/ n
enigma
something puzzling, mysterious or inexplicable

enigmatic /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ adj
enigmático
pertaining to an enigma
mysterious

enjambment /ɪn.ˈdʒæm.mənt/ n
encabalgamiento
a technique in poetry

enjoin /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/ v
imponer mandar ordenar
to lay on, as a command
prohibir
to prohibit or restrain by judicial order

enjoy /ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪ/ v
aprovechar disfrutar gozar
to have the use or benefit of something
disfrutar gozar
to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

enjoy oneself v
divertirse gustarse pasarlo bien
take pleasure

enjoyable /ɛnˈdʒɔɪ.jə.bəl/ adj
agradable
giving pleasure or delight

enjoyment /ɛnˈdʒɔɪmənt/ n
disfrute gozo holganza regocijo
the condition of enjoying anything

enlarge /ɪnˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ɪnˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ v
agrandar ampliar engrandecer
make larger

enlargement n
agrandamiento
Act of making larger
ampliación
something that has been made larger such as a picture or diagram

enlarger n
ampliadora
optical device used to make enlarged prints

enlighten /ɪnˈlaɪtn̩/ v
iluminar
to supply with light

enlightened /ənˈlaɪtn̩d/ adj
educado informado
educated or informed
iluminado sabio
exceedingly wise
informado
made aware of something

enlightened /ənˈlaɪtn̩d/ n
iluminado
introduced to religious mysteries

enlightenment /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ n
iluminado
act of enlightening, state of being enlightened
iluminación
philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge

enlist v
alistar enlistar
to enter on a list
alistar
to join a cause or organization
reclutar enlistar
to recruit or to obtain
conseguir
to secure

enliven /ɛnˈlaɪvən/ v
avivar amenizar
to make more lively

enmity /ˈɛn.mɪ.tiː/ /ˈɛn.mɪ.tɪ/ n
enemistad
hostile or unfriendly disposition

enneagon /ˈɛ.niː.ə.ɡən/ n
eneágono
a polygon with nine sides; a nonagon

ennealogy n
enealogía nonalogía
A set of nine works of art that are connected

ennui /ɑnˈwi/ /ɒnˈwiː/ n
apatía
listlessness, boredom
melancolía
melancholia, depression

enol n
enol
compound containing a hydroxyl group bonded to a carbon atom which is doubly bonded to another carbon

enormity /ɪˈnɔɹmɪti/ /ɪˈnɔːmɪti/ n
enormidad perversidad
extreme wickedness, nefariousness, or cruelty
enormidad gigantez
great size

enormous /ɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
enorme ingente
extremely large

enormously adv
enormemente
to an enormous degree

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ adv
suficientemente bastante
sufficiently

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ determiner
bastante suficiente
sufficient

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ interjection
basta
stop!

enough /ɪˈnʌf/ pronoun
bastante
a sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc

enough is enough phraseologicalUnit
ya basta ya es suficiente

enquiry /ɛnˈkwaɪ.ɹi/ n
inquirir
a question

enquote v
entrecomillar

enrage v
enfurecer encolerizar enconar encorajinar ensañar enviscar
to fill with rage

enrapture v
enajenar
to fill with great delight or joy; to fascinate

enrich /ɪnˈɹɪt͡ʃ/ v
enriquecer
to make rich(er)

enriching adj
enriquecedor

enrichment n
enriquecimiento
the act of enriching
the process of making enriched uranium

enroll /ɛnˈɹoʊl/ /ɪnˈɹəʊl/ v
alistar
to enlist (someone) or make (someone) a member of
enrolar
to enter (a name) in a register, roll or list

enrollment n
inscripción
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled
inscriptos
people enrolled
escolarización
registration

enrolment n
enrolamiento
act of enrolling or state of being enrolled

ensemble /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/ /ˌɒnˈsɒm.bəl/ /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃mbl̩/ n
conjunto
a coordinated costume or outfit; a suit

enshrine /ɪnˈʃɹʌɪn/ v
consagra
to protect an idea, ideal, or philosophy within an official law or treaty

ensiform /ˈɛnsəˌfɔɹm/ adj
ensiforme
shaped like a sword blade

ensign /ˈɛns(ə)n/ /ˈɛnsaɪn/ /ˈɛnsɪn/ n
pabellón enseña
banner

enslave v
esclavizar
to make subservient; to strip one of freedom; enthrall

enslavement n
esclavización
the act of enslaving or the state of being a slave; bondage

ensnare v
atrapar
To snare, to catch through a snare or trap

enstatite n
enstatita
mineral

ensue /ɛnˈsjuː/ /ɛnˈsjʉː/ /ɛnˈʃuː/ /ɪnˈsjuː/ /ɪnˈsuː/ /ɪnˈʃuː/ v
resultar seguirse
to occur as consequence

ensure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɹ/ v
asegurar garantizar
make sure or certain

entail /ɛnˈteɪl/ v
conllevar
to imply or require

entangle /ɛnˈtaŋɡəl/ v
enredar
twist or interweave

entasis /ˈɛntəsɪs/ n
éntasis
slight convex curvature in a column

entelechy /ɛnˈtɛləki/ n
entelequia
complete realisation and final form of some potential concept or function

enter /ˈɛntə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛntɚ/ [ˈɪɾ̃ɚ] v
entrar
to go into (a room, etc.)

enter into v
entrar en
to engage in a formal or informal process

enteric adj
entérico
of, relating to, within, or by way of the intestines

enteritis n
enteritis
intestinal disease

enteropathy /ɛntəˈɹɒpəθi/ n
enteropatía
internal disorder or disease

enterovirus n
enterovirus
virus of the genus Enterovirus

enterprise /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/ n
empresa
company, business, organization, or endeavor
emprendimiento empresa
undertaking, especially a daring and courageous one
empuje iniciativa
willingness to undertake projects, energy and initiative

entertain /ˌɛntəˈteɪn/ /ˌɛntɚˈteɪn/ v
divertir entretener
to amuse

entertaining adj
divertido
amusing

entertainment /ˈɛn.tɚˈteɪn.mənt/ n
entretenimiento
activity designed to give pleasure or relaxation
espectáculo
show for enjoyment

enthalpy /ˈɛn.θəl.piː/ n
entalpía
a measure of the heat content

enthrall v
cautivar embelesar embrujar subyugar
hold spellbound

enthrone v
entronizar
put on the throne

enthronement n
entronización
the act of enthroning or the state of being enthroned

enthuse /ɛnˈθjuːz/ /ɛnˈθuz/ v
entusiasmar
to cause (someone) to feel enthusiasm

enthusiasm /-θuː-/ /ɪnˈθjuːzɪæz(ə)m/ n
entusiasmo
feeling of excited, lively interest

enthusiast /ɪnˈθʉu̯.ziˌəst/ n
entusiasta
person filled with or guided by enthusiasm

enthusiastic /ɪnˌθjuːzɪˈæstɪk/ /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/ adj
entusiástico entusiasmado
with zealous fervor; excited, motivated

enthusiastically adv
con entusiasmo
in an enthusiastic manner

entice v
tentar engolosinar incitar
to lure; to attract by arousing desire or hope

enticing adj
incitante tentador
alluring

entire /ɪnˈtaɪə/ /ɪnˈtaɪɚ/ adj
entero
whole

entirety /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪ.ti/ /ɪnˈtaɪ.ə.ɹɪti/ n
enterez integridad totalidad
wholeness

entitle /ənˈtaɪ.təl/ /ənˈtaɪtəl/ v
intitular titular
to give a title to
intitular
to give a title to a book etc.

entity /ˈen.tɪ.ti/ n
entidad
something that has properties of being real
that which exists as an individual unit
computing: anything about which data can be stored

entomb v
enterrar
to deposit in a tomb

entomological adj
entomológico
of or pertaining to entomology

entomologist n
entomólogo entomóloga
scientist who studies insects

entomology n
entomología
study of insects

entomophily /ɛntəˈmɒfəliː/ n
entomofilia
pollination by insects

entorhinal adj
entorrinal
of or relating the part of the brain within the rhinal cortex

entourage /ˈɑn.tə.ɹɑʒ/ /ˈɒn.tʊ.ɹɑːʒ/ n
séquito
retinue of attendants, associates or followers

entr'acte /ˈɑnˌtɹækt/ /ˈɒn.tɹækt/ n
entreacto
another performance during this interval
interval between two acts

entrails /ˈentɹeɪlz/ n
entrañas
internal organs

entrance /ɛnˈtɹæns/ /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ n
entrada
place of entering
action of entering, or going in
music: when a musician starts performing

entrance /ˈɛn.tɹəns/ v
encantar

entrance examination n
examen de selectividad
examination used by an educational institution to select which students it will grant admission to

entrant n
entrante
newcomer

entreat /ɪnˈtɹiːt/ v
rogar suplicar
To beseech or supplicate; to prevail upon by prayer or solicitation; to try to persuade
compartir invitar
To invite; to entertain
conversar negociar
To treat or discourse; hence, to enter into negotiations, as for a treaty

entreaty /ɛnˈtɹiːti/ /ɪnˈtɹiːti/ n
petición plegaria solicitud
petition, solicitation, prayer

entrecôte n
entrecot
a premium cut of beef

entrench /ɛnˈtɹɛntʃ/ /ɪnˈtɹɛntʃ/ v
atrincherar
establish financial position
surround with a trench

entrepreneur /ˌɑn.t(ʃ)ɹə.pɹəˈnʊəɹː/ /ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/ n
emprendedor
person who organizes a risky activity of any kind and acts substantially in the manner of a business entrepreneur
comerciante emprendedor emprendedor comercial
person who organizes and operates a business and assumes the associated risk

entrepreneurial /ˌɒntɹəpɹəˈnɜːɹi.əl/ adj
emprendedor
having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising

entrepreneurship n
emprendimiento
quality of being an entrepreneur

entresol n
entresuelo
an intermediate floor in a building

entropy /ˈɛntɹəpi/ n
entropía
term in thermodynamics
measure of the amount of information in a signal
tendency of a system to descend into chaos

entrust /ɪnˈtɹʌst/ v
encomendar confiar
To trust to the care of

entry /ˈɛntɹi/ n
entrada
act of entering
entrada artículo
article in a dictionary or encyclopedia
entrada acceso
doorway that provides a means of entering a building
acceso entrada
permission to enter
entrada registro
record in a log or in a database
entrada recibidor vestíbulo
room immediately inside the front door
elemento
term in a matrix

entryless adj
entrada
without entry

entryphone n
telefonillo
an electronic communication system

entryway n
zaguán
opening or hallway allowing entry into a structure

entrée /ˈɒntɹeɪ/ n
entremés
dish served before the main course of a meal

enumerate /ɪˈn(j)u.məˌɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnjuː.məˌɹeɪt/ v
enumerar
to specify each member of a sequence individually in incrementing order

enumeration n
enumeración
the act of enumerating

enunciation /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /ɪˌnʌn.sɪˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
enunciación
act of enunciating

envelop /ɛnˈvɛləp/ v
envolver
to surround or enclose

envelope /ɛnˈvɛləp/ /ˈɛn.və.ləʊp/ /ˈɛn.vəˌloʊp/ n
sobre
wrapper for mailing

enviable /ˈɛnvi.əbl̩/ adj
envidiable
Arousing or likely to arouse envy.

envious /ˈɛnvɪəs/ adj
receloso
excessively careful
envidioso
feeling or exhibiting envy

environment /ɪnˈvaɪɹə(n)mənt/ n
entorno ambiente medio
area around something
medio ambiente medioambiente ecosistema naturaleza
natural world or ecosystem
ambiente clima
political or social setting, arena or condition
entorno medio programa sistema operativo
software or hardware on a computer

environmental adj
ambiental
pertaining to the environment

environmentalism n
ambientalismo ecologismo
ideology seeking to prevent the degradation of environment

environmentally adv
ambientalmente
affecting the environment

environmentally friendly adj
ecológico
causing little harm to the environment

envisage /ɛnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ v
imaginar visualizar
to conceive or see something within in one's mind

envoy /ˈɑnvɔɪ/ /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ n
enviado
representative

envy /ˈɛnvi/ n
envidia pelusa
resentful desire of something possessed by another

envy /ˈɛnvi/ v
envidiar
to feel displeasure towards (someone) because of their good fortune, possessions

enzymatic adj
enzimático
of, relating to, or caused by enzymes

enzyme /ˈɛn.zaɪm/ n
enzima
catalytic protein

eon /ˈiː.ɒn/ /ˈiː.ən/ n
eternidad eón
eternity
eón evo
geological time period
añales añares
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time
eón
period of 1,000,000,000 years

eosin /ˈi.əsɪn/ n
eosina
red, acidic dye

eosinophil /i.əˈsɪnəˌfɪl/ n
eosinófilo
type of white blood cell

eosinophilic adj
eosinofílico
readily stained with eosin

epaulet /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
charretera
shoulder decoration

epaulette /ˈɛpəlɛt/ n
hombrera
ornamentation

epazote /ˌɛpəˈzoʊteɪ/ n
epazote paico
herb

epee /ˈɛpeɪ/ n
espada
A fencing sword

ependyma n
epéndimo

ependymoma n
ependimoma

epenthesis /ɪˈpɛn.θə.sɪs/ n
epéntesis
insertion of a phoneme or letter into a word

epenthetic /ˌɛpənˈθɛtɪk/ adj
epentético
inserted into a word
of or pertaining to epenthesis

ephedrine /ˈɛfədɹɪn/ n
efedrina

ephemeral /ɛˈfɛ.mə.ɹəl/ adj
efímero
lasting for a short period of time

epi- prefix
epi-
above, over, on, in addition to

epiblast n
epiblasto
biology: the outer layer of a blastula that, after gastrulation, becomes the ectoderm

epic /ˈɛp.ɪk/ adj
épico
extraordinary
épico epopéyico
of, or relating to, an epic
Momentously heroic

epic /ˈɛp.ɪk/ n
epopeya
extended narrative poem

epicalyx n
calículo
group of bracts

epicanthus n
brida mongólica epicanto pliegue epicántico
a skin fold of the upper eyelid, typical of East Asians

epicene /ˈɛ.pəˌsin/ /ˈɛpɪsiːn/ adj
epiceno
of or relating to nouns or pronouns in any language that have a single form for male and female referents
of or relating to a class of Greek and Latin nouns that may refer to males or females but have a fixed grammatical gender

epicene /ˈɛ.pəˌsin/ /ˈɛpɪsiːn/ n
persona afeminada
effeminate man
epiceno
epicene word

epicentre /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntə/ /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntɚ/ n
epicentro
point above earthquake

epiclesis n
epíclesis
part of the Divine Liturgy or the Mass

epicondyle n
epicóndilo
protuberance above the condyle of a bone

epicranial adj
epicraneal
pertaining to the epicranium

epicycle /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkəl/ n
epiciclo
a small circle whose centre is on the circumference of a larger circle

epicycloid n
epicicloide
locus

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ adj
epidémico
like an epidemic

epidemic /ˌɛpɪˈdɛmɪk/ n
epidemia
widespread disease
occurrence of such disease

epidemiologic adj
epidemiológico
of or pertaining to epidemiology

epidemiologist n
epidemiólogo
Scientist specialized in epidemiology

epidemiology /ˈɛp.ɪ.diːm.iː.ɒl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛp.ɪˌdi.miˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
epidemiología
branch of medicine dealing with transmission and control of disease in populations

epidermis n
epidermis
skin's outer layer in animals

epididymis /ɛpiˈdɪdɪmɪs/ n
epidídimo
tube

epidote n
epidota
class of mixed minerals

epigastralgia n
epigastralgia
pain in the epigastrium

epigastric adj
epigástrico
of or pertaining to the epigastrium

epigastrium n
epigastrio
the upper middle region of the abdomen

epigenetics n
epigenética
study of heritable changes
study of processes

epiglottis /ˌɛpɪˈɡlɑtɪs/ n
epiglotis
cartilaginous organ in the throat

epigram /ˈɛpɪɡɹæm/ n
epigrama
short, witty or pithy poem
brief but witty saying
inscription in stone

epigrammatic adj
epigramático
characteristic of an epigram

epigraph /ˈɛpɪˌɡɹæf/ n
epígrafe
inscription
literary quotation placed at the beginning of a text

epilepsy /ˈɛpɪlɛpsi/ n
epilepsia
medical condition

epileptic /ˌɛpɪˈlɛptɪk/ adj
epiléptico
of or relating to epilepsy

epilogue /ˈɛp.ɪ.lɒɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɑɡ/ /ˈɛpɪlɔɡ/ n
epílogo
brief oration or script at the end of a literary piece
short speech at the end of a play

epimer n
epímero

epimerase n
epimerasa
enzyme

epinephrine /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/ n
epinefrina
hormone and nurotransmitter

epiphany /ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni/ n
epifanía manifestación
manifestation or appearance of a divine or superhuman being

epiphonema /ˌɛpɪfəˈniːmə/ n
epifonema
exclamation or reflection used at the end of an argument

epiphrasis n
epífrasis
epexegesis

epiphyte n
epifita epífita
plant that grows on another

epiploic adj
epiploico
pertaining to the omentum

episcopal /əˈpɪs.kə.pl̩/ adj
episcopal
related to a bishop

episiotomy /əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ /ˌɛpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/ n
episiotomía
surgical incision

episode /ˈɛ.pəˌsɵʊ̯d/ /ˈɛpɪsəʊd/ n
episodio incidente
incident or action connected with a series of events
episodio capítulo
instalment of a drama told in parts

epistaxis /ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs/ n
epistaxis
nosebleed

epistemological /ɪˌpɪstəməˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
epistemológico
of, or relating to, epistemology

epistemologist n
epistemólogo
A person, especially a philosopher, who studies theory of knowledge

epistemology /ɛˌpɪstiːˈmɔlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɑlədʒi/ /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/ n
epistemología gnoseología
branch of philosophy dealing with the study of knowledge

epistle /ɪˈpɪs.l/ n
epístola
book of the New Testament
a letter

epitaph [ˈɛpɪtæf] [ˈɛpɪtɑːf] n
epitafio
inscription on a gravestone

epitaxy n
epitaxia
type of overgrowth

epithalamic adj
epitalámico
of or pertaining to the epithalamus

epithalamus n
epitálamo
segment of the diencephalon

epithelial adj
epitelial
of or pertaining to the epithelium

epithelium /ˌɛpɪˈθiːlɪəm/ n
epitelio
membranous tissue

epithet /ˈɛ.pɪ.θɛt/ n
epíteto
term used to characterize a person or thing
term used as a descriptive substitute for the name or title of a person
epíteto específico
word in the scientific name of a taxon following the name of the genus or species

epitome /əˈpɪt.ə.mi/ n
epítome
embodiment or encapsulation of
epítome resumen sinopsis
summary

epitope n
epítopo
target of an immune response

epitrachelion /ˌɛpɪtɹɑˈkiliɔn/ /ˌɛpɪtɹəˈkiliɒn/ n
epitrachelion
vestment

epitrochoid n
epitrocoide
geometric curve

eplerenone /ɛpˈlɛrənoʊn/ n
eplerenona
aldosterone antagonist

epoch /ˈiːˌpɒk/ /ˈɛpˌək/ n
época
particular period of history

eponym /ˈɛpənɪm/ n
epónimo
person's name that has given rise to the name of something
word formed from a person’s name

eponymous /ɪˈpɑnɪməs/ /ɪˈpɒnɪməs/ adj
eponimo
relating to the person after which something is named

epoophoron n
epoóforo
a group of tubules, a remnant of the Wolffian body, often found near the ovary or oviduct

epopee /ˈɛpəpiː/ n
epopeya
an epic, saga

epoxide n
epóxido
cyclic ether

epsilon /ɛpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈɛp.sɪˌlɑn/ n
épsilon
name for the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ adj
igual
mathematics: exactly identical
the same in all respects

equal /ˈiːkwəl/ v
equivaler igualar
be equal to

equal temperament n
temperamento igual
a tuning system...

equality /ɪˈkwɑl.ɪ.ti/ /ɪˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/ n
igualdad paridad
equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences
mathematics: fact of having the same value
igualdad
fact of being equal

equalize /ˈikwəˌlaɪz/ /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/ v
igualar
to make equal
igualar empatar
to make the score equal

equally /ˈiːkwəli/ adv
igualmente
in an equal manner

equanimity /ˌɛkwəˈnɪmɪtiː/ n
ecuanimidad
state of being calm

equanimous /ɪˈkwæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
ecuánime
Calm and composed; of stable disposition

equation /ɪˈkweɪʃən/ /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ n
ecuación
mathematics: assertion

equator /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/ n
ecuador
circle around the earth

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ adj
ecuatorial
of, near, or relating to the equator

equatorial /ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/ n
ecuatorial
kind of telescope

equestrian adj
ecuestre
of horseback riding or horseback riders

equestrianism n
equitación
the art or sport of riding horses

equiangular adj
equiángulo
geometry: having all internal angles equal

equidistant /i.kwəˈdɪs.tənt/ adj
equidistante
occupying a position that is an equal distance between several points

equilateral adj
equilátero
referring to a polygon all of whose sides are of equal length

equilateral triangle n
triángulo equilátero
type of triangle

equilibrist n
equilibrista
tightrope walker

equilibrium /ɛkwɪˈlɪbɹɪəm/ n
equilibrio
condition of a system in which competing influences are balanced
physics: state of a body at rest or in uniform motion in which the resultant of all forces on it is zero
chemistry: state of a reaction in which the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are the same
mental balance

equine /ˈiːkwaɪn/ adj
equino
Of or relating to a horse or horses

equinox /ˈiːkwəˌnɑːks/ /ˈɛkwɪˌnoks/ n
equinoccio
intersection of the ecliptic with the celestial equator

equipage /ˈɛ.kwɪ.pɪdʒ/ n
carroza carruaje de lujo
a type of horse-drawn carriage
bagaje furgón tren de equipajes
equipment or supplies, especially military ones

equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ n
equipamiento
the act of equipping
equipamiento equipo equipación
whatever is used in equipping

equipoise /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ n
contrapeso
counterbalance
balanceado equilibrado
state of balance

equipoise /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/ v
balancear equilibrar
cause to be or stay in balance

equipollence n
equipolencia
sameness of signification of two or more propositions
equipolencia equivalencia
the condition of being equipollent

equity /ˈɛk.wɪ.ti/ n
equidad
justice, impartiality and fairness
patrimonio neto
ownership interest in a company
acciones
ownership, especially in terms of net monetary value of some business

equivalence relation n
relación de equivalencia
binary relation

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ adj
equivalente
of two sets, having a one-to-one relationship
similar or identical in value
relating to the corresponding elements of an equivalence relation

equivalent /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/ n
equivalente
anything that is virtually equal to something else

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ adj
equívoco
having several applicable significations

equivocal /əˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ɪˈkwɪvək(ə)l/ n
equívoco
A word or expression capable of different meanings

equivocation /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
ambigüedad evasivas
Expression susceptible of a double signification, possibly misleading
equivocidad equívoco
Logical fallacy

era /ˈɛɹ.ə/ /ˈɪə̯ɹ.ə/ n
era época período
time period

eradicate /ɪˈɹæd.ɪ.keɪt/ v
exterminar
to completely destroy; to reduce to nothing radically
descuajar erradicar
to pull up by the roots

erase /ɪˈɹeɪs/ /ɪˈɹeɪz/ v
borrarse
intransitive: to be erased
borrar
to obliterate information
to remove markings or information
to clear a storage medium

eraser /ɪˈɹeɪsɚ/ /ɪˈɹeɪzə/ n
borrador
chalkboard eraser
goma de borrar borrador borra
thing used to erase something written or drawn

eraser pen n
porta-goma
fine eraser

erbium /ˈɜːɹbiəm/ n
erbio
chemical element

erbium oxide n
erbia óxido de erbio
oxide of erbium

erectile /əˈɹɛktaɪl/ adj
eréctil

erectile dysfunction n
disfunción eréctil
erectile dysfunction

erection /ɪˈɹɛkʃən/ n
erección
rigid state of penis or clitoris
physiology: process by which a penis becomes erect

erg /ɜːɡ/ /ɝɡ/ n
ergio
unit of work or energy

ergative case n
caso ergativo ergativo
case used to indicate the agent of a verb

ergo /ˈɝɡoʊ/ conjunction
por lo tanto por tanto

ergometry n
ergometría
measurement with an ergometer

ergonomic adj
ergonómico
of, or relating to the science of ergonomics

ergonomics /əːɡəˈnɒmɪks/ /ˌɝɡəˈnɑmɪks/ n
ergonomía
science of the design of equipment

ergosterol n
ergosterol
steroid precursor of vitamin D₂

ergot /ˈɜːɡət/ n
cornezuelo tizón
any fungus of the genus Claviceps
deformed grain

ergotamine /ɜːˈɡɒtəmiːn/ n
ergotamina
an alkaloid extracted from ergot

eristic n
erística
type of dialogue

ermine /ˈɜːmɪn/ /ˈɝmɪn/ n
armiño
(heraldry) a white field with black spots
Mustela erminea
the white fur of this animal
a symbol of purity

erode /ɪˈɹəʊd/ v
erosionar corroer
To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction

erogenous /əˈɹɒd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
erógeno
sensitive to sexual arousal

erogenous zone n
zona erógena
erogenous zone

erosion /əˈɹoʊʒən/ /əˈɹəʊʒən/ n
erosión
destruction by abrasive action of fluids
the changing of a surface by mechanical action
the result of having being eroded

erotic /ɪˈɹɑtɪk/ /ɪˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
erótico
tending to arouse sexual desire

erotica /ɪˈɹɒt.ɪkə/ n
erotismo
erotic literature or art

erotically adv
erótica
in an erotic manner

eroticism n
erótica
the state of being erotic, or of being sexually aroused

eroticization n
erotización
act of eroticizing

eroticize v
erotizar
to make erotic

erotophobia n
erotofobia
fear of a romantic relationship

err /ɛɚ/ /ɜː(ɹ)/ v
errar equivocar

errand /ˈɛɹənd/ n
recado
oral message
purpose of a small trip
trip to accomplish a small task

errand boy n
encomendero recadero repartidor
male employed to run errands

errant /ˈɛɹənt/ adj
errante
straying from the proper course or standard

errata /ɛˈɹɑtə/ /ɛˈɹɑːtə/ n
errata fe de erratas
added page listing the errors which were discovered after printing

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ adj
trastornado
deviating from normal opinions or actions
errático inconstante irregular
unsteady, random; prone to unexpected changes; not consistent

erratic /ɪˈɹætɪk/ n
bloque errático
rock

erroneous /ɛɹˈoʊ.ni.əs/ /ɪˈɹəʊ.nɪ.əs/ adj
erróneo
containing an error; inaccurate

erroneously /ɪˈɹəʊnɪəsli/ adv
erróneamente
in an erroneous manner

error /ˈɛɚ/ /ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/ /ˈɛɹɚ/ n
error
difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one
any alteration in the DNA chemical structure
error yerro
mistake

error-prone adj
propenso a errores susceptible a errores
in the habit of making errors

ersatz /ɛəɹˈsɑːts/ /ɛəɹˈzɑːts/ /ˈɛəzæts/ /ˈɛəɹsɑts/ /ˈɛəɹzɑts/ /ˈɜːsæts/ /ˈɝsæts/ [ɛəɹˈsɑːts] n
remedo
something made in imitation

erudite /ˈɛɹ.(j)u.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ə.daɪt/ /ˈɛɹ.(j)ʊ.daɪt/ adj
erudito
scholarly, learned

erudition /ˌɛɹʊˈdɪʃən/ n
erudición
profound knowledge, especially that based on learning and scholarship

erupt /ɪˈɹʌpt/ v
entrar en erupción
to violently eject

eruption /ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ n
erupción
violent ejection, such as that of lava from a volcano
sudden release of pressure or tension

erythro- prefix
eritro-
red

erythromycin /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn/ n
eritromicina
any of a class of macrolide antibiotics

erythropoiesis n
eritropoyesis
production of red blood cells

erythropoietin n
eritropoyetina
a hormone

erythrose n
eritrosa
aldotetrose

erythrulose n
eritrulosa
the ketotetrose used in some artificial tanning preparations

escabeche n
escabeche
a dish of fish (sometimes chicken) first fried then marinated in a spiced vinegar and served cold

escalation n
escalada escalación
a deliberate or premeditated increase in the violence or geographic scope of a conflict

escalator /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tə/ /ˈɛs.kə.leɪ.tɚ/ n
escalera mecánica
mechanical device

escalope n
escalope
thin slice of meat

escapade /ˈɛskəˌpeɪd/ n
escapada andanza aventura correría travesura
daring or adventurous act; undertaking which goes against convention

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ n
escape
(programming) ASCII character 27 (decimal) or 1B (hexadecimal)
key on most modern computer keyboards
fuga escapada escapatorio escape liberación
act of leaving a dangerous or unpleasant situation

escape /ɪˈskeɪp/ v
escapar evadir salvar
to avoid capture
escapar eludir
to elude
escapar esconder
to elude observation
escapar fugarse liberarse
to get free
abortar cancelar detener tronar
to halt a program by pressing a combination of keys
escapar
to prefix a special key in order to make it an ordinary key

escape character n
carácter de escape

escape velocity n
velocidad de escape
minimum velocity

escapism n
escapismo
inclination to escape

escarpment n
escarpa escarpadura escarpe
steep descent or declivity

eschar /ˈɛskɑː/ n
escara
dry dark scab or scar

eschatological /ˌɛskətəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɛskətəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
escatológico
pertaining to eschatology

eschatology /ɛskəˈtɒlədʒi/ n
escatología
system of doctrines concerning final matters, such as death
the study of the end times

eschew /ɛsˈtʃu/ /ɛsˈtʃuː/ /ɛˈʃu/ v
evitar
avoid, shun

escort /ɛˈskɔɹt/ /ɛˈskɔːt/ /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ n
escolta
group of people who provide safety

escort /ɪsˈkɔɹt/ /ɪsˈkɔːt/ /ˈɛs.kɔɹt/ /ˈɛs.kɔːt/ v
escoltar
To attend to in order to guard and protect

escritoire /ˌɛskɹiˈtwɑː/ /ˌɛskɹɪˈtwɑːɹ/ n
escribanía escritorio
A writing desk with a hinged door

escrow /ˈɛs.kɹoʊ̯/ /ˈɛs.kɹəʊ̯/ n
fideicomiso

escudo n
escudo
currency of Cape Verde
former currency of Chile
former currency of Portugal

escutcheon /ɪˈskʌtʃən/ n
escudo blasón
coat of arms

esker /ˈɛskə/ /ˈɛskɚ/ n
esker
ridge created under glacier

esophageal adj
esofágico
pertaining to the esophagus

esophageal cancer n
cáncer de esófago
cancer

esophagitis n
esofagitis
inflammation of the oesophagus

esoteric /ˌɛs.əʊˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ /ˌɛs.əˈtɛɹ.ɪk/ adj
esotérico
understood only by a chosen few

esoterically adv
esotéricamente
in an esoteric manner

esoterism n
esoterismo
inward forms of faith and religion

espadrille /ɛspəˈdɹɪl/ n
alpargata
light shoe

esparto n
esparto
species of North African grass

especially /ɛkˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ /ɪˈspɛʃ(ə)li/ adv
especialmente máxime
in a special manner
especialmente sobre todo
particularly

esper n
esper
person

espionage /ˈɛs.pi.ə.ˌnɑːʒ/ n
espionaje
act of learning secret information through clandestine means

espresso /ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ/ /ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/ n
espresso
strong type of coffee

esquire /ɪˈskwaɪə/ /ˈɛskwaɪɚ/ n
acompañante
a gentleman who escorts a lady in public
escudero
a squire
shield bearer

ess /ɛs/ n
ese
name of the letter S, s

essay /ɛˈseɪ/ /ˈɛˌseɪ/ n
ensayo
an attempt
ensayo redacción
written composition

essayist /ˈɛ.seɪ.ɪst/ n
ensayista
one who composes essays; a writer of short compositions

essayistic adj
ensayístico
of or characteristic to an essayist

essence /ˈɛsəns/ n
esencia extracto
concentrate
esencia
true nature of something
fragrance
significant feature
inherent nature

essential /ɪˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
esencial
necessary
of high importance
in basic form

essential amino acid n
aminoácido esencial
amino acid which is a dietry requirement

essential oil n
aceite esencial
volatile oil used to make perfumes and flavourings

essential tremor n
temblor esencial
Neurological condition

essentialism n
esencialismo
view that objects have properties that are essential to them

essentiality n
esencialidad
being essential

essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ adv
esencialmente en esencia
essentially

essive case n
caso esivo
case used to indicate a temporary state of being

establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ v
instaurar nombrar
To appoint, as officers, laws, regulations, etc.; to enact; to ordain
establecer instaurar
To found; to institute
To form; to set up in business
establecer
To make stable or firm; to confirm
To prove and cause to be accepted as true; to establish a fact; to demonstrate

established /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ adj
establecido
defined, described

establishment /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ n
establecimiento
that which is established
the act of establishing
the state of being established
establishment
slang: the ruling class or authority group

estate /ɪsˈteɪt/ n
finca
(extensive) area of land under single ownership
estamento
historical: major social class or order of persons
bien inmueble propiedad
property and liabilities, especially of a deceased person

estate agent n
agente inmobiliario
one acting for another in sale or lease of real estate

estate tax n
impuesto sucesorio
tax on the property of a deceased person

esteem [ɛsˈtiːm] n
estima
favourable regard

ester /ˈɛstə/ /ˈɛstɚ/ n
éster
compound with carbon-oxygen double bond joined via carbon to another oxygen atom

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ n
estimación presupuesto
rough calculation or guess

estimate /ˈɛstɨmɨt/ /ˈɛstɨˌmeɪ̪t/ v
estimar
to calculate roughly

estimation /ɛstɪˈmeɪʃən/ n
valoración
the process of making an estimate

estival adj
estival
of or relating to summer

estivate /ˈɛstɪˌveɪt/ v
estivar
go into stasis in the summer months

estoppel by deed n
impedimento por escritura
legal doctrine

estrange /ɪˈstɹeɪndʒ/ v
alienar enajenar
cause to feel less close or friendly; alienate

estranged adj
separado
having become a stranger

estrangement n
alejamiento distanciamiento
the act of alienating

estrogen /ˈiːstɹəd͡ʒən/ /ˈɛstɹədʒən/ n
estrógeno
estrogen

estrous adj
estral
Of or relating to estrus

estuary n
estuario
place where ocean tides and river water merge

et al. /ɛtˈɔl/ phraseologicalUnit
y otros y otras
and others

eta /ˈeɪtə/ /ˈiːtə/ n
eta
Greek letter

etacism n
etacismo
pronunciation of the Greek eta like the Italian long e

etc. /ˌɛt ˈsɛt(ə)ɹə/ phraseologicalUnit
etc. &. etcétera y más y otras
and so on

etching /ˈetʃ.ɪŋ/ n
aguafuerte
art of producing an image

eternal /ɪˈtɜːnəl/ /ɪˈtɝnəl/ adj
eterno eternal
lasting forever

eternally adv
eternamente
forever

eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ /ɪˈtɝnɪti/ n
eternidad
infinite time
informal: a comparatively long time
period of time that elapses after death
time extending infinitely far into the future

ethambutol n
etambutol
bacteriostatic drug

ethane /ˈiːθeɪn/ /ˈɛθeɪn/ n
etano
aliphatic hydrocarbon, C₂H₆

ethanol /ˈɛ.θə.nɑl/ /ˈɛ.θə.nɒl/ n
etanol
simple aliphatic alcohol: CH₃-CH₂-OH

ether /ˈiːθə/ /ˈiθɚ/ n
éter
(organic chemistry) compound containing an oxygen atom bonded to two hydrocarbon groups
substance once thought to fill all unoccupied space
substance supposed to fill the upper regions of the atmosphere
(organic chemistry) diethyl ether

ethereal /ɪˈθɪə.ɹi.əl/ /ɪˈθɪɹ.i.əl/ adj
etéreo
Pertaining to the hypothetical upper, purer air, or to the higher regions beyond the earth or beyond the atmosphere

ethical /ˈɛθɪkəl/ adj
ético
of or relating to the study of ethics
morally approvable, when referring to an action that affects others; good
of or relating to the accepted principles of right and wrong, especially those of some organization or profession

ethical dative n
dativo ético
form of the dative case

ethics /ˈɛθ.ɪks/ n
ética
study of principles governing right and wrong conduct
standards of conduct

ethmoid bone n
etmoide
bone of the skull between the eyes and at the roof of the nose

ethnic /ˈɛθ.nɪk/ adj
étnico
of or relating to a group of people
belonging to a foreign culture

ethnic cleansing n
limpieza étnica
ethnic cleansing

ethnic group n
etnia grupo étnico
ethnic group

ethnicity /ɛθˈnɪsɪti/ n
etnicidad
The characteristics of an ethnic group

ethno- /ɛθnoʊ/ prefix
etno-
race, ethnicity

ethnocentrism /ˌɛθ.nəʊˈsɛn.tɹɪzm̩/ n
etnocentrismo
tendency

ethnographic adj
etnográfico
of, or relating to ethnography

ethnography n
etnografía
branch of anthropology

ethnolect n
etnolecto
language variety

ethnological adj
etnológico
of or relating to ethnology

ethnologist n
etnólogo etnóloga
one who practices ethnology

ethnology n
etnología
branch of anthropology

ethnomusicology n
etnomusicologia
study of music and culture

ethnonationalism n
etnonacionalismo
type of nationalism

ethologist n
etólogo
student of ethology

ethology /iːˈθɒlədʒi/ n
etología
study of human and animal behaviour

ethopoeia n
etopeya
rhetorical technique of creating an imaginary speech

ethos /ˈiːθoʊs/ /ˈiːθɒs/ n
ethos
character or fundamental values of a people

ethyl /ˈɛθaɪl/ /ˈɛθəl/ n
etilo
C₂H₅

ethyl acetate n
acetato de etilo etanoato de etilo
ethyl ester of acetic acid

ethylene /ˈɛθəˌliːn/ /ˈɛθɪˌliːn/ n
etileno
compound

ethylene oxide n
óxido de etileno
simplest epoxide

ethylene-vinyl acetate n
EVA etilvinilacetato
copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate

ethyne n
etino
the compound C₂H₂

etiopathogenic adj
etiopatogénico
of or pertaining to etiopathogenesis

etude /eɪˈtjuːd/ /ˈeɪˌtud/ n
estudio
piece of music

etymological adj
etimológico
of or relating to etymology

etymologically adv
etimológicamente
Based on or belonging to etymology

etymologist n
etimologista etimólogo
person who specializes in etymology

etymologize v
etimologizar
to find or provide etymology for a word

etymology /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɑl.ə.dʒi/ /ˌɛt.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
etimología
account of the origin and historical development of a word
study of the historical development of languages, particularly of individual words

etymon /ˈɛt.ə.mɑn/ /ˈɛt.ə.mɒn/ n
étimo
source word

eucalyptus /ˌjuːkəˈlɪptəs/ n
eucalipto
any of many trees of genus Eucalyptus

eucatastrophe /ˌjukəˈtæstɹəfi/ /ˌjuːkəˈtæstɹəfi/ n
eucatástrofe
catastrophe that results in the protagonist's well-being

eucharistic adj
eucarístico
pertaining to the Eucharist

eudiometer n
eudiómetro
tube for measuring volume of gases

eugenics /juːˈdʒɛnɪks/ n
eugenesia
science of improving stock
social philosophy

euglena /juːˈɡliːnə/ n
euglena
any of several protests, of the genus Euglena

euhemerism n
evemerismo
attribution of the origins of the gods to the deification of heroes

eukaryote /juˈkæɹi.əʊt/ n
eucarionte
any of the single-celled or multicellular organisms whose cells contain at least one distinct nucleus

eukaryotic adj
eucariótico
having complex cells

eulogy /ˈjulədʒi/ /ˈjuːlədʒi/ n
elogio
an oration to honor a deceased person
elogio encomio
high praise or recommendation

eunuch /ˈjuː.nək/ n
eunuco
such a man who was harem guard or in Middle Eastern courts under Roman Emperors, important officials of the state
castrated human male

euphemism /ˈjuː.fəˌmɪ.z(ə)m/ n
eufemismo
use of a word or phrase to replace another word with one considered less offensive
word or phrase that is used to replace another in this way

euphemistic adj
eufemístico
of euphemism

euphonic adj
eufónico
harmonious

euphonium n
bombardino eufonio
brass instrument

euphony n
eufonía

euphorbia n
euforbio
plant of the genus Euphorbia

euphoria /juːˈfɔːɹi.ə/ n
euforia
an excited state of joy

euphoric adj
eufórico
feeling great well-being or elation or intense happiness; characterized by euphoria

euphuism n
eufuismo
style of writing

euploidy n
euploidía
condition

eureka /juˈɹikə/ interjection
eureka
exclamation indicating sudden discovery

euro /ˈjʊəɹəʊ/ /ˈjʊɹoʊ/ n
euro
currency unit of the European Monetary Union
coin worth 1 euro

euro coin n
moneda de euro
coin in the eurozone

europium /jʊəˈɹoʊpiəm/ n
europio
chemical element

eusocial adj
eusocial
biology

eustasy /ˈjustəsi/ /ˈjuːstəsi/ n
eustatismo
worldwide change in sea level

euthanasia /juː.θəˈneɪ.zɪ.ə/ /juːθəˈneɪʒə/ n
eutanasia
practice of killing a human being or animal

eutrophic adj
eutrófico
rich in nutriets

evacuate /ɪˈvæk.ju.eɪt/ v
evacuar
to move out of an unsafe location into safety

evacuation n
evacuación
act of emptying
act of leaving a place for protection
voidance of matter by natural passages of body

evade /ɪˈveɪd/ v
burlar eludir
evadir
attempt to escape
escape or slip away
dar esquinazo evadir soslayar
avoid by dexterity, subterfuge, elude

evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ /ɪ̈ˈvaljəˌweɪt/ v
evaluar
to draw conclusions from by examining

evaluation /ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən/ n
evaluación
assessment

evangelist /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/ n
evangelista

evangelization n
evangelización
act of evangelizing

evangelize v
evangelizar
tell people about Christianity

evaporate /ɪˈvæpəɹeɪt/ v
evaporar
to transition from a liquid state into a gaseous state

evaporation n
evaporación
process of liquid converting to the gaseous state

evasion /ɪˈveɪʒən/ n
evasión
the act of eluding or evading or avoiding, particularly the pressure of an argument, accusation, charge, or interrogation

evasive /ɪˈveɪsɪv/ adj
evasivo
Directed towards avoidance or escape; evasive action

eve /iːv/ n
víspera vigilia
day or night before

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adj
par
arithmetic: divisible by two
igual parejo
equal
llano parejo
flat and level
constante uniforme
without great variation

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ adv
aun incluso
emphasising comparative
hasta incluso
implying extreme example

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ n
tarde
Evening of the day

even /ˈivən/ /ˈiːvən/ v
allanar
to make even

even Homer nods proverb
al mejor cazador se le va la liebre al mejor cazador se le va la paloma
no one is immune to error

even if conjunction
aunque incluso si
irrespective of

even number n
número par
positive integer that can be divided by two

even so adv
aún así
in spite of the preceding remark or facts

even though conjunction
aunque a pesar de que aun cuando aun si
although

evening /ˈivnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvnɪŋ/ /ˈiːvənɪŋ/ n
crepúsculo tarde
time of day between dusk and night
tarde
time of day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight

evening primrose n
hierba del asno
Oenothera biennis
onagra
flowering plant of the genus Oenothera

evening star n
lucero de la tarde estrella de la tarde
planet Venus seen in the evening

evenly adv
equitativamente
in a fair manner
divisible exacto
in a manner that leaves no remainder
uniformemente
so as to make flat

event /ɪˈvɛnt/ n
accidente
(medicine) An episode of severe health conditions
evento suceso
computing: action which triggers an event handler
point in spacetime (physics)
probability theory: a set of some of the possible outcomes
acontecimiento evento suceso
occurrence

event horizon n
horizonte de sucesos horizonte de eventos
gravitational sphere within which light cannot escape

eventful adj
memorable
pertaining to high levels of activity

eventual adj
inevitable
inevitable
eventual
pertaining to events

eventuality n
eventualidad
possible event

eventually /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.ə.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃuː.ə.li/ adv
finalmente al final
in the end

ever /ˈɛvə/ /ˈɛvɚ/ adv
siempre
always
alguna vez jamás
at any time

evergreen /ˈɛvəɡɹiːn/ /ˈɛvɚɡɹin/ adj
perennifolio
of plants, that do not shed their leaves

everlasting /ˌɛvəˈlɑːstɪŋ/ /ˌɛvɚˈlæstɪŋ/ adv
inmarcesible
Lasting or enduring forever

evermore adv
siempre
always

every /ˈɛv.(ə.)ɹi/ determiner
cada
all of a countable group

every Jack has his Jill proverb
nunca falta un roto para un descosido

every cloud has a silver lining proverb
no hay mal que por bien no venga
in every bad situation there is an element of good

every dog has its day proverb
a todo cerdo le llega su san Martín
proverb

every law has its loophole proverb
hecha la ley, hecha la trampa

every man for himself phraseologicalUnit
cada palo que aguante su vela sálvese quien pueda
forget about comradeship; save yourselves!

every so often adv
de vez en cuando
occasionally

every time adv
cada vez
at each occasion that
siempre
used to express a preference

everybody /ˈɛvɹibɒdi/ /ˈɛvɹibədi / /ˈɛvɹibʌdi/ pronoun
todos todo el mundo
all people

everyday /ˈɛvɹiˌdeɪ/ adj
de diario
appropriate for ordinary use, rather than for special occasions
común
commonplace, ordinary

everyday life n
día a día
everyday life

everyone /ˈɛv.ɹi.wʌn/ pronoun
todos todo el mundo todo quisqui
every person

everyone and their dog pronoun
ciento y la madre
a large number of people

everything /ˈɛvɹiθɪŋ/ pronoun
todo
all the things

everywhere /ɛv.ɹi.(h)weə(ɹ)/ /ɛv.ɹi.(h)wɛɹ/ adv
por todas partes todo lugar todos lados
at all places

evict v
expulsar desahuciar
to expel

eviction n
desahucio desalojo
the act of evicting

evidence /ˈɛvɪdəns/ [ˈɛvəɾəns] n
prueba evidencia
anything admitted by a court as proof
prueba
facts or observations presented in support of an assertion

evidence /ˈɛvɪdəns/ [ˈɛvəɾəns] v
evidenciar
to provide evidence

evident /ˈɛ.vɪ.dənt/ adj
evidente constatable
obviously true

evidently /ˈɛvɪdəntli/ adv
evidentemente
obviously

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ adj
malo malvado maléfico malévolo perverso
intending to harm
malo malvado
morally corrupt

evil /ˈivəl/ /ˈiːvɪl/ n
mal
moral badness, wickedness

evil eye n
mal de ojo
wicked look

evil-eye v
aojar
to cast an evil eye upon

evildoer n
malhechor malhechora
person who performs evil acts

evince /iˈvɪns/ v
evidenciar manifestar revelar
show or demonstrate clearly

eviscerate /ɪˈvɪsəˌɹeɪt/ v
desentrañar destripar eviscerar
to disembowel

evitable /ˈɛvɪtəb(ə)l/ adj
evitable
possible to avoid

evoke /ɪˈvoʊk/ /ɪˈvəʊk/ v
evocar rememorar
to cause the manifestation of

evolution /ˌiːvəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɛvəˈluʃ(ə)n/ n
evolución
general: a gradual process of development
biology: change in the genetic composition of a population over time
military: One of a series of ordered movements
turning movement of the body

evolutionary /ˌiːvəˈl(j)uːʃənɹi/ /ˌiːvəˈluːʃəneɹi/ adj
evolucionista evolutivo evolucionario
of or relating to evolution

evolutionary biology n
biología evolutiva
sub-field of biology

evolutionary developmental biology n
biología evolutiva del desarrollo
branch of biology

evolve v
evolucionar
change genetic composition
desarrollar
come into being; develop
evolucionar progresar
move in regular procession through a system

ew /ɪʊ̯/ interjection
guácala puaj
expression of disgust or nausea

ewe /joː/ /juː/ n
oveja oveja madre
female sheep

ewer /ˈju.ɚ/ /ˈjuː.ə/ n
aguamanil jofaina pichel
widemouthed pitcher

ex /ɛks/ n
equis
name of the letter X, x
ex
colloquial: former partner or spouse

ex- prefix
ex-
former

ex-boyfriend n
exnovio
a former boyfriend

ex-con n
excarcelado expresidiario
former prisoner

ex-girlfriend n
exnovia expareja
a former girlfriend

ex-husband n
exmarido
a former husband

ex-president n
expresidente
a former president

ex-wife n
exesposa exmujer
a former wife

exa- prefix
exa-
SI prefix

exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzæsɚˌbeɪt/ v
agravar exacerbar
make worse

exacerbation n
exacerbación
increase in severity

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ adj
exacto
precisely agreeing
precisely conceived or stated
habitually careful

exact /ɪɡˈzækt/ v
exigir
To demand and enforce
To forcibly obtain or produce

exact science n
ciencia exacta
field of science capable of quantitative expression

exacting adj
exigente
Making excessive demands; difficult to satisfy

exaction n
exacción
a fee, reward, or contribution, demanded or levied with severity or injustice
the act of demanding with authority

exactitude n
exactitud
accuracy; attention to small details

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ adv
exactamente
in an exact manner

exactly /ɪɡˈzæk(t)li/ interjection
exactamente exacto
signifying agreement or recognition

exaggerate /ɛɡˈzæ.dʒə.ɹeɪt/ v
exagerar
to overstate, to describe more than is fact

exaggerated /ɪɡˈzæ.dʒəˌɹeɪ.tɪd/ adj
exagerado
that has been described as greater than it actually is

exaggeration n
exageración
act of exaggerating

exaggerator n
exagerador
someone who exaggerates

exalt /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/ v
exaltar
to elevate in rank, status etc.
to honor

examination /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
examen examinación
formal test
inspection by a doctor
act of examining

examine /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ v
auscultar
to check the health or condition of something or someone
examinar
to determine the aptitude, skills or qualifications of someone by subjecting them to an examination
examinar analizar
to observe or inspect carefully or critically

examiner /əɡˈzæmɪnɚ/ n
examinador
person who investigates someone or something

example /ɘɡˈzɐːmpɯ/ /əɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzæmpl̩/ /ɪɡˈzɑːmpl̩/ n
ejemplo
something representative of a group
something serving as a pattern of behaviour
instance as a problem to be solved
parallel or closely similar case
person punished as a warning to others
ejemplar ejemplo
something serving to explain or illustrate a rule

exanimate /ɪɡˈzænɪmeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzænɪmɪt/ adj
exánime inanimado
lifeless; dead
desanimado
spiritless, dispirited, disheartened, not lively

exanthem n
exantema
a widespread rash

exasperate /ɪɡˈzæsp(ə)ɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɑːspəɹeɪt/ v
exasperar
frustrate, vex, annoy

exasperation n
exasperación
the act of exasperating

excavate v
excavar
to make a hole in (something); to hollow
to remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out

excavation n
excavación
archaeological excavation
act of excavating, or of making hollow

excavator /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ n
excavador
person
excavadora
vehicle

exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ v
sobrepasar pasarse
to be better than something else or than expected or desirable
sobrepasar pasarse exceder
to be larger, greater than something else or than expected or desirable
exceder sobrepasar pasar
to go beyond the limits of something

exceedingly /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋli/ adv
asaz extremadamente sobremanera sumamente
extremely

excel /ɪkˈsɛl/ v
distinguirse sobresalir
intransitive: to be much better than others
aventajar superar
transitive: to surpass someone or something

excellence /ˈɛksələns/ n
excelencia prestancia
the quality of being excellent

excellent /ˈɛksələnt/ adj
excelente sobresaliente excelso prominente
of the highest quality

excellently adv
excelentemente
very well

excelsior /ɛkˈsɛlsɪɔː/ n
diamante
3-point type

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ conjunction
salvo que
with the exception that

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition
excepto salvo
with the exception of

except /ɛkˈsɛpt/ /ɪkˈsɛpt/ v
exceptuar
to exclude

exception /əkˈsɛpʃən/ n
ofensa
an objection; cavil; dissent; disapprobation; offense; cause of offense
excepción salvedad
that which is excepted or taken out from others
act of excepting or excluding; exclusion

exception that proves the rule n
excepción que confirma la regla
occurrence of counterexample

exceptional /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/ adj
excepcional
forming an exception
superior due to exception or rarity

exceptionality n
excepcionalidad
quality of being exceptional

exceptionally adv
excepcionalmente
unusual, remarkable or exceptional degree

excerpt /ˈɛɡzɜ(ɹ)(p)t/ n
extracto excerpta excerta fragmento
a clip, snippet, passage or extract from a larger work

excess /əkˈsɛs/ n
deducible franquicia
insurance condition
exceso
state of surpassing limits

excess /əkˈsɛs/ v
excesivo
Excessive

excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
excesivo
exceeding the bounds of something

excessively adv
excesivamente demasiado en demasía
in excess
excesivamente
to an excessive degree

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ n
intercambio
act of exchanging or trading

exchange /ɛksˈtʃeɪndʒ/ v
cambiar
To replace with a similar item
cambiar intercambiar canjear
To trade or barter

exchange rate n
tipo de cambio
currency rate (finance)

excipient n
excipiente
Drug additive without therapeutic or diagnostic effect

excise tax n
impuesto al consumo
any of various taxes levied on the production or sale of certain goods

excision /ɪkˈsɪʒən/ n
escisión
removal of a tumor etc. but cutting

excitable adj
excitable
easily excited

excite /ɪkˈsaɪt/ v
estimular
to arouse or bring out (eg feelings); to stimulate
excitar
to cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state
emocionar
to stir the emotions of

excited /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/ adj
excitado
being in a state of higher energy
emocionado entusiasmado
having great enthusiasm

excitement /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/ n
entusiasmo
state of being excited

exciting /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/ adj
emocionante
causing excitement

exclaim /ɛkˈskleɪm/ v
exclamar
to cry out

exclamation /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
exclamación
loud calling or crying out; outcry

exclamation mark /ˌeks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑːk/ /ˌɛks.kləˈmeɪ.ʃənˌmɑɹk/ n
signo de exclamación
punctuation “!”

exclave /ˈɛkskleɪv/ n
exclave
a country's territory not connected to the main part

exclude /ɪksˈkluːd/ v
excluir
to bar from entering; keep out
to expel, put out

exclusion /ɪksˈkluːʒən/ n
exclusión
act of excluding or shutting out

exclusionary adj
excluyente
acting to exclude something

exclusive or n
o exclusivo
exclusive disjunction

exclusive right n
derecho exclusivo
The power to allow or disallow others from taking certain actions

exclusively /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/ adv
exclusivamente
to the exclusion of anything or anyone else

exclusivity n
exclusividad
the quality of being exclusive

excommunicate /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjunəkət/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkeɪt/ /ˌɛkskəˈmjuːnɪkət/ v
excomulgar
to officially exclude someone from membership of a church or religious community

excommunication /ɛkskəmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
excomunión descomunión
act of excommunicating, disfellowshipping or ejecting

excoriate /ɪkˈskɔɹ.iˌeɪt/ v
fustigar
to strongly denounce or censure
excoriar
to wear off the skin of

excrement /ˈɛkskɹəmənt/ n
excremento
human and animal solid waste

excrete /ɛkˈskɹiːt/ v
excretar
to discharge material

excretion n
excreción
process of removing from the body

excretory adj
excretorio
of, or relating to excretion

excruciate /ɛk.ˈskɹu.ʃi.eɪ̯t/ v
torturar
to inflict intense pain or mental distress on (someone); to torture

excruciating /ɛkˈskɹuːʃiːeɪtɪŋ/ adj
lacerante atroz
Causing great pain or anguish, agonizing
terrible
Very intense; extreme

exculpatory /ɛksˈkʌlpətəɹi/ /ɛksˈkʌlpəˌtɒɹi/ adj
autoexculpatorio exculpatorio
tending to excuse or clear of wrongdoing

excursion /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ n
excursión
brief recreational trip

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ n
excusa
explanation designed to avoid or alleviate guilt or negative judgement

excuse /ɪksˈkjus/ /ɪksˈkjuz/ /ɪkˈskjuːs/ /ɪkˈskjuːz/ v
disculpar excusar
explain with the aim of alleviating guilt or negative judgement
excusar perdonar
forgive, pardon

excuse me phraseologicalUnit
disculpe oiga perdón
request for attention
perdón con permiso permiso
request to pass
cómo mande perdóname
request to repeat
perdona
sorry, as apology

execrable /ˈɛksɪkɹəbl/ adj
execrable
of the poorest quality

execrate v
execrar
to declare to be hateful or abhorrent; denounce
to feel loathing for

executable /ˈɛksɪkjuːtəbl/ adj
ejecutable
capable of being executed

execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ v
ejecutar
To start a defined process and run it to completion
ejecutar arrancar
To start, launch or run software
ejecutar ajusticiar
to kill as punishment

execution /ˌek.sɪˈkjuː.ʃən/ n
ejecución
act of putting to death or being put to death as a penalty
act of executing or the state of being executed
manner or style of a performance etc

executioner n
verdugo
the person who carries out the execution

executive /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ adj
ejecutivo
designed for execution

executor /ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɚ/ n
albacea ejecutor
one who carries out some task

executrix /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɹɪks/ n
albacea testamentaria
female executor

exegesis /ɛksɪˈdʒisɪs/ /ɛksɪˈdʒiːsɪs/ n
exégesis
formal written exposition or explanatory essay

exegete /ˈɛksɪdʒit/ /ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/ n
exégeta exegetisa
person skilled in exegesis

exegetic adj
exegético

exemplary /ɛɡˈzɛmpləɹi/ adj
ejemplarizante
deserving honour, respect and admiration
ejemplar
of such high quality as to serve as an example

exemplify /ɛɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v
ejemplificar
to show or illustrate by example

exempt /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/ adj
exento
free from duty or obligation

exemption n
exención
act of exempting

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ n
ejercicio
any activity designed to develop or hone a skill or ability
physical activity intended to improve strength and fitness

exercise /ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/ /ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/ v
ejercitar
exert for the sake of training
hacer ejercicio
perform physical activity
ejercer
take action, enforce

exercise bicycle n
bicicleta estática bicicleta fija
exercise machine

exercise book n
cuaderno
booklet for students

exert /ɪɡˈzɜː(r)t/ v
ejercer aplicar
to make use of
esforzar
to put in vigorous action

exertion /əɡˈzɝʃən/ n
esfuerzo
the action of exerting

exfoliant n
exfoliante
an agent or substance used for the process of exfoliation

exfoliate /ɛksˈfoʊlieɪt/ /ɛksˈfəʊlieɪt/ v
exfoliar
to remove a layer of skin, as in cosmetic preparation

exhale /ɛksˈheɪl/ v
espirar exhalar
to breathe out

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ n
gas de escape
exhaust gas
tubo de escape escape
system consisting of the parts of an engine through which burned gases or steam are discharged
escape
the steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there

exhaust /ɪɡˈzɔːst/ v
agotada agotado
to drain, metaphorically; to wear out
agotar
to empty by drawing or letting out the contents

exhaust pipe n
escape tubo de escape
pipe that vents waste gases from the engine

exhaust system n
sistema de escape
the subsystem of an engine

exhaust valve n
válvula de escape
valve through which the products of combustion escape

exhausted /ɪɡˈzɑstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔstɪd/ /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪd/ adj
agotado exhausto
in a state of exhaustion

exhaustible adj
agotable
capable of being exhausted

exhausting adj
agotador
Very tiring

exhaustion /ɪɡˈzɔːs.tʃən/ n
agotamiento
point of complete depletion
cansancio agotamiento
supreme tiredness; having exhausted energy

exhaustive /ɛɡˈzɑ.stɪv/ /ɛɡˈzɔː.stɪv/ adj
exhaustivo
including every possible element

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ n
prueba documental prueba instrumental
article as evidence in court

exhibit /iɡˈzibət/ /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/ v
exponer
demonstrate
exhibir
display or show (something) for others to see
display publicly

exhibition /ɛksɪˈbɪʃən/ n
beca
financial award to a student
exhibición
instance of exhibiting
exposición
large scale public showing of objects or products

exhibition game n
amistoso
practice game

exhibitionism n
exhibicionismo
practice of displaying one's private bodily parts in public
practice of drawing attention to oneself

exhibitionist n
exhibicionista
someone who exposes their genitalia in public
one who attempts by his behaviour to draw attention to himself

exhilarant adj
estimulante
exciting joy, mirth, or pleasure

exhilarating adj
excitante
refreshingly thrilling

exhilaration n
regocijo
the act of enlivening the spirits

exhort /ɛɡˈzɔːt/ v
exhortar
urge

exhumation /ˌeks.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
exhumación
the act of digging up that which has been buried

exhume /ɛks.ˈ(h)juːm/ /ɛkˈ.s(j)um/ v
exhumar
To dig out of the ground; to take out of a place of burial; to disinter

exigent /ˈɛk.sɪ.dʒənt/ adj
exigente
demanding; needing great effort
urgente
urgent; needing immediate action

exiguity /ɛɡziˈɡjuiti/ /ɛɡzɪˈɡjuːɪti/ n
escasez exigüidad
quality of being meagre or scanty

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ n
desterrado exiliado
someone who is banished from one's home or country
exilio destierro
the state of being banished from one's home or country

exile /ˈɛkˌsaɪl/ /ˈɛɡˌzaɪl/ v
desterrar exiliar proscribir trasterrar
to send into exile

exist /ɪɡˈzɪst/ v
existir
to be

existence /ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/ n
existencia
state of being, existing, or occurring

existent adj
existente
existing; having life or being, current; occurring now

existential adj
existencial
linguistics: that part of a sentence indicating existence e.g. "there is"
of, or relating to existence
existencialista
philosophy: of, or relating to existentialism

existentialism /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəlɪzəm/ n
existencialismo
philosophical movement

existentialist adj
existencialista
of or pertaining to existentialism

existentialist n
existencialista
a person who adheres to the philosophy of existentialism

existing /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/ adj
existente
that exists

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ n
salida partida
action of leaving
salida
passage from inside to outside
way out

exit /ˈɛɡzɪt/ v
morir
die
salir
go out
partir
leave

exit poll n
encuesta sondeo a boca de urna sondeo a pie de urna
poll taken of a sample of voters as they leave a voting station

exocarp n
epicarpio
outermost layer of the pericarp

exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ n
éxodo
sudden departure

exogamy n
exogamia
marriage

exogenous /ɛk.ˈsɑd͡ʒ.ə.nəs/ adj
exógeno
Having a cause external to the infected organism
Produced or originating outside of an organism.

exome /ˈɛksoʊm/ n
exoma
complete exon content

exomoon n
exoluna luna extrasolar satélite extrasolar
moon of an extrasolar planet

exon n
exón
region of a gene

exonerate /ɪɡˈzɑnəˌɹeɪt/ /ɪɡˈzɒnəɹeɪt/ v
exculpar
exonerar
to free from accusation or blame

exoperidium n
exoperidio
outer layer

exophthalmos n
exoftalmia
abnormal protrusion of the eyeball

exoplanet n
exoplaneta planeta extrasolar
planet outside Earth's solar system

exoplanetology n
exoplanetología
study of exoplanets

exorbitant /ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/ adj
exorbitante
exceeding proper limits

exorcise v
exorcizar
To drive out an evil spirit from a person, place or thing, especially by an incantation or prayer

exorcism n
exorcismo
ritual driving out of evil spirits

exorcist n
exorcista
a person who practices exorcism

exordium /ɛɡˈzɔɹdɪəm/ /ɛɡˈzɔːdɪəm/ n
exordio
beginning
introduction to an essay or discourse

exoskeleton n
exoesqueleto dermatoesqueleto
hard outer structure

exosphere n
exosfera
the uppermost layer of a planet's atmosphere

exoteric /ˌɛksoˈtɛɹɪk/ adj
exotérico

exotic /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/ /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj
exótico
foreign, with the connotation of excitingly foreign
non-native to the ecosystem

exotoxic adj
exotóxico
of, related to, or caused by an exotoxin

exotoxin n
exotoxina
any toxin secreted by a microorganism into surrounding environment

expand /ɛkˈspænd/ v
ampliar
(transitive) to change from a smaller form/size to a larger one

expandable adj
ampliable
having the capacity to be expanded

expanse n
extensión
A wide stretch, usually of sea, sky

expansion n
expansión
act of expanding
dilatación expansión
fractional change in unit length per unit length per unit temperature change

expat /ˈɛksˌpæt/ n
emigrante exilado exiliado expatriado
An expatriate

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ adj
expatriado
living outside of one's own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ n
expatriado
person living outside own country
person banished from their own country

expatriate /ɛksˈpætɹɪɪt/ /ɛksˈpætɹɪˌeɪt/ v
expatriar
banish
expatriarse
withdraw from one’s country

expect /ɪkˈspɛkt/ v
aguardar esperar
esperar
to look for, look forward to, anticipate

expectant adj
expectante
marked by expectation

expectation /ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃən/ n
expectación
act or state of expecting
expectativa
that which is expected or looked for
prospect of anything good to come, especially of property or rank
the value of any chance which depends upon some contingent event

expected /ɪksˈpɛktɪd/ adj
anticipado
anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

expectorant n
expectorante
agent or drug

expectorate /ɪkˈspɛktəɹeɪt/ v
expectorar
to cough up fluid from the lungs

expectoration n
expectoración
that which is expectorated
the act

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ adj
conveniente
simple, easy, or quick; convenient

expedient /ɪkˈspiːdi.ənt/ n
expediente
a means for achieving an end

expedite /ˈɛk.spəˌdaɪt/ /ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ v
acelerar agilizar apresurar
accelerate progress

expedition /ɛkspəˈdɪʃən/ n
expedición
An important enterprise, implying a change of place

expeditious /ɛkspɪˈdɪʃəs/ adj
eficiente rapido
Fast, prompt, speedy

expel /ɪkˈspɛl/ v
expulsar expeler
to eject
expulsar
to remove from membership

expendable adj
agotable
able to be expended
desechable
designed for a single use
prescindible
not essential or mandatory
sacrificable
not worth preserving or saving

expenditure /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃə/ /ɛkˈspɛndɪt͡ʃɚ/ n
gasto
act of expending

expensive /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/ adj
caro costoso dispendioso
having a high price or cost

expensively adv
costosamente
in an expensive manner

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ n
experiencia
activity which one has performed
collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge
the knowledge thus gathered
experiencia vivencia
event(s) of which one is cognizant

experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/ v
experimentar vivir
to observe or undergo

experience points n
punto de experiencia
set of points accumulated by a player character

experienced /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/ adj
experimentado ducho asendereado avezado
having experience

experiential /ɛkˌspɪəɹiˈɛnʃəl/ /ɪkˌspɪɹiˈɛnʃəl/ adj
experiencial
of, related to, encountered in, or derived from experience

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ n
experimento ensayo
test under controlled conditions

experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/ /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənt/ v
experimentar
to conduct an experiment

experimental /ɨkspɛɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
experimental
of or pertaining to an experiment

experimentation n
experimentación
act of experimenting

expert /ˈɛkspət/ /ˈɛkspɚt/ adj
pericial
characteristic of an expert
experto
extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable

expert /ˈɛkspət/ /ˈɛkspɚt/ n
experto perito conocedor
person with extensive knowledge or ability

expertise /ˌɛkspɚˈtiːs/ n
pericia competencia expertise
great skill or knowledge

expiation n
expiación
an act of atonement

expiatory adj
expiatorio
of or pertaining to expiation

expiration /ˌɛk.spəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
expiración
act of expiring

expire /ɪkˈspaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
caducar vencer expirar
become invalid

expired adj
caducado vencido
that is no longer valid

expiry date n
fecha de caducidad
date something expires

explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ v
explicar
report
excuse

explanation /ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/ n
explicación
the act or process of explaining
something that explains

explanatory /ɪkˈsplanət(ə)ɹi/ /ɪkˈsplanətɔːɹi/ adj
explicativo
serving as an explanation

expletive /ɪkˈspliːtɪv/ /ˈɛksplətɪv/ adj
expletivo
serving to fill up

explicable /ɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/ adj
explicable
able to be explained

explicit /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt/ adj
vulgar
containing material that might be deemed offensive
explícito
very specific

explicitly adv
explícitamente rotundamente
in an explicit manner

explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/ /ɪkˈspləʊd/ v
explotar
to destroy with an explosion
explotar explosionar reventar
to explode (intransitive)

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ n
logro proeza
achievement
exploit
computing security
hazaña proeza gesta heroicidad hombrada
heroic or extraordinary deed

exploit /ɪksˈplɔɪt/ /ˈɛksplɔɪt/ v
explotar aprovechar
use for one’s advantage

exploitation /ˌɛkˌsplɔɪˈteɪʃn̩/ n
explotación
act of exploiting

exploration /ˌɛkspləˈɹeɪʃən/ n
exploración
act of exploring

explore /ɪkˈsplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪkˈsploə/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/ /ɪkˈsplɔː/ v
explorar
to examine or investigate something systematically
to travel somewhere in search of discovery

explorer n
explorador
person who explores
computing, graphic user interface

explosion /ɛkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ /ɪkˈspləʊ.ʒən/ n
explosión
violent release of energy

explosive adj
explosivo
with the capability to, or likely to, explode
having the character of an explosion
easily driven to anger

explosive n
explosivo
explosive substance

exponent /ɛkˈspəʊnənt/ /ˈɛkspoʊnənt/ n
exponente
(in mathematics) the power to which something is raised

exponential /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ /ˌɛk.spəʊ.ˈnɛn.tʃəl/ adj
exponencial
having a high or rapid rate of change

exponential equation n
ecuación exponencial
equation

exponential function n
función exponencial
function in which an independent variable is in the form of an exponent

exponentiation /ˌɛk.spoʊ.ˌnɛn.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
exponenciación
process

export /ɪksˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪksˈpoət/ /ɪksˈpɔɹt/ /ɪksˈpɔːt/ /ˈɛks.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɛks.poət/ /ˈɛks.pɔɹt/ /ˈɛks.pɔːt/ v
exportar
to sell (goods) to a foreign country
computing: send (data) from one program to another
to cause to spread in another part of the world

exporter n
exportador exportadora
person who or organization that exports

expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/ /ɪkˈspəʊz/ v
exponer revelar descubrir exhibir
to reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to
exponer
to subject photographic film to light

exposition /ɛkspəˈzɪʃən/ n
exposición
action of putting something out to public view

expostulate v
expostular
to protest

exposure /ɪkˈspoʊʒɚ/ n
denuncia exposición publicidad
exposición
condition

exposé /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ n
exposición
publication of investigative journalism

expound /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ v
disertar explayar exponer
explain or discuss at length

express /ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/ /ɪkˈspɹɛs/ v
expresar
to convey meaning
exprimir
to excrete or cause to excrete

express train n
tren expreso
a train making limited stops

expressible adj
expresable
able to be expressed

expression /ɪkˈspɹɛʃ.ən/ n
expresión frase hecha
colloquialism or idiom
expresión
mathematics: arrangement of symbols
particular way of phrasing an idea
(computing) a piece of code in a high-level language that returns a value
facial appearance
process of translating a gene into a protein

expressionism n
expresionismo
movement in the arts
genre in music

expressionist adj
expresionista
of, pertaining to, or in the style of expressionism

expressionist n
expresionista
painter who paints in this style

expressionless adj
inexpresivo
without expression

expressive /ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/ adj
expresivo
effectively conveying feeling

expressively adv
expresivamente
in expressive manner

expressivity n
expresividad
quality of being expressive

expressly /ɪkˈspɹɛsli/ adv
expresamente
in an expressive or explicit manner

expressway n
autopista
US: divided highway

expropriate v
expropiar
to deprive a person of their property

expropriation /ɛksˌpɹoʊpɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
expropiación
act of expropriating

expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ n
expulsión
the act of expelling or the state of being expelled

expurgate /ˈɛks.pɚ.ɡeɪt/ v
expurgar
to cleanse, to purge

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪzɪt/ adj
exquisito bonísimo
especially fine

extant /ɛkˈstænt/ /ˈɛkstənt/ adj
existente extante
still in existence

extemporaneous /əksˌtɛmpɚˈeɪni.əs/ /ɛksˌtɛm.pɜː(ɹ)ˈeɪn.i.əs/ adj
extemporáneo
without preparation

extend /ɛkˈstɛnd/ v
extender ampliar
to increase in extent

extended family n
parientes lejanos
family (parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren etc)

extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ n
extensión
act of extending or the state of being extended
computing: file extension
computing: optional software component

extension cord n
alargador extensión
an electrical cord

extensive /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ adj
extenso
wide

extensively adv
extensivamente
in an extensive manner; having great range; having wide breadth and depth
extensamente
to a great extent

extent /ɪksˈtɛnt/ n
extensión
space, area, volume to which something extends

extenuating adj
atenuante

exterior /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ adj
exterior
relating to the outside parts or surface

exterior /ɪkˈstɪəɹɪə/ /ɪkˈstɪɹiɚ/ n
exterior
The outside part

exterminate /ɛkˈstəː.mɪ.neɪt/ /ɪkˈstɝ.mɪ.neɪt/ v
exterminar
to kill all of a population

extermination n
exterminio
the act of exterminating

exterminator /ɪkˈstɜːmɪˌneɪtə/ /ɪkˈstɝmɪˌneɪtɚ/ n
exterminador exterminadora
someone or something that exterminates

external /ɛksˈtɝnəl/ /ɪksˈtɜːnəl/ adj
externo
outside of something

externality /ekstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstəˈnælɪti/ /ɛkstɚˈnælɪti/ n
externalidad
impact on any party not involved in a given economic transaction

externally adv
externamente
on the surface or the outside

extinct /ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ adj
extinto
having died out
no longer erupting
extinguished, no longer alight (of fire, candles etc.)

extinction /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃ(ə)n/ n
extinción
the action of making or becoming extinct

extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
apagar extinguir
to put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

extinguishable adj
apagable extinguible
able to be extinguished

extinguishant adj
extintor
That serves to extinguish

extinguisher n
extinguidor extintor
anything that extinguishes something

extirpate /ˈɛkstəpeɪt/ /ˈɛkstɚpeɪt/ v
extirpar
to destroy completely
to surgically remove
extirpar descepar
to pull up by the roots

extirpation n
extirpación
the act of extirpating

extol /ɪkˈstoʊl/ /ɪkˈstəʊl/ v
alabar ensalzar elogiar enaltecer entronizar loar
to praise; to make high

extort v
extorsionar
to wrest from an unwilling person by undue or illegal exercise of power or ingenuity
to obtain by means of the offense of extortion

extortion /ɪkˈstɔːɹʃn/ /ɪkˈstɔːʃn/ n
extorsión
the practice of extorting money or other property

extortionist n
extorsionador extorsionista extorsionadora
someone who extorts

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adj
extra adicional exceso
beyond what is due, usual

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ adv
extremadamente
to an extraordinary degree

extra /ˈɛkstɹə/ n
exceso

extra time n
prórroga

extra- prefix
extra-
outside, beyond

extracellular adj
extracelular
occurring or found outside of a cell

extracellular matrix n
matriz extracelular
connective tissues and fibres

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ n
extracto fragmento pasaje
portion of a document
extracto
something extracted
solution made by drawing out from a substance

extract /ɪksˈtɹækt/ /ˈɛkstɹækt/ v
extraer sacar
to draw out

extractor hood n
campana extractora extractora campana
kitchen device

extracurricular adj
extracurricular
outside of the normal curriculum of an educational establishment

extradite /ˈɛkstɹədaɪt/ v
extraditar
to remove a person from one state to another by legal process

extradition n
extradición
a formal process by which a criminal suspect is handed over to another government

extragalactic adj
extragaláctico
originating outside of a galaxy

extrainstitutional adj
extrainstitucional
outside of an institution

extrajudicial adj
extrajudicial
carried out without legal authority

extralarge adj
extralargo
very large

extramarital adj
extramatrimonial
taking place outside marriage

extraneous /ekˈstɹæɪ.ni.əs/ /ɛkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ /ɪkˈstɹeɪ.ni.əs/ adj
extraño
not belonging to, or dependent upon, a thing

extraordinarily adv
extraordinariamente
in an extraordinary manner

extraordinary /ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/ adj
extraordinario
not ordinary

extrapolate /ɛkˈstɹæp.əˌleɪt/ v
extrapolar
to infer by extending known information
to estimate the value of a variable outside a known range

extrapolation n
extrapolación
calculation of an estimate

extrasensory /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
extrasensorial extrasensorio
of or relating to extrasensory perception

extrasensory perception /ˌɛkstɹəˈsɛnsəɹi pəˈsɛpʃən/ n
percepción extrasensorial sexto sentido
supposed ability to obtain information without the use of normal sensory channels

extrasolar adj
extrasolar
originating in a solar system other than ours
originating outside the Solar System

extrasystole n
extrasístole
premature contraction of the heart

extrasystolic adj
extrasistólico
relating to extrasystole

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ adj
extraterrestre alienígena
originating from outside of the Earth

extraterrestrial /ˌɛk.stɹə.təˈɹɛst.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɛkstɹətɚˈɛstɹi.əl/ n
extraterrestre
being originating from outside of the Earth

extratextual adv
extratextual
outside of a text

extravagance n
extravagancia
prodigality

extravagant /ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/ adj
extravagante
exceeding the bounds of something

extravagantly adv
costosamente
with lavish expenditure

extravaganza /ɪkˌstɹæv.əˈɡæn.zə/ n
extravagancia
event or display of fantastic or chaotic behaviour or conduct

extreme /ɪkˈstɹiːm/ adj
extremo
of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost
archaic: ultimate, final or last
drastic, or of great severity
in the greatest or highest degree; intense
of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment
excessive, or far beyond the norm

extreme sport n
deporte extremo
sport

extremely /ɪksˈtɹiːmli/ adv
extremadamente harto sumamente
to an extreme degree

extremism n
extremismo
extreme ideas or actions

extremist adj
extremista
holding extreme views
of, or relating to extremism

extremist n
extremista
person who holds extreme views

extremity /ɪkˈstɹɛməti/ /ɪkˈstɹɛmɪti/ n
extremidad
furthest point
hand or foot

extremophile n
extremófilo
organism that lives under extreme conditions

extremophilic adj
extremófilo
Of, or pertaining to the extremophiles

extricate /ˈɛks.tɹɪ.keɪt/ v
librar sacar
to free, disengage, loosen or untangle

extrication n
extricación

extrinsic /ɛks.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
extrínseco
external, separable from the thing itself, inessential

extroverted /ˈɛkstɹəvəːtɪd/ /ˈɛkstɹəˌvəɹtɪd/ adj
extravertido extrovertido
psychology: of or related to an extrovert

extrude v
extrudir

extrusion n
extrusión
manufacturing process

extrusive adj
extrusivo
jutting out or extruding

exuberance /ɛksˈjuː.bɜːɹ.əns/ n
exuberancia
The quality of being exuberant; cheerful or vigorous enthusiasm; liveliness

exude /ɪɡˈzud/ v
exudar
to discharge through pores

exult /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ v
exultar
rejoice

exultant adj
exultante jubiloso
very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure

exultation n
exultación
lively joy at success or victory

exuviate /ɛkˈsuː.vɪ.eɪt/ /ɪɡˈzjuː.vɪ.eɪt/ v
mudar
to shed or cast off a covering

eye /aɪ/ n
ojo del huracán ojo
of a hurricane
ojo
organ
hole in needle
of a potato
ability to notice what others might miss
mark on an animal resembling an eye

eye color n
color de ojos
color or pigment of the iris

eye contact n
contacto visual
action of looking at another human or animal in the eye

eye for an eye n
ojo por ojo
compensation for an injury

eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth proverb
ojo por ojo, diente por diente
compensation for an injury

eye of the beholder n
ojo del observador
subjective perception and judgement

eye shadow n
sombra de ojos
makeup around the eyes

eye socket n
cuenca
socket of eye

eyebags /ˈaɪbæɡz/ n
ojeras
dark circles under the eyes, caused by lack of sleep etc.

eyeball n
globo ocular
ball of the eye

eyebolt n
armella cáncamo
bolt with a looped head

eyebright n
ojo brillante
any of the flowering plants of the genus Euphrasia

eyebrow /ˈaɪˌbɹaʊ/ n
ceja
hair that grows over the bone ridge above the eye socket

eyedrop n
colirio
eye medicine

eyedropper n
cuentagotas gotero
dropper

eyelash /ˈaɪlæʃ/ n
pestaña
hair growing on the edge of an eyelid

eyelet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
ojete
A small hole to receive a cord or fastener

eyelid /ˈaɪ.lɪd/ n
párpado
(anatomy) a thin skin membrane that covers and moves over an eye

eyeliner n
delineador
makeup

eyesight /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/ n
vista visión
faculty of sight

eyesore n
esperpento
a displeasing sight

eyewall n
muro del ojo pared del ojo
ring of towering thunderstorms of a cyclone

eyewitness n
testigo ocular
person who has seen and can testify about an event

eyrie /ˈɛɹi/ /ˈɪəɹi/ n
aguilera

fa /fɑ/ n
fa
fourth note of a major scale

fable /ˈfeɪbəl/ n
fábula
fictitious narration to enforce some useful truth or precept

fabric /ˈfæb.ɹɪk/ n
tejido
tejido tela género
material made of fibers

fabric softener n
suavizante suavizante textil
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer

fabricate /ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/ v
fabricar

fabrication /fæbɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fabricación manufactura
act
falsedad invención mentira
that which is fabricated; a falsehood

fabulist /ˈfæbjəlɪst/ n
fabulista
one who writes or tells fables

fabulous /ˈfæbjʊləs/ adj
extraordinario fabuloso
extraordinary, especially in being very large
fabuloso increíble
mythical or legendary; incredible
fabuloso fantástico
of the nature of a fable; unhistorical
fabuloso maravilloso
very good; wonderful

fabulously /ˈfæbjʊləsli/ adv
fabulosamente estupendamente
in a fabulous manner

facade /fəˈsaːd/ /fəˈsɑːd/ n
fachada
face of a building
deceptive outward appearance

face /feɪs/ n
cariz frente haz lado superficie
cara mueca gesto
facial expression
cara rostro faz jeta
front part of head
cara faz
geometry: bounding surface of a polyhedron
reputación cara
good reputation; standing in the eyes of others
cara imagen reputación
public image
técnico
slang: type of wrestler

face /feɪs/ v
encarar enfrentar
deal with, confront
encarar enfrentarse mirar
position oneself/itself towards

face the music v
afrontar las consecuencias aguantar el chaparrón apechugar atenerse a las consecuencias
to accept or confront the unpleasant consequences of one's actions

face to face adv
cara a cara frente a frente
in person

face up to v
afrontar arrostrar

face value n
valor facial valor nominal
the stated value or amount

face-down adv
boca abajo bocabajo
such that the face or front is positioned downward

face-to-face adj
cara a cara faz a faz
in another's presence

face-up adv
boca arriba bocarriba
in a position with the face upwards

facebook /ˈfeɪsˌbʊk/ n
libro de caras
a college publication

facet /ˈfæsɪt/ n
faceta
flat surface cut into a gem
one among many similar yet distinct things
faceta omatidio
one member of a compound eye

facetious /fəˈsiːʃəs/ adj
fisgón socarrón
flippant
faceto
pleasantly humorous, jocular

facial /ˈfeɪʃəl/ adj
facial
of the face

facial hair n
vello facial
hair on the face of a human

facial nerve n
nervio facial
nerve

facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v
facilitar
to make easy or easier

facilitator n
facilitador
person who helps a group to have an effective dialog without taking any side of the argument

facility /fəˈsɪlɪti/ n
facilidad
dexterity, skill
instalación material
physical means of doing something

facsimile /fækˈsɪm.ə.li/ n
facsímil
copy or reproduction

fact /fækt/ n
hecho
an honest observation
an objective consensus on a fundamental reality
something concrete used as a basis for further interpretation
information about a particular subject
something actual
something which has become real

fact of life n
ley de vida

facticity /fækˈtɪsɪti/ n
facticidad
quality or state of being a fact
state of being in the world without any knowable reason for such existence, or of being in a particular state of affairs which one has no control over

faction /ˈfæk.ʃən/ n
facción
group of people

factional adj
faccional
of, pertaining to, or composed of factions

factious /ˈfækʃəs/ adj
faccioso sedicioso
of, pertaining to, or caused by factions

factoid /ˈfæktɔɪd/ n
factoide
inaccurate statement believed to be true

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ n
factor
influence
mathematical sense
integral part

factor /ˈfæktə/ /ˈfæktɚ/ v
factorizar
to find all factors of a number

factor of production n
factor de producción factor productivo
resource used for production

factorable adj
factorizable
capable of being factored

factorial /fækˈtɔːɹi.əl/ n
factorial
mathematical operation or its result

factorize v
factorizar
create a list of factors
divide an expression into listing items

factory /ˈfæktəɹi/ n
fábrica planta
manufacturing place

factotum /fækˈtoʊ.təm/ /fækˈtəʊ.təm/ n
hombre orquesta muchacho de los mandados
general servant
jack of all trades
todero
person having many responsibilities

factual /ˈfak(t)ʃʊəl/ /ˈfæk(t)ʃuəl/ /ˈfɛk(t)ʃʉɘl/ adj
factual efectivo fáctico
of facts

facultative /ˈfæ.kəl.tə.tɪv/ /ˈfæ.kəlˌteɪ.tɪv/ adj
facultativo
not obligate; optional

faculty /ˈfæ.kəl.ti/ n
facultad
division of a university
ability, skill, or power

fad /fæd/ n
moda moda pasajera
phenomenon

fade /feɪd/ adj
insípido
tasteless

fade /feɪd/ v
deslucir
to cause to fade
atenuar disminuir
to grow weak, lose strength
desteñir
to lose freshness, brightness
desvanecerse
to vanish

fade out v
desvanecer evanescer
to slowly disappear

fado n
fado
song

faena /faˈena/ n
faena
passes

fag /fæɡ/ n
maricón mariquita marica joto puto parguela
homosexual man

fag hag n
mariliendre
woman who likes gay men

fagboy n
colita mariconcito puñalito
contemptible young gay man

faggot /ˈfæ.ɡət/ n
huevón
annoying person
haz
bundle of sticks
leña
piece of firewood

faggotry /ˈfæɡətɹi/ n
mariconería
the quality of being a faggot

faglet n
jotito mariconcito
young male homosexual

faience n
loza fayenza
type of tin-glazed earthenware ceramic

fail /feɪl/ v
fracasar zozobrar
be unsuccessful
pararse
cease to operate
fracasar negar no conseguir
not achieve a stated goal
desaprobar reprobar suspender
to receive one or more non-passing grades in academic pursuits

failed state n
estado fallido
type of state

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ n
defecto falta lacra
defect

failing /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/ preposition
a falta de
if the preferred or prior option is not possible

failure /ˈfeɪljɚ/ n
fracasado
object or person incapable of success
fracaso fallo
state or condition opposite of success
avería fracaso
termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function

faint /feɪ̯nt/ adj
tenue
lacking distinctness, hardly perceptible
performed in a weak or feeble manner
débil
lacking strength; inclined to lose consciousness

faint /feɪ̯nt/ n
deliquio desmayo soponcio
the act of fainting

faint /feɪ̯nt/ v
desmayar
to lose consciousness

fainting /ˈfeɪntɪŋ/ n
desmayo
an act of collapsing to a state of temporary unconsciousness

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ adj
razonable
adequate, reasonable, decent
justo equitativo
just, equitable
pastel
light in color or pale
viento de popa
nautical: favorable to a ship's course
bello
pretty or attractive
inocente
unblemished and innocent

fair /feː(ə)/ /fɛə/ /fɛɚ/ /fɪə/ n
feria
celebration
a travelling amusement park
market
feria de muestras feria
professional event, trade fair

fair enough interjection
me parece bien muy bien
very well

fair game n
blanco legítimo
a goal or an object that may legitimately be sought

fair play n
juego limpio
good behavior

fair sex n
bello sexo sexo débil
women

fair trade n
comercio justo
system of trading

fairlead n
gatera
device to guide a line

fairly /ˈfɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈfɛɹ.li/ adv
abiertamente francamente
in a fair manner
bastante
partly, not fully; somewhat

fairness n
belleza
property of being beautiful
equidad imparcialidad
property of being just, equitable

fairway n
canalizo
(nautical) a navigable channel in a harbour

fairy /ˈfɛəɹi/ /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛːɹɪ/ n
marica mujercita
(derogatory slang) effeminate male homosexual
hada
mythical being

fairy godmother n
hada madrina
benevolent magical female
benefactor
generous benefactor

fairy ring n
anillo de hadas
ring of fungi

fairy tale n
cuento de hadas fábula
folktale

fait accompli /ˈfeɪt.əˌkʌm.pli/ n
hecho consumado
established fact

faith /feɪθ/ n
fe
feeling that something is true
religious belief system
confidence in the intentions or abilities
obligation of loyalty or fidelity

faithful /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/ adj
fiel
having faith
fiel leal
loyal; adhering firmly to person or cause

faithfully /ˈfeɪθfəli/ adv
fielmente
in a faithful manner

faithfulness n
fidelidad lealtad
the state of being faithful

fajita /fəˈhiːtə/ n
fajita
dish

fake /feɪk/ adj
falso
not real

fake /feɪk/ n
falsificación
something which is not genuine, or is presented fraudulently

fake /feɪk/ v
falsear
to counterfeit, falsify
fingir
to make a false display of
falsear falsificar
to modify fraudulently to make sth. look better

fakir /fəˈkiɹ/ n
fakir faquir
ascetic mendicant

fakon /ˈfeɪkn̩/ n
tocino calcado
fake bacon

falafel /fəˈlɑfəl/ /fəˈlɑːfəl/ n
faláfel falafel
Middle Eastern food
falafel faláfel
pita with falafel balls inside
single falafel ball

falchion /ˈfɑltʃən/ /ˈfɔltʃən/ /ˈfɔːlʃən/ n
bracamante
sword

falciform /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔɹm/ /ˈfæl.sɪ.fɔːm/ adj
falciforme
sickle-shaped

falcon /ˈfælkən/ /ˈfɔː(l)kən/ n
halcón falcón
bird of the genus Falco

falconer /ˈfælkənɚ/ /ˈfɒl.kən.ə(ɹ)/ n
halconero halconera
a person who breeds or trains hawks
cetrera cetrero
one who follows the sport of fowling with hawks

falconry n
cetrería halconería
sport of hunting by using trained birds of prey

faldstool n
faldistorio
portable, folding chair used by a bishop

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ n
decadencia
a period of decline before the end
caída
act of moving in gas or vacuum under the effect of gravity from a point to a lower point

fall /fɑl/ /fɔl/ /fɔːl/ v
caer
become or change into
collapse; be overthrown or defeated
prostrate oneself
descender caer
come down or descend
cader caer
die
caer caerse
move to a lower position under the effect of gravity

fall apart v
venirse abajo
be emotionally in crisis
deshacerse desintegrarse despedazarse desvencijarse
intransitive: break into pieces through being in a dilapidated state

fall armyworm n
cogollero del maíz oruga militar tardía

fall asleep v
morir
euphemism for "to die"
dormirse
to pass into sleep

fall behind v
atrasar
to be late

fall for v
enamorarse
To fall in love with

fall guy n
pagano
a scapegoat

fall ill v
enfermar enfermarse
become ill

fall in line v
pasar por el aro

fall in love v
enamorarse
to come to have feelings of love
enamorarse amartelarse
to come to have feelings of love towards each other

fall off v
caer
To become detached or to drop from.
To diminish in size, value, etc.

fall off the turnip truck v
caerse de un nido caerse del guindo caerse del nido
to be unsophisticated in rustic manner

fall off the wagon v
recaer
to cease a self-improvement or reform ; to lapse back into an addiction

fall on v
recaer
be assigned to

fall on deaf ears v
caer en saco roto
of a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored

fall out v
desavenir desconcertar
cease to be on friendly terms

fall out of love v
desenamorar
cease to be in love

fall over v
caerse
fall from an upright position to a horizontal position

fallacious /fə.ˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
erróneo
characterized by fallacy; false or mistaken

fallacy /ˈfæləsi/ n
falacia
false argument

fallback /ˈfɔːl.bæk/ n
plan B
a backup plan

fallen angel n
ángel caído
angel who was exiled from heaven

fallibilism /ˈfælɪbɪlɪzəm/ n
falibilismo
doctrine that knowledge is never certain

fallibility n
falibilidad
state of being prone to error

fallible adj
falible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong

falloff n
caída
A reduction or decline

fallout /ˈfɔlˌaʊt/ /ˈfɔːlaʊt/ n
lluvia
event of airborne particles falling to the ground
efectos colaterales
negative side effect
ceniza
particles that fall to the ground

fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ /ˈfæləʊ/ n
yermo
barbecho guamil
ground left unseeded for a year

fallow deer /ˈfæl.əʊˌdɪə/ n
gamo
Dama dama, a ruminant mammal

false /fɔls/ /fɔːls/ adj
falaz falso
postizo falso
spurious, artificial
falso
untrue, not factual, wrong
state in Boolean logic that indicates a negative result

false alarm n
falsa alarma
warning sound that turns out to be erroneous

false drop n
documento recuperado no pertinente
to learn the basics

false friend /ˌfɒls ˈfɹɛnd/ /ˌfɔls ˈfɹɛnd/ n
falso amigo
type of word

false negative /ˈfɔls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ /ˈfɔːls ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
falso negativo
result of a test that shows as absent something that is present

false trevally n
pagapa pez blanco
Lactarius lactarius

falsehood /ˈfɒlsˌhʊd/ n
falsedad
false statement

falsely adv
falsamente
in a false manner

falsetto /fɔlˈsɛt.oʊ/ /fɔːlˈsɛt.əʊ/ n
falsete
"false" (singing) voice in any human

falsifiability n
falsabilidad
quality of being falsifiable

falsification n
falsificación
the act of making false

falsify /ˈfɒlsɪfaɪ/ v
falsificar
to alter so as to be false
to counterfeit, forge

falter /ˈfɒltə/ v
dudar
To hesitate

fame /feɪm/ n
fama
state of being famous

familial /fəˈmɪljəl/ adj
familiar
of or pertaining to a human family

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ adj
familiar
known to one

familiar /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/ /fəˈmɪl.jɚ/ n
familiar espíritu familiar
attendant spirit

familiarity /fəmɪlɪˈæɹɪti/ n
familiaridad
an instance of familiar behaviour
close or habitual acquaintance with someone; recognizability
intimidad familiaridad
the state of being extremely friendly; intimacy
impertinencia
undue intimacy; impertinence

familiarity breeds contempt proverb
donde hay confianza, da asco
if you know someone very well, you stop respecting them

familiarization n
familiarización
process of familiarizing

familiarize v
familiarizar
make or become familiar with something or someone

familiarly adv
familiarmente
in a familiar manner

family /ˈfæm(ə)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ n
familiar
(used attributively)
familia
immediate family, e.g. parents and their children
rank in a taxonomic classification, above both genus and species
group of people related by blood, marriage, law, or custom
linguistics: a group of languages believed to have descended from the same ancestral language
music: a group of instrument having the same basic method of tone production

family home evening n
noche familiar
An evening set apart for activities.

family member n
pariente
person belonging to a family

family planning n
planificación familiar
birth control, especially when carried out by monogamous heterosexual couples

family reunion n
reunión familiar
gathering of family members

family tree n
árbol genealógico
family tree

famine /ˈfæmɪn/ n
hambruna hambre
extreme shortage of food in a region

famous /ˈfeɪməs/ adj
famoso
famoso célebre afamado
well known

famous for being famous adj
famoso por ser famoso
having attained celebrity status for no particularly identifiable reason

fan /fæn/ [feən] n
ventilador abanico
electrical device
abanico
hand-held device
anything resembling a hand-held fan
fan aficionado hincha forofo seguidor
admirer

fan /fæn/ [feən] v
abanicar
to blow air on by means of a hand-held fan
ventilar
to blow air on by means of an electric fan

fan death n
muerte por ventilador
death supposedly caused by staying overnight in a closed room with an electric fan

fan fiction /fæn fɪkʃən/ n
fanficción fánfic
fiction made by fans

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ adj
fanático
fanatical

fanatic /fəˈnæt.ɪk/ n
fanático
one who is zealously enthusiastic

fanatical /fəˈnætɪkəl/ adj
fanático
having an extreme, irrational zeal or enthusiasm

fanatically adv
fanáticamente
in a fanatical manner

fanaticism n
fanatismo
characteristic or practice of being a fanatic

fanaticize v
fanatizar
make into a fanatic

fanbelt n
correa del ventilador
belt which turns a cooling fan

fanboy n
fan simpatizante
someone devoted to a single subject

fanciful adj
fantástico imaginado
imaginative or unreal

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ adj
elegante
decorative

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ n
fantasía magín
The imagination; the image-making power of the mind

fancy /ˈfæn.si/ v
gustar hacer tilín ser atraído por
To be sexually attracted to
antojar apetecer gustar provocar tener ganas tincar
would like to

fandom /ˈfændəm/ n
afición
fans taken as a group
fandom
subculture of fans

fanfare /ˈfænfɛə/ /ˈfænfɛəɹ/ n
fanfarria
a flourish of trumpets or horns
bombo y platillo fanfarria
a show of ceremony or celebration

fang /fæŋ/ n
colmillo
canine tooth

fanlight n
montante
semioval window with a fan-like structure of ribs

fanny pack n
banano
pouch

fanslator n
traductor aficionado
person or online group that carries out fanslation

fansub /ˈfænˌsʌb/ n
fansub
subtitles translated by amateurs

fantasize /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ v
fantasear
intransitive: to indulge in fantasy

fantastic /fænˈtæstɪk/ adj
fantástico
wonderful, marvelous, excellent, extraordinarily good
existing in or constructed from fantasy
not believable, only possible in fantasy

fantastically adv
fantásticamente
in a fantastic manner
to a fantastic extent

fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ n
fantasia fantasía
imagining

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adj
lejano
remote in space

far /fɑɹ/ /fɑː/ adv
lejos lejano
distant in space, time, or degree

far and wide adv
por todas partes
over a great distance or large area

far from it adv
nada más lejos para nada
completely different; contrary to previous assumption

far left n
extrema izquierda ultraizquierda
most liberal political or religious grouping

far point n
punto remoto
eye can focus

far right /ˌfɑːˈɹʌɪt/ n
ultraderecha extrema derecha
extreme right wing

far-fetched adj
traído por los pelos forzado improbable inverosímil jalado de los pelos poco probable
not likely

far-flung adj
remoto
distant
amplio extendido extenso
widespread

far-left adj
ultraizquierdo
very leftist

far-right /ˈfɑːˌɹʌɪt/ adj
ultraderechista
very right-wing

farad n
faradio
unit of capacitance

faraway adj
alejado
distant

farce /fɑɹs/ /fɑːs/ n
farsa sainete
situation full of ludicrous incidents
farsa
style of humor

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ n
precio
tarifa
money paid for a transport ticket
pasajero
paying passenger

fare /feɚ/ /fɛə(ɹ)/ /fɛɹ/ v
viajar
to travel

fare dodger n
polizón
a person who deliberately avoids payment for public transport

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ n
adiós
a wish of happiness at parting
despedida
an act of departure

farewell /fɛəˈwɛl/ /fɛɹˈwɛl/ v
despedirse
bid farewell

farm /fɑːm/ /fɑːɹm/ n
granja finca
a place where agricultural activities take place

farm worker n
peón agrícola
person who works on, but does not own, a farm

farmboy n
chico del campo niño campesino niño de la provincia
boy who works on a farm

farmer /fɑɹmɚ/ /fɑːmə/ n
granjero granjera
person who works the land and/or who keeps livestock

farmhand n
gañán labriego peón agrícola trabajador agrícola
farm worker

farmhouse /ˈfɑːmhaus/ n
alquería
farmer's residence

farrago /fəˈɹeɪɡoʊ/ n
fárrago
confused miscellany

farrier /ˈfæɹi.ə/ /ˈfæɹi.əɹ/ /ˈfɛɹi.əɹ/ n
herrador herradora
person who trims and shoes horses' hooves

farrow /ˈfæɹoʊ/ /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
lechigada (de cochinillos)
litter of piglets

farsightedness n
hipermetropía
condition of being unable to focus on near objects

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ n
pedo cuesco
an emission of flatulent gases

fart /fɑɹt/ /fɑːt/ v
peer soltar un pedo pedorrear ventosear
to emit flatulent gases

fascia /ˈfeɪʃə/ /ˈfæʃə/ n
fascia
tissue

fascia lata n
fascia lata
fascia of the thigh muscle

fasciated antshrike n
batará lineado
Cymbilaimus lineatus

fascicle /ˈfæsɪkəl/ n
fascículo
bundle of skeletal muscle fibers

fasciitis /fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/ n
fascitis
inflammation of the fascia

fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ v
fascinar
to evoke interest or attraction
to be charming or attractive
to spellbind

fascinating /ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ/ adj
fascinante
having interesting qualities; captivating; attractive

fascination /fæsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
fascinación
the act of fascinating, bewitching, or enchanting; enchantment; witchcraft
the state or condition of being fascinated

fascism /ˈfæʃɪz(ə)m/ n
fascismo
extreme totalitarian political regime

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ adj
fascista
informal: unfairly oppressive or needlessly strict
fascista facha
of or relating to fascism
supporting the principles of fascism

fascist /ˈfæʃɪst/ n
fascista
proponent of fascism

fascistization n
fascistización

fashion /ˈfæʃən/ n
moda
current (constantly changing) trend, favored for frivolous rather than practical, logical, or intellectual reasons
popular trends
manera modo
style, or manner, in which to do something

fashion designer n
diseñador de moda
someone who designs clothing professionally

fashionable /ˈfæʃənəbl̩/ adj
a la moda de moda
characteristic of or influenced by a current popular trend or style

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adj
rápido
capable of moving with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ adv
rápidamente
with great speed

fast /fæst/ /fɑːst/ v
ayunar
to abstain from food

fast food n
comida rápida platos preparados
type of meal that is often pre-prepared and served quickly

fast track n
vía rápida
The quickest or most direct method or path

fasten /ˈfæsən/ /ˈfɑːsən/ v
atar abrochar
to attach or connect in a secure manner

fastener /ˈfæsənɚ/ /ˈfɐːsɘnɘ/ /ˈfɑːsənə/ n
cerrador
any device that fastens

faster /ˈfæstɚ/ /ˈfɑːstə/ n
ayunador ayunadora
one who fasts

fastidious /fæˈstɪdi.əs/ adj
exigente
difficult to please
cicatero quisquilloso regodeón
excessively particular
maniático
overly concerned about tidiness and cleanliness

fasting n
ayuno
act or practice of abstaining from or eating very little food
period of time when one abstains from or eats very little food

fat /fæt/ adj
gordo
carrying a larger than normal amount of fat on one's body
grueso gordo
thick

fat /fæt/ n
grasa
specialized animal tissue
refined substance chemically resembling the oils in animal fat

fat cat n
pez gordo
rich person who contributes to a political campaign

fat catshark n
colayo gordo
Apristurus pinguis

fat content n
materia grasa
amount of fat

fat-ass /ˈfætæs/ [ˈfæɾæs] n
gordinflón
an overweight or obese person

fatal /ˈfeɪtəl/ [ˈfeɪ.ɾɫ̩] adj
fatal
proceeding from fate
causing death
foreboding death

fatalism n
fatalismo
doctrine that all events are subject to fate

fatalist n
fatalista
fatalist, person who believes in fatalism

fatalistic adj
fatalista
of or pertaining to fatalism

fatberg /ˈfætbɜːɡ/ /ˈfætbɝɡ/ n
fatberg
large accumulation of fat, etc., which clogs sewers

fate /feɪt/ n
destino azar
that which predetermines events
destiny

fateful /ˈfeɪtfəl/ adj
funesto
momentous, significant, setting or sealing ones fate

fatfuck n
gordo de mierda guatón culiado
vulgar, derogatory

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfæ.ðəɹ/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ n
padre
male parent
term of address for a priest

father /ˈfaː.ðə/ /ˈfæ.ðəɹ/ /ˈfɑ.ðɚ/ /ˈfɑː.ðə(ɹ)/ v
engendrar
to act as a father
engendrar ocasionar producir
to give rise to

father-in-law n
suegro
one's spouse's father

fatherhood /ˈfɑ.ðɚˌhʊd/ /ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd/ n
paternidad
being a father

fatherland n
patria
country of one's ancestry

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ n
braza
unit of length

fathom /ˈfæðəm/ v
sondar sondear
(transitive) to measure the depth of, take a sounding of
abrazar
(transitive, archaic) to encircle with outstretched arms
ahondar comprender profundizar
(transitive, figuratively) to manage to comprehend

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ n
fatiga
weariness

fatigue /fəˈtiːɡ/ v
fatigar
to tire or make weary

fatigues /fəˈti-ɡz/ n
traje de faena
military clothing

fatiloquent /feɪˈtɪləkwənt/ adj
profético
prophetic, speaking of fate

fatphobia n
gordofobia
fear or dislike towards fat people

fatso /ˈfætsoʊ/ n
gordinflón guatón
an overweight person

fatten /ˈfætən/ v
engordar
to become fatter
to cause to be fatter

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ adj
graso
like fat, greasy

fatty /ˈfæ.ti/ /ˈfæ.ɾi/ n
gordito guatoncito
fat person

fatty acid n
ácido graso
acid

fatty liver n
esteatosis hepática hígado graso
fatty liver

fatuous /ˈfæt.ju.əs/ /ˈfætʃ.u.əs/ adj
fatuo
obnoxiously stupid, vacantly silly, content in one's foolishness

fatwa /ˈfatwɑː/ /ˈfætwɑ/ n
fatua fetua fatwa
legal opinion, decree or ruling issued by a mufti

faubourg /ˈfəʊbʊəɡ/ n
extramuros
an outlying part of a city or town

fault /fɑlt/ /fɔlt/ /fɔːlt/ n
culpa
blame; responsibility for a mistake
defecto falla
defect
falla
geology fracture in rock
falta
tennis: illegal serve

faultfinder n
sacafaltas
a person who finds fault

faultless adj
impecable intachable perfecto sin tacha
without fault

faultlessness n
impecabilidad
absence of faults

faulty /ˈfɔːlti/ adj
defectuoso imperfecto
having or displaying faults; not perfect; not adequate or acceptable

fauna /ˈfɔː.nə/ n
fauna
animals considered as a group
a book, cataloging the animals of a country etc.

fauvism n
fovismo
artistic movement

faux /foʊ/ /fəʊ/ adj
falso
fake or artificial

faux pas /fəʊ pɑː/ /fəʊ pɑːz/ n
metedura de pata metida de pata
social blunder

fava bean n
haba
Vicia faba

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ n
favor
deed in which help is voluntarily provided
goodwill; benevolent regard

favor /ˈfeɪvə/ /ˈfeɪvɚ/ v
favorecer preferir
to look upon fondly; to prefer

favourable /ˈfeɪv(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
favorable
opportune

favoured /ˈfeɪ.vəd/ /ˈfeɪ.vɚd/ adj
agraciado
treated or regarded with partiality

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ adj
favorito predilecto preferido
preferred

favourite /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ n
favorito
person who enjoys special regard or favour

favouritism n
favoritismo
unfair favouring

fawn /fɔːn/ n
beis marrón claro
colour
cervatillo
young deer

fawner n
lisonjera lisonjero
one who fawns

fax /fæks/ n
fax
document transmitted by telephone

fayalite n
fayalita
iron-rich olivine mineral

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ n
miedo pavor
a phobia; sense of fear induced by something or someone
temor respeto
extreme veneration or awe
miedo temor
uncountable: emotion caused by actual or perceived danger or threat

fear /fɪə/ /fɪəɹ/ v
temer tener miedo de
feel fear about (something)

fearful /ˈfɪəfəl/ adj
miedoso temeroso
frightened, filled with terror

fearless adj
impávido intrépido sin miedo
free from fear

fearlessness n
impavidez intrepidez valor
quality of being fearless

feasibility n
factibilidad
state of being feasible

feasible /ˈfiːzəbəl/ adj
factible realizable agible asequible dable ejecutable
that can be done in practice

feast /fiːst/ n
fiesta
festival, holiday, solemn, or more commonly, joyous, anniversary
festín fiesta comilona
large, often ceremonial meal

feat /fiːt/ n
hazaña proeza empresa gesta hito hombrada
an accomplishment that's relatively rare or difficult

feather /ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɛð.ɚ/ n
pluma
branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds

feather in one's cap n
triunfo personal
a recognized accomplishment

featherbed v
consentir mimar ser indulgente tener entre algodones
to pamper, cosset or mollycoddle

feathered adj
emplumado
covered with feathers

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ n
atributo característica cualidad rasgo
funcionalidad elemento función
computing: beneficial capability of a piece of software
característica atracción atractivo
important or main item
articulo reportaje
long, prominent article or item in the media
rasgo facciones
one of the physical constituents of the face

feature /ˈfitʃɚ/ /ˈfiːtʃə/ v
priorizar
ascribe the greatest importance
aparecer figurar
to appear, to make an appearance
incluir ofrecer presentar protagonizar
to star, to contain

featured adj
destacado
displayed with special treatment

febrile /ˈfiːbɹaɪl/ adj
febril
feverish

fecal /ˈfiːkəl/ adj
fecal
of or relating to feces

fecal matter n
materia fecal heces
feces

fecaluria n
fecaluria

feceate v
defecar
to discharge feces from the digestive tract

feces /ˈfiːsiːz/ n
heces

fecund /ˈfiː.kənd/ /ˈfɛ.kənd/ adj
fecundo
highly fertile; able to produce offspring

fecundability n
fecundabilidad

fecundate v
fecundar
to inseminate
to make fertile

fed up adj
harto cabreado cansado chorreado hastiado
frustrated

federal /ˈfɛdəɹəl/ adj
federal
pertaining to a league or treaty; derived from an agreement or covenant between parties, especially between nations
pertaining to the national government level

federalism n
federalismo
system of government

federalization n
federalización
unification of states

federalize v
federalizar
unite into a federation

federate v
federar

federation /ˌfɛdəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
federación
array of nations or states

fedora /fəˈdɔɹə/ /fɪˈdɔːɹə/ n
fedora borsalino gacho
a felt hat

fee /fiː/ n
tarifa honorario cuota
monetary payment charged for professional services

feeble /ˈfiːbəl/ adj
débil endeble feble
deficient in physical strength
deficiente endeble feble
wanting force, vigor or efficiency in action or expression

feed /ˈfiːd/ n
feed
encapsulated online content that you can subscribe to with a feed reader
pienso
food given to (especially herbivorous) animals
señal
something supplied continuously; as, a satellite feed

feed /ˈfiːd/ v
alimentar dar de comer
to give food to eat
alimentar
to give to a machine for processing

feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ n
comentario feedback reacción valoración
critical assessment of process or activity
acople retroalimentación retroalimentación acústica
howling noise
feedback realimentación retroacción retroalimentación
signal that is looped back to control a system within itself

feeding /ˈfiːdɪŋ/ n
alimentación
an instance of eating
an instance of giving food

feeding bottle n
biberón mamadera
feeding bottle

feel /fiːl/ n
caricia
act of fondling
talento
intuitive ability
aspecto
mental impression
tacto
quality
idea
vague understanding

feel /fiːl/ v
sentir sentirse
parecer
copulative: to seem
sentirse sentir
intransitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state
compadecer sentirlo
intransitive: to sympathise
sentir
transitive: to experience an emotion or other mental state about
sentir tocar
transitive: to sense by touch
sentir creer
transitive: to think or believe

feel like v
apetecer estar por la labor tener ganas de
have a desire for something, or to do something
sentirse como
perceive oneself to resemble

feeler /ˈfiːlə/ /ˈfiːləɹ/ n
antena
an antenna or appendage used to feel, as on an insect

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ adj
sentimental
emotionally sensitive

feeling /ˈfilɪŋ/ /ˈfiːlɪŋ/ n
sentimiento emoción
emotion
sentimientos
in plural: emotional attraction or desire
in plural: emotional state or well-being
corazonada intuición presentimiento
intuition
sensación
sensation

feet of clay n
pies de barro
a hidden weak point

feign /feɪn/ v
imaginar inventar
to give a mental existence to something
fingir
to make a false show

feijoa /feɪˈʒoʊ.ə/ n
feijoa
shrub

feint /feɪ̯nt/ n
finta amago
a movement made to confuse the opponent

feint /feɪ̯nt/ v
fintar fintear
to make a counterfeit move to confuse an opponent

feisty /ˈfaɪsti/ adj
agresivo
belligerent
tenaz
tenacious

feldspar n
feldespato
any of a large group of rock-forming minerals

felicitous /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/ adj
oportuno
appropriate, apt, fitting

felicity /fəˈlɪsɪti/ n
felicidad
apt and pleasing style in speech, writing, etc.

felid n
félido
member of Felidae

feline /ˈfiːlaɪn/ adj
felino
of or pertaining to cats

fell /fɛl/ v
talar cortar
to make something fall

fella /fɛ.lə/ n
muchacho tío
fella

fellatio /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.oʊ/ /fəˈleɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ n
felación fellatio
oral stimulation of penis

fellow /ˈfɛloʊ/ /ˈfɛləʊ/ n
colega
a colleague or partner
compañero amigo
a companion; a comrade
tipo hombre muchacho
a male person; a man
congénere
an equal

fellowship /ˈfɛləʃɪp/ n
confraternidad
Company of people that shares the same interest or aim

fellwalking n
senderismo
walking in the fells

felon /ˈfɛlən/ n
criminal delincuente
a person convicted of a crime

felonious adj
intencionado
Done with intent to commit a crime

felony /ˈfɛ.lə.ni/ n
crimen delito felonía
A serious criminal offense

felt /fɛlt/ n
fieltro
cloth made of matted fibres of wool
hat made of felt

felt-tip pen n
rotulador
pen that holds ink conveyed to a writing surface by a felt nib

felucca n
faluca falúa
sailing boat

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ adj
femenino hembra
belonging to the sex that typically produces eggs, or the gender typically associated with it
hembra
having an internal socket

female /ˈfiː.meɪl/ n
hembra
one of the feminine sex or gender

female circumcision n
ablación del clítoris circuncisión femenina
operation involving removal of any of various parts of the female external genital organs

female ejaculation n
eyaculación femenina
forceful expulsion of fluids from the vagina

female genital mutilation n
mutilación genital femenina
the complete amputation or partial cutting of the external female genitalia

feme covert /fɛmˈkʌvət/ n
mujer casada
law, a married woman

feme sole /ˈfɛmsəʊl/ n
mujer soltera
law, a single woman

femicide /ˈfɛmɪsaɪd/ n
femicidio feminicidio
killing of women

feminationalism n
feminacionalismo

feminazi n
feminazi
intolerant radical feminist

feminazism n
feminazismo

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ adj
de mujeres femenil
belonging to females
femenino
of the feminine grammatical gender distinction
having the qualities associated with women
of the female sex

feminine /ˈfɛmɪnɪn/ n
femenino género femenino
(grammar)

femininity /fɛmɪˈnɪnɪti/ n
feminidad femineidad
femininity

feminism /ˈfɛmɪnɪz(ə)m/ n
feminismo
the social theory or political movement

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ adj
feminista
relating to or in accordance with feminism

feminist /ˈfɛmənɪst/ n
feminista
advocate of feminism; person who believes in bringing about the equality of men and women
member of a feminist political movement

feminization /ˌfemɪnɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
feminización
act of feminizing, or the state of being feminized
development of female sex characteristics

feminize /ˈfɛmɪnaɪz/ v
feminizar
to become (more) feminine
to make (more) feminine

feminology n
feminología
cognates of feminology as a synonym of women's studies

femismo n
hembrismo
strong femine pride

femme fatale /fɛm fəˈtæl/ /fɛm fəˈtɑːl/ n
mujer fatal
seductive and dangerous woman

femonationalism n
femonacionalismo

femoral adj
femoral
of, pertaining to, or near the femur or thigh

femtogram n
femtogramo
unit of mass

femtosecond n
femtosegundo
unit of time

femur /ˈfiːmə(ɹ)/ n
fémur
segment of insect’s leg

fence /fɛns/ n
cerca valla barda cerramiento seto
barrier
perista reducidor
someone who hides or buys and sells stolen goods

fence /fɛns/ v
cercar
to enclose by building a fence

fencer /ˈfɛnsə/ /ˈfɛnsəɹ/ [ˈfɛnsɚ] n
esgrimista esgrimidora esgrimidor
a participant in the sport of fencing

fencing n
cerca vallado
fences used as barriers or an enclosure
cerca
material used to make fences
esgrima
sport

fend /fɛnd/ v
valerse por sí mismo
to take care of or responsibility for oneself

fender /ˈfɛnd.ə(ɹ)/ n
defensa
nautical term
aleta
panel of a car
guardabarros
shield on a bicycle

fennec /ˈfɛnɨk/ n
fénec
fox

fennel /ˈfɛnəl/ n
hinojo
Foeniculum vulgare, the plant
spice used in cooking
bulb, leaves, or stalks eaten as a vegetable

fenugreek /ˈfɛnjʊˌɡɹiːk/ n
alholva fenogreco
spice

feral /ˈfɛɹəl/ adj
cimarrón bravo ferino feroz fiero montaraz
wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild

feral cat n
gato asilvestrado
domesticated cat returned to the wild

ferial /ˈfɛɹɪəl/ adj
ferial
pertaining to an ordinary weekday

fermata /fɜːɹˈmɑːtə/ /fɜːˈmɑːtə/ n
calderón
holding a note beyond its usual duration or the notation representing it

ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ /fɚˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɜːmɛnt/ /ˈfɝmɛnt/ v
fermentar
to react using fermentation

fermentation n
fermentación
anaerobic biochemical reaction
state of agitation or excitement

fermion /ˈfɜːmɪɒn/ n
fermión
particle with totally antisymmetric composite quantum states

fermionic adj
fermiónico
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of fermions

fermium /ˈfɜːɹmiəm/ n
fermio
chemical element

fern /fɜːn/ /fɝn/ n
helecho helez
plant

ferocious /fəˈɹəʊʃəs/ adj
feroz
Marked by extreme and violent energy

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ n
hurón
the mammal Mustela putorius furo

ferret /ˈfɛɹɪt/ v
buscar fisgonear rebuscar
to bring to light by searching

ferric /ˈfɛɹɪk/ adj
férrico
chemistry: of compounds of iron in which it has a valence or oxidation number of 3

ferric oxide n
óxido férrico
chemical compound

ferrimagnetism n
ferrimagnetismo
a form of antiferromagnetism

ferroelectric adj
ferroeléctrico
physical effect

ferroelectricity n
ferroelectricidad
electric polarization

ferromagnetic adj
ferromagnético
easily magnetized

ferromagnetism n
ferromagnetismo
the phenomenon whereby certain substances can become permanent magnets

ferrous /ˈfɛɹəs/ adj
ferroso
chemistry
férreo
of or containing iron

ferrous oxide n
óxido ferroso
chemical compound

ferruginous duck n
porrón pardo
Aythya nyroca

ferruginous hawk n
gavilán herrumbroso
Buteo regalis

ferrule /ˈfɛɹ(ə)l/ /ˈfɛɹəl/ n
casquillo
(billiards) plastic band attaching the tip to the cue
casquillo virola
band or cap placed around a shaft to reinforce it or to prevent splitting

ferry /ˈfɛɹi/ /ˈfɛɹɪ/ n
transbordador ferry ferri
boat

ferryboat /ˈfɛɹiˌboʊt/ /ˈfɛɹiˌbəʊt/ n
barco ferri ferry transbordador
boat

ferryman n
barquero balsero
man who operates a ferry

fertile /ˈfɜːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtaɪl/ /ˈfɝːtəl/ adj
fértil
(biology) capable of reproducing
(of an imagination etc) productive or prolific
fértil fecundo
(of land etc) capable of growing abundant crops

fertility /fɚːˈtɪləti/ n
fertilidad
the condition, or the degree of being fertile
the birthrate of a population

fertilizable adj
fecundable
capable of being fertilized

fertilization n
fecundación
act of fecundating
fertilización
act of rendering fertile

fertilize v
fertilizar abonar
to make fertile by adding nutrients

fertilizer /ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/ /ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ n
fertilizante abono
a chemical compound created to have the same effect.
fertilizante abono orgánico
a natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants

fervent /ˈfɜː.vənt/ /ˈfɝ.vənt/ adj
ferviente
exhibiting particular enthusiasm, zeal, conviction, persistence, or belief

fervor /ˈfɝvɚ/ n
fervor acaloramiento apasionamiento ardor
intense, heated emotion; passion, ardor

fescennine /ˈfɛsənʌɪn/ adj
cachondo chocarrero de color licencioso picante verde
obscene or scurrilous

fess /fɛs/ n
faja
band

festival /ˈfɛstəvəl/ n
festival
event or community gathering

festively adv
festivamente
in a festive manner

festivity n
festividad
experience or expression
festival

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ n
festón
architecture: bas-relief, painting, or structural motif resembling a festoon
guirnalda luminosa
cable with light globes attached
guirnalda
ornament which hangs loosely from two tacked spots

festoon /fɛsˈtuːn/ v
enguirnaldar
to hang ornaments which hang loosely from two tacked spots

feta /ˈfɛtə/ n
feta
a variety of curd cheese

fetal /ˈfitl/ adj
fetal
pertaining to, or connected with, a fetus

fetal alcohol spectrum disorder n
desórden de espectro alcohólico fetal
disorder

fetch /fɛtʃ/ v
venderse
To obtain as price or equivalent; to sell for
buscar traer
To retrieve; to bear towards; to get

fetching /ˈfɛtʃɪŋ/ adj
atractivo
Attractive; pleasant to regard

fetid /ˈfɛtɪd/ adj
fétido
foul-smelling

fetidness n
fetidez hediondez hedor
the quality of being fetid

fetish /ˈfɛt.ɪʃ/ n
fetiche
something believed to possess spiritual or magical powers
something nonsexual which arouses sexual desire
irrational or abnormal fixation

fetishism n
fetichismo
paraphilia where the object of attraction is an inanimate object or a part of a person's body

fetlock n
menudillo
joint of the horse's leg

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ n
grillos obstáculo pihuela traba
anything that restricts or restrains in any way
grillos manea pihuela pihuelas
object used to bind a person or animal by its legs

fetter /ˈfet.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ə/ /ˈfɛt.ɚ/ v
impedir
to restrain or impede
aherrojar engrillar
to shackle or bind up with fetters

fetus /ˈfiːtəs/ n
feto
fetus

feud /fjuːd/ n
hostilidad enemistad pelea rivalidad
A state of long-standing mutual hostility
feudo
estate granted to a vassal

feudal /ˈfjuː.dəl/ [ˈfju.ɾɫ̩] adj
feudal
of, or relating to feudalism

feudalism /ˈfju.dəlɪzəm/ n
feudalismo
social system

fever /ˈfivɚ/ /ˈfiːvə/ n
fiebre calentura
higher than normal body temperature

feverfew n
matricaria hierba santa
Tanacetum parthenium

feverish /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ/ adj
febril
in the state of having a fever
filled with excess energy

feverishly /ˈfi.vɚ.ɪʃ.li/ /ˈfiː.və.ɹɪʃ.li/ adv
febrilmente
with excitement and determination

few /fju/ /fjuː/ determiner
poco
indefinite, usually small number
pocas pocos
small number

few sandwiches short of a picnic phraseologicalUnit
faltarle un hervor
Not sane

fewer /ˈfjuːɚ/ determiner
menos
comparative of few; a smaller number

fey /feɪ/ adj
destinado a morir
doomed to die
embelesado
spellbound
etéreo extraño
strange or otherworldly
mágico
magical or fairylike

ff. phraseologicalUnit
ss.
and the following

fiancé /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
prometido novio
man who is engaged to be married

fiancée /fiˈɑnseɪ/ /fiˈɒ̃seɪ/ n
prometida novia
woman who is engaged to be married

fiasco /fɪˈæs.kəʊ/ n
fiasco fracaso
ludicrous or humiliating situation

fib /fɪb/ n
mentirijilla milonga patraña trola
a more or less inconsequential lie

fibre /ˈfaɪ.bə(ɹ)/ n
fibra
muscle fiber

fibre cement n
fibrocemento uralita

fibreglass /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/ n
plástico reforzado con fibra de vidrio plástico reforzado con vidrio
composite material
fibra de vidrio
glass extruded into fibers

fibrillation n
fibrilación
contraction of the muscle fibers of the heart

fibrin /ˈfaɪbɹɪn/ n
fibrina
fibrous substance

fibrinogen n
fibrinógeno
protein that in humans plays a part in the forming of clots

fibroblastoma n
fibroblastoma

fibroelastosis n
fibroelastosis

fibroma n
fibroma
benign tumour of fibrous connective tissue

fibromyalgia n
fibromialgia
condition characterised by chronic pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints

fibrosis /faɪˈbɹoʊsɪs/ n
fibrosis
formation of connective tissue

fibrous /ˈfaɪbɹəs/ adj
fibroso
of or pertaining to fibre

fibula n
fíbula
ancient brooch

fickle /ˈfɪk.əl/ adj
voluble inconstante pendular veleidoso
quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance

fickleness n
veleidad
quality of being fickle

fiction /ˈfɪk.ʃən/ n
ficción
literary type
invention

fictional adj
ficticio ficcional inventado
invented, as opposed to real

fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj
ficticio inventado
invented

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ n
ajuste arreglo
adjustment
estafa chanchullo engañifa engaño petardo tejemaneje
fraud
violín
instrument

fiddle /ˈfɪd(ə)l/ /ˈfɪdl̩/ v
amañar
to adjust in order to cover a basic flaw or fraud

fiddlesticks /ˈfɪdl̩.stɪks/ interjection
jolines jolín ostras
expression of mild dismay or annoyance

fideicommissum n
fideicomiso
benefit

fideism /ˈfideɪɪzəm/ n
fideísmo
doctrine

fideist n
fideísta
subscriber to fideism

fidelity /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/ n
fidelidad
accuracy, or exact correspondence to some given quality or fact
loyalty, especially to one's spouse
the degree to which an electronic system accurately reproduces a given sound or image
faithfulness to one's duties

fidget /ˈfɪdʒ.ɪt/ v
revolverse
to move around nervously

fidget spinner n
spinner
stress-relieving toy

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ adj
fiduciario
related to trusts and trustees

fiduciary /fʌɪˈdjuːʃəɹi/ n
apoderado curador fiduciaria fiduciario mandatario procurador
trustee

fief /fiːf/ n
feudo
estate

fiefdom /ˈfiːf.dəm/ n
feudo
estate controlled by a feudal lord
organization in the control of a dominant individual

field /fild/ /fiːld/ n
campo terreno ámbito
course of study or domain of knowledge or practice
cuerpo campo
in mathematics
campo agro
land area free of woodland, cities, and towns; open country
campo cancha
sports: area reserved for playing a game
campo
wide, open space used to grow crops or to hold farm animals
physics: region affected by a particular force
place where a battle is fought
heraldry: background of the shield
geology: region containing a particular mineral
computing: area of memory or storage reserved for a particular value

field hockey n
hockey sobre hierba
form of hockey

field hospital n
hospital de campaña
medical unit

field maple n
arce menor arce campestre arce silvestre
Acer campestre

field marshal n
mariscal de campo
highest military rank after the commander in chief

field of vision /ˈfild ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ /ˈfiːld ɘv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/ n
campo visual
area that a person, etc., can see without turning the head

field trip n
excursión
educational trip

fieldfare /ˈfiːldfɛə/ n
zorzal real
Turdus pilaris

fiend /fiːnd/ n
adicto fanático metido
addict, fanatic
demonio diablillo diablo
demon
diablo malvado monstruo
very evil person

fiendish /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ adj
diabólico
sinister, evil

fierce /fɪəs/ /fɪɹs/ adj
feroz enconado fiero
extremely violent, severe, ferocious or savage
feroz
resolute or strenuously active
feroz fiero
threatening in appearance or demeanor

fiercely /fɪəsli/ /fɪɹsli/ adv
fieramente
in a fierce manner

fiesta /fiˈɛstə/ /fɪˈɛstə/ n
fiesta
festive occasion
religious festival in Spanish speaking country

fife n
pífano
small shrill pipe

fifteen /fɪfˈtiːn/ /ˈfɪf.tiːn/ numeral
quince
cardinal number

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimoquinto
ordinal form of number fifteen

fifteenth /ˌfɪfˈtiːnθ/ n
quinceavo
one of fifteen equal parts
decimoquinta decimoquinto
person or thing in the fifteenth position

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ adj
quinto
Ordinal form of the number 5

fifth /fɪft/ /fɪfθ/ /fɪθ/ n
quinto
one of five equal parts of a whole

fifth column n
quinta columna
a group of people which clandestinely undermines a larger group, such as a nation, to which it is expected to be loyal

fifth wheel n
quinta rueda
a type of trailer hitch
quedarse tocando el violín
anything superfluous or unnecessary

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ adj
quincuagésimo
the ordinal form of the number fifty

fiftieth /ˈfɪf.ti.əθ/ n
cincuentavo quincuagésimo
one of fifty equal parts of a whole
quincuagésimo
the person or thing in the fiftieth position

fifty /ˈfɪfti/ numeral
cincuenta
cardinal number

fifty-eight numeral
cincuenta y ocho
cardinal number

fifty-eighth adj
quincuagésimo octavo
ordinal number

fifty-fifth adj
quincuagésimo quinto
ordinal number

fifty-first adj
quincuagésimo primero
ordinal number

fifty-five numeral
cincuenta y cinco
cardinal number

fifty-four numeral
cincuenta y cuatro
cardinal number

fifty-fourth adj
quincuagésimo cuarto
ordinal number

fifty-nine numeral
cincuenta y nueve
cardinal number

fifty-ninth adj
quincuagésimo noveno
ordinal number

fifty-one numeral
cincuenta y uno
cardinal number

fifty-second adj
quincuagésimo segundo
ordinal number

fifty-seven numeral
cincuenta y siete
cardinal number

fifty-seventh adj
quincuagésimo séptimo
ordinal number

fifty-six numeral
cincuenta y seis
cardinal number

fifty-sixth adj
quincuagésimo sexto
ordinal number

fifty-third adj
quincuagésimo tercero
ordinal number

fifty-three numeral
cincuenta y tres
cardinal number

fifty-two numeral
cincuenta y dos
cardinal number

fig /fɪɡ/ n
higo breva
fruit
higuera higo
tree or shrub

fig leaf n
hoja de higo
leaf covering genitals in a work of art
hoja de higo hoja de higuera
leaf of the fig plant

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] n
combate
martial arts match
lucha
occasion of fighting

fight /faɪt/ [fʌɪt] v
luchar pelear batirse
(intransitive) to contend in physical conflict
combatir luchar
(transitive) to contend in physical conflict against
luchar
to strive for

fight dirty v
pelear sucio
to use the worst ways

fight fire with fire v
combatir el fuego con fuego
idiomatic

fight like cat and dog v
llevarse como el perro y el gato

fighter /ˈfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪtɚ/ n
caza
aircraft type
luchador guerrero combatiente
person who fights
guerrero
warrior

fighter plane n
avión de caza
military aircraft

fighting fish n
luchador de Siam
Betta splendens

figment /ˈfɪɡ.mənt/ n
ensueño espejismo ficción quimera
fabrication, fantasy, invention

figurative /ˈfɪɡjʊɹətɪv/ adj
figurado figurativo traslaticio
metaphorical; not literal

figuratively adv
figurativamente
in a figurative manner

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ n
figura
drawing
shape
a person, representing a certain consciousness
human figure; shape of human body
cifra
numeral

figure /ˈfɪɡjɚ/ /ˈfɪɡə/ /ˈfɪɡɚ/ v
ocurrírsele
to calculate, to solve a mathematical problem

figure of merit n
figura de mérito
a numerical value considered useful in comparing the quality of things

figure of speech n
figura retórica
word or phrase

figure out v
descubrir darse cuenta deducir
come to understand

figure skating n
patinaje artístico patinaje artístico sobre hielo
sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on skates

figure-hugging adj
ajustado ceñido

figured bass /ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/ n
bajo cifrado
musical notation

figurehead /ˈfɪɡjəɹˌhɛd/ n
mascarón de proa
carved figure on the prow of a sailing ship
figura decorativa hombre de paja testaferro
someone in a nominal position of leadership

figurine /fɪɡ(j)əˈɹin/ /fɪɡəˈɹin/ n
figura
a small carved or molded figure

filament /ˈfɪləmənt/ n
filamento
fine thread or wire
stalk of a stamen in a flower

filarial /fɪˈlɛːɹɪəl/ adj
filarial
of or pertaining to filaria

filch /fɪltʃ/ v
hurtar
to steal

file /faɪl/ n
archivo carpeta ficha
collection of papers
archivo fichero
computer terminology
columna
chess: vertical line of squares
fila
column of people
lima
cutting or smoothing tool

file /faɪl/ v
archivar
to archive
gestionar
to commit papers
cursar gestionar
to make a formal request
guardar
to store computer data
limar
to smooth with a file

file extension n
extensión de archivo
string of characters

file size n
tamaño del archivo
length of a file

filename /ˈfaɪlneɪm/ n
nombre de archivo
name assigned to a file

filet mignon /fɪˈleɪ mɪnˈjõː(n)/ n
filete miñón
steak cut of beef

filial /ˈfi.li.əl/ /ˈfɪl.i.əl/ adj
filial
pertaining to a son or daughter

filial piety n
piedad filial
respect to one's parents and ancestors

filibuster /ˈfɪləbʌstɚ/ /ˈfɪlɪbʌstə(ɹ)/ n
filibustero
freebooter

filicide /ˈfɪ.lɪ.sʌɪd/ n
filicidio
killing
filicida
person who kills his or her own child

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ n
filigrana
a delicate and intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire

filigree /ˈfɪl.ɪ.ɡɹiː/ v
afiligranar
to decorate something with intricate ornamentation made from gold or silver twisted wire

filing cabinet n
archivero casillero fichero
piece of office furniture

fill /fɪl/ n
relleno
something used to occupy empty spaces

fill /fɪl/ v
llenar
occupy fully, take up all of
add contents to, so it is full
become full of contents
empastar
treat (a tooth)

fill in v
reemplazar remplazar substituir
to substitute for somebody or something

fill out /fɪl aʊt/ v
rellenar cumplimentar
to complete a form
crecer engordar
to have one's physique expand

fill up v
llenar
to make full

filler /ˈfɪl.ə(ɹ)/ n
coletilla latiguillo muletilla
Any spoken sound or word used to fill gaps in speech; filled pause.

fillet /fɪˈleɪ/ /ˈfɪ.lɪt/ n
filete
strip of deboned meat or fish

filling /ˈfɪlɪŋ/ [ˈfɪɫlɪŋ] n
empaste relleno tapadura
in dentistry

fillip /ˈfɪlɪp/ n
papirote
action of holding the tip of a finger against the thumb and then releasing it with a snap

filly /ˈfɪli/ n
potra
young female horse

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ n
película
photographic film
thin layer

film /fɪlm/ /ˈfɪləm/ v
filmar rodar cinematografiar
to record a motion picture

film director n
director cinematográfico director de cine realizador
person

filming /ˈfɪlmɪŋ/ n
filmación
the action of the verb "to film"

filmmaker n
cineasta
producer or director of films / movies

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
filtro
device for separating impurities from a fluid or other substance
any device or procedure that acts to separate or isolate
electronics or software to separate unwanted signal
collection of subsets

filter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ v
filtrarse
to pass through a filter or to act as though passing through a filter
filtrar
to sort, sift, or isolate

filter out v
tamizar
To selectively remove part of something

filter tube n
tubo con filtro
empty cigarette tube with filter

filth /fɪlθ/ n
mugre porquería bahorrina bascosidad inmundicia
dirt

filthy /ˈfɪlθi/ adj
sucio mugriento inmundo mugroso
covered with filth; very dirty
sucio guarro obsceno pelado
obscene or offensive

fimbria n
fimbria
anatomy: structure in the form of a fringe

fin /fɪn/ n
aleta
appendage of a fish
appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal
device used by divers

fin whale n
ballena de aleta rorcual común
Balaenoptera physalus

finagle /fɪˈneɪ.ɡəl/ v
enchufar
(transitive) to obtain or achieve by indirect and usually deceitful methods
estafar birlar escamotear hacer trampas hurtar petardear
(transitive, intransitive) to cheat or swindle; to use crafty, deceitful methods (often with "out of")

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ adj
último final
last; ultimate

final /ˈfaɪ.nəl/ n
final
sports: last round in a contest
test or examination given at the end of a term or class
contest that narrows a field of contestants

final clause n
oración final
type of dependent clause

final say n
última palabra
right to make a final decision

finale /fɨˈnɑli/ /fɪˈnɑːli/ n
final
grand end of something, especially a show or a piece of music

finalist n
finalista
participant in final

finally /ˈfaɪ.nl̩.i/ /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/ adv
finalmente por fin
finalmente
definitively
por fin
ultimately

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ n
finanza
management of money and other assets

finance /ˈf(a)ɪˌnæns/ v
financiar
to obtain or provide funding for a transaction or undertaking

financial /faɪˈnænʃəl/ adj
financiero
related to finances

financially adv
financieramente
in terms of finance or money

finch /fɪntʃ/ n
pinzón
any bird of the family Fringillidae

find /faɪnd/ n
hallazgo
anything found

find /faɪnd/ v
encontrar creer
decide that
determinar juzgar
determine, judge
encontrar hallar
encounter, locate, discover

find out v
descubrir averiguar
to discover

finding /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ n
descubrimiento
result of research or an investigation

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ adj
bueno
being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory
apuesto bonito
good-looking, attractive
fino
made up of particularly small pieces
fino bueno
of superior quality
of a particular grade of quality, usually between "very good" and "very fine", and below "mint"
soleado
of weather: sunny and not raining
fino delgado
particularly slender; especially thin, narrow, or of small girth

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ n
multa
payment for breaking the law

fine /faɪn/ /fæːn/ /ˈfiːneɪ/ v
multar
to issue a fine as punishment

fine arts n
bellas artes
purely aesthetic arts

fine print n
letra chica letra pequeña
details printed in small type

fine-structure constant n
constante de estructura fina
fine-structure constant

finesse /fɪˈnɛs/ n
fineza
property of having elegance, grace, refinement, or skill

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ n
dedo mano
(anatomy) extremity of the hand
dedo
a fingersbreadth of alcohol
muelle en espigón
finger pier
barra dedo
finger-shaped pieces of food
dedeo
skill in the use of the fingers
barra control
something similar in function to a finger

finger /ˈfɪŋəɹ/ /ˈfɪŋɡə/ /ˈfɪŋɡɚ/ v
apuntar señalar
to identify or point out
dedear
to penetrate and sexually stimulate with one's finger
hurgar
to poke

finger food n
pasaboca
Food that can be eaten with one's hands

finger millet n
mijo africano ragi
a plant grown as a cereal

finger ring n
sortija
ring

finger-wag v
menear del dedo
to move the index finger from left to right to left, as to say no or reject something

fingerboard n
traste
part of musical instrument

fingering n
insertar
sexual act

fingernail /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/ n
uña
covering near the tip of finger

fingerprint /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpɹɪnt/ n
huella digital huella dactilar
the patterns left on surfaces where fingertips have touched
the pattern of ridges on the tips of the fingers

fingertip /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/ n
yema del dedo punta del dedo
the end of the finger

finicky /ˈfɪnɪki/ adj
esquilimoso fastidioso melindroso pedante pejiguero puntilloso
fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ n
fin meta
end
acabado
protective coating

finish /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ v
acabar terminar acabarse finalizar terminarse
to come to an end
acabar
to complete

finish line n
meta
line marking end of a race

finish off v
terminar
to finish completely

finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ adj
terminado
processed or perfected

finished product n
producto terminado
final version of a product

finishing touch n
broche de oro retoque último toque
final addition, change, or embellishment

finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ adj
personal
grammar: limited by person or number
finito limitado
having an end or limit

finiteness n
finitud
the state of being finite

finity n
finidad finitud
state or characteristic of being limited

fios de ovos n
huevo hilado pelo de caballo
traditional Portuguese sweet food

fir /fɜː(ɹ)/ /fɝ/ /fɪɹ/ n
abeto
conifer of the genus Abies

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] n
fuego
alchemy: one of the basic elements
elements to start a fire
incendio fuego
damaging occurrence of fire
estufa horno
heater or stove used in place of real fire
disparo tiro fuego
in-flight bullets
fuego lumbre
instance of this chemical reaction
fuego incendio
oxidation reaction

fire /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfaɪəɹ/ /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ)/ [ˈfäːɚ] v
disparar descargar
intransitive: to shoot
cocer
to heat pottery, etc.
despedir echar licenciar correr
to terminate the employment of
disparar tirar
transitive: to shoot
sport: to shoot, to attempt to score a goal

fire alarm n
alarma anti-incendio alarma de incendios
device which warns people of a possible fire

fire at will phraseologicalUnit
¡fuego a discreción!
military command

fire brigade /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)bɹɪˌɡeɪd/ n
brigada de bomberos cuerpo de bomberos
group within a corporation or industrial site
cuerpo de bomberos
organization for preventing and putting out fires

fire department n
brigada de bomberos cuerpo de bomberos
fire department

fire drill n
simulacro de incendio
practice to prepare for evacuation in the event of a fire

fire engine /faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ n
coche de bomberos
fire truck

fire escape n
escalera de escape de incendios
emergency doors, ladders etc. as a class
ruta de evacuación ruta de salida vía de escape vía de evacuación
emergency escape route

fire extinguisher /ˈfaɪəɹ ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
extintor extinguidor matafuego
device for putting out a fire

fire hose n
chorro
any fast, heavy stream
manguera de incendios
hose designed to deliver water to douse a fire

fire hydrant n
hidrante boca de incendio
a device used by firefighters to obtain water from the main

fire ship n
brulote
wooden ship

fire station n
parque de bomberos
building for firefighters

fire triangle n
triángulo del fuego

fire up v
arrancar bootear iniciar
Computing: to launch
arrancar encender
Of an engine: to start
prender
To ignite

fire-eyed diucon n
diucón huilco ulco
South American bird

firearm n
arma de fuego
personal weapon

firebrand /ˈfaɪə.bɹænd/ /ˈfaɪɚ.bɹænd/ n
agitador instigador
argumentative troublemaker or revolutionary
tea teda tizón tuerre
torch or other burning stick

firebrick n
ladrillo refractario
a brick capable of withstanding high temperatures

firebug n
pirómano
pyromaniac or arsonist

firecracker n
petardo piola triquitraque
a firework

firedamp n
grisú
an inflammable gas found in coal mines

firefighter /ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌfaɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
bombero
person who puts out fires

firefly n
luciérnaga
Lampyridae

fireman /ˈfaɪəmən/ /ˈfaɪɹmən/ n
bombero
male skilled in fighting fire
fogonero
person who keeps the fire going underneath a steam boiler

fireplace /ˈfaɪəpleɪs/ /ˈfaɪɹpleɪs/ n
chimenea
open hearth

fireproof adj
ignífugo
resistant to damage from fire

fireside n
alrededor de la chimenea

firestarter n
incendiario
person who starts fires
encendedor
tool used to start a fire

firestorm n
conflagración tormenta ígnea
Fire intensity greatly increased by winds

firewall /ˈfaɪ(ə)ɹˌwɔl/ /ˈfaɪ.əˌwɔːl/ /ˈfaɪə.wɔəl/ n
cortafuegos firewall
computer software
muro cortafuego
fireproof barrier

firewire n
FireWire
a high speed digital link standard, IEEE 1394-1995

firewoman n
bombera
female firefighter

firewood n
leña
wood intended to be burned, typically for heat

firework n
fuego artificial
exploding device

fireworks /ˈfaɪ̯.ə.wɜːks/ /ˈfaɪ̯.ɚ.wɝks/ n
fuegos artificiales
plural of firework

firing squad n
pelotón de fusilamiento
a group of soldiers detailed to execute someone or to discharge weapons ceremonially

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ adj
firme
solid, rigid (material state)
steadfast, secure (position)

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ n
firma
business partnership

firm /fɜɹm/ /fɜːm/ v
afirmar
to make firm or strong

firmament /ˈfɜː(r)məmənt/ n
firmamento
the vault of the heavens; the sky

firmly /fɜːmli/ /fɝmli/ adv
firmemente
in a firm or definite or strong manner

firmness /ˈfɜːmnəs/ /ˈfɝmnəs/ n
firmeza
state of being firm

firmware n
firmware soporte lógico inalterable
firmware

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adj
primero
numeral first

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ adv
primeramente para empezar primero
before anything else

first /fɜːst/ /fɝst/ /fɪrst/ n
estreno
new occurrence
primero primo
person or thing in the first position

first aid n
primeros auxilios
basic care

first aid kit n
botiquín
standard collection of first aid supplies

first and foremost adv
antes que nada sobretodo
primarily; most importantly

first and last n
nombre y apellido
given name and surname

first come, first served proverb
por orden de llegada
people will be dealt with in the order they arrive

first cousin once removed n
sobrino segundo
child of a first cousin
tía segunda tío segundo
first cousin of a parent

first day cover n
sobre de primer día
first day cover

first floor n
planta primera primera planta
floor above the ground floor
planta baja primer piso
floor at the level of the street

first lieutenant n
alférez
rank in the United States

first love n
primer amor
one's first feeling of romantic love

first name n
nombre nombre de pila
name chosen by parents

first of all adv
en primer lugar
before anything else

first person n
primera persona
the form of a pronoun verb used when the subject of a sentence is making the statement

first rate adj
de primera
superb

first things first phraseologicalUnit
lo primero es lo primero primero lo primero
let's deal with matters of highest priority first

first world problem n
problema del primer mundo
frustration or complaint

first-come-first-served adj
por orden de llegada

first-degree burn n
quemadura de primer grado
mild burn

first-order logic n
lógica de primer orden
formal deductive system expanded from propositional logic

first-person shooter n
shooter en primera persona tirador en primera persona
game

first-rate adj
de primera clase excelente
exceptionally good

firstborn n
primogénito primogénita
the first child in a family

firstfruit n
primicia primicias
An offering of the first of a harvest

firsthand adj
de primera mano
direct, without intermediate stages

firstly /ˈfɜɹstli/ adv
primeramente
In the first place

fiscal /ˈfɪskəl/ adj
fiscal
pertaining to finance in general

fiscal policy n
política fiscal
government policy

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ n
pesca
period of time spent fishing
pescado pez
vertebrate animal
flesh of fish as food
collective plural of fish

fish /fɘʃ/ /fɪʃ/ v
pescar
intransitive: to try to catch fish

fish farming n
acuicultura
practice of operating fish farms

fish finger n
palito de pescado
stick of processed fish

fish garth n
cañar
dam or weir

fish out of water n
como pez fuera del agua
a person in unfamiliar, and often uncomfortable, surroundings

fish trap n
nasa buitrón
contraption to catch fish

fishball n
bola de pescado
pulverized fish shaped into a ball

fishbone n
espina espina del pescado
bone of a fish

fisher /ˈfɪʃə/ /ˈfɪʃɚ/ n
pescador
person who fishes

fisherman n
pescador pescadora
person catching fish

fisheye lens n
objetivo ojo de pez ojo de pez
wide-angle lens with extremely wide field of view

fishhook /ˈfɪʃˌhʊk/ n
anzuelo hamo
barbed hook for fishing

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
pesca
business of catching fish
act or sport of catching fish

fishing boat n
barco pesquero pesquero
boat used for fishing

fishing expedition n
expedición de pesca
search for (incriminating) information

fishing ground n
caladero
area of water used for fishing

fishing line n
cuerda de pescar hilo de pescar
chord or line where the hook or lure is attached

fishing net n
red de pesca atarraya
net used for fishing

fishing rod n
caña de pesca caña de pescar
rod used for angling

fishmarket n
pescadería
market where fish is sold

fishmonger /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋɡ.ə(ɹ)/ n
pescadera pescadero
person who sells fish

fishmonger's n
pescadería
shop that sells fish

fishwife n
pescadera
a woman who sells or works with fish

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ adj
sospechoso
suspicious; inspiring doubt

fishy /ˈfɪʃi/ n
pececito pescadito
little fish

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ n
fisión
process of splitting an atom
process by which a bacterium splits into two
process whereby one item splits to become two

fission /ˈfɪʃən/ v
fisionar
to cause to undergo fission

fissiped adj
fisípedo
having the toes separated from each other

fissiped n
fisípedo
animal that has the toes separated

fissure /ˈfɪʃ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɪʃ.ɚ/ n
fisura grieta
a crack or opening, as in a rock

fist /fɪst/ n
puño índice
(printing) the pointing hand symbol
puño
clenched hand

fist /fɪst/ v
apuñalar
to strike with the fist

fistful n
puñado
fistful

fisticuffs /ˈfɪs.tɪ.kʌfs/ n
trifulca
informal: a fight with the fists

fisting /ˈfɪstɪŋ/ n
fisting
sexual practice of fisting

fistula /ˈfɪs.tjə.lə/ n
fístula
abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels
tube, pipe, or a hole

fit /fɪt/ adj
apropiado
suitable, proper

fit /fɪt/ n
arrebato convulsión
seizure
acceso
sudden and vigorous appearance of a symptom
acaloramiento arrebatamiento arrebato arrechucho ramalazo
sudden outburst of emotion

fit /fɪt/ v
hacer juego
to be in harmony
caber
to conform to in size and shape
quedar caber
to have right size and cut, as of clothing

fit like a glove v
como anillo al dedo sentar como un guante
to be a perfect fit, to be exactly the right size

fitful adj
inestable irregular
irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits

fitfully adv
irregularmente
in a fitful manner

fitness /ˈfɪtnəs/ n
capacidad nivel físico
ability to perform
aptitud ámbito
cultivation of an attractive and healthy physique

fitted sheet n
ajustable sábana
sheet with elastic edges

fitting room n
probador
a room in a store for trying on clothes

five /faɪv/ /fäːv/ /fɑev/ numeral
cinco
five

five hundred /ˈfaɪv ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
quinientos
cardinal number 500

five o'clock n
las cinco
the start of the sixth hour

five o'clock shadow n
barba de días barba incipiente
stubble beard

five of a kind n
repóker repóquer
five cards of the same rank

five past n
y cinco
five past any hour

five senses n
cinco sentidos
sight, hearing, smell, taste}} and touch

five thousand numeral
cinco mil
5000

five to n
menos cinco
five minutes before the next hour

fivefold adj
quíntuple
in fives

fivesome n
quinteto
group of five

fiveway n
entre cinco quinteto
something occurring between five

fix /ˈfɪks/ n
aprieto
a difficult situation or dilemma
chute dosis tiro
a single dose of an addictive drug
reparación
an instance of fixing
localización
determination of location

fix /ˈfɪks/ v
fijar
to attach; to affix; to hold in place
amañar
to make a contest, vote, or gamble unfair
reparar arreglar componer
to mend or repair
preparar
to prepare
capar
to render an animal infertile

fixation /fɪksˈeɪʃən/ n
obsesión
state of mind involving obsession

fixed asset n
activo fijo
finance: an organization's fixed assets

fixed point n
punto fijo
value unchanged by a mapping

fixed route n
ruta fija
form of public transit

fixed star n
estrella fija
distant star

fixedly /ˈfɪk.sɪd.li/ adv
fijamente
in a fixed manner

fixer n
fijador
chemical used in photographic development

fixture /ˈfɪkstʃə/ /ˈfɪkstʃɚ/ n
fixture
(sports) A scheduled match

fizzle /ˈfɪzəl/ v
apagar fundir menguar
to decay or die off to nothing

fjord /fiˈɔ(ə)ɹd/ /ˈfiːɔːd/ n
fiordo
long, narrow, deep inlet

flabby /ˈflæb.i/ adj
fofo
flácido fofo
yielding to the touch

flaccid /ˈflæ(k)sɪd/ adj
flácido mole
flabby
flácido blando
soft, floppy

flaccidity n
flacidez
the condition of being flaccid

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ n
bandera
piece of cloth or often its representation
true-or-false variable
lirio
plant with sword-shaped leaves
losa piedra
flagstone

flag /fleɪɡ/ /flæɡ/ v
señalar
computing: to signal
embanderar
to furnish with flags
marcar o señalar con una bandera
to mark with a flag
parar
to signal to
desfallecer flaquear
weaken
enlosar
lay down flagstones

flag semaphore n
alfabeto semáforo semáforo

flag-bearer n
abanderado abanderada
one who carries a flag
abanderado
one who openly promotes an idea or value and becomes symbolic for it

flagellant n
flagelante
one who practices self-flagellation

flagellate v
flagelar
to whip or scourge

flagellum /fləˈdʒɛləm/ n
flagelo
long whiplike organelle

flagon /flæɡ.ən/ n
jarro
a large bottle

flagpole /ˈflæɡˌpoʊl/ n
asta
pole for flags

flagrant /ˈfleɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
flagrante sangrante
obvious and offensive

flagship /ˈflæɡʃɪp/ n
buque insignia
ship occupied by the fleet's commander
the most important one out of a related group

flagstone /ˈflæɡ.stəʊn/ n
laja
kind of rock
adoquín laja
rectangular paving or roofing stone

flail /fleɪl/ n
mayal
tool
mangual
weapon

flail /fleɪl/ v
desgranar
to thresh
agitarse debatirse sacudirse
to wave or swing vigorously

flake /fleɪk/ n
lasca
archaeology: thin stone tool
copo copa escama hojuela
thin chiplike layer

flake /fleɪk/ v
descamar descarapelar
to break or chip

flamboyant /flamˈbɔɪənt/ /flæmˈbɔɪ(j)ənt/ adj
flamígero
referring to the final stage of French Gothic architecture from the 14th to the 16th centuries
churrigueresco extravagante exuberante ostentoso vistoso
showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.

flambé v
flambear
to add and ignite alcohol to food

flame /fleɪm/ n
llama flama
visible part of fire

flamenco /fləˈmɛŋkəʊ/ n
flamenco
a genre of folk music and dance native to Andalusia, Spain
a song or a dance in such a style

flamethrower /ˈfleɪmˌθɹoʊ.ɚ/ n
lanzallamas
device that projects a flame

flaming /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/ adj
llameante
On fire with visible flames

flamingo /fləˈmɪŋɡoʊ/ n
flamenco
bird

flammable adj
inflamable
capable of burning
easily set on fire

flan /flæn/ /flɑn/ n
flan
custard dessert

flaneur n
azotacalles callejero mirón paseante ocioso vagante vagueante
one who wanders aimlessly

flange /flændʒ/ n
pestaña refuerzo
projecting edge
patín pestaña reborde
rib or rim for strengthening

flank /flæŋk/ n
costado
flesh between the last rib and the hip
flanco
side of military formation
side

flank steak n
matambre sobrebarriga

flannel /ˈflænəl/ n
franela
soft cloth material

flap /flæp/ n
flap
concerning an aeroplane
colgajo
surgical tissue

flap /flæp/ v
batir
to move (something broad and loose) up and down

flare /fle͜ɚ/ /flɛ͜ə/ n
bengala
type of pyrotechnic

flash /flæʃ/ n
relámpago
burst of light
flash
short for camera flash

flash /flæʃ/ v
pinchar
to telephone someone, only allowing the phone to ring once

flash drive n
memoria USB lápiz de memoria lápiz USB pendrive
storage device

flash flood n
crecida
sudden flood

flash in the pan n
llamarada de petate
transient occurrence with no long-term effect

flash point n
punto de inflamabilidad
temperature

flashback /ˈflæʃbæk/ n
analepsis
a dramatic device in which an earlier event is inserted into the normal chronological flow of a narrative

flashcard /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ n
flashcard
memorization aide
tarjeta de memoria
solid-state digital memory

flashing /ˈflæʃɪŋ/ n
flaseo flashing
exposing one's naked body, or part of it
impermeabilización
weatherproofing

flashlight /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ n
linterna foco lámpara
battery-powered hand-held light source

flask /flæsk/ /flɑːsk/ n
frasquera licorera disfrazada petaca
container for a small amount of beverage
petaca
container to carry a small amount of alcoholic beverage; pocket flask
matraz
laboratory glassware

flat /flæt/ adj
plano llano
having no variations in altitude
chato
of a body part having no projection
sin gas
with its carbon dioxide having come out of solution

flat /flæt/ n
bemol
music: note played a semitone lower than a natural

flat peach n
paraguayo
Prunus persica var. platycarpa

flat tyre n
llanta desinflada llanta pinchada llanta ponchada llanta vacía neumático desinflado neumático pinchado
deflated tyre

flat-earther n
terraplanista tierraplanista
person who believes the Earth is flat

flat-headed cat n
gato de cabeza plana
Prionailurus planiceps

flatfish n
pez plano
fish of the order Pleuronectiformes

flatly /ˈflætli/ adv
categóricamente de plano
in a manner showing complete certainty
en redondo
in a manner that shows no emotions

flatmate n
compañero de piso
a person with whom one shares a flat

flatness n
matidez
mattness
aburrición
state of being bland
planicidad
state of being flat
planaridad
state of being planar

flatscreen n
pantalla plana
flatpanel screen or device

flatten /ˈflætən/ v
achatar aplanar
to make something flat

flattened adj
achatado aplastado
made flat by something

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ n
martillo
hammer

flatter /ˈflætə/ /ˈflætɚ/ v
adular halagar
to compliment someone
halagar
to convey notions without certainty
adular incensar lisonjear
to enhance someone's vanity
retocar
to portray something to advantage

flattered adj
halagado
in a positive mood because of a comment or action which causes one to feel proud of oneself

flatterer n
lisonjeador lisonjero adulador halagador
one who flatters

flattering /ˈflætəɹɪŋ/ adj
lisonjeador lisonjero
attractive or good-looking; that makes one look good

flatteringly adv
lisonjeramente
in a flattering manner

flattery n
adulación peloteo
excessive praise
halago camelo carantoña flor lisonja piropo
instant of excessive praise

flatulence /ˈflæt͡ʃələns/ n
flatulencia cuesco flato pedo ventosidad
state of having gas in digestive system

flatulent /ˈflætjʊlənt/ adj
flatulente flatulento
affected by gas in the intestine

flatulist /ˈflætʃəlɪst/ n
flatulista
a professional farter

flatworm n
platelminto gusano plano
worm of Platyhelminthes

flaunt /flɑːnt/ /flɒnt/ /flɔnt/ /flɔːnt/ v
lucir ostentar presumir tremolar
to display with ostentation

flautist n
flautista
flute player

flavonoid /ˈfleɪvənɔɪd/ n
flavonoide
any of many compounds that are plant metabolites

flavor /ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/ n
sabor
a variety (of taste)
sabor gusto
the quality produced by the sensation of taste

flaw /ˈflɑ/ /ˈflɔ/ /ˈflɔː/ n
falla
crack or breach
defecto
defect in a gemstone
desperfecto imperfección pega
defect, fault

flawless /ˈflɑː.ləs/ /ˈflɔː.ləs/ adj
perfecto impecable
perfect; without flaws, shortcomings or defects

flax /flæks/ n
lino
plant
filasa lino
the fibers

flax-leaved daphne n
torvisco
plant

flaxseed /ˈflæksiːd/ n
lina
seed of the flax plant

flay /fleɪ/ v
desollar despellejar
to strip skin off

flayer n
desollador
one who flays

flea /fliː/ n
pulga
parasitic insect

flea market n
mercadillo rastrillo rastro
an outdoor market selling inexpensive antiques, curios

fleck /flɛk/ n
mota salpicadura
mota
small spot

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ adj
inexperto bisoño principiante
inexperienced

fledgling /ˈflɛd͡ʒ.lɪŋ/ n
amateur novato pipiolo principiante
inexperienced person
pollito polluelo
young bird

flee /fliː/ v
fugarse huir
desvanecerse
to disappear quickly
huir
to run away; to escape
to escape from

fleece /fliːs/ n
lana toisón
hair or wool of a sheep
piel vellón
insulating skin with the wool attached
felpa pana terciopelo
textile

fleece /fliːs/ v
desplumar esquilmar
to con or trick someone out of money
esquilar
to shear the fleece

fleet /flit/ /fliːt/ n
flota armada
group of vessels or vehicles

fleeting /ˈfliːtɪŋ/ adj
fugaz
passing quickly

fleetingly adv
fugazmente
in a fleeting manner

flerovium /flɪˈɹoʊviəm/ n
flerovio
chemical element

flesh /flɛʃ/ n
carne
body tissue
animal tissue as food
colour
edible part of fruit/vegetable
human body entity
pellejo
skin

fleshpot n
antro de libertinaje antro de placer
place offering entertainment of a sensual or luxurious nature

fleshy /ˈflɛʃi/ adj
carnoso cachetudo carnudo carrilludo
having considerable flesh
carnoso
of, relating to, or resembling flesh

fletcher /ˈflɛtʃ.ə(ɹ)/ n
flechero
a manufacturer of bows and arrows

fleur-de-lis /ˌflɜːdəˈliːs/ /ˌflɝdəˈlis/ n
flor de lis
heraldic charge

flex /flɛks/ v
tensar
to tighten one's muscles

flexibility n
flexibilidad
quality of being flexible

flexible /ˈflɛk.sɪ.bəl/ adj
flexible
capable or being adapted or molded
flexible doblegable
easily bent without breaking
obediente flexible
easy and compliant

flexitarianism n
flexitarianismo
The practice of eating mainly vegetarian with exceptions

flexography n
flexografía
a method of printing

flick /flɪk/ v
sacudir
to move (something) with a short, quick motion

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ n
parpadeo
an unsteady flash of light

flicker /ˈflɪkə/ /ˈflɪkɚ/ v
parpadear titilar
to burn or shine unsteadily
centellear parpadear titilar
to keep going on and off

flight /flaɪt/ n
vuelo
act of flying
journey made by an aircraft
instance of flying
tramo
set of stairs
fuga huida
act of fleeing

flight attendant n
auxiliar de vuelo aeromozo azafato mozo azafata aeromoza
member of the crew of an airplane who is responsible for the comfort and safety of its passengers

flight feather n
remera rémige
wing feather

flight number n
número de vuelo
callsign

flighty /ˈflaɪti/ adj
volador
(of a bird) that flies easily or often
caprichoso necio
given to silly ideas

flimsy /ˈflɪmzi/ n
papel cebolla
Thin typing paper used to make multiple copies

flinch /flɪntʃ/ v
estremecerse reaccionar
to make a sudden, involuntary movement in response to a stimulus

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ n
amorío aventura devaneo escarceo amoroso lío rollo
short sexual relationship

fling /ˈflɪŋ/ v
arrojarse echarse lanzarse tirarse
to throw oneself in a violent or hasty manner; to rush or spring with violence or haste
aventar lanzar
to throw with violence or quick movement; to hurl

flint /flɪnt/ n
sílex pedernal
hard fine-grained quartz which generates sparks when struck
pedernal
piece of flint, such as gunflint used to produce a spark
pedernal piedra
small cylinder

flip /flɪp/ n
cambio de sentido
complete change of direction
alas peinado flip
hairstyle
inversión media vuelta volteo
maneuver which rotates an object end-over-end

flip /flɪp/ v
voltear dar vuelta
to throw (as in to turn over)

flip chart n
papelógrafo
large pad

flip off v
dar el dedo
to make a rude or obscene gesture

flip the bird v
hacer la peineta
to make a rude or obscene gesture, particularly with the middle finger

flip-flop /ˈflɪpˌflɑp/ /ˈflɪpˌflɒp/ n
biestable
bistable electronic circuit

flip-flopper n
voltiarepas
person with changing opinions

flippancy /ˈflɪ.pən.si/ /ˈflɪ.pɛn.si/ n
locuacidad
disrespectful levity or pertness

flippant /ˈflɪ.pənt/ adj
fresco insolente
lacking respect

flipper /ˈflɪpə/ /ˈflɪpɚ/ n
aleta
marine mammal's wide limb for swimming
paddle-like rubber covering for the foot

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ n
flirteo
act of flirting
coqueta coqueto ligona ligón mariposón
one who flirts

flirt /flɜːt/ /flɝt/ v
flirtear coquetear ligar besuquearse galantear pinchar
to play at courtship

flirtatious /flɚˈteɪʃəs/ adj
coqueto
having a tendency to flirt often

flit /flɪt/ v
revolotear
to move quickly from one location to another

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ n
carroza
trailer or vehicle decorated for a parade

float /floʊt/ /fləʊt/ v
flotar sobrenadar
to be capable of floating
to be supported by a liquid
flotar
to drift gently through the air
to move in a fluid manner
to move in a particular direction with the liquid in which one is floating

floating /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/ /ˈfləʊtɪŋ/ adj
flotante
that floats

floating market n
mercado flotante
market

floating point adj
coma flotante punto flotante
computing

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ n
bandada
group of birds
multitud
group of people
rebaño manada hato
group of sheep or goats
congregación grey
people served by a particular pastor

flock /flɑk/ /flɒk/ v
apelotonar
to congregate

floe /fləʊ/ n
banquisa hielo marino témpano
a low, flat mass of floating ice

flog /flɑɡ/ /flɒɡ/ v
esquilmar explotar
agriculture: to exploit
azotar
to whip or scourge someone or something as punishment

flogging /ˈflɒɡɪŋ/ n
azotamiento
punishment

flood /flʌd/ n
diluvio
large number or quantity
inundación avenida riada
overflow of water

flooding /ˈflʌdɪŋ/ n
anegamiento inundación riada
act of flooding

floodplain n
llanura aluvial inundable terreno inundable vega inundable
a plain formed by the deposition of flooding

floor /flo(ː)ɹ/ /floə/ /flɔɹ/ /flɔː/ n
suelo piso
bottom part of a room
palabra
right to speak

floorball n
floorball
hockey-like ball game

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ n
fracaso

flop /flɑp/ /flɒp/ v
tirarse
fracasar
to fail completely, not to be successful at all
desplomarse
to fall heavily, because lacking energy

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ adj
flojo
limp, not hard, firm or rigid; flexible

floppy /ˈflɒ.pi/ n
disquete
(computing) a floppy disk

floppy disk n
disquete disco flexible
flexible disk used for storing digital data

floppy drive n
disquetera unidad de disquete
device for reading floppy disks

flora /ˈflɔː.ɹə/ n
flora
plants considered as a group
the microorganisms that inhabit some part of the body

floral /ˈflɔɹəl/ /ˈflɔːɹəl/ adj
floral
of or pertaining to flowers

floret n
flósculo
small flower

floriculture n
floricultura
the farming of flowers

floriferous adj
florífero
bearing flowers

florist /ˈflɒɹɪst/ n
florista
a person who sells flowers

florist's n
florería
a shop that sells flowers

floristry n
floristería
production, commerce and trade in flowers

floss /flɑs/ /flɒs/ /flɔs/ n
hilo dental
a thread used to clean the gaps between the teeth

flotation /floʊ̯ˈteɪ̯ʃən/ n
flotación
a state of floating
process of separating minerals

flotilla /floʊˈtɪlə/ n
flotilla
small fleet

flotsam /ˈflɒtsəm/ n
pecio
flotsam

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ n
platija
Platichthys flesus

flounder /ˈflaʊndɚ/ v
titubear trastabillar
to act clumsily or confused
tambalearse trastabillar
to attempt to move or regain one's balance

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ n
harina
ground cereal grains

flour /ˈflaʊə/ /ˈflaʊɚ/ v
enharinar
to apply flour to something

flourish /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ n
ademanes
dramatic gesture
floreo floritura
ornamentation

flourish /ˈflʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈflʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
prosperar
to prosper or fare well

floury /ˈflaʊɹi/ adj
harinoso
resembling flour

flout /flaʊt/ /flʌʊt/ v
saltarse a la torera sobreponerse
to express contempt for the rules by word or action

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ n
caudal
rate of fluid movement
flujo
the movement of a fluid
smoothness or continuity
the rising movement of the tide

flow /floʊ/ /fləʊ/ v
fluir
to move as a fluid

flow chart n
diagrama de flujo
schematic representation of a process

flower n
flor
reproductive structure in angiosperms

flower /ˈfloʊɚ/ /ˈfləʊə/ v
florecer
to put forth blooms

flower girl n
violetera
participant in a wedding procession

flowerbed n
macizo parterre
place where flowers are grown

flowering plant n
planta con flores
common term for an "angiosperm"

flowerpot /ˈflaʊəˌpɒt/ /ˈflaʊɚˌpɑt/ n
maceta tiesto matero plantera potera
container in which plants are grown

flowery adj
florido
decorated with flowers
bombástico
of a speech or piece of writing
floral
pertaining to flowers

flowmeter n
caudalímetro
device for measuring flow

flu /fluː/ /flʉː/ n
gripe gripa
influenza

flub /flʌb/ n
metida de pata
mistake

flub /flʌb/ v
meter la pata
to err

fluctuation /flʌktʃuːˈeɪʃən/ n
fluctuación
wavering; unsteadiness
wavelike motion

fludrocortisone n
fludrocortisona
corticosteroid hormone

flue /fluː/ n
tubo
pipe that carries gaseous combustion products away from their origin

fluency /ˈfluːənsi/ n
fluidez
linguistics: being fluent in a language
quality of smoothness of flow
desenvoltura desparpajo
quality of consistently applying skill correctly

fluent /ˈfluənt/ /ˈfluːənt/ adj
fluido fluida
able to speak a language accurately and confidently

fluently adv
fluentemente
expressing oneself easily

fluff /flʌf/ n
pelusa plumón
pelusa
light fur etc

fluffer /ˈflʌfə/ /ˈflʌfɚ/ n
recalentador
arouses a male pornographic actor through fellatio

fluffy /flʌfi/ adj
suave peludo
covered with fluff
fofo fofa
light; soft; airy

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ adj
fluido
of or relating to fluid

fluid /ˈfluːɪd/ n
fluido
any state of matter which can flow

fluidity n
fluidez
the state of being fluid rather than viscous

fluidly adv
fluidamente
in a fluid manner

fluke /fluːk/ n
chiripa churro
stroke of luck
muerte
a metal hook on the head of certain staff weapons
pico de loro uña
anchor blade

flulike /ˈfluːlʌɪk/ adj
gripal
resembling influenza

flummoxed adj
desconcertado
totally confused or puzzled

flunk /flʌŋk/ v
aplazar bochar catear jalar poner nota roja rajar
to deny a passing grade
catear suspender aplazar raspar reprobar sacar nota roja
to fail

fluorapatite /flʊəˈɹæpətaɪt/ n
fluorapatita

fluorescence /flʊˈɹɛsəns/ n
fluorescencia
emission of light

fluorescent /flɔˈɹɛsɨnt/ /ˌflʊəˈɹɛsənt/ adj
fluorescente
of or relating to fluorescence

fluoride n
fluoruro
fluoride

fluorine /ˈflɔːɹiːn/ /ˈflʊəɹiːn/ n
flúor
chemical element

fluorite n
fluorita fluorina
mineral

fluorocarbon n
fluorocarburo
hydrocarbon derivative

fluoroscope n
fluoroscopio
device used to view X-ray images

fluoroscopy n
fluoroscopia
examination using a fluoroscope

fluoxetine n
fluoxetina
one of SSRI antidepressant drugs

flurry /ˈflɝ.ɹi/ /ˈflʌɹi/ n
ráfaga
brief snowfall
frenesí
sudden activity

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ adj
alineado plano
smooth, even, aligned; not sticking out
rico
wealthy or well off

flush /ˈflʌʃ/ n
sonrojo
any tinge of red colour
chapeta
suffusion of the face with blood
color flor flux
poker hand

flush toilet n
excusado inodoro retrete taza water
toilet that uses water to remove waste

flute /fluːt/ n
acanaladura estría
architecture: vertical groove in a pillar
copa de flauta
glass
flauta
woodwind instrument

flutter /ˈflʌtə/ /ˈflʌtɚ/ v
ondear
to flap or wave quickly

fluvial adj
fluvial
fluvial

fluvisol n
fluvisol
soil type

flux /flʌks/ n
fundente
a chemical agent for cleaning metal prior to soldering or welding
flujo
the rate of transfer of energy (electric flux, magnetic flux)

fly /flaɪ/ adj
astuto listo pillo vivo
quick-witted

fly /flaɪ/ n
mosca
insect of the family Muscidae
fishing lure
mosca mosco
insect of the order Diptera
vuelo
act of flying
bragueta
strip that hides the opening of trousers/pants or underpants
calesa
type of small, fast carriage

fly /flaɪ/ v
volar hacer volar ir volando
to cause to travel through the air
huir
to flee
volar
to travel through air

fly agaric n
matamoscas oronja falsa
Amanita muscaria

fly fishing n
pesca con mosca
form of angling

fly off at a tangent v
irse por los cerros de Úbeda

fly off the handle v
perder los estribos
become very angry

fly-half n
medio de apertura
rugby position

flyblown /ˈflaɪˌbloʊn/ /ˈflaɪˌbləʊn/ adj
pútrido
sordid, squalid
contaminado corrompido mancillado
tainted

flyby n
sobrevuelo
ceremonial low-level flight
sobrevolar
flight past celestial object

flyer n
volante octavilla circular
piloto
someone who pilots or rides in an airplane

flying /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
volador volante
that can fly

flying buttress n
arbotante
buttress that stands apart from the structure that it supports

flying fish n
pez volador
tropical marine fish

flying fox n
zorro volador
bat of the genera Pteropus or Acerodon

flying saucer n
platillo volador platillo volante
disc-shaped unidentified flying object

flying squirrel n
ardilla voladora
squirrel

flyswatter n
matamoscas
device for swatting flies

flywheel n
volante
rotating mass

foal /foʊl/ /fəʊl/ n
potro potranco potra potrillo
young horse

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ n
espuma
substance composed of a large collection of bubbles or their solidified remains

foam /foʊm/ /fəʊm/ v
espumar
form or emit foam

foamy /foʊmi/ /fəʊmi/ adj
espumoso esponjoso
full of foam

fob /fɒb/ v
engatusar
To cheat, to trick

focal /ˈfoʊ.kl̩/ /ˈfəʊ.kl̩/ adj
focal
(medicine) limited to a small area
belonging to or concerning a focus

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ n
hipocentro
exact point of where an earthquake occurs
enfoque foco
fact of the convergence of light on the photographic medium
quality of the convergence of light on the photographic medium
foco
in mathematics
concentration of attention
foco punto focal
in optics

focus /ˈfoʊ.kəs/ /ˈfəʊ.kəs/ v
enfocar
cause (rays of light, etc) to converge at a single point
to adjust (a lens, an optical instrument)
concentrarse
intransitive: to concentrate one's attention
centrar enfocar
transitive: to concentrate one's attention

fodder /ˈfɑdɚ/ /ˈfɒdə/ n
forraje pienso
food for animals

fog /fɑɡ/ /fɒɡ/ n
niebla
cloud that forms at a low altitude and obscures vision

foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ n
manía
a quirk, idiosyncrasy, or mannerism; unusual habit or way
defecto punto débil
a weakness or failing of character

foie gras /ˌfwɑ ˈɡɹɑ/ /ˌfwɑː ˈɡɹɑː/ n
foie gras fuagrás
fattened liver of geese or ducks

foil /fɔɪl/ n
papel de aluminio
thin aluminium/aluminum or tin used for wrapping food
folio lámina de metal
thin sheet of metal
florete
type of sword used in fencing

foil /fɔɪl/ v
frustrar
prevent from being accomplished

foist /fɔɪst/ v
endilgar endosar
force another to accept

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ n
doblamiento
act of folding
doblez dobladura pliegue
bend or crease
aprisco cerca corral redil
enclosure for domestic animals
cuna
home, family

fold /foʊld/ /fəʊld/ v
doblar plegar
bend (thin material) over
derribarse doblarse
fall over
ceder
give way on a point or in an argument
plegar
make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending
abandonar pasar
poker: withdraw from betting
incorporar
stir gently with a folding action

foldable adj
plegable
that can be folded

folder /ˈfoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈfəʊldə/ n
carpeta
organizer
container of computer files
doblador dobladora
person who folds things

folding /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/ /ˈfəʊldɪŋ/ adj
plegable
made to fold

folding screen n
biombo
furniture

foldout adj
desplegable
that folds out from a closed position

foldout n
desplegable
gatefold

foley artist n
especialista en efectos sonoros
foley artist

foliage /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/ /ˈfəʊliɪdʒ/ n
follaje
the leaves of plants

foliation /fəʊlɪˈeɪʃn/ n
foliación
topology: a set of subspaces coextensive with a manifold

folic acid n
ácido fólico
vitamin B9, a polycyclic heterocyclic carboxylic acid

folivore /ˈfəʊlɪvɔː(ɹ)/ n
filófago folívoro
herbivore that eats mostly foliage

folk /foʊk/ /fəʊk/ n
pueblo gente
inhabitants of a region

folk etymology n
etimología popular paretología
false etymology

folk music n
folk música música folklórica
music originating from a specific region

folklore /ˈfəʊk.lɔː/ n
folclore folclor demosofía
tales, legends and superstitions of a particular ethnic population

folkloric adj
folclórico
of or pertaining to folklore

folklorism n
folclorismo
use of tradition outside the cultural context in which it was created

folkloristics n
ciencia del folklore
formal academic study of folklore

folktale n
leyenda
story that is part of the oral tradition of a people

follicle n
folículo
botany
anatomy

follicle stimulating hormone n
hormona foliculoestimulante
hormone

follicular adj
folicular
of or pertaining to the follicle

follicular dendritic cell n
célula dendrítica folicular
specific cells found in lymph follicles

folliculitis n
foliculitis
inflammation of one or more hair follicles

follow /ˈfɑloʊ/ /ˈfɒləʊ/ v
seguir
to go or come after in physical space
to carry out in accordance to
to go or come after in a sequence
to live one’s life according to
to be a logical consequence of
to understand

follow suit v
seguir el ejemplo
follow an example
arrastrar
play a card of the same suit

follow-up n
seguimiento
(medicine) revisiting

follower n
imitador
imitator
seguidor
one who follows
social media consumer
pursuer

following /ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/ adj
siguiente
next in sequence or time
próximo
to be specified

foment /foʊˈmɛnt/ /fəʊˈmɛnt/ v
fomentar
to incite or cause
(medicine) to apply a poultice to

fomite n
fómite
inanimate object capable of transferring infectious agents

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ adj
afectuoso
affectionate
condescendiente indulgente
indulgent
insensato imprudente
outlandish

fond /fɑnd/ /fɒnd/ v
querer tener cariño a
be fond of, have affection for
encariñarse
have affection for

fondle /ˈfɒndl/ v
acariciar
to fondle

fondness n
apego querencia
the quality of being fond

fondue /fɑnˈdu/ /ˈfɒnduː/ n
fondue
dish

font /fɑnt/ /fɒnt/ n
fuente
typesetting: a grouping of consistently-designed glyphs

fontanelle n
fontanela mollera
soft spot on a baby's head

food /fud/ /fuːd/ n
comida alimento víveres
any substance consumed by living organisms to sustain life
alimento comida vianda
foodstuff

food bank n
banco de alimentos
a non-profit, charitable organization that distributes food to feed the hungry

food chain n
cadena trófica cadena alimentaria
feeding relationship between species

food court n
paseo de comida
common area for dining

food fish n
pescado
fish used for food

food poisoning n
intoxicación alimentaria toxiinfección alimentaria
any food-borne disease

food processor n
procesor de alimentos robot de cocina
kitchen appliance

food truck n
gastroneta
A van that serves hot food to customers

food web /ˈfud wɛb/ /ˈfuːd wɛb/ n
red trófica
diagram showing the organisms that eat other organisms in a particular ecosystem

foodstuff /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ n
alimento nutriente
material that may be used as food

fool /fuːl/ n
bufón
jester
necio tonto imbécil bobo
person with poor judgement or little intelligence
bufón loco
tarot card

fool /fuːl/ v
engañar tomar el pelo engrupir
to trick; to make a fool of someone

fool around v
pelar la pava
to waste time

fool's errand n
misión imposible tarea de tontos
foolish undertaking

fool's gold n
oro de los pobres oro de los tontos
mineral or other substance often mistaken for gold

fool's mate n
mate del loco
quickest possible checkmate

foolhardy /ˈfulˌhɑɹdi/ /ˈfuːlhɑːdi/ adj
temerario
marked by unthinking recklessness with disregard for danger

foolish /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/ adj
necio tonto imprudente
lacking good sense or judgement; unwise
tonto
resembling or characteristic of a fool

foolishness n
tontería sandez
thing or event that is foolish

foolproof adj
seguro
(device) fail-safe
infalible
(plan) infallible

foosball /ˈfuːsˌbɔːl/ n
futbolín futbolito futillo tacataca
table soccer

foot /fʊt/ [fʊt̚] n
pata pie
part of animal’s body }}
pie pinrel queso
part of human body }}
pie
unit of measure }}
bottom of anything }}
projection on equipment }}

foot-and-mouth disease n
fiebre aftosa glosopeda
foot-and-mouth disease

footage /ˈfʊtədʒ/ n
filmación análoga
amount of film that has been used

football /ˈfʊtbɑl/ /ˈfʊtbɔl/ /ˈfʊtbɔːl/ [fʷʊʔt̚bɑɫ] [ˈfʊʔtbɔɫ] [ˈfʊʔt̚bɔːl] n
fútbol balompié futbol pambol balón-pie
Association football

footballer /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ /ˈfʊtbɔːləɹ/ n
futbolista
one who plays football

footbath /ˈfʊtbæθ/ /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ n
baño de pie
act of washing the feet
pediluvio
small basin or bath designed for washing feet

footbridge n
pasarela puente peatonal
bridge for pedestrians

footer /ˈfʊtə/ n
pie de página
line of information at the bottom of a page

footer /ˈfʊtə/ v
perder el tiempo
slang: to meddle

foothold n
punto de apoyo
a solid grip with the feet

footlocker n
baúl pequeño cofre pequeño
a rectangular trunk

footloose adj
despreocupado
tending to do as one pleases
libre sin compromiso
without many commitments or responsibility

footman n
lacayo
servant who runs in front of his master's carriage

footnote /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/ /ˈfʊtˌnəʊt/ n
nota
comment at the bottom of a printed page

footpath /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/ /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ n
acera
path for pedestrians

footprint /ˈfʊtpɹɪnt/ n
huella
ecological impact of a human activity
pasos
profession or lifestyle
pisada huella
the impression of the foot

footstep /ˈfʊtstɛp/ n
paso
distance of one footstep
mark left by a foot
paso peldaño
step, as in a stair

footstool /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ n
reposapiés escabel
a low stool

footwear n
calzado
an item of clothing that is worn on the foot

fop /fɒp/ n
vano
vain man

foppish /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/ adj
gomoso peripuesto vano
like a fop

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ conjunction
porque pues como
because

for /foː(ɹ)/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː(ɹ)/ /fɘ(ɹ)/ /fə(ɹ)/ /fə/ /fɚ/ preposition
por
because of
para por
directed at, intended to belong to
durante por
over a period of time
por para
supporting
to obtain or acquire
a hacia
towards
in the direction of: marks a point one is going toward

for God's sake interjection
por el amor de Dios pardiez por Dios
Exclamation of anger, surprise, or impatience

for a change
para variar
as a departure from the usual

for a song
de balde
very cheaply

for all intents and purposes
a todos los efectos
For every functional purpose

for better or worse
a las duras y a las maduras en la fortuna y en la adversidad en las buenas y en las malas
No matter what the future may hold

for example
por ejemplo verbigracia
as an example

for free
gratis
without paying

for good
con toda la barba de una vez por todas definitivamente para siempre
forever; permanently

for good measure
por precaución por si acaso
in excess of the required minimum

for nothing adv
de balde
for free

for now
por ahora
at the moment; until later

for one adv
antes de nada en primer lugar
as the first in a number of examples

for real adj
¿de veras?
genuine, true or natural

for real adv
¿de veras?
truly

for sale
a la venta
being offered for purchase

for starters adv
en primer lugar para empezar
as an initial point

for sure
por seguro a ciencia cierta
definitely

for that matter
ya que estamos
as far as that is concerned

for the nonce /nɑn(t)s/ /nɒn(t)s/
por esta vez
for the time being

for the record
que conste
For the purpose of being recorded

for the sake of preposition
por amor a
because of

for the time being adv
de momento por ahora por el momento por lo pronto
temporarily; until later

for what it's worth
por si sirve de algo
considering what limited worth this advice may have

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ n
forraje
fodder for animals

forage /ˈfɑɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈfɔɹɪdʒ/ v
forrajear

foraminifer n
foraminífero
any protist of the taxon Foraminifera

foray /ˈfɒ.ɹeɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.eɪ/ n
incursión
incursion

forbear /fɔɹˈbɛɚ/ /fɔːˈbɛə/ /ˈfɔɹ.bɛɚ/ /ˈfɔː.bɛə/ v
retenerse
to control oneself when provoked
abstenerse
to keep away from

forbid /fə(ɹ)ˈbɪd/ v
prohibir negar vedar vetar
to disallow

forbidden /fɝˈbɪdən/ adj
prohibido
not allowed

forbidden fruit n
fruto prohibido
the fruit forbidden to Adam
illicit pleasure

forbidden fruit is the sweetest proverb
la fruta prohibida es la más dulce
forbidden things seem more appealing

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ n
fuerza
physical quantity
anything that is able to make a big change in person or thing
ability to attack, control, or constrain
law: legal validity

force /fo(ː)ɹs/ /foəs/ /fɔɹs/ /fɔːs/ v
forzar
cause to occur, overcoming resistance
obligar forzar
compel (someone to do something)

force field n
campo de fuerzas
physics
campo de fuerza
science fiction

force majeure /ˈfɔːs məˈʒɜː/ n
fuerza mayor caso fortuito
unavoidable catastrophe

force of nature n
fuerza de la naturaleza
(particle physics) a fundamental force
a mighty natural force which is beyond human control

forced heirship n
legítima

forced labor n
trabajo forzado
work which one is compelled to perform

forcefulness n
fortaleza vigor
being forceful

forcemeat n
farsa
chopped meat

forceps /ˈfɔɹsɛps/ /ˈfɔːsɛps/ n
fórceps
instrument used in surgery

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ n
vado
crossing

ford /fo(ː)ɹd/ /foəd/ /fɔɹd/ /fɔːd/ v
vadear
to cross a stream

forearm /ˈfɔɹˌɑɹm/ /ˌfɔɹˈɑɹm/ n
antebrazo
part of the arm

forebear n
ancestro antepasado
ancestor

foreboding n
mal presentimiento
sense of evil to come

forebrain n
prosencéfalo
part of the brain

forebuy v
precomprar
to buy beforehand

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ n
pronóstico previsión
estimation
pronóstico del tiempo
weather prediction

forecast /ˈfɔɹkæst/ /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ v
predecir pronosticar
estimate future conditions

forecastle /ˈfoʊkˌsəl/ n
castillo de proa
nautical: raised part of the upper deck at bow

foreclose /ˌfɔɹˈkloʊz/ /ˌfɔːˈkləʊz/ v
evitar impedir
embargar
to repossess

foreclosure n
embargo acción hipotecaria ejecución de hipoteca
proceeding by a creditor

forefather /ˈfɔɹˌfɑːðɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɑːðə/ n
antepasado ancestro ascendiente predecesor
ancestor

forefinger /ˈfɔɹˌfɪŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈfɔːˌfɪŋ.ɡə/ n
índice dedo índice
first finger next to the thumb

forefront /fo(ː)ɹfɹʌnt/ /foəfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔɹfɹʌnt/ /ˈfɔːfɹʌnt/ n
primer plano vanguardia
forefront

foregoing /ˌfɔː(ɹ)ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/ adj
precedente
occurring before or in front of something else

foregone conclusion n
estar cantado ser de prever
predictable or inevitable conclusion

foreground /ˈfɔː(ɹ)ˌɡɹaʊnd/ n
primer plano
The elements of an image which lie closest to the picture plane

forehead /ˈfɒɹɪd/ /ˈfɔɹɛd/ n
frente
part of face above eyebrows

foreign /ˈfɒɹɪn/ /ˈfɔɹɪn/ adj
extraño extranjero
located outside one's own country or place
extraño
not characteristic of or naturally taken in by an organism or system
extranjero forastero foráneo
originating from or characteristic of a different country
extranjero exterior
relating to a different nation

foreign affairs n
asuntos exteriores

foreign body n
cuerpo extraño
unwanted intruding object

foreign country n
extranjero
country of which one is not a citizen

foreign currency n
moneda extranjera divisa
currency used in a foreign country

foreign debt n
deuda externa
debt owed to foreigners

foreign exchange n
cambio de divisa
exchange of currency from one country for currency from another country

foreign language n
lengua extranjera
any language other than that spoken by the people of a specific place

foreign minister n
ministro extranjero
cabinet official

foreign policy n
política exterior
government's policy

foreign trade n
comercio exterior
trade between a country and other countries

foreigner /ˈfɑɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ /ˈfɒɹ.ɪ.nə(ɹ)/ /ˈfɔɹ.ɪ.nɚ/ n
extranjero extranjera forastero fuereño
person in a foreign land

foreignism n
extranjerismo

foreignness /ˈfɔɹən.nəs/ n
ajenidad
quality of being, appearing, or being perceived as foreign

foreknow /ˌfɔɹˈnoʊ/ /ˌfɔːˈnəʊ/ v
antemano conocer de prever
to have foreknowledge of

foreland n
antepaís
zone where eroded material is deposited

forelock n
flequillo
hair that hangs over the forehead

foreman /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mən/ n
capataz
leader of a work crew
presidenta del jurado presidente del jurado
member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf

foremast n
palo de trinquete
foremost mast

forename /ˈfɔɹneɪm/ /ˈfɔːneɪm/ n
nombre de pila nombre propio nombre
a name that precedes surname

forensic /fəˈɹɛn.zɪk/ adj
forense
relating to the use of science and technology in the investigation and establishment of facts or evidence in a court of law
legal
relating to, or appropriate for courts of law
retórico
relating to, or used in debate or argument

forensic science n
criminalística medicina forense medicina legal
collection of physical evidence and its subsequent analysis

foreplay /ˈfɔː(ɹ)pleɪ/ n
juego previo preliminares
foreplay

forerunner n
precursor
precursor, harbinger

foresee /fɔɹˈsi/ /fɔːˈsiː/ v
prever pronosticar
to anticipate

foreseeable adj
previsible
able to be foreseen or anticipated

foreshadow /fɔːˈʃadəʊ/ v
presagiar
To presage, or suggest something in advance

foreshock n
sismo inicial sismo premonitor
tremor preceding the mainshock in earthquake

foreshortening n
escorzo
art technique

foresight n
previsión adivinación clarividencia presciencia profecía
ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future

foreskin /ˈfo(ː)ɹskɪn/ /ˈfoəskɪn/ /ˈfɔɹskɪn/ /ˈfɔːskɪn/ n
prepucio
prepuce / foreskin

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ n
bosque floresta selva foresta
dense collection of trees

forest /ˈfɒɹɪst/ /ˈfɔɹɪst/ v
forestar
to cover an area with trees

forest fire n
incendio forestal
fire

forestation n
silvicultura
act of planting a forest

forested adj
boscoso selvático
covered in forest

forestry n
silvicultura
science of planting and growing trees
art and practice of planting and growing trees
art of cultivating, exploiting and renewing forests for commercial purposes

foretell /fɔɹˈtɛl/ [foː.ˈteɫ] [fɔɹ.ˈtɛɫ] [fɔː.ˈtɛɫ] v
predecir pronosticar vaticinar
to predict the future

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ adv
constantemente sin cesar
(colloquially) constantly or frequently
por siempre
(colloquially) for an excessively long time
para siempre
for all time, for all eternity; for an infinite amount of time

forever /fəˈɹɛvə(ɹ)/ /fəˈɹɛvɚ/ n
para siempre por siempre
eternidad
mythical time in the infinite future

forevermore /fɔːɹˈɛv.ɚ.mɔːɹ/ /fəˈɹɛv.ə.mɔː/ adv
cinvocarás
at any or all times in the future; forever

forewarned is forearmed proverb
hombre prevenido vale por dos
proverb

foreword /ˈfɔɹwɝːd/ /ˈfɔːwɜːd/ n
prefacio
an introductory section

forex /ˈfɔɹˌɛks/ n
forex
short for foreign exchange

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ n
penalización
penalty

forfeit /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ v
rendir
to give up in defeat
perder
to suffer the loss

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ n
forja fragua
workshop
furnace or hearth

forge /fo(ː)ɹd͡ʒ/ /foəd͡ʒ/ /fɔɹd͡ʒ/ /fɔːd͡ʒ/ v
falsificar
to create a forgery of
forjar
to shape a metal

forged /fɔːdʒd/ adj
forjado
fabricated by forging
falsificado
fake (as documents)

forger n
forjador
Person who forges metals.
falsificador falsificadora
person who falsifies documents with intent to defraud

forgery /ˈfɔː.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ /ˈfɔːɹ.dʒəɹ.ɪ/ n
falsificación
that which is forged or counterfeited
the act of forging, fabricating or producing falsely
forjadura
the act of forging metal into shape

forget /fəˈɡɛt/ /fɚˈɡɛt/ v
olvidar dejar
to cease remembering
to lose remembrance of
to unintentionally not do
dejar olvidar
to leave behind

forget it v
olvídalo
I don't want to continue with this conversation
It doesn't matter
tranquilo
reply to an expression of gratitude

forget-me-not /fəˈɡɛt.miːˌnɒt/ /fɚˈɡɛt.miˌnɑt/ n
nomeolvides miosotis
plant of the genus Myosotis

forgetful adj
olvidadizo desmemoriado
liable to forget

forgetfulness /fəˈɡɛtfʊlnɪs/ n
desmemoria mala memoria memoria de pollo poca memoria
failure to bear in mind
proneness to let slip from the mind
olvido pérdida de memoria
loss of remembrance

forgettable adj
olvidable
easily forgotten

forgive /fə(ɹ)ˈɡɪv/ /fɚˈɡɪv/ v
perdonar
transitive, to pardon

forgiveness /fəˈɡɪvnəs/ /fɚˈɡɪvnəs/ n
misericordia
readiness to forgive
perdón
the action of forgiving

forgo /fɔɹˈɡoʊ/ /fɔːˈɡəʊ/ v
dejar de lado
to do without
pasar por alto
to let pass

forgotten /fəˈɡɒt.n̩/ /fəˈɡʌt.n̩/ /fɚˈɡɑt.n̩/ adj
olvidado
of which knowledge has been lost, which is no longer remembered

forint /ˈfɒ.ɹɪnt/ /ˈfɔ.ɹɪnt/ n
florín húngaro forinto
unit of currency

fork /fɔːɹk/ n
horquilla
bicycle fork
tenedor trinche
eating utensil
bifurcación
intersection
horca trinche
pronged tool

fork /fɔːɹk/ v
bifurcarse
to divide into two or more branches

forked tongue n
lengua viperina

forkful n
lo que abarca un tenedor
amount a fork will hold

forklift n
carretilla elevadora grúa horquilla montacargas toro carretilla
small industrial vehicle

forlorn /fɔɹˈlɔɹn/ /fəˈlɔːn/ adj
abandonado
abandoned, deserted, left behind
desamparada desamparado
miserable
desesperado
unlikely to succeed

forlornly adv
desgraciadamente tristemente
in a forlorn manner

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ n
formulario forma planilla
document to be filled in
forma
shape or visible structure

form /fɔɹm/ /fɔːm/ v
formar
to give shape

form factor n
factor de forma
in quantum field theory

formal /ˈfɔɹməl/ /ˈfɔːməl/ adj
formal
being in accord with established forms
relating to the form or structure of something
official
protocolario
ceremonial

formal language n
lenguaje formal
set of finite strings

formaldehyde n
formaldehído
organic compound

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ adj
formalista
of or pertaining to formalism

formalist /ˈfɔɹml̩ˌɪst/ n
formalista
overly formal person

formality n
formalidad
The state of being formal
specific requirement

formalize /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
formalizar
to give something formal or official standing
to act with formality
to give something a definite form

formally /ˈfɔɹməli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
formalmente
in a formal manner
in accordance with official procedure
in accordance with rigorous rules

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ n
formato
layout of a document
form of presentation
computing: file type

format /ˈfɔː(ɹ).mæt/ /ˈfɔːɹ.mæt/ v
formatear
computing: prepare a mass storage medium for initial use
create or edit the layout of a document

formatting /ˈfɔɹmætiŋ/ n
formateo
The code in a markup language which determines a document's format
The style of a document's format

former /ˈfɔɹmɚ/ /ˈfɔːmə/ adj
aquella aquello primera primero
first of aforementioned two items
antiguo anterior
previous

former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia pn
Antigua República Yugoslava de Macedonia Exrepública Yugoslava de Macedonia
provisional designation of the Republic of North Macedonia

formerly /ˈfɔɹmɚli/ /ˈfɔːməli/ adv
anteriormente otrora
at some time in the past
antes otrora
previously; once

formic /ˈfɔː(ɹ)mɪk/ adj
fórmico
of formic acid

formic acid n
ácido fórmico
methanoic acid

formless /ˈfɔːmləs/ adj
sin forma
without form

formula /ˈfɔɹ.mjə.lə/ /ˈfɔː.mjʊ.lə/ n
fórmula infantil leche maternizada preparado para lactantes
drink given to babies
fórmula
in chemistry
in mathematics

formulate v
formular
to reduce to, or express in, a formula; to put in a clear and definite form of statement or expression

formulation n
formulación
act, process, or result of formulating or reducing to a formula

fornicate /ˈfɔɹ.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔɹ.nɪˌkeɪt/ /ˈfɔː.nɪ.kət/ /ˈfɔː.nɪˌkeɪt/ v
fornicar
to commit fornication

fornication /ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fornicación
sexual intercourse, especially on the part of an unmarried person

fornix n
fórnix
brain part

forsake /fɔɹˈseɪk/ v
abandonar
to abandon

forsooth /fɔɹˈsuθ/ adv
de vero en verdad veramente
indeed, truthfully, really

forsterite n
forsterita
a magnesium-rich olivine mineral

fort /fo(ː)ɹt/ /foət/ /fɔɹt/ /fɔːt/ n
fuerte
fortaleza fuerte
fortified defensive structure stationed with troops

forte /ˈfɔɹ.teɪ/ /ˈfɔɹteɪ/ /ˈfɔː.teɪ/ /ˈfɔːteɪ/ n
fuerte punto fuerte
strength or talent

forthcoming /fɔɹθˈkʌmɪŋ/ /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj
próximo venturo
approaching or about to take place
disponible
available when needed

forthcomingness n
proximidad
the state or quality of being forthcoming (approaching)
disponibilidad
the state or quality of being forthcoming (available)

forthwith /fɔɹθˈwɪθ/ adv
inmediatamente
immediately

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ adj
cuadragésimo cuadragésima
ordinal form of forty

fortieth /ˈfɔɹ.ti.əθ/ /ˈfɔː.ti.əθ/ n
cuarentavo
one of forty equal parts
cuadragésimo cuadragésima
person or thing

fortification /ˌfɔː(ɹ)tɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
fortificación
that which fortifies
the act of fortifying

fortify /ˈfɔɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈfɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
fortalecer fortificar
increase the defenses of
enriquecer
increase the nutritional value

fortifying n
fortalecimiento

fortissimo adv
fortísimo
very loud

fortitude /ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ n
fortaleza
mental or emotional strength

fortnight /ˈfɔɹt.naɪt/ /ˈfɔːt.naɪt/ [ˈfɔəʔ.nɐjʔ] adv
quincena
period of two weeks

fortnightly adj
bisemanal
occurring once in a fortnight

fortnightly adv
bisemanalmente
once in a fortnight

fortress /ˈfɔɹ.tɹəs/ /ˈfɔː.tɹəs/ n
fortaleza
fortified place

fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj
fortuito
happening by chance, not necessarily a lucky one

fortuity n
azar
fortuitous event
state of being fortuitous

fortunate /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪt/ [ˈfoɹt͡ʃənətʰ] adj
afortunada
favorable propicio
Bringing some good thing not foreseen as certain
afortunado
Lucky, favored by fortune
Coming by good luck or favorable chance

fortunately /ˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ˈfɔːt͡ʃənɪtli/ adv
afortunadamente
in a fortunate manner
dichosamente
it is fortunate that

fortune /ˈfɔɹtʃən/ /ˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
fortuna
destiny
a chance
good luck

fortune cookie n
galleta de la fortuna
snack

fortune favors the bold proverb
a los osados, ayuda la fortuna
luck favors the adventurous

fortuneteller n
adivina adivino vidente
person who professes to predict the future in return for money

forty /ˈfɔɹti/ [ˈfɑɹɾij] numeral
cuarenta
the cardinal number occurring after thirty-nine

forty-eight numeral
cuarenta y ocho
48

forty-first adj
cuadragésimo primero
41st

forty-five numeral
cuarenta y cinco
45

forty-four numeral
cuarenta y cuatro
44

forty-nine numeral
cuarenta y nueve
49

forty-one numeral
cuarenta y uno
41

forty-seven numeral
cuarenta y siete
47

forty-seventh adj
cuadragésimo séptimo
47th

forty-seventh n
cuadragésimo séptimo
1/47

forty-six numeral
cuarenta y seis
46

forty-three numeral
cuarenta y tres
43

forty-two numeral
cuarenta y dos
Cardinal number

forum /ˈfɔːɹəm/ n
foro
place for discussion
Internet message board
form of discussion
gathering for the purpose of discussion

forum non conveniens n
derecho del tribunal de rehusar jurisdicción
doctrine of law

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adj
confianzudo descarado fresco
without customary restraint

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ adv
a partir de adelante
into the future
adelante avante
towards the front

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ n
delantero ariete
player nearest to the opposing soccer team

forward /foːd/ /ˈfoːwəd/ /ˈfɔɹ.wɚd/ /ˈfɔː.wəd/ v
reenviar remitir
send (something received) to a third party

forward compatibility n
compatibilidad hacia adelante
compatibility with future systems

forward line n
delantera
soccer

forward roll n
vuelta de carnero
movement

fossil /ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈfɒsəl/ n
fósil
The mineralized remains of an animal or plant
anything extremely old, extinct, or outdated
a fossilized term

fossil fuel n
combustible fósil
fuel

fossil record n
registro fósil
the collective record of fossils

fossilization n
fosilización
the process of conversion into a fossil

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ adj
adoptivo
providing parental care to unrelated children
adoptivo adoptado
receiving such care

foster /ˈfɒstə/ /ˈfɔstɚ/ v
incentivar promover
fomentar
to cultivate and grow something
criar
to nurture or bring up offspring; or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child

foster care n
acogimiento familiar
system by which a child is cared for

foster family n
familia de acogida
family having at least one foster child

foster father n
padre adoptivo
an adult male who cares for a foster child

foster home n
casa de acogida
adoptive parent's home

fostering n
fomento

fougasse n
fogata
old-fashioned type of land mine

foul /faʊl/ adj
inmundo
covered with, or containing, extraneous matter
perro repugnante
hateful; detestable; shameful; odious; wretched
grosero indecente obsceno
scurrilous; obscene or profane; abusive

foul /faʊl/ n
falta
offence in sports

foul /faʊl/ v
taparse
to become clogged
enredarse
to become entangled
ensuciar
to besmirch
to make dirty
obstruer tapar
to clog or obstruct
cometer una falta
to commit a foul
enredar
to entangle

foul one's own nest v
tirar piedras contra el propio tejado
to hurt one's own interests, especially to damage the reputation of one's self

foul play n
juego sucio
unfair, unethical, or criminal behavior
violation of rules

foul-mouthed adj
desbocado deslenguado lenguaraz malhablado
of a user of bad language

foul-smelling adj
fétido maloliente
having a bad odour

found /faʊnd/ v
fundar instaurar
fundar
to start an organization
to begin building

foundation /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/ n
base
cosmetic cream
fundación
endowed institution or charity
act of founding
cimiento fundamento
lowest and supporting part or member of a wall
that upon which anything is founded

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/ n
fundador
one who founds, establishes, and erects; one who lays a foundation; an author

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ /ˈfaʊndɚ/ v
fracasar zozobrar
to fail
hundir irse a pique zozobrar
to sink

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ adj
fundador
who or that founds or found

founding /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ n
fundación
establishment of something

foundling n
expósito
abandoned child, left by its parent

foundry /faʊndɹi/ n
fundición forja fundería
facility that melts metals

fount /fɒnt/ n
fuente
metaphorical source
something from which water flows

fountain /ˈfaʊn.tn̩/ [ˈfaʊn.ʔn̩] n
fuente
artificial water feature
structure from which a fountain issues

fountain of youth n
fuente de la juventud
anything reputed to have the power to restore health and vitality

fountain pen n
estilógrafo pluma estilográfica pluma
pen containing a reservoir of ink

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ n
cuatro
the digit or figure 4

four /fo(ː)ɹ/ /foə/ /foː/ /fɔɹ/ /fɔː/ numeral
cuatro
the cardinal number 4

four hundred /ˈfoʊɹ ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ /ˈfɔː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
cuatrocientos cuatrocientas
cardinal number 400

four o'clock n
las cuatro
the start of the fifth hour

four of a kind n
póquer
four cards of the same rank

four thousand numeral
cuatro mil
4000

four-dimensional adj
cuatridimensional cuadridimensional tetradimensional
measurable along four mutually perpendicular axes
of the four dimensions of space-time

four-eyes n
gafotas cuatro ojos gafuda gafudo
person who wears spectacles

four-four time n
compás de cuatro de ocho
four-four time

four-leaf clover n
trébol de cuatro hojas
clover with four leaves

four-stroke engine n
motor de cuatro tiempos
type of engine

four-wheel drive n
cuatro por cuatro todoterreno
vehicle

fourfold v
cuadruplicar
increase to four times as much

fourgie /ˈfoʊɹd͡ʒi/ n
cuarteto orgia entre cuatro
foursome

foursome n
cuarteto
group of four

fourteen /ˈfɔɹt.tin/ /ˈfɔː.tiːn/ /ˌfɔɹtˈtin/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːn/ numeral
catorce
cardinal number

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimocuarto
ordinal form of the number fourteen

fourteenth /ˌfɔɹˈtiːnθ/ /ˌfɔːˈtiːnθ/ n
catorceavo
one of fourteen equal parts of a whole
decimocuarta decimocuarto
something in the fourteenth position

fourth /fo(ː)ɹθ/ /foəθ/ /fɔɹθ/ /fɔːθ/ adj
cuarto
ordinal form of the number four

fourth cousin n
prima cuarta primo cuarto
fourth cousin

fourth person n
cuarta persona
person distinct from first, second, and third persons

foveal /ˈfəʊvɪəl/ adj
foveal
of or pertaining to the fovea

fowl /faʊl/ n
ave
birds which are hunted or kept for food
bird of the order Galliformes

fox /fɑks/ /fɒks/ n
zorro zorra raposo raposa vulpeja
Vulpes
zorro
cunning person
any of the species in the tribe Vulpini

fox in the henhouse n
zamuro cuidando carne
a predator loose among the prey

foxglove n
digital
plant of the genus Digitalis

foxling n
vulpeja zorruela zorruelo
little fox

foxtail n
cola de zorro
foxtail grass

foxy /ˈfɑksi/ /ˈfɒksi/ adj
pelirrojo
(of a person) red-haired
zorruno
having the qualities of a fox

foyer /ˈfoɪɘ/ /ˈfɔɪ.eɪ/ /ˈfɔɪɝ/ n
zaguán
lobby, corridor, or waiting room

fracas /ˈfɹeɪkəs/ /ˈfɹækɑː/ /ˈfɹækɑːz/ n
tumulto alboroto altercado gresca
a noisy disorderly quarrel

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ adj
fractal
having the form of a fractal

fractal /ˈfɹæk.təl/ n
fractal
self-similar geometric figure
figure irregular at all scales

fractal dimension n
dimensión fractal
a dimension for making measurements on a fractal set

fraction /ˈfɹæk.ʃən/ n
fracción quebrado
arithmetic: ratio
fracción
part of a whole

fractionator n
fraccionador
apparatus used to separate the components of a mixture by fractionation

fractious /ˈfɹæk.ʃəs/ adj
quisquilloso
given to troublemaking
irritable, argumentative, quarrelsome

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tʃə/ n
fractura
act of breaking, or something broken

fracture /ˈfɹæk.tʃə/ v
fracturar
break

fragile /ˈfɹædʒaɪl/ /ˈfɹædʒəl/ adj
frágil
easily broken or destroyed

fragilely adv
frágilmente
in a fragile manner

fragility /fɹəˈd͡ʒɪlɪti/ n
fragilidad
condition or quality of being fragile

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ n
fragmento
portion or segment of an object

fragment /fɹæɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈfɹæɡmənt/ v
fragmentar
to break apart
to cause to be broken into pieces

fragmentation n
fragmentación
act of fragmenting or something fragmented; disintegration
process by which fragments of an exploding bomb scatter.
the breaking up and dispersal of a file into non-contiguous areas of a disk
the breaking up of a data packet when larger than the transmission unit of a network

fragmenter n
fragmentador

fragrance /ˈfɹeɪɡɹəns/ n
fragancia aroma
pleasant smell or odour

fragrant /ˈfɹeɪ.ɡɹənt/ adj
fragante
sweet-smelling

frail /fɹeɪl/ adj
frágil
easily broken, mentally or physically fragile
liable to fall from virtue

frailty n
fragilidad
condition of being frail

frame /fɹeɪm/ n
lote
chunk of data
cuadro
division of a second
cuadro fotograma
piece of photographic film containing an image
marco
rigid, generally rectangular mounting
estructura armazón
structural elements of a building or other constructed object
esqueleto osamenta
structure of a person's body

frame /fɹeɪm/ v
enmarcar
add a decorative border to a picture
hacer la cama inculpar/incriminar falsamente
cause a person to appear guilty
contextualizar encuadrar
establish a context in words
concebir contextualizar
position visually within a fixed boundary
armar levantar la estructura
put together the structural elements

framework /ˈfɹeɪmwɜːk/ /ˈfɹeɪmwɝk/ n
marco
infraestructura
a basic conceptual structure
entramado
the arrangement of support beams that represent a buildings general shape and size

franc /fɹæŋk/ n
franco
former currency of France and Belgium
any of several units of currency

franchise /ˈfɹænt͡ʃaɪ̯z/ n
franquicia
authorization granted by a company to sell or distribute its goods or services in a certain area
legal exemption from jurisdiction
concesión
right or privilege officially granted by a government
derecho a sufragio derecho de sufragio derecho de voto sufragio activo
right to vote at a public election

francium /ˈfɹansɪəm/ /ˈfɹænsi.əm/ n
francio
chemical element

francolin /ˈfɹæŋkəlɪn/ n
francolín
partridge

frangible /ˈfɹæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈfɹændʒəbəl/ adj
frangible
able to be broken

frank /fɹæŋk/ adj
franco
bluntly honest

frankincense n
francoincienso franquincienso olíbano
incense

frankly /ˈfɹæŋkli/ adv
francamente
in a frank, open or (too) honest manner

frankness /ˈfɹæŋknɛs/ n
franqueza
frankness

frantic /ˈfɹæntɪk/ adj
frenético
In a state of panic, worry, frenzy or rush

frappuccino n
frappuccino

fraternal /fɹəˈtɝnəl/ adj
fraternal fraterno
of brothers

fraternal nephew n
sobrino fraternal
brother's son

fraternally adv
fraternalmente
in a fraternal manner

fraternity n
fraternidad confraternidad
group of people associated for a common purpose
hermandad
the quality of being brothers

fraternize /ˈfɹætənɑɪz/ /ˈfɹætɚnɑɪz/ v
fraternizar
to associate with others in a brotherly manner

fratricidal adj
fratricida
of or pertaining to fratricide

fratricide n
fratricidio
killing of one's sibling
fratricida
person who commits this crime

fraud /fɹɑd/ /fɹɔd/ /fɹɔːd/ n
fraude
an act of deception
defraudador
one who performs fraud

fraudulence /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.ləns/ /ˈfɹɔː.djʊ.l(ə)ns/ n
fraudulencia
condition of being fraudulent

fraudulent /ˈfɹɑ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔ.dʒə.lənt/ /ˈfɹɔː.dʒʊ.lənt/ adj
fraudulento
dishonest; based on fraud or deception

fraudulently adv
fraudulentamente
in a fraudulent manner

fraught /fɹɔt/ /fɹɔːt/ adj
cargado
charged or accompanied with
laden
tenso angustiado
distressed

fray /fɹeɪ/ n
batalla combate riña
affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee

fray /fɹeɪ/ v
costear
to bear the expense of
desgastar
to cause exhaustion to a person's mental strength
deshilacharse
to unravel

frayed /fɹeɪd/ adj
deshilachado
unravelled

freak /fɹiːk/ n
fenómeno
oddball, especially in physiology
friki fanático
person who has an obsession or extreme knowledge of something
antojo capricho
sudden causeless change or turn of the mind

freak out v
rayar trastornarse
react with anger or fear
asustar
scare someone

freak show n
espectáculo de fenómenos
freak show

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ n
peca
small pigmentation spot on the skin

freckle /ˈfɹɛkəl/ v
tener peca
become covered with freckles

freckled adj
pecoso
having freckles

freckled duck /ˌfɹɛkəld ˈdʌk/ n
pato pecoso
Stictonetta naevosa

free /fɹiː/ adj
libre gratis
not imprisoned
unconstrained
software: with very few limitations on distribution or improvement
libre desocupado
not in use
libre despejado obstáculo
unobstructed
libre exento
without obligations

free /fɹiː/ adv
gratis
without needing to pay

free /fɹiː/ v
librar
make free

free imperial city n
ciudad imperial libre
self-ruling city within the Holy Roman Empire subordinate only to the emperor

free market n
mercado libre
type of market

free of charge adj
gratuito gratis
not requiring any payment - adjective

free radical n
radical libre
molecule, ion, or atom with an unpaired electron

free rein n
barra libre carta blanca rienda suelta
the absence of constraints

free software n
software libre
software that can be freely copied and modified

free speech /fɹiː ˈspiːtʃ/ n
libertad de expresión libertad de palabra
right to express an opinion in public

free throw n
tiro libre
basketball

free time n
ocio tiempo libre tiempo ocio
time that can be spent on one's own activities rather than work

free trade n
comercio libre
trade free from government interference

free will n
libre albedrío
ability to choose one's actions
natural inclination

free-throw line n
linea de tiros libres
basketball

freebooting n
piratería
piracy or plundering

freedom /ˈfɹidəm/ /ˈfɹiːdəm/ n
libertad
not being imprisoned or enslaved
The lack of a specific constraint

freedom fighter n
luchador por la libertad
fighter

freedom of assembly /ˈfɹiːdəməvəˈsɛmbli/ n
libertad de reunión derecho de reunión
right of citizens to freely congregate or assemble

freedom of contract /fɹiː.dəm.əv.kɒn.tɹækt/ n
libertad contractual
freedom of individuals to bargain among themselves

freedom of expression n
libertad de expresión
right to express an opinion in public

freedom of movement /fɹiː.dəm.əv.muːv.mənt/ n
libre circulación
the right of a citizen to travel within a state, and to leave and return to that state

freedom of religion /fɹiː.dəm.əv.ɹɪ.lɪ.dʒən/ n
libertad de culto
the right to hold any religious beliefs

freedom of the press /fɹiː.dəm.əv.θə.pɹɛs/ n
libertad de prensa
right of media to disseminate ideas and opinions

freehand adj
a mano alzada a pulso

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ adj
freelance
Of, or relating to a freelance

freelance /ˈfɹiˌlæns/ /ˈfɹiːlɑːns/ n
freelance trabajador autónomo
Someone who sells his services to clients without a long-term contract

freelancer n
trabajador independiente trabajadora independiente
who freelances

freeload v
chupar del bote comer la sopa boba
to live off the generosity of others

freeloader /ˈfɹiːləʊdə(ɹ)/ n
gorrón chupóptero gallofero
one who does not contribute or pay appropriately

freely /ˈfɹili/ adv
libremente
in a free manner

freethinker n
librepensador librepensadora
person who has formed their opinions using reason and rational enquiry

freeway /ˈfɹiː.wei/ n
autopista
road designed for safe high-speed motoring

freezable adj
congelable
capable of being frozen

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
colgarse
(computing) state when the system ceases to respond to inputs
helada
period of cold

freeze /ˈfɹiːz/ v
helar congelar
to become solid due to low temperature
of temperature, to drop below zero
congelar helar
to lower something's temperature to freezing point

freezer /fɹiːzə/ n
cámara frigorífica
room
congelador
stand-alone appliance
part of a refrigerator

freezer burn n
quemadura de congelación
desiccation caused by being kept in a freezer too long

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ adj
glacial helado
very cold

freezing /ˈfɹiːz.ɪŋ/ n
congelación

freezing point n
punto de congelación
temperature

freight /fɹeɪt/ n
flete carga cargamento
goods
flete
payment for transportation
transporte de mercancias
transport of goods

freight /fɹeɪt/ v
cargar
to load with freight

french fries n
patatas fritas papas fritas papitas fritas
deep fried strips of potato

frenetic /fɹəˈnɛt.ɪk/ adj
frenético
fast, frantic, harried, or frenzied

frenetically adv
frenéticamente
in a frenetic manner

frenulum /ˈfrɛnjələm/ n
frenillo
anatomy: small fold of tissue preventing an organ in the body from moving too far

frenzy /ˈfɹɛnzi/ n
frenesí manía
state of wild activity or panic

frequency /ˈfɹiːkwənsi/ n
frecuencia
number of occurrences divided by time
rate of occurrence of anything
property of occurring often rather than infrequently

frequency modulation n
modulación de la frecuencia
use of a modulating wave

frequent /fɹɪˈkwɛnt/ /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ adj
frecuente
done or occurring often

frequent /ˈfɹiː.kwənt/ v
frecuentar
to visit often

frequentative n
frecuentativo
subclass of imperfective verbs that denotes a continuously repeated action

frequentative aspect n
frecuentativo
grammatical subclass of the imperfective aspect

frequently /ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/ adv
frecuentemente
at frequent intervals

frequently asked questions n
preguntas frecuentes
online document

fresco /ˈfɹɛskoʊ/ /ˈfɹɛskəʊ/ n
fresco
artwork made by applying water-based pigment to wet or fresh lime mortar or plaster
technique used to make such an artwork

fresh /fɹɛʃ/ adj
nuevo fresco
new or clean
fresco
of produce, not from storage
fresco refrescante
refreshing or cool
dulce simple
without salt
fresco descarado faltón grosero maleducado
rude or inappropriate

fresh air n
aire fresco
clean air from outside

fresh water n
agua dulce
water with little salt

freshman /ˈfɹɛʃmən/ n
cachimbo mechón novato
a person of either sex entering the first year of an institution

freshness /ˈfɹɛʃnəs/ n
frescura frescor
freshness

freshwater adj
dulceacuícola
living in fresh water

fret /fɹɛt/ n
traste
one of the pieces of metal, etc., across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument

fret /fɹɛt/ v
comerse la cabeza preocuparse
to chafe or irritate; to worry

fretful /ˈfɹɛtfəl/ adj
gruñón irritable
irritable

friability n
friabilidad
quality of being friable

friable /ˈfɹaɪəbl̩/ adj
desmenuzable desmoronable
desmenuzable friable frágil quebradizo
easily broken into small fragments, crumbled, or reduced to powder
flojo
loose and large-grained in consistency

friar /ˈfɹaɪə/ /ˈfɹaɪɚ/ n
fraile
member of certain Christian orders

friar's cowl n
arisaro zumillo
species of plant

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ adj
fricativo
produced by air flowing through a restriction in the oral cavity

fricative /ˈfɹɪkətɪv/ n
fricativa
consonant

friction /ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/ n
fricción rozamiento
The rubbing of one object or surface against another
A force that resists the relative motion or tendency to such motion of two bodies in contact
fricción
conflict

fridge /fɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
frigo refri
short for refrigerator

fried /fɹaɪd/ adj
frito
cooked by frying

fried egg n
huevo frito huevo estrellado
egg that has been shallow fried

fried rice n
arroz frito
form of rice

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ n
compadre amiguito fulano mijo
(sarcastic) form of address used to warn someone
novio novia
boyfriend or girlfriend
aliada aliado
person who provides assistance
amigo amiga
person whose company one enjoys
conocido amiga
person with whom you are acquainted

friend /frɪnd/ /fɹɛnd/ v
favorecer
to act as the friend of
amistar hacer amigos
to add as a friend

friend with benefits n
amiga con derecho a roce amiga con derechos amiga con ventajas amigo con derecho a roce amigo con derechos amigo con ventajas
friend with whom one has a casual sexual relationship

friend zone /ˈfɹɛnd zoʊn/ /ˈfɹɛnd zəʊn/ n
zona de amigos zona de amistad
situation

friendliness n
amigabilidad
the quality of being friendly

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ adj
amistoso amigable
approachable, warm

friendly /ˈfɹɛndli/ n
amistosa amistoso

friendly fire /ˌfɹɛnd.liˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
fuego amigo
fire from allied or friendly forces

friends /fɹɛn(d)z/ n
amigas amigos
participants in a two-way friendship

friends in high places n
enchufismo tener buenas aldabas

friendship /ˈfɹɛndʃɪp/ n
amistad
(uncountable) condition of being friends
(countable) friendly relationship

friendship with benefits n
amistad con derechos amistad con ventajas
non-emotional sexual friendship

frieze /ˈfɹiːz/ n
friso
architecture: space between architrave and cornice
sculptured or richly ornamented band

frigate /ˈfɹɪɡ.ət/ n
fragata
A 19th c. type of warship
A modern type of warship
An obsolete type of sailing warship

frigatebird /ˈfɹɪ.ɡətˌbɝd/ n
fragata rabihorcado
bird of the family Fregatidae

fright /fɹaɪt/ /fɹʌit/ n
susto
A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger

frighten /ˈfɹaɪtn̩/ v
atemorizar
to disturb with fear

frightened /ˈfɹaɪtn̩d/ adj
atemorizado
afraid, suffering from fear

frightening /ˈfɹaɪtənɪŋ/ adj
terrible
awful
aterrador alarmante
scary

frighteningly adv
espantosamente
in a frightening manner

frightful /ˈfɹaɪtfəl/ adj
temible
full of that which causes fright

frigid /ˈfɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
frígido frío
sexually unresponsive, especially of a woman
frígido
very cold

frill /fɹɪl/ n
perifollo
luxury
volante
pleated material used as decoration

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ adj
marginal contracorriente
outside the mainstream

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ n
orla fleco
decorative border
extremista radical
members of a social group holding unorthodox views
periferia
the periphery of a city

fringe /fɹɪndʒ/ v
orlar
to decorate with fringe

fringe benefit n
retribución en especie
benefit received in addition to pay

frisk /fɹɪsk/ adj
vivaracho
lively; brisk; frolicsome

frisk /fɹɪsk/ v
juguetear
to frolic
cachear registrar
to search somebody by feeling their clothes

frisky /ˈfɹɪski/ adj
entusiasta enérgico juguetón vivaz
playful; energetic; lively; enthusiastic

frisson /fɹiˈsoʊn/ /ˈfɹiː.sɔ̃ː/ n
escalofrío
a shiver

fritter /ˈfɹɪtə/ /ˈfɹɪtɚ/ v
malgastar energías
to waste time

frivolity n
frivolidad
frivolous act

frivolous /ˈfɹɪv.əl.əs/ adj
frívolo banal frívola nimio trivial
of little weight or importance; not worth notice
frívolo frívola
silly; especially at an inappropriate time or in an inappropriate manner

frivolously adv
frívolamente
in a frivolous manner

frizzy /ˈfɹɪzi/ adj
crespo chino con frizz encrespado ensortijado esponjado
formed of a mass of small, tight, wiry curls

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ n
vestido
female garment

frock /fɹɑk/ /fɹɒk/ v
ordenar
to make a cleric

frog /fɹɑɡ/ /fɹɒɡ/ n
rana
amphibian
franchute gabacho
French person

frog legs n
ancas de rana
hind legs of frog as food

frogman n
hombre rana buzo submarinista
diver

frogmouth n
podargo podárgido
bird of the family Podargidae

frogspawn n
huevas de rana
frogs' eggs

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ n
jugueteo
gaiety; merriment
juguetear
playful antic

frolic /ˈfɹɑːlɪk/ /ˈfɹɒlɪk/ v
juguetear retozar
behave playfully and uninhibitedly

from /fɹɒm/ /fɹɔm/ /fɹəm/ /fɹʌm/ preposition
de desde
with the origin, starting point or initial reference of or at
de
with the source or provenance of or at
with the separation, exclusion or differentiation of

from A to Z
de pe a pa
comprehensively

from a mile away
verse a la legua

from dusk to dawn
de sol a sol
from sunset to sunrise

from now on adv
de ahora en adelante a partir de ahora de aquí en adelante en lo sucesivo
from now, indefinitely

from pillar to post adv
de ceca en meca ir de Herodes a Pilatos
from one place to another

from scratch
desde cero
de cero desde cero ex novo
from the beginning

from the bottom of one's heart
de corazón de todo corazón desde el fondo del corazón
in earnest, with one's full feelings

from the get-go
desde el principio
from the very beginning

from the ground up adv
desde cero
from the beginning

from time to time
de vez en cuando a veces
occasionally

frond /fɹɑnd/ /fɹɒnd/ n
fronda fronde
leaf of a fern

front /fɹʌnt/ n
frente
meteorology: interface between airmasses
military: area or line of conflict
facing side

front /fɹʌnt/ v
aparentar fingir
assume false or disingenuous appearances

front end n
frontal interfaz
(computing) that part of a hardware or software system that is closest to the user

front man n
testaferro
public face

front page n
portada primera plana
initially visible page of a publication

front runner n
candidato adelante favorecido preferido
most likely winner in a contest, election, etc.

front vowel n
vocal anterior
Any vowel sound produced in the front of the mouth

front-page adj
de primera plana
appears on the front page
deserve to be put on the front page

frontal /ˈfɹʌntəl/ adj
frontal
of or relating to the forehead or frontal bone

frontal bone n
hueso frontal frontal
bone of the forehead

frontal lobe n
lóbulo frontal
division of cerebrum

frontalis n
frontal músculo frontal
muscle

frontier /fɹʌnˈtɪə/ /fɹʌnˈtɪɹ/ n
frontera
part of a country that fronts or faces another country or an unsettled region

frontispiece /ˈfɹʌn.tɪˌspiːs/ n
frontispicio
publishing: illustration

fronton n
frontón
a court used for Basque pelota

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ n
helada escarcha
cold weather that would cause frost
escarcha helada
cover of minute ice crystals

frost /fɹɑst/ /fɹɒst/ /fɹɔst/ v
glasear granizar
to coat with white icing to resemble frost
escarchar
to get covered with frost

frost fair n
feria helada

frostbite n
congelamiento congelación
the freezing of some part of the body

frostbite v
congelar
to expose to the effect of frost

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ n
espuma
foam

froth /fɹɑθ/ /fɹɒθ/ /fɹɔθ/ v
espumar
To create froth

frown /fɹaʊn/ n
ceño
facial expression

frown /fɹaʊn/ v
fruncir
fruncir el ceño
to have a frown on one's face

frown upon v
desaprobar estar mal visto
facial expression

frowst /fɹaʊst/ n
mofeta tufarada tufo
stuffiness; stifling warmth in a room

frowst /fɹaʊst/ v
encerrarse enclaustrarse recluirse
to enjoy a warm, stuffy room

frozen /ˈfɹəʊzən/ adj
congelado
in the state of that which freezes

fructify v
fructificar
to bear fruit

fructose /ˈfɹʌk.toʊs/ /ˈfɹʌk.təʊz/ n
fructosa levulosa
monosaccharide ketose sugar

frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ adj
frugal
economical, avoiding waste, thrifty

frugality /fɹuːˈɡæləti/ n
frugalidad
quality of being frugal; prudent economy; thrift

frugivore /ˈfɹuːdʒɪˌvɔɹ/ n
frugívoro
animal that eats mostly fruit

frugivorous adj
frugívoro
having a diet that consists mostly of fruit

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ n
marica maricón
offensive slang: homosexual or effeminate man
fruta fruto
part of plant
food
figuratively: child of a marriage

fruit /fɹut/ /fɹuːt/ v
dar fruta
to produce fruit

fruit bowl n
frutero
bowl for fruit

fruit fly n
mosca de la fruta
Drosophilidae

fruit juice n
jugo de fruta zumo de frutas
juice of fruit

fruit salad n
macedonia ensalada de frutas
salad made of fruit

fruit tree n
árbol frutal
a tree that bears a crop of edible fruit on a regular basis

fruiterer /ˈfɹutəɹə/ /ˈfɹuːtəɹə/ n
frutera frutero verdulera verdulero
one who sells fruit

fruitful adj
fértil
favorable to the growth
fructífero fértil productivo prolífico
productive, yielding benefits

fruiting body n
cuerpo fructífero esporocarpo
fungal structure

fruitless /ˈfɹutləs/ /ˈfɹuːtləs/ adj
infructuoso estéril infructuosa
unproductive; useless

fruity /ˈfɹuːti/ adj
afrutado
containing fruit or fruit flavouring

frustrate /fɹəˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈfɹʌstɹeɪt/ v
frustrar
to disappoint or defeat

frustrating /fɹʌˈstɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ /ˈfɹʌsˌtɹeɪ̯tɪŋ/ adj
frustrante
discouraging; causing annoyance or anger by excessive difficulty

frustration /fɹʌsˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
frustración
act of frustrating
feeling of annoyance

frustum n
tronco tronco de geometría tronco geométrico
truncated cone or pyramid

fry /fɹaɪ/ n
papas fritas patatas fritas
fried potato
alevín
young fish

fry /fɹaɪ/ v
freírse freír
(intransitive) cook in hot fat or oil
asarse
suffer because of too much heat
freír
to cook (something) in hot fat or oil
informal: be executed by the electric chair

fryer n
freidora
A container for frying food

frying pan n
sartén
long-handled, shallow pan used for frying food

fuchsia /ˈfjuːʃə/ n
fucsia
colour
plant

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ interjection
joder puta ¡mierda!
expression of dismay or discontent

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ n
polvo
an act of sexual intercourse
capullo pendejo
highly contemptible person

fuck /fʊk/ /fʌk/ v
follar joder chingar coger culear cachar
to have sexual intercourse—obscene or vulgar
chingar joder follar coger culear tirar
to insert an object into a specified body part
joder chingar tirar cagar
to put in an extremely difficult or impossible situation

fuck around v
fregar huevear joder mamar molestar putear
to fool around; joking, bugging
joder
to procrastinate

fuck buddy n
follamiga follamigo chongo
vulgar term for a sex partner without emotional attachment

fuck it interjection
a la chingada a la mierda a la porra a la verga a tomar por culo al carajo

fuck like rabbits v
coger como conejos
have copious amounts of sex

fuck me interjection
me cago en ¡joder!
a vulgar expression of dismay at undesired events happening to oneself

fuck off interjection
vete a la mierda
go away!

fuck off v
ir al infierno ¡vete a la mierda! ¡vete a tomar por culo!
go to hell, disappear, screw oneself
joder pudrir
to annoy, irritate.

fuck this interjection
a la chingada a la mierda a la mierda esto a la porra a tomar por culo al carajo

fuck up /ˈfʌkˌʌp/ /ˌfʌkˈʌp/ v
chingar cagar joder tirar
to break or destroy [to be merged into injure or damage]
cagar fastidiar joder meter la pata pifiar
to make a mistake, to go wrong

fuck you n
jódete que te jodan vete a la mierda vete a la verga
fuck you

fuck your mother's cunt interjection
anda a joder al coño de tu madre

fuckable adj
follable cachable culeable jodible tirable
sexually attractive

fucked /fʌkt/ adj
jodido
in trouble

fucker /ˈfʌk.ə(ɹ)/ n
follador folladora
one who fucks

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adj
pinche jodido maldito puto
as an intensifier
offensive or worthless

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ adv
pinche jodidamente
an intensifier

fucking /ˈfʌkɪŋ/ n
chingando cogiendo follando jodiendo
an act of sexual intercourse

fucktard n
cojudo menso pendejo retrasado mental tarado
an extraordinarily stupid person

fuckup /ˈfʌkʌp/ n
menzo
noneffective person
boludo idiota patán pelotudo tarado
person making mistakes
cagada embarrada quilombo
serious mistake

fucose n
fucosa
aldohexose present in several glycans

fudge /fʌdʒ/ n
componenda
a less than perfect decision or solution
ate dulce manjar
a very sweet confection

fudge /fʌdʒ/ v
manipular
To alter something from its true state

fuel /ˈfjuːəl/ [ˈfjuw əɫ] n
combustible carburante
substance consumed to provide energy

fuel tank n
tanque de combustible
a container of fuel

fuet n
fuet
salami from Catalonia

fugacious /fjuːˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
fugaz
Fleeting, fading quickly, transient

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ adj
fugitivo
fleeing or running away
fugaz
transient, fleeting or ephemeral

fugitive /ˈfjuːd͡ʒɪtɪv/ n
fugitivo prófugo
a person who is fleeing or escaping from something

fugue /ˈfjuːɡ/ n
fuga
piece of music

fulcrum /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ /ˈfʌlk.ɹəm/ n
fulcro pivote punto de apoyo
support about which a lever pivots

fulfill /fəˈfɪl/ /fʊlˈfɪl/ v
cumplir
to carry out
realizar satisfacer
to satisfy emotionally

fulfillment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
satisfacción
state of being fulfilled

fulfilment /fʊlˈfɪl.mənt/ n
satisfacción
being fulfilled

fulgurous /ˈfʊl.ɡə.ɹəs/ /ˈfʊl.ɡɪə.ɹəs/ adj
fulguroso
resembling a lightning flash

fuliginous /fjuːˈlɪ.dʒɪ.nəs/ adj
fuliginoso
pertaining to or resembling soot

full /fʊl/ adj
completo
complete
lleno
containing the maximum possible amount
lleno satisfecho
satisfied, in relation to eating
entero
total, entire

full /fʊl/ v
abatanar
to make cloth denser

full dress n
gala
clothing worn on formal occasions

full moon n
luna llena plenilunio
phase of moon when in opposition to sun

full name n
nombre completo
full name of a person

full speed ahead adj
a toda máquina
idiom, maximum effort
nautical

full stop /ˌfʊl ˈstɒp/ n
punto
The punctuation mark “.”

full-blooded adj
de pura cepa
of purebred ancestry

full-time adj
jornada completa tiempo completo
Involving a full amount of time spent on some activity

fuller /ˈfʊlə(ɹ)/ n
batanero
person
fuelle
tool

fuller's earth /ˌfʊləz ˈɜːθ/ n
tierra de batán
A fine clay used in fulling cloth

fulling mill n
batán
water mill

fully /ˈfʊli/ adv
completamente
in a full manner
completamente a fondo
to a full extent

fulmar n
fulmar
seabird in the genus Fulmarus

fulminant adj
fulminante
coming on quickly and destructively

fulminate /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/ n
fulminato
Any salt or ester of fulminic acid

fulminate /ˈfʌlmɪneɪt/ v
fulminar
To issue as a denunciation
To make a verbal attack
To strike with lightning

fumarole n
fumarola
opening in the crust of an astronomical body that emits steam and gases

fumble /ˈfʌmbəl/ v
cantar perder el balón
To handle nervously or awkwardly

fume /fjuːm/ n
humo
gas or vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale

fume /fjuːm/ v
humear
to emit fumes
echar humo
to express or feel great anger

fume hood n
campana campana de gases
a ventilated compartment in which chemical procedures may be undertaken

fumigate v
fumigar
disinfect

fumigation n
fumigación
act

fumigator n
fumigador
one who fumigates

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ adj
divertido
enjoyable, amusing

fun /fʊn/ /fʌn/ n
diversión gracia
enjoyment or amusement

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ n
función
computing: routine that returns a result
mathematics: a relation between a set of inputs and a set of permissible outputs
what something does or is used for
biology: physiological activity of an organ or body part
official or social occasion
relation where one thing is dependent on another
chemistry: characteristic behavior of a chemical compound
cargo función
professional or official position

function /ˈfʌŋ(k)ʃən/ /ˈfʌŋkʃən/ v
funcionar fungir marchar
to carry on a function
fungir
to have a function

functional /ˈfʌŋk(t)ʃənəl/ adj
operativo funcional
in good working order
funcional
such that its symptoms cannot be referred to any appreciable lesion or change of structure
útil funcional
useful, serving a purpose

functional group n
grupo funcional
characteristic grouping of elements

functionalism /ˈfʌŋkʃənəlɪzəm/ n
funcionalismo
psychology

functionality n
funcionalidad
ability

functioning n
funcionamiento
action of the verb function

functor /ˈfʌŋktə/ n
funtor
category theory: category mapping

fund /ˈfʌnd/ n
fondo
money-management operation
fondo capital
sum or source of money

fund /ˈfʌnd/ v
financiar patrocinar sufragar
to pay for

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl/ adj
fundamental
pertaining to the foundation or basis; serving for the foundation

fundamental interaction n
interacción fundamental
basic forces that act between elementary particles

fundamentalism n
fundamentalismo
religion

fundamentalist n
fundamentalista
one who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts

fundamentally adv
fundamentalmente
to the very core of the matter

funded /ˈfʌndɪd/ adj
financiado
having financial support

fundiform /ˈfʌndɪfɔːm/ adj
fundiforme
sling-shaped

funding /ˈfʌndɪŋ/ n
financiación financiamiento
money provided as funds

fundraiser /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zə/ /ˈfʌnd.ɹeɪ.zɚ/ n
recaudación de fondos
event undertaken to get money

funeral /ˈfjunəɹəl/ /ˈfjuːnəɹəl/ n
funeral
ceremony to honour a deceased person

funeral home n
funeraria
business providing funeral services
mortuary

funeral march n
marcha fúnebra
slow march often played at funerals

funerary /ˈfjuːn(ə)ɹi/ adj
funerario
relating to a funeral

funereal /fjuːˈnɪəɹɪ.əl/ adj
fúnebre funeral funerario
relating to a funeral

fungal /ˈfʌŋɡəl/ adj
fúngico
of or pertaining to a fungus

fungibility n
fungibilidad
property of a good or a commodity whereby individual units are capable of mutual substitution

fungible /ˈfʌndʒɪbəl/ adj
fungible
able to be substituted for something of equal value

fungus /ˈfʌŋ.ɡəs/ n
hongo
any member of the kingdom Fungi

funk /fʌŋk/ n
funk
genre of popular music

funnel /ˈfʌnəl/ n
embudo
utensil used to guide poured liquids

funny /ˈfʊnɪ/ /ˈfʌni/ adj
divertido gracioso cómico chistoso
amusing; comical
extraño raro inusual
strange; unusual

fur /fɚ/ /fɜː(ɹ)/ [fɜ̝ː] n
piel pelaje
coating resembling fur
pelaje pelo
hairy coat of a mammal, especially when fine, soft and thick
piel
hairy skin processed to serve as clothing

fur coat n
cuero pelliza
coat made of animal fur

furan n
furano
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

furanic adj
furánico

furcate /ˈfəː.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ adj
ahorquillado
forked, branched

furcate /ˈfəː.keɪt/ /ˈfɝ.keɪt/ v
ahorquillar
to fork or branch out

furcula n
fúrcula
forked bone in birds

furious /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ /ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
furioso
transported with passion or fury
rushing with impetuosity

furl /fɝl/ v
aferrar recoger
to lower, roll up and secure something

furlough /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ləʊ/ /ˈfɝ.loʊ/ n
dispensa licencia permiso
leave of absence
ausencia no pagada sabático obligatorio no pagado
period of unpaid time off used by an employer to reduce costs

furnace /ˈfɜːnɪs/ /ˈfɝnɪs/ n
calefacción
device for heating a building
horno caldera
device for heating in a factory, melting metals, etc

furnish /ˈfɜːnɪʃ/ /ˈfɝnɪʃ/ v
amoblar amueblar
to provide with furniture or other equipment
dotar proporcionar suministrar
to supply

furnished /ˈfɜːnɪʃt/ /ˈfɝnɪʃt/ adj
equipado
equipped with whatever is needed
amoblado
supplied with furniture

furniture /ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/ n
mueble mobiliario
large movable items

furore /fjʊəˈɹɔːɹi/ /ˈfjʊəɹɚ/ n
furor
uproar

furrier /ˈfɜɹiəɹ/ /ˈfɜːɹi.ə/ /ˈfʌɹi.ə/ n
peletero
person who sells, makes and deals otherwise with fur

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ n
arruga
deep wrinkle in the skin of the face
surco
trench cut in the soil

furrow /ˈfʌɹoʊ/ /ˈfʌɹəʊ/ v
surcar
to make one or more cuts or grooves in
fruncir
to pull one's brows together

furry /ˈfɜːɹi/ /ˈfɝi/ n
peludo
member of the furry fandom

fursona /fɜːˈsəʊnə/ /fɝˈsoʊnə/ /fɵːˈsɐʉnɘ/ n
fursona
animal character representing oneself

fursuit n
fursuit
animal outfit in the furry subculture

further /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/ adv
lejos
at greater distance
más lejos
comparative of far
adicionalmente
in addition to

further /fɜː(ɹ)ðə(ɹ)/ v
desarrollar desenvolver
fomentar
to support progress

furthermore /ˈfɜː(ɹ).ðə(ɹ).mɔː(ɹ)/ adv
además es más más otrosí
In addition; besides; what's more; used to denote additional information

furthest adj
mayor
greatest distance

furthest adv
más lejos
at the greatest distance

furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/ [ˈfɜːɾɪv] [ˈfɝ.ɽɪv] adj
furtivo sigiloso
stealthy

furtively /ˈfɜːtɪvli/ adv
furtivamente a hurtadillas
in a furtive manner

fury /ˈfjʊəɹi/ /ˈfjʊɹi/ n
furor furia rabia
extreme anger
furia
strength or violence in action

fuse /fjuːz/ n
mecha
cord
espoleta
device igniting charge
fusible
device preventing overloading of a circuit

fuse /fjuːz/ v
fundir
transitive: to melt together

fusel oil n
aceite de fusel
byproduct of alcoholic fermentation

fuselage /ˈfjuːzəˌlɑːʒ/ n
fuselaje
main body of aerospace vehicle

fusibility n
fusibilidad
ease with which a material will melt

fusible adj
fundible fusible
able to be fused

fusiform adj
fusiforme
spindle-shaped

fusil n
fusado
heraldic feature
fusil
weapon

fusillade /ˈfjuːsɪˌle͡ɪd/ n
ráfaga torrente
a rapid outburst
descarga ráfaga
the simultaneous firing of a number of firearms

fusilli /ˌfuːˈziːli/ n
fuchile fusilli fussil refusil
pasta

fusion /ˈfjuː.ʒən/ n
derretimiento fundición
act of melting something by heating it
fusión
merging of elements into a union
nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine
lipid bilayers merging their hydrophobic core
result of the hybridation of two genes

fuss /fʌs/ n
escándalo fandango jaleo
excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something

fussbudget /ˈfʌsˌbʌdʒɪt/ n
criticón maniático mañoso pejiguero quisquilloso tiquismiquis
One who complains a great deal, especially about unimportant matters

fussy /ˈfʌ.si/ adj
llorón
having a tendency to fuss or cry
puntilloso quisquilloso remilgado resabiado tiquismiquis
particular about details

fustian /ˈfʌs.tʃən/ n
fustal fustán
a kind of coarse twilled cotton or cotton and linen stuff

fustigate v
fustigar
harshly criticize someone
hit someone with a club

fusty adj
apolillado desfasado trasnochado viejuno
old-fashioned, refusing to change or update

futile /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ /ˈfjuː.taɪl/ adj
inútil vano
incapable of producing results

futility n
futilidad
quality of being futile

futon /ˈfutɑn/ /ˈfuːtɒn/ n
futón
thin mattress placed on a floor or on a raised, foldable frame

futsal n
fútbol sala
form of soccer

futtock /ˈfʌtək/ n
nervio arco costilla genol jenol ligazón
curved rib-like timbers

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ adj
futuro venidero
having to do with or occurring in the future

future /ˈfjuːt͡ʃə/ /ˈfjuːt͡ʃɚ/ n
futuro
goodness in what is yet to come
futuro porvenir
the time ahead
something that will happen in moments yet to come

future perfect n
futuro compuesto

future tense n
futuro tiempo futuro
time form of a verb

futures contract n
contrato de futuros
contract traded on a futures exchange

futurism n
futurismo
art movement

futurist adj
futurista futurístico
advanced so far beyond that which is current as to appear to be from the future

futurist n
futurista futurística futurístico
adherent to the principles of futurism

futurologist n
futurólogo futuróloga
person

futurology n
futurología
scientific forecasting of future trends in science, technology or society

fuzz /fʌz/ n
pasma
the police (slang)

fuzzy /ˈfʌzi/ adj
impreciso
vague or imprecise

fuzzy logic n
lógica borrosa lógica difusa
logic based on the notion of fuzzy set

fynbos n
fynbos
fynbos

gabardine /ˈɡæbəˌdiːn/ /ˈɡæbɚˌdin/ n
gabardina
type of woolen cloth

gabbro /ˈɡabɹəʊ/ n
gabro
igneous rock

gable /ˈɡeɪ.bəl/ n
gablete frontón aguilón hastial
triangular area of wall

gadget /ɡædʒɪt/ n
artilugio
any device or machine

gadje n
gaché payo
non-Romani person

gadolinium /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ n
gadolinio gadolineo
chemical element

gadwall n
pato friso
a common and widespread dabbling duck

gadzooks /ɡædˈzuːks/ interjection
por los clavos de Cristo

gaff sail n
vela cangreja
sail

gaffe /ɡæf/ n
metedura de pata cagada desliz gazapo metida de pata pifia
a foolish error, especially one made in public

gag /ɡæɡ/ n
mordaza
device to restrain speech

gag /ɡæɡ/ v
tener arcadas
To experience the vomiting reflex
amordazar
To restrain someone's speech

gaga adj
loco pirado trastornado
crazy
enamorado
infatuated
cucú gc-gc
senile

gaiety /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/ n
alegría felicidad
state of being happy

gaillardia /ɡeɪˈlɑː(ɹ)dɪə/ n
gaillardia
plant of Gaillardia

gain /ɡeɪn/ n
ganancia
what one gains (profit)
act of gaining
factor by which signal is multiplied

gain /ɡeɪn/ v
ganar
acquire
put on weight

gainsay /ɡeɪnˈseɪ/ /ˈɡeɪnˌseɪ/ v
contradecir impugnar
to contradict something said

gait /ɡeɪt/ n
andadura zancada
manner of walking

gaiter /ˈɡeɪ.tə/ /ˈɡeɪ.təɹ/ n
polaina
covering for the ankle and instep

gala /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ adj
gala
festive

gala /ˈɡælə/ /ˈɡɑːlə/ n
gala fiesta
pomp, show or festivity

galactagogue /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɑɡ/ /ɡəˈlæk.tə.ɡɒɡ/ n
galactagoga galactogoga
substance that induces lactation

galactic /ɡəˈlæktɪk/ adj
galáctico
relating to a/the galaxy

galactorrhea n
galactorrea
lactation unassociated with childbirth

galactose n
galactosa
the monosaccharide

galacturonic acid n
ácido galacturónico
carboxylic acid

galago /ɡəˈleɪɡəʊ/ n
gálago
primate

galantine /ˈɡaləntiːn/ n
galantina
cold meat dish

galaxy /ˈɡaləksi/ /ˈɡæləksi/ n
galaxia
collection of billions of stars, galactic dust, black holes, etc

gale /ɡeɪl/ n
ventarrón ventolera
meteorology: a very strong wind

galea n
gálea
Roman helmet

galena n
galena
mineral

galeophobia /ɡəˌliəˈfoʊbiə/ n
selacofobia
irrational fear of sharks or dogfish

galimatias /ˌɡæləˈmeɪʃi.əs/ n
galimatías
gobbledygook

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ n
doloroso penuria
great misery or physical suffering
descaro
impudence or brazenness
agalla
blister or tumor-like growth found on the surface of plants

gall /ɡɑl/ /ɡɔːl/ v
exasperar
to exasperate

gall bladder n
vesícula biliar
pear-shaped organ that stores bile

gallant /ɡəˈlænt/ /ɡəˈlɑnt/ /ˈɡælənt/ adj
gallardo valiente
brave, valiant
cortés
honourable

gallantry n
coraje valor
courage

galleon /ˈɡæ.li.ən/ n
galeón
large sailing ship

gallerist n
galerista
the owner or operator of an art gallery

gallery /ˈɡæləɹi/ n
galería
institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of works of art
roofed promenade along the wall of a building
establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art
area of a theater, concert hall, or auditorium

galley /ˈɡæli/ n
galera
ship propelled primarily by oars

gallicize v
galicizar
afrancesar
to make French as the culture, customs, pronunciation, or style
traducir en francés
to translate into French

gallimaufry /ɡa.lɪˈmɔː.fɹi/ n
galimatías
Any absurd medley

galling adj
irritante fastidioso molestoso
vexing

galliot n
galeota
light galley

gallium /ˈɡæliəm/ n
galio
chemical element

gallium arsenide n
arseniuro de galio
binary compound of gallium and arsenic, GaAs

gallon /ˈɡælən/ n
galón
a unit of volume used for liquids

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ n
galope
fastest gait of a horse

gallop /ˈɡæləp/ v
galopar
to ride at a galloping pace

gallows /ˈɡæloʊz/ /ˈɡæləʊz/ n
horca patíbulo
wooden framework on which persons are put to death by hanging

gallows bird n
carne de patíbulo
person who deserves to be hanged

gallstone n
cálculo biliar
small, hard object, that sometimes forms in the gall bladder

galoot /ɡəˈluːt/ n
gaznápiro
clumsy or uncouth person

galore /ɡəˈlo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡəˈloə/ /ɡəˈloː/ /ɡəˈlɔɹ/ /ɡəˈlɔː/ adj
a porrillo a tutiplén en abundancia por doquier
in abundance

galosh /ɡəˈlɒʃ/ n
bota de goma bota de lluvia chanclo zueco bota para la lluvia
waterproof overshoe used to provide protection from rain or snow

galvanic /ɡælˈvænɪk/ adj
galvánico
of or pertaining to galvanism; electric

galvanically adv
galvánicamente
in galvanic manner

galvanization n
galvanización
the process of galvanizing

galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪ̯z/ v
galvanizar
to coat with a thin layer of metal by electrochemical means
to coat with rust-resistant zinc
estimular galvanizar asustar espabilar
to shock or stimulate into sudden activity

galvanometer n
galvanómetro
device to detect electric current

galvanometric adj
galvanométrico
measured using a galvanometer

gambit /ˈɡæmbɪt/ n
gambito
chess move
estratagema
ploy

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ n
apuesta
a risk undertaken with a potential gain

gamble /ˈɡæm.bəl/ v
apostar
(transitive) to risk something for potential gain
jugar apostar
to play risky games for monetary gain

gambler n
jugador tahúr
one who plays at a game of chance

gamboge /ɡæmˈbuʒ/ /ɡæmˈbuːʒ/ n
gomaguta guta gutagamba
tree of the genus Garcinia

game /ɡeɪm/ n
partido juego
particular instance of playing a game; match
juego ludo
playful activity that may be unstructured, amusement, pastime
caza venación
wild animals hunted for food

game /ɡeɪm/ v
burlar
to defeat the rules in order to obtain a result

game of chance n
juego de azar
game in which the outcome is at least partly determined by random variables

game over /ˌɡeɪm ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˌɡeɪm ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ phraseologicalUnit
partida terminada
message

game show n
juego televisado
concurso concurso de televisión programa de concursos
a radio or television programme

game theory n
teoría de juegos
mathematical study of strategic situations

gamekeeper n
alimañero guardabosque guardacaza
person employed to maintain the game

gameplay /ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ/ n
jugabilidad
a player's gaming experience

gamete /ˈɡæmiːt/ n
gameto
reproductive cell

gametophyte n
gametofito gametófito
plant which produces gametes

gamey adj
venático
having the smell, taste and texture of game

gamification n
ludificación gamificación
use of gameplay

gamify v
ludificar
to convert into the form of a game

gamin /ˈɡæmɪn/ n
gamín
cheeky, street-smart boy
homeless boy; street urchin

gamma /ˈɡæmə/ n
gama
gamma
the name of the third letter of the Greek alphabet

gamma ray n
rayo gamma
very high frequency electromagnetic radiation

gamma-aminobutyric acid n
ácido gamma-aminobutírico
amino acid

gammon /ˈɡæmən/ /ˈɡɑmən/ v
barbiquejo barboquejo
nautical: rope fastening bowsprit to stem

gamut /ˈɡæm.ət/ /ˈɡæm.ɪt/ n
gama
complete range
all the colours available to a device
all the notes in the musical scale

gander /ɡæn.də(ɹ)/ n
vistazo
(slang) a look
ganso
a male goose

gang /ɡæŋ/ n
grupo mara
(electrics) a number of switches or other electrical devices wired into one unit and covered by one faceplate
pandilla mara banda cuadrilla grupo
a company of persons
pandilla cuadrilla
group of criminals who band together for mutual protection

gang rape n
violación en grupo
rape by a number of people

ganglial adj
ganglionar
pertaining to a ganglion

ganglion /ˈɡæŋɡli.ən/ n
ganglio
cluster of interconnecting nerve cells outside the brain

gangrene /ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/ n
gangrena
the necrosis or rotting of flesh

gangster /ˈɡæŋstə/ n
gánster gángster pandillero gangster marero
street gang member

gangue /ɡæŋ/ n
blancarte ganga
earthy waste substances occurring in metallic ore

gangway interjection
a un lado
make way

gangway n
portalón
nautical: passage through the side of a ship
corredor
passageway
pasadizo
temporary plank bridge, path, or passageway

gannet /ˈɡanɪt/ n
alcatraz
sea bird

gantry n
andamio metálico pórtico
framework of steel bars bridging over something

gap /ɡæp/ n
abertura hueco
brecha hueco
opening allowing passage or entrance
opening made by breaking or parting
brecha
opening that implies a breach or defect
hueco
vacant space or time

gap year n
año sabático
yearlong break from study

gape /ˈɡeɪp/ v
boquear
to open the mouth wide

garage /ɡ(ə)ɹæ(d)ʒ/ /ɡəˈɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɑː(d)ʒ/ /ˈɡæɹɪdʒ/ n
garaje
garaje taller
building or section of building to store a car, tools etc.
taller garaje taller mecánico
place where cars are serviced and repaired

garage door n
portón de garaje
door on a garage

garage sale n
venta de garaje
a sale of used household goods in the driveway or garage

garb /ɡɑː(ɹ)b/ n
gavilla
wheat sheaf

garbage /ɡɑ(ɹ)ˈbɑːʒ/ /ˈɡɑɹbɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈɡɑːbɪd͡ʒ/ n
basura desperdicios
waste material

garbage can n
cubo de basura basurero bote de basura caneca de basura cesto de basura latón de basura
waste receptacle

garbage collector n
recolector de basura
program
basurera basurero
worker

garbage disposal n
trituradora de basura
device in kitchen sink to wash away waste

garbage in, garbage out proverb
basura entra, basura sale
proverb: output is dependent on input

garbage truck n
camión de la basura
waste collection vehicle

garbanzo /ɡɑɹˈbɑnzoʊ/ n
garbanzo
edible pulse

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ n
jardines jardín
gardens with public access
jardín
piece of land outside with flowers and plants
grounds at the front or back of a house
felpudo
slang: the pubic hair

garden /ˈɡɑɹdn̩/ /ˈɡɑːdn̩/ v
trabajar el jardín
grow plants

garden balsam n
balsamina
Impatiens balsamina

garden city n
ciudad jardín
planned city with gardens

garden cress /ˈɡɑːdn̩ kɹɛs/ n
berro
the leafy plant

garden dormouse n
lirón careto
rodent

garden gnome n
enano de jardín
a small statue of a gnome used as a garden ornament

gardenburger n
hamburguesa vegetariana
vegetarian imitation hamburger

gardener n
jardinero jardinera
one who gardens

gardenia n
gardenia
tree or shrub of the genus Gardenia

gardening n
jardinería
the care of a garden

garganey n
cerceta
duck

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ n
gárgara
sound

gargle /ˈɡɑɹɡəl/ v
gargarizar hacer gárgaras
to clean one's mouth

gargoyle /ˈɡɑɹ.ɡɔɪl/ /ˈɡɑː.ɡɔɪl/ n
gárgola
carved grotesque figure on a spout
decorative figure on a building
fictional winged creature

garish /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/ adj
gárrido
overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste

garland /ˈɡɑɹlənd/ n
galardón marco de honor
accolade, mark of honour
guirnalda
wreath of flowers

garlic /ˈɡɑɹlɪk/ /ˈɡɑːlɪk/ n
ajo
plant

garlic bread n
pan de ajo
bread topped with garlic

garlic mustard n
ajera aliaria
Alliaria petiolata

garlic press n
prensa de ajo
ustensil

garlicky /ˈɡɑɹlɪki/ /ˈɡɑːlɪki/ adj
aliáceo
tasting or smelling of garlic

garment /ˈɡɑɹ.mənt/ /ˈɡɑː.mənt/ n
prenda
single item of clothing

garner /ˈɡɑː.nə/ /ˈɡɑːɹ.nɚ/ n
granero
granary

garnet /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/ n
granate
mineral
colour

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ n
guarnición
something added for embellishment
something set round or upon a dish

garnish /ˈɡɑɹnɪʃ/ /ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/ v
guarnecer
to decorate with ornamental appendages
to furnish; to supply
to ornament

garniture n
gayadura
something that garnishes

garret /ˈɡæɹɪt/ /ˈɡɛɹɪt/ n
buhardilla
an attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house

garrison /ˈɡæɹɪsən/ /ˈɡɛɹɪsən/ n
guarnición
post
troops

garrison /ˈɡæɹɪsən/ /ˈɡɛɹɪsən/ v
apostar

garron /ˈɡaɹən/ n
garrano
type of horse

garrulity /ɡəˈɹu.lɪ.ti/ n
garrulidad locuacidad logorrea verborrea
state or characteristic of being garrulous

garrulous /ˈɡæɹ.ʊ.ləs/ /ˈɡɛɹ.ə.ləs/ adj
gárrulo lenguaz lenguón locuaz
excessively or tiresomely talkative
gárrulo
excessively wordy and rambling

garter /ˈɡɑːtə/ /ˈɡɑːɹtɚ/ n
liga
band around leg

gas /ɡæs/ n
gas
(uncountable, chemistry) state of matter
(countable, chemistry) chemical element or compound

gas /ɡæs/ v
echar gasolina llenar el tanque repostar
fill a vehicle's fuel tank
acelerar
give a vehicle more fuel in order to accelerate

gas chamber n
cámara de gas
a sealed chamber in which people are executed with gas

gas giant n
gigante gaseoso
large planet of gas

gas guzzler n
tragonero
vehicle that consumes a large amount of fuel

gas mask n
máscara antigás
a covering for the face with a filter to protect the user from poisonous gas

gas meter n
contador de gas contador del gas
a meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main

gas pipeline n
gasoducto gaseoducto
a gas pipeline

gas plant n
fresnillo gitam herba gitanera
Dictamnus albus

gas pump n
surtidor de gasolina
device at a gas station that dispenses gasoline

gas station n
gasolinera estación de servicio bencinera bomba gasolinería grifo
an establishment which sells gasoline to pump directly into a car

gas tank n
tanque tanque de gas
fuel tank

gas-liquid chromatography n
cromatografía de gases
form of chromatography

gaseous /ˈɡæʃəs/ adj
gaseoso
relating to, or existing as, gas
of a liquid containing bubbles: gassy

gash /ɡæʃ/ n
tajo
slang: woman

gasholder n
gasómetro

gasify v
gasificar
to convert into gas

gasket /ˈɡæs.kɪt/ n
empaquetadura junta
mechanical seal

gaslight /ˈɡæslaɪt/ n
lámpara a gas
lamp that burns gas

gasoline /ɡæsl̩ˈin/ /ˈɡæs.ə.lin/ n
gasolina bencina nafta
motor fuel

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ n
calada
A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper)
bocanada
A short, sudden intake of breath

gasp /ɡæsp/ /ɡɑːsp/ v
jadear
to breathe laboriously or convulsively

gassy /ˈɡæsi/ adj
gaseosa gaseoso
containing gas
gaseoso espumante
of a beverage: containing dissolved gas

gastrectomy n
gastrectomía
surgical removal of the stomach

gastric /ˈɡæstɹɪk/ adj
gástrico
Of or relating to the stomach

gastric acid n
jugo gástrico ácido gástrico
acidic secretion of the stomach

gastrinoma n
gastrinoma
a tumour

gastritis n
gastritis
inflammation of the lining of the stomach

gastro- /ˈɡæstɹoʊ-/ /ˈɡæstɹəʊ-/ prefix
gastro-
meaning food
meaning stomach

gastrocnemius /ˌɡæstɹəkˈniːmiəs/ n
gastrocnemio
muscle at the back of the calf

gastroduodenal adj
gastroduodenal
relating to the stomach and duodenum

gastroenteritis n
gastroenteritis
inflammation

gastroenterology n
gastroenterología
the study of the digestive system

gastroepiploic adj
gastroepiploico
of or pertaining to the stomach and omenta

gastroesophageal reflux n
reflujo reflujo gastroesofágico
Chronic medical condition

gastrointestinal /ˌɡæstɹoʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ /ˌɡæstɹəʊɪnˈtɛstɪnəl/ adj
gastrointestinal
of or pertaining to the stomach and intestines

gastronomic adj
gastronómico
of or pertaining to gastronomy

gastronomy /ɡæˈstɹɒnəmi/ n
gastronomía
study of the relationship between food and culture

gastrophrenic adj
gastrofrénico
pertaining to the stomach and diaphragm

gastropod /ˈɡæstɹəˌpɑd/ n
gasterópodo
member of a class of molluscs

gastroptosis n
gastroptosis
An abnormal downward displacement of the stomach

gastroscopy n
gastroscopia
examination of esophagus, stomach and dodenum

gastrosplenic adj
gastroesplénico
of or pertaining to the stomach and the spleen

gate /ɡeɪt/ n
compuerta
computing: logical pathway
puerta portón
door-like structure outside
puerta
doorway, opening, or passage in a fence or wall
(electronics) name of one terminal of a transistor
in an air terminal
barrera
movable barrier

gateau n
tarta
rich, iced cake

gatecrash /ˈɡeɪtkɹaʃ/ v
colarse
to go to a social event without being invited, or without having paid

gatecrasher n
paracaidista colado gorrón
a person who gatecrashes

gatekeeper /ˈɡeɪtkiːpə/ n
portero
A person who guards or monitors passage through a gate

gateway /ˈɡeɪtˌweɪ/ n
entrada portal puerta pórtico salida verja

gather /ˈɡæðə/ /ˈɡæðɚ/ v
recoger juntar
to bring together; to collect
colegir
to infer or conclude
acumular
—to accumulate over time
reunir
—to congregate

gatherer n
recolector
person who gathers things

gathering /ˈɡæ.ðə.ɹɪŋ/ n
fiesta
get-together, social function

gauche /ɡaʊʃ/ /ɡoʊʃ/ /ɡəʊʃ/ adj
torpe
awkward, bumbling

gaucho /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊ/ n
gaucho
South American cowboy

gaudy /ˈɡɑ.di/ /ˈɡɔ.di/ /ˈɡɔː.di/ adj
chillón vistoso feúcho hortera llamativo sobrecargado
very showy or ornamented

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ n
medida
a measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
medidor
any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge
trocha
distance between the rails of a railway

gauge /ˈɡeɪdʒ/ v
medir
measure

gauge boson n
bosón de gauge
particle

gauge pressure n
presión manométrica presión relativa
the absolute pressure minus the atmospheric pressure

gaunt /ɡɑːnt/ /ɡɔːnt/ adj
demacrado
bleak, barren}} and desolate
chupado demacrado macilento
haggard, drawn and emaciated

gauntlet /ˈɡɔːnt.lət/ n
guantelete
protective armor for the hands

gauss n
gauss
unit of magnetic field strength

gauze /ɡɔːz/ n
gasa
cotton fabric used as surgical dressing
thin fabric with open weave
tela
wire gauze used as fence

gavel /ˈɡa.vəl/ /ˈɡæ.vəl/ n
martillo mazo
wooden mallet

gavel /ˈɡa.vəl/ /ˈɡæ.vəl/ v
dar martillazos dar mazazos
To use a gavel

gavial n
gavial
crocodilian of genus Gavialis

gawky /ˈɡɔːki/ adj
insignificante
awkward, ungainly

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj
afeminado amanerado amujerado
behaving in a way associated with females
alegre colorido festivo gayo vívido
festive, bright, colorful
alegre feliz
happy, joyful and lively
gay homosexual
homosexual
aburrido fome penca
lame, uncool (used to express dislike)
gay femenino mariconado marimachado
typical of homosexual appearance

gay /ɡeɪ/ n
gay
homosexual person, especially male

gay bar n
bar gay
nightclub whose primary clientele are LGBT people

gay marriage n
matrimonio gay matrimonio homosexual matrimonio del mismo sexo
marriage between two people of the same sex

gay pride n
orgullo gay
a feeling of pride in one's homosexuality

gayboy n
colita mariconcito

gayby /ɡeɪbi/ n
bebé de gays bebé de un gay bebé gay mariconcito

gaze /ɡeɪz/ v
observar
To stare intently or earnestly

gazebo /ɡəˈziːboʊ/ /ɡəˈziːbəʊ/ n
gazebo
roofed structure

gazelle /ɡəˈzɛl/ n
gacela
antelope

gazette /ɡəˈzɛt/ n
gaceta
newspaper

gazetteer n
nomenclátor
geographic dictionary or encyclopedia

gazpacho /ɡəsˈpɑːtʃəʊ/ n
gazpacho
cold soup of Spanish origin

gcd n
mcd
initialism for greatest common divisor

gean /ɡiːn/ n
guinda
wild cherry tree

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ n
marcha velocidad
a particular combination or choice of interlocking gears
engranaje
a wheel with grooves
aparejo apero avíos engranaje enseres equipo
equipment or paraphernalia
marcha cambio
motor car transmission

gear /ɡɪə(ɹ)/ /ɡɪɚ/ v
engranar

gear lever n
cambio de marchas palanca de cambios
lever used to change gears

gear wheel n
rueda dentada corona engranaje piñón
wheel with a toothed rim

gearbox n
caja de cambios caja de velocidades
train of gears

gecko /ˈɡɛ.koʊ/ /ˈɡɛ.kəʊ/ n
geco salamanquesa
lizard of the family Gekkonidae

gee /dʒiː/ interjection
vaya
exclamation of surprise or pleasure

gee /dʒiː/ /ɡiː/ n
ge
name of the letter G, g

geek /ɡiːk/ n
computín
expert in a technical field, particularly to do with computers
chiflado flipado friki
person intensely interested in a particular field or hobby
friki
unfashionable or socially undesirable person

geezer /ˈɡizɚ/ /ˈɡiːzə/ n
vejestorio viejales
informal: old person, especially male
menda
male person

gegenschein /ˈɡeɪ.ɡən.ˌʃaɪn/ n
gegenschein

gel /dʒɛl/ n
gel
suspension of solid in liquid
any gel for a particular cosmetic use

gel /dʒɛl/ /ɡɛl/ v
gelificarse
become gel
relacionarse
develop a rapport

gelada n
gelada
primate

gelatin /ˈdʒɛlətɪn/ n
gelatina
edible jelly
protein derived through partial hydrolysis of the collagen
translucent membrane

gelatinous adj
gelatinoso
jelly-like

gelding /ˈɡɛldɪŋ/ n
capón
castrated male animal
caballo castrado (caballo) capón
castrated male horse

gelid /ˈdʒɛl.ɪd/ adj
gélido
very cold; icy

gelignite /dʒɛlɪɡ.naɪt/ n
gelignita
explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate

gem /d͡ʒɛm/ /d͡ʒɪm/ n
gema piedra preciosa joya alhaja
precious stone

gemination /ˌdʒɛm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
geminación
phonetical phenomenon

gemologist n
gemólogo
An expert in gemology

gemstone /ˈdʒɛmˌstoʊn/ n
piedra preciosa joya alhaja
a gem

gendarme /ʒɑn.ˈdɑɹm/ /ʒɒn.ˈdɑːm/ n
gendarme
member of the gendarmerie

gendarmerie /ˈʒɑn.dɑɹ.mə.ɹi/ /ˈʒɒn.dɑː.mə.ɹi/ n
gendarmería
military body charged with police duties

gender /ˈdʒɛndə/ /ˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
género sexo
biological sex
género
grammar: division of nouns and pronouns
division, class, kind
identification as a man, a woman, or something else

gender dysphoria n
disforia de género
profound unhappiness related to characteristics associated with one's birth-assigned sex, experienced by some transgender people

gender identity n
identidad de género
person's sense of self as a member of a particular gender

gender identity disorder n
disforia de género trastorno de identidad sexual
gender dysphoria condition

gender ideology n
ideología de género

gene /dʒiːn/ n
gen gene
unit of heredity

gene pool n
acervo genético
complete set of alleles

gene therapy n
terapia génica
therapy involving the insertion of genes into a patient's cells

genealogical adj
genealógico
of or relating to genealogy

genealogist /ˈdʒiː.niːˌæl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
genealogista
person who studies or practises genealogy, expert in genealogy

genealogy /ˌdʒiniˈɑlədʒi/ /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/ n
genealogía
study and recording of descents
descent of a person, family or group from ancestors
record or table of such descent

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ adj
general
involving every part or member, not specific or particular
miscellaneous, not limited to a specific class
of a person: pre-eminent
widespread, common

general /ˈd͡ʒɛnəɹəl/ /ˈd͡ʒɛnɹəl/ n
general
military rank

general anesthetic n
anestésico general
substance

general knowledge /ˈdʒɛnəɹəl ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈdʒɛnɹəl ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
cultura general
wide body of information that a person acquires from education and from life

general partnership n
sociedad colectiva sociedad en nombre colectivo
type of partnership

general practitioner n
médico de cabecera médico de familia
physician who provides primary care; family doctor

general public n
profanos
laypeople
gran público
members of the public who have no special role

general relativity n
relatividad general
theory in physics

general strike n
huelga general
work stoppage

generalisation n
generalización
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalissimo n
generalísimo
supreme commander

generalist n
generalista
general practitioner
person with a broad general knowledge

generalization n
generalización
formulation of general concepts
inductive reasoning

generalize v
generalizar
to speak in generalities, or in vague terms

generally /d͡ʒɛnɹəliː/ adv
generalmente por lo general
popularly or widely
as a rule; usually
generalmente
without reference to specific details

generate /ˈdʒɛn.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdʒɛn.əɹ.eɪt/ v
generar
to bring into being
procrear
to procreate, beget
generar producir
to produce as a result of a chemical or physical process

generation /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
generación
single step in the succession of natural descent
origination by some process; formation
period of around thirty years
act of generating or begetting; procreation

generation gap n
brecha generacional
disconnect between generations

generational adj
generacional
of, pertaining to, or changing over generations

generator n
generador generador eléctrico
apparatus: electrical generator

generic /dʒɪˈnɛɹɪk/ adj
genérico
very comprehensive
not having a brand name

genericized trademark n
marca de uso común marca vulgarizada
brand name that has come into general use

generosity /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɑsɪti/ /ˌd͡ʒɛnəˈɹɒsɪti/ n
generosidad
the trait of being willing to donate
good breeding; nobility of stock

generous /ˈdʒɛn(ə)ɹəs/ adj
generoso
large, ample
of noble birth
generoso magnánimo
noble in behaviour, magnanimous
generoso dadivoso munificente
willing to give and share unsparingly

generously adv
generosamente
in a generous manner

genesis /ˈd͡ʒɛn.ə.sɪs/ n
génesis
the origin, start, or point at which something comes into being

genet /ˈdʒɛn.ɪt/ n
jineta gineta
mammal of the genus Genetta

genetic [d͡ʒəˈnɛtɪk] adj
genético
relating to genetics or genes

genetic code n
código genético
rules by which the sequence of bases in DNA are translated into the amino acid sequence of proteins

genetic engineering n
ingeniería genética
practice or science of genetic modification

genetic modification n
modificación genética
deliberate modification of genetic structure

genetically adv
genéticamente
relating to genes

genetically modified adj
modificado genéticamente
produced by genetic modification

geneticist n
genetista
scientist who studies genes

genetics /dʒɛˈnɛ.tɪks/ n
genética
branch of biology

genial /dʒəˈnaɪəl/ /dʒɪˈnʌɪəl/ /ˈdʒinjəl/ /ˈdʒiːnɪəl/ adj
campechano
friendly and cheerful

geniculate adj
geniculado
bent abruptly

genie /ˈdʒiː.ni/ n
genio
a fictional magical being
an unseen being in Muslim theology

genital /ˈdʒɛnətəl/ adj
genital
of, or relating to biological reproduction
of, or relating to the genitalia

genitalia /ˈdʒɛnɪˈteɪli.ə/ n
genitales
genitals or sex organs

genitive adj
genitivo
of or pertaining to the case of possession

genitive n
caso genitivo genetivo genitivo
inflection pattern

genito- prefix
genito-
relating to the genitals

genitofemoral adj
genitofemoral
pertaining to the genital organs and the thigh

genitourinary adj
genitourinario urogenital
relating to the genital and urinary systems

genius /ˈdʒin.jəs/ /ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ n
genio
extraordinary mental capacity
genio genia
someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill

genizah /ɡɛˈnizə/ /ɡɛˈniːzə/ n
geniza
depository where sacred Hebrew books, etc., are kept before being buried in a cemetery

genocide /ˈd͡ʒɛnəsaɪd/ n
genocidio
systematic killing of substantial numbers of people

genome /ˈdʒiː.noʊm/ /ˈdʒiː.nəʊm/ n
genoma
complete genetic information of an organism

genotype /ˈdʒiːn.oʊ.taɪp/ /ˈdʒɛn.əʊ.taɪp/ n
genotipo
DNA sequence which determines a specific characteristic

genotypic adj
genotípico
pertaining to a genotype

genotypical adj
genotípico
of or relating to genotype

genre /(d)ʒɑn.ɹə/ /(d)ʒɒn.ɹə/ /d͡ʒɑnɚ/ n
género
kind; type; sort

gens /d͡ʒɛnz/ n
gens
legally defined unit of Roman society

gentamicin /d͡ʒɛntəˈmaɪsɪn/ n
gentamicina
A glycoside antibiotic

gentian /ˈdʒɛn(t)ʃən/ n
genciana
Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae
The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ adj
pagano
heathen, pagan
gentil
non-Jewish

gentile /ˈd͡ʒɛntaɪl/ n
gentil
non-Jewish person

gentle /ˈdʒɛntl̩/ adj
tranquilo
docile and easily managed
gradual medido
gradual rather than steep or sudden
amable
polite and respectful rather than rude
suave
soft and mild rather than hard or severe
tierno
tender and amiable

gentleman /ˈdʒɛn.təl.mən/ [ˈdʒɛɾ̃.ɫ̩.mən] n
caballero
man of breeding
señores caballero
polite form of address to men
caballero señor
polite term for a man

gentleman's agreement n
acuerdo de honor pacto de caballeros pacto de honor
agreement

gentlemanliness n
caballerosidad galantería
gentlemanly behaviour

gentlemanly adv
caballeresco caballeroso galante
in the manner of a gentleman

gentleness /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩nəs/ n
dulzura suavidad
being gentle

gently /ˈdʒɛntli/ adv
mansamente suave
in a gentle manner

gentoo penguin n
pingüino de vincha pingüino gentú pingüino juanito pingüino papúa
penguin

gentrification /dʒɛntɹɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
gentrificación
process of renewal accompanying an influx of relatively affluent people

gentrify v
gentrificar
to renovate something, especially housing to make more appealing to the middle classes

genuflect /ˈdʒɛn.jʊ.flɛkt/ v
arrodillarse doblar la rodilla
to bend the knee, as in servitude or worship

genuflection n
genuflexión
the act of genuflecting, in the sense of bowing down

genuine /ˈdʒɛnjuːˌɪn/ adj
auténtico genuino verdadero legítimo
real, authentic

genus /ˈdʒiːnəs/ n
género
rank in a taxonomic classification between family and species
taxon at this rank

geo- prefix
geo-
Earth

geo-block v
geobloquear

geo-blocking n
geobloqueo

geobotany n
geobotánica
the branch of biogeography that is concerned with the geographic distribution of plant species

geocentrism n
geocentrismo
belief that Earth is the center of the universe

geochemistry n
geoquímica
branch of chemistry

geochronology n
geocronología
the science of dating samples of rock or sediment

geoclimatic adj
geoclimático

geode /ˈdʒiːəʊd/ n
geoda
hollow stone with crystals on the inside wall

geodesic adj
geodésico
of or relating to geodesy

geodesic n
geodésica
mathematics: the shortest line between two points on a specific surface

geodesic dome n
domo geodésico
a domed structure

geodesist n
geodesta
person who works with or studies geodetics

geodesy /dʒiˈɑdəsi/ /dʒiːˈɒdɪsi/ n
geodesia
scientific discipline

geoduck /ˈɡuiˌdək/ /ˈɡuːɪdʌk/ n
geoduck
P. abrupta

geodynamics n
geodinámica
a branch of geophysics

geofence /ˈdʒioʊfɛns/ /ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/ n
geovalla
virtual perimeter around a geographic area

geogeny n
geogenia
study of the formation of the Earth

geoglyph /ˈd͡ʒiːə(ʊ)ˌɡlɪf/ n
geoglifo
Large-scale drawing

geographer n
geógrafo geógrafa
a specialist in geography

geographic adj
geográfico
pertaining to geography

geographic information system n
sistema de información geográfica
an electronic system

geographically adv
geográficamente
in a geographical manner

geography /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/ /dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
geografía
study of physical structure and inhabitants of the Earth

geoid /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ n
geoide
surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevation

geolocalization n
geolocalización

geolocatable adj
geolocalizable

geolocate v
geolocalizar
to use GPS to provide map coordinates

geolocation n
geolocalización
the identification of geographic location

geolocator n
geolocalizador

geologic /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ adj
geológico
relating to geology

geologic time scale n
escala temporal geológica
chronological scale of the earth's history

geological matrix n
matriz
background material

geologically adv
geológicamente
as part of a geologic process

geologist /dʒiˈɑːlədʒɪst/ /dʒiˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
geólogo
person skilled at geology

geology /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/ /dʒɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
geología
the study of the earth

geomagnetic adj
geomagnético
of or pertaining to geomagnetism

geomagnetism n
geomagnetismo
magnetism of the Earth
science

geomancy n
geomancia
type of divination

geometer /dʒiˈɑm.ə.tɚ/ /dʒiːˈɒm.ɪ.tə/ n
geómetra
geometry mathematician

geometric /ˌdʒi.oʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
geométrico
of or relating to geometry

geometric isomerism n
isomería geométrica
form of isomerism

geometric mean n
media geométrica
measure of central tendency

geometrically adv
geométricamente
in a geometric manner

geometrid n
gusano medidor
larva

geometry /dʒiˈɑmətɹi/ /dʒiːˈɒmɪtɹi/ n
geometría
branch of mathematics
type of geometry
spatial attributes

geophysical /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪk.əl/ adj
geofísico
of or pertaining to geophysics

geophysicist n
geofísica geofísico
one who studies geophysics

geophysics /ˌdʒiː.əʊˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
geofísica
branch of earth science

geopolitical adj
geopolítico geopolítica
of, or relating to geopolitics

geopolitically adv
geopolíticamente
according to geopolitics

geopolitics n
geopolítica
the study of the effects of geography on international politics

geoponics n
geoponía geopónica
the science of agriculture

geospatial adj
geoespacial
geospatial

geothermal adj
geotérmico
pertaining to heat energy

geotropism /dʒiˈːɑtɹɒpɪzəm/ n
geotropismo
reduced photograph

geranium n
geranio
common name for Pelargoniums
cranesbill

gerbil /ˈdʒɜːbl̩/ /ˈdʒɝbl̩/ n
jerbo gerbillo gerbo jerbillo
small rodent

geriatrician n
geriatra
doctor specialising in elderly people

geriatrics n
geriatría
branch of medicine dealing with the elderly

germ /d͡ʒɜːm/ /d͡ʒɝm/ n
germen
mass of cells
pathogenic microorganism
embryo of a seed
idea

german adj
primo carnal
First cousin
hermano carnal
sharing parents

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ adj
relacionada relacionado
related to the topic being discussed

germane /dʒɜː(ɹ)ˈmeɪn/ /dʒɝˈmeɪn/ n
germano
germanium tetrahydride

germanium /dʒɚˈmeɪni.əm/ n
germanio
chemical element

germanophilia n
germanofilia
the love of the country, culture or people of Germany

germicidal adj
germicida
disinfectant

germicide n
germicida
an agent that kills organisms

germinal adj
germinal
pertaining or belonging to a germ

germinate v
germinar
sprout or produce buds

germination n
germinación
process of germinating

germinative adj
germinativo
having the ability to germinate
of or pertaining to germination

geronto- prefix
geronto-

gerontocracy n
gerontocracia
government by elders

gerontology n
gerontología
branch of science

gerontophilia n
gerontofilia
sexual attraction

gerrymander /ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændə/ /ˈdʒɛɹiˌmændɚ/ n
arreglo de distritos electorales
the act of gerrymandering

gerund /ˈdʒɛɹənd/ n
gerundio
verb form functioning as a verbal noun
verb form functioning as an adverb

gerundive /dʒəˈɹʌndɪv/ n
gerundivo
Latin verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity

gestate v
gestar
to carry offspring in the uterus

gestation /dʒesˈteɪʃən/ n
gestación
period of time a fetus develops inside mother's body

gesticulation n
gesticulación
act of gesticulating

gesture /ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ /ˈd͡ʒest͡ʃə/ n
gesto ademán
act or remark
motion of the limbs or body

get /ɡɛt/ v
ser
colloquial: to be
captar guipar pillar
colloquial: to understand
llegar
to arrive at
volverse convertirse en
to become
atrapar
to catch out
hacer que
to cause to do
traer
to fetch
conseguir obtener
to obtain
recibir
to receive
agarrar tomar
to take, catch (transportation)

get a grip v
controlarse
to relax; to calm down; to stop being angry

get a word in edgewise /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɜːd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ /ˌɡɛt ə ˈwɝd ɪn ˈɛdʒwaɪz/ v
meter baza
to break into or participate in a conversation

get across v
cruzar
to cross; to move from one side (of something) to the other
evidenciar patentizar
to make an idea evident; to successfully explain a thought or feeling

get ahead v
ir adelante

get along v
avenirse llevar
interact or coexist well, without argument or trouble
apañarse arreglárselas componérselas ir tirando valérselas
survive; to do well enough

get around v
sortear

get away with v
irse de rositas
to escape punishment for

get back v
vengarse
to do something to hurt or harm someone
devolver regresar
to retrieve, to have an item returned
regresar
to return to where one came from

get back at v
desquitarse vengarse
to retaliate

get by v
arreglárselas subsistir
subsist

get down to brass tacks v
ir al grano
deal with the important details

get dressed v
vestirse
to beclothe oneself, to put on clothes

get drunk v
emborracharse
to intoxicate oneself with alcohol
emborrachar
transitive; to make drunk

get high v
colocarse drogarse pichicatearse
get high

get in v
subir abordar
to board
acceder
to enter
entrar
to secure membership

get in the way v
estorbar interferir obstruir
to obstruct, hinder, or interfere

get into v
caer
to enter an unfavourable state
entrar en
to move into an object, such that one ends up inside it

get it over with v
hacerlo de una vez por todas

get laid v
coger echar un polvo
to have sex

get lost interjection
piérdete vete vete a bañar ¡que te zurzan! ándate
Go away!

get lost v
perderse
become lost

get married v
casarse
become married to someone

get off v
bajarse descender
to disembark from
follar venirse
to experience sexual pleasure
librarse
to incur only mild consequences
bajarse
to move from being on top of (something)
irse
to stop touching or interfering with something or someone

get on v
tardar
to become late
entrar en años envejecer peinar canas
to become old
cabalgar montar
to board or mount
manos a la obra
to commence an action
montar
to enter (a vehicle)
llevarse bien
to have a good relationship

get on someone's nerves v
poner los nervios de punta repatear
annoy or irritate

get on with v
comenzar continuar empezar hacer proceder proseguir
proceed with

get one's act together v
ponerse las pilas sentar la cabeza
become serious and organized

get one's ass in gear v
mover el culo
to exert effective effort

get one's finger out v
mover el culo ponerse las pilas
stop delaying

get one's hands dirty v
ensuciarse las manos no caérsele los anillos

get one's knickers in a twist /ˈɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪkəz ɪn ə ˈtwɪst/ /ˈɡɛt wʌnz ˈnɪkɚz ɪn ə ˈtwɪst/ v
hacerse la picha un lío
To become overwrought or unnecessarily upset over a trivial matter.

get one's money's worth v
hacer valer su dinero
receive good value in a transaction

get one's way v
salir con la suya salirse con la suya
obtain the circumstances one wishes for

get one's wires crossed v
cruzársele los cables
to misunderstand one another

get out v
bajarse salir
To leave a vehicle such as a car
salir
To leave or escape
To spend free time out of the house
lanzar
To publish something

get out of Dodge v
desaparecer largarse de una puta vez salir cagando leches salir de Dodge

get out of here interjection
vete a bañar ándate
command to leave
cómo no
expression of disbelief

get over v
superar
to forget, and move on
to overcome

get ready v
arreglarse prepararse
to make ready or prepare

get rid of v
desembarazarse deshacerse quitar
remove

get someone's goat /ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡoʊt/ /ˌɡɛt ˈsʌmwʌnz ˈɡəʊt/ v
dar la tabarra hacer la puñeta sacar la piedra
to annoy or infuriate someone

get started v
dar cuerda
cause someone to start talking in length

get the hang of v
coger el tranquillo
to learn to handle with some skill

get to the point v
ir al grano
State directly

get up v
levantarse
to rise from one's bed

get up on the wrong side of the bed v
levantarse con el pie izquierdo levantarse del lado equivocado de la cama
to feel irritable without a particular reason

get used v
acostumbrarse
to get accustomed (to)

get well soon phraseologicalUnit
mejórate
expressing hope that someone recovers soon

get-together n
quedada

geta n
geta
Japanese raised wooden clogs

geyser /ˈɡaɪzə/ /ˈɡaɪzɚ/ n
géiser
boiling spring

ghastly /ˈɡæs(t).li/ /ˈɡɑːs(t).li/ adj
cadavérico
Like a ghost in appearance; death-like; pale; pallid
horrible horripilante malísimo terrible
extremely bad
espantoso horripilante
horrifyingly shocking

ghazal /ˈɡæzæl/ n
gazal ghazal
a poetic form

gherkin /ˈɡɜːkɪn/ /ˈɡɝkɪn/ n
pepinillo
small cucumber

ghetto /ˈɡɛtoʊ/ /ˈɡɛtəʊ/ n
gueto judería
area of a city in which Jews were concentrated

ghost /ɡoʊst/ /ɡəʊst/ /ɡʰoʊst/ n
sombra
faint shadowy semblance
fantasma espíritu espectro sombra alma aparecido
spirit appearing after death

ghost bike n
bicicleta blanca bicicleta fantasma

ghost goal n
gol fantasma
apparent goal

ghost story n
cuento de fantasmas historia de fantasmas
story about ghosts

ghost town /ˈɡoʊst taʊn/ /ˈɡəʊst taʊn/ n
despoblado ciudad fantasma pueblo fantasma
town which has become deserted

ghost train n
tren del terror tren fantasma tren infernal
fairground attraction

ghost word n
fantasma lexicográfico
fictitious or erroneous word

ghosthunter n
cazafantasmas
person who tries to track down ghosts

ghosting n
espantada
a way to break relationship

ghostly /ˈɡoʊstli/ adj
fantasmal
pertaining to ghosts

ghostwriter n
escritor fantasma negro
professional writer for another person

ghoul /ɡuːl/ n
gul
a spirit said to feed on corpses

ghrelin /ˈɡɹɛlɪn/ n
ghrelina
peptide hormone that increases appetite

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈdʒaɪnt/ adj
gigantesco
giant

giant /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ /ˈdʒaɪnt/ n
gigante
mythical human
very tall person
Greek mythological creature
luminous star

giant anteater n
oso hormiguero gigante
species

giant barnacle n
picoroco
crustacean

giant fennel n
cañaheja
Ferula communis

giant forest hog n
hilóquero
large pig

giant otter n
nutria gigante
Pteronura brasiliensis

giant rhubarb n
nalca pangue
plant

giant squid n
calamar gigante megaluria
Any of several species of very large squid, of the family Architeuthidae

giant star n
estrella gigante
star that has stopped fusing hydrogen

giardiasis /d͡ʒɑː(ɹ)ˈdaɪəsɪs/ n
giardiasis
disease

gibberish /ˈdʒɪb.ə.ɹɪʃ/ n
galimatías memeces tonterías
galimatías jerga jerigonza
needlessly obscure or overly technical language
algarabía farfulla monserga
unintelligible speech or writing

gibbet /ˈdʒɪbɪt/ n
horca cadalso patíbulo
upright post with a crosspiece used for execution and subsequent public display; a gallows

gibbon /ˈɡɪbən/ n
gibón
small ape

gibbous /ˈɡɪbəs/ adj
giboso
characterized by convexity; protuberant
phase of moon or planet

gibbous moon n
luna gibosa
lunar phase

giblets /ˈdʒɪbləts/ n
menudencias menudillos menudos
the organs of poultry

giddy /ɡɪdi/ adj
mareador vertiginoso
causing dizziness
mareado vertiginoso
dizzy
frívolo veleidoso
frivolous, impulsive, inconsistent, changeable
frívolo
lightheartedly silly or joyfully elated

giddyup /ˈɡɪdiˌʌp/ /ˈɡɪdɪˌʌp/ interjection
arre
used to make a horse go faster

gift /ɡɪft/ n
talento don
a talent or natural ability
regalo presente
something given to another voluntarily, without charge

gift /ɡɪft/ v
dar regalar
(transitive) to give as a gift

gift card n
tarjeta regalo
a card issued by retailers

gift of the gab n
don de palabra labia pico de oro
ability to talk readily

gig /ɡɪɡ/ n
empleo
performing engagement by a musical group

giga- /ˈɡɪɡə/ prefix
giga-
SI prefix

gigabyte /ˈɡɪɡəbaɪt/ n
gigabyte
one billion bytes

gigantic /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/ adj
gigantesco gigante
very large

gigantism n
gigantismo
condition
quality or state of being gigantic

gigawatt n
gigavatio
10⁹ watts

giggity-giggity n
toma, toma
catchphrase

giggle /ˈɡɪɡl/ v
reír
laugh

gigolo /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.loʊ/ /ˈdʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ /ˈʒɪɡ.ə.ləʊ/ n
gigoló
hired escort or dancing partner
gigoló puto
male having sexual relationships for money

gild /ɡɪld/ v
dorar
to cover with a thin layer of gold
to give a bright or pleasing aspect to

gilded /ˈɡɪldɪd/ adj
dorado
having the color or quality of gold
áureo
made of gold or covered by a thin layer of gold

gill /ɡɪl/ n
branquia agalla
breathing organ of fish
laminilla
mushroom organ

gilo n
berenjena africana berenjena etíope
fruit of a species of fruiting plant

gilt /ɡɪɫt/ adj
dorado
golden coloured

gilt-head bream n
dorada
fish

gimel n
guímel
Semitic letter

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ n
barrena de mano
tool

gimlet /ˈɡɪm.lət/ v
barrena

gimmick /ˈɡɪm.ɪk/ n
estratagema
clever ploy or strategy
truco
trick or a device

gimmicky /ˈɡɪmɪki/ adj
efectista
resembling, or characteristic of a gimmick

gin /dʒɪn/ n
ginebra gin
alcoholic beverage

gin rummy n
gin rummy
card game

ginger /ˈdʒɪndʒə/ /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/ n
pelirrojo
person with reddish-brown hair
jengibre
plant
spice

ginger beer n
gaseosa de jengibre
drink flavoured with ginger

gingerbread /ˈd͡ʒɪn(d͡)ʒəbɹɛd/ /ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚbɹɛd/ n
pan de especias pan de jengibre
type of cake

gingerbread man n
hombre de jengibre hombre de pan de jengibre
cookie in the shape of a person, flavoured with ginger

gingerly /ˈdʒɪn.dʒəɹ.li/ adv
cuidadosamente delicadamente
gently

gingham n
guinga
a cotton fabric made from dyed and white yarn woven in checks

gingivitis /ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ n
gingivitis
inflammation of the gums

ginkgo /ˈɡɪŋ.kəʊ/ n
ginkgo
tree

ginormous /dʒaɪˈnɔː(ɹ)məs/ adj
descomunal
very large

ginseng /ˈdʒɪnsɛŋ/ n
ginseng
any of several plants, of the genus Panax
root of such a plant, or the extract

giraffe /dʒɪˈɹɑːf/ /d͡ʒəˈɹæf/ n
jirafa
mammal

giraffe weevil n
escarabajo jirafa
Trachelophorus giraffa

giraffid n
jiráfido
any animal of the family Giraffidae

gird /ɡɜːd/ /ɡɝd/ v
atar ligar
to bind with a flexible rope or cord
ceñir cercar encerrar rodear
to encircle with, or as if with a belt

girder /ɡɜː(ɹ)də(ɹ)/ n
viga jácena
main horizontal support in a building

girl /ˈɡɛəl/ /ˈɡɜːl/ /ˈɡɝl/ /ˈɡɵːl/ n
mujer
woman
chica muchacha niña cabra chamaca chiquilla
young female person

girlfriend /ˈɡɜːlfɹɛnd/ /ˈɡɝlfɹɛnd/ n
amiga novia
a female friend
novia polola
a female partner in a romantic relationship

girlish adj
niña
like a girl

girlyman n
mariconcito maricón niñita puto
An effeminate man

girth /ɡɜːθ/ /ɡɝθ/ n
cincha
equipment
circunferencia
the distance measured around an object

gist /dʒɪst/ n
esencia
the most essential part

git /ɡɪt/ n
bastardo cretino pendejo
A contemptible person

give /ɡɪv/ v
dar entregar donar
transfer the possession of something to someone else

give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime proverb
dale un pescado a un hombre y lo alimentarás por un día; enséñale a pescar y lo alimentarás de por vida.
more worthwhile to teach someone than do it for them

give a shit v
importar una mierda refanfinflársela sudársela
to (not) care

give and take n
toma y daca

give away v
regalar
to make a gift of something
delatar verle el plumero
to unintentionally reveal a secret, or expose someone

give birth v
parir dar a luz
produce new life
parir
to become the source of

give head v
hacer una mamada
slang: to perform oral sex on another person

give in v
ceder caer
to collapse or fall
ceder dar el brazo a torcer entregarse rendir
to relent or yield

give me v
deme
expression of preference

give off v
desprender emitir
to emit

give oneself airs v
darse tono darse ínfulas
to act pretentiously

give rise to v
dar pie engendrar ocasionar producir
to be the origin of; to produce

give someone a hard time v
hacérselo pasar mal a alguien
cause difficulty or make trouble for someone

give someone the cold shoulder v
dar la espalda hacer el vacío
snub

give someone the creeps v
dar canguelo dar repelús dar yuyu dar ñáñaras
give someone a feeling of uneasiness or mild fright

give someone the slip v
dar esquinazo salirse por la tangente
to evade, escape, or get away from somebody

give the finger v
alzar el dedo hacer la peineta hacer un corte de manga
make an obscene gesture

give the lie to v
desmentir
to prove (something) to be false

give up v
abandonar
abandon
rendirse
admit defeat
desesperar
lose hope
renunciar
relinquish
desistir
stop, quit, desist
entregar rendirse
surrender

give up the ghost v
entregar el alma entregar el alma a Dios entregar el equipo pasar a mejor vida
to die

give way v
ceder el paso
to give precedence to other road users
dar el brazo a torcer
to yield to persistent persuasion

give-away shop n
tienda gratis
shop

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ n
postulado
condition assumed to be true

given /ˈɡɪ.vən/ preposition
dado habida cuenta de ya que
considering, taking into account

given name n
nombre de pila nombre propio nombre
name chosen for a child by its parents

given that conjunction
dado que
in consideration of the fact that

giving /ˈɡɪvɪŋ/ adj
dadivoso
generous

gizmo /ˈɡɪzmoʊ/ n
chisme trasto aparato cosa coso cuestión
thingy

gizzard /ˈɡɪzəd/ /ˈɡɪzəɹd/ n
molleja
portion of the esophagus with ingested grit

glabella n
entrecejo glabela
anatomy: space

glabrous /ˈɡlabɹəs/ adj
glabro
Smooth, hairless

glacier /ˈɡleɪ.ʃɚ/ /ˈɡlæs.jə/ n
glaciar helero
a large body of ice which flows under its own mass, usually downhill

glaciology /ˌɡleɪsɪˈɒlədʒi/ /ˌɡleɪʃiˈɑlədʒi/ n
glaciología
study of ice and its effect on the landscape

glad /ɡlæd/ adj
contento
pleased, happy, satisfied

gladden /ˈɡlædən/ v
alborozar
to cause to become more glad

glade /ɡleɪd/ n
claro
open space in the woods

gladiator /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtɚ/ n
gladiador bestiario
(in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal

gladiolus /ɡlædɪˈoʊləs/ /ɡlædɪˈəʊləs/ n
cuerpo del esternón mesosternón
center part of the sternum
estoque gladiolo
plant

gladly /ˈɡlædli/ adv
de buena gana
willingly, certainly

gladness /ˈɡlædnəs/ n
alegría
the state of being glad

glaive /ɡleɪv/ n
guja
weapon consisting of a pole with a large blade

glamorous /ˈɡlaməɹəs/ adj
atractivo
Having glamour; stylish

glamour /ˈɡlæmə/ /ˈɡlæmɚ/ n
elegancia encanto fascinación
beauty or charm

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ n
vistazo
a brief or cursory look

glance /ɡlæns/ /ɡlɑːns/ v
echar un vistazo mirar ojear pispear
to look briefly at something

gland /ɡlænd/ n
glándula
organ that synthesizes and secretes substance

glandiform adj
glandiforme
resembling glands

glandular adj
glandular
pertaining to a gland or glands

glans penis /ˌɡlænz ˈpiːnɪs/ n
glande bálano
conical vascularized body forming the extremity of the penis

glare /ɡlɛə/ /ɡlɛəɹ/ n
mirada fulminante
a stare

glaring /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ/ adj
evidente garrafal obvio
blatant, obvious
reluciente
reflecting with glare

glasnost n
glásnost
a policy of the Soviet Union

glass /ɡlæs/ /ɡlɑːs/ n
vaso copa vidrio
drinking vessel
vidrio cristal vaso
substance

glass ceiling n
techo de cristal
unwritten, uncodified barrier

glass harmonica n
armónica de cristal
a musical instrument

glass transition temperature n
temperatura de transición vítrea

glass wool n
lana de vidrio
insulating material

glassmaker n
cristalero

glassworks n
cristalería
a factory that produces glass

glassy /ɡlæsi/ /ɡlɑːsi/ adj
vidrioso
dull, expressionless
vidrioso vítreo
of or like glass

glaucoma /ɡlɔːˈkoʊmə/ /ɡlɔːˈkəʊmə/ n
glaucoma
eye disease

glaucophane n
glaucofana
a blue amphibole mineral

glaucous /ˈɡlɑ.kəs/ /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/ adj
glauco
of a pale green colour with a bluish-grey tinge

glaze /ɡleɪz/ n
esmalte frita
coating on pottery
glaseado glasé
edible coating
veladura
layer of paint

glaze /ɡleɪz/ v
velar
to apply a thin layer of coating

glean /ɡliːn/ v
espigar entresacar
gather information in small amounts, with implied difficulty, bit by bit
espigar
harvest grain left behind after the crop has been reaped

glee /ɡliː/ n
alegría
Joy; merriment; mirth; gayety; particularly, the mirth enjoyed at a feast

gleek /ɡliːk/ n
guiñada
enticing glance or look
bicoca ganga pichincha
good fortune

gleek /ɡliːk/ v
burlarse huevear tomar el pelo
to jest, ridicule, or mock

glen /ɡlɛn/ n
barranca
secluded and narrow valley

glenohumeral adj
glenohumeral
of or pertaining to the glenoid fossa and the humerus

glide /ˈɡlaɪd/ v
planear
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft
deslizar
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly

glider /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/ n
planeador velero
aircraft

glimmer /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪmɚ/ n
luz tenue titileo
faint light

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ n
atisbo
sudden flash

glimpse /ɡlɪmps/ v
atisbar entrever ojear vislumbrar
see briefly

glisten v
relucir rielar
to reflect light with a glittering luster

glitch /ɡlɪtʃ/ n
problema tara
problem, bug, imperfection, quirk
tara
video games: bug or exploit

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ n
brillo
bright, sparkling light; brilliant and showy luster; brilliancy
purpurina
shiny, decoractive adornment

glitter /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡlɪtɚ/ v
brillar centellear resplandecer
to sparkle with light

glittering /ˈɡlɪtəɹɪŋ/ adj
chispeante
brightly sparkling

gloaming /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/ /ˈɡləʊmɪŋ/ n
crepúsculo
twilight

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ n
presunción
an act or instance of gloating

gloat /ɡloʊt/ /ɡləʊt/ v
adularse relamer
to exhibit a conspicuous sense of self-satisfaction

global /ˈɡloʊbəl/ /ˈɡləʊbəl/ adj
global mundial
concerning all parts of the world
global
of a variable, in computing

global cooling n
enfriamiento global

global warming n
calentamiento global
increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere to cause climate change

globalisation /ˌɡloʊbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
globalización mundialización
process of becoming a more interconnected world
process of world economy becoming dominated by capitalist models

globalism n
globalismo
doctrine of globalization

globalist adj
globalista

globalize v
globalizar
To make something global in scope

globally /ˈɡloʊbəli/ /ˈɡləʊbəli/ adv
globalmente
over the entire planet

globe /ɡloʊb/ /ɡloːb/ /ɡləʊb/ n
globo globo terráqueo
model of Earth
globo
planet Earth

globe daisy n
cepillo colubaria globularia siemprenjuta zurrón
perennial plant

globetrotter n
trotamundos
person who travels often to faraway places

globin /ˈɡləʊbɪn/ n
globina

globule /ˈɡlɑbjul/ /ˈɡlɒbjuːl/ n
glóbulo
a small round particle of substance; a drop

globulin /ˈɡlɑbljəlɪn/ /ˈɡlɒbljʊlɪn/ n
globulina
protein

globus cruciger n
orbe
royal symbol of power

glockenspiel /ˈɡlɑ.kn̩.ˌspil/ /ˈɡlɒk.n̩ˌspiːl/ /ˈɡlɔk.n̩ˌʃpiːl/ n
campanólogo
musical instrument

glomerular adj
glomerular
Of or pertaining to a glomerulus

glomerulonephritis n
glomerulonefritis
form of nephritis

glomerulus n
glomérulo
small intertwined group of capillaries

gloom /ɡlum/ n
melancolía
cloudiness or heaviness of mind; melancholy; aspect of sorrow; low spirits; dullness
penumbra
darkness, dimness or obscurity

gloomy /ˈɡlumi/ adj
oscuro sombrío lúgubre lóbrego tétrico
affected with, or expressing, gloom; melancholy
sombrío lóbrego
imperfectly illuminated

glorify /ˈɡlɔɹɪfaɪ/ v
glorificar
to exalt, or give glory or praise to something or someone
to make something appear to be more glorious than it is

glorious /ˈɡlɔɹ.i.əs/ /ˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
glorioso
exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory
splendid; resplendent; bright; shining

glory /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/ /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ n
gloria
great beauty or splendour
honour and valour

glory hole n
agujero glorioso
sex

gloss /ɡlɑs/ /ɡlɒs/ /ɡlɔs/ n
glosa
brief explanatory note or translation of a difficult or complex expression

glossary /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/ n
glosario
list of words with their definitions

glossitis /ɡlɒˈsaɪtɪs/ n
glositis
inflammatory condition of the tongue

glossolalia /ˌɡlɑsəˈleɪliə/ /ˌɡlɒsəˈleɪliə/ n
glosolalia
speaking in tongues

glossopharyngeal adj
glosofaríngeo
pertaining to the tongue and the pharynx

glossy adj
brillante lustroso reluciente
having a reflective surface

glossy antshrike n
batará luctuoso
a passerine bird of the antbird family

glossy ibis n
morito común
Plegadis falcinellus

glottal stop /ɡlɒtəl stɒp/ /ɡlɒʔəl stɒp/ n
oclusiva glotal saltillo
plosive sound articulated with the glottis

glottis n
glotis
organ of speech

glove /ɡlʌv/ n
forro gorro
idiomatic term for a condom
guante
item of clothing

glove compartment n
guantera
compartment recessed in an automobile’s dashboard

glover /ˈɡlʌvə/ /ˈɡlʌvɚ/ n
guantera guantero
person who makes gloves

glow /ɡloʊ/ /ɡləʊ/ v
resplandecer fulgir estar al rojo vivo arder brillar fulgurar
to give off light from heat or to emit light as if heated
brillar
to radiate some emotional quality like light
to shine brightly and steadily
irradiar
to radiate thermal heat

glow plug n
bujía
plug that heats the combustion chamber

glower /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡloʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡləʊə(ɹ)/ n
ceño fruncido mirada amenazadora
angry glare or stare

glowworm n
luciérnaga
beetle larva or female

glucometer n
glucómetro
glucose meter

glucose /ˈɡlukoʊs/ /ˈɡluːkoʊz/ n
glucosa
simple monosaccharide sugar

glucosidase n
glucosidasa
enzyme

glue /ɡluː/ n
cola pegamento goma
sticky adhesive substance

glue /ɡluː/ v
pegar encolar
join with glue

gluey adj
pegajoso
viscous and adhesive, as glue

gluhwein /ˈɡluːvʌɪn/ n
vino caliente
type of mulled wine

glume n
gluma

glumelle n
glumela
inner chaffy scale of flowers

gluon /ˈɡluːɒn/ n
gluón gluon
massless gauge boson

glut /ɡlʌt/ v
saciar
fill, satisfy, sate
glotonear
to eat gluttonously

glutamate n
glutamato
salt or ester of glutamic acid

glutamic acid n
ácido glutámico
the nonessential amino acid (α-amino-glutaric acid)

glutamine /ˈɡlutəmin/ n
glutamina
nonessential amino acid; C₅H10N₂O₃

gluteal adj
glúteo
relating to the buttocks

gluteal cleft n
hendidura glútea hendidura interglútea raya
cleft between buttocks

gluten /ˈɡluːtən/ n
gluten
cereal protein

gluten-free adj
sin gluten
containing no gluten

glutenin n
glutenina
gluten protein of wheat

gluteus n
glúteo
(anatomy) one of the several muscles of nates

glutton /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/ n
comilón glotón tragón hambrón piraña
one who eats voraciously

gluttonous /ˈɡlʌt(ə)nəs/ adj
glotón goloso
given to excessive eating; prone to overeating
codicioso ávido
greedy

gluttony /ɡlʌ.tən.i/ n
gula glotonería
the vice of eating to excess

glycan n
glicano

glycemia n
glicemia glucemia
presence of an unusual amount of glucose in the blood

glycemic adj
glucémico
glycemic

glyceraldehyde n
gliceraldehído
the aldotriose formed by oxidation of glycerol

glyceride /ˈɡlɪsəɹaɪd/ n
acilglicérido
an ester of glycerol and one or more fatty acids

glycine n
glicina
amino acid

glycogen n
glucógeno
polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals

glycogenolysis n
glucogenolisis
production of glucose-1-phosphate

glycolysis n
glicolisis glicólisis glucolisis glucólisis
cellular degradation of glucose

glycoprotein n
glicoproteína
protein with covalently bonded carbohydrates

glycosaminoglycan n
glucosaminaglicano
polysaccharide that is a polymer of amino sugars

glycoside n
glucósido
chemical compound

glyph /ɡlɪf/ n
glifo
carved relief representing a sound, word or idea
graphic representation of a character

glyphosate n
glifosato
chemical

gnarl /nɑː(r)l/ n
nudo
knot in wood
something resembling a knot in wood

gnarl /nɑː(r)l/ v
anudar enredar
to knot or twist

gnash /næʃ/ v
crujir de dientes
to grind one's teeth in pain or in anger

gnat /næt/ n
mosquito
any small insect of the order Diptera

gnathoplasty n
gnatoplastia
surgery of the jaw

gnaw /nɔː/ v
roer
to bite something persistently

gneiss /ˈnaɪs/ n
gneis neis
common and widely-distributed metamorphic rock

gnocchi /ˈnjoʊ.ki/ /ˈnjɒ.ki/ /ˈnɒ.ki/ n
ñoqui ñoquis
pasta-like dumplings

gnome /nəʊm/ /nəʊmi/ n
enano
dwarf, goblin
gnomo duende pigmeo
legendary being

gnomic adj
enigmático

gnomon /ˈnoʊmɑn/ /ˈnəʊmɒn/ n
estilo
object used to tell time by the shadow it casts when the sun shines on it

gnosis /ˈnəʊ.sɪs/ n
gnosis
gnosis

gnu /njuː/ /nuː/ n
ñu
large antelope of the genus Connochaetes

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ n
intento
attempt
go
board game

go /ɡoʊ/ /ɡɐʉ/ /ɡəʉ/ /ɡəʊ/ v
destruir
to be destroyed }}
hacerse ponerse
to become }}
datar salir (con)
to date }}
desaparecer
to disappear }}
hacer
to make (a specified sound) }}
ir andar
to move through space (especially from one place to another) }}

go Dutch v
ir a escote pagar a escote pagar a la inglesa pagar a pachas
split the cost

go a long way v
llegar lejos
achieve considerable succeess
dar para mucho
be helpful for a significant amount of time

go against v
ir en contra de
to be contrary to a trend, feeling
to be unfavourable to someone
to violate; breach
in en contra de
to oppose; resist

go against the grain v
a contracorriente
to defy convention

go ahead v
adelante pase siga sigue
proceed

go all out v
darlo todo echar el resto ir a saco
put forth all possible effort

go away interjection
pírate ¡abe! ¡abid! ¡fuera! ¡vete!

go away v
salir egresar irse marcharse
to depart or leave a place
viajar
to travel somewhere, especially on holiday or vacation

go back v
regresar volver
to return to a place

go bankrupt v
quebrar
to become bankrupt

go by v
pasar
to pass by without paying attention to

go down on v
bajar al pilón
to perform oral sex upon someone

go for broke v
echar el resto
to try everything possible in a final attempt

go from strength to strength v
crecer en fortaleza
continue to get stronger

go fuck oneself v
que te jodas vete a la chingada
a variant of fuck you

go halves v
ir a medias
divide equally

go in one ear and out the other v
entrar por un oído y salir por el otro
to be heard but not attended to

go nuts v
¡dale!
in the imperative
enloquecer enloquecerse trastornarse volverse loco
to become mad

go off v
explotar
become very angry
explode
sonar
begin making noise
marcharse
depart; leave
disparar
fire

go on v
continuar
continue
pasar
happen
coger tomar
travel by

go out v
apagarse irse salir
salir
to leave, especially a building

go out like a light v
quedarse frito
fall asleep quickly

go over v
ir pasar sentar
to create an impression
escrutinizar escudriñar examinar reevaluar
to scrutinise

go past v
rebasar traspasar
surpass a boundary

go round in circles v
dar vueltas
To repeatedly do the same thing

go through hell v
pasar las de Caín pasarlas canutas pasarlas negras sufrir lo indecible

go to bed v
acostarse
to lie down to sleep

go to bed with v
acostarse con
(euphemistic) to have sex

go to hell v
¡vete a la mierda! ¡vete a tomar por culo! ¡vete al infierno!
interjection

go to the dogs v
al traste irse al diablo
idiomatic: to decline or deteriorate

go too far v
pasar de castaño oscuro pasar pasarse de la raya

go under v
hundirse irse a pique
to descend into a body of water

go up v
subir
to move upwards

go viral v
viralizarse
to be rapidly shared

go with v
combinar
match, correspond with

go with the flow v
ir con la corriente
to act as others are acting

go without saying v
huelga decir ni que decir tiene vaya por delante
to be obvious, apparent or clear

go wrong v
ir mal
to fail

go-getter n
buscavida
one who is motivated or inclined to excel

goad /ɡoʊd/ /ɡəʊd/ n
aguijada picana puya
pointed stick used to prod animals

goal /ɡoʊl/ /ɡəʊl/ n
gol
(sport) act of placing the object into the goal
point(s) scored
portería gol
in many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object
meta gol
result one is attempting to achieve

goal average n
golaveraje
ratio of the numbers of goals scored for and against a team in a series of matches

goalkeeper n
guardameta portero arquero golero cancerbero
player that protects a goal

goalscorer n
goleador
person who scores a goal

goat /ɡoʊt/ /ɡoːt/ /ɡɐ̟ʉt/ /ɡəʊt/ n
cabra chivo
animal

goatee /ɡəʊˈtiː/ /ˌɡoʊˈtiː/ n
perilla chiva barba de chivo chivera piocha
beard at the center of the chin

goatherd n
cabrero cabrera
person who herds, tends goats

goatish adj
cabruno caprino
goaty; goatlike

goatskin n
bota odre
a liquid container

gobble v
embuchar engullir
to eat hastily or greedily
gluglú
to make the sound of a turkey

gobble up v
devorar
to consume rapidly

goblet n
cáliz copa
drinking vessel with a foot and stem

goblet drum n
derbuque derbuques
drum from the Middle-East and North Africa

goblin /ˈɡɑb.lɪn/ /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/ n
duende trasgo
hostile diminutive humanoid in fantasy literature

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ n
dios

god /ɡɑd/ /ɡɒd/ /ɡɒːd/ /ɡɔd/ v
deificar endiosar
deify
endiosar idolatrar
idolize

godchild n
ahijado ahijada
a child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent

goddamn adj
puto
intensifier

goddamn interjection
rediós ¡hostia! ¡joder! ¡me cago en Dios! ¡su puta madre!
an expression of anger, surprise, or frustration

goddaughter n
ahijada
A female child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

goddess /ˈɡɑd.ɪs/ /ˈɡɒd.ɛs/ n
diosa
female deity
adored or idealized woman

godfather /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ n
padrino
man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner
mafia leader

godhood n
divinidad
state of being a god

godlike /ˈɡɑdlaɪk/ /ˈɡɒdlaɪk/ adj
divino
having characteristics of a god

godly /ˈɡɑdli/ /ˈɡɒdli/ adj
santo

godmother /ˈɡɒdmʌðə/ n
madrina comadre
woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner

godparent n
padrino

godson n
ahijado
Male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

godwit /ˈɡɒdwɪt/ n
aguja picopando
Bird

goethite n
goethita goetita
an iron oxyhydroxide that is the main constituent of rust

gofer /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ n
mandado
worker

goggles /ˈɡɑ.ɡəlz/ n
anteojos anteojos de protección
protective eyewear

going concern n
empresa en marcha
working business

going to phraseologicalUnit
ir a
will (future tense)

goitre /ˈɡɔɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɔɪ.tɚ/ n
bocio coto güecho güegüecho
enlargement of the neck

gold /ɡoʊld/ /ɡuːld/ /ɡəʊld/ adj
dorado
having the colour of gold
de oro dorado
made of gold, golden

gold digger /ɡəʊld ˈdɪɡə(ɹ)/ n
cazafortunas chapiadora
person who cultivates a personal relationship in order to attain money and/or material goods, power
excavador de oro excavadora de oro
someone who digs or mines for gold

gold leaf n
pan de oro oro batido
gold beaten into a thin sheet

gold medal n
medalla de oro
medal made of, or having the colour of, gold

gold mine n
mina de oro
mine for gold
reserve of something sought after
very profitable economic venture

gold rush /ˈɡoʊldˌɹʌʃ/ /ˈɡəʊldˌɹʌʃ/ n
fiebre del oro
period of feverish migration into an area in which gold has been discovered

gold standard n
patrón oro
monetary system

goldcrest n
reyezuelo
bird

golden /ˈɡoʊl.dən/ /ˈɡəʊl.dən/ adj
dorado
having a colour or other richness suggestive of gold
oro áureo
made of, or relating to, gold
dorado de oro
marked by prosperity, creativity, etc.
de oro
relating to a fiftieth anniversary

golden age n
edad de oro edad dorada siglo de oro época dorada
time of progress and achievement

golden eagle /ˈɡəʊldən ˈiːɡl/ n
águila real
large bird of prey

golden jackal n
chacal dorado
Canis aureus

golden mole n
topo dorado
mole of the family Chrysochloridae

golden parachute n
paracaídas dorado paracaídas de oro
agreement on benefits

golden ratio n
número áureo
irrational number

golden rule n
regla de oro
idiomatic

golden shower n
caña fístula
Cassia fistula

golden years n
años dorados cumbre
period of flourishment

goldeneye /ˈɡəʊldn̩.ɑɪ/ n
porrón
duck

goldenrod /ˈɡoʊldənˌɹɑd/ n
vara de oro
plant

goldfinch n
jilguero cardelino
any of several passerine birds

goldfish n
carpa dorada pez de colores pez de oro pez dorado pez rojo
fish

goldilocks n
ricitos de oro
girl with golden hair

goldsmith n
orfebre orífice
person who makes things out of gold

goldsmithery n
orfebrería
the work of a goldsmith

golem /ˈɡɒləm/ n
golem
creature

golf /ɡɑlf/ /ɡɒf/ /ɡɒlf/ n
golf
ball game

golf ball n
bola de golf
small ball used in golf

golf club n
palo de golf
the implement

golf course n
campo de golf
the land where one plays golf

golfer n
golfista
someone who plays golf

gonad /ˈɡəʊ.næd/ n
gónada
sex gland
cojones huevos
slang, testicles

gondola /ˈɡɒn.də.lə/ n
teleférico
enclosed car suspended to a cable onto which it travels
góndola
narrow boat, especially in Venice

gondolier /ˌɡɑndəˈlɪɹ/ /ˌɡɒndəˈlɪə(ɹ)/ n
gondolero gondolera
Venetian boatman who propels a gondola

gone /ɡɑn/ /ɡɒn/ /ɡɒːn/ /ɡɔn/ /ɡɔːn/ adj
ido
away, having left

goner /ˈɡɒnə(ɹ)/ n
piltrafa
someone doomed, a hopeless case

gonfalon n
confalón
a standard or ensign

gong n
gong gongo batintín
percussion instrument

goniometer n
goniómetro
device to measure crystals

gonorrhea /ˌɡɒn.əˈɹi.ə/ n
gonorrea
STD

goo /ɡuː/ n
pringue
sticky or gummy semi-solid or liquid substance

goo-goo eyes n
hacer ojitos
a romantic look at something or someone

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] adj
bueno
acting in the interest of good; ethical good intentions
useful for a particular purpose
favourable
of people, competent or talented
pleasant; enjoyable
effective
bueno güeno
beneficial; worthwhile
bueno bien
healthful
bien bueno
of food, edible; not stale or rotten
of food, having a particularly pleasant taste

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] interjection
bueno
exclamation of satisfaction

good /ɡʊ(d)/ /ɡʊd/ [ɡʊ̈d] n
bien
item of merchandise
bien bueno
the forces of good

good afternoon phraseologicalUnit
buenas tardes
greeting said in the afternoon

good cop bad cop n
poli bueno poli malo
Psychological tactic

good day phraseologicalUnit
buenos días
greeting between sunrise and sunset

good enough to eat adj
para comérselo
supremely beautiful

good evening n
buenas noches buenas tardes
greeting said in the evening

good faith /ˌɡʊd ˈfeɪθ/ n
buena fe
good, honest intentions

good head on one's shoulders n
tener la cabeza bien amueblada tener la cabeza en su sitio

good heavens /ɡʊd ˈhɛvənz/ interjection
cielo santo
exclamation of surprise or shock

good luck interjection
¡buena suerte! ¡suerte!
wish of fortune or encouragement

good luck n
suerte
positive fortune

good manners n
buenos modales cortesía
treatment of other people with courtesy and politeness

good morning /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔː.nɪŋ/ /ˌɡʊd ˈmɔːɹ.nɪŋ/ interjection
buenos días buenas buen día
when seeing someone for the first time in the morning

good night phraseologicalUnit
buenas noches
a farewell

good riddance interjection
a enemigo que huye, puente de plata ya era hora
used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome

good things come to those who wait proverb
las mejores cosas de la vida se hacen esperar
patience is a virtue

good-for-nothing adj
inútil buena para nada bueno para nada
useless, worthless

good-for-nothing n
inútil bueno para nada cero a la izquierda don nadie mindundi pelagatos
person of little worth or usefulness

good-looking adj
agraciado apuesto atractiva atractivo bien parecido de buen ver
attractive

good-natured adj
bonachón
of or pertaining to an amicable, kindly disposition

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ interjection
hasta luego hasta la vista adiós hasta pronto nos vemos hasta siempre
farewell

goodbye /ɡədˈbaɪ/ /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ n
adiós
an utterance of goodbye

goodbye, cruel world /ɡʊdˈbaɪ {{! phraseologicalUnit
¡adiós, mundo cruel!
exclamation prior to suicide

goodness /ˈɡʊdnəs/ n
bondad
state or characteristic of being good

goods /ɡʊdz/ n
bienes géneros
that which is produced, traded, bought or sold

goods and services tax n
impuesto a la venta de los bienes y servicios
tax very similar to the value added tax

goodwill /ɡʊdˈwɪl/ n
buena voluntad
favorably disposed attitude

goof off /ˌɡuf ˈɒf/ /ˌɡuf ˈɔf/ v
holgazanear
engage in idle activity

goofy /ɡuːfi/ adj
tonto
silly

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ n
googleada
search using Google

google /ˈɡuːɡəl/ v
googlear guglear
to search for on the Internet

googol /ˈɡu.ɡəl/ /ˈɡuː.ɡəl/ numeral
gúgol
1 followed by 100 zeros

googolplex /ˈɡuɡəlplɛks/ /ˈɡuːɡəlplɛks/ numeral
googolplex
ten to the power of a googol

goosander n
serreta serreta grande
diving duck

goose /ˈɡuːs/ n
ganso oca ánsar
a grazing waterfowl of the family Anatidae

goose bump n
piel de gallina escalofrío pelos de punta
raised skin caused by cold, excitement, or fear

goose pimple n
piel de gallina carne de gallina
bumps on the skin

goose wing n
orejas de burro
sail positioning

gooseberry /ˈɡusˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɡʊzb(ə)ɹi/ n
sujetavelas
additional person
grosella grosella espinosa
fruit

gooseneck barnacle n
percebe
Pollicipes pollicipes

gopher /ˈɡoʊfɚ/ /ˈɡəʊfə/ n
geómido taltuza tuza
a small burrowing rodent

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ n
crúor sangre sangre cuajada sangre de la herida
thick blood
gajo segmento triangular
triangular patch of fabric
cuchilla
triangular piece of land where roads meet

gore /ɡo(ː)ɹ/ /ɡoə/ /ɡɔɹ/ /ɡɔː/ v
coger cornear
to pierce

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ n
garganta
deep, narrow passage with steep, rocky sides
inside of the throat

gorge /ɡɔɹd͡ʒ/ /ɡɔːdʒ/ v
atiborrar devorar hartar vorar
to stuff the gorge or gullet with food; to eat greedily

gorgeous /ˈɡɔɹdʒəs/ /ˈɡɔːdʒəs/ adj
guapísimo
very beautiful

gorget /ˈɡɔːdʒɪt/ n
gorjal
armour

gorgon /ˈɡɔːrɡən/ n
gorgona
monster in Greek mythology

gorgonzola n
gorgonzola
Italian cheese

gorilla /ɡəˈɹɪl.ə/ n
gorila
ape

goring n
cornada
the act by which something is gored

gorse /ɡɔɹs/ /ɡɔːs/ n
tojo aulaga retamo espinoso
evergreen shrub

gory /ˈɡɔːɹ.i/ adj
sangriento ensangrentado sanguinolento
covered with blood, very bloody

gosh /ɡɑːʃ/ /ɡɒʃ/ interjection
Dios mío caracoles caramba cáspita jolines joroba
mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm

goshawk /ˈɡɑs.hɑk/ /ˈɡɒs.hɔːk/ n
azor
bird of prey

gosling /ɡɑzlɪŋ/ /ɡɒzlɪŋ/ n
ansarino
young goose

gospel /ˈɡɑspəl/ /ˈɡɒspəl/ n
evangelio
first section of New Testament

gospel music n
góspel
type of music

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ n
chisme habladurías argüende bochinche brete cahuín
idle talk
chismoso chismosa alcahuete argüendera argüendero copuchento
person

gossip /ˈɡɑs.ɪp/ /ˈɡɒs.ɪp/ v
chismorrear cotillear chismear marujear
to talk about someone else's private or personal business

got it v
entendido oído cocina
I understand

gotcha n
pillada trabocheto
(computing) a feature that is counter-intuitive

goth /ɡɑθ/ /ɡɒθ/ n
gótico
person who is part of the goth subculture
punk-derived subculture of people who predominantly dress in black
style of bleak rock music; gothic rock

gouache n
gouache guache
paint
painting

gouge /ɡaʊdʒ/ n
harina
(mining) soft material lying between the wall of a vein and the solid vein
gubia
chisel with a curved blade
ranura surco
cut or groove

goulash /ˈɡuː.læʃ/ /ˈɡuː.lɑːʃ/ n
gulasch
A stew of beef or veal and vegetables, flavoured with paprika and sour cream

gourd /ɡʊəd/ /ɡʊɹd/ n
calabaza bangaña
(obsolete) any of the climbing or trailing plants from the family Cucurbitaceae
calabaza
gourd fruit
calabaza calabacino
the dried and hardened shell of a gourd fruit

gourmand /ɡɔɹˈmɑnd/ /ˈɡʊə.mənd/ n
comilón glotón goloso tragaldabas tragón
person given to excess in the consumption of food and drink
gastrónomo goloso gourmet sibarita
person who appreciates good food

gourmet /ɡʊɹˈmeɪ/ /ˈɡʊəmeɪ/ n
gourmet gastrónomo goloso sibarita
gourmet; a person who appreciates good food

gout /ɡaʊt/ [ɡʌut] n
gota
arthritic disease

goutte /ɡuːt/ n
gota
heraldic charge

govern /ˈɡʌvən/ /ˈɡʌvɚn/ v
gobernar
to exercise sovereign authority in
(intr.) to exercise political authority

governability n
gobernabilidad
ability to be governed

governable adj
gobernable
capable of being governed

governess /ˈɡʌvənəs/ /ˈɡʌvɚnəs/ n
institutriz
woman paid to educate children in their own home

government /ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/ n
gobierno
body with the power to make and/or enforce laws

governmental adj
gubernamental
relating to a government

governor /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡʌvənəɹ/ /ˈɡʌvəɹnəɹ/ n
gobernador gobernadora odaake-ogimaa
leader of a region or state

governor general /ˈɡɐv(ɘ)nɘ ˌdʒenɹɘl/ /ˈɡʌv(ə)nə ˌdʒɛnɹəl/ /ˈɡʌvənɚ ˌdʒɛn(ə)ɹəl/ n
gobernador general
governor or viceroy possessing some military authority
representative of the monarch

governor-general n
gobienador general
commonwealth official

gown /ɡaʊn/ n
capa manto
loose, flowing upper garment
toga talar
official robe
vestido túnica
woman's dress

goy /ɡɔɪ/ n
goy
non-Jew

grab /ɡɹæb/ n
agarrar

grab /ɡɹæb/ v
agarrar
to make a sudden grasping or clutching motion (at something)
arrestar detener
to restrain someone; to arrest
asir
to seize

grace /ɡɹeɪs/ n
gracia donaire
elegant movement, poise or balance
gracia merced
free and undeserved favour, especially of God
gracias
short prayer of thanks before or after a meal

grace note /ˈɡɹeɪs nəʊt/ /ˈɡɹeɪs ˌnoʊt/ n
grace nota de la tolerancia
musical note played to ornament the melody

graceful /ˈɡɹeɪsfʊl/ adj
grácil gracioso
showing grace

gracefully adv
agraciadamente
in a graceful manner

gracefulness n
gallardía graciosidad
the state of being graceful

grackle /ˈɡɹækəl/ n
zanate chango chinchilín clarinero mariamulata
genus Quiscalus

grade /ɡɹeɪd/ n
grado
degree of malignity
nivel
graded area
level of the ground
nota
performance expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol
puntuación
rating
desnivel
slope of a roadway or other passage

grader /ˈɡɹeɪdə/ /ˈɡɹeɪdɚ/ n
motoniveladora
construction machine

gradient n
gradiente
in physics
rate of inclination or declination of a slope
slope or incline
in calculus
in vector algebra

gradual /-uæl/ /ˈɡɹadʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹædʒuəl/ /ˈɡɹɛdʒʉɘl/ adj
gradual paulatino
proceeding by steps or small degrees

gradually /ˈɡɹædʒuəli/ adv
gradualmente paulatinamente poco a poco
in gradual manner

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ n
graduada graduado
graduado graduada graduados
from a university

graduate /ˈɡɹædjueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædjuət/ /ˈɡɹædʒueɪt/ /ˈɡɹædʒuɪt/ v
graduarse
to be recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree

graduation /ˌɡɹædʒuˈeɪʃən/ n
graduación
a marking (i.e. on a container) indicating a measurement
a commencement ceremony
the action or process of graduating

graduation mark n
aforo

graffiti /ɡɹəˈfiti/ /ɡɹəˈfiːti/ n
grafiti
drawings on a surface

graffiti artist n
grafitera grafitero
Person who paints graffiti

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ n
injerto
branch or portion of a tree growing from such a shoot
portion of living tissue used in the operation of autoplasty
injerto empelte
small shoot or scion

graft /ɡɹæft/ /ɡɹɑːft/ v
injertar
to insert a graft in another tree
to implant to form an organic union

grafting n
injerto
act, art, or process of inserting grafts

grain /ɡɹeɪn/ n
veta
linear texture of material or surface
grano
single seed of grain
harvested seeds of various grass-related food crops
single particle of a substance
unit of weight
cereal
the crops from which grain is harvested

grained adj
granado
Having a grain or grains

grains of paradise n
pimienta de Guinea pimienta melegueta granos de Guinea granos de paraiso
spice

gram /ɡɹæm/ n
gramo
unit of mass

grammar /ˈɡɹæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ/ n
gramática
rules for speaking and writing a language
study of internal structure and use of words
book describing grammar
in computing: formal system specifying the syntax of a language

grammar Nazi /ˈɡɹæmə(ɹ) ˈnɑːtsi/ /ˈɡɹæmɚ ˈnɑːtsi/ n
talibán ortográfico
person who habitually corrects or criticizes the language usage of others

grammarian /ɡɹəˈmɛəɹɪən/ n
gramático
person who studies grammar

grammatical /ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
gramatical
acceptable as determined by the rules of the grammar
gramático gramatical
of or pertaining to grammar

grammatical case n
caso
mode of inflection of a word

grammatical mood n
modo
in grammar, type of the relationship

grammaticality /ˈɡɹə.mæt.ɪˌkæl.ɪ.ti/ n
gramaticalidad
state of obeying the rules of grammar

gramophone n
gramola
record player

granary /ˈɡɹænəɹi/ n
granero
storage facility

grand /ɡɹænd/ adj
majestuoso
having higher rank or more dignity, size, or importance than other persons or things of the same name
grande
of large size or extent
great in size, and fine or imposing in appearance or impression

grand /ɡɹænd/ n
mil
one thousand of some currency

grand duchy n
gran ducado
a dominion or region ruled by a grand duke or grand duchess

grand duke n
gran duque
ruler or monarch of a grand duchy
son or grandson of a czar

grand dukedom n
gran ducado
title of grand duke or grand duchess

grand jury n
gran jurado

grand piano n
piano de cola
type of piano

grand unification theory n
teoría de gran unificación
theory that unifies fundamental forces

grand vizier n
gran visir
greatest minister of a sultan

grandchild n
nieto
child of someone’s child

granddaughter n
nieta
daughter of someone’s child

grandee /ɡɹænˈdiː/ n
grande
high ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal

grandeeship n
grandeza
rank or estate of a grandee

grandfather /ˈɡɹændˌfɑðɚ/ /ˈɡɹændˌfɑːðə(ɹ)/ n
abuelo
grandfather (from either side)
male forefather

grandfather clock n
reloj de pie reloj de pared
pendulum clock

grandfather-in-law n
abuelo político
grandfather of one's spouse

grandiloquent /ɡɹænˈdɪl.ə.kwənt/ adj
altisonante grandilocuente rimbombante altísono grandílocuo
overly wordy or elaborate

grandiose adj
grandioso
large and impressive, in size, scope or extent
pompous or pretentious

grandma /ˈɡɹænmɑː/ n
abuela abuelita
grandmother (informal)

grandmother /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/ /ˈɡɹænˌmʌðə/ n
abuela
mother of someone's parent

grandmother-in-law n
abuela política
grandmother of one's spouse

grandnephew n
resobrino sobrino nieto
grandson of a sibling

grandniece n
sobrina nieta
granddaughter of a sibling

grandpa /ˈɡɹæmpɑː/ n
abuelo abuelito
grandfather (informal)

grandparent /ˈɡɹæn(d)pɛəɹənt/ n
abuelo abuela
parent of one's parent

grandson /ˈɡɹæn(d)sʌn/ n
nieto
son of one's child

grandstand v
mirar al tendido
to behave dramatically

granite /ˈɡɹæ.nɪt/ n
granito berroqueña
type of rock

granitic adj
berroqueño granítico
of, pertaining to, or containing granite

granitoid adj
granitoide
resembling granite

granitoid n
granitoide
any mineral that resembles granite

granny /ˈɡɹæni/ n
abuelita yaya
colloquial: grandmother

granny flat n
vivienda anexa
dwelling detached from a main residence

granodiorite n
granodiorita
intrusive igneous rock

granola /ɡɹəˈnoʊlə/ n
granola
breakfast and snack food

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ n
patrocinio
Informal: application for money
beca subvención
The thing or property granted; a gift; a boon

grant /ɡɹænt/ /ɡɹɑːnt/ v
conceder otorgar
To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request
otorgar
To give over

granulate v
granular
to segment

granuloma n
granuloma
tumor

granulomatosis n
granulomatosis
pathological condition

grape /ɡɹeɪp/ n
uva
fruit
parra vid
vine

grape juice n
jugo de uva
grape juice

grapefruit /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/ n
pomelo toronja
fruit
toronjo pomelo
tree

grapeshot n
metralla
type of shot

grapevine n
radio macuto rumor
informal means of circulating gossip
vid parra
the plant on which grapes grow

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ n
gráfico
mathematical diagram
grafo
ordered pair in graph theory

graph /ɡɹæf/ /ɡɹɑːf/ v
graficar
draw a graph of

graph paper n
papel gráfico
ruled paper

graph theory n
teoría de grafos
study of networks of nodes and vertices

graphene /ˈɡɹæf.iːn/ n
grafeno
large-scale, one-atom thick layer of graphite

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
gráfico
drawn, pictorial
gráfico crudo
vivid, descriptive

graphic /ˈɡɹæfɪk/ n
gráficos
(in the plural) computer generated images as viewed on a screen forming part of a game or a film etc.

graphic design n
diseño gráfico

graphic designer n
diseñador publicitario
artist

graphic novel n
novela gráfica
comic book

graphical user interface n
interfaz gráfica de usuario
type of user interface

graphite /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/ n
grafito
form of carbon

grapholect n
grafolecto
a written variant of a language

grappa n
grappa
Italian grape-based spirit

grapple /ˈɡɹæpəl/ n
arpeo
tool with claws or hooks

grappling hook /ˈɡɹæp(ə)lɪŋ ˌhʊk/ n
arpeo
a type of hook

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ n
asimiento
grip
comprensión
understanding

grasp /ɡɹæsp/ /ɡɹɑːsp/ v
agarrar asir
to grip
comprender
to understand

grasp all, lose all proverb
el que mucho abarca poco aprieta
one who wants everything, may lose it all

grass /ɡɹæs/ /ɡɹɑːs/ [ɡɹ̠as~ɡɹ̠æs] [ɡɹ̠äːs~ɡɹ̠ɐːs] [ɡɹ̠æs~ɡɹ̠ɛəs~ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs] n
hierba grama pasto
ground cover plant
hierba césped
lawn
hierba mota
marijuana

grass jelly n
jalea de hierba
jellylike dessert

grass mud horse n
caballo de pasto-barro
Mythical Baidu deity used for circumventing censorship

grass snake n
culebra de collar
Natrix natrix

grass widow /ˈɡɹɑːs ˌwɪdəʊ/ n
esposa separada temporalmente
woman whose husband is away

grasshopper /ˈɡɹæsˌhɑpəɹ/ /ˈɡɹɑːsˌhɒpə(ɹ)/ n
saltamontes
an insect of the order Orthoptera

grassland n
herbazal pastizal pradera
an area dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation

grassy /ˈɡɹæsi/ /ˈɡɹɑːsi/ adj
herboso
covered with grass

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ n
rejilla
horizontal metal grill

grate /ɡɹeɪtʰ/ v
rallar
cooking: to shred by rubbing
rechinar
to make an unpleasant rasping sound

grated /ˈɡɹeɪtɪd/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪd] adj
enrejado
furnished with a grate or grating
rallado
produced by grating

grateful /ˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
complacido
recognizing the importance of a source of pleasure
agradecido
showing gratitude

gratefulness n
agradecimiento
the state of being grateful

grater /ˈɡɹeɪtə/ /ˈɡɹeɪtɚ/ n
rallador ralladora
a tool with which one grates

grating /ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ/ [ˈɡɹeɪ̯ɾɪŋ] n
enjaretado
a strong wooden lattice used in the flooring of boats
reja rejilla
barrier
rejilla
frame to hold a fire

gratitude /ˈɡɹætɪt(j)ud/ n
gratitud
state of being grateful

gratuitously /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪ.təs.li/ /ɡɹəˈtu.ə.təs.li/ adv
gratuitamente
freely; in the manner of a gift
in a manner not demanded by the circumstances

gratuity /ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/ /ɡɹəˈtuːətɪ/ n
dádiva
reward provided freely, without obligation

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ adj
reservado seco serio solemne sombrío
having a sense of seriousness
bajo grave
low in pitch, tone
apremiante grave
serious in a negative sense

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ n
tumba sepultura
excavation for burial

grave /ɡɹeɪv/ v
grabar
to carve letters or similar
to impress on the mind
tallar esculpir
to carve to give a shape

grave accent n
acento grave grave
grave accent

grave goods n
ajuar funerario
objects buried with a body

gravedigger /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈɡɹeɪv.ˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ n
sepulturero
a person employed to dig graves

gravel /ˈɡɹævəl/ n
grava gravilla
small fragments of rock

gravely /ˈɡɹeɪvli/ /ˈɡɹævəli/ adv
gravemente
grave or serious manner

graveness n
gravedad
state of being grave

graveyard /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ n
cementerio
final storage place for collections of things no longer used
cementerio camposanto campo santo panteón
tract of land in which the dead are buried

gravid /ˈɡɹavɪd/ adj
grávido embarazado encinta
pregnant; now used chiefly of egg-laying animals, or metaphorically

gravitate /ˈɡɹævɪteit/ v
gravitar

gravitation /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃən/ n
gravitación
fundamental force of attraction

gravitational /ˌɡɹævɪˈteɪʃənəl/ adj
gravitatorio
pertaining to gravitation

gravitational field n
campo gravitatorio campo gravitacional
the field produced by the gravitational force of mass

gravitational interaction n
interacción gravitatoria
gravitational interaction in physics

gravitational wave /ˌɡɹæ.vəˈteɪ.ʃə.nəl weɪv/ n
onda gravitacional
fluctuation in spacetime that propagates as a wave at the speed of light

graviton /ˈɡɹavɪtɒn/ n
gravitón
a hypothetical gauge boson

gravitropism n
gravitropismo
plant's ability to change its growth

gravity /ˈɡɹævɪti/ n
gravedad
resultant force on Earth's surface
gravitation, gravity force on two mass bodies
graveness, the condition or state of being grave

gravy /ˈɡɹeɪvi/ n
salsa
sauce

gravy train n
llevársela fácil
occupation that generates considerable income with little or less effort

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
gris
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
dreary, gloomy
having an indistinct quality

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ n
gris
colour
grises
extraterrestrial being

gray /ɡɹeɪ/ v
encanecer
to become gray

gray magic n
magia gris
magic which transcends or blends white and black

gray short-tailed opossum n
colicorto doméstico
gray short-tailed opossum

gray squirrel n
ardilla de las Carolinas
Sciurus carolinensis
ardilla gris occidental
Sciurus griseus

gray water n
agua gris aguas grises
non-potable, but non-toxic water

grayish /ˈɡɹeɪ.ɪʃ/ adj
grisáceo entrecano rucio
somewhat gray

grayling n
tímalo
Thymallus thymallus

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ n
arañazo rasguño
act of grazing or scratching lightly
rasguño
light scratch

graze /ɡɹeɪz/ v
pastar
pacer pastar
to eat grass from a pasture
pastear
to feed or supply with grass

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiːs/ n
grasa
oily or fatty matter
animal fat

grease /ɡɹis/ /ɡɹiːs/ v
engrasar lubricar
engrasar
put grease or fat on something

grease nipple n
alemite
fitting fixed to a piece of machinery

grease payment n
coima
bribe

grease someone's palm v
untar untar la mano
to bribe

greasy /ˈɡɹi.si/ /ˈɡɹiː.si/ adj
grasiento grasoso graso resbaloso
having a slippery surface

greasy pole n
cucaña
event

great /ɡɹeɪt/ adj
Grande Magno
important title
gran grande
very big, large scale
formidable muy bueno
very good

great /ɡɹeɪt/ interjection
bien grandioso
great!

great antshrike n
batará mayor
Taraba major

great ape n
gran simio
ape of the taxonomic family Hominidae

great auk n
alca gigante alca imperial
Pinguinus impennis

great blue heron n
garza azulada garza ceniza
Ardea herodias

great crested grebe n
somormujo lavanco
freshwater bird

great egret n
garceta grande garza blanca
bird, Ardea alba

great horned owl n
búho cornudo búho real
Bubo virginianus

great minds think alike proverb
grandes mentes piensan igual
used to emphasize two people reaching the same conclusion

great northern diver n
colimbo grande
large member of the diver family, Gavia immer

great primer n
romana

great reed warbler n
carricero tordal
Acrocephalus arundinaceus

great skua n
págalo grande skúa
Great Skua

great snipe n
agachadiza real
Gallinago media

great spotted woodpecker /ˈɡɹeɪt ˈspɒtəd ˈwʊdpɛkeɹ/ n
pico picapinos
species of woodpecker

great tit /ˈɡɹeɪt tɪt/ n
carbonero carbonero común
bird

great white shark n
gran tiburón blanco
Carcharodon carcharias

great- prefix
bis-
removal of one generation

great-aunt n
tía-abuela
aunt of one’s parent

great-grandchild n
bisnieta bisnieto
The child (son or daughter) of one's grandchild

great-granddaughter n
bisnieta
the daughter of someone's grandchild

great-grandfather n
bisabuelo
father of grandparent

great-grandfather-in-law n
bisabuelo político
great-grandfather of one's spouse

great-grandmother n
bisabuela
mother of one's grandparent

great-grandparent n
bisabuelo bisabuela
parent of a grandparent

great-grandson n
bisnieto
son of a grandchild

great-great-grandchild n
tataranieto tataranieta
the child of one's great-grandchild

great-great-granddaughter n
tataranieta
the daughter of one's great-grandchild

great-great-grandfather n
tatarabuelo
The father of someone's great-grandparent

great-great-grandmother n
tatarabuela
The mother of someone’s great-grandparent

great-great-grandson n
tataranieto
the son of one's great-grandchild

great-uncle n
tío abuelo
uncle of one's parent

greatcoat n
abrigo sobretodo gabán
heavy overcoat

greater argentine n
sula
Argentina silus

greater celandine n
celidonia mayor
Chelidonium majus

greater good n
bien común
benefit of the public

greater rhea n
choique pampeano ñandú común ñandú
Rhea americana

greater scaup n
porrón bastardo
Aythya marila

greater than n
mayor que
the '>' character

greater yellowlegs n
chorlo mayor de patas amarillas archibebe patigualdo grande pitotoy grande
Tringa melanoleuca

greatest common divisor n
máximo común divisor
largest positive integer or polynomial

greatly /ˈɡɹeɪtli/ adv
grandemente enormemente sobremanera
to a great extent

greatness /ˈɡɹeɪtnəs/ n
altivez grandeza
Pride; haughtiness
grandeza
The state, condition, or quality of being great; as, greatness of size, greatness of mind, power, etc

greave /ɡɹiːv/ n
greba
piece of armour that protects the leg, especially the shin

greaves n
chicharrón
residue from animal fat

grebe /ɡɹiːb/ n
somormujo zambullidor acacalote
any of several waterbirds in the family Podicipedidae

greed /ɡɹid/ n
codicia avaricia avidez gula glotonería
selfish desire for more than is needed

greedy /ˈɡɹiːdi/ adj
codicioso avaricioso ávido avaro avorazado
having greed; consumed by selfish desires
glotón tragón
prone to overeat

greedyguts n
zampabollos
greedy person

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ adj
verde
having green as its colour
environmentally friendly
of fruit: unripe
inexperienced

green /ɡɹin/ /ɡɹiːn/ n
verde
colour
member of a green party

green alga n
alga verde
organism of Chlorophyta

green card n
Green Card tarjeta verde
US work permit

green jersey n
maillot verde
shirt worn by the leader of the Tour de France points competition

green light n
luz verde
green traffic light
aprobación luz verde visto bueno
permission

green sandpiper n
andarríos grande
Tringa ochropus

green tea n
té verde
drink
leaves

green wave n
onda verde
way of timing traffic lights

green with envy adj
quedar mudo de envidia
consumed by envy

green woodpecker /ɡɹinˈwʊdpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pito real
Picus viridis

green-backed firecrown n
colibrí austral
Sephanoides sephaniodes

green-backed tit n
carbonero dorsiverde
Parus monticolus

greenfinch n
verderón
European greenfinch, Carduelis chloris

greengrocer /ˈɡɹinˌɡɹəʊs.ə(ɹ)/ n
verdulero
person who sells fresh vegetables and fruit

greengrocer's n
verdulería
shop for fruit and vegetables

greenhorn n
pipiolo aprendiz novato novicio
inexperienced person

greenhouse /ˈɡɹiːnˌhaʊs/ n
invernadero
building in which plants are grown more quickly than outside

greenhouse effect n
efecto invernadero
process by which a planet is warmed by its atmosphere

greenhouse gas n
gas de invernadero gas de efecto invernadero
any gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect

greenish /ˈɡɹiːnɪʃ/ adj
verdoso
somewhat green

greenish warbler n
mosquitero verdoso
Phylloscopus trochiloides

greenness /ˈɡɹiːnnəs/ n
verdor
state of being green (environmentally conscious)
verde
state of being green (green in color)

greens /ɡɹiːnz/ n
verduras
leaves of certain edible green plants

greensand /ˈɡɹinsænd/ /ˈɡɹiːnsænd/ n
arenisca verde
greenish sandstone

greenstick fracture n
fractura en tallo verde
a partial fracture of a long bone

greenwash n
greenwashing lavado verde lavado verde de imagen
misleading picture of environmental friendliness

greet /ɡɹiːt/ v
saludar
to address with salutations or expressions of kind wishes
intransitive: to meet and give salutations

greeting /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/ n
saludo
acknowledgement of a persons presence or arrival

greeting card n
tarjeta de felicitación
card sent as a greeting

gregarious /ɡɹɨˈɡɛɹ.i.əs/ /ɡɹɪˈɡɛə.ɹɪ.əs/ adj
gregario sociable
of a person who enjoys being in crowds
gregario
of animals that travel in herds

grenade /ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
granada
small explosive device

grenade launcher n
lanzagranadas
weapon that shoots grenades

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ adj
gris
having a color somewhere between white and black, as the ash of an ember
dreary, gloomy
having an indistinct quality

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ n
gris
colour
grises
extraterrestrial being

grey /ɡɹeɪ/ v
encanecer
to become grey

grey crested tit n
herrerillo crestigrís
Lophophanes dichrous

grey heron /ɡɹeɪ ˈhɛɹ.ən/ n
garza real garza real europea
the Old World wading bird Ardea cinerea of the heron family

grey matter n
materia gris sustancia gris
collection of cell bodies

grey partridge n
perdiz pardilla
Perdix perdix

grey tit n
carbonero gris
Melaniparus afer

grey wolf n
lobo
a large grey wolf

grey-haired adj
canoso
having grey hair

grey-tailed tattler n
playero siberiano
Tringa brevipes

greyhound /ˈɡɹeɪhaʊnd/ n
galgo
lean breed of dog used in hunting and racing

greylag goose /ˌɡɹeɪlæɡ ˈɡuːs/ n
ganso bravo ánsar
Anser anser

grid /ɡɹɪd/ n
red
electricity delivery system
rejilla
electrode of a vacuum tube
cuadrícula
method of marking off maps
cuadrícula matriz
rectangular array of squares or rectangles of equal size

grid /ɡɹɪd/ v
cuadricular
to mark with

gridiron /ˈɡɹɪdaɪən/ n
parrilla
rack or grate for broiling
any object resembling rack or grate

gridlock /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɑk/ /ˈɡɹɪdˌlɒk/ n
paralización
deadlock
atasco
on a smaller scale
atasco embotellamiento
traffic congestion

grief /ɡɹiːf/ n
pesar dolor pena calamidad pesadumbre sinsabor
sadness

grievance /ˈɡɹi.vəns/ /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ n
agravio queja
complaint

grieve /ɡɹiːv/ v
contristarse
to experience grief
contristar
to feel very sad about

griffin /ɡɹɪfɪn/ n
grifo
mythical beast having the body of a lion and the wings and head of an eagle

griffon vulture /ˈɡɹɪfɒn ˈvʌlt͡ʃəɹ/ n
buitre leonado
Gyps fulvus

grill /ɡɹɪl/ n
parrilla rejilla
barbecue
rejilla
vehicle front cover

grill /ɡɹɪl/ v
asar
to cook food on a grill
gratinar
to interrogate

grille guard n
mataburros
metal frame

grim /ɡɹɪm/ adj
siniestro
ghastly or sinister

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ n
mueca
a distortion of the face

grimace /ˈɡɹɪm.əs/ v
hacer gestos
to make grimaces

grimalkin /ɡɹɪˈmæl.kɪn/ n
bruja
an old woman

grime /ɡɹaɪm/ n
mugre
Dirt that is ingrained and difficult to remove

grimly /ˈɡɹɪmli/ adv
sombríamente torvamente
in a grim manner

grimoire /ˈɡɹɪmˌwɑː(ɹ)/ n
grimorio
book of instructions in the use of magic

grin /ɡɹɪn/ n
sonrisa abierta sonrisa amplia
A smile revealing the teeth

grin /ɡɹɪn/ v
sonreír
To smile showing the teeth

grin like a Cheshire cat v
sonreír de oreja a oreja
to smile broadly

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ /ˈɡɹɪnd/ n
molienda
a specific degree of pulverization of coffee beans
rutina
a tedious task

grind /ˈɡɹaɪnd/ v
moler
moler triturar
to reduce smaller pieces
pulir
to remove material by rubbing with an abrasive surface

grinder /ɡɹaɪn.də(ɹ)/ /ɡɹaɪndəɹ/ n
amoladora esmeril
tool

grinding /ˈɡɹaɪndɪŋ/ n
molienda
The action of grinding or crushing into small particles

grindstone n
muela
wheel for grinding

gringo /ɡɹɪŋɡəʊ/ n
gringa gringo
a white person from an English-speaking country

grip /ɡɹɪp/ v
agarrar atenazar
to take hold

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ /ɡɹʌɪp/ n
gimoteo nimiedad queja
complaint; petty concern

gripe /ɡɹaɪp/ /ɡɹʌɪp/ v
gimotear quejarse
to complain; to whine

grisly /ˈɡɹɪzli/ adj
horripilante macabro repugnante
horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome

grist /ɡɹɪst/ n
grano molienda
grain that is to be ground in a mill

gristle /ˈɡɹɪsəl/ n
cartílago
cartilage

grit /ˈɡɹɪt/ n
arenilla
collection of hard materials
grano
measure of coarseness
temple
strength of mind
avena pelada mote de avena
husked but unground oats

grits /ɡɹɪts/ n
chuchoca polenta sémola de maíz
coarsely ground corn
gofio
hulled oats

gritter n
quitanieves
vehicle

grizzled adj
entrecano rucio
greyed

grizzly bear n
oso gris oso pardo
Ursus arctos horribilis

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ n
gruñido
low guttural sound uttered in frustration or disapproval
gemido
low mournful uttered sound

groan /ɡɹoʊn/ /ɡɹəʊn/ v
gemir gruñir
to make a groan

groaning /ˈɡɹoʊnɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊnɪŋ/ adj
gemebundo gemidor

groat /ɡɹoʊt/ /ɡɹəʊt/ n
granos
hulled grain

groatsworth n
pizca
a small amount

grocer /ˈɡɹoʊ.səɹ/ /ˈɡɹəʊ.sə/ n
abacero abacera abarrotera abarrotero
person selling foodstuffs and household items

groceries /ˈɡɹoʊsəɹiz/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹiz/ n
abarrote comestibles compras
commodities sold by a grocer or in a grocery

grocery /ˈɡɹoʊs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/ n
abacería tienda de ultramarinos
shop or store that sells groceries

groggy /ˈɡɹɒ.ɡi/ adj
atontado grogui
Slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness, etc.

grogram /ˈɡɹɑɡɹəm/ /ˈɡɹɒɡɹəm/ n
gorgorán
strong, rough fabric made up of a mixture of silk, and mohair or wool

groin /ɡɹɔɪn/ n
entrepierna
anatomical feature
ingle
long narrow depression of the human body that separates the trunk from the legs

grok /ˈɡɹɑk/ /ˈɡɹɒk/ v
pilotar
to fully understand
entender
to have an intuitive understanding

grommet /ˈɡɹɑ.mɪt/ /ˈɡɹɒm.ɪt/ n
ollao reforzado
reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring

groom /ɡɹuːm/ n
almohazador
person who cares for horses

groom /ɡɹuːm/ v
acicalar
to attend to one's appearance
almohazar
to care for animals

grooming /ˈɡɹuːmɪŋ/ n
adiestramiento capacitación entrenamiento
act of teaching
sonsaque
attempting to gain the trust of a minor
arreglo
care for one's appearance
acicaladura
caring for horses

groomsman n
padrino
attendant to a bridegroom

groove /ɡɹuv/ /ɡɹuːv/ n
hábito rutina
fixed routine
hendidura ranura acanaladura estría surco canal
long, narrow channel
tonadilla
pronounced, enjoyable rhythm

groovy /ˈɡɹuvi/ adj
genial bacán macanudo
cool, neat, interesting

grope /ɡɹoʊp/ /ɡɹəʊp/ v
palpar
obsolete: to feel with or use the hands
palpar buscar a tientas tantear
to search by feeling
manosear agarrar meter mano sobar
to touch closely and sexually

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ adj
repulsivo
disgusting

gross /ɡɹoʊs/ /ɡɹəʊs/ n
bruto
total earnings or amount
gruesa
twelve dozen

gross domestic product n
PIB PNB
economic production of a particular territory

gross national product n
producto nacional bruto
economics

gross weight n
peso bruto
total weight of vehicle

grossly /ˈɡɹoʊsli/ /ˈɡɹəʊsli/ adv
groseramente
in a gross manner

grossular n
grosularia
a type of garnet

grotesque /ɡɹoʊˈtɛsk/ /ɡɹəʊˈtɛsk/ adj
grotesco
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

grotesquerie /ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/ n
grotesquería
quality of being grotesque

grotto /ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ /ˈɡɹɒt.əʊ/ n
gruta
small cave
artificial cavern-like retreat

grouch /ɡɹaʊtʃ/ n
gruñón gruñona vinagre
one who is grumpy or irritable

grouchy /ˈɡɹaʊtʃi/ adj
gruñón irritable malhumorado refunfuñón
irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ adj
molido picado
crushed, or reduced to small particles.

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ n
base fondo fundamento
basis, foundation, groundwork
fondo
bottom of a body of water
polo a tierra toma de tierra
electrical conductor connected to point of zero potential
campo de futbol
football field
tierra suelo
soil, earth
suelo tierra
surface of the Earth

ground /ɡɹaʊnd/ v
conectar a tierra poner a tierra
to connect an electrical conductor
castigar
to require a child to remain at home

ground beef n
carne molida
meat

ground floor n
planta baja bajo
floor of a building closest to ground level

ground ivy n
hiedra terrestre
Glechoma hederacea

ground meat n
carne molida carne picada
ground meat

ground zero n
punto cero tierra cero zona cero
location on the surface marking the detonation of a bomb

ground-breaking adj
rompedor
innovative

groundbreaking /ˈɡɹaʊndbɹeɪkɪŋ/ adj
innovador innovadora
innovative

grounded /ˈɡɹaʊndɪd/ adj
castigado
confined to one's room for some misdemeanor
detenido en tierra
not allowed to fly
conectado a tierra
of a conductor connected to earth

groundless adj
infundado sin fundamento
baseless

groundpecker n
carbonero terrestre
bird

grounds /ɡɹaʊndz/ n
causal
basis of an action
concho hez poso
sediment at the bottom of a liquid

groundwork n
cimiento fundamento
foundation

group /ɡɹuːp/ n
grupo
number of things or persons being in some relation to each other
in group theory
column in the periodic table
people who perform music together

group /ɡɹuːp/ v
agrupar
put together to form a group

group marriage n
matrimonio grupal
type of marriage

group of death n
grupo de la muerte
a group in a multi-stage tournament which is unusually competitive

group sex n
sexo grupal orgía sexo en grupo
sexual practice

group theory n
teoría de grupos
mathematical theory of groups

grouper /ˈɡɹuːpə(ɹ)/ n
mero
fish

groupthink /ˈɡɹuːpθɪŋk/ n
pensamiento de grupo
tendency of a group to conform to the majority view

groupwork n
trabajo en equipo
work done in groups

grouse /ɡɹaʊs/ n
urogallo tetraónino
any of various game birds of the subfamily Tetraoninae

grouse /ɡɹaʊs/ v
quejarse
to complain or grumble

grout /ɡɹaʊt/ /ɡɹʌut/ n
sémola
coarse meal
sedimento
dregs
fragüe lechada rejunte
mortar used between tiles

grove /ɡɹoʊv/ /ɡɹəʊv/ n
arboleda
small forest

grow /ɡɹoʊ/ /ɡɹəʊ/ v
crecer
(intransitive) to become bigger
(intransitive) to appear or sprout
cultivar
(transitive) to cause something to become bigger

grow up v
madurar
idiomatic: to stop acting as a child
crecer
to mature and become an adult

growing /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ adj
creciente
that grows

growing /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ n
crecimiento
growth; increase

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ n
rugido
deep, rumbling, threatening sound
gruñido
sound made by the stomach when hungry

growl /ɡɹaʊl/ v
gruñir
to utter a deep guttural sound
to express (something) by growling

growth /ɡɹoʊθ/ /ɡɹəʊθ/ n
crecimiento
increase in size
act of growing
pathology: abnormal mass such as a tumor

growth hormone n
hormona del crecimiento
hormone

growth spurt n
estirón
sudden growth in one's body

grub /ɡɹʌb/ n
larva verme
immature insect
condumio manduca manducatoria papeo
slang: food

grubby /ɡɹʌbi/ adj
pulgoso
having grubs in it

grudge /ɡɹʌdʒ/ n
rencor
deep seated animosity

grudgingly adv
a cara de perro a regañadientes de mala gana
in a manner expressing resentment or lack of desire

gruel /ɡɹuː(ə)l/ n
avenate
thin watery porridge

gruelling /ˈɡɹu.lɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/ adj
agotador extenuante penoso
so difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted

gruesome adj
espantoso truculento
repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ n
refunfuñar
a low thundering, rumbling or growling sound

grumble /ˈɡɹʌmbl̩/ v
refunfuñar rezongar
to murmur or mutter with discontent

grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/ adj
gruñón refunfuñón renegón rezongón
unhappy and/or irritable

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ n
machaca
(United States Army and Marine Corps slang) an infantry soldier
currito
a person who does ordinary and boring work
gruñido
short, snorting sound

grunt /ɡɹʌnt/ v
gruñir
of a person: to make a grunt or grunts

guacamole /ˌɡwakəˈmoʊli/ n
guacamole
avocado-based greenish dip

guanaco n
guanaco
Lama guanicoe

guanine /ˈɡwɑː.niːn/ n
guanina
substance obtained from guano

guano n
guano
dung from a sea bird or from a bat

guanosine n
guanosina
nucleoside

guanxi /ˈkwanʃi/ n
cuña
connections; relationships; one's social or business network (China)

guar n
guar
annual legume

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ n
garante
person who gives such a guarantee
garantía
written declaration
anything that assures a certain outcome

guarantee /ˌɡæɹənˈtiː/ v
asegurar garantir garantizar
to assume responsibility for a debt
garantizar garantir
to give an assurance that something will be done right
to make something certain

guarantor /ˈɡæɹəntə(ɹ)/ n
garante guarante
person or company that provides a guarantee

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ n
bloque protector tapador
part of machine blocking dangerous parts
guarda guardia guardés
person who or thing that protects something
guardia
player in sports in general

guard /ɡɑɹd/ /ɡɑːd/ v
guardar vigilar custodiar
to protect from some offence

guard dog n
perro guardián
dog used to protect a property or its owner

guardian /ˈɡɑɹdi.ən/ /ˈɡɑːdɪən/ n
jefe
final video game enemy
guardián guardia
guard or watcher
tutor apoderado custodio
law: person legally responsible for a minor in loco parentis
apoderado
law: person responsible for incompetent person
guardián
superior in a Franciscan monastery

guardian angel n
ángel de la guarda ángel protector
spirit

guardianship n
tutela
position

guardrail n
guardarraíl quitamiedos
rail set alongside a dangerous place

guava /ˈɡwɑvə/ n
guayaba guayabo
fruit
guayabo guayaba
tree or shrub

gubernatorial /ˌɡjuː.bə.neˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ /ˌɡu.bɚ.neˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ adj
gubernativo
of or pertaining to a governor

gudgeon /ˈɡʌdʒən/ n
gobio
Fish, Gobio gobio

guenon /ɡəˈnoʊn/ n
cercopiteco mono del viejo mundo
monkey of the genus Cercopithecus

guerdon /ˈɡəː.dən/ /ˈɡɝ.dən/ n
galardón
a reward, prize or recompense

guerrilla /ɡəˈɹɪlə/ n
guerrilla guerra de guerrillas
guerrilla war
guerrillero
irregular soldier

guess /ɡɛs/ n
conjetura
prediction about the outcome of something

guess /ɡɛs/ v
adivinar conjeturar
to reach an unqualified conclusion
adivinar deducir
to solve by a correct conjecture
suponer
to suppose

guessing game n
adivinanzas
game the object of which is for a player or players to guess a word, etc

guesstimate /ˈɡɛstəmət/ /ˈɡɜstəˌmeɪt/ n
conjetura
estimate based on insufficient or unreliable data

guesswork n
adivinanza conjeturas suposiciones
estimate, judgment or opinion

guest /ɡɛst/ n
invitado invitada
invited performer
huésped convidado comensal visita visitante
recipient of hospitality

guest book n
libro de visitas
website feature functioning like a physical guest book

guest worker n
trabajador invitado trabajador extranjero gastarbeiter
guest worker

guesthouse n
pensión
small house for visitors

guff /ɡʌf/ n
bobada boludez chorradas huevada paparruchas pendejadas
nonsensical talk or thinking

guffaw /ɡəˈfoː/ /ɡəˈfɔ/ /ɡəˈfɔː/ n
carcajada risotada
a boisterous laugh

guidance /ˈɡaɪdəns/ n
consejo orientación
advice
dirección
system to control the path of a vehicle
dirección orientación
the act or process of guiding

guide /ɡaɪd/ n
guía
document, book
señal
sign
guía líder
someone who guides

guide /ɡaɪd/ v
guiar
to serve as a guide person
to supervise education
navegar
to steer or navigate a ship

guide book n
guía de viaje guía turística
book that provides guidance

guide dog n
perro guía perro lazarillo
dog that is trained to be of assistance to a blind person

guideline n
directriz pauta
non-specific rule or principle
pauta
plan or explanation

guild /ɡɪld/ n
gremio germanía
association of tradespeople

guilder n
florín
unit of currency

guile /ɡaɪl/ n
engaño trampa
Deceptiveness, deceit, fraud, duplicity, dishonesty
astucia
astuteness, cunning

guillemet /ɡi.jə.mɛ/ /ɡij.mɛ/ /ˈɡɪl.ə.ˌmɛt/ /ˌɡi.(j)ə.ˈme(ɪ)/ n
comillas angulares comillas bajas comillas españolas comillas latinas
either of the punctuation marks « or »

guillemot /ˈɡɪlɪmɒt/ n
arao
seabird

guillotine /ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ n
guillotina
machine used for capital punishment
device that cuts paper

guillotine /ˈɡɪl.ə.tiːn/ v
guillotinar
execute by use of a guillotine

guillotining n
guillotinización

guilt /ɡɪlt/ n
culpabilidad
legal
culpa
responsibility for wrongdoing
culpa remordimiento
the regret of having done wrong

guilty /ˈɡɪl.ti/ adj
culpable
judged to have committed a crime
responsible for a dishonest act

guilty conscience n
cargo de conciencia
a feeling of guiltiness

guilty pleasure n
gusto culposo placer culpable
something that brings pleasure but is considered taboo

guinea /ˈɡɪni/ n
guinea
coin worth 21 shillings

guinea fowl /ˈɡɪni ˌfaʊl/ n
gallina de Guinea
bird

guinea pig /ˈɡɪni pɪɡ/ n
conejillo de Indias cobaya
experimental subject
cobaya conejillo de Indias cuy acure curiel curí
rodent

guise /ˈɡaɪz/ n
apariencia
way of speaking or acting

guitar /ɡiˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑɹ/ /ɡɪˈtɑː(ɹ)/ /ɡʌˈtɑɹ/ /ˈɡɪ.tɑɹ/ n
guitarra jarana
musical instrument

guitarist n
guitarrista guitarrero guitarra
person playing or performing on the guitar

gulag /ˈɡu.lɑɡ/ v
gulag
Soviet labour camp

gulch /ɡʌltʃ/ n
garganta
a narrow v-shaped valley

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ adj
gules
heraldry, of the colour red

gules /ˈɡjulz/ /ˈɡjuːlz/ n
gules
blazoning term for red

gulf /ɡʌlf/ n
golfo
geography

gull /ˈɡʌl/ n
gaviota
seabird

gull-billed tern n
pagaza piconegra
Gelochelidon nilotica

gullet /ˈɡʌl.ɪt/ n
esófago gaznate tragaderas
the throat or esophagus

gullibility n
credulidad tragaderas
quality of being easily deceived

gullible /ˈɡʌlɪbl̩/ adj
crédulo ingenuo cándido
easily deceived or duped, naïve

gully /ˈɡʌli/ n
barranco
a trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside

gulose n
gulosa
3-epimer of galactose

gulp /ɡʌlp/ n
glup
sound of swallowing
sound of swallowing indicating fear
trago
usual amount swallowed

gulp /ɡʌlp/ v
tragar zampar
to swallow eagerly, or in large draughts

gum /ɡʌm/ n
encía
flesh around teeth
chicle
single piece of chewing gum
goma
sticky substance exuded by certain plants

gum arabic n
goma arábiga
substance from acacia trees

gummy bear n
osito de goma
candy

gumption /ˈɡʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/ /ˈɡʌmpʃ(ə)n/ n
coraje iniciativa
boldness of enterprise
caletre
common sense, initiative
entusiasmo iniciativa
energy of body and mind

gumshoe /ˈɡʌm.ʃuː/ n
sabueso
slang: a detective

gun /ɡʌn/ n
cañón
(military) A cannon with relatively long barrel, operating with relatively low angle of fire, and having a high muzzle velocity
obús
(military) a cannon with tube length 30 calibers or more
escopeta rifle
a less portable, long weapon
pistola
a very portable, short weapon, for hand use

gun /ɡʌn/ v
disparar balear
shoot someone or something
disparar
speed something up

gunboat n
cañonero cañonera
small armed vessel

gunk /ɡʌŋk/ n
mugre porquería suciedad cochambre pringue tizne
dirt or grime; any vague or unknown substance

gunman n
pistolero
criminal armed with a gun

gunpoint /ˈɡʌnpɔɪnt/ n
punta de pistola

gunpowder /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdə/ /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdəɹ/ n
pólvora
explosive mixture

guns blazing adv
con la escopeta cargada

gunship /ˈɡʌnʃɪp/ n
helicóptero artillado helicóptero de combate
armed helicopter

gunslinger n
pistolero
person expert at the quick draw

gunsmith n
armero armera
person skilled in the repair and servicing of firearms

gunwale /ˈɡʌnəl/ n
borda
top edge of the side of a boat

guqin /ɡuːˈtʃiːn/ n
guqin
instrument

gurdwara n
gurdwara templo sijista
a Sikh place of worship

gurgitator /ˈɡɜː.dʒɪ.teɪ.tə/ /ˈɡɝ.dʒə.teɪ.tɚ/ n
comedor competitivo
competitive eater

gurgle /ˈɡəː.ɡəl/ /ˈɡɝ.ɡəl/ n
gluglú
gurgling sound

gurnard /ˈɡɚnɚd/ /ˈɡɜːnəd/ /ˈɡɵːnɘd/ n
trilla
marine fish of the family Triglidae

gurney n
camilla
a stretcher having wheeled legs

guru /ˈɡʊɹ(ˌ)u/ /ˈɡʊɹuː/ n
gurú
advisor or mentor
spiritual teacher

gush /ˈɡʌʃ/ v
manar salir a borbotones
to flow forth suddenly

gussy up v
arreglarse embellecer

gust /ɡʌst/ n
ramalazo
any rush or outburst
ráfaga racha
strong, abrupt rush of wind

gustatory adj
gustativo
relating to taste

gut /ɡʌt/ n
panza tripa
abdomen
tripa
intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc

gut /ɡʌt/ v
destripar
To eviscerate

gut feeling n
corazonada presentimiento
an instinct or intuition

guts /ɡʌts/ n
agallas
(slang) courage
tripas tripa
entrails

gutta-percha /ɡʌtəˈpɜːtʃə/ /ɡʌɾəˈpɹ̩tʃə/ n
gutapercha
a latex

gutted /ˈɡʌtɪd/ adj
decepcionado desilusionado
deeply disappointed
desentrañado destripado
eviscerated
desentrañado desmembrado destripado
with the most important parts destroyed

gutter /ˈɡʌt.ə/ /ˈɡʌt.ɚ/ n
cuneta
ditch along the side of road
acequia
drainage channel
canalón
duct or channel beneath the eaves
medianil
space between columns in text

gutter press n
prensa amarilla
tabloid papers

guy /ɡaɪ/ n
tipo tío güey cuate man buey
male, man

guzzle /ˈɡʌzəl/ v
engullir
to drink (or sometimes eat) voraciously

guzzler n
tragona tragón
Somebody or something which guzzles

gym /dʒɪm/ n
gimnasio
sporting facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise

gym rat n
fanático de la gimnacia fanático del gimnacio

gymnasium /dʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ n
gimnasio
place for indoor sports
type of school

gymnast /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ n
gimnasta
one who performs gymnastics

gymnastic /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/ adj
gimnástico
pertaining to gymnastics

gymnastics /dʒɪmˈnæs.tɪks/ n
gimnasia
a sport

gymnosperm n
gimnosperma
plant whose seeds are not in an ovary

gymnospermous adj
gimnospermo
having seeds that are not protected in a capsule
of or pertaining to a gymnosperm

gynaecologist n
ginecólogo
specialist in diseases of the female reproductive system

gynecological adj
ginecológico
pertaining to gynecology

gynecology /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑlədʒi/ /ˌɡaɪnɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
ginecología
branch of medicine specializing in the problems of women

gynecomastia n
ginecomastia
development of breasts in males

gynoecium n
gineceo
pistils of a flower

gynophore n
ginóforo
stalk of a pistil

gypsum /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ n
yeso
mineral

gypsy /ˈd͡ʒɪp.si/ n
gitano gitana
any itinerant person, or any person suspected of making a living from dishonest practices or theft

gyre /dʒaɪ.ə/ /dʒaɪ.ɚ/ n
giro giro oceánico
a circular current, especially a large-scale ocean current
remolino
a swirling vortex

gyrfalcon /ˈdʒɜːfɔːlkən/ /ˈdʒɝˌfælkən/ n
gerifalte halcón gerifalte gerifalco
Falco rusticolus

gyrocompass n
girocompás
north-seeking gyroscope

gyron n
jirón
heraldic charge

gyronny adj
jironado
heraldic term

gyroscope n
giroscopio giróscopo
apparatus

ha /hɑː/ interjection
ja
a representation of laughter
an exclamation of triumph or discovery

ha-ha /ˈhɑˌhɑ/ /ˈhɑːhɑː/ interjection
jajaja
approximation of the sound of laughter

habanera n
habanera
dance performed to a style of music from Cuba

habeas corpus n
habeas corpus hábeas corpus
writ of habeas corpus

habenula n
habénula
mass of cells in the thalamus

habenular adj
habenular
of or pertaining to a habenula

haberdashery n
mercería
a shop selling such goods

habilitation n
habilitación
postdoctoral academic qualification required for tenure

habit /ˈhæbət/ /ˈhæbɪt/ n
hábito costumbre
an action done on a regular basis
hábito
long piece of clothing worn by monks and nuns
action performed repeatedly and automatically, usually without awareness
addiction
uniforme
piece of clothing worn uniformly for a specific activity

habitable /ˈhæbɪtəbəl/ adj
habitable
where humans or other animals can live

habitacle n
habitáculo
a dwelling or habitation

habitat /ˈhæbɪtæt/ n
hábitat
natural conditions in which a plant or animal lives

habitation /ˌhæb.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
casa morada residencia
a place of abode
asentamiento ocupación poblamiento
the act of inhabitating

habitual /həˈbɪtʃuəl/ adj
habitual
being regular or usual
recurring, or that is performed over and over again
behaving in a regular manner, as a habit

habitually adv
habitualmente
occurring regularly or usually

habituation n
habituación
act of habituating, or accustoming

hacienda /ˌ(h)ɑsiˈɛndə/ /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/ n
hacienda
homestead

hack /hæk/ n
taxista
taxicab driver
cagatintas chupatintas juntaletras plumilla plumífera plumífero
untalented writer
jaca
small ball for hackeysack

hack /hæk/ v
cortar
to chop or cut down in a rough manner
hackear
to gain illegal access to a computer network
to gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account

hackamore /ˈhækəmɔː/ n
jáquima
bridle with no bit

hackberry n
almeza latón
fruit
almez ramón tala
plant

hacker /hækə(ɹ)/ n
hacker hácker
one who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data

hackle /ˈhækəl/ n
rastrillo
an instrument with pins

hackneyed /ˈhækniːd/ adj
manido sobado trillado gastado manoseado
repeated too often

hacksaw n
sierra de arco sierra para metales
saw

hadada ibis n
ibis hadada
Bostrychia hagedash

hadal /ˈheɪdəl/ adj
hadal
of the deepest parts of the ocean

haddock /ˈhædək/ n
eglefino
marine fish

hadith [haˈdiːθ] n
hadiz jadiz
collected sayings and actions of Muhammad

hadron /ˈhæd.ɹɑn/ n
hadrón
composite particle composed of quarks

haecceity /hɛkˈsiː.ə.tiː/ n
haecceidad hecceidad
essence of a particular thing

haematologist n
hematólogo
scientist who specializes in haematology

haematology n
hematología
scientific study of blood and blood-producing organs

haemo- prefix
hemo-
pertaining to blood

haemophilia /ˌhiːməˈfɪliə/ n
hemofilia
any of several hereditary illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding

haemophilic adj
hemofílico
of or pertaining to haemophilia

haemorrhoids /ˈhɛməɹɔɪdz/ n
hemorroides almorranas
a pathological condition

hafnium /ˈhæfniəm/ n
hafnio
chemical element

haft /hæft/ /hɑːft/ n
asidero empuñadura
handle

hag /hæɡ/ n
bruja
witch, sorceress, enchantress
ugly old woman

hagfish n
mixino
eellike fish of the family Myxinidae

haggard /ˈhæɡ.əd/ /ˈhæɡ.ɚd/ adj
consumido demacrado macilento trasojado
looking exhausted and unwell

haggis /ˈhæɡɪs/ /ˈhɑdʒis/ /ˈhɑːdʒis/ n
haggis
traditional Scottish dish

haggle /ˈhæɡəl/ v
regatear
to argue for a better deal
detener en pequeñeces
to stick at small matters

hagio- prefix
hagio-
pertaining to saints

hagiographer /ˌheɪdʒiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
hagiógrafo
someone who writes the biography of a saint

hagiography /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/ n
hagiografía
biography of a saint
study of saints

haha interjection
jaja
representation of laughter

haiku /ˈhaɪ.ku/ /ˈhaɪ.kuː/ n
haiku haikú
Japanese poem of a specific form

hail /heɪl/ interjection
ave
greeting

hail /heɪl/ n
granizo pedrisco
balls of ice

hail /heɪl/ v
granizar
to fall from the sky, of hail
llamar
to call out loudly in order to gain the attention of
saludar
to greet

hail from v
proceder de ser oriundo de
to be a native of

hailstone n
granizo
single ball of hail

hair /heː/ /hɛ(ə)ɹ/ /hɛə/ /hɛːə/ [hiə] n
pelo cabello
a pigmented keratinaceous growth on the human head
the collection or mass of filaments growing from the skin of humans and animals
one of the above-mentioned filaments

hair conditioner n
acondicionador bálsamo crema de enjuague
cosmetic product

hair gel n
fijador gel
hairstyling gel that hardens the hair

hair restorer n
crecepelo

hair roller n
bigudí
a small tube that is rolled into a person's hair

hair salon n
peluquería estética
workplace of a beautician or barber

hair spray n
laca
hairstyling product that stiffens the hair

hair stylist n
estilista estéticista peluquero
barber or beautician

hair tie n
goma
circular piece of elastic

hair-trigger /ˈhɛɹˌtɹɪɡɝ/ n
gatillo de pleo
gun mechanism

hairball n
peludo tema peludo
intractable issue
bezoar
wad of fur

hairbrush n
cepillo del pelo
a brush used in hair care

haircut n
corte de pelo
act of cutting of hair
corte
way hair is cut

hairdo /ˈhɛəˌduː/ n
peinado corte corte de pelo estilo estilo de pelo
hairstyle

hairdresser n
peluquero peluquera
professional for haircutting or hairstyling

hairdryer n
secador de pelo secador
electrical appliance for drying hair

hairiness n
vellosidad
the characteristic of being hairy

hairless adj
calvo descuerado desvellado pelado
destitute of hair

hairnet /ˈhɛɹˌnɛt/ n
redecilla
net designed to keep hair up

hairpin /ˈheɪɹpɪn/ n
horquilla pinche
pin or fastener for the hair

hairstyle n
peinado
the style in which someone's hair has been cut and arranged

hairy /ˈhɛəɹi/ adj
peludo velludo
of a body part other than the head
of a person
of an animal

hajduk n
haiduc haiduqe
outlaw, highwayman or freedom fighter in the Balkans

hajj /hɑʒ/ n
hajj
pilgrimage to Mecca

hake /heɪk/ n
merluza
fish

halal adj
halal
fit to eat according to Muslim religious customs

halation /həˈleɪʃən/ n
halo
the action of light surrounding some object as if making a halo
the blurring of light around a bright area of a photographic image, or on a television screen

halberd /ˈhælbəd/ n
alabarda
hand weapon

halberdier n
alabardero
a soldier armed with a halberd

halcyon /ˈhælsiːən/ n
alcedón martín pescador
bird of genus Halcyon
alcedón alción
poetic: kingfisher

halcyon days n
días tranquilos
halcyon days

half /haf, häf/ /hæf/ /hɐːf/ /hɑːf/ n
mitad
one of two equal parts into which anything may be divided
math: fraction

half a loaf is better than none proverb
a falta de pan, buenas son tortas a mucha hambre, no hay pan duro a pan de quince días, hambre de tres semanas

half brother /ˌhæfˈbɹʌðɚ/ n
medio hermano hermanastro
a male half-sibling

half nephew n
medio sobrino
son of a half sibling

half sister n
media hermana hermanastra
maternal/paternal half sister

half time n
entretiempo
interval between halves

half-baked adj
faltarle un hervor
incomplete

half-breed n
mestiza mestizo
derogatory: person of racially mixed ancestry

half-life /ˈhæfˌlaɪf/ n
semivida
chemistry: time required for concentration to fall to half
semivida periodo de semidesintegración vida media
time in physics

half-measure n
medias tintas paños calientes

half-moon n
medialuna
the moon in its first or last quarter
anything shaped like a crescent

half-naked adj
semidesnudo
with very few clothes on

half-plane n
semiplano
either half of an infinite plane

half-truth n
verdad a medias
A deceptive statement

half-uncle n
medio tío tiastro
half-brother of one's parent

halfhearted adj
sin gana
lacking full energy

halfway /hæfweɪ/ /hɑːfˈweɪ/ adv
a mediados a mitad de
midway

halibut /ˈhæ.lɨ.bət/ n
fletán halibut hipogloso paltus pez mantequilla
fish of genus Hippoglossus

halide n
haluro
halogen salt

halitosis /hæl.ɪˈtoʊs.ɪs/ n
halitosis
condition of having foul-smelling breath

hall /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ n
pasillo
corridor or a hallway
salón vestibulo
meeting room

hall of fame n
pasilio de gloria salón de gloria
hall which honors people of great importance to some field

hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/ interjection
aleluya
exclamation to praise God
general exclamation of gratitude

hallelujah /ˌhælɪˈl(j)uːjə/ n
congratulación felicitación
general praise
aleluya
shout of Hallelujah

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ n
santa santo
holy person

hallow /ˈhæloʊ/ /ˈhæləʊ/ /ˈhɑloʊ/ v
santificar
to sanctify

hallowed /ˈhaləʊd/ /ˈhæloʊd/ adj
santificado
consecrated; holy

hallows /ˈhæloʊz/ /ˈhæləʊz/ n
relicario
relics or remains of a saint, or the shrines in which they are kept

halloysite n
halloysita
a clay mineral

hallucinate v
alucinar
seem to perceive what is not really present

hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃən/ n
alucinación
act of hallucinating
alucinación ilusión
sensory perception of something that does not exist

hallucinogen /həˈluː.sɪ.nə.dʒen/ /ˌhæl.uːˈsɪn.ə.dʒən/ n
alucinógeno
that which causes hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈdʒenɪk/ /ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒənɪk/ adj
alucinógeno
producing hallucinations

hallucinogenic /həˌlusənəˈdʒenɪk/ /ˌhæluːˈsɪnədʒənɪk/ n
alucinógeno
a substance that is a hallucinogen

halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ /ˈheɪləʊ/ n
halo
atmospheric phenomenon
nimbo aureola halo
luminous disc around the heads of saints

halo- /ˈhæləʊ/ prefix
halo-
salt

haloalkane n
haloalcano
chemical compound

halogen /ˈhæ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæ.ləˌd͡ʒɛn/ n
halógeno
any element of group 17

halogenation n
halogenación
the reaction of a halogen with something

halophyte n
halófita
plant

halotherapy n
haloterapia
water therapy which makes use of salt

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ n
apeadero
minor railway station

halt /hɑlt/ /hɔːlt/ v
parar
to cause something to stop
to stop either temporarily or permanently

halter /ˈhɔltɚ/ /ˈhɔːltə/ n
cabestro
animal's headgear

halting adj
entrecortado titubeante vacilante
hesitant or broken

halva /hɑːlˈvɑː/ n
halva
confection

halve /hæv/ /hɑːv/ v
demediar dimidiar
to divide in two equal parts
to reduce to half of original

ham /ˈhæm/ /ˈhæːm/ n
corva
region back of the knee joint
jamón pernil
thigh and buttock of any animal slaughtered for meat
jamón
thigh of a hog cured for food
comicastro histriónico
actor with an exaggerating style
radioamador
ham radio operator

ham it up v
dramatizar sobreactuar
performing arts: exaggerate one's emotions or movements

hamadryad /hæməˈdɹaɪæd/ n
hamadríada
a woodnymph

hamartia n
hamartia
tragic flaw

hamartoma n
hamartoma
benign mass of disorganized tissue

hamate bone n
hueso ganchoso
one of the wrist bones

hamburger /ˈhæmˌbɜː.ɡə/ /ˈhæmˌbɝ.ɡɚ/ n
hamburguesa
sandwich

hamiform /ˈheɪmɪfɔːm/ adj
aganchado

hamlet n
aldea caserío aldehuela
small village

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ n
martillo malleus
bone of the middle ear; see also malleus
percutor
part of a firearm
martillo
tool
piano part
sports: device

hammer /ˈhæm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhæmɚ/ v
martillar
to strike repeatedly

hammer and sickle n
hoz y martillo
symbol of communism

hammerhead n
cornudilla
shark

hammerkop n
ave martillo
Scopus umbretta

hammock /ˈhæmək/ n
hamaca hamaca paraguaya
swinging couch or bed

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ n
cesto cuévano
large basket

hamper /ˈhæmpɚ/ v
estorbar obstaculizar
to put a hamper or fetter on; to shackle; to ensnare; to inveigle

hamster /ˈhæm(p)stɚ/ n
hámster
small, short-tailed European rodent

hand /hænd/ n
cacho
bunch of bananas
letra
handwriting; style of penmanship
mano
part of the fore limb
set of cards held by a player in a card game
side; part; direction, either right or left
manecilla aguja saeta
pointer of an analogue/analog clock
mano de obra obrero
servant, laborer, workman, trained for special duty; a performer
manotada puñado
that which is, or may be, held in a hand at once

hand /hænd/ v
pasar entregar dar
to give, pass or transmit with the hand
llevar
to lead, guide, or assist with the hand

hand dryer n
secamanos
electric device in a restroom to dry hands

hand grenade /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/ n
granada de mano
explosive device

hand in v
entregar
to give to a responsible person

hand in hand /ˌhændɪnˈhænd/ adv
de la mano
holding or clasping hands

hand job n
paja
An act of masturbation performed by someone else's hand

hand net n
salabre
small net

hand over v
entregar devolver abandonar pasar el mando
to relinquish control or possession

hand sanitizer /ˈhænd ˌsænətaɪzɚ/ n
alcohol en gel gel antiséptico gel sanitizante
liquid

hand tool n
herramienta de mano herramienta manual
tool powered by human muscle

hand truck n
diablito
box-moving handcart

handbag /ˈhændˌbæɡ/ n
bolsa bolso bulto cartera
small bag used by women

handball n
balonmano handball
team sport
ball in team sport

handball player n
balonmanista
person who plays handball

handbook n
manual prontuario
a book of reference

handbrake n
freno de mano
hand-operated brake in a car

handcrafted adj
artesanal
made by hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ n
esposas
ring of a locking fetter for the hand

handcuff /ˈhændˌkʌf/ v
esposar
to apply handcuffs

handcuffs n
esposas grilletes
metal rings for fastening wrists

handedness n
manaje
preference for using the right or left hand

handfast n
atado de las manos
contract

handful /ˈhæn(d)fʊl/ n
manojo poca cantidad puñado
puñado manojo
amount held in hand
puñado
small number

handhold n
agarradera asidero
projection to hold

handicap /ˈhændɪkæp/ n
discapacidad minusvalía
disadvantage, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people

handicapped adj
minusválido discapacitado
having a handicap

handicraft n
artesanía
trade requiring skill of hand

handiwork /ˈhændiˌwɜːk/ /ˈhændiˌwɝk/ n
hechura
work done by the hands

handkerchief /ˈhæŋkətʃiːf/ /ˈhæŋkɚtʃɪf/ n
pañuelo
cloth for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ n
instrumento
instrument for effecting a purpose
picaporte asa
part of a door
mango manija asa manilla tirador
part of an object held in the hand when used or moved

handle /ˈhæn.dl/ v
tratar encargarse lidiar
treat, deal with in a specified way

handlebar /ˈhændəlbɑː/ /ˈhændəlbɑːɹ/ n
manillar
bar for steering

handless /ˈhændləs/ adj
manco
without a hand

handling n
alcahuetería encubrimiento receptación
criminal offence
manejo manipulación
touching, controlling, managing with the hands

handmade adj
hecho a mano
made by hand

handmaid /ˈhændˌmeɪd/ n
azafata
maid that waits at hand

handpicked v
escogido personalmente seleccionado cuidadosamente
selected with great care

handrail n
pasamano barandilla
rail which can be held

hands off interjection
¡saca las manos!
don't touch!

hands up interjection
¡arriba las manos!
surrender!

hands-on /ˌhændz ˈɒn/ adj
activo
involving active participation

handsaw n
serrucho
saw small enough to be used by one hand

handshake v
apretón de manos
grasping of hands by two people

handsome /ˈhæn.səm/ adj
apuesto guapo de buen parecer
of man: attractive

handspike n
espeque
a bar or lever used in a windlass

handstand /ˈhændˌstænd/ n
hacer el pino parada de manos
a movement or position in which a person is upside down

handwriting n
escritura manuscrita
act or process of writing with the hand
letra
characteristic writing of a particular person

handy /ˈhæn.di/ adj
diestro hábil mañoso
dexterous
práctico hábil
easy to use
a mano cerca
within reach

handyman /ˈhændimæn/ n
manitas hacelotodo todólogo
man who does odd tasks

hang /hæŋ/ [heɪŋ] v
caer colgar
colgarse
computing: to stop responding
colgarse colgar
to be or remain suspended
ahorcar colgar
to execute by suspension from the neck
colgar
to place on a hook
to cause to be suspended
computing: to cause (a program or computer) to stop responding

hang by a thread v
pender de un hilo
to be in a precarious situation

hang glider n
ala delta
aircraft

hang gliding n
aerodeslizador ala delta
flying in a hang glider

hang on v
aguantar
persevere
guardar
to keep; to store something for someone

hang out v
pasar el tiempo
to do nothing in particular

hang out to dry v
desamparar
abandon someone in need

hang up v
colgar
put up to hang
colgar cortar
terminate a phone call

hangar /ˈhæŋə/ /ˈhæŋɚ/ n
hangar
a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept

hanger /ˈhæŋɡə/ /ˈhæŋɡɚ/ n
percha gancho
clothes hanger

hanger steak n
arrachera
cut of beef steak

hanger-on n
acoplado
Someone who hangs on, or sticks

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ adj
colgante colgandero colgando suspendido
suspended

hanging /ˈhæŋɪŋ/ n
ahorcamiento
means of execution

hanging parrot n
lorículo

hangman n
verdugo ahorcador
executioner
ahorcado colgado
game

hangnail /ˈhæŋneɪl/ [heɪŋneɪ̯ɫ] n
padrastro
protruding piece of nail tissue or skin near base of fingernail or toenail

hangout n
garito
A place for [[hang out|hanging out]]; an informal meeting-place

hangover /ˈhæŋoʊvɚ/ /ˈhæŋəʊvə/ n
resaca cruda guayabo caña chaqui chuchaqui
illness caused by heavy drinking

hapax legomenon /ˌhæpæks ləˈɡɒmənɒn/ n
hápax legomena hápax
word occurring only once

haphazard /ˌhæpˈhæz.əd/ /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/ adj
casual a su aire fortuito inconsistente sin ton ni son
random, chaotic, incomplete

haphazardly /hæpˈhæzədli/ /hæpˈhæzɚdli/ adv
a diestro y siniestro a la remanguillé a salto de mata a tontas y a locas de cualquier modo
in a haphazard manner

hapless /ˈhæplɪs/ adj
desgraciado infeliz infortunado
very unlucky; ill-fated

haplo- /hæploʊ-/ prefix
haplo-

haplogroup n
haplogrupo
group of haplotypes

haploid adj
haploide
having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

haploid n
haploide
haploid cell

haploidy n
haploidía
state of being haploid

haplolepidous adj
haplolépido
form of arthrodontous peristome

haplotype n
haplotipo
group of alleles

happen /ˈhæpən/ v
suceder ocurrir pasar
to occur

happenstance /ˈhap(ə)nˌstans/ /ˈhæpənˌstæns/ n
casualidad

happily /ˈha.pə.li/ /ˈhæ.pə.li/ adv
afortunadamente
by good chance, fortunately
alegremente dichosamente felizmente
in a happy manner
de buena gana
willingly

happily ever after adv
Y colorín colorado, este cuento se ha acabado Y vivieron felices el resto de sus días Y vivieron felices por siempre jamás Y vivieron felices y comieron perdices
happily until one's death

happiness /ˈhæpinɪs/ n
felicidad
emotion of being happy
good luck

happy /ˈhæpi/ /ˈhæpiː/ adj
feliz alegre contento satisfecho
contented, joyous
feliz afortunado
fortunate, lucky

happy Easter phraseologicalUnit
Felices Pascuas felices Pascuas
an expression used during Easter

happy New Year phraseologicalUnit
feliz año nuevo próspero año nuevo
Happy New Year

happy Valentine's Day phraseologicalUnit
¡Feliz Día de San Valentín!

happy as a clam adj
feliz como un regaliz feliz como una perdiz más contento que unas castañuelas
very happy and carefree

happy as a lark adj
como un niño con zapatos nuevos feliz como una perdiz más contento que unas castañuelas
very happy

happy birthday /ˈhæpi ˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ˈhæpi ˈbɝθ.deɪ/ interjection
feliz cumpleaños feliz cumple
good wishes for a birthday

happy ending n
final feliz
happy end

happy hour n
hora feliz
pub discount drinking hours

happy medium n
término medio
balanced position

happy-go-lucky adj
despreocupado
carefree

haptic /ˈhæptɪk/ adj
táctil
of or relating to the sense of touch

hapticity n
hapticidad
measure of the number of atoms of a ligand that are coordinated to a central atom

haptics /ˈhæptɪks/ n
háptica
computing: study of user interfaces with sense of touch
medicine: study of the sense of touch

hara-kiri n
harakiri haraquiri
ceremonial suicide by ripping open the abdomen

harangue /həˈɹeɪŋ/ /həˈɹæŋ/ n
arenga soflama
impassioned speech
sermón
tirade

harass /həˈɹæs/ /ˈhæɹəs/ v
acosar
to fatigue or tire

harasser n
acosador
one who harasses

harassment /həˈɹæsmənt/ n
acoso
persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ n
heraldo anunciador anunciante
that which foretells the coming of something

harbinger /ˈhɑɹbɪndʒəɹ/ /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə/ v
anunciar
to announce

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ n
puerto
for ships
puerto refugio
place of shelter

harbor /ˈhɑɹbɚ/ /ˈhɑːbə/ v
cobijar
to provide safe place

harbor seal n
foca común foca de puerto foca moteada
Phoca vitulina

hard /hɑɹd/ /hɑːd/ adj
fuerte
of drink: strong
difícil duro
requiring a lot of effort to do or understand
duro
resistant to pressure
of water, high in dissolved calcium compounds
duro difícil
severe
incuestionable
unquestionable

hard candy n
caramelo caluga
candy prepared from one or more syrups

hard disk n
disco duro disco rígido
recording disk in a drive unit
disco duro
unit and all the disks within it

hard drive n
disco duro
device used for storing large amounts of data

hard hat n
casco
construction helmet

hard nut to crack n
hueso duro de roer
challenging problem to solve

hard of hearing adj
duro de oído
having difficulty hearing

hard shoulder n
arcén
verge to the side of a highway

hard time n
mal trago
difficulties

hard water n
agua dura
water with a high concentration of dissolved minerals

hard-boiled adj
duro
of an egg

hard-nosed adj
pragmático
pragmatic

hard-on /ˈhɑɹdɑn/ n
empalmado erección tieso
erection of the penis

hardback n
tapa dura
a book with a solid binding

hardcore adj
duro pesado violento
faster or more intense than the regular style
dedicado esforzado
having an extreme dedication to a certain activity
explícito obsceno
obscene or explicit
duro
of or pertaining to pornography that depicts penetration
intensísimo
particularly intense
duro renuente resistente
resistant to change

hardcover n
tapa dura
a book with a rigid binding

harden /ˈhɑɹdn̩/ /ˈhɑːdn̩/ v
endurecer
become hard

hardened /ˈhɑɹdn̩d/ /ˈhɑːdn̩d/ adj
aguerrido endurecido
unfeeling or lacking emotion due to experience; callous

hardening n
endurecimiento
process

hardheaded adj
pragmático
pragmatic
cabezadura porfiado terco
stubborn

hardly /ˈhɑɹdli/ /ˈhɑːdli/ adv
apenas a duras penas
barely, only just

hardness n
dureza
quality of being hard

hardship /ˈhɑɹdˌʃɪp/ n
apuro sufrimientos
difficulty or trouble

hardtack n
galleta náutica
hard biscuit

hardware /ˈhɑɹdˌwɛɹ/ /ˈhɑːdˌwɛə/ n
hardware soporte físico
material part of a computer
fierros
metal implements
arma de fuego
slang: firearm

hardware store n
ferretería
merchant

hardwood n
madera

hardworking adj
trabajador esforzado
taking their work seriously and doing it well and rapidly

hare /hɛɚ/ n
liebre
animal

harehound n
conejero
dog breed type

harelike adj
lebruno
characteristic of or like a hare

harelip n
labio leporino
congenital malformation of the upper lip

harem /ˈhæɹəm/ /ˈhɑːɹiːm/ n
harén
the private part of an Arab household
group of women in a polygamous household

hark back v
rememorar
figuratively: to return, revert or long for something past
desandar
of hounds, to retrace a course in order to pick up a lost scent

harlequin /ˈhɑɹlɪkwɪn/ /ˈhɑːlɪkwɪn/ n
arlequín
pantomime fool

harlequin duck n
pato arlequín
Histrionicus histrionicus

harlot n
puta ramera golfa
a female prostitute

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ n
daño
injury; hurt; damage

harm /hɑɹm/ /hɑːm/ v
dañar
cause damage

harmful /ˈhɑɹmfl̩/ /ˈhɑːmfl̩/ adj
nocivo perjudicial dañoso dañino
likely to be damaging

harmfulness n
nocividad
the characteristic of being harmful

harmless /ˈhɑɹmləs/ /ˈhɑːmləs/ adj
inocuo inofensivo
incapable of causing harm or danger

harmlessness n
inocuidad
the characteristic of being harmless

harmonic adj
armónico
pertaining to harmony
pleasant to hear

harmonic balancer n
polea amortiguador polea de cigüeñal
device

harmonic function n
función armónica
function

harmonic mean n
media armónica
type of average

harmonic oscillator n
oscilador armónico
system

harmonica /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɑ.nɪ.kə/ /ˌhɑɹ.ˈmɒ.nɪ.kə/ n
armónica harmónica
wind instrument

harmoniously adv
armoniosamente harmoniosamente
in a harmonious manner

harmonize /ˈhɑɹmənaɪz/ v
harmonizar
to be in harmonious agreement

harmonograph n
armonógrafo
mechanical device

harmony /ˈhɑɹməni/ /ˈhɑːməni/ n
armonía
agreement or accord
music: the academic study of chords
pleasing combination of elements, or arrangement of sounds
music: two or more notes played simultaneously to produce a chord

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ n
arnés arreos
restraint or support

harness /ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs/ v
aprovechar
to control or put to use
arrear
to place a harness on something

harp /hɑɹp/ /hɑːp/ n
arpa harpa
musical instrument

harp seal /ˈhɑɹp.siːl/ n
foca de groenlandia foca pía
a species of seal

harpist /ˈhɑɹpɪst/ n
arpista
Person who plays the harp

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ n
arpón
spearlike weapon

harpoon /hɑːɹˈpuːn/ /hɑːˈpuːn/ v
arponar arponear
to hunt with a harpoon

harpooner n
arponero
someone who hunts with a harpoon

harpsichord /ˈhɑɹp.sɪˌkɔɹd/ /ˈhɑː(ɹ)p.sɪ.kɔː(ɹ)d/ n
clavicémbalo clavicordio
musical instrument

harpsichordist n
clavecinista clavicembalista
one who plays the harpsichord

harpy /ˈhɑɹpi/ /ˈhɑːpi/ n
arpía harpía
Fabulous winged monster with the face of a woman
Obnoxious, shrewish woman

harpy eagle n
águila harpía
Harpia harpyja

harquebus /ˈhɑɹkɨbʌs/ n
arcabuz
obsolete matchlock firearm

harridan /ˈhæɹ.ɪ.dən/ n
arpía
vicious and scolding woman

harrier /ˈhæɹi.ə(ɹ)/ n
aguilucho
birds of prey

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ n
grada rastra escarificador
device

harrow /ˈhæɹoʊ/ /ˈhæɹəʊ/ /ˈhɛɹoʊ/ v
escarificar
drag a harrow over
asaetear atormentar
traumatise, frighten

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ adj
angustioso
causing pain or distress

harrowing /ˈhæɹəʊiŋ/ n
escarificación
the process of breaking up earth with a harrow

harsh /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ adj
áspero
rough
severo duro
severe or cruel

harsh /hɑɹʃ/ /hɑːʃ/ v
despotricar
negatively criticize

hart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
ciervo macho
male deer

hartebeest /ˈhɑːtəbiːst/ n
alcélafo bubal ñu rojo
Alcelaphus bucelaphus

hartwort n
tordilio tordillo
plant of Europe

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ n
cosecha recolección
process of gathering the ripened crop
yield of harvesting

harvest /ˈhaːvəst/ /ˈhɑɹ.vəst/ /ˈhɑːvɪst/ v
cosechar
to bring in a harvest; reap

harvest mite n
ácaro de la cosecha ácaro rojo
harvest mite

harvest time n
cosecha
harvest time

harvester n
cosechadora
machine that harvests

harvesting n
recolección
the gathering of a mature crop

harvestman n
pedro
segador agostero araña patona chichina chinchina falangio
arachnid

has-been /ˈhæz.biːn/ /ˈhæz.bɪn/ n
ha-sido
person declining in popularity or effectiveness

hash /ˈhæʃ/ n
picadillo guiso
chopped food, especially meat and potatoes
lío
confused mess
condensado
key generated by a hash function
almohadilla gato libra numeral número
the # symbol
chocolate
clipped form of hashish

hashish /həˈʃiːʃ/ n
hachís
dried leaves of the Indian hemp plant

hashtag /ˈhæʃˌtæɡ/ n
etiqueta hashtag
a tag with a hash sign

hasp n
aspa
a clasp

hassium /ˈhæsiəm/ n
hasio hassio
chemical element with atomic number 108

hassle /ˈhæsl/ n
complicación molestia
action which is not worth the difficulty involved
bronca jaleo pelea riña
fight or argument
apuro fastidio lío tropiezo
trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems

hassle /ˈhæsl/ v
provocar
To pick a fight or start an argument
aperrear fastidiar fregar molestar
To trouble, to bother, to annoy

hassock /ˈhasək/ n
reclinatorio
kneeler

haste /heɪst/ n
prisa premura
speed, swiftness, dispatch

hasten /ˈheɪs.ən/ v
adelantar anticipar precipitar
to cause a scheduled event to happen earlier
acelerar
to make someone/something speed up
correr
to move in a quick fashion

hastily /ˈheɪstɪli/ adv
atropelladamente de prisa
in a hasty manner

hasty /ˈheɪsti/ adj
apresurado arrebatado atropellado de prisa presuroso
acting in haste; being too hurried or quick

hat /hæt/ [hat] [hɛt] n
sombrero
a head covering

hat rack n
perchero
furniture for storing hats and clothing on

hat trick /ˈhætɹɪk/ n
triplete
three achievements in a single game or similar

hatband n
cinta del sombrero
band about a hat

hatbox n
sombrerera
a piece of luggage, case, or box for a hat

hatch /hætʃ/ n
escotilla
horizontal door

hatch /hætʃ/ v
eclosionar
of an egg, to break open
to emerge from an egg

hatchet /ˈhætʃɪt/ n
hacha
small axe

hatchet man n
sicario
professional killer

hate /heɪt/ v
odiar aborrecer
to dislike intensely

hate crime n
delito de odio
a crime motivated by hate

hate speech n
discurso de odio
offensive speech

hateful /ˈheɪtfəl/ adj
odioso
dislikable
odioso odiosa
evoking hatred

hater /ˈheɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪɾɚ/ n
envidioso
one who expresses hatred by envy
detractor odiador
one who hates

haters gonna hate proverb
las odiadoras van a odiar los odiadores van a odiar
haters gonna hate

hatred /ˈheɪtɹɪd/ n
odio
strong aversion

hats off interjection
quitar el sombrero sacar el sombrero
Congratulations

hatter n
sombrerero
person who makes, sells, or repairs hats

haughtily adv
altaneramente altivamente
in a haughty manner

haughtiness n
altivez soberbia altanería
the property of being haughty

haughty /ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɔːti/ adj
soberbio altanero
disdainful, supercilious; in demeanour conveying the assumption of superiority

haul /hɑl/ /hɔl/ /hɔːl/ v
llevar
to carry or transport something heavy or difficult to move
empujar tirar fuerte
to draw or pull something heavy

haunt /hænt/ /hɑːnt/ /hɔːnt/ v
frecuentar
to inhabit, or visit frequently
perseguir
to stalk

haunted /ˈhɑntɪd/ /ˈhɔːntɪd/ adj
embrujado encantado
frequented by a ghost
obsesionado poseído
obsessed
perturbado
showing a feeling of being disturbed

haunted house n
casa embrujada casa encantada
house believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences

have /heɪv/ /hæf/ /hæv/ /həv/ v
haber tener
auxiliary used in forming the perfect and the past perfect tenses
tener
cause to be
be affected by an occurrence
to depict as being
tener que
cause to, by command or request
tener tomar
to partake of something
tener haber
to possess

have a ball v
pasarlo bomba pasarlo pipa pasarlo teta
to enjoy thoroughly

have a bone to pick v
tener que arreglar las cuentas con alguien
have a complaint or grievance

have a hard-on v
empalmar empalmarse
to have an erect penis

have a mind of one's own v
no casarse con nadie

have a nice day phraseologicalUnit
buen día que tenga un buen día que tengas un buen día
goodbye

have a screw loose v
tener pájaros en la cabeza
to be insane, irrational, or eccentric

have a seat v
siéntate siéntese tome asiento
polite directive

have a whale of a time v
pasarlo la mar de bien
to enjoy oneself greatly

have a word v
tener unas palabras terciar
speak to someone

have an affair v
ser infiel tener un amorío tener un desliz tener una aventura
engage in a relationship while married

have bats in one's belfry v
tener pájaros en la cabeza
to be crazy or eccentric

have been around v
estar curado de espanto

have butterflies in one's stomach v
tener mariposas en el estómago
be nervous

have eyes in the back of one's head v
tener ojos en la nuca
perceived ability to see

have fun v
divertirse
enjoy oneself

have it out v
dirimir diferencias habérselas con vérselas con

have it your way interjection
haz lo que quieras
do something the way you want to

have one foot in the grave v
estar con un pie en el hoyo estar con un pie en la sepultura estar con un pie en la tumba estar con un pie en el sepulcro estar más muerto que vivo tener un pie en la tumba

have one's cake and eat it too v
estar a la vez en la procesión y repicando las campanas estar en misa y repicando nadar y tener la ropa querer el oro y el moro soplar y sorber, no puede ser
to seek to have two things which are mutually incompatible

have one's fingers in many pies v
estar en todas las salsas estar en todos los fregados estar en todos los saraos estar hasta en la sopa
be involved in many different things

have one's head screwed on v
tener la cabeza en su sitio

have one's way with v
llevar al huerto pasar por la piedra
to engage in sexual intercourse

have one's work cut out for one v
tener mucha tela que cortar

have sex v
hacer el amor tener sexo
take part in a sexual act

have the foggiest phraseologicalUnit
no tengo la menor idea no tengo ni pajolera idea
"I haven't the foggiest": [[I don't know]]

have the hots for v
encoñar
be attracted to someone

have the run of v
campar a sus anchas

have to /ˈhæf.tu/ /ˈhæf.tə/ /ˈhæv.tuː/ v
tener que
deber
conclusion
tener que deber
obligation

have-nots n
pobres
the poor or underprivileged

haven /ˈheɪvən/ n
puerto
harbour
asilo refugio
refuge

havoc /ˈhæv.ək/ n
estrago
devastation

hawfinch n
picogordo
finch

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ n
halcón azor
advocate of aggressive politics
azor gavilán rapaz
predatory bird of Accipitridae

hawk /hɑk/ /hɔk/ /hɔːk/ v
pregonar
to sell
expectorar
to attempt to cough up, to clear the throat

hawk moth n
esfíngido
moth of the family Sphingidae

hawkbit n
leontodon
flower of the genus Leontodon

hawkish adj
falconino
supportive of warlike foreign policy

hawksbill turtle n
tortuga de carey
turtle species

hawsehole n
escobén
nautical: hole for anchor rode

hawser n
cabo
cable

hawthorn /ˈhɔ.θɔɹn/ /ˈhɔː.θɔːn/ n
espino
type of shrub

hay /heɪ/ n
heno
grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder

hay /heɪ/ v
heno cortar
to cut green plants for fodder

hay fever n
fiebre del heno polinosis
allergy to pollen

hayloft n
henil
upper storey of a barn

haystack /ˈheɪˌstæk/ n
pajar almiar
a mound, pile, or stack of stored hay

haywire /ˈheɪ.waɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈheɪ.waɪɚ/ adj
caótico fuera de control
behaving erratically or uncontrollably

hazard /ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/ n
peligro
peril
riesgo
the chance of suffering harm

hazard /ˈhazəd/ /ˈhæzɚd/ v
arriesgar aventurar peligrar
to chance; to take a risk

hazardous /ˈhæzəɹdəs/ adj
aventurado
exposes to loss or evil
arriesgado
of or involving chance
peligroso
risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard

haze /heɪz/ n
bruma
very fine particles suspended in the air

haze /heɪz/ v
hacer la novatada
to perform an initiation ritual

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ adj
avellana
colour

hazel /ˈheɪzəl/ n
color avellana
colour
avellano
tree / shrub

hazel grouse n
grévol
bird

hazelnut /ˈheɪzəlnʌt/ n
avellana
fruit

hazelnut milk n
leche de avellana
milky liquid from hazelnuts

hazing /ˈheɪzɪŋ/ n
novatada
humiliating initiation practices

hazzan n
jazán
Jewish cantor in a synagogue

he /hi/ /ˈhiː/ pronoun
él
personal pronoun "he"

he said, she said n
dimes y diretes Él dijo, ella dijo
conflicting reports from two or more parties on an issue

he who laughs last laughs best /ˈhi hu ˈlæfs ˈlæst ˈlæfs ˈbɛst/ /ˈhiː huː ˈlɑːfs ˈlɑːst ˈlɑːfs ˈbɛst/ proverb
ríe bien el que ríe el último
success is better after you've endured ridicule

he who smelt it dealt it proverb
el que lo huele, debajo lo tiene
a person calling attention to or complaining about a fart

he's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
él está inconsciente
he's unconscious

he-wolf /ˈhiːˌwʊlf/ n
lobo
male wolf

head /hɛd/ adj
cabeza
of, relating to, or intended for the head

head /hɛd/ n
capítulo
clump of seeds, leaves or flowers
cabeza
end of hammer, axe, golf club etc.
blunt end of a nail, screw etc.
mental aptitude or skill
director directora
headmaster, headmistress
cabeza jefe líder
leader, chief, mastermind
copa
leafy top part of a tree
cabeza maceta marote sabiola testa chola
part of the body
punta cabeza
topmost or leading part

head /hɛd/ v
liderar dirigir encabezar
to be in command of
dirigirse
to move in a specified direction
cabecear
to strike with the head

head in the clouds n
estar en las nubes
en Babia
daydreaming

head louse n
piojo de la cabeza
insect

head of government n
jefe de gobierno
chief officer of the executive branch of a government

head of hair n
cabellera
hair on the scalp

head of household n
cabeza de familia
household role

head of state n
jefe de estado mandatario jefe de Estado
the chief public representative of a nation

head off v
echarse a andar
to begin moving away

head over heels adv
cabeza abajo patas arriba
tumbling upside down

head start n
ventaja
factor conducive to superiority or success

head to toe adv
de pies a cabeza
entirely; completely; over one's full body

head up v
encabezar
lead or take the lead

head-to-head /hɛd.tu.hɛd/ adv
cabeza a cabeza
head-to-head

headache /ˈhɛdeɪk/ n
dolor de cabeza quebradero de cabeza
nuisance or unpleasant problem
dolor de cabeza cefalea jaqueca
pain or ache in the head

headband /ˈhɛdˌbænd/ n
cintillo
strip of fabric worn around the head

headboard n
cabecera cabecero
vertical panel at the head of a bed

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ n
cabezazo cabezada topetazo
sharp blow

headbutt /ˈhɛdbʌt/ v
topetar
to deliver a sharp blow

headdress n
tocado
a decorative covering or ornament worn on the head

header /ˈhɛdə/ n
cabezazo testarazo
soccer: act of hitting the ball with the head
encabezado
upper portion of a page layout

headgear n
sombrero accesorio para la cabeza prenda para la cabeza
anything worn on the head
brida
harness that fits on a horse's head

headhouse n
mezanine zaguán

headland /ˈhɛdlənd/ n
promontorio
bit of coastal land that juts into the sea
capitaña
unplowed boundary of a field

headlight n
faro
bright light in front of vehicle

headline /ˈhɛd.laɪn/ n
titular
heading or title of an article

headlong /ˈhɛdlɑŋ/ /ˈhɛdlɒŋ/ /ˈhɛdlɔŋ/ adj
de cabeza
plunging downwards head foremost

headlong /ˈhɛdlɑŋ/ /ˈhɛdlɒŋ/ /ˈhɛdlɔŋ/ adv
de cabeza
in haste, hastily, without deliberation
with the head first or down

headmaster /ˈhɛdˌmæstɚ/ n
director
the most senior master in a school (male)

headphone /ˈhedfoʊn/ /ˈhedfəʊn/ n
auricular audífono
listening device

headphones n
auriculares cascos audífonos
pair of speakers worn over or in the ears so only the wearer can hear the sound

headquarters /ˈhɛdˌkwɔɹtəz/ /ˌhɛdˈkwɔːtəz/ n
sede jefatura
center of organisation's activity
cuartel general
the military installation

headrest n
apoyacabezas reposacabezas
part of a seat

headroom n
pierrecto
vertical clearance

heads /hɛdz/ n
cara
side of coin

heads or tails n
cara o cruz cara o ceca cara o corona cara o escudo cara o número cara o sello
heads or tails

heads-up n
aldabonazo
warning or call to pay attention; (advisory) notice of what is to happen

headsail /ˈhɛdˌsəl/ n
vela delantera
sail set forward of the foremost mast

headscarf n
velo
piece of material worn over the head

headshot n
tiro a la cabeza
A gunshot to the head
ficha
photo

headstall /ˈhɛdstɔːl/ n
cabestro
part of the bridle that fits over the horse's head

headwaiter n
jefe de comedor
main supervisory waiter

headwaters /ˈhɛdˌwɑtɝz/ n
afloramiento cabecera
the set of streams that feed into the beginning of a river

headwind /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/ n
viento de proa
wind that blows directly against the course of a vessel

headword /ˈhɛdwɜːd/ /ˈhɛdwɝd/ n
entrada lema palabra principal
word used as the title of a section

heal /hiːl/ v
curar
sanar curar
make better

healer /ˈhilɚ/ /ˈhiːlə(ɹ)/ n
curandero sanador santero
person who heals

healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ n
curación
process of regeneration

health /hɛlθ/ n
salud
overall level of function of an organism
salud sanidad
state of being free of physical or psychological disease, illness, or malfunction
physical condition

health care n
asistencia sanitaria atención médica
prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses

health food n
comida saludable
food

health insurance n
seguro de salud
insurance against incurring medical expenses among individuals

healthful adj
saludable sano
beneficial to health

healthily adv
saludablemente
in a healthy manner

healthy /ˈhɛl.θi/ adj
saludable sano salubre salutífero
conducive to health
sano salubre
enjoying health and vigor of body, mind, or spirit: well
saludable sano
evincing health

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ n
montón pila
montón pila cúmulo
pile
montículo
type of data structure

heap /heːp/ /hiːp/ v
amontonar
to form or round into a heap
to pile in a heap
to supply in great quantity

hear /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ v
oír
to perceive with the ear
to perceive sounds through the ear

hear through the grapevine v
enterarse por radio macuto
learn through rumors

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ adj
oyente
able to hear

hearing /ˈhiːɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪəɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈhɪɹ.ɪŋ/ n
audiencia
proceeding
oído audición
sense

hearing aid n
audífono acústico
hearing assistance device

hearsay n
pruebas de oídas testimonio de oídas
(law) evidence based on the reports of others rather than on personal knowledge
habladurías rumores
information that was heard by one person about another

hearse /hɜɹs/ /hɜːs/ n
coche fúnebre carroza
vehicle for transporting dead

heart /hɑɹt/ /hɑːt/ n
corazón copa
a suit of cards
corazón
an organ
a shape or symbol
centre or core
seat of affections, understanding or will
coraje corazón
emotions or kindness

heart attack n
ataque al corazón infarto agudo de miocardio
acute myocardial infarction

heart disease n
cardiopatía
disease affecting the heart

heart failure n
paro cardiaco
cessation of the heartbeat; cardiac arrest
insuficiencia cardiaca
chronic inability of the heart

heart neckline n
escote corazón

heart of gold n
ser un pan de Dios
kindheartedness

heart of hearts n
en su fuero interno

heart of palm n
palmito
a vegetable harvested from the inner core and growing bud of certain palm trees

heart rate n
pulso
number of heart beats per unit of time

heart rate monitor n
pulsómetro
wearable device

heart valve n
válvula cardíaca
valve in the heart

heart-breaking adj
desgarrador
that causes extreme sorrow or grief

heart-warming adj
conmovedor conmovedora
eliciting tenderness and sympathy

heartache n
angustia pena
very sincere and difficult emotional problems or stress

heartbeat /ˈhɑɹtˌbit/ /ˈhɑːtˌbiːt/ n
instante momento suspiro
an instant
inspiración
driving impulse
latido del corazón latido
one pulsation of the heart
ritmo cardiaco
the rhythm at which a heart pulsates

heartbreaker /hɑɹt.bɹeɪ.kɚ/ /hɑːt.bɹeɪ.kə/ n
rompecorazones
person who causes sorrow

heartburn n
pirosis rescoldera acidez ardor de estómago
pain caused by stomach acid

hearten /ˈhɑːtən/ v
alentar animar
to give heart to, to encourage

heartening adj
alentador alentadora
cheerfully encouraging

heartfelt /ˈhɑːt.fɛlt/ /ˈhɑːɹt.fɛlt/ adj
sentido
felt or believed deeply and sincerely

hearth /hɑːɹθ/ /hɑːθ/ n
fogón hogar lar solera
floor of fireplace
hogar llar patria
home or family life
crisol
part of furnace
hogar
recess

heartland n
corazón núcleo
central part of a region

heartless adj
cruel desalmado
without feeling

heartrending adj
desgarrador
that causes great grief

hearts /hɑː(ɹ)ts/ n
corazones
the card suit (♥)

heartsease n
pensamiento silvestre
a common European wild flower

heartstrings /ˈhɑːtstɹɪŋz/ n
cuerdas tendinosas
cord-like tendons in the heart

hearty /ˈhɑɹti/ /ˈhɑːti/ adj
corpulento
exhibiting strength
cordial cariñoso de corazón
proceeding from the heart
balanceado completo contundente corpulento integral llenador
rich, abundant

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ n
picante picor
attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
calor
condition or quality of being hot
thermal energy
celo estro brama cachondez
condition where a mammal is aroused sexually or where it is especially fertile
bola rápida
fastball
canícula onda de calor
hot spell
calor emoción intensidad vorágine ímpetu
period of intensity, particularly of emotion
eliminatoria
preliminary race, used to determine the participants in a final race
chota poli tira
slang: the police
empalago
undesirable amount of attention

heat /hiːt/ /çiːt/ v
cachondear calentar estimular excitar
to arouse, to excite (sexually)
calentar caldear elevar la temperatura
to cause an increase in temperature of an object or space

heat capacity n
capacidad calorífica capacidad térmica
the capability of a substance to absorb heat energy

heat exchanger n
intercambiador de calor
device for transferring heat

heat stroke n
golpe de calor
severe hyperthermia

heated /ˈhiːtɪd/ adj
acalorado
very agitated, angry or impassioned

heater /ˈhitɚ/ /ˈhiːtə/ n
calefactor
device that produces and radiates heat

heath /hiːθ/ n
brezo brezal
shrub of the family Ericaceae
brezal páramo
type of land

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ adj
pagano
not adhering to an Abrahamic religion
bárbaro
savage

heathen /ˈhiːðən/ n
pagano pagana
person who does not follow an Abrahamic religion

heather /ˈhɛðə/ /ˈhɛðɚ/ n
brezo
plant

heating /ˈhiːtɪŋ/ n
calentamiento
act
calefacción
system

heatwave n
canícula ola de calor
period of very hot weather

heave /hiːv/ n
ondular
to rise and fall rhythmically

heave in sight v
aparecer
to appear in the distance

heaven /ˈhɛvən/ n
cielo paraíso
paradise
cielo firmamento
sky

heaven helps those who help themselves proverb
la caridad bien entendida empieza por uno mismo
a maxim encouraging people to attempt to solve their own problems

heavenly /ˈhɛvənli/ adj
celeste
pertaining to heaven

heavenly body n
cuerpo celeste
natural celestial body

heavily /ˈhɛvɪli/ adv
pesadamente
in a heavy manner

heaviness n
pesadez
weightiness

heavy /ˈhe.vi/ /ˈhɛ.vi/ adj
pesado
having great weight
of rate of flow: high
serious

heavy lifting n
tirar del carro

heavy metal n
metal pesado
type of metal
heavy metal rock pesado
type of music

heavy water n
agua pesada
water containing deuterium instead of normal hydrogen

heavy-handed adj
drástico draconiano
extreme, unnecessarily forceful

heavyweight n
pez gordo
large, heavy or impressive person

hebdomadary n
hebdomadario
holder of a week-long duty in a convent

hebetude /ˈhɛb.ə.tjuːd/ /ˈhɛb.ə.tuːd/ n
alelamiento embotamiento embrutecimento entorpecimiento
mental lethargy or dullness

heck /hɛk/ interjection
caray
euphemism of hell

hectare /ˈhektaː/ /ˈhɛktɛɹ/ /ˈhɛktɛː/ n
hectárea
unit of surface area

hectic /ˈhɛktɪk/ adj
agobiante ajetreado febril frenético
very busy with activity and confusion

hecto- prefix
hecto-
hundred

hectogram n
hectogramo
100 grams

hectolitre n
hectolitro
100 litres

hectometre n
hectómetro
the length of 100 metres

hectopascal n
hectopascal
unit of pressure

hector /ˈhɛktə/ /ˈhɛktɚ/ v
tiranizar
to behave like a hector or bully
intimidar
to dominate or intimidate

heddle n
lizo
part of a loom

hedge /hɛdʒ/ n
cobertura
finance: contract or arrangement reducing exposure to risk
seto vivo seto cerco vivo sebe
thicket of bushes planted in a row

hedge fund n
fondo de cobertura
unregistered investment fund

hedgehog /ˈhɛdʒhɒɡ/ n
erizo
animal

hedgerow n
seto
a row of closely planted bushes or trees forming a hedge

hedonism /ˈhiːdənɪzəm/ n
hedonismo
philosophy

hedonist /ˈhiːdənɪst/ n
hedonista
someone devoted to hedonism

hee-haw /ˈhiː.hɔ̰̃ː/ interjection
rebuzno
cry

heed /hiːd/ v
importar
to mind
poner atención prestar atención
to pay attention

heedful adj
atento
taking heed

heedless /ˈhiːdləs/ adj
desatento despistado distraído inconsiderado indiligente negligente
unaware, without noticing

heel /hiːl/ n
talón calcañar calcaño
anatomy: part of the foot
cuscurro mendrugo
end-piece of a loaf of bread
pie
last or lowest part of anything
tacón taco
part of shoe

heel /hiːl/ v
poner talón o tacón a seguir de cerca
To follow at somebody's heels

heel bone n
calcáneo
heel bone

heft /hɛft/ n
pesadez
heaviness, the feel of weight
peso
weight

hefty /ˈhɛfti/ adj
pesado
heavy
robusto
powerfully or heavily built

hegemonic /hɛd͡ʒɪˈmɒnɪk/ adj
hegemónico
of or pertaining to hegemony

hegemony /həˈdʒɛm.ə.ni/ /hɪˈɡɛm.ə.ni/ n
hegemonía
domination, influence, or authority over another

hehe interjection
jeje
sound of a giggle

heifer /ˈhɛfə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛfɚ/ n
adefesio bruja
ugly or objectionable woman
vaquilla becerra novilla
young cow

height /haɪt/ n
altura
distance from bottom to top
estatura altura
height of a standing person or animal
cima cumbre
highest point

heighten /ˈhaɪtən/ v
realzar
to augment, aggravate, intensify
elevar
to make higher

heinous /ˈheɪnəs/ /ˈhiːnəs/ adj
atroz
totally reprehensible

heir /ɛəɹ/ n
heredera heredero
heredero
one who inherits, or is designated to inherit, the property of another
one who inherits, or has been designated to inherit, a hereditary title or office
sucesor heredero
successor in a role

heir apparent n
heredera forzosa heredero forzoso
someone who will definitely inherit

heir presumptive n
heredero presunto heredera presunta
one who inherits if no better choice is born

heirloom /ˈɛə.luːm/ /ˈɛəɹ.lum/ n
patrimonio
valued possession passed down through the generations

heist /ˈhaɪst/ n
robo
a robbery or burglary

heist /ˈhaɪst/ v
robar
to steal, rob or hold up something

helical /ˈhɛlɪkəl/ adj
helicoidal
in the shape of a helix

heliciculture n
helicicultura
snail farming

helicity n
helicidad
physics: quantized spin component

helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛl.iˌkɒp.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɛlɨˌkɑptɚ/ n
helicóptero autogiro
aircraft

helicotrema n
helicotrema

helictite n
excéntrica
speleothem

helio- prefix
helio-
related to the sun

heliocentric /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj
heliocéntrico
having the sun at the center

heliocentrism n
heliocentrismo
the theory that the sun is the center of the universe

heliometer n
heliómetro
astronomical instrument for measuring the diameter of the sun

heliopause n
heliopausa
boundary

heliostat n
heliostato helióstato
device to continuously reflect sunlight toward a predetermined target, almost always in some fixed direction, despite the sun's motions in the sky

heliotheism n
elioteísmo
worship of the sun as a god

heliotherapy n
helioterapia
therapy

heliotrope /ˈhiːli.əˌtɹoʊp/ n
heliotropo

heliotropism n
heliotropismo
the property of some plants of turning under the influence of light

heliport /ˈhɛlɪˌpoɹt/ n
helipuerto
facility for helicopters

heliportable adj
helitransportable
capable of being conducted by helicopter

helium /ˈhiːli.əm/ n
helio
chemical element

helium star n
estrella de helio
star which has lost its hydrogen

helix /ˈhiːlɪks/ n
hélice
curve

hell /hɛl/ n
infierno
place of suffering in life

hell /hɛl/ pn
infierno
abode for the condemned

hell-for-leather adv
a matacaballo

hellebore /ˈhɛlɪbɔː/ /ˈhɛlɪbɔːɹ/ n
eléboro
Any species of genus Helleborus

hellish /ˈhɛlɪʃ/ adj
infernal
causing pain, discomfort or distress

hellishly adv
malvadamente
in a hellish manner

hello /həˈləʊ/ /hɛˈloʊ/ interjection
hola buenas tardes buenos días qué tal
greeting
aló [[hola|¡Hola!]] [[hay alguien|¿Hay alguien?]]
is anyone there?
aló hola diga dígame bueno oigo
when answering the telephone

helm /hɛlm/ n
timonel
maritime: member of the crew in charge of steering
timón
steering apparatus of a ship

helmet /ˈhɛlmɪt/ n
casco yelmo
protective head covering

helminth n
helminto
parasitic roundworm or flatworm

helminthiasis n
helmintiasis
infestation

helminthology n
helmintología
branch of zoology related to study of helminths

helmsman n
timonel
person responsible for steering a ship

helot n
ilota
Spartan serf

help /hɛlp/ interjection
socorro auxilio ayuda
cry of distress

help /hɛlp/ n
ayuda socorro auxilio
action given to provide assistance

help /hɛlp/ v
ayudar
transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something)
contribute in some way to
intransitive: provide assistance

help desk n
mesa de ayuda
a section of an organization to help customers or users

help is on the way phraseologicalUnit
la ayuda está en camino
help is on the way

helper /ˈhɛlpɚ/ n
ayudante ayudador
one who helps

helpful /ˈhɛlp.fəl/ adj
útil servicial
furnishing help; giving aid; useful

helpless /ˈhɛlplɪs/ adj
incapaz
unable to act without help
indefenso
unable to defend oneself

helpmate n
ayudante compañero
A person who supplies help or companionship.
compañera
A wife or spouse.

hem /hɛm/ /hɪm/ n
dobladillo bastilla
border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together

hemangioma n
hemangioma
tumor

hematemesis n
hematemesis
vomiting with blood

hematite n
hematita
mineral

hematocrit /hɪˈmætəkɹɪt/ n
hematocrito

hematologic adj
hematológico
of or relating to hematology

hematoma /ˌhiməˈtoʊmə/ n
hematoma
swelling of blood from broken vessel

hematopoiesis /ˌhimətoʊ.pojˈisɪs/ n
hematopoyesis hemopoyesis
process by which blood cells are produced

hematopoietic adj
hematopoyético
of or pertaining to hematopoiesis

hematuria n
hematuria
condition

hematuric adj
hematúrico
having hematuria

heme /hiːm/ n
hemo
component of hemoglobin

hemeralopia n
hemeralopía

hemeralopic adj
hemerálope

hemerology /hɛməˈɹɑləd͡ʒi/ /hɛməˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/ n
hemerología
study of calendars

hemiparesis n
hemiparesia

hemiplegia n
hemiplejia
total or partial inability to move one side of the body

hemipter n
hemíptero
insect

hemisphere /ˈhɛmɪsfɪə/ /ˈhɛmɪsfɪəɹ/ n
hemisferio semiesfera
any half-sphere
hemisferio
half of the Earth

hemispherectomy n
hemisferectomía
surgical removal of a brain hemisphere

hemistich n
hemistiquio
approximate half-line of verse
unfinished line of verse

hemlock /ˈhɛmˌlɒk/ n
cicuta
poisonous plant of genus Conium
falso abeto
tree

hemochromatosis /ˌhiːmə(ʊ)ˌkɹəʊməˈtəʊsɪs/ n
hemocromatosis
disorder

hemocyanin n
hemocianina
pigment

hemodialysis n
hemodiálisis
extracorporeal dialysis

hemodynamic /himoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
hemodinámico
Of or pertaining to the circulation of blood in the body

hemodynamics /ˌhimoʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/ n
hemodinámica
circulation of blood

hemoglobin n
hemoglobina
the iron-containing substance in red blood cells that transports oxygen

hemoglobinuria n
hemoglobinuria

hemolymph n
hemolinfa
a circulating fluid in the bodies of some invertebrates

hemolysis n
eritrocateresis hemolisis
destruction of red blood cell

hemoptysis n
hemoptisis
expectoration of blood

hemorrhage /ˈhɛməɹɪdʒ/ n
hemorragia
release of blood; bleeding

hemorrhagic adj
hemorrágico
of, relating to, or producing hemorrhage

hemorrhoid /ˈhɛməɹɔɪd/ n
hemorroide almorrana
perianal varicosity

hemostasis /ˌhiːməˈsteɪsɪs/ n
hemostasia
keeping blood inside a damaged vessel

hemotoxicity n
hematotoxicidad

hemp /hɛmp/ n
cáñamo marihuana
Cannabis sativa

hemp milk n
leche de cáñamo
milky liquid from hemp

hempseed n
cañamón
seed of the hemp plant

hemstitch n
vainica
an embroidery stitch

hen /hɛn/ n
ave hembra gallina
female bird
gallina
female chicken
hen-like woman

henbane /ˈhɛnbeɪn/ n
beleño
Hyoscyamus niger

hence /ˈhɛns/ adv
de ahí
por eso por lo tanto
as a result, therefore
de aquí
from here

henceforth /hɛnsˈfɔɹθ/ adv
en adelante
from now on

henchman /ˈhɛntʃ.mən/ n
secuaz
a loyal and trusted follower or subordinate
esbirro
an assistant member of a criminal gang

hendecagon n
undecágono
geometry

hendecasyllabic /henˌdek.ə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /hɛnˌdɛk.ə.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
endecasílabo
having eleven syllables

hendiadys /hɛnˈdaɪ.ədɪs/ n
endíadis hendíadis
figure of speech

henhouse n
gallinero
house for chickens to live in

henna /hɛnə/ n
alheña hena henna
dye

henotheism /ˈhɛnoʊˌθiɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhɛnəʊˌθiːɪz(ə)m/ n
henoteísmo
belief or worship

henpeck /ˈhɛn.pɛk/ v
acosar fastidiar hostigar importunar joder jorobar
to nag persistently

henpecked /ˈhɛnpɛkt/ adj
calzonazos macabeo mandilón pisado planchabragas pollerudo
plagued or overwhelmed by one's wife

henry n
henrio
SI unit for electrical inductance

hentai n
hentai
a work of anime that contains sexual art (esp. manga or anime)

heparin n
heparina
a glycosaminoglycan

hepatectomy n
hepatectomía
surgical removal of the liver

hepatic /həˈpætɪk/ /hɪˈpætɪk/ adj
hepático
relating to the liver

hepatic /həˈpætɪk/ /hɪˈpætɪk/ n
hepática
compound

hepatica n
hepática
plant in the genus Hepatica

hepatitic adj
hepatítico
related to hepatitis

hepatitis /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪ̯tɪs/ n
hepatitis
liver inflammation

hepatitis A n
hepatitis A
acute form of hepatitis

hepatitis B n
hepatitis B
acute form of hepatitis

hepatoencephalopathy n
hepatoencefalopatía

hepatologist n
hepatólogo
person who works in hepatology

hepatology n
hepatología
study or treatment of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas

hepatoma n
hepatocarcinoma
cancer originating in the liver

hepatomegaly n
hepatomegalia
enlargement of the live

hepatoportoenterostomy n
hepatoportoenterostomía
operation

hepatorenal adj
hepatorrenal
of or pertaining to the liver and the kidneys

hepatotoxic adj
hepatotóxico
toxic to the liver

hepatotoxicity n
hepatotoxicidad

heptagon /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈhɛp.tə.ɡən/ n
heptágono
polygon with seven sides and seven angles

heptagonal /hɛpˈtæɡ ə nl/ adj
heptagonal heptágono
Having seven angles and sides

heptahedron n
heptaedro
polyhedron with seven faces

heptalogy n
heptología
A set of seven works of art that are connected

heptane n
heptano
saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₇H16

heptathlete /ˈhɛp.tæθ.lit/ n
heptatleta
athlete who competes in the heptathlon

heptathlon n
heptatlón
athletic contest

heptose n
heptosa
sugar containing seven carbon atoms

heptoxide n
heptóxido
oxide containing seven oxygen atoms

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ determiner
su
belonging to

her /ə(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ /ˈhɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɝ/ pronoun
le la ella
she

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ n
heraldo
a messenger, especially one bringing important news
an official whose speciality is heraldry
a harbinger giving signs of things to come

herald /ˈhɛɹəld/ v
anunciar
announce

heraldic adj
heráldica heráldico
relating to the profession of devising and blazoning arms

heraldist n
heraldista
expert or practitioner

heraldry /ˈhɛɹ.əl.dɹi/ n
heráldica blasón
the profession of devising and blazoning arms

herb /(h)ɝb/ /hɜːb/ n
planta medicinal hierba
plant used in medicine
hierba culinaria hierba
plant used to flavour food
hierba
slang: marijuana

herbaceous /hə(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ /hɝˈbeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
herbáceo
botany: not woody

herbal tea n
tisana
beverage made by infusion of herbs

herbalist n
herbolario herbolaria
person who treats diseases by herbs

herbarium n
herbario
collection of dried plants

herbicide n
herbicida
substance used to kill plants

herbivore /ˈhɜːbɪvɔː(ɹ)/ /ˈhɜːɹbɪvɔːɹ/ n
herbívoro
plant-eating organism

herbivorous /hɜːɹˈbɪvəɹəs/ adj
herbívoro
feeding only on plants

herborize v
herbolar
to seek and classify plant species

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ n
hato manada rebaño

herd /hɜːd/ /hɝd/ v
conducir
to unite or associate in a herd

herd behaviour n
comportamiento gregario
the tendency of a group of individuals (a herd) to react coherently without there being any coordination between them

herdsman n
vaquero pastor
a person who tends livestock, especially cows and sheep

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ adv
aquí acá
in, on, or at this place
aquí acá hacia acá
to this place

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ interjection
presente
to call attention

here /hiːɹ/ /hjɜː/ /hɪə(ɹ)/ /hɪɹ/ n
aquí acá
aquí
this time, the present situation

here and there adv
aquí y allí
in one place and another

here lies phraseologicalUnit
aquí yace
epitaph

here you are phraseologicalUnit
aquí tiene aquí tienes
said when handing something over

hereby /hɪəˈbʌɪ/ /hɪɹˈbaɪ/ adv
por este por este medio por la presente
formal phrase

hereditary /həˈɹɛdɪt(ə)ɹi/ /həˈɹɛdɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
hereditario
of a disease or trait: passed in the genes
hereditario heredado
which is passed on as inheritance
of a person: holding a hereditary title or rank
of a title, honor or right: granted to somebody's descendant after that person's death

herein adv
aquí
within this content or context

hereof adv
acerca de esto de esto
translation

heresiarch /həˈɹiziɑɹk/ /hɛˈɹiːzɪɑːk/ n
heresiarca
founder of a heresy

heresy /ˈhɛɹəsi/ n
herejía
dissension from religious dogma
a controversial opinion

heretic /ˈhɛɹɨtɪk/ n
hereje
someone who believes contrary to fundamentals

heretical /həˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
herético
contrary to mainstream or accepted opinion
herético hereje
of or pertaining to heresy or heretics

heretofore /ˈhɪɹtəfɔɹ/ /ˌhɪətəˈfɔː/ adv
anteriormente hasta ahora hasta la fecha previamente
up to the present time

heritage n
herencia
property
acervo
tradition

heritage interpretation n
interpretación del patrimonio
discipline of explanation

heritage language n
lengua heredada
one's former native language

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ adj
hermafrodita
having both male and female gonads

hermaphrodite /hɝˈmæfɹədaɪt/ n
hermafrodita
individual or organism having both male and female gonads

hermaphroditism n
hermafroditismo
state of having both male and female sexual organs

hermeneutical /hɝməˈn(j)uːtɨkəl/ adj
hermenéutico
concerning hermeneutics

hermeneutics /hɜːɹməˈnjuːtɪks/ n
hermenéutica
art and science of text interpretation

hermetic /hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ adj
hermético
hermetically sealed

hermetically adv
herméticamente
hermetically

hermetically sealed adj
cerrado herméticamente sellado herméticamente
airtight

hermit /ˈhɝmɪt/ n
ermitaño
recluse; someone who lives alone
bird
ermitaño anacoreta
religious recluse; eremite

hermit crab n
cangrejo ermitaño
crustacean

hermitage n
ermita
dwelling place of hermit

hernia n
hernia
part of the body protruding abnormally through a tear or opening in an adjacent part

herniate v
herniarse

herniorrhaphy n
herniorrafía
repair of a hernia by means of sutures

hero /ˈhɛəɹoʊ/ /ˈhɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈhɪɹoʊ/ n
héroe
person of great bravery
main protagonist
role model

heroic /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/ /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/ adj
heroico
of or relating to heroism

heroically adv
heroicamente
in a heroic manner

heroin /ˈhɛɹoʊ.ɪn/ n
heroína
powerful and addictive drug

heroine /ˈhɛɹoʊɪn/ n
heroína
female hero

heroism /ˈheɹoʊɪzəm/ /ˈheɹəʊɪzəm/ n
heroísmo
the qualities characteristic of a hero, the display of them

heron /ˈhɛɹən/ n
garza
bird

herpes /ˈhɝ.piz/ n
herpes herpe
viral disease

herpes simplex n
herpes simple
viral disease

herpetologist n
herpetólogo
one who studies reptiles, a reptile specialist

herpetology /ˌhɜː.pɪ.ˈtɒ.lə.d͡ʒi/ n
herpetología
the branch of biology dealing with reptiles

herring /ˈhɛɹɪŋ/ n
arenque
fish in Clupea

hers /əz/ /ɚz/ /ˈhɜːz/ /ˈhɝz/ pronoun
el suyo la suya las suyas los suyos
that which belongs to her

herself /hɜːˈsɛlf/ /hɝˈsɛlf/ pronoun
ella misma
(as intensifier) she
se ella misma sí misma
(reflexive object) her

hertz /hɜːts/ /hɝts/ n
hercio hertz
the derived unit of frequency

hesitant /ˈhɛzɪtənt/ adj
vacilante dubitativo indeciso inseguro irresoluto titubeante
tending to hesitate

hesitate /ˈhɛzɪteɪt/ v
dudar
vacilar dudar titubear hesitar
to stop or pause respecting decision or action

hesitation /hɛzɪˈteɪʃən/ n
vacilación dudas hesitación titubeo
act of hesitating

hesperidium n
hesperidio
any of several kinds of berries

hessian n
arpillera
a coarse fabric

hetaera /hɪˈtaɪɹə/ /hɪˈtɪəɹə/ n
hetaira hetera
hired female companion

hetero- prefix
hetero-
other

heteroatom n
heteroátomo
non-carbon atom in a carbon structure

heteroblastic adj
heteroblástico
developing from more than a single type of tissue

heterochromia n
heterocromía
heterochromia

heteroclite /ˈhɛtəɹəʊklaɪt/ n
heteróclito
A person who is unconventional

heterocycle n
heterociclo
organic chemistry: a heterocyclic compound or ring

heterocyclic adj
heterocíclico
of cyclic compounds: containing one or more atoms other than carbon

heterodox /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒks/ adj
heterodoxo
of or pertaining to creeds, beliefs, or teachings that are different from the norm

heterodoxy /ˈhɛtɛɹədɒksi/ n
heterodoxia
the quality of being heterodox

heterogeneity n
heterogeneidad
composition of diverse parts

heterogeneous /hɛ.tə.ɹə.ˈdʒiː.niː.əs/ adj
heterogéneo
diverse in kind

heteronormative adj
heteronormativo

heteronormativity n
heteronormatividad
heteronormativity

heteronym /ˈhɛt.ə.ɹoʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhɛt.əɹ.ə(ʊ).nɪm/ n
heterónimo
word having the same spelling but different pronunciation
fictitious character writing in a different style

heteropatriarchal adj
heteropatriarcal

heteropatriarchy n
heteropatriarcado
dominance of heterosexual males in society

heterophobe n
heterófoba heterófobo

heterophobia n
heterofobia
fear or resentment of heterosexuals or heterosexuality

heterophobic adj
heterófoba heterófobo

heteroscedasticity /ˌhɛtɹoʊˈskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
heterocedasticidad

heterosexism n
heterosexismo
Discrimination in favor of heterosexuals

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
heterosexual
sexually attracted to members of the opposite sex

heterosexual /ˌhɛtəɹəˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
hetero heterosexual
a heterosexual organism

heterosexuality n
heterosexualidad
heterosexual orientation

heterotroph /ˈhɛt(ə)ɹə(ʊ)tɹəʊf/ /ˈhɛɾəɹəˌtɹoʊf/ n
heterótrofo nutrición heterótrofa
organism

heterotrophic adj
heterótrofo
being a heterotroph

heterozygote n
heterocigoto
a diploid individual that has different alleles at one or more genetic loci

heterozygous adj
heterocigótico
Of an organism which has two different alleles of a given gene

hetman n
hetman
a historical military commander in various Eastern European countries

hetty adj
buga hetero
heterosexual

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
heurístico
relating to general strategies or methods for solving problems

heuristic /hjuˈɹɪstɪk/ n
heurística
heuristic method, heuristics

hew /hjuː/ v
cortar
to chop away at; to whittle down; to mow down
labrar tallar
to shape; to form

hex /hɛks/ v
hechizar
to put a hex on

hexacosichoron /hɛksəɪkoʊsɨˈkoʊɹɔn/ n
hexacosicoron
four-dimensional object

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ adj
hexadecimal
expressed in hexadecimal

hexadecimal /ˌhɛksəˈdɛsɪməl/ n
hexadecimal
number system with base sixteen

hexafluoride n
hexafluoruro
fluoride containing six fluroine atoms

hexagon /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡɑn/ /ˈhɛk.sə.ɡən/ n
hexágono sexángulo
A polygon with six sides and six angles

hexagonal /hɛkˈsæɡənəl/ adj
hexagonal
geometry: having six edges, or having a cross-section in the form of a hexagon
crystallography: having three equal axes crossing at 60° and an unequal one crossing at 90°

hexahedron /hɛksəˈhiːdɹən/ n
hexaedro
polyhedron with six faces

hexalogy /hɛkˈsælədʒi/ n
hexalogía
set of six works

hexameter n
hexámetro
line in a poem
poetic metre

hexane /ˈhɛkseɪn/ n
hexano
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₆H14

hexapod /ˈhɛk.sə.pɑd/ /ˈhɛk.sə.pɒd/ n
hexápodo
arthropod with six feet
organism or being with six legs

hexene n
hexeno
the alkene C₆H12

hexokinase n
hexocinasa hexokinasa hexoquinasa
enzyme

hexose n
hexosa
a sugar containing six carbon atoms

hexoxide n
hexóxido
oxide containing six oxygen atoms

hey /heɪ/ interjection
eh ey hey oye
exclamation to get attention
expression of surprise
protest or reprimand
request for repetition or explanation
eh ey hey hola
informal greeting

heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ n
auge
a period of success, popularity or power

hi /haɪ/ interjection
hola
friendly, informal greeting

hi-hat n
charles chaston contratiempo contratiempos hi-hat
drum kit part

hiatus /haɪˈeɪtəs/ n
hiato
anatomy: opening in an organ
gap in geological strata
syllable break between two vowels
pausa
interruption, break or pause
descanso vacaciones
vacation

hibernate /ˈhaɪbəˌneɪt/ v
hibernar
winter sleep

hibernation /ˌhaɪ.bəɹˈneɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.bəːˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
hibernación aletargamiento sueño invernal
state of inactivity during winter

hibiscus /hɪˈbɪskəs/ n
hibisco
flower

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ n
hipo singulto
spasm of the diaphragm

hiccup /ˈhɪkəp/ v
hipar
to hiccup

hiccups /ˈhɪkəps/ n
hipo
the condition of having hiccup spasms

hick /hɪk/ n
paleto
country yokel or hillbilly

hickey /ˈhɪk.i/ n
chupón chupetón chupete
bruise-like mark
cacharro chisme coso vaina
referring to an object whose name is unknown or cannot be recalled

hickory /ˈhɪkəɹiː/ n
jicoria nogal americano
tree of genus Carya or Annamocarya

hidalgo /hɪˈdælɡəʊ/ n
hidalgo
member of the Spanish nobility

hidden /ˈhɪd(ə)n/ adj
oculto escondido
that has been hidden
escondido oculto
that has been moved out of sight; invisible or unapparent

hidden agenda n
agenda oculta
wish (and plan) to implement a particular idea without telling anybody

hide /haɪd/ n
piel cuero
skin of an animal

hide /haɪd/ v
esconderse
(intransitive)
esconder ocultar
(transitive)

hide and seek n
escondite escondidas
game

hide in plain sight v
esconderse a simple vista
be unnoticeable by staying visible

hideous /ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs/ adj
discordante estridente ruidoso
distressing or offensive to the ear
horrible atemorizante chocante espantoso horrendo odioso
extremely ugly
chocante odioso
hateful; shocking

hideout /ˈhaɪdˌaʊt/ n
escondrijo escondite guarida
A place to hide

hiding place /ˈhaɪdɪŋpleɪs/ n
zulo
a place where something or someone may be hidden

hie /haɪ/ n
prisa
haste

hie /haɪ/ v
apresurarse darse prisa
to go in haste
to hurry (oneself)

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/ adj
jerárquico
Pertaining to a hierarchy

hierarchize v
jerarquizar

hierarchy /ˈhaɪ.ə.ɹɑː(ɹ).ki/ n
jerarquía
body of authoritative officials organised by rank
class of objects

hieratic /ˌhʌɪəˈɹatɪk/ adj
hierático
of or pertaining to priests
extremely stylized, restrained or formal
of or pertaining to the cursive writing system developed by ancient Egyptian priests

hieroglyph /ˈhaɪɹəˌɡlɪf/ n
jeroglífico
element of ideographic writing system

hieromonk n
hieromonje
monk of the Eastern Church who is also a priest

hierophany /hɪ.əˈɹɒ.fə.ni/ n
hierofanía
physical manifestation of the sacred

high /haɪ/ adj
alto
acoustics: of greater frequency
of great or large quantity
alto elevado
elevated; tall
colocado drogado
slang: stoned

high /haɪ/ n
colocón
period of euphoria

high definition n
alta definición
enhanced picture quality

high fidelity n
alta fidelidad
electronic system

high five v
chocar los cinco
to slap high five

high fructose corn syrup n
almíbar de maíz de alta frucosa jarabe de maíz de alta frucosa
corn-based sweet syrup

high heels n
tacones tacones altos zapatos de taco alto
pair of shoes

high island n
isla volcánica

high jump n
salto de altura
athletics event

high priest n
sumo sacerdote
clergyman

high priestess n
sumo sacerdotisa
high priestess

high school /ˈhaɪ.skul/ n
preparatoria secundaria bachillerato
secondary school

high seas n
alta mar
regions of ocean far from shore

high season n
temporada alta
highest demand

high street n
calle principal
the main street of any town

high tide n
marea alta
the natural tide at its highest level
marea alta pleamar
the time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level

high time n
ya es hora

high treason n
alta traición
Criminal disloyalty to one's country

high-beam n
luz de carretera luz larga
automobile's headlights adjusted to brighten a longer distance

high-class adj
de nivel alto exclusivo lujoso
recognized for quality

high-end adj
elegante
most sophisticated or expensive

high-handed adj
arrogante despótico
using power or authority without proper consideration for the feelings or rights of others

high-level language n
lenguaje de alto nivel
user-friendly programming language

high-pitched /ˈhaɪˌpɪt͡ʃt/ /ˌhaɪˈpɪt͡ʃt/ adj
atiplado
having a high pitch

high-speed rail n
alta velocidad ferroviaria
type of rail transport

high-voltage transmission line /ˈhaɪvoʊltɪdʒ tɹænsˈmɪʃən laɪn/ n
línea de alta tensión
power transmission line

highborn adj
de alta cuna

highbrow adj
cultivado intelectual élite
highly cultured

highchair n
trona
elevated chair used for feeding babies

higher being n
ser superior
non-human life form believed to have power over human life

higher education n
educación superior
education at university level or beyond

highfalutin /ˌhaɪ.fəˈlu.tɨn/ adj
creído pomposo
(informal) self-important, pompous; arrogant or egotistical

highland /ˈhaɪlənd/ n
tierras altas
mountainous land

highlands n
tierras altas
area of high land

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ n
enfatización resalte
rizo
hair dyed a different color

highlight /ˈhaɪ.ˌlaɪt/ v
enfatizar resaltar
resaltar
to be a highlight of
destacar enfatizar resaltar realzar
to make prominent
marcar resaltar
to mark with a fluorescent marker

highlighter n
resaltador subrayador
pen for highlighting

highlights n
resumen
event summary, focussing on important/consequential aspects

highly /ˈhaɪli/ adv
altamente
extremely, greatly, awfully

hight /haɪt/ v
llamarse
be called

hightide n
pleamar
highpoint in sea level change cycle

highway /ˈhaɪweɪ/ n
autopista carretera
main public road

highwayman /ˈhaɪˌweɪmən/ n
bandolero salteador
a person who robbed travelers on roads

hijab /hɪˈdʒɑːb/ n
hiyab velo islámico
headscarf
hiyab
practice of wearing a headscarf

hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ v
piratear
to seize control of a vehicle

hijacker /ˈhaɪˌdʒækəɹ/ n
aeropirata secuestrador
someone who hijacks

hike /haɪk/ n
caminata
a long walk

hiker /ˈhaɪkɚ/ n
excursionista caminante
One who hikes, especially frequently

hikikomori n
hikikomori
phenomenon

hiking /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ n
senderismo
walking

hilarious /hɪˈleɹiəs/ /hɪˈlæɹiəs/ /hɪˈlɛəɹiəs/ adj
hilarante
very funny; causing great merriment and laughter

hill /hɪl/ n
colina loma cerro collado alcor
elevated location

hillbilly /hɪlˈbɪ.li/ /ˈhɪlbɪli/ n
chúntaro
someone who is from the hills

hillock /ˈhɪl.ək/ n
alcor altozano cerrito colina colineta collado
small hill

hilly /ˈhɪli/ adj
montuoso
abounding in hills

hilt /hɪlt/ n
empuñadura mango
grip of a sword

hilum /ˈhaɪ.ləm/ n
hilio
(anatomy) porta of an organ
hilo
(botany) eye of a seed

him /əm/ /ˈhɪm/ pronoun
le el
lo
accusative / direct object
le
dative / indirect object
él
objective after preposition

himself /hɪmˈsɛlf/ pronoun
él mismo
(emphatic, exclusive) he
sí mismo él mismo
(reflexive) male person as the previously mentioned object

hin n
hin
Hebrew unit of measure

hind /haɪnd/ adj
trasero
located at the rear

hind /haɪnd/ n
cierva
female deer

hindbrain n
rombencéfalo
hindbrain

hinder /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ n
nalgas
slang: buttocks

hinder /ˈhaɪn.də/ /ˈhaɪn.dɚ/ /ˈhɪndə/ /ˈhɪndɚ/ v
estorbar impedir entorpecer
to delay or impede movement
estorbar dificultar impedir obstar
to make a task difficult

hindlook n
retrospectiva
afterlook

hindrance n
obstáculo impedimento rémora traba
something which hinders

hindsight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ n
noción/conocimiento "a posteriori" perspectiva retrospectiva
after-the-fact realisation or understanding
"a posteriori" a toro pasado en perspectiva en retrospectiva
the phrase "in hindsight"

hindsight is 20/20 proverb
después de la batalla somos todos generales
in hindsight things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset

hinduphobic adj
hindúfoba hindúfobo
characteristic of homophobia

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ n
bisagra gozne charnela quicio
device for the pivoting of a door

hinge /ˈhɪndʒ/ v
abisagrar
to attach by a hinge
depender
to depend on something

hinny /ˈhɪ.ni/ n
burdégano mulo
hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey

hint /hɪnt/ n
pista indicio
clue
buscapié indirecta
tacit suggestion
toque
tiny amount

hint /hɪnt/ v
dar un indicio
express suggestively

hip /hɪp/ n
cadera
joint

hip bone n
hueso coxal coxal hueso de la cadera hueso innominado
bone

hip flask n
petaca
pocket-size container for alcoholic beverages

hip hip hooray interjection
hip hip hurra
an exclamation of congratulations

hip-hop n
hip hop
urban youth culture

hippie /ˈhɪpi/ n
hippie hippy
1960s nonconformist

hippocampus n
hipocampo
brain region
mythological creature

hippodrome /ˈhɪpəˌdɹəʊm/ n
hipódromo almidana
horse racing course

hippogriff n
hipogrifo
creature

hippology n
hipología
study of horses

hippopotamid n
hipopotámido
any member of the family Hippopotamidae

hippopotamus /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/ n
hipopótamo
large African mammal

hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia /ˌhɪ.pəˌpɒ.tə(ʊ)ˈmɒn.stɹə(ʊ)ˌsɛs.kwɪ.pɪˌdɑːl.ɪ.ə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
hipopotomonstrosesquipedaliofobia sesquipedaliofobia
the fear of long words

hipster /ˈhɪp.stə/ /ˈhɪp.stɚ/ n
gafapasta jípster modernillo
person interested in the latest trends

hiragana /ˌhɪ.ɹəˈɡæ.nə/ n
hiragana
Japanese syllabary

hircine /ˈhɜːsaɪn/ /ˈhɝsaɪn/ /ˈhɝsɪn/ adj
caprario
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of goats

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ n
empleado
a person who has been hired
alquiler
the state of being hired, or having a job; employment

hire /haɪə/ /haɪɹ/ v
alquilar contratar emplear
contratar
to employ

hirsute /həːˈsjuːt/ /hɚˈsut/ adj
peludo velludo hirsuto
hairy

hirsutism n
hirsutismo
excessive and increased hair growth

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ determiner
su sus
attributive: belonging to him

his /əz/ /ɪ̈z/ /ˈhɘz/ /ˈhɪz/ pronoun
suya suyas suyo suyos
that which belongs to him

hiss /hɪs/ n
siseo
animal expression of disapproval
sound made by a snake, cat, escaping steam, etc.

hiss /hɪs/ v
sisear
to make a hissing sound

histamine /ˈhɪstəmiːn/ n
histamina
an amine

histidine n
histidina
essential amino acid; C₆H₉N₃O₂

histogram /ˈhɪstəˌɡɹæm/ n
histograma
graphical display

histological adj
histológico
pertaining to histology

histology n
histología
study of microscopic structure

histone /ˈhɪstoʊn/ /ˈhɪstəʊn/ n
histona
water-soluble protein

historian /hɪˈstɔəɹɪən/ /hɪˈstɔɹi.ən/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪən/ n
historiador historiadora
person who studies history
writer of history

historic /(h)ɪˈstɒɹɪk/ /(h)ɪˈstɔːɹɪk/ adj
histórico
having significance in history

historical /hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
histórico
pertaining to history

historical linguistics n
lingüística diacrónica lingüística histórica
the scientific study of language change

historically adv
históricamente
in a historic manner

historicism n
historicismo
theory that relates events to historical context

historiographer /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
historiógrafo historiógrafa
historiography scholar

historiography /hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
historiografía
study of the discipline and practice of history
writing of history

history /ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/ n
historia
aggregate of past events
branch of knowledge that studies the past
record or narrative description of past events
historia historial registro
computing: record of previous user events
anamnesis antecedentes historia clínica historial
medicine: list of past and continuing medical conditions

histrionic /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪk/ /hɪstɹiːˈɒnɪk/ adj
histriónico
excessively dramatic or emotional
of or relating to actors or acting

histrionic personality disorder n
trastorno histriónico de la personalidad

histrionics /hɪstɹiˈɑnɪks/ /hɪstɹiˈɒnɪks/ n
histrionismo teatralismo
exaggerated, overemotional behaviour

hit /hɪt/ adj
hit imparable jit
(baseball) complete play, when the batter reaches base
golpe
blow, punch
acierto
collision of a projectile with the target
acierto resultado
computing, Internet: positive result of a search
éxito
success, especially in the entertainment industry

hit /hɪt/ v
chocar dar
to come into contact with forcefully and suddenly
golpear batir pegar dar
to give a blow
acertar
to manage to touch in the right place

hit a snag v
encontrar un problema inesperado
to encounter an unexpected problem or delay

hit and run n
delito de fuga
the crime of causing an accident and leaving

hit home v
es especialmente memorable
to be especially memorable

hit it and quit it v
aquí te pillo, aquí te mato
to have a sexual encounter for physical gratification, and discard the company immediately thereafter

hit it off v
simpatizar
develop an amicable relationship

hit piece n
ataque periodístico
journalistical attack

hit point n
punto de golpeo punto de resistencia punto de salud punto de vida
A unit of damage

hit the gas v
acelerar acelerar a fondo
go faster

hit the ground running v
comenzar a ejecutar
begin an activity immediately and with full commitment

hit the hay v
empiltrarse planchar la oreja
to go to bed

hit the jackpot v
sacarse el gordo sacarse la lotería
to receive a favorable outcome, by luck

hit the nail on the head v
dar en el blanco dar en el clavo
identify something exactly

hit the wall v
darle una pájara
experience sudden fatigue from glycogen depletion

hitch /hɪtʃ/ n
contratiempo inconveniente
problem, delay or source of difficulty

hitchhike /ˈhɪtʃhaɪk/ v
hacer autostop echar dedo hacer dedo jalar dedo pedir aventón pedir bola
to try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road

hitchhiker n
autoestopista autostopista
a person who hitchhikes

hither /ˈhɪðə/ /ˈhɪðɚ/ adv
acá aquí
to here

hitherto /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/ /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/ adv
hasta ahora en ese entonces hasta aquí hasta este momento
up to this time

hitman n
sicario asesino a sueldo
contract killer

hmm /hm̩/ interjection
hmm
indicating thinking or pondering

ho /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
prostituta puta
whore

ho, ho, ho interjection
jo, jo, jo
a laugh or chuckle, most associated with Santa Claus

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
tesoro
archeology: cache of valuable objects
acaparamiento bien oculto guardado tesoro
hidden supply

hoard /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ v
atesorar amasar acaparar
to amass

hoarder /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ /ˈhɔːdə/ n
acaparador acaparadora
one who hoards

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ n
síndrome de acaparador compulsivo síndrome de acumulación compulsiva
anxiety disorder

hoarfrost n
escarcha helada blanca
frozen dew drops

hoarse /ho(ː)ɹs/ /hoəs/ /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ adj
ronco afónico
afflicted by a dry, quite harsh voice

hoary /hɔɹ.i/ /hɔː.ɹi/ adj
cano cana
white or gray with age

hoatzin /wɑːtˈsiːn/ n
hoacín chenchena guacharaca de agua hoatzín pava hedionda shansho
bird, Opisthocomus hoazin

hoax /hoʊks/ /həʊks/ n
bulo filfa
anything deliberately intended to deceive or trick

hobber /ˈhɒbə(ɹ)/ n
dentadora
hobbing machine

hobbit /ˈhɑbɪt/ n
hobbit
fictional small humanoid creature

hobble n
atadura manea suelta
Short straps tied between the legs of unfenced horses

hobble v
manear
To restrict a horse with hobbles

hobby /ˈhɑ.bi/ /ˈhɒ.bi/ n
afición hobby pasatiempo
activity done for enjoyment in spare time
alcotán
Falco subbuteo

hobnail n
tachuela
short nail with a thick head

hobo /ˈhəʊ.bəʊ/ n
vagabundo

hock /hɑk/ /hɒk/ v
empeñarse
leave with a pawnbroker as security

hockey /ˈhɒki/ n
hockey
the sport

hockey puck n
disco disco de goma
puck used in hockey

hodgepodge /ˈhɑdʒˌpɑdʒ/ /ˈhɒdʒˌpɒdʒ/ n
mezcolanza
collection of miscellaneous things; a jumble

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ n
azada azadón
agricultural tool

hoe /hoʊ/ /həʊ/ v
azadonar
to use the gardening tool

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ n
cerdo puerco
animal of the family Suidae
codicioso
greedy person
motaza
large motorcycle

hog /hɑɡ/ /hɒɡ/ v
acaparar chupar racanear
to greedily take more than one's share, to take precedence at the expense of another or others

hogshead /ˈhɑɡzˌhɛd/ /ˈhɒɡzˌhɛd/ n
bocoy
large barrel or cask

hogwash /ˈhɒɡwɒʃ/ n
tonterías
nonsense

hoi polloi /ˌhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/ n
plebe populacho
the common people

hoisin sauce n
salsa hoisin
sauce used in Chinese cooking

hoist /hɔɪst/ n
aparejo
hoisting device

hoist /hɔɪst/ v
izar
transitive: to raise; to lift; to elevate

hoist by one's own petard adj
ir por lana y volver trasquilado una cucharada de su propia medicina
be hurt by one's own plot

hoity-toitily /ˌhɔɪ.tiˈtɔɪ.tɪ.li/ adv
pomposamente
in a pompous or snobbish manner

hokey adj
cursi
corny, overly sentimental

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ n
agarre
grasp
presa
wrestling grip

hold /hoʊld/ /həʊld/ v
mantener
to cause to wait
to maintain, to consider
contener
to contain
detener
to detain
tener sostener aguantar sujetar agarrar tomar
to grasp
sujetar sostener
to keep possession
sostener
to organise an event or meeting
reservar
to reserve

hold down v
conservar mantenerse seguir
to continue to hold
detener retener sujetar
to restrain

hold forth v
hablar largo y tendido
talk at great length

hold off v
posponer
To delay commencing an action
to delay commencing
posponer retrasar
to delay someone or something

hold one's breath v
aguantar la respiración contener el aliento
to hold one's breath

hold one's horses v
apaciguar sus aguas
idiomatic: to be patient

hold one's liquor v
aguantar aguantar la bebida tener cultura alcohólica
to have a considerable tolerance to alcohol

hold one's tongue v
callarse cerrar el pico guardar silencio mantener la boca cerrada morderse la lengua
refrain from talking about something

hold out v
aguantar
endure
tender
to hold
guardar
to save something for later
retener
withhold something

hold the cards v
tener la sartén por el mango
To be in a strong position

hold to account v
llamar a capítulo responsabilizar

hold up v
cumplir mantener
to fulfil / fulfill or complete one's part of an agreement
sostener
to support or lift
aguaitar esperar
to wait or delay

holder /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/ /ˈhəʊldə/ n
poseedor tenedor titular
a person who possesses something
soporte
a thing that holds

hole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
agujero hueco hoyo
hollow in some surface
agujero hoyo
opening in a solid
hoyo
portion of a game of golf
agujero fallo
security vulnerability
covacha cuartucho tabuco tugurio zaquizamí zulo
undesirable place

hole in one n
hoyo en uno
in golf

hole punch n
perforadora máquina perforadora
tool

holey /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊl.li/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
ojoso
containing holes

holiday /ˈhɑləˌdeɪ/ /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ n
día festivo día de fiesta día feriado feriado
day declared free from work by the government
fiesta festividad
day on which a festival etc. is traditionally observed
vacaciones vacación
period of one or more days taken off work for leisure and often travel

holiday home n
casa de vacaciones
second home

holiness /ˈhoʊlinəs/ /ˈhəʊlinəs/ n
santidad
state or condition of being holy

holism n
holismo
theory or belief that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

holistic /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ /həʊˈlɪs.tɪk/ adj
holístico

holland n
holanda
coarse cloth

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ n
grito
A yell, shout

holler /ˈhɑ.ləɹ/ /ˈhɒ.lə/ v
gritar
to call out one or more words
to yell, shout

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ adj
resonante sordo
echoing, reverberating, as if in a hollow space
hueco hundido ahuecado
having an empty space inside
hueco falso
without substance

hollow /hɑlɚ/ /ˈhɑ.loʊ/ /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ n
hueco vacío
feeling of emptiness
depresión hondonada
sunken area

hollow leg /ˌhɑ.loʊ ˈlɛɡ/ /ˌhɒl.əʊ ˈlɛɡ/ n
beber como un pez
ability or tendency to drink large quantities of alcohol
ser un tragaldabas tener carpanta tener gazuza
capacity to eat large quantities

hollow out v
ahuecar
make hollow

holly /ˈhɑli/ /ˈhɒli/ n
acebo
any of various shrubs or small trees of the genus Ilex

holly barberry n
chelia
South American bush

hollyhock n
malva real malva arbórea malva loca malva rósea malvarrosa
plant

holm oak /ˈhoʊm oʊk/ /ˈhəʊm əʊk/ n
encina
evergreen tree, Quercus ilex

holmium /ˈhoʊmiəm/ n
holmio
chemical element

holo- prefix
holo-
whole

holocaust /ˈhɑləkɑst/ /ˈhɑləkɔst/ /ˈhɒləkɔːst/ n
holocausto
sacrifice to a god

hologram n
holograma
three-dimensional image created by holography

holographic adj
holográfico
in the form of a hologram or holograph

holomictic adj
holomíctico
having layers of water that intermix

holonomic adj
holónomo
mathematics

holonym n
holónimo
term that denotes a whole

holotropic /ˈhɒləˌtɹɒpɪk/ adj
holotrópico

holotype n
holotipo
single physical example or illustration of an organism used to describe the taxon

holster n
pistolera
case for carrying a gun

holus-bolus adv
completamente totalmente
all together, unmodified

holy /ˈhoʊli/ /ˈhəʊli/ adj
santo sagrado
dedicated to a religious purpose
santo
revered in a religion

holy grail n
santo grial
distant, near impossible goal

holy shit /ˈhoʊli ʃɪt/ /ˈhəʊli ʃɪt/ interjection
hostia me cago en Dios me cago la leche mierda
expression of surprise or the like

holy war n
guerra santa
primarily religious war

holy water n
agua bendita
water, sanctified

homage /ˈ(h)ɑmɪdʒ/ /ˈ(h)ɒmɪdʒ/ n
homenaje
demonstration of respect

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ adv
en casa
at home
a casa
homewards

home /(h)əʊm/ /hoʊm/ n
hogar
childhood or parental home
place of the affections
inicio
home directory
hogar casa
house or structure in which someone lives
place of refuge or rest
patria
someone’s native land

home automation n
domótica

home cinema n
cine en casa cine hogareño
theatre-quality movie system at home

home computer n
computadora doméstica ordenador doméstico
computer intended for use in the home

home country n
patria
country where a person was born and raised

home is where the heart is proverb
no con quien naces sino con quien paces
One's true home is where one feels happiest

home page /ˈhoʊmpeɪdʒ/ /ˈhəʊmpeɪdʒ/ n
página de inicio página principal
main or first page of a website

home run n
cuadrangular jonrón
(baseball) four-base hit

home stretch n
recta final
final stretch of a race
idiomatic: final part of a distance or effort

home sweet home /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/ /həʊm swiːt həʊm/ n
hogar, dulce hogar
Nice, comfortable home

home teaching n
orientación familiar
a priesthood responsibility

homebody n
casero
person who likes to stay home

homeboy /ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/ n
compinche
male from one's youth gang

homecoming /ˈhoʊmˌkʌmɪŋ/ n
regreso a casa
the act of returning home

homegrown adj
casero
Grown at home

homeland n
patria terruño
country which one regards as home
tierra natal
one's country of birth

homeless /ˈhoʊmlɪs/ adj
sin hogar sin techo vagabundo desalojado en situación de calle sintecho
lacking a permanent residence

homelessness n
sinhogarismo indigencia sintechismo situación de calle
state of being homeless

homely /ˈhoʊmli/ /ˈhəʊmli/ adj
hogareño
characteristic of or belonging to home

homemade adj
casero hecho en casa hechizo
made at home

homeo- prefix
homeo-

homeopathic adj
homeopático
of or pertaining to homeopathy

homeopathy /ˌhomiˈɑpəθi/ /ˌhəʊmɪˈɒpəθi/ n
homeopatía
system of treating diseases with very small amounts

homeostasis /ˌhoʊmioʊˈsteɪsɪs/ /ˌhɒmiˈɒstəsɪs/ n
homeostasis
ability to stabilize internal environment

homeostatic /ˌhomioˈstætɪk/ adj
homeostático
of or pertaining to homeostasis

homeowner n
dueña de casa dueño de casa
someone who owns a house

homeowner association n
asociación de propietarios
private association formed by a real estate developer

homesickness n
añoranza morriña nostalgia
missing one's home or family

homestead /ˈhoʊmˌstɛd/ n
casal caserío
A house together with surrounding land and buildings
hacienda
place that is one's home

hometown n
ciudad de orígen patria chica pueblo natal
place of birth or residence

homeward /ˈhoʊmwɚd/ /ˈhəʊmwəd/ adv
a casa
towards home

homework /ˈhoʊmˌwɝk/ /ˈhəʊmˌwɜːk/ n
tarea
preliminary or preparatory work
deberes tarea
work that is done at home

homicide /ˈhoʊməsaɪd/ /ˈhɑməsaɪd/ /ˈhɒmɪsaɪd/ n
homicida victimario
a person who kills another
homicidio
the killing of one person by another

homie /ˈhoʊmi/ /ˈhəʊmi/ n
camarada compadre compinche consorte cuate socio
a friend; somebody one often hangs out with

homily /ˈhɑmɪli/ /ˈhɒmɪli/ n
homilía
sermon

homing pigeon n
paloma mensajera
domesticated rock pigeon with strong homing instinct

hominid n
homínido
primate of the taxonomic family Hominidae

hominy /ˈhɒmɨni/ n
nixtamal
a food made from hulled maize

homo- prefix
homo-
Same

homocapitalism n
gaypitalismo homocapitalismo
capitalist appropriation and assimilation of sexual diversity

homocapitalist n
gaypitalista

homoerotic /ˌhoʊmoʊəˈɹɑtɪk/ /ˌhəʊməʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
homoerótico
arousing homosexual desire
pertaining to homosexuality

homogeneity /ˌhoʊ.mə.dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ).dʒəˈniː.ə.ti/ n
homogeneidad
quality of being homogeneous

homogeneous /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈdʒiː.njəs/ /ˌhɒ.mə(ʊ)ˈdʒiː.nɪəs/ adj
homogéneo
of the same kind; alike, similar
having the same composition throughout

homogeneously adv
homogéneamente
in a homogeneous manner

homograph /ˈhɑːməɡɹæf/ /ˈhɒməɡɹɑːf/ n
homógrafo
word with the same spelling but different meaning

homologous /həˈmɒləɡəs/ adj
homólogo
(biology) corresponding to a similar structure in another life form
(chemistry) belonging to a series of aliphatic organic compounds
(genetics) having the same morphology as another chromosome
showing a degree of correspondence

homology n
homología
chemistry: relationship between the elements in the same group of the periodic table
genetics: presence of the same series of bases in related genes

homonationalism n
homonacionalismo

homonym /ˈhɑm.əˌnɪm/ /ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/ n
homónimo
word with the same sound or spelling

homonymous adj
homónimo
having the same name
pertaining to a homonym

homonymy n
homonimia
property of being a homonym

homopatriarchy n
homopatriarcado
dominance of homosexual males over other LGBTI people.

homophobe [ˈhɒməˌfəʊb] n
homofóbica homofóbico homófoba homófobo
person who is prejudiced against homosexuals and homosexuality

homophobia /ˌhɒ.məˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ n
homofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of homosexuals

homophobic adj
homofóbico homófobo homofóbica homófoba
characteristic of homophobia

homophone /ˈhɑːməfoʊ̯n/ /ˈhɒməfəʊ̯n/ n
homófono homófona
words with the same pronunciation

homoscedasticity /hoʊmoʊsɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ /həʊməʊskɪdæsˈtɪsɪti/ n
homocedasticidad
property of a set of random variables

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ adj
homosexual
sexually attracted solely or primarily to the same sex

homosexual /ˌhoʊməˈsɛkʃuːəl/ /ˌhɒməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ /ˌhəʊməʊˈsɛksjuːəl/ n
homosexual
person who is attracted solely or primarily to others of the same sex

homosexuality n
homosexualidad homosexualismo
sexual orientation

homosexualization n
homosexualización

homosexualize v
homosexualizar

homosexually adv
homosexualmente
in a homosexual way

homospore n
homospora
plant producing uniform spores

homotopic adj
homotópico
(topology) such that there is an interval of maps joining one to the other

homozygous /ˌhəʊməʊˈzaɪɡəs/ adj
homocigótico
of an organism in which both copies of a given gene have the same allele

homunculus /həˈmʌŋkjələs/ n
homúnculo
little man

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ n
afiladera aguzadera amoladera asperón muela
sharpening stone

hone /hoʊn/ /həʊn/ v
afilar aguzar amolar
to sharpen with a hone

honest /ˈɑnɪst/ /ˈɒnɪst/ /ˈɔːnɪst/ adj
honesto sincero
scrupulous with regard to telling the truth

honestly /ˈɑnɪstli/ /ˈɒnɪstli/ adv
honestamente francamente
in an honest manner

honesty /ˈɑːnəsti/ /ˈɒnəsti/ /ˈɔːnɪstɪ/ n
honestidad honradez sinceridad
quality of being honest

honesty is the best policy proverb
honestidad es la mejor política

honey /ˈhʌni/ n
dulzura
something sweet or desirable
miel
sweet substance produced by bees
colour
cariño cari tesoro
term of affection

honey badger n
ratel tejón de miel
Mellivora capensis

honey bee n
abeja abeja melífera abeja de miel
bee

honey dipper n
cuchara para miel
kitchen tool

honeycomb /ˈhʌniːkəʊm/ n
panal
structure of cells made by bees

honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmun/ n
luna de miel
period of time immediately following a marriage
luna de miel viaje de novios
trip taken by a newly wed married couple

honeysuckle /ˈhʌniːsʌkəl/ /ˈhʌnɪsʌk(ə)l/ n
madreselva
plant

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ n
privilegio
privilege
honor
token of praise or respect

honor /ˈɑn.ɚ/ /ˈɒn.ə/ v
honrar
confer honour on
think of, respect highly
acatar ajustarse respetar
to conform to, abide by, act in accordance with

honor among thieves n
entre bueyes no hay cornadas

honorable /ˈɑnəɹəbl̩/ /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ adj
honorable honroso
worthy of respect

honorific /ˌɑːnəˈɹɪfɪk/ /ˌɒnəˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
honorífico
showing or conferring honour and respect

honour killing n
crimen de honor asesinato de honor
murder as a cultural practice

honourably /ˈɑnəɹəbli/ /ˈɒnəɹəbli/ adv
honorablemente
in an honourable manner

hoo-ha /ˈhuːˌhɑː/ n
alboroto algazara barullo escandalera jaleo
a fuss, commotion, uproar

hood /hʊd/ [hʊ̈d] n
capó cofre bonete capirote
car engine cover
campana
covering of a vent to suck away smoke or fumes
capucha capirote pasamontaña pasamontañas
headwear
campana casco cubierta
protective cover
capota cubierta
soft top
birrete
university degree

hood rat n
chorro loba rata roto
a poor inner city resident

hooded /ˈhʊdɪd/ adj
encapuchado
wearing a hood

hooded crow n
corneja cenicienta corneja gris
Corvus cornix

hoodie /ˈhʊdi/ n
oso hormiguero
sudadera capucha capuchera encapuchado sudadera con capucha
sweatshirt, with an integral hood
encapuchado
young person wearing such a sweatshirt

hoodlum /ˈhuːdləm/ n
bandido matón pandillero
a gangster; a hired thug
matón
a rough or violent youth

hoodoo n
chimenea de hadas
spire of rock

hoodwink /ˈhʊd.wɪŋk/ v
dársela con queso engañar
to deceive

hoof /hʊf/ n
pezuña casco
tip of a toe of ungulates

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ n
gancho garfio
rod bent into a curved shape
gancho
type of boxing punch
catchy musical phrase

hook /huːk/ /hʊk/ v
enganchar
to attach a hook
to catch with a hook
to make addicted

hook and eye n
corchete
a matched hook and an eye, used for fastening

hook up v
coger follar
to have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended

hookah /ˈhu.kə/ /ˈhʊ.kə/ n
narguile
pipe

hooked /hʊkt/ adj
adicto enganchado atrapado enviciado
addicted; unable to resist or cease doing
aguileño curvado ganchudo
having a sharp curve at the end; resembling a hook

hooker /ˈhʊk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhʊk.ɚ/ n
hooker talonador talonadora
rugby player
puta
prostitute

hooligan /ˈhuː.lɪ.ɡən/ n
hooligan vándalo gamberra gamberro vándala
person that causes trouble or violence

hooliganism n
gamberrismo vandalismo
behavior

hoop /huːp/ n
aro
circular band of metal used to bind a barrel

hoop earring n
arete
earring that is circular

hoopoe /ˈhupu/ /ˈhuːpuː/ n
abubilla
bird Upupa epops

hooray /həˈɹeɪ/ interjection
¡hurra! ¡viva!
elated expression of approval

hoot /huːt/ n
ululato chillo grito
cry of an owl
chillo grito ululato
derisive cry or shout
pera polla risión
fun event, blast

hoot /huːt/ v
ulular
To make the cry of an owl

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ n
salto
a short jump
lúpulo
the plant whose flowers are used in brewing
(plural) flowers of the hop plant

hop /hɑp/ /hɒp/ v
saltar
jump a short distance

hopanoid n
hopanoide
class of pentacyclic compounds

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ n
esperanza
belief that something wished for can happen
person or thing that is a source of hope

hope /hoʊp/ /həʊp/ v
esperar tener esperanza
to want something to happen, with expectation that it might

hope springs eternal proverb
la esperanza es la última que muere
the feeling of hopefulness endlessly renews itself

hopeful /ˈhoʊpfəl/ /ˈhəʊpfəl/ adj
esperanzado
feeling hope

hopefully /ˈhoʊpfəli/ /ˈhəʊpfəli/ adv
ojalá
it is hoped that

hopeless /ˈhoʊplɪs/ /ˈhəʊplɪs/ adj
desesperado
destitute of hope; having no expectation of good; despairing

hopelessness n
desesperanza
the lack of hope; despair

hoplite /ˈhɒplaɪt/ n
hoplita
A heavily-armed infantry soldier of Ancient Greece

hopper /ˈhɑ.pɚ/ /ˈhɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhɔp.ə/ n
tolva
a temporary storage bin

hopscotch /ˈhɑpˌskɑtʃ/ /ˈhɒpˌskɒtʃ/ n
rayuela bebeleche
child's game

horchata /ɔːrˈtʃɑːtə/ n
horchata
sweet beverage

horde /ho(ː)ɹd/ /hoəd/ /hɔɹd/ /hɔːd/ n
horda
wandering troop or gang

horehound n
marrubio
Marrubium vulgare

horizon /həˈɹaɪzən/ n
horizonte
line that appears to separate the Earth from the sky

horizontal /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/ /ˌhɔːɹəˈzɑːntəl/ adj
horizontal
parallel to the plane of the horizon

horizontal dancing /ˌhɒ.ɹɪˈzɒn.təl ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ /ˌhɔː.ɹəˈzɑːn.təl ˈdɑːn.sɪŋ/ n
echar un polvo
euphemistically: sexual intercourse

horizontally adv
horizontalmente
in a horizontal direction or position

hormonal /hɔɹˈmoʊnəl/ adj
hormonal
pertaining to hormones

hormone /ˈhɔːməʊn/ /ˈhɔːɹmoʊn/ n
hormona
substance produced by the body that effects physiological activity
synthetic compound with the same activity as a hormone

hormone therapy n
terapia de hormonas

horn /hɔɹn/ /hɔːn/ n
viento trompa
any of several musical wind instruments
cuerno
any similar real or imaginary projection
horn-shaped object
bocina
conical device used to direct waves
cuerno asta cacho
growth on the heads of certain animals
bocina claxon corneta fotuto pito
loud alarm, especially on a motor vehicle
queratina cuerno
substance

hornbeam /ˈhɔɹnˌbim/ /ˈhɔːnˌbiːm/ n
carpe
tree of Carpinus

hornbill /ˈhɔːn.bɪl/ /ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/ n
cálao
bird

hornblende /ˈhɔɹnˌblɛnd/ /ˈhɔːnˌblɛnd/ n
hornablenda hornblenda
a green to black amphibole mineral

horned /ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/ adj
astado
having horns

horned lizard n
lagarto cornudo
lizard of the genus Phrynosoma

horned melon n
pepino africano
plant

hornero n
hornero
bird of the genus Furnarius

hornet /ˈhɔɹ.nɪt/ /ˈhɔː.nɪt/ n
avispón
a large wasp, of the genus Vespa, with a brown-and-yellow-striped body

hornets' nest n
nido de avispas
an unpleasant or controversial situation

hornless /hɔɹn.ləs/ /hɔɹn.lɪs/ /hɔːn.ləs/ /hɔːn.lɪs/ adj
descornado mocho
without horns

horny /ˈhɔɹ.ni/ adj
córneo
hard or bony
caliente arrecho cachondo jodontón
sexually aroused

horologist n
relojero
a person who makes or repairs clocks

horology n
orologia
art, science and technology of timekeeping

horopter n
horóptera
three-dimensional curve

horoscope /ˈhɒ.ɹə.skəʊp/ /ˈhɔ.ɹəˌskoʊp/ n
horóscopo
astrological forecast
position of the planets and stars; diagram of such positions

horrible /ˈhɑɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɒɹɪbəl/ /ˈhɔɹɪbəl/ adj
horrible horrendo
causing horror, terrible

horribly adv
horriblemente
in a horrible way

horrid /ˈhɒɹɪd/ /ˈhɔɹɪd/ adj
horrendo hórrido
causing horror or dread

horrific /hɘˈɹɘfɘk/ /həˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
horrorífico
causing horror

horrify /ˈhɒɹɪfaɪ/ /ˈhɔɹəfaɪ/ v
horripilar
to cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease

horripilation n
escalofríos
bristling of the hair

horror /ˈhɑɹɚ/ /ˈhɒɹə/ /ˈhɔɹɚ/ n
horror
intense distressing fear or repugnance

horror story n
historia de miedo historia de terror
fictional narrative of distressing events
unpleasant experience

hors d'oeuvre /ɔəˈdɜːv/ /ɔɹˈdɝv/ n
aperitivo
appetizer

horse /hɔɹs/ /hɔːs/ n
caballería
cavalry soldiers
potro caballo
gymnastic equipment
caballo
knight in chess (see also knight)
caballo yegua
members of the species Equus ferus
equina equino
related or similar species
caballo chiva
slang: heroin

horse archer n
arquero a caballo
a cavalryman armed with a bow

horse chestnut /ˌhɔɹs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ /ˌhɔːs ˈtʃɛsnʌt/ n
castaño de Indias
seed
tree

horse of a different color n
es otro cantar eso es harina de otro costal
unrelated or incidentally related matter with different significance

horse racing n
carreras de caballos
a sport where horses and their jockeys compete to be fastest

horse-drawn adj
de caballos hipomóvil tirado por caballos
pulled along by horse

horseback /ˈhɔɹsˌbæk/ /ˈhɔːsˌbæk/ adv
a caballo
on the back of a horse

horsefly n
tábano tabánido
fly of the family Tabanidae

horseling n
caballito
a little horse

horseman /ˈhɔrsmən/ /ˈhɔːsmən/ n
caballero
man who rides a horse

horsemeat n
carne de caballo
horse meat

horseplay n
camorra pelea
rough or rowdy play

horseplay v
pelear
to engage in horseplay

horsepower /ˈhɔɹsˌpaʊɚ/ /ˈhɔːsˌpaʊə/ n
caballo de vapor
metric
non-metric

horseradish /ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ /ˈhɔːsɹædɪʃ/ n
rábano picante rábano rusticano raíz picante
condiment
plant

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ n
herradura
metallic shoe of a horse
shape of a horseshoe
piece of metal used to play the game horseshoes

horseshoe /ˈhɔːs.ʃuː/ /ˈhɔːɹs.ʃuː/ v
herrar
to apply horseshoes to a horse

horsetail /ˈhɔː(ɹ)s.teɪl/ n
cola de caballo equisetácea
plant

horsewhip n
fusta
whip used on horses

horsewoman n
amazona jinete
a female equestrian

horst /hɔːst/ n
macizo tectónico
raised portion of Earth's surface

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ adj
caballuno
of or relating to horses

horsy /ˈhɔɹsi/ /ˈhɔːsi/ n
caballito
a child's term or name for a horse

horticulture /ˈhɔɹ.tɪˌkʌl.tʃɚ/ /ˈhɔː.tɪˌkʌl.tʃə(ɹ)/ n
horticultura
the science of caring for gardens

hosanna /hoʊˈzænə/ interjection
hosanna
liturgical word

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ n
manguera
flexible tube

hose /hoʊz/ /həʊz/ v
lavar con manguera
to water or spray with a hose

hospice /ˈhɑspɪs/ /ˈhɒspɪs/ n
hospicio
a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill

hospitable /hɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ adj
hospitalario
cordial and generous towards guests

hospital /ˈhɑs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ /ˈɒs.pɪ.tl̩/ n
hospital
large medical facility

hospital gown n
bata hospitalaria
gown worn by patients

hospitality /hɑs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ /hɒs.pɪˈtæl.ɪ.ti/ n
hospitalidad
act or service of welcoming, receiving, hosting, or entertaining guests
hostelería
business of providing catering, lodging and entertainment service

hospitalization n
hospitalización
hospitalizing of a patient

hospitalize v
hospitalizar
to send to a hospital

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ n
huésped hospedador hospedante
biology: cell or organism which harbors another organism
conductor maestro de ceremonias
moderator
anfitrión organizador anfitriona
person or organisation responsible for running an event
anfitrión hospedador hospedero
person who receives or entertains a guest
hueste
multitude of people arrayed as an army
anfitrión presentador propietario
hostia
consecrated bread

host /hoʊst/ /həʊst/ v
alojar
computing: run software for a remote user or process
albergar alojar
perform the role of a host

hostage /ˈhɒstɪdʒ/ n
rehén
person given as a pledge or security

hostel /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstəl/ n
albergue hostal parador
an affordable overnight lodging place

hostess /ˈhoʊstəs/ /ˈhəʊstəs/ n
anfitriona
female host
aeromoza azafata
stewardess

hostile /ˈhɑstəl/ /ˈhɒstaɪl/ adj
hostil
belonging or appropriate to an enemy

hostile witness n
testigo desfavorable
person called to testify by a party to whom that witness is opposed

hostilely adv
hostilmente
in a hostile manner

hostility /hɑˈstɪlɪti/ /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n
hostilidad
state of being hostile
hostile action, especially a military action

hostname n
nombre de equipo
name by which any device attached to a computer network is known

hot /hɑt/ /hɒt/ adj
cable cargado vivo
electrically charged
ardiendo con calentura febril
feverish
caliente muy caliente
having a high temperature
caluroso cálido
of the weather
de moda demandado
popular, in demand
radioactivo termonuclear
radioactive
bueno candente sabroso sensual
slang: physically very attractive
chueco tranzado
slang: stolen
picante picoso
spicy
caliente
very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed

hot air n
palabrería jarabe de pico
empty, confused or exaggerated talk

hot and bothered adj
calenturiento
sexually aroused

hot chocolate n
chocolate
beverage

hot dog /ˈhɑt.dɔɡ/ /ˈhɒt.dɒɡ/ /ˈhʌt.dɒɡ/ n
dogo frankfurter hot dog pan perrito
pancho chévere completo italiano perro caliente shuco
frankfurter in a bun
salchicha vienesa
sausage
temerario
show-off or daredevil

hot flush n
bochorno sofoco
sudden sensation of heat, symptom of the menopause

hot mess /ˌhɑt ˈmɛs/ n
despelote enredamiento lío quilombo
person, thing, or situation in a state of disarray

hot pot n
fondue con el caldo
stew of beef or lamb and potatoes

hot potato n
patata caliente
awkward or delicate problem
child's game

hot sauce /ˈhɒtˌsɔs/ n
salsa picante
condiment made from chile peppers

hot spring n
aguas termales pozo termal termas
natural spring producing water whose temperature is greater than about 20°C (68° F)

hot water n
agua perra
hot water served as a beverage

hot water bottle n
bolsa de agua caliente guatero
a flexible bottle for heat therapy

hot-air balloon n
globo aerostático globo
balloon-shaped aircraft filled with hot air

hot-tempered adj
colérico irascible mañoso
easily angered

hot-wire v
hacer un puente
hot-wire

hotbed n
caldo de cultivo hervidero semillero
place ideal for the growth of something undesirable

hotchpot n
colación de bienes
blending together of property so as to achieve equal division in the case of inheritance; collation

hotel /hoʊˈtɛl/ /həʊˈtɛl/ /əʊˈtɛl/ n
hotel albergue
establishment providing accommodation

hotheaded adj
exaltado fogoso impetuoso
pertaining to or characteristic of a hothead; easily excited or angered

hotline n
línea directa
telephone line that is able to give immediate assistance

hotplate n
hornillo placa calefactora placa eléctrica
semi-portable stove

houbara bustard n
hubara
Chlamydotis undulata

hound /haʊnd/ n
perro de caza sabueso
dog

houndstooth /ˈhaʊndstuːθ/ n
pata de gallo
fabric pattern

hour /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ n
hora
time period of sixty minutes
the time

hour hand n
manecilla
hand of clock

hourglass /ˈaʊəɡlɑːs/ n
reloj de arena ampolleta
clock

hourglass figure n
cintura de avispa
a human body shape resembling an hourglass

houri /ˈhʊəɹi/ n
hurí
(Islam) a nymph in the form of a beautiful virgin

hourly /ˈaʊ̯əli/ /ˈaʊ̯ɚli/ adj
por hora
that occurs every hour

house /haʊs/ /haʊz/ /hʌʊs/ n
casa vivienda
archetypal structure of a human abode
cámara casa
debating chamber for government politicians
casa
human abode
dynasty, familiar descendance
an establishment, business
astrology: one of the twelve divisions of an astrological chart
teatro
theatre

house /haʊs/ /hʌʊs/ v
alojar hospedar albergar
admit to residence
encajar envolver
contain or enclose mechanical parts
almacenar
keep within a structure or container

house arrest n
arresto domiciliario arraigo domiciliario
confinement of a person, by authorities, to his or her residence

house martin n
avión común
bird in genus Delichon

house mouse n
ratón casero ratón común
mouse of the species Mus musculus

house music /ˈhaʊs ˌmjuːzɪk/ n
house
type of electronic dance music with an uptempo beat and recurring kickdrum

house number n
número de la casa
street address

house of cards /ˈhaʊs.ʌvˌkɑɹdz/ n
castillo de naipes castillo de cartas
structure made by stacking playing cards

house sparrow n
gorrión común
Passer domesticus

house wine n
vino de la casa
a relatively inexpensive wine sold in restaurants

house-trained adj
limpio aseado entrenado
trained not to excrete indoors

housefly n
mosca común mosca doméstica
fly

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ adj
casero familiar
belonging to same house and family
doméstico
found in or having its origin in a home

household /ˈhaʊshoʊld/ /ˈhaʊshəʊld/ n
casa familia hogareños huéspedes séquito
those living in the same residence

household appliance n
electrodoméstico
machine

househusband n
amo de casa
husband who remains in the homestead

housekeeper /ˈhaʊskipɚ/ /ˈhaʊskiːpə/ n
ama de llaves
head of the female staff of a large home
ama de casa
one who looks after the home by herself

houseleek /ˈhaʊsliːk/ n
siempreviva
Sempervivum

housewife /ˈhaʊs.waɪf/ /ˈhʌzɪf/ n
ama de casa
female head of household

housework n
tareas domésticas
domestic household chores

housing /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ n
alojamiento
activity of enclosing or providing residence
vivienda
residences

housing estate n
urbanización ensemble gran conjunto
group of buildings

hovel /ˈhɒvəl/ n
casucha cuchitril
poor cottage

hover /ˈhɒ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈhʌ.vɚ/ v
cernerse levitar revolotear
to float in the air
dudar hesitar vacilar
to waver, or be uncertain

hover-fly n
sírfido
insect of the Syrphidae family

hovercraft /ˈhɒv.ə.kɹɑːft/ /ˈhʌvɚ.kɹæft/ n
aerodeslizador
vehicle supported on a cushion of air

hoverfly n
sírfido
fly in the family Syrphidae

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ adv
cómo
in what manner
in what state
cómo cuan
to what degree
cómo qué
used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings

how /haʊ/ /hæŏ/ conjunction
como cómo
in which way

how are you /haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/ /haʊ ˈɑː juː/ phraseologicalUnit
cómo estás qué tal cómo está
greeting

how come /haʊ kʌm/ adv
cómo es que
why

how do I get to phraseologicalUnit
cómo puedo llegar a
how do I get to...?

how do I get to the airport phraseologicalUnit
¿cómo llego al aeropuerto? ¿cómo puedo llegar al aeropuerto?
how do I get to the airport?

how do I get to the bus station phraseologicalUnit
¿cómo llego a la estación de autobuses?
how do I get to the bus station?

how do I get to the train station phraseologicalUnit
¿cómo llego a la estación de tren?
how do I get to the train station?

how do you do phraseologicalUnit
encantada encantado ¿cómo está usted?
Phrase: how do you do

how do you pronounce this word /ˈhaʊ duː ˈjuː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɝd/ /ˈhaʊ də juː pɹəˈnaʊns ðɪs ˈwɜːd/ phraseologicalUnit
cómo se pronuncia esta palabra
how do you pronounce this word?

how do you say …… in English phraseologicalUnit
cómo se dice …… en inglés
request for translation into English

how do you spell this word phraseologicalUnit
¿cómo se escribe esta palabra?
how do you spell this word?

how long adj
que largo
how long (distance)

how long adv
cuánto tiempo desde cuándo
how long (length of time)

how many determiner
cuántas cuántos
what number

how many languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
¿cuántos idiomas habla? ¿cuántos idiomas hablas?
how many languages do you speak?

how many siblings do you have phraseologicalUnit
cuántos hermanos tiene cuántos hermanos tienes
how many siblings do you have?

how much determiner
¿cuánto cuesta?
what is the cost/price?
cuánto
what quantity

how much do you charge phraseologicalUnit
¿cuánto cobra?
how much do you charge?

how much does it cost phraseologicalUnit
cuánto cuesta cuánto es cuánto vale
how much is it?

how old are you /haʊ ˈoʊld ɑɹ ˌju/ /haʊ ˈəʊld ɑː(ɹ) ˌjuː/ phraseologicalUnit
¿cuántos años tienes? ¿qué edad tiene?
what is your age in years

how the mighty have fallen phraseologicalUnit
quién te ha visto y quién te ve
proverb

how's it going phraseologicalUnit
cómo le va cómo te va
how's it going? - informal greetings

how's the weather phraseologicalUnit
qué tiempo hace ¿cómo está el tiempo?
how's the weather?

however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ /hɑwɛvə/ /hɑʊˈɛvə/ adv
de cualquier forma
in whatever way or manner
sin embargo
nevertheless

howitzer /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaʊ.ɪts.əɹ/ n
obús
a cannon

howl /haʊl/ n
aullido
protracted, mournful cry of a dog or a wolf

howl /haʊl/ v
aullar
To utter a loud, protracted, mournful sound or cry, as dogs and wolves often do
gañir
to utter a sound expressive of pain or distress

howler monkey n
araguato carayá manechi mono aullador mono colorado mono congo
loud Central American and South American monkey of the genus Alouatta

howling /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/ n
aullido
act of producing howls

hp n
CV
horsepower

hryvnia /ˈhɹɪvnɪə/ n
grivna hryvnia
Ukrainian currency

hub /hʌb/ n
buje maza
central part of a wheel
concentrador multiplexor
computer networking device
centro distribuidor vial nudo punto de transbordo
point where many routes meet

hubbub /ˈhʌbʌb/ n
algarabía guirigay tiberio tremolina
A confused uproar, commotion, tumult or racket.

hubcap n
copa tapabocinas tapacubos taparruedas tapón taza
decorative disk for wheels

hubris /ˈhjuːbɹɪs/ n
hibris hybris arrogancia desmesura hubris
excessive pride or arrogance

hubristic adj
jactancioso prepotente
overly arrogant

huchen /ˈhuːkən/ n
salmón del Danubio
Hucho hucho

huddle /ˈhʌdəl/ adj
amontonarse
crowd together
acurrucarse
curl one's legs up to the chest

hue /hju/ /hjuː/ /hjʉː/ n
matiz
character; aspect
matiz tono color coloración
color or shade of color; tint; dye
matiz tonalidad
the characteristic related to the light frequency that appears in the color

hug /hʌɡ/ n
abrazo
affectionate embrace

hug /hʌɡ/ v
abrazar
embrace
cling closely together

huge /hjuːd͡ʒ/ /juːdʒ/ [hʊudʒ] adj
enorme grandote
very large

hugeness n
enormidad gigantez inmensidad
quality of being huge

huggable /ˈhʌɡ.ə.bəl/ adj
abrazable achuchable blando mullido
capable of, or suitable for, being hugged

huh /hə/ /hʌ/ interjection
eh
to reinforce a question

hula hoop /ˈhuːlə ˌhuːp/ n
hula hoop hula hula
toy in the form of a large hoop

hull /hʌl/ n
hollejo vaina
outer covering of a fruit or seed
casco
frame of a ship or plane

hullabaloo /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ n
aspaviento barullo excitación rebullicio revuelo
clamour, commotion, fuss or uproar

hullabaloo /ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ /ˌhʌləbəˈluː/ v
hacer muchos aspavientos poner el grito en el cielo
to make a commotion or uproar

huller n
descascarillador
machine for removing hulls from grain

hum /ˈhʌm/ n
tararear
tune created orally with lips closed

hum /ˈhʌm/ v
canturrear tararear
to make sound with lips closed

human /ˈ(h)ju.mən/ /ˈ(h)juː.mən/ /ˈhjuː.mən/ /ˈju.mən/ adj
humano
having the nature or attributes of a human being
of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens

human being n
ser humano hombre humano
person

human condition n
condición humana
characteristics, key events and situations which compose the essentials of human experience

human immunodeficiency virus n
virus de inmunodeficiencia humana
human immunodeficiency virus

human interface device n
dispositivo de interfaz humana
device allowing a user to interact with a computer

human nature n
naturaleza humana
set of qualities shared by all humans

human papillomavirus n
virus del papiloma humano
virus

human race n
humanidad
mankind; humanity

human resource management n
gestión de recursos humanos
process

human resources n
recursos humanos
the personnel department of an organization
personal
the personnel employed in an organization

human right n
derecho humano
basic right that all humans should be guaranteed

human rights n
derechos humanos
basic rights and freedoms that all humans should be guaranteed

human shield n
escudo humano
civilians placed in or around targets

human trafficking n
trata de personas tráfico de personas trata
criminal activity in which people are recruited, etc. to serve an exploitative purpose

humane /hjuːˈmeɪn/ adj
humano
with regard for the health and well-being of another

humanism /ˈhjumənɪz(ə)m/ /ˈhjuːmənɪz(ə)m/ n
humanismo
ethical system
historical revival of Classical culture
humanitarianism

humanist /ˈhjuːmənɪst/ [ˈhçuːmənɪst] n
humanista
proponent of the group of ethical stances

humanitarian adj
humanitario
concerned with people's welfare

humanitarian n
humanitario
person with humanitarian concerns

humanitarianism n
humanitarismo
humanitarian philosophy

humanity /hjuˈmænɪti/ n
humanidad
human beings as a group
human condition
quality of being benevolent

humanizable adj
humanizable

humanization n
humanización
act of humanizing

humanize /ˈhjuː.mə.naɪz/ v
humanizar
to make human

humankind n
humanidad género humano raza humana
the human race

humanly /ˈhjuːmənli/ adv
humanamente
in a human manner

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ adj
humanoide
having the appearance or characteristics of a human

humanoid /ˈhjuːmənɔɪd/ n
humanoide
a being having the appearance or characteristics of a human

humanzee n
humancé
a hypothetical hybrid of a human and a chimpanzee

humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ /ˈʌmbəl/ adj
humilde
near the ground
humilde modesto
thinking lowly of oneself

humbly /ˈhʌmbli/ adv
humildemente
in a humble manner

humbug /ˈhəmˌbəɡ/ /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/ n
embrollo fraude trampa
fraud or sham
embaucador tramposo
fraudster or cheat
bobería disparate farsa tontería
hoax, prank or jest

humdrum adj
aburrido soso tedioso
lacking variety or excitement; dull; boring

humectant /hjuːˈmɛktənt/ n
humectante
substance that promotes the retention of water

humero- prefix
humero-
humerus

humerocubital adj
humerocubital
relating to the humerus and cubit

humerus /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ n
húmero
bone of the upper arm

humid /ˈhjuːmɪd/ adj
húmedo
slightly wet

humidification n
humidificación
process

humidifier n
humidificador
A device that is used to increase the humidity of the air

humidify /hjuːˈmɪdɪfaɪ/ v
humidificar
To increase the humidity in the air.

humidity /hjuːˈmɪdɪti/ n
humedad
dampness, especially that of the air
amount of water vapour in the air

humidor /ˈhjumɪdɔɹ/ n
humidificador
container

humiliate /hjuːˈmɪliˌeɪt/ v
humillar
to injure a person's dignity and self-respect

humiliated adj
humillado
deprived of dignity or self-respect

humiliating adj
humillante
liable to humiliate

humiliation /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n
humillación
the act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification
the state of being humiliated, humbled or reduced to lowliness or submission

humility /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/ n
humildad
characteristic of being humble

hummingbird /ˈhʌmɪnˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈhʌmɪŋˌbɝd/ n
colibrí picaflor chuparrosa zunzún chupaflor quinde
any of various small American birds in the family Trochilidae

hummus /ˈhuːməs/ /ˈhʊməs/ /ˈhʌməs/ n
hummus
dip made of chickpea paste

humongous /ˌhjuːˈmʌŋɡəs/ [çu̟ːˈmʊŋɡəs] [ˌçu̟ːˈmɐŋɡəs] adj
enorme gigante
extremely large

humorist n
humorista
writer of humor

humorous /ˈhjuːməɹəs/ /ˈhjuːməɹɪs/ adj
humoroso
full of humor or arousing laughter; funny

humour /ˈhjuː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈhjuːmɚ/ n
humor
something funny
mood

hump /hʌmp/ n
joroba corcova
deformity of the human back
joroba giba
rounded fleshy mass as in camel's back

hump /hʌmp/ v
cochar montarse
to carry something, especially with some exertion
to have sex with

hump day n
ombligo de la semana
middle of the workweek

humpback n
jorobado contrahecho corcovado giboso
humpbacked person

humpback whale n
ballena jorobada yubarta gabarte megáptera xibarte
Megaptera novaeangliae

humus /ˈhjuːməs/ n
humus
group of compounds in soil

hunch /hʌntʃ/ n
corazonada pálpito
idea, theory

hundred /ˈhʌndɚd/ /ˈhʌndɹəd/ numeral
cien ciento
cardinal number 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ adj
centésimo
ordinal of 100

hundredth /ˈhʌndɹɛdθ/ n
centésimo
one of a hundred equal parts of a whole

hundredweight n
quintal
measure of weight (some may be only approximately equivalent)

hung adj
vergón
having a large penis

hung like a horse adj
dotado vergón
having a large penis

hung over adj
crudo enratonado resacoso
suffering from a hangover

hung parliament /hʌŋ ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /hʌŋ ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
parlamento colgado
parliament in which no single political party has an outright majority

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ n
hambre carpanta gazuza gusa
need for food
sed
strong desire

hunger /ˈhʌŋɡə/ /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/ v
tener sed
desire
tener hambre hambre
need food

hunger strike n
huelga de hambre
a fast undertaken as a means of protest

hungover /ˈhʌŋˌəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
resacoso
suffering from a hangover

hungry /ˈhʌŋ.ɡɹi/ adj
hambriento
affected by hunger; desirous of food
eager, having a desire for something

hunk /hʌŋk/ n
pedazo
large piece of something
macizo
sexually attractive man

hunker /ˈhʌŋkə/ /ˈhʌŋkɚ/ v
acurrucarse encuclillarse
To crouch or squat close to the ground

hunker down v
agacharse
take shelter; prepare for an eventuality

hunt /hʌnt/ n
caza
the act of hunting, shooting

hunt /hʌnt/ v
cazar
to chase down prey

hunter /ˈhʌntɚ/ n
cazador
person who hunts game

hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ n
caza cacería cinegética
chasing and killing animals for sport or to get food
caza
looking for something

hunting dog n
perro de caza

hunting ground n
caladero
place to find what one is looking for

hunting horn n
cuerno de caza
bugle used during a hunt

huntress /ˈhʌntɹɪs/ n
cazadora
female who hunts

hurdle /ˈhɜːdəl/ /ˈhɝdəl/ n
valla
artificial barrier over which people or horses jump in a race
perceived obstacle

hurdle /ˈhɜːdəl/ /ˈhɝdəl/ v
vallar
to hedge, cover, make, or enclose with hurdles

hurdler n
vallista
athlete who competes in the hurdling event

hurdy-gurdy /ˈhɜː.diˌɡɜː.di/ /ˈhɝː.diˌɡɝː.di/ n
zanfona zanfoña
stringed instrument

hurl /hɝl/ v
arrojar lanzar proyectar tirar
throw with force
devolver volver
vomit

hurrah /həˈɹɑː/ interjection
hurra
expressing approval, appreciation, or happiness

hurricane /ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhʌɹɪˌkeɪn/ n
huracán
weather phenomenon
meteorology: a wind scale for quite strong wind

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] n
prisa apuro afán
rushed action

hurry /ˈhʌ.ɹi/ [ˈhɝ.ɹi] v
apresurarse darse prisa apurarse
to do things quickly
apresurarse apurarse darse prisa
to speed up the rate

hurry up v
apurarse
go faster

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ adj
dolido
pained
herido
wounded, injured

hurt /hɜːt/ /hɝt/ v
doler
to be painful
hacer daño lastimar
to cause physical pain and/or injury

hurtful adj
nocivo
tending to impair or damage

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ n
marido esposo
male partner in marriage

husband /ˈhʌz.bənd/ v
ahorrar manejar con economía
to conserve

husband and wife n
esposo y esposa marido y mujer
husband and wife

husbandry /ˈhʌzb(ə)ndɹi/ n
agricultura
cultivation of crops and raising of livestock

hush /hʌʃ/ n
silencio
silence

hush /hʌʃ/ v
callar callarse
to become quiet
callar
to make quiet
calmar
to soothe

husk /hʌsk/ n
cáscara farfolla
any worthless exterior
exterior of certain vegetables or fruits

husky /ˈhʌs.ki/ adj
fornido robusto
ronco afónico aguardentoso aguardientoso rauco
hoarse and rough-sounding

hussar n
húsar
light cavalry of any of several European armies

hustle /ˈhʌsəl/ v
engañar engrupir
to con or deceive
apurarse darse prisa
to rush or hurry

hustle and bustle n
ajetreo trajín
activity

hustler /ˈhʌsləɹ/ n
chapero gigoló prostituto puto
a male prostitute who sells his services to men
chulo
a pimp

hut /hʌt/ n
choza
primitive dwelling
cabaña chamizo
small wooden shed

hutch /hʌtʃ/ n
conejera
cage for rabbits

hyacinth /ˈhaɪəsɪnθ/ n
jacinto
plant of the genus Hyacinthus

hyaluronic adj
hialurónico
of or pertaining to hyaluronic acid or its derivatives

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ adj
híbrido
consisting of diverse components

hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ n
híbrido
biology: offspring resulting from crossbreeding
something of mixed origin

hybrid car /ˈhaibɹidkɑː/ n
coche híbrido
hybrid electric vehicle

hybridization /haɪ.bɹɪd.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ n
hibridación
act of hybridizing

hybridize /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd.aɪz/ v
hibridar
to cross-breed

hydatidosis n
hidatidosis
infection by Echinococcus granulosus

hydra /ˈhaɪdɹə/ n
hydra
any of several small freshwater polyps of the genus Hydra and related genera

hydracid n
hidrácido
chemistry: an acid that does not contain any oxygen

hydrangea /haɪˈdɹeɪnd͡ʒ(i)ə/ n
hortensia
shrub

hydrargyrum /haɪˈdɹɑːd͡ʒɪɹəm/ n
hidrargirio hidrargiro
cognate translations of hydrargyrum — otherwise see mercury

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ n
hidrato
solid compound containing or linked to water molecules

hydrate /ˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ v
hidratar
to absorb water

hydraulic /haɪˈdɹɒlɪk/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪk/ adj
hidráulico
Related to hydraulics
Having to do with water

hydraulic engineering n
ingeniería hidráulica
sub-discipline of civil engineering concerned with water and sewage

hydraulic fracturing n
fractura hidráulica fracking fracturamiento hidráulico hidrofracturación
technique in which a mixture of water and sand is forced down an oil well

hydraulicity n
hidraulicidad
condition of being hydraulic

hydraulics /haɪˈdɹɒlɪks/ /haɪˈdɹɔːlɪks/ n
hidráulica
engineering science that deals with liquid in motion

hydrazine n
hidracina
NH₂-NH₂

hydride n
hidruro
compound of hydrogen

hydro- /haɪdɹoʊ-/ prefix
hidro-
pertaining to water

hydrocarbon n
hidrocarburo
compound of carbon and hydrogen

hydrocephalus n
hidrocefalia
skull enlargement due to fluid

hydrochloric adj
clorhídrico hidroclórico
relating to hydrochloric acid

hydrochloric acid n
ácido clorhídrico ácido de sal
strong acid made by dissolving the gas, hydrogen chloride

hydrodynamic adj
hidrodinámico
of or relating to the science of hydrodynamics

hydrodynamically /ˌhaɪdɹoʊdaɪˈnæmɪkli/ adv
hidrodinámicamente
using hydrodynamics

hydrodynamics n
hidrodinámica
study of fluids in motion

hydrofoil /ˈhaɪ.dɹoʊˌfɔɪl/ /ˈhɑe.dɹəˌfoɪl/ n
alíscafo aliscafo
vessel

hydrogen /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən/ n
hidrógeno
chemical element
molecular hydrogen

hydrogen bomb n
bomba de hidrógeno
thermonuclear bomb

hydrogen peroxide n
peróxido de hidrógeno agua oxigenada
H₂O₂

hydrogen sulfide /ˈhaɪdɹədʒ(ə)n ˈsʌlfaɪd/ /ˈhaɪdɹədʒən ˈsʌlfaɪd/ n
sulfuro de hidrógeno
H₂S

hydrogen vehicle n
vehículo de hidrógeno
any vehicle that uses hydrogen as its principal fuel

hydrogenate /ˈhaɪdɹədʒəneɪt/ v
hidrogenar
treat or react with hydrogen

hydrogenation n
hidrogenación
the chemical reaction of hydrogen with another substance

hydrographic adj
hidrográfico
of or pertaining to hydrography

hydrography n
hidrografía
Measurement and description of navigable waters

hydrologic adj
hidrológico
of or pertaining to hydrology

hydrologist /haɪˈdɹɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
hidrólogo
one who is skilled in or practises hydrology

hydrology n
hidrología
science related to water

hydrolysis n
hidrólisis
a chemical process of decomposition

hydromassage n
hidromasaje
massage using water

hydronephrosis n
hidronefrosis
pathological condition

hydronium n
hidronio
H₃O+

hydronym /ˈhaɪdɹənɪm/ /ˈhʌɪdɹənɪm/ n
hidrónimo
name of a body of water

hydropathic adj
hidropático hidroterápico
relating to hydropathy

hydropathy n
hidropatía hidroterapia
The therapeutic use of water

hydrophilic adj
hidrofílico hidrófilo
having an affinity for water

hydrophobia /ˌhaɪ.dɹəˈfoʊ.bɪ.ə/ /ˌhʌɪ.dɹə(ʊ)ˈfəʊ.bɪ.ə/ n
hidrofobia
fear of water
rabies

hydrophobic adj
hidrófobo
of, or having, hydrophobia
lacking an affinity for water

hydroquinone n
hidroquinona
the diphenol para-dihydroxy benzene

hydrosol n
hidrosol
sol in which the continuous phase is water

hydrosphere n
hidrosfera
waters of the Earth

hydrostatic /ˌhaɪdɹəʊˈstætɪk/ adj
hidrostático
of or relating to hydrostatics

hydrotherapist n
hidroterapista
therapist who performs hydrotherapy

hydrotherapy n
hidroterapia
technique that uses water for the treatment of disease

hydroxide /haɪ.ˈdɹɒks.aɪd/ n
hidróxido
univalent anion

hydroxyl n
hidroxilo oxhidrilo
-OH

hyena /haɪˈiːnə/ n
hiena
mammal

hygiene /ˈhaɪˌdʒiːn/ n
higiene
conditions and practices that promote and preserve health

hygienic /haɪˈdʒiːnɪk/ adj
higiénico
pertaining to hygiene

hygrometer n
higrómetro
instrument that measures humidity

hygroscopic adj
higroscópico
readily taking up and retaining water

hymen /ˈhaɪmən/ n
himen
membrane which occludes the vagina

hymeneal /hʌɪməˈniːəl/ adj
himeneo
pertaining to marriage

hymenium n
himenio
spore bearing surface

hymn /hɪm/ n
himno
a song of praise or worship

hymnal /ˈhɪmnəl/ n
himnario
book or collection of hymns

hypallage /hɪˈpælədʒi/ n
hipálage
literary device

hypanthium n
hipantio
bottom part of a flower

hype /haɪp/ n
furor hype propaganda exagerada
promotion

hype /haɪp/ v
promocionar
to promote

hyper- /ˈhaɪpə(ɹ)/ /ˈhaɪpɚ/ prefix
hiper-
excessive
existing in more than three spatial dimensions
linked non-sequentially
over, above, beyond

hyperaldosteronism n
hiperaldosteronismo
condition in which too much aldosterone is produced

hyperandrogenism /haɪpəɹanˈdɹɒdʒənɪzəm/ n
hiperandrogenismo

hyperbaton /haɪˈpɜːbətɒn/ n
hipérbato hipérbaton
grammar

hyperbola n
hipérbola
geometric curve

hyperbole /haɪˈpɝːbəli/ n
hipérbole
rhetorical device

hyperbolic /ˌhaɪpɚˈbɑlɪk/ adj
hiperbólico
exaggerated
pertaining to a mathematical hyperbola

hypercapnia n
hipercapnia
condition of having an abnormally high concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood

hypercatalectic adj
hipercataléctico
having an extra syllable

hyperchloremic adj
hiperclorémico

hypercholesterolemia n
hipercolesterolemia
an excess of cholesterol in the blood

hypercorrect adj
hipercorrecto
nonstandard because of a mistaken idea of standard usage

hypercorrection /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.kəˈɹɛk.ʃən/ n
ultracorrección hipercorrección
nonstandard language use that results from the over-application of a perceived prescriptive rule

hypercube /ˈhaɪ.pə.kjuːb/ /ˈhaɪ.pɚ.kjuːb/ n
hipercubo
a geometric figure

hyperesthesia n
hiperestesia
unusual sensitivity

hyperfocused adj
hiperenfocado

hypergamy n
hipergamia
hypergamy

hypergeometric distribution n
distribución hipergeométrica
probability distribution

hypergiant n
hipergigante
star that is extremely massive

hyperglycemia n
hiperglucemia hiperglicemia
unusually high concentration of sugar in the blood

hyperinflation n
hiperinflación
inflation at a very high rate

hyperkalemia n
hipercalemia hiperpotasemia
the condition of having an abnormally high concentration of potassium ions in the blood

hyperkinetic adj
hipercinético
of, relating to, or affected with hyperkinesis or hyperactivity

hyperkinetic disorder n
síndrome hipercinético trastorno hipercinético
developmental disorder

hyperlink n
hipervínculo
hiperenlace hipervínculo
link from one electronic document to another
area on a Web page

hyperlink v
hipervincular
to add a hyperlink to a document

hypermasculine /ˌhaɪpə(ɹ)ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
hipermasculino

hypermasculinity n
hipermasculinidad

hypermetric adj
hipermétrico
having a redundant syllable

hypernatremia /ˌhaɪ.pə.nəˈtɹiː.mi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.nəˈtɹi.mi.ə/ n
hipernatremia
abnormally high concentration of sodium in blood plasma

hypernova n
hipernova
the gravitational collapse of a massive star to form a black hole

hypernym /ˈhaɪpənɪm/ /ˈhaɪpɚnɪm/ n
hiperónimo
superordinate grouping word

hyperon n
hiperón
baryon with nonzero strangeness

hyperparasite /ˌhaɪpəˈpæɹəsaɪt/ /ˌhaɪpɚˈpæɹəsaɪt/ n
hiperparásita hiperparásito
parasite whose host is a parasite

hyperpigmentation n
hiperpigmentación
darkening

hyperplasia /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.ˈpleɪ.ʒə/ n
hiperplasia
increase in the size of a tissue or organ

hypersensitive adj
hipersensible
highly or abnormally sensitive to some substances or agents

hypersensitivity n
hipersensibilidad
heightened immune response to an antigen

hypersexuality n
hipersexualidad
extreme libido

hypersomnia n
hipersomnia
a state of drowsiness or sleepiness

hypersonic adj
hipersónico
five times the speed of sound

hyperspace n
hiperespacio
notional space in science fiction
mathematics

hypersphere n
hiperesfera
the points of a hyperspace at the same distance from a given point

hypertension n
hipertensión
abnormally high blood pressure

hypertensive adj
hipertensivo
of or pertaining to, or causing hypertension

hypertext /ˈhaɪpəɹˌtɛkst/ n
hipertexto
uncountable: text for the Web
countable: hypertext document

hypertextual adj
hipertextual
of or relating to hypertext

hyperthermia n
hipertermia
medical condition

hyperthymesia /ˌhaɪ.pə.θaɪˈmiː.zi.ə/ /ˌhaɪ.pɚ.θaɪˈmi.ʒə/ n
hipertimesia
rare condition in which an individual possesses a superior autobiographical memory

hyperthyroidism n
hipertiroidismo
pathological condition resulting from excess thyroid hormones

hypertrophic /hʌɪpəˈtɹɒfɪk/ adj
hipertrófico
pertaining to hypertrophy

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ n
hipertrofia
an increase in the size of an organ due to swelling of the individual cells

hypertrophy /haɪˈpɜːtɹəfi/ /haɪˈpɝːtɹəfi/ v
hipertrofiarse
to increase in size

hyperventilate v
hiperventilar
to breathe quickly and deeply

hyperventilation /haɪ.pə(ɹ)ˌvɛntəˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌhaɪpɚˌvɛntəˈleɪʃən/ n
hiperventilación
the state of breathing faster

hypervolemic adj
hipervolémico
of or pertaining to hypervolemia

hypha n
hifa
filament that forms the mycelium of a fungus

hyphema n
hipema

hyphen /ˈhaɪ.fən/ n
guion guión
symbol used to join words or to indicate a word has been split

hyphenation /ˌhaɪfəˈneɪʃən/ n
separación silábica
inclusion and location of hyphens

hypnagogic /hɪpnəˈɡɒdʒɪk/ adj
hipnagógico
that induces sleep

hypno- /hɪpnoʊ-/ prefix
hipno-
sleep

hypnosis /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/ n
hipnosis
a trancelike state

hypnotherapist n
hipnoterapeuta
practitioner of hypnotherapy

hypnotherapy n
hipnoterapia
treatment of disease through hypnotism

hypnotic /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/ adj
hipnótico
of or relating to hypnosis or hypnotism

hypnotic /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/ n
hipnótico
a soporific substance

hypnotism n
hipnotismo
hypnotism

hypnotist /ˈhɪpnətɪst/ n
hipnotizador
person who uses hypnotism

hypnotization n
hipnotización
act or process of producing hypnotism

hypnotize /ˈhɪpnətaɪ̯z/ v
hipnotizar
To induce somebody into a state of hypnosis

hypnotized adj
hipnotizada hipnotizado
under hypnosis

hypocapnia n
hipocapnia
state of reduced carbon dioxide in the blood

hypocaust n
hipocausto
underground heating system for a bath

hypochloridria n
hipoclorhidria
hypoacidity

hypochlorous adj
hipocloroso
having a lower valence than in cholrous compounds

hypochondria n
hipocondría patofobia
psychological disorder

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ adj
hipocondríaco hipocondriaco
affected by hypochondria
hipocondríaco hipocondriaco hipocóndrico
related to the hypochondrium

hypochondriac /ˌhaɪpoʊˈkɑːndɹiæk/ /ˌhaɪpəʊˈkɒndɹiæk/ n
hipocondríaco
person affected with hypochondria

hypochondriasis n
hipocondría
excessive fear of or preoccupation with a serious illness

hypochondrium n
hipocondrio
upper region of the abdomen

hypocorism /haɪˈpɑkəˌɹɪzəm/ /haɪˈpɒkəˌɹɪz(ə)m/ n
hipocorístico
term of endearment

hypocoristic /ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/ adj
hipocorístico
relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy

hypocoristic /ˌhaɪpəkəˈɹɪstɪk/ n
hipocorístico
nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through shortening of the original name

hypocrisy /hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ /hɪˈpɒkɹəsi/ n
hipocresía
claim, pretense, or false representation of holding beliefs, feelings, or virtues that one does not actually possess

hypocrite /ˈhɪ.pə.kɹɪt/ n
hipócrita
person practising hypocrisy

hypocritical /hɪpəˈkɹɪtɪkəl/ adj
mocho
characterized by hypocrisy or being a hypocrite

hypodermic /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːmɪk/ /ˌhaɪpəˈdɝmɪk/ adj
hipodérmico
under the dermis

hypodermis n
hipodermis
skin

hypoesthesia n
hipoestesia
partial loss of sensation

hypogamy n
hipogamia
hypogamy

hypogastric adj
hipogástrico
of or pertaining the hypogastrium

hypogastrium n
hipogastrio
area of the human abdomen residing below the umbilicus

hypoglossal adj
hipogloso
of or pertaining to the area under the tongue

hypoglycemia n
hipoglucemia hipoglicemia
low level of blood glucose

hypoglycemic adj
hipoglucémico
suffering from hypoglycemia

hypomasculinity n
hipomasculinidad

hyponatremia n
hiponatremia
A low concentration of sodium

hyponym /ˈhaɪ.poʊ.nɪm/ /ˈhaɪpəʊ.nɪm/ n
hipónimo
more specific word

hypopharynx n
hipofaringe
anatomy: bottom part of the pharynx

hypophysial adj
hipofisario
related to hypophysis

hypophysis /haɪˈpɒfɪsɪs/ n
hipófisis
gland

hypopituitarism /ˌhaɪpəʊpɪˈt(j)uːɪtəˌɹɪzəm/ n
hipopituitarismo
decrease in secretion of one or more of the eight hormones normally produced by the pituitary gland

hypopnea n
hipopnea

hypospadias /hʌɪpəˈspeɪdɪəs/ n
hipospadias
medicine: a birth defect of the male urethra

hypotension n
hipotensión
disease of abnormally low blood pressure

hypotenuse /haɪˈpɑt̬ənus/ /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ n
hipotenusa
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle

hypothalamic adj
hipotalámico
pertaining to the hypothalamus

hypothalamus n
hipotálamo
a region of the brain, below the thalamus

hypothenar /haɪˈpɒθɪnə/ adj
hipotenar
of the ulnar side of the palm and underlying muscles

hypothermia n
hipotermia
medical condition

hypothermic adj
hipotermia
affected by hypothermia

hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n
hipótesis
tentative conjecture in science
assumption taken to be true
antecedent of a conditional statement

hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ adj
hipotético
based upon a hypothesis

hypothetically adv
hipotéticamente
in a hypothetical way

hypothyroidism /ˌhaɪpəˈθaɪɹɔɪˌdɪzəm/ n
hipotiroidismo
disease state

hypotrochoid /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈtɹoʊ.kɔɪd/ /ˌhaɪ.pə(ʊ)ˈtɹəʊ.kɔɪd/ n
hipotrocoide
geometric curve

hypovolemic adj
hipovolémico
of, pertaining to, or characterized by low volume of blood in the circulatory system

hypoxemia n
hipoxemia
abnormal deficiency in the concentration of oxygen in the blood

hypoxia n
hipoxia
condition in which tissues are deprived of oxygen

hypoxic adj
hipóxico
pertaining to hypoxia

hypsometer n
hipsómetro
instrument

hyrax /ˈhaɪ.ɹæks/ n
damán
mammal of the order Hyracoidea

hyssop /ˈhɪ.səp/ n
hisopo
any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus

hysterectomy /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
histerectomía
surgical removal of the uterus or part thereof

hysteresis n
histéresis
a property of a system

hysteria /hɨˈstɛɹijə/ n
histeria
behavior exhibiting excessive or uncontrollable emotion

hysterically adv
histéricamente
in a hysterical manner

hysterics n
histeria histérica
hysteria

hysteroscopy n
histeroscopia
examination of the uterus

háček /ˈhætʃɛk/ /ˈhɑːtʃɛk/ [ˈhatʃɛk] [ˈhaːtʃek] [ˈhaːtʃɛk] [ˈhætʃɛk] [ˈhɐːtʃek] [ˈhɑtʃɛk] [ˈhɑətʃɛk] [ˈhɑːtʃɛk] [ˈɦaːtʃɛk] [ˈɦɑːtʃɛk] n
carón háček
háček diacritic

hübnerite n
hubnerita
a mineral, manganese tungsten oxide

i /aɪ/ n
i i latina
name of the letter I, i

i.e. /ˌaɪˈiː/ adv
a saber es decir o sea
that is

iBook n
iBook
device

iPhone n
iPhone
device

iPod n
iPod
device

iamb /ˈaɪəm/ n
yambo
a metrical foot

iambic /aɪˌæmbɪk/ adj
yámbico
consisting of iambs or characterized by their predominance

iambic pentameter n
pentámetro yámbico
a poetic meter

iatrogenesis /aɪˌætɹoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/ n
iatrogenia
any adverse effect resulting from medical treatment

iatrogenic /aɪˌætɹəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
iatrogénico
induced by physician or medical treatment

iatrophobia n
iatrofobia
fear of doctors

ibex /ˈaɪbɛks/ n
íbice ibex
type of wild mountain goat

ibid. /ˈɪbɪd/ adv
íd.
abbreviation of ibidem

ibis /ˈaɪ.bɪs/ n
ibis
Threskiornithid

ibuprofen /ˈaɪ.bɹʊˌfən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹoʊ.fən/ /ˌaɪ.bjuːˈpɹəʊ.fən/ n
ibuprofeno
pharmaceutical drug

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ n
helado hielo
frozen dessert
hielo
water in frozen form
frozen volatile chemical
ice hockey: area where game is played

ice /aɪs/ /ʌɪs/ v
congelar
to freeze

ice axe n
piolet
axe used by mountaineers to cut footholds in the ice

ice cap n
capa de hielo campo de hielo
permanent expanse of ice

ice core n
testigo de hielo
core sample removed from an ice sheet

ice cream /aɪsˈkɹiːm/ /ˈaɪs.kɹiːm/ /ˌaɪsˈkɹiːm/ n
helado nieve sorbete
dessert
cucurucho helado
in a cone

ice cream cone n
cucurucho
conical confection for holding ice cream

ice cream maker n
heladera heladora
machine used to make homemade ice cream

ice cream parlor n
heladería nevería
business

ice cube n
cubito de hielo cubo de hielo hielo cubito
small piece of ice used for cooling drinks

ice dam n
barrera de hielo presa de hielo

ice field n
campo de hielo capa de hielo
expanse of floating ice

ice hockey n
hockey sobre hielo
hockey

ice lolly n
paleta polo
frozen juice

ice milk n
leche helada
ice cream -like product made of milk

ice over v
congelarse helarse
to become covered in ice

ice resurfacer n
pulidora de hielo
implement used to renew ice surface

ice rink n
pista de hielo
a surface for ice skating

ice sheet n
indlandsis calota de hielo capa de hielo
broad glacial mass

ice shelf /ˈaɪs ˌʃɛlf/ n
barrera de hielo meseta de hielo plataforma de hielo flotante
thick floating platform of ice

ice skate n
patín a hielo patín
a light boot, fitted with a blade, used for skating on ice

ice tray n
cubetera cubetera de hielo
tray

ice wedge n
cuña de hielo
vertical wedge of subterranean ice

ice-cold /ˈʌɪskəʊld/ adj
gélido helado
as cold as ice

ice-skate v
patinar
skate on ice

iceberg /ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ /ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ n
iceberg banquisa témpano témpano de hielo
huge mass of floating ice

iceberg lettuce n
lechuga iceberg
vegetable

icebreaker /ˈaɪsˌbɹeɪkəɹ/ n
rompehielos
ship designed to break through ice

iced coffee n
café helado
beverage

iced tea n
té helado
cold tea

icepick n
punzón de hielo
a pointed tool used for breaking ice

ichthyological adj
ictiológico
ichthyological

ichthyologist n
ictiólogo
expert in ichthyology

ichthyology /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/ n
ictiología
branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish

ichthyoplankton n
ictioplancton
ichthyoplankton

ichthyosaur n
ictiosaurio
extinct reptile

ichthyosis /ɪkθɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
ictiosis
disease which gives the sufferer dry scaly skin

icicle /ˈaɪs.ɪkl̩/ /ˈʌɪsəkəl/ n
carámbano
a spear-shape of ice

icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ n
suspiro
sweet glaze used for baked goods

icon /ˈaɪ.kɑːn/ /ˈaɪ.kən/ n
icono ícono
religious painting
image
small picture, computer icon

iconoclasm n
iconoclasia
belief in, participation in, or sanction of destroying religious icons

iconoclast /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/ n
iconoclasta
one who attacks cherished beliefs
one who destroys religious images or icons
one who opposes orthodoxy and religion

iconodule n
iconódulo
person who supports the veneration of religious icons

iconography n
iconografía
set of symbolic forms

iconology /aɪkəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
iconología
the study of icons

iconostasis n
iconostasio
a wall of icons

icosahedron /ˌaɪkoʊsəˈhiːdɹən/ n
icosaedro
a polyhedron

icy /ˈaɪsi/ adj
hielo
covered with ice
helado
pertaining to, resembling, or abounding in ice

id /ɪd/ n
ello
id

idea /aɪˈdi.ə/ /aɪˈdɪə/ /aɪˈdɪɹ/ /ɑeˈdiə̯/ n
idea
an image of an object that is formed in the mind or recalled by the memory
any result of mental activity; a thought, a notion; a way of thinking

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ adj
ideal
being optimal
being perfect
conceptual

ideal /aɪˈdɪəl/ n
ideal
perfect standard of beauty, intellect etc.
subring closed under multiplication by containing ring

idealism n
idealismo
an approach to philosophical enquiry
property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable

idealist n
idealista
impractical person
one who adheres to idealism

idealistic adj
idealista
of or pertaining to an idealist or to idealism

idealization n
idealización
act or process of idealizing

idealize v
idealizar
intransitive: to conceive or form an ideal
transitive: to regard something as ideal

ideally /ʌɪˈdɪəli/ adv
idealmente
preferably

idempotence n
idempotencia
quality

idempotent /aɪ.dəmˈpoʊ.tənt/ adj
idempotente
mathematics: Said of an element of an algebraic structure with a binary operation: that when the element operates on itself, the result is equal to itself

identical /ɪˈdɛntɪkl̩/ adj
idéntico
bearing full likeness
of twins, such that they share the same genetic code

identically adv
idénticamente
in an identical manner

identifiable adj
identificable
capable of being distinguished and named

identification /ɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
identificación
the act of identifying, or proving to be the same

identifier n
identificador
formal name used in source code to refer to a variable, function, procedure, package, etc.

identify /aɪˈdɛn.tɪ.faɪ/ v
identificarse
to associate oneself with some group
identificar
to establish the identity of someone or something
to equate two or more things

identikit /aɪˈdentəkɪt/ /aɪˈdentɪkɪt/ n
identikit retrato hablado retrato robot
facial composite

identity /aɪˈdɛntəti/ n
identidad
name or persona
the sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal
knowledge of who one is
the difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest

identity element n
elemento neutro
member of a structure

identity matrix n
matriz identidad
diagonal matrix with all diagonal elements equal to 1

identity theft n
hurto de la identidad
deliberate assumption of another person's identity

ideogram /ˈɪd.i.oʊ.ɡɹæm/ /ˈɪd.i.ə.ɡɹæm/ n
ideograma
symbol

ideological adj
ideológico ideológica
of or pertaining to an ideology

ideologically adv
ideológicamente
in an ideological manner; with respect to ideology

ideologization n
ideologización

ideologize v
ideologizar

ideologue /ˈaɪ.di.ə.lɑɡ/ n
ideólogo ideóloga
advocate of a particular ideology

ideology /aɪ.di.ˈɑl.ə.dʒi/ n
ideología
doctrine, body of ideas
study of the origin and nature of ideas

ideophone n
ideófono
sound symbolic word

ides /aɪdz/ n
idus
day in the Roman calendar

idiocy /ˈɪdi.əsi/ n
idiotez
state of being an idiot

idiolect /ˈɘdiɐʉlekt/ /ˈɪd.ɪ.əʊ̆.lɛkt/ n
idiolecto
variant of a language used by a particular individual

idiom /ˈɪdɪəm/ n
idiotismo modismo idiomatismo
idiomatic expression
idioma
language variety

idiomatic /ˌɪdi.əˈmætɪk/ adj
idiomático
pertaining or conforming to the mode of expression characteristic of a language

idiomaticity /ˈɪd.i.əʊ.məˈtɪ.si.ti/ n
idiomaticidad
the quality of being idiomatic

idiopathic /ˌɪdioʊˈpæθɪk/ adj
idiopático
disease or condition having no known cause

idiopathy n
idiopatía
a disease having no known cause

idiophone /ˈɪdi.əfoʊn/ /ˈɪdi.əfəʊn/ n
idiófono
any musical instrument that produces its sound by its own vibration

idiosyncrasy /ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/ /ˌɪdi.əˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdioʊˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ /ˌɪdɪə(ʊ)ˈsɪŋkɹəsi/ n
idiosincrasia
language or behaviour particular to an individual or a group
way of behaving or thinking
(medicine) individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance
peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify

idiosyncratic adj
idiosincrático idiosincrásico
peculiar to a specific individual

idiot /ˈɪd.i.(j)ɪt/ n
idiota
person of low general intelligence

idiot box n
caja boba caja idiota
television (pejorative)

idiotic /ɪd.iˈɑt.ɪk/ /ɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
idiota
having the quality of idiocy

idioticon /ɪdiˈɒtɪkɒn/ n
idioticón
dictionary of a peculiar dialect

idiotize v
idiotizar imbecilizar
make or become stupid

idiotypic adj
idiotípico
Of or pertaining to an idiotype

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ adj
vagabundo
averse to work or labor
ocioso
not engaged in any occupation or employment
desocupado
not turned to appropriate use, not occupied, of time with little activity

idle /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ v
golfear holgazanear vaguear
to lose or spend time doing nothing
flojear
to spend in idleness, to waste

idle hands are the devil's workshop proverb
cuando el diablo no tiene qué hacer, mata moscas con el rabo
One who is idle will likely come to do evil

idleness n
holganza inactividad
state of being idle; inactivity
indolencia
state of being indolent

idler n
holgazán comodón flojo remolón
one who is lazy; a sluggard
ocioso
one who spends his or her time in inaction

idol /ˈaɪd(ə)l/ n
ídolo
cultural icon, especially popular person
representation of anything revered

idolater /ˌaɪˈdɑlətəɹ/ n
idólatra
one who worships idols

idolatrous adj
idólatra
engaging in excessive attachment or reverence
partaking in idolatry

idolatry /aɪˈdɑ.lə.tɹi/ /aɪˈdɒl.ə.tɹiː/ n
idolatría
worship of idols

idolize /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/ v
idolatrar
to adore excessively
to make an idol of

idolopeia n
idolopeya
rhetorical or literary figure

idolopoeia n
idolopeya
rhetorical figure

idose n
idosa
aldohexose

idyll /ˈaɪdɪl/ /ˈɪdɪl/ n
idilio
carefree or lighthearted experience
poem or short written piece

idyllic /aɪˈdɪlɪk/ /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adj
idílico
happy, peaceful, picturescue
of or pertaining to idylls

idée fixe /ide fiks/ /iːdeɪˈfiːks/ n
idea fija piñón fijo
idea dominating the mind

if /ɪf/ conjunction
si bien
although; used to introduce a concession
si
supposing that
whether
(computing)

if /ɪf/ n
hipótesis suposición
a theoretical condition

if I were you phraseologicalUnit
si fuera tú yo que tú
advice introduction

if and only if conjunction
si y sólo si
implies and is implied by

if anything /ɪf ˈɛniθɪŋ/ /ɪf ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/ adv
si acaso

if at first you don't succeed, try try again proverb
el que la sigue la consigue

if looks could kill phraseologicalUnit
si la mirada matara
used to characterize a look of strong hostility

if my aunt had balls, she'd be my uncle proverb
si mi abuela tuviera ruedas, sería una bicicleta
proverb

if not adv
si no

if only phraseologicalUnit
ojalá si si tan siquiera si tan solo
signifies a wish

if the mountain won't come to Muhammad proverb
si la montaña no viene a Mahoma
if one cannot get one's own way

if the shoe fits, wear it phraseologicalUnit
a el que le quede el saco, que se lo ponga al que le pique, que se rasque al que le quepa el sayo el que se pica, ajos come
idiomatic

if you ask me phraseologicalUnit
si me apuras

if you can't beat them, join them proverb
si no puedes contra el enemigo, únete a él
if your adversaries are stronger than you, it is better to join their side

if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen proverb
si no puesdes aguantar el calor, sal de la cocina
If you cannot handle the pressure, you should not remain in a position where you have to deal with it

if you know what I mean /ɪf ju ˌnoʊ wʌt aɪ ˈmin/ phraseologicalUnit
si sabes a lo que me refiero si sabes a qué me refiero
used to allude to something unsaid or hinted at

if you will adv
por así decirlo
conceding a description

iff conjunction
sii
abbreviation of if and only if

igloo /ˈɪɡluː/ n
iglú
Inuit snow house

igneous /ˈɪɡni.əs/ adj
ígneo
pertaining to, having the nature of fire
resulting from, or produced by, the action of great heat

igneous rock n
roca ígnea
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

ignifluous adj
ignífluo
flowing with fire

ignis fatuus /ˈɪɡnɪs ˈfætjuːəs/ n
fuego fatuo
false hope

ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/ v
encender
incendiar
to set fire to, to light

ignition /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ n
encendido
system for activating combustion in an engine
initiation of combustion

ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbəl/ adj
innoble
not honorable
not noble; plebeian; common

ignominious /ɪɡnəˈmɪnɪəs/ adj
ignominioso
marked by shame or disgrace

ignominy /ˈɪɡnɑmɪni/ /ˈɪɡnəmɪni/ n
ignominia
great dishonor, shame, or humiliation

ignorable adj
ignorable
that can be ignored

ignoramus /ɪɡnəˈɹeɪməs/ n
ignaro
totally ignorant person

ignorance /ˈɪɡnəɹəns/ n
ignorancia
condition of being uninformed or uneducated

ignorance is bliss proverb
bienaventurado el ignorante la ignorancia es atrevida la ignorancia resulta en felicidad ojos que no ven corazón que no siente
Ignorance is bliss

ignorant /ˈɪɡnəɹənt/ adj
inculto
ignorante ignaro
characterized by ignorance

ignore /ɪɡˈno(ː)ɹ/ /ɪɡˈnoə/ /ɪɡˈnɔɹ/ /ɪɡˈnɔː/ v
ignorar desoír
to deliberately pay no attention to

iguana /ɪɡjuˈɑːnə/ /ɪˈɡwɑnə/ n
iguana
any of several members of the lizard family Iguanidae
any member of the genus Iguana
a green iguana (Iguana iguana)

ikebana n
ikebana
Japanese art of flower arrangement

ileocecal valve n
válvula ileocecal
sphincter muscle valve that separates the small intestine and the large intestine

ileocolic adj
ileocólico
pertaining to the ileum and colon

ileostomy n
ileostomía
surgical operation

ileum n
íleon
last division of small intestine

ileus n
íleo
obstruction of the intestines, especially the ileum

iliac adj
iliaco ilíaco
of or pertaining to the ilium

iliac furrow n
hendiduras ilíacas

ilio- prefix
ilio-
pertaining to the ilium

iliohypogastric adj
iliohipogástrico
of or relating to the ilium and the hypogastrium

ilioinguinal adj
ilioinguinal
of or relating to the ilium and the groin

iliolumbar adj
iliolumbar
pertaining to the iliac and lumbar regions

iliotibial adj
iliotibial
of or pertaining to the ilium and the tibia

ilium /ˈɪlɪəm/ n
ilion
bone

ill /ɪl/ adj
mal mareado
having an urge to vomit
enfermo mareado
in poor health, suffering from a disease

ill /ɪl/ adv
mal
not well

ill will n
inquina
ill-disposed attitude

ill-advised adj
desaconsejado
carried out without wise counsel

ill-bred adj
maleducado
ill-mannered and unrefined

ill-fated adj
empecatado malhadado
unlucky; doomed

ill-gotten gains n
dinero sucio
money acquired dishonestly

ill-mannered adj
descortés incivil malcriado malportado
of or pertaining to having bad manners

illation /əˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
deducción
action of concluding or inferring

illative case n
caso ilativo
case used to indicate movement into something

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ adj
ilegal ilícito
contrary to or forbidden by law
ilegal
prohibited by established rules

illegal /ɪˈli.ɡəl/ /ɪˈliːɡəl/ n
ilegal
illegal immigrant

illegal combatant n
combatiente ilegal
one who engages in combat without meeting the Geneva Convention

illegality n
ilegalidad
(law) the state of being illegal

illegalization n
ilegalización

illegalize /ɪˈliːɡəlʌɪz/ v
ilegalizar

illegally /ɪˈliːɡəli/ adv
ilegalmente
in a manner contrary to the law

illegible /ɪˈlɛd͡ʒəbəl/ adj
ilegible indescifrable
not clear enough to be read

illegitimate /ɘlɘˈdʒɘtɘmɘt/ /ɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ [ɪlɨˈd͡ʒɪɾəmɨt] adj
ilegítimo natural
born to unmarried parents

illiberal adj
intolerante
narrow-minded
iliberal
restrictive to individual choice and freedom

illiberalism n
iliberalismo
principle, state or quality of being illiberal

illicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/ adj
ilícito
lacking licitness
unlawful

illiquidity /ˌɪlɪˈkwɪdɪti/ n
iliquidez
lack of liquidity

illite n
illita
a non-expanding clay mineral

illiteracy /ɪˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
analfabetismo
inability to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
analfabeto
having less than an expected standard of familiarity with language and literature
analfabeto iletrado
unable to read and write

illiterate /ɪˈlɪtəɹət/ n
analfabeto analfabeta iletrada iletrado
an illiterate person

illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ n
enfermedad
an instance of a disease or poor health

illogical adj
ilógico
contrary to logic; lacking sense or sound reasoning

illogically adv
ilógicamente
in an illogical manner

illude /ɪˈluːd/ v
iludir
to delude, fool

illuminate /ɪlˈl(j)umɪneɪt/ /ɪlˈl(j)umɪnət/ v
iluminar
to shine light on something

illumination n
ilustración
adornment of books and manuscripts with colored illustrations
iluminación
the act of illuminating, or supplying with light; the state of being illuminated
festive decoration of houses or buildings with lights

illusion /ɪˈl(j)uːzj(ə)n/ /ɪˈl(j)uːʒ(ə)n/ [ɪˈluː.ʒən] n
ilusión
anything that seems to be something that it is not
belief in something that is in fact not true
magician's trick

illusionist n
ilusionista
one who works with illusion

illusory /ɪˈluːs(ə)ɹi/ adj
ilusorio
illusory

illustrate /ˈɪləstɹeɪt/ v
ilustrar
to add explanatory or decoratory features
to clarify

illustration /ˌɪləˈstɹeɪʃən/ n
ilustración
picture designed to decorate
act of illustrating
ilustración ejemplo estampa instrucción
that which illustrates

illustrator /ˈɪləˌstɹeɪtəɹ/ n
ilustrador ilustradora
person who draws pictures

illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tɹi.əs/ /ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs/ adj
ilustre
admired, respected, or well-known

ilmenite n
ilmenita
a weakly magnetic dark gray mineral

image /ˈɪmɪd͡ʒ/ n
imagen
graphical representation
characteristic as perceived by others

image processing n
procesamiento de imágenes
information processing for graphical data

imaginable adj
imaginable concebible
able to be imagined; conceivable

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪn(ə)ɹi/ /ɪˈmædʒɪˌnɛɹi/ adj
imaginario
existing in the imagination
non-real part of a complex number

imaginary number n
número imaginario
number of the form bi

imagination /ɪˌmædʒəˈneɪʃən/ n
imaginación
a mental image
construction of false images
imaginación magín
image-making power of the mind

imaginative adj
imaginativo
having a lively imagination

imagine /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/ v
imaginar
(transitive) to form a mental image of something
(transitive) to assume

imam /ˈiːmɑːm/ n
imán
Muslim leader

imbalance n
desequilibrio desajuste descuadre
property of not being in balance

imbecile /ˈɪmbəsɪl/ n
imbécil
fool
person with limited mental capacity

imbecility n
imbecilidad
quality of imbecile, stupid behaviour

imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ v
beber
drink

imbricate v
imbricar
overlap in a regular pattern

imidazole n
imidazol
organic compound

imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/ v
imitar
to follow as a model

imitation /ɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
imitación
act of imitating
copy

imitator n
imitador
one who imitates another

immaculate /ɪˈmækjəlɪt/ adj
inmaculado
having no stain or blemish, spotless, undefiled, clear, pure

immanent /ˈɪmənənt/ adj
inmanente
part of something; inherent

immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
inmaterial
having no matter or substance

immateriality n
inmaterialidad
the state of being immaterial

immature adj
inmaduro
childish
inmaturo
not fully formed

immaturity /ɪməˈtʃʊɹɪti/ n
inmadurez
the state of being immature

immediacy /ɪˈmiːdi.əsi/ n
inmediatez
the quality of being immediate

immediate /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/ /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ adj
inmediato
without delay
very close

immediately /ɪˈmiːdi.ətli/ /ɪˈmiːdʒətli/ adv
inmediatamente de inmediato sin demora ya
in an immediate manner

immemorial adj
inmemorial
that is beyond memory; ancient

immense /ɪˈmɛns/ adj
inmenso
huge, gigantic, very large

immensely /ɪˈmɛnsli/ adv
inmensamente
hugely; extremely; vastly

immensity n
inmensidad
the state or characteristic of being immense

immerse v
sumergirse
to involve deeply
sumergir
to put under the surface of a liquid

immersed adj
enfrascado inmerso sumergido
deeply involved
inmerso sumergido
under the surface

immersion /ɪˈmɝʒən/ n
inmersión
the act of immersing or the condition of being immersed

immigrant /ˈɪmɪɡɹənt/ n
inmigrante
person who comes to a country to settle

immigrate v
inmigrar
to move into a foreign country or area

immigration /ɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃn/ /ˌɪmɪˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
inmigración
the act of immigrating

imminence n
inminencia
state or condition of being imminent

imminent /ˈɪmɪnənt/ adj
inminente
about to happen, occur, or take place very soon

imminently adv
inminentemente
in an imminent manner

immiseration /ɪmɪzəˈɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
empobrecimiento
process of making miserable or poor

immission /ɪˈmɪʃən/ n
inmisión
act of immitting

immobile adj
inmóvil
not mobile

immobility n
inmovilidad
the quality of not moving
the state or condition of being unable to change one's location, move or be moved

immobilization n
inmovilización
the act or process of preventing a thing from moving

immobilize v
inmovilizar
render motionless

immoderate adj
desmedido desmesurado
not moderate; excessive

immolate /ˈɪm.ə.leɪt/ /ˈɪm.əʊ.leɪt/ v
inmolar
destroy
inmolar sacrificar
kill as sacrifice

immolation n
inmolación
act of immolating

immoral adj
inmoral
not moral

immorality n
inmoralidad
state or quality of being immoral

immorally adv
inmoralmente
in an immoral manner

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ adj
inmortal
not susceptible to death

immortal /ɪˈmɔɹtəl/ /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ n
inmortal
one that is not susceptible to death

immortalise /ɪ.ˈmɔː(ɹ).tə.ˌlaɪz/ v
inmortalizar
to make eternally famous
to give unending life to

immortality /ˌɪmɔːɹˈtæləti/ /ˌɪmɔːˈtæləti/ n
inmortalidad
condition of not being susceptible to death

immune /ɪˈmjuːn/ adj
inmunitario inmunológico
of or pertaining to the immune system
inmune
protected due to innate resistance to pathogens
exempt from inclusion

immune system n
sistema inmunitario
system that protects the body from foreign material and organisms

immunity /ɪˈmjuːnəti/ n
inmunidad
the quality of being resistant to infection
resistance to a specific thing
exemption from legal prosecution

immunize v
inmunizar
to make someone or something immune to something
to inoculate someone, as thus produce immunity from a disease

immuno- prefix
inmuno-
relating to the immune system

immunoblot n
inmunotransferencia
blot analysis

immunodeficiency /ɪˌmjuːnəʊdɪˈfɪʃənsi/ n
inmunodeficiencia
A depletion in the body's natural immune system

immunoglobulin n
inmunoglobulina
glycoprotein protecting the host

immunohistochemistry n
inmunohistoquímica
process of finding proteins in cells of a tissue

immunological adj
inmunológico
of, or relating to immunology

immunologist n
inmunólogo
person who studies immunology

immunology n
inmunología
branch of medicine

immunosuppressant n
inmunosupresor
an immunosuppressive agent

immure v
encerrar
to lock up behind walls
emparedar encerrar
to put or bury within a wall

immurement n
emparedamiento
capital punishment by entombing for life

immutable adj
inmutable
unable to be changed without exception

imp /ɪmp/ n
bribonzuelo diablillo

impact /ɪmˈpækt/ /ˈɪmpækt/ n
impacto consecuencia efecto
a significant or strong influence
impacto
the force or energy of a collision of two objects
a forced impinging

impact crater n
astroblema cráter de impacto
crater formed from an impact

impact driver n
atornillador de impacto
construction tool

impair /ɪmˈpɛə/ v
descomponer deteriorar empeorar
have a diminishing effect on

impaired adj
alterado aminorado estropeado
Rendered less effective
borracho
inebriated, drunk

impala /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ n
impala
African antelope

impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ v
empalar
put to death by piercing with a pale

impalement n
empalamiento
act of torturing

impalpable adj
impalpable
not perceivable

impart /ɪmˈpɑːt/ /ɪmˈpɑːɹt/ v
impartir
communicate the knowledge of

impartial /ɪmˈpɑɹ.ʃəl/ adj
imparcial
treating all parties, rivals or disputants equally

impartiality n
imparcialidad
The quality of being impartial; fairness

impartially adv
imparcialmente
in an impartial manner

impassable adj
infranqueable
incapable of being passed over, crossed, or negotiated

impassive /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ adj
impasible
having, or revealing, no emotion

impatience /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/ n
impaciencia
quality of being impatient

impatient /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
impaciente
restless and intolerant of delays
anxious and eager

impatiently /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
impacientemente
without patience

impeachment /imˈpitʃmənt/ /ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt/ n
destitución suspensión desafuero impeachment juicio político
act of impeaching or charging a public official with misconduct

impeccably /ɪmˈpɛk.ə.bli/ adv
impecablemente
in a perfect or flawless manner

impecunious /ˌɪm.pəˈkjuː.ni.əs/ adj
inope menesteroso
lacking money

impedance /ɪmˈpiːdn̩s/ n
impedancia
physics, measure of opposition to flow of current

impede /ɪmˈpiːd/ v
impedir
to get in the way of; to hinder

impediment /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/ n
estorbo
hindrance; that which impedes progress

impel /ɪmˈpɛl/ v
impeler
To drive forward; to propel an object
To urge a person; to press on; to incite to action or motion via intrinsic motivation

impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
inminente
about to happen

impenetrability n
impenetrabilidad
the characteristic of being impenetrable

impenetrable adj
impenetrable
not penetrable

imperative /ɪmˈpɛɹ.ə.tɪv/ adj
imperativo
grammar: of, or relating to the imperative mood
essential

imperative mood n
modo imperativo
imperative mood

imperceptible adj
imperceptible
not perceptible

imperceptibly adv
imperceptiblemente
not noticeably

imperfect /ɪmˈpɝːfɪkt/ adj
imperfecto
not perfect

imperfect /ɪmˈpɝːfɪkt/ n
imperfecto
past tense

imperfection /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
imperfección
state of being imperfect

imperfective aspect n
imperfecto
feature of a verb

imperfectly adv
imperfectamente
in an imperfect manner

imperial /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əl/ adj
imperial
related to an empire
related to the British measurement system

imperial shag n
cormorán imperial
South American bird

imperialism /ɪmˈpɪ.ɹi.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
imperialismo
the policy of extending power, by force

imperialist adj
imperialista
of or relating to imperialism

imperialist n
imperialista
advocate of imperialism

imperialistic /ɪmˌpɪəɹi.əlˈɪstɪk/ /ɪmˌpɪɹi.əˈlɪstɪk/ adj
imperialista
of or pertaining to imperialism

imperil /ɪmˈpɛɹ əl/ v
amenazar poner en peligro
to put in peril
arriesgar
to risk

imperious /ɪmˈpɪəɹi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/ adj
imperioso
domineering, overbearing

imperiously adv
imperiosamente
in an imperious manner

impermeability /ɪmˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ /ɪmˌpɝmi.əˈbɪlɪti/ n
impermeabilidad
the quality of being impermeable

impermeable adj
impermeable
impossible to permeate
not allowing passage of liquids

impersonal /ɪmˈpɝsənəl/ adj
impersonal
grammar
lacking warmth or emotion
not representing a person

impersonally adv
impersonalmente
in an impersonal manner

impersonate /ɪmˈpɜːsəneɪt/ v
copiar imitar suplantar
assume identity of

impertinent /ɪm.ˈpɜː.tɪ.nənt/ /ɪm.ˈpɝ.tɨ.nənt/ adj
impertinente maleducado
insolent, ill-mannered

impervious /ɪmˈpɜːvi.əs/ /ɪmˈpɝ.vi.əs/ adj
insensible invulnerable
immune to damage or effect
impenetrable impermeable
preventative of any penetration; impenetrable, impermeable
inmune
unaffected or unable to be affected by

impetigo /ɪmpɪˈtaɪɡəʊ/ n
impétigo
contagious bacterial skin disease

impetuous /imˈpɛtʃuəs/ adj
impetuoso violento brusco brutal
characterized by sudden and violent force
impulsivo irreflexivo
describing one who makes arbitrary decisions

impiety n
impiedad
an impious act
lack of respect for a god or something sacred
the state of being impious

impinge /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/ v
limitar
to have an effect upon; to limit
inmiscuirse interferir
to interfere with
chocar
to make a physical impact on to collide, to crash (upon)

impish /ˈɪmpɪʃ/ adj
travieso pícaro
mischievous

implacable /ɪmˈplækəb(ə)l/ /ɪmˈplækəbəl/ adj
implacable tenaz
adamant; immovable
implacable
impossible to prevent or stop
not able to be placated or appeased

implant /ɪmˈplænt/ /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmplɑːnt/ /ˈɪmˌplænt/ n
implante
anything surgically implanted in the body

implantation /ɪmplɑːnˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
implantación

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ /ˈɪmpləmɛnt/ n
herramienta instrumento implemento
a tool

implement /ˈɪmpləmənt/ v
implementar
bring about

implementation n
puesta en práctica
process of moving an idea from concept to reality
implementación
result of implementing something

implicate /ˈɪmplɪkeɪt/ /ˈɪmplɪkət/ v
implicar
to connect or involve

implication /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃən/ n
implicación
logical consequence

implicature n
implicatura
An implied meaning

implicit /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/ adj
implícito
implied indirectly
contained in the essential nature

implicitly adv
implícitamente
in an implicit or implied manner

implode v
implosionar
to collapse or burst inward violently

implore /ɪmˈplo(ː)ɹ/ /ɪmˈploə/ /ɪmˈplɔɹ/ /ɪmˈplɔː/ v
implorar
to beg for

implosion n
implosión
action of imploding

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ v
insinuar
to express suggestively rather than as a direct statement
implicar
to have as a consequence
to suggest by a logical inference

impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ adj
descortés maleducado
not polite

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ n
importación
practice of importing
something brought in from a foreign country
importancia significado
significance, importance

import /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɪmˈpoət/ /ɪmˈpɔɹt/ /ɪmˈpɔːt/ /ˈɪm.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈɪm.poət/ /ˈɪm.pɔɹt/ /ˈɪm.pɔːt/ v
importar
to bring in from a foreign country
to be important

importance /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ n
importancia relevancia
quality or condition of being important or worthy of note

important /ɪmˈpo(ː)ɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpo.tənt/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/ /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/ adj
importante
having relevant and crucial value

importantly adv
importantemente
in an important manner

importer n
importador
a person or company who imports goods into a country

importune /ɪmpɔɹˈtuːn/ /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːn/ v
importunar
to harass with persistent requests
prostituirse
to make improper proposals

impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ /ɪmˈpəʊz/ v
imponer
to establish or apply by authority

imposing /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/ /ɪmˈpəʊzɪŋ/ adj
imponente
magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity

imposition /ɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/ n
imposición
act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like

impossibility n
imposibilidad
The quality of being impossible

impossible /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/ adj
imposible
not able to be done
never happening
insoportable imposible
very difficult to deal with

impossible /ɪmˈpɒsɪbəl/ n
imposible
an impossibility

impossibly adv
imposiblemente
contrary to what was thought possible
in an impossible manner
to the point of impossibility

impostor /ɪmˈpɑstɚ/ /ɪmˈpɒstə/ n
impostor impostora
someone who uses assumed identity

impostor syndrome /ɪmˈpɑstɚ ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ɪmˈpɒstə ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
fenómeno del impostor síndrome de fraude síndrome del impostor
psychological phenomenon in which a person is unable to internalize accomplishments

imposture n
impostura
The act or conduct of an impostor; deception practiced under a false or assumed character; fraud or imposition; cheating

impotence n
impotencia
erectile dysfunction
powerlessness

impound /ɪmˈpaʊ̯nd/ /ˈɪmpaʊ̯nd/ v
confiscar
to hold in the custody of a court or its delegate

impoundment n
inmovilización
The act of impounding

impoverish v
empobrecer
to make poor
to become poor

impoverished /ɪmˈpɑvəɹɪʃt/ /ɪmˈpɒv(ə)ɹɪʃt/ adj
empobrecido
Reduced to poverty

imprecate /ˈɪmpɹəkeɪt/ v
imprecar
to call down by prayer
to invoke evil upon

imprecise /ɪmpɹəˈsaɪs/ adj
inconcreto
not precise or exact

impregnable adj
inexpugnable
too strong to be penetrated
fértil impregnable
capable of being impregnated

impregnate /ɪmˈpɹɛɡneɪt/ v
fertilizar inseminar
to cause to become pregnant

impregnation /ɪmpɹɛɡˈneɪʃən/ n
empreñación
act of making pregnant

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ n
impresión
impression
something impressed

impress /ɪmˈpɹɛs/ /ˈɪmpɹɛs/ v
impresionar
(transitive) affect (someone) strongly and often favourably
(intransitive) make an impression

impressed /ɪmˈpɹɛst/ adj
impresionada impresionado
strongly affected, especially favourably

impression /ɪmˈpɹɛʃən/ n
impresión
overall effect of something
indentation or depression made by pressure
outward appearance

impressionable adj
impresionable
easily influenced

impressionism n
impresionismo
movement in art
music: style
poetry: style

impressive /ɪmˈpɹɛsɪv/ adj
halagüeño
appealing
impresionable
capable of being impressed
impresionante
making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress

imprimatur /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmeɪ.tə/ /ˌɪm.pɹɪˈmɑ.tɚ/ n
imprimátur
official license to publish

imprison /ɪmˈpɹɪzən/ v
encarcelar aprisionar
put in prison

imprisonment /ɪmˈpɹɪzn̩.mənt/ n
aprisionamiento encarcelamiento cautiverio cautividad encarcelación
confinement

improbability n
improbabilidad
unlikelihood

improbable adj
improbable inverosímil
not likely to be true
improbable
not likely to happen

improbably adv
improbablemente
in an improbable manner

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ adj
improvisado
improvised

impromptu /ɪmˈpɹɑmpt(j)u/ /ɪmˈpɹɒmptju/ n
impromptu
any composition, musical or otherwise, that is created on the spot without preparation
short composition

improvable adj
mejorable
capable of being improved

improve /ɪmˈpɹuːv/ v
mejorar
to make something better
to become better

improve on v
enmendar la plana

improved /ɪmˈpɹuːvd/ adj
mejorado
that has been made better

improvement /ɪmˈpɹuːvmənt/ n
mejora mejoramiento enmienda mejoría
act of improving

improvisation n
improvisación
that which is improvised; an impromptu

improvise /ˈɪmpɹəvaɪz/ v
improvisar
to make something up as one goes on

improvised adj
improvisado
created by improvisation

improvised explosive device n
bomba caminera
explosive weapon

imprudence /ɪmˈpɹuːdn̩s/ n
imprudencia
imprudent act
quality or state of being imprudent

imprudent /ɪmˈpɹudənt/ adj
imprudente
not prudent; wanting in prudence or discretion; indiscreet; injudicious; not attentive to consequence; improper

imprudently adv
imprudentemente
without prudence

impudence /ˈɪmpjədəns/ n
descaro desenvoltura impudencia
quality of being impudent

impudent /ˈɪmpjədənt/ adj
descarado impertinente insolente fresco
Not showing due respect; impertinent; bold-faced

impugn /ɪmˈpjuːn/ v
arremeter vilipendiar
To assault, attack
impugnar
question the validity of

impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ n
impulso
sudden force that impels
(physics) integral force over time
capricho
wish

impulse response n
respuesta a un impulso respuesta impulsiva
output from a brief input signal

impulsive /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/ adj
impulsivo
having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent

impulsiveness n
impulsividad
the quality of being impulsive

impulsivity n
impulsividad
impulsivity

impunity /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/ n
impunidad
exemption from punishment
freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.

impure adj
impuro
impure

impure s n
s impura s líquida
a /s/ followed by another consonant

impurely adv
impuramente
in an impure manner

impurity /ɪmˈpjɝɪti/ n
impureza
a component or additive that renders something else impure
the condition of being impure

imputable adj
imputable
capable of being imputed

imputation /ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
imputación
act of imputing

impute /ɪmˈpjuːt/ v
imputar
to ascribe sin or righteousness
to attribute to a cause or source

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adj
de moda en
in fashion, popular

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ adv
adentro dentro
indoors; at home or the office and available for conversation
hacia adentro
moving to the interior

in /ɘn/ /ən/ /ɪn/ preposition
en dentro de
contained by
en
language, script, or tone
part, member of
after a period of time
into
a state
during
pertaining to
within a certain elapsed time
dentro de adentro de
surrounded by

in a jiffy
en un santiamén en un periquete en un pispás
very quickly; without delay

in a nutshell adv
en resumen
in summary

in a pig's eye
el día que las vacas vuelen
very unlikely, probably never

in a pinch
en un apuro
in a difficult situation

in a row
consecutivos seguidos
successively

in addition adv
además por añadidura también
also; as well

in agreement
conforme de acuerdo
confirming
thinking the same way

in any case adv
en todo caso de todos modos en cualquier caso de todas maneras de todas formas pase lo que pase
at any rate

in bed
en la cama
in terms of sexual prowess
en cama
lying on one's bed

in between preposition
entre
between

in black and white
negro sobre blanco
explicitly
en blanco y negro
using shades of gray

in broad daylight
a la luz del día
in ample natural illumination
a plena luz del día
in blatant and visible manner

in case /ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
por si acaso
Because event X might occur

in case of preposition
por si acaso
in the event of

in charge adj
a cargo encargado responsable
having responsibility

in cold blood
a sangre fría
in a ruthless and unfeeling manner

in common
en común
shared with others

in confidence
en confianza
confidentially

in detail adv
con detenimiento en detalle
with all particulars

in doubt adv
en cuestión
unclear as to what to do

in earnest adv
en serio
seriously; sincerely, in a significant manner

in effigy adj
efigie
symbolizing

in fact
de hecho
actually, in truth

in favor of preposition
a favor de
in support of

in fits and starts
a trancas y barrancas a trompicones

in for a penny, in for a pound /ɪn fɔɹ ə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fɔɹ ə paʊnd/ /ɪn fəɹə ˈpɛ.ni ɪn fəɹə paʊnd/ proverb
de perdidos al río
Expressing recognition that one must, having started something, see it through to its end, rather than stopping short thereof

in force
en vigor vigente
applicable

in forma pauperis adv
por causa de pobreza
as a pauper

in front of preposition
delante de en frente de
at or near the front part of
located before (something else)
ante delante
in the presence of someone

in front of one's nose
delante de la nariz
plain; clearly apparent; obvious

in good hands
en buenas manos
under guidance

in kind adv
en especie
with goods or services

in layman's terms
en cristiano en lenguaje llano en román paladino en términos de andar por casa en términos simples para legos en materia
phrased simply

in lieu /ɪn.luː/ adv
en lugar de en vez de
instead (of); in place (of)

in lieu of preposition
en vez de
instead; in place of; as a substitute for

in light of preposition
en vista de
given, considering

in living memory
que se recuerda
within extant people's recorded history

in love
enamorado de
followed by "with": enamored (of a person, etc.)
encantado de
followed by "with": very fond (of an idea, etc.)
enamorado
of a person or persons: enamored

in memoriam /ɪn məˈmɔɹi.əm/ /ɪn məˈmɔːɹi.əm/ adv
en memoria de en recuerdo de
in memory of

in my humble opinion
en mi humilde opinión
used to introduce or qualify a statement

in my opinion
en mi opinión
according to me

in no time
en cero coma
very soon

in on adj
parte de
Part of or privy to

in one go adv
de un tirón de una sentada de una tirada

in one's element
como en casa como pez en el agua en su elemento en su salsa
in a suitable environment

in one's opinion
según mi opinión
according to one's thinking

in one's own right
por derecho propio por sus propios méritos por sí mismo
as a consequence of one's own skill, qualification or state

in one's right mind adj
en su sano juicio en sus cabales
sane

in operation
en operación
operating

in order adv
en orden
in sequence

in order for phraseologicalUnit
para que
to indicate a possible consequence of an event or action

in order that conjunction
de manera que
so that

in order to phraseologicalUnit
para a a fin de
as a means of achieving the specified aim

in other words
en otras palabras o sea
stated or interpreted another way

in parallel
en paralelo
connected side by side, instead of in series

in particular adv
en particular sobre todo
especially, individually or specifically

in passing
de pasada
incidentally

in person
en persona
actually present

in personam adj
contra la persona
law

in place of preposition
en lugar de
in place of

in practice
en la práctica
really, in effect

in principle
en principio en teoría
according to theory
en principio
with regard to fundamentals

in private
en privado
privately

in public
en público
in view of other people

in question adj
en tela de juicio
in doubt, under dispute
en cuestión
under consideration or discussion

in respect of preposition
en cuanto a
pertaining to

in series
en serie
connected in a chain, instead of in parallel

in silence
en silencio
without making a noise

in spades /ɪn ˈspeɪds/
a punta pala a mansalva a patadas a porrillo a raudales
to excess

in spite of preposition
a pesar de pese a
despite

in the act
con las manos en la masa
in the process of doing something

in the blink of an eye
en un abrir y cerrar de ojos
immediately, instantaneously

in the buff
en pelotas
nude

in the closet /ɪn ðə ˈklɑzɪt/ /ɪn ðə ˈklɒzɪt/
closetero en el armario en el closet enclosetado
not open about one's sexuality

in the dark
en la inopia
without information

in the end
a la postre al cabo al fin finalmente
eventually, finally

in the first place /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst pleɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜːst plæɪs/ /ɪn ðə ˈfɜ˞st pleɪs/
en primer lugar para empezar
to begin with

in the flesh
en carne y hueso en persona
with one's own body and presence

in the future
en el futuro en lo sucesivo
at a future time

in the know
al loro al tanto en el ajo en la pomada informado
informed, aware

in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king proverb
en el reino de los ciegos, el tuerto es el rey
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

in the long run
a la larga a largo plazo
eventually

in the making
en ciernes en proceso
in the process of being made

in the nick of time
en el último momento
at the last possible moment

in the swim
en la brecha en la movida
actively participating in the flow of events

in the throes of
en pleno inmerso en sumido en
busily involved in an important activity

in the wake of preposition
como consecuencia de
following

in time
al paso
(music) in the correct tempo
con el pasar del tiempo
as time passes
a tiempo
at or before the time assigned
sufficiently early (for something)
al compás
at the same rhythm as (with someone/something)
in rhythm

in total
en total
including all aspects of something

in toto adv
por completo íntegramente
in total

in touch
en contacto
in contact, or in communication

in transition
en transisión
transitioning

in turn
a su vez
having a relationship sequentially comparable to one just mentioned

in two shakes adv
en menos que canta un gallo en un dos por tres en volandas
very quickly

in vain adv
a la ligera
disrespectful manner
en vano en balde inútilmente
without success

in view of preposition
en vista de
considering

in vitro adj
in vitro
adjective: in an artificial environment outside the living organism

in vitro fertilization n
fecundación in vitro
(medicine) the fertilization of an egg by sperm outside of a woman's body

in wine, there is truth proverb
en el vino está la verdad
one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol

in your dreams phraseologicalUnit
ni en sueños
in your dreams

in- prefix
in-
reversal of meaning

in-joke /ˈɪnˌd͡ʒəʊk/ n
chiste privado
piece of humour understood only by a group of people

in-kind adj
en especie
consisting of goods or commodities

in-law n
consuegro
parent-in-law of one's child
familia política relativo (político)
relative by marriage

in-your-face adj
frentera
aggressively or blatantly confrontational

inability /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
incapacidad
lack of the ability to do something; incapability

inaccessibility n
inaccesibilidad
quality or state of being inaccessible

inaccessible adj
inaccesible
not able to be accessed; out of reach; inconvenient

inaccuracy n
inexactitud

inaccurate /ɪnˈæ.kjʊ.ɹət/ adj
inexacto
not accurate

inaction /ɪnˈækʃən/ n
inacción
want of action or activity

inactive /ɪnˈæktɪv/ adj
inactivo
not active, temporarily or permanently

inactivity n
inactividad ociosidad
quality of being inactive

inadequate adj
inadecuado
Not adequate

inadequately adv
inadecuadamente
in an inadequate manner

inadmissibility n
inadmisibilidad
the state of being inadmissible

inadmissible adj
inadmisible
Not admissible

inadvertent /ˌɪnədˈvɜːtn̩t/ /ˌɪnədˈvɝtn̩t/ adj
involuntario
not intentional

inadvertently adv
sin querer
unintentionally

inadvisable adj
desaconsejable
not advisable

inalienable /ɪˈneɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/ /ɪˈneɪ.lɪ.ə.nə.bəl/ adj
inalienable
incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred to another; not alienable

inanimate /ɪnˈænɪmət/ adj
inanimado
not alive
not mobile

inanition /ɪnəˈnɪʃən/ n
inanición
state of advanced lack of adequate nutrition

inanity /ɪˈnænɪti/ n
inanidad
property of being inane

inapplicable adj
inaplicable
not applicable

inappropriate /ˌɪnəˈpɹoʊpɹi.ət/ /ˌɪnəˈpɹəʊpɹi.ət/ adj
inapropiado
not appropriate or suitable

inasmuch as conjunction
en tanto supuesto que ya que
since
en tanto y en cuanto
to the extent that

inattention n
descortesía
failure of courtesy
inatención
want of attention

inattentive /ˌɪn.ə.ˈtɛn.tɪv/ adj
desatento
not paying attention

inaudible adj
inaudible
unable to be heard

inaugural adj
inaugural
marking a beginning
of inauguration

inaugural n
discurso inaugural
formal speech

inaugurate /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹeɪt/ /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊɹət/ v
inaugurar
to dedicate ceremoniously
investir
to induct into office

inauguration /ɪnɔːɡ(j)ʊˈɹeɪʃən/ n
investidura inauguración
act of inaugurating
inauguración
formal beginning

inborn adj
innato
Innate, possessed by an organism at birth

inbox /ˈɪnbɑks/ /ˈɪnbɒks/ n
buzón de entrada
electronic folder

inbreeding n
endogamia
breeding between members of small population

incalculable adj
incalculable
impossible to calculate
very great or numerous

incalculably adv
incalculablemente
in an incalculable manner

incandescent /ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
candente incandescente
emitting light as result of heating
deslumbrante irradiante reluciente
shining brightly
rebosante resplandesciente
showing intense emotion

incandescent lamp n
bombilla incandescente lámpara incandescente
a type of lamp

incapable /ɪnˈkeɪpəbl̩/ adj
incapaz
not being capable

incapacity /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪti/ n
incapacidad
lack of a capacity

incarcerate /ɪnˈkɑɹ.səˌɹeɪt/ /ɪnˈkɑː.səˌɹeɪt/ v
encarcelar
to lock away in prison

incarceration n
encarcelación encarcelamiento
act of confining, or the state of being confined; imprisonment

incarnation n
encarnación
incarnate being or form

incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ /ˈɪnsɛns/ n
incienso sahumerio sahumo
A perfume often used in the rites of various religions

incentive /ɪnˈsɛntɪv/ n
incentivo
cash bonus
incentivo aliciente
something that motivates

inception /ɪnˈsɛpʃən/ n
comienzo
the creation or beginning of something

incessant /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt/ adj
incesante
without pause or stop; not ending

incessantly /ɪnˈsɛs.ənt.li/ adv
sin cesar incesantemente
in a manner without pause or stop

incest /ˈɪnsɛst/ n
incesto
sexual relations between close relatives

incestuous adj
incestuoso
pertaining to or engaging in incest

inch /ɪntʃ/ n
pulgada
unit of length

inchoate /ɪnˈkoʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkoʊət/ /ɪnˈkəʊeɪt/ /ɪnˈkəʊət/ adj
caótico incoherente
chaotic, incoherent
embrional incipiente
not fully formed

incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ n
incidente
event or occurrence

incidental /ɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/ [ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl] adj
incidental
loosely associated; existing as a byproduct, tangent, or accident; being a likely consequence
fortuito
occurring by chance

incidental music n
música incidental
music played as background

incidentally adv
a propósito por cierto
by the way
incidentalmente
in an incidental manner
casualmente
without looking for sth/sb

incinerate v
incinerar
destroy by burning

incinerator n
incineradora
furnace that burns refuse

incipient /ɪnˈsɪp.i.ənt/ adj
incipiente
beginning, starting

incision /ɪnˈsɪʒən/ n
incisión
cut

incisive /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
incisivo
quickly proceeding to judgment

incisor /ɪnˈsaɪzə/ /ɪnˈsaɪzəɹ/ n
incisivo diente incisivo
tooth

incite /ɪnˈsaɪt/ v
incitar concitar
to rouse, stir up or excite

incitement n
incitación
a call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal fashion

incivil /ɪnˈsɪv.ɪl/ adj
bárbaro salvaje
Want of civilization
incivil
Want of courtesy

incivility /ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/ n
incivilidad
state of being uncivil; lack of courtesy; rudeness in manner

inclement /ɪnˈklɛm.ənt/ adj
inclemente
merciless
borrascoso desapacible destemplado inclemente tempestuoso
stormy

inclination /ɪn.klɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
inclinación

inclined /ɪnˈklaɪnd/ adj
propenso
having a tendency, preference, likelihood, or disposition

include /ɪnˈkluːd/ v
incluir
to contain, as part of a whole
to bring into as a part or member

including /ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/ preposition
inclusive incluido
Such as, among which

inclusion /ɪnˈkluːʒən/ n
inclusión
aggregate of stainable substances
defect in precious stone
act of including, i.e. adding or annexing, (something) to a group, set or total
addition or annex to a group, set or total

inclusive /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/ adj
inclusivo
including (almost) everything within its scope
inclusive
including the extremes as well as the area between

incoherence /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪəɹəns/ n
incoherencia
quality of being incoherent
something incoherent

incoherent adj
incoherente descosido deshilvanado inconexo
lacking coherence, inconsistent

incoherently adv
incoherentemente
in an incoherent manner

incombustible adj
incombustible
not flammable

income /ˈɪnˌkʌm/ n
ingresos renta
Money one earns by working or by capitalising on the work of others

income statement n
estado de resultados
financial statement of net income

incoming adj
entrante
coming in
succeeding to an office

incomparable /ɪŋˈkɑmp(ə)rəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɒmp(ə)rəbəl/ adj
incomparable inigualable
beyond comparison

incompatibility /ˌɪnkəmˌpætɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
incompatibilidad
the quality or state of being incompatible

incompatible /ˌɪŋkəmˈpætɪbəl/ adj
incompatible malavenido
impossible to coexist; irreconcilable

incompetence n
incompetencia
inability to perform

incompetent adj
incompetente
unskilled, lacking normally expected degree of ability

incomplete /ɪn.kəm.ˈpliːt/ adj
incompleto
not complete

incompletely adv
incompletamente
in an incomplete manner

incompleteness n
incompletitud incompletud
incomplete state or condition

incomprehensible /ˌɪnkɑmpɹəˈhɛnsɪbəl/ adj
incomprensible
impossible or very difficult to understand

inconceivable /ɪŋ.kən.ˈsiː.və.bɫ̩/ adj
inconcebible
unable to be conceived, unbelievable

incongruous /ɪnˈkɑn.ɡɹu.əs/ /ɪnˈkɒn.ɡɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɹʊu.ʌs/ /ɪŋˈkɑŋ.ɡɹu.əs/ adj
incongruente
not matching

incongruously adv
de manera incongruente incongruentemente
in an incongruous manner

inconsiderate /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdəɹɪt/ adj
desconsiderado inconsiderado
not considerate of others

inconsistency /ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/ n
inconsistencia
state of being inconsistent

inconsistent /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/ adj
inconsistente inconsecuente
not consistent

inconsolable adj
inconsolable desconsolado
Not consolable

inconspicuous /ˌɪn.kənˈspɪk.ju.əs/ adj
discreto desapercibido disimulado
not prominent or easily noticeable

inconstancy n
inconstancia
lack of constancy

incontinence /ɪnˈkɒntɪnəns/ n
incontinencia
inability to restrain discharge
lack of self-restraint

incontrovertible /ˌɪŋ.kɒn.tɹəˈvɜː.təbl̩/ adj
impepinable
not capable of being denied, challenged, or disputed; closed to questioning

incontrovertibly /ɪnˌkɒn.tɹəˈvɜː(ɹ).tɪ.bli/ /ˌɪnˌkɑn.tɹəˈvɝ.tə.bli/ adv
indisputablemente
in incontrovertible manner

inconvenience n
desconveniencia inconveniencia
something inconvenient or bothering

inconvenience v
importunar incomodar
to bother or discomfort

inconvenient adj
inconveniente incómodo
not convenient

incorporate /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚe(ɪ)t/ /ɪŋˈkɔɹpɚeɪt/ /ɪŋˈkɔː(ɹ).pəɹ.eɪt/ v
incorporar
include as a part or ingredient

incorporation /ɪŋ.kɔɹpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
incorporación
Act of incorporating

incorporeal adj
incorpóreo
having no material form or physical substance

incorrect /ˌɪnkəˈɹɛkt/ adj
incorrecto
erroneous

incorrectly adv
incorrectamente
in an incorrect manner

incorrigible /ɪnˈkɒɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ /ɪnˈkɔɹɨdʒɨb(ə)l/ adj
incorregible
defective and materially impossible to correct or set aright
determined, unalterable
impervious to correction by punishment or pain
empecatado
incurably depraved

increasable adj
incrementable
able to be increased

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ n
aumento
act of becoming larger
aumento incremento
increased amount

increase /ɪnˈkɹiːs/ /ˈɪnkɹiːs/ v
aumentar acrecentar incrementar
become larger
aumentar incrementar subir
make larger

increasing /ɪnˈkɹiːsɪŋ/ adj
creciente
on the increase

increasingly adv
cada vez más
increasing in amount or intensity

incredible /ɪŋˈkɹɛdəbəl/ /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbəl/ adj
increíble maravilloso
marvellous
increíble
too implausible to be credible
amazing

incredibly /ɪŋˈkɹɛdɪbli/ adv
increíblemente
In an incredible manner
To a great extent; extremely

incredulity /ˌɪnkɹɪˈdjuːlɪti/ n
incredulidad
religious disbelief
unwillingness to believe; doubt about the truth of something

incredulous /ɪnˈkɹɛdjʊləs/ adj
incrédulo
Skeptical, disbelieving

incruental /ˌɪŋkɹuːˈɛntəl/ adj
incruento

incubate /ˈɪŋkjʊbeɪt/ v
incubar
To brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue

incubation n
incubación
sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young
development of a disease from its causes, or its period of incubation

incubator /ɪn.kjuːˈbeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
incubadora
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for the hatching of eggs
apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions suitable for a newborn baby
support program for entrepreneurial companies

incubus /ˈɪŋ.kjʊ.bəs/ n
pesadilla íncubo
a nightmare
íncubo
an evil spirit
carga cruz
oppressive thing or person; a burden

inculcate /ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt/ v
inculcar
teach by repeated instruction
to induce understanding or a particular sentiment in a person or persons

incumbency n
beneficio
benefice, lucrative position or possession
incumbencia responsabilidad
obligation or duty
cargo mandato beneficio titularidad
tenure

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ adj
titular
being the current holder of an office
competente obligatorio
imposed on someone as an obligation, especially due to one's office

incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ n
titular
current holder of an office

incunabulum /ˌɪn.kjʊˈnæb.jʊ.ləm/ n
incunable
book, sheet or image

incur /ɪnˈkəː/ /ɪnˈkɝ/ v
incurrir
to expose oneself to something inconvenient

indebted /ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ adj
endeudado
obligated to someone

indebtedness /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/ n
endeudamiento
state of being in debt
state of owing due to gratitude

indecent exposure n
exhibición impúdica
the intentional exposure of the genitals or female nipples in public

indecision /ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/ n
indecisión irresolución
inability to decide on a course of action

indecisive /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/ adj
incierto
inconclusive or uncertain
indeciso irresoluto inseguro titubeante vacilante
not decisive

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ adv
de hecho efectivamente realmente verdaderamente
degree: in fact
en efecto de hecho efectivamente de veras en realidad verdaderamente
modal: truly; in fact; actually

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ interjection
de hecho efectivamente en efecto claro de veras desde luego
indication of agreement

indefatigable /ˌɪndəˈfætəɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪfəˈtiɡəbəl/ /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl/ adj
incansable infatigable
extremely persistent and untiring

indefinite /ɪnˈdɛfɪnɪt/ adj
indefinido
(linguistics) designating an unspecified or unidentified person or thing

indefinite article n
artículo indefinido artículo indeterminado
word preceding a noun to indicate any member of the class of objects

indefinite integral n
integral indefinida
antiderivative

indefinite pronoun n
pronombre indeterminado
Pronoun not specifying the identity of its referent

indefinitely adv
indefinidamente
Forever

indelible /ɪnˈdɛləbl/ adj
indeleble
difficult to delete, remove or wash away

indemnify /ɪnˈdɛm.nɪ.faɪ/ v
indemnizar
To make restitution or compensation for
asegurar
To save harmless; to secure against loss or damage; to insure

indemnity /ɪnˈdɛmnɪti/ n
indemnidad
insurance: principle

indent /ɪnˈdɛnt/ /ˈɪndɛnt/ v
sangrar
typography: to begin a line or lines at a greater or less distance from the margin

indentation n
guion
a division unit of a piece of law
sangría
act of beginning a line at a distance from the flush line

indenture /ɪnˈdɛn.ʃɝ/ n
contrato
contract

indentured servant n
trabajador no remunerado
debt bondage worker

independence /ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/ n
independencia autonomía
state or quality of being independent
state of having sufficient means for a comfortable livelihood

independent /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ adj
independiente
not dependent; not contingent or depending on something else; free
not aligned with any political party

independent variable n
variable independiente
independent variable

independentism n
independentismo

independentist /ɪndəˈpɛndəntɪst/ n
independentista

independently /ɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/ adv
independientemente
in an independent manner

indescribable adj
indescriptible
impossible, or very difficult to describe

indescribably adv
indescriptiblemente
in an indescribable manner

indestructible adj
indestructible
not destructible

indeterminate /ɪndɪˈtɜː(ɹ)mɪnət/ adj
indeterminado
not accurately determined

index /ˈɪndɛks/ n
índice
alphabetical listing
data structure

index /ˈɪndɛks/ v
indexar indizar
to arrange an index

index card n
ficha
piece of heavy paper stock used to record information to be stored in an index

indexation n
indización

indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/ v
indicar
to point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known
to show or manifest by symptoms
señalizar
to signal in a vehicle the desire to turn right or left

indication /ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
indicación
that which serves to indicate or point out

indicative /ɪnˈdɪk.ə.tɪv/ n
indicativo
the indicative mood

indicator /ˈɪn.dɪ.ˌkeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
indicador
turn signal
economic measure
pointer

indict /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/ v
acusar denunciar
to accuse of wrongdoing
inculpar
to make a formal accusation or indictment

indictment /ɪnˈdaɪt.mənt/ n
acusación
accusation
formulación de cargos
criminal accusation

indifference /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹəns/ n
indiferencia
the state of being indifferent

indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ɹənt/ adj
indiferente
not caring

indigenist adj
indigenista

indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ /ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs/ adj
indígena nativo autóctono
born or engendered in, native to a land or region
congénito innato
innate, inborn

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
indigente
poor; destitute

indigent /ˈɪndɪd͡ʒənt/ n
indigente
a person in need or in poverty

indigestible adj
indigerible indigesto
difficult or impossible to digest

indigestion n
indigestión
condition caused by eating too quickly

indignant /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nənt/ adj
indignado
angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

indignation /ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
indignación
anger aroused by some perceived offense or injustice
self-righteous anger or disgust

indignity /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/ n
afrenta indignidad ofensa
an affront to one's dignity or pride
indignidad
degradation, debasement or humiliation

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ adj
índigo añil
colour

indigo /ˈɪn.dɪˌɡəʊ/ /ˈɪndɪˌɡoʊ/ n
turquí
colour
índigo añil
dye

indigo bunting n
azulejo
Passerina cyanea

indirect /ˌɪndaɪˈɹɛkt/ /ˌɪndəˈɹɛkt/ adj
indirecto
not direct

indirect object n
complemento indirecto
grammatical term

indirectly /ˌɪndɪˈɹɛktli/ adv
indirectamente
in an indirect manner

indiscreet adj
imprudente indiscreto
not discreet; wanting in discretion

indiscretion n
indiscreción
Want of discretion

indiscriminate /ɪn.dɪsˈkɹɪm.ɪn.ət/ adj
indiscriminado desconsiderado
Without care or making distinctions, thoughtless

indispensable /ɪndɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj
indispensable imprescindible
absolutely necessary
indispensable
not dispensable
not subject to exemption

indisposition /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ n
achaque
mild illness

indisputable adj
indisputable inobjetable
not disputable

indisputably adv
indiscutiblemente
in a manner that is incapable of being disputed

indissolubility n
indisolubilidad

indissoluble adj
indisoluble
indestructable

indistinct /ˌɪndɪsˈtɪŋkt/ adj
indistinto
not clearly defined

indistinctly adv
indistintamente
in an indistinct manner

indistinguishable adj
indistinguible
not distinguishable

indium /ˈɪndi.əm/ n
indio
metallic chemical element

individual /ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒʉ.ɘl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ adj
individual
intended for a single person
relating to a single person or thing

individual /ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒʉ.ɘl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒu.əl/ /ˌɪndɪˈvɪd͡ʒʊəl/ n
individuo
person considered alone
element belonging to a population

individual pursuit n
persecución individual
Cycling discipline

individualism n
individualismo
moral stance
tendency for a person to act without reference to others

individualist n
individualista
someone who believes in individualism as sociopolitical system
someone who does as they wish

individuality n
individualidad
characteristic of being individual

individualization n
individualización
act of individualizing

individually adv
individualmente
separately, independently

indivisibility n
indivisibilidad
indivisible factor or object
state incapable of being divided

indivisible adj
indivisible
incapable of being divided

indoctrinate v
adoctrinar
teach with a biased or one-sided ideology

indoctrination n
adoctrinamiento indoctrinación
act of indoctrinating

indolent /ˈɪn.dəl.ənt/ adj
indolente
habitually lazy
medicine: causing little or no physical pain
medicine: healing slowly

indomethacin n
indometacina
drug

indomitability /ɪn.dɑmɪtəbl̩.ɪ.ti/ /ɪn.dɒmɪtəbl̩.ɪ.ti/ n
indomitibilidad
The quality of being indomitable

indomitable /ɪnˈdɑmɪtəbl̩/ /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl̩/ adj
indomable
incapable of being subdued, overcome, or vanquished

indri /ˈɪndɹi/ n
indri
Indri indri

indubitable /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbəl/ /ɪnˈdubɪtəbəl/ adj
indudable
not dubitable

induce /ɪnˈdjuːs/ /ɪnˈduːs/ v
inducir
(physics) To cause or produce (electric current or a magnetic state)
to cause; persuade; force

inducible adj
inducible

induction /ɪnˈdʌkʃən/ n
inducción
the development of a feature from part of a formerly homogenous field of cells
the act of inducting

indulge /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ v
consentir mimar
to satisfy the wishes or whims of
ceder sucumbir
to yield to a temptation

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒəns/ n
indulgencia
pardon or release from the expectation of punishment in purgatory

indulgent /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/ adj
indulgente
prone to indulge

industrial /ɪnˈdʌstɹɪəl/ adj
industrial fabril
of or relating to industry

industrial espionage n
espionaje industrial
use of clandestine methods to acquire secret information for commercial advantage

industrial park n
polígono industrial
an area zoned and planned for the purpose of industrial development

industrialism n
industrialismo
socio-economic system

industrialist n
industrialista
person involved in the ownership or management of an industrial enterprise

industrialization n
industrialización
process of social and economic change

industrialize v
industrializar
to develop industry

industrious /ɪnˈdʌstɹi.əs/ adj
trabajador afanoso industrioso diligente aplicado empeñoso
hard-working and persistent

industry /ˈɪndəstɹi/ n
industria
businesses that produce goods
businesses of the same type

inebriate v
embriagar
to cause to be drunk; to intoxicate

inebriated /ɪˈniːbɹieɪtɪd/ adj
ebrio
behaving as though affected by alcohol

inebriation n
ebriedad embriaguez
state or characteristic of drunkenness

inedible adj
incomestible
not edible; not appropriate, worthy, or safe to eat

ineffable /ɪˈnɛf.ə.bəl/ /ˌɪnˈɛf.ə.bəl/ adj
inefable
beyond expression

ineffective adj
ineficaz inoperante
not having the desired effect; ineffectual

ineffectiveness n
inefectividad ineficacia infructuosidad inoperancia
condition of being ineffective

ineffectual adj
inoperante
weak, indecisive

inelastic /ˌɪnəˈlæstɪk/ adj
inelástico
lacking elasticity

inelegant /ɪnˈɛlɪɡənt/ adj
inelegante
not elegant

ineligibility n
inelegibilidad
state or quality of being ineligible

ineligible adj
inelegible
not eligible; forbidden to do something

inept /ɪnˈɛpt/ adj
inepto incapaz
not able to do something

ineptitude n
ineptitud
the quality of being inept

inequality /ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti/ n
inecuación
statement that one quantity is less (or greater) than another
desigualdad
unfair, not equal, state

ineradicable adj
inerradicable
incapable of being eradicated

inert /ɪnˈɝt/ adj
inerte
sluggish or lethargic
unable to move or act
in chemistry, not readily reacting with other elements or compounds

inert gas n
gas inerte
non-reactive gas

inertia /ɪnˈɝ.ʃə/ n
inercia
in physics
unwillingness to take action

inertness n
inercia química
chemically unreactive
inercia
sluggishness
inertia

inescapable adj
inevitable
cannot be avoided

inescapably adv
inevitablemente
in an inescapable manner

inessive adj
inesivo
of or relating to the inessive case

inessive n
caso inesivo
inessive case

inevitability n
inevitabilidad
the condition of being inevitable

inevitable /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/ adj
inevitable
impossible to avoid or prevent

inevitably /ɪˈnɛvɪtəbli/ adv
inevitablemente indefectiblemente
in a manner that this impossible to avoid

inexact adj
inexacto
imperfectly conforming

inexcusable adj
inexcusable
not excusable

inexcusably adv
inexcusablemente
in an inexcusable manner

inexhaustible adj
inagotable
impossible to exhaust

inexorable /ɪnˈɛksɔɹəbəl/ /ɪˈnɛksɚəb(ə)l/ adj
inexorable
impossible to prevent or stop
unable to be persuaded

inexorably /ɪnˈɛk.sə.ɹə.bli/ adv
inexorablemente despiadadamente ineluctablemente inevitablemente
in an inexorable manner; relentlessly

inexpensive adj
barato económico
low in price

inexperience n
bisoñez inexperiencia
lack of experience

inexperienced /ɪnəkˈspɪəɹi.ənst/ adj
inexperto
not experienced

inexplicable /ˌɪn.ɪkˈsplɪ.kə.bl̩/ adj
inexplicable
impossible to explain

inexplicably adv
inexplicablemente
in an inexplicable manner

inexpressible adj
inexpresable
unable to be expressed

inexpugnable adj
inexpugnable
impregnable, unconquerable

inextinguishable adj
inapagable inextinguible
incapable of being extinguished

infallibility n
infalibilidad
the ability to never make a mistake

infallible /ɪnˈfa.lɪ.b(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfæ.lə.bəl/ adj
infalible
without fault or weakness; incapable of error or fallacy

infallibly adv
infaliblemente
in an infallible manner

infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adj
infame
having a bad reputation

infamously adv
infamemente
in an infamous manner

infamy /ˈɪnfəmi/ n
infamia
the state of being infamous

infant /ˈɪn.fənt/ n
nene infante
very young human being

infant formula n
leche de fórmula leche infantil leche maternizada
food simulating human milk

infant mortality n
mortalidad infantil
death of children under one year old

infanta /ɪnˈfantə/ n
infanta
Spanish daughter of a king

infante n
infante
son of the king of Spain or Portugal

infanticidal adj
infanticida

infanticide /ɪnˈfæntɪsaɪd/ n
infanticida
a person who has killed a child
infanticidio
the murder of an infant
filicidio
the murder of one's child

infantilization n
infantilización

infantilize /ɪn.ˈfæn.tɪ.laɪz/ v
infantilizar
to reduce to the state of an infant
to treat like a child

infantry /ˈɪnfəntɹi/ n
regimiento de infantería tercio
regiment of infantry
infantería
soldiers who fight on foot
the part of an army consisting of infantry soldiers

infantryman n
infante
soldier who fights on foot

infarct n
infarto
area of dead tissue

infatuate /ɪnˈfætju(w)ət/ /ɪnˈfætjuˌ(w)eɪt/ v
embrujar encantar infatuar
To inspire with unreasoning love or attachment

infatuated adj
encalabrinado

infatuation n
encaprichamiento
An unreasoning love or attraction
pasión
The act of infatuating; the state of being infatuated; folly; that which infatuates

infeasible adj
imposible no factible
not feasible

infect /ɪnˈfɛkt/ v
contagiar infectar
to bring into contact with a substance that causes illness
contagiar alborotar
to make somebody enthusiastic about one's own passion

infected adj
infectado
having an infection

infection /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/ n
infección
the process of infecting
uncontrolled growth of harmful microorganisms in a host

infectious adj
contagioso infeccioso
able to infect others
infeccioso
transmitted between persons as illness

infectiousness n
infectividad
state or condition of being infectious

infelicitous /ˌɪn.fəˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/ adj
aciago impropio inadecuado torpe
inappropriate or awkward; not well said, expressed, or done
desdichado desgraciado desventurado infeliz infortunado
unhappy or unfortunate

infer /ɪnˈfɜː/ /ɪnˈfɝ/ v
argüir inferir
inferir
to introduce as a reasoned conclusion
to lead to as a consequence

inference /ˈɪn.fə.ɹəns/ n
inferencia ilación
act or process of inferring by deduction or induction

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ adj
inferior
of lower quality
located below
of lower rank

inferior /ɪnˈfɪ(ə)ɹiɚ/ /ɪnˈfɪəɹɪə/ n
inferior
person of lower status (noun)

inferior oblique n
músculo oblicuo inferior oblicuo inferior
muscle

inferior rectus n
músculo recto inferior recto inferior
muscle

inferior vena cava n
vena cava inferior
large vein

inferiority n
inferioridad
quality of being inferior

inferiority complex n
complejo de inferioridad complejo de inferioridad
a sense of inferiority

infernal /ɪnˈfəɹnəl/ /ɪnˈfɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
infernal
Of or relating to hell, or the world of the dead; hellish

inferno /ɪnˈfɝnoʊ/ n
infierno
place or situation resembling Hell

infero- prefix
infero-
inferior

inferolateral adj
inferolateral
both inferior and lateral

inferomedial adj
inferomedial
both inferior and medial

infertile adj
estéril
not fertile

infertility n
infertilidad
esterilidad
inability to conceive - people and animals

infestation /ɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən/ n
infestación
presence of a large number of pest organisms in an area

infidel /ˈɪn.fə.dl̩/ n
infiel descreído impío
non-believer

infidelity n
infidelidad
unfaithfulness in marriage or other moral obligation
lack of religious belief

infield fly rule n
regla de infield fly
baseball

infiltrate /ˈɪnfəltɹeɪt/ /ˈɪnfɪltɹeɪt/ v
infiltrar
to cause a fluid to pass through a substance by filtration
infiltrarse
to surreptitiously penetrate, enter or gain access

infiltration n
filtración
act or process of infiltrating
substance
infiltración
entering secretly

infimum /ɪnˈfaɪməm/ /ɪnˈfiːməm/ n
elemento ínfimo ínfimo
element of a set

infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ adj
infinito
boundless, endless
figuratively, very large
greater than any positive quantity or magnitude

infinitely /ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/ adv
infinitamente
endlessly

infinitesimal calculus n
cálculo infinitesimal
Differential calculus and integral calculus considered together as a single subject

infinitism n
infinitismo
view

infinitive /ɪnˈfɪnɪtɪv/ n
infinitivo
uninflected verb form
a mood or mode of verbs

infinity /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ n
infinito
a number that has an infinite, uncountable numerical value
the symbol ∞
infinidad
endlessness, unlimitedness, absence of end or limit
a number which is very large compared to some characteristic number

infirm adj
inseguro
insecure
enfermizo endeble
weak; feeble

infirmary /ɪnˈfɝməɹi/ n
enfermería
place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital

infirmity n
enfermedad
feebleness

infix /ɪnˈfɪks/ /ˈɪnfɪks/ n
infijo interfijo
morpheme inserted into word

inflammable /ɪnˈflæməbəl/ adj
inflamable combustible
capable of burning

inflammation /ɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ n
inflamación
medical condition
act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed

inflammatory adj
inflamatorio
causing or caused by inflammation

inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ v
inflar
inflar hinchar
to enlarge the volume occupied by an object

inflated adj
inflado
at higher cost
aumentado inflado
expanded
hinchado inflado
filled with air
hinchado inflado pomposo
pompous

inflation /ɪnˈfleɪʃən/ n
inflación
increase in prices
expansion or increase in size

inflect /ɪnˈflɛkt/ v
declinar conjugar
grammar: vary the form of a word
modular
music: change tone or pitch

inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ n
punto de inflexión
inflexión
change in pitch or tone of voice
turning away from a straight course
flexión
change in the form of a word that reflects a change in grammatical function

inflectional adj
flectivo
pertaining to a point of inflection of a curve

inflexibility n
inflexibilidad
quality of being inflexible

inflexible /ɪnˈflɛksəbl̩/ adj
inflexible
obstinate, stubborn
stiff, rigid

inflexibly adv
inflexiblemente
in an inflexible manner

inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ v
infligir
thrust upon, impose

infliction /ɪnˈflɪkʃən/ n
inflicción
The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition

infliximab n
infliximab
monoclonal antibody

inflorescence n
inflorescencia
flower cluster

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ n
influencia
action exerted by a person or thing with power to cause change
person or thing exerting such power or action
(astrology) element determining someone's character or individual tendencies
influencia influjo
power to affect, control or manipulate

influence /ˈɪn.fl(j)u.əns/ v
influir
intransitive: to exert influence
influir influenciar
transitive: to exert an influence upon

influence peddling n
tráfico de influencias
type of corruption

influencer n
influente influidor influidora
That which influences

influential adj
influyente
having considerable influence

influenza /ˌɪn.flu.ˈɛn.zə/ n
gripe influenza gripa
an acute contagious disease of the upper airways and lungs

influx /ˈɪnˌflʌks/ n
entrada influjo
inward flow

inform /ɪnˈfɔɹm/ /ɪnˈfɔːm/ v
delatar enterar impregnar informar reportar

informal /ɪnˈfɔɹm(ə)l/ /ɪnˈfɔːm(ə)l/ adj
familiar
language: reflecting everyday, non-ceremonious usage
informal
not formal or ceremonious
not in accord with the usual regulations

informality n
informalidad
condition of being informal

informally adv
informalmente
in an informal manner

informatic adj
informático
of or pertaining to information science

informatics n
informática
branch of information science

information /ˌɪnfəɹˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌɪnfəˈmeɪʃən/ n
información
communicable knowledge

information science n
ciencias de la información
science

information security n
seguridad de la información
protection of information and information systems

information society n
sociedad de la información
society where information is a significant activity

information technology n
tecnología de la información
the practice of creating and/or studying computer systems and applications

information theory n
teoría de la información
branch of applied mathematics

information warfare n
infoguerra guerra de la información
use of information in pursuit of an advantage over an opponent

informative /ɪnˈfɔɹmətɪv/ adj
informativo
providing useful or interesting information

informed /ɪnˈfɔɹmd/ /ɪnˈfɔːmd/ adj
informado
instructed; having knowledge of a fact or area of education

informer n
informador informadora
one who informs

infra- prefix
infra-
below, beneath, inferior

infraorbital adj
infraorbitario
below the orbit

infrapatellar adj
infrarrotuliano
below the kneecap

infrarealism n
infrarrealismo
literary movement

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ adj
infrarrojo
having the wavelength in the infrared

infrared /ɪnfɹəˈɹɛd/ n
infrarrojo
infrared radiation

infrasound n
infrasonido
low-frequency sound waves

infraspinatus n
infraespinoso
muscle

infrastructure /ˈɪnfɹəˌstɹʌk(t)ʃɚ/ n
infraestructura
basic facilities, services and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society
underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system

infratemporal adj
infratemporal
below the temple or temporal bone

infrequent adj
infrecuente
Not frequent; not happening frequently

infringe /ɪnˈfɹɪndʒ/ v
infringir
to break or violate a treaty, a law, a right etc.

infringement /ɪnˈfɹɪndʒmənt/ n
infracción vulneración
violation

infundibulopelvic adj
infundibulopelviano
of or pertaining to the infundibulum and the pelvis

infundibulum n
infundíbulo
a funnel-shaped cavity or organ

infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊəɹieɪt/ /ɪnˈfjʊəɹɪət/ v
enfurecer
to make furious or mad with anger

infuriating adj
exasperante
Extremely annoying, frustrating or irritating

infusion /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/ n
infusión
a product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities
act of installing a quality into a person

ingeniosity n
ingeniosidad
quality of being ingenious

ingenious /ɪnˈdʒiːnjəs/ adj
ingenioso
displaying genius or brilliance; tending to invent

ingenuity /ˌɪndʒəˈn(j)uːəti/ n
ingenio
ability to come up with solutions to difficult problems

ingenuous /ɪnˈdʒɛn.ju.əs/ adj
ingenuo inocente
Naive and trusting

ingest /ɪnˈdʒɛst/ v
ingerir
to take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal

ingestion /ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/ n
ingestión
the action of ingesting

ingot /ˈɪŋɡət/ n
lingote
solid block of more or less pure metal

ingrate /ˈɪnɡɹeɪt/ n
ingrata ingrato
an ungrateful person

ingratiate /ɪnˈɡɹeɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
congraciarse
get someone's favor, especially through flattery

ingratitude n
ingratitud
thanklessness

ingredient /ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/ n
ingrediente componente
substance present in a mixture

ingress n
entrada ingreso
act of entering
door or other means of entering

inguinal /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/ adj
inguinal
of or pertaining to the groin

inguinodynia n
inguinodinia
A pain in the groin, typically appearing after a hernia operation.

inhabit /ɪnˈhæbɪt/ v
habitar

inhabitant /ɪnˈhæ.bɪ.tənt/ n
habitante lugareño residente
Someone or thing who lives in a place

inhabited /ɪnˈhæbɪtɪd/ adj
habitado
having inhabitants

inhalation /ˌɪnhəˈleɪʃən/ n
inhalación
the act of inhaling

inhale /ɪnˈheɪl/ v
inhalar alentar
to draw air into the lungs
aspirar inhalar inspirar
to draw something into the nose or lungs

inharmonicity n
inarmonía
music

inhere /ɪnˈhɪə/ v
ser inherente
To be inherent; to be an essential or intrinsic part of; to be fixed or permanently incorporated with something

inherent /ɪnˈhɪəɹənt/ adj
inherente
natural part or consequence

inherently /ɪnˈhɛɹəntli/ adv
inherentemente
inherently, innately

inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ v
heredar
to receive property or a title by legal succession etc.
to receive a characteristic by genetic transmission
to take possession of as a right

inheritable adj
heredable
able to be inherited

inheritance /ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/ n
herencia
that which a person is entitled to inherit
passing of title

inheritance tax n
impuesto sucesorio
tax on the property of the deceased

inhibit v
inhibir coartar frustrar
to hold in or hold back; to restrain

inhibition n
inhibición
State of being inhibited
Act of inhibiting
Stopping or retarding a chemical reaction

inhibitive adj
inhibitorio
that inhibits

inhibitor n
inhibidor
substance slowing a reaction

inhospitable /ˌɪnhɒsˈpɪtəbəl/ adj
inhóspito
Not offering shelter

inhospitality n
inhospitalidad
lack of hospitality

inhuman /ɪnˈhjuːmən/ adj
inhumano
of or pertaining to inhumanity

inhumane adj
inhumana inhumano
cruel and savage, not humane

inhumanity n
crueldad
inhuman act
lack of compassion

inhumation /ɪn.hjuːˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
entierro inhumación
The act of burial

inimical /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/ adj
nocivo
harmful
hostil
hostile

iniquitous /ɪˈnɪkwɨtəs/ adj
injusto inicuo
morally objectionable
inicuo pecaminoso
sinful

iniquity /ɪnˈɪkwɪti/ n
iniquidad
act of great injustice or unfairness
deviation from what is right

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ adj
inicial
chronologically first
spatially first

initial /ɪˈnɪʃəl/ n
iniciales
first letters of a person's name as a unit

initial public offering n
oferta pública de venta
first offering to members of the public of stock in a company

initialism n
sigla
term pronounced letter by letter

initialize v
inicializar
to assign an initial value to a variable

initially /ɪˈnɪʃəli/ adv
inicialmente
at the beginning

initiation /ɪ.nɪ.ʃi.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
inicio iniciación
act of initiating
iniciación
form or ceremony by which a person is introduced into any society

initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ n
iniciativa
a new development; a fresh approach to something; a new way of dealing with a problem
a beginning; a first move
the ability to act first or on one's own

initiatory adj
iniciativo iniciático
initial, inaugural

inject /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/ v
inyectar
to administer an injection to
to push or pump something in
to introduce something suddenly or violently

injectable adj
inyectable
capable of being injected

injectable n
inyectable
a drug which is designed to be injected

injection /ɪn.ˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
inyección
medicine: something injected
set theory: one-to-one mapping
act of injecting, or something injected

injective /ɪnˈdʒɛktɪv/ adj
inyectivo
inverse-deterministic

injector n
inyector
device used to inject

injunction /ɪnˈdʒʌnk.ʃən/ n
medidas cautelares requerimiento
an official writ

injure /ˈɪndʒə/ /ˈɪndʒɚ/ v
lastimar
herir
to wound or cause physical harm

injury /ˈɪn.dʒə.ɹi/ n
herida lesión lastimadura
damage or violation

injustice /ɪnˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
injusticia
absence of justice

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ n
tinta
coloured fluid used for writing
dark fluid ejected by squid etc

ink /iŋk/ /ɪŋk/ v
tatuar
apply a tattoo
entintar
apply ink
firmar
sign a document

ink-pad n
tampón
piece of absorbent material, soaked with ink used for rubber stamps

inkhorn n
pedante rebuscado
as adjective, of vocabulary: pedantic

inkjet printer n
impresora de chorro de tinta impresora de inyección de tinta
device that prints using droplets of ink

inkstand n
escribanía
Small tray containin pens and an inkwell

inkwell n
tintero
container for ink

inlay /ɪnˈleɪ/ /ˈɪn.leɪ/ n
incrustación
material placed within another material as decoration.

inlet n
acceso entrada
a passage into something
ensenada
body of water let into a coast

inmate n
preso recluso convicto detenido internado interno
one confined to institution, such as a prison
residente
one who occupies a dwelling-house

inn /ɪn/ n
posada venta
lodging

innate /ɪˈneɪt/ adj
innato
inborn

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ adj
interior
being or occurring inside
of mind or spirit
interior interno
inside or closer to the inside of the body

inner /ˈɪnə/ /ˈɪnɚ/ n
interior
inner part

inner child n
puer aeternus
psychologically

inner core n
núcleo interno
innermost part of the Earth

inner ear n
oído interno oído
anatomy

inner planet n
planeta interno
planet of the Solar System with an orbit between the asteroid belt and sun

inner tube n
cámara cámara de aire
inflatable rubber tube

innervation n
inervación
activity

innkeeper /ˈɪnkiːpəɹ/ n
posadera posadero ventera ventero
person responsible for the running of an inn

innocence /ˈɪnəsn̩s/ n
inocencia
absence of responsibility for a crime

innocent /ˈɪnəsn̩t/ adj
inocente
pure, free from sin, untainted
not legally responsible for a wrongful act

innocently /ˈɪnəsəntli/ adv
inocentemente
in an innocent manner

innocuous /ɪˈnɑkjuəs/ /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/ adj
inocuo
harmless
inofensivo
inoffensive

innominate adj
innominado
having no name; anonymous

innovate /ˈɪnəveɪt/ v
innovar
to introduce changes

innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ n
innovación
act of innovating
something new

innovative /ɪnˈnɒ.və.tɪv/ /ˈɪn.əˌveɪɾɪv/ adj
innovador
characterized by the creation of new ideas or things

innovator n
innovador
someone who innovates

innuendo /ˌɪnjuˈɛndəʊ/ n
insinuación indirecta
A derogatory hint or reference to a person or thing, an implication or insinuation

inoculate /ɪˈnɑːkjuleɪt/ /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ v
inocular
to provide immunity

inoculation /ɪˌnɑkjəˈleɪʃən/ /ɪˌnɒkjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
vacunación
introduction of substance into the body to produce immunity

inoffensive adj
inofensivo
harmless
not offensive

inoperative adj
inoperante
not working or functioning

inorganic adj
inorgánico
relating to a compound that does not contain carbon

inorganic chemistry n
química inorgánica
chemistry of elements and non-carbon containing compounds

inosilicate n
inosilicato
type of silicate

inoxidizable adj
inoxidable
cannot be readily oxidized

inpatient n
paciente
A patient whose treatment needs at least one night's residence in a hospital

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ n
entrada insumo
something fed into a process

input /ˈɪnpʊt/ v
introducir
to enter data

input method n
método de entrada
program that facilitates the input of foreign scripts

inquietude n
inquietud
the condition of being restless, uneasy or nervous

inquiline n
inquilino
animal that lives commensally in the dwelling place of another species

inquinate /ˈɪnkwɪneɪt/ v
contaminar
to pollute or make dirty

inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪə/ /ɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ v
informarse investigar
to ask about something

inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹi/ /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹi/ n
pesquisa indagatoria inquisición
the act of inquiring

inquisitive /ɪŋˈkwɪzətɪv/ adj
inquisitivo
eager to acquire knowledge
curioso inquisitivo
too curious; overly interested; nosy

inquisitor n
inquisidor
interrogator, questioner
official of the Inquisition

ins and outs n
entresijos entretelas
the details or fine points

insalubrious /ɪnsəˈluːbɹɪəs/ adj
insalubre
unhealthful

insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ adj
enfermo mental alienado loco demente chalado chiflado
exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind

insanity /ɪnˈsænɪti/ n
locura insania vesania
state of being insane

insatiable adj
insaciable
not satiable; incapable of being satisfied or appeased

inscribe /ɪnˈskɹaɪb/ v
inscribir
to write or cut words onto something

inscription /ɪnˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
inscripción
carved text
dedicatoria
dedication in a book

inscrutable /ˌɪnˈskɹuːtəbl/ adj
inescrutable impenetrable incomprensible insondable
difficult or impossible to comprehend, fathom or interpret

inseam n
entrecostura entrepierna
The seam of a trouser

insect /ˈɪnsɛkt/ n
insecto
arthropod of class insecta
bicho
colloquial: any small arthropod

insectarium n
insectario
insectarium

insecticide n
insecticida
A substance used to kill insects

insectivore /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔɹ/ /ɪnˈsɛktəˌvɔː/ n
insectívoro
insect eating animal

insectivorous /ˌɪnsɛkˈtɪv(ə)ɹəs/ adj
insectívoro
feeding on insects

insecure adj
inseguro
not comfortable in certain situations
not secure

insemination n
inseminación
act of making pregnant

insensate /ɪnˈsɛn.sət/ adj
inconsciente
having no sensation or consciousness
indiferente
medicine, physiology: not responsive
absurdo
senseless; foolish; irrational
inhumano
unfeeling, heartless, cruel, insensitive

insensible adj
insensible
incapable of emotional feeling
unable to be perceived by the sense

insensitive /ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
insensible
not having normal emotional feelings, cold, tactless, undiplomatic
not having normal physical feeling

insensitively adv
insensiblemente
in an insensitive manner

insensitivity n
insensibilidad
condition of being insensitive

inseparable /in.ˈsɛ.p(ə).ɹə.bl/ adj
inseparable
unable to be separated

inseparably adv
inseparablemente
in an inseparable manner

insert /ɪnˈsɜːt/ /ɪnˈsɝt/ /ˈɪnsɜːt/ /ˈɪnsɝt/ v
insertar meter
put in between or into

insertion /ɪnˈsɝʃən/ n
inserción
act of inserting, or something inserted
addition of a nucleotide to a chromosome

inset /ˈɪnsɛt/ n
inserto
anything inserted
smaller thing set into a larger thing
parche refuerzo
small piece of material used to strengthen a garment

inshallah /ˌɪnʃˈɑ.lə/ interjection
inshalá ojalá
God willing (Islam)

inshore adj
acostado
close to shore

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ adv
adentro
towards the interior
dentro adentro
within the interior

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ n
interior
interior or inner part

inside /ˈɪnsaɪd/ preposition
dentro de
within the interior of something, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference

inside joke n
broma local broma privada chiste interno
joke understood by certain people

inside out /ˌɪnsaɪdˈaʊt/ adv
como la palma de mi mano de cabo a rabo
of knowledge: thoroughly
al revés del revés
with the inside turned to be on the outside

insider /ɪnˈsaɪdɚ/ n
insider
person who has special knowledge

insidious /ɪnˈsɪdi.əs/ adj
insidioso
producing serious harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner
intending to entrap

insight /ˈɪnsaɪt/ n
introspección
intuitive apprehension of the inner nature of things
sight of the interior; deep view; introspections
agudeza perspicacia deducción
power of acute observation and deduction

insightful /ɪnˈsaɪt.f(ə)l/ adj
perspicaz
possessing insight

insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡ.ni.ə/ n
insignia
a patch or other object that indicates rank or membership
distintivo
symbol or token of power, status, or offic

insignificance n
insignificancia intrascendencia
quality of being insignificant

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ adj
insignificante desestimable oscuro
not significant; not important

insincere adj
falso no sincero
not sincere

insinuate /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/ v
insinuar
hint at (something)
make way for by subtle means

insinuation /ɪnˌsɪnjuˈeɪʃən/ n
insinuación
a suggestion or intimation by distant allusion
act of gaining favor, affection, or influence, by gentle or artful means

insipid /ɪnˈsɪp.ɪd/ adj
cursi
cloyingly sentimental
insulso soso
flat; lacking character or definition
insípido
unappetizingly flavorless

insipidity n
desazón insipidez
condition of being insipid

insipidly adv
insípidamente
in an insipid manner

insipidness n
desazón insipidez
lack of distinctive, appealing, or energetic character

insist /ɪnˈsɪst/ v
insistir empeñar
to hold up a claim emphatically

insistence n
insistencia
state of being insistent
urgent demand

insistently adv
encarecidamente insistentemente
in an insistent manner

insofar as /ɪn.soʊˈfɑɹəz/ /ɪn.səʊˈfɑːɹəz/ conjunction
en la medida en que en tanto en cuanto
to the extent that

insolation n
insolación
exposure to the rays of the sun
sun's radiant energy per unit area

insole /ˈɪnsoʊl/ /ˈɪnsəʊl/ n
palmilla plantilla
inside sole of footwear

insolence /ˈɪnsələns/ n
insolencia
Arrogant conduct; insulting, bold behaviour or attitude

insolency n
insolencia
act of insolence
quality of being insolent

insolently adv
insolentemente
in an insolent manner

insoluble adj
insoluble
not soluble; that cannot be dissolved

insolvable adj
insoluble
impossible to solve

insolvency n
insolvencia
the condition of being insolvent

insolvent adj
insolvente
Unable to pay

insomnia n
insomnio
sleeping disorder

insomniac adj
insomne
suffering from or pertaining to insomnia

inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ v
inspeccionar
examine critically, scrutinize
inspeccionar pasar revista
view and examine officially

inspection /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ n
inspección
the act of examining something, often closely

inspector /ɪnˈspɛktə/ /ɪnˈspɛktɚ/ n
inspector
person employed to inspect something

inspiration /ɪnspɨˈɹeɪʃən/ n
inspiración
stimulating influence upon the intellect or emotions
supernatural divine influence
physiology: drawing of air

inspire /ɪn.ˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ /ɪn.ˈspaɪɹ/ v
inspirar
to infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit
inspirar infundir
to infuse into; to affect, as with a superior or supernatural influence

inspirer n
inspirador inspiradora
someone who inspires

inspiring adj
inspirador inspirativo
providing inspiration; encouraging; stimulating

instability n
inestabilidad
physical state
quality of being unstable

install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ v
instalar
set something up for use
establish or settle in

installation [ɪnstəˈleɪʃən] n
instalación
act of installing
something installed

installer n
instalador instaladora
person who installs
instalador
program that installs software and prepares it for use

installment /ɪnˈstɔːlmənt/ n
episodio
part of a serial
cuota
portion of debt
instalación
act of installing; installation

instance /ˈɪnstəns/ n
caso ejemplo
case occurring, a case offered as an exemplification, an example
caso ocasión
recurring occasion, case

instant /ˈɪnstənt/ n
instante
period of time
momento
point in time

instant coffee /ˌɪnstənt ˈkɒfi/ n
café instantáneo
beverage

instant message n
mensaje instantáneo
message conveyed through an instant messaging program

instant messaging n
mensajería instantánea
form of realtime communication

instant messenger n
mensajería instantánea
application which allows instant text communication

instant noodle n
fideos instantáneos
a mass of precooked noodles

instantaneous /ɪnstənˈteɪni.əs/ adj
instantáneo
occurring, arising, or functioning without any delay; happening within an imperceptibly brief period of time

instantaneously adv
instantáneamente
Without any delay

instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/ adv
instantáneamente al hilo al instante al tiro
at once

instanton n
instantón
A solution to the Yang-Mills field theory equation

instar /ɪnˈstɑɹ/ /ɪnˈstɑː/ /ˈɪnstɑɹ/ /ˈɪnstɑː/ n
estadio
stage in the development of arthropods

instead /ɪn.ˈstɛd/ adv
en lugar de en vez de
in the place of (it)

instead of preposition
en vez de en lugar de
in lieu of; in place of; rather than

instep n
empeine
top of the foot between the toes and the ankle

instigation n
instigación
act of instigating

instigator /ˈɪnstəˌɡeɪtɚ/ /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪtə/ n
instigador incitador
person who intentionally instigates something

instill /ɪnˈstɪl/ v
inculcar
to cause a quality to become part of someone's nature
instilar
to pour in drop by drop

instinct /ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ n
instinto
natural or inherent impulse or behaviour

instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ adj
instintivo
driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking
related to or prompted by instinct

instinctively /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/ adv
instintivamente
innately, by instinct, without being taught

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ n
instituto
college
organization founded to promote a cause

institute /ˈɪnstɪt(j)uːt/ v
instituir
to begin or initiate something

institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/ n
institución
established organisation

institutional /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl/ adj
institucional
of pertaining to or characteristic of an institution

institutionalization /ˌɪnstɪˌtjuːʃnəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
institucionalización
the process of establishing a practice as a norm

institutionalize /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəˌlaɪz/ v
institucionalizar
to establish as a normal practice

instruct /ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/ v
instruir
teach, give instruction

instruction /ɪnˈstɹʌkʃən/ n
instrucción
that which instructs, or with which one is instructed
single operation of a processor

instructive /ɪnˈstɹʌktɪv/ adj
instructivo informativo aleccionador
Conveying knowledge, information or instruction

instructive case n
caso instructivo
case used to indicate means

instructor n
instructor instructora
one who instructs; a teacher

instrument /ˈɪnstɹəmənt/ n
instrumento
musical device
legal document
person used as a mere tool
measuring device
instrumento herramienta
tool

instrumental /ɪnstɹəˈmɛntəl/ adj
instrumental
of musical instrument
pertaining to the instrumental case

instrumental case n
instrumental caso instrumental
case to express agency or means

instrumentalisation n
instrumentalización

instrumentalist n
instrumentista
one who plays a musical instrument

instrumentalize v
instrumentalizar
make into an instrument for achieving a goal

insubordination n
insubordinación
quality of being insubordinate

insubstantial adj
hueco insustancial vacío

insubstantiality n
oquedad
the state or quality of being insubstantial

insufficient adj
insuficiente
Not sufficient

insufflation n
insuflación

insular /ˈɪnsjələ/ /ˈɪnsəlɚ/ adj
insular
of, pertaining to, or resembling an island or islands
situatedon an island

insularism n
insularismo
insular behavior

insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ n
aislamiento
insolación
The act of insulating

insulator /ˈɪn.sjə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
aislante
substance

insulin /ˈɪnsjʊlin/ /ˈɪnsəlɪn/ n
insulina
polypeptide hormone

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ n
insulto ofensa improperio
action or speech deliberately intended to be rude
insulto ofensa
anything that causes offence/offense by being of an unacceptable quality

insult /ɪnˈsʌlt/ /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ v
insultar
to be rude

insulting /ɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/ adj
afrentoso
containing insult, or having the intention of insulting

insurance /ɪn.ˈʃʊə.ɹəns/ /ɪn.ˈʃʊɹ.əns/ /ˈɪn.ʃɚəns/ n
seguro
indemnity
business

insurance company n
compañía de seguros
company that provides insurance policies

insurance policy n
póliza aseguradora
document

insure /ɪnˈʃʊə/ /ɪnˈʃʊɚ/ v
asegurar
to provide for compensation if some risk occurs

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ adj
insurgente
rebellious

insurgent /ɪnˈsəɹdʒənt/ /ɪnˈsəːdʒ(ə)nt/ n
insurgente
rebel

insurmountable adj
insuperable insalvable
incapable of being passed over

insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
insurrección
mutiny or rebellion

intact /ɪnˈtækt/ adj
intacto
untouched

intake /ˈɪnteɪk/ n
ingestión toma
act of taking in

intake manifold n
colector de admisión
part of an engine that supplies the fuel/air mixture to the cylinder

intangible /ɪnˈtandʒɪbl/ /ɪnˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
intangible
incapable of being perceived

intangible cultural heritage n
Patrimonio cultural inmaterial de la Humanidad
traditions recognized by UNESCO

integer /ˈɪn.tɨ.d͡ʒə(ɹ)/ n
entero
a number that is not a fraction

integrable adj
integrable
able to be integrated

integral /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntəɡɹəl/ /ˈɪntɪɡɹəl/ n
integral
limit of sums

integral calculus n
cálculo integral
calculus of areas and volumes

integral domain n
dominio de integridad
nonzero commutative ring in which the product of nonzero elements is nonzero

integrand n
integrando
function that is to be integrated

integrated adj
integrado
composed and coordinated to form a whole

integrated circuit n
circuito integrado
thin chip

integration /ɪntəˈɡɹeɪʃən/ n
integración
in mathematics
process of fitting into a community
act or process of making whole or entire

integrin n
integrina
protein functioning as receptor

integrity /ɪnˈtɛɡɹəti/ n
integridad
steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code

integument /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/ n
integumento
outer protective covering of body

integumentary adj
integumentario
relating to integuments

intellect /ˈɪntəlɛkt/ n
intelecto
The faculty of knowing and reasoning; understanding

intellectual /ˌɪntəˈlɛk(t)ʃʊəl/ adj
intelectual
belonging to, or performed by, the intellect; mental or cognitive
endowed with intellect

intellectual property n
propiedad intelectual
product of someone's intellect

intelligence /ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.d͡ʒəns/ n
inteligencia
capacity of mind

intelligence agency n
servicio de inteligencia
governmental agency devoted to information gathering

intelligence quotient n
cociente de inteligencia
IQ score

intelligent /ɪnˈtɛlɪd͡ʒənt/ adj
inteligente
of high or especially quick cognitive capacity, bright
characterized by thoughtful interaction
well thought-out, well considered

intelligent design pn
diseño inteligente
intelligent design / Intelligent Design

intelligently adv
inteligentemente
cleverly

intelligentsia /ɪntɛlɪˈd͡ʒɛntsɪə/ /ɪntɛlɪˈɡɛntsɪə/ n
inteligencia inteliguentsia intelligentsia
intellectual élite

intelligibility n
inteligibilidad
intelligible

intelligible /ɪnˈtɛlədʒəbl̩/ adj
inteligible
capable of being understood

intelligibly adv
inteligiblemente
in an intelligible manner

intempestivity /ɪntɛmpɛˈstɪvɪtɪ/ n
intempestividad
unseasonability; untimeliness

intend /ɪnˈtɛnd/ v
intentar
to be intent upon
pretender
to fix the mind upon a goal

intended /ɪnˈtɛndɪd/ adj
planeado
planned

intense /ɪnˈtɛns/ adj
intenso
strained; tightly drawn
extreme in degree

intensely /ɪnˈtɛnsli/ adv
intensamente
in an intense manner
to an intense degree

intensify v
intensificar
to render more intense

intensity /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ n
intensidad
quality of being intense

intensive /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/ adj
intensivo
demanding, requiring a great amount
highly concentrated
related to the need to manage life-threatening conditions by means of sophisticated life support and monitoring
thorough, to a great degree, with intensity

intensively adv
intensivamente
in an intensive way

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ adj
concentrado
firmly fixed or concentrated

intent /ɪnˈtɛnt/ n
intención intento propósito
a purpose; something that is intended

intention /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/ n
intención
course intended to follow
the goal or purpose behind a specific action

intentional adj
intencional deliberado
intended or planned; done deliberately or voluntarily

intentionally adv
intencionalmente
intentional manner, on purpose

inter /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ)/ /ɪnˈtɝ/ v
enterrar
bury in a grave

inter alia adv
entre otros
among other things

inter- /ɪntə/ /ɪntɚ/ prefix
inter-
among, between

interact /ɪntəɹˈækt/ v
interactuar
act upon each other

interaction /ˌɪntəɹˈækʃən/ n
interacción
situation or occurrence in which two or more objects or events act upon one another
conversation or exchange between people

interactive /ɪntɚˈæktɪv/ adj
interactivo
responding to the user
acting with each other

interactivity /ɪntəɹækˈtɪvɪti/ n
interactividad
quality of being interactive

intercalary /ˌɪnt.ɚˈkæl.ɚ.i/ adj
intercalado
of a time period, inserted between others

intercardinal direction n
punto colateral
compass direction

intercept /ɪntəˈsɛpt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛpt/ /ˈɪntəsɛpt/ /ˈɪntɚsɛpt/ v
interceptar interrumpir
to gain possession of

intercession n
intercesión
a prayer to God on behalf of another person

intercessor /ˈɪntə(ɹ)ˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
intercesor
one who intercedes

interchange /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ).tʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntɚtʃeɪndʒ/ n
intercambio intercambios
act of interchanging
transbordo transbordos
rail transport: connection btw two or more lines, services or modes of transport

interchange /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntə(ɹ).tʃeɪndʒ/ /ˈɪntɚtʃeɪndʒ/ v
intercambiar reemplazar
to swap
to switch

interchangeable /ɪntɚˈtʃeɪndʒəbl̩/ adj
intercambiable
freely substitutable

intercity adj
interurbano
that connects cities one with another

intercom n
telefonillo citófono intercomunicador portero automático
an electronic communication system

intercomprehension n
intercomprensión
mutual comprehension

interconnection n
interconexión
Connecting renewable-energy systems to the power grid

intercontinental /ˌɪn.tə.kɒn.tɪˈnɛn.təl/ /ˌɪn.tɚ.kɑn.tɪ.ˈnɛn.təl/ adj
intercontinental
between two or more continents

intercostobrachial adj
intercostobraquial
of or relating to a group of intercostal nerves

intercourse /ˈɪn.təˌkɔːs/ /ˈɪn.tɚˌkɔɹs/ n
conversación
communication, conversation
acto sexual coito relación sexual
sexual intercourse

intercultural adj
intercultural
between different cultures

intercuneiform adj
intercuneiforme
between the cuneiform bones

interdental adj
interdental
pertaining to the space between the teeth
phonetics: pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth

interdependence n
interdependencia
being interdependent

interdependent adj
interdependiente
Mutually dependent

interdisciplinary adj
interdisciplinar interdisciplinario
of or pertaining to multiple distinct academic disciplines or fields of study

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ n
interés
great attention and concern from someone
attention that is given to or received from someone or something
finance: price of credit
involvement in or link with financial, business, or other undertaking

interest /ˈɪntəɹəst/ /ˈɪntəɹɪst/ v
interesar
to attract attention or concern

interest rate n
tasa de interés interés tipo de interés
percentage of money charged for its use per some period

interested /ˈɪntɹəstəd/ /ˈɪntɹəstɪd/ adj
interesado
having or showing interest

interestedly adv
interesadamente
in an interested manner

interesting /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪntəɹəstɪŋ/ adj
interesante
arousing or holding the attention

interestingly adv
interesantemente
in an interesting way

interface /ˈɪntəfeɪs/ /ˈɪntɚˌfeɪs/ n
interfase
chemistry, physics: thin layer or boundary between different substances, or phases of a single substance
interfaz
computing: connection between a user and a machine
computing: point of interconnection between systems or subsystems
computing, object-oriented: connection between parts of software
computing, object-oriented: piece of code defining a set of operations that other code must implement
point of interconnection between entities

interfere /ˌɪntəˈfɪə/ /ˌɪntɚˈfɪɹ/ v
impedir
interferir
be correlated with each other when overlapped or superposed

interference /ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/ /ˌɪntəˈfiɹəns/ n
interferencia injerencia intromisión
act of interfering with something
interferencia
effect caused by the superposition of two systems of waves
injerencia
intrusion into the scope of protection of a guaranteed right

interferometer n
interferómetro
instrument

interferon n
interferón
any of a group of glycoproteins, that prevent viral replication in infected cells

interfix n
interfijo
an empty morph inserted between two morphemes

interfluve n
interfluvio
the region of higher land between two connected river valleys

intergalactic adj
intergaláctico
occurring between galaxies

intergenerational adj
intergeneracional
between or across generations

intergovernmental adj
intergubernamental
of, relating to, or involving two or more governments

interhemispheric adj
interhemisférico
between hemispheres

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ adj
interino
temporary

interim /ˈɪntəɹɪm/ n
ínterin
a transitional or temporary period between other events

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ adj
interior
having to do with the inner part of something
having to do with the inland parts of a country

interior /ɪnˈtɪəɹɪə/ /ɪnˈtɪɹiɚ/ n
interior
the inside of an enclosed structure

interjection /ɪn.təˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈdʒɛk.ʃən/ n
interjección
exclamation or filled pause in grammar

interlace /ˈin.tɚ.leɪs/ v
entrelazar
to cross one with another
to cross one another as if woven together

interleave v
interfoliar
to insert (pages, which are normally blank) between the pages of a book

interlobular adj
interlobular
between lobules

interlock v
bloqueo traba
To fit or clasp together securely

interlocking n
trabazón
arrangement of signal apparatus

interlocutor /ˌɪntəɹˈlɑkjətəɹ/ /ˌɪntəˈlɒkjʊtə/ n
interlocutor
A person who takes part in dialogue or conversation

interloper /ɪntəˈləʊpə/ n
entremetido intruso
one who interferes

interlude n
interludio
entertainment between the acts of a play
short piece put between the parts of a longer composition

intermediary n
intermediario
an agent acting as a mediator between sides that may disagree

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ adj
intermedio
being between two extremes, or in the middle of a range

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ n
intermediario
an intermediary

intermediate /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidi.ət/ /ɪntə(ɹ)ˈmidˌieɪt/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidi.ət/ /ˌɪntɚˈmidieɪt/ v
intermediar
to mediate, to be an intermediate

interment n
entierro
The act of burying a dead body; burial

intermesenteric adj
intermesentérico
within the mesentery

interminable /ɪnˈtɜː(ɹ).mɪn.ə.bəl/ adj
interminable
existing or occurring without interruption or end

intermingle v
entremezclar
entreverar
to mix together

intermission /ɪntɚˈmɪʃən/ n
intermedio intermisión
break between performances or sessions

intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtn̩t/ /ˌɪntɚˈmɪtn̩t/ adj
intermitente
stopping and starting at intervals

intermodal adj
intermodal
Relating to more than one mode of transport

intern n
practicante becario interno pasante persona en prácticas
student or recent graduate who works in order to gain experience in their chosen field

intern v
pasante
to work as an intern (intransitive)

internal /ɪnˈtɝnəl/ adj
interno interior
concerned with the domestic affairs of a nation, state etc.
interno
inside of something
within the body
concerned with the non-public affairs of a company or other organisation

internal combustion n
combustión interna
process where fuel is burned within an engine

internal combustion engine n
motor de combustión interna
a piston or a rotary heat engine

internal organ n
órgano interno
an organ that is entirely within the confines of the body

internalize /ɪnˈtɝnəlaɪz/ v
interiorizar
make something internal

internalized homophobia n
homofobia interiorizada homofobia internalizada
homophobia against oneself

internally displaced person n
desplazado interno
someone who is forced to flee home but remains within his or her country's borders

international /ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adj
internacional
between, concerning, or transcending multiple nations

international airport n
aeropuerto internacional
airport that accepts international flights

international auxiliary language n
lengua auxiliar internacional
language

international law n
derecho internacional
set of rules applied to the relations between nations

international organisation n
organismo internacional
organisation established by treaty

international relations n
relaciones Internacionales
study of relationships among countries

internationalism n
internacionalismo
cooperation between nations

internationalist adj
internacionalista
about internationalism

internationalist n
internacionalista
advocate of internationalism

internationalization /ɪntəˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ /ɪntɚˌnæʃ(ə)n(ə)ləˈzeɪʃən/ n
internacionalización
conversion of something to make it international
software: act of making something suitable for international markets

internationalize v
internacionalizar
to make something international

internationally adv
internacionalmente
in an international manner

internaut n
cibernauta
internaut

internode n
entrenudo internodio
a section of the stem between two nodes

internship /ˈɪntɝnʃɪp/ n
práctica pasantía prácticas
job taken by a student

interoperability /ˌɪntəɹɒpəɹəˈbɪləti/ n
interoperabilidad
computing
military

interosseous adj
interóseo
between bones

interpeduncular adj
interpeduncular
between peduncules

interpersonal adj
interpersonal
between persons

interplanetary adj
interplanetario
existing or occurring between between planets

interplea n
autorización petición

interpleader n
peticionario solicitante

interpolate /ɪn.ˈtɜɹ.pə.ˌleɪt/ v
interpolar
to estimate the value of a function
to introduce something, such as words, between other things, such as other words

interpolation n
interpolación
math, science: process of estimating the value of a function

interpose /ˌɪn.təˈpəʊz/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈpoʊz/ v
intercalado
intercalar interponer mediar
to insert something (or oneself) between other things
interrumpir
to interrupt a conversation by introducing a different subject or making a comment
interponerse lanzarse a la pelea meterse en
to intervene in a dispute, or in a conversation

interposition n
interposición
the act of interposing, or the state of being interposed

interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ /ɪnˈtɝ.pɹɪt/ v
interpretar
to apprehend and represent by means of art
to act as an interpreter
interpretar explicar exponer
to explain or tell the meaning of

interpretable adj
interpretable
capable of being interpreted

interpretation /ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/ n
apreciación
interpretación
sense given by an interpreter
act of interpreting
the discipline of translating a spoken language

interpreter /ɪnˈtəːpɹɪtə/ n
intérprete
computer program
intérprete truchimán trujamán
one who interprets speech

interpupillary adj
interpupilar
between the pupils of the eyes

interregional adj
interregional
Of, pertaining to, or connecting two or more regions

interregnum /ˌɪntəɹˈɹɛɡnəm/ n
interregno
period of time between the end of a sovereign's reign and the accession of another sovereign

interrobang /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəʊˌbæŋ/ /ɪnˈtɛ.ɹəˌbæŋ/ n
exclarrogativo interrobang
the punctuation mark ‽

interrogate v
interrogar
to question or quiz

interrogation /ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
interrogatorio
act of interrogating or questioning
signo de interrogación
point, mark, or sign
interrogación
question put; an inquiry

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ adj
interrogativo
asking or denoting a question

interrogative /ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/ n
interrogativo
a word implying interrogation

interrogative pronoun n
pronombre interrogativo
pronoun used in a question

interrogatively adv
interrogativamente
in an interrogative manner

interrogator n
interrogador
one who interrogates, a questioner

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ n
interrupción
An event that causes a computer to temporarily cease

interrupt /ˈɪntəˌɹʌpt/ /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ v
interrumpir
to disturb or halt an ongoing process or action

interrupter n
interruptor
A device for opening and closing an electrical circuit
interrumpidor
One who or that which interrupts

interruption /ˌɪntəˈɹʌpʃən/ n
interrupción paréntesis
a time interval during which there is a cessation of something
interrupción
the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted

intersect /ɪntəˈsɛkt/ /ɪntɚˈsɛkt/ v
intersecar
to cross each other; to cut each other

intersection /ˈɪntəɹˌsɛkʃən/ n
intersección
in geometry
in set theory
cruce
junction of two or more paths, etc

intersectionality /ɪntəˌsɛkʃəˈnælɪti/ /ɪntɚˌsɛkʃəˈnæləti/ n
interseccionalidad
sociological methodology

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ adj
intersexual
having characteristics of both sexes

intersex /ˈɪntəsɛks/ /ˈɪntɚsɛks/ n
intersexual
individual

intersexual adj
intersexual
biology: having both male and female characteristics

intersexuality n
intersexualidad
the state of having physical features of both sexes

interspecific /ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/ /ˌɪntɚspəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
interespecífico
occurring among members of different species

intersperse v
intercalar interspersar
to insert something into other things
entremezclar intercalar interspersar
to mix two things irregularly

interspersed adj
entreverado
placed at intervals amongst other things

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ adv
interestatal
of, or relating to two or more states

interstate /ˈɪntɚˌsteɪt/ n
interestatal
U.S. freeway

interstellar adj
interestelar
between stars
among stars

interstice /ɪnˈtɚ.stɪs/ /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ n
intersticio
small opening or space

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ adj
intersticial
of, relating to, or situated in an interstice

interstitial /ɪntəɹˈstɪʃəl/ /ɪntəˈstɪʃəl/ n
intersticial
interstitial discontinuity in a crystal

intertextuality n
intertextualidad
the idea that a given text is a response to what has already been written

interthalamic adj
intertalámico
between the two parts of the thalamus

intertidal adj
intermareal
pertaining to shore between high and low tide mark

intertubercular adj
intertubercular
between tubercles

intertwine v
entrelazarse entretejerse
To become twined together
entrelazar entretejer
To twine something together

interuniversity adj
interuniversitario
existing or taking place between universities

intervene v
intervenir
to come between, or to be between, persons or things

intervention /ɪntəˈvɛnʃən/ /ɪntɚˈvɛnʃən/ n
intervención
act of intervening
medical procedure

interventionism n
intervencionismo
political practice

interventionist adj
intervencionista

interventive /ɪntɚvɛntəv/ adj
intervencionista
intervening

interventricular adj
interventricular
between the ventricles of the heart

intervertebral adj
intervertebral
between the vertebrae

intervertebral disc n
disco intervertebral
disc between the vertebra in the spine

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ n
entrevista
conversation with journalist etc.
a formal meeting for the assessment of a candidate or applicant

interview /ˈɪntəvjuː/ /ˈɪntɚvjuː/ v
ser entrevistado
To be interviewed
entrevistar
to have an interview

interviewee n
entrevistada entrevistado
Someone being interviewed

interviewer /ˈɪntəvjuːə/ /ˈɪntɚvjuɚ/ n
entrevistador entrevistadora
one who interviews

intervillous space n
espacio intervelloso
space between the placental villi

interwar adj
periodo de entreguerras
relating to the time between two wars

interweave /ɪntəɹˈwiːv/ v
entrelazar entretejer
to combine through weaving

intestinal adj
intestinal
relating to the intestines

intestine /ɪnˈtɛstaɪn/ /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/ n
intestino tripa
alimentary canal
intestino intestinos
subdivision of the alimentary canal

intifada n
intifada
intifada

intimacy /ˈɪn.tɪ.mə.si/ n
intimidad
feeling of closeness and openness towards someone else

intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.meɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ adj
íntimo
closely acquainted; familiar
personal, private
of or involved in a sexual relationship

intimately adv
íntimamente
in an intimate manner

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ v
intimidar amedrentar
to make timid or fearful

intinction n
intinción
the act of steeping or soaking the bread in the wine

into /ˈɪn.tu/ /ˈɪn.tuː/ /ˈɪn.tə/ /ˈɪn.tʊ/ preposition
en
producing, becoming

intolerable /ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ɪnˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
de juzgado de guardia
extremely offensive
intolerable
not tolerable

intolerably adv
intolerablemente
in an intolerable manner

intolerance n
intolerancia
the state of being intolerant
extreme sensitivity to a food or drug; allergy

intolerant adj
intolerante
not tolerant; close-minded about new or different ideas
unable or indisposed to tolerate, endure or bear

intonation /ɪntɵˈneɪʃən/ n
entonación
the rise and fall of the voice in speaking

intoxicate v
intoxicar emborrachar
To stupefy by doping with chemical substances such as alcohol

intoxicated adj
borracho
stupefied by alcohol

intracellular adj
intracelular
within a cell

intractability n
intratable
(of people) the state of being intractable
(of things) the state of being intractable

intractable adj
intratable
difficult to treat (of a medical condition)
inmanejable
not tractable
obstinado
stubborn

intraday adj
intradía
occurring during a single day

intrahepatic /ˌɪntɹəhəˈpætɪk/ adj
intrahepático
within the liver

intramuscular adj
intramuscular
inside a muscle

intranet /ˈɪntɹəˌnɛt/ n
intranet
private computer network that uses the protocols of the Internet

intransigence n
intransigencia
intransigence

intransitive /ɪnˈtɹænsətɪv/ adj
intransitivo
of a verb, not taking a direct object

intransitive verb /ɪnˌtɹænsətɪv ˈvɜːb/ n
verbo intransitivo
action verb not taking a direct object

intransitively adv
intransitivamente
in an intransitive manner

intraosseous adj
intraóseo

intrasexual adj
intrasexual
intrasexual

intraspecific adj
intraespecífico
Occurring among members of the same species

intrathecal adj
intratecal
delivered into the spinal canal

intrauterine device n
dispositivo intrauterino DIU
contraceptive device

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ adj
intravenoso endovenoso
inside the veins

intravenous /ɪntɹəˈviːnəs/ n
suero
inside the veins

intrepid /ɪnˈtɹɛpɪd/ adj
denodado intrépido
fearless

intricacy n
entresijos laberinto vericuetos
that which is intricate or involved

intricate /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ adj
intrincado
having a great deal of fine detail or complexity

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ n
argumento
The plot of a play
intriga
plot or scheme

intrigue /ɪnˈtɹiːɡ/ /ˈɪntɹiːɡ/ v
intrigar
to plan
to arouse interest

intriguing /ɪnˈtɹiːɡɪŋ/ adj
curioso fascinante intrigante
causing a desire to know more

intrinsic /ɪn.ˈtɹɪn.zɪk/ adj
intrínseco
inherent
situated or produced inside an organ

intrinsically adv
intrínsecamente
in an intrinsic manner, internally, essentially

intro /ˈɪntɹoʊ/ n
intro
short form of introduction

introduce /ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːs/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdus/ v
introducir
to bring into practice
to add something to a system, a mixture, or a container
presentar
to cause someone to be acquainted
to and make something or someone known by formal announcement or recommendation

introduction /ɪntɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
introducción
act or process of introducing
initial section of a book or article which introduces subject material
presentación introducción
means of presenting one person to another

introductory /ˌɪntrəˈdʌktəri/ adj
introductorio
introducing

intron /ˈɪntɹɒn/ n
intrón
genetics: portion of a split gene that is included in pre-RNA transcripts but is removed during RNA processing

introspection /ɪntɹəˈspɛkʃən/ n
introspección
the act or process of self-examination

introspective /ɪntɹoʊˈspɛktɪv/ adj
introspectivo
examining one's own perceptions and sensory experiences

introspectively adv
introspectivamente
in an introspective manner

introvert n
introvertido
one who focuses primarily on their own mind, feelings, or affairs

introverted adj
introvertido
psychology: Of or characteristic of an introvert

intrude /ɪnˈtɹuːd/ v
meterse
to enter without welcome; to encroach

intruder /ənˈtɹudɚ/ /ɪnˈtɹuː.də(ɹ)/ n
intruso intrusa
someone who intrudes

intrusion /ɪnˈtɹuːʒən/ n
intrusión
forcible entry

intrusive /ɪnˈtɹuːsɪv/ adj
intruso
tending to intrude

intuit /ɪnˈtjuɪt/ /ɪnˈtuɪt/ v
intuir
to know intuitively

intuition /ɪntuwˈɪʃɨn/ /ˌɪntjʊˈɪʃən/ n
intuición
perceptive insight gained by the use of this faculty
immediate cognition without the use of rational processes

intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj
intuitivo
automatic, without requiring conscious thought

inulin n
inulina
polysaccharide found in the roots and tubers of certain plants

inundate /ˈɪn.ən.deɪt/ /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/ v
inundar
to cover with large amounts of water
to overwhelm

inundation n
inundación
act of inundating

inure /ɪˈnjʊə/ /ɪˈnjʊɹ/ v
acostumbrar habituar avezar
to cause to become accustomed to something unpleasant by prolonged exposure

invade /ɪnˈveɪd/ v
invadir
to enter by force in order to conquer
to move into
to infest or overrun

invader /ɪn.ˈveɪ.də(ɹ)/ n
invasor invasora
one who invades; an assailant; an encroacher; an intruder

invaginate v
invaginar
to fold up into a pouch-like structure
invaginarse
to turn or fold inwardly

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ /ˈɪn.və.lɪd/ adj
inválido
not valid

invalid /ɪnˈvæl.ɪd/ n
inválido
sick person

invalidate /ˌɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/ v
invalidar
to make invalid

invalidity n
invalidez
the state of being invalid; lack of validity

invaluable adj
invalorable
of great value

invariably /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bli/ /ɪnˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bli/ adv
invariablemente
always

invasion /ɪnˈveɪʒən/ n
invasión
military action

invasive /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ adj
invasivo
in medicine
of a plant or animal
intruding on one's privacy

inveigh /ɪnˈveɪ/ v
denostar despotricar lanzar invectivas (contra) vituperar
to complain loudly, to give voice to one's censure or criticism }} (formerly also with }}, }}, }})

inveigle /ɪnˈveɪ.ɡəl/ v
engatusar
convert, convince, or win over with flattery or wiles
timar
obtain through guile or cunning

invent /ɪnˈvɛnt/ v
inventar
design a new process or mechanism
create something fictional

invented /ɪnˈvɛntɪd/ adj
inventado
fictional, made up

invention /ɪnˈvɛnʃən/ n
invención
capacity to invent
invento invención
something invented

inventive /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/ adj
inventivo

inventor /ɪnˈvɛntɚ/ n
inventor inventora inventriz
one who invents

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ n
inventario
stock of an item on hand at a particular location or business
detailed list of all of the items on hand
process of producing or updating such a list

inventory /ˈɪn.vən.tɹi/ /ˈɪn.vənˌtɔ.ɹi/ v
inventariar
to take stock of the resources or items on hand; to produce an inventory

inventrix /ɪnˈvɛntɹɪks/ n
inventriz
a female that invents

inverse /ɪnˈvɝs/ adj
inverso
(mathematics) having the properties of an inverse
opposite in effect or nature

inverse function n
función inversa función recíproca
function that reverses the mapping action of a given function

inverse matrix n
matriz inversa
linear algebra

inversely adv
inversamente
in an inverse manner

inversion /ɪnˈvɜːʃən/ /ɪnˈvɝʒən/ n
inversión
deviation from standard word order by putting the predicate before the subject, in questions with auxiliary verbs and for the purpose of emphasis

invert /ɪnˈvɜːt/ /ɪnˈvɝt/ /ˈɪnvɜːt/ /ˈɪnvɝt/ v
invertir
turn upside down or inside out

invertebrate adj
invertebrado
lacking backbone

invertebrate n
invertebrado
animal without backbone

invertible adj
invertible
(mathematics) which has an inverse

invest /ɪnˈvɛst/ v
investir
to ceremonially install into office
to formally give power
invertir investir
to commit resources in the hope of financial gain
to make investments
to spend money, time, effort into sthg
sitiar
to lay siege to

investigate [ɪn.ˈves.tɪ.ɡeɪ̯t] v
investigar pesquisar
to conduct an inquiry or examination
investigar examinar indagar
to examine
investigar indagar pesquisar
to inquire into, study

investigation /ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
investigación
the act of investigating

investigator n
investigador investigadora
one who investigates

investment /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/ n
cerco
act of surrounding
inversión
placement of capital in expectation of deriving income or profit from its use
act of investing

investment bank n
banco de inversiones
financial institution

investment fund n
fondo de inversión
type of fund

investment strategy n
estrategia de inversión
set of rules

investor /ɪnˈvɛstɚ/ n
inversor inversionista
person who invests money in order to make a profit

inveterate /ɪnˈvɛtəɹɪt/ adj
empedernido incorregible
whose habits are firmly established

inveterated adj
inveterado
no longer fresh

invincibility n
invencibilidad
state or quality of being invincible

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ adj
invencible
impossible to defeat, destroy or kill

invincible /ɪnˈvɪns.ɪbl̩/ n
invencible
someone who cannot be defeated, destroyed or killed

inviolable /ɪnˈvaɪələbl̩/ adj
inviolable
not violable; not to be infringed

invisibility n
invisibilidad
the state of being invisible

invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
invisible
unable to be seen

invisibly adv
invisiblemente
in a way that can not be seen

invitation /ɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
invitación
document or spoken words conveying the message by which one is invited
act of inviting

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ n
invitación
(informal) invitation

invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/ /ˈɪnvaɪt/ v
invitar convidar
ask for the presence or participation of someone

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ n
factura albarán
bill

invoice /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/ v
facturar
to bill

invoke /ɪnˈvoʊk/ v
invocar
conjure up by incantation

involucre n
involucro
conspicuous bract

involuntarily adv
involuntariamente
in an involuntary manner

involuntary adj
involuntario
not voluntary or willing
without intention; unintentional

involve /inˈvɒlv/ /ɪnˈvɑɫv/ v
envolverse con
To connect with something
envolver
To roll

involved /ɪnˈvɑlvd/ /ɪnˈvɒlvd/ adj
involucrado
associated with others, be or be made a participant

invulnerability n
invulnerabilidad
The state of being invulnerable

invulnerable adj
invulnerable
incapable of being wounded

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adj
interior
on inside

inward /ˈɪnwəd/ adv
adentro
toward the inside

inwards /ˈɪnwədz/ /ˈɪnwɚdz/ adv
adentro
towards the inside

iodate n
yodato
anion or salt

iodide n
yoduro
binary compound

iodine /ˈaɪ.əˌdaɪn, -dɪn, -diːn/ n
yodo iodo
element

iodize v
yodurar
to treat with iodine

ion /ˈaɪ.ɑn/ /ˈaɪɒn/ /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪˌoʊn/ n
ion ión
atom or group of atoms bearing an electrical charge

ionic /aɪˈɒnɪk/ adj
iónico
of, relating to, or containing ions

ionization /ˌaɪənɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
ionización
any process that leads to dissociation

ionize /ˈaɪ.ə.naɪz/ v
ionizar
to dissociate atoms or molecules into electrically charged species

ionizing adj
ionizante
capable of producing ions

ionizing radiation n
radiación ionizante
high-energy radiation that is capable of causing ionization in substances

ionosphere n
ionosfera
part of Earth's atmosphere

iota /aɪˈoʊtə/ /aɪˈəʊtə/ n
poco
small quantity

iotation /aɪoʊˈteɪʃən/ /aɪəʊˈteɪʃən/ n
iotización yodización
process occurring in Slavic languages or elsewhere

ipsative /ˈɪpsətɪv/ adj
ipsativo
denoting a measure that forces an individual to choose among multiple desirable options

ipso facto /ˌɪpsəʊ ˈfæktəʊ/ adv
ipso facto
By that fact

irascibility n
iracundia irascibilidad
proneness to anger

irascible /ɪˈɹæs.ɪ.bəl/ adj
irascible colérico iracundo mañoso
prone to anger

irate /aɪˈɹeɪt/ adj
encolerizado
extremely angry

ire /aɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /aɪɹ/ n
ira
great anger

iridescence n
iridiscencia
The condition or state of being iridescent; exhibition of colors like those of the rainbow; a prismatic play of color

iridescent /ɪ.ɹɪˈdɛs.ənt/ adj
iridiscente
brilliant, lustrous, or colorful
iridiscente irisado
producing lustrous colors

iridium /ɪˈɹɪdiəm/ n
iridio
chemical element

iris /ˈaɪɹɪs/ n
iris lirio
part of the eye
lirio iris
plant of the genus Iris

iris dilator muscle n
músculo dilatador del iris
muscle

iritis n
iritis
inflammation of the iris

irk /ɜːk/ /ɝk/ v
fastidiar
to irritate; annoy; bother

irksome /ˈɚksəm/ adj
enfadoso fastidioso
disagreeable or troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition; bothersome; annoying; irritating; wearisome; tedious

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ adj
férreo hierro
made of iron

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ n
hierro fierro
chemical element Fe
plancha
for pressing clothes
hierro
type of golf club

iron /ˈaɪən/ /ˈaɪɚn/ /ˈaɪɹən/ v
planchar
to pass an iron over clothing

iron fist n
puño de hierro mano dura ordeno y mando
ruthless control

iron lung n
pulmón de acero ventilador de presión negativa
a pneumonic device for assisted breathing

iron maiden n
doncella de hierro
torture device

iron ore n
mineral de hierro
ore containing iron

iron out v
planchar
to remove with an iron

iron oxide n
óxido de hierro
compound

ironclad n
acorazado nave acorazada
armor-plated warship

ironic /aɪˈɹɒn.ɪk/ adj
irónico
characterized by irony

ironically adv
irónicamente
In an ironic manner

ironing n
planchar
act of pressing clothes with an iron

ironing board n
tabla de planchar
a flat-chested woman
tabla de planchar burro de planchar mesa de planchar planchador
a long board on which one can iron

ironlike adj
férreo

ironmonger n
ferretero quinquillero
retailer in iron goods and hardware

irony /ˈaɪ.ɚ.ni/ /ˈaɪ.ɹə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ni/ /ˈaɪə.ɹən.i/ n
ironía
statement that may mean the opposite of what is written literally
condition contrary to expectations

irrational /ɪˈɹæʃ.(ə.)nəl/ adj
irracional
unfounded or nonsensical
mathematics: of a number

irrational number n
número irracional
real number that is not rational

irrationalism n
irracionalismo
philosophical movement

irrationalist n
irracionalista
follower of irrationalism

irrationality n
irracionalidad
want of reason

irrationally adv
irracionalmente
in an irrational manner

irreconcilable adj
irreconciliable
unable to be reconciled; opposed; uncompromising

irredentism /ɪɹɪˈdɛntɪzəm/ n
irredentismo
an annexation doctrine

irrefragable /ɪˈɹɛfɹəɡəb(ə)l/ adj
irrefragrable
indisputable, clearly right

irrefutable /ˌɪɹɪˈfjuːtəbl/ adj
irrefutable irrebatible
undeniable, unable to be disproved

irregular /ɪˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ adj
irregular
non-standard
in grammar, applied to verbs

irregular verb n
verbo irregular
verb that does not follow the normal rules for its conjugation

irregularity /ɪ.ˌrɛ.ɡjə.ˈlæ.rə.ti/ n
irregularidad
instance being irregular
object or event that is not regular
state or condition of being irregular

irregularly /ɪˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ adv
irregularmente
in an irregular manner; without rule, method, or order

irrelevance n
irrelevancia
lack of relationship with the topic at hand, lack of importance

irrelevant adj
irrelevante
not related, not applicable, unimportant, not connected

irreligion /ɪɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
irreligión
state of being irreligious

irreligious /ˌɪɹɪˈlɪdʒəs/ adj
irreligioso
contrary to religious beliefs and practices
having no relation to religion
rejecting religion consciously

irremediable adj
irremediable
unable to be remedied

irremediably adv
irremediablemente
in an irremediable way

irreparable /ɪˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
irreparable
that is unable to be repaired

irreparably adv
irreparablemente
such that it cannot be repaired

irreplaceable adj
insustituible irreemplazable
that cannot be replaced

irreplicable adj
irreplicable
incapable of being replicated

irrepressible adj
irrefrenable irreprimible
not containable or controllable

irresistible /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/ adj
irresistible
not able to be resisted

irresistibly adv
irresistiblemente
in an irresistible manner

irresolute adj
indeciso

irrespective adj
independiente sin considerar
regardless

irresponsibility n
irresponsabilidad
character or state of being irresponsible

irresponsible /ɪrəˈspɑnsɪbəl/ /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ adj
irresponsable
lacking a sense of responsibility
not responsible; not subject to responsibility

irresponsibly /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɑːn.sə.bli/ /ˌɪ.ɹɪ.ˈspɒn.sə.bli/ adv
irresponsablemente
in an irresponsible manner

irreverent adj
irrespetuoso
courageous, straightforward, having mass appeal, but likely to offend
irreverente
lacking respect or seriousness

irreversible adj
irreversible
incapable of being reversed

irrevocable /ɪˈɹɛvəkəb(ə)l/ adj
irrevocable
unable to be retracted or reversed

irrigate /ˈɪɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
irrigar
to clean a wound with a fluid
to supply farmland with water

irrigation /ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/ n
riego irrigación hello
The act or process of irrigating

irritability /ˌɪɹɪtəˈbɪlɪti/ n
irritabilidad
state or quality of being irritable

irritable /ˈɪɹɪtəbl/ adj
irritable
easily exasperated or excited
capable of being irritated

irritable bowel syndrome n
síndrome del intestino irritable
functional disorder causing the nerves and muscles of the large intestine to be oversensitive

irritate /ˈɪɹɪteɪt/ v
irritar enviscar
to cause or induce displeasure or irritation

irritating adj
irritante
causing irritation, annoyance or pain

irritation /ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/ n
irritación
the act of irritating

irruption n
irrupción
action of irrupting

is /aɪz/ /ɘz/ /ɪz/ v
es está hay
third-person singular of "be"

is anyone here a doctor phraseologicalUnit
¿hay aquí algún médico?
is anyone here a doctor?

is it going to rain phraseologicalUnit
¿va a llover?
is it going to rain

is it just me phraseologicalUnit
soy yo o

is it safe here phraseologicalUnit
¿es esto seguro?
is it safe here?

is that a gun in your pocket or are you just pleased to see me phraseologicalUnit
¿Es eso una pistola en tu bolsillo, o estás feliz de verme?

is that so phraseologicalUnit
¿de veras? ¿en serio?
really

is there any problem phraseologicalUnit
¿algún problema?
is there any problem?

ischemia /ɪˈskiːmi.ə/ n
isquemia
local anemia

ischemic /ɪˈskiːmɪk/ adj
isquémico
characteristic of, or accompanied by ischemia

ischial tuberosity n
tuberosidad isquiática
pelvic bone

ischio- /ˌɪskɪəʊ/ prefix
isquio-
ischium

ischiocavernosal adj
isquiocavernoso
of or pertaining to the ischiocavernosus

ischiopubic adj
isquiopubiano
of or pertaining to the ischium and pubis

ischium /ˈɪskɪəm/ n
isquion
the lowest of three bones of the pelvis

isentropic adj
isentrópico
having a constant entropy

isinglass /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlæs/ /ˈaɪzɪŋɡlɑːs/ n
cola de pescado colapez
gelatine obtained from fish

island /ˈaɪ̯lənd/ n
isla ínsula
area of land completely surrounded by water

island state n
estado insular
state consisting of one or more islands

islander /ˈaɪləndə/ /ˈaɪləndɚ/ n
isleño isleña
person who lives on an island

islet /ˈaɪ.lət/ n
islote isleta mejana
small island

isn't /ˈɪzənt/ v
no es
is not

isn't it so phraseologicalUnit
¿a que sí? ¿no?
isn't it so?

iso- /aɪsoʊ-/ prefix
iso-
equal

isoazimuthal n
isoazimutal línea
locus of points on the earth's surface

isobutane n
isobutano metilpropano
a hydrocarbon: C₄H10

isochromosome n
isocromosoma
abnormal chromosome

isoform n
isoforma

isogloss /ˈaɪsə(ʊ̆)ɡlɒs/ /ˈaɪsəɡlɑs/ n
isoglosa
line indicating geographical boundaries of a linguistic feature

isogonic adj
isógono
having equal angles

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ /ˈaɪsələt/ n
aislante
something that has been isolated

isolate /ˈaɪsəleɪt/ /ˈaɪsələt/ v
aislar
transitive: to set apart or cut off from others
transitive: to place in quarantine or isolation

isolated /ˈaɪsəleɪtɪd/ adj
aislado
in isolation

isolation /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən/ n
aislamiento
state of being isolated
act of isolating

isolationism /ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃəˌnɪzəm/ n
aislacionismo
policy of non-interaction

isolationist adj
aislacionista
relating to, or supporting, isolationism

isolationist n
aislacionista
one who advocates or supports isolationism

isoleucine /ˌaɪ.səˈluː.siːn/ n
isoleucina
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

isomer /ˈaɪ.sə.mə/ /ˈaɪ.sə.mɚ/ n
isómero
chemistry: compounds

isometry n
isometría
A function

isomorphic /ˌaɪ.soʊˈmɔɹ.fɪk/ /ˌaɪ.səˈmɔː.fɪk/ adj
isomorfo
(mathematics) related by an isomorphism

isomorphism n
isomorfismo
bidirectionally structure-preserving bijection
the similarity in form of organisms of different ancestry

isoniazid /ˌaɪsəʊˈnaɪəzɪd/ n
isoniacida isoniazida
medication

isopod n
isópodo
crustacean of the order Isopoda

isoprene n
isopreno
isoprene

isopropoxide n
isopropóxido
univalent anion

isosceles /aɪˈsɒsəliːz/ adj
isósceles
having two sides of equal length, used especially of an isosceles triangle

isotone n
isótono
Any of a number of nuclides of different elements

isotonic adj
isotónico
having the same osmotic pressure

isotope /ˈaɪ.sə.toʊp/ /ˈaɪ.sə.təʊp/ n
isótopo
atoms of the same element having a different number of neutrons

isotropic adj
isotrópico
having properties which are equivalent in all directions

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ n
flujo
act of flowing out
emisión envío
act of sending out
something flowing or sent out
cuestión
contested point in a dispute or debate
descendencia herederos progenie
legal term for offspring
problema preocupación
problem or concern
incisión
small incision etc. to drain excess bodily fluid

issue /ˈɪsjuː/ /ˈɪʃ(j)u/ v
entregar
to deliver by authority
to deliver for use
extender
to extend into
crecer emitir lucrar manar natar proceder
to flow out; to proceed from
resultar
to turn out

isthmus /ˈɪs.məs/ n
istmo
narrow strip of land

it /ɘt/ /ət/ /ɪt/ pronoun
lo ello le la eso
object
ello lo él ella eso
subject — inanimate thing

it can't be helped phraseologicalUnit
no hay más remedio
it is inevitable

it depends phraseologicalUnit
depende
it depends

it doesn't matter phraseologicalUnit
da igual importar no pasa nada
it doesn't matter

it never rains but it pours proverb
a perro flaco, todo son pulgas cuando llueve, diluvia las desgracias nunca vienen solas llueve sobre mojado si no quieres caldo, taza y media ¿No querías caldo? ¡Pues toma dos tazas!
unfortunate events occur in quantity

it takes all kinds to make a world proverb
de todo hay en la viña del Señor
Diversity is essential

it takes one to know one proverb
piensa el ladrón que todos son de su condición
an insult which is true about both the sender and the receiver

it was delicious phraseologicalUnit
estuvo delicioso fue delicioso
phrase said to compliment a meal after eating it

it's a small world phraseologicalUnit
el mundo es un pañuelo
phrase used when meeting an acquaintance or personal connection in an unexpected place or context

it's about time /ɪts əˈbaʊt taɪm/ interjection
ya va siendo hora
expression of impatience

it's all Greek to me /ɪts ˌɔːl ˈɡɹiːk tə ˌmiː/ phraseologicalUnit
no entiendo ni jota esto es chino para mí esto está como en chino me suena a chino no entiendo ni papa
I don't understand any of this

it's an emergency phraseologicalUnit
es una emergencia
it's an emergency

it's cold outside phraseologicalUnit
afuera hace frío
it's cold outside (weather)

it's not what you know but who you know proverb
quien a buen árbol se arrima, buena sombra le cobija

it's not you, it's me phraseologicalUnit
no eres tú, soy yo
phrase

it's raining phraseologicalUnit
está lloviendo
it's raining

it's the thought that counts proverb
la intención es lo que cuenta
when giving someone a present or doing a favour for someone, the kindness is more important than any other consideration

it's too expensive phraseologicalUnit
es demasiado caro
it's too expensive

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ adj
cursivo
having a slant to the right

italic /ɪˈtælɪk/ n
cursiva itálica letra bastardilla
typeface whose letters slant to the right

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ n
prurito
a desire
picazón comezón escozor picor prurito
a sensation felt on an area of the skin that causes a person or animal to want to scratch

itch /ɪt͡ʃ/ v
picar
to feel the need to scratch

itchy /ˈɪtʃi/ adj
pruriginoso que pica
having or creating an itch

item /ˈaɪtəm/ [ˈaɪ̯ɾəm] n
ítem
distinct physical object

itemize v
desglosar especificar pormenorizar
to state in items

iterative /ˈɪtəɹətɪv/ adj
iterativo
(grammar) frequentative
of a procedure that involves repetition

iterative aspect n
frecuentativo
subclass of imperfective verbs

ithyphallic /ˌɪθɪˈfælɪk/ adj
itifálico
of or pertaining to the erect phallus

itinerant /aɪˈtɪnɚənt/ adj
itinerante
travelling from place to place

itinerant worker n
itinerante trabajador migratorio
worker moving from one temporary job to another

itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəɹi/ /aɪˈtɪnəɹɛɹi/ n
itinerario
route or proposed route of a journey

its /ɪts/ determiner
su sus
belonging to it

its /ɪts/ pronoun
suyo
that which belongs to it

itself /ɪtˈsɛlf/ pronoun
mismo sí mismo
(emphatic) it
se a si mismo por si mismo solo
(reflexive) it

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ adj
de marfil ebúrneo
made of ivory

ivory /ˈaɪvəɹi/ n
ebúrneo marfil
colour
marfil
material

ivory gull n
gaviota marfileña
Pagophila eburnea

ivory tower /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊə/ /ˈaɪvəɹi ˈtaʊɚ/ n
torre de marfil
overly-academic perspective

ivy /ˈaɪvi/ n
hiedra yedra
plant

jab /dʒæb/ n
directo
(boxing) a short straight punch
pulla
a verbal annoyance
pinchazo
medical injection
golpe abrupto
quick stab

jab /dʒæb/ v
golpear
to poke or thrust abruptly

jabber /ˈdʒæbə(ɹ)/ n
farfulla galimatías
gibberish

jabber /ˈdʒæbə(ɹ)/ v
farfullar
to gabble

jabiru /ˈdʒæbɪ.ɹuː/ n
jabirú
Jabiru mycteria

jabot /ˈʒæ.bəʊ/ n
chorrera guirindola
a cascading or ornamental frill down the front of a blouse

jacamar n
jacamar
any of various insectivorous tropical birds of the family Galbulidae

jacaranda n
jacaranda
tree
wood

jack /dʒæk/ n
gato gata crico
device for raising and supporting a heavy object
asno
male ass (the animal)
pabellón
nautical: small flag at bow of ship
clavija saltador
part of the harpsichord
sota
playing card
clavija
surface mounted connector
boliche
target ball in bowls

jack /dʒæk/ v
afanar robar
steal
levantar
use a jack

jack mackerel n
chicharro jurel
fish

jack of all trades n
hombre de muchos oficios persona de muchos oficios
one competent in many endeavors

jack of all trades, master of none n
aprendiz de todo, maestro de nada
person who has a competent grasp of many skills

jack of clubs n
sota de tréboles valet de tréboles
playing card

jack of diamonds n
sota de diamantes sota de oros valet de diamantes valet de oros
playing card

jack of hearts n
sota de corazones valet de corazones
playing card

jack of spades /dʒæk.əv.speɪdz/ n
sota de picos valet de picos
playing card

jack shit pronoun
una mierda
(vulgar) nothing, anything

jack-in-the-box n
caja de sorpresa caja sorpresa de jack
child’s toy

jack-knife n
navaja
a compact folding knife

jack-o'-lantern /ˈdʒæk.oʊˌlæn.tɚn/ /ˈdʒæk.əʊˌlæn.tən/ n
calabaza
carved pumpkin

jackal /ˈdʒækəl/ n
chacal
wild canine

jackass n
burro idiota
foolish or stupid person
asno burro
male donkey

jackdaw /ˈdʒækˌdɔ/ /ˈdʒækˌdɔː/ n
grajilla
Coloeus monedula

jacket /ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækɪt/ n
chaqueta americana gabán saco paltó
piece of a person's suit
chaqueta cazadora casaca chamarra chompa campera
piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse

jackfruit n
yaca panapén
the fruit

jackhammer n
martillo neumático
portable percussive drill device

jackpot n
bote
accumulating money prize pool
bote gordo primer premio
large cash prize

jackrabbit n
liebre grande de Norteamérica
large rabbit

jacks /dʒæks/ n
matatenas payana
a children's game

jacuzzi /dʒəˈkuːzi/ n
bañera de hidromasaje yacusi
jacuzzi

jade /d͡ʒeɪd/ n
jade
gem

jaded /ˈdʒeɪdɪd/ adj
hastiado
Cynically insensitive; made callous by experience
agotado
Worn out, wearied, or lacking enthusiasm; exhausted

jadeite /ˈdʒeɪdaɪt/ n
jadeíta
mineral

jagged /dʒæɡd/ /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ adj
áspero basto
having a rough quality
mellado dentado
unevenly cut; having the texture of something so cut

jaggery n
panela papelón piloncillo raspadura tapa de dulce
traditional unrefined sugar

jaguar /ˈdʒæɡjuːɑː/ /ˈdʒæɡjuːə/ /ˈdʒæɡwɑɹ/ n
jaguar tigre yaguareté
Panthera onca

jaguarundi n
yaguarundí
wild cat

jai alai /ˈhaɪlaɪ/ n
jai alai pelota vasca
sport

jail /dʒeɪl/ n
cárcel prisión penitenciaría penal presidio
place for short-term confinement

jailbait /ˈdʒeɪlbeɪt/ n
cabrita muchachita
person below the age of consent for sexual activity

jailbird n
presidiario presidiario reincidente reincidente
prisoner or ex-prisoner

jailbreak n
fuga huida de cárcel
escape from prison

jailer n
carcelero carcelera guardiacárcel guardacárcel
one who guards inmates

jalebi n
yalebi

jalopy /dʒəˈlɒ.pi/ n
cacharro carraca carro destartalado tartana
old, dilapidated car

jalousie /ˈdʒæləsiː/ n
celosía
window slats which form a blind or shutter

jam /ˈdʒæm/ /ˈdʒæːm/ n
atasco
blockage, congestion
mermelada
sweet mixture of fruit boiled with sugar

jamb /dʒæm/ n
jamba marco
vertical component that form the side of an opening in a wall

jambalaya /ˌdʒæmbəˈlaɪə/ n
jambalaya
rice-based dish from Louisiana

jamboree /ˈdʒæm.bəˌɹiː/ n
fiesta grande fiestón
large party

jandal /ˈdʒændəl/ n
bamba chancla
flip-flop

jangle /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡəl/ n
ruido metálico
metallic sound

jangle /ˈdʒæŋ.ɡəl/ v
hacer sonar
to cause to make a metallic sound
crispar irritar
to irritate
hacer un ruido metálico
to make a metallic sound

janissary /ˈdʒanɪzəɹi/ /ˈdʒænəˌzeɹi/ n
jenízaro
former Turkish soldier

janitor /ˈd͡ʒænɪtə/ /ˈd͡ʒænɪtɚ/ n
bedel conserje
caretaker
portera portero
doorman

japchae n
japchae
Korean dish

jar /dʒɐː/ /dʒɑɹ/ /dʒɑː/ n
tarro bote frasco
small, approximately cylindrical container

jarbua terapon n
baraonga jarbúa
Terapon jarbua

jargon /ˈdʒɑɹ.ɡən/ /ˈdʒɑː.ɡən/ n
jerigonza
incomprehensible speech
jerga
language characteristic of a particular group
jerga tecnicismo
technical terminology unique to a particular subject

jargoon /d͡ʒɑɹ.ˈɡuːn/ n
jergón
variety of zircon

jarring adj
discorde
That jars (clashes or disagrees)

jasmine /ˈdʒæzmɪn/ n
jazmín
plant of genus Jasminum
perfume

jasmine rice n
arroz jazmín
fragrant rice

jasper /ˈdʒæspə/ n
jaspe
precious stone

jaundice /ˈdʒɔndɪs/ /ˈdʒɔːndɪs/ n
ictericia
morbid condition

jaundiced /ˈd͡ʒɔːndɪst/ adj
ictérico
affected with jaundice
amargado resentido
prejudiced, envious

jaunt /ˈdʒɑːnt/ /ˈdʒɔːnt/ v
excursión paseo
to ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion

jauntily /ˈdʒɑn.tɪ.li/ /ˈdʒɔːn.tɪ.li/ adv
animadamente
in an airy, showy, or affected manner

jauntiness n
animación vivacidad
quality of being jaunty

jaunty /ˈdʒɑːn.ti/ /ˈdʒɔːn.ti/ adj
alegre animado
airy, showy, or affected
desenvuelto
ostentatiously self-confident

javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/ n
jabalina
spear used as a weapon
spear used in athletic competition

javelin throw n
lanzamiento de jabalina
athletic event where a javelin is thrown

jaw /d͡ʒɔ/ /d͡ʒɔː/ n
mandíbula quijada
bone of the jaw

jawbone n
mandíbula
bone of the lower jaw

jawline n
mentón
study of relationships among countries

jaws of life n
mandíbulas de la vida
emergency rescue equipment

jay /dʒeɪ/ n
arrendajo urraca grajilla
bird
jota
name of the letter J, j

jaywalk /ˈdʒeɪ.wɑːk/ /ˈdʒeɪ.wɔːk/ v
cruzar la calle sin prudencia
violate pedestrian traffic regulations

jaywalker n
peatón imprudente
one who jaywalks

jazz /d͡ʒæz/ n
jazz
musical art form

jazz band n
jazzband
group of musicians who play jazz music

jazzer n
jazzista
a jazz musician

jazzy /ˈdʒæzi/ adj
llamativo ostentoso
flashy or showy

je ne sais quoi /ˌʒə n(ə) sɛ ˈkwɑː/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑ/ /ˌʒə nə seɪ ˈkwɑː/ n
no sé qué
indefinable quality that makes something distinctive

jealous /ˈdʒɛləs/ adj
envidioso celoso
envious; feeling resentful of someone for a perceived advantage, material or otherwise
celoso
protective, guarding; careful in the protection of something one has or appreciates
celoso encelado
suspecting rivalry in love; fearful of being replaced, in position or in affection

jealously adv
con envidia
jealously

jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ n
envidia
close, zealous vigilance, envy
celos celo
jealous attitude (e.g. fear of infidelity)

jeans /d͡ʒiːnz/ n
jeans tejanos vaqueros bluejeans bluyín mahones
denim trousers

jeep /dʒiːp/ n
jeep
vehicle

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ n
burlería
mocking remark

jeer /dʒɪə/ /dʒɪɹ/ v
abuchear burlarse
to scoff or mock

jeez interjection
hostia
Exclamation of incredulousness

jejunal adj
yeyunal
of or pertaining to the jejunum

jejunum /dʒiːˈdʒuːnəm/ n
yeyuno
central of the three divisions of the small intestine

jell /dʒɛl/ v
cuajar gelificarse
to gel

jelly /ˈd͡ʒɛl.i/ n
jalea gelatina
dessert
mermelada confitura
jam
jalea
sweet gelatinous substance derived from fruit juices and pectin

jelly bean n
Jelly Bean
small bean-shaped chewy candy

jellyfish /ˈdʒɛliˌfɪʃ/ n
medusa aguamala aguaviva malagua
aquatic animal

jeopardize v
perjudicar poner en peligro
put in jeopardy

jeopardy /ˈd͡ʒɛpədi/ /ˈd͡ʒɛpɚdi/ n
peligro riesgo
danger of loss, harm, or failure

jerboa n
jerbo
small rodent

jerk /d͡ʒɜːk/ /d͡ʒɝk/ n
tirón sacudida tumbo
quick, often unpleasant tug or shake
espasmo estremecimiento repullo tic
sudden, uncontrolled movement
cretino culeado imbécil soplagaitas tipejo
unlikable person

jerk off v
pajear
to masturbate

jerkin /ˈdʒɜɹ.kɪn/ /ˈdʒɜː.kɪn/ n
jubón
chaleco
close-fitting collarless jacket, with or without sleeves

jerky /ˈdʒɝki/ n
charqui
Lean meat cured and preserved by cutting into thin strips and air-drying in the sun

jerrycan /ˈd͡ʒɛɹiˌkæn/ n
bidón
pressed-steel fuel container

jersey /ˈdʒɜːzi/ /ˈdʒɝzi/ n
jersey
garment knitted from wool, worn over the upper body
camiseta elástica
shirt worn by a member of an athletic team

jest /dʒɛst/ n
broma chiste
joke

jest /dʒɛst/ v
bromear
to tell a joke

jet /dʒɛt/ adj
a chorro a propulsión a reacción
propelled by turbine engines
azabache
colour

jet /dʒɛt/ n
chorro
stream of fluid
azabache
coal

jet /dʒɛt/ v
chorrear
to spray with liquid, to gush, to spurt

jet engine n
motor de reacción
an engine that develops thrust by ejecting a jet, especially a jet of gaseous combustion products

jet fuel n
avtur
type of fuel

jet pack n
cinturón cohete
Equipment worn on the back for vertical thrust

jet plane n
avión a reacción jet
an airplane that is powered by a jet engine

jet set n
jet set
wealthy people who travel for pleasure

jet ski n
jet ski moto de agua
small motorized water craft

jet-black n
azabache negro azabache
the blackest black

jetsam n
desechos echazón
jetsam

jettison /ˈdʒɛtɪsn̩/ /ˈdʒɛɾəsən/ /ˈdʒɛɾɪsn̩/ v
deslastrar
to eject from a boat
desechar expeler
to let go or get rid of

jetty /ˈdʒɛti/ n
rompeolas dique malecón
structure to influence currents or protect a harbor or beach

jewel /dʒul/ /ˈdʒuːəl/ n
joya
anything considered precious or valuable
valuable object for ornamentation
rubí
bearing for a pivot in watch
joya gema alhaja
gemstone

jewel case n
estuche
CD case

jeweler /ˈdʒu(ə)lɚ/ /ˈdʒuːələ/ n
joyero
a person whose job is making, repairing or selling jewelry

jewellery /ˈdʒuːələɹi/ /ˈdʒuːəlɹi/ n
joyería joyas alhajas
personal ornamentation

jewelry box n
joyero
box

jib /dʒɪb/ n
foque
triangular staysail

jibe /dʒaɪb/ n
cuchufleta puya
facetious or insulting remark

jibe /dʒaɪb/ v
concordar
to accord or agree

jicama /ˈhɪ.kə.mə/ n
jícama nabo mexicano pelenga
the edible root of the yam bean

jiffy /ˈd͡ʒɪ.fi/ n
en un periquete en un pispás en un santiamén
very short, unspecified length of time

jig /d͡ʒɪɡ/ n
calibre guía plantilla plantilla de guía
mechanical device

jigger /ˈdʒɪɡə/ /ˈdʒɪɡɚ/ n
culín dedo medidor
double ended vessel

jiggery-pokery /ˌdʒɪɡ.ə.ɹiˈpəʊ.kə.ɹi/ /ˌdʒɪɡ.ɚ.iˈpoʊ.kɚ.i/ n
cachondeo trufa
trickery or misrepresentation

jigsaw n
caladora sierra caladora sierra de vaivén
A saw with fine teeth and a narrow blade

jigsaw puzzle n
rompecabezas puzle
type of puzzle

jihad /dʒəˈhɑːd/ /dʒɪˈhɑːd/ n
yihad
holy war undertaken by Muslims

jihadism n
yihadismo
ideological movement within modern Islamic fundamentalism

jihadist n
yihadista muyahid
one who participates in a jihad

jilt /dʒɪlt/ v
cortar dar calabazas dejar plantar
to jilt

jimmy /ˈdʒɪmi/ n
palanqueta
a device used to circumvent a locking mechanism

jimmy /ˈdʒɪmi/ v
palanqueta
open with a crowbar

jimsonweed n
estramonio toloache
Datura stramonium

jingle bell n
cascabel
bell

jingoism /ˈdʒɪŋɡəʊɪz(ə)m/ n
jingoísmo patrioterismo patriotería
extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy

jingoist adj
jingoísta
extremely supportive of warlike foreign policy

jingoist n
jingoísta
one who advocates an aggressive nationalism, one who vociferously supports a nation's military aims

jingoistic /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡoʊˈɪst.ɪk/ /ˌdʒɪŋ.ɡəʊˈɪst.ɪk/ adj
jingoísta patriotero
overly patriotic or nationalistic

jinn n
genio djinn jinn
spirit

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ n
maldición maleficio
A hex; an evil spell
gafe ave de mal agüero cenizo
A person or thing supposed to bring bad luck

jinx /dʒɪŋks/ v
gafar gafarse traer mala suerte
To bring bad luck to

jitter /ˈdʒɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
escalofríos temblores
tic nervioso
nervous action; a tic

jittery /ˈdʒɪt.ə.ɹi/ /ˈdʒɪt.ɹi/ adj
nervioso
nervy

jive /ˈdʒaɪv/ n
cuento chino
deceptive talk

jive /ˈdʒaɪv/ v
engañar mentir
be deceptive
bailar menear el bote
dance

jizz /ˈdʒɪz/ n
leche mecos
slang: sperm

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ n
trabajo curro pega empleo brete camello
economic role for which a person is paid
tarea
task

job /d͡ʒɑb/ /d͡ʒɒb/ v
trabajar

job center n
oficina de empleo
agency

job fair n
feria del empleo
event

job interview n
entrevista laboral
interview attended by a job applicant

job satisfaction n
satisfacción laboral
contentment that employees derive from their work

jobseeker n
demandante de empleo
person seeking employment

jockey /ˈdʒɒki/ n
jinete yoqui yóquey
one who rides racehorses competitively

jockstrap n
suspensorio protector escrotal protector genital suspensor
an athletic supporter

jocose /dʒəˈkoʊs/ /dʒəˈkəʊs/ adj
jocoso
characterised by joking
given to jest

jocular /ˈdʒɑkjəlɚ/ /ˈdʒɒkjʊlə/ adj
humorístico
humorous, amusing, joking

jocund /ˈdʒoʊkənd/ /ˈdʒɑːkənd/ /ˈdʒɒkənd/ /ˈdʒəʊkənd/ adj
jocundo
jovial, exuberant, lighthearted; merry and in high spirits

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ n
trote cochinero
energetic trot

jog /dʒɑɡ/ /dʒɒɡ/ v
hacer jogging
to move in an energetic trot

jogging /ˈdʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɒ.ɡɪŋ/ n
footing jogging
form of exercise

joie de vivre /ˌʒwɑ də ˈvivɹə/ /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/ n
alegría de vivir
enjoyment of living, zest for life

join /ˈdʒɔɪn/ v
juntar
unirse
to become a member of
juntar aunar
to combine more than one item into one; to put together
acompañar
to come together; to meet

join the club phraseologicalUnit
bienvenido al club
expression of sympathy

joiner /ˈdʒɔɪnə/ /ˈdʒɔɪnɚ/ n
carpintero ebanista
maker of wooden furniture

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ adj
comunitario en común en conjunto
done by two or more people or organisations working together

joint /dʒɔɪnt/ n
bar boliche
business
porro canuto bate carruco leño pito
marijuana cigarette
articulación
part of the body where bones join
joint with freedom to rotate
junta juntura
point of a rigid joint, means of joining in carpentry
cárcel trullo
prison
coyuntura
rigid joint

joint custody n
custodia compartida
arrangement in both parents have the custody of a child

joint tenancy n
comunidad de mano común comunidad germánica

joint venture n
empresa conjunta empresa mixta joint venture
a cooperative business partnership

joint-stock company n
sociedad anónima
company with transferable ownership and limited shareholder liability

jointly adv
al alimón juntamente
together

jojoba /hoʊˈhoʊbə/ /həˈhəʊbə/ n
jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ n
broma chiste chascarrillo
amusing story
broma cuchufleta
something said or done for amusement
tomadura de pelo broma
worthless thing or person

joke /dʒoʊk/ /dʒəʊk/ v
bromear
do for amusement

joker /ˈdʒoʊkɚ/ /ˈdʒəʊkə/ n
bromista guasón chistoso humorista
person who makes jokes
comodín
playing card

jolt /dʒoʊlt/ /dʒɒlt/ /dʒəʊlt/ v
sacudir
to push or shake
to shock emotionally
traquetear
to shake, move with a series of jerks

jonquil /ˈdʒɑŋkwəl/ /ˈdʒɒŋkwəl/ n
junquillo
Narcissus jonquilla

jostle /ˈdʒɑ.səl/ /ˈdʒɒs.əl/ v
empujar codear
move through by pushing and shoving

jot /dʒɑt/ /dʒɒt/ n
jota pizca
iota

jota /ˈhoʊtə/ n
jota
Iberian dance style
Iberian music style

joule /dʒuːl/ n
julio joule
derived unit of energy, work and heat

journal /ˈdʒɜɹnəl/ [ˈdʒɜː.nəɫ] [ˈdʒɝ.nəɫ] n
bitácora
diary or daily record
gorrón muñón
engineering: part of a shaft or axle that rests on bearings

journalism /ˈdʒɜːn(ə)lɪzəm/ /ˈdʒɝnl̩ˌɪzəm/ n
periodismo
activity or profession of being a journalist

journalist /ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/ n
diarista
keeper of a personal journal
periodista
one whose occupation or profession is journalism
periodista reportero
reporter

journalistic adj
periodístico
related to journalism or journalists

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ n
jornada viaje trayecto viajata
trip, a voyage

journey /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/ v
viajar
to travel, to make a trip or voyage

journeyman /ˈdʒɜːnimən/ /ˈdʒɝnimən/ n
oficial
tradesman who has served an apprenticeship

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ n
justa
a mock combat between two mounted knights or men-at-arms

joust /dʒaʊst/ /dʒuːst/ /dʒʌst/ /dʒʌʊst/ v
justar
engage in mock combat on horseback

jousting /ˈdʒaʊstɪŋ/ v
justa

jovial /ˈdʒoʊ.vɪ.əl/ /ˈdʒəʊ.vɪ.əl/ adj
jovial alegre
cheerful and good-humoured

jowl /dʒaʊl/ n
papada
fold of flesh

joy /dʒɔɪ/ n
alegría regocijo felicidad gozo júbilo
feeling of happiness

joyful /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/ adj
alegre gozoso
feeling or causing joy

joyless adj
amargado triste
without joy

joystick n
palanca de mando
mechanical control device

jubilantly /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt.li/ adv
jubilosamente
with jubilation or triumph

jubilation n
júbilo regocijo

jubilee /dʒuːbɪˈliː/ n
jubileo
special anniversary

judder /ˈdʒʌdə/ /ˈdʒʌdɚ/ n
convulsión espasmo estremecimiento sacudida
a spasmodic shaking

judder /ˈdʒʌdə/ /ˈdʒʌdɚ/ v
convulsionar estremecer sacudir zarandear
to spasm or shake violently

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ n
juez jueza
public judicial official
juez experto
someone deciding another's fate
árbitro juez
sports official

judge /d͡ʒʌd͡ʒ/ v
opinar
to form an opinion, infer
to have as an opinion, consider, suppose
juzgar
to sit in judgment on, act as judge
to sit in judgment on, pass sentence on
to form an opinion on
to criticize or label another person or thing

judge, jury and executioner n
(querer ser) juez y parte

judgement day n
día del Juicio Final
Last Judgement

judgment /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/ n
juicio
act of judging
(law) act of determining what is conformable to law
conclusion or result of judging

judicial /dʒuˈdɪʃəl/ adj
judicial
of or relating to a court of law

judicialization n
judicialización

judicialize v
judicializar

judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃ.əs/ adj
juicioso
having or characterized by good judgment or sound thinking

judo /ˈdʒudoʊ/ /ˈdʒuːdəʊ/ n
judo yudo
Japanese martial art

judoka /d͡ʒuːˈdəʊkə/ n
judoka yudoca
practitioner of judo

jug /d͡ʒʌɡ/ n
jarra
serving vessel
amount a jug can hold
truño
slang: jail

juggernaut /ˈdʒʌ.ɡə.nɔːt/ /ˈdʒʌ.ɡɚ.nɑt/ n
gigante monstruo
A literal or metaphorical force or object regarded as unstoppable, that will crush all in its path

juggle /ˈdʒʌɡəl/ v
hacer juegos malabares hacer malabarismos malabarear
manipulate objects artistically

juggler /ˈd͡ʒʌɡl̩ə(ɹ)/ n
malabarista
person who practices juggling

juggling /ˈdʒʌɡəlɪŋ/ n
malabarismo
moving of objects in an artful manner

jugular /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lə/ /ˈdʒʌɡ.jʊ.lɚ/ adj
yugular
relating to the neck or throat

jugular vein n
yugular
vein leading blood down from the head

juice /d͡ʒus/ /d͡ʒuːs/ n
zumo jugo
beverage made of juice
liquid from a plant
liquid resembling juice

juicer /ˈdʒusɚ/ n
exprimidora licuadora
device

juicy /ˈdʒusi/ adj
jugoso
containing juice
exciting, interesting

jujube /ˈdʒuː.dʒuːb/ n
jinjolero azofaifa jínjol
azufaifa
Ziziphus jujuba fruit
azufaifo
Ziziphus jujuba tree

jukebox /ˈdʒukbɑks/ /ˈdʒuːkbɒks/ n
gramola
a coin-operated machine that plays recorded music

julienne n
juliana
garnish of vegetables

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ n
jaleo revoltijo revuelo
mixture of unrelated things

jumble /dʒʌmbəl/ v
confundir mezclar
to mix or confuse

jumbo /ˈd͡ʒʌmboʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmbəʊ/ adj
colosal
especially large or powerful

jumbo /ˈd͡ʒʌmboʊ/ /ˈd͡ʒʌmbəʊ/ n
coloso
especially large or powerful person, animal or thing

jump /dʒʌmp/ n
salto

jump /dʒʌmp/ v
saltar brincar
cause oneself to leave an elevated location and fall downward
employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location
saltar
move to a position in (a queue/line) that is further forward
employ a move in certain board games in which one piece moves over another

jump at v
apresurarse aprovechar
to accept something enthusiastically

jump down someone's throat v
arremeter contra alguien echársele encima a alguien
criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness

jump for joy v
saltar de alegría
exult, rejoice

jump on the bandwagon v
subirse al carro
to profit from a craze

jump the gun v
adelantarse
to act without due caution
to begin a race too soon

jump the queue v
colarse
to move into a queue ahead of others

jumper /dʒʌmpə/ /dʒʌmpɚ/ n
chaleco
woolen sweater or pullover

jumper cable n
cable de arranque
cable

jumping jack n
saltos
exercise

jumpsuit n
jumpsuit mono
one-pice clothing for parachutists
mono
similar garment

jumpy /ˈdʒʌmpi/ adj
nervioso
nervous and excited

junco /ˈdʒʌŋkoʊ/ n
junco
bird

junction /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n
juntura
a place where two things meet
unión
the act of joining

juncture /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/ n
juntura
junction

jungle /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡ(ə)l/ n
jungla selva
large, undeveloped, humid forest
colloquial: place where people behave ruthlessly

jungle cat n
chaus gato de la jungla gato de los pantanos
Felis chaus

juniper /ˈdʒunɪpə/ /ˈdʒunɪpɚ/ n
enebro junípero
shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus

juniper berry n
baya de enebro
female seed cone of a juniper

junk /dʒʌŋk/ n
cachivache cachureo calache chunche chéchere coroto
miscellaneous items of little value
basura
rubbish, waste
junco
Chinese sailing vessel

junk food n
comida basura
food with little or no nutritional value

junk mail n
correo basura
mail or letters that are not welcome or solicited

junket /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/ n
garbeo vuelta
pleasure trip

junkie /ˈdʒʌŋki/ n
yonqui drogadicto drogadicta yonki
drug addict
adicto yonqui adicta
enthusiast

junkyard n
chatarrería
A business that sells used metal or items

junta /ˈdʒʌntə/ /ˈhʊntə/ n
junta
ruling council of a military dictatorship

jurisdiction /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ n
jurisdicción
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised
the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate
the power or right to exercise authority

jurisdictional adj
jurisdiccional
of or pertaining to jurisdiction

jurisdictionally adv
jurisdiccionalmente

jurisprudence /ˈdʒʊəɹɪsˌpɹuːdəns/ n
jurisprudencia
the philosophy, science and study of law and decisions

jurist /ˈdʒəɹ.ɪst/ /ˈdʒʊəɹ.ɪst/ n
jurista
expert in law

juristic act n
acto jurídico
legal conduct

juror /ˈdʒʊəɹəɹ/ n
jurado
jury member

jury /ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/ n
jurado
group in a court of law
group of judges in a competition

jury trial n
juicio por jurado
legal process

jus gentium n
derecho de gentes
the law of nations

jussive n
yusivo
jussive mood

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adj
justo
morally fair, righteous
factually fair, correct

just /d͡ʒʌst/ adv
sólo
only, simply, merely
recién acabar de
recently
simplemente
used to reduce the force of an imperative

just about adj
casi mal que bien por poco
approximately

just deserts /dʒʌst dɪˈzɜːts/ /dʒʌst dɪˈzɝts/ n
su merecido
a punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved

just in case /ˌdʒʌst ɪn ˈkeɪs/ conjunction
por si acaso por si las moscas
in the event

just in time adv
justo a tiempo

just intonation n
temperamento justo
tuning

just like that adv
así como así
without warning

just now adv
ahora mismo
very close to the present moment

just what the doctor ordered n
venir de perlas venir que ni pintado
exactly what is necessary

justice /ˈdʒʌs.tɪs/ n
justicia justedad justeza
state of being just or fair
justicia
the civil power dealing with law
fairness, especially with regard to punishment
judgment and punishment of who wronged another
correctness

justifiable adj
justificable
that can be justified

justification /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
justificación
reason, explanation, or excuse
text alignment

justified /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/ adj
justificado
having a justification

justify /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/ v
justificar
arrange lines on a page or computer screen
justificar legitimar
give a good, acceptable reason for something
provide an acceptable explanation
absolver
to absolve, and declare to be free of blame or sin

justly /ˈdʒʌstli/ adv
justamente con razón
In a just or fair manner

jut /dʒʌt/ v
sobresalir
to stick out

jute /dʒuːt/ n
yute
fiber of Corchorus olitorius

juvenile delinquency n
delincuencia juvenil
participation in illegal behaviour by minors

juxtapose /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpoʊz/ /ˈd͡ʒʌkstəpəʊz/ v
yuxtaponer
to place side by side

kaddish /ˈkadɪʃ/ /ˈkɑdɪʃ/ n
kadish
Jewish prayer

kaftan /ˈkæf.tæn/ /ˈkæf.tən/ n
caftán
long tunic worn in the Eastern Mediterranean
similar long tunic

kainic adj
kaínico
of or pertaining to kainic acid

kakistocracy /kakɪsˈtɒkɹəsɪ/ /kækɪsˈtɑkɹəsi/ n
caquistocracia cacocracia
government by the worst citizens

kala namak /ˈkɑːlə nʌmək/ n
sal negra
variety of salt

kale /keɪl/ n
col rizada
edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala

kaleidoscope /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/ n
caleidoscopio
tube of mirrors rotated to produce symmetrical designs
constantly changing set

kalemia n
potasemia
presence of potassium in the blood

kamacite n
kamacita
mineral

kamikaze /kɑːmɪˈkɑːzeɪ/ /ˌkæmɪˈkɑːzi/ n
kamikaze
suicidal attack
suicidal attacker

kana /ˈkɑːnə/ n
kana
Japanese syllabaries

kanamycin n
kanamicina
antibiotic

kangaroo /kaŋ.ɡəˈɹuː/ /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈɹu/ n
canguro
marsupial

kanji /ˈkaːndʒi/ /ˈkændʒi/ n
kanji kanji
Chinese characters in Japanese context

kaolin /ˈkeɪ.ə.lɪn/ n
caolín
clay

kaolinite n
caolinita
Al₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

kapok /ˈkeɪpɒk/ n
capoc
silky fiber from the silk-cotton tree

kappa /ˈkæpə/ n
kappa
Greek letter

karaoke /kɑːɹɑːˌokeɪ/ /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ /ˌkæ.ɹiˈoʊ.ki/ n
karaoke
a form of entertainment

karaoke machine n
máquina de karaoke
machine

karma /ˈkɑɹmə/ [ˈkɑɹ.mə] [ˈkɑː.mə] [ˈkəɾm(ə)] n
karma
the total effect of a person’s actions and conduct during the successive phases of his existence
destiny, fate

karmic /ˈkɑɹmɪk/ adj
kármico
of or pertaining to karma

karst /kɑɹst/ /kɑːst/ n
karst malpaís
type of land formation

karyogram n
cariograma
a graphical representation of a karyotype

kasseri n
kasseri
cheese

katabasis /kəˈtæbəsɪs/ n
catábasis
journey downwards

katana /kəˈtɑnə/ n
catana catán katana
type of Japanese longsword

kawaii /kɑːwɑːˈiː/ /kəˈwaɪ.i/ adj
kawaii
cute, in the context of Japanese culture

kawaiiness n
kawaidad
cuteness, in the context of Japanese culture

kay n
ka
name of the letter K, k

kayak /ˈkaɪˌæk/ n
kayak kayac cayac
a type of small boat

kazoo /kə.ˈzuː/ n
kazoo mirlitón
a simple musical instrument consisting of a pipe with a hole in it

kebab /kəˈbæb/ /kɪˈbæb/ /kɪˈbɑb/ n
kebab
kebab

keel /kiːl/ n
quilla
beam along the underside of a ship’s hull
rigid flat piece of material giving a ship greater control and stability

keel over /ˈkil ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈkiːl ˈəʊvə(ɹ)/ v
volcar zozobrar
of a vessel: to roll so far on its side that it cannot recover

keelson n
sobrequilla
keel beam

keen /kin/ /kiːn/ adj
vehemente voraz
fierce, intense, vehement
cortante
of cold, wind, etc.: cutting, penetrating
entusiasta ardoroso fijo
showing a quick and ardent responsiveness or willingness

keep /kiːp/ n
torre del homenaje torreón
main tower

keep /kiːp/ v
criar
of livestock: to raise; to care for
mantener
supply with necessities and financially support a person
continuar seguir
to continue
guardar
to maintain possession of
mantener guardar
to maintain the condition of; to preserve
permanecer
to remain in, to be confined to

keep an eye on v
estar pendiente vigilar
to watch and pay attention to

keep back v
retener
restrict or restrain

keep it together v
mantener el tipo
maintain composure

keep mum v
hacer mutis
to keep silent

keep on v
seguir
persist or continue
quedar quedarse
remain in position

keep one's lips sealed v
no soltar prenda
keep quiet

keep quiet v
callar
remain silent

keep someone in the dark v
ocultar
to keep someone uninformed

keep someone posted v
mantener informado
inform of latest developments

keep the change phraseologicalUnit
quédese con el cambio
instruction to keep the change

keep up v
ir al paso mantener el ritmo seguir
To stay even or ahead
continuar
continue with
conservar mantener
maintain, preserve

keep up appearances v
mantener las apariencias
pretend to be all right

keep up with v
ir al paso seguir
manage to remain beside or just behind

keep-away n
rondo
game

keeper /ˈkiːpə/ /ˈkiːpɚ/ n
custodio guardián
guard, custodian
guardián
person who keeps something

keepsake /ˈkiːp.seɪk/ n
recuerdo
object retained in memory of something or someone

keffiyeh n
kufiyya palestina pañuelo palestino
Arabian headdress

kefir /kəˈfɪə(ɹ)/ n
kéfir
fermented milk

keg /keɪɡ/ /kæɡ/ /kɛɡ/ n
barril
round wooden container that has a flat top and bottom

kelp /kɛlp/ n
quelpo
large seaweed of order Laminariales

kelp gull n
gaviota cocinera gaviota dominicana

kelpie n
kelpie australiano
sheepdog

kelt n
salmón zancado
recently spawned Atlantic salmon

kelvin /ˈkɛlvən/ n
kelvin
SI temperature unit

ken /kɛn/ v
conocer
to know, perceive or understand

kennel /ˈkɛnəl/ n
perrera
shelter

kepi /ˈkɛpi/ n
quepis quepí
cap with a flat circular top

kept woman n
mantenida
woman supported financially by a lover

keratin n
queratina
protein that hair and nails are made of

keratinization n
queratinización
the process in which cells are converted to hair and nails

keratitis n
queratitis
inflammation of the cornea

keratoconus n
queratocono
A degenerative disorder of the eye

kerb /kɜːb/ /kɝb/ n
bordillo
edge between pavement and roadway

kerf /kɜːf/ n
traba
distance between diverging saw teeth

kerfuffle /kəˈfʌfəl/ /kɚˈfʌfəl/ n
disturbio
disorderly outburst

kermes n
quermes
the insect or the dye

kermes oak n
carrasquilla carrasquizo chaparro coscoja
oak

kernel /ˈkɜːnəl/ /ˈkɝnəl/ n
hueso núcleo
(US) stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums
núcleo granelo
(computing) central part of many computer operating systems
núcleo
(mathematics, algebra) set of elements mapped to zero
core or essence of an object or system
núcleo almendra
central part of a nut
grano
single seed of corn or wheat

kerning /ˈkɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈkɝnɪŋ/ n
cranaje interletraje
adjustment of the horizontal space between selected pairs of glyphs

kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ n
queroseno
thin, colorless fuel

kerygma /kəˈɹɪɡ.mə/ n
kerigma
apostolic proclamation

kestrel /ˈkɛstɹəl/ n
cernícalo común cernícalo
Falco tinnunculus
cernícalo
any small falcon of genus Falco

ketamine /ˈkɛtəmiːn/ /ˈkɛtəmɪn/ n
ketamina
pain-killing drug

ketch n
queche
sailing vessel

ketchup /ˈkɛtʃ.əp/ n
ketchup kétchup
tomato-vinegar based sauce

ketene n
queteno
of a class of unsaturated ketones

ketohexose n
cetohexosa
any hexose containing a ketone group

ketone n
cetona quetona
organic chemicals with the >CO functional group

ketose n
cetosa
saccharide containing a ketone functional group

ketotic adj
cetótico
of or pertaining to ketosis

kettle /ˈkɛ.təl/ /ˈkɪtl̩/ n
caldera calentador
vessel for boiling a liquid or cooking food

kettle hole n
kettle marmita de gigante
depression in the ground

kettlebell n
pesa rusa
a kind of weight

kettledrum n
tímpano tímpanos
percussion instrument

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] adj
clave llave
indispensable

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] n
tecla
button on a typewriter or computer keyboard
part of a piano or musical keyboard
clave llave
computing: field in a record used as a search argument
computing: field of a database constrained to be unique
crucial step
cryptography: piece of information used to encode or decode
small guide explaining symbols or terminology
scale of musical notes
llave clave
device designed to open and close a lock
cuña
object used to maintain the orientation between two others
cayo
small island

key /ki/ /kiː/ [ˈkʲʰiː] v
teclear
computing: enter (information)

key exchange n
intercambio de claves
exchange of peers' keys

key performance indicator n
indicador clave de rendimiento
metric used to measure progress towards organizational goals

key signature n
armadura de clave armadura de tonalidad
indication of the key of a composition

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ n
teclado
set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc.
component of many instruments
electronic device with keys of a musical keyboard

keyboard /ˈkibɔɹd/ /ˈkiːbɔːd/ v
teclear
to type in

keyboard shortcut n
atajo de teclado atajo
key or a combination of keys

keyboardist n
tecladista
musician who plays the keyboard

keycard n
tarjeta de acceso
plastic card

keychain n
llavero
chain or ring

keyholder n
llavera llavero
one who holds the key to a building

keyhole n
ojo
a hole to lock/unlock with a key

keypad /ˈkiːpæd/ n
teclado numérico
small board with keys

keyring n
llavero
ring for holding keys

keystone /ˈkiː.stəʊn/ n
clave
the top stone of an arch

keyword n
palabra clave clave
word used as a key to a code

khachapuri /hɑːtʃəˈpuɹi/ /hɑːtʃəˈpuːɹi/ n
khachapuri jachapuri
cheese pastry from Georgia

khachkar /χɑt͡ʃʰˈkʰɑɾ/ n
jachkar
Armenian carved memorial stone

khagan n
gran jan jaghan
title of imperial rank

khaki /ˈkæ.ki/ /ˈkɑɹ.ki/ /ˈkɑː.ki/ n
caqui
yellowish-brown colour
strong cloth of wool or cotton

khan /kʰɑːn/ n
kan
a ruler over various Turkic, Tatar and Mongol peoples in the Middle Ages

khanate /ˈkɑːneɪt/ n
kanato
place ruled by a khan

khanjar /ˈkand͡ʒə/ n
janyar
Arabian dagger

khorovod n
jorovod
a Slavic dance

khutor /ˈxuːtɔː(ɹ)/ n
jútor
a single-homestead rural settlement of Eastern Europe

kibbutz /kɪˈbʊts/ n
kibutz
a community

kibitz /ˈkɪbɪts/ v
cotorrear parlotear
chit-chat
meter la nariz
give unwanted advice

kick /kɪk/ n
patada puntapié coz
hit or strike with the leg or foot

kick /kɪk/ v
patear dar un puntapié dar una patada
strike with or raise the foot or leg

kick out v
echar poner de patitas en la calle
eject, throw out, or forcefully remove

kick someone when they are down v
hacer leña del árbol caído
make things worse for someone

kick start n
pedal de arranque
metal bar on motorcycle

kick the bucket /ˈkɪk ðə ˈbʌkɪt/ v
colgar los guayos estirar la pata irse al otro barrio
to die

kick the can down the road v
huir hacia delante

kick wheel n
torno alfarero
A wheel or disc used to throw pots, turned by kicking or pushing a heavy stone or concrete base with the foot

kick-off n
saque inicial
opening kick in football
secuencia de apertura de un evento
opening sequence of an event

kickabout n
pachanga

kickback n
soborno
a form of negotiated bribery

kicksled n
trineo
type of small sled

kickstand n
caballete soporte
levered bar

kid /kɪd/ n
niño chaval buqui chamaco chamo chango
child (colloq.)
cabrito chivo
young goat
muchacho chaval cabro chango chavalo chavo
young person (colloq.)

kid /kɪd/ v
tomar el pelo
make a fool of

kiddo /ˈkɪdoʊ/ n
muchacha muchacho
child
close friend

kidnap n
rapto secuestro
an instance of kidnapping

kidnap v
secuestrar raptar
to seize and detain a person unlawfully

kidnapper /ˈkɪdnæpɚ/ n
secuestrador raptor captor
one who performs kidnap

kidnapping n
secuestro
the crime of taking a person against their will, sometimes for ransom

kidney /ˈkɪdni/ n
riñón
an organ in the body
food

kidney bean n
alubias rojas habichuelas rojas porotos colorados porotos rojos
variety of common bean

kidney stone n
cálculo renal
calculus in the kidney

kif /kiːf/ n
quife
Kind of cannabis

kike n
mano de guagua
contemptible person, especially one who is stingy

kikimora n
kikimora
a female house spirit

kill /kɪl/ v
matar dar matarile
put to death

kill time v
matar el tiempo
make time seem to pass more quickly by doing nothing important

kill two birds with one stone v
matar dos pájaros de un tiro
solve two problems at once

killdeer /ˈkɪldɪə/ /ˈkɪldɪɹ/ n
chorlo
plover

killer /ˈkɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪlɚ/ n
asesino
asesino asesina victimario
murderer
asesino matador victimario
person who kills
mortal mortífero
something that causes death

killer whale n
orca
A sea mammal, Orcinus orca

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ adj
mortal
lethal, deadly, fatal

killing /ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ n
asesinato
instance of someone being killed

kiln /kɪl(n)/ n
horno
oven, furnace or heated chamber

kilo /ˈkiloʊ/ /ˈkiːləʊ/ n
kilo quilo
short form of kilogram

kilo- prefix
kilo- quilo-
prefix

kilobyte n
kilobyte
1024 bytes

kilocalorie n
kilocaloría quilocaloría
unit of measure

kilogram /ˈkɪləɡɹæm/ n
kilogramo quilogramo
unit of mass equal to 1000 grams

kilogram-meter n
kilográmetro
unit of work

kilojoule n
kilojulio quilojulio
an SI unit of energy

kilolitre n
kilolitro quilolitro
unit of measure

kilometrage n
kilometraje
kilometrage

kilometre /kəˈlɑmɪtəɹ/ /ˈkɪləˌmiːtə/ n
kilómetro quilómetro
unit of measure

kilometric adj
kilométrico
measured in kilometres

kilowatt n
kilovatio kilowatt
one thousand watts

kilowatt-hour n
kilovatio-hora
unit of energy

kilt /kɪlt/ n
falda escocesa kilt
traditional Scottish garment

kimchi n
kimchi
Korean dish

kimono /kəˈmoʊnoʊ/ n
kimono quimono
traditional Japanese clothing

kinase /ˈkɪneɪz/ n
cinasa kinasa quinasa
enzyme that transfers phosphate groups

kind /kaɪnd/ adj
amable gentil bondadoso cariñoso
affectionate, nice

kind /kaɪnd/ n
clase género tipo
tipo clase género forma
type, race, category

kind of adv
algo algo así algo así como más o menos
somewhat

kind of like adv
algo así como un poco como
similarly

kind regards n
saludos cariñosos
polite closing of a letter

kindergarten /ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹt(ə)n/ /ˈkɪndəˌɡɑːt(ə)n/ n
jardín de infancia jardín infantil kínder parvulario
educational institution for young children, usually between ages 4 and 6
kínder preescolar
the elementary school grade before first grade

kindhearted adj
de buen corazón
having an innately kind disposition or character

kindle /ˈkɪndl/ v
encender
to start (a fire)

kindliness n
amabilidad
the state of feeling kindly towards someone or something

kindling /ˈkɪndlɪŋ/ n
astillas
pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adj
agradable bondadoso
having a kind personality

kindly /ˈkaɪndli/ adv
bondadosamente
in a kind manner

kindness /ˈkaɪndnɪs/ n
amabilidad bondad
being kind

kindred /ˈkɪndɹɪd/ n
etnia
people of same ethnic descent

kinematic /kɪn.əˈmæt.ɪk/ /kɪn.ɪˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
cinemático
of or relating to motion or to kinematics

kinesic adj
kinésico
of or pertaining to nonverbal behaviour related to movement

kinesiology /kəˌni.ziˈɔ.lə.dʒɪ/ n
kinesiología
application of such principles
study of body movement

kinesthesia /ˌkɪnɪsˈθiʒə/ n
cinestesia kinestesia
sensation or perception of motion

kinesthetic /ˌkɪnɪsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
kinestético
of or relating to kinesthesia

kinetic /kɪˈnɛtɪk/ adj
cinético kinético
relating to motion

kinetic energy n
energía cinética
energy from motion

kinetically adv
cinéticamente
in a kinetic manner

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ n
rey
a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation
a playing card with the image of a king in it
a playing piece in chess

king /kiŋ/ /kɪŋ/ v
coronar
in checkers

king cake /kɪŋ keɪk/ n
rosca de Reyes roscón de Reyes
cake eaten on Epiphany

king cobra n
cobra real
Ophiophagus hannah

king of beasts /ˈkɪŋ əv ˈbiːsts/ n
rey de la selva
the lion

king of clubs n
rey de tréboles
playing card

king of diamonds n
rey de diamantes rey de oros
playing card

king of hearts n
rey de corazones
playing card

king of spades /kɪŋɡ.əv.speɪdz/ n
rey de picos
playing card

king penguin n
pingüino rey
Aptenodytes patagonicus

king vulture /kɪŋ ˈvʌltʃəɹ/ n
zopilote rey
Sarcoramphus papa

kingdom /ˈkɪŋdəm/ n
reino
realm having as supreme ruler a king and/or queen
taxonomic division, below Domain and above Phylum

kingfisher /ˈkɪŋfɪʃə/ n
martín pescador
any of various birds of the suborder Alcedines

kingly adv
majestuosamente
in a royal manner

kingpin /ˈkɪŋ.pɪn/ n
jefazo mandamás
most important person

kingship n
realeza reinado
state of being a king

kink /kɪŋk/ n
impedimento inconveniente pero problema
difficulty or flaw that impedes operation
desvarío desviación excentricidad rareza
peculiarity in sexual behaviour or taste
arruga doblez pliegue
tight curl, twist, or bend

kink /kɪŋk/ v
arrugar doblar
to form a kink or twist

kinkajou /ˈkɪŋkəˌdʒuː/ n
chosna cuchicuchi cusumbo cusumbí martilla martucha
Potos flavus

kinky /ˈkɪŋ.ki/ adj
excentrico extrano
queer, eccentric

kinship n
parentesco
relation or connection by blood, marriage or adoption

kiosk /ˈkiˌɑsk/ /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ n
quiosco kiosco
enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold
quiosco
unattended stand

kip /kɪp/ n
siesta
informal: nap

kippah n
kipá
skullcap

kirsch n
kirsch
clear brandy

kiskadee n
bienteveo
species of bird in the tyrant flycatcher family

kismet /ˈkɪz.mɛt/ n
destino hado sino
fate; a predetermined or unavoidable destiny

kiss /kɪs/ n
beso ósculo
touch with the lips

kiss /kɪs/ v
besar
to touch each other’s lips
to touch lightly
besar beso
to touch with the lips

kiss ass v
lamer los huevos lamer los zapatos
to flatter excessively

kiss me phraseologicalUnit
bésame
kiss me

kiss my ass interjection
bésame el culo
go away

kit /kɪt/ n
juego ensello equipo kit

kitchen /ˈkɪt͡ʃən/ n
cocina
room

kitchenware n
artículo de cocina menaje vaisella
Instruments and utensils found in a kitchen

kite /kaɪt/ n
milano aguililla
bird of prey of the family Accipitridae
cometa papalote volantín barrilete cachirulo pandorga
lightweight toy
deltoide
quadrilateral

kiteboard n
table de kitesurf
wakeboard used for kiteboarding

kiteboarder n
cometabordero cometatablista
person who participates in kiteboarding

kiteboarding n
cometabordaje tablaje cometa

kitesurf v
hacer kitesurf kitesurfear
take part in kitesurfing

kitesurfer n
kiteboarder

kitesurfing v
kitesurf
water sport

kith and kin n
parientes y amigos, allegados
both friends and family

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ adj
kitsch
of questionable aesthetic value

kitsch /kɪtʃ/ n
kitsch
kitsch

kitten /ˈkɪtən/ [ˈkɪ.ʔn̩] n
gatito minino gatita
a young cat

kitty /ˈkɪti/ n
gatito minino
kitten, small cat
bote pozo vaquita
pool of money

kitty litter /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈkɪti ˈlɪtɚ/ [ˈkʰɪɾi ˈlɪɾɚ] n
arena para gato arena para gatos
mixture to provide a soiling area for cats

kiwi /ˈkiːwi/ n
kiwi
bird

kiwi fruit n
kiwi
fruit

klaxon /ˈklæks(ə)n/ n
bocina claxon
loud electric horn or alarm

kleenex /ˈkli.nɛks/ n
clínex kleenex
generic term for a disposable tissue

kleptocracy n
cleptocracia
corrupt and dishonest government

kleptomania /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪni.ə/ n
cleptomanía
disorder that causes an uncontrollable obsessions with stealing

kleptomaniac /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/ n
cleptómano
One who steals compulsively

klepton /ˈklɛptɒn/ n
cleptón
species that needs input from another taxon to reproduce

klipspringer /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋə/ /ˈklɪpˌsprɪŋər/ n
saltarrocas
Oreotragus oreotragus

kludge /klʌdʒ/ n
chapuza truco ñapa
construction designed to solve a problem temporarily

knack /næk/ n
chisme
A petty contrivance; a toy; a plaything; a knickknack
aptitud
A readiness in performance; aptness at doing something; skill; facility; dexterity
truco
Something performed, or to be done, requiring aptness and dexterity; a trick; a device

knacker /ˈnakə/ /ˈnækɚ/ n
descuartizador
one who separates animals for reuse

knacker /ˈnakə/ /ˈnækɚ/ v
reventar
to tire out

knackered /ˈnæk.əd/ adj
agotado harto para el arrastre reventado
extremely tired or exhausted
averiado estropeado gastado hecho unos zorros jodido para el arrastre
broken, inoperative

knapsack n
morral

knave /neɪv/ n
mozo
archaic: any male servant
paje
archaic: boy; especially, boy servant
bellaco villano
deceitful fellow
sota
playing card

knead /niːd/ v
amasar
to work and press into a mass

kneading /ˈniːdɪŋ/ n
amasado
the process of kneading

kneading trough n
artesa amasadera
trough in which dough is kneaded

knee /kniː/ /ni/ /niː/ n
rodilla hinojo
joint in the middle of the leg and area around it

knee pad n
rodillera
protection for a knee

knee-jerk n
reflejo rotuliano
reflex extension of the lower leg due to tap below knee

kneecap n
rótula
bone

kneeing n
rodillazo
blow

kneel /niːl/ v
arrodillarse
to stoop down and rest on the knee

kneel down v
arrodillarse hincarse
to kneel

knife /naɪf/ n
cuchillo
utensil or tool designed for cutting
any blade-like part designed for cutting
cuchillo puñal
weapon

knife /naɪf/ v
acuchillar
to use a knife to injure or kill

knife pleat n
pliegue llano
a type of sharply pressed pleating

knight /naɪt/ n
caballo
chess piece
caballero caballera
person on whom a knighthood has been conferred
warrior, especially of the Middle Ages

knight-errant n
caballero andante
knight

knit /ˈnɪt/ v
tejer tricotar
soldarse
intransitive: to become closely joined
tricotar tejer hacer punto
to make fabric from thread or yarn

knit one's brows v
arquear las cejas enarcar las cejas fruncir las cejas
to scowl, indicating anger, worry, or puzzlement

knitting /ˈnɪtɪŋ/ n
punto
activity and process of knitting
labor de punto
knitted fabric

knitting needle n
aguja de punto aguja de tejer
thin rod used to knit yarn

knob /nɑb/ /nɒb/ n
asa perilla
rounded protuberance, handle, or control switch

knobbly adj
nudoso
having a covering of small knobs

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ n
golpe
abrupt rapping sound

knock /nɑk/ /nɒk/ v
golpear llamar
to rap one's knuckles against something

knock down v
derribar
hit or knock (something) so that it falls

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ interjection
toca madera
hopefully; used when undertaking such a customary action

knock on wood /ˌnɑk ɑn ˈwʊd/ /ˌnɒk ɒn ˈwʊd/ v
tocar madera
to take a customary action to ward off misfortune

knock out v
noquear
render someone unconscious

knock over v
derribar
To bump or strike something in such a way as to tip it

knock up /nɒk ʌp/ v
hacer un bombo
To impregnate, especially out of wedlock

knock-kneed adj
zambo
having knees abnormally close together
befo zambo
suffering from genu valgum

knock-on effect n
efecto secundario
secondary, indirect effect

knockoff n
imitación
imitation of something

knockout /ˈnɒkaʊt/ adj
despampanante
Stunning; amazing; gorgeous

knoll /noʊl/ /nəʊl/ n
otero
small mound

knot /nɒt/ n
nudo
looping
nautical unit of speed
tangled clump
whorl in wood left by branch
mathematics closed curve
correlimos playero
variety of wading bird

knot /nɒt/ v
anudar
form into a knot; tie with knot(s)

knot theory n
teoría de nudos
branch of topology

knotgrass n
correquetepillo palero polígono
annual plant

knotty adj
nudoso
Full of knots

know /noʊ/ /nəʊ/ v
conocer saber
be acquainted or familiar with
saber
be certain or sure about (something)
estar informado saber
be informed about
saber conocer
have knowledge of
conocer
have sexual relations with
experience
conocer entender de saber de
understand (a subject)

know beans about v
estar pez no saber de la misa la media
to know nothing, or almost nothing, about

know like the back of one's hand v
conocer algo como la palma de su mano
be intimately knowledgable about

know one's ass from a hole in the ground v
confundir la velocidad con el tocino estar más perdido que un pulpo en un garaje

know the score v
conocer el percal quedarse con la copla

know thyself proverb
conócete a ti mismo
be aware of both your strengths and limitations

know-how /ˈnoʊ.haʊ/ /ˈnəʊ.haʊ/ n
know-how saber hacer
the knowledge and skill to be able to do something correctly

know-it-all n
sabelotodo cuñado sabiondo todólogo
someone who obnoxiously claims to be knowledgeable on a subject

knowable /ˈnoʊəbl̩/ adj
conocible cognoscible
capable of being known, understood or comprehended

knowingly adv
a sabiendas con conocimiento de causa conscientemente sabiamente
knowingly

knowledge /ˈnoʊlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɑlɪdʒ/ /ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ n
conocimiento sabiduría
conocimiento
fact of knowing about something; understanding, familiarity with information
awareness, state of having been informed
total of what is known, product of learning
conocimientos
familiarity with particular skill, discipline

knowledge is power proverb
el conocimiento es poder
knowledge is power

knowledgeable /ˈnɑl.ɪd͡ʒ.ə.bəl/ adj
entendido erudito instruido sabio
having knowledge, especially of a particular subject

known /noʊn/ /nəʊn/ adj
conocido
that whom other people know, renowned, famous

knuckle /ˈnʌkəl/ n
nudillo
joint of the finger

koala /kəʊˈɑːlə/ n
koala
a tree-dwelling marsupial that resembles a small bear

koan /ˈkoʊ.ɑn/ /ˈkəʊ.ɑːn/ n
aporía
riddle without solution

kodkod n
gato colorado güiña huiña
Leopardus guigna

kofta /ˈkɑːftə/ /ˈkɒftə/ n
kofta
meatball or meatloaf dish

kohlrabi /koʊlˈɹɑb.i/ /kəʊlˈɹɑː.bi/ n
colirrábano
cabbage variety

koilocyte n
coilocito

koilocytosis n
coilocitosis

kola n
cola
tree

kolkhoz /kəlˈkɒz/ n
koljós
farming collective

kombu /ˈkɒmbuː/ n
kombu
edible kelp used in East Asian cuisine

kombucha n
kombucha
fermentation of sweetened tea

kook /kuːk/ n
chiflado
eccentric, strange or crazy person

kookaburra /ˈkʊkəˌbaɹə/ /ˈkʊkəˌbʌɹə/ n
cucaburra
kingfishers

kopek n
copeca cópec kópek
one-hundredth of a ruble

kopi luwak n
kopi luwak café de civeta
coffee made from eaten berries

kosher /ˈkoʊʃəɹ/ /ˈkɔʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈkəʊʃə/ adj
kosher
in accordance with Jewish law

koumiss /ˈkuːmɪs/ n
kumis
fermented drink

kowtow /ˈkaʊˌtaʊ/ v
postrarse prosternarse
kneel such that forehead touches ground

krait /kɹaɪt/ n
búngaro
snake

krill /kɹɪl/ n
kril
small marine crustacean

krone n
corona
currency

krypton /ˈkɹɪptɒn/ n
criptón kriptón
a chemical element

kryptonite /ˈkɹɪptənaɪt/ n
kryptonita
weakness

kshatriya /ˈkʃat.ɹi.ə/ n
kshatriya
a member of warrior caste

kudos /ˈkjuːdɒs/ /ˈkuː.doʊz/ n
elogio
praise, accolades

kudu /ˈkuːduː/ n
kudú
Tragelaphus imberbis or Tragelaphus strepsiceros

kulak /ˈkulæk/ /ˈkuːlak/ n
kulak
prosperous peasant

kumquat /ˈkʌmkwɑt/ /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ n
quinoto kumquat
small orange fruit

kuna n
kuna
currency of Croatia

kung fu /ˈkʊŋ ˈfuː/ /ˈkʌŋ ˈfuː/ n
kung-fu
martial art

kurta n
kurta
Indian shirt

kvass /kvɑːs/ n
kvas
traditional Slavic drink

kvetch /kvɛt͡ʃ/ n
gruñón
person who endlessly whines or complains

kyanite n
cianita
blue neosilicate mineral

kyat /kiˈ(j)ɑt/ /kiːˈɑːt/ n
kyat
unit of currency

kyphosis n
cifosis
abnormal curvature of the spine

kyriarchy /ˈkaɪɹiˌɑɹki/ /ˈkaɪɹɪˌɑːki/ n
kiriarcado
system of ruling and oppression

kyūjitai n
kyūjitai
traditional form of Japanese kanji

l'esprit de l'escalier /lɛˌspɹi də ˌlɛskəˈljeɪ/ /lɛˌspɹiː də lɛˈskaljeɪ/ n
espíritu del escalador ingenio de la escalera
phenomenon when a conversational rejoinder or remark only occurs to someone after the opportunity to make it has passed

lab coat /ˈlæb ˌkoʊt/ /ˈlæb ˌkəʊt/ n
delantal
coat worn by laboratory workers

label /ˈleɪbəl/ n
etiqueta rótulo
small ticket or sign giving information

label /ˈleɪbəl/ v
etiquetar rotular tachar
give a label to in order to categorise
etiquetar rotular
put a ticket or sign on

labeling n
etiquetado etiquetaje
set of labels

labellum /ləˈbɛl.əm/ n
labelo

labia /leɪbi.ə/ /læbi.ə/ n
labios labios de la vulva
folds of tissue at opening of vulva

labia majora n
labios mayores
outer folds of vulva

labia minora n
labios menores
(anatomy) the two inner folds of skin within the cleft of the labia majora

labialization n
labialización
secondary articulatory feature

labile /ˈleɪbaɪl/ adj
lábil
kinetically unstable; rapidly cleaved
liable to slip, err, fall or apostatize

labiodental /ˌleɪbi.əʊˈdentəl/ /ˌleɪbioʊˈdentəl/ adj
labiodental
articulated with the lower lip and upper teeth

labium /ˈleɪbɪəm/ n
labio labio de la vulva
liplike structure

labor market n
mercado de trabajo
market consisting of workers

laboratory /ləˈbɒɹət(ə)ɹiː/ /ˈlæb(ə)ɹəˌtɔɹi/ /ˈlæbɹəˌtɔɹi/ n
laboratorio
room, building or institution equipped for scientific research
place where chemicals, drugs or microbes are prepared or manufactured

labored breathing n
jadeo
poor or irregular breathing

laborer /ˈleɪ.bɚ.ɚ/ n
currito obrero trabajador
One who uses body strength instead of intellectual power to earn a wage, usually hourly

laborious adj
laborioso
requiring much physical effort

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ n
parto
giving birth
trabajo
work
campesinos trabajadores
workers

labour /ˈleɪ.bə/ /ˈleɪ.bɚ/ v
trabajar
to work

labyrinth /ˈlab.(ə)ɹ.ɪnθ/ /ˈlæb.ɚ.ɪnθ/ n
laberinto
maze
part of inner ear
anything complicated or confusing

labyrinthine /læb.əˈɹɪn.θɪn/ adj
laberíntico
physically resembling a labyrinth
twisting, convoluted, baffling

labyrinthitis n
laberintitis
inflammation

lac /læk/ /lɑk/ /lɑːk/ n
laca
a resinous substance

lace /leɪs/ n
encaje blonda
fabric

lace /leɪs/ v
envenenar
add something harmful to

laceration /læsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
laceración
an irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue

lachanophobia /ˌlækənəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
lacanofobia
irrational fear of vegetables

laches /ˈlætʃɪz/ n
incuria prescripción negativa tardanza
legal doctrine

lachrymose /ˈlæk.ɹɪ.moʊs/ adj
lacrimoso lacrimógeno
tearful; causing tears

lack /lak/ /læk/ n
falta carencia escasez penuria
deficiency, need

lack /lak/ /læk/ v
faltar carecer
be without, need, require

lackadaisical /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ adj
lánguido
showing no interest or enthusiasm

lackey /ˈlæ.ki/ n
lacayo
liveried male servant
a fawning, servile follower

lacking /ˈlækɪŋ/ adj
desprovisto
missing or not having enough of something

lackluster adj
mate pálido
Having no shine or lustre; dull
aburrido cansado
Having no vitality
mediocre
Not exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest

laconic /ləˈkɑnɪk/ /ləˈkɒnɪk/ adj
lacónico
using as few words as possible

laconism n
laconismo pauciloquio
brevity in expression
laconismo
brief expression

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ n
laca
laca barniz
glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating

lacquer /ˈlæk.ə/ /ˈlæk.ɚ/ v
lacar laquear
to apply a lacquer to something

lacrimal adj
lacrimal
of or relating to tears

lacrimal gland n
glándula lagrimal
gland which secretes tear fluid

lacrimal sac n
saco lacrimal
dilated upper end of the tear duct

lacrimation n
lacrimación
shedding tears

lacrosse /ləˈkɹɑs/ /ləˈkɹɒs/ /ləˈkɹɔs/ n
lacrosse intercross vilorta
the sport

lactase n
lactasa
A β-galactosidase enzyme

lactic /ˈlæktɪk/ adj
lácteo láctico
of, relating to, or derived from milk

lactic acid n
ácido láctico
2-hydroxy-propanoic acid (CH₃.CHOH.CO₂H)

lactometer n
galactómetro lactodensímetro lactómetro
device to weight cream

lactone n
lactona
cyclic intramolecular ester

lactose /ˈlæk.toʊs/ /ˈlæk.təʊs/ n
lactosa
disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products

lactose intolerance n
intolerancia a la lactosa
inability to metabolize lactose

lacuna /ləˈkjuː.nə/ /ləˈkuː.nə/ n
laguna léxica vacío léxico
in linguistics

lacustrine /ləˈkʌstɹɪn/ adj
lacustre
of or relating to lakes

lad /læd/ /ləd/ n
chico niño mozo mozalbete
a boy
chaval chico muchacho
familiar term of address for a man

ladder /ˈladə/ /ˈlædɚ/ n
escalera escalera de mano
climbing tool
carrera
length of unravelled fabric in a knitted garment
escalafón
the hierarchy or ranking system within an organization

laden /ˈleɪdən/ adj
cargado
weighed down with a load, burdened

ladies and gentlemen n
señoras y señores damas y caballeros
phrase used to address an audience of men and women

ladies first proverb
las mujeres primero
phrase encouraging gentlemanliness

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ n
cazo cucharón
deep-bowled spoon with a long, usually curved, handle

ladle /ˈleɪ.dəl/ v
vertir
serve with a ladle

lady /ˈleɪdi/ n
ama
mistress of a household
señora dama
polite term referring a woman
woman of breeding and authority
baño de damas
toilets intended for use by women
señora
wife of a lord

lady-in-waiting /ˌleɪdi ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ /ˌleɪdɪ ɪn ˈweɪtɪŋ/ n
dama de compañía
lady in the household of a woman of higher rank who attends he as a personal assistant

ladybird /ˈleɪ.di.bəːd/ /ˈleɪ.di.bɝd/ n
mariquita San Antonio catarinita chinita sarantontón vaquita de San Antonio
member of Coccinellidae

lag /læɡ/ n
demora lag retraso
(Internet) bad connection, loss of connection

lag /læɡ/ v
retrasar rezagar
to fall behind

lagerpetid n
lagerpétido
dinosauromorph of the family Lagerpetidae

lagniappe /læˈnjæp/ n
añadidura pilón yapa ñapa
extra or unexpected gift or benefit

lagoon /ləˈɡuːn/ n
laguna albufera estero
shallow body of water

lagophthalmia n
lagoftalmos

lahar /ˈlɑhɑɹ/ n
lahar
volcanic mudflow

laicize v
laicizar
to convert from church controlled to independent
laicizarse
to convert to lay status

laid-back adj
despreocupado relajado
relaxed and easy-going

lain /leɪn/ v
tumbado
situated horizontally

lair /lɛə/ /lɛəɹ/ n
escondite guarida
of a criminal
guarida
of an animal

laity /ˈleɪ.ə.ti/ n
laico
people of a church who are not ordained

lake /leɪk/ n
lago
body of water
laca
a kind of coloring agent

laksa n
laksa
a spicy stew from Indonesia or Malaysia

lama /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
lama
master of Tibetan Buddhism

lamb /læm/ n
cordero carne de cordero
flesh of lamb as food
cordero
young sheep

lambda /ˈlæm.də/ n
lambda
name of the Greek letter

lambdacism /ˈlæmbdəˌsɪzəm/ n
lambdacismo
pronunciation of other sounds as l

lambdoid adj
lambdoideo
shaped like the Greek letter lambda

lambdoid suture n
sutura lambdoidea
dense, fibrous connective tissue joint on the posterior aspect of the skull

lame /leɪm/ adj
soso chafa
slang: failing to be cool, funny, interesting or relevant
cojo
slang: unconvincing
cojo rengo
unable to walk properly because of a problem with one's feet or legs

lame duck n
pato rengo
an official who is marking time until leaving their office

lamella /ləˈmɛl.ə/ n
laminilla
thin structure

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ n
lamentación lamento
expression of grief, suffering, or sadness

lament /ləˈmɛnt/ v
lamentar
express grief

lamentable /ləˈmɛn.tə.bəl/ adj
lamentable
deplorable

lamentation /ˌlæm.ɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
lamentación

lamia /ˈleɪmɪə/ n
lamia
monster in mythology

lamina /ˈlæm.ɪ.nə/ n
limbo
(botany) flat part of a leaf

laminar /ˈlæmɪnə/ adj
laminar
of fluid motion, smooth and regular

laminate /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ /ˈlæmɪnət/ n
laminado
Material formed of thin sheets

laminate flooring n
laminado tarima flotante sintética
synthetic flooring simulating wood

laminated adj
contrachapado
consisting of many thin layers

lamination /ˌlæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
laminación
process

lammergeier n
quebrantahuesos
bird

lamp /læmp/ n
lámpara
device producing light
lámpara candil
oil device producing light

lampas n
lampás
type of luxury fabric

lampoon /læmˈpuːn/ n
libelo pasquín sátira vejamen
written satirical attack

lamppost n
farola
pole that holds up a light

lamprey /ˈlæm.pɹi/ n
lamprea
a fish

lampshade /ˈlæmp.ʃeɪd/ n
pantalla
cover over a lamp

lance /læns/ /lɑːns/ n
lancero
(military) soldier armed with a lance
lanza
weapon of war

lancet /læn.sɪt/ /lɑːn.sɪt/ n
lanceta
surgical instrument

lancetfish n
lanzón
deep-sea fish

land /lænd/ n
país patria
country or region
tierra
part of Earth that is not covered by oceans or other bodies of water
real estate or landed property

land /lænd/ v
aterrar
to arrive at land, especially a shore, or a dock, from a body of water
aterrizar aterrar
to descend to a surface, especially from the air
to bring to land

land ahoy interjection
tierra a la vista
interjection shouted by the ship's watch

land bridge n
puente terrestre
isthmus

land degradation n
degradación del suelo
decline in the overall quality of soil, water or vegeatation

land mine /ˈlænd.maɪn/ n
mina terrestre
mine that is placed on land

landfall /ˈlænd.fɑl/ /ˈlænd.fɔːl/ n
tocar tierra
aterrada recalada
arrival of a ship at the shore

landfill /ˈlænd.fɪl/ n
vertedero
site at which refuse is buried

landgrave n
landgrave
renderings of Landgraf

landing /ˈlændɪŋ/ n
descansillo muelle rellano
a place on a shoreline where a boat lands
rellano descansillo
an in-between platform
aterrizaje
coming to earth, as of an airplane

landing gear n
tren de aterrizaje
undercarriage

landing strip n
pista de aterrizaje
auxiliary or temporary runway for aircraft

landlady /ˈlændˌleɪ.di/ n
arredataria casera terrateniente
female landlord

landline n
línea fija telefonía fija
fixed telephone communications cable
teléfono fijo
telephone connected by such a fixed wire

landlocked /ˈlændlɑkt/ /ˈlændlɒkt/ adj
sin litoral
surrounded by land

landlord /ˈlænd.lɔɹd/ /ˈlænd.lɔːd/ n
arrendador casero
person who owns and rents land such as a house, apartment, or condo

landmark /ˈlændmɑɹk/ n
sobresaliente
major event
hito
recognizable feature

landmass /ˈlænd.mæs/ n
masa de tierra
large continuous area of land

landowner /ˈlændˌoʊ.nɚ/ /ˈlændˌəʊ.nə/ n
terrateniente
a person who owns land

landrace /ˈlændˌɹeɪs/ n
variedad autóctona variedad local
local variety of domesticated animal or plant adapted to its environment

landscape /ˈlandskeɪp/ n
apaisado horizontal
mode of printing
paisaje
portion of land or territory
pictorial aspect of a country
picture representing a scene

landscape gardening n
paisajismo urbano
development of gardens

landscape genetics n
genética del paisaje
discipline

landscaping n
paisajismo
the act of improving a landscape

landslide /ˈlænd.slaɪd/ n
corrimiento de tierra desprendimiento deslave
natural disaster

lane /leɪn/ n
carrera
course for ships or aircraft
calle
division of racetrack
carril canal
division of roadway
camino
passageway

language /ˈlæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ [ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ] n
idioma lengua
body of words used as a form of communication
lenguaje idioma lengua
computer language
lenguaje idioma
nonverbal communication
the ability to communicate using words
particular words used
vocabulary of a particular field

language assistant n
auxiliar de conversación
assistant teacher of a foreign language

language barrier n
barrera idiomática
barrier to communication

language exchange n
intercambio de idiomas tandem
language exchange

language family n
familia lingüística
set of languages

language isolate n
lengua aislada
natural language without relatives

langued adj
lampasado
having the tongue visible

languid /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪd/ adj
lánguido
lacking enthusiasm, energy or strength

languish /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ v
atascarse debilitarse enredarse estancarse periclitar
to be neglected, to make little progress
desperecer ir tirando sufrir
to live in miserable conditions
atrofiar decaer marchitar
to lose strength and become weak
languidecer
to pine away with longing

languor /ˈlæŋɡəɹ/ n
languidez languor
a state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid feeling

languorous adj
langido
lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical

langur /lʌŋ.ˈɡʊəɹ/ n
langur
group in the subfamily Colobinae

lank /læŋk/ adj
delgado flaco
slender and thin

lanky /ˈlæŋk.i/ adj
larguirucho
tall, slim

lanner falcon n
halcón borní
Falco biarmicus

lanolin n
lanolina
greasy yellow substance

lansquenet /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/ n
lansquenete
German mercenary of the 15th or 16th century

lantern /ˈlæn.tən/ /ˈlæn.tɚn/ n
linterna
a smaller and secondary cupola crowning a larger one
farol farola
case of transparent material made to protect a flame, or light

lanthanum /ˈlænθənəm/ n
lantano
metallic element

lanyard /ˈlæn.jəd/ /ˈlæn.jɚd/ n
dragona
a cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery
cordel cordón
a cord worn around the neck; used to hold a small object such as a whistle
acollador maroma
a short rope used for fastening rigging

lap /læp/ n
dobladillo
edge; border; hem
regazo
upper legs of a seated person
part that lies on the knees or thighs when one sits down
vuelta
sports: one circuit around a race track

lap dog /ˈlæpdɒɡ/ n
perro faldero
small dog suited to resting in its master's lap

laparoscopic adj
laparoscópico
relating to laparoscopy

laparoscopy /lapəˈɹɒskəpi/ n
laparoscopia laparoscopía
examination or surgery on the peritoneal cavity

laparotomy n
laparotomía
surgical procedure

lapel /ləˈpɛl/ n
solapa
each of the two triangular pieces of cloth on a suit

lapidation /ˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/ n
lapidación
act of stoning, sometimes to the point of death

lapis lazuli /ˌlapɪs ˈlazjʊlaɪ/ /ˌlæpɪs ˈlæz(j)əli/ n
lapislázuli
precious blue stone

lapse /læps/ n
desliz lapso
a temporary failure; a slip
prescripción
a termination of a right, etc, through disuse or neglect.

lapsus linguae /ˌlæpsəs ˈlɪŋɡwiː/ n
lapsus línguae
An inadvertent remark

laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/ /ˈlæp.tɒp/ n
ordenador portátil portátil computadora portátil computador portátil
computing: a laptop computer

lapwing /ˈlæpwɪŋ/ n
avefría queltehue tero
bird belonging to the subfamily Vanellinae

larceny /ˈlɑɹ.sə.ni/ /ˈlɑː.sən.i/ n
latrocinio hurto
law: unlawful taking of personal property

larch /ˈlɑɹtʃ/ /ˈlɑːtʃ/ n
alerce
a coniferous tree
the wood of the larch

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ n
manteca manteca de cerdo
fat from the abdomen of a pig

lard /lɑɹd/ /lɑːd/ v
mechar
to stuff with bacon or pork

larder /ˈlɑɹ.dɚ/ /ˈlɑː.də/ n
alacena despensa
cool room used as food storage

large /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒ/ /ˈlɑːd͡ʒ/ adj
grande
of greater size

large intestine n
intestino grueso
bodily organ

large white n
blanca de la col mariposa de la col
butterfly

large-scale adj
a gran escala en gran escala
a gran escala
large in amount, scope or extent

large-tailed antshrike n
bataré pintado
a passerine of the antbird family

largely /ˈlɑɹdʒli/ [ˈlaːdʒ.li] [ˈlɑɹdʒ.li] [ˈlɑːdʒ.li] adv
mayormente
for the most part

largess /lɑɹˈdʒɛs/ /lɑːˈʒɛs/ n
largueza
generosity in the giving of gifts or money

lark /lɑɹk/ /lɑːk/ n
alondra
bird
madrugador alondra
one who wakes early

larkspur n
espuela de caballero
Delphinium

larva /ˈlɑɹ.və/ /ˈlɑː.və/ n
larva
a stage of growth
an animal in such stage of growth

larval /ˈlɑɹvəl/ adj
larvario
of or relating to a larva or larvae, being a larva, larval-like, undeveloped

laryngeal /ləˈɹɪn.dʒi.əl/ adj
laringeo
of or pertaining to larynx

laryngitis /læɹɪnˈdʒajtɪs/ n
laringitis
inflammation of the larynx

laryngological adj
laringológico
of or pertaining to laryngology

laryngologist n
laringólogo laringóloga
a person who studies or specializes in laryngology

laryngology n
laringología
branch of physiology

laryngopharynx n
laringofaringe
anatomy: the part of the pharynx below and behind the larynx

larynx /ˈlæ.ɹɪŋks/ n
laringe
the organ

lasagna /lɘˈsɐː.njɘ/ /ləˈzæn.jə/ /ləˈzɑ.njə/ n
lasaña
baked dish

lascivious /ləˈsɪvɪəs/ adj
lascivo
wanton

lasciviousness n
lascivia
the state or characteristic of being lascivious

laser /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈleɪzɚ/ n
láser
device producing beam of light

laser beam n
rayo láser
light from a laser

laser printer n
impresora láser
computer printer

lash /læʃ/ n
latigazo látigo zurriagazo
stroke with a whip

lash /læʃ/ v
fustigar hostigar
to strike with a lash

lash out v
vituperar
To make a fierce verbal attack

lass /læs/ n
chica chiquita muchacha niña señorita
a young woman or girl

lassitude /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/ n
lasitud
lethargy

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ n
lazo
a long rope with a sliding loop

lasso /læsˈuː/ /ˈlæs.oʊ/ v
lacear lazar
to catch with a lasso

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ adj
último
final
least preferable
último pasado
most recent

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ n
horma
tool

last /last/ /læst/ /lɑːst/ /ɫast/ v
durar
to endure, continue over time
durar aguantar
to hold out

last but not least /ˈlæst bʌt nɑt ˈlist/ /ˈlɑːst bʌt nɒt ˈliːst/ adv
por último, pero no menos importante
An expression to start the last item of a list

last night adv
anoche ayer por la noche
during the night before today

last night n
anoche ayer por la noche
previous evening or night

last quarter n
cuarto menguante
the waning lunar phase halfway between full moon and new moon

last resort n
ultima esperanza unica forma última instancia último recurso
only remaining option

last rites n
extremaunción
Catholic sacrament

last straw n
la gota que colma el vaso acabose puntilla
small additional burden

last year adv
el año pasado
year before this one

last-ditch adj
a la desesperada desesperado último
as a last resort, done in desperation

lastborn adj
ultimogénito
born last in a family

lastborn n
ultimogénito
youngest child of a family

lasting /ˈlastɪŋ/ /ˈleəstɪŋ/ /ˈlæstɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːstɪŋ/ adj
duradero
persisting for an extended period of time

latch /lætʃ/ n
picaporte
cerrojo pestillo
fastening for a door

latchkey kid n
niño con llave
schoolchild

late /leɪt/ adj
tardío
associated with the end of a period
difunto
euphemism for dead
tarde
near the end of a period of time
atrasado
not arriving until after an expected time

late /leɪt/ adv
tarde
proximate in time

lateen /læˈtin/ /ləˈtiːn/ n
vela latina
sail

latent /ˈleɪ.tənt/ adj
latente
existing or present but concealed or inactive

latent heat n
calor latente
heat that is released or absorbed accompanying a change of state or of phase

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adj
posterior
at some time in the future
coming afterward in time
más tarde
more late

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ adv
después más tarde
afterward in time
posteriormente
at some unspecified time in the future

later /ˈleɪtə/ /ˈleɪtɚ/ interjection
hasta luego
see you later

later on adv
más tarde más adelante

lateral /ˈlæt.ɚ.əl/ /ˈlæt.ɹəl/ adj
lateral
of or pertaining to the side
pertaining to the left or right of the body

lateral rectus n
músculo recto lateral recto lateral
muscle

lateral thinking n
pensamiento lateral
lateral thinking

laterally adv
lateralmente
done in a lateral manner

laters interjection
ahí nos vidrios
slang expression used at parting

latest /ˈleɪt.ɪst/ adj
último
most recent

latex /ˈleɪtɛks/ /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ n
látex
milky sap
emulsion

lath /læθ/ n
listón
a thin, narrow strip, fastened to the rafters, studs, or floor beams of a building, for the purpose of supporting a covering of tiles, plastering, etc.

lathe /leɪð/ n
torno
machine tool used to shape a piece of material

lathe /leɪð/ v
tornear mandrilar
to shape with a lathe

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ n
espuma de jabón
foam of soap and water

lather /ˈlæ.ðə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæðɚ/ v
enjabonar
to cover with lather

latissimus dorsi n
dorsal ancho
muscle

latitude /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/ /ˈlæt.ɪ.tud/ n
latitud
angular distance north or south from the equator
imaginary line parallel to the equator
holgura
freedom from restrictions

latitudinarian /lædɪtuːdəˈnɛɹi.ən/ /ˌlatɪtjuːdɪˈnɛːɹɪən/ adj
laxista
tolerant, especially of other people's religious views

latitudinarian /lædɪtuːdəˈnɛɹi.ən/ /ˌlatɪtjuːdɪˈnɛːɹɪən/ n
latitudinario
a person who is tolerant

latitudinarianism /lædɪtuːdəˈnɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
latitudinarianismo
tolerance of other people's views

lative n
lativo
case

latrine /ləˈtɹiːn/ n
letrina retrete
a very simple toilet facility, usually just a pit or trench

latte /laˈtʰeɪ/ /ˈlɑ.teɪ/ n
latte
caffè latte

latte art n
arte del café con leche arte del latte
art

latter /ˈlæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlæt̬.əɹ/ adj
último
close (or closer) to the present time
último esta última este último
near (or nearer) to the end
segundo ésta éste
relating to or being the second of two items

lattice /ˈlæt.ɪs/ n
celosía enrejado latis rejilla reticulado
celosía
flat panel constructed with strips of wood or other material
retículo
partially ordered set
cuadrícula trama
regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points

laud /lɑd/ /lɔd/ /lɔːd/ v
loar
to praise, to glorify

laudable /lɔːdəbl/ adj
benemérito elogiable encomiable laudable loable meritorio
worthy of being lauded

laudableness /ˈlɔːdəbəlnɪs/ n
laudabilidad
quality of being laudable

laudably /ˈlɔː.dɪb.li/ adv
loablemente
in a laudable manner

laudanum n
láudano
the tincture of opium once widely used

laudation /lɔːˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
loa
act of lauding

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ n
risa
expression of mirth peculiar to the human species

laugh /laːf/ /læf/ /lɑːf/ v
reírse reír
make an object of laughter or ridicule
reír
show mirth by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face and emission of sounds
be or appear cheerful
affect or influence by means of laughter
express by, or utter with, laughter

laugh one's head off v
desternillarse de risa reírse a mandíbula batiente
laugh uproariously

laughable /ˈlaːfəbl̩/ /ˈlæfəbl̩/ /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/ adj
ridículo risible
fitted to exite laughter
irrisorio
worthy of derision

laughing kookaburra n
cucaburra común
Dacelo novaeguineae

laughing stock n
hazmerreír
object of ridicule

laughing-eyed adj
ojialegre
Having eyes that reflect happiness

laughter /ˈlæftɚ/ /ˈlɑːftə/ n
risa
sound (as) of laughing
movement of the muscles of the laughing face

laughter is the best medicine proverb
la risa es la mejor medicina
Translations

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ n
lanzamiento
act of launching
lancha
open boat

launch /lɑnt͡ʃ/ /lɑːnt͡ʃ/ /lɒnt͡ʃ/ /lɔnt͡ʃ/ /lɔːnt͡ʃ/ v
botar
cause to move or slide from the land into the water
lancear
strike with, or as with, a lance; to pierce
lanzar
throw, hurl, let fly, propel with force

launch pad /ˈlɑntʃ.pæd/ /ˈlɔːntʃ.pæd/ n
plataforma de lanzamiento
launch pad

launder /ˈlɑndɚ/ /ˈlɑːndə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔndɚ/ /ˈlɔːndə/ v
colada hacer la colada la lavar
to wash and iron

launderer n
blanqueador
one who engages in the business of laundering

launderette /lɔndəˈɹɛt/ /lɔːnˈdɹɛt/ n
lavandería
place with facilities for washing that public may use

laundress n
lavandera
A woman whose employment is laundering

laundry /ˈlɑn.dɹi/ /ˈlɔːn.dɹi/ [ˈlɑn.dɹi] n
lavado colada
laundering; washing
lavandería
place or room where laundering is done
colada ropa sucia
that which needs to be laundered

laundry basket n
cesta canasta canasto cesto
container for holding and transporting clothing

laundryman n
lavandero
man in the business of laundering

laureate /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ adj
galardonado ganador laureado
one crowned with laurel

laureate /ˈlɒ.ɹi.ət/ /ˈlɔɹ.i.ət/ v
galardonar laurear
one crowned with laurel

laurel /ˈlɒɹ.əl/ /ˈlɔɹ.əl/ n
laurel
Laurus nobilis
corona de laurel
crown of laurel

lav n
retrete
non-offensive slang for a lavatory

lava /ˈlɑːvə/ n
lava
molten rock

lava dome n
domo de lava domo tapón
Circular mound shaped bulge built up from lava

lavash /ləˈvɑːʃ/ n
lavash
a soft, thin flatbread

lavender /ˈlæv.ən.də/ /ˈlæv.ən.dɚ/ n
lavanda
colour
espliego lavanda alhucema cantueso
plant

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ adj
excesivo incontrolado sobrado superabundante
excessive
dadivoso derrochador exuberante generoso pródigo
profuse

lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/ v
derrochar despilfarrar prodigar
to expend or bestow with profusion; to squander

law /lɑ/ /lɔ/ /lɔː/ n
ley
any rule that must or should be obeyed
statement of (observed, established) order, sequence or relationship of phenomena
mathematics: statement that is true under specified conditions
ley derecho
body of rules established in a community by its authorities

law and order n
orden público
enforcement of law, statutes and social conventions

law firm n
firma de abogados
business formed by one or more lawyers to engage in the practice of law

law of conservation of energy n
ley de la conservación de la energía
total energy remains constant

law school n
facultad de derecho
institution

law-abiding adj
obediente de la ley respetuoso de la ley
obeying the laws

lawless adj
ilegal
not governed by the law

lawlessness n
iniquidad
lack of law and order

lawn /lɑn/ /lɔn/ /lɔːn/ n
césped grama pasto zacate
ground covered with grass
claro
open space between woods

lawnmower /ˈlɑn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔn.moʊ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːn.məʊ.ə/ n
cortacésped podadora cortador de césped cortador de hierba cortador de pasto cortahierba
a device to cut grass

lawrencium /ləˈɹɛnsiəm/ n
laurencio lawrencio
chemical element

lawsuit /ˈlɔˌs(j)ut/ n
pleito proceso litigio acción proceso judicial
case where a court is needed to resolve differences

lawyer /ˈlɔ.jɚ/ /ˈlɔɪ.ɚ/ /ˈlɔːjə(ɹ)/ n
abogado letrado abogada notario
professional person authorized to practice law

lax /læks/ adj
flojo suelto
loose; not tight or taut
laxo
not strict; lenient; allowing for deviation

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ adj
laxante
causing movement of the bowels

laxative /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/ n
laxante purgante
substance with a laxative effect

lay /leɪ/ adj
laico
non-clergy
not being a member of an organized institution
lego profano
non-professional

lay /leɪ/ v
poner
to deposit an egg
to install certain building materials
to prepare groundwork, table etc.
acostarse tirar yacer
to have sex with
acostar
to place something down in a position of rest

lay an egg v
poner un huevo
to produce a failure or flop
to produce an egg

lay down v
acostarse
to lie down for rest
establecer poner
to specify or establish (rules)
soltar
to surrender or yield (a weapon) by placing it on the ground

lay out v
ordenar organizar
to arrange in a certain way

lay something at the feet of v
responsabilizar
to assign responsibility for (something) to (someone)

lay the groundwork v
sentar las bases
To provide the basics

lay waste v
arrasar devastar yermar
to completely destroy

lay-by /ˈleɪ.baɪ/ n
área de aparcamiento área de estacionamiento
road-side rest area

layabout /ˈleɪəˌbaʊt/ n
holgazán
lazy person

layer /leɪə/ /ˈleɪ.ɚ/ n
capa
single thickness of some material covering a surface
deposit
item of clothing worn under or over another
gallina ponedora ponedora
hen kept to lay eggs
hijuelo
shoot of a plant

laying hen n
gallina ponedora
hen raised for egg production

layman /ˈleɪmən/ n
lego profano aficionado
someone who is not a professional in a given field
lego laico
someone who is not an ordained cleric

layoff n
despido
dismissal of employees

layout /ˈleɪ.aʊt/ n
plano de replanteo replanteo
map or a drawing of a construction site
maqueta
process of arranging media content for publishing
diseño esquema estructura
structured arrangement of items

layover n
escala parada en el camino
break between stages of a journey

layperson n
laico lego
one who is not a cleric

laze /leɪz/ v
estar a la bartola haraganear holgazanear
be lazy, waste time

laziness n
pereza desidia
quality of being lazy

lazy /ˈleɪzi/ adj
perezoso flojo vago haragán locho
unwilling to work

lazy ass [ˈleɪ̯.zi.æs] n
huevón
(vulgar, slang) lazy person

lazybones n
holgazán
person who is lazy

lea /liː/ n
campo
open field, meadow

leach /liːtʃ/ v
lixiviar
to purge a soluble matter out of something

lead /lɛd/ n
balas plomo
bullets
plomo
chemical element
escandallo sonda
plummet to measure depth of water
mina
refill for writing tool
interlínea regleta
separator line in print
emplomar
to cover, fill, or affect with lead
comenzar partir
begin a game of cards or dominoes
liderar conducir
go or be in advance of; precede
conducir llevar
guide or conduct in a certain course
llevar
guide or conduct oneself
guiar llevar ducir
guide or conduct with the hand, or by means of some physical contact connection
liderar
intransitive: be more advanced
intransitive: to guide or conduct
liderar ir a la cabeza ir en cabeza
intransitive: have the highest interim score in a game
intransitive: be ahead of others
ir a la cabeza ir en cabeza
intransitive: to go first
ventaja
precedence; advance position

lead astray v
descaminar
to misguide or misdirect

lead by the nose v
armar una cancamusa

lead guitar n
guitarra solista
electric guitar that plays soloistically

lead oxide n
óxido de plomo
yellow oxide of lead

leaden /ˈlɛdən/ adj
plúmbeo plomizo
dull
made of lead
pertaining to or resembling lead

leader /ˈlidɚ/ /ˈliː.də(ɹ)/ n
líder jefe caudillo dirigente
one having authority

leaderless adj
acéfalo descabezado
without a person providing direction

leadership n
caudillaje liderazgo
liderazgo
capacity to lead

leading /ˈlidɪŋ/ /ˈliːdɪŋ/ adj
principal
providing guidance

leaf /liːf/ n
tablero
flat section used to extend a table
hoja tablero móvil
moveable panel of a bridge or door
hoja folio
part of a plant
computing, mathematics: tree node without descendants
sheet of a book
hoja
sheet of any substance beaten or rolled until very thin

leaf blower n
soplador de hojas
motorised garden tool

leaf through v
hojear
to turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random

leaf-cutter ant n
bachaco bibijagua chancharra chicatana coqui hormiga arriera
type of ant

leaf-storm n
hojarasca
a wind-driven burst of dead leaves

leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/ n
panfleto folleto
folíolo
component of a compound leaf

leafy /ˈliːfi/ adj
frondoso
containing much foliage
covered with leaves
foliáceo
in the form of leaves (of some material)

league /liːɡ/ n
liga alianza
a group or association of cooperating members
liga
organization of sports teams
legua
distance

league /liːɡ/ v
asociarse
to form an association

league table n
clasificación posiciones
tabular display of teams

leak /liːk/ n
filtración
divulgation, or disclosure, of information
pérdida fuga
entrance or escape of a fluid
agujero gotera rotura vía
hole which admits water or other fluid, or lets it escape

leak /liːk/ v
filtrar hacer agua
to allow fluid to escape or enter
filtrar
to reveal secret information

leaky /ˈliːki/ adj
fugosa fugoso gotosa gotoso permeable
having leaks; allows contents to escape

lean /liːn/ adj
delgado esbelto
being slim, not fleshy
delgado sobreoxigenado
having a low proportion of a desired substance
ajustado estrecho
having little extra or little to spare
magro
of meat, having little fat

lean /liːn/ v
declinarse
to hang outwards
inclinar
to incline
arrimar apoyarse reclinar
to press against
apoyarse
to rest or rely upon for support

leap /liːp/ n
salto
bisiesto
intercalary

leap /liːp/ v
saltar

leap day /liːp deɪ/ n
día bisiesto
extra day in a leap year

leap of faith n
salto de fe
act of believing in something despite proof

leap second n
segundo intercalar
second of time added to the year occasionally to compensate for variation in the rate of Earth's rotation

leap year n
año bisiesto bisiesto
366-day year in the Gregorian calendar

leapfrog /ˈliːpfɹɑɡ/ /ˈliːpfɹɒɡ/ n
pídola correcalles
game

learn /lɜːn/ /lɝn/ v
aprender
to acquire knowledge or ability
to make use of a bad experience
to attend educational activity
to improve
estudiar aprender
to be studying
enterarse aprender
to come to know; to become informed of; to find out

learned /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/ /ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ adj
erudito leído
having much learning

learned borrowing n
cultismo
word borrowed from a classical language into a modern language

learner /ˈlɜɹnəɹ/ /ˈlɜːnə/ [ˈlɝn.ɚ] n
aprendiz
one that is learning

learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/ n
conocimiento
accumulated knowledge
aprendizaje
action of the verb

learning curve n
curva de aprendizaje
visualization of learning as a function of experience

learning disability n
dificultades de aprendizaje
disability which prevents the sufferer from learning in a typical manner

lease /liːs/ n
contrato de arrendamiento
contract granting use or occupation of property

leash /liːʃ/ n
correa
long cord for dogs

least /list/ /liːst/ adv
menos
in the smallest degree

least /list/ /liːst/ determiner
mínimo
the smallest amount of

least common multiple n
mínimo común múltiplo
(number theory)

least weasel /ˈliːstˈwizəl/ n
mostela
Mustela nivalis

leather /ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/ n
cuero
material produced by tanning animal skin

leatherette /ˌlɛðəˈɹɛt/ n
escay
a type of fabric

leave /liv/ /liːv/ n
licencia permiso
absence from work
despedida
departure
permiso
permission to be absent

leave /liv/ /liːv/ v
quedar sobrar
dejar
to cause to remain as available, not take away, refrain from depleting
salir irse partir
to depart (intransitive)
dejar salir de
to depart from, end one's connection or affiliation with
dejar depositar
to give (something) to someone; to deliver (something) to a repository; to deposit
dejar legar
to transfer possession after death

leave alone v
dejar en paz
to stop bothering

leave home v
irse de casa
stop living with one's parents

leave me alone phraseologicalUnit
déjame en paz déjeme en paz
stop talking to me

leave nothing to the imagination v
dejar nada para la imaginación
to cover or hide very little or nothing

leave someone holding the bag v
echar el muerto
leave somebody holding the responsibility or blame

leave someone in the lurch v
dejar con los crespos hechos dejar en la estacada dejar plantado
to abandon somebody and leave him or her in a difficult situation

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ n
levadura polvos de hornear
any agent used to make dough rise

leaven /ˈlɛv.ən/ v
leudar
to add leavening
to cause to rise by fermentation

lecherous /ˈlɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
libidinoso
given to a lustful craving of sexual activities

lechery /ˈlɛtʃ.əɹ.i/ n
lujuria
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity

lecithin /ˈlɛs.ə.θɪn/ n
lecitina
lecithin

lectern n
facistol
atril
a stand with a slanted top used to support a bible from which passages are read during a church service

lecture /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃə/ /ˈlɛk.t͡ʃɚ/ n
conferencia clase charla
a spoken lesson

lecture theatre n
auditorio salón de actos
room in a university with many seats and a sloped floor

lecturer /ˈlɛktʃəɹə/ /ˈlɛktʃəɹɚ/ n
docente
member of university or college
person who gives lectures

ledge /lɛdʒ/ n
repisa
shelf

ledger /ˈlɛdʒə/ /ˈlɛdʒɚ/ n
registro
book for keeping notes
libro mayor libro de contabilidad
collection of accounting entries

ledger line n
línea adicional
notation to inscribe notes outside the musical staffs

leech /liːtʃ/ n
sanguijuela hirudíneo sanguja
annelid

leek /liːk/ n
puerro poro porro
vegetable

leery /ˈlɪə.ɹi/ adj
cauteloso desconfiado
Cautious, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns

lees n
hez heces

leeward /ˈl(j)uːɜ(ɹ)d/ /ˈliːwɜ(ɹ)d/ adj
sotavento
on the side sheltered from the wind

leeway [ˈliːˌweɪ] n
espacio margen libertad tolerancia
degree or amount of freedom or flexibility
deriva
drift of a ship or airplane in a leeward direction

left /lɛft/ adj
de izquierda liberal
pertaining to the political left
izquierdo izquierda
the west side of the body when one is facing north

left /lɛft/ adv
a la izquierda
on the left side
a la izquierda izquierdo
towards the left side

left /lɛft/ n
izquierda
the left side
the ensemble of left-wing political parties

left /lɛft/ v
sobrado sobras
remaining

left and right adv
a diestro y siniestro
all over the place

left bank n
margen izquierda
bank to the left when facing downstream

left identity n
elemento neutro por la izquierda
element that produces an identity mapping when applied on the left

left-click v
clicar el botón izquierdo cliquear el botón izquierdo
to press the left button on a mouse

left-handed n
zurdo
preferring the left hand over the right

left-handedness n
zurdera
state of being left-handed

left-hander n
zurdo zurda
a person who is left-handed

left-luggage office n
consigna
place where luggage may be left

left-wing adj
izquierdista de izquierdas
supporting political change

left-winger n
izquierdista
a person who belongs to the political left

leftism n
izquierdismo

leftist /ˈlɛftɪst/ adj
izquierdista
Pertaining to the political left

leftist /ˈlɛftɪst/ n
izquierdista izquierdoso
a person who holds views associated with the political left

leftover adj
sobrante
remaining as meal is complete

leftover n
resto sobra
food remaining after a meal
remanente resto sobra vestigio
something left behind

leftovers n
sobras
food remaining after a meal

leg /leɪɡ/ /lɛɡ/ n
pierna pata
lower limb from groin to ankle
pernera
part of garment covering the leg
cateto
side in a triangle
etapa
stage of journey
pata
supporting protrusion of an inanimate object

leg warmer n
calentador
garment which extends from the knee to the ankle

legacy /ˈleɪɡəsi/ /ˈlɛɡəsi/ n
legado
something inherited from a predecessor; a heritage
money or property bequeathed to someone in a will

legal /ˈliɡəl/ /ˈliː.ɡəl/ adj
legal
allowed or prescribed by law
having its basis in the law
legal jurídico
relating to the law or to lawyers

legal certainty n
seguridad jurídica

legal person n
persona moral
organization or group of people

legal positivism n
iuspositivismo positivismo jurídico
legal school of thought in jurisprudence

legal tender n
moneda de curso legal moneda legal
currency that cannot be refused as payment to extinguish a debt

legalise /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/ v
legalizar
make legal

legalism n
legalismo
philosophy

legality n
legalidad
lawfulness

legalization n
legalización
process of making something legal

legally /ˈliːɡəli/ adv
legalmente
as permitted by law

legally binding adj
vinculante
(legal) enforceable by law

legatee n
legatario
one who receives a legacy

legato /ləˈɡɑ.toʊ/ /ləˈɡɑ.təʊ/ n
ligado
slur curve

legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ n
leyenda referencias
key to the symbols and color codes on a map
leyenda
story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events
any person of extraordinary accomplishment

legendary adj
legendario
of or pertaining to a legend

legerdemain /ˈlɛdʒ.əɹ.dəˌmeɪn/ /ˌlɛdʒ.ə.dɨˈmeɪn/ n
escamoteo prestidigitación
sleight of hand

legible /ˈlɛd͡ʒəbl/ adj
legible
clear enough to be read

legion /ˈliːdʒən/ n
legión
the major unit or division of the Roman army

legionary n
legionario
member of a legion

legislate /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/ v
legislar
pass laws

legislation /ˌlɛd͡ʒɪsˈleɪʃən/ n
legislación
the act of legislating
law already enacted by legislature

legislative /ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ /ˈlɛ.dʒɪˌsleɪ.tɪv/ adj
legislativo
having the power to make laws

legislative body n
cuerpo legislativo
A political institution which holds the legislative power in a state

legislative process n
procedimiento legislativo
process

legislator n
legislador legisladora
who creates or enacts laws

legislature /ˈlɛdʒɪsləˌtʃʊə/ /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪtʃɚ/ n
legislatura
governmental body

legitimacy n
legitimidad
quality of being legitimate or valid; validity

legitimate /ləˈdʒɪtɪmeɪt/ /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adj
legítimo genuino
genuine
legítimo
lawful
lawfully begotten
valid

legitimately adv
legítimamente
in a legitimate manner

legitimize v
legitimar
to make legitimate

legume /lɪˈɡjuːm/ n
legumbre
fruit or seed of leguminous plants

leguminous adj
leguminoso
resembling a legume

leiomyoma n
leiomioma
tumor of the smooth muscle

leishmaniasis /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ n
leishmaniasis
pathology

leisure /ˈliːʒəɹ/ /ˈlɛʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛʒəɹ/ n
ocio
freedom provided
ocio tiempo libre
time free

leitmotif /ˈlaɪt.moʊˌtif/ /ˈlaɪt.məʊˌtiːf/ /ˈleɪt.moʊˌtif/ n
leitmotiv
melodic theme in an opera
recurring theme

lemandarin n
limón mandarina
Citrus × limonia

lemma /ˈlɛmə/ n
lema
linguistics: canonical form of a term
mathematics: proposition used mainly in the proof of some other proposition

lemmatize v
lematizar
to convert an inflected form into a lemma

lemming /lɛm.ɪŋ/ n
lemming
rodent

lemniscatic /ˌlɛmnɪˈskætɪk/ adj
lemniscático
of or pertaining to a lemniscate
shaped like a figure-of eight

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ adj
limonado limón
having the colour/color of lemons

lemon /ˈlɛmən/ n
limón citrón
citrus fruit
limón
colour/color
taste
maula porquería
defective item
limón limonero
tree

lemon balm n
citronela hoja de limón melisa toronjil
Melissa officinalis

lemon curd n
crema de limón
preserve made from lemons

lemon juice n
zumo de limón jugo de limón
the liquid extract of lemon fruit

lemon meringue pie n
lemon pie pastel de limón con merengue pastel de limón merengado
classic type of pie

lemon squeezer n
exprimidor
device used to extract juice from lemons

lemon verbena n
cedrón hierba luisa verbena de Indias
shrub

lemonade /ˈlɛmənˌeɪd/ /ˌlɛmənˈeɪd/ n
limonada gaseosa de limón soda limonada
carbonated beverage
limonada
still beverage

lemongrass n
caña de limón hierbaluisa té de limón zacate de limón
species of grass of the genus Cymbopogon

lemur /ˈliːmə(ɹ)/ n
lémur
strepsirrhine primate of the infraorder Lemuriformes, superfamily Lemuroidea

lend /lɛnd/ v
prestar
to allow to be used temporarily

lend a hand v
echar un cable echar un capote echar una mano tender una mano
to help or assist

lender /ˈlɛndɚ/ n
prestador
one who lends, especially money

lenga n
lenga
Nothofagus pumilio

lenga beech n
haya austral lenga roble blanco roble de Tierra del Fuego
South American tree

length /lɛŋ(k)θ/ n
longitud largo eslora
distance from end to end

length overall n
eslora
length of a ship

lengthen /ˈlɛŋ(k)θən/ v
alargar
to make longer

lengthwise adv
a lo largo
adverb: in the long direction

leniency n
indulgencia clemencia
quality of mercy or forgiveness, especially in the assignment of punishment as in a court case

lenient /ˈliːni.ənt/ adj
de manga ancha laxo leniente tolerante
tolerant; not strict

lenition /ləˈnɪʃən/ /lɪˈnɪʃən/ n
lenición
weakening of consonant articulation

lens /lɛnz/ n
cristalino lente
anatomy: transparent crystalline structure in the eye
lente cristalino
object focusing or defocusing the light passing through it
device which focuses or defocuses electron beams

lenticular /lɛnˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ /lɛnˈtɪk.jʊ.lə/ adj
lenticular
of or pertaining to a lens
relating to a lenticular image
shaped like a biconvex lens

lenticulostriate adj
lenticuloestriado
relating to the lentiform nucleus and the striatum

lentil /ˈlɛntəl/ n
lenteja
seed used as food
plant Lens culinaris

leonine adj
leonino
of or like a lion

leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ /ˈlɛpɚd/ n
leopardo
a large wild cat with a spotted coat, Panthera pardus

leopard seal /ˈlɛpəd siːl/ /ˈlɛpɚd siːl/ n
foca leopardo
Hydrurga leptonyx

leotard /ˈliː.ə.tɑːd/ /ˈliː.ə.tɑːɹd/ n
leotardo
skin-tight one piece suit of clothing

leper n
leproso leprosa
person who has leprosy

lepidolite n
lepidolita
a mica mineral

leprechaun /ˈlɛprəˌkɔn/ /ˈlɛpɹəkɔːn/ n
duende irlandés
one of a race of Irish elves

leprosy /ˈlɛpɹəsi/ n
lepra
infectious disease caused by infection by Mycobacterium leprae

lepton /ˈlɛptɒn/ n
leptón
Greek coin
elementary particle

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ adj
lesbio lésbico lesbiano
between two women; pertaining to women's homosexuality
lesbiana
of a woman: preferring women partners
intended for lesbians

lesbian /ˈlɛzbi.ən/ n
lesbiana leñadora
homosexual woman

lesbianism n
lesbianismo
Female homosexuality

lesbophobia n
lesbofobia
Fear, dislike, or hatred of lesbians.

lese majesty /liz ˈmædʒəsti/ n
lesa majestad
crime of violating majesty

lesene /ˈlɛ.zən/ n
lesena
architectural element

lesion /ˈliːʒən/ n
lesión
a wound or an injury
an infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part
lesión enorme lesión enormísima
injury or loss arising from an uneven contractual exchange

less /lɛs/ adj
menos
not as much

less /lɛs/ adv
menos
to smaller extent
in lower degree

less than n
menor que
the character

lessee n
inquilino arrendatario
one to whom a lease is given

lessen /ˈlɛsən/ v
aminorar disminuir menguar mermar
to become less
aminorar disminuir menguar menoscabar mermar reducir
to make less

lesser /ˈlɛsə/ /ˈlɛsɚ/ adj
menor
the comparative of little
of two things, the smaller in size, value, importance etc

lesser black-backed gull n
gaviota sombría
Larus fuscus

lesser celandine n
celidonia menor
a European perennial herb, Ranunculus ficaria

lesser flamingo n
flamenco enano
the smaller of the two old world species of flamingo

lesser spotted eagle n
águila pomerana
Clanga pomarina

lesser spotted woodpecker /ˈlɛsə(ɹ)ˈspɒtədˈwədpɛkə(ɹ)/ n
pico menor
Dendrocopoes minor

lesser yellowlegs n
archibebe patigualdo chico pitotoy chico
Tringa flavipes

lesson /ˈlɛsn̩/ n
lección
section of learning or teaching
section of the Bible or other religious text read as part of a divine service
something learned
something that serves as a warning or encouragement

lessor n
arrendador
owner of property that is leased

lest /lɛst/ conjunction
por temor/miedo a...
for fear that
a fin de evitar&nbsp;...
that [...] not

let /lɛt/ v
dejar permitir
to allow
alquilar arrendar
to put up for rent

let alone conjunction
además de así como sin contar con
as well as
mucho menos -que ni qué hablar de por no hablar de sin contar con
to say nothing of

let alone v
dejar dejar en paz
leave alone

let bygones be bygones v
borrón y cuenta nueva el pasado, pasado está lo pasado, pisado pelillos a la mar
to disregard a past offense

let down v
bajar
to allow to descend
decepcionar fallar
to disappoint
alargar
to lengthen by undoing and resewing

let go v
dejar ir
other than idiom
soltar
to no longer hold on

let in v
abrir dejar entrar
to let someone or something come in

let know v
hacer saber informar
inform

let loose v
soltar
release from restraint

let sleeping dogs lie v
no marear la perdiz no marear la perdiz dejar las cosas tranquilas
leave things as they are

let the cat out of the bag v
irse de la lengua descubrirse el pastel destapar la olla levantar la liebre
to disclose a secret, often inadvertently

let there be light phraseologicalUnit
hágase la luz sea la luz
let there be light

let's go phraseologicalUnit
vamos vámonos
hortative of go
apura date prisa
hurry up

let-down /ˈlɛtdaʊn/ n
chasco decepción
disappointment or anticlimax

lethal /ˈliː.θəl/ adj
letal
deadly

lethargic /ləˈθɑɹdʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑː.dʒɪk/ /ləˈθɑːdʒək/ adj
letárgico tardo
sluggish, indifferent

lethargy /ˈlɛθədʒi/ /ˈlɛθɚdʒi/ n
letargo aletargamiento
pathological state of fatigue
letargo aletargamiento atonía sopor
state of extreme torpor or apathy

lethean /liːˈθi.ən/ /ˈliθi.ən/ adj
leteo
of or relating to death or forgetfulness

letter /ˈletə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtɚ/ n
letra carácter
letter of the alphabet
carta letra
written message

letter bomb n
carta bomba
explosive device

letter of marque n
patente de corso
official commission

letter opener n
abrecartas
knifelike device

letter to the editor n
carta al director
letter to a periodical

letterbox n
buzón
collection point for mail
delivery point for mail

letterhead n
membrete

letters patent n
cédula de privilegio patente de privilegio
type of legal document granting a right, monopoly, title, or status to a person or organization

lettuce /ˈlɛtɪs/ n
lechuga
an edible plant, Lactuca
the leaves of the lettuce plant, eaten as a vegetable or dish

leucine n
leucina
essential amino acid; C₆H13NO₂

leucism n
leucismo
partial loss of pigmentation

leucite /ˈlusaɪt/ n
leucita
mineral

leucocytosis n
leucocitosis
raised white blood cell count

leucoma n
leucoma
opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye

leukemia /luːˈkiːmi.ə/ n
leucemia
cancer of blood forming tissue

leukocyte /ˈluːkə(ʊ)sʌɪt/ n
leucocito
a white blood cell

leukotriene /ˌlu.koʊˈtɹaɪ.in/ n
leucotrieno
any of several physiologically active lipids

lev /lɛv/ n
lev
currency of Bulgaria

levator palpebrae superioris n
elevador del parpado superior músculo elevador del parpado superior
muscle

levee /ˈlɛvi/ n
dique malecón
embankment to prevent inundation

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ adj
llano
nivelado
at the same height as some reference
nivel niveles
being sensible
being unvaried
al ras nivelado
same height at all places

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ n
nivel
degree or amount
distance relative to a given reference elevation
gaming: discrete segment of a game
tool
floor of a building
gaming: numeric value for a character's experience and power

level /ˈlɛv.əl/ v
nivelar
to adjust so as to make level

level crossing n
paso a nivel
at-grade crossing

level playing field n
condiciones de competencia equitativas

level up v
avanzar pasar subir
gaming

level-headed adj
juicioso
the symbol &the symbol &possessing sound judgement

leveler n
desnivel
person or thing
socialista
political

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ n
palanca
rigid piece
small such piece to trigger or control a mechanical device

lever /ˈliː.və/ /ˈliː.vɚ/ /ˈlɛ.vɚ/ v
apalancar
to move with a lever

leverage /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ n
conllevar impulsar
apalancamiento palanca palanqueo
force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot
enchufe influencia palanca
influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage
apalancamiento
use of borrowed funds

leverage /ˈlɛv(ə)ɹɪdʒ/ v
apalancar aprovechar beneficiar
use, exploit, take full advantage of

leveret n
lebrato
a young hare

leviathan /lə.ˈvaɪ.ə.θən/ n
leviatán
Biblical sea monster

levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ v
levitar
to be suspended in the air

levitation n
levitación

levocetirizine n
levocetirizina
antihistamine

levorotatory adj
levógiro levógira
that rotates the plane of polarized light to the left

levorphanol n
levorfanol

levulinate n
levulinato
salt or ester of levulinic acid

levy /ˈlɛ.vi/ v
reclutar
to draft into military service
multar
to impose a fine

lewd /ljuːd/ /lud/ adj
lascivo
lascivious

lexeme /ˈlɛksiːm/ n
lexema
unit of vocabulary, the different forms of the same lemma

lexical /ˈlɛksɪkəl/ adj
léxico
of a dictionary
lexical léxico
of a language's vocabulary

lexicographer /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfə(ɹ)/ n
lexicógrafo lexicógrafa
one who writes or compiles a dictionary

lexicographic adj
lexicográfico
like a dictionary, relating to lexicography

lexicography /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡɹəfi/ n
lexicografía
art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries

lexicology n
lexicología
linguistic discipline

lexicon /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɑn/ /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kən/ n
léxico
vocabulary of a language
(rare) any dictionary

liabilities n
pasivos
money

liability /laɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
responsabilidad
debt

liability insurance n
seguro de responsabilidad civil
insurance against liability

liable /ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ adj
responsable
responsible

liaison /li.ˈeɪ.zɑn/ /liˈeɪ.zɒ̃/ n
aventura
an illicit sexual relationship or affair
enlace
communication between two parties or groups

liar /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
mentiroso mentirosa embustero embustera
one who tells lies

libation n
libación
act of pouring a liquid as a sacrifice
alcoholic beverage

libecchio n
lebeche
southwest wind

libel /ˈlaɪbəl/ n
difamación
act or crime
calumnia libelo
defamatory false written statement

libelous /ˈlaɪ.bəl.əs/ adj
difamatorio
defamatory, libeling

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ adj
liberal
open to political or social reforms
widely open to new ideas, willing to depart from established opinions, conventions etc.

liberal /ˈlɪbəɹəl/ /ˈlɪbɹəl/ n
libertaria libertario
Britain: one who favors individual voting rights, human and civil rights and laissez-faire markets
liberal
supporter of a liberal party

liberal homophobia n
homofobia liberal

liberalism n
liberalismo
political movement
quality of being liberal
economic theory

liberalization n
liberalización
the process or act of making more liberal

liberate /ˈlɪbəɹeɪt/ v
liberar
to free

liberating adj
liberador

liberation n
liberación
act of liberating or the state of being liberated

liberator n
libertador libertadora
person who frees or liberates

libertarian /ˌlɪbəˈtɛəɹjən/ n
libertario libertaria
A person in favor of freedom

libertarianism /lɪbəˈtɛːɹɪənɪz(ə)m/ n
libertarismo
political philosophy

liberticide adj
liberticida
causing the destruction of liberty

liberticide n
liberticida
one who causes the destruction of liberty
liberticidio
the destruction of liberty

libertine /ˈlɪb.ə.tiːn/ /ˈlɪb.ɚ.tin/ n
calavera disoluto libertino crápula
someone loose in morals

libertinism n
libertinaje
behavior characterized by self-indulgence and lack of restraint

liberty /ˈlɪbɚti/ n
libertad
condition of being free

libidinal adj
libidinal
pertaining to the libido

libidinosity n
libidinosidad
lustful desire

libidinous /lɪˈbɪ.dɪ.nəs/ adj
libidinoso
having lustful desires

libido /lɪˈbiː.dəʊ/ n
libido
drives or mental energies related or based on sexual instincts but not necessarily sexual in and of themselves.
sexual urges or drives

librarian /laɪˈbɹɛɹ.i.ən/ n
bibliotecario
bibliotecario bibliotecaria
the manager of a library
one who cares for the publications etc. in a library

library /ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɛɹi/ /ˈlaɪˌbɹɛɹi/ n
biblioteca
collection of subprograms
deck or draw pile
biblioteca librería
institution which holds books etc.
collection of books
collection of DNA material

library science n
biblioteconomía
interdisciplinary science

libretto /lɪˈbɹɛt.oʊ/ /lɪˈbɹɛt.əʊ/ n
libreto
text of a dramatic musical work, such as an opera

libtard n
giliprogre izquierdoso
liberal (derogatory)

license /ˈlaɪsəns/ n
licencia permisividad
excessive freedom
licencia permiso
legal document giving official permission to do something
licencia
legal terms of product usage
freedom to deviate from rules

license plate n
matrícula placa patente chapa tablilla
an identifying plate attached to a vehicle

licentious /laɪ.ˈsɛn.ʃəs/ adj
licencioso

licentiousness n
licenciosidad
Property of being licentious

lich /lɪtʃ/ n
liche
undead being

lichen /ˈlaɪ.kn̩/ /ˈlɪtʃ.n̩/ n
liquen
symbiotic association of algae and fungi

lichenification n
liquenificación
epidermal thickening with accentuated skin markings

lichenology n
liquenología
scientific study of lichens

licit /ˈlɪs.ɪt/ adj
lícito
legal term
not forbidden

licitly adv
lícitamente
in a licit manner

lick /lɪk/ n
bofetón golpazo
colloquial: a stroke or blow
lamedura
the act of licking

lick /lɪk/ v
derrotar
colloquial: to defeat decisively
vencer
colloquial: to overcome
chupar lamber lamer
to lap, to take in with the tongue
lamer lamber
to stroke with the tongue

lick one's wounds v
lamerse las heridas
withdraw temporarily while recovering from a defeat

licorice /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ n
regaliz arrezuz
confection
regaliz alcazuz orozuz
plant

lictor /ˈlɪktə/ n
lictor
officer in ancient Rome

lid /lɪd/ n
tapa
top or cover

lidocaine n
lidocaína
local anesthetic

lie /laɪ̯/ n
mentira embuste
intentionally false statement

lie /laɪ̯/ v
yacer estar echado estar acostado estar tumbado
be in horizontal position
estar ubicado
be situated
mentir
tell an intentional untruth

lie down v
acostarse echarse tenderse
assume a reclining position

lie in wait v
estar al acecho
to be hiding to ambush

lie like a cheap rug v
mentir como un bellaco

liege /liːdʒ/ n
señor feudal
A free and independent person; a lord paramount; a sovereign
vasallo
The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman

lien /liːn/ /ˈlaɪən/ /ˈliːn/ n
derecho de retención
right to take and hold debtor’s property

lienholder n
propietario prestamista
person who has right of property

lieutenant /l(j)uˈtɛnənt/ /lɛfˈtɛnənt/ /ˈlɛftɛnənt/ n
teniente lugarteniente
teniente
lowest commissioned officer rank
person who executes the plans and directives of another

lieutenant commander n
teniente comandante
naval officer

lieutenant general n
teniente general
an officer above major general and below general

life /laɪf/ n
duración de la vida
duration
vida
the state of being alive
a worthwhile existence
the subjective and inner manifestation of the individual
the essence of the manifestation and the foundation of the being
the world in general, existence
something inherently part of a person's existence

life belt n
salvavidas
buoyant ring

life cycle n
ciclo de vida ciclo vital
course of stages through which an organism passes
ciclo de vida
useful life of a product or system; developmental history of an individual or group

life expectancy n
esperanza de vida
the amount of time one is expected to live
the amount of time something is expected to last

life insurance n
seguro de vida
form of insurance

life is short proverb
la vida son dos días
proverb

life jacket n
chaleco salvavidas
An article of protective clothing

life of Riley /ˈlaɪf əv ˈɹaɪ.li/ n
vida de Jauja vidorra
ideal life of care-free prosperity

life preserver n
salvavidas
buoyant ring or vest

life sentence n
cadena perpetua cadena perpetual presidio perpetuo prisión perpetua
sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the defendant's life

life-size adj
tamaño natural
the same size as the real thing

lifeboat /ˈlaɪfˌboʊt/ /ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt/ n
bote salvavidas
a boat to save shipwrecked people

lifeform n
forma de vida
living organism

lifeguard n
socorrista bañero guardavidas salvavidas
attendant
salvavidas
lifesaver

lifeless adj
exánime inánime sin vida
dead

lifelike adj
natural verosímil
Like a living being, resembling life

lifelong adj
vitalicio
extending for the entire duration of life

lifestyle /ˈlaɪfˌstaɪl/ n
estilo de vida forma de vida
style of living

lifetime /ˈlaɪftaɪm/ n
toda la vida vida
duration of the life of someone or something
eternidad
informal, hyperbolic: a long period of time

lift /lɪft/ n
ascensor elevador
mechanical device for vertically transporting goods or people
aventón
the act of transporting someone in a vehicle

lift /lɪft/ v
levantar subir
to raise or rise
levantar
to remove a ban, restriction
afanar
to steal

lift a finger v
mover un dedo
to make minimal effort

liftoff n
despegue
the point in the launch of a rocket or an aircraft where it leaves contact with the ground

ligament /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ n
ligamento
band of strong tissue that holds the bones of an animal in position

ligand /ˈlɪɡənd/ n
ligando
something that binds to another chemical entity

ligase /ˈlaɪɡeɪz/ /ˈlɪɡeɪz/ n
ligasa
enzyme

ligate /ˈlɪɡeɪt/ v
ligar
to bind with a ligature or bandage

ligature /ˈlɪɡətʃɚ/ n
ligadura
music: group of notes played as a musical phrase
typography: character that combines multiple letters

liger /ˈlaɪɡɚ/ n
ligre
animal born to a male lion and a tigress

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] adj
con leche
coffee: served with extra milk or cream
luminoso claro
having light
claro luz
pale in colour
ligero liviano
of low weight
low in fat, calories, alcohol, salt, etc.

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] n
luz
electromagnetic waves
source of illumination
spiritual illumination
point of view
fuego mechero
flame or something used to create fire

light /laɪt/ /lʌɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ] v
iluminar
to illuminate
encender
to start (a fire)

light at the end of the tunnel n
luz al final del túnel
a better situation after long hardship

light industry n
industria ligera
industry that does not require high capitalization or heavy machinery

light pollution n
contaminación lumínica
excess artificial light

light source /ˈlaɪt.sɔɹs/ /ˈlaɪt.sɔːs/ [ˈlʌɪt.sɔɹs] n
fuente de luz fuente lumínica
source of illumination

light switch n
interruptor
switch used to turn the light on or off

light year /ˈlaɪt.jɜː/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪə/ /ˈlaɪt.jɪɹ/ n
año luz
astronomical distance

light-emitting diode n
diodo emisor de luz
rectifying semiconductor device

light-fingered adj
amigo de lo ajeno dedos largos
given to stealing, pickpocketing, thievery, shoplifting

lightbar n
barra luminosa
vehicular lighting

lighten /ˈlaɪ.tən/ v
aclarar
to become brighter or clearer
to make brighter or clearer
aligerar
to become light in weight
aliviar
to alleviate
aligerar
to make light in weight

lighter /ˈlaɪtə/ /ˈlaɪtɚ/ n
encendedor mechero yesquero briquet fosforera lighter
fire making device

lightfast /ˈlaɪtfæst/ adj
no desteñible
resistant to fading

lighthearted adj
desenfadado despreocupado quitado de la pena
joyful

lighthouse /ˈlaɪthaʊs/ n
faro
building containing a light to warn or guide ships

lighthouse keeper n
farero torrero
person who lives in a lighthouse and tends the light

lighting /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/ n
iluminación alumbrado
equipment, illumination

lightly /ˈlaɪtli/ adv
ligeramente
in a light manner

lightness n
claridad luminosidad
the relative whiteness or transparency of a colour
liviandad
the state of having little weight

lightning /ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/ n
rayo relámpago
discharge
relámpago rayo
flash of light

lightning rod n
pararrayos
metallic conductor that protects from lightning

lights, camera, action phraseologicalUnit
¡luces, cámara, acción!
traditional cue at a beginning of a take

lightsaber /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /laɪt.ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
sable de luz espada de luz espada láser sable láser
a fictional type of sword

lightship n
buque faro
lightship

lightspeed n
velocidad de la luz
the speed of light

lightstrip n
franja de luzes
a strip of lights

lightweight /laɪtˈweɪt/ /ˈlaɪt.weɪt/ n
peso ligero
boxer

ligneous adj
lignario
woody

lignin n
lignina
aromatic polymer

lignite /lɪɡnaɪ̯t/ n
lignito
coal

ligress n
ligresa
female liger

likable /ˈlaɪkəbl̩/ adj
agradable
capable of being liked

like /laɪk/ adj
semejante similar
similar

like /laɪk/ adv
como
such as

like /laɪk/ n
filias gustos predilecciones preferencias
something that a person likes

like /laɪk/ particle
como que
colloquial: mild intensifier

like /laɪk/ preposition
como
similar to

like /laɪk/ v
gustar
find attractive
enjoy
likear
to show support for, or approval of, something posted on the Internet by marking it with a vote

like a bull in a china shop adj
como elefante en cristalería como un chivo en cristalería como un elefante en una cacharrería
clumsy, aggressive

like a bull in a china shop adv
como un elefante en una cacharrería como elefante en cristalería como un chivo en cristalería
clumsily, aggressively

like a chicken with its head cut off
como pollo sin cabeza
in a frantic, disorganized manner

like a duck takes to water
como pez en el agua
Very naturally

like clockwork
como la seda
with perfect regularity and precision

like crazy
a lo bestia

like father, like son proverb
de tal palo, tal astilla de tal padre, tal hijo
a son will have traits similar to his father

like hell
a huevo
expressing the opposite of one's intentions

like hot cakes
como churros como panes calientes como rosquillas
quickly

like it or not adv
guste o no mal que te pese pese a quien pese

like one's life depended on it
como si no hubiera un mañana
desperately

like that
así
in that particular manner

like the back end of a bus
como una nevera por detrás
very unattractive

like the clappers
a toda leche escopetado
very hard or rapidly

like two peas in a pod
como dos gotas de agua
very similar

like-minded adj
de similar opinión
of similar opinion

likelihood /ˈlaɪklihʊd/ n
verosimilitud
mathematical likelihood
probabilidad
probability

likely /ˈlaɪkli/ adj
creíble
plausible; within the realm of credibility
probable
probable; having a greater-than-even chance of occurring

liken /ˈlaɪkən/ v
comparar
compare

likeness /ˈlaɪknəs/ n
retrato trasunto
that which closely resembles; a portrait

likewise /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/ adv
similarmente
in like manner
igualmente
the same to you

liking /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ n
gusto
like

lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ n
lila
shrub
flower
colour

lily /ˈlɪli/ n
azucena lirio
flower in the genus Lilium

lily of the valley n
lirio del valle muguete
Convallaria majalis

lima bean /ˈlaɪmə ˌbiːn/ n
pallar
butter bean

limaçon n
caracol de Pascal limaçon limaçon de Pascal
plane curve

limb /lɪm/ n
miembro
rama
branch of a tree
miembro extremidad
major appendage of human or animal

limbate /ˈlɪm.beɪt/ adj
cercado orillado orlado ribeteado
having a distinct edge

limbic system n
sistema límbico
Part of the human brain

limbo /ˈlɪmboʊ/ /ˈlɪmbəʊ/ n
limbo
place for innocent souls
in-between state

lime /laɪm/ adj
de lima
containing lime or lime juice

lime /laɪm/ n
cal
inorganic material containing calcium
limero
citrus tree
lima limero
green citrus fruit

lime /laɪm/ v
encalar
to treat with lime

lime mortar n
mortero de cal
soft form of mortar

limelight /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/ n
luz de candilejas luz serena
type of stage lighting

limerence /ˈlɪməɹəns/ n
infatuación limerencia
state of mind

limerick /ˈlɪməɹɪk/ n
quintilla
rhyming verse of five lines

limescale n
sarro
chalky deposit

limestone adj
caliza calizo
made of or with limestone

limestone n
caliza
abundant rock of marine and fresh-water sediments

liminal /ˈlɪmən(ə)l/ adj
liminar
pertaining to an entrance or threshold

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ n
límite
boundary
mathematics: value to which a sequence converges

limit /ˈlɪmɪt/ v
limitar
restrict

limitation /lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ n
limitación
act of limiting
restriction that limits

limited /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ adj
limitado
with certain limits placed upon it

limited liability company n
sociedad de responsabilidad limitada
type of company

limited partnership n
sociedad comanditaria sociedad en comandita
type of partnership

limitless adj
ilimitado
without limits; boundless

limnology n
limnología
science of lakes

limonite n
limonita
mineral consisting of hydrous iron oxides

limousine /ˌlɪməˈziːn/ n
limusina
luxury sedan/saloon car

limp /lɪmp/ adj
flácido
flaccid; flabby

limp /lɪmp/ n
cojera
gait

limp /lɪmp/ v
cojear clauder
to walk lamely

limpet /ˈlɪm.pɪt/ n
lapa
a small mollusc

limpid /ˈlɪmpɪd/ adj
límpido
clear

limpkin n
carau carrao
large bird

linalool /lɪˈnæloʊəl/ /lɪˈnæləʊɒl/ n
linalol linalool
monoterpene alcohol

linden /ˈlɪn.dən/ n
tilo
tree

lindgrenite n
lindgrenita
mineral containing copper, hydrogen, molybdenum and oxygen

line /laɪn/ n
segmento línea
geometry: continuous finite segment of such a figure
recta línea
geometry: infinite one-dimensional figure
cinta métrica
long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline
línea rasgo trazo
path through two or more points, threadlike mark
línea hilo
rope, cord, or string
línea renglón verso
single horizontal row of text on a screen, printed paper, etc.
cola fila hilera
straight sequence of people, queue
línea
telephone or network connection
music: one of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed
series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person
threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark
measure of length, one twelfth of an inch
connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
graph theory: edge of a graph
population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup
perfusion line
official, stated position of an individual or political faction
products or services sold by a business, or the business itself
letter, written form of communication
poetic: verse
sentence of dialogue, especially in a script or screenplay

line /laɪn/ v
forrar
cover the inside surface of (something)

line of credit n
línea de crédito
financial agreement
límite de crédito
maximum borrowable amount specified in such an agreement

line segment n
segmento
part of a line

line up /laɪn.ˈʌp/ v
cola hacer
get into a line
alinear
put in alignment
alinear enfilar
put things in a line

lineage /ˈlɪn.i.ɪdʒ/ n
linaje estirpe
descent

linear /ˈlɪn.i.ə/ /ˈlɪn.i.ɚ/ adj
lineal
having the form of a line
in mathematics, of first-degree polynomial
of or relating to lines
botany, of leaves: long and narrow
unidimensional
physics: involving only one dimension

linear algebra n
álgebra lineal
branch of mathematics

linear combination n
combinación lineal
sum

linear perspective n
perspectiva linear
perspective

linear transformation n
transformación lineal
a map between vector spaces which respects addition and multiplication

linearly independent adj
linealmente independiente
linear algebra

lined antshrike n
batará dorsicastaño
A passerine bird of the antbird family

linen /ˈlɪnɪn/ n
linocros
colour
ropa blanca
items
lino linge
thread or cloth made from flax fiber

liner /ˈlaɪnə/ n
transatlántico
large passenger carrying ship
forro
liner, lining: inside covering (i.e. a jacket liner)
barco de línea
ship of the line

ling /lɪŋ/ n
maruca
Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva

linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ /ˈlɪŋɡɚ/ v
pervivir
to remain alive or existent
demorar permanecer
to stay or remain in a place or situation

lingerie /ˈlæn.ʒə.ɹi/ /ˌlɑn.(d)ʒəˈɹeɪ/ n
lencería ropa interior ropa blanca ropa íntima
women's underwear or nightclothes

lingo /ˈliŋ.ɡoʊ/ /ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ n
jerga
language peculiar to a particular group or region

lingonberry n
arándano silvestre arándano ártico cauberi cowberry foxberi foxberry
berry

lingua franca /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə fɹæŋ.kə/ n
lengua franca lengua vehicular lingua franca
common language

lingual /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
lingual
related to the tongue

linguica /lɪŋˈɡwiːsə/ n
lingüiça longaniza
Portuguese garlic and paprika seasoned smoke cured pork sausage

linguicide n
lingüicidio
the death of a language

linguine /lɪŋˈɡwini/ /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ n
linguine linguini linguinis lingüinis
ribbons of pasta narrower than tagliatelle

linguist /ˈliŋɡwɪst/ n
lingüista
one who studies linguistics

linguistic /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
lingüístico lingual
of or relating to language
lingüístico
of or relating to linguistics

linguistics /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
lingüística
scientific study of language

liniment /ˈlɪnəmənt/ n
linimento
topical medical preparation

lining /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ n
forro
covering for the inside of something

link /lɪŋk/ n
enlace vínculo
computing: connection between buses or systems
enlace vínculo hiperenlace hipervínculo
computing: short for hyperlink
enlace vínculo lazo
connection
eslabón
element of a chain

link /lɪŋk/ v
relacionar
connect things

linkage n
ligamiento
in genetics

linnet /ˈlɪnɪt/ n
pardillo pardillo común
Carduelis cannabina, a finch of Europe, western Asia and northern Africa

linoleate n
linoleato
salt or ester of linoleic acid

linoleic acid n
ácido linoleico
fatty acid

linoleum /lɪˈnoʊli.əm/ /lɪˈnəʊli.əm/ n
linóleo
inexpensive waterproof covering

linseed /ˈlɪnsiːd/ n
linaza
seed of the flax plant

lint /lɪnt/ n
gasa
a fine material made by scraping cotton or linen cloth
pelusa
fuzzy fluff

lintel /ˈlɪn.təl/ n
dintel lintel
horizontal structural beam

lion /ˈlaɪən/ n
león
big cat Panthera leo
heraldic charge

lion cub n
cachorra de león cachorro de león
young lion

lion dance n
danza del león
Chinese dance

lion's den n
foso de los leones
a dangerous or frightening place

lion's share /ˈlaɪəns ʃɛə/ /ˈɫaɪɪnz ʃɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
tajada del león parte del león
the majority; a large or generous portion

lioness n
leona
female lion

lip /lɪp/ n
labio labro
fleshy protrusion framing the mouth

lip balm n
bálsamo para labios crema para labios desecador labial humectante labial pomada para labios
substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth

lip gloss n
brillo de labios brillo labial
a cosmetic product

lip service n
choro con la boca chica con la boca pequeña de boquilla rollo
Empty talk; words absent of action or intention

lip sync n
sincronizar sincronizar los labios
synchronization of music with lips

lip-sync v
hacer playback
to move lips in synchronization with sounds

lip-syncing n
playback
act of lip-sync

lipase n
lipasa
group of enzymes

lipid /ˈlɪpɪd/ n
lípido
organic compound

lipidic adj
lipídico
of lipids

liplessness n
aqueilia aquelia
medical condition

lipogram n
lipograma
word or writing that does not use a particular symbol or symbols

lipoinjection n
lipoinyección
injection of fat tissue

lipoma n
lipoma
benign tumor

lipophilic adj
lipofílico
having the quality of dissolving in lipids

lipoprotein n
lipoproteína
complex of protein and lipid

liposoluble adj
liposoluble
soluble in lipids

liposuction /ˈlai.po.ˌsʌk.ʃn̩/ n
liposucción
cosmetic surgery procedure in which bodily fat is removed by suction

lippy /ˈlɪpi/ /ˈlɪpɪ/ adj
hocicón respondón
having a tendency to talk back in a cheeky or impertinent manner
bezudo befo bembudo morrudo trompudo
having prominent lips

lipreading n
lectura de labios
the act of reading lips

lipstick /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/ n
pintalabios lápiz labial lápiz de labios labial
make-up for the lips
pintalabios lápiz labial lápiz de labios
stick of this make-up

liquefaction n
licuefacción
Process of being made liquid

liquefy v
licuar
make into a liquid

liqueur /lɪˈkjʊə/ /lɪˈkɝ/ n
licor
a flavored alcoholic beverage

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ adj
líquido
(of an asset) easily sold or disposed of
fluid; not solid and not gaseous
(of a market) having sufficient trading activity to make buying or selling easy

liquid /ˈlɪkwɪd/ n
líquida
sound

liquid asset n
activo líquido
asset in the form money, or that which can be quickly converted

liquid crystal n
cristal líquido
phase of matter

liquidation /ˌlɪkwəˈdeɪʃən/ n
liquidación
selling a business’s assets

liquidity /lɪkˈwɪdəti/ n
liquidez
state of being liquid

liquidizer n
licuadora
a machine to chop or puree food

liquor /ˈlɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪk.ɚ/ n
jugo
liquid obtained by cooking meat and/or vegetables
licor
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation
liquid used in process industry to produce a desired reaction

liquor store n
botillería tienda de alcohol vinatería licorería
liquor store, bottle shop

lira /ˈlɪəɹə/ n
lira
basic unit of currency in Turkey
currency of Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, former currency of Italy, etc.

lis pendens n
litispendencia

lisinopril /laɪˈsɪnəpɹɪl/ n
lisinopril
drug

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ n
balbuceo ceceo
The habit or an act of lisping.

lisp /lɪl͡sp/ /lɪsp/ /lɪθp/ v
cecear
to pronounce the sibilant letter ‘s’ imperfectly
balbucear
to speak hesitatingly and with a low voice
to speak with imperfect articulation

lissencephaly n
lisencefalia
disorder characterized by the lack of folds and grooves of the brain

list /lɪst/ n
lista relación
enumeration or compilation of items
lista tira
strip of fabric
escora
nautical: tilting or careening to one side

list /lɪst/ v
alistar hacer una lista
to create or recite a list
escorar
to tilt to one side
to cause (something) to tilt to one side

listel n
listel
narrow fillet or border

listen /ˈlɪs.ən/ v
oír escuchar
to hear (something)
escuchar
to pay attention to a sound
to expect or wait for a sound
to accept advice or obey instruction

listener /ˈlɪs(ə)nə/ n
escucha
(computing) a function that runs in response to an event
oyente escuchador
someone who listens

listeriosis n
listeriosis
disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes

listless /ˈlɪstləs/ adj
apático indiferente
Lacking enthusiasm

listserver /ˈlɪstˌsɚvɚ/ n
servidor de listas
server that distributes messages to members of an e-mail list

lit /ˈlɪt/ adj
drogado pasado pedo puesto viajado volado
Intoxicated or under the influence of drugs; stoned
alumbrado aluzado iluminado
Lighted

litany /ˈlɪtəni/ n
letanía
ritual liturgical prayer
prolonged or tedious list

literacy /ˈlɪtəɹəsi/ n
alfabetismo
ability to read and write

literal /ˈlɪt(ə)ɹəl/ adj
literal
exactly as stated; read or understood without additional interpretation
following the letter or exact words, not taking liberties

literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ adv
literalmente
not metaphorically

literary /ˈlɪtəɹəɹi/ /ˈlɪtəɹɛ(ə)ɹi/ adj
literario
relating to literature
relating to writers, or the profession of literature

literary criticism n
crítica literaria
study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation

literary inquisition n
inquisición literaria
persecution of intellectuals on the basis of their writings

literate /ˈlɪtəɹət/ adj
alfabetizado alfabeto letrado
able to read, having literacy
letrado
knowledgeable in literature and writing

literature /ˈlɪ.tə.tʃɚ/ /ˈlɪ.tə.ɹɪ.tʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪ.tɚ.ɪ.tʃɚ/ n
literatura
body of all written works
all the papers, treatises etc. published in academic journals on a particular subject
the collected creative writing of a nation, people, group or culture

litharge /ˈlɪθɑɹdʒ/ /ˈlɪθɑːdʒ/ n
litargirio
lead monoxide

lithiasis n
litiasis
formation of stone-like deposits

lithic /ˈlɪθɪk/ adj
lítico
stone

lithium /ˈlɪθi.əm/ n
litio
chemical element
treatment for mental disorders

lithium aluminium hydride n
hidruro de litio y aluminio
chemical compound, LiH

lithium battery n
batería de litio
type of battery

lithium hydride n
hidruro de litio
chemical compound, LiH

lithium oxide n
óxido de litio
white powdered alkali

lithograph n
litografía
image produced by lithography

lithographer n
litógrafo litógrafa
a person who makes lithographs

lithographic adj
litográfico
related to lithography

lithography n
litografía
printing method

lithology n
litología
the study of rocks

lithosphere n
litósfera litosfera
The outer layer of the Earth

litmus /ˈlɪtməs/ n
tornasol
dyestuff from lichen

litmus paper n
papel de tornasol

litotes /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/ n
litote lítotes
rhetoric: stating a point by denying its opposite

litre /ˈli.tɚ/ /ˈliː.tə/ n
litro
unit of fluid measure

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ n
camada
animals born in one birth
cama
bedding for animals
basura detritus
discarded items
colchón de hojas
layer of dead leaves and other organic matter
letiera
material for litter tray
artola litera
platform designed to carry a person or a load

litter /ˈlɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɪtɚ/ v
parir
give birth

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adj
menor poco
Insignificant, trivial
poco
small in number, few
pequeño
small in size
very young

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ adv
poco poquito
not much

little /ˈlɘtl̩/ /ˈlɪ.ɾɫ̩/ /ˈlɪtl̩/ /ˈlɪtəl/ determiner
poco
small amount

little black dress n
vestidito negro
woman's short black dress

little boy n
chamaquito chiquitin chiquito niño
a diminutive male child

little by little adv
poco a poco
a small amount at a time

little egret n
garceta común
bird

little finger n
meñique dedo meñique
outermost and smallest finger of the hand

little girl n
chiquita niña chica chiquitina nena
a female child

little green man /ˌlɘtɘl ˈɡɹin ˌmɛn/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌman/ /ˌlɪtəl ˈɡɹin ˌmæn/ n
hombrecillo verde
humorous: space alien, Martian

little one n
pequeña pequeño
term of endearment

little owl /ˈlɪtəl ˌaʊl/ n
mochuelo común mochuelo europeo mochuelo
species of owl

little pitchers have big ears proverb
hay orejas chiquitas
proverb

little stint n
correlimos menudo
Calidris minuta

little woman n
mujercita
little + woman
mujercita vieja
wife

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ adj
litoral
of or relating to the shore, especially the seashore

littoral /ˈlɪtəɹəl/ n
litoral
the shore

liturgical /lɪˈtɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
litúrgico
Pertaining to liturgy

liturgy /ˈlɪtəd͡ʒi/ /ˈlɪtɚd͡ʒi/ n
liturgia
a predetermined or prescribed set of rituals

live /lɪv/ adj
en directo en vivo
(broadcasting) seen or heard from a broadcast, as it happens
vivo
having life

live /lɪv/ adv
en directo en vivo
as it happens

live /laɪv/ /lɪv/ v
vivir
be alive
vivir morar
have permanent residence

live action n
acción real
video that has been produced by filming

live and learn phraseologicalUnit
errando se aprende a herrar nadie nace aprendido nadie nace sabiendo ninguno escarmienta en cabeza ajena
exhortation to gain knowledge from lived experiences

live and let live v
vivir y dejar vivir
be tolerant

live by the sword, die by the sword proverb
quien a hierro mata, a hierro muere
one who uses violence can expect a violent response

live up v
dar la talla estar a la altura
to fulfil the expectations placed upon

live-in adj
conviviente puertas adentro
living on the premises

livelihood /ˈlaɪvlihʊd/ /ˈlaɪvlɪhʊd/ n
sustento
means of supporting oneself

liveliness /ˈlaɪvlinəs/ n
vivacidad
the quality of being lively

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adj
burbujeante espumoso
fizzy; foamy
vivaz animado brioso pizpireto vigoroso
full of life

lively /ˈlaɪvli/ adv
vibrantemente vívidamente
vibrantly, vividly

liver /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)/ n
hígado rojo hígado
colour
hígado
organ of the body
organ as food

livermorium /ˌlɪvəɹˈmɔːɹiəm/ n
livermorio
chemical element with atomic number 116

liverwort /ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/ /ˈlɪv.ɚ.wɝːt/ n
hepática
bryophyte with a leafy stem

liverwurst n
leberwurst paté de higado
liver sausage

livery /ˈlɪv.ə.ɹi/ /ˈlɪv.ɹɪ/ n
librea
distinctive uniform worn by a group

livestock /ˈlaɪvˌstɑk/ /ˈlʌɪvstɒk/ n
ganado
farm animals

livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adj
lívido
having a dark, bluish appearance

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ adj
viviente vivo

living /ˈlɪvɪŋ/ n
ganarse la vida trabajo
financial means; a means of maintaining life
estilo de vida
style of life

living dead n
muertos vivientes zombis
undead

living fossil /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɑːsəl/ /ˈlɪvɪŋ ˈfɒsəl/ n
fósil viviente
species believed extinct but later found living

living proof n
ejemplo vivo
real-life person or thing which demonstrates the validity of a hypothesis

living room n
salón sala de estar sala
room in a private house

living wage n
pasadía salario mínimo
minimum income

living will n
testamento vital
document giving durable power of attorney to a surrogate decision-maker for healthcare purposes

livor mortis n
livor mortis
settling of the blood in the lower portion of the body

lizard /ˈlɪz.əd/ /ˈlɪz.ɚd/ n
lagarto lagartija
reptile

llama /ˈjɑmə/ /ˈlɑmə/ /ˈlɑː.mə/ n
llama
South American mammal of the camel family, Lama glama

lo /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ interjection
ve vea veamos vean ved
look, see, behold

lo and behold interjection
¡que sorpresa! ¡y quién lo iba a decir!
used to express surprise

loach /ˈləʊtʃ/ n
locha
fish of the family Cobitidae

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
carga cargamento
number of articles that can be transported or processed at one time
carga
the volume of work required to be performed
the electrical current or power delivered by a device
burden

load /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ v
cargar
to read into memory
to put a load on or in
to fill with munition

loaded /ˈloʊdɪd/ /ˈləʊdɪd/ adj
forrado
(slang) having wealth

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ n
hogaza pan
block of bread
pan
block of food
mollera testa
head (slang)

loaf /loʊf/ /ləʊf/ v
estar a la bartola golfear holgazanear
do nothing

loafer /ˈloʊfɚ/ /ˈləʊfə/ n
mocasín
footwear
comodón gandul haragán holgazán
idle person

loam /loʊm/ /ləʊm/ n
suelo franco
type of soil

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ n
préstamo
borrowed sum of money or other property
préstamo empréstito
contract and array of legal or ethical obligations surrounding a loan

loan /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ v
prestar
to lend

loan shark n
usurero usurera
money lender; usurer

loanword /ˈloʊnwɝd/ /ˈləʊn.wɜː(ɹ)d/ n
préstamo extranjerismo calco
word taken from another language

loath /loʊθ/ /ləʊθ/ adj
poco dispuesto
averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling

loathe /ˈloʊð/ /ˈləʊð/ v
detestar repugnar
to detest, hate, revile

loathing /ˈloʊðɪŋ/ /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ n
asco odio repelo repugnancia
sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike

loathsome /ˈləʊð.səm/ /ˈləʊθ.səm/ adj
odioso abominable aborrecible detestable execrable nefando
highly offensive; abominable, sickening

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ n
vestíbulo atrio recibidor zaguán
entryway or waiting area; vestibule
lobby
group of people who try to lobby

lobby /lɑbi/ /lɒbi/ v
cabildear recabar
To attempt to influence

lobbyist /ˈlɑ.bi.ɪst/ /ˈlɒ.bi.ɪst/ n
cabildero recabador
A person paid to influence politicians

lobe /ləʊb/ n
lóbulo
division of the brain

lobotomization n
lobotomización

lobotomize v
lobotomizar

lobotomy /ləˈbɑː.ɾə.mi/ /ləˈbɒt.ə.mi/ n
lobotomía
surgical operation

lobster /ˈlɑb.stɚ/ /ˈlɒb.stə/ n
langosta bogavante
crustacean

lobster pot n
nasa
a trap used to catch lobsters

lobular adj
lobular
Of or relating to a lobule

lobule /ˈlɒb.juːl/ n
lóbulo
small lobe; a subdivision of a lobe

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ adj
local
of a nearby location
medicine: of or pertaining to a restricted part of an organism
computing: having limited scope

local /ˈloʊkl̩/ /ˈləʊkl̩/ n
local
lugareño vecina vecino
a person who lives near a given place

local anesthetic n
anestésico local
substance

local derby n
clásico derbi
a sports match between local rival teams

local time n
hora local
official time in a particular region or time zone

locale /loʊˈkæl/ /ləʊˈkɑːl/ n
configuración regional
language-related settings
lugar
place where something happens

locality n
localidad vecindario vecindarios
neighbourhood

localization n
localización
act of localizing
state of being localized
software engineering: act or process of making a product suitable for use in a particular country or region

localize v
tropicalizar
to adapt a product for use in a particular country or region

locate /ləʊˈkeɪt/ /ˈloʊkeɪt/ v
asentar
(intransitive) to place oneself; to take up one's residence; to settle
localizar ubicar
designate the site or place of
ubicar
to place; to set in a particular spot or position

location /loʊˈkeɪʃən/ /ləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
ubicación
act of locating
lugar ubicación posición
place

locative case n
caso locativo
case used to indicate place, or the place where

lochia /ˈlɒkɪə/ n
loquios
post-partum vaginal discharge

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ n
llave cerradura
firing mechanism of a gun
esclusa
segment of a canal
cerradura candado chapa
something used for fastening
bucle mecha rulo
length of hair

lock /lɑk/ /lɒk/ v
bloquearse
to become fastened in place
cerrar con llave acerrojar candar
to fasten with a lock

lock up v
bloquearse colgarse trancarse
of a computer: to cease responding
cerrar trancar
to close the doors and windows securely
encerrar
to imprison or incarcerate someone

locked /lɑkt/ /lɒkt/ adj
cerrado con llave
that has been locked (with a key)

locker n
armario casillero locker lócker taquilla
storage compartment

locket /ˈlɑkɪt/ n
medallón
chained ornament

lockjaw n
trismo
disease

locks /lɑks/ n
mecha
count of hair

lockset n
conjunto de cerradura juego de cerradura
hardware components

locksmith /ˈlɑksmɪθ/ /ˈlɒksmɪθ/ n
cerrajero
one who practices locksmithing

locksmithing /ˈlɒkˌsmɪθɪŋ/ n
cerrajería
art of making and defeating locks

locomotion n
locomoción
ability to move

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ adj
locomotor
relating to locomotion

locomotive /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊtiv/ /ˌləʊkəʊˈməʊtiv/ n
locomotora
self-propelled vehicle that runs on rails

locus /ˈloʊkəs/ /ˈləʊkəs/ n
lugar sitio
place or locality
locus
position on a chromosome
lugar
set of all points given by an equation or condition

locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ /ˈləʊ.kəst/ n
langosta
type of grasshopper

lode /loʊd/ /ləʊd/ n
montón
rich source of supply
filón veta
vein of metallic ore

lodestar n
estrella polar
star used as navigation reference

lodestone /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/ n
piedra imán
magnetite
calamita imán
natural magnet

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ n
madriguera
beaver's shelter
logia
local chapter of freemasons
local chapter of trade union
caseta
porter's rooms
barraca cabaña
recreational building

lodge /lɑdʒ/ /lɒdʒ/ v
albergar alojar
abatirse encamarse
to flatten to the ground

lodger /ˈlɑdʒɚ/ n
huésped
person who lodges in another's house

lodging /ˈlɑdʒɪŋ/ /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ n
encamado
condition of a plant that has been flattened
alojamiento hospedaje
place to live or lodge

loess /lɜːs/ /ˈloʊ.əs/ n
loess
sediment of eolian origin

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ n
desván buhardilla tapanco
an attic or similar space

loft /lɑft/ /lɒft/ /lɔft/ v
elevar
to propel high into the air

lofty /ˈlɑfti/ /ˈlɒfti/ /ˈlɔːfti/ adj
majestuoso
high, having great height or stature

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ n
leño
bulky piece of timber
registro
nautical: device for measuring the speed of a vessel
leño tronco
trunk of dead tree, cleared of branches

log /lɑɡ/ /lɒɡ/ /lɔɡ/ v
talar
to cut down trees
registrar
make an entry in a log

log in v
iniciar sesión entrar
gain access to a computer system

log out v
cerrar sesión
to exit an account in a computing system

loganberry n
frambuesa de Logan logana loganberi loganberry
raspberry-blackberry hybrid berry

logarithm /ˈlɑ.ɡə.ɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
logaritmo
The power to which a given base number must be raised in order to obtain a given number

logarithmic adj
logarítmico logarítmica
relating to logarithms

logbook /ˈlɑɡ.bʊk/ n
cuaderno de bitácora libro de registro
nautical: book in which details from journey are recorded

logger /ˈlɑːɡɚ/ /ˈlɒɡə/ n
leñador
worker whose occupation is to harvest trees

loggerhead turtle n
caguama
Caretta caretta

logic /ˈlɑdʒɪk/ /ˈlɒdʒɪk/ n
lógica
method of human thought
any system of thought, irrespective of its rigor or productiveness
mathematical study
formal or informal language

logic gate n
compuerta lógica puerta lógica
a physical Boolean device

logical [ˈlɑdʒɪkəɫ] [ˈlɒdʒɪkəɫ] adj
lógico
reasonable
in agreement with the principles of logic
of or pertaining to logic

logical connective n
conectiva lógica
logic: truth-valued function

logically adv
lógicamente
in a logical manner

logician /ləˈd͡ʒɪʃən/ n
lógico lógica
person who studies or teaches logic

login /ˈlɒɡ.ɪn/ n
iniciar sesión
user's identification

logion /ˈloʊ.dʒi.ən/ /ˈləʊ.ɡɪ.ən/ n
logion Iesu
a saying that is attributed to Jesus but which is not in the Bible

logistic /ləˈdʒɪs.tɪk/ adj
logístico
relating to logistics

logistical adj
logístico
relating to logistics

logistics n
logística
planning and implementing the flow of goods and services
military procurement, supply, maintenance, and transportation

logjam n
atascamiento bloqueo callejón sin salida círculo vicioso obstrucción pescadilla que se muerde la cola
A clog; any jam or mess that halts or greatly delays progress

logo /ˈloʊɡoʊ/ /ˈləʊɡəʊ/ n
logotipo
visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of an entity

logogram /ˈlɒɡəɡɹæm/ /ˈlɔːɡəɡɹæm/ n
logograma
character or symbol that represents a word or phrase

logogriph n
logogrifo
word puzzle with clues in verse

logopedics n
logopedia
study and correction of speech defects

logorrhea /ˌlɔ.ɡəˈɹiː.ə/ n
logorrea
excessive and often uncontrollable flow of words

logotype n
logotipo
symbol used by organization, logo
single type two letters, a ligature

logwood n
campeche palo campeche palo tinta
tree

loin /lɔɪn/ n
lomos
cut of meat
lomo
part of the body

loincloth n
taparrabos
garment

loins /lɔɪnz/ n
entrañas verija
the lower abdomen, groin and genitalia

loiter /ˈlɔɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔɪtɚ/ v
vagar holgazanear merodear perder el tiempo vaguear
to stand about without any aim or purpose

loitering n
merodeo vagancia
The action of the verb loiter

loll /lɑl/ /lɒl/ v
arrellanarse recostarse repanchigarse repanchingarse reposar
to act lazily or indolently

lollipop /lɑ.li.pɑp/ /lɒl.i.pɒp/ n
chupachús paleta de caramelo piruleta chupete chupeta chupetín
confectionery on a stick

loment n
lomento
a type of modified legume that breaks apart at constrictions occurring between the segments of the seeds

lone /loʊn/ /ləʊn/ adj
solo
having no companion

lone wolf n
lobo solitario
criminal who acts alone

loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ n
soledad
condition of being lonely

lonely /ˈloʊnli/ /ˈləʊnli/ adj
solitario
of person: unhappy by feeling isolated
desierto desolado
of place: desolate

loner /ˈloʊnɚ/ n
solitario huraño
one who lacks or avoids company

lonesome /ˈloʊnsəm/ /ˈləʊnsəm/ adj
solitario
unhappy due to being alone

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adj
largo luengo
having great duration
largo
having much distance from one point to another

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ adv
harto mucho
lejos lueñe
over a great distance

long /ˈlɑŋ/ /ˈlɒŋ/ /ˈlɔŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋ/ v
anhelar desear
to wait, to aspire

long absent, soon forgotten proverb
lueñe de los ojos, lueñe del cuer
love fades away when people are distant

long ago adv
hace tiempo tiempo ha
at a time in the distant past

long division n
división larga
procedure for dividing multidigit numbers

long drink n
combinado
large mixed drink

long face n
cara larga
expression of sadness and disappointment or gloom

long for v
anhelar
to have desire for; to yearn
echar de menos
to miss

long haul adj
de larga distancia
travelling a long distance

long in the tooth adj
ajado rancio
old, aged

long johns n
calzoncillos largos
full-length undergarments
pantalón interior largo
garment for bottom half of the body

long line pn
recta larga

long live v
viva larga vida vivan ¡que viva! ¡que vivan!
prosper

long pepper n
pimienta longa
Piper longum, or its fruit

long s n
s larga
the character ſ

long scale n
escala larga

long story short adv
en resumen
Introducing a short version of, or simply the conclusion of, an involved story

long time no see interjection
dichosos los ojos que te ven ¡cuánto tiempo! ¡tanto tiempo sin verte!
idiomatic: I (or we) have not seen you for a long time

long ways, long lies /ˈlɒŋ ˌweɪz ˈlɒŋ ˌlaɪz/ proverb
de luengas tierras, luengas mentiras
Proverb

long weekend n
puente sándwich
weekend extended by one or more days off

long-awaited adj
largamente esperado
having been awaited for a long time

long-billed dowitcher n
agujeta escolopácea
Limnodromus scolopaceus

long-eared owl /ˌlɒŋɪədˈaʊl/ n
búho chico
Asio otus

long-haired adj
melenudo pelilargo
Having long, uncut hair on the head

long-lasting adj
dilatado durable duradero longevo perdurable prolongado
persisting or enduring for a long time

long-legged adj
zancudo
having long legs

long-legged buzzard n
busardo moro
Buteo rufinus

long-lived /ˈlɒŋˈlaɪvd/ /ˈlɒŋˈlɪvd/ adj
longevo
having a long lifespan; surviving for a long period of time

long-standing adj
de larga data
having existed for a long time

long-tailed chinchilla n
chinchilla Chilena chinchilla costera chinchilla de cola larga chinchilla menor
South American animal

long-tailed duck n
pato havelda
Clangula hyemalis

long-tailed jaeger n
págalo rabero
Stercorarius longicaudus

long-term adj
a largo plazo
becoming evident after a relatively long time period
duradero a largo plazo duradera prolongado
extending over a relatively long time period

long-toed stint n
correlimos chico correlimos dedilargo
Calidris subminuta

long-winded adj
prolijo
tediously long in speaking; consuming much time; unnecessarily verbose

longbow /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ n
arco largo
large bow

longevity /lɒŋˈdʒɛ.vɪ.ti/ n
longevidad
the quality of being long-lasting, especially of life

longhorn /ˈlɒŋhɔːn/ /ˈlɔŋhɔɹn/ n
res de cuernos largos
breed of beef cattle

longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/ n
añoranza
melancholic desire

longitude /-tʃuːd/ /ˈlɑndʒəˌtud/ /ˈlɒnɡɪtjuːd/ n
longitud
angular distance
imaginary line through North Pole and South Pole

longitudinal /lɔŋɡəˈt͡ʃʉːdənəl/ /ˌlɑndʒəˈtuːdənəl/ /ˌlɒŋɡɪˈtjuːdɪnl/ adj
longitudinal
relating to length, or to longitude
sampling data over time

longitudinal wave n
onda longitudinal
type of wave

longitudinally adv
longitudinalmente
along lines of longitude

longship n
drakkar
type of Viking vessel

longshoreman n
estibador estibadora
man employed to load and unload ships

longsleeved adj
de manga larga
having long sleeves

longspine snipefish n
trompetero
Macroramphosus scolopax

longsword /ˈlɑŋsɔɚd/ /ˈlɒŋsɔːd/ n
espada larga
a kind of sword

lonsdaleite n
lonsdaleita
mineral

loofah n
estropajo lufa
tropical vine

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ n
mirada ojeada vistazo
action of looking
mirada
facial expression
aspecto
physical appearance

look /luːk/ /luːx/ /lʊk/ v
buscar mirar
parecer
to appear, to seem
esperar
to expect
dar
to face
mirar
to try to see

look after v
cuidar
to watch, to protect

look at v
mirar
to observe or watch

look back v
mirar hacia atrás ver hacia atrás volver la cabeza volverse hacia atrás
look behind oneself
acordarse recordar volver la cabeza
reminisce about the past

look before you leap proverb
antes que te cases, mira lo que haces
think before taking action

look down on v
menospreciar ningunear
to regard or treat as inferior

look down one's nose v
mirar por encima del hombro
To regard as inferior or distasteful; to hold in contempt

look for v
buscar
search; seek

look forward to v
esperar no ver la hora tener pensado
anticipate, expect, or wait for

look like v
parecerse a
be similar in appearance, resemble
parecer
seem, appear

look out for number one v
arrimar el ascua a su sardina barrer para dentro

look over v
revisar
to scan-read and check

look the other way v
hacer la vista gorda mirar para otro lado
to ignore something wrong

look up v
mejorar
to have better prospects, to improve
buscar
to obtain information about something from a text source

look up to v
respetar
To show respect for

lookalike /ˈlʊkəlaɪk/ n
sosia sosias
person physically resembling another person

lookout /ˈlʊkaʊt/ n
vigía

loom /lum/ /luːm/ n
caña
part of an oar
artículo herramienta utensilio
utensil, tool, article
telar
weaving frame
cerner
impend, threaten, hang over

loon /ˈluːn/ n
colimbo
bird of order Gaviiformes

loop /luːp/ n
looping rizo
aircraft maneuver
circuito cerrado
complete circuit for an electric current
lazo
edge that begins and ends on the same vertex of a graph
topology: path that starts and ends at the same point
bucle infinito cinta infinita círculo rizo
endless strip of tape or film allowing continuous repetition
lazo gaza lazada recodo
length of thread, line or rope
bucle ciclo
programmed sequence of instructions
bucle
quasigroup with an identity element
lazo círculo recodo vuelta
shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
anillo anillo vial circunvalación ronda vuelta
transportation route that starts and ends at the same point

loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ n
escapatoria
method of escape

loopy /ˈluːpi/ adj
zumbado
Idiotic, crazy or drunk

loose /luːs/ adj
indiscreto
indiscreet
suelto flojo
not fixed tightly
suelto
not packaged
golfo libertino promiscuo
promiscuous
relajado
relaxed

loose /luːs/ v
soltar
to let go
desatar soltar liberar
to let loose
aflojar
to make less tight
desabrochar
to unfasten

loose cannon n
bala perdida
unpredictable person

loose change n
cambio
coins kept in one's pocket or bag
menudo
small sum of money

loose ends n
cabos sueltos
leftover items

loosen /ˈluːsn̩/ v
aflojar soltar
to make less tight

loot /luːt/ n
botín
the proceeds of theft, robbery etc., swag, contraband

loot /luːt/ v
saquear
to steal from

looting n
saqueo
act of looting

lop /lɒp/ v
cortar mochar podar
cut off

lope /loʊp/ /ləʊp/ v
correr a paso largo
to travel an easy pace with long strides

loppers n
podadera de brazo largo
pruning shears with long handles

lopsided /ˈlɑp.saɪ.dɪd/ /ˈlɒp.saɪ.dəd/ adj
desigual desequilibrado
not balanced

loquacious /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/ /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ adj
locuaz
talkative, chatty

loquacity n
locuacidad
talkativeness

loquat /ˈloʊkwɑt/ /ˈləʊkwɒt/ n
níspero japonés
fruit
tree

lord /lɔɹd/ /lɔːd/ n
castellano
master of a household
señor
property owner
aristocrat

lord it over v
señorear
(idiomatic, transitive) To behave as if one is in control of; to make a display of having an advantage over or superiority to

lordly adj
noble
having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble
of or relating to a lord
pomposo presuntuoso
proud; haughty; imperious; insolent

lordosis n
lordosis
excessive backwards curvature of the spine

lordship /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ n
señorío esfera
seigniory, domain, territory ruled by a lord
el Señor señoría
title

lore /lo(ː)ɹ/ /loə/ /lɔɹ/ /lɔː/ n
leyenda saber popular
erudición sabiduría tradición
all the facts and traditions about a particular subject
leyenda
the backstory created around a fictional universe

lorry /ˈlɒɹi/ /ˈlɔɹi/ n
carreta
horse-drawn wagon

lose /luːz/ v
perder
(transitive) fail to win
cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability
have (somebody of one's kin) die
be unable to follow or trace (somebody or something) any longer
perder fracasar
fail to be the winner
perder bajar (de peso)
shed (weight)

lose count v
perder la cuenta
to forget the number of times that something has happened

lose face v
desprestigiarse perder la cara quedar mal parado
lose respect of others

lose heart v
desanimarse desesperarse
to despair

lose it v
perder los papeles
to lose one's temper

lose one's head /luːz wʌnz hɛd/ v
perder la cabeza
behave irrationally or lose self-control

lose one's mind /luːz wʌnz maɪnd/ v
perder la razón perder los papeles
to become insane

lose one's shit v
flipar
to have a sudden burst of emotion
perder la cabeza
vulgar: to lose one's temper

lose one's temper /luːz wʌnz tɛmpə(ɹ)/ v
perder los estribos
to be explosively angry

lose one's virginity v
debutar
to stop being a virgin after the first sexual intercourse

lose the plot v
perder el norte
to lose sight of the objective

lose weight v
adelgazar bajar de peso perder peso
to become less heavy or obese

loser /luzɚ/ /luːzə(ɹ)/ n
perdedor
person who fails to win
perdedor fracasado pringado
person who is frequently unsuccessful in life

losing streak n
mala racha
sequence of losses

loss /lɑs/ /lɒs/ /lɔs/ n
derrota pérdida
defeat
pérdida
the result of no longer possessing something
financial: the sum lost on balance
grief caused by losing someone or something
engineering: power expended without doing useful work

loss leader /ˈlɒs ˈliːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɔs ˈlidɚ/ n
gancho comercial
item sold at or below cost to stimulate sales

lost /lɑst/ /lɒst/ /lɔst/ /lɔːst/ adj
perdido
in an unknown location
unable to find one's way

lost and found n
objetos perdidos y encontrados
department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners

lost generation pn
generación perdida

lot /lɑt/ /lɒt/ /lɔt/ n
loteo
distinct portion or plot of land
destino
that which happens without human design or forethought

lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ /ˈləʊʃən/ n
loción
ointment that one rubs on the skin

lottery /ˈlɑtɚi/ /ˈlɒtəɹi/ n
lotería
scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance
affair of chance

lottery ticket n
billete billete de lotería boleto cupón suerte
slip of paper drawn in a lottery

lotus /ˈloʊtəs/ /ˈləʊtəs/ n
loto
plant of the genus Nelumbo

lotus eater n
lotófago

lotus position n
posición de loto
cross-legged sitting position in which the feet are resting on the thigh of the opposite leg

lotus seed n
semilla de loto
seed from the plants in the genus Nelumbo

loud /laʊd/ adj
bullicioso escandaloso estrepitoso ruidoso
noisy
chillón
of a colour, clothing, etc.
fuerte duro sonoro
of a sound

loud and clear adv
alto y claro
in a clear and easily understandable manner

loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ adv
en voz alta ruidosamente
in a loud manner

loudmouth n
fanfarrón fanfarrona matasiete presumida presumido
one who talks too much or too loudly

loudness n
sonoridad
perceptual strength or amplitude of sound pressure
volumen
the physical strength of the sound pressure level

loudspeaker /laʊdˈspiːkə/ /ˈlaʊdspiːkɚ/ n
altavoz altoparlante
transducer

louis d'or /ˌlui ˈdɔɹ/ /ˌluːɪ ˈdɔː/ n
luis de oro
any gold coin introduced in France by Louis XIII

lounge /laʊndʒ/ n
reposera
large comfortable seat
sala de estar estancia
living room
sala de espera
waiting room

lounger n
tumbona
chair

louse /laʊs/ n
piojo
insect
canalla sinvergüenza
worthless person

louse /laʊs/ v
despiojar
To remove lice

lousy /laʊ.zi/ adj
piojoso
Infested with lice
infestado plagado
filled with
lamentable fatal malísimo penoso pésimo
remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded

lout /laʊt/ /lʌʊt/ n
zopenca zopenco
bumpkin
barra brava gamberro salvaje
troublemaker

louvar n
emperador
Luvarus imperialis

louver /ˈluːvə/ /ˈluːvɚ/ n
rejilla
a slatted opening in a wall, door or window
a system of slits for ventilation
lumbrera
a ventilating turret or lantern

lovable adj
amable
inspiring love

lovableness n
amabilidad
property that makes someone or something lovable

lovage /ˈlʌvədʒ/ /ˈlʌvɪdʒ/ n
apio de monte levístico
a Mediterranean herb

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ n
hacer el amor
euphemistic: sexual activity
amor cariño
object of one's romantic feelings; darling or sweetheart
amor
strong affection
cero nada
zero

love /lʊv/ /lʌv/ v
hacer el amor amar
(euphemistic): to have sex with
adorar chiflar encantar gustar
be strongly inclined towards doing
amar querer
have a strong affection for
care about; will good for

love affair n
ligue affaire amorío aventura devaneo escarceo amoroso
adulterous relationship

love at first sight n
amor a primera vista flechazo
an instantaneous attraction

love bite n
chupón chupetón chupete
swelling on the skin

love child n
hija natural hijo natural
child born as a result of a romantic liaison between unmarried parents

love goggles n
enyegüecido enyegüezco
blindness to criticism or objectivity directed at a person that one is in love with

love handle n
cartucheras
protruding area of fat on the side of the body

love hotel n
albergue transitorio telo
short-stay hotel for sex

love is blind proverb
el amor es ciego
proverb

love letter n
carta de amor carta amorosa
letter about the author's love

love seat n
confidente tu-y-yó
A sofa for two people

love song n
canción de amor
song about love

love triangle /ˈlʌv ˌtɹaɪ.æŋɡəl/ n
triángulo amoroso
situation in which two people vie for the love of a third

love-in-a-mist n
cabellos de Venus arañuela
Nigella damascena

lovebird n
inseparable
a parrot of the genus Agapornis
tórtola tórtolo
an affectionate couple (or a person thereof)

loved one n
alguien cercano ser amado ser querido
very close friend or family member

loveless adj
desamorado
without love

lovely /ˈlʌvli/ n
hermoso
attractive person

lover /ˈlʌvə/ /ˈlʌvɚ/ n
amante enamorada enamorado
one who loves another person
amante
sexual partner
person who loves something

lovey-dovey adj
acaramelado amartelado

loving /ˈlʌvɪŋ/ adj
amoroso cariñoso querendón
expressing a large amount of love

lovingly adv
amorosamente
in a loving manner

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adj
abatido cabizbajo de capa caída decaído
depressed, sad
bajo
in a position comparatively close to the ground
despicable
not high in amount or quantity
small in height

low /loʊ/ /ləʊ/ adv
bajo
at a lower frequency
close to the ground
with a low voice or sound

low Earth orbit n
órbita terrestre baja
satellite orbit around the Earth

low blow n
golpe bajo
an unfair or illegal blow in boxing

low season n
temporada baja
period of lowest demand

low tide n
marea baja bajamar
the tide at its lowest level
bajamar
the time of day when the sea has recded to its lowest level

low-budget adj
de bajo presupuesto económico
Achieved with a relatively small financial outlay

lower /ˈlaʊə/ /ˈlaʊɚ/ /ˈloʊɚ/ /ˈləʊə/ v
bajar
let (something) descend by its own weight, such as a bucket or sail
bajar abajar
reduce the degree, intensity, strength, etc., of, as temperature

lower case /ˈləʊ.ə(ɹ)ˌkeɪs/ n
minúsculas
lower case / lowercase (as a collective noun) or lower case letters (in the plural)

lower class n
clase baja
class of people

lower house n
cámara baja
part of a parliament

lower lip n
labio inferior

lower one's guard v
bajar la guardia

lowering /ˈlaʊərɪŋ/ n
bajamiento
act of something being lowered

lowest common denominator n
mínimo común denominador
most simple shared interest
smallest multiple of several denominators

lowland n
tierra baja
area which is lower than surroundings

lowtide n
bajamar
lowpoint in sea level change cycle

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj
leal
firm in allegiance to a person or institution

loyally adv
lealmente
in a loyal manner

loyalty /ˈlɔɪəlti/ n
lealtad
the state of being loyal; fidelity
faithfulness or devotion to some person, cause or nation

lozenge /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ n
pastilla
medicated sweet
losange rombo
rhombus

lubricant n
lubricante lubrificante
substance used to reduce friction

lubricate v
lubrificar lubricar
to make slippery or smooth

lubrication /lubɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
lubricación lubrificación
the application of lubricants

lubricous adj
lúbrico
slimy

lucid /ˈl(j)uːsɪd/ adj
brillante lucido
bright, luminous, translucent or transparent
lúcido
clear; easily understood
mentally rational; sane

lucid dream n
sueño lúcido
lucid dream

lucidity n
lucidez
property of being lucid

lucidly /ˈluːsɪdli/ adv
lúcidamente
in a lucid manner

lucidness /ˈluːsɪdnəs/ n
lucidez
property of being lucid

luck /lʊk/ /lʌk/ n
suerte
something that happens to someone by chance

luckily /ˈlʌkɪli/ adv
afortunadamente por fortuna por suerte dichosamente
in a lucky manner

lucky /ˈlʌki/ adj
afortunado fortunado
being good by chance
afortunado suertudo
of people, having good fortune

lucky charm n
amuleto
object kept for good luck

lucky star n
buena estrella
something that appears to give a person luck

lucmo n
lúcuma
a fruit tree, Pouteria lucuma, from the Andean region of Peru

lucrative adj
lucrativo
producing a surplus; profitable

lucre /ˈluːkə/ /ˈluːkəɹ/ n
lucro
money, riches, or wealth

ludic /ˈluː.dɪk/ adj
lúdico
of or pertaining to play

ludicrous /ˈluː.dɪ.kɹəs/ adj
ridículo descabellado disparatado irrisorio
idiotic or unthinkable, often to the point of being funny

luggage /ˈlʌɡɪd͡ʒ/ n
equipaje
traveller's containers

luggage cart n
carro de equipaje
vehicle pushed by travellers

luggage rack n
baca parrilla portaequipaje portaequipajes
rack attached to a car

lugubrious /ləˈɡ(j)uːbɹi.əs/ adj
lúgubre triste
gloomy

lukewarm /ˌlukˈwɔɹm/ /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/ adj
tibio desinteresado indiferente poco entusiasta
not very enthusiastic
tibio templado
temperature

lull /lʌl/ v
adormecer arrullar
to cause to rest

lullaby /ˈlʌləbaɪ/ n
canción de cuna arrullo nana canto de cuna
a soothing song to lull children to sleep

lumbago /lʌmˈbeɪɡoʊ/ /lʌmˈbeɪɡəʊ/ n
lumbago
lumbar-region backache

lumbar /ˈlʌm.bɑɹ/ /ˈlʌm.bɑː/ adj
lumbar
related to the lower back or loin

lumbar puncture n
punción lumbar
procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid

lumber /ˈlʌm.bə/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ/ n
madera aserrada
wood as building material

lumberjack /ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/ n
leñador leñadora
person who fells trees

lumbo- prefix
lumbo-
lumbar

lumbosacral adj
lumbosacro
of or pertaining to the lumbar and sacral regions

lumenal adj
de la luz del lume
Relating to the cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ

luminescence /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)ns/ n
luminiscencia
emission

luminescent /luːmɪˈnɛs(ə)nt/ adj
luminiscente
emitting light by luminescence

luminol n
luminol
chemical that exhibits blue chemiluminescence

luminosity n
luminosidad
rate at which a star radiates energy
state of being luminous

luminous /ˈluːmɪnəs/ adj
luminoso
emitting light; glowing brightly

luminously adv
luminosamente
in a luminous manner

lummox /ˈlʌməks/ n
bobo
clumsy, stupid person

lump /lʌmp/ n
bulto grumo trozo
acumulación agrupación amontonamiento cúmulo
group, set, or unit
terrón
small, shaped mass of sugar
grumo cordillera cúmulo mazacote mota prominencia
something that protrudes, sticks out, or sticks together; a cluster or blob; a mound, hill, or group

lumpenproletariat /lʊm.pən.pɹəʊ.lə.ˈtɛː.ɹi.ət/ n
lumpemproletariado lumpen lumpenproletariado
in Marxism: the lowest stratum of the proletariat

lumpsucker n
lumpo cicloptero
scorpaeniform fish

lumpy adj
grumoso
full of lumps

lunacy /ˈluː.nə.si / n
locura
state of being mad

lunar /ˈl(j)uːnə/ /ˈlunɚ/ adj
lunar
of, pertaining to, or resembling the Moon

lunar eclipse n
eclipse lunar
when the Earth casts its shadow over the Moon

lunar module n
módulo lunar
spacecraft

lunar phase n
fase lunar
any one of the aspects presented by the moon

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ adj
lunático
crazed

lunatic /ˈluːnətɪk/ n
insano orate
insane person

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ n
almuerzo comida yanta
meal around midday

lunch /lʌnt͡ʃ/ v
almorzar
to eat lunch

lunchbox n
fiambrera tartera
container for transporting meals
paquete
male genitals enclosed in clothing

luncheon /ˈlʌntʃ.ən/ n
almuerzo

lung /ˈlʌŋ/ n
pulmón
organ that extracts oxygen from the air

lung cancer n
cáncer de pulmón
cancer of the lung(s)

lung volume n
capacidad pulmonar
volume of air associated with different phases of the respiratory cycle

lunge /lʌndʒ/ n
embestida
exercise
sudden movement

lunge /lʌndʒ/ v
lanzarse
to make a sudden movement

lupin /ˈluːpɪn/ n
altramuz
any member of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae
a lupine bean

lupus /ˈluːpəs/ n
lupus
autoimmune disease

lurch n
bandazo
sudden or unsteady movement

lurch v
tambalearse
to make a sudden, unsteady movement

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ n
cebo
artificial fishing bait
cebo curricán
tempting or attractive object

lure /l(j)ʊə/ /lʊəɹ/ v
atraer seducir encantar
to entice

lurid /ˈl(j)ʊə.ɹɪd/ /ˈlʊɹɪd/ adj
lívido pálido
ghastly, pale or wan in appearance
chocante espantoso
shocking, horrifying

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ n
acecho merodeo mironeo ocultamiento
act of lurking

lurk /lɜːk/ /lɝk/ v
merodear urguetear vigilar
to hang out or wait around a location
acechar agazaparse
to remain concealed in order to ambush
esconderse ocultarse
to remain unobserved
intrusar mirar observar
to view an internet forum without posting comments

lurker /ˈlɜː.kə/ /ˈlɝ.kɚ/ n
intruso merodeador mirón
someone who lurks

lush /lʌʃ/ adj
exuberante lozana lozano
dense, teeming with life

lush /lʌʃ/ n
alcohólico
alcoholic

lust /lʌst/ n
alegría
delightful cause of joy, pleasure
lujuria deseo ganas
general want or longing
lujuria
strong desire, especially of a sexual nature

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ n
lustre
a shine, polish or sparkle
brilliance, attractiveness or splendor
refinement, polish or quality

luster /ˈlʌstɚ/ v
lustrar
to give luster
brillar
to have luster

lustful /ˈlʌst.fəl/ adj
lujurioso
full of lust

lustfully adv
lascivamente libidinosamente lujuriosamente
in a lustful manner

lustrous adj
lustroso
having a glow or lustre

lustrum /ˈlʌstɹəm/ n
lustro
period of five years

lute /l(j)uːt/ /luːt/ n
laúd
stringed instrument

luteinizing hormone n
hormona luteinizante
hormone

lutetium /ljuːˈtiːʃiəm/ n
lutecio
chemical element with atomic number of 71

lutherie /ˈluːtəɹi/ n
lutería luthería
craft

luthier /ˈluː.ti.ə/ /ˈluː.ti.ɚ/ n
lutier
a person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instrument

lux n
lux
the derived unit of illuminance

luxate /ˈlʌk.seɪt/ v
dislocar luxar
to dislocate

luxurious /lʌɡˈʒʊɹ.i.əs/ adj
lujoso
being very fine and comfortable

luxuriously adv
lujosamente
in an expensive or indulgent manner

luxury /ˈlʌk.ʃə.ɹi/ /ˈlʌɡʒəɹi/ n
lujo
something desirable but expensive
very wealthy and comfortable surroundings
lujo capricho extravagancia
something very pleasant but not really needed in life

luxury good n
bien suntuario
product or service not considered essential to everyday life

lyase n
liasa
enzyme

lycanthropy /laɪˈkanθɹəpi/ n
licantropía
act of shapeshifting

lychee /ˈlaɪ̯t͡ʃiː/ /ˈlitʃiː/ n
litchi
lichi
fruit
tree

lycée n
liceo
a public secondary school in France

lye /laɪ/ n
lejía
caustic alkaline solution

lymph /lɪmf/ n
linfa
the fluid carried by the lymphatic system

lymph node n
ganglio linfático
filtrating oval bodies of the lymphatic system

lymphatic adj
linfático
pertaining to lymph or lymphatic system

lymphatic system n
sistema linfático
network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes

lymphocyte n
linfocito
type of white blood cell

lymphoid /ˈlɪmfɔɪd/ adj
linfoide

lymphokine n
linfocina
any of a group of cytokines

lymphoma /lɪmˈfoʊ.mə/ n
linfoma
malignant tumor that arises in the lymph nodes or in other lymphoid tissue

lymphoproliferative adj
linfoproliferativo

lynch /lɪntʃ/ v
linchar
execute without a proper legal trial

lynching /lɪntʃɪŋ/ n
linchamiento
execution of a person without a proper legal trial

lynx /lɪŋks/ n
lince
wild cat

lyophilize v
liofilizar
freeze-dry

lyre /ˈlaɪ.ə/ /ˈlaɪ.ɚ/ n
lira
stringed musical instrument

lyrebird n
ave lira
Australian songbirds of the genus Menura

lyric poetry n
lírica
lyric poetry

lyricist n
letrista
writer of lyrics

lyrics /ˈlɪɹ.ɪks/ n
letra
the words to a song

lysine n
lisina
essential amino acid, C₆H14N₂O₂

lysis /ˈlaɪsɪs/ n
lisis
(chemistry) destruction of cells

lysosome /ˈlaɪsəˌsoʊm/ n
lisosoma
digestive organelle

lysozyme /ˈlaɪsəzaɪm/ n
lisozima
bacteriolytic enzyme

lyxose n
lixosa
aldopentose found in some bacteria

mRNA n
ARNm
messenger RNA

ma n
mamá
colloquial form of mother

maca n
maca
a type of Andean herb; extract of its root

macabre /məˈkɑb(ɹə)/ /məˈkɑːbɹə/ adj
macabro funesto fúnebre horrendo horroroso lúgubre
ghastly, shocking, terrifying
macabro gótico mórbido
obsessed with death
macabro
representing or personifying death

macadamia /mækəˈdeɪmi.ə/ n
macadamia
tree

macadamia nut n
macadamia nuez de arbusto nuez de macadamia
edible seed of the macadamia tree

macaque /məˈkɑk/ /məˈkɑːk/ n
macaco
any monkey of the genus Macaca

macaroni /ma.kəˈɹəʊ.ni/ /ˌmækəˈɹoʊni/ n
macarrones
type of pasta

macaroni penguin n
pingüino de penacho anaranjado pingüino macaroni
Eudyptes chrysolophus

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ adj
bastardo espurio
jumbled
macarrónico
written in a mixture of languages

macaronic /ˌmækəˈɹɑnɪk/ n
algarabía galimatías guirigay
macaronic work

macaroon /ˌmæk.əɹˈuːn/ /ˌmæk.əˈɹun/ n
macarone macarrón
soft biscuit or cookie prepared with almond or coconut dough

macaw /məˈkɑː/ /məˈkɔː/ n
guacamayo guacamaya guara lapa papagayo paraba
various parrots

mace /meɪs/ n
maza maza de armas
weapon
macis
a spice

macedoine n
macedonia
mixture of diced vegetables or fruit

macerate /ˈmæs.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈmæs.ə.ɹɪt/ v
macerar
to soften or separate by immersion in a liquid

maceration /mæsəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
maceración
act or process of macerating

macerator /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtə/ /ˈmæsəˌɹeɪtɚ/ n
trituradora
a machine that reduces solids to small pieces

machete /məˈʃɛ.ti/ n
machete
a sword-like tool

machicolation /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ /məˌtʃɪkəˈleɪʃən/ n
matacán
opening between corbels that support a projecting parapet, or in the floor of a gallery or the roof of a portal, of a fortified building

machination /ˌmækɪˈneɪʃən/ n
maquinación
act of machinating
maquinación trapisonda
clever scheme or artful plot, usually crafted for evil purposes

machine /məˈʃin/ n
máquina
mechanical or electrical device
a person who is very proficient

machine /məˈʃin/ v
mecanizar
make by machine
shape or finish by machinery

machine gun n
ametralladora
type of firearm

machine language n
lenguaje de máquina
set of instructions for a computer

machine learning n
aprendizaje automático
field of study

machine shop n
taller mecánico
facility that has machine tools for working with metals

machine tool /məˈʃiːn ˈtuːl/ n
máquina herramienta
tool used for machining

machine translation n
traducción automática
act of translating something by means of a machine

machine-gunner n
ametrallador
someone who uses a machine gun

machinelike adj
maquinal

machinery /məˈʃiːnəɹi/ n
maquinaria mecánica
maquinaria
collective parts of something which allow it to function
working parts of a machine as a group
maquinaria máquinas
machines constituting a production apparatus

machinist /mə.ˈʃi.nɪst/ n
maquinista mecánico
constructor of machines and engines
tramoyista
person employed to shift scenery in a theater

machismo /mɑːˈtʃiz.moʊ/ /məˈkɪz.məʊ/ n
machismo
exaggerated masculinity

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ adj
macho
manly, tough

macho /ˈmætʃəʊ/ /ˈmɑtʃoʊ/ n
macho
macho person

macho man n
hombrazo macho papi chulo
masculine man

mackerel /ˈmækɹəl/ n
caballa escombro
edible fish

mackerel sky n
aborregado
sky filled with a regular pattern of altocumulus clouds

macramé /ˈmækɹəˌmeɪ/ n
macramé
textile

macro /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ n
macro
an abbreviation of complicated input

macro- /ˈmæk.ɹoʊ/ /ˈmæk.ɹəʊ/ prefix
macro-
large

macrobiotic adj
macrobiótico
diet

macrocephalic adj
macrocéfalo
having an abnormally large head

macrocephaly n
macrocefalia
a condition in which the head is abnormally large

macrocyte n
macrocito
unusually large red blood cell

macroeconomic /ˌmækɹoʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/ /ˌmækɹəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ adj
macroeconómico
relating to macroeconomics

macroeconomics /ˌmæk.ɹoʊˌiː.kəˈnɒ.mɪks/ n
macroeconomía
study of the entire economy

macroeconomy n
macroeconomía
the large-scale economy

macroelement n
macroelemento
element for which the human body has a daily requirement of greater than 100mg

macroevolution n
macroevolución
large-scale patterns or processes in the history of life

macromolecule n
macromolécula
large molecule

macron /ˈmeɪkɹɑn/ /ˈmækɹɒn/ n
macrón
short, straight, horizontal diacritical mark

macrophage n
macrófago
type of white blood cell

macrophagous adj
macrófago
that feeds on large prey

macrophyte /ˈmakɹə(ʊ)fʌɪt/ /ˈmækɹəˌfaɪt/ n
macrófito
macroscopic plant

macroscopic adj
macroscópico
visible to the unassisted eye

macuahuitl n
Macuahuitl
Aztec obsidian sword or club

macular degeneration n
degeneración macular
disease of the retina of the eye resulting loss of central vision

mad /ˈmæd/ /ˈmæːd/ adj
enfadado enojado
angry
loco trastornado zumbado
insane (adj.)
loco
wanting intensely

mad as a hatter /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætə/ /ˌmæd æz ə ˈhætɚ/ adj
como una chota más loco que una cabra
demented or crazy

mad cow n
vaca loca
mad cow disease

mad cow disease n
enfermedad de las vacas locas vaca loca
bovine spongiform encephalopathy

madam /ˈmæd.əm/ n
señora
polite term of address to a woman

madapolam n
madapolán
fabric

madden /ˈmædən/ v
enloquecer
make insane

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ adj
rojo turco
colour

madder /ˈmædə(ɹ)/ /ˈmædəɹ/ n
rojo de alizarina
dye
rubia roja
plant

made in China adj
hecho en China
manufactured in the PRC

made of sterner stuff adj
hecho de otra pasta

made-to-measure adj
hecho a medida
made to individual specifications

made-up adj
maquillado
changed by cosmetics

madeleine /ˈmadəleɪn/ /ˈmædələn/ n
magdalena
small gateau in the shape of a scallop shell

madhouse n
manicomio
insane asylum
place resembling an insane asylum

madly /ˈmædli/ adv
alocadamente
in a mad manner

madman n
loco
An insane man

madness /ˈmad.nəs/ /ˈmæd.nəs/ /ˈmɛd.nɘs/ n
locura
insanity

madras n
madrás
fabric

madrigal /ˈmædɹɪɡəl/ n
madrigal
either musical sense

madwoman n
loca
a woman who is insane

maelstrom /ˈmeɪlstɹəm/ n
vorágine
large whirlpool
any violent or turbulent situation

maenad /ˈmiː.næd/ n
ménade
follower of Dionysus

maestro /ˈmaɪstɹoʊ/ n
experto profesional
master in some art

mafia /ˈmæfi.ə/ /ˈmɑfi.ə/ n
mafia
a crime syndicate

magazine /mæɡəˈzin/ /mæɡəˈziːn/ n
cargador
ammunition clip or chamber enabling multiple rounds to be held before firing
depósito polvorín santabárbara
ammunition storehouse
revista magacín
periodical

magenta /məˈdʒɛntə/ n
magenta
colour

maggot /ˈmæɡət/ n
cresa gusano larva verme vierme
dipterous insect's larva that eats decomposing organic matter
gusano
worthless person

maggot therapy n
terapia larval
type of biotherapy

maggoty adj
agusanado
infested with and/or partially eaten by maggots

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ adj
mágico

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ n
magia
use of supernatural rituals, forces etc.
something spectacular or wonderful
ritual associated with supernatural magic or mysticism
illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural

magic /ˈmadʒɪk/ /ˈmædʒɪk/ v
embrujar

magic lantern n
linterna mágica
early form of slide projector

magic mushroom n
hongo alucinógeno
mushroom-like fungus that has psychedelic effects

magic realism n
realismo mágico

magic square n
cuadrado mágico
n-by-n arrangement of n² numbers

magic wand n
varita mágica vara mágica varita de virtudes
wand used to perform magic

magic word /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɜːd/ /ˈmædʒɪkˌwɝd/ n
palabra mágica
the word "please" or "thanks"
fórmula mágica palabra mágica
word with magical effect

magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ /ˈmædʒɪkɯl/ adj
mágico
relating to magic

magically /ˈmædʒɪkli/ adv
mágicamente
in a magical manner

magician /məˈdʒɪʃən/ n
mago hechicero
fenómeno
amazingly talented craftsman or scientist
mago
practitioner of allegedly supernatural magic
performer of tricks
spiritualist or practitioner of mystic arts

magister /ˈmædʒɪstə(ɹ)/ n
magíster
The possessor of a master's degree

magistracy /ˈmædʒ.ɪst.ɹə.si/ n
magistratura
office or dignity of a magistrate

magistrate /ˈmædʒɪstɹeɪt/ n
magistrado togado
judicial officer

magma /ˈmæɡ.mə/ n
magma
molten matter

magma chamber n
cámara magmática
a large underground pool of molten rock

magmatic /maɡˈmatɪk/ adj
magmático
of, related to, or produced by magma

magnanimity /ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
magnanimidad generosidad
The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind; elevation or dignity of soul

magnanimous /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/ adj
magnánimo
noble and generous in spirit

magnanimously adv
magnánimamente
in a magnanimous manner

magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ n
magnate
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.

magnesite n
magnesita
a form of magnesium carbonate, O₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state

magnesium /ˌmæɡˈnizi.əm/ /ˌmæɡˈniʒəm/ /ˌmæɡˈniːzi.əm/ n
magnesio
chemical element

magnesium oxide n
óxido de magnesio
white powder

magnet /ˈmæɡnət/ n
imán magnete
piece of material that attracts some metals by magnetism

magnetar n
magnetar magnetoestrella
pulsar with an extremely powerful magnetic field

magnetic /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ adj
magnético
of, relating to, caused by, or operating by magnetism
determined by earth's magnetic fields
having the properties a magnet
having an extraordinary ability to attract

magnetic field n
campo magnético
a field of magnetic force

magnetic moment n
momento magnético
magnetic moment

magnetic tape n
cinta magnética
acrylic tape used for recording data

magnetism /ˈmæɡ.nəˌtɪz.əm/ n
magnetismo
the property of being magnetic

magnetite /ˈmaɡnətʌɪt/ n
magnetita
a mineral

magnetization n
magnetización
The act of magnetizing, or the state of being magnetized

magnetize v
magnetizar
to attract
to make magnetic

magnetoencephalography n
magnetoencefalografía
technique

magnetometer /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌmæɡnɪˈtɒmɪtə/ n
magnetómetro
instrument

magnetosphere n
magnetosfera
region around a planet

magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfəsənt/ adj
magnífico macanudo
grand, elegant or splendid in appearance

magnificently adv
magníficamente
in a magnificent manner

magnify /ˈmaɡnɪfaɪ/ /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ v
magnificar
to make larger

magnifying glass n
lupa
instrument

magniloquent adj
grandilocuente pomposo
speaking pompously; using swelling discourse; bombastic

magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪtjuːd/ n
magnitud
apparent brighness of a star
energy of earthquake
number
size, etc.
norma
of a vector

magnocellular adj
magnocelular
having large cells

magnum opus /ˌmaŋnũː ˈopus/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈoʊpəs/ /ˌmæɡnəm ˈəʊpəs/ n
obra maestra
masterpiece

magpie /ˈmæɡˌpaɪ/ n
urraca picaza
bird of genus Pica

magpie-goose n
ganso overo ganso urraco
Anseranas semipalmata

maguey /məˈɡeɪ/ n
maguey pita
North American agave

maharaja /ˌmɑ.hɑˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
marajá maharajá
a Hindu prince ranking above a raja

mahjong /mɑˈdʒɑŋ/ /mɑˈdʒɔŋ/ /mɑːˈdʒɒŋ/ n
mahjong
game for four players

mahogany /məˈhɒɡəni/ n
caoba
wood
tropical tree

mahout /məˈhaʊt/ n
cornaca
elephant driver and keeper

mahr n
acidaque mahr
a mandatory gift from the groom to the bride upon marriage in Islamic cultures

maid /meɪd/ n
criada asesora del hogar asistenta cachifa chacha cholera
female servant or cleaner
doncella señorita
young female

maidan /maɪˈdɑn/ /mʌɪˈdɑːn/ n
meidán
marketplace or other open space

maiden /ˈmeɪdən/ n
doncella
female virgin
doncella señorita
unmarried young female

maiden name n
apellido de soltera
married woman's original last name

maiden voyage n
viaje inaugural
first trip of a vessel

maidenhood /ˈmeɪd(ə)nhʊd/ n
doncellez virginidad
maidenhead

maidservant n
criada moza
female servant, maid

mail /meɪ̯l/ n
correo electrónico mail
electronic mail
correo correspondencia
parcels and letters
correo
postal delivery system
organisation
cota de malla malla
armour consisting of metal rings or plates linked together

mail /meɪ̯l/ v
enviar por correo
to send via the post

mailbox n
buzón
box into which mail is put

mailing list n
lista de correo
collection of names and addresses

mailman /ˈmeɪl.mən/ n
cartero
post office employee

maim /meɪm/ v
mutilar
to cause permanent loss of a part of the body

main /meɪn/ adj
principal troncal
chief, most important, or principal in extent, etc.

main battle tank n
tanque de combate principal
multipurpose tank

main clause n
oración afirmativa
grammar: clause that can stand alone syntactically

main course n
plato principal
main dish of a meal

main diagonal n
diagonal principal
diagonal line of a matrix

main dish n
plato principal

main road n
carretera principal
major road in a town, village etc.

mainframe n
mainframe
large computer

mainland /ˈmeɪ̪nlənd/ n
continente
the main landmass of a country or continent

mainland China pn
China continental
area under the jurisdiction of the People's Republic of China, excluding Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

mainly /ˈmeɪnli/ adv
principalmente
chiefly; for the most part

mainmast /ˈmeɪn.mæst/ /ˈmeɪn.mɑːst/ n
palo mayor
mainmast

mainspring n
resorte motor
the principal spring of a clockwork mechanism

mainstay /ˈmeɪn.steɪ/ n
pilar
chief support
estay mayor
nautical: stabilizing rope

mainstream adj
aceptado convencional cotidiano normal tipico
used or accepted broadly; common, usual or conventional

mainstream n
común y corriente
that which is common

maintain /meɪnˈteɪn/ v
mantener sostener
to declare or affirm a point of view to be true
mantener
to keep up

maintainability n
mantenibilidad
ease with which something can be maintained

maintenance /ˈmeɪnt(ə)nəns/ n
mantenimiento
keeping a machine or system in service
process of keeping an organism alive

maize /meɪz/ n
maíz choclo millo elote
corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays

majestic /məˈdʒɛstɪk/ adj
majestuoso
having splendor or royalty

majestically adv
majestuosamente
in a majestic manner

majesty /ˈmædʒ.əs.ti/ /ˈmædʒ.ɪs.tɪ/ n
majestad
the quality of being impressive and great

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ adj
mayor
music: of a scale that follows the pattern: tone - tone - semitone - tone - tone - tone - semitone

major /ˈmeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈmeɪ.dʒɚ/ n
comandante mayor
military rank
mayor de edad
person of legal age
asignatura principal
the main area of study

major arcana n
arcanos mayores triunfos mayores
Tarot cards

majordomo /ˌmeɪ.dʒəˈdəʊ.məʊ/ /ˌmeɪ.dʒɚˈdoʊ.moʊ/ n
mayordomo
head servant

majorette /ˌmeɪ.dʒəˈɹɛt/ n
bastonera cachiporrista palillona
dancer

majoritively adv
mayoritariamente
majoritively

majority /məd͡ʒɒɹɪti/ /məˈd͡ʒɑɹɪti/ n
mayoría de edad
legal adulthood
mayoría
more than half
difference between the winning vote and the rest of the votes

make /meɪk/ n
marca
brand }}

make /meɪk/ v
hacer
to construct
to cause to be
to create
to bring into success
to indicate or suggest to be
to interpret
to cause to do
to constitute
cobrar ganar hacer
to earn, to gain (money)
obligar
to force to do
formar
to form
producir
to produce

make a better door than a window v
la carne de burro no es transparente

make a big thing out of /ˈmeɪk ə ˈbɪɡ ˈθɪŋ aʊt əv/ v
rasgarse las vestiduras
to make a fuss about

make a clean break v
cortar por lo sano
initiate a complete termination of a relationship

make a difference v
marcar una diferencia
carry out an action the result of which is significant

make a killing v
hacer su agosto hacerse la América ponerse las botas
to win or earn a large amount of money

make a living v
ganarse la vida ganarse las habichuelas ganarse las lentejas ganarse los garbanzos
earn enough income

make a mistake v
errar
to err

make a mountain out of a molehill v
hacer de una pulga un elefante hacer una montaña de un grano de arena ahogarse en un vaso de agua
to treat a problem as greater than it is

make a point v
asegurarse de hacer algo procurar hacer algo
to take care in doing something of something

make a scene v
dar la nota montar el pollo montar un numerito

make a show of oneself v
hacer el ridículo
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make a spectacle of oneself v
dar la nota hacer el ridículo
To embarrass oneself or others in public

make a virtue of necessity v
hacer de la necesidad virtud
to make the best of a difficult situation

make amends v
desagraviar reconciliar
to repair a relationship; to make up; to resolve an argument or fight; to make reparations or redress

make an appearance v
hacer acto de presencia
turn up to an event

make an example of v
dar ejemplo de
punish someone as a warning to others

make an exhibition of oneself v
hacer el ridículo
to embarrass oneself in public

make do v
conformarse apañarse arreglárselas componérselas hacerse a las armas
to get by (with)

make ends meet v
llegar a fin de mes redondear el presupuesto
get by financially

make friends v
amistar hacer amigos
to create friendships

make fun of v
burlarse mofarse pitorrearse recochinearse
tease, ridicule

make hay while the sun shines v
ahora que hay modo la ocasión, la pintan calva
act while an opportunity exists

make head or tail of v
sacar lo que el negro del sermón
understand even minimally

make it v
lograrlo
to succeed in doing something, for example in reaching a place, or getting there on time

make it up to v
recompensar
return someone a previous good deed

make known v
anunciar
anunciar dar a conocer
to announce generally
revelar
to disclose a secret

make light of v
frivolizar minimizar restar importancia
regard without due seriousness

make love v
hacer el amor
to engage in sexual intercourse

make matters worse v
para colmo para más inri
worsen an already difficult situation

make one's bed and lie in it v
a lo hecho, pecho quien mala cama hace en ella se yace
to create a difficult situation and endure unpleasant consequences

make out /meɪk aʊt/ /meɪk æɔt/ /meɪk ɘʉt/ /meɪk ʌʊt/ v
atracar enrollarse
distinguir divisar vislumbrar
to discern
darse el lote enrollarse liarse
to embrace and kiss passionately

make over v
reformar
To renovate

make peace v
hacer las paces
to end hostilities

make sense v
ser lógico tener sentido cuadrar encajar
be coherent
entender
decipher, understand

make short work of v
dar buena cuenta de
make (a task) quicker or easier

make someone's day v
alegrarle el día a alguien
make someone happy

make sure v
asegurarse de cerciorarse
to verify; to recheck; to use extra care or caution

make the bed v
hacer la cama
arrange sheets, etc smoothly and neatly

make the most of v
aprovechar sacar partido sacar provecho
realise the maximal value, worth, or potential of

make up v
maquillar maquillarse
to apply cosmetics or makeup
ensamblar
to assemble, or mix
compensar
to compensate, fill in or catch up
constituir
to constitute
fabricar inventar sacarse de la manga
to invent, imagine, or concoct
reconciliarse
to resolve, forgive or smooth over an argument or fight

make up one's mind v
decidirse definirse
to decide, to reach a conclusion

make up the numbers v
hacer bulto
to provide sufficient people

make use v
valerse
to use

make water v
hacer aguas menores
urinate

make way v
abrirse camino
to give place or step aside

make yourself at home phraseologicalUnit
mi casa es su casa mi casa es tu casa mi casa es vuestra casa

make-up artist n
maquilladora maquillador
artist who applies makeup for theatrical, television, or film productions

makeable adj
factible
able to be made

makeover n
cambio de imagen renovación
a major change in use or appearance

maker /ˈmeɪk.ə/ /ˈmeɪk.ɚ/ n
hacedor
one who makes

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ adj
provisional
made to work or suffice

makeshift /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/ n
apaño improvisación
temporary substitution

makeup n
constitución
composition
maquillaje afeite
cosmetics

makhorka n
majorka mapacho
Nicotiana rustica

malabsorption n
malabsorción
state of abnormal absorption

malachite /ˈmæləkaɪt/ n
malaquita
mineral

malacology n
malacología
study of molluscs

maladroit /ˌmæl.ə.ˈdɹɔɪt/ adj
torpe desacertado
not adroit; clumsy

malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/ n
mal
a disease, illness, or other health disorder

malaise /mæˈleɪz/ /məˈleɪz/ n
malestar
bodily feeling

malamute /ˈmæl.ə.mjuːt/ n
malamute de Alaska
dog breed

malanga n
macal yautía
Xanthostoma plant

malapropism /ˈmæləpɹɑːpɪzəm/ /ˈmæləpɹɒpɪzəm/ n
malapropismo gazapo yerro
the blundering use of a similar-sounding expression

malaria /məˈlɛə.ɹi.ə/ n
malaria paludismo
disease

malarial adj
palúdico
of, relating to, or infected by malaria

malarkey /məˈlɑɹ.ki/ /məˈlɑː.ki/ n
majaderías payasadas sandeces
nonsense; rubbish

malate n
malato
salt or ester of malic acid

male /meɪl/ adj
masculino macho
belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or the gender typically associated with it
macho masculino
having an external plug

male /meɪl/ n
macho
animal of masculine sex
hombre macho varón
human of masculine sex or gender

male chauvinism n
machismo
belief in the innate superiority of men over women

male chauvinist n
machista
A male advocate of male chauvinism

male chauvinistic adj
machista
of or pertaining to male chauvinism or male chauvinists

male circumcision n
circuncisión masculina
removal of the foreskin

male member n
miembro viril
euphemistic: penis

malediction n
maldición
evil speech

malefactor /ˈmæləˌfæktɚ/ n
malhechor malhechora
evildoer

maleficent /məˈlɛf.ɪ.sənt/ adj
maléfico
harmful or evil in intent or effect

malevolence n
malevolencia
hostile feeling and attitude

malevolent /məˈlɛvələnt/ adj
malintencionado malévolo
having or displaying ill will; wishing harm on others

malfeasance /ˌmælˈfiːzənts/ n
abuso de autoridad
misconduct doing damage
maldad
wrongdoing

malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən/ n
funcionamiento defectuoso malfuncionamiento
faulty functioning

malic acid n
ácido málico
the organic acid

malice /ˈmælɪs/ n
malicia
intention to harm

malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/ adj
maligno
Of, pertaining to, or as a result of malice or spite

maliciously adv
maliciosamente
In a malicious manner

malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/ adj
maligno
tending to produce death
harmful, malevolent, injurious

mall /mæl/ /mɑl/ /mɔːl/ n
centro comercial
enclosed shopping centre

mallard /ˈmæl.ɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈmælɚd/ n
ánade real pato real
a common and widespread dabbling duck, Anas platyrhynchos

malleability n
maleabilidad
the quality or state of being malleable

malleable /ˈmæli.əbəl/ adj
maleable
able to be hammered into thin sheets

malleableness n
maleabilidad
quality of being malleable

malleate /ˈmæl.i.eɪt/ /ˈmæl.i.ɪt/ v
forjar martillar
to beat into shape with a hammer

malleolar /maˈliː.əl.ə/ /məˈliː.əl.ɚ/ adj
maleolar
of or relating to the malleolus

malleolus /maˈliː.əl.əs/ /məˈliː.əl.əs/ n
maléolo
bony prominence in ankle joint

mallet /ˈmælɪt/ n
mazo
small maul

malleus /ˈmæl.i.əs/ n
martillo malleus
the small hammer-shaped bone of the middle ear

mallow /ˈmæloʊ/ /ˈmæləʊ/ n
malva
any of a group of plants in several genera of the taxonomic family Malvaceae

malmsey /ˈmɑ(l)mzi/ /ˈmɑːmzɪ/ n
malvasía
wine made from malvasia

malnourished adj
desnutrido
suffering from malnutrition

malnutrition n
desnutrición
lack of adequate nourishment

malodorous /ˌmælˈoʊ.də.ɹəs/ /ˌmælˈəʊ.də.ɹəs/ adj
maloliente
having a bad odor

malpractice n
negligencia
improper or unethical conduct by a professional or official person
the improper treatment of a patient by a physician that results in injury or loss

malt /mɑlt/ n
malteada
malted milkshake
malta
sprouted grain used in brewing

malt whisky n
whisky de malta
whisky made from malted barley

malthouse n
maltería
plant

maltodextrin n
maltodextrina
type of dextrin

maltose n
maltosa
the disaccharide C12H22O11

maltotriose n
maltotriosa
maltooligosaccharide

maltreatment /malˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
maltrato abuso
cruel or harmful treatment

malvasia /ˌmalvəˈsɪə/ /ˌmælvəˈsi.ə/ n
malvasía
grapevine used to make malmsey

malware /ˈmæl.weə(ɹ)/ n
malware software malicioso
software developed to cause harm to a computer system

mamba n
mamba
venomous snake

mambo /ˈmæmbəʊ/ /ˈmɑmboʊ/ n
mambo
Latin American music genre

mameluke /ˈmaməluːk/ n
mameluco
A member of a military regime created and run originally by freed white slaves

mamey sapote n
zapote zapote mamey
tree

mamillar adj
mamilar
relating to a mamilla

mamma /ˈmæmə/ n
mama
milk-secreting organ

mammal /ˈmæməl/ n
mamífero
animal of the class Mammalia

mammalian /məˈmeɪl.jən/ adj
mamífero

mammalogy n
mamalogía mastozoología teriología
the study of mammals

mammary /ˈmæməɹi/ adj
mamario
of or relating to mamma

mammary gland n
glándula mamaria
milk-secreting gland

mammee apple n
mamey mamey amarillo

mammiform adj
mamiforme
shaped like a breast

mammillothalamic adj
mamilotalámico
of or pertaining to the mammillary body and the thalamus

mammograph n
mamógrafo
machine for taking X-ray pictures of the breasts

mammography n
mamografía
X-ray examination of the breasts

mammoplasty n
mamoplastia
plastic surgery of a breast

mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ n
mamut
elephant-like mammal

mammothrept /ˈmaməθɹɛpt/ n
mocoso
spoilt child

mammy n
mamá
child's name for mother

mamoncillo n
mamoncillo
Meliococcus bijugatus

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] n
hombre varón
adult male human
hombre ser humano humano
human
peón
piece in board games

man /mæn/ [mɑn] [mɛn] [mɛən] v
tripular
to supply with staff or crew
encargarse de guarnecer operar reforzar
to take up position in order to operate something

man child n
zangolotino

man in the street n
ciudadano de a pie
a typical person

man is the measure of all things phraseologicalUnit
el hombre es la medida de todas las cosas

man of God n
hombre de Dios

man of few words n
hombre de pocas palabras
man who doesn't speak much

man of letters n
hombre de letras literato
a literary man

man of parts n
hombre de prendas

man of the world n
hombre del mundo
worldly man

man overboard interjection
hombre al agua
cry indicating someone has fallen over the side

man proposes, God disposes proverb
el hombre propone y Dios dispone
things don't always work out as they were planned

man's best friend n
el mejor amigo del hombre
an affectionate term for a dog

man-at-arms n
hombre de armas
heavily-armed mounted member of cavalry

man-eating adj
comehombre
inclined to eat human flesh

man-hour n
hora hombre
amount of work

man-made adj
artificial hecho por el hombre
created by a human

man-of-war /man.ə(v)ˈwɔː/ /mæn.ə(v)ˈwɔɹ/ /mɛn.ɘ(v)ˈwoː/ n
buque de guerra
armed naval vessel
hombre de guerra
military man

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ n
esposas manillas
shackle for the wrist

manacle /ˈmænək(ə)l/ /ˈmænəkəl/ v
esposar
to confine with manacles

manage /ˈmænɪdʒ/ v
apañárselas arreglárselas defenderse
to achieve without fuss, or without outside help
manejar
to direct or be in charge
conseguir
to succeed at an attempt

manageable /ˈmænəd͡ʒəb(ə)l/ /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/ adj
manejable gestionable llevadero
capable of being managed

management /ˈmænədʒmənt/ /ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ n
gestión administración
administration; the process or practice of managing
administración
judicious use of means
dirección
the executives of an organisation

manager /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒə/ /ˈmæn.ɪ.dʒɚ/ n
representante
administrator, for a singer or group
administrador
in computer software
gerente director gestor
person whose job is to manage something

managing director n
director general
the chief executive of a limited company

manatee /ˈmæn.əˌtiː/ n
manatí
any of several plant-eating marine mammals, of family Trichechidae

mandala /ˈmʌn.də.lə/ n
mandala mándala
Hindu design

mandarin duck /ˈmændəɹɪn dʌk/ n
pato mandarín
bird

mandarin orange n
mandarina
fruit
mandarino
tree

mandatary /mænˈdeɪtəɹi/ n
mandatario
one who receives a mandate

mandate /ˈmæn.deɪt/ n
mandato
official command

mandatory /ˈmæn.də.t(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔ.ɹi/ adj
obligatorio necesario
obligatory

mandible /ˈmændɪb(ə)l/ n
mandíbula quijada
lower jaw
mandíbula
mouthpart of an arthropod

mandibular adj
mandibular
of or pertaining to the mandible

mandocello n
mandoloncello mandolonchelo
string instrument

mandola n
mandola
musical instrument

mandolin /ˈmændəlɪn/ n
mandolina
musical instrument

mandrake n
mandrágora
botany

mandrill /ˈmæn.dɹɪl/ n
mandril
Mandrillus sphinx

mane /meɪn/ n
melena crin
longer hair growth around head of male lions
crin melena
longer hair growth on back of neck of a horse

maned wolf n
aguará zorro rojizo
Chrysocyon brachyurus

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ n
maniobra
a large training exercise of military troops
a movement, often one performed with difficulty

maneuver /məˈnuːvə/ /məˈnuːvɚ/ v
maniobrar
to move carefully, and often with difficulty, into a certain position

manga /ˈmæŋɡə/ n
manga
comic done in Japanese style
comic originated in Japan

mangaka n
mangaka
a professional manga or anime artist

manganese /ˈmæŋɡəniz/ /ˈmæŋɡəniːz/ n
manganeso
chemical element

mange /meɪndʒ/ n
sarna
skin disease

manger /ˈmeɪn.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
pesebre
trough for animals to eat from

mango /ˈmæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ n
mango manga mangó
fruit
árbol de mango mango
tropical fruit tree Mangifera indica

mango juice n
jugo de mango
juice

mango pudding n
pudin de mango
pudding made with agar or gelatin and mango

mangosteen /ˈmæŋɡəstiːn/ n
mangostán mangostino
fruit

mangrove /ˈmæŋɡɹoʊv/ /ˈmæŋɡɹəʊv/ n
manglar
habitat
mangle
tropical tree or shrub that grows in shallow water

mangy /ˈmeɪndʒi/ adj
sarnoso
afflicted with mange

manhole /mænhəʊl/ n
alcantarilla pozo
a hole in the ground used to access the sewers or other underground vaults and installations

manhood /ˈmænhʊd/ n
masculinidad virilidad
qualities ascribed to manliness
virilidad
state of being a man as distinguished from a child or a woman.
humanidad
state of being human

manhunt n
cacería cacería humana persecución
organized search

mania /ˈmeɪ.ni.ə/ n
manía
violent derangement
excessive desire

maniac /ˈmeɪniˌæk/ n
maniático
fanatic, obsessive
maníaco maniaco
insane person

maniacal /məˈnaɪək(ə)l/ adj
maniaco maníaco
like a maniac

manic /ˈmænɪk/ adj
maniático
of or pertaining to someone who exhibits mania or craziness; wicked

manicule n
manícula
symbol

manicure /ˈmæ.nɪ.kjʊɹ/ n
manicura
cosmetic treatment for the fingernails

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ adj
manifiesto evidente
evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent
manifiesto
obvious to the understanding, easily apprehensible

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ n
declaración de carga sobordo
list of passengers or goods
manifiesto declaración proclamación profesión de fe
obsolete: public declaration

manifest /ˈmæn.ɪ.fɛst/ v
manifestar mostrar revelar
to show plainly; to make to appear distinctly

manifestation /ˌmanɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ /ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ n
manifestación
the act or process of becoming manifest

manifesto /ˌmæn.əˈfɛs.to(ʊ)/ /ˌmæn.ɪˈfɛs.təʊ/ n
manifiesto
public declaration

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ adj
múltiple
various in kind or quality

manifold /ˈmænɪˌfoʊld/ /ˈmænɪˌfəʊld/ n
variedad
locally Euclidean space
colector
pipe fitting

manioc /ˈmæ.ni.ɒk/ /ˈmæ.niˌɑk/ n
yuca
root
mandioca
tropical plant

manipulate /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/ v
manipular
influence or manage
move with the hands
handle and move a body part

manipulation /mə.nɪ.pju.leɪ.ʃən/ /ˈmən.ɪpˌjʊu.leɪ.ʃʌn/ n
manipulación
devious management
practice of manipulating

manipulative /məˈnɪpjələtɪv/ adj
manipulador
describing a person who manipulates others

manipulator n
manipulador
person

mankind /mænˈkaɪnd/ n
humanidad
human race

manliness n
hombría virilidad varonilidad
similarity to man

manly /ˈmænli/ adj
varonil
having the characteristics of a man

manna /ˈmænə/ n
maná
food

manna ash n
fresno de flor fresno del maná fresno florido orno
Fraxinus ornis

mannequin /ˈmænəˌkɪn/ n
dummy
model of human body used by artists
maniquí
model of the human body used for the displaying of clothes

manner /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/ n
manera
characteristic mode of acting or behaving; bearing
manera modo forma
way of performing or effecting; method or style

manners /ˈmæn.ɚz/ n
modales
etiquette

mannitol n
manitol
alcohol

mannosamine n
manosamina
amino sugar

mannose n
manosa
monosaccharide aldohexose

mano a mano n
mano a mano
A head-on conflict or direct competition; a duel

manometer /məˈnɑmədəɹ/ /məˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /məˈnɒmɪtə/ n
manómetro
instrument to measure pressure

manor /ˈmænə/ /ˈmænəɹ/ n
finca
landed estate

manservant n
servidor
male servant

mansion /ˈmæn(t)ʃən/ n
mansión casoplón palacete
large house or building

manslaughter n
homicidio homicidio culposo homicidio involuntario homicidio negligente
act of killing unlawfully

manslut n
mujeriego puto

mansplainer n
señoro

manspreading /ˈmænˌspɹɛdɪŋ/ n
despatarre masculino
practice of men splaying their legs open wide when sitting on public transport

mansuetude /mænˈsuət(j)ud/ /ˈman.swɪ.tjuːd/ n
caballerosidad
gentleness, meekness

manta ray /ˈmæntəɹeɪ/ n
mantarraya manta gigante
any of several very large pelagic rays

mantelpiece /ˈmæntlpiːs/ n
repisa
shelf

manticore /ˈmæntɪˌkɔɹ/ n
mantícora
mythical creature

mantilla /manˈtɪlə/ /mænˈti(j)ə/ n
mantilla
Spanish lace veil worn over a woman's hair and shoulders

mantis n
santateresa mantis mantis religiosa mamboretá mantodeo
any of various large insects of the order Mantodea

mantis shrimp n
galera langosta mantis
stomatopod

mantissa n
mantisa
part of a logarithm after the decimal point

mantit n
tetita
slang term for a man's breast

mantle /ˈmæn.təl/ n
manto
geology: layer of the Earth
zoology: body wall of a mollusc
clothing like an open robe or cloak
figurative: anything that covers or conceals something else
camisa
incandescent gauze in a gas lamp

mantling n
lambrequín
heraldry: drapery behind and around a coat of arms

mantra /ˈmæn.tɹə/ /ˈmɑn.tɹə/ n
mantra
a phrase repeated to assist concentration during meditation

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ adj
manual
performed with the hands

manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ /ˈmænjə(wə)l/ n
manual enquiridión instructivo prontuario
handbook or booklet that instructs
manual
manual transmission

manually adv
a mano manualmente
by hand

manubrium n
manubrio
broad, upper part of the sternum

manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ/ /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃə/ v
fabricar
to make things
producir
to produce goods

manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃɚ(ɹ)ɚ/ n
fabricante
one who manufactures

manufacturing n
fabricación producción
create goods from materials

manul n
gato de Pallas manul
Otocolobus manul

manumit /mænjʊˈmɪt/ v
liberación manumisión
to free one's slave

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ n
estiércol abono
excrement

manure /məˈn(j)ʊɹ/ /məˈnjʊə/ v
abonar estercolar
to apply manure

manuscript /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/ adj
manuscrito
handwritten, or by extension typewritten

manuscript /ˈmænjəˌskɹɪpt/ n
manuscrito
book, composition or any other document, written by hand
book, article etc, submitted for reproductive publication

manwhore n
mujeriego puto
promiscuous man

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ determiner
muchos muchas
an indefinite large number of

many /ˈmæni/ /ˈmɛni/ /ˈmɪni/ pronoun
muchos
an indefinite large number of people or things

many a mickle makes a muckle proverb
muchos pocos hacen un mucho
lot of small amounts together become a large amount

many moons ago phraseologicalUnit
tiempo ha
a long time ago

many thanks interjection
muchas gracias
many thanks

map /mæp/ n
mapa plano
visual representation of an area

maple /ˈmeɪpl̩/ n
arce
tree of the Acer genus

maple syrup n
jarabe de arce
syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple

mapper n
mapeador
one who maps

mapping /ˈmæpɪŋ/ n
mapeo
function that maps every element of a given set to a unique element of another set
process of making maps

mar /mɑɹ/ /mɑː(ɹ)/ v
arruinar dañar perjudicar
to spoil, to damage

marabou n
marabú
large wading bird native to Africa

marasmus /məˈɹæz.məs/ n
marasmo
wasting disease

marathon /ˈmæɹəˌθɑn/ /ˈmæɹəθən/ n
maratón
road race
any extended or sustained activity

marathoner /ˈmæ.ɹæ.θən.ə(ɹ)/ n
maratoniana maratoniano maratonista
someone who participates in marathons and other long-distance races

maraud /mɘˈɹoːd/ /məˈɹɔd/ /məˈɹɔːd/ v
merodear
transitive: to raid and pillage

marauder n
merodeador
one who moves about in roving fashion looking for plunder

marble /ˈmɑɹbəl/ /ˈmɑːbəl/ n
mármol
crystalline limestone
canica balita bola bola de cristal bola de vidrio boliche
spherical ball

marble cake n
torta marmolada
cake with two or more colours

marbled adj
marmolado
resembling marble

marcasite /ˈmɑɹ.kə.sɑɪ̯t/ /ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/ n
marcasita margajita
mineral

marcassin /mɑːˈkasɪn/ n
jabato
young wild boar

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ n
marcha
formal, rhythmic way of walking
song in the genre of music written for marching
steady forward movement or progression
marcha manifestación
political rally or parade
marca
region at a frontier governed by a marquess
border region

march /mɑɹtʃ/ /mɑːtʃ/ v
marchar
walk with long, regular strides
go to war; make military advances

march to the beat of a different drum v
marchar al ritmo de un diferente tambor
to do things unconventionally

marchioness /ˈmɑɹʃənɨs/ n
marquesa
wife of a marquess

mare /mɛə/ /mɛəɹ/ /ˈmɛ(ə)ɹ/ n
yegua
female horse

mare's milk n
leche de yegua
white liquid produced by the mammary glands of a mare

margarine /ˈmɑɹ.dʒə.ɹɪn/ /ˈmɑː.dʒə.ɹɪn/ n
margarina
spread

margay n
gato tigre caucel cunaguaro maracayá margay tigrillo
Leopardus wiedii

margin /ˈmɑːdʒɪn/ /ˈmɑːɹdʒ(ə)n/ n
margen
edge of the paper that remains blank
yield or profit
permissible difference

margin of error n
margen de error
expression of the lack of precision

marginal /ˈmɑːˌdʒɪn.əl/ adj
inferior
at the lower extent of a standard
adyacente fronterizo
geographically adjacent
baldío
of land that is barely productive
marginal
of, relating to, or located at a margin or an edge
written in the margin of a book

marginal sea n
mar marginal
part of ocean

marginalize v
marginar
relegate something to margins or to a lower limit

margrave /ˈmɑɹɡɹeɪv/ /ˈmɑːɡɹeɪv/ n
margrave
hereditary prince

marigold /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪˌɡəʊld/ /ˈmɛɹ.ɪˌɡoʊld/ n
caléndula margarita
Calendula
flor maravilla
Tagetes

marijuana /ˌmæɹɪˈwɑː.nə/ /ˌmɛɹɪˈwɑ.nə/ n
mariguana marihuana
the drug
cáñamo
the plant Cannabis sativa

marimba /mə.ˈɹɪm.bə/ n
marimba
musical instrument

marinate v
marinar
soak in marinade

marine /məˈɹiːn/ adj
marino marítimo
of or pertaining to the sea

marine /məˈɹiːn/ n
infante de marina marino
member of a marine corps

marine biology n
biología marina
branch of biology

marine climate n
clima marino
mild climate near water

marine corps /məˈɹinˌkɔɹ/ /məˈɹinˌkɔɹz/ n
infantería de marina
military organization of marines who are trained and equipped to fight on or from ships

marionberry n
marionas marionberi marionberry

marionette n
marioneta
string puppet

marital rape n
violación conyugal violación marital
rape by an intimate partner

marital status n
estado civil
term describing relationship

maritime /ˈmæ.ɹɪˌtaɪm/ adj
marítimo
relating to the sea
bordering on the sea

marjoram /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ n
mejorana mayorana
culinary herb
mejorana almoraduj mayorana
plant

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ n
nota calificación
academic score
marca
indication for reference or measurement
punto
sporting score
mancha marca
visible impression, blemish, stain
marco
unit of currency

mark /mɑɹk/ /mɑːk/ v
calificar
correct
marcar
indicate
blemish
put a mark upon
anotar apuntar
take note of

mark of Cain n
marca de Caín
stigma of shame

markedly /ˈmɑːkɪdli/ adv
marcadamente
In a marked manner

marker n
marcador
A gene or DNA sequence with a known location

marker pen n
rotulador
pen

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ n
mercado
group of potential customers
geographical area where a commercial demand exists
total sum of trading
formally organized system of trading in specified goods or effects
feria mercado
organised event of trading
mercado plaza
spacious site for trading
del mercado
used attributively

market /ˈmɑɹkɪt/ /ˈmɑːkɪt/ v
comercializar poner al mercado
to make available and promote

market economy n
economía de mercado
economy in which and services are exchanged in a free market

market price n
precio de mercado
going price

market share n
cuota de mercado
percentage of some market

market square n
plaza del mercado
open area in a town housing a public market

market-garden n
huerto
garden for growing vegetables to sell

marketable adj
comerciable
of or pertaining to marketability

marketing n
mercadotecnia marketing
the promotion, distribution and selling of a product or service

marketplace n
mercado
open area in a town housing a public market

marksman /ˈmɑɹksmən/ n
tirador
a man skilled in shooting at a target

marksmanship /ˈmɑɹksmənʃɪp/ n
puntería
ability to shoot accurately at a target

markup /ˈmɑː(ɹ)k.ʌp/ n
margen
percentage or amount added to buy-in price

markup language n
lenguaje de marcado
computer language using markups

marl /mɑɹl/ /mɑːl/ n
marga
a mixed earthy substance

marmalade /ˈmɑɹ.mə.leɪd/ /ˈmɑː.mə.leɪd/ n
mermelada
jam

marmoset /ˈmɑɹməsət/ n
tití
small monkey

marmot /ˈmɑɹ.mət/ n
marmota
rodent of the genera Marmota

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ adj
castaño
color

maroon /məˈɹuːn/ n
esclava cimarrona esclavo cimarrón
runaway slave
bordó burdeos castaño
dark red, somewhat brownish colour

marquess /ˈmɑɹ.kwɪs/ /ˈmɑː.kwɪs/ n
marqués
title of nobility

marquetry /ˈmɑːkɪtɹi/ n
marquetería
woodworking technique

marriage /ˈmæɹɪdʒ/ n
unión
unión matrimonio
joining of two parts
matrimonio
state of being married
union of two people
close union
boda matrimonio
wedding

marriage agency n
agencia matrimonial
business

marriage certificate n
certificado de matrimonio
document

marriage of convenience n
matrimonio de conveniencia matrimonio por amor
marriage motivated by some reason other than love

marriage vow n
voto matrimonial
solemn promise

married /ˈmæɹ.id/ /ˈmæɹ.ɪd/ adj
casado
In a state of marriage; having a wife or a husband
In a state of marriage; having a wife

married couple n
matrimonio
two people who are married to each other

marron glacé /məˌɹɑn ɡləˈseɪ/ /ˌmaɹɒ̃ ˈɡlaseɪ/ n
castaña confitada marron glacé
chestnut preserved in sugar or syrup and flavoured with vanilla

marrow /ˈmæɹoʊ/ /ˈmæɹəʊ/ n
calabaza
kind of vegetable
médula tuétano meollo
substance inside bones

marrowbone n
hueso con tuétano tuétano
bone with edible marrow

marry /ˈmæɹi/ /ˈmæɹɪ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ v
casar casarse
to take a husband or wife
casar
to unite in wedlock
to be joined in marriage
to take for husband or wife

marry me phraseologicalUnit
casate conmigo cásate conmigo
marriage proposal to a man (the shortest form)
marriage proposal to a woman (the shortest form)

marsh /mɑɹʃ/ /mɑː(ɹ)ʃ/ n
marisma pantano ciénaga
area of low, wet land

marsh buck n
antílope jeroglífico bosbok
Tragelaphus scriptus
sitatunga
Tragelaphus spekii

marsh marigold n
calta palustre caléndula acuática verruguera
plant

marsh sandpiper n
archibebe fino
Tringa stagnatilis

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ n
mariscal
military officer of the highest rank
officer in the household of a medieval prince or lord
person in charge of the ceremonial arrangement and management of a gathering
sheriff’s assistant

marshal /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ v
recopilar
to arrange facts
formar
to arrange troops
empaquetar
to gather data

marshmallow /mɑːʃˈmæləʊ/ /ˈmɑɹʃˌmɛl.oʊ/ n
malvavisco bombón carlotina espumilla marsmelo nubes
confectionery
malvavisco
plant

marshrutka n
marshrutka
share taxi

marshy /ˈmɑɹʃi/ adj
pantanoso cenagoso
of, or resembling a marsh; boggy

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ adj
marsupial
of or pertaining to a marsupial

marsupial /mɑɹˈsupi.əl/ /mɑːˈsuːpi.əl/ n
marsupial
mammal of which the female typically has a pouch

marsupialization n
marsupialización
surgical technique

marsupium n
marsupio
pouch of a marsupial

marten /ˈmɑɹ.tən/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
marta
mammal

martial /ˈmɑɹʃəl/ /ˈmɑːʃəl/ adj
castrense marcial soldadesco
characteristic of or befitting a warrior
marcial
of, relating to, or suggestive of war

martial art n
arte marcial
fighting style

martial law n
ley marcial
rules by military authorities

martin /ˈmɑɹ.tɪn/ /ˈmɑː.tɪn/ n
avión
bird

martini /ˌmɑɹˈtini/ n
martini
cocktail

martlet n
merleta
depiction of a mythological bird

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
mártir
one willing to be killed for religion
one who sacrifices their life for an important cause
one who suffers greatly, even involuntarily

martyr /ˈmɐːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈmɑːtə(ɹ)/ v
martirizar
to make someone a martyr

martyrdom /ˈmɑː(ɹ).tə(ɹ).dəm/ n
martirio
condition of a martyr
great suffering

martyrium n
martirio
tomb or other edifice erected in homage to a martyr

martyrology n
martirologio
list of martyred Christian saints

marvel of Peru n
maravilla
Mirabilis jalapa

marvelous /ˈmɑɹvələs/ adj
maravilloso
exciting wonder or surprise

marzipan /ˈmɑɹzəpæn/ /ˌmɑːzɪˈpæn/ n
mazapán
confection of almond paste, sugar and egg white

marzpanate n
marzpanato
the period in Armenian history

mascara /məˈskɑːɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkæɹə/ /ˌmæsˈkɑːɹə/ n
rímel
eyelash cosmetic

mascarpone n
mascarpone
cheese

mascot /ˈmæsˌkɑːt/ /ˈmæsˌkɒt/ n
mascota
something used to symbolize a sports team or other group
something thought to bring good luck

masculine /ˈmæskjulɪn/ /ˈmæskjələn/ /ˈmæskjʊlɪn/ adj
masculino masculina
grammar: being of the masculine class, being inflected in the masculine manner
masculino varonil hombruno macho viril
having male qualities, not feminine or effeminate
masculino
of the male sex; biologically male, not female; manly
belonging to males; appropriated to, or used by, males

masculinity /ˌmæskjəˈlɪnɪti/ n
masculinidad
degree or property of being masculine

masculinization n
masculinización
act of making masculine

masculinize v
masculinizar
make (more) masculine

masculism n
masculinismo
a social theory or political movement

masculist adj
masculinista

mash /mæʃ/ n
mezcla
a mass of mixed ingredients
amasijo
a mixture of meal or bran and water fed to animals
malta remojada
in brewing

mash /mæʃ/ v
hacer puré machacar
convert (something) into a mash

mashable adj
mezclable
(internet informal) Suitable for inclusion in a mashup

mashed adj
trompa
intoxicated

mashed potatoes n
puré de patatas puré de papa puré de papas
dish

mashup /ˈmæʃˌʌp/ n
mezcla
(computing slang) A derivative work consisting of two pieces of (generally digital) media...
mezcla mezcladiza
(music slang)
hibriweb web hibrida
(web application hybrid) a web application that combines data and/or functionality from more than one source

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ n
máscara
architecture: grotesque head or face
máscara careta
cover for the face
that which disguises
mascarada
dramatic performance
capa
two-color bitmap used to create transparency in an image

mask /mæsk/ /mɑːsk/ v
enmascarar
to cover, as the face, by way of concealment or defense against injury
cubrir
to disguise; to cover; to hide

masked /mæskt/ /mɑːskt/ adj
enmascarado
wearing a mask or masks

masked lapwing n
avefría militar
Vanellus miles

masking tape n
cinta adhesiva protectora cinta de carrocero cinta de enmascarar cinta de pintor cinta masking cinta másking
tape made of a thin paper

masochism /ˈmæs.ə.kɪ.zəm/ n
masoquismo
the enjoyment of receiving pain or humiliation

masochist /ˈmæ.səˌkʰɪst/ n
masoquista
someone who enjoys pain or humiliation

mason /ˈmeɪsən/ n
albañil
one who builds with stone or brick

masonry /ˈmeɪsənɹi/ n
albañilería
art or occupation of a mason
mampostería
work or performance of a mason

masquerade /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ n
mascarada
party or assembly of people wearing masks and costumes
act of living under false pretenses; concealment of something by a false or unreal show

masquerade /ˌmæskəˈɹeɪd/ v
masquerada
to conceal with masks

mass /mæs/ adj
masivo multitudinario
involving a mass of people
másica másico
involving a mass of things

mass /mæs/ n
masa
physics: quantity of matter which a body contains
quantity of matter cohering together to make one body
medicine: palpable or visible abnormal globular structure
large quantity; sum
bulk; magnitude; body; size
pharmacy: medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump
misa
religion: celebration of the Eucharist
religion: Eucharist
musical setting of parts of the mass
religion: sacrament of the Eucharist

mass /mæs/ v
misa
celebrate Mass

mass grave n
fosa común
a grave containing many corpses

mass line n
línea de masas
policy

mass media n
medios de comunicación de masas
public communication that reaches a large audience

mass noun n
de nombre incontable sustancia
noun describing something that cannot be counted

mass shooting n
tiroteo masivo
shooting of multiple people

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ n
masacre
intentional mass killing

massacre /ˈmæs.ə.kə(ɹ)/ /ˈmæs.ə.kɚ/ v
masacrar
to kill in considerable numbers

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ n
masaje
rubbing, kneading, or hitting muscled part of a body

massage /məˈsɑʒ/ /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ v
masajear
to perform a massage on somebody

masseter n
masetero
the large muscle which raises the under jaw, and assists in mastication

masseur /məˈsuːɹ/ /məˈsɜː/ n
masajista
a person who performs massage

masseuse /maˈsɜːz/ /məˈsuːs/ n
masajista
a female masseur

massicot n
masicote
lead monoxide

massif /mæˈsiːf/ n
macizo
principal mountain mass

massive /ˈmæs.ɪv/ adj
masivo
massive

massively multiplayer online role-playing game n
videojuego de rol multijugador masivo en línea
online computer role-playing game

mast /mæst/ /mɑːst/ n
mástil palo
support of a sail

mastectomy n
mastectomía
surgical procedure to remove all or part of the breast

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ n
capitán
captain of a merchant ship
joven amo señorito
courtesy title for a boy
señor amo maese
courtesy title of a man
maestro máster
expert at something
amo
owner of an animal or slave
patrón
someone who employs others
amo maestro
someone who has control over something or someone
maestro
tradesman who is qualified to teach apprentices
original of a document or of a recording

master /ˈmastə/ /ˈmæstɚ/ /ˈmɑːstə/ v
dominar
to learn to a high degree

master builder n
aparejador aparejadora

master key n
llave maestra
a key that opens a set of several locks

master of ceremonies n
animador presentador maestro de ceremonias
someone who conducts a program by introducing performers

master race n
raza superior
race of people

master's degree n
maestría máster
postgraduate degree

master's thesis n
tesina
thesis

mastermind /ˈmæs.tɚˌmaɪnd/ /ˈmɑː.stə.mʌɪnd/ n
autor intelectual
person responsible for a major operation

masterpiece /ˈmæstɚˌpis/ /ˈmɑːstəˌpiːs/ n
obra maestra
piece of work that has been given much critical praise

mastery /ˈmæstəɹi/ n
maestría
dominio
act or process of mastering, expertise

mastic /ˈmæstɪk/ n
lentisco mata mata charneca
the shrub or tree Pistacia lentiscus

mastiff /ˈmæstɪf/ n
alano dogo mastín
mastiff

mastitis n
mastitis
inflammation of a breast or udder

mastodon /ˈmæstədɑn/ n
mastodonte
extinct elephant-like mammal of the genus Mammut

mastoid process n
apófisis mastoides
projection of the temporal bone

masturbate /ˈmaːstəbæɪt/ /ˈmæstəbeɪt/ /ˈmæstɚbeɪt/ v
masturbar masturbarse
to masturbate

masturbation /ˌmæstəˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmæstɚˈbeɪʃən/ n
masturbación paja
manual erotic stimulation of the genitals

masturbator n
masturbador masturbadora
someone who masturbates

masturbatory /ˌmæs.tɜː(ɹ)ˈbeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
masturbatorio
pertaining to masturbation

mat /mæt/ n
colchoneta
athletics: protective pad
felpudo alfombrilla
foot wiping device or floor covering
salvamanteles
protector

matador /ˈmætədɔɹ/ n
matador
bullfighter

match /mæt͡ʃ/ n
igual
attribute equaling or exceeding
partido
sporting event
fósforo cerilla cerillo misto
device to make fire

match /mæt͡ʃ/ v
emparejar
make a successful pairing
corresponder coincidir igualar
to agree; to equal

match fixing n
amaño de partidos
the act of losing, or playing to a pre-determined result

matchbox n
caja de cerillas caja de fósforos cerillero fosforera
small cardboard box in which matches are kept

matchday n
jornada
day with a sporting event

matchmaker n
alcahuete alcahueta casamentera casamentero celestina
someone who finds suitable marriage partners

mate /meɪt/ n
mano
friend
pareja
of breeding animal: sexual partner

mate /meɪt/ v
aparearse
copulate

mateine n
mateína
alkaloid

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ adj
material
related to matter
worldly
significativo
significant

material /məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/ n
material
matter
sample or specimens for study
text
cloth

materialism n
materialismo
concern over material possessions
philosophical belief

materialist /məˈtiːɹɪəlɪst/ n
materialista
someone who is materialistic

materialistic adj
materialista
being overly concerned with possessions
of or concerning philosophical materialism

materialization n
materialización
conversion of something into a physical form

materials recovery facility n
planta de recuperación de residuos
waste recycling plant

maternal /məˈtɜɹnəl/ /məˈtɜːnəl/ adj
materno
maternal materno
of or pertaining to a mother
related through the mother, or her side of the family

maternal aunt n
tía
one's mother's sister

maternal death n
muerte obstétrica
death of a woman that occurs directly related to the procreative process

maternal grandfather n
abuelo materno
one's mother's father

maternal grandmother n
abuela materna
The mother of one's mother

maternal uncle n
tío tío materno
brother of one's mother

maternally adv
maternalmente
In a maternal manner

maternity ward n
sala de maternidad
hospital ward

materno- prefix
materno-

math /mæθ/ /mɑːθ/ n
matemática
short form of mathematics

mathematical /ˌmæθəˈmætəkəl/ /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/ adj
matemático matemática
of, or relating to mathematics

mathematically adv
matemáticamente
according to or using mathematics

mathematician /ˈmæθ(.ə)ˌmə.tɪʃ.ən/ n
matemático matemática
expert in mathematics

mathematics /mæθ(ə)ˈmætɪks/ n
matemáticas matemática
field of study

mathematize v
matematizar
describe in terms of a mathematical equation

maths /mæθs/ n
mates mate
short form of mathematics

matinee /ˈmætɪˌneɪ/ n
matiné
a showing of a movie or theatrical performance in the afternoon

mating /ˈmeɪtɪŋ/ n
apareamiento
pairing of organisms for copulation

mating season n
brama
time of year during which animals mate

matriarch /ˈmeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈmeɪtɹɪˌɑːk/ n
matriarca
a female leader of a family, a tribe or an ethnic or religious group

matriarchal adj
matriarcal
governed by a matriarch

matriarchate /ˈmeɪtɹiɑːkət/ n
matriarcado
matriarchate

matriarchy n
matriarcado
social system
system of government

matriculate v
matricularse
transitive; enroll as a member of a body

matrimonial adj
matrimonial
relating to marriage

matrimony /ˈmatɹɪməni/ /ˈmætɹɪmoʊni/ n
boda
the marriage ceremony

matrix /ˈmeɪtɹɪks/ /ˈmætɹɪks/ n
matriz
math: rectangular arrangement of numbers or terms
two-dimensional array
biology: embedding material or tissue
extracellular matrix

matron /ˈmeɪtɹən/ n
matrona
mature woman

matronly /ˈmeɪtɹənli/ adj
matronal
in the capacity of a matron

matronly /ˈmeɪtɹənli/ adv
matronalmente
in the manner of a matron

matrophobia n
maternofobia

matte /mæt/ adj
mate
not reflective of light

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ n
materia
basic structural component of the universe
non-antimatter matter
kind of substance
neurology: nerve tissue type
asunto cuestión
reason for concern
cuestión asunto materia punto tema
situation, condition, subject or affair

matter /ˈmætə/ /ˈmætɚ/ v
importar
to be important

matter-of-fact adj
factual fáctico
of, or relating to facts only

mattness n
matidez
quality

mattock /ˈmætək/ n
zapapico
agricultural tool

mattress /ˈmætɹɪs/ n
colchón
a pad on which a person can recline and sleep

maturation n
maduración
process of becoming mature

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ adj
maduro curado
fully developed
maduro
profound; careful

mature /məˈtjʊə/ /məˈtʃʊ(ə)ɹ/ v
madurar
to become mature; to ripen
to gain experience or wisdom with age
vencer
to reach the date when payment is due

maturity /məˈtʊəɹəti/ /məˈt͡ʃʊəɹəti/ n
madurez
state of being mature, ready or ripe
when bodily growth has completed and/or reproduction can begin

maté n
yerba mate
shrub that produces the beverage maté
mate
the beverage maté

maudlin /ˈmɑd.lɪn/ /ˈmɔːd.lɪn/ adj
llorón sensiblero llorica
affectionate or sentimental in an effusive, tearful, or foolish manner
amanerado lloraduelos melindroso remilgado
extravagantly or excessively sentimental; self-pitying

maul n
mallo mandarria
heavy, long-handled hammer

maul v
maltratar
handle in a rough way

maunch /mɑːntʃ/ n
manga
heraldry: a long stylised sleeve

maunder /ˈmɔndɚ/ /ˈmɔːndə/ v
divagar
speak in a disorganized manner
holgazanear
walk aimlessly

mausoleum /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/ /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ n
mausoleo
large tomb

mauve /mɔːv/ /məʊv/ n
malva
colour

maven /ˈmeɪvən/ n
entendido
expert in a given field

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ adj
disidente rebelde
showing independence in thoughts or actions

maverick /ˈmævəɹik/ /ˈmævəɹɪk/ n
excéntrico
one who creates or uses controversial or unconventional ideas or practices
disidente rebelde
one who is unconventional or does not abide by rules
cimarrón
unbranded range animal

maw /mɑ/ /mɔ/ /mɔː/ n
estómago
stomach
fauces
upper digestive tract

maxilla n
maxila
bone of upper jaw

maxillary adj
maxilar
of or pertaining to the jaw

maxillary sinus n
seno maxilar
paranasal sinus

maxillofacial adj
maxilofacial
of or relating to the jaw and face

maxim /ˈmæk.sɪm/ n
máxima
moral precept

maxima n
máxima

maximal adj
máximo
Largest, greatest, highest, most

maximalism n
maximalismo
tendency toward excess

maximally adv
al máximo máximamente
to a maximal extent

maximize v
maximizar extremar
to make as large as possible

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ adj
máximo
highest degree

maximum /ˈmæksɪməm/ n
máximo
highest limit
math: greatest value

may /meɪ/ n
espino marzoleto
the hawthorn bush or its blossom

may /meɪ/ v
poder
have permission to
poder ser quizás tal vez
possibly, but not certainly
ojalá que que
subjunctive

may the Force be with you phraseologicalUnit
que la Fuerza te acompañe
wish someone luck

maybe /ˈmeɪbi/ adv
quizá tal vez quizás acaso capaz de pronto
indicating a lack of certainty

mayflower n
espino majuelo
plant that flowers in May

mayfly n
efímera cachipolla
insect of order Ephemeroptera

mayhem /ˈmeɪhɛm/ n
alboroto disturbio locura manifestación muchedumbre inquieta mutilación criminal
mutilación criminal
The maiming of a person by depriving him of the use of any of his limbs which are necessary for defense or protection
alboroto tumulto
chaos

mayonnaise /ˈmeɪ.ə.neɪz/ /ˈmæn.eɪz/ n
mayonesa mahonesa
dressing

mayor /ˈmeɪ.ɚ/ /ˈmɛə̯/ n
alcalde intendente regente síndico alcaldesa presidente municipal
leader of a city

mayoress n
alcaldesa
female mayor

maze /ˈmeɪz/ n
laberinto
Puzzle to get through

maze /ˈmeɪz/ v
desconcertar

mazel tov /ˈmaz(ə)l ˌtɒf/ /ˈmɑz(ə)lˌtɔf/ interjection
mazal tov mazel tov
(Hebrew/Yiddish) congratulations or good wishes, especially at weddings

mazurka /məˈzʊə(ɹ)kə/ n
mazurca
dance

me /mi/ /miː/ determiner
mi mis
my

me too phraseologicalUnit
yo también
I agree
a mí también
that applies to me as well

mea culpa /ˌmeɪ.əˈkʊl.pə/ n
culpa mía mi culpa
My fault, due to my error

mead /miːd/ n
hidromiel aguamiel
alcoholic drink

meadow /ˈmɛdoʊ/ /ˈmɛdəʊ/ n
prado vega
field or pasture

meadow pipit n
bisbita pratense
bird

meadowlark n
chirlobirlo pradero
songbird of Sturnella or Leistes

meager /ˈmiɡɚ/ /ˈmiːɡə/ adj
deficiente escasa escaso pobre
poor, deficient or inferior

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ adj
exiguo
Deficient or inferior in amount, quality or extent; paltry; scanty; inadequate; unsatisfying
enjuto escuálido
Having little flesh; lean; thin.

meagre /ˈmiːɡɚ/ n
corvina bocca d'oro
Argyrosomus regius

meal /miːl/ [miːʟ̩] n
comida
food that is prepared and eaten
harina
coarse-ground edible part of various grains

meal ticket n
cupón harina de billetes vale
a voucher for food
primo
an exploited source of income or livelihood

meals on wheels n
vianda
service that delivers food to those unable to cook for themselves

mean /miːn/ adj
formidable
accomplished with great skill; deft; hard to compete with
malo malvado cruel
causing or intending to cause intentional harm
inferior malo
low in quality; inferior
desconsiderado
low-minded; acting without consideration of others
tacaño mezquino
miserly, stingy
cruel
powerful; fierce; harsh; damaging
medio
having the mean as its value

mean /miːn/ n
media
intermediate value
arithmetic mean
the statistical value
medio recurso
method by which something is done

mean /miːn/ v
significar querer decir
to convey, indicate
decir en serio
to have conviction in what one says
proponer
to have intentions of some kind
intentar pretender
to intend; plan on doing
producir resultar
to result in; bring about
querer decir significar
to signify
lamentarse reclamar
to complain, lament
apiadarse compadecerse
to pity, comfort

mean business v
no andarse con chiquitas

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ n
meandro
winding, crooked or involved course

meander /miˈændə(ɹ)/ /miˈændɚ/ v
deambular

meanie n
arpía duende
unkind person

meaning /ˈmiːnɪŋ/ n
significado
significado sentido de la palabra
definition or connotation of a word
sentido significado
significance of a thing, as "the meaning of life"
significado sentido
symbolic value of something

meaning of life n
sentido de la vida
hypothetical answer to life's ultimate questions

meaningful /ˈminɪŋfʊl/ adj
significativo
having meaning, significant

meaningless adj
sin sentido
lacking meaning

meaninglessness n
sinsentido
state of lacking meaning

meanness n
mezquindad

means /miːnz/ n
medio
instrument or condition for attaining a purpose
medios
resources

means of production n
medios de producción
combination of the means of labor and the subject of labor

means of transportation n
medio de transporte
general term for the different kinds of transport facilities that are often used to transport people or cargo in many ways

means to an end /miːnz tuː ən ɛnd/ n
medio para un fin
method by which a goal is achieved

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ adv
en tanto entre tanto entretanto
meanwhile

meantime /ˈmiːntaɪm/ n
entretanto

meanwhile /ˈmiːnhwaɪl/ /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ adv
entretanto mientras tanto a todas estas a todo esto
at the same time but elsewhere

measles /ˈmiːzəlz/ n
sarampión
acute highly contagious viral disease
any of similar contagious diseases

measurable set n
conjunto medible

measurable space n
espacio medible
set plus a sigma algebra

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ n
medición
act of measuring
compás medida
musical designation
regla
ruler, measuring stick
medida
size ascertained by measuring
action to achieve some purpose
criterion
special mathematical function
unspecified quantity or capacity

measure /ˈmeɪʒɚ/ /ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/ v
medir
ascertain the quantity of a unit
estimate the unit size
obtain or set apart

measure of central tendency n
medida de tendencia central
measure of location

measure twice and cut once proverb
mide dos veces y corta una sola vez
plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action

measure up v
dar la talla
To meet expectations; to be as good as

measure word n
clasificador
measure word, classifier

measurement /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/ n
medición medida mediciones medidas
act of measuring
medida medidas
magnitude determined by measuring

measuring cup n
vaso medidor jarra medidora medidor medidora taza dosificadora vasomedida
utensil to measure the volume

meat /mit/ /miːt/ n
carne
animal flesh used as food
any sort of flesh
type of meat
solid edible part of a plant

meat and potatoes adj
común y corriente
typical, average

meat pie n
pastel de carne
pie containing meat

meatball n
albóndiga
meatball

meatloaf /ˈmitloʊf/ /ˈmiːtləʊf/ n
pastel de carne
mixture of ground meat

meatotomy n
meatotomía
splitting modification of the glans penis

meatus /miˈeɪt.əs/ n
meato
tubular opening

meaty /ˈmiːti/ adj
carnoso carnudo cárnico
of, relating to, or containing meat

mecha n
mecha
armoured robot

mechanic /məˈkænɪk/ n
mecánico
skilled worker on machinery

mechanical /məˈkæ.nə.kəl/ /mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/ adj
mecánico
physics: related to mechanics

mechanical engineering n
ingeniería mecánica
subfield of engineering

mechanical pencil n
portaminas lapicero lápiz mecánico
pencil with a retractable lead

mechanically adv
mecánicamente maquinalmente
In a mechanical manner

mechanics n
mecánica
a branch of physics

mechanism /ˈmɛkənɪzm/ n
mecanismo
mechanical means for the conversion or control of motion
mental, chemical, or physical process

mechanization n
mecanización
the use of machinery to replace human or animal labour

mechanize /ˈmɛkənaɪz/ v
mecanizar
to equip with machinery

mechanized cavalry n
caballería mecanizada
branch of the modern military

mechatronics n
mecatrónica ingeniería mecatrónica
synergistic combination

medal /ˈmɛdəl/ [ˈmeɾ.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛd.ɫ̩] [ˈmɛɾ.ɫ̩] n
medalla
stamped metal disc

medal table n
medallero

medalist /ˈmɛdəlɪst/ n
medallista
one who has received a medal

medallion /məˈdæljən/ n
medallón
large decorative medal

meddle /ˈmɛd.əl/ v
entrometerse injerirse inmiscuirse mangonear
to interfere in affairs

meddler /ˈmɛdlə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
entremetido entrometido metiche
one who meddles or interferes

meddlesome adj
entrometido
inclined to meddle or interfere

media /ˈmiːdi.ə/ /ˈmiːdɪə/ n
medios
means and institutions for publishing and broadcasting information
medios de comunicación
the journalists and other professionals who comprise the mass communication industry

medial /ˈmiː.di.əl/ adj
medio
of or pertaining to a mean or average

medial rectus n
músculo recto medial recto medial
muscle

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ adj
mediana mediano
having the median as its value
mediano
situated in the middle

median /ˈmiːdi.ən/ /ˈmiːdɪən/ n
mediana
statistics: measure of central tendency
area separating two lanes of opposite-direction traffic

median nerve n
nervio mediano
nerve in the upper limb

mediastinal adj
mediastínico
relating to the mediastinum

mediastinitis n
mediastinitis

mediastinum /ˌmiːdi.əˈstaɪnəm/ n
mediastino
the region in mammals

mediate /ˈmidi.ət/ /ˈmidieɪt/ v
vehicular
act as communicative agent
mediar terciar
intervene between conflicting parties
mediar
resolve differences

mediation /midiˈeɪʃən/ n
mediación

mediatization n
mediatización

mediatize /ˈmiːdɪətʌɪz/ v
mediatizar
to filter through the mass media

mediator /ˈmidieɪtɚ/ n
mediador tercero en discordia
one who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement

medical /ˈmɛdɪkl̩/ adj
médico médica
of the practice of medicine

medical certificate n
certificado médico
statement from a physician

medical history n
historial médico
details about patient's previous medical experiences

medical report n
parte médico
Official account or record of a person's health and medical history

medical school n
escuela de medicina
school that teaches medicine

medical tourism n
turismo de salud turismo médico turismo sanitario
type of tourism

medicaster /ˈmɛdəˌkæstɚ/ /ˈmɛdɪkastə/ n
medicastro
quack doctor

medicate /ˈmɛdɪkeɪt/ v
medicar medicinar
administer medication

medication /mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
medicación
administration of medicine
medicamento medicación
one or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient

medicinal adj
medicinal medicamentoso
tending to cure disease

medicine /ˈmed(ɪ).sɪn/ /ˈmɛ.də.sən/ /ˈmɛ.dɪ.sɪn/ n
medicina
field of study
medicina medicamento
substance which promotes healing

medicine ball n
balón de gimnacia balón de medicina

medieval /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/ /ˌmɛd.i.ˈiː.vəl/ adj
medieval
of or relating to the Middle Ages
having characteristics associated with the Middle Ages

medieval studies n
medievalismo
medieval studies

medina /məˈdiːnə/ n
medina
old town of Arab cities

mediocre /ˌmidiˈoʊkəɹ/ /ˌmiːdɪˈəʊkə/ adj
mediocre
having no peculiar or outstanding features

mediocrity /miːdɪˈɒkɹɪti/ n
mediocridad medianía
condition of being mediocre

meditate v
meditar
contemplate
rest

meditation /mɛdɪˈteɪʃən/ n
meditación
devotional contemplation

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ adj
medio mediano
of intermediate size

medium /ˈmiːdɪəm/ n
medio
nature of the surrounding environment
mitad
nutrient solution for the growth of cells in vitro
médium
someone who supposedly conveys information from the spirit world
format for communicating or presenting information

medium dead adj
medio muerto
near death

medlar /ˈmedlɘ/ /ˈmɛdlə/ /ˈmɛdlɚ/ n
níspero níspola
fruit

medley /ˈmɛdli/ n
popurrí insiemel misculata mosaico variedad
collection of related songs

medulla oblongata n
bulbo raquídeo médula oblonga médula oblongada
lower portion of the brainstem

medullary /məˈdʌləɹi/ /ˈmɛdəlɛɹi/ /ˈmɛd͡ʒulɛɹi/ adj
medular
pertaining to, consisting of or resembling marrow

meek /mik/ /miːk/ adj
modesto
humble, modest, or self-effacing
manso humilde resignado sumiso
submissive, dispirited

meekly /miːk.li/ adv
mansamente
quietly

meerkat /ˈmɪəkat/ /ˈmɪəɹkæt/ n
suricata suricato
small carnivorous mammal

meet /mit/ /miːt/ adj
adecuado
suitable, right; proper

meet /mit/ /miːt/ v
satisfacer cumplir con llenar
comply with
encontrarse
converge and touch
encontrar encontrarse
encounter by accident
reunir encontrar
gather for a formal discussion
encontrarse quedar
see through arrangement
conocer
to get acquainted

meet up v
quedar
meet somebody, by arrangement

meeting /ˈmitɪŋ/ /ˈmiːtɪŋ/ n
reunión junta mitin mítin
encuentro
encounter between people
reunión junta mitin
gathering for a purpose

mega- /ˈmeɪɡə/ /ˈmɛɡə/ prefix
mega-
multiplication factor one million
very large, great

megachurch n
megaiglesia
church with an atypically large congregation

megacolon n
megacolon
all senses

megagram n
megagramo
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

megakaryocyte n
megacariocito
large cell found in bone marrow

megalith n
megalito
construction

megalithic adj
megalítico
of or pertaining to megaliths

megalithism n
megalitismo
culture surrounding the building of megaliths

megalitre n
megalitro
1000000 litres

megalomania /ˌmɛɡəloʊˈmeɪniə/ n
megalomanía
psychopathological condition
obsession

megalopolis /mɛ.ɡəˈlɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
megaciudad
large conurbation

megametre n
megametro
distance of 1,000 km

megamouth shark n
tiburón boquiancho
Megachasma pelagios, a rare deepwater shark

megaohm n
megaohm
one million ohms

megaphone /ˈmɛɡ.əˌfəʊn/ /ˈmɛɡəˌfoʊn/ n
megáfono
portable device used to amplify a person's voice

megapode n
megápodo
bird

megasecond n
megasegundo
1,000,000 seconds

megatsunami /ˌmɛɡəsuːˈnɑːmi/ /ˌmɛɡətsuːˈnɑːmi/ n
megatsunami
a very large tsunami

meh /mɛ/ interjection
bah

meibomian gland n
glándula de Meibomio
gland

meiosis /maɪˈəʊsɪs/ n
meiosis
cell division

meitnerium /maɪtˈnɜɹi.əm/ n
meitnerio
chemical element

melancholic adj
melancólico
filled with or affected by melancholy

melancholy /ˈmelənkəli/ /ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑl.i/ n
melancolía
Sadness or depression

melange /məˈlɑnʒ/ n
mezcolanza
collection containing a variety of miscellaneous things

melanin /ˈmɛlənɪn/ n
melanina
dark pigment

melanism n
melanismo
congenital excess of melanin pigmentation

melanoma /mɛləˈnoʊmə/ n
melanoma
type of skin tumor

melatonin /ˌmɛləˈtoʊnɪn/ n
melatonina
hormone

melisma /məˈlɪzmə/ n
melisma
a passage of several notes sung to one syllable of text

melissopalynology n
melisopalinología
study of honey

mellifluous /məˈlɪflu.əs/ /mɛˈlɪflu.əs/ adj
melifluo
sweet and smooth (tone, voice...)
flowing like honey

mellow /ˈmɛloʊ/ /ˈmɛləʊ/ adj
blando mantecoso relajado
Soft or tender by reason of ripeness; having a tender pulp
relajado
relaxed

melodic [mɨˈlɑɾɪk] adj
melódico
of, relating to, or having melody

melodious adj
melodioso
having a pleasant melody

melodrama n
melodrama
romantic drama

melodramatic /ˌmɛl.ə.dɹəˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
melodramático
of or pertaining to melodrama

melody /ˈmel.ə.di/ /ˈmɛl.ə.di/ n
melodía
sequence of notes that makes up a musical phrase

melomania /ˌmɛlə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
melomanía
an abnormal love of music

melomel n
hidromiel de frutas melomel
A mead that contains fruit

melon /ˈmɛlən/ n
melón
fruit

melon baller n
sacabolas
tool

melt /mɛlt/ n
material fundido
molten material

melt /mɛlt/ v
derretirse derretir fundirse
intransitive: to change from a solid to a liquid

meltdown n
fusión de núcleo
severe overheating of the core of a nuclear reactor
dilema escándalo explosión
situation being likened to a nuclear meltdown

melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/ n
fusión colicuación derretimiento fundición licuación licuefacción
process of changing the state of a substance

melting point n
punto de fusión
temperature at which solid and liquid phases are in equilibrium

melting pot n
crisol
place where many divergent things come together and are homogenized

member /ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ n
miembro
one who officially belongs to a group
organ, limb
miembro miembro viril
penis

member organisation n
organización miembro
organisation connected to an umbrella organisation

member state n
estado miembro
state that is a member of a confederation

membership n
membresía
fact of being a member

membrane /ˈmembɹeɪn/ n
membrana
enclosing or separating tissue
mechanical part that can deform or vibrate when excited by an external force

membranophone n
membranófono
instrument

membranous adj
membranoso
having the qualities of, or pertaining to, a membrane

meme /miːm/ n
meme
unit of cultural information
something copied and circulated online

memetics /mɛˈmɛtɪks/ n
memética
study of memes

memoir /ˈmɛmˌwɑɹ/ /ˈmɛmˌɔɪɚ/ n
memoria
book describing the personal experiences of an author

memorability n
memoriabilidad
the quality or state of being memorable

memorable /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹəbl̩/ adj
memorable
worthy of being remembered

memorably adv
memorablemente
in a memorable manner

memorandum n
memorándum
brief diplomatic communication
short note serving as a reminder
written business communication

memorandum of understanding n
memorándum de entendimiento
document that outlines the legal premises of parties

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ adj
conmemorativo
serving as a remembrance

memorial /məˈmɔːɹi.əl/ n
conmemoración
service

memorization n
memorización
act of committing something to memory

memorize /ˈmɛm.əɹˌaɪ̯z/ v
memorizar
to commit to memory, to learn by heart

memory /ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪm(ə)ɹi/ n
memoria
ability to recall
RAM or ROM
recuerdo memoria
stored record

memory card n
tarjeta de memoria

memory leak n
pérdida de memoria
fault in memory allocation

memory stick n
Memory Stick tarjeta de memoria
memory card, flash card

menace /ˈmɛnɪs/ n
amenaza
perceived threat or danger
act of threatening

menace /ˈmɛnɪs/ v
amenazar
to make threats against, to intimidate

menacing v
amenazante intimidante
Suggesting imminent harm
threatening

menagerie /mɪˈnædʒəɹɪ/ n
casa de fieras
collection of live wild animals on exhibition; the enclosure where they are kept

menarche /mɛˈnɑːki/ n
menarquia
first menstruation

mend /mɛnd/ n
remiendo
place or tear repaired in clothing

mend /mɛnd/ v
reparar remendar emendar
to repair
remendar
to repair a tear in clothing

mendacious /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/ adj
mentiroso embustero mendaz
lying, untruthful or dishonest

mendacity /mɛnˈdæsəti/ n
mentira
a deceit, falsehood, or lie
mendacidad
fact or condition of being untruthful; dishonesty

mendelevium /ˌmɛndəˈliːviəm/ n
mendelevio
chemical element

mendicant /ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ adj
mendicante
of or pertaining to a member of a religious order who begs
depending on alms

mendicant /ˈmɛn.dɪ.kənt/ n
mendigo
beggar

mendicant order n
orden mendicante
religious order

menhir /ˈmɛnhɪə(ɹ)/ n
menhir
standing stone as a monument

menial /ˈmiːni.əl/ n
criado
domestic servant

meningitis n
meningitis
inflammation of the meninges

meningococcus n
meningococo
Neisseria meningitidis

meninx /ˈmiːnɪŋks/ n
meninge
membrane

meniscofemoral adj
meniscofemoral
relating to a meniscus and a femur

meniscus /mɛˈnɪs.kəs/ n
menisco
either of two parts of the human knee
the curved surface of liquids

menopausal adj
menopáusico
of or pertaining to menopause

menopause n
menopausia
ending of menstruation

menorah /mɪˈnɔːɹə/ n
menorá menora
seven-branch candelabrum

menorrhagia n
metrorragia
excessive menstruation

menorrhoea n
menorrea
menstrual bleeding

mens rea /ˌmɛnz ˈɹiːə/ n
mente rea
guilty mind

mensiversary n
mesiversario
day that is an exact month (or specified number of months) since the occurrence of an event

menstrual /ˈmɛn.stɹu.əl/ adj
menstrual
of or having to do with the menses

menstrual cup n
copa menstrual
A receptacle worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid

menstruate /ˈmɛnstɹʊeɪt/ /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪt/ v
menstruar
to undergo menstruation

menstruation /ˌmɛnstɹuˈeɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌmɛnstɹʊˈeɪʃn/ n
menstruación achaque periodo regla
periodic discharging of the menses

mental /ˈmɛntəl/ adj
mental
relating to the mind

mental disorder n
enfermedad mental
behavioral pattern

mental health n
salud mental
emotional well-being

mental hospital n
manicomio frenopático hospital psiquiátrico
facility designed to treat persons with mental disorders

mental illness n
enfermedad mental
mental disorder (countable)
property (uncountable)

mentality /mɛnˈtæləti/ n
mentalidad
mindset

mentally /ˈmɛntəli/ adv
mentalmente
in a mental manner

menthol n
mentol
cyclic monoterpene alcohol

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ n
mención
a speaking or notice of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner

mention /ˈmɛnʃən/ v
mencionar mentar
make a short reference to something

mentonian adj
mentoniano
relating to the menton

mentor /ˈmɛn.tɔɹ/ /ˈmɛn.tɔː/ n
mentor
A wise and trusted counselor or teacher

mentorship n
mentoría
state of being a mentor

menu /ˈmɛnju/ /ˈmɛnjuː/ n
menú carta
details of the food to be served at a banquet
printed list of dishes offered in a restaurant
menú
list from which the user may select an operation to be performed

menu bar n
barra de menú
rectangular region of a graphical user interface where computer menus are housed

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ interjection
miau ñau ñew
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ n
maullido
cry of a cat

meow /miˈaʊ̯/ v
maullar hacer miau
of a cat, to make its cry

mercantile /ˈmɜːkənˌtaɪl/ /ˈmɝ.kənˌtaɪl/ adj
mercantil
related to the exchange of goods for profit

mercaptan /məːˈkapt(ə)n/ n
mercaptano
sulphuric compound

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ adj
mercenario
motivated by private gain

mercenary /ˈmɜː.sə.nə.ɹi/ /ˈmɝsəˌnɛɹi/ n
mercenario
person employed to fight

mercerize v
mercerizar
to treat cotton with NaOH

merchandise /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɜːtʃənˌdaɪz/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪs/ /ˈmɝtʃənˌdaɪz/ n
mercancía
commodities offered for sale

merchant /ˈmɜːtʃənt/ /ˈmɝtʃənt/ n
comerciante mercader
person who traffics in commodities

merchant mariner n
marino mercante

merchant navy n
marina mercante
civilian naval fleet

merchantable adj
comerciable
fit for market

merciful /ˈmɜːsɪfl̩/ /ˈmɝsɪfl̩/ adj
misericordioso misericordiosa
showing mercy

merciless /ˈmɜːsɪləs/ /ˈmɝsɪləs/ adj
despiadado inmisericorde
showing no mercy; cruel and pitiless

mercilessly /ˈmɜːsɪləslɪ/ adv
despiadadamente
in a merciless manner

mercurial /məːˈkjʊə.ɹɪ.əl/ /mɝˈkjʊ.ɹi.əl/ adj
mercurial
of or pertaining to the element mercury
pertaining to the Roman god Mercury
pertaining to the planet Mercury

mercury /ˈməː.kjʊ.ɹi/ /ˈmɝkjəɹi/ n
mercurio azogue
element

mercury-vapour lamp n
lámpara de vapor de mercurio
a gaseous discharge lamp

mercy /ˈmɜːsi/ /ˈmɝsi/ n
misericordia
piedad
forgiveness or compassion
misericordia piedad
relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another

mere /mɪə/ /mɪɚ/ /ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈmɛɹɛ/ adj
mero
the smallest amount

merely /ˈmɪəli/ /ˈmɪɹli/ adv
solamente solo meramente puramente
only, just, and nothing more

mereology /ˌmɪəɹiˈɒlədʒi/ n
mereología
logic: theory dealing with parts in relation to wholes

meretricious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
meretricio
of, or relating to prostitutes

merganser /məːˈɡansə/ n
serreta serreta grande
diving duck

merge /mɜːdʒ/ /mɝdʒ/ v
fusionar
(intransitive) to combine into a whole
(transitive) to combine into a whole

mergeable adj
fusionable
Capable of being merged

merger /ˈmɜːdʒə/ /ˈmɝdʒɚ/ n
fusión unión
the act or process of merging
fusión
the legal union of two or more corporations

mericarp n
mericarpo
an individual carpel of a schizocarp

meridian /məˈɹɪdi.ən/ n
meridiano
imaginary great circle on the Earth's surface

meringue /məˈɹæŋ/ n
merengue
mixture
shell

meristem n
meristemo meristema
zone of active cell division

merit /ˈmɛɹɪt/ n
mérito
claim to commendation or a reward
mérito merecimiento
something deserving or worthy of positive recognition or reward

merit /ˈmɛɹɪt/ v
meritar
to deserve, earn

meritocracy /mɛɹəˈtɑkɹəsi/ /mɛɹɪˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
meritocracia
rule by merit

meritocratic adj
meritocrático

meritocratically adv
meritocráticamente
in a meritocratic way

meritorious /ˌmɛɹɪˈtɔɹi.əs/ adj
meritorio benemérito elogiable encomiable ensalzable laudable
deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward

merkin /ˈmɜːkɪn/ n
peluca púbica
pubic wig

merlin /ˈmɝlɪn/ n
esmerejón
small falcon

merlon /ˈmɜː(r)lən/ n
almena merlón
any of the projections between the embrasures of a battlement

mermaid /ˈməː.meɪd/ /ˈmɝ.meɪd/ n
sirena
mythological woman with a fish's tail

merman n
tritón

meronym /ˈmɛɹənɪm/ n
merónimo
word denoting part of whole

meronymy n
meronimia
system of meronyms

merriment /ˈmɛɹimɨnt/ n
juguetoneo
playful fun
alegría júbilo regocijo
state of enjoyable exuberance

merry /ˈmɛɹi/ adj
festivo
festive and full of fun and laughter
alegre
jolly and full of high-spirits

merry Christmas phraseologicalUnit
feliz Navidad
good wishes at Christmas time

merry-go-round /ˈmɛ.ɹi.ɡoʊ.ɹaʊnd/ n
carrusel tiovivo calesita caballitos
carousel

merrymaking n
verbena
joyful festivities

mesa /ˈmeɪ.sə/ n
mesa
flat area of land

mesangial adj
mesangial
of or pertaining to the mesangium

mesenteric adj
mesentérico
relating to mesentery

mesentery /ˈmɛs.ən.təɹ.i/ /ˈmɛz.ənˌtɛɹ.i/ n
mesenterio
the membrane that attaches the intestines to the wall of the abdomen

mesh /mɛʃ/ n
engranaje
engagement of teeth of gears
malla
opening
malla rejilla
structure

meso- prefix
meso-
prefix meaning middle

meso-region n
mesorregión
administrative system

mesocarp n
mesocarpio

mesocolon n
mesocolon
the part of the mesentery that attaches the colon to the abdominal wall

mesoderm n
mesodermo
tissue produced by gastrulation

mesolect n
mesolecto
speech between acrolect and basilect

mesology n
mesología
branch of biology and environmental/sociological influence

mesonephros n
mesonefros
excretory organ of the embryo

mesopause n
mesopausa
the boundary between the mesosphere and the ionosphere

mesosphere n
mesosfera
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

mesothelioma n
mesotelioma
uncommon malignant tumour of the mesothelium

mesotrophic adj
mesotrófico
providing intermediate level of nutrients and minerals

mesquite /mɛsˈkiːt/ n
mezquite
Prosopis

mess /mɛs/ n
desorden belén cisco cristo desarreglo desmadre
disagreeable mixture or confusion of things

mess hall n
cantina comedor comedor militar
military dining room

mess up v
desarreglar desbarajustar desordenar echar a perder
to make a mess of
descolocar
to throw into a state of mental disarray

mess with v
huevear
to joke with

message /ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒ/ n
mensaje recado
communication, concept or information conveyed

messenger /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒə/ /ˈmɛs.n̩.d͡ʒɚ/ n
mensajero
one who brings messages

messenger RNA n
ARN mensajero
information carrying RNA

messiah /məˈsaɪ.ə/ n
mesías
ordained to lead the people of Israel

messianic adj
mesiánico
of, relating to, or resembling a messiah or the Messiah

messmate n
comensal
an associate with whom one shares a mess

messuage /ˈmɛswɪd͡ʒ/ n
mansión parcela
(legal) A plot of land as the site for a house; later, a residential building taken together with its outbuildings and assigned land

messy /ˈmɛsi/ adj
desordenado
in a disorderly state; causing mess or confusion; chaotic; disorderly

mestizo /mɛsˈti.zoʊ/ n
mestizo mestiza
a person of mixed ancestry

meta- /mɛ.tə/ prefix
meta-
chemistry: contrasted with ortho- and para-
chemistry: having fewer molecules of water than the ortho- equivalent
having analogies with metaphysics
pertaining to a level above or beyond
geology: analogies and derivatives of metamorphism
pathology: consequent on

meta-analysis n
metanálisis
statistics

metabasis n
metábasis
A change of subject

metabolic adj
metabólico
of or pertaining to metabolism

metabolism /məˈtæbəlɪzəm/ n
metabolismo
complete set of chemical reactions that occur in living cells

metabolite /mɪˈtæbəlaɪt/ n
metabolito
any substance produced by, or taking part in, a metabolic reaction

metacarpal adj
metacarpiano
of the metacarpus

metacarpal n
metacarpiano
bone of the metacarpus

metacarpus n
metacarpo
five bones of the palm

metadata /ˈmɛt.əˌdeɪ.tə/ n
metadatos
data that describes data

metafiction n
metaficción
form of self-referential literature

metagenomics n
metagenómica
study of genomes from environmental samples

metal /ˈmɛtəl/ [ˈmɛ.ɾɫ̩] n
metal
atomic element or material made of such atoms
certain category of rock music

metal detector n
detector de metal
a hand-held device
a structure, similar to a doorway

metalhead n
metalero
one who listens to heavy metal music

metallic /məˈtæl.ɪk/ adj
metálico
made of metal
related to metal

metallic bond n
enlace metálico
chemical bond

metalloid /ˈmɛtəlɔɪd/ n
metaloide semimetal
element

metalloprotein n
metaloproteína
a protein that contains a metal atom as a cofactor

metallurgical adj
metalúrgico
of or relating to metallurgy

metallurgically adv
metalúrgicamente
in a metallurgical manner

metallurgist n
metalurgista metalúrgico
person skilled in metallurgy

metallurgy /meˈtælədʒi/ /ˈmetələɹdʒi/ n
metalurgia
science of metals

metalworker n
metalista obrero metalúrgico
a person who shapes metal

metalworking n
metalistería metalmecánica

metamorphic /ˌmɛtəˈmɔɹfɪk/ adj
metamórfico
geology: resulting from intense heat and/or pressure
zoology: pertaining to metamorphosis

metamorphic rock n
roca metamórfica
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

metamorphose /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːˌfəʊz/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹˌfoʊz/ v
metamorfar
to transform (something) so that it has a completely different appearance
metamorfosear
to undergo metamorphosis

metamorphosis /ˌmɛtəˈmɔːfəsɪs/ /ˌmɛɾəˈmɔɹfəsɪs/ n
metamorfosis
transformation
in biology
noticeable change

metanarrative n
grandes narrativas grandes relatos macrorrelato metanarrativa metarrelato
narrative about narratives of historical meaning, experience or knowledge

metapelite n
metapelita
A metamorphosed pelite rock

metaphase n
metafase

metaphony /məˈtæfəni/ n
metafonía

metaphor /ˈme.tə.fɚ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈmɛt.ə.fɔː(ɹ)/ n
metáfora
countable: word or phrase used in metaphor
uncountable: figure of speech

metaphorical /ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/ adj
metafórico metafórica
pertaining to a metaphor

metaphorically adv
metafóricamente
in a metaphoric manner

metaphoricity n
metaforicidad
quality of being a metaphor

metaphorize v
metaforizar
describe something using metaphors

metaphyseal adj
metafisario
of or pertaining to the metaphysis

metaphysical /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
metafísico
of or pertaining to metaphysics

metaphysician n
metafísico
A philosopher who specializes in the scholarly study of metaphysics

metaphysics /mɛtəˈfɪzɪks/ n
metafísica
branch of philosophy that studies first principles

metaplasm n
metaplasmo
linguistics: alteration of a word’s letters or sounds

metasearch engine n
metabuscador

metastasis /mɪˈtæstəsɪs/ n
metástasis
transference of a bodily function or disease to another part of the body

metastasize /mɪˈtæstəsʌɪz/ v
metastatizar
to spread to other sites in the body

metastatic /mɛtəˈstætɪk/ adj
metastático
relating to metastasis

metatarsus n
metatarso
bones

metate /mɛˈtɑːteɪ/ n
metate
flat stone for grinding grains

metathesis /mə.ˈtæ.θə.səs/ n
metátesis
the transposition of letters, syllables or sounds within a word

metazoan n
metazoo
(zoology) animals with differentiated tissues

mete /miːt/ v
extender
To dispense
medir
To measure

metempsychosis /mɛtəmsʌɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
metempsicosis
Transmigration of the soul

meteor /ˈmitiɚ/ n
meteoro
streak of light

meteor shower n
lluvia de estrellas lluvia de meteoros
Meteors seen on Earth for short time period

meteorite /ˈmi.ti.əˌɹaɪt/ /ˈmiː.tɪ.ə.ɹaɪt/ n
meteorito
remains of a meteor

meteoroid n
meteoroide
small debris in a star system

meteorological /ˌmitiəɹəˈlɑd͡ʒɪkl̩/ /ˌmiːtɪəɹəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkl̩/ adj
meteorológico metereológico
relating to meteorology

meteorologist n
meteorólogo
person who studies meteorology
weather forecaster

meteorology /ˌmiti.əˈɹɑːlədʒi/ /ˌmiːtɪəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
meteorología
science

meter /ˈmitəɹ/ /ˈmiːtə/ n
metro contador medidor
measuring instrument
métrica
rhythm of poetry

metformin n
metformina
oral drug

methadone /ˈmɛθədoʊn/ n
metadona
synthetic opioid analgesic

methamphetamine /ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/ n
metanfetamina
the drug (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine

methane /ˈmiːθeɪn/ /ˈmɛθeɪn/ n
metano
the compound CH₄

methanoic acid n
ácido metanoico
formic acid

methanol n
metanol
the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH₃OH

methionine /mɛˈθaɪəˌniːn/ /mɪˈθʌɪəniːn/ n
metionina
amino acid

method /ˈmɛθəd/ n
método
process by which a task is completed
(programming) subroutine or function in object-oriented languages
method
type of acting

methodical adj
metódico
in an organized manner

methodically adv
metódicamente
in a methodical manner

methyl /ˈmɛθaɪl/ /ˈmɛθəl/ n
metilo
univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH₃

methyl salicylate n
salicilato de metilo
methyl ester of salicylic acid

methyl tert-butyl ether n
metil tert-butil éter

methylation /ˌmɛθɪˈleɪʃən/ n
metilación
addition of a methyl group

methylene n
metileno
divalent radical
group present as a repeating unit
unstable carbene CH₂

metic /ˈmɛtək/ /ˈmɛtɪk/ n
metic
resident alien in ancient Greece

meticulous /mɨˈtɪkjɨlɨs/ adj
minucioso meticuloso
characterized by very precise, conscientious attention to details

meticulously adv
a conciencia meticulosamente minuciosamente
meticulously

meticulousness n
menudencia meticulosidad
state or characteristic of being meticulous

metis adj
mestiza mestizo
a person of mixed European and Aboriginal descent

metonym /ˈmɛtənɪm/ n
metónimo
word that names an object from a single characteristic of it

metonymic /ˌmɛt.əˈnɪm.ɪk/ adj
metonímico
of, or relating to, a word that names an object from a single characteristic of it or of a closely related object

metonymy n
metonimia
figure of speech

metre /ˈmiːtə/ /ˈmiːtəɹ/ n
metro
unit of length

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ adj
métrico
relating to metric system

metric /ˈmɛt.ɹɪk/ n
métrica
notion in mathematics

metric space n
espacio métrico
space (mathematics)

metric system /ˈmɛtɹɪk ˌsɪstəm/ n
sistema métrico
system of measurements developed in France

metric ton n
tonelada métrica
unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms

metrical foot n
pie
basic unit of verse

metro station n
estación de metro
railway station for a rapid transit system

metrological adj
metrológico
of or pertaining to metrology

metrology /mɛtˈɹɒl.ə.dʒɪ/ /mɛˈtɹɑ.lə.dʒi/ n
metrología
science of measurement

metronidazole n
metronidazol
antibiotic of the nitroimidazole group

metronome /ˈmɛtɹəˌnoʊm/ /ˈmɛtɹəˌnəʊm/ n
metrónomo
a device used in music

metropolis /mɪˈtɹɒpəlɪs/ n
metrópolis urbe metrópoli
large, busy city

metropolitan /mɛtɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ /mɛtɹɵˈpɑlɨtən/ adj
metropolitano
pertaining to a metropolis

metropolitan /mɛtɹəˈpɒlɪtən/ /mɛtɹɵˈpɑlɨtən/ n
metropolitano
bishop empowered to oversee other bishops

metrosexual n
metrosexual
man concerned with personal appearance

mettle /ˈmɛt.l̩/ n
templanza temple ánimo

mezereon n
mezereón
shrub

mezuzah /məˈzuːzɔː/ n
mezuzá
piece of parchment attached to the doorpost of a house

mezzaluna n
tajadera
crescent-shaped steel blade

mezzanine /ˌmɛzəˈniːn/ n
entrepiso entresuelo entreplanta
mezanine
a secondary floor, in between the main floors of a building

miasma /maɪˈæzmə/ /miˈæzmə/ n
miasma
noxious atmosphere or influence

miasmatic adj
miasmático
having the nature of miasma

mica /ˈmaɪkə/ n
mica
hydrous aluminosilicate minerals

micaceous adj
micáceo
of, pertaining to, consisting of, containing or resembling mica

micelle /maɪˈsɛl/ n
micela
colloidal aggregate

micro- prefix
micro-
one millionth
very small

micro-region n
microrregión
administrative system

microarray n
microarreglo micromatriz
two-dimensional array of small quantities of biological material

microbe /ˈmaɪkɹoʊb/ n
microbio
microorganism

microbial /maɪˈkɹoʊb.i.əl/ adj
microbiano
relating to microbes

microbicidal adj
microbicida
of, pertaining to, or functioning as a microbicide

microbicide n
microbicida
substance that is harmful to microorganisms

microbiological adj
microbiológico
pertaining to microbiology

microbiologist n
microbiólogo microbióloga
scientist whose speciality is microbiology

microbiology n
microbiología
branch of biology dealing with microorganisms

microblogging n
microblogging
writing or publishing a microblog

microbody n
microcuerpo
cellular organelle

microbrewery n
microcervecería
small commercial brewery

microcephaly n
microcefalia
neurological disorder

microchip /ˈmaɪkɹoʊˌtʃɪp/ n
microchip
integrated circuit

microclimate n
es microclima
local climate region

microcomputer n
microcomputadora
computer designed around a microprocessor

microcosm /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌkɑzəm/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹə(ʊ)ˌkɒzəm/ n
microcosmos
human nature or body as representative of the wider universe
obsolete: the human body, a person
small natural ecosystem; an artificial ecosystem set up as an experimental model
smaller system as representative of a larger one

microeconomic adj
microeconómico
relating to a microeconomy

microeconomics /ˌmaɪkɹəʊˌɛkəˈnɒnɪks/ n
microeconomía
study of small-scale economic activities

microelectrode n
microelectrodo
small electrode

microfauna n
microfauna
smallest of the faunal size divisions

microfilm n
microfilm
roll of film

microfilm v
microfilmar
reproduce documents on microfilm

microfinance n
microfinanza
finance provided to low-income people

microfossil n
microfósil
microscopic fossil

microgram n
microgramo
µg

microgravity n
microgravedad
very low gravity

microhematuria n
microhematuria

micrometer /maɪˈkɹɑmɪtɚ/ /maɪˈkɹɒmɪtə/ /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
micrómetro
one millionth of a meter

micrometer /ˈmaɪkɹoʊmiːtɚ/ /ˈmaɪkɹəʊmiːtə/ n
micrómetro
instrument

micron /ˈmaɪkɹɒn/ n
micrón
micrometer

micronation n
micronación
entity that resembles a nation or a state

micronutrient n
micronutriente
essential mineral or vitamin

microorganism /ˌmaɪ.kɹoʊˈɔːɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ /ˌmaɪ.kɹəʊˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm̩/ n
microorganismo
an organism too small to be seen by unaided eye

micropaleontology n
micropaleontología
the study of microfossils

micropenis /mɑikɹəʊpiːnɪs/ n
micropene
unusually small penis

microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfoʊn/ /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ n
micrófono
transducer of sound waves to electricity

microplastic n
microplástico
small particles of plastic

micropolitan adj
micropolitano
less populated than metropolitan but more than rural

microprocessor n
microprocesador
the entire CPU of a computer on a chip

microscope /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskoʊp/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌskəʊp/ n
microscopio
an optical instrument

microscopic /ˌmaɪkɹəˈskɑpɪk/ adj
microscópico
so small that it can only be seen using a microscope
very small
relating to microscopes

microscopy /maɪ.ˈkɹɔ.skə.pi/ n
microscopia microscopía
study of microscopes
use of microscopes

microsecond n
microsegundo
unit of time equal to 10−6 seconds

microseism n
microsismo
tremor

microskirt n
microfalda
extremely short skirt

microsome /ˈmaɪk.ɹə.soʊm/ /ˈmaɪk.ɹə.səʊm/ n
microsoma

microstate n
microestado
a very small country
microscopic configuration

microtubule n
microtúbulo
microscopic tube in cells

microwave /ˈmaɪkɹəʊˌweɪv/ /ˈmaɪkɹəˌweɪv/ n
microonda
electromagnetic wave

microwave oven /ˈmaɪkɹə(ʊ)ˌweɪv ˈʌv(ə)n/ n
horno de microondas microondas
oven using microwave energy

mid-life crisis n
crisis de la mediana edad
emotional period of doubt

midafternoon n
media tarde
middle of the afternoon

midbrain n
mesencéfalo
part of brain

midden /ˈmɪdən/ n
basural
refuse heap

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ adj
central
central
medio
located in the middle; in between

middle /ˈmɘdɘl/ /ˈmɪdəl/ n
medio
medio centro
centre, midpoint
centro medio
part between beginning and end

middle age n
mediana edad edad media
the period of life between youth and old age

middle class n
clase media
social and economic class

middle ear n
oído medio
cavity in the ear

middle finger n
dedo de en medio dedo del corazón el dedo
finger between the forefinger and the ring finger

middle name n
segundo nombre
name between given name and surname

middle of nowhere n
donde Cristo dio las tres voces a tomar por culo a tomar por saco andurriales el quinto pino en medio de la nada
remote place

middle school n
escuela media secundaria
school contain both primary and secondary students

middle-aged /ˌmɪdl̩ˈeɪd͡ʒd/ adj
de mediana edad
of, or relating to middle age

middleman [ˈmɪdɫ̩ˌmæn] n
coyote intermediario
intermediario
intermediate dealer between manufacturer and the retailer or customer

middlewoman n
intermediaria
The female equivalent of a middleman; a female intermediary

midfielder n
mediocampista
player

midget n
chichón de piso retaco
derogatory: any short person
enano
person of small stature of adult height less than 4'10"

midnight /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/ /ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ n
medianoche
12 o'clock
madrugada medianoche
middle of the night

midpoint n
medianía mitad
point equidistant between two extremes
punto medio
point which divides a line segment

midriff n
vientre
mid section of the human torso

midshipman n
guardiamarina
officer of the lowest rank

midst /mɪdst/ n
centro
place in the middle of something

midsummer n
día de San Juan
Midsummer Day

midway /mɪdweɪ/ n
medianía
middle way or manner

midwife /ˈmɪd.waɪf/ n
partera comadrona matrona
person who assists women in childbirth

midwifery /mɪdˈwɪfəɹi/ /ˈmɪdˌwaɪfəɹi/ n
partería
the practice and science of being a midwife

mien /miːn/ n
apostura
demeanor; facial expression or attitude, especially one which is intended by its bearer

might /maɪt/ n
fuerza poder
poder potencia potestad
personal power
fuerza potencia vis
physical strength

might /maɪt/ v
puede que
indicator of conditional or possible actions

might makes right proverb
la fuerza hace el derecho
the stronger and more powerful rule others

mighty /ˈmaɪti/ adj
poderoso
very strong, possessing might

migraine /ˈmaɪɡɹeɪn/ n
migraña jaqueca
headache usually affecting only one side of the head

migrant /ˈmaɪɡɹənt/ n
migratoria migratorio
A migratory bird or other animal
migrante
A person moving from one region or country to another

migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
migración
moving a place to live to another
seasonal moving of animals, birds or fish
computing: changing a platform from an environment to another one

migratory /ˈmaɪ.ɡɹəˌtɔ.ɹi/ /ˌmaɪˈɡɹeɪ.tə.ɹi/ adj
migratorio
(of birds, etc) that migrate

mikado n
emperador micado

mild /ˈmaɪld/ adj
leve
(illness or pain) not serious or dangerous
suave leve
gentle; pleasant; kind; soft
cálido
warm and pleasant of weather

mild steel n
acero al carbono acero de construcción
kind of steel

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ n
moho mildiu
growth of minute fungi

mildew /ˈmɪl.d(j)u/ /ˈmɪl.djuː/ v
enmohecer
to become tainted with mildew
to taint with mildew

mile /maɪ̯l/ n
milla
measure of length

mileage /ˈmaɪlədʒ/ n
millaje
total distance travelled

milestone n
hito jalón
important event
hito mojón cipo
one of a series of numbered markers placed along a road at regular intervals

milfoil n
milenrama
Achillea

milieu /miˈljø/ /mɪlˈju/ /ˈmiːl.jɜː/ n
entorno
person’s social setting or environment

militancy /ˈmɪlɪtənsi/ n
militancia
quality of being militant

militaresque adj
militarizado
relating to military

militarily adv
militarmente
in a military manner

militarism n
militarismo
militarism

militarist n
militarista
one who believes in military force

militarization n
militarización
process

militarize v
militarizar
to give military character to
to train or equip for war

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ adj
militar
characteristic of members of the armed forces
(North America) relating to armed forces such as the army, marines, navy and air force
relating to war
relating to armies or ground forces

military /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ n
ejército
armed forces

military rank n
rango militar
grade conferred upon officers

military science n
ciencia militar
academic discipline which examines institutions and behaviours in the military

military service n
servicio militar mili
service in an army

military-industrial complex n
complejo militar industrial
armed forces and industry

militia /məˈlɪʃə/ n
milicia
army of trained civilians called upon in time of need

milk /mɪlk/ n
leche
liquid

milk /mɪlk/ v
ordeñar
to express milk from mammal
to take advantage of situation
to express any liquid

milk chocolate n
chocolate con leche
Chocolate that includes milk powder as one of its ingredients

milk powder n
leche en polvo
pulverized milk solids

milk snake n
coral ratonera culebra real coralillo
Lampropeltis triangulum

milk tooth n
diente de leche dentición de leche dentición decidua dentición infantil dentición primaria
tooth of the first set of teeth

milker n
lechera vaca lechera
dairy cow
ordeñador ordeñadora
person who, or machine which, milks

milkfish n
pez-de-leche sabalote
Chanos chanos

milking n
ordeño
the act by which a cow is milked

milking machine n
ordeñadora
machine

milkmaid /ˈmɪlkmeɪd/ n
lechera ordeñadora
a young woman who milks the cows on a farm

milkman /ˈmɪlkmən/ n
lechero
man who delivers milk early in the morning

milkshake [ˈmɪɫk.ʃeɪk] n
batido licuado
milk and ice cream beverage

milksop /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/ n
mariquita
weak, easily frightened or ineffectual person

milky /ˈmɪlki/ adj
lechoso
resembling milk in color or consistency

milky quartz n
cuarzo lechoso
common form of crystalline quartz

mill /mɪl/ n
molino
building housing a grinding apparatus
grinding apparatus
fábrica
manufacturing plant
building housing a manufacturing plant

mill /mɪl/ v
moler
grind or process using a mill or other machine
vagar
move about in an aimless fashion
fresar pulir
shape, polish, etc, using a machine

mill around v
pulular
To move or circulate in a confused or disorderly manner within a limited area

mill race /ˈmɪlɹeɪs/ n
saetín
channel

mille-feuille /miːlˈfɜːi/ /ˌmilˈfɔɪ/ n
milhojas
a type of pastry with several layers of puff pastry

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ adj
milenario
occurring every 1000 years
referring to a 1000th anniversary

millennial /mɪˈlɛni.əl/ n
millennial milénico
member of the millennial generation

millennium /mɪˈlɛnɪəm/ n
milenio
thousand-year period

miller /ˈmɪlɚ/ n
molinero molinera
person

millet /ˈmɪlɛt/ /ˈmɪlɪt/ n
mijo
any of a group of various types of grass or its grains used as food

milli- /ˈmɪlɪ/ prefix
mili-
prefix

millibar n
milibar
non-SI unit of pressure

milligram /ˈmɪlɪɡɹæm/ n
miligramo
milligram

millilitre n
mililitro
a unit of volume

millimeter n
milímetro
unit of measure

millimeter of mercury n
milímetro de mercurio
unit of pressure

millimetric adj
milimétrico
size

millinery /ˈmɪlnəɹˌi/ /ˈmɪlɪnəɹi/ n
boneteria
A shop with women's hats

milling cutter n
fresa
rotary cutting tool

milling machine n
fresadora
machine

million /ˈmɪljən/ n
millón
cardinal number

million-dollar question n
la pregunta del millón

millionaire n
millonario millonaria
somebody whose wealth is greater than one million

millionth /ˈmɪljənθ/ n
millonésimo
person or thing in the millionth position
one of a million equal parts of a whole

millipede /ˈmɪləpid/ n
milpiés congorocho
elongated arthropod

millisecond /ˈmɪlɪˌsɛkənd/ n
milisegundo
one one-thousandth of a second

millstone /ˈmɪlstəʊn/ /ˈmɪlˌstoʊn/ n
muela
large round stone used for grinding grain

milt /mɪlt/ n
lecha
fish semen

mimeograph n
ciclostilo mimeógrafo
machine for making copies

mimeograph v
mimeografiar
to make mimeographs

mimesis /mɪˈmiːsɪs/ n
mimesis
the representation of aspects of the real world, especially human actions

mimosa /mɪˈmoʊ.sə/ /mɪˈməʊ.sə/ n
mimosa
plant belonging to the genus Mimosa

mimsy adj
misendeble
flimsy and miserable

minarchism /ˈmɪnəˌkɪzəm/ /ˈmɪnɚˌkɪzəm/ n
minarquismo
government with the least necessary power over its citizens

minaret /mɪnəˈɹɛt/ /ˈmɪnəɹɛt/ n
alminar minarete
mosque tower

mince /mɪns/ n
picadillo
finely chopped meat

mince words v
no tener pelos en la lengua
to use euphemisms

minced adj
molido picado
finely chopped

mind /maɪnd/ n
ánimo
mente espíritu
ability for rational thought
concentración
ability to focus the thoughts
mente propósito voluntad
desire, inclination, or intention
cordura
healthy mental state
juicio opinión
judgment, opinion, or view

mind /maɪnd/ v
importar
to dislike, object to, have a contrary opinion toward
cuidar
to look after, take care of
tomar en cuenta
to pay attention to, take note of

mind control n
control mental
subverting an individual's control of his or her mind

mind one's own business v
no meterse en lo que no le incumbe no te metas en camisas de once varas
to concern oneself only with what is of interest to oneself and not interfere in the affairs of others

mind-boggling /ˈmaɪndˌbɑɡlɪŋ/ /ˈmaɪndˌbɒɡ(ə)lɪŋ/ adj
alucinante asombroso desconcertante
that causes the mind to boggle

minded adj
dispuesto
having inclination for something

minder n
niñera niñero
babysitter
guardaespaldas
bodyguard

mindset n
mentalidad actitud
a way of thinking

mine /maɪn/ n
mina
excavation from which ore is extracted
military: exploding device

mine /maɪn/ pronoun
mío de mí
that which belongs to me

mine /maɪn/ v
extraer efoder minar
to remove ore from the ground
minar
to sow mines in

minecart n
vagoneta
a wheeled container that travels on tracks, used for moving mining materials

minefield n
campo de minas
area in which mines have been hidden
dangerous situation

minelayer n
minador
ship capable of laying mines

miner /ˈmaɪnə/ n
minero
person who works in a mine

miner's lettuce n
verdolaga de Cuba
plant

mineral /ˈmɪ.nəɹ.əl/ n
mineral
in geology
in nutrition
as opposed to animal and vegetable

mineral water n
agua mineral agua mineralizada
water containing dissolved minerals

mineralogical adj
mineralógico
relating to mineralogy

mineralogist n
mineralogista
expert in mineralogy

mineralogy /ˌmɪnəˈɹɑlədʒi/ /ˌmɪnəˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
mineralogía
the study or science of minerals

mineshaft n
pozo de extracción pozo minero socavón
mineshaft

minesweeper n
barreminas buscaminas dragaminas
vehicle, device or person for the removal of mines

mineworker n
minera minero
mineworker

mingle /ˈmɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
mezclar
To mix; to intermix; to combine or join

miniature /ˈmɪn(i)ətʃəɹ/ /ˈmɪn(ɪ)ətʃə(ɹ)/ n
miniatura
a model of reduced scale

minibar n
frigobar minibar
small refrigerator in a hotel room

minibus n
microbús minibús
a small bus

minimal /mɪnəməl/ adj
minimalista
(art) characterised by the use of simple form or structures
(music) characterised by the repetition and gradual alteration of short phrases
mínimo
The smallest possible amount, quantity, or degree

minimal pair n
par mínimo
Pair of words

minimalism n
minimalismo
style of art
style of music

minimalist adj
minimalista
believing in or seeking a minimal state

minimization n
minimización
act of lowering something to its smallest value or extent

minimize /ˈmɪnɨmaɪz/ v
minimizar
To make small as possible

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ adj
mínimo
lowest degree

minimum /ˈmɪnɪməm/ n
mínimo
lowest limit

mining /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/ n
minería
activity of removing solid valuables from the earth

mining engineer n
minador minadora
engineer who specializes in mining

mining engineering n
ingeniería de minas
branch of engineering

minion /ˈmɪnjən/ n
glosilla miñona
7-point type
achichincle adlátere lacayo
loyal servant of another more powerful being
acólito sicario sicofante
sycophantic follower

miniseries n
miniserie
series with a small number of episodes

miniskirt /ˈmɪnɪskəːt/ n
minifalda
skirt

minister /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/ /ˈmɪnɪstə/ n
ministro
person who is trained to perform religious ceremonies at a Protestant church

minister /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/ /ˈmɪnɪstə/ v
ministrar
to attend to; to tend

ministerial /ˌmɪn.əˈstiɹ.i.əl/ adj
ministerial

ministry /ˈmɪnɪstɹi/ n
ministerio
government department

minium /ˈmɪnɪəm/ n
tetróxido de plomo
red lead

minivan n
combi
small van

miniver /ˈmɪnɪvə/ /ˈmɪnɪvɚ/ n
armiño
a light gray or white fur

minivet n
minivet
bird of Pericrocotus

mink /mɪŋk/ n
visón
mammal

minke whale n
ballena enana ballenoto rorqual aliblanco
Balaenoptera acutorostrata or Balaenoptera bonaerensis

minnow /ˈmɪnəʊ/ n
carpa carpita
a small freshwater fish
pececillo
any small fish

minor /ˈmaɪnə/ /ˈmaɪnɚ/ adj
menor
of little importance
musical scale

minor /ˈmaɪnə/ /ˈmaɪnɚ/ n
menor menor de edad
someone below the legal age

minor thing n
insignificancia pequeñez

minority /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɔɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
minoría
period or condition of a person prior to reaching adulthood
minoría menoridad
subgroup that does not form a numerical majority

minority language n
lengua minoritaria
language spoken by a minority

minotaur /ˈmɪnɵˌtɑɹ/ /ˈmɪnɵˌtɔː(ɹ)/ n
minotauro
monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man

minstrel /mɪnstɹəl/ n
juglar ministril
medieval traveling entertainer

minstrelsy n
juglaría

mint /mɪnt/ adj
menta
colour

mint /mɪnt/ n
dineral fortuna
large amount of money
ceca casa de moneda
money-producing building or institution
menta verde
colour
menta
herb flavouring
menta hierba buena
plant

mint /mɪnt/ v
acuñar
to reproduce coins

mint sauce n
salsa de menta
sauce

minuend /ˈmɪnjʊˌɛnd/ n
minuendo
number from which another is subtracted

minuet n
minueto minué
dance
music accompanying the dance

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ n
negativo
mathematics: negative quantity

minus /ˈmaɪnəs/ preposition
menos
mathematics: less

minus sign n
signo menos negativo
symbol used to denote the operation of subtraction and to indicate that a number is negative

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ adj
minúsculo
very small, tiny
minúscula
written in minuscules

minuscule /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjul/ /ˈmɪ.nəˌskjuːl/ n
minúscula
lower-case letter

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ adj
minucioso
very careful and exact, giving small details
diminuto menudo
very small

minute /ˈmɪnɪt/ n
acta
record of meeting
minuto momento
short but unspecified period of time
minuto
unit of time
unit of angular measure
minute of use of telephone network

minute /maɪˈn(j)ut/ /maɪˈnjuːt/ /ˈmɪnɪt/ v
minutar
to write the minutes of

minute hand n
minutero
clock hand

minutely /maɪˈnjuːtlɪ/ /ˈmɪnɪtlɪ/ adv
minuciosamente
with attention to tiny details

minutes /ˈmɪnɪts/ n
acta
the official notes kept during a meeting

minutia /maɪˈn(j)uːʃ(iː)ə/ n
detalle entresijo mezquindad pequeñez trivialidad vericueto
minor detail

miombo tit n
carbonero del miombo
Melaniparus griseiventris

miosis /maɪˈoʊsɪs/ n
miosis
contraction of the pupil of the eye

miracle /ˈmiɹəkəl/ /ˈmɪɹəkəl/ n
milagro
wonderful event attributed to supernatural powers

miraculous adj
milagroso
by supernatural or uncommon causes

miraculously adv
milagrosamente
in a miraculous manner

mirage /mɪˈɹɑːdʒ/ /mɪˈɹɑːʒ/ n
espejismo
an optical phenomenon

mire /ˈmaɪə/ /ˈmaɪɚ/ n
fango barro barrizal cieno fangal lodazal
deep mud

mirepoix n
sofrito
combination of vegetables and herbs

mirror /ˈmiɹ.ɚ/ /ˈmɪɹ.ə/ n
espejo
smooth reflecting surface

mirror image n
imagen especular
reversed image

mirth /mɜɹθ/ /mɜːθ/ n
júbilo alegría felicidad
merriment

misandrist n
misándrica misándrico
one who professes misandry; a hater of men

misandristic adj
misándrica misándrico
of, relating to, or exhibiting misandry

misandry /mɪˈsændɹi/ n
misandria
hatred of or prejudice against men

misanthrope /ˈmɪs.ənˌθɹoʊp/ n
misántropo
one who hates all mankind

misanthropic /ˌmɪ.sənˈθɹɒ.pɪk/ /ˌmɪs.ənˈθɹɑp.ɪk/ adj
misantrópico
hating or disliking mankind

misanthropy n
misantropía
hatred or dislike of people or mankind

misbehave v
comportarse mal portarse mal
act in an inappropriate manner

misbehavior /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjə/ /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjɚ/ n
mal comportamiento
conduct that is inappropriate

miscarriage /ˈmɪs.kæɹ.ədʒ/ /ˈmɪskaɹɪdʒ/ n
aborto espontáneo aborto natural
termination of pregnancy

miscegenation /mɪˌsɛdʒ.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
mestizaje
the mixing or blending of race

miscellaneous /ˌmɪsəˈleɪnɪəs/ adj
misceláneo varios
consisting of a variety of ingredients or parts
varios
having diverse characteristics

mischief /ˈmɪstʃɪf/ n
travesura
diablura gamberrada travesura
conduct that playfully causes petty annoyance
daño diablura maldad picardía travesura
harm or trouble caused by an agent or brought about by a particular cause
revoltoso travieso
one who causes mischief

mischievous /ˈmɪs.t͡ʃɪ.vəs/ adj
travieso pícaro
causing mischief
travieso
naughty

mischievously adv
malvadamente
in a mischievous manner

misconstrue /mɪskənˈstɹuː/ v
malinterpretar
to interpret erroneously

miscreant /ˈmɪs.kɹi.ənt/ n
facineroso
one who has behaved badly or illegally

misdeed /mɪsˈdiːd/ n
fechoría
something wrong done

misdemeanor /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ n
contravención falta mala conducta
small crime

misdirect v
poner mal la dirección
To put the incorrect address on a mail item

mise en scène /ˌmizɑ̃ˈsɛn/ n
puesta en escena
the arrangement of props and actors on a stage or for film

miser /ˈmaɪzə(ɹ)/ n
roñoso tacaño agarrado codo pesetero rata
skinflint or scrooge

miserable /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/ adj
miserable
in a state of misery
very bad (at)

miserably adv
miserablemente
in a miserable manner

misericord n
misericordia
ledge

miserliness n
avaricia tacañería
property of being miserly

miserly /ˈmaɪ.zə(ɹ).li/ adj
avaro tacaño mezquino
like a miser; very covetous; stingy

misery /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/ /ˈmɪz(ə)ɹɪ/ n
miseria sinvivir
great unhappiness
miseria
poverty

misery loves company proverb
la miseria es mas facil de conllevar cuando uno no es el unico mal de muchos, consuelo de tontos
misery is easier when one is not the only one

misfire /ˈmɪsˌfaɪɹ/ v
encendido defectuoso fallo de encendido
To fail to ignite in the proper sequence

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪsfɪt/ n
inadaptado
a badly adjusted person
desajuste desentono
failure to fit well, unsuitability

misfit /mɪsˈfɪt/ /ˈmɪsfɪt/ v
desencajar desentonar encajar mal sentar mal
to fit badly

misfortune /mɪsˈfɔɹtʃən/ /mɪsˈfɔːtʃuːn/ n
desgracia infortunio adversidad desventura
an undesirable event such as an accident
mala suerte gafe infortunio
bad luck

mishandle v
llevar mal
deal with incorrectly

mishap /ˈmɪs.hæp/ n
percance
accident, mistake, or problem

mishegoss n
locura
madness, mishegoss

mishmash /ˈmɪʃˌmæʃ/ n
amasijo fárrago
a collection of miscellany

misinform v
desinformar
give or deliver false information

misinterpret v
malinterpretar
to interpret wrongly

misinterpretation n
malinterpretación
instance of misinterpreting

mislead /mɪsˈliːd/ v
engañar
desencaminar propiciar equivocarse
lead in a false direction

misleader n
corruptor
one who leads into error

misleading adj
engañoso ilusorio
tending to mislead

misname v
mal llamar
name incorrectly

miso /ˈmisoʊ/ /ˈmiːsəʊ/ n
miso
thick paste for making soup

misogynist /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ən.ɪst/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ən.ɪst/ n
misógino misógina
hater of women

misogynistic /ˈmɪs.ɒdʒ.ən.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
misógino misógina
of, relating to, or exhibiting misogyny

misogyny /mɪˈsɑdʒ.ɪ.ni/ /mɪˈsɒdʒ.ɪ.ni/ n
misoginia
hatred or contempt for women

misopedia n
misopedia
Hatred or contempt for children

misplace /mɪsˈpleɪs/ v
extraviar traspapelar
to put something somewhere and then forget its location

mispronounce v
pronunciar mal
to pronounce incorrectly

misrepresent v
incurrir en falsedad
to inaccurately portray something

misrepresentation /mɪsˌɹɛpɹɨzɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
tergiversación
erroneous statements, or the act of making these

miss /mɪs/ n
fallo
a failure to hit
señorita
unmarried woman

miss /mɪs/ v
evadir evitar
to avoid; to escape
perder
to be late for something
faltar perder
to fail to attend
errar fallar marrar
to fail to hit
no entender
to fail to understand
echar de menos extrañar
to feel the absence of someone or something; to feel the want or need of
faltar
to lack something

miss out v
perder
to miss something that should not be missed

missile /ˈmɪsaɪl/ n
proyectil misil
air-based weapon
misil
self-propelled, guidable projectile

missing /ˈmɪsɪŋ/ adj
desaparecido ausente faltante
not able to be located

missing in action /ˈmɪsɪŋ ɪn ˈækʃən/ adj
desaparecido en acción
designation for a member of an organization with whom contact is lost but whose death is not confirmed

missing link n
eslabón perdido
figuratively: sought-after intermediary figure
hypothetical primate

missing person n
persona desaparecida
person whose whereabouts are unknown

mission /ˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
misión
religious evangelism
set of tasks that fulfills a purpose

missionary /ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹɪ/ n
misionero misionario misionera
person traveling to spread a religion

missionary position n
postura del misionero
position for sexual intercourse

missive /ˈmɪsɪv/ n
misiva
a written message

misspell /mɪsˈspɛl/ v
deletrear mal escribir mal
to spell incorrectly

misspelling n
falta de ortografía deletreo erróneo
misspelt word

misstep n
desliz marfilada paso en falso tropiezo
error or mistake
paso en falso
step that is wrong

mist /mɪst/ n
niebla bruma neblina
Water or other liquid finely suspended in air

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ n
error equivocación desatino
an error

mistake /mɪˈsteɪk/ v
confundir
confundir entender mal
to take one thing for another

mistakenly /mɪˈsteɪ.kən.li/ adv
equivocadamente erradamente erróneamente por equivocación por error sin querer
by accident

mister /ˈmɪstəɹ/ [ˈmɪstə(ɹ)] [ˈmɪstɚ] n
señor
title of adult male

mistle thrush n
zorzal charlo
Turdus viscivorus

mistletoe /ˈmɪs(ə)ltəʊ/ /ˈmɪsəlˌtoʊ/ n
muérdago liga visco
any of several hemiparasitic evergreen plants of the order Santalales

mistreat v
maltratar
treat someone or something roughly or badly

mistress /ˈmɪstɹɪs/ n
ama
dominatrix
maestra
female teacher
amante barragana manceba querida
woman in extramarital relationship

mistrial n
juicio nulo
invalid trial

mistrust /mɪsˈtɹʌst/ n
desconfianza recelo
lack of trust

misty /ˈmɪsti/ adj
neblinoso con neblina
with mist; foggy

misunderstand /mɪs.ʌn.də(ɹ)ˈstænd/ v
malentender
to understand incorrectly, while believing one has understood correctly

misunderstanding n
malentendido confusión qui pro quo
mistake

mite /maɪt/ n
ácaro
arachnid

mithridatism n
mitridatismo mitridatización
the practice of ingesting successively greater amounts of a poison

mitigate /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
mitigar
to reduce, lessen, or decrease

mitigation /mɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
mitigación
reduction of something harmful

mitochondrial /ˌmaɪ.təˈkɒn.dɹi.əl/ /ˌmaɪ.t̬əˈkɑːn.dɹi.əl/ adj
mitocondrial
of, or relating to mitochondria

mitochondrion n
mitocondria
respiratory organelle

mitosis /maɪˈtoʊsɪs/ n
mitosis
division of a cell nucleus

mitosome /ˈmaɪtəˌsoʊm/ n
mitosoma
organelle found within eukaryotes

mitotic adj
mitótico
of or pertaining to mitosis

mitral valve n
válvula mitral
valve that divides the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart

mitre /ˈmaɪtəɹ/ n
mitra
a covering for the head, worn on solemn occasions by church dignitaries

mitten /ˈmɪtn̩/ /ˈmɪʔn̩/ n
manopla mitón
type of glove

mix /ˈmɪks/ n
mezcla
result of mixing two or more substances
result of combining items normally kept separate

mix /ˈmɪks/ v
mezclar
stir two or more substances together

mix apples and oranges v
mezclar churras con merinas mezclar peras con manzanas sumar peras con manzanas
to mix two totally different things

mixed /mɪkst/ adj
mestizo mixto
Stemming from two or more races or breeds
mixto
having two or more separate aspects
including both males and females

mixed marriage n
matrimonio mixto
marriage between people of different races, cultures, religions, etc

mixed martial arts n
artes marciales mixtas
Style of combat sport

mixed reaction n
reacciones diversas recepción diversa
state of diverse reception

mixer n
batidora
blender

mixologist n
mixólogo
person who creates cocktails

mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/ n
mezcla
something produced by mixing
something that consists of diverse elements

mizzenmast /ˈmɪz.ənˌmæst/ /ˈmɪz.ənˌmɑːst/ n
palo de mesana
nautical: aftmost mast

mnemonic /nəˈmɑːnɪk/ /nəˈmɒnɪk/ adj
mnemotécnico
related to mnemonics

mnemonics /nəˈmɑn.ɪks/ /nəˈmɒn.ɪks/ n
mnemotécnica
study of techniques for improving memory

moa /ˈmɒʌ/ /ˈməʊə/ n
dinornítido moa
extinct bird

moai /ˈmoʊ.aɪ/ n
moái
stone statue on Easter Island

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ n
gemido quejido
a low cry of pain

moan /moʊn/ /məʊn/ v
quejar
to complain
gemir
to make a moan or similar sound

moaning dove n
tortolita azul
Columbina passerina

moat /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
foso fosa
defensive ditch

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ n
ganado rebaño
group of animals
bahorrina chusma gentuza gleba
the lower classes of a community
turba
unruly group of people

mob /mɑb/ /mɒb/ v
alrededor amontonarse rodear
to crowd around a person

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ adj
móvil celular
capable of being moved

mobile /ˈmoʊbil/ /ˈmoʊbəl/ /ˈməʊ.baɪl/ /ˈməʊbaɪl/ n
móvil
decoration

mobile phone n
teléfono móvil móvil celular teléfono celular
portable telephone

mobilise v
movilizar
to assemble troops and their equipment in a coordinated fashion so as to be ready for war
to become made ready for war
to make something mobile

mobility /moʊˈbɪlɪti/ /mə(ʊ)ˈbɪlɪti/ n
movilidad
ability to move

mobilization n
movilización
marshalling of troops and national resources in preparation for war

mobocracy /mɒbˈɒkɹəsi/ n
oclocracia
rule of the mob

moccasin /ˈmɑkəsɪn/ /ˈmɒkəsɪn/ n
mocasín
modern shoe

mocha /ˈmoʊkə/ /ˈmɒkə/ n
moca
coffee with chocolate

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ n
burla imitación

mock /mɑk/ /mɒk/ v
burlar imitar
imitar remedar
to mimic
burlar
to taunt

mockery /ˈmɑkəɹi/ /ˈmɒkəɹi/ n
ludibrio mofa mote pitorreo
action of mocking; ridicule, derision

mocking adj
burlona burlonas burlones burlón
derisive or contemptuous

mockup /mɒk.ʌp/ n
maqueta prototipo
a full-scale working model of something

modal adj
modal
requiring immediate computer user interaction

modal verb n
verbo modal
a kind of verb

mode /moʊd/ /məʊd/ n
moda
in statistics
style or fashion

mode of transport n
medio de transporte
vehicle or system used to transport people or goods

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ adj
ejemplar
worthy of being a model

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ n
modelo maqueta
miniature
modelo
person
simplified representation
structural design
style
modelo ejemplo
praiseworthy example

model /ˈmɑdl̩/ /ˈmɒdl̩/ v
modelar
be a model
modelar moldear
create from a substance
modelar mostrar
display
armar modelar
make a miniature model
modelizar graficar mostrar proyectar
use as a model

model aircraft n
aeromodelo
aircraft made to a smaller scale

modeling n
modelaje
work of someone who models clothes

modeling clay n
plastilina
malleable substance

modem /ˈmoʊdəm/ /ˈməʊdəm/ n
módem
device that encodes digital computer signals into analog/analogue telephone signals

moderantism n
moderantismo

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ adj
moderado moderada
having an intermediate position in politics
mediocre moderado
mediocre
moderado comedido moderada
not excessive

moderate /ˈmɑdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɑdəɹət/ /ˈmɒdəɹeɪt/ /ˈmɒdəɹət/ v
moderar
to act as a moderator
to become less excessive
to reduce the excessiveness

moderately adv
moderadamente
in a moderate manner

moderation /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
moderación
state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

moderator n
moderador moderadora
someone who moderates

modern /ˈmɑdɚn/ /ˈmɒd(ə)n/ adj
moderno
pertaining to the current time and style

modern art n
arte moderno
modern art

modern pentathlon n
pentatlón moderno
athletics event

modernism n
modernismo
any of several styles of art, architecture, literature, philosophy, etc., that flourished in the 20th century

modernist adj
modernista
relating to modernism

modernist n
modernista
follower of modernism

modernity /məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/ n
modernidad
quality of being modern

modernization /ˌmɑdɚnɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ /ˌmɒdənɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
modernización
process of modernizing

modernize /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/ /ˈmɒdənaɪz/ v
modernizarse
become modern
modernizar
bring something up to date

modest /ˈmɑdəst/ adj
pudoroso decente púdico
intending to avoid the encouraging of sexual attraction in others
modesto humilde
not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements
modesto moderado módico pequeño
small

modestly adv
modestamente
in a modest manner

modesty /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/ n
pudor
pudency, avoidance of sexual explicitness
modestia
the quality of being modest
moderate behaviour; reserve

modicum /ˈmɑdɪkəm/ /ˈmɒdɪkəm/ n
mínimo pizca ápice
small amount

modification /ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
modificación
act or result of modifying or condition of being modified
alteration or adjustment

modified /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/ adj
modificado
changed; altered

modifier /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ n
modificador
grammar: qualifying word, clause or phrase

modifier key n
tecla modificadora
computing: a key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions

modify /ˈmɑdɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/ v
modificar
to change part of

modular smartphone n
teléfono inteligente modular

modulate v
modular
to regulate

module /ˈmɑdʒuːl/ /ˈmɒdjuːl/ n
módulo
self-contained component of a system
unit of education

modulus of elasticity n
módulo de elasticidad
Young's modulus

modus operandi /ˈmɐʉ.dɘs ˌɔp.ɘ.ɹɛn.dɒe/ /ˈməʊ.dʌs ˌɒp.ə.ɹæn.daɪ/ n
modus operandi
person or thing's method of operation

mogul /ˈməʊɡ(ə)l/ n
magnate mogol potentado
a rich or powerful person

mohair /ˈməʊhɛə/ n
mohair
fine hair of the Angora goat

mohatra adj
mohatra

mohel /ˈmɔɪ.əl/ n
mohel
person who performs circumcision

moiety /ˈmɔɪ.ə.ti/ n
fracción porción
share or portion
grupo
specific segment of a molecule

moist /mɔɪst/ adj
húmedo
slightly wet

moisten /ˈmɔɪsən/ v
humedecerse mojarse
to become moist
humedecer mojar
to make moist

moistness n
humedad
moistness

moisture /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/ n
humedad
a moderate degree of wetness

moisturising cream n
crema hidratante
cream that moisturises the skin

moisturize v
humedecer humidificar
to make more humid
to make more moist

moisturizer n
humidificador
that which causes moisture

mojibake /ˌmoʊ.dʒiˈbɑ.ki/ /ˌməʊ.dʒiˈbɑː.ki/ n
mojibake
corrupt characters or letters

mojito /moʊˈhi.toʊ/ n
mojito
Cuban cocktail

mojo /ˈmoʊdʒoʊ/ /ˈməʊdʒəʊ/ n
encanto magia
magic charm or spell

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ adj
molar
of or relating to the molar teeth

molar /ˈmoʊlɚ/ n
molar muela diente molar
back tooth

molarity n
molaridad
moles per litre of a solution

molasses [məˈlæ.sɨz] [məˈlæ.sɪz] n
melaza
thick brownish syrup refined from raw sugar

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ n
molde modelo
frame or model
forma patrón
general shape or form
molde troquel
hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance
forma moldura patrón
shape or pattern of a mold
copia moldura reproducción
something that is made in or shaped on a mold
moho
woolly or furry growth of tiny fungi
tierra blanda
loose friable soil

mold /moʊld/ /məʊld/ v
formar modelar moldear
To shape in or on a mold

molding /ˈmoʊl.dɪŋ/ /ˈməʊl.dɪŋ/ n
moldeado
act or process of shaping in a mold
moldura
architecture: narrow decorative surface
anything cast in a mold

mole /mol/ /moʊl/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
topo
burrowing insectivore
internal spy

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ n
lunar marca de nacimiento
dark spot on the skin
muelle rompeolas
massive structure used as a pier or breakwater
mol
unit of amount
mole
sauce

mole /mol/ /mɒʊl/ /məʊl/ /ˈmoʊleɪ/ n
mola
hemorrhagic mass of tissue in the uterus

mole cricket n
grillo topo
insect of Gryllotalpidae

molecular /məˈlɛkjələɹ/ /məˈlɛkjʊlə/ adj
molecular
relating to molecules

molecular mass n
masa molecular
mass of single molecule

molecular weight n
peso molecular
the sum of the atomic weights of every atom in a molecule

molecule /ˈmɑləkjul/ /ˈmɒləkjuːl/ n
molécula
group of atoms held together by chemical bonds

molehill /ˈməʊlhɪl/ n
topera
A small mound of earth

moleskin n
lunar
fur of a mole

molest v
acosar
to abuse
molestar
to annoy intentionally

molinology n
molinología
study of mills

mollify /ˈmɑːlɪfaɪ/ v
apaciguar
to appease

mollusc /ˈmɑləsk/ /ˈmɒləsk/ n
molusco
soft-bodied invertebrate of phylum Mollusca

molluscum contagiosum n
molusco contagioso
skin infection caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus

molly /ˈmɒli/ n
chimbolo
fish

molten /ˈmoʊltən/ /ˈmɒltən/ /ˈməʊltən/ adj
incandescente
glowing red-hot
derretido
melted

molybdenite n
molibdenita
mineral

molybdenum /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ n
molibdeno
chemical element

mombin n
jocote

moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ /ˈməʊmənt/ n
momento ratito
very brief period of time

moment of force n
momento de fuerza
moment of force

moment of silence n
momento de silencio
period of silence conducted to honor or provide a gesture of respect to a recently deceased person
period of silence for quiet meditation, prayer or reflection

moment of truth n
hora de la verdad momento de la verdad
deciding instant

momentary /ˈmoʊmənˌtɛɹi/ /ˈməʊmənt(ə)ɹi/ adj
momentáneo
lasting for only a moment

momentum /ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/ n
impulso ímpetu
impetus, either of a body in motion, or of an idea or course of events
cantidad de movimiento ímpetu
product of mass and velocity

momma's boy n
madrero mamón moñas nenaza pollerudo regalón
male overly attached to his mother

momo n
momo
type of dumpling

monad /ˈmɒnæd/ n
mónada
mathematics and computing term

monadic adj
monádico
of or relating to a monad

monarch /ˈmɑnɚk/ /ˈmɒnək/ n
monarca
ruler

monarchic /mɒnˈaː(ɹ)kɪk/ adj
monárquico
of, or relating to monarchy or to be a monarch

monarchist n
monárquico
an advocate of, or believer in, monarchy

monarchy /ˈmɑnɚki/ /ˈmɒnəki/ n
monarquía
form of government with a hereditary head of state

monastery /ˈmɑnəstɛɹi/ /ˈmɒnəstɹi/ n
monasterio convento
building for monks

monastic /məˈnæstɪk/ adj
monástico frailuno monacal monjil
of or relating to monasteries or monks

monetarist adj
monetarista
of, pertaining to, or advocating monetarism

monetarist n
monetarista
economist who is an advocate of monetarism

monetary /ˈmɑnɪteɹi/ /ˈmʌnɪtɹi/ adj
monetario
of or relating to money

monetization n
monetización
the conversion of something into money

monetize v
monetizar
to convert something into currency
to establish a currency as legal tender
to make a business activity profit-generating
acuñar monetizar
to mint money

money /ˈmʌni/ n
efectivo dinero
cash
dinero
currency
dinero plata cobres lana pasta pisto
means of exchange and measure of value

money changer n
cambista
person who will exchange currency

money doesn't grow on trees proverb
el dinero no crece en los árboles
you must work in order to have money

money laundering n
lavado de dinero blanqueo de capitales
act of obscuring the origin of money that has been obtained illegally

money market n
mercado de dinero mercado de valores
market

money order n
giro postal
a type of cheque

money plant n
árbol de jade
Crassula ovata

money talks /ˈmʌn.i tɔks/ /ˈmʌn.i tɔːks/ proverb
el dinero manda la pela es la pela poderoso caballero es don dinero
it is easier to accomplish goals using money

moneybags n
ricachón forrado
wealthy person

moneylender n
prestamista
person who lends money

mongoose /ˈmɑŋ.ɡus/ /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/ n
mangosta
a small carnivore of the family Herpestidae

mongrel /ˈmɑŋ.ɡɹəl/ /ˈmʌŋ.ɡɹəl/ n
chucho perro mestizo PP cacri chumino chusco
someone of mixed kind

moniker /ˈmɑn.ɪ.kɚ/ /ˈmɒn.ɪ.kə/ n
apodo mote
personal name or nickname

monism n
monismo
doctrine of the oneness and unity of reality

monito del monte n
monito del monte

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ n
monitor pantalla
computer display
monitor
someone who watches over something

monitor /ˈmɒnɨtə/ v
monitorizar controlar monitorear
watch over, guard

monitor lizard n
varano
lizard of the genus Varanus

monk /mʌŋk/ n
monje
male member of monastic order

monkey /ˈmʌŋki/ n
mono mico chango simio
primate

monkey puzzle /ˈmʌŋkiˌpʌz(ə)l/ n
araucaria pehuén pino chileno piñonero pino araucano pino araucaria
Araucaria araucana

monkey see, monkey do phraseologicalUnit
¿dónde va Vicente? donde va la gente

monkey wrench n
llave inglesa
adjustable wrench
obstaculo problema
problem

monkey's fist n
puño de mono
type of knot

monkfish n
rape
fish
angelote
shark

monkish adj
frailuno
frailesco frailuno monacal monástico
pertaining to, or resembling a monk or monasticism

mono- /ˈmɒ.nəʊ/ prefix
mono-
one

monochromatic adj
monocromo monocromático
having only one colour

monochromator n
monocromador
optical device

monochrome /ˈmɑ.nə.kɹoʊm/ /ˈmɒn.ə.kɹəʊm/ adj
monocromo monocroma
having only one colour

monocle /ˈmɑnəkəl/ n
monóculo
a single lens

monoclinic adj
monoclínico
having three unequal axes

monocolor adj
monocolor

monocoque n
monocasco
structure design

monocotyledon /ˌmɒnəˌkɒtɪˈliːdən/ n
monocotiledónea monocotiledón
Plant belonging to Monocotyledones or Liliopsida

monocotyledonous adj
monocotiledóneo
of or pertaining to a flowering plant having a seed with one embryonic leaf (a single cotyledon)

monoculture /ˈmɒnəˌkʌlt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
monocultivo
the cultivation of a single crop

monocyte n
monocito
type of blood leukocyte

monogamous adj
monógamo
being married to one person at a time

monogamy /məˈnɑɡəmi/ n
monogamia
permanent pair bond between two beings

monogram n
monograma
a design composed of one or more letters used as an identifying mark

monograph n
monografía
scholarly book or treatise

monokini /mɒnə(ʊ)ˈkiːni/ n
monoquini
bikini worn without the upper part

monolingual adj
monolingüe
only knowing or spoken in one language

monolingualism n
monolingüismo
condition of being able to speak only a single language

monolith /ˈmɑ.nə.lɪθ/ /ˈmɒ.nə.lɪθ/ n
monolito
block of stone

monolithic adj
monolítico
having a massive, unchanging structure that does not permit individual variation
of or resembling a monolith

monologist n
monologuista

monologue n
monólogo
drama: long speech by one person

monomer /ˈmɑnəmɚ/ /ˈmɒnəmə/ n
monómero
small molecule, bonded covalently to form polymers

monometer n
monómetro
having one meter

monomial n
monomio
term with numbers and variables

monophobia n
monofobia
fear of being alone

monophosphide n
monofosfuro
phosphide having a single phosphorus atom

monophysite adj
monofisista
Describing the beliefs of a Μonophysite

monoploid adj
monoploide
having a single set of chromosomes

monoploidy n
monoploidía
state of being monoploid

monopolist n
monopolista
one who has, or attempts to acquire, a monopoly on something

monopolistic adj
monopolístico
In the manner of a monopoly

monopolization n
monopolización
the act of monopolizing or the state of being monopolized

monopolize v
monopolizar acaparar
dominate
monopolizar
have a monopoly

monopolizer n
monopolizador monopolizadora

monopoly /məˈnɑpəˌli/ /məˈnɒpəˌli/ n
monopolista
holder of such control
monopolio
situation of exclusive supply
exclusive possession
privilege granting such control
market thus controled

monopsony /məˈnɑpsəni/ /məˈnɒpsəni/ n
monopsonio
market situation in which there is only buyer for a product

monorail /ˈmɑnəɹeɪl/ /ˈmɒnəɹeɪl/ n
monorraíl monocarril monorriel
a railroad system where the trains run on one rail
monocarril monorraíl monorriel
a train running on a single rail

monosaccharide n
monosacárido
a simple sugar, composed of a single ring

monosodium glutamate n
glutamato monosódico
mono sodium salt of the amino acid, glutamic acid

monosomy n
monosomía
genetic disorder

monosyllabic /ˌmɒnə(ʊ)sɪˈlabɪk/ adj
monosílabo
consisting of one syllable
monosílabico
using monosyllables

monotheism n
monoteísmo
belief in one God

monotheistic /ˈmɒn.əʊ.θeɪ.ɪst.ɪk/ adj
monoteísta
believing in a single god

monothematic adj
monotemática monotemático
composed of a single traditional name element

monotherapy n
monoterapia

monotone /ˈmɑː.nə.toʊn/ /ˈmɒ.nə.təʊn/ adj
monótono
having a single pitch

monotonic /ˌmɑnəˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌmɒnəˈtɒnɪk/ adj
monótona monótono
mathematics: never decreasing or increasing as its independent variable increases

monotonous /məˈnɑtənəs/ /məˈnɒtənəs/ adj
monótono
having an unvarying tone or pitch
tedious, repetitious or lacking in variety

monotonously adv
monótonamente
in a droning manner
in a manner that is tedious

monotony /məˈnɑtəni/ /məˈnɒtəni/ n
monotonía
tedium

monotreme n
monotrema
egg-laying mammal

monotypic adj
monotípico
Relating to monotypy

monoxide n
monóxido
oxide containing a single oxygen atom

mons pubis /ˌmɒnz ˈpjubɪs/ n
monte de Venus
fleshy protuberance over the pubic bones

monsoon /mɒnˈsuːn/ n
monzón
wind
tropical rainy season
meteorological system

monster /ˈmɑnstɚ/ /ˈmɒnstə(ɹ)/ n
monstruo
terrifying dangerous creature

monster cock n
pollazo pollón vergazo
large dick

monstrance /ˈmɑnztɹəns/ /ˈmɒnstɹəns/ n
custodia
ornamental in which the consecrated host is placed for veneration

monstrous /ˈmɑnstɹəs/ /ˈmɒnstɹəs/ adj
monstruoso
hideous or frightful
enormously large
freakish or grotesque
of, or relating to a mythical monster

monstrously adv
monstruosamente
in a monstrous manner

monstrousness n
monstruosidad
the state or condition of being monstrous

montage /mɑnˈtɑʒ/ /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ n
montaje
composite work created by assembling other elements

month /mʌnθ/ n
mes
period into which a year is divided

month of Sundays n
más largo que el parto de la burra más largo que un día sin pan

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adj
mensual
Occurring every month

monthly /ˈmʌnθli/ adv
mensualmente
Occurring every month

montmorillonite n
montmorillonita
a type of smectite clay

monument /ˈmɑnjʊmənt/ /ˈmɒnjʊmənt/ n
monumento
structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons

monumental /ˌmɒnjʊˈmɛntəl/ adj
monumental
in the manner of a monument

moo /mu/ /muː/ interjection
mu
sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ n
mugido mu
characteristic sound made by a cow or bull

moo /mu/ /muː/ v
mugir
to make a lowing sound

moo-moo n
vaquita
(childish) cow

mood /muːd/ n
mal genio mal humor
bad mood
ánimo ánimos
disposition (see also in the mood)
humor
mental state

mood swing n
cambio de humor
rapid and extreme changing in mood

moody /ˈmuːdi/ adj
temperamental
Given to sudden or frequent changes of mind; temperamental

moola /ˈmuː.lɑ/ /ˈmuː.lə/ /ˈmuːˌlɑː/ n
pasta plata lana
informal: money

moon /muːn/ n
luna satélite
any substantially sized natural satellite of a planet
largest natural satellite of planet Earth
mes luna
month

moon /muːn/ v
hacer un calvo
to display one's buttocks to

moon landing n
alunizaje
arrival of a spacecraft on the moon

moon letter n
letra lunar
moon letter

mooncake n
pastel de luna
Chinese pastry

mooning n
hacer un calvo
Act of showing one's buttocks

moonlight /ˈmunˌlaɪt/ n
luz de la luna
light reflected from the moon

moonlighting n
pluriempleo trabajo en negro
period of working on the side

moonquake n
lunamoto
lunar seismic event

moonraker /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kə/ /ˈmuːn.ɹeɪ.kɚ/ n
juanete perico
small, light sail high on a mast

moonrise n
salida de la luna subida de la luna
The time of day or night when the moon begins to rise over the horizon

moonset n
puesta de la luna
the setting of the moon below the horizon

moonshine /ˈmuːnʃaɪn/ n
alcohol ilegal
illicit liquor
luz de luna
shine of the moon

moonstone n
piedra de luna
translucent gemstone

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ n
brezal pantano turbera
region with poor, marshy soil, peat and heath

moor /mɔɹ/ /mɔː/ /mʊə(ɹ)/ v
anclar amarrar
to cast anchor or become fastened
amarrar anclar
to fix or secure, as a vessel, in a particular place by casting anchor, or by fastening with cables or chains
amarrar asegurar atar fijar
to secure or fix firmly

moorhen /ˈmuɹ.hɛn/ n
gallineta de agua
water birds of the genus Gallinula

mooring n
amarre
act of securing a vessel

moose /muːs/ n
alce ante anta
largest member of the deer family (Alces alces)

moot /muːt/ adj
irrelevante
having no practical importance
discutible punto muerto
subject to discussion

moot /muːt/ /ˈmʊt/ n
plantear proponer sugerir
to bring up as a subject for debate, to propose

mop /mɑp/ /mɒp/ v
fregar
to rub, scrub, clean or wipe with a mop, or as if with a mop

mope /moʊp/ /məʊp/ v
desanimarse
depressed

moped /moʊpt/ /məʊpt/ n
ciclomotor motocicleta motoneta
two-wheeled vehicle

moppet n
mico
colloquial expression for a child

mora /ˈmɔːɹə/ n
merluza canaria mollera moranella
Mora moro

moraceous adj
moráceo móreo
of or pertaining to the genus Moraceae

moraine /məˈɹeɪn/ n
morrena morena
accumulation of rocks and debris

moral /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ adj
moral
conforming to a standard of right behavior
relating to principles of right and wrong
capable of right and wrong action

moral /ˈmɑɹəl/ /ˈmɒɹəl/ /ˈmɔɹəl/ n
moraleja
the moral significance or practical lesson

moral objectivism n
objetivismo moral
the position that certain acts are objectively right or wrong

moral panic n
pánico moral
mass movement, public outcry

moral support n
apoyo moral
assistance given to a person or cause

morale /məˈɹæl/ /məˈɹɑːl/ n
disposición entusiasmo ánimo
capacity

morality /məˈɹælɪti/ n
moralidad
recognition of / obedience to the rules of right conduct

morally adv
moralmente
relating to morals or ethics
in a moral manner

morass /məˈɹæs/ n
pantano
tract of soft, wet ground

moratorium /ˌmɒ.ɹəˈtɔː.ɹɪəm/ /ˌmɔ.ɹəˈtɔ.ɹi.əm/ n
moratoria
authorization permitting temporary suspension of payments
suspension of an ongoing activity

moratory adj
moratorio
pertaining to delay of payment

moray n
morena
eels of the family Muraenidae

morbid /ˈmɔɹ.bɪd/ /ˈmɔː.bɪd/ adj
mórbido
of or relating to disease
morboso
unhealthy or unwholesome, especially psychologically

morcilla n
morcilla
Spanish blood sausage

mordacious adj
mordaz
biting, sharp or caustic in style or tone
mordedor
prone to biting

mordant /mɔː(ɹ)dənt/ n
mordaz mordiente
a substance used to facilitate dye fixing

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ adv
más
comparative of much
word to form a comparative

more /ˈmo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈmoə/ /ˈmoʊ/ /ˈmɔɹ/ /ˈmɔː/ determiner
más
comparative of many

more Catholic than the Pope adj
ser más papista que el papa
adhering more stringently to Roman Catholic practice than is required

more and more adv
cada vez más
progressively more

more haste, less speed proverb
Vísteme despacio, que tengo prisa
when one is in a hurry, one often ends up completing a task more slowly

more or less adv
casi
almost
más o menos
approximately

more than meets the eye n
tener su intríngulis tener su miga

morel /məˈɹɛl/ n
colmenilla morilla cagarria colmena múrgol
genus Morchella

morello n
guindo cerezo de Morello
Prunus cerasus austera tree
guinda cereza de Morello
fruit

moreover /mɔɹˈoʊvɚ/ /mɔːˈɹəʊvə/ adv
además adicionalmente otrosí
in addition to what has been said

morepork /ˈmoːpoːk/ /ˈmɔɹˌpɔ(ə)ɹk/ /ˈmɔːpɔːk/ n
nínox maorí
Ninox novaeseelandiae

morganatic /mɔɹɡəˈnætɪk/ /mɔːɡəˈnatɪk/ adj
morganático

morgue /mɔɹɡ/ /mɔːɡ/ n
morgue depósito de cadáveres
place for dead people

moribund /ˈmɔːɹɪbʌnd/ adj
moribundo mortecino
approaching death

moriche palm n
moriche
palm from tropical South America

morion /ˈmɒɹɪən/ n
morrión
type of helmet

morning /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ n
mañana madrugada
part of the day between dawn and midday
mañana madrugada AM
the part of the day after midnight and before midday

morning dress n
chaqué chaquet
formal day wear

morning glory n
campanilla morada gloria de la mañana
plant

morning sickness n
náuseas matinales
early morning nausea from pregnancy

morning star n
lucero del alba estrella del alba lucífero
planet Venus as seen around dawn
lucero del alba
spiked weapon on staff

morning wood n
erección matutina trempera mañanera
morning erection

morning-after pill n
píldora del día después
type of contraceptive pill

moron /ˈmɔːɹɒn/ n
morón retrasada retrasado
person of borderline intelligence
imbécil baboso débil mental idiota retardado retrasado
person who makes uncool attempts to impress others

morose /mɒˈɹoʊs/ /məˈɹəʊs/ adj
malhumorado
Sullen, gloomy; showing a brooding ill humour

morpheme /ˈmɔː(ɹ)fiːm/ n
morfema
smallest linguistic unit

morphine /ˈmɔɹfiːn/ n
morfina
crystalline alkaloid

morphological /ˌmɔːfəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
morfológico
relating to morphology

morphologically adv
morfológicamente
with regard to morphology

morphology /mɔɹˈfɑlədʒi/ n
morfología
a scientific study of form and structure
linguistic study of the form and structure
biological study of the form and structure
a description of the form and structure of something
geological study of the form and structure
the form and structure of something

morphophonology n
morfofonología

morphosyntax n
morfosintaxis

morra n
morra

morrow /ˈmɒɹəʊ/ /ˈmɔɹoʊ/ n
mañana
morning

morsel /ˈmɔɹsəl/ /ˈmɔːsəl/ n
gota pizca porción
small fragment

mortadella n
mortadela
sausage

mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ adj
mortal
susceptible to death
causing death; deadly; fatal; killing

mortal sin n
pecado mortal
grave sin

mortality /mɔɹˈtælɪti/ n
mortalidad
condition of being susceptible to death
death rate

mortar /ˈmɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
mortero argamasa
mixture of lime or cement, sand and water
mortero
short large-bore cannon
mortero almirez pilón
vessel used to grind ingredients

mortar and pestle n
mortero
device used for crushing and grinding ingredients into a fine paste or powder

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ n
hipoteca
special form of secured loan

mortgage /ˈmɔɹ.ɡɪdʒ/ /ˈmɔː.ɡɪdʒ/ v
hipotecar
to borrow against a property

mortify /ˈmɔɹtɪfaɪ/ /ˈmɔːtɪfaɪ/ v
mortificar
to discipline by suppressing desires
to injure one's dignity
matar
to kill

mortise-and-tenon joint n
caja y espiga
joint

morula n
mórula
spherical mass of blastomeres

mosaic /moʊˈzeɪɪk/ /məʊˈzeɪɪk/ n
mosaico
artwork
genetically diverse individual
viral disease
composite picture

mosaicist n
mosaiquista
person who designs or builds mosaics

mosasaur n
mosasaurio mosasáurido
group of extinct marine reptiles

moscovium /mɒˈskəʊ.vi.əm/ n
moscovio
115th element

mosque /mɑsk/ /mɒsk/ n
mezquita
a place of worship for Muslims

mosquito /mɒsˈkiː.təʊ/ /məˈski.toʊ/ n
mosquito zancudo mosco plaga
small flying insect of the family Culicidae, known for biting and sucking blood

mosquito coil n
raidolito
mosquito-repelling incense

mosquito net n
mosquitero mosquitera
fine net used to protect against mosquitos

moss /mɑs/ /mɒs/ /mɔs/ n
musgo
plants of the division Bryophyta
a kind or species of such plants

mossy /ˈmɑːsi/ /ˈmɒsi/ n
musgoso
covered in or overgrown with moss

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ adv
más
adverb forming superlative

most /ˈmoʊst/ /ˈməʊst/ determiner
la mayoría de muchos
majority of

most of all adv
sobre todo
to a greater extent than anything else

mostly /ˈmoʊstli/ /ˈməʊstli/ adv
principalmente sobre todo
for the most part

mote /moʊt/ /məʊt/ n
mota
A small particle; a speck

motel /moʊˈtɛl/ n
motel
type of hotel

motet n
motete
a composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style

moth /mɑθ/ /mɑθs/ /mɒθ/ /mɒθs/ /mɔθ/ /mɔθs/ n
polilla mariposa nocturna
insect similar to a butterfly

moth-eaten adj
apolillado
containing moth holes
old and in poor condition

mothball n
bola de alcanfor bola de naftalina
small ball

mother /ˈmʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈmʌðɚ/ n
madre
female (human) who parents a child, gives birth to a baby, or is pregnant
one’s female parent
something that is the greatest of its kind

mother hen n
gallina
female chicken

mother lode n
veta madre
large or rich vein of precious mineral

mother tongue n
lengua materna lengua nativa
one's native tongue

mother-in-law /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɑː/ /ˈmʌ.ðəɹ.ɪnˌlɔː/ n
suegra
spouse’s mother

mother-of-pearl n
nácar
pearly layer

motherboard /ˈmʌðɚˌbɔɹd/ n
placa base motherboard
primary circuit board of a computer

motherfucker /ˈmʌðəˌfʌkə/ /ˈmʌðɚˌfʌkɚ/ n
hijo de puta hijo de la chingada hijo de perra pendejo cerdo cojonudo
generic term of abuse

motherfucking adj
cojudo estúpido maldito pendejo puto
an intensifier

motherhood /ˈmʌðəhʊd/ /ˈmʌðɚˌhʊd/ n
maternidad
state of being a mother

motherland /ˈmʌðɚˌlænd/ n
Madre Patria
patria
the country of one's ancestors

motif /moʊˈtiːf/ n
motivo
recurring or dominant element; a theme
music: short melodic passage that is repeated in several parts of a work
nucleotide or amino-acid sequence pattern

motile /ˈməʊtaɪl/ adj
móvil
Having the power to move spontaneously

motility n
motilidad
state of being motile

motion /ˈmoʊʃən/ /ˈməʊʃən/ n
moción
parliamentary proposal
movimiento
state of progression from one place to another

motion sickness n
cinetosis mareo
nausea or dizziness in a moving vehicle

motionless /ˈmoʊʃənlɛs/ /ˈməʊʃənlɛs/ adj
inmóvil en reposo inerte quieto
at rest, not moving

motivate /ˈmoʊtɪveɪt/ /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/ v
motivar
to encourage

motivated adj
motivado
Enthusiastic; having motivation

motivation n
motivación
willingness of action especially in behavior

motive /ˈmoʊtɪv/ /ˈməʊtɪv/ n
motivo
a cause to commit a crime
music: theme or subject

motive power n
fuerza motriz
power that enables something to move

motley adj
abigarrado batiburrillo heterogéneo mezcolanza variado variopinto
comprising greatly varied elements
abigarrado
having many colours; variegated

motocross n
motocross
off-road motorbike racing

motor /ˈmoʊtɚ/ /ˈməʊtə/ adj
motor
biology

motor /ˈmoʊtɚ/ /ˈməʊtə/ n
motor
engine
motor car

motor scooter n
escúter
small motorcycle or moped

motor vehicle n
vehículo automóvil
any land-based means of transportation

motorcycle /ˈmoʊtɚˌsaɪkəl/ /ˈməʊtəˌsaikəl/ n
motocicleta moto
open-seated motor vehicle with handlebars instead of a steering wheel

motorcycle sport n
motociclismo
The sport of racing with motorcycles

motorcyclist n
motera motero motociclista
someone who rides a motorcycle

motorist n
motorista
one who drives a motor vehicle

motorjet n
termorreactor
rudimentary type of jet engine

motorway /ˈməʊtəweɪ/ n
autopista autovía
broad highway

mottled /ˈmɑt əld/ adj
moteado manchado
spotted

motto /ˈmɑ.toʊ/ n
lema divisa mote
sentence, phrase or word forming part of an heraldic achievement
lema
suggestive sentence, phrase or word

mouflon /ˈmuːf.lɑːn/ /ˈmuːf.lɒn/ n
muflón
sheep

mouldy /ˈmoʊldi/ adj
mohoso
covered with mould

moulin /ˈmuːlan/ n
molino glaciar
cylindrical, vertical shaft that extends through a glacier

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ n
muda
process

moult /moʊlt/ /mɒlt/ /məʊlt/ v
pelechar mudar
to shed hair, feathers, skin, horns etc., as an animal

mound /maʊnd/ n
montículo túmulo
artificial elevation of earth
montículo base
baseball term
montículo
natural elevation
orbe
part of regalia

mound /maʊnd/ v
amontonar apilar
to pile into mounds

mount /maʊnt/ n
soporte montura
a mounting
montura
horse
caballería
rider in cavalry

mount /maʊnt/ v
configurar instalar montar
computing: to attach a drive or device
instalar montar
to attach an object to a support
desplegar montar
to begin an assault, campaign etc.
montar
to get on top of an animal to mate
to have sexual intercourse with someone
ascender cabalgar escalar montar subir trepar
to place oneself on a horse, bicycle etc. to ride

mountain /ˈmaʊntən/ /ˈmaʊntɪn/ n
montón montaña
large amount
montaña monte
large mass of earth and rock

mountain bike n
bicicleta de montaña bicimontaña
bicycle especially designed for off-road riding

mountain biking n
ciclismo de montaña

mountain chickadee n
carbonero montañés
Poecile gambeli

mountain papaya n
papayuela
the fruit

mountain pass n
collado puerto
low point

mountain range n
sierra cordillera
line of mountains
cordillera
series of mountain lines

mountain tea n
rabogato
infusion
rabo de gato rabogato
plant

mountain zebra n
cebra de montaña
Equus zebra

mountainboarding n
mountainboarding

mountaineer /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪə̯(ɹ)/ /ˌmaʊn.tɪnˈɪɹ/ n
alpinista montañero montañista
one who climbs mountains for sport or pleasure

mountaineering n
montañismo alpinismo
sport

mountainous /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/ adj
montañoso
having many mountains

mountainside n
ladera
slope of mountain

mounted /ˈmaʊntɪd/ adj
a caballo
on horseback

mourn /mo(ː)ɹn/ /moən/ /mɔɹn/ /mɔːn/ /mʊən/ /mʊɹn/ v
lamentar estar de luto
express sadness for, grieve over

mourning /ˈmo(ː)ɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmoənɪŋ/ /ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈmɔːnɪŋ/ /ˈmʊənɪŋ/ /ˈmʊɹnɪŋ/ n
luto
clothes worn by mourners
luto duelo
expressing sorrow over death
act of expressing sorrow

mourning dove n
huilota tórtola
Zenaida macroura

mouse /maʊs/ /mʌʊs/ n
ratón mouse
computing: input device
ratón mur
rodent of the genus Mus

mouse pad /ˈmaʊs.pæd/ n
alfombrilla cojín de ratón
mouse pad

mouse wheel n
rueda del ratón
disc used for scrolling

mouse-colored antshrike n
batará murino
bird

mousehole n
ratonera
hole through which a mouse enters a room

mousekin n
ratoncito
little mouse

mousetrap /ˈmaʊsˌtɹæp/ n
ratonera
device for killing mice

mousse /muːs/ n
espuma
beauty product
espuma mousse
dessert

moustache /məˈstɐːʃ/ /məˈstɑːʃ/ /ˈmʌstæʃ/ n
bigote mostacho
hair on upper lip

moustached adj
bigotudo bigotón
having moustache

moustachio'd adj
bigotudo abigotado enmostachado mostachudo
possessing a moustachio

mouth /maʊð/ /maʊθ/ /mʌʊθ/ n
boca desembocadura entrada orificio
an outlet, aperture or orifice
desembocadura
the end of a river out of which water flows
boca
the opening of a creature through which food is ingested

mouthfeel n
textura en boca
texture perceived by mouth

mouthful n
bocado
amount that will fit in a mouth

mouthpiece /ˈmaʊθˌpiːs/ n
micrófono
part of a telephone
boquilla
part of a wind or brass instrument
portavoz
spokesman who speaks on behalf of someone else

mouthwash n
enjuague bucal colutorio
liquid used to clean one's mouth

mouthwatering adj
de toma pan y moja
delicious in taste

mouthy adj
deslenguada deslenguado
overly talkative, insolent, and loud

movable feast n
fiesta movible
a day of note

movable type n
tipo móvil
system of printing and typography

move /muːv/ n
jugada
the act of moving a token on a gameboard
mudanza
the event of changing one's residence

move /muːv/ v
conmover emocionar mover
to arouse the feelings or passions of
mover
to cause to change place or posture; to set in motion
to change the place of a piece
moverse mover
to change place or posture; to go
mudar mudarse
to change residence
trasladar
to transfer from one space or position to another

move forward v
adelantar ir adelante
to progress

move heaven and earth v
mover cielo y tierra mover Roma con Santiago
to go to extreme lengths

move one's bowels v
hacer aguas mayores hacer de vientre mover el vientre
(euphemism) excrete feces

move the goalposts /ˈmuːv ðə ˈɡoʊlpoʊst/ /ˈmuːv ðə ˈɡəʊlpəʊsts/ v
cambiar las reglas del juego donde dije digo, digo Diego
to alter the terms of an agreement or an agreed target, or the rules of a negotiation while it is ongoing

movement /ˈmuːv.mənt/ n
movimiento
physical motion
trend in various fields or social categories
music: division of a larger musical composition

movie /ˈmuːvi/ n
película filme
motion picture

movie star n
estrella de cine
star of the cinema

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj
conmovedor enternecedor
that causes someone to feel emotion

moving violation n
infracción de tráfico infracción de tránsito
violation of law by the driver of a moving vehicle

moving walkway n
pasillo rodante acera mecánica acera móvil camino rodante cinta desplazadora cinta transportadora
slow conveyor belt that transports people horizontally

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ n
granero hacina
a stack or barn of/for hay, corn, beans

mow /moʊ/ /məʊ/ v
segar podar
to cut down
almacenar amontonar apilar hacinar
to put into mows

moxibustion /ˌmɒksɪˈbʌst͡ʃən/ n
moxibustión
burning of moxa against skin

moxie /ˈmɒksi/ n
espíritu
spirit, courage, force of character

mozzarella /mɒt.sə.ˈɹɛl.ə/ n
mozzarella
soft Italian cheese

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ adv
mucho
to a great extent

much /mʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
mucho
a large amount of

much ado about nothing /mʌtʃ əˈduː əˈbaʊt ˈnʌθɪŋ/ n
mucho ruido y pocas nueces
a lot of fuss

muck /mʌk/ n
porquería
slimy mud
estiércol
soft manure

mucous membrane n
membrana mucosa mucosa
membrane which secretes mucus

mucus /ˈmjuːkəs/ n
moco
slippery secretion

mud /mʌd/ n
barro lodo fango limo
mixture of soil and water

mud /mʌd/ v
embarrar enlodar
to make muddy

mud fight n
pelea de barro pelea en barro
physical fight in dirt

mud wrestling n
lucha en barro lucha en fango lucha en lodo
form of entertainment

muddle /ˈmʌdəl/ n
desorden
a mixture; a confusion; a garble

muddle /ˈmʌdəl/ v
machacar
mash for a cocktail
confundir embrollar mezclar zarabutear
mix together, to mix up; to confuse

muddled adj
embotado

muddy [ˈmʌdi] adj
barroso fangoso lodoso enfangado turbio
covered with mud
pantanoso turbio
turbid

mudguard n
aleta parafango salvabarros
a cover over, or a flap behind, the wheels of a vehicle

mudra /muːˈdɹɑː/ n
mudra mudrá
symbolic hand postures of India

mudskipper n
pez del fango
goby

mudslide n
deslizamiento flujo de lodo
geological disaster in which a large amount of mud gathers and moves rapidly down a hill or slope

muesli /ˈmjuːzli/ n
muesli
breakfast dish

muezzin /muˈɛzɪn/ n
almuecín almuédano muecín
person who issues call to prayer

muff /mʌf/ n
manguito
a piece of fur or cloth for keeping the hands warm

muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ n
muffin magdalena
individual cake

muffle n
mufla
A kiln or furnace, often electric, with no direct flames

muffler /ˈmʌflɚ/ n
silenciador
part of exhaust pipe

mug /mʌɡ/ n
idiota tonto del culo
(colloquial) a person who is easily fooled
jeta
(slang) the face
taza jarro
large cup

mug /mʌɡ/ v
atracar
to assault for the purpose of robbery

mug shot n
ficha policial fichada foto de ficha
fotografía de prontuario fotografía policial
photograph taken of the head and shoulders

mugger /ˈmʌɡɚ/ n
chorizo
a street robber
cocodrilo de las marismas
the large crocodile Crocodilus palustris

mugger crocodile n
cocodrilo de las marismas

mugging /ˈmʌɡɪŋ/ n
atraco
a quick violent robbery of a person, usually in a public place

mugwort /ˈmʌɡwəːt/ n
altamisa hierba de San Juan
Artemisia vulgaris
artemisa
any of several artemisias

mujahid /mʊˈdʒɑːhɪd/ n
muyahid
a Muslim engaging in jihad

mujik /ˈmuː(d)ʒɪk/ n
mujik
Russian peasant

mulatto /m(j)ʊˈlætəʊ/ /muˈlɑtoʊ/ n
mulato mulata
person of mixed black and white descent

mulberry /ˈmʌlbəɹi/ /ˈmʌlbɛɹi/ n
morado
the colour
mora
the fruit
moral moro
the tree

mulch /mʌltʃ/ n
capote mantillo

mulch /mʌltʃ/ v
cubrir con capote abonar cubrir con manitllo
to apply mulch

mulct /mʌlkt/ v
multar
impose a fine

mule /mjuːl/ n
mulo mula
offspring of male donkey and female horse
mula burro
person paid to smuggle drugs

mule deer n
ciervo mulo venado bura
species of deer

muleta n
muleta
(bullfighting) red flag

muleteer /ˌmjuːləˈtɪə(ɹ)/ n
acemilero

muliebral /mjuːlɨˈiːbɹəl/ adj
femenino mujeril
womanly

muliebrity /ˌmjuliˈɛbɹəti/ /ˌmjuːlɪˈɛbɹɪti/ n
feminidad
state or quality of being a woman

mull /mʌl/ v
picar
to chop marijuana so that it becomes a smokable form
calentar especiar
to heat and spice something, such as wine
rumiar
to work over mentally

mull over v
dar vueltas
ponder

mullah /ˈmʊ.lə/ n
mulá
a Muslim religious scholar and teacher

mulled wine n
vino caliente
wine with spices served hot

mullein /ˈmʌlɨn/ n
verbasco
plants of the genus Verbascum

mullet /ˈmʌlɪt/ n
mújol lisa
fish of the family Mugilidae (grey mullets)
salmonete
fish of the family Mullidae (red mullets)
chocopanda
hairstyle

multi- /mʌlti/ prefix
multi- pluri-
pertaining to many

multi-purpose adj
multipropósito multiuso polivalente
having multiple uses

multi-storey n
multipisoteca
a building with more than one storey

multi-touch adj
multitáctil
accepting more than one touch at same time

multi-word adj
multipalabra
consisting of more than one word

multicellular adj
pluricelular multicelular
having many cells

multicolored /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌləd/ /ˈmʌltɪˌkʌlɚd/ adj
multicolor variopinto
having multiple colors

multicultural /ˌmʌltiˈkʌltʃəɹəl/ adj
multicultural
relating to several different cultures

multiculturalism /ˌmʌltɪˈkʌltʃəɹəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
multiculturalismo pluriculturalismo
societal idea

multiculturality n
multiculturalidad
multiculturality

multiculturally adv
multiculturalmente
in a multicultural manner

multicurrency adj
multidivisa
involving multiple currencies

multidevice adj
multidispositivo
involving or having devices

multidimensional adj
multidimensional pluridimensional
having more than two dimensions

multifaceted adj
polifacético
having many aspects
having multiple facets

multifarious /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfɛəɹ.i.əs/ adj
múltiple diverso variado
having multiplicity

multifocal adj
multifocal
of lens, having multiple focusing areas

multifunctional cooker n
multicocinador
Electric cooking pot with a timer and a large variety of cooking modes

multigenerational adj
multigeneracional

multihop adj
multisalto
(networking) Proceeding in multiple hops

multihull /ˈmʌltihʌl/ n
multicasco
type of boat

multilayer adj
multicapa
any system of multiple layers

multilingual /ˌmʌltiˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
multilingüe plurilingüe
able to communicate fluently in multiple languages
pertaining to multiple languages

multilingualism n
plurilingüismo multilingüismo
ability to speak several languages

multimedia /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/ adj
multimedia
of, or relating to this combined use of media

multimedia /mʌltiˈmiːdi.ə/ n
multimedia
The use of different media to convey information

multimillion adj
multimillonaria multimillonario
having several millions

multimillionaire n
archimillonaria archimillonario multimillonaria multimillonario
person worth many millions

multinational adj
multinacional
of, or involving more than two countries
operating, or having subsidiary companies in multiple countries

multinational n
multinacional
multinational company

multiorgasm n
multiorgasmo
multiple orgasm with no refractory period

multiorgasmic adj
multiorgásmico
capable of multiple orgasms without a refractory period

multiorgasmically adv
multiorgásticamente
in a multiorgasmic manner

multiparty adj
multipartidista
involving several different political parties

multipartyism n
multipartidismo

multiplayer /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˌmʌltiˈpleɪ̯ɚ/ n
multijugador multijugadora
allowing multiple players to play simultaneously

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ adj
múltiple
having more than one element, part, component or function

multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ n
múltiplo
a number that may be divided by another number with no remainder

multiple myeloma n
mieloma múltiple
cancer

multiple sclerosis n
esclerosis múltiple
chronic disease of the brain and spinal cord

multiplexer n
multiplexor
device that interleaves several activities

multiplication /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
multiplicación
process
calculation

multiplication table n
tabla de multiplicar
in arithmetic

multiplicative /ˈmʌltɪplɪˌkeɪtɪv/ adj
multiplicativo
of or pertaining to multiplication

multiplicity n
multiplicidad
the state of being made of multiple diverse elements

multiplier /ˈmʌltɪˌplaɪəɹ/ [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈmʌɫ.tɪ.ˌplaɪ.ɚ] n
multiplicador
number

multiply /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/ v
multiplicar
transitive: perform multiplication on (a number)
intransitive: perform multiplication
increase the amount, degree or number of
intransitive: breed or propagate
intransitive: grow in number

multisport adj
polideportiva polideportivo

multitactical adj
multitáctico
employing multiple tactics

multitasking n
multitarea
simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (computing)

multitude /ˈmʌltəˌt(j)ud/ /ˈmʌltɪtjuːd/ n
multitud
great amount or number, often of people
mass of ordinary people; the populace or the masses

multitudinous adj
multitudinaria multitudinario
existing in great numbers; innumerable

multiuser adj
multiusuario

multivariate adj
multivariable multivariado
having or involving multiple variables

multiverse n
multiverso
hypothetical group of all possible universes

multiwindow adj
multiventana

mum /mʌm/ n
mamá
mother (informal, familiar)

mum's the word phraseologicalUnit
chitón
the accompanying facts are a secret

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ n
mascujada
quiet vocalization

mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ v
mascujar mascullar
to speak unintelligibly

mummery n
mojiganga
empty act
mummer's performance
silly ceremony

mummify v
momificar
intransitive: to become a mummy
transitive: to mummify

mummy /ˈmʌmi/ n
momia
embalmed corpse
mamá
child's term for mother

mumps n
paperas parotiditis
contagious disease

munchies /ˈmʌntʃiz/ n
bajón
craving for food as a result of use of cannabis

mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/ adj
banal prosaico rutinario trivial vulgar
ordinary
mundano material mundanal profano terrenal
worldly

mung bean /ˈmʌŋ ˌbiːn/ n
mungo poroto mung
seed of Vigna radiata

municipal /mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/ adj
municipal
pertaining to city

municipality /mjʊˌnɪsɪˈpælɪti/ n
municipio
a district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts

munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ n
munificencia
the quality of being munificent; generosity

munificent /mjuˈnɪfɨsn̩t/ adj
generoso dadivoso desprendido munificente
(of a person or group) very liberal in giving or bestowing

muon /ˈmjuːɒn/ n
muon
an unstable elementary particle in the lepton family

mural /ˈmjʊəɹəl/ /ˈmjʊɹəl/ n
mural
painting on wall

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ n
asesinato
an act of deliberate killing
the crime of deliberate killing

murder /ˈmɜːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.dɚ/ v
cepillarse ventilarse
defeat decisively
asesinar
deliberately kill
devorar meterse entre pecho y espalda
devour

murder weapon n
arma homicida
weapon used to commit a murder

murderer /ˈmɜːdəɹə/ /ˈmɝdəɹɚ/ n
asesino asesina matador victimario
person who commits murder

murderess n
asesina
woman who commits murder

murderous /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/ adj
asesino
likely to commit murder, homicidal

muriatic acid n
ácido muriático
hydrochloric acid

murine /ˈmjʊəɹaɪn/ adj
murino
characteristic of mice

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ n
soplo
sound by turbulent flow of blood etc.

murmur /ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈmɝ.mɚ/ v
murmurar
to speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble

murrain /ˈmʌɹɪn/ n
morriña
disease of cattle

murrey /məɹiː/ n
morado
red colour

muscle /ˈmʌs.əl/ n
músculo
contractile tissue
organ composed of muscle tissue
strength, force

muscle memory n
memoria muscular
subconscious memorisation of a physical movement

muscle relaxant n
relajante muscular
drug

muscle tone n
tono muscular
the continuous and passive partial contraction of the muscles

musclebound adj
cachas cuadrado excesivamente musculoso fornido

muscleman n
hombre musculoso
man with developed muscles

muscovite n
moscovita muscovita
mineral of the mica group

muscular /ˈmʌs.kjə.lə/ /ˈmʌs.kjə.lɚ/ adj
musculoso
having strength
having large, well-developed muscles
muscular
of or relating to muscles

muscular dystrophy n
distrofia muscular
muscular dystrophy

musculature n
musculatura
collection of muscles

musculo- prefix
musculo-
muscle

musculocutaneous adj
musculocutáneo
pertaining to the muscles and skin

musculophrenic adj
musculofrénico
pertaining to the muscles and the diaphragm

musculoskeletal adj
musculoesquelético
of, or relating to both muscles and the skeleton

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ n
musa
a source of inspiration

muse /mjuz/ /mjuːz/ v
cavilar meditar
to think on; to meditate on

museum /mjuˈzi.əm/ /mjuːˈziːəm/ n
museo
building or institution

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ interjection
andando vamos
directive to start moving

mush /mʊʃ/ /mʌʃ/ n
gachas
A food comprising cracked or rolled grains cooked in water or milk, porridge
champi
slang: magic mushrooms
che güey tronco tío
slang: form of address to a man
cardo jeta
slang: the face

mushroom /ˈmʌʃˌɹuːm/ n
seta hongo
fruiting body of a fungus

mushroom cloud n
nube de hongo
mushroom shaped cloud

mushy /ˈmʌʃi/ adj
sensiblero ñoño
overly sappy, corny, or cheesy
blando pastoso
resembling or having the consistency of mush; semi-liquid, pasty, or granular

music /ˈmjuzɪk/ /ˈmjuːzɪk/ n
música
sound, organized in time in a melodious way
any pleasing or interesting sounds
sheet music

music box n
caja de música
box that generates or plays music

music of the spheres n
armonía de las esferas
music produced by celestial bodies

music stand n
atril
stand for holding sheet music

music theory n
teoría musical
field of study dealing with how music works

music to someone's ears n
música para los oídos
good news; pleasing sound or expression

music video n
videoclip
motion picture accompanying a song

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ adj
musical
of or relating to music

musical /ˈmju.zɪ.kəl/ n
musical
stage performance, show or film

musical chairs n
juego de las sillas baile de las sillas sillas musicales sillita musical
game

musical instrument n
instrumento musical
a device, object, contrivance or machine used to produce musical notes or sounds

musical notation n
notación musical
writing system

musicality /ˌmju.zɪ.ˈkæ.lɪ.ti/ n
musicalidad
condition of being musical

musically adv
musicalmente
in a musical manner

musician /mjuˈzɪʃən/ n
músico música
person who performs or writes music

musicologist n
musicólogo
one who studies musicology

musicology n
musicología
study of music

musing adj
pensativo
absorbed in thought; contemplative

musing n
absorto contemplativo pensativo
thought

musk /mʌsk/ n
almizcle
greasy secretion with powerful odour

musk duck n
pato almizclero
Biziura lobata

musk ox n
buey almizclero
an arctic mammal

musket /ˈmʌskət/ n
mosquete
firearm

musketeer n
mosquetero
foot soldier
member of French royal bodyguard

muskrat /ˈmʌskɹæt/ n
rata almizclera
Ondatra zibethicus

muslin /ˈmʌz.lɪn/ n
muselina
thin cotton cloth

mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ n
mejillón choro
any small edible bivalve shellfish

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ n
mosto
fruit juice that will ferment or has fermented, usually from grapes

must /məs(t)/ /mʌst/ v
deber tener que
be required to

mustard /ˈmʌstəɹd/ [ˈmas.təd] [ˈmʌs.təd] [ˈmʌs.tɚd] n
mostaza
condiment
plant

mustard gas n
gas mostaza
vesicant gas

mustard plaster n
sinapismo
a poultice of mustard seed powder spread inside a protective dressing and applied to the chest or abdomen to stimulate healing

mustelid n
mustélido
any species of family Mustelidae

muster /ˈmʌs.tə/ /ˈmʌs.tɚ/ n
muestra
any assemblage or display
revista
assembling or review of troops
exhibición
show; display
modelo
something shown for imitation

musty [ˈmʌstɪ] adj
mohoso
having a stale odor

mutability n
mutabilidad
state or quality of being mutable

mutable /ˈmjuːtəbl̩/ adj
mutable
changeable

mutagen /ˈmjuːtədʒn̩/ n
mutágeno
agent or substance that can cause genetic mutation

mutant /ˈmjuʔn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ adj
mutante
mutant: mutating, that has mutated

mutant /ˈmjuʔn̩(t)/ /ˈmjuːtənt/ n
mutante
something that has mutated

mutarotation n
mutarrotación
a dynamic change in the rotation of polarized light

mutate /mjuːˈteɪt/ /ˈmjuteɪt/ v
mutar

mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/ n
mutación
heritable change in genetic material
alteration in the sound of a word
any alteration or change

mutational adj
mutacional
pertaining to mutation

mute /mjuːt/ adj
mudo
not having the power of speech
silent, not making a sound

mute /mjuːt/ n
mudo
person unable to speak

mute /mjuːt/ v
callar enmudecer
silence, make quiet
apagar el sonido desactivar el sonido silenciar
turn off the sound of

mute h /mjuːt eɪtʃ/ n
h muda hache muda
usage of the letter h at the start of a word which allows liaison with a preceding consonant

mute swan n
cisne mudo cisne vulgar
Cygnus olor

muteness n
mudez
characteristic of being mute

mutilate v
mutilar
To physically harm as to impair use
To destroy beyond recognition

mutilation n
mutilación
act of mutilating or the state of being mutilated

mutineer n
amotinado
someone who participates in mutiny

mutinous adj
sedicioso
of, pertaining to, or constituting mutiny

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ n
motín sedición
organized rebellion

mutiny /ˈmju.tə.ni/ v
amotinarse
commit mutiny

mutism n
mutismo
psychological disorder

mutter /ˈmʌtə/ /ˈmʌtɚ/ v
balbucear
speak incoherently
murmurar
speak under one's breath

mutton /ˈmʌtn̩/ n
cordero carnero
the flesh of sheep used as food

mutual /ˈmjuːt͡ʃuəl/ adj
mutuo
having the same relationship, each to each other
recíproco
reciprocal

mutual fund n
fondo mutuo
finance: form of collective investment

mutual masturbation n
masturbación muta
activity in which persons simultaneously masturbate one another
masturbación mutua
activity in which persons simultaneously masturbate themselves

mutualism /ˈmju.tʃu.əˌlɪz.m̩/ /ˈmjuː.tʃʊ.əˌlɪz.m̩/ n
mutualismo
interaction between two species that benefits both

mutuality n
mutualidad
the property of being mutual

mutually /ˈmjutʃuəli/ /ˈmjuːtʃʊəli/ adv
mutuamente
in the same way, each to the other; reciprocally

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ n
bozal
device to stop an animal from biting
boca
open end of a gun
hocico
part of animal's head

muzzle /ˈmʌzəl/ v
amordazar
to apply a muzzle
amordazar atar censurar limitar
to restrain from speaking or acting

muzzleloader n
cañón de avancarga
type of firearm

muzzling v
embozamiento
present participle of muzzle

my /maɪ/ /mi/ /mɪ/ determiner
mi mis
belonging to me

my arse interjection
y una mierda
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my ass interjection
los cojones mi culo ni qué niño muerto y una mierda
Indicates disapproval, disagreement, or disbelief

my bad interjection
mala mía
my fault

my blood type is ... phraseologicalUnit
mi grupo sanguíneo es ...
my blood type is …

my car has broken down phraseologicalUnit
mi coche se averió
my car has broken down

my condom broke phraseologicalUnit
se me ha roto el preservativo

my foot interjection
sí, ¿cómo no?
Indicates disapproval, disregard or disbelief

my name is phraseologicalUnit
me llamo
a way to identify oneself

my pleasure interjection
de nada no hay de qué
a polite reaction to receiving thanks

mycelium n
micelio
vegetative part of a fungus

mycobacterium n
micobacteria
bacterium of the genus Mycobacterium

mycological adj
micológico
of or pertaining to mycology

mycologist /maɪˌkɑləˈd͡ʒɪst/ n
micólogo
a person who studies, professes or practices mycology

mycology /maɪˈkɒlədʒi/ n
micología
study of fungi

mycorrhiza n
micorriza
symbiotic relationship between the mycelium of a fungus and the roots of a plant

mycosis /maɪˈkoʊsɪs/ n
micosis
an infection caused by a fungus

mycotoxin n
micotoxina
toxin produced by a fungus

myelin /ˈmaɪəlɪn/ n
mielina
white, fatty material, composed of lipids and lipoproteins

myelin sheath n
vaina de mielina
envelope of myelin

myeloma n
mieloma
malignant tumor of bone marrow

myelopathy n
mielopatía
disorder in which the tissue of the spinal cord is diseased or damaged

myna /ˈmaɪnə/ n
mainá
the Asian members of starling family

myocardial /maɪoʊˈkɑɹdi.əl/ /maɪəʊˈkɑːdi.əl/ adj
miocárdico
relating to the myocardium

myocarditis n
miocarditis
inflammation of the myocardium

myocardium n
miocardio
muscles that surround and power the heart

myoglobin n
mioglobina
small globular protein

myoma /maɪˈoʊmə/ n
mioma
tumor composed of muscle tissue

myopia /maɪˈoʊ.pi.ə/ /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/ n
miopía
lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning

myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/ /maɪˈɒpɪk/ adj
miope
unable to see distant objects unaided

myosin n
miosina
motor protein

myostatin n
miostatina
a protein

myriad /ˈmɪɹi.æd/ n
miríada
ten thousand
vast diversity or number

myringotomy n
miringotomía
surgical procedure

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ adj
miroblita

myroblyte /ˈmɪɹəblaɪt/ n
miroblita
saint whose relics or place of burial produce or are said to have produced the Oil of Saints or the odour of sanctity

myrrh /mɜɹ/ [mɜː(ɹ)] [mɝ] n
mirra
dried sap of the myrrha tree

myrtle /ˈmɜːtəl/ /ˈmɝtəl/ n
mirto arrayán murta
evergreen shrub

myself /maɪˈsɛlf/ pronoun
mismo
in apposition with I; personally
me
me, reflexive form of me

mysterious /məˈstɪɹi.əs/ /mɪˈstɪəɹi.əs/ adj
misterioso
of unknown origin

mysteriously adv
misteriosamente
in a mysterious manner

mystery /ˈmɪstəɹi/ n
misterio arcano
something secret or unexplainable

mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ n
místico mística
someone who practices mysticism

mystical /ˈmɪstɪkəl/ adj
místico
relating to mystics or mysticism

mysticism n
misticismo
beliefs and ideas of mystics
doctrine of direct communication of divine truth
transcendental union of soul with the divinity

myth /mɪθ/ n
mito
divine story
commonly-held but false belief

mythical /ˈmɪθɪkəl/ adj
mítico
existing in myth

mythicize /ˈmɪθɪˌsaɪz/ v
mitificar

mythify /ˈmɪθɪˌfaɪ/ v
mitificar
make mythical

mythological /ˌmɪθəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/ adj
mitológico
of, or relating to myths or mythology

mythology /mɪˈθɑlədʒi/ /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ n
mitología
collection and study of myths
myths of a people
myths concerning an event, person or institution

mythomania n
mitomanía
compulsion to tell lies

mythomaniac n
mitómano
someone who suffers from mythomania

mythomaniacal adj
mitómano
afflicted with mythomania

myxoma n
mixoma
tumor of primitive connective tissue

myxomatosis n
mixomatosis
rabbit disease

mâche n
lechuga de campo canónigos
Valerianella locusta

ménage à trois /ˌmɛɪnɑːʒ ɑː ˈt(ɹ)wɑː/ n
trío

n/a adj
n/a no aplica no aplicable no procede
not applicable
n/d no disponible
not available

nadir /ˈneɪ.dɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈneɪ.dɪɹ/ n
nadir
point of the sky

naevus flammeus n
mancha de vino
anatomy: vascular birthmark

naff all pronoun
nada de nada
nothing

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ n
jamelgo penco
old useless horse
rocín
small horse

nag /neɪɡ/ /nɛɡ/ /ˈnæɡ/ v
carcomer reconcomer
bother with memories
regañar
complain about insignificant matters

nagger /ˈnæɡɚ/ n
regodeón
one who nags

nagging adj
molesto persistente
causing persistent mild pain

naggy /ˈnæɡiː/ adj
regodeón
Prone to nag

nah [næː] interjection
nah
no

naiad /ˈneɪæd/ n
náyade
female deity
aquatic larva

naif n
ingenuo
one who is naive

nail /neɪl/ n
uña garra
on fingers and toes
clavo uña
spike-shaped metal fastener used for joining wood or similar materials

nail /neɪl/ v
clavar clavetear
employ a nail as a fastener
tirarse
engage in sexual intercourse

nail clipper n
cortaúñas
nail trimmer

nail file n
lima de uñas
A file for shaping one's fingernails and toenails

nail gun n
clavadora pistola de clavos
gun which drives nails

nail polish n
pintaúñas esmalte esmalte de uñas
cosmetic lacquer

nail polish remover n
quitaesmalte
solvent used to remove nail polish

naive /naɪˈiv/ adj
naif naíf
(art) simple, childlike style
ingenuo cándido
lacking experience, wisdom, or judgement

naked /neɪkt/ /ˈneɪkɪd/ /ˈnɛkɪd/ adj
desnudo bichi calancho calato chingo chulón
not wearing any clothes
desabrigado
unprotected

naked as the day one was born adj
como dios lo trajo al mundo
completely naked

naked eye n
simple vista
unaided eyesight

naked singularity n
singularidad desnuda
a gravitational singularity with no event horizon

nakedness n
desnudez
state of being naked

namaste /ˈnʌməsteɪ/ n
namasté námaste
a greeting

namby-pamby adj
ñoño
insipid and sentimental
soso
lacking vigor or decisiveness

namby-pamby n
ñoño
one who is insipid, sentimental}} or weak

name /neɪm/ n
fama renombre reputación
reputation
nombre denominación
word or phrase indicating a particular person, place, class or thing
ñame
yam

name /neɪm/ v
nombrar denominar
to give a name to
to designate for a role
to publicly implicate
especificar precisar
to identify, define, specify
nombrar elegir escoger
to mention, specify

name brand n
marca
trademark

name day n
santo día del santo onomástica
feast day of a saint

name-calling n
insultar
abusive or insulting language

namefellow n
tocayo
someone with whom one shares a name

nameless adj
innominado
having no name

namely /ˈneɪmli/ adv
a saber específicamente
specifically

namesake /ˈneɪmseɪk/ n
tocayo homónimo homónima tocaya colombroño
person with the same name as another

nanny /ˈnæni/ n
nana niñera
child's nurse

nano- /ˈnænoʊ/ /ˈnænəʊ/ prefix
nano-
10-9

nanofarad n
nanofaradio
electrical unit

nanogram n
nanogramo

nanomachine n
nanomáquina

nanometre n
nanómetro
subunit of length

nanori n
nanori
Japanese kanji readings for names

nanorobotics n
nanorrobótica
the science and technology of designing and manufacturing nanoscale machines, especially robotic machines

nanosecond n
nanosegundo
measure of time

nanotechnology n
nanotecnología
science and technology of creating nanoparticles

nanotool n
nanoherramienta
Any tool having dimensions measured in nanometres, or used in nanotechnology

nanowire n
nanohilo
wire whose width is of the order of nanometers

nap /nap/ /næp/ n
siesta

nap /nap/ /næp/ v
dormitar hacer siesta sestear
to have a nap

napa cabbage n
col china repollo chino
type of Chinese cabbage

napalm /ˈneɪ.pɑːm/ n
napalm
inflammable substance

nape /neɪp/ n
nuca cogote colodrillo tolano
back part of the neck

naphthalene n
naftalina
white crystalline hydrocarbon

naphthyl n
naftilo

napkin /ˈnæp.kɪn/ n
servilleta
serviette

napkin ring n
servilletero
ring holding napkin

nappe /nap/ n
napa de agua
body of water
napa tectónica
geology

narcissism /ˈnɑɹsəˌsɪzm/ /ˈnɑːsəˌsɪzm/ n
narcisismo
excessive love of oneself

narcissist n
narcisista narciso
one who shows extreme love for themselves
person full of egoism

narcissistic /ˌnɑɹ.sɨˈsɪs.tɪk/ /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ adj
narcisista
having an inflated idea of one's own importance
obsessed with one's image and ego

narcissistic personality disorder n
trastorno narcisista de la personalidad
personality disorder

narcissus /nɑɹˈsɪsəs/ n
narciso
any of several bulbous flowering plants, of the genus Narcissus

narco- prefix
narco-
of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use
pertaining to stupor, sleep, or a state of unconsciousness

narcolepsy n
narcolepsia
sleeping disorder

narcology n
narcología
study of drug abuse

narcoterrorism n
narcoterrorismo
terrorism as a factor in narcotrafficking

narcotherapy n
narcoterapia
narcotic therapy

narcotic n
estupefaciente
class of drugs
narcótico
numbing drug

narrate /nəˈɹeɪt/ /ˈnæɹeɪt/ v
narrar contar
to relate a story

narration /ˌnɛəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌnɛɚˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
narración
act of recounting or relating

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ adj
narrativo
telling a story
of or relating to narration

narrative /ˈnæɹətɪv/ /ˈnɛɹətɪv/ n
narrativa
systematic recitation of an event
narración
which is narrated

narratology n
narratología
the study of narrative structure

narrator /nəˈɹeɪtə/ /ˈnæɹeɪtəɹ/ n
narrador
in story
in film and television

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ adj
estrecho angosto
having small width

narrow /ˈnæɹoʊ/ /ˈnæɹəʊ/ v
estrecharse
to get narrower
angostar estrechar
to reduce in width or extent

narrow-minded adj
estrecho de miras cerrado cuadriculada cuadriculado mente cuadriculada
having restricted or rigid views, and being unreceptive to new ideas
carca
intolerant, bigoted or prejudiced

narrow-mindedness n
angostura cerrazón estrechez de espíritu estrechez de miras mezquindad
the state of being narrow-minded

narrowness n
estrechez
state of being narrow

narthex /ˈnɑɹθɛks/ /ˈnɑːθɛks/ n
nártex
vestibule leading to the nave

narwhal /ˈnɑɹʍəl/ /ˈnɑːʍəl/ n
narval
Arctic cetacean

nary /ˈnɛəɹi/ adj
ninguno

nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ adj
nasal
having a quality imparted by means of the nose
pertaining to the nose

nasal cavity n
fosa nasal
air-filled space behind nose

nasal polyp n
pólipo nasal
growth in the nose

nasal septum n
tabique nasal
septum in the nose

nasality n
nasalidad
state or quality of being nasal

nasalization n
nasalización
articulation such that air flows through the nose and mouth

nasalness n
nasalidad
quality of being nasal

nascent /ˈneɪ.sənt/ adj
naciente nasciente
emerging; just coming into existence

naso- prefix
naso-
relating to the nose

nasociliary adj
nasociliar

nasogenian adj
nasogeniano

nasturtium /næsˈtɜːʃəm/ /næsˈtɝʃəm/ n
berro nasturcio
a plant used in salads
capuchina
genus

nasty /ˈnaː.sti/ /ˈnæ.sti/ /ˈnɑː.sti/ adj
menospreciable
contemptible of a person
sucia sucio
dirty, filthy
grosero obsceno
indecent or offensive; obscene, lewd

natality n
natalidad
ratio of live births to population

natch /nætʃ/ adv
naturalmente por supuesto
naturally

nation /ˈneɪʃən/ n
nación
community of people
association of students
estado nación
sovereign state

nation-state n
estado-nación
nation state or nation-state

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
nacional
of or having to do with a nation

national /ˈnæʃ(ə)nəl/ n
ciudadano
subject

national anthem n
himno nacional himno
official song of a nation or country

national bourgeoisie n
burguesía nacional
section of an indigenous entrepreneurial class

national day n
día nacional
day marking a country's establishment

national debt n
deuda pública
money owed by the government of a nation

national emblem n
emblema nacional
official emblem of a nation or country

national park n
parque nacional
national park

national security n
seguridad nacional
safety of a country

national sports team n
selección
national sports team

national treasure n
tesoro nacional
something deemed to be of value to an entire nation

nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/ n
nacionalismo
idea of supporting one's country and culture

nationalist adj
nacionalista
of or relating to nationalism

nationalist n
nacionalista
advocate of nationalism

nationality /ˌnæ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti/ n
nacionalidad
membership of a nation or state
national character or identity

nationally adv
nacionalmente
in a way relating to the whole nation

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ adj
oriundo
natal nativo
belonging to one by birth
nativo
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
indígena
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning

native /ˈneɪtəv/ /ˈneɪtɪv/ n
indígena
person who is native to a place

native speaker n
hablante nativo hablante nativa
person who grew up with a particular language as their mother tongue

nativity /nəˈtɪvɪti/ n
nacimiento navidad
birth

nativity scene n
belén pesebre
nativity scene

natrolite n
natrolita
mineral

natto n
natto
Japanese food product

natural /ˈnætʃəɹəl/ adj
natural
relating to nature
without additives
musically not sharp or flat
as expected
without adjustment

natural child n
hija natural hijo natural
child born to unmarried parents

natural disaster n
desastre natural
natural phenomenon

natural gas n
gas natural
mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with petroleum deposits

natural language n
lengua natural
human language developed naturally

natural language processing n
procesamiento del lenguaje natural
field concerning interaction with computers using natural languages

natural logarithm n
logaritmo natural
logarithm in base e

natural number n
número natural
positive integer or non-negative integer

natural person n
persona física persona natural
human being

natural resource n
recurso natural
source of wealth that occurs naturally

natural science n
ciencia natural
science involved in studying phenomena or laws of the physical world

natural scientist n
científico
scientist dedicated to natural science

natural selection n
selección natural
natural selection

naturalism n
naturalismo
a state of nature; conformity to nature

naturalist n
naturalista
a person who advocates philosophical naturalism
a person who studies nature or natural history

naturalistic adj
naturalista
of or relating to naturalism

naturalization n
naturalización
act of granting (or getting granted) citizenship

naturalize /ˈnætʃəɹəˌlaɪz/ v
naturalizar
to grant citizenship

naturally /ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/ adv
naturalmente
in a natural manner
surely

naturalness n
naturalidad
state or quality of being natural

nature /ˈneɪtʃə/ /ˈneɪtʃɚ/ /ˈnæetʃɘ/ /ˈnæɪ̯tʃə/ /ˈnɛːtʃɐ/ n
naturaleza
everything related to biological and geographical states
the natural world
primitive state of being
essential characteristics

naturism /ˈneɪ.tʃəɹˌɪz.əm/ n
naturismo
the belief in or practice of going nude or unclad

naturist n
naturista naturisto
one who prefers to live without clothes, often for reasons of health

naturopathy n
naturopatía
system of therapy

naught /nɑt/ /nɔt/ /nɔːt/ pronoun
nada
nothing

naughtily adv
malvadamente
in a naughty manner

naughty /ˈnɔti/ /ˈnɔːti/ adj
travieso cachondo maleducado
bad; tending to misbehave or act badly
obsceno picante
risqué, sexually suggestive

naumachia n
naumaquia
recreation of sea battles in Ancient Rome

nausea /ˈnɑzi.ə/ /ˈnɔzi.ə/ /ˈnɔːzɪə/ n
náuseas
náusea
feeling of physical unwellness, usually with the desire to vomit
asco repulsión
strong dislike or disgust

nauseating adj
nauseabundo
causing disgust, revulsion or loathing
causing nausea

nauseous /ˈnɑːʃəs/ /ˈnɔːzɪəs/ /ˈnɔːʃəs/ adj
nauseabundo
afflicted with nausea
causing nausea

nautical /ˈnɔːtɪkl̩/ adj
náutico
relating to ships, shipping, navigation, and seamen

nautical mile n
milla náutica
nautical: a unit of measure equal to 1852 metres

nautilus /ˈnɔ.tɪ.ləs/ /ˈnɔː.tɪ.ləs/ n
nautilo
marine mollusc of the family Nautilidae

naval /ˈneɪvəl/ adj
naval
of or relating to a navy

nave /neɪv/ n
nave
the middle or body of a church

navel /ˈneɪvəl/ n
ombligo
remnant of umbilical cord

navel-gazing /ˈneɪvəlˌɡeɪzɪŋ/ n
ensimismamiento ombliguismo
excessive focus on oneself

navigable adj
navegable
for a body of water: sea, river etc.

navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ v
navegar
move on the internet
travel over water

navigation /nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ n
navegación náutica
theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a ship, aircraft or spaceship
navegación
traffic or travel by vessel

navigation channel n
caño
deeper channel cut into the sear or river bed

navigator n
navegante
officer who navigates

navy /ˈneɪvi/ n
azul marino
navy blue colour
marina
sea force

navy blue n
azul marino
a dark blue color

naïveté /nɑˌiːvˈteɪ/ n
ingenuidad
lack of sophistication, experience, judgement or worldliness; artlessness; gullibility; credulity

ncRNA n
RNAnc
non-coding RNA

neap /niːp/ adj
muerta
designating type of tide

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adj
casi
almost
próximo
of an event, approaching
cerca
physically close

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ adv
cerca
having a small intervening distance with regard to something

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ preposition
cerca de
in close proximity to

near /nɛə/ /nɪə(ɹ)/ /nɪɹ/ v
acercar aproximar
come closer to

near infrared n
infrarrojo cercano
infrared light near visible light

near-synonym n
idea afín
term which has a similar meaning

nearby adj
cercano próximo cercana
adjacent

nearby adv
cerca
close to

nearest and dearest /ˈnɪəɹɪst (ə)n ˈdɪəɹɪst/ /ˈnɪɹɪst (ə)n ˈdɪɹɪst/ n
allegadas allegados círculo íntimo seres queridos
one's closest and most intimate family members, friends, etc.

nearly /ˈniːɹli/ /ˈnɪəli/ /ˈnɪɹli/ adv
casi
almost, but not quite

nearsightedness n
miopía
property of being nearsighted

neat /niːt/ adj
puro pura
chemistry: with no solvent or cosolvent
bien hecho
colloquial: good, excellent, desirable
well-executed or delivered; clever, skilful, precise
pulcro limpio
tidy, free from dirt
derecho
undiluted, particularly of alcoholic drinks

neat /niːt/ n
bovino res
cow, bovine

neatness n
pulcritud
the state of being neat

nebula /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ n
nebulosa
a space cloud

nebulizer n
nebulizador
device used to administer medicine

nebulous /ˈnɛbjʊləs/ adj
nebuloso
ill-defined
in the form of a cloud

necessarily /ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/ adv
necesariamente
of necessity

necessary /ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəɹi/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/ adj
necesario menester
needed, required
necesario
such as must be

necessary evil n
mal necesario
unfavorable thing that must be done or accepted

necessitate /nəˈsɛsəˌteɪt/ /nɪˈsɛsɪteɪt/ v
necesitar
to make necessary; require something to be brought about

necessity /nɪˈsɛsəti/ n
necesidad menester
quality or state of being necessary, unavoidable, or absolutely requisite

necessity is the mother of invention proverb
la necesidad agudiza el ingenio
a person in need will find a way

neck /nɛk/ n
cuello mástil
the extension of any stringed instrument on which a fingerboard is mounted
cuello pescuezo
the part of body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals

neck and neck adj
cabeza a cabeza
very close in progress

necklace /ˈnɛkləs/ /ˈnɛklɪs/ n
collar
jewelry

neckline n
escote
line

necktie /ˈnɛk.taɪ/ n
corbata
strip of cloth worn around the neck and tied in the front

necro- /ˈnɛkɹəʊ/ prefix
necro-
related to death

necrocracy /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/ /nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ n
necrocracia
government that still operates under the rules of a former, dead leader

necrology /nɛˈkɹɒlədʒi/ n
necrología
listing of people who have died

necromancer /ˈnekɹə(ʊ)ˌmænsə/ /ˈnekɹəˌmænsɚ/ n
nigromante necromante
person who practices necromancy

necromancy /ˈnɛkɹəˌmænsi/ n
nigromancia necromancia
divination involving the dead

necrophage n
necrófago
organism

necrophagous /nɛˈkɹɑ.fə.ɡəs/ /nɛˈkɹɒf.ə.ɡəs/ adj
necrófago
that eats dead or decaying flesh

necrophagy /nɛˈkɹɒfəd͡ʒi/ n
necrofagia
eating of dead or decaying animal flesh

necrophilia /nɛkɹoʊˈfɪli.ə/ /ˌnɛkɹə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪə/ n
necrofilia
pathological attraction to dead bodies
pathological fascination with death

necrophobia n
necrofobia
fear of death or corpses

necropolis /nɛˈkɹɒ.pə.lɪs/ n
necrópolis
large cemetery

necrosis n
necrosis
localized death of cells or tissue

necrotic adj
necrótico
of or pertaining to necrosis

nectar /ˈnɛk.tə/ /ˈnɛk.təɹ/ n
néctar
drink of the gods
sweet liquid secreted by flowers
any delicious drink

nectarine /ˈnɛk.tə.ɹin/ n
nectarina
fruit

nectary n
nectario
gland that secretes nectar

need /niːd/ n
necesidad
lack of means of subsistence
necesidad necesidades
something required

need /niːd/ v
necesitar
to have an absolute requirement for
to be obliged to
to want strongly

needle /ˈniː.dl/ n
aguja
implement for sewing etc.
indicating device
sensor phonograph stylus
aguja acícula
leaf of conifer

needle in a haystack n
aguja en un pajar
idiomatic

needlefish n
agujón
slender fish

needless adj
inútil
not needed

needless to say adv
huelga decir ni que decir tiene
obviously

needs must when the devil drives proverb
a la fuerza ahorcan
there is sometimes no choice but to do something

needy /ˈniːdi/ adj
necesitado menesteroso pobre
in need, poor

neem /niːm/ n
margosa nim
Azadirachta indica

neener interjection
lero lero
a hostile taunt

nefarious /nɛˈfɛəɹi.əs/ /nɪˈfɛːɹɪ.əs/ adj
feo infame inicuo malvado nefando nefario
sinful, villainous, criminal, or wicked, especially when noteworthy or notorious for such characteristics

negation n
negación
act of negating something
negation in logic

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ adj
negación
linguistics: denying a proposition
negativo
not positive or neutral
of electrical charge
mathematics: less than zero
inherently damaging

negative /ˈnɛ(e)ɡəˌɾɪv/ /ˈnɛɡətɪv/ n
negativo
photography
mathematics: negative quantity

negative pressure n
presión negativa
pressure that is less than normal atmospheric pressure

negatively adv
negativamente
in a negative manner

negativism n
negativismo

negativity n
negatividad
characteristic of being pessimistic
characteristic of having a negative charge

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ n
abandono negligencia
act of neglecting
negligencia
habitual lack of care

neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ v
descuidar desoír hacer caso omiso
disregard
descuidar negligir
fail to care for
failure due to carelessness

neglected /nɪˈɡlɛktɪd/ adj
abandonado descuidado
suffering from neglect

neglectful adj
negligente
tending to neglect

negligence n
negligencia
failure to exercise a standard of care (law)

negligent /ˈnɛɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/ adj
negligente
culpable due to negligence

negligently adv
negligentemente
in a negligent manner

negligible adj
insignificante desdeñable
able to be ignored or excluded

negotiability n
negociabilidad
state of being negotiable

negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃi.əbəl/ /nɪˈɡəʊʃi.əbəl/ adj
negociable
open to negotiation or bargaining

negotiable instrument n
efecto negociable
legal document

negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ /nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ v
negociar
confer to reach an agreement (intransitive)
arrange a mutual agreement (transitive)

negotiation /nɪˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ /nɪˌɡəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ n
negociación
process of achieving agreement

negotiator /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.tɚ/ n
negociador negociadora
One who negotiates

negotiatory adj
negociador negociadora

negress /ˈniːɡɹɪs/ n
negra
A black female

neigh /neɪ/ n
relincho relinchido
the cry of a horse

neigh /neɪ/ v
relinchar
(of a horse) to make its cry
to make a sound similar to a horses' cry

neighborhood /ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/ n
barrio
division of a municipality or region
vecindario barrio cercanía vecindad
nearby area

neighbour /ˈneɪbə/ /ˈneɪbɚ/ n
vecino vecina
a person living on adjacent or nearby land
prójima prójimo
fellow human

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ adv
tampoco
similarly not

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ conjunction
tampoco
also not
ni
not either (used with nor): neither X nor Y

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ determiner
ninguno ningún
not one of two; not either

neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈnaɪðɚ/ pronoun
ninguno
not either one

neither fish nor fowl n
ni chicha ni limonada ni de aquí ni de allá
something or someone not easily categorized; something that does not fit in a group or situation

neither fish, flesh, nor good red herring phraseologicalUnit
ni carne ni pescado ni chicha ni limonada sin pies ni cabeza
unsuitable for anything or anybody

neither here nor there adj
no venir a cuento no venir al caso
not relevant

neither … nor conjunction
ni ... ni
used for showing that something is not true of two or more people, things, actions, qualities, or ideas

nekton n
necton
organisms in the ocean

nematode /ˈnɛməˌtoʊd/ n
nematodo
small invertebrate animal

nene /ˈneɪneɪ/ /ˈneɪˌneɪ/ n
ganso de Hawái barnacla nené
Branta sandvicensis

neo- /ˈnioʊ/ /ˈniːəʊ/ prefix
neo-
contemporary
new

neo-Nazi /ˌnioʊˈnɑːtsi/ n
neonazi
person who believes in a Nazi ideology

neo-Nazism n
neonazismo
the ideology held by neo-Nazis

neoclassicism n
neoclasicismo
movement

neocolonialism n
neocolonialismo
colonial linguistic expression

neodymium /nɪə(ʊ)ˈdɪmɪəm/ /ˌniː.oʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
neodimio
chemical element

neofascism n
neofascismo
right-wing political movement

neofascist adj
neofascista
of or pertaining to neofascism

neofascist n
neofascista
a follower of neofascism

neoliberal adj
neoliberal
in accordance with neoliberalism

neoliberalism n
neoliberalismo
political ideology

neologism /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/ n
neologismo
recently coined word

neon /ˈni.ɒn/ n
neón
element

neon sign n
neón
an illuminated sign constructed from fluorescent lights

neonatal adj
neonatal
of or pertaining to the time immediately birth

neophilia n
neofilia
love of new things

neophobia /niːəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
neofobia
fear of new things

neophyte /ˈni.əˌfaɪt/ n
neófito
beginner
early Christian convert
novice (recent convert)
planta neófita
recently introduced plant species

neoplasm n
neoplasma
abnormal new growth of disorganized tissue

neoplastic adj
neoplástico
relating to neoplasm

neoprene /ˈniɵpɹin/ n
neopreno
synthetic rubber, a polymer of chloroprene, used in various consumer products

neoteny /niˈɑːtəni/ /niˈɒtəni/ n
neotenia
retention of juvenile characteristics in the adult

neoumbilicoplasty n
neoumbilicoplastia
creation of a new belly button

nepheline n
nefelina
feldspathoid mineral

nephew /ˈnɛf.ju/ n
sobrino
fraternal or sororal nephew

nephew-in-law n
sobrino político

nephology /nɪˈfɒlədʒi/ n
nefología
branch of meteorology

nephrectomy n
nefrectomía
the surgical removal of a kidney

nephridium n
nefridio
biology: a tubular excretory organ in some invertebrates

nephrite n
nefrita
semi-precious stone

nephritic adj
nefrítico
of or relating to the kidneys
of, relating to or affected with nephritis

nephritis n
nefritis
inflammation of the kidney

nephrocyte n
nefrocito

nephrologist n
nefrólogo nefróloga
physician

nephrology n
nefrología
branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys

nephron n
nefrona nefrón
basic structural and functional unit of the kidney

nephropathy n
nefropatía
disorder of the kidney

nephrosclerosis n
nefroesclerosis
ateriosclerosis

nephrosclerotic adj
nefroesclerótico
of or pertaining to nephrosclerosis

nephrosis n
nefrosis
disease

nepotism /ˈnɛp.ə.tɪ.zəm/ n
nepotismo
favoring of relatives or personal friends

neptunium /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ /nɛpˈtuːniəm/ n
neptunio
chemical element

nerd /nɜːd/ /nɝːd/ n
mateo cerebrito empollón friki matado norio
intellectual, skillful person, generally introverted

nereid /ˈnɪəɹiɪd/ n
nereida
mythological being

neritic adj
nerítico

neroli /ˈnɛɹəli/ /ˈnɪəɹəli/ n
aceite de flores de naranjo neroli
essential oil obtained from the blossom of the bitter orange

nerve /nɛɾv/ /nɜɪv/ /nɜːv/ /nɝv/ n
nervios
agitation caused by a negative emotion
descaro frescura
audacity
nervio
bundle of neurons
(colloquial) neuron
stamina
coraje
courage

nerve cell n
neurona
cell of the nervous system

nerve gas n
gas nervioso
weapon of mass destruction

nerve impulse n
impulso nervioso
signal transmitted along a nerve fibre

nervous /ˈnɜːvəs/ /ˈnɝːvəs/ adj
nervioso
apprehensive, anxious
easily agitated or alarmed
relating to the nerves

nervous breakdown n
ataque de nervios
disabling attack of a psychological disorder

nervous system n
sistema nervioso
system which coordinates the activity of the body

nervously adv
nerviosamente
in a nervous manner

nervousness n
nerviosismo intranquilidad nerviosidad
state or quality of being nervous

nesh /nɛʃ/ adj
friolenta friolento friolera friolero
delicate, weak, poor-spirited, susc. to cold

nest /nɛst/ n
jerarquía nido
nido
bird-built structure
place for depositing eggs
snug residence
retreat
cueva nido
hideout

nest /nɛst/ v
anidar
to build or settle into a nest

nest egg n
ahorros colchón hucha peculio
savings

nested adj
anidado
successively fitted one inside another

net /nɛt/ adj
líquido neto
remaining after expenses or deductions

net /nɛt/ n
red
device for catching fish, butterflies etc.
interconnecting system
mesh of string, cord or rope
figurative: trap
anything that has the appearance of a net
device for trapping something
sports: mesh stretched to divide the court

net weight n
peso neto
weight of a product
weight of a vehicle

netbook n
ultraportátil
economical notebook computer

nether /nɛð.ə/ /nɛð.ɚ/ adj
subterráneo
beneath the earth's surface
de abajo inferior
lower

netizen n
internauta
member of Internet community

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ n
ortiga
stinging herb of genus Urtica

nettle /ˈnɛt(ə)l/ v
picar irritar provocar

network /nɛtwɜːk/ /nɛtwɝk/ n
red
multiple computers and other devices connected together
interconnected group or system
fabric or structure of fibrous elements

network card n
tarjeta de red
computer card

networkability n
capacidad de red capacidad de trabajar en red

networking n
conexión
act of connecting computers into network
establecer red establecimiento de nuevos contactos hacer red
meeting new people

neumatic adj
neumático
written using neumes

neume /n(j)um/ /njuːm/ n
neuma
sign used in early musical notation

neural /ˈnjəɹəl/ /ˈnjʊəɹəl/ /ˈnʊɹəl/ adj
neural
of or relating to the nerves

neural network n
red neural red neuronal

neural tube n
tubo neural
hollow dorsal tube

neuralgia n
neuralgia
nerve pain

neuraminic acid n
ácido neuramínico
9-carbon amino carbohydrate

neuritis n
neuritis
inflammation of nerves

neuro- /ˈn(j)ʊɹoʊ/ /ˈnjʊəɹəʊ/ prefix
neuro-
relating to nerves or the nervous system

neuroanatomy /njʊəɹəʊəˈnatəmi/ n
neuroanatomía
the anatomy of the nervous system

neurobiology n
neurobiología
scientific study of nerve and brain fuction

neuroblast n
neuroblasto
embryonic cell that develops into a nerve cell

neurodegenerative adj
neurodegenerativo
pertaining to the progressive loss of nerve cells

neurodiversity n
neurodiversidad
the variety of configurations of the brain

neuroectoderm n
neuroectodermo

neuroendocrine adj
neuroendocrino
pertaining to the nervous system and endocrine system together

neuroepithelial adj
neuroepitelial
of or relating to the neuroepithelium

neurofibromatosis n
neurofibromatosis
genetic disorder

neurohypophysis n
neurohipófisis
posterior lobe of the pituitary gland

neurolinguistics n
neurolingüística
science

neurological adj
neurológico
dealing with the study of the brain

neurologist n
neuróloga neurólogo
doctor or scientist who practices or specializes in neurology

neurology /n(j)uˈɹɒlədʒi/ n
neurología
branch of medicine that deals with the nervous system and its disorders

neuroma n
neuroma
tumor composed of nerve cells

neuron /ˈnjəɹɑn/ /ˈnjʊəɹɒn/ /ˈnʊɹɑn/ n
neurona
a cell of the nervous system

neuronal adj
neuronal
of, or relating to a neuron

neuropathic adj
neuropático
of, or relating to neuropathy

neuropathology n
neuropatología
pathology of the nervous system

neuropathy n
neuropatía
disease of the nervous system

neuropeptide n
neuropéptido
peptide that function as a neurotransmitter

neurophysiology n
neurofisiología
branch of physiology that deals with the nervous system

neuropsychiatry n
neuropsiquiatría
branch of medicine

neuropteran n
neuróptero
insect of the order Neuroptera

neuroscience n
neurocienca
scientific study of the nervous system

neurosis n
neurosis
mental disorder

neurosurgeon n
neurocirujano neurocirujana
brain surgeon

neurosurgery n
neurocirugía
surgery of the brain
surgical discipline focused on treating the nervous systems

neurotic /njʊəˈɹɒtɪk/ adj
neurótico
overanxious

neurotoxic adj
neurotóxico
having a toxic effect on nerve tissue

neurotransmitter n
neurotransmisor
substance responsible for sending nerve signals across a synapse between two neurons

neurula n
néurula
zoology: an embryo of vertebrates in the state when the primitive band is first developed

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ adj
neutro
grammar: having a form which is not masculine nor feminine
grammar: intransitive
having no generative organs, or imperfectly developed ones
neutro neutral
neutral, neither one thing nor another

neuter /ˈnjuːtə/ /ˈnuːtɚ/ v
castrar capar
to remove sex organs from an animal

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ adj
neutro
chemistry: neither acidic nor alkaline
neutral
not taking sides in a conflict

neutral /ˈnjuːtɹəl/ /ˈnuːtɹəl/ n
punto muerto punto neutral
position of gears

neutralise v
neutralizar
to make even, inactive or ineffective

neutrality /njuːˈtɹæləti/ /nuˈtɹæləti/ n
neutralidad
state of being neutral; taking no part on either side

neutralization n
neutralización
neutralization

neutrino /njuːˈtɹiːnoʊ/ /njuːˈtɹiːnəʊ/ n
neutrino
en elementary particle with extremely small mass and no electric charge

neutron /ˈn(j)uːtɹɒn/ n
neutrón
subatomic particle

neutron bomb n
bomba de neutrones
atomic bomb that produces a greater amount of neutrons

neutron star n
estrella de neutrones
star composed of neutrons

neutrophil /ˈnjuːtɹəfɪl/ adj
neutrófilo
easily stained by neutral dyes

never /ˈnɛ.vɚ/ /ˈnɛv.ə(ɹ)/ adv
nunca jamás
at no time

never again adv
nunca más
at no time in the future

never ever adv
nunca jamás
emphatic never

never mind v
no importa
I was wrong; I withdraw my previous statement
no se preocupe no te preocupes
do not be concerned (about someone or something, or about doing something)
no importa da igual es igual no le hace ya no
it is not important

never say die interjection
nunca te rindas
do not despair

never say never phraseologicalUnit
nunca digas nunca
never say never

neverending adj
de nunca acabar interminable
having no end

nevertheless /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/ adv
no obstante sin embargo
in spite of what preceded

new /n(j)u/ /njuː/ /njʉː/ adj
nuevo
additional, recently discovered
distinguishing something established more recently
current or later
in original condition, pristine
inexperienced, unaccustomed
recently arrived or appeared
strange, unfamiliar
of recent origin
refreshed, reinvigorated
newborn
nuevo nueva
recently made or created

new moon n
luna nueva novilunio
phase of moon when in conjunction with sun

new wine in an old bottle n
vino nuevo en odres viejo

newbie /ˈnjuːbi/ n
principiante novato usuario nuevo
new (inexperienced) user or participant

newborn adj
recién nacido
recently born

newborn n
neonato recién nacido
recently born baby

newcomer /ˈn(j)uˌkʌmɚ/ /ˈnjuːkʌmə/ n
recién llegado recién llegada
one who has recently arrived in a community

newel /ˈnjuː.əl/ /ˈnu.əl/ n
alma
central pillar of staircase

newfangled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋ.ɡəɫd/ /ˌnuˈfæŋ.ɡəld/ adj
moderno ultramoderno
modern, unfamiliar or different

newly /ˈnjuːli/ /ˈnuli/ adv
nuevamente
Very recently

newlywed n
recién casada recién casado
a recently married person

newness /ˈn(j)uːnəs/ n
novedad
novelty

news /njuːz/ n
noticias
new information of interest
noticias informativos noticiero telediario
reports of current events

news agency n
agencia de información agencia de noticias
organisation that gathers and distributes news

news anchor n
conductor presentador de noticias
presenter of news broadcasts

news media n
prensa
various forms of news

newsagent n
estanco
retail business

newsletter /ˈn(j)uzˌlɛtɚ/ /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtə/ n
boletín informativo boletín de noticias
publication

newspaper /ˈn(j)uzˌpeɪpɚ/ /ˈnjuːsˌpeɪpə/ n
papel de periódico
paper on which newspapers are printed
periódico diario
publication

newsreel n
noticiero
a short film containing news or current affairs; especially one of several shown in sequence

newsstand n
quiosco kiosco
open stall where newspapers and magazines are on sale

newt /ˈn(j)ut/ /ˈnjuːt/ /ˈnjʉːt/ n
tritón
type of salamander

newton n
newton
derived unit of force

next /nɛkst/ adj
próximo
being closer to the present location than all other items
próximo siguiente
following in a sequence
próximo entrante
nearest date, time, space or order

next /nɛkst/ adv
al lado junto
In a time, place or sequence closest or following
después pues
On the first subsequent occasion

next /nɛkst/ n
próximo siguiente próxima
the one that follows after this one (in languages with a definite article that is generally required in this sense)

next /nɛkst/ preposition
al lado
on the side of

next of kin n
pariente cercano
closest blood relative, often heir to inheritance
acompañante
spouse, close friend, close relative

next time n
la próxima vez
on the following occasion

next to preposition
al lado de cabe junto a
beside; alongside

next to nothing pronoun
casi nada
very little

next year adv
el año próximo el año que viene
year after this one

nexus /ˈnɛk.suːs/ /ˈnɛk.səs/ n
centro
centre of something
cuña enchufe junta vinculación vínculo
connected group
conexión nexo
connection

nib /nɪb/ n
pico
bill of a bird
plumín
tip of a pen

nibble /ˈnɪbəl/ v
mordisquear comiscar picotear
eat with small bites

nibling /ˈnɪblɪŋ/ n
sobrino
a nephew or niece

nice /naɪs/ adj
bonito lindo bello
attractive
bueno rico
having a pleasant taste or aroma
agradable simpático amable bueno
pleasant

nicely /ˈnʌɪsli/ adv
bien espléndidamente
pleasantly

niche /niːʃ/ /nɪt͡ʃ/ n
hornacina nicho
cavity, hollow, or recess
position of opportunity

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ n
níquel
element

nickel /ˈnɪk.əl/ v
niquelar
to plate with nickel

nickel silver n
alpaca metal blanco
alloy

nickeline n
niquelina
a mineral, nickel arsenide

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ n
apodo mote sobrenombre chapa
familiar, invented given name

nickname /ˈnɪkneɪm/ v
apodar motear
to give a nickname to

nicotine /ˈnɪkətiːn/ n
nicotina
addictive alkaloid derived from tobacco

nictemeral adj
nictemeral
varying regularly with a day/night cycle

nictitating /ˈnɪktɪteɪtɪŋ/ adj
nictitante
winking, blinking

nictitating membrane n
membrana nictitante
transparent protective fold of skin

niddy-noddy n
aspa
a tool to make skeins from yarn

nidify /ˈnɪd.əˌfaɪ/ v
nidificar
to make a nest

niece /nis/ /niːs/ n
sobrina
fraternal or sororal niece

niece-in-law n
sobrina política

nifty /ˈnɪfti/ adj
bonito bueno chulo ingenioso
good, useful

nigella /naɪˈd͡ʒɛlə/ n
arañuela ajenuz comino negro
flower
ajenuz comino negro
spice

nigga /ˈnɪɡə/ n
negrito negro
ethnic slur

niggardly /ˈnɪɡədli/ /ˈnɪɡɚdli/ adj
malicioso
withholding

nigger /ˈnɪɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈnɪɡɚ/ n
negro negrata gorila mayate mono negraso
negro person

nigger in the woodpile n
gato encerrado

nigh /naɪ/ adj
cerca cabe
near, close by

nigh /naɪ/ adv
cercano
almost; nearly

night /naɪt/ [næt̚] n
oscuridad noche
darkness
tarde noche
evening or night spent at a particular activity
noche
period between sunset and sunrise
night spent at a hotel
quality of sleep obtained during a night

night and day adv
día y noche
opposite

night blindness n
ceguera nocturna
nyctalopia; the inability to see clearly in faint light

night heron n
martinete
species of heron

night owl n
trasnochador noctámbulo ave nocturna noctívago
(idiomatic) one who stays up late at night or goes to bed late

night school n
escuela nocturna
A school with classes held predominantly in the evening

night shift n
el turno nocturno
period

nightcap n
gorro de dormir
warm cap worn at night

nightclothes n
ropa para dormir
clothing worn while sleeping

nightclub n
club nocturno
establishment that is open late at night

nightcrawler n
lombriz
Lumbricus terrestris
carnada cebo
large earthworm used as bait

nightfall n
anochecer
the close of the day; the coming of night

nightgown n
camisón
sleeping garment worn by women

nighthawk /ˈnaɪthɑk/ /ˈnʌɪthɔːk/ n
chotacabras
New World nightjar

nightingale /ˈnaɪtɪŋɡeɪl/ n
ruiseñor
bird

nightjar /ˈnaɪtdʒɑɹ/ /ˈnaɪtdʒɑː/ n
chotacabras caprimulgo guardacaminos
nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae

nightlife /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪf/ n
vida nocturna
Selection of nocturnal activities

nightly /ˈnaɪtli/ adj
nocturno
occurring every night

nightly /ˈnaɪtli/ adv
cada noche
every night

nightmare /naɪt.mɛəɹ/ /ˈnaɪt.mɛə/ n
pesadilla mal sueño
dream
pesadilla suplicio tormento
experience

nightmarish adj
pesadillesco
resembling a nightmare

nightshade /ˈnaɪtʃeɪd/ n
solanácea
plant of genus Solanum

nightstand n
mesilla de noche velador mesa de noche mesita de noche nochero buró
small table placed at the head side of a bed

nightstick n
porra
club

nihilism /ˈnaɪ(h)ɨ̞lɪz(ə)m/ /ˈnaɪəˌlɪz(ə)m/ n
nihilismo
negation of one or more aspects of life; extreme philosophical scepticism
rejection of all moral principles

nihilist /ˈnaɪɪlɪst/ n
nihilista
person who accepts nihilism

nihonium /nɪˈhoʊ.ni.əm/ n
nihonio

nil /nɪl/ n
cero nada
nothing

nilgai n
nilgó
large antelope of northern India

nimble /ˈnɪmbl̩/ adj
ágil
quick and light in movement or action
hábil
quick-witted and alert

nimbus /ˈnɪmbəs/ n
nimbo
rain cloud
circle of light; halo

nincompoop /ˈnɪŋ.kəm.puːp/ n
bendito bobo ceporro gilipollas imbécil lila
silly or foolish person

nine /naɪn/ n
nueve
the digit or figure 9

nine /naɪn/ numeral
nueve
cardinal number

nine hundred /ˈnaɪn ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
novecientos novecientas
cardinal number 900

nine o'clock n
las nueve
the start of the tenth hour

nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine numeral
nueve mil novecientos noventa y nueve
cardinal number 9,999

nine-banded armadillo n
armadillo de nueve bandas
Dasypus novemcinctus

ninesome n
noneto
group of nine

nineteen /naɪnˈtiːn/ /ˈnaɪn.tiːn/ numeral
diecinueve
cardinal number

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimonoveno decimonono
the ordinal form of the number nineteen

nineteenth /ˌnaɪnˈtiːnθ/ n
diecinueveavo
one of nineteen equal parts of a whole

nineties n
años noventa los noventa
the decade of the 1990s

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ adj
nonagésimo
ordinal form of ninety

ninetieth /ˈnaɪn.ti.əθ/ n
nonagésimo
one of ninety equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the ninetieth position

ninety /ˈnaɪn.di/ /ˈnaɪn.ti/ numeral
noventa
90

ninety-eight numeral
noventa y ocho
98

ninety-five numeral
noventa y cinco
95

ninety-four numeral
noventa y cuatro
94

ninety-nine numeral
noventa y nueve
cardinal number 99

ninety-one numeral
noventa y uno
cardinal number ninety-one

ninety-seven numeral
noventa y siete
97

ninety-six numeral
noventa y seis
96

ninety-three numeral
noventa y tres
93

ninety-two numeral
noventa y dos
92

ninja /ˈnɪndʒə/ n
ninja
person trained in ninjutsu

ninth /naɪnθ/ adj
noveno nono
ordinal form of nine

ninth /naɪnθ/ n
noveno
one of nine equal parts of a whole
noveno novena
something in the ninth position

niobium /naɪˈoʊbiəm/ n
niobio
chemical element

nip in the bud /ˈnɪp.ɪn.ðəˈbʌd/ v
cortar de raíz
(idiom) to prevent at an early stage
descogollar
To remove a bud from a plant

nipper /ˈnɪpə(ɹ)/ n
mico
slang term for a small child

nipple /ˈnɪp(ə)l/ n
pezón
projection of mammary gland

nipponize v
niponizar
to convert to Katakana or to enable to work with the Japanese script
to make or become more Japanese
traducir a japonés
to translate into Japanese

niqab /nɪˈkɑːb/ n
niqab
veil which covers the face

nirvana /nɪəˈvɑːnə/ /nɪɹˈvɑnə/ /nɪɾˈʋɑːn(ə)/ n
nirvana
Buddhism: cessation of suffering
state of bliss

nit /nɪt/ n
liendre
egg of a louse

nitpick /ˈnɪt.pɪk/ v
buscar el pelo en el huevo buscarle la quinta pata al gato cogérsela con papel de fumar
to correct minutiae or find fault

nitpicky adj
quisquilloso
overly critical

nitrary n
nitrería
place where potassium nitrate is produced

nitrate /ˈnaɪˌtɹeɪt/ n
nitrato
any salt or ester of nitric acid

nitric adj
nítrico
pertaining to nitrogen

nitric acid n
ácido nítrico
HNO₃

nitric oxide n
óxido nítrico
binary compound of nitrogen and oxygen

nitride /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd/ n
nitruro
compound of nitrogen

nitriding /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪd.iŋ/ n
nitruración
method of hardening steel

nitrification n
nitrificación
act of nitrifying

nitrile /ˈnaɪtɹaɪl/ n
nitrilo
class of organic compounds

nitrite /ˈnaɪ.tɹaɪt/ n
nitrito
-NO₂ and NO₂-
salt or ester of nitrous acid

nitrobenzene n
nitrobenceno
nitro derivative of benzene

nitrogen /ˈnaɪ.tɹə.dʒən/ n
nitrógeno
chemical element

nitroglycerine n
nitroglicerina
the compound glyceryl-tri-nitrate

nitrous adj
nitroso
of or relating to nitrogen

nitrous oxide n
óxido nitroso
nitrous oxide

nix /nɪks/ n
nada
colloquial: nothing

nix /nɪks/ v
aniquilar destruir erradicar exterminar
to destroy
anular cancelar rechazar
to reject or cancel

nixtamalization n
nixtamalización

nizatidine n
nizatidina
antihistamine drug

no determiner
ninguno ningún no nada ninguna
not any
prohibido se prohíbe
used to show an activity is forbidden

no n
no
a negating expression
a vote not in favor

no preposition
no
used to show disagreement or negation
used to show agreement with a negative question (in some languages this response is the usual word for "yes")

no comment interjection
sin comentarios
"official" refusal to relay any further information

no doubt adv
sin duda
without a doubt

no entry phraseologicalUnit
no entre
entry is forbidden

no good deed goes unpunished proverb
no hay bien sin castigo todas las buenas obras serán castigadas
beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility; if they are appreciated, they often lead to additional requests

no hard feelings phraseologicalUnit
sin resentimientos
no resentment

no idea interjection
ni idea no sé
I don't know
ni idea
indicates complete ambivalence about something

no kidding interjection
¿en serio?
exclamation of amazement

no laughing matter n
bromas las justas

no longer adv
ya no
not any more

no matter what pronoun
no importa qué
whatever

no offense phraseologicalUnit
sin ánimo de ofender
no offense

no one /ˈnoʊwʌn/ pronoun
nadie
not even a single person

no pain, no gain proverb
no hay atajo sin trabajo el que no arriesga no gana el que quiera peces, que se moje el culo para presumir, hay que sufrir perro que no camina, no encuentra hueso quien algo quiere, algo le cuesta
discomfort is necessary to achieve goals

no parking phraseologicalUnit
prohibido estacionar
no parking

no problem interjection
no hay problema
it does not pose a problem
de nada no hay de qué
no thanks or apology is necessary

no rose without a thorn proverb
no hay miel sin hiel

no shit, Sherlock interjection
nos ha jodido mayo con las flores
a riposte to someone who has just said something obvious

no show sock n
tobillera
type of sock

no skin off one's back n
con su pan se lo coma

no smoke without fire proverb
no hay humo sin fuego
gossip and accusations are often substantiated by fact

no smoking phraseologicalUnit
prohibido fumar se prohíbe fumar
phrase used in notices indicating that the smoking of cigarettes is not permitted

no sooner said than done phraseologicalUnit
dicho y hecho
no sooner than something is said it will be done

no spring chicken n
talludito
person who is no longer particularly young

no strings attached adj
sin ataduras sin compromiso
characterized by an abscence of conditions or obligations

no strings attached adv
sin compromiso
without conditions or obligations

no thank you interjection
no, gracias
polite way of saying no

no trespassing phraseologicalUnit
entrada prohibida prohibida la entrada
phrase forbidding access to a place

no way interjection
de ninguna manera qué va
absolutely not

no way Jose adv
ni de broma ni de coña ni de guasa ni harto de vino

no worries interjection
ningún problema
descuida no se preocupe(n) no te preocupes
it does not bother me

no, thanks interjection
no, gracias
no, thanks

no-fly zone n
zona de exclusión aérea
an airspace in which aircraft, especially military aircraft, are forbidden to fly

nobelium /noʊˈbiːliəm/ /noʊˈbɛliəm/ n
nobelio
chemical element

nobility /noʊˈbɪlɪti/ /nəʊˈbɪlɪti/ n
nobleza
noble or privileged social class
the quality of being noble

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ adj
noble
having honorable qualities

noble /ˈnoʊbəl/ /ˈnəʊbəl/ n
noble
aristocrat

noble gas n
gas noble
element of group 18 of the periodic table

noble metal n
metal noble
metal resistant to corrosion

noble savage n
buen salvaje

nobleman /ˈnoʊbl̩mən/ /ˈnəʊbl̩mən/ n
noble
man of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat

noblesse oblige /noʊˌblɛs əˈbliʒ/ /nəʊˌblɛs ɒˈbliːʒ/ n
nobleza obliga
the honourable obligation that is the responsibility of those of high rank

nobly /ˈnoʊbli/ /ˈnəʊbli/ adv
noblemente
in a noble manner

nobody /ˈnoʊ.bə.di/ /ˈnəʊ.bə.di/ n
andoba cero absoluto don nadie pelagatos último mono
unimportant person

nobody's perfect phraseologicalUnit
nadie es perfecto
phrase to remind that we all fail at times

nocardiosis n
nocardiosis
infectious disease

nocebo /noʊˈsiboʊ/ /nəʊˈsiːbəʊ/ n
nocebo
pharmacologically inactive substance experienced as harmful due to previous negative perception

nociception n
nocicepción
physiological process underlying the sensation of pain

noctule /ˈnɑktʃul/ /ˈnɒktjuːl/ n
nóctulo
bat of the genus Nyctalus

nocturnal /nɑkˈtɚnəl/ /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
nocturno noctámbulo trasnochador
primarily active during the night
nocturno
taking place at night

nocturnal emission n
emisión nocturna polución nocturna
ejaculation or orgasm while asleep

nocturne /ˈnɑkˌtɝn/ /ˈnɒktɜːn/ n
nocturno
a dreamlike or pensive composition

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ n
cabezada
instance of moving one's head

nod /nɑd/ /nɒd/ /nɔd/ v
cabecear
gradually fall asleep
cabecear asentir
incline the head up and down

nodal adj
nodal
Relating to a node

node n
nodo
vertex of a graph of a network
computer attached to a network

nodular adj
nodular
of or relating to a nodule or modules
similar in form to a nodule

nodule /ˈnɑːd͡ʒuːl/ /ˈnɒdjuːl/ n
nódulo
rounded mass

noetic /noʊˈɛt.ɪk/ /nəʊˈɛt.ɪk/ adj
noético
of or pertaining to the mind or intellect

noggin /ˈnɑɡɨn/ /ˈnɒɡɪn/ n
chaveta
head

noise /nɔɪz/ n
ruido
various sounds, usually unwanted
level of variation in gene expression
sound or signal generated by random fluctuations
technical: unwanted part of a signal

noise pollution n
contaminación acústica
excessive noise

noisily adv
ruidosamente
in a noisy manner

noisy /ˈnɔɪzi/ /ˈnɔːɪzɪ/ adj
ruidoso
making a noise
full of noise

noisy miner n
mielero chillón manorina alborotadiza
grey bird

nolle prosequi /ˌnoʊli ˈpɹoʊsɪkwaɪ/ /ˌnɒlɪ ˈpɹɒsɪkwaɪ/ n
abandono de proceso sobreseimiento
declaration that a prosecution will not proceed

nom de Web /nɒm də ˈwɛb/ n
alias apodo seudónimo
pseudonym used on the World Wide Web

nom nom nom interjection
ñam ñam ñam
sound of a person chewing

noma n
noma
disease

nomad /ˈnoʊmæd/ /ˈnəʊmæd/ n
nómada
a member of society or class who wander with their herds

nomadic /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/ adj
nómada
of or relating to any habitually wandering person
of or relating to itinerant herdsmen

nomadism n
nomadismo
way of life of a nomad

nomarch n
nomarca
head of a nome

nomenclature /nəʊˈmɛn.klətʃə/ /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃəɹ/ n
nomenclatura
set of names or terms

nominal /ˈnɑm.ɪnl̩/ /ˈnɒm.ɪnl̩/ adj
nominal
of or relating to a noun
of or relating to a name or names
of or relating to the presumed or approximate value

nominalization n
nominalización substantivación
use of a verb or an adjective as a noun

nominalize /ˈnɑmənəlaɪz/ /ˈnɒmɪnəlaɪz/ v
nominalizar
to change into a noun

nominate /ˈnɑm.ɪ.neɪt/ /ˈnɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ v
postular
to name someone for a particular role or position

nomination n
nominación
An act or instance of nominating

nominative /ˈnɒmɪnətɪv/ adj
nominativo
being in the nominative case

nominative case n
nominativo caso nominativo
case used to indicate the subject

nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ n
nominada nominado
a person named or designated to any office, duty or position

nomology n
nomología

non-aggression principle n
principio de no agresión

non-binary /ˌnɑnˈbaɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
no-binario
outside the gender binary

non-coding RNA n
RNA no codificante
RNA molecule which is not translated into a protein

non-commissioned officer n
suboficial
person of authority in the military who has not received a commission

non-compete adj
de no competencia
describing contractual clause

non-empty adj
no vacío
containing at least one element

non-governmental organization n
organización no gubernamental
organization with no government participation

non-smoker n
no fumador no fumadora
somebody who does not smoke tobacco

non-venomous adj
atóxico
not producing venom

nonagon /ˈnɑn.ə.ɡɑn/ /ˈnɒn.ə.ɡən/ n
eneágono nonágono
A polygon with nine sides and nine angles

nonagonal adj
eneágono nonagonal
having nine sides and nine angles

nonce /nɒns/ [nɑn(t)s] [nɒn(t)s] n
violeta
a sex offender, especially one who is guilty of sexual offences against children.

nonce word n
ideíca
hápax palabro expresión "ad hoc"
word invented for the occasion

nonchalant /ˈnɒn.ʃəl.ənt/ /ˌnɑn.ʃəˈlɑnt/ adj
casual relajado
casually calm and relaxed
indiferente
indifferent; unconcerned; behaving as if detached

nonconformity n
inconformismo
rejection of or the failure to conform, especially to standards, rules, or laws

noncontributory adj
no contributivo
describing a pension plan in which the members do not provide their own direct contributions

nondenominational adj
no sectario
not specific to a particular religion or sect

nondescript /nɑndəsˈkɹɪpt/ /ˈnɒndɪskɹɪpt/ adj
indescriptivo
without distinguishing qualities

none /nʌn/ pronoun
ninguno nadie
not any person
ninguno
not any thing

none of your beeswax phraseologicalUnit
eso a ti te importa un bledo
A riposte to badgering questioning

nonet n
noneto
composition

nonetheless /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ adv
no obstante sin embargo
nevertheless

nonexistence n
inexistencia
The state of not existing

nonexistent adj
inexistente
not existent

nonillion numeral
quintillón
1030
nonillón
1054

nonius /ˈnəʊnɪəs/ n
nonio nonius
device for adjusting the accuracy of mathematical instruments

nonkilling n
no-matar
A precept or worldview

nonlinear adj
no lineal
of a system: whose output is not directly proportional to its input

nonmetal n
no metal
element that does not have the properties of a metal

nonnegative adj
no negativo
either zero or positive

nonogram /ˈnɑːnəɡɹæm/ /ˈnɒnəɡɹæm/ n
nonograma
puzzle in which cells of a grid must be filled

nonpareil /nɑnpəˈɹɛl/ /nɒnpəˈɹeɪl/ n
nompareille
6-point type
sin par incomparable sin paralelo
that has no equal

nonpartisan adj
apartidista

nonpayment n
impago
failure to pay

nonplus v
confundir desconcertar perplejar
To perplex

nonplussed /nɑnˈplʌst/ /nɒnˈplʌst/ adj
perplejo
bewildered

nonprofit adj
sin ánimo de lucro
not seeking to produce a profit

nonprofit n
organización sin ánimo de lucro
nonprofit organization

nonrefundable adj
a fondo perdido

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ adj
sin sentido
resulting from the substitution of a nucleotide in a sense codon, causing it to become a stop codon

nonsense /ˈnɑnsɛns/ /ˈnɒnsəns/ n
disparate tontería sinsentido despropósito pamema pamplinas
meaningless words
contrasentido desbarro estupidez tonterías
untrue statement

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug n
AINE antiinflamatorio no esteroideo
group of drugs

nonstick adj
antiadherente
resistant to sticking

nonviolence n
abstención de la violencia
philosophy that rejects violence

noob /n(j)uːb/ n
novato
newbie

noodle /nuːdl̩/ n
fideo tallarín
string or strip of pasta
sesera sesos
the brain, the head

noogie n
cocacho coscorrón
knuckle rub on head

nook /nuːk/ /nʊk/ n
rincón recoveco
hidden or secluded spot
rincón
small corner formed by two walls

noon /nuːn/ n
mediodía
midday

noose /nuːs/ n
dogal
adjustable loop or rope

nope /noʊp/ particle
nel no po nop
informal "no"

nor /nɔː/ /nɔːɹ/ conjunction
ni
nor

noradrenaline /nɔːɹəˈdɹɛnəlɪn/ n
noradrenalina
the compound norepinephrine

nordic /ˈnɔː(ɹ).dɪk/ adj
nórdico
of or relating to cross-country skiing

norepinephrine n
norepinefrina
norepinephrine

noria /ˈnɔɹ.i.ə/ /ˈnɔː.ɹɪə/ n
noria
a water wheel with buckets
any machine using buckets

norm /nɔːm/ n
norma
that which is normal
rule that is enforced by members of a community
math: function that maps vectors to non-negative scalars

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ adj
normal bien sano
healthy; not sick or ill
normal
usual, ordinary
according to norms or rules

normal /ˈnɔɹməl/ /ˈnɔːməl/ n
normal
mathematics: a line perpendicular to another

normal distribution n
distribución normal
probability distribution

normal school n
escuela normal
school for training teachers

normal subgroup n
subgrupo normal
subgroup that is invariant under conjugation

normalcy /ˈnɔɹməlsi/ n
normalidad
state of being normal

normality n
normalidad
state of being normal

normalization n
normalización
any process that makes something more normal or regular

normalize /ˈnɔː(ɹ).mə.laɪz/ v
normalizar
to make normal

normally adv
normalmente de costumbre
under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time
in the expected or customary manner

normative /ˈnɔɹmətɪv/ adj
normativo
of, pertaining to, or using a norm or standard

normativization n
normativización

normativize v
normativizar
To make normative

norovirus /ˈnɒɹə(ʊ)vaɪɹəs/ n
norovirus
genus of Norwalk virus

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ adj
norteño nortino
of or pertaining to the north
norteño
part of a corridor used by northbound traffic

north /noːθ/ /nɔəθ/ /nɔɹθ/ /nɔːθ/ n
norte nord septentrión
compass point

north Andean deer n
huemul del norte taruka venado andino
South American deer

north pole /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/ /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/ n
polo norte
northernmost point on celestial bodies
positive pole of a magnetic dipole

north wind n
cierzo
wind blowing from the north

northeast adj
nordeste al nordeste del nordeste
northeastern
al nordeste hacia el nordeste
northeastward

northeast n
nordeste noreste
compass point

northern /ˈnɒðə(ɹ)n/ /ˈnɔɹðɚn/ /ˈnɔːðən/ adj
boreal septentrional norteño
facing, situated in or related to the north

northern bottlenose whale n
zifio calderón boreal
species of bottlenose whale

northern flicker n
carpintero de pechera carpintero escapulario
Colaptes auratus

northern fur seal n
oso marino ártico
Callorhinus ursinus

northern gannet n
alcatraz atlántico
Morus bassanus

northern goshawk n
azor común
Accipiter gentilis

northern greater galago n
gálago de Garnet
Otolemur garnettii

northern lapwing n
avefría
Vanellus vanellus

northern lights n
aurora boreal
the aurora of the northern hemisphere

northern pintail n
ánade rabudo pato rabo de gallo
Anas acuta

northern viscacha n
vizcacha norteña
South American animal

northern wild rice n
arroz indígena
Zizania palustris

northerner n
norteño norteña
person from the north of a region

northwest adj
noroeste
towards the northwest

northwest n
noroeste
compass point

nose /noʊz/ /nəʊz/ n
nariz
bouquet
length of a horse’s nose
nariz morro
protuberance on the face
tip of an object
olfato
skill at finding information
olfato nariz
skill in recognising bouquet
hocico morro
snout, nose of an animal

nose to the grindstone n
andar a la brega dar el callo

nose-picking n
hurgarse la nariz
insertion of a finger into one's nostril, especially to remove mucus.

noseband n
bozal muserola
part of a bridle or halter

nosebleed /ˈnoʊzˌblid/ /ˈnəʊzˌbliːd/ n
hemorragia nasal
haemorrhage from the nose

nosebleed section n
gallinero

noseclip n
pinza para la nariz
device that holds a person's nostrils closed

nosedive n
salto
A headfirst fall or jump
desplome
A rapid fall in price or value

nosedive v
sumergirse
To dive down in a steep angle
desplomarse
To perform a rapid fall in price or value

nosegay /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/ /ˈnəʊzɡeɪ/ n
ramillete
small bunch of fragrant flowers or herbs

nosey parker n
metiche metomentodo
prying person

nosology n
nosología
the systematic investigation or classification of disease

nostalgia /nɑˈstældʒə/ /nɒˈstaldʒə/ n
nostalgia añoranza
bittersweet yearning for the things of the past

nostalgic adj
nostálgico
pertaining to nostalgia

nostril /ˈnɒstɹɪl/ n
narina fosa nasal
either of the two orifices located on the nose

nostrum /ˈnɑ.stɹəm/ /ˈnɒs.tɹəm/ n
droga de charlatán remedio milagroso
medicine or remedy which has not been proven to have any desirable medical effects

nosy /ˈnoʊzi/ /ˈnəʊziː/ adj
chismoso cotilla entremetido metiche metido metijón
prying, inquisitive or curious in other’s affairs; tending to snoop or meddle

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ adv
no
negates meaning of verb

not /nɑt/ /nɒt/ conjunction
no
And not

not at all adv
en absoluto para nada
not

not at all interjection
no hay de qué de nada
conventional reply to expression of gratitude

not bad adj
nada mal
reasonably good

not even adv
ni siquiera
constitutes an emphatic negation

not even interjection
jamás nunca
used to express strong disappointment

not have a pot to piss in v
no tener ni para pipas

not in the least adv
ni por asomo
not at all

not least adv
en especial
especially; particularly

not only … but also conjunction
no solo … sino también

not so fast phraseologicalUnit
no tan deprisa
stop doing something

not that conjunction
no es que

not to mention conjunction
para no hablar de por no decir por no hablar de sin mencionar
much less

not win for losing v
no ganar para disgustos no levantar cabeza

not yet adv
todavía no aún no
not for the moment, though expected later

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ adj
notable destacable
worthy of notice; remarkable

notable /ˈnoʊtəbəl/ /ˈnɑtəbəl/ /ˈnɒtəbəl/ /ˈnəʊtəbəl/ n
notable prócer
person or thing of distinction

notably adv
notablemente
in a notable manner

notary n
notario
notary public

notary public /ˈnəʊtəɹi ˈpʌblɪk/ n
notario
officer who can administer oaths and statutory declarations

notation /noʊˈteɪʃən/ n
anotación
specific note or piece of information written in such a notation

notch /nɑtʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ n
entalladura escotadura muesca ranura tarja
V-shaped cut
entalladura talladura
indentation
categoría nivel
level or degree
paso
mountain pass
tarja entalladura
such a cut, used for keeping a record

notch /nɑtʃ/ /nɒtʃ/ v
entallar mellar
to cut a notch
tarjar
to record by notches

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ n
tecla
key of the piano or organ
nota
musical sound
memorandum
marginal comment or explanation
short informal letter
character indicating the length and pitch of a tone

note /noʊt/ /nəʊt/ v
denotar
to denote, designate
notar tener en cuenta
to notice with care
anotar
to record in writing
to annotate

note value n
valor de la nota
musical notation

notebook /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ n
cuaderno agenda
empty book able to be used for notes
computador portátil portátil notebook
notebook computer

notepad n
bloc de notas
bound pad of paper

notetaking /ˈnoʊt.teɪkɪŋ/ n
toma de notas
writing pieces of information

nothing /ˈnʌθɪŋ/ pronoun
nada
not any thing
something trifling

nothing to sneeze at n
moco de pavo
something decent or acceptable

nothing to write home about pronoun
nada del otro mundo nada para tirar cohetes
not exceptional

nothingness n
nada

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ n
comunicación notificación
formal notification or warning

notice /ˈnoʊtɪs/ /ˈnəʊtɪs/ v
fijarse reparar en
coscarse percatarse
to become aware of
darse cuenta advertir reparar
to remark upon

notice period n
plazo de preaviso
period between receipt of the letter of dismissal and last working day

notification /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
notificación
Act of notifying

notify /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ v
notificar
(transitive) to give (someone) notice of (something)

notion /ˈnoʊʃən/ /ˈnəʊʃən/ n
ganas intención
inclination; intention; disposition
noción
mental apprehension of whatever may be known or imagined; an idea; a conception

notional /ˈnəʊʃənəl/ adj
nocional
of, containing, or being a notion

notochord n
notocorda notocuerda

notoriety /noʊ.tɚ.aɪ.ə.ti/ /nəʊ.təˈɹaɪ.ə.ti/ n
notoriedad
condition of being infamous

notorious /nəʊˈtɔːɹɪəs/ /nəˈtɔɹiəs/ adj
notorio de mala fama
known widely and infamously

notwithstanding /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/ /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/ postposition
no obstante
in spite of

nougat /ˈnuɡət/ /ˈnuːɡɑː/ /ˈnʌɡɪt/ n
nuégado turrón francés
a confection of honey and roasted nuts

nought /nɔːt/ n
cero
zero

noumenal adj
nouménico
of or pertaining to the noumenon

noumenon /ˈnumənɑn/ /ˈnuːmənɒn/ n
noúmeno
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

noun /naʊn/ /næːn/ n
nombre
grammatical category (broad sense)
sustantivo substantivo nombre nombre sustantivo nombre substantivo
grammatical category (narrow sense)

noun numeral n
nombre numeral

noun phrase n
sintagma nominal
phrase that can serve as the subject or the object of a verb

nourish /ˈnʊɹ.ɪʃ/ /ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/ v
nutrir
to feed and cause to grow

nouveau riche /ˌnu.voʊ ˈɹiʃ/ /ˌnuː.vəʊ ˈɹiːʃ/ n
nuevo rico
new money: wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy

nova /ˈnoʊ.və/ /ˈnəʊ.və/ n
nova
sudden brightening of a star

novation /noʊˈveɪʃən/ n
novación
new contract

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ adj
novedoso novedosa
new, original, especially in an interesting way

novel /ˈnɑvəl/ /ˈnɒvl̩/ n
novela
work of prose fiction

novelist n
novelista
author of novels

novelize v
novelar
to adapt to fiction

novella n
novela
short novel

novelty /ˈnɑvəlti/ /ˈnɒvəlti/ n
novedad
state of being new
new product

novena n
novena
a recitation of prayers for nine days

novice /ˈnɒvɪs/ n
principiante novato bisoño en ciernes novillo
beginner
novicio
new member of a religious order

now /naʊ/ adv
ahorita bueno entonces
ahora bien
(word to introduce a point)
ahora
at the present time

now /naʊ/ conjunction
ahora
since, because

now /naʊ/ interjection
ahora ya
signal to begin

now /naʊ/ n
ahora
the present time

now and then /ˌnaʊ ən(d) ˈðɛn/ adv
de vez en cuando
(idiomatic) sometimes; occasionally; intermittently

now that conjunction
ahora que
since

nowadays /ˈnaʊ.ə.deɪz/ adv
actualmente hoy en día
at the present time
hoy en día hogaño hoy día
in the current era

nowhere /ˈnoʊ.(h)wɛɹ/ /ˈnəʊ.wɛə/ adv
en ninguna parte en ningún lado en ningún lugar en ningún sitio por ningún lado
in no place
a ninguna parte a ningún lado a ningún lugar
to no place

nowise /ˈnoʊwaɪz/ /ˈnəʊwaɪz/ adv
de ninguna manera de ningún modo en absoluto
in no manner

noxious /ˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
nocivo
harmful

nozzle /ˈnɒzəl/ n
tobera boquilla inyector
short tube

nth /ɛnθ/ adj
enésimo
occurring at position n

nth /ɛnθ/ n
enésimo
the item at position n

nu /njuː/ /nu/ n
ni
name for the letter of the Greek alphabet: Ν and ν

nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/ /ˈnuː.ɑːns/ n
matiz
subtlety or fine detail
minor distinction

nuanced adj
matizada matizado
having nuances

nubile /ˈnjuːbaɪl/ /ˈnubaɪl/ adj
núbil
marriageable

nubuck n
nabuk
type of brushed leather

nucellus n
nucela
tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo

nuclear /ˈn(j)ukliɚ/ /ˈnjuː.klɪə/ adj
nuclear
involving nuclear energy
of a weapon: deriving its force from nuclear energy
pertaining to the nucleus of a cell

nuclear bomb n
bomba nuclear
nuclear bomb

nuclear chemistry n
química nuclear
application of chemical techniques to the solution of problems in nuclear physics

nuclear energy n
energía nuclear
energy released by a nuclear reaction

nuclear family n
familia nuclear
a family unit consisting of a father, mother and children

nuclear fission n
fisión nuclear
nuclear reaction that releases energy

nuclear fusion n
fusión nuclear
the combining of the nuclei of small atoms to form the nuclei of larger ones

nuclear magnetic resonance n
resonancia magnética nuclear
absorption of electromagnetic radiation by an atomic nucleus placed in a strong magnetic field

nuclear meltdown n
fusión de núcleo
severe nuclear reactor accident

nuclear physics n
física nuclear
branch of physics

nuclear power n
energía nuclear
power from nuclear reactions

nuclear power plant n
central nuclear planta nuclear
type of power plant

nuclear reaction n
reacción nuclear
process

nuclear reactor n
reactor nuclear
device

nuclear weapon n
arma nuclear
explosive device

nuclear winter n
invierno nuclear
predicted drop in global temperature following a nuclear war

nuclearization n
nuclearización
act of arming with nuclear weapons

nuclearize v
nuclearizar
to arm with nuclear weapons

nuclease n
nucleasa
any of several enzymes capable of cleaving the phosphodiester

nucleation n
nucleación
first stage of a phase transition in a small region

nucleic adj
nucleico
referring to the nucleus

nucleic acid /njuːˈkliː.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ /nuˈkleɪ.ɪk ˈæsɪd/ n
ácido nucleico
acidic chainlike biological macromolecule

nucleoid /ˈnjukliˌɔɪd/ /ˈnjuːkliˌɔɪd/ n
nucleoide
the irregularly-shaped region within a prokaryote cell where the genetic material is localized

nucleolus n
nucléolo
part of nucleus of a cell

nucleon n
nucleón
a proton or a neutron

nucleonics n
nucleónica
the study of nucleons, or of atomic nuclei

nucleosome n
nucleosoma
repeating subunit in chromatin

nucleotide n
nucleótido
monomer constituting DNA or RNA

nucleus /ˈnjuː.kli.əs/ /ˈnuːkli.əs/ n
núcleo
cytology: large organelle found in cells
physics: massive, positively charged core of an atom
core, central part of something

nuclide /ˈn(j)uːklaɪd/ n
nucleido núclido
nucleus specified by its atomic number and atomic mass

nude /n(j)uːd/ adj
desnudo
without clothing or other covering

nudge /nʌdʒ/ n
empujoncito pequeño empujón
a gentle push

nudibranch /ˈnjuːdɪˌbɹæŋk/ n
nudibranquio
any sea slug

nudism /njuː.dɪzəm/ n
nudismo
the belief in or practice of social, non-sexual nudity

nudist /ˈnudɪst/ adj
nudista
relating to nudists and nudism

nudist /ˈnudɪst/ n
nudista
person who practices nudism

nudist beach n
playa nudista
beach where nudity is allowed

nudity /ˈnjudɪˌtʰi/ /ˈnudɪti/ n
desnudez
the state of being without clothing on the body

nudiustertian /n(j)ʊdi.əsˈtɜʃɪən/ adj
anteayer
Of or relating to the day before yesterday

nugatory /ˈnjuːɡətɔɹi/ adj
ineficaz
ineffective, invalid
insignificante
trivial, trifling

nugget /ˈnʌɡət/ n
pepita
small chunk or clump

nuisance /ˈn(j)uːsəns/ /ˈnjuːsəns/ n
molestia engorro incomodidad molienda
minor annoyance or inconvenience
estorbo inconveniente pepla
person or thing causing annoyance of inconvenience

nuke /n(j)uk/ /njuːk/ v
nukear
to carry out a denial-of-service attack

null and void adj
nulo e inválido nulo y sin efecto
invalid, cancelled, unenforceable

nullify /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/ v
anular abrogar casar derogar
to make legally invalid

numb /nʌm/ adj
entumecido entumido insensible adormecido dormido entorpecido
physically unable to feel

numbat n
numbat
small marsupial

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ n
número
abstract entity
grammar: state of being singular, dual or plural
mathematics: number
used to show the rank of something in a list or sequence
performance
numeral
issue of a periodical publication
informal: telephone number
sequence of digits and letters used to register people, automobiles, etc.
número cantidad serie
quantity

number /ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/ v
numerar
label with numbers; assign numbers to

number theory n
teoría de números
branch of pure mathematics

numbness n
entumecimiento
absent or reduced sensitivity to cutaneous stimulation

numeral /ˈnjuːməɹəl/ /ˈnuməɹəl/ n
número
non-word symbol that represents a number
letra numeral numeral
word or symbol representing a number

numerator n
numerador
in a fraction
person who counts things

numerical /n(j)uˈmɛɹɪkəl/ adj
numérico
of or pertaining to numbers

numerical analysis n
análisis numérico
study of algorithms

numeronym /ˈnjuːməɹəʊˌnɪm/ n
numerónimo
number-based word

numerous /ˈnjuːməɹəs/ /ˈnuməɹəs/ adj
numeroso numerosa
Indefinitely large numerically

numinous /ˈn(j)umənəs/ /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/ adj
numinosa numinoso
of or relating to a numen (divinity); indicating the presence of a divinity

numismatic adj
numismático
of or pertaining to a coin, coins, currency

numismatics /ˌnjuː.mɪzˈma.tɪks/ /ˌnuː.məzˈmæ.tɪks/ n
numismática
study of coins

numismatist n
numismático numismática
one who collects coins and/or currencies

nun /nuːn/ /nʊn/ /nʌn/ n
monja
member of a Christian religious community of women

nun /nʌn/ n
nun
Semitic letter

nunc pro tunc n
con efecto retroactivo
term indicating a retroactive act of the court

nuncheon n
merienda
afternoon snack

nuncio /ˈnʌnʃiˌoʊ/ n
nuncio
title used for Catholic clerics

nunlike adj
monástico monacal monjil

nuptial /ˈnʌp.ʃəl/ adj
nupcial
pertaining to wedding and marriage

nuptials /ˈnʌp(t)ʃəls/ /ˈnʌpʃ(ə)ls/ n
nupcias
wedding ceremony

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ n
enfermera enfermero
person trained to provide care for the sick
niñera
person who takes care of other people's young

nurse /nɜːs/ /nɝs/ v
amamantar dar el pecho
to breast feed

nurse shark n
tiburón nodriza
any shark of the family Ginglymostomatidae

nursehound n
alitán
Scyliorhinus stellaris

nursemaid n
nana niñera
child's nurse

nursery /ˈnɜːs(ə)ɹi/ /ˈnɝs(ə)ɹi/ n
semillero criadero vivero
place for cultivation of young plants
casa cuna
place for the care of children
criadero
place where nursing is carried out

nursery school n
parvulario
a school for pre-school children

nursing n
enfermería
caring for patients

nursing home n
asilo cotolengo
place of residence

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/ n
crianza cuidado desarollamiento levantamiento ternura
act of nourishing or nursing; tender care; education; training
alimento
that which nourishes; food; diet

nurture /ˈnɜːɹ.tʃəɹ/ v
nutrir criar
to nourish or nurse

nut /nʌt/ [nɐt] n
nuez
hard-shelled fruit
ceja
musical instruments: small piece that holds the strings at the proper spacing
chiflado cabra loca chalado como una cabra loco
slang: insane person
cojón huevo
slang: testicle
tuerca
that fits on a bolt

nut job n
tarambana
someone who is insane

nutation n
nutación
astronomical term
physics term

nutcracker n
cascanueces
implement for cracking nuts

nuthatch n
sita
passerine bird from the family Sittidae

nutmeg /ˈnʌt.mɛɡ/ n
nuez moscada
seed
caño
soccer/football sense

nutrient /ˈnjuː.tɹi.ənt/ /ˈnuː.tɹi.ənt/ n
nutriente
substance that provides nourishment

nutrition /njuːˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ /nuˈtɹɪ.ʃən/ n
nutrición
nutrition

nutritional adj
alimenticio nutricional
pertaining to nutrition

nutritionism n
nutricionismo

nutritionist n
nutricionista
an expert or specialist in nutrition

nutritious /njuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ /nuːˈtɹɪʃəs/ adj
nutritivo alimenticio alimentador alimentoso nutriente
providing nutrients

nuts /nʌts/ adj
chaveta loco majareta sonado tarambana tocado
insane

nuzzle v
frotar la nariz
touch with the nose

nylon /ˈnaɪlɑn/ /ˈnaɪlɒn/ n
nailon nilón nylon
substance

nymph /ˈnɪmf/ n
ninfa
mythology: water, forest or mountain spirit
insect larva
young girl who may inspire lust

nymphomania /nɪmfəˈmeɪnɪə/ n
ninfomanía
excess of sexual behaviour or desire in women

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ adj
ninfomaníaca ninfomaníaco
of woman: having excessive sexual desire

nymphomaniac /ˈnɪɱfoʊ ˈmeɪniæk/ n
ninfómana
woman with excessive sexual desire

nystagmus /nɪˈstæɡməs/ n
nistagmo
rapid involuntary eye movement

née /niː/ adj
de soltera
used to indicate maiden name of a woman

négligée /ˈnɛɡlɪʒeɪ/ n
camisón de encaje
nightgown

névé /neɪˈveɪ/ n
helero nevero
The firn or snowfield at the head of a glacier

o /oʊ/ /əʊ/ n
o
name of the letter O, o

o'clock /əˈklɑk/ /əˈklɒk/ adv
la una la una en punto
indication of time (the translations below are of "one o’clock")
la una
the translations below are of "at one o’clock"

oaf /oʊf/ /əʊf/ n
imbecil
imbecile

oak /oʊk/ /əʊk/ n
roble encina
tree or shrub of the genus Quercus
roble
wood

oak titmouse n
cabonero sencillo herrerillo unicolor
Baeolophus inornatus

oakum n
estopa
fibrous caulking material

oakwood n
robledal robleda robledo roblería
wood populated with oaks

oar /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
remo
implement used to row a boat

oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ /əʊˈeɪsɪs/ n
oasis
well surrounded by fertile region
quiet or peaceful place

oat /əʊt/ n
avena
a widely cultivated cereal grass

oat milk n
leche de avena
milky liquid from oats

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ n
juramento
solemn pledge
affirmed statement

oath /ˈoʊθ/ /ˈəʊθ/ v
jurar
to pledge

oatmeal n
avena
breakfast cereal
harina de avena
meal

oats n
avena
seeds of an oat plant

obduracy n
obstinación
The state of being obdurate, intractable, or stubbornly inflexible

obedience /ə(ʊ)ˈbiːdɪəns/ n
obediencia
quality of being obedient

obedient /oʊˈbidiənt/ /əʊˈbiːdɪənt/ adj
obediente
willing to comply with commands

obelisk n
obelisco
A tall, square, tapered, stone monolith topped with a pyramidal point

obese /oʊˈbis/ /əʊˈbiːs/ adj
obeso
extremely overweight

obesity n
obesidad sobrepeso
act or state of being obese

obesogenic /əʊbiːsəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
obesógeno
causing obesity

obey /oʊˈbeɪ/ /əʊˈbeɪ/ v
obedecer
to do as ordered by
to do as one is told

obfuscate /ˈɑːbfʌskeɪt/ /ˈɒbfʌskeɪt/ v
ofuscar
alter code
make confusing

obiter dictum /ˌəʊbɪtə ˈdɪktəm/ n
opinión accesoria
statement not essential to the disposition of the case

obituary /əˈbɪtjʊəɹɪ/ n
necrología obituario
brief notice of a person's death, as published in a newspaper

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ n
objeto complemento
in grammar
objeto
in object-oriented programming
the goal, end or purpose of something
objeto objecto
thing

object /əbˈd͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɑb.d͡ʒɛkt/ /ˈɒb.d͡ʒɛkt/ v
objetar
disagree with something or someone

object-oriented programming n
programación orientada a objetos
programming paradigm that uses objects to design application and computer programs

objectification /ɒbˌdʒɛkt.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃʌn/ n
cosificación objetificación

objection /əbˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
protesta objeción
official protest raised in a court of law
objeción
statement expressing opposition
act of objecting

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ adj
objetivo
not influenced by emotions
based on observed fact
relating to a material object

objective /ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ n
objetivo
lens
goal
(grammar) the objective case
material object

objectively /əbˈdʒɛktɪvli/ adv
objetivamente
in an impartial, objective manner

objectivism n
objetivismo
doctrine that holds that reality is objective

objectivity /ɒbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ /ˌɑːbdʒekˈtɪvəti/ n
objetividad
The state of being objective

objet d'art /ˌɒbʒeɪ ˈdɑː(ɹ)/ n
obra de arte

oblast /ˈɒbləst/ n
óblast
region or province

oblation /oʊˈbleɪʃən/ /əʊˈbleɪʃən/ n
oblación
the offering to a deity

obligation /ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
obligación
act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone
deber obligación
course of action imposed by society, law, or conscience
compromiso deber obligación
legal agreement
obligación compromiso
social, legal, or moral requirement

obligatoriness n
obligatoriedad
quality of being obligatory

obligatory /əˈblɪɡət(ə)ɹi/ /əˈblɪɡətɔɹi/ adj
obligatorio
binding

oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ v
obligar
to constrain someone by force or by social, moral or legal means

obligee n
acreedor acreedora
beneficiary of an obligation

obliging adj
acomedido servicial
Happy and ready to do favours for others

oblique /oʊˈbliːk/ /ɑːbˈlaik/ /əˈbliːk/ adj
oblicuo
not erect or perpendicular
not straightforward; indirect; obscure; hence, disingenuous; underhand; perverse; sinister

oblique case n
caso oblicuo
any noun case except the nominative (and vocative)

obliterate /əbˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
obliterar borrar arrasar destruir remover
to remove completely, leaving no trace; to wipe out; to destroy

obliteration n
obliteración
The cancellation, erasure or deletion of something
The total destruction of something

oblivion /əˈblɪvɪən/ n
olvido
state of forgetfulness or distraction
state of being completely forgotten

oblivious /əˈblɪvi.əs/ adj
olvidadizo
failing to remember
desprevenido inconsciente
unaware

oblong adj
oblongo
longer than wide
roughly rectangular or ellipsoidal

obloquy /ˈɒbləˌkwi/ n
abuso insulto vulgaridad
abusive language

obnoxious /əbˈnɑkʃəs/ /əbˈnɒkʃəs/ adj
odioso desagradable detestable
offensive, very annoying

obnubilation /ɒbnjuːbɪˈleɪʃən/ n
obnubilación

oboe /ˈoʊboʊ/ n
oboe
wind instrument

oboe d'amore /ˌoʊboʊ dɑˈmɔɹeɪ/ /ˌəʊbəʊ daˈmɔːɹeɪ/ n
oboe de amor
instrument of the oboe family

oboist n
oboísta
performer on the oboe

obolus n
óbolo obolus
silver coin

obscene /əbˈsin/ adj
procaz
lewd or lustful
obsceno
offensive to current standards of decency or morality

obscenely adv
obscenamente
in an obscene manner

obscenity n
obscenidad
something that is obscene

obscurantism n
oscurantismo obscurantismo
deliberate obscurity or vagueness

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ adj
obscuro
dark, faint or indistinct

obscure /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ /əbˈskjʊɹ/ v
esconder ocultar
to hide, put out of sight

obscurity /əbˈskjʊəɹɪti/ /əbˈskjʊɹɪti/ n
oscuridad
darkness; the absence of light

obsequious /əbˈsiːkwi.əs/ adj
obsequioso sumiso
fawning, subservient
obsequioso servil apatronado
obedient, compliant with someone else's orders

observable adj
observable
able to be observed

observation /ˌɑbzɚˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n
observación observancia vigilancia
act of observing or being observed
parecer juicio
judgement
observación anotación registro
recording an event; the record of such noting
observación comentario
remark or comment

observatory /əbˈzəɹvətɔɹi/ /əbˈzəːvət(ə)ɹi/ n
observatorio
place where celestial bodies or natural phenomena are observed

observe /əbˈzɜːv/ /əbˈzɝv/ v
seguir tomar en cuenta
to follow
observar
to notice, to watch

observer /əbˈzɜːvə/ /əbˈzɝvɚ/ n
observador
one who makes observations, monitors or takes notice

obsess v
obsesionarse
to be preoccupied with a single topic or emotion
obsesionar
to dominate the thoughts of someone

obsessed /əbˈsɛst/ adj
obsesionado
fixated on a single topic or emotion

obsession /əbˈsɛʃən/ n
obsesión
unhealthy fixation
compulsive or irrational preoccupation

obsessive /əbˈsɛsɪv/ adj
obsesivo
having one thought or pursuing one activity to the absolute or nearly absolute exclusion of all others

obsessive-compulsive disorder n
trastorno obsesivo-compulsivo
form of anxiety

obsessively adv
obsesivamente
obsessively

obsidian /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌʌbˈsɪdi.ən/ adj
obsidiano
poetic: black

obsidian /ˌɒbˈsɪd.i.ən/ /ˌʌbˈsɪdi.ən/ n
obsidiana
a type of black glass produced by volcanoes

obsolescence /ˌɑb.səˈlɛ.səns/ /ˌɒb.səˈlɛ.səns/ n
obsolescencia
state

obsolescent /ɑbsəˈlɛsənt/ /ɒbsəˈlɛsənt/ adj
obsolescente
in the process of becoming obsolete, but not obsolete yet

obsolete /ɑbsəˈliːt/ /ˈɒbsəliːt/ adj
obsoleto
no longer in use

obstacle /ˈɑbstəkl̩/ /ˈɒbstəkl̩/ n
obstáculo óbice estorbo traba
something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

obstetric adj
obstétrico
relating to obstetrics

obstetrician /ˌɒbstəˈtɹɪʃən/ n
obstetra tocóloga tocólogo
a physician who specializes in childbirth

obstetrics n
obstetricia
care of women during and after pregnancy

obstinacy /ˈɑbstɪnəsi/ /ˈɒbstɪnəsi/ n
obstinación porfía terquedad testarudez
state of stubbornness

obstinate /ˈɑb.stə.nət/ /ˈɒb.stɪ.nət/ adj
obstinado obcecado porfiado
adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course, usually unreasonably

obstinately adv
obstinadamente
in an obstinate manner

obstreperosity n
escandaloso
state of being obstreperous

obstreperous /əbˈstɹɛp.əɹ.əs/ /əbˈstɹɛpəɹəs/ adj
estrepitoso
noisily and stubbornly defiant

obstruct /əbˈstɹʌkt/ v
obstruir atorar entorpecer estorbar
To block or fill (a passage)
esconder ocultar
To get in the way of so as to hide from sight
estorbar entorpecer impedir
To impede, retard, or interfere with

obtain /əbˈteɪn/ v
obtener
to get hold of, acquire
to hold, possess

obtainable adj
obtenible
capable of being obtained

obtrude /əbˈtɹuːd/ v
imponer imponerse sobresalir

obtrusive /əbˈtɹuːsɪv/ adj
protuberante sobresaliente
Sticking out; protruding

obtuse /əbˈt(j)us/ /əbˈtjuːs/ adj
obtuso romo
botany, zoology: blunt
obtuso
intellectually dull
of an angle

obtuse angle n
ángulo obtuso
angle that is greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees

obtuse triangle n
triángulo obtusángulo
triangle with an obtuse angle

obverse adj
anverso
turned or facing toward the observer

obverse n
anverso
the heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal

obviate /ˈɑbviˌeɪt/ /ˈɒbviˌeɪt/ v
obviar
to bypass a requirement

obvious /ˈɑb.vi.əs/ /ˈɒb.vɪəs/ adj
obvio evidente
easily discovered or understood; self-explanatory

obviously /ˈɑ(b).vi.əs.li/ /ˈɒ(b).vɪəs.li/ adv
obviamente
in an obvious manner; clearly apparent

obviousness /ˈɑ(b)viəsnɪs/ /ˈɒ(b)viəsnɪs/ n
obviedad
characteristic of being obvious

ocarina /ɑkəˈɹinə/ /ɒkəˈɹiːnə/ n
ocarina
a musical instrument

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ n
ocasión
favorable opportunity

occasion /əˈkeɪʒən/ v
ocasionar
give occasion to

occasional /əˈkeɪʒənəl/ adj
ocasional esporádico
limited to certain occasions; not very often

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ adv
ocasionalmente a veces de vez en cuando
from time to time; now and then; once in a while; at infrequent intervals

occident /ˈɒksɪdənt/ n
occidente
part of the horizon where the sun last appears in the evening; that part of the earth towards the sunset; the west

occidental /ˌɒk.səˈdɛn.təl/ adj
occidental poniente
of the occident:

occipital adj
occipital
of or pertaining to the occiput (back of the head) or the occipital bone

occipital n
occipital
occipital bone

occipital lobe /ˌɑkˈsɪpɪtəl ˌloʊb/ n
lóbulo occipital
division of cerebrum

occipitalis n
músculo occipital occipital
muscle of the head

occipito- prefix
occipito-
occiput

occipitofrontal adj
occipitofrontal
of or pertaining to the occipitofrontalis muscle

occipitofrontalis n
músculo occipitofrontal occipitofrontal
muscle

occipitotemporal adj
occipitotemporal
of or pertaining to the occiput and temporal lobe

occiput /ˈɑksɪpʌt/ /ˈɒksɪpʌt/ n
occipucio
back of the head or skull

occluded front n
oclusión
cold front that overtakes a warm front

occult /əˈkʌlt/ /ˈɒk.ʌlt/ n
ocultismo oculto
supernatural affairs

occultation /ˌɑkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɒkəlˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ n
ocultación
astronomical event

occultism n
ocultismo
study of the supernatural
belief in occult powers

occultist n
ocultista
person who practises occultism

occupation /ɑkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/ n
ocupación
control of a country or region by a hostile army
activity or task with which one occupies oneself
act, process or state of possessing a place

occupational disease n
enfermedad profesional
ailment that occurs as a result of work

occupational hazard n
gajes del oficio
an unpleasant, inconvenient, or unusual circumstance which occurs or is likely to occur during the course of one's employment
riesgo laboral
substantial risk to a worker's physical or mental well-being

occupational health and safety n
seguridad y salud en el trabajo seguridad y salud laboral
activity to promote health and safety in workplace

occupational safety and health n
seguridad y salud en el trabajo seguridad y salud laboral
activity to promote safety in workplace

occupied /ˈɑkjəpaɪd/ adj
ocupado
busy
militarily subjugated
reservado
reserved

occupy /ˈɑkjəpaɪ/ /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/ v
ocupar
have (taken) control of
hold a position
time or space
reside in

occur /əˈkɜː/ /əˈkɝ/ v
ocurrir tincar
meet or come to the mind
presentar
present itself
ocurrir acaecer
take place

occurrence /əˈkɐɹən(t)s/ /əˈkɝən(t)s/ /əˈkʌɹən(t)s/ n
ocurrencia acontecimiento suceso
actual instance where a situation arises

ocean /ˈoʊ.ʃən/ /ˈəʊ.ʃən/ n
océano
one of the large bodies of water

ocean sunfish n
pez luna
Mola mola

oceanic adj
oceánico
of or relating to the ocean

oceanic whitetip shark n
tiburón oceánico tiburón oceánico de puntas blancas
Carcharhinus longimanus

oceanographer /ˌoʃəˈnɑɡɹəfəɹ/ n
oceanógrafo oceanógrafa
person who studies oceanography, the science of oceans

oceanographic /ˌoʃənəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
oceanográfica oceanográfico
relating to oceanography

oceanography /ˌoʊʃəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /ˌəʊʃjəˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
oceanografía oceanología
oceanic exploration and study

ocellus n
ocelo
simple eyes consisting of a single lens

ocelot /ˈɑːsəlɑːt/ /ˈɒsəlɒt/ n
ocelote cunaguaro gato onza manigordo tigrecillo tigrillo
feline carnivore

ochlocracy /ɑkˈlɑkɹəsi/ /ɒkˈlɒkɹəsi/ n
oclocracia
government by the masses

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ adj
ocre
having yellow-orange colour

ochre /ˈoʊkɚ/ /ˈəʊkə/ n
ocre
yellowish-orange colour
earth pigment

ocrea n
ócrea
botanical sheath

octagon /ˈɒk.tə.ɡɒn/ /ˈɒk.tə.ɡən/ n
octágono octógono
polygon with eight sides and eight angles

octagonal /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/ adj
octogonal octógono octagonal
shaped like an octagon

octahedral adj
octaédrico
having eight plane surfaces
of, or pertaining to octahedra

octahedron n
octaedro
a polyhedron with eight faces

octalogy n
octalogía
A set of eigth works of art that are connected

octane /ˈɒk.teɪn/ n
octano
isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons

octane number n
octanaje
measure of the antiknock properties of an automobile fuel

octave /ˈɑktɪv/ /ˈɒktɪv/ n
octava
interval

octet n
octeto
group of eight
group of eight musicians performing together

octile n
octil
subset
value

octillion /ɒkˈtɪl.iː.ən/ numeral
octillón
a quadrillion quintillion, 1048
mil cuatrillones
a thousand trillion trillion, 1027

octogenarian n
octogenario octogenaria
One who is between the age of 80 and 89, inclusive

octonion n
octonión
nonassociative extension of a quaternion

octopus /ˈɑːkt.ə.pʊs/ /ˈɒkt.ə.pʊs/ n
pulpo
mollusc

octosyllabic /ˌɑk.toʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌɒk.təʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ /ˌɔk.təʉ.sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
octosilábico octosílabo
containing 8 syllables

octroy v
otorgar
to grant a privilege

ocular /ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə/ adj
ocular
of or relating to the eye

ocularly /ˈɑ.kjə.lɚ.li/ /ˈɒk.jə.lə.li/ adv
ocularmente
by means of the eye

oculo- prefix
oculo-
eye

oculomotor adj
oculomotor

oculus n
óculo
circular window or opening

odalisque /ˈoʊdlɪsk/ /ˈəʊd(ə)lɪsk/ n
odalisca
a female harem slave

odd /ɑd/ /ɒd/ adj
aproximadamente y pico
about
ocasional
casual, irregular
impar
indivisible by two
sobrante
left over after others have been grouped
desemparejado desparejado guacho suelto
not having a mate
extraño raro
strange

odd job v
chapuza
temporary job

odd number n
número impar
whole number that is not divisible by two

oddity n
rareza
strangeness

odds /ɑdz/ /ɒdz/ n
probabilidad
the ratio of the probabilities of an event happening to that of it not happening

odds and ends n
retazos trastos
miscellaneous things

ode /oʊd/ /əʊd/ n
oda
a short poetical composition

odious /ˈoʊ.di.əs/ /ˈəʊ.di.əs/ adj
odioso odiosa
arousing strong dislike

odometer /oʊˈdɑːmətɚ/ /əʊˈdɒmətə/ n
odómetro cuentakilómetros
instrument attached to the wheel

odontalgic adj
odontálgico
pertaining to odontalgia

odontalgic n
odontálgico
toothache remedy

odontology n
odontología
study of teeth

odor /ˈoʊ.dɚ/ /ˈəʊ.də/ n
olor
Any smell, whether fragrant or offensive; scent; perfume

odorous adj
odorífero
having distinctive odour

odyssey /ˈɑ.dɨ.si/ /ˈɒ.dɨ.si/ n
odisea
extended adventurous voyage
intellectual or spiritual quest

oeillade /əːˈjɑːd/ n
mirada lujuriosa
glance, ogle

oenological adj
enológico
of or pertaining to oenology, the study of wine

oenologist n
enólogo
an expert in the science of oenology

oenology /iˈnɑlədʒi/ n
enología
scientific study of wines

oenophile /iː.nəʊ.faɪl/ n
enófilo
wine-lover

oesophagectomy n
esofaguectomía
removal of all or part of the esophagus

oesophagus /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/ n
esófago
the tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach

oestrus /ˈiːstɹəs/ n
estro
a female animal's readiness to mate

oeuvre /ˈɜːvɹə/ n
obra
complete body of works
work of art

of /ɒv/ /ɔv/ /əv/ /ʌv/ preposition
menos
(time) before, to
de
introducing an epithet
introducing subject matter
possessive genitive: belonging to
connecting numeral or quantifier with quantified
containing, comprising or made from
indicative of age
linking class with example of class
objective genitive: connecting noun with object

of age
mayor de edad
old enough to be considered an adult

of choice
de cabecera
preferred above others

of color adj
de color
of a race other than white (euphemistic)

of course /əv ˈkoə(ɹ)s/ /əv ˈkɔː(ɹ)s/ adv
claro
indication of enthusiastic agreement
por supuesto claro naturalmente desde luego por descontado
naturally

of late
recientemente últimamente
recently

of one's word
de palabra

of the same stripe
de la misma cuerda

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ adj
apagado cerrado
apagado
inoperative, disabled

off /ɑf/ /ɒf/ /ɔf/ /ɔːf/ preposition
de

off course
fuera de curso
not following the planned route

off one's game
no dar pie con bola

off the top of one's head
a bote pronto
in an extemporaneous manner; without careful thought, preparation, or investigation

off-the-shelf adj
disponible en estantes
as purchased or as commonly available

off-topic adj
fuera de tema
not related to the matter being discussed

off-white adj
blanco apagado blanco roto
of a very pale colour that is almost white

off-white n
blanco apagado blanco roto
very pale colour that is almost white

offal /ˈɑfl̩/ /ˈɒfl̩/ /ˈɔfl̩/ n
víscera
animal's organs as food

offend /əˈfɛnd/ v
ofender
to hurt the feelings

offender n
delincuente ofensor
a person who commits an offense against the law
ofensor
one who gives or causes offense

offense /əˈfɛns/ /ˈɔf.ɛns/ n
insulto ofensa
act of offending against manners

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ adj
ofensiva ofensivo
relating to attack, offense
ofensivo ofensiva
team sports: having to do with play directed at scoring
causing offense

offensive /əˈfɛnsɪv/ /ˈɔˌfɛnsɪv/ n
ofensiva
an attack

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ n
oferta ofrecimiento
proposal

offer /ˈɑfɚ/ /ˈɒfə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔfɚ/ v
ofrecer presentar oferta ofrecimiento
ofrecer
propose
place at disposal
ofrendar
to present something as a gesture of worship

offering /ˈɑfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋ/ n
ofrecimiento
act of offering
that which has been offered; a sacrifice

offhand /ˌɔfˈhænd/ adj
descuidado insensato
careless
displicente frío
curt, unfriendly
a vuelapluma espóntaneo indiferente irreflexivo
without planning or thinking ahead

office /ˈɑfɪs/ /ˈɒfɪs/ /ˈɔfɪs/ n
oficina despacho
major governmental division
oficina sede
room(s) or building used for non-manual work

office boy n
ordenanza
boy or junior clerk employed in a professional office

office hours n
tutorías
prearranged time when a person is available
horario de oficina
times when office workers are at their desks

office worker n
oficinista
Someone who works in an office

officeholder n
funcionario
person who holds an office

officer /ˈɑfɪsɚ/ /ˈɒfsə/ /ˈɒfəsə/ /ˈɒfɪsə/ /ˈɔfəsɚ/ /ˈɔfɪsɚ/ n
oficial
contraction of the term "commissioned officer"
one who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ adj
oficial
relating to an office; especially, to a subordinate executive officer or attendant
approved by authority
derived from the proper office
of or pertaining to an office or public trust

official /əˈfɪʃəl/ n
funcionario
office holder invested with powers and authorities

officially /əˈfɪʃəli/ adv
oficialmente
in an official manner

officiate /əˈfiʃ.i.eɪt/ v
oficiar
to perform the functions of some office

officious adj
entrometido inoportuno oficioso
offensively intrusive or interfering

offline adj
offline
of a system, not connected to a larger network

offload /ˈɒf.ləʊd/ /ˌɑfˈloʊd/ /ˌɒfˈləʊd/ v
librarse
to get rid of things
descargar desembarcar
to unload

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ n
ajuste compensación descuento reducción
compensating equivalent
desplazamiento
difference in memory addresses

offset /ɑfˈsɛt/ /ɒfˈsɛt/ /ˈɑf.sɛt/ /ˈɒf.sɛt/ v
compensar subsanar
to compensate for something

offset printing n
ófset
offset printing

offshoot n
derivado rama ramal ramificación

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adj
extranjero
located in another country
alta mar mar adentro mar afuera ultramar
located in the sea away from the coast
alejándose de la costa
moving away from the shore

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ adv
lejos de la costa
at some distance from the shore
alejado de la costa
away from the shore

offshore /ɒfˈʃɔː(ɹ)/ v
exportar trabajos al extranjero mandar trabajos a otros países
to use foreign labor to substitute for local labor

offside adj
fuera de juego
in an illegal position ahead of the ball

offside n
fuera de juego
offside play

offspring /ˈɒfspɹɪŋ/ /ˈɔfspɹɪŋ/ n
descendencia progenie prole linaje progenitura
plural or collective offspring (only males, only females, both sexes or sex unspecified)
progenie
plural or collective offspring, animal's or plant's progeny
descendiente sucesor vástago
singular offspring (male, female or sex unspecified)

often /ˈɑf(t)ən/ /ˈɒf(t)ən/ /ˈɔf(t)ən/ adv
frecuentemente a menudo con frecuencia seguido
frequently, many times

oftentimes /ˈɒf.ənˌtaɪmz/ /ˈɔf.ənˌtaɪmz/ adv
frecuentemente
frequently
reiteradamente repetidamente
repeatedly

oganesson /oʊ.ɡəˈnɛsɒn/ n
oganesón
chemical element with atomic number 118

oghamic adj
ogámico
in, of, or pertaining to Ogham

ogonek /ˈoʊɡənɛk/ /ˈəʊɡənɛk/ n
colita ogonek
diacritical mark

ogre /ˈoʊ.ɡɚ/ /ˈəʊ.ɡə/ n
ogro
brutish giant

ogress /ˈoʊɡɹɛs/ /ˈəʊɡɹəs/ /ˈəʊɡɹɛs/ n
orca
female ogre

oh /oʊ/ /əʊ/ interjection
oh ai
expression of surprise

oh my God interjection
Dios mío ay Dios mío oh, Dios mío
excitement or shock

oh no interjection
ay no ca uy no
exclamation of alarm or concern

ohm /oʊm/ /əʊm/ n
ohmio
the derived unit of electrical resistance

ohmmeter n
óhmetro ohmímetro
device for measuing resistance

oidium n
oídio

oil /ɔɪl/ n
aceite óleo
liquid fat
petróleo aceite
petroleum-based liquid

oil /ɔɪl/ v
aceitar
lubricate with oil
engrasar
to grease with oil for cooking

oil company n
petrolera compañía petrolera
a company which trades, extracts or processes petroleum or oil

oil lamp n
candil
a simple vessel used to produce light

oil palm n
palma aceitera
Palm family of trees

oil pipeline n
oleoducto
oil pipeline

oil rig n
plataforma petrolera
oil-drilling platform

oil slick n
marea negra
thin film of oil floating on the surface of water

oil tanker n
petrolero carrotanque
Ship

oil well n
pozo petrolero pozo petrolífero
hole drilled into the earth from which petroleum is pumped

oilcan n
aceitera
container

oilskin /ˈɔɪl.skɪn/ n
hule
cloth made from cotton treated to make it waterproof

oily /ˈɔɪli/ adj
aceitoso
covered with or containing oil

ointment /ˈɔɪnt.mɪnt/ n
ungüento pomada
viscous preparation, usually containing medication

okapi /ə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpi/ /əʊˈkɑːpi/ n
okapi ocapi
Large ruminant mammal

okra /ˈoʊkɹə/ /ˈəʊkɹə/ n
chaucha turca chimbombó guingambó molondrón okra quimbombó
A. esculentus
gombo abelmosco bamia molondrón ocra quimbombó
edible capsules of A. esculentus

okroshka /əˈkɹɔʃkə/ n
okroshka
cold raw vegetable soup

olallieberry n
olalia olallieberry oleyliberi zarza de olallie zarza olalia
hybrid berry

old /ˈoʊld/ /ˈəʊld/ adj
viejo ex-
former
de
having existed or lived for the specified time
viejo anciano añejo provecto
of a living being: having lived for relatively many years
viejo antiguo
of an object, concept, etc: having existed for a relatively long period of time

old age n
vejez tercera edad
latter part of life

old age pension n
jubilación
pension paid from a predefined age

old as the hills adj
más viejo que Matusalén más visto que el tebeo
extremely old

old chap n
viejales
Affectionate term of address for a man

old fart n
carroza carca pureta
pejorative: elderly person

old gold n
oro viejo
a brownish gold colour

old hand n
perro viejo
experienced person at certain activity

old maid n
culo sucio
card game

old man n
viejo
elderly man
father (slang)

old town n
casco antiguo casco viejo
older historical part of a town or city

old wine in a new bottle n
el mismo perro con distinto collar
existing concept or institution presented as if new

old woman n
vieja viejecita anciana señora mayor viejita
elderly woman
bruja
person who is always complaining

old-fashioned /oʊldˈfæʃənd/ /əʊldˈfæʃənd/ adj
anticuado pasado de moda chapado a la antigua démodé
outdated or no longer in vogue
a la antigua a la antigua usanza carca pasadista
preferring the customs of earlier times

old-growth forest n
bosque primario
forest that has attained great age without significant disturbance

older brother n
hermano mayor
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

older sister n
hermana mayor
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

oleaginous /ˌoʊ.liˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ /ˌəʊ.lɪˈædʒ.ɪ.nəs/ adj
empalagoso
falsely or affectedly earnest; persuasively suave
oleaginoso
oily, greasy

oleander /ˌəʊlɪˈændə/ n
adelfa
A poisonous shrub

olecranon /oʊˈlɛkɹəˌnɑn/ /əˈlɛkɹənən/ n
olécranon
bony process

oleic adj
oleico
of or pertaining to oleic acid

oleic acid n
ácido oleico
fatty acid with 18 carbon atoms and one double bond, found in olive oil

oleiferous adj
oleífero
that produces oil

olfaction n
olfato
the sense of smell

olfactory /oʊlˈfæk.təɹ.i/ /ɒlˈfæk.təɹ.ɪ/ adj
olfativo olfatorio
concerning the sense of smell

oligarch /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑɹk/ n
oligarca
a member of an oligarchy

oligarchic adj
oligárquico
of or pertaining to oligarchy

oligarchy /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑɹki/ /ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/ n
oligarquía
Government by only a few
State ruled by such a government
Those who make up an oligarchic government

oligo- prefix
oligo-
few

oligochaete n
oligoqueto
worm of the class Oligochaeta

oligodendrocyte n
oligodendrocito

oligomer /əˈlɪ.ɡə.məɹ/ n
oligómero
compound intermediate between a monomer and a polymer

oligonucleotide n
oligonucleótido
a short sequence of nucleotides

oligopolistic /ˌɒlɪˌɡɒpəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
oligopolístico
having the character of an oligopoly

oligopoly /ɑlɪˈɡɑpəli/ /ɒlɪˈɡɒpəli/ n
oligopolio
economic condition

oligosaccharide n
oligosacárido
polysaccharide of low molecular weight

oligotrophic adj
oligotrófico
of a wetland: deficient in plant nutrients

oligozoospermia n
oligozoospermia

oliguria n
oliguria
a decreased production in the volume of urine

oliguric adj
oligúrico

olingo n
olingo
small procyonid

olinguito /oʊlɪŋˈɡitoʊ/ /əʊlɪŋˈɡiːtəʊ/ n
olinguito
mammal

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ adj
verde aceituna
colour

olive /ˈɑlɪv/ /ˈɒlɪv/ n
aceitunado verde oliva
colour
aceituna oliva
fruit
olivo
wood

olive grove n
olivar
cluster of olive trees

olive oil n
aceite de oliva
oil pressed from olives

olive tree n
olivo aceituno
tree that produces olives

olivine /ˈɒlɪviːn/ n
olivino
family of minerals forming orthorhombic crystals

olla podrida /ˌɑlə pəˈdɹidə/ /ˌɒlə pə(ʊ)ˈdɹiːdə/ n
olla podrida
Spanish stew of seasoned meat and vegetables

olotera n
desgranadora olotera

olé /oʊˈleɪ/ interjection
olé
Expression

omasum n
omaso
the third part of the stomach of a ruminant

ombudsman /ˈɑmbədzmən/ /ˈɒmbədzmən/ n
mediador
official who investigates complaints

omega /oʊˈmɛɡə/ /ˈəʊmɛɡə/ n
omega
letter of the Greek alphabet

omelette /ˈɑm.lət/ /ˈɒm.lɪt/ /ˈɔm.lət/ n
tortilla tortilla francesa
dish made with beaten eggs

omen /ˈoʊmən/ /ˈəʊmən/ n
presagio
something which portends or is perceived to portend a good or evil event or circumstance in the future; an augury or foreboding

omentum n
epiplón omento
fold of the peritoneum

omeprazole /əʊˈmɛpɹəzəʊl/ n
omeprazol
benzimidazole

omicron /ˈɑm.ɪ.ˌkɹɑn/ n
ómicron
Greek letter

ominous /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adj
ominoso agorero ominosa
giving indication of a coming ill
ominoso siniestro
of or pertaining to an omen or to omens; being or exhibiting an omen

omissible adj
omisible
able to be omitted

omission /oʊˈmɪʃən/ n
omisión
something not done or neglected
the act of omitting
something deleted or left out
the act of neglecting to perform an action one has an obligation to do

omit /ɵˈmɪt/ v
omitir dejarse en el tintero
to leave out or exclude

ommatidium /ɑməˈtɪdɪəm/ /ɒməˈtɪdɪəm/ n
omatidio
substructure of the eye

omnibus /ˈɑmnɪˌbʌs/ /ˈɒmnɪbəs/ n
compilación
anthology of previously released material
antología semanal
broadcast programme
autobús
vehicle

omnificence n
omnificencia
state

omnipotence n
omnipotencia
unlimited power

omnipotent /ɒmˈnɪpətənt/ adj
omnipotente
having unlimited power, force or authority

omnipresence n
omnipresencia
the ability to be at all places at the same time

omnipresent /ɑmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ /ɒmnɪˈpɹɛzn̩t/ adj
omnipresente
being everywhere

omniscience /ɑmˈnɪʃəns/ /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/ n
omnisciencia
capacity to know everything

omniscient /ɑmˈnɪʃənt/ /ɒmˈnɪsɪənt/ adj
omnisciente omniscio omnisapiente
having total knowledge

omnitheism n
omniteísmo
The belief that all religions contain a core recognition of the same god

omnivore n
omnívoro
animal eating both plants and meat

omnivorous adj
omnívoro
having the ability to eat both animal and vegetable food

omo- prefix
omo-
shoulder

omohyoid n
omohioideo
muscle found in the neck

omohyoidean adj
omohioideo
relating to the omohyoid

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ adj
encendido conectado
in the state of being active, functioning or operating

on /ɑn/ /ɒn/ /ɔn/ preposition
en sobre
covering
positioned at the upper surface of
touching; hanging from
sobre
dealing with the subject of
en
used to indicate means or medium

on account of preposition
a causa de por mor de
because of, owing to

on air
en antena en el aire
transmitting live

on all fours adv
a cuatro patas a veinte uñas
on hands and knees

on average
como promedio en promedio por término medio
as a measure of central tendency

on base
en base
baseball

on behalf of
de parte de en nombre de
speaking or acting for

on board adj
a bordo
on or in a means of transportation

on call
de guardia
available to be summoned

on demand
a la carta al llamado al pedido
when needed or required

on duty
de guardia
actively engaged...

on end
de canto
upright, erect, endways

on fire
en fuego
being burned by fire
rapidly achieving good results

on foot
a pie
walking, jogging, running

on hand
a mano
available

on heat
caliente en celo
in estrus

on one's last legs
en las últimas
about to die

on one's own
por su cuenta por su propia cuenta por sí mismo por sí solo solo
alone; by oneself; without the companionship or assistance of others

on pins and needles
en ascuas en vilo

on purpose
adrede a propósito intencionadamente a conciencia intencionalmente queriendo
purposely, with intention

on sale
en oferta en venta
en venta
available for purchase
en barata
available for purchase at reduced prices

on the Q.T.
a cencerros tapados a hurtadillas a la chita callando como quien no quiere la cosa de extranjis de tapadillo
secretly

on the air
al aire

on the alert
sobre aviso
very attentive, or vigilant

on the bias
al bies
describing the method of cutting fabric diagonally

on the brink of preposition
a borde al borde
very near to

on the cheap
de baratillo
too economically

on the contrary
al contrario por el contrario
opposite

on the dot
en punto exactamente
exactly

on the edge of one's seat
al borde del asiento
in suspense

on the fly adv
al vuelo
(baseball, of the ball) Without a bounce
a vuelapluma al vuelo sobre la marcha
(idiomatic) spontaneously or extemporaneously

on the house
por cuenta de la casa
free service

on the line
en juego
at risk

on the lookout adj
ojo avizor
intent on finding something

on the loose
liberado libre suelto
not in captivity

on the one hand
por un lado
from one point of view

on the other hand
por otro lado
from another point of view

on the ropes adj
contra las cuerdas
leaning against the ropes of the boxing ring, as when exhausted and nearing defeat or collapse
showing signs of imminent failure or collapse

on the safe side
curarse en salud
on the safe side

on the same wavelength
en la misma onda
in rapport

on the street
desalojado desamparado en la calle sin techo
without a home

on the tip of one's tongue
en la punta de la lengua
known but not quite remembered

on the up-and-up adj
arribista
legitimate

on the warpath
en pie de guerra
very angry or upset

on the way
en camino en el camino en ruta
coming

on the whole
en general
for the most part

on time adv
a tiempo
punctually

on top of that
para más
additionally, moreover

on your mark, get set, go phraseologicalUnit
en sus marcas, listos, fuera preparados, listos, ya
three-command start of racing

on your marks interjection
en sus marcas
Interjection used to start a race, followed by "Get set, go!" or "Set, go!".

on-site adj
in situ
at a site

onager /ˈɑnədʒɚ/ /ˈɒnədʒə/ n
onagro hemión
Asiatic wild ass or hemione
onagro
military engine

once /wʌn(t)s/ adv
otrora anteriormente antiguamente
formerly

once /wʌn(t)s/ conjunction
una vez que
as soon as

once again adv
de nuevo otra vez una vez más
one more time

once and for all adv
de una vez de una vez para siempre de una vez por todas
Finally, permanently, conclusively

once bitten, twice shy proverb
gato escaldado del agua fría huye
one is cautious in the future if hurt in the past

once in a blue moon /wʌns ɪn ə bluː muːn/ adv
cada muerte de obispo de Pascuas a Ramos de ciento a viento de ciento en viento de guindas a brevas de higos a brevas
very rarely

once in a while adv
de vez en cuando
occasionally

once upon a time /ˈwʌns.əˈpɒn.əˈtaɪ̯m/ adv
érase una vez había una vez era una vez
traditional beginning of children’s stories, especially fairy tales

oncilla /ɒnˈsiː.ə/ n
cunaguaro gato manchado leopardo tigre tigrillo tigrina
Leopardus tigrinus

oncogene /ˈɒŋkə(ʊ)dʒiːn/ n
oncogén
gene

oncologic /ˌɒŋkəˈlɒdʒɪk/ adj
oncológico
of or pertaining to oncology

oncologist /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
oncólogo
one who specialises in oncology

oncology /ɒŋˈkɒlədʒi/ n
oncología
branch of medicine

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ adj
un uno
a single, unspecified thing
un
of a period of time
único
sole, only

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ n
uno un
digit or figure

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ numeral
uno un
cardinal number 1

one /oʊn/ /wan/ /wɒn/ /wʌn/ pronoun
alguien uno
uno una
impersonal pronoun
uno se
indefinite personal pronoun

one and a half numeral
uno y medio
one and a half

one another pronoun
el uno al otro
idiomatic, reciprocal pronoun

one at a time adv
una por vez uno por vez
individually

one by one adv
uno por uno
individually

one day adv
algún día
at unspecified time in the future

one fell swoop n
de repente
one stroke; one action or event with many results

one for all, all for one /wʌn fəɹɔːl ɔːl fə wʌn/ phraseologicalUnit
uno para todos, todos para uno
motto: working for each other

one for the road n
caminera
a final drink before one leaves

one hundred and one numeral
ciento uno
one hundred plus one

one hundred million numeral
cien millones
number 100,000,000

one hundred one numeral
ciento uno
101

one hundred percent adv
al cien cien por ciento
completely, totally

one man and his dog n
cuatro gatos
almost nobody; very few people

one man's meat is another man's poison proverb
nunca llueve a gusto de todos
people have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another

one man's trash is another man's treasure proverb
la basura de un hombre es el tesoro de otro

one moment, please phraseologicalUnit
un momento, por favor
one moment please

one o'clock n
la una
the start of the second hour

one of these days adv
un día de estos
one day

one should be so lucky phraseologicalUnit
no caerá esa breva
it is highly doubtful

one swallow does not a summer make proverb
una sola golondrina no hace el verano
one instance of an event does not necessarily indicate a trend

one way or another adv
de un modo u otro por h o por b
somehow, but certainly

one's /wʌns/ /wʌnz/ pronoun
su sus suya suyas suyo suyos
belonging to one

one's bark is worse than one's bite phraseologicalUnit
perro ladrador, poco mordedor perro que ladra no muerde
one acts in a threatening way but is relatively harmless

one's days are numbered phraseologicalUnit
tener los días contados
some period of time is coming to an end

one's heart in one's mouth n
tener el corazón en la boca tener el corazón en un puño
to be very scared (idiom)

one-armed adj
manco
having only one arm

one-armed bandit n
tragamonedas
gaming machine

one-dimensional adj
unidimensional
having length, but no width, height or depth

one-eyed adj
tuerto
having only a single eye

one-handed adv
manco
having only one hand

one-horse town n
villorrio
very small town

one-night stand n
cama de una noche
sexual encounter
representación única
theatrical

one-sided adj
partidista
partial or biased in favour of one faction

one-size-fits-all adj
talla única tamaño único
designed to be worn with comfort by people with a wide range of sizes.

one-way mirror n
espejo simulado
mirror that is transparent on one side

one-way street n
calle de mano única calle de un solo sentido flecha
road in which traffic is only allowed to proceed in one direction

one-way ticket n
billete sencillo
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place but not back

oneiric /oʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ /əʊ.ˈnaɪ.ɹɪk/ adj
onírico
of or pertaining to dreams

oneirism /ə(ʊ)ˈnʌɪɹɪzəm/ n
onirismo
dream-like experiences or qualities
state of abnormal consciousness

oneirologist n
oneirologista oneirologisto
interpreter of dreams

oneirology n
oneirologia
the study of dreams

oneness n
unidad
state of being undivided

onerous /ˈɑnəɹəs/ /ˈɒnəɹəs/ adj
oneroso
burdensome

oneself /wʌnˈsɛlf/ pronoun
sí mismo uno mismo

onesie /ˈwʌn.zi/ n
mono
adult jumpsuit
baby garment

ongoing adj
continuo
continuing, permanent
actual
presently or currently happening; being in progress

oniomania /əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
compra compulsiva oniomanía
abnormal impulse to buy things

onion /ˈʌnjən/ /ˈʌŋjɪn/ n
cebolla
plant
bulb

onion dome n
cúpula acebollada
onion-shaped dome

onion ring n
aro de cebolla
food

onionskin n
papel cebolla
paper

online /ɒnˈlaɪn/ /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/ adj
en línea
connected to the Internet

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adj
único
alone in a category
singularly superior; the best
único hijo único
without sibling

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ adv
solo apenas
as recently as
solamente solo únicamente
no more than
solamente sólo solo
without others or anything further; exclusively

only /ˈoʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.li/ /ˈəʊn.lɪ/ conjunction
ojalá pero

only child n
hijo único hija única
person who has no siblings

only son n
hijo único
sole male child

onocentaur /ɒnəˈsɛntɔː/ n
onocentauro
a centaur with the body of an ass

onomasiology n
onomasiología
branch of lexicology

onomastic /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪk/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪk/ adj
onomástico
of, or relating to onomastics

onomastics /ˌɑː.noʊˈmæs.tɪks/ /ˌɒ.nəʊˈmæs.tɪks/ n
onomástica
branch of lexicology devoted to the study of names

onomatopoeia /ˌɑnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ /ˌɑnəˌmɑnəˈpiːə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpeɪə/ /ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ n
onomatopeya
property of a word of sounding like what it represents
word that sounds like what it represents

onomatopoeic /ˌɒnəmæatəˈpiːɪk/ /ˌɒnəmætəˈpiːɪk/ adj
onomatopéyico
having the property of onomatopoeia
of or relating to onomatopoeia

onset /ˈɑnˌsɛt/ /ˈɒnˌsɛt/ /ˈɔnˌsɛt/ n
aparición
medicine: initial phase of a disease or condition
ataque
phonology: initial portion of a syllable
arremetida
rushing or setting upon

onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ n
asalto
acometida arremetida ataque embestida
fierce attack

onto /ˈɑn.tu/ /ˈɒn.tuː/ /ˈɒn.tə/ /ˈɒn.tʊ/ preposition
sobre
upon; on top of

ontogenetic adj
ontogénico
of or relating to ontogenesis

ontogeny /ɒnˈtɒdʒəni/ n
ontogenia
development of an individual organism

ontological adj
ontológico
of, or relating to, ontology

ontology /ɒnˈtɒləd͡ʒi/ n
ontología
study of being
system model in computer science

onus /ˈoʊnəs/ /ˈəʊnəs/ n
culpa
blame
carga de la prueba
burden of proof
obligación
legal obligation
estigma
stigma

onward /ˈɑnwɚd/ /ˈɒnwəd/ /ˈɔnwɚd/ adv
a partir de ahora de frente en adelante hacia adelante para adelante
In a forward direction

onychomycosis /ˌɒnɪkəʊmaɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
onicomicosis tiña de las uñas
fungal infection of nail

onychophoran n
onicóforo
a carnivorous ecdysozoan worm

onychosis n
onicosis

onyx /ˈɒnɪks/ n
ónix ónice ónique
a banded variety of chalcedony

oocyte /ˈoʊ.oʊ.saɪt/ /ˈəʊəsʌɪt/ n
oocito ovocito
cell that develops into egg or ovum

ooh /uː/ interjection
uy
expressing awe

oolite /ˈəʊəlʌɪt/ n
oolito
geology: rock of spherical grains

oology /oʊˈ(w)ɑlədʒi/ /əʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
oología
study of birds' eggs

oomph /ʊmf/ n
garra marcha

oontz interjection
chunda chunda

oophorectomy /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/ n
ooforectomía ovarectomía
surgical removal of ovaries

oops /uːps/ interjection
ops ups
acknowledging a minor mistake
oh oh
used sarcastically to acknowledge a major mistake

oosphere n
oosfera
A large nonmotile egg cell

ootheca /əʊəˈθiːkə/ n
ooteca
egg case of orthopteroid insects

ooze /uːz/ n
licor de curtido
tanning liquor, tanning ooze

ooze /uːz/ v
segregar exudar rezumar
to secrete or slowly leak

opacity /oʊˈpæsɪtiː/ n
opacidad
state of being opaque; blocking light

opal /ˈoʊpəl/ /ˈəʊpəl/ n
ópalo
a mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity

opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj
opaco
hindering light to pass through

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ adj
abierto
not closed
prepared to conduct business
receptive
math: which is part of a predefined collection of subsets
computing: in current use
public

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ n
open
sports event

open /ˈoʊ.pən/ /ˈəʊ.pən/ v
abrir
to make something accessible
to make accessible to customers
to become open
to begin conducting business
to bring up (a topic)

open air n
aire libre intemperie
the outside

open bar n
barra libre
bar at which drinks are served without charge

open book n
libro abierto
person naively honest or open
thing easily interpreted

open fire v
abrir fuego
to begin firing at something or someone

open house n
jornada de puertas abiertas
event where a facility or institution is open to the public for inspection or tour

open one's legs v
abrirse de piernas

open sea n
alta mar mar ancha piélago
part of the sea

open secret n
secreto a voces
widely known fact not mentioned

open sesame phraseologicalUnit
ábrete sésamo
open up

open-air adj
al aire libre
taking place outdoors

open-air museum n
museo al aire libre
outdoor museum

open-end fund n
fondo mutuo abierto
collective investment

open-ended adj
abierto
adaptable to change
permitting unstructured response
unrestricted by definite limits

open-minded adj
abierto abierto de mente
willing to consider new ideas

open-mouthed adj
boquiabierto
gaping in surprise etc.
with the mouth open

open-pit mine n
mina a tajo abierto
mine with an open pit or burrow

opener /ˈəʊpənə/ n
abridor
device that opens something
primer acto
first act in a variety show

opening /ˈoʊ.pənɪŋ/ /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/ n
apertura
first few moves in a game of chess
estreno
first performance of a show or play by a particular troupe
abertura
something that is open

openly /ˈoʊpənli/ adv
abiertamente con luz y taquígrafos sin tapujos
in an open manner, visibly, not covertly

opera /ˈɑ.pəɹ.ə/ /ˈɒp.əɹ.ə/ n
ópera
theatrical work
building
score
company

opera house n
teatro de ópera
theatre for opera

opera singer n
cantante de ópera
someone who sings opera professionally

operate v
operar
medicine
controlar especular manipular
to deal in stocks
obrar operar trabajar
to perform a work or labour
operar trabajar
to produce a physical effect
controlar influir manipular
to produce effect on the mind; to exert moral power

operating room n
quirófano
room in a hospital used for performing surgical operations

operating system /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ n
sistema operativo
software which controls computer

operating theatre n
quirófano
room in a hospital used for performing surgery

operation /ˌɑpəˈɹeɪʃən/ /ˌɒpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
operación
military campaign
surgical procedure
method by which a device performs its function
procedure for generating a value from one or more other values

operational adj
operacional
determined by means of practical measures
operativo
functioning and ready for use

operative adj
operatorio
based upon a surgical operation
effectual
functional

operator /ˈɑpəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ /ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtə/ n
operador
one who operates

operculum n
opérculo
(zoology) covering flap in animals

operetta n
opereta
lighter version of opera

ophidian /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ adj
ofídico
of or pertaining to Serpentes

ophidian /oʊˈfɪdi.ən/ n
ofidio
one of the Serpentes

ophiophobia n
ofidiofobia
fear of snakes

ophthalmic adj
oftálmico
of or pertaining to the eyes

ophthalmological adj
oftalmológico
pertaining to ophthalmology

ophthalmologist /ˌɑf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒ.lə.dʒɪst/ n
oftalmólogo oftalmóloga
eye specialist

ophthalmology /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒlədʒi/ n
oftalmología
eye medicine

ophthalmopathy n
oftalmopatía
eye disease

ophthalmoscope n
oftalmoscopio
instrument for examining the interior of the eye

opiate /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/ n
opiato
drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/ /ə(ʊ)ˈpaɪn/ v
opinar
to state as an opinion

opiner n
opinador

opinion /əˈpɪnjən/ n
conclusiones
EU: A judicial opinion by an Advocate General delivered to the European Court of Justice
opinión parecer
thought a person has formed about a topic

opinionated adj
dogmático ergotista obstinado pedante respondón sabiondo
obstinately holding to one's opinion

opium /ˈoʊpi.əm/ /ˈəʊpi.əm/ n
opio
drug from opium poppy
anything that numbs or stupefies

opopanax /əˈpɒpənaks/ n
opopanaco opopanax opoponaco opoponax
gum from the root of Opopanax chironium or what is equal

opossum /əˈpɑsəm/ /əˈpɒsəm/ n
zarigüeya tlacuache carachupa chucha comadreja faro
marsupial of the Didelphidae

opponent /ɒpəʊnənt/ n
oponente

opportune adj
oportuno
suitable
at a convenient time

opportunely /ˈɒp.ə.tjuːn.li/ /ˌɑ.pɚˈtun.li/ adv
tempestivamente
in a manner convenient or advantageous at some particular time

opportunism n
oportunismo
the taking of opportunities

opportunist n
oportunista aprovechado aprovechón encajoso vela güira ventajero
someone who takes advantage of any opportunity

opportunistic /ˌɑpəɹˌtuːˈnɪstɪk/ adj
oportunista
said of people who will take advantage of situations

opportunity /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/ /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ n
oportunidad
chance for advancement, progress or profit
favorable circumstance or occasion

opportunity cost n
coste de oportunidad
cost of something in terms of an opportunity forgone

oppose /əˈpoʊz/ /əˈpəʊz/ v
oponer
to attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.
to object to

opposed /əˈpoʊzd/ /əˈpəʊzd/ adj
opuesto
acting in opposition; opposing

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ adj
opuesto
of complementary or mutually exclusive things
located directly across from
facing the other way

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ n
antónimo contrario
antonym
contrario opuesto
contrary thing
opuesto
opponent

opposite /ˈɑp(ə)sɪt/ /ˈɒpəzɪt/ preposition
enfrente
across from

opposite sex n
sexo opuesto
the other gender to which one is referring

opposition /ɑpəˈzɪʃn̩/ /ɒpəˈzɪʃən/ n
oposición
politics: party or movement opposesd to government
astronomy

oppress /əˈpɹɛs/ v
oprimir
keep down by unjust force

oppressed /əˈpɹɛst/ adj
oprimido
Subject to oppression

oppression /əˈpɹɛʃən/ n
opresión
act of oppressing, or the state of being oppressed

oppressor n
opresor
someone who oppresses others

opprobrium /əˈpɹoʊbɹi.əm/ n
oprobio
ignominy

opsonin /ˈɒpsənɪn/ n
opsonina
an antibody

opsonize v
opsonizar

opt /ɒpt/ v
optar
to choose

optic /ˈɑptɪk/ /ˈɒptɪk/ adj
óptico
of or relating to optics or optical instruments
of or relating to the eye or to vision

optic chiasm n
quiasma óptico
part of the brain

optic nerve n
nervio óptico
nerve

optic neuritis n
neuritis óptica
optic neuritis

optical character recognition n
reconocimiento óptico de caracteres
electronic identification and digital encoding of characters

optician n
óptico óptica
a person who makes or sells lenses, spectacles

optics /ˈɑptɪks/ /ˈɒptɪks/ n
óptica
physics of light and vision

optimal /ˈɑptɪməl/ /ˈɒptɪməl/ adj
óptimo
the best

optimism /ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/ /ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/ n
optimismo
a tendency to expect the best
the belief that good will eventually triumph over evil
the doctrine that this world is the best of all possible worlds

optimist /ˈɑptɪmɪst/ /ˈɒptɪmɪst/ n
optimista
a person who expects a favourable outcome
a believer in optimism

optimistic /ˌɑptɪˈmɪstɪk/ /ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj
optimista
expecting a good outcome

optimization n
optimización
the design and operation of a system or process to make it as good as possible in some defined sense

optimize /ˈɑptɪmaɪz/ /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/ v
optimizar
to act optimistically
optimizar optimar
to make (something) more efficient
to make (something) optimal

optimum /ˈɑptɪməm/ /ˈɒptɪməm/ adj
óptimo
best or most advantageous

option /ˈɑpʃən/ /ˈɒpʃən/ n
opción financiera opciones
financial product
opción alternativa
one of the choices that can be made

optional adj
opcional
not compulsory

optography n
optografía
the production of an optogram on the retina by the photochemical action of light on the visual purple; the fixation of an image in the eye

optometrist /ɑpˈtɑmətɹɪst/ /ɒpˈtɒmətɹɪst/ n
optometrista optómetra
person trained in examining and testing the eyes for defects

optometry n
optometría
art and science of vision and eye care

opulence n
opulencia
wealth

opulent adj
opulento
rich

opuscule /oʊˈpəs.kjul/ /əˈpʌs.kjuːl/ n
opúsculo
Small or petty work.

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ adj
oro
of yellow or gold tincture on a coat of arms

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ conjunction
o u
conjunction

or /ɑɹ/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː(ɹ)/ /ɚ/ n
oro
gold or yellow tincture

or bust /ɔɹ ˈbʌst/ /ɔː ˈbʌst/ phraseologicalUnit
o nada
used to indicate one's intention to do everything possible to achieve a goal, with failure being the only alternative

or else phraseologicalUnit
o verás
no matter what

or so phraseologicalUnit
más o menos
roughly, appoximately

oracle /ˈɔɹəkəl/ n
oráculo
priest through whom deity provides prophecy or advice
person who is a source of wisdom
prophetic response
shrine to prophetic deity

oracle bone n
hueso oracular
piece of turtle shell or bone used for divination

oral /ˈɔɹəl/ /ˈɔːɹəl/ adj
oral
spoken
relating to the mouth

oral sex n
sexo oral
stimulation of the genitals using the mouth

oral tradition n
tradición oral
cultural material transmitted orally from one generation to another

orality n
oralidad
being oral

oralizable adj
oralizable
able to be oralized

oralization n
oralización
the act or an act of oralizing

oralize v
oralizar
to turn something written into something oral

orally /ˈɔːɹəli/ adv
oralmente
by mouth
de viva voz oralmente
spoken

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ adj
naranja anaranjado
having the colour of the fruit of an orange tree

orange /ˈɑɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɒɹɨn(d)ʒ/ /ˈɔɹ(ɪ)nd͡ʒ/ /ˈɔɹɪ̈nd͡ʒ/ n
naranja anaranjado
colour
naranja china
fruit
naranjo naranja
tree

orange blossom n
azahar flor de azahar
white flower of the orange tree

orange juice n
jugo de naranja zumo de naranja
juice of squeezed oranges

orange-ball-tree n
acerillo matico paiquil palguín palquín de Chile pañil
plant

orangeade /ˈɒ.ɹɪn.ˌdʒeɪd/ n
naranjada
orange-flavored soft drink
soda water and orange juice

orangish adj
anaranjado
relatively orange in color

orangutan /əˈɹæŋ.ə.tæn/ /əˈɹæŋ.əˌtæn/ n
orangután pongo
arboreal anthropoid ape

orate /ɔːˈɹeɪt/ /ˈɔɹ.eɪt/ v
disertar perorar pontificar
to speak formally; to give a speech
vituperar amonestar arengar sermonear
to speak passionately; to preach

oratory /ˈɒɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔ.ɹə.tɔ.ɹi/ n
oratorio
large Roman Catholic church
private chapel
oratoria
art of public speaking

orb /oɹb/ /ɔː(ɹ)b/ n
orbe
spherical body

orbicular /ɔɹˈbɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ɔːˈbɪk.jə.lə/ adj
esférico orbicular
circular or spherical in shape

orbicularis oculi n
músculo orbicular de los párpados orbicular de los párpados
muscle

orbit n
órbita
path of one object around another

orbit v
orbitar
circle another object

orbital adj
orbital orbitario
Of or relating to the eye socket (eyehole)
Of or relating to an orbit

orbital n
orbital
energy and probability density

orbito- prefix
orbito-
orbit

orbitofrontal adj
orbitofrontal
located in the frontal lobes above the orbits of the eyes

orc /ɔɹk/ /ɔːk/ n
orco
evil monstrous humanoid creature

orca /ˈɔɹkə/ /ˈɔː(ɹ).kə/ n
orca
Orcinus orca

orchard /ˈɔɹ.tʃɚd/ /ˈɔː.tʃəd/ n
huerta
land for cultivation of fruit or nut trees
árbol
the trees in an orchard

orchestra n
orquesta
large group of musicians who play together on various instruments
semicircular space in front of the stage used by the chorus in Ancient theatres
the area in a theatre or concert hall where the musicians sit

orchestral /ˌɔɹˈkɛstɹəl/ adj
orquestal
relating to an orchestra

orchestrator n
orquestador
one who orchestrates

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ adj
orquídea
colour

orchid /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ /ˈɔː.kɪd/ n
orquídea
plant

orchidarium n
orquideario
orchid garden

orchidologist n
orquidólogo
one who studies orchids

orchidology n
orquideología
study of orchids

orchitis n
orquitis
painful inflammation of one or both testes

ordeal /ɔɹˈdiəl/ /ɔːˈdiːəl/ n
calvario suplicio
a painful or trying experience
ordalía prueba del fuego
trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ n
orden
arrangement, disposition
good arrangement
society of knights
awarded decoration
biology: taxonomical classification
highest exponent in a polynomial
orden mandato
religious group
command
pedido orden mandato
request for some product or service

order /ˈɔɹdɚ/ /ˈɔːdə/ v
ordenar mandar
to issue a command
pedir ordenar
to request some product or service
ordenar arreglar
to set in (any) order
to set in (a good) order

orderable adj
ordenable
That may be ordered (put in sequence).

ordered pair n
par ordenado
in set theory

orderliness /ˈɔːdəlɪnəs/ n
orden
regularity; proper arrangement

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ adj
metódico
methodical; systematic
ordenado
neat; tidy; possessing order
pacífico
peaceful; well-behaved

orderly /ˈɔɹdɚli/ /ˈɔːdəli/ n
camillero
hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties

ordinal /ˈɔː(ɹ).dɪ.nəl/ /ˈɔːɹd.nəl/ adj
ordinal
indicating position in a numerical sequence

ordinal number n
número ordinal ordinal
arithmetic: number used to denote position in a sequence
adjetivo ordinal ordinal
grammar: word used to denote relative position in a sequence

ordinance /ˈɔɹd.nəns/ /ˈɔːd.nənts/ n
ordenanza
a local law or regulation

ordinariate n
ordinariato
office of a Roman Catholic ordinary

ordinarily adv
de ordinario ordinariamente
usually or as a general rule

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ adj
del montón
Having no special characteristics or function; everyday, common, mundane
ordinario
normal, routine

ordinary /ˈɔɹdɪnɛ(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɔɹdɪnɛɹi/ /ˈɔːdɪnəɹi/ n
pieza
standard geometric design in heraldics

ordinary differential equation n
ecuación diferencial ordinaria
equation

ordinate /ˈɔːdənət/ /ˈɔːɹ.dənɪt/ adj
ordenado
arranged regularly in rows; orderly; disposed or arranged in an orderly or regular fashion.

ordinate /ˈɔːdənət/ /ˈɔːɹ.dənɪt/ n
ordenada
y coordinate; second of two coordinates

ordinate /ˈɔːdənət/ /ˈɔːɹ.dənɪt/ v
alinear
to align a series of objects
ordenar
to ordain a priest or consecrate a bishop

ordnance /ˈɔɹdnəns/ /ˈɔːdnəns/ n
artillería
artillery

ordure /ˈɔɹdʒʊɹ/ /ˈɔːdj(ʊ)ə/ n
esterco
dung, excrement

ore /o(ː)ɹ/ /oə/ /ɔɹ/ /ɔː/ n
mena mineral
rock that contains materials that can be economically extracted and processed

oregano /ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ /ɔˈɹɛɡənoʊ/ n
orégano
plant
leaves used to flavour food

organ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən/ /ˈɔː.ɡən/ n
órgano
musical instrument
part of an organism
body of an organization
species of cactus
publicación oficial órgano
official magazine, newsletter, or similar publication

organ harvesting n
transplante de órganos
removal of human organs

organ pipe n
tubo de órgano
tube part of an organ (instrument)

organ transplant n
transplante
surgical operation

organdy /ˈɔːɡəndi/ n
organdí
transparent fabric

organelle /ˌɔɹ.ɡənˈɛl/ n
orgánulo organelo elemento celular
a membrane bound compartment found within cells

organic /ɔɹˈɡænɪk/ /ɔːˈɡænɪk/ adj
orgánico
chemistry: relating to the compounds of carbon
pertaining to an organ
orgánico orgánica
of food and food products: grown without agrichemicals

organic chemistry n
química orgánica
chemistry of carbon containing compounds

organic compound n
compuesto orgánico
carbon containing covalent compound

organism /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ n
organismo
any complex thing with properties normally associated with living things.
organismo ser vivo
living thing

organization /ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
organización
group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules
quality of being organized
group of people consciously cooperating
the way in which something is organized

organizational adj
organizacional
of an organization

organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪz/ v
organizar
to arrange in working order
to constitute in parts, each having a special function; to systematize

organized /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ adj
organizado
characterised by efficient organization

organized crime n
crimen organizado
criminal organizations seen as a whole

organizer /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzɚ/ n
organizador
person arranging public events

organmaker n
organera organero
person who makes organs

organochlorine n
organoclorado
chlorine substituted organic compound

organogenesis n
organogénesis
formation and development of the organs from embryonic cells

organography n
organografía
description of the structure and function of organs

organoleptic adj
organoléptico
of or pertaining to sensory properties of a particular substance

organolithium n
organolitio
organic compound containing a carbon to lithium bond

organomercury adj
organomercúrico
of an organic compound, containing a carbon to mercury bond

organophosphate n
organofosfato
ester of phosphoric acid

orgasm /ˈɔɹ.ɡæz.əm/ /ˈɔːɡaz(ə)m/ n
orgasmo
the peak of sexual pleasure

orgasmic adj
orgásmica orgásmico
of or relating to orgasms

orgasmically adv
orgásticamente
in an orgasmic way

orgiastic /ˌɔɹdʒiˈæstɪk/ adj
orgiástico
relating to an orgy

orgulous /ˈɔɹɡjələs/ /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/ adj
orgulloso
proud, haughty
aumentada excesiva
swollen, augmented, excessive
amenazante peligroso
threatening, dangerous

orgy /ˈɔː.dʒi/ n
orgía
sexual group activity
excessive activity

orient /ˈɔ.ɹi.ənt/ /ˈɔː.ɹɪ.ənt/ v
orientar
to familiarize (oneself or someone) with a situation or circumstance

oriental pratincole n
canastera oriental
Glareola maldivarum

orientation /ˌɔɹiɛnˈteɪʃən/ n
orientación
an inclination, tendency or direction
introduction to a new environment
the act of orienting
the direction of print across the page
ability to orient

orienteering n
orientación
racing across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass

orifice n
orificio
mouth or aperture, as of a tube, pipe

origami /ˌɒɹɪˈɡɑːmɪ/ /ˌɔɹəˈɡɑmi/ n
origami papiroflexia
the Japanese art of paper folding

origin /ˈɑɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɒɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ /ˈɔɹ.ɪ.dʒɪn/ n
origen
beginning of something
source of a river, information, goods, etc.
ancestry
point at which the axes of a coordinate system intersect

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ adj
original
first in a series
newly created
pioneering
fresh, different
relating to the origin or beginning
having as its origin

original /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəl/ n
original
object from which all later copies and variations are derived
único
person with a unique and interesting personality and/or creative talent

original sin n
pecado original
state of sinfulness in each human

originality /əˌɹɪdʒɪˈnælɪti/ n
originalidad
something original
the quality of being original or novel

originally /əˈɹɪdʒɪnəli/ adv
originalmente originariamente
as it was in the beginning

originate /əˈɹɪdʒɪneɪt/ v
originar
to give origin to, cause
originarse
to take first existence, have origin

oriole /ˈɔːriːoʊl/ /ˈɔːriːəʊl/ n
bolsero oropéndola turpial
any of the various colourful passerine birds

orison /ˈɒɹɪsən/ n
oración
A prayer

ornament /ˈɔɹnəmənt/ /ˈɔːnəmənt/ n
ornamento
element of decoration
ornamento musical ornamento
musical flourish

ornamental /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ adj
ornamental
serving to ornament

ornery /ˈɔːnəɹi/ /ˈɔːɹnɚi/ adj
terco
cantankerous, stubborn

ornithine n
ornitina
amino acid

ornitho- prefix
ornito-
of or pertaining to birds

ornithological adj
ornitológico
of or pertaining to ornithology

ornithologist n
ornitóloga ornitólogo
expert in ornithology

ornithology n
ornitología
scientific study of birds

ornithomimid n
ornitomímido

ornithophobia n
ornitofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of birds

ornithopter /ˈɔɹ.nɪˌθɑp.tɚ/ /ˈɔː.nɪˌθɒp.tə/ n
ornitóptero
aircraft that flaps its wings

ornithosis n
ornitosis
infection

orogenesis n
orogénesis
orogenesis

orography /ɒˈɹɒɡɹəfi/ n
orografía
the scientific study, or a physical description of mountains
the orographic features of a region

orotund adj
altisonante altílocuente altílocuo altísono bombástico grandilocuente
pompous; bombastic

orphan /ˈɔɹfən/ /ˈɔːfən/ n
huérfano huérfana
person whose (parent or) parents have died

orphan drug n
medicamento huérfano

orphanage /ˈɔː(ɹ)fənɪd͡ʒ/ n
orfanato casa cuna
a residential institution for the care and protection of orphans

orphanhood n
orfandad
orphanhood

orphrey /ˈɔɹfɹi/ /ˈɔːfɹi/ n
orofrés
embroidered ornamental band or border on an ecclesiastical vestment, etc.

orpiment /ˈɔːpɪmənt/ n
oropimente
arsenic trisulphide

orrery /ˈɒ.ɹə.ɹi/ n
planetario
clockwork model

ort /ɔːt/ /ɔːɹt/ n
migaja resto
a scrap of leftover

orthoclase n
ortoclasa ortosa
potassium aluminum silicate

orthodontic adj
ortodóncico
of or relating to orthodontics

orthodontics n
ortodoncia
correcting misalignment of teeth

orthodontist n
ortodoncista
orthodontic dentist

orthodox /ˈɔːɹθədɑks/ /ˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
ortodoxo
conforming to accepted, established, or traditional doctrines of a given faith, religion, or ideology
adhering to whatever is customary, traditional, or generally accepted

orthodoxia n
ortodoxia
correct praise

orthodoxly /ˈɔːθədɒksli/ adv
ortodoxamente
in a correct or proper way
religion: according to doctrine

orthodoxy /ˈɔːɹθədɑːksi/ /ˈɔːθədɒksi/ n
ortodoxia
correctness in doctrine and belief

orthoepy /ˈɔɹθoʊˌɛpi/ /ˈɔːθəʊˌiːpi/ n
ortoepía
customary pronunciation
study of pronunciation

orthogonal /ɔɹˈθɑɡənəl/ /ɔːˈθɒɡənəl/ adj
independiente
able to be treated separately
ortogonal
mathematical term
of right angles

orthogonality n
ortogonalidad
the property of being orthogonal

orthographic /ˌɔːɹθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ /ˌɔːθəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
ortogonal
projection of maps
ortográfico
relating to orthography

orthography /ɔɹˈθɑɡ.ɹə.fi/ /ɔːˈθɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
ortografía
study of correct spelling
aspect of language study
method of representing a language by written symbols

orthohelium n
ortohelio
form of helium

orthologous adj
ortólogo
having been separated by a speciation event

orthomolecular adj
ortomolecular
relating to the theory that illness is the result of chemical deficiencies

orthopedic adj
ortopédico
Of or relating to orthopedics

orthopedics n
ortopedia
medicine: a branch of medicine

orthopedist n
ortopedista ortopédico
orthopedic surgeon

orthopyroxene /ˌɔɹθoʊpaɪˈɹɑksin/ /ˌɔːθə(ʊ)paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
ortopiroxeno
a pyroxene with orthorhombic crystals

orthorexia n
ortorexia
obsession with healthy food

orthorhombic adj
rómbico
having three unequal axes at right angles

orthosilicate n
nesosilicato
mineral

orthosympathetic adj
ortosimpático
of or pertaining to the sympathetic component

orthotopic adj
ortotópico
in the normal position

ortolan /ˈɔɹ.tə.læn/ /ˈɔː.təl.ən/ n
hortelano papafigo
a small bird eaten as a delicacy

oryx n
órice
antelope

oscillate /ˈɑsɪleɪt/ v
oscilar
to swing back and forth, especially if with a regular rhythm

oscillator n
oscilador
an electronic circuit used to generate a continuous output waveform

oscilloscope /əˈsɪl.ɪ.skəʊp/ n
osciloscopio
electronic measuring instrument

osculum n
ósculo
main opening in a sponge

osier /ˈoʊʒəɹ/ /ˈəʊzɪə/ n
mimbre mimbrera mimbrera blanca
plant
mimbre
twig

osmium /ˈɒzmiəm/ n
osmio
chemical element

osmobiosis n
osmobiosis
form of cryptobiosis

osmometer n
osmómetro
measuring device

osmoregulation n
osmorregulación
homeostatic regulation of osmotic pressure

osmosis n
ósmosis osmosis
movement of molecules

osmotic adj
osmótico
of or relating to osmosis

osmotic pressure n
presión osmótica
hydrostatic pressure

osprey /ˈɑspɹi/ /ˈɒspɹeɪ/ n
águila pescadora gavilán pescador guincho
bird of prey

osseous adj
óseo
relating to bone

ossicle /ˈɒsɪkəl/ n
huesecillo
small bone in the ear; auditory ossicle

ossification n
osificación
process by which bone is formed

ossify /ˈɑ.sə.faɪ/ /ˈɒs.ɪ.faɪ/ v
osificar
to transform into bone

osso buco /ˌɑsoʊ ˈbukoʊ/ /ˌɒsəʊ ˈbuːkəʊ/ n
ossobuco osobuco
Italian meat dish

ossuary n
osario
a place where the dead are buried

ostensible /ɑˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ /ɒˈstɛns.ɪ.bəl/ adj
ostensible

ostensibly /ɑːˈstɛn.sə.bli/ /ɒˈstɛn.sɪ.bli/ adv
ostensiblemente
ostensibly

ostensive definition n
definición ostensiva
process of binding the meaning to the defined term

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ adj
ostentoso
of ostentation
intended to attract notice

osteoarthritis n
artrosis
form of arthritis caused by chronic degeneration of the cartilage and synovial membrane of the joints

osteoblast n
osteoblasto
cell

osteochondrosis /ˌɒstiːəʊkɒnˈdɹəʊsɪs/ n
osteocondrosis
family of orthopedic diseases

osteoclast n
osteoclasto
cell

osteocyte n
osteocito
mature bone cell

osteodystrophy n
osteodistrofia
abnormal or defective development of a bone

osteogenesis n
osteogénesis
the formation and development of bone

osteogenesis imperfecta n
osteogenia imperfecta osteogénesis imperfecta
disease characterized by bones that easily fracture

osteologist n
osteólogo
specialist in osteology

osteomyelitis n
osteomielitis
pathology: an infection of the bone

osteonectin n
adiponectina
protein hormone

osteopathy n
osteopatía
branch of therapy

osteopenia n
osteopenia
the medical condition of having low bone density, but not low enough to be considered osteoporosis

osteophyte /ˈɑstioʊˌfaɪt/ /ˈɒstɪəfʌɪt/ n
osteofito
abnormal growth of bone

osteoporosis n
osteoporosis
bone disease

osteosarcoma n
osteosarcoma
bone cancer

ostinato /ɒstɪˈnɑtoʊ/ n
ostinato
music: figure that is repeated over and over

ostomy n
ostomía
surgical procedure

ostracism /ˈɒstɹəsɪz(ə)m/ n
ostracismo
in ancient Greece, the temporary banishment by popular vote
banishment, exclusion from community

ostracize /ˈɒstrəsaɪz/ v
aislar excluir marginar
exclude someone

ostrich /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ n
avestruz
large flightless bird

ostrich politics n
política de avestruz
evasive style of politics

otaku /oʊˈtɑku/ /əʊˈtɑːkuː/ n
otaku
one with an obsessive interest in something such as anime or manga

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adj
otro
not the one previously referred to

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ adv
aparte además fuera
apart from

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ determiner
otro otra
not the one referred to

other /ʊðə/ /ˈɐðə/ /ˈʌðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌðɚ/ n
otra otro
an other one

other woman n
otra
woman who is romantically involved with a man already in a committed relationship

othering /ˈʌðəɹɪŋ/ n
alteridad otredad
process of perceiving or portraying someone or something as essentially alien or different

otherness n
otredad

others /ˈʌðəz/ /ˈʌðɚz/ n
demás otros
other people
otros
those remaining after something has been excluded

otherwise /ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/ adv
de otra manera
differently, in another way
por lo demás aparte de esto fuera de eso por otra parte
in all other respects
si no de lo contrario
under different circumstances

otiose /ˈoʊ.ʃi.oʊs/ /ˈəʊ.ʃi.əʊs/ adj
desocupado ocioso
reluctant to work
inútil
resulting in no effect

otitis /oʊˈtaɪ.tɪs/ n
otitis
inflammation of the ear

otohematoma n
otohematoma
hematoma of the external ear

otolaryngology /ˌoʊɾoʊˌlɛɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒi/ /ˌəʊtə(ʊ)ˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɒlədʒi/ n
otorrinolaringología
medical study of the ear, nose and throat

otolith n
otolito
small particle in the inner ear

otologist /əʊˈtɒlədʒɪst/ n
otólogo
doctor specializing in otology

otorhinolaryngologist /ˌɑtoˌɹajnoˌlæɹɪŋˈɡɑlədʒɪst/ n
otorrinolaringólogo otorrinolaringóloga
medical doctor of ear, nose and throat

otoscopy n
otoscopia

ottava rima /oʊˌtɑvə ˈɹimə/ /ɒˌtɑːvə ˈɹiːmə/ n
octava real
arrangement of stanzas of eight lines rhyming ab ab ab cc

otter /ˈɑtɚ/ /ˈɒt.ə/ n
nutria lutria
mammal

otter civet n
civeta nutria pescadora
Cynogale bennettii

ouch /ˈaʊtʃ/ interjection
uy ay
expression of one's own physical pain

oud /uːd/ n
laúd árabe ud
Arabic plucked string instrument

ounce /aʊns/ n
onza
3495 g

our /æɔ(ə)/ /ɑɹ/ /ɑː(ɹ)/ /ɑː/ /ˈaʊə(ɹ)/ /ˈaʊɚ/ determiner
nuestro nuestra nuestras nuestros
belonging to us

ouroboric /ɔɹəˈbɔɹɪk/ adj
urobórico
relating to Ouroboros
recursivo
self-referring, self-reflexive, self-consuming; recursive

ouroboros /uːˈrɒbəˌrɒs/ n
uróboros
a serpent, dragon or worm who eats its own tail

ours /ˈaʊəz/ /ˈaʊɚz/ pronoun
lo nuestro
that which belongs to us

ourselves /aʊɚˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
mismo
emphatic: we
nos nosotros
reflexive: us

oust /aʊst/ /ʌʊst/ v
expulsar deponer
to expel; to remove

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ adv
afuera
away from one's usual place or not indoors
fuera
away from the inside or the centre
lejos
away from, at a distance

out /aʊt/ /æɔt/ /ɘʉt/ /ʌʊt/ preposition
fuera
away from the inside

out loud adv
en voz alta
aloud

out of preposition
de
expressing a fraction or a ratio
sin
not having anymore
por
with the motivation of

out of character
fuera de carácter
inconsistent with personality etc.

out of context adv
contexto
without context that is needed for understanding

out of hand adj
fuera de control
not under control, out of control

out of one's mind adj
como las maracas de Machín como una cabra fuera de la mente de uno
insane

out of service
fuera de servicio
not available for use

out of sight, out of mind proverb
ojos que no ven, corazón que no siente
something not nearby is forgotten

out of the blue /aʊt ɒv ðə bluː/
de la nada de repente de sopetón
unexpectedly

out of the corner of one's eye
de refilón de reojo de través
look sideways
de reojo
look with suspicion

out of the frying pan, into the fire
huir del fuego para caer en las brasas saliste de Guatemala y te metiste en Guatapeor éramos pocos y parió la abuela
get from an already bad situation to a worse one

out of the loop
fuera de onda

out of the ordinary
fuera de lo común fuera de lo normal
unusual; not ordinary

out of the question adj
fuera de discusión
not remotely possible

out of the way
a trasmano
remote

out of this world adj
fuera de este mundo
wonderful

out of tune
desafinado
not in correct musical pitch

out of whack adj
a la virulé

out on the tiles
de juerga de marcha
out for a night on the town

out-and-out adj
a carta cabal de aúpa de tomo y lomo puro y duro
complete

outbox /aʊtˈbɑks/ /aʊtˈbɒks/ /ˈaʊtbɑks/ /ˈaʊtbɒks/ n
buzón de salida
electronic folder

outburst n
arranque arrebato arrechucho
a sudden expression of emotion

outcast /ˈaʊtkæst/ /ˈaʊtkɑːst/ n
paria marginada marginado proscrita proscrito
one that has been excluded from a society or system, a pariah

outclass v
superar
To surpass something

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ n
objetivos
education
resultado
probability
resultado consecuencia desenlace
result

outcrop /ˈaʊt.kɹɑp/ n
afloramiento
coming out of bedrock or of an unconsolidated deposit to the surface of the ground
part of a rock formation that appears at the surface
afloramiento rocoso
piece of land that stands out

outcry /aʊtˈkɹaɪ/ /ˈaʊtkɹaɪ/ n
protesta
strong protest

outdated /aʊtˈdeɪtɪd/ adj
obsoleto
out of date, old-fashioned, antiquated

outdo /aʊtˈdu/ v
exceder sobrepasar
to go beyond

outdoors adv
al aire libre a la intemperie al fresco
in the open air

outdoors n
aire libre intemperie
environment outside of enclosed structures

outer /ˈaʊtə/ /ˈaʊtɚ/ adj
externo
outside

outer arm n
brazo exterior
The length of the arm.

outer ear n
oído externo
portion of ear

outer planet n
planeta externo
planet of the Solar System with an orbit beyond the asteroid belt

outer space /ˌaʊtɚ ˈspeɪs/ n
espacio exterior espacio cósmico
region

outerwear n
abrigo prenda exterior ropa exterior
clothing worn over one's underwear

outfield n
jardín
baseball

outfielder n
jardinero
A player that plays in the outfield.

outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ n
tenida conjunto
set of clothing

outfitter n
abastecedor
person or shop

outgoing adj
saliente
being replaced in office
going out, on its way out

outgrow /ˌaʊtˈɡɹəʊ/ /ˌɑʊtˈɡɹoʊ/ v
crecer más que

outlandish /aʊ̯tˈlændɪʃ/ adj
abracadabrante descabellado disparatado estrafalario estrambótico extravagante
strange or bizarre

outlast /ˌaʊtˈlæst/ /ˌaʊtˈlɑːst/ v
durar más que
to live longer than

outlaw n
forajido desperado fugitivo
a fugitive from the law

outlet /ˈaʊtlɛt/ n
desahogo
release of desires
río que nace en un lago
river
al-bolsillo minorista de marca
shop
salida
vent

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ n
contorno
line marking the boundary of an object figure
outer shape of an object or figure
esbozo
sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading
resumen
statement summarizing the important points of a text

outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ v
delinear
to draw an outline of something
resumir
to summarize something

outlive /aʊtˈlɪv/ v
sobrevivir (a)
to live longer than

outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ /ˌaʊtˈlʊk/ n
punto de vista visión
attitude, point of view
perspectivas
expectation for the future
vista
view from such a place

outmoded adj
anticuado apolillado trasnochado
obsolete
pasado de moda periclitado
unfashionable

outpatient n
paciente ambulatoria paciente ambulatorio
patient

outplacement n
desvinculación asistida
the process of helping to find new employment for redundant workers

outpost /ˈaʊtˌpoʊst/ n
fortificación presidio puesto
A military post
aldea colonia comunidad finca
An outlying settlement
posteros
The troops themselves

outpouring n
derramamiento efusión
sudden flowing of a large amount of something

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ n
salida
data sent out of the computer
producción
production; quantity produced, created, or completed

output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ v
producir
produce or create

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ n
indignación cólera rabia
anger
atrocidad
atrocity
atropello desafuero ultraje
offensive, immoral or indecent act

outrage /ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ v
indignar
to cause or commit an outrage upon

outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ adj
aberrante apabullante atroz desaforado escandaloso inaudito
shocking

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ n
actividades de difusión extensión
practice

outreach /aʊtˈɹiːtʃ/ /ˈaʊtɹiːtʃ/ v
exceder sobrepasar
divulgar
to reach further than

outrigger n
tangón
(nautical) beam that provides support for a mast

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adj
con todas las letras
unqualified and unreserved

outright /aʊtˈɹaɪt/ /ˈaʊtɹaɪt/ adv
de plano por completo
wholly

outré /uˈtɹeɪ/ adj
extravagante
very unconventional

outsell /ɑʊtˈsɛl/ v
venderse más que
to sell more than

outset /ˈaʊtsɛt/ n
inicio
initial stage of something

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ adv
afuera
fuera afuera
in or to the outside

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ n
exterior
outer surface

outside /aʊtˈsaɪd/ /ˈaʊtsaɪd/ preposition
fuera de
on the outside of

outside the box
fuera de la caja más allá de la caja
beyond convention

outsider /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdəɹ/ n
lego novato principiante
a newcomer
marginado
someone excluded

outskirt /ˈaʊtskɜːt/ /ˈaʊtskɝt/ n
afueras
periphery

outskirts n
afueras alrededores extrarradio
the edges or areas around a city or town

outsmart v
burlar
beat in a competition of wits

outsource /ˈaʊtˌsɔɹs/ v
externalizar tercerizar
transfer of business to a third party

outsourcing n
externalización tercerización
transfer business

outspoken adj
abierto audaz franco opinado valiente
speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal

outstanding adj
excelente descollante destacado distinguido excepcional prestante
distinguished from others by its superiority
pendiente
not settled or finished
owed as a debt
sobresaliente
projecting outwards
sobresaliente destacado prominente descollante excepcional extraordinario
standing out from others

outstrip v
sobrepasar
to exceed, excel or surpass

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ /ˈaʊt.wɚd/ adj
exterior externo
outer; located towards the outside

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ adj
oval ovalado
oval-shaped

oval /ˈoʊvəl/ /ˈəʊvəl/ n
óvalo oval
shape like an egg or ellipse

ovarian /oʊˈvɛɹi.ən/ adj
ovárico
Relating to the ovaries

ovarian follicle n
folículo ovárico
cellular aggregation

ovary /ˈoʊvəɹi/ /ˈəʊvəɹi/ n
ovario
female organ
botanical organ

ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ n
ovación
prolonged enthusiastic applause

oven /ˈʌ.vn̩/ n
horno
chamber used for baking or heating

oven glove n
manopla
glove designed to carry hot oven trays

ovenbird n
reinita
Seiurus auricapilla

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ adj
acabado terminado
ended

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ interjection
cambio
end of sentence in radio communication

over /ˈoʊ.vɚ/ /ˈəʊ.və(ɹ)/ preposition
sobre entre
math: divided by
sobre
physical positioning: on top of; above
physical positioning: across or spanning
physical positioning: in such a way as to cover

over and out interjection
cambio y corto cambio y fuera
end of conversation

over and over adv
una y otra vez
repeatedly

over here adv
acá aquí
in this place

over my dead body
sobre mi cadáver
absolutely not

over the hill
no estar para muchos trotes
Old, past the prime of life

over the top adj
desmesurado exagerado subido de tono
beyond normal, expected, or reasonable limits; excessive; exaggerated

over there adv
allá allí
in that place

over- /ˈoʊvɚ/ /ˈəʊvə/ prefix
sobre- super-
above or higher
excessively

over-the-counter drug n
medicamento sin receta
medicine

overaccumulation n
sobreacumulación

overall adj
completo general total
all-encompassing

overall adv
sobretodo completamente totalmente
generally

overall n
mono overol braga
protective garment worn over clothing

overalls /ovəɹˈɑlz/ /ˈɐʉv(ə)ɹəlz/ n
buzo mono
loose fitting garment worn over regular clothes to protect them
mamelucos mono overol zaragüellos
loose fitting pair of pants with a bib

overbearing adj
oprimente prepotente subyugante
overly bossy or domineering

overbite n
sobremordida
malocclusion in which the upper teeth extend over the lower ones

overcareful adj
prolijo
excessively careful

overcoat /ˈoʊvəɹkoʊt/ /ˈəʊvəkəʊt/ n
abrigo
garment

overcome /ˌoʊvəɹˈkʌm/ /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/ v
superar vencer
surmount, get the better of

overcook v
recocer
cook for too long

overcrowded adj
abarrotado atestado hacinado superpoblado
Containing too many occupants

overdo /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdu/ v
cocer demasiado
to cook too much

overdose n
sobredosis
excessive and dangerous dose of a drug

overdraft /ˈoʊvɚdɹæft/ /ˈəʊvədɹɑːft/ n
sobregiro
act of overdrawing a bank account

overdraw v
sobregirar
withdraw more money from an account than there is credit

overdue /ˌoʊ.vəɹˈdu/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈdju/ adj
atrasado
Late; especially, past a deadline or too late to fulfill a need

overeat /ˌoʊvɚˈit/ v
empacharse
eat too much

overestimate v
sobrestimar
to judge too highly

overfall /oʊvɚˈfɔl/ /əʊvəˈfɔːl/ /ˈoʊvɚfɔl/ /ˈəʊvəfɔːl/ v
caerse
To fall over
tropezar con algo
To fall over (something)

overfeed v
sobrealimentar
too feed too much to

overfill v
colmar sobrellenar
to fill beyond capacity

overfit v
sobreajustar
statistics: to use a statistical model that has too many parameters

overflight n
sobrevuelo
flight over a place

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ n
desbordamiento
spillage

overflow /ˈoʊvɚˌfloʊ/ /ˈəʊvəˌfləʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈfloʊ/ /ˌəʊvəˈfləʊ/ v
rebosar desbordar
rebosar colmar
to fill beyond the limits of
desbordarse
to flow over the brim or edge

overflow hole n
perforación de rebalse
hole that prevents overflowing

overflow pool n
piscina desbordante
type of swimming pool

overhang /əʊvəˈhaŋ/ /ˈoʊvəɹˌhæŋ/ /ˈəʊvəhaŋ/ n
protuberancia
anything that overhangs

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ n
revisión ajuste reparación general repaso
a major repair, remake, renovation, or revision

overhaul /ˈoʊvɚˌhɑl/ /ˈoʊvɚˌhɔl/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɔːl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɑl/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɔl/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ v
revisar modernizar renovar repasar
to modernize, repair, renovate, or revise completely
adelantar pasar
to pass, overtake, or travel past

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ adj
gastos generales
of, or relating to the operating expenses of a business

overhead /ˈoʊvɚˌhɛd/ /ˈəʊvəˌhɛd/ /ˌoʊvɚˈhɛd/ /ˌəʊvəˈhɛd/ n
gastos generales
expense of a business not directly assigned to goods or services provided

overhead projector n
retroproyector
projector that projects an image over the heads of the viewers onto a screen

overhear /oʊ.vɚˈhɪɚ/ v
oír por casualidad oír sin querer
To hear something that wasn't meant for one's ears

overheat /ˌoʊvɚˈhit/ /ˌəʊvəˈhiːt/ v
sobrecalentar
to heat excessively

overjoyed /ˌoʊvɚˈdʒɔɪd/ /ˌəʊvəˈdʒɔɪd/ adj
eufórica eufórico exultante feliz muy
very happy

overkill n
excesivo
an unnecessary excess of something (idiomatic)

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ n
solapo superposición traslapo
something that overlaps

overlap /ˈoʊvɚˌlæp/ /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ /ˌoʊvɚˈlæp/ /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/ v
solapar traslapar
to extend over and partly cover something
superponerse
to have DNA parts in common

overlapping adj
solapado superpuesto traslapado

overlapping n
superposición
the situation in which things overlap

overload v
sobrecargar
to load excessively

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ n
mirador
vista or point

overlook /oʊvəɹˈlʊk/ /əʊvəˈlʊk/ /ˈoʊvəɹ.lʊk/ /ˈəʊvə.lʊk/ v
pasar por alto
to fail to notice; to look over and beyond (anything) without seeing it
to pretend not to have noticed; to pass over without censure or punishment
otear
to inspect; to examine; to look over carefully or repeatedly

overlooked adj
desestimada desestimado
missed out in selection, unnoticed

overlord n
señor feudal
anyone with overarching power or authority in given domain

overly adv
demasiadamente excesivamente
to an excessive degree

overlying adj
suprayacente

overnight adj
nocturno
during a single night

overnight adv
de la noche a la mañana de un día para otro
in a very short amount of time

overnight v
pernoctar
stay overnight

overpass n
pasarela paso a desnivel paso elevado paso superior puente
A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc

overplay v
sobreactuar
To overdo or overact one's effect or role

overpopulation /ˌoʊvɚˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
superpoblación
when the number of occupants of an area exceeds the ability of that area to provide for the occupants

overpower /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/ /əʊvəˈpaʊə/ v
realzar
render imperceptible by means of greater strength
dominar vencer
subdue someone by superior force

overpressure n
sobrepresión
excess or markedly elevated pressure

overpriced adj
sobre-tasado
priced higher than what it is really worth

overprotect v
hiperproteger sobreproteger

overprotection /ˌoʊvɚpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ /ˌəʊvəpɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
sobreprotección
act of overprotecting

overrate v
sobreestimar sobrevalorar
to esteem too highly

overrated adj
sobreestimado sobrevalorado
rated too highly

overrepresent v
sobrerrepresentar

overrepresentation n
sobrerrepresentación
the condition of being overrepresented

overrepresented adj
sobrerrepresentada sobrerrepresentado

overripe adj
pasado
excessively ripe; spoiled; gone bad

overrun /oʊvəˈɹʌn/ /əʊvəˈɹʌn/ /ˈoʊvəˌɹʌn/ /ˈəʊvəˌɹʌn/ v
exceder invadir rebasar

overseas /ˌoʊvɚˈsiːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈsiːz/ adj
ultramar
across a sea

overseas Chinese n
tusán
Huaqiao

oversee /əʊvə(ɹ)siː/ v
supervisar
to supervise, guide, review or direct the actions of a person or group

overseer /ˈəʊvəˌsiːə(ɹ)/ n
capataz
one who oversees

overshadow /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʃæd.oʊ/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈʃæd.əʊ/ v
ensombrecer asombrar
to cast a shadow over something
eclipsar deslucir opacar
to dominate something and make it seem insignificant

oversight n
inadvertencia
omission
vigilancia
supervision

overstate /ˌoʊ.vɚˈsteɪt/ /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/ v
exagerar
to exaggerate; to state or claim too much

oversteer n
sobreviraje

oversteer v
sobrevirar

overt /oʊˈvɚt/ /ə(ʊ)ˈvɜːt/ adj
al aire libre descubierto explícito
open and not concealed or secret

overtake /oʊvɚˈteɪk/ /ˈəʊvə(ɹ).teɪk/ v
adelantar sobrepasar rebasar
to pass a more slowly moving object

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ n
deposición derrocamiento
removal by force or threat of force

overthrow /əʊvəˈθɹəʊ/ /ˈoʊvɚˌθɹoʊ/ /ˈəʊvəθɹəʊ/ /ˌoʊvɚˈθɹoʊ/ v
derrocar derribar
to bring about the downfall of

overtime /ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ adv
a destajo
exceeding regular working hours

overtime /ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ n
overtime pago overtime tiempo de más
pay for overtime work
overtime tiempo de más
worktime

overtly adv
abiertamente
openly

overtone /ˈoʊvɚtoʊn/ /ˈəʊ.və.təʊn/ n
sobretono
harmonic

overture /ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/ /ˈəʊvətjʊə/ n
obertura
musical introduction

overturn v
casar
legal: to reverse, overrule
derrocar
to overthrow
volcar
to turn over, capsize

overuse /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːs/ /ˌoʊvɚˈjuːz/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːs/ /ˌəʊvəˈjuːz/ v
usar
To use too much of

overvalue v
sobreestimar sobrestimar sobrevalorar
to assign an excessive value to something

overvalued idea /ˌoʊ.vɚˈvæljud aɪˈdi.ə/ /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈvæljuːd aɪˈdɪə/ n
idea sobrevalorada
abnormal belief

overview /ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌvjuː/ n
resumen
brief summary, as of a book or a presentation

overweening /oʊvɚˈwinɪŋ/ /əʊvəˈwiːnɪŋ/ adj
prepotente
over-confident

overweight /ˈoʊvɚweɪt/ /ˈəʊvəweɪt/ /ˌoʊvɚˈweɪt/ /ˌəʊvəˈweɪt/ adj
con sobrepeso
of a person, heavier than is healthy

overwhelm /ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌoʊvɚˈʍɛlm/ /ˌəʊvəˈʍɛlm/ v
abrumar agobiar
agobiar
overpower emotionally

overwhelming /ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmɪŋ/ /ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmɪŋ/ adj
agobiante aplastante abrumador apabullante arrollador avasallador
overpowering

overwinter v
invernar
to keep or preserve for the winter
invernar hibernar
to spend the winter (in a particular place)

overwrite v
sobrescribir
destroy old data

overwrought /əʊ.vəˈɹɔːt/ adj
nerviosisimo rabioso sobrexitado
in a state of excessive nervousness, excitement, or anger

oviduct n
oviducto
duct through which an ovum passes

oviparous /oʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ /əʊˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovíparo
egg laying

ovipositor /oʊvɪˈpɑzɪtɚ/ /əʊvɪˈpɒzɪtə/ n
ovipositor
tubular organ for laying eggs

ovoid adj
oval
shaped like an oval

ovoid n
ovoide
something oval in shape

ovoviviparity n
ovoviviparidad
condition of being ovoviviparous

ovoviviparous /ˌoʊvoʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ /ˌəʊvəʊvɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
ovovivíparo
pertaining to animals whose eggs hatch inside their body

ovulate v
ovular
produce eggs or ova

ovule n
óvulo
botany: structure that develops into a seed
zoology: immature ovum

ovum /ˈoʊ.vəm/ /ˈəʊ.vəm/ n
óvulo
gamete

owe /oʊ/ /əʊ/ v
deber adeudar estar en deuda
to be in debt
deber adeudar
to be under an obligation

owie /ˈaʊwiː/ n
ayayay coco
minor injury

owing to preposition
por mor de
because of

owl /aʊl/ n
lechuza búho tecolote caburé chuncho cárabo
a bird

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ adj
propio
belonging to (determiner)

own /ˈoʊn/ /ˈuŋ/ /ˈəʊn/ v
poseer
have rightful possession of
admitir reconocer
acknowledge responsibility for

own goal n
autogol
goal scored by player against their own team

own up v
confesarse
to confess

owner /ˈoʊnɚ/ /ˈəʊnə/ n
propietario dueño poseedor
one who owns

ownership n
propiedad
legal status

ox /ˈɑks/ /ˈɒks/ n
buey
an adult castrated male of cattle
buey novillo toro
any bovine animal used as a beast of burden

oxadiazole n
oxadiazol
five-membered heterocycle

oxalate /ˈɒksəleɪt/ n
oxalato
salt or ester of oxalic acid

oxalic acid n
ácido oxálico
the dicarboxylic acid (ethandioic acid)

oxbow lake n
brazo muerto lago en herradura
crescent-shaped lake

oxgoad n
garrocha
goad for driving oxen

oxidation n
oxidación
combination of a substance with oxygen
chemical reaction

oxidative adj
oxidativo
Relating to oxidation

oxide /ˈɒksaɪd/ n
óxido
binary compound of oxygen

oxidizable adj
oxidable
capable of being oxidised

oxidize v
oxidar
to combine with oxygen

oximeter /ɑkˈsɪmətɚ/ /ɒkˈsɪmɪtə/ n
oxímetro
device that measures the oxygen saturation of arterial blood

oxonium n
oxonio
univalent oxygen cation

oxtail n
rabo de toro
meat from the tail of a cow

oxychloride n
oxicloruro
compound of oxygen and chlorine

oxygen /ˈɒksɪdʒən/ n
oxígeno
chemical element
molecular oxygen
atom of oxygen

oxygenate v
oxigenar
infuse with oxygen

oxygenation n
oxigenación
process of treating something with oxygen

oxyhydrogen adj
oxhídrico
using a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen

oxymoron /ɒksɪˈmɔːɹɒn/ /ˌɑksiˈmɔɹɑn/ n
oxímoron
figure of speech

oxyntic adj
oxíntico
producing acid

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ adj
oxítono
oxytone

oxytone /ˈɑksɪˌtoʊn/ /ˈɒksɪˌtəʊn/ n
palabra aguda oxítona
word with the stress or an acute accent on the last syllable

oyer and terminer n
tribunal de lo penal
English law: a court for the trial of cases of treason and felony

oyster /ˈɔɪ.stə(ɹ)/ /ˈɔɪ.stɚ/ n
ostra
mollusk
food
colour
tumba
person who keeps secrets

oyster bed n
criadero de ostras
place on the seabed where oysters are grown to be harvested

oyster farm n
ostrero
place where oysters are raised

oyster mushroom n
champiñón ostra gírgola hongo de cardo seta
Pleurotus ostreatus

oystercatcher /ˈɔɪstə.ˌkætʃə/ n
ostrero
bird

ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ n
ozono
O₃

ozone hole n
agujero de ozono
region of the stratosphere over Antarctica that is depleted of ozone in the local spring

ozone layer n
capa de ozono
a region of the stratosphere

p. n
p. pp.
page

p.m. adv
p. m.
after noon

pa /pɑː/ n
papá
father
abuelito abuelo
grandfather

pabulum /ˈpabjʊləm/ /ˈpæbjʊləm/ n
pábulo
food or fodder

paca /ˈpækə/ n
boruga conejo pintado guagua guanta guartinaja jochi pintado
rodent of genus Cuniculus

pacarana n
pacarana
rodent

pace /peɪs/ n
paso ritmo
speed
paso
step: distance covered
step: step
galope trote
way of stepping: gait of a horse

pace /peɪs/ preposition
con el debido respeto con todo respeto
With due respect to

pacemaker /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ n
marcapasos
anatomy: set of nerves
marcapasos estimulador cardíaco marcapaso
medical implement

pachyderm /ˈpækʰ.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m/ n
paquidermo
member of the group Pachydermata
someone with thick skin

pacific /pəˈsɪfɪk/ adj
pacífica
calm, peaceful
preferring peace in nature; avoiding violence

pacification n
pacificación
the process of pacifying

pacifier n
chupete chupón bobo chupo consuelo chupa
for a baby
pacificador
one who pacifies

pacifism n
pacifismo
doctrine that disputes should be settled without violence

pacifist /ˈpæsɪfɪst/ adj
pacifista
one who loves, supports, or favours peace

pacify /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ v
pacificar
bring peace, ending fighting

pack /pæk/ n
paquete
bundle to be carried
baraja
full set of playing cards
jauría manada
group of dogs

pack /pæk/ v
empaquetar
to make a pack

pack one's bags v
liar el hato liar el petate

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ n
embalaje
act of packing
paquete
computing: piece of software that it can be installed with a package manager
something which is packed
male genitalia
package holiday
bulto paquete
something resembling a package

package /ˈpækɪdʒ/ v
empacar empaquetar
to pack

packaging n
enpaquetar; envolver
the act of packing something
envoltura
the manner in which a person or product is promoted

packed /pækt/ adj
atestado colmado repleto
filled to capacity
repleto
filled with a large number or large quantity
empaquetado
put into a package

packer /ˈpækə/ /ˈpækɚ/ n
embalador
person packing things

packet /ˈpakɪt/ /ˈpæ.kɪt/ n
paquete
small fragment of data
small pack

packet switching n
conmutación de paquetes
means of directing information in a network

packing plant n
empacadora
manufacturing warehouse for shipping

pact /pækt/ n
pacto
an agreement; a league; a compact; a covenant

pad /pæd/ n
bloc
block of paper
almohadilla
flattened mass of anything soft
soft or small cushion

paddle /ˈpædl̩/ [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩] n
paleta
pala canalete
double-bladed oar used for kayaking
remo canalete
two-handed, single-bladed oar

paddle wheel n
rueda de paletas
wheel fitted with paddles

paddlefish n
pez espátula
fish of the family Polyodontidae

paddock /ˈpædək/ n
dehesa potrero
small enclosure or field

paddy /ˈpædi/ n
arroz con cáscara arroz en cáscara
rice unmilled
arrozal
wet land where rice grows

padel /pəˈdɛl/ n
pádel
racquet sport

pademelon n
pademelón
species of Thylogale

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ n
candado
type of lock

padlock /ˈpadˌlɒk/ v
candar
to lock using a padlock

paella /paɪˈ(j)ɛlə/ /pɑːˈeɪ.(j)ə/ n
paella
Savory, cooked dish

paellera n
paellera

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ adj
pagano
relating to non main world religions

pagan /ˈpeɪɡən/ n
pagano pagana
person not adhering to a main world religion

paganism /ˈpeɪɡənɪzm̩/ n
paganismo
local religions practiced before the introduction of Christianity

page /paːʒ/ /peɪd͡ʒ/ n
página
one side of a leaf of a book
one of the pieces of paper bound together within a book or document
record
paje
serving boy

pageant /ˈpædʒənt/ n
cabalgata comparsa muestra
public display
ceremonia espectáculo exhibición
spectacular ceremony

pageantry /ˈpædʒəntɹi/ n
aparato boato esplendor fasto fausto pompa
A colourful show or display

pageboy n
page pagecito
boy that is a page

pager /peɪdʒə(ɹ)/ n
busca buscapersonas mensáfono bíper
device

pagoda /pəˈɡoʊ.də/ n
pagoda
a tiered tower with multiple eaves

pain /peɪn/ n
fastidio molestia
dolor
ache or bodily suffering
pena
suffering as punishment
pena dolor
suffering or anguish, especially mental

pain /peɪn/ v
doler apenar
to hurt; to put to bodily uneasiness or anguish
castigar condenar
to inflict suffering upon as a penalty
apenar
to render uneasy in mind, to grieve

pain in the ass n
coñazo patada en las bolas patada en los huevos
something that causes discomfort

painful /ˈpeɪn.fəl/ adj
doloroso
causing pain
adolorido dolorido
suffering with pain

painfully /ˈpeɪnfəli/ adv
dolorosamente
in a painful manner

painkiller /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ n
analgésico
a drug that numbs the pain in the body

painless adj
indoloro sin dolor
without pain or trouble

painstaking /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/ /ˈpeɪnˌsteɪkɪŋ/ adj
esmerado minucioso
careful attentive; diligent

paint /peɪnt/ n
pintura
substance

paint /peɪnt/ v
pintar
apply paint to
practise the art of painting pictures
apply in the manner of paint
create an image

paint stripper n
quitapinturas
substance

paint the town red v
correrse una juerga ir de parranda
party in a rowdy, wild manner

paint thinner n
diluyente
solvent

paintbrush /ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ n
pincel
thin brush

painted /ˈpeɪntɪd/ adj
pintada pintado
painted

painter /ˈpeɪntə/ /ˈpeɪntɚ/ n
pintor pintora
artist
pintor pintora barnizador barnizadora
one who paints surfaces using a paintbrush

painter's tape n
cita de pintor
masking tape intended to protect areas from paint

painting /ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/ n
pintura cuadro
an illustration or artwork using paint
pintura
artistic application of paint
pintado pintura
the action of applying paint

painting by numbers n
pintura por números
art, recreation

paintress n
pintora
female painter

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ n
pareja par
two people in a relationship
par
two similar or identical things
kinematics: two elements, which permit only certain kind of relative motion

pair /pɛə(ɹ)/ v
emparejar
to group into sets of two

pair of compasses n
compás
tool used to draw circles

pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ /pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/ n
pijama pijamas
clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in

palace /ˈpæləs/ /ˈpælɪs/ n
palacio
large, lavish residence

paladin /ˈpælədɪn/ n
paladín
heroic champion

palaeoclimatology n
paleoclimatología
science

palanquin /ˌpæləŋˈkiːn/ n
palanquín
a covered type of litter

palatable /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/ adj
sabroso
pleasing to the taste
regular
tolerable, acceptable

palatal /ˈpælətl̩/ adj
palatal
(phonetics) articulated at the hard palate
pertaining to the palate

palatal /ˈpælətl̩/ n
palatal
(phonetics) palatal consonant

palate /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
paladar
roof of the mouth
sense of taste

palatial adj
palacial palaciego
of or relating to a palace

palatine bone n
hueso palatino palatino
bones that make up the hard palate

palaver /pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/ n
parla
unnecessary talk, fuss

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] adj
pálido
light in color

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] n
palo
heraldry: vertical band
wooden stake

pale /peɪl/ [pʰeɪ̯ɫ] v
palidecer
to become pale

pale in comparison v
no compararse con
appear unimportant

paleness n
palidez
condition or degree of being pale or of lacking color

paleoanthropology n
paleoantropología
study of ancient human remains

paleobotany n
paleobotánica
branch of paleontology

paleoecology n
paleoecología

paleography /ˌpalɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /ˌpeɪliˈɑɡɹəfi/ n
paleografía
ancient scripts or forms of writing
study of old forms of writing

paleolinguistics /ˌpeɪ.li.əʊ.lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/ n
paleolingüística
study of the distant human past by linguistic means

paleomagnetism /peɪlɪə(ʊ)ˈmaɡnətɪzm/ n
paleomagnetismo
study of the Earth's magnetic field as it has changed over time

paleontological adj
paleontológico
of or pertaining to paleontology

paleontologist n
paleontólogo paleontóloga
one who studies paleontology

paleontology n
paleontología
study of prehistoric forms of life

paleozoology n
paleozoología
branch of zoology dealing with fossils

paletot /ˈpalɪtəʊ/ n
gabán paletó sobretodo abrigo
A loose outer jacket, overcoat

palette /pəˈlɛt/ /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
paleta
board
gama de colores paleta
range of colors

palfreyman n
palafrenero

palimpsest /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/ n
palimpsesto
manuscript scraped clean for reuse

palindrome /ˈpælɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈpælɪndɹəʊm/ n
palíndromo capicúa
a sequence of units that reads the same forwards as backwards

palingenesic /ˌpælɪndʒɪˈniːsɪk/ adj
palingenésico
pertaining to palingenesis

palingenesis /ˌpælɪnˈdʒɛnəsəs/ n
palingenesia
theology

palinspastic /pælɪnˈspæstɪk/ adj
palinspástico
showing previous locations of geological features

palisade n
palizada
wall of wooden stakes

pall /pɔl/ /pɔːl/ n
perla
charge representing an archbishop's pallium

palladium /pəˈleɪdiəm/ n
paladión
a safeguard
paladio
chemical element

pallet /ˈpælət/ /ˈpælɪt/ n
palé pallet
a portable platform

pallet jack n
patín hidráulico transpalet
manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets

palliate /ˈpalɪeɪt/ /ˈpæl.i.eɪt/ v
disimular cohonestar encubrir paliar
to cover or disguise the seriousness of something by excuses and apologies
mitigar atenuar paliar remediar
to relieve the symptoms of

palliative /ˈpalɪətɪv/ /ˈpæli.eɪtɪv/ adj
paliativo
reducing progression and relieving symptoms

palliative care n
cuidados paliativos
specialized area of healthcare

pallid /ˈpælɪd/ adj
pálido
appearing weak, pale}} or wan

pallor /pælə(r)/ n
palidez
paleness; want of color; pallidity

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ n
palma palma de la mano
inner, concave part of hand

palm /pɑm/ /pɑːm/ v
agarrar con la palma mover con la palma

palm oil n
aceite de palma
edible plant oil

palm syrup n
miel de palma
syrup made from sap of a palm tree

palm tree n
palmera palma
tropical tree

palmar adj
palmar
of or pertaining to the palm of the hand

palmier n
palmera
puff pastry

palmiped n
palmípedo
web-footed bird

palmipedous adj
palmípedo
web-footed

palmistry n
quiromancia
telling fortunes from the lines on the palms of the hand

palomino /pæləˈmiːnoʊ/ /pæləˈmiːnəʊ/ n
caballo palomino
horse

palpable /ˈpalpəbəl/ /ˈpælpəbəl/ adj
palpable
capable of being touched
obvious

palpebral adj
palpebral
pertaining to eyelids

palpitation n
palpitación
abnormal beating of the heart

palsy /ˈpɔːlzi/ n
parálisis
complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part

paltry /ˈpɑltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ /ˈpɔltɹi/ adj
miserable irrisorio
meager; worthless; pitiful; trifling
insignificante ridículo
trashy, trivial, of little value

palustral /pəˈlʌstɹəl/ adj
palustre
Pertaining to or living in marshes; marshy

pamper /ˈpæmpə(ɹ)/ v
mimar consentir malacostumbrar regalonear tener entre algodones
to treat with excessive care, to indulge

pampiniform adj
pampiniforme
in the form of tendrils

pan /pæn/ n
sartén
flat vessel used for cooking

pan-Arabism /panˈaɹəbɪz(ə)m/ n
panarabismo
movement

panacea /ˌpæn.əˈsiː.ə/ n
panacea
remedy believed to cure all disease
something that will solve all problems

panache /pəˈnæʃ/ n
garbo gracia
flamboyant style or action
penacho
ornamental helmet plume

panarchism n
panarquismo
advocacy of panarchy

pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ n
panqueque tortita hot cake panqueca crep filoa
thin batter cake

panchromatic adj
pancromático
sensitive to all visible colours

pancreas /ˈpæŋkɹɪəs/ n
páncreas
gland near the stomach

pancreatic adj
pancreático
of or pertaining to the pancreas

pancreatic cancer n
cáncer de páncreas
malignant neoplasm of the pancreas

pancreaticoduodenal adj
pancreaticoduodenal
relating to the pancreas and duodenum

pancreatitis n
pancreatitis
inflammation of the pancreas

panda /ˈpandə/ /ˈpændə/ n
panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca

pandeiro /pænˈdɛəɹəʊ/ n
pandeiro

pandeism /pænˈdiɪzəm/ /pænˈdiːɪz(ə)m/ n
pandeísmo
belief in a god both pantheistic and deistic

pandeist /pænˈdiɪst/ n
pandeísta
one who believes in pandeism

pandeistic /pændiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
pandeísta
pertaining to pandeism

pandemic n
pandemia
pandemic disease

pandemonism n
pandemonismo

pandiculation n
estiramiento
stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities as when fatigued and drowsy

panegyric /ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk/ n
panegírico
praising speech or opus

panegyrical adj
panegírico
lavish with praise

panel /ˈpænəl/ n
entrepaño
panel
group of people gathered to judge, interview, discuss etc
rectangular section of a surface
viñeta
single frame in a comic strip

panela n
panela piloncillo
unrefined sugar product

panelist n
panelista
member of a panel

panentheism /pænˈɛnθiɪzəm/ n
panenteísmo
a doctrine that the universe is within God

panettone /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ n
panetone pan dulce panettone panetón
Christmas brioche with candied fruit

panforte n
panforte
dense flat cake

panga /ˈpaŋɡə/ /ˈpæŋɡə/ n
panga
type of knife
fish

pangolin /ˈpæŋɡoʊˌlɪn/ n
pangolín
mammal

pangram /ˈpæn.ɡɹæm/ n
pangrama frase holoalfabética
a sentence that contains every letter of the alphabet

panic /ˈpænɪk/ n
pánico
overpowering fright

panic /ˈpænɪk/ v
alarmarse aterrarse entrar en pánico espantarse
to feel overwhelming fear

panic attack n
ataque de pánico
sudden period of intense anxiety

panicky adj
aterrado aterrorizado
in a state of panic

pankration /pæn.ˈkɹeɪti.ɒn/ n
pancracio
ancient Greek martial art

pannier /ˈpæn.i.ɚ/ /ˈpæn.ɪ.ə/ n
alforja
large basket or bag fastened to the back of a bicycle or pack animal

panning /ˈpænɪŋ/ v
panorámica
Present participle of pan

panoply /ˈpænəpli/ n
panoplia
complete set of armour
collection or display of weaponry

panopticon n
panóptico
type of prison

panorama /ˌpæ.nəˈɹæ.mə/ n
panorama
picture representing a continuous scene
unbroken view of an entire surrounding area
figurative: comprehensive survey

panoramic adj
panorámico
with a wide view

panpipes n
flauta de Pan zampoña
musical instrument

panpsychism /panˈsʌɪkɪz(ə)m/ n
pampsiquismo
the doctrine that all matter has a mental aspect

pansexuality /ˌpænsɛksjuˈælɪti/ /ˌpænsɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
pansexualidad
sexual orientation

pansy n
pensamiento
plant

pant /pænt/ n
jadeo
a quick breathing
palpitación
a violent palpitation of the heart

pant /pænt/ v
anhelar ansiar desear
long for (something); be eager for (something)
palpitar
of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence
jadear
to breathe quickly or in a labored manner

pant leg n
pernera
either of the legs of a pair of pants

pantheism /ˈpæn.θi.ɪz.əm/ n
panteísmo
belief that the universe is divine

pantheist n
panteísta
person who believes in pantheism

pantheistic /pænˈθiɪstɪk/ adj
panteísta
pertaining to pantheism

pantheon n
panteón
all the gods of a particular religion
a temple dedicated to all the gods

panther /ˈpænθə/ /ˈpænθɚ/ n
pantera negra pantera
big cat with black fur

panties n
bragas panty
short underpants for women or girls

pantograph /ˈpantəɡɹɑːf/ n
pantógrafo
rail transport: Device that collects electric current from overhead lines
mechanical drawing aid

pantry /ˈpantɹi/ /ˈpæntɹi/ n
despensa
storage room

pants /pænts/ n
pantalón pantalones calzones
garment covering the body from the waist downwards
calzoncillos calzoncillo braga bragas
undergarment covering the genitals

pantyhose /ˈpæntɪhəuz/ n
panti media pantimedias

panvitalism n
panvitalismo
belief that all things are part of a single living universe
belief that all things in the universe are alive

pap /pæp/ n
papilla
soft food

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ adj
papable
among those likely to be elected pope

papabile /pəˈpɑːbɪleɪ/ n
papable
a papabile cardinal

papacy n
papado
the office
the period

papakha n
papaja
type of hat

papal /ˈpeɪpəl/ adj
papal
related to the pope or papacy

paparazzo /ˌpæpəˈɹætsəʊ/ /ˌpɑpəˈɹɑtsoʊ/ n
paparazi paparazzi
freelance photographer of celebrities

papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ n
papaya fruta bomba lechosa mamón
fruit
papayo
tree

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ adj
de papel papel
made of paper

paper /ˈpeɪpə/ /ˈpeɪpɚ/ n
artículo científico papel académico
academic paper
papel
sheet material
artículo
written document shorter than a book

paper aeroplane n
avión de papel
toy aeroplane made by folding up a sheet of paper

paper birch n
abedul papirífero
Betula papyrifera

paper clip n
clip sujetapapeles
paper clip

paper cup n
vaso de papel
disposable cup

paper jam n
atasco de papel
malfunction in a printer or photocopier

paper money /ˌpeɪpə ˈmʌni/ /ˌpeɪpəɹ ˈmʌni/ n
papel moneda
a form of banknotes

paper mulberry n
mahute
tree

paper towel n
servilleta de papel
sheet of absorbent paper

paperback n
libro de bolsillo libro de tapa blanda

paperboard n
cartulina
thick paper

paperboy n
repartidor de periódicos
male who delivers newspapers

paperless adj
sin papeles
without documentation of identity

papers /ˈpeɪpəz/ /ˈpeɪpɚz/ n
papeles
official documents or identification

paperweight n
pisapapeles
any object for this purpose
small, decorative, somewhat weighty object

paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚˌwɝk/ n
papeleo
work involving written documents

papess n
papisa
female pope

papier-mâché /ˌpapɪ.eɪ ˈmaʃeɪ/ /ˌpeɪpɚ məˈʃeɪ/ n
papel maché
paper mixed with glue to create a sculptural object

papilla n
papila
anatomical structure

papillary adj
papilar
having the properties of a papilla

papilloma n
papiloma
epithelial tumour

pappardelle /ˌpæpɑɹˈdɛleɪ/ /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ n
pappardelle
broad form of fettuccine

pappus n
papus vilano

paprika /pəˈpɹiːkə/ /ˈpæpɹɨkə/ n
paprika pimentón
pimentón páprika
spice

papule n
pápula
small, inflammatory spot on skin without pus

papyrologist n
papiróloga papirólogo
a student of papyrology

papyrology n
papirología
the study of ancient texts written on papyrus

papyrus /pəˈpaɪɹəs/ n
papiro
material made from this plant
scroll or document written on this material
plant in the sedge family

par excellence /ˌpɑɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑns/ /ˌpɑːɹ ˌɛksəˈlɑːns/ adj
por antonomasia por excelencia
being a quintessential example of a general type

para- prefix
para-
above, beyond

parabenzoquinone n
parabenzoquinona
isomer of quinone

parable /ˈpaɹəbəl/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.bəl/ n
parábola
short story illustrating a lesson

parabola /pəˈɹæbələ/ n
parábola
a conic section

parabolic adj
parabólico
of or pertaining to a parable
of or pertaining to a parabola or paraboloid

parachute /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/ n
paracaídas
a device designed to control the fall of an object

parachuting n
paracaidismo
sport

parachutist n
paracaidista
parachute user

paraclete /ˈpæɹəkliːt/ n
paráclito
advocate

paraclinical adj
paraclinico

parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ n
parada
ground where a military display is held
desfile
organized procession
any succession or series
guardia
posture of defense

paradigm /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪm/ /ˈpæɹ.ə.daɪm/ n
paradigma
linguistics: all forms which contain a common element
way of viewing reality
example serving as a model or pattern

paradigm shift n
cambio de paradigma
change in thinking from an accepted point of view to a new one, necessitated by scientific discoveries

paradisaic adj
paradisíaco
relating to paradise

paradise /ˈpæ.ɹə.daɪs/ n
paraíso
heaven
very pleasant place

paradise on earth n
paraíso terrenal
ideal or idyllic place

paradise parrot n
perico del paraíso
colourful parrot

paradisiac adj
paradisíaco
of or like Paradise

paradox /ˈpaɹədɒks/ /ˈpæɹədɑks/ n
paradoja
apparent contradiction which is nonetheless true }}
in logic: a self-contradictory statement }}

paradoxical /ˌpæɹəˈdɒksɪkəl/ /ˌpɛɹəˈdɑːksɪkəl/ adj
paradójico paradojal
having self-contradicting properties

paradoxically adv
paradójicamente
in a paradoxical manner

paraffin /ˈpæɹ.ə.fɪn/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.fɪn/ n
parafina
alkane hydrocarbon

paraffin wax n
parafina
paraffin wax

paraglider n
parapente
equipment
parapentista
one who paraglides

paragliding /ˈpæɹəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ n
parapente
the sport of gliding with a paraglider

paragoge /pæɹəˈɡəʊd͡ʒi/ n
paragoge

paragogic adj
paragógico

paragon /ˈpæɹəɡən/ n
gran paragon
20-point type
parangón
comparison; competition
dechado modelo
model or pattern

paragraph /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/ /ˈpɛɹəɡɹæf/ n
párrafo
passage in text

parakeet /ˈpaɹəkiːt/ n
perico periquito
various species of small parrots

paralanguage n
paralenguaje
non-verbal elements of speech

paralinguistic /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
paralingüístico
pertaining to paralanguage

paralinguistics /pæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌpæɹəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
paralingüística
paralinguistics

paralipsis /ˌpæ.ɹəˈlɪp.sɪs/ n
paralipsis

parallactic adj
paraláctico
pertaining to parallax

parallax n
paralaje

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ adj
paralelo
equally distant from one another at all points
having the same overall direction
computing: processing multipe tasks at the same time

parallel /ˈpæɹəˌlɛl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌlɛl/ n
paralelo
line of latitude

parallel import n
importación paralela
import without permission of the intellectual property owner

parallel universe n
universo paralelo
universe that exists separately alongside another universe

parallelepiped /ˌpæɹəˌlɛləˈpaɪpɪd/ n
paralelepípedo
solid figure

parallelism /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/ n
paralelismo
state or condition of being parallel

parallelogram /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈlɛl.ə.ˌɡɹæm/ n
paralelogramo
convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length

paralogous adj
paralogo
having a similar structure

paralysis /pəˈɹæləsəs/ n
parálisis
loss of muscle control

paralytic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/ adj
paralítico
affected by paralysis

paralytic /ˌpæɹəˈlɪtɪk/ n
paralítica paralítico
person suffering from paralysis

paralyze v
paralizar
to afflict with paralysis

paralyzing adj
paralizador paralizante
that paralyzes

paramagnetic adj
paramagnético
exhibiting paramagnetism

paramagnetism /ˌpæ.ɹə.ˈmæɡ.nə.tɪ.zəm/ n
paramagnetismo
tendency of dipoles

paramecium /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/ /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈmi.si.əm/ n
paramecio
organism

paramedic n
paramédico paramédica
individual trained to stabilize people outside of hospital

parameter /pəˈɹæm.ɪ.tə/ n
parámetro
variable kept constant during an experiment, calculation or similar
name in a function or subroutine definition

parametric adj
paramétrico
of, relating to, or defined using parameters

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ adj
paramilitar
relating to a paramilitary

paramilitary /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/ n
organización/grupo/ejército paramilitar paramilitar
a group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion
paramilitar
a member of a paramilitary group

paramount /ˈpa.ɹə.maʊnt/ /ˈpæ.ɹəˌmaʊnt/ adj
sumo supremo
supreme

paramour /ˈpæ.ɹə.mʊə/ /ˈpæɹəmɔɹ/ n
amante amor prohibido
illicit lover

paranoia /ˌpæ.ɹəˈnɔɪ.ə/ n
paranoia
A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution
Extreme, irrational distrust of others

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ adj
paranoico paranoide
exhibiting extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others
paranoide paranoico
of, related to, or suffering from paranoia

paranoid /ˈpæɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ /ˈpɛɹ.ə.ˌnɔɪd/ n
paranoico
someone suffering from paranoia

paranoid schizophrenia n
esquizofrenia paranoide
form of schizophrenia accompanied by delusions

paranormal adj
paranormal
can not be explained by scientific methods

parapet /ˈpæɹ.ə.pɪt/ n
parapeto
a fortification consisting of a wall
a low retaining wall

paraphernalia /ˌpæɹəfəˈneɪli.ə/ /ˌpɛɹəfɚˈneɪli.ə/ n
parafernalia
miscellaneous items

paraphilia /ˌparəˈfɪlɪ.ə/ n
parafilia
sexual deviation

paraphrase n
paráfrasis
restatement of a text

paraphrase v
parafrasear
to compose a paraphrase

paraplegia n
paraplejia
paralysed condition

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ adj
parapléjica parapléjico
of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia

paraplegic /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/ n
parapléjica parapléjico
person who suffers from paraplegia

parapolice n
parapolicial

parapsychological adj
parapsicológico
of or pertaining to parapsychology

parapsychology /ˌpɛɹəˌsaɪˈkɑlədʒi/ n
parapsicología
study of that which cannot yet be explained

pararenal adj
pararrenal
next to the kidney

parasailing n
parapente
recreational activity

parasite /ˈpæɹəˌsaɪt/ n
parásito
(generally undesirable) living organism that exists by stealing resources from another living organism
useless person who always relies on other people's work and gives nothing back

parasitic /pæ.ɹəˈsɪt.ɪk/ /pɛɹ.əˈsɪt.ɪk/ adj
parasitario parásito
drawing upon another organism for sustenance
parasitario parasítico
pertaining to a biological or symbolic parasite

parasiticide n
parasiticida
substance used to kill parasites

parasitism /ˈpæɹəs(a)ɪˌtɪzm̩/ n
parasitismo
interaction between two organisms

parasitization n
parasitación

parasitize v
parasitar
live off a host

parasitoid n
parasitoide
organism that is parasitic during part of its life cycle

parasitology n
parasitología
study of parasites

parasol /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/ /ˈpɛɹəˌsɑl/ n
sombrilla parasol
umbrella used as protection from the sun

parasympathetic adj
parasimpático
relating to part of the autonomic nervous system

parasympathetic nervous system n
sistema nervioso parasimpático
parasympathetic nervous system

parasynthesis n
parasíntesis

parataxis /paɹəˈtaksɪs/ n
parataxis
in grammar

paraterminal adj
paraterminal
over or above a terminus

paratransit n
paratransporte paratránsito
auxiliary transit service for the disabled

paratrooper n
paracaidista paracaidista militar
soldier that parachutes from aircraft

paraumbilical adj
paraumbilical
beyond the umbilicus

parbake v
precocer
bake partially and fronze it

parboil v
sancochar
partially boil

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] n
parcela
division of land bought and sold as a unit
hatajo
indiscriminate number, collection, group
paquete
package wrapped for shipment

parcel /ˈpɑɹsəl/ [ˈpʰaː.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑɹ.səɫ] [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] v
parcelar
to divide and distribute by portions
embalar
to wrap into a package

parch /pɑɹtʃ/ /pɑːtʃ/ v
torrefacer
to burn the surface of; to scorch
agostar
to dry to extremity

parched /pɑɹtʃt/ /pɑːtʃt/ adj
reseco
dry
sediento
thirsty

parchment /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ n
pergamino
material
document

parchment paper n
papel del horno papel sulfurizado
paper used in baking

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ interjection
perdón ah cómo eh mande
interjection, request to repeat

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ n
perdón
forgiveness for an offence
indulto
releasing order

pardon /ˈpɑɹ.dn̩/ /ˈpɑɹ.dən/ /ˈpɑːdən/ v
perdonar
to forgive
indultar
to grant an official pardon

pardon me phraseologicalUnit
discúlpeme
sorry, as an apology

pardon my French v
perdona mis garabatos
please excuse my swearing or bad language (idiomatic)

pare /peə(ɹ)/ v
pelar mondar
To remove the outer covering or skin of something with a knife

pareidolia /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.li.ə/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/ n
pareidolia
tendency to interpret vague stimuli as something familiar

pareidolic /pæɹ.aɪˈdəʊ.lɪk/ /pɛɹ.aɪˈdoʊ.lɪk/ adj
pareidólico
pertaining to pareidolia

paremiology n
paremiología
the study of proverbs

parenchyma /pəˈɹɛŋkɨmə/ n
parénquima
functional part of an organ, as opposed to supporting tissue

parent /ˈpɛəɹənt/ n
padre madre origen
padre
person from whom one is descended
person who acts as a parent in rearing a child

parent company n
casa central
a company that owns or controls another company

parentage n
parentela
identity of one's parents

parental adj
parental
relating to parent

parenteral adj
parenteral
Intravenously or by injection

parenthesis /pəˈɹɛnθəsɪs/ n
paréntesis
either of a pair of brackets ( )
(mathematics, logic) brackets used to clarify expressions by grouping terms affected by a common operator

parenthesize /pəˈɹɛnθ.ə.saɪz/ v
poner entre paréntesis
place in parentheses

parenthetically /ˈpæɹənˌθɛtɪkli/ adv
como ladillo entre paréntesis
incidentally

parents /ˈpɛəɹənts/ /ˈpɛɹənts/ n
padres
one's parents

pariah /pəˈɹaɪə/ n
paria apestado
an outcast

parietal lobe /pəˈɹaɪətəl ˌloʊb/ n
lóbulo parietal
division of cerebrum

parieto- prefix
parieto-
parietal bone

parietooccipital adj
parietooccipital
of or pertaining to the parietal and occipital lobes or bones

paring knife n
cuchillo de mondar cuchillo de pelar puntilla
A thin-bladed knife for paring fruit

parish /ˈpæɹɪʃ/ n
feligreses
members of the parish
parroquia congregación
part of a diocese

parish church n
iglesia parroquial
church that serves as the religious centre of a parish

parishioner /pəˈɹɪʃənə(ɹ)/ n
feligrés parroquiano
member of a parish

parity /ˈpæɹɪti/ n
paridad
equality, comparability
math: set whose elements all belong to one of exactly two disjoint subsets
math: classification into one set or the other

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] n
coto
an enclosed parcel of land stocked with animals for hunting
parque
ground for recreation
ground for preservation of game, etc.

park /pɑɹk/ [paːk] [pɐːk] [pɑɹk] [pɑːk] [pɒək] v
estacionar aparcar parquear
bring to a halt

parka /ˈpɑɹkə/ /ˈpɑːkə/ n
parka
long jacket

parking /ˈpɑɹkɪŋ/ /ˈpɑːkɪŋ/ n
estacionamiento aparcamiento
action
estacionamiento aparcamiento plaza de aparcamiento plaza de estacionamiento
space

parking garage n
aparcamiento estacionamiento parking parqueadero parqueo
building

parking lot n
aparcamiento estacionamiento parqueadero parking parqueo
open area, generally paved, where automobiles may be left when not in use

parking meter n
parquímetro
device for collecting parking fees

parkour /pɑɹˈkʊɹ/ /pɑːˈkʊə/ n
parkour
athletic discipline

parlance /ˈpɑɹ.ləns/ /ˈpɑː.ləns/ n
jerga sociolecto
A certain way of speaking (or using words)

parley /ˈpɑɹli/ /ˈpɑːlɪ/ v
parlamentar
discuss

parliament /ˈpɑɹləmənt/ /ˈpɑːləmənt/ n
parlamento
institution with elected or appointed members

parliamentarian n
parlamentario parlamentaria
member of parliament

parliamentary /ˌpɑːləˈmentəɹi/ /ˌpɑːɹləˈmentəɹi/ adj
parlamentario
of, relating to, or enacted by a parliament

parlor /ˈpɑɹləɹ/ /ˈpɑːlə/ n
sala de estar sala
room for talking, room for entertaining guests, living room

parmesan /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/ /ˈpɑː(ɹ).məˌzɑːn/ /ˈpɑːmɪˌzæn/ n
parmesano
hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma

parochial /pəˈɹoʊki.əl/ /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/ adj
provinciano
characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns
parroquial
pertaining to a parish

parochial vicar n
vicario parroquial
priest

parochialism n
provincianismo
state of being parochial

parodic adj
paródico
of, related to, or having characteristics of parody

parodist n
parodista
person who parodies

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ n
parodia
expression making fun of something else

parody /ˈpæɹədi/ v
parodiar
to make a parody of something

parole /pəˈɹoːl/ [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ] [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ] n
libertad condicional
law: a release of (a prisoner)

parole /pəˈɹoːl/ [pə.ˈɹoʊɫ] [pə.ˈɹəʊɫ] v
ser puesto en libertad condicional
to release

paronomasia /pæɹənɵˈmeɪzɪə/ n
paronomasia
a pun or play on words

paronym n
parónimo
word that sounds like another word
word derived from the same root/stem

parotid gland n
parótida
salivary gland

parotitis n
parotiditis
inflammation of parotid gland

parousia n
parusía
Second Coming of Christ

paroxysm /ˈpæɹ.əkˌsɪz.əm/ n
paroxismo
random or sudden outburst

paroxysmal adj
paroxístico
of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms

paroxytone /pəˈɹɒk.sɪˌtəʊn/ adj
grave
paroxytone

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ n
loro papagayo cotorra
kind of bird
person who repeats what was said

parrot /ˈpæɹət/ v
hablar como un papagayo hablar por boca de ganso
to repeat exactly without showing understanding

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑːz/ n
análisis procesamiento
act of parsing
análisis resultado
result of parsing

parse /pɑɹs/ /pɑːz/ v
procesar
(computing) to split data into pieces
analizar descomponer
(linguistics) to resolve into elements

parsec /ˈpɑɹsɛk/ /ˈpɑːsɛk/ n
pársec parsec
parallax second

parseltongue pn
pársel
language of snakes in Harry Potter

parser /ˈpɑː(ɹ).zə/ n
escrutador
computer program

parsimonious /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/ adj
parsimonioso
Exhibiting parsimony
Using a minimal number of assumptions, steps, or conjectures

parsimony /ˈpɑɹ.sə.ˌmoʊ.ni/ n
parsimonia
great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily

parsley /ˈpɑː(ɹ)sli/ n
perejil
herb

parsnip /ˈpɑː(ɹ).snɪp/ n
chirivía
the edible root of Pastinaca sativa
the plant Pastinaca sativa

parson /ˈpɑɹsən/ /ˈpɑːsən/ n
párroco
cleric having full control of a parish
pastor
protestant minister

parson's nose n
chunchucuyo rabadilla del pollo
tail of a cooked fowl

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ n
parte pedazo porción trozo
fraction of a whole }}
parte categoría
group inside a larger group }}
carrera partido partidura raya retiro
hair dividing line }}
papel parte
position or role }}

part /pɐːt/ /pɑɹt/ /pɑːt/ v
raya
partir apartar
to become divided in two or separated
partir repartir
to divide in two
partir separar
to leave someone's company

part and parcel n
parte parte integral parte integrante
essential piece

part of speech n
categoría gramatical parte de la oración parte de oración parte del habla
the function a word or phrase performs

part-time adj
jornada parcial tiempo parcial
involving less than the normal time

partake /pɑɹˈteɪk/ /pɑːˈteɪk/ v
participar
to take part in an activity

parthenocarpic adj
partenocárpico
relating to parthenocarpy

partial /ˈpɑɹʃəl/ /ˈpɑːʃəl/ adj
parcial
biased
existing in part

partial derivative n
derivada parcial
derivative with respect to one variable

partial differential equation n
ecuación en derivadas parciales
equation

partiality /pɐːʃiˈɛlɘti/ /pɑɹʃiˈælɪti/ /pɑːʃiˈalɪti/ n
parcialidad
preference

partially /ˈpɑɹʃəli/ /ˈpɑːʃəli/ adv
parcialmente parte
to a partial degree

participant /pɑːɹˈtɪsəpənt/ /pɑːˈtɪsɪpənt/ n
participante partícipe
one who participates

participate /pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/ v
participar
to join in, to take part, to involve oneself

participation n
participación colaboración constribución
act of participating

participator n
participante
one who participates

participatory democracy n
democracia participativa
Political system

participle /pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/ /ˈpɑɹtɪˌsɪpəl/ n
participio
verb form

particle /ˈpɑɹtɪkəl/ /ˈpɑːtɪk(ə)l/ n
partícula
body with very small size
elementary particle or subatomic particle
word that does not obviously belong to any particular part of speech

particle accelerator n
acelerador de partículas
a device that accelerates electrically charged particles to extremely high speeds

particle physics n
física de partículas
particle physics

particular /pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/ adj
particular
specific; discrete; concrete

particularly /pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjələli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/ /pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli/ adv
particularmente
especially

particulate matter n
material particulado
solid or liquid in a finely subdivided state

partisan /ˈpɑɹ.ɾɪ.zən/ /ˈpɑː.tɪˌzæn/ n
partidario
adherent to a party
partisana
type of spear

partisanship n
partidismo
an inclination to be partisan

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ n
parte
part of something that had been divided
partición
section of a hard disk separately formatted
collection of non-empty, disjoint subsets of a set
division of a territory

partition /pɑɹˈtɪʃən/ v
partir
divide something into parts

partitive adj
partitivo
grammar: indicating a part

partitive n
caso partitivo
partitive case

partly /ˈpɑɹtli/ /ˈpɑːtli/ adv
en parte en cierto modo
in part

partner /ˈpɐːtnɘ/ /ˈpɐːtnə/ /ˈpɑɹtnɚ/ /ˈpɑːtnə(ɹ)/ n
socio compañero
a member of a business or law partnership
compañero
someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest
dancing partner
either member of a pair in a card game or sports team (1.4)
compañero pareja compañera
spouse, domestic, or romantic partner

partnership n
asociación colaboración
state of being associated with a partner

partocracy n
partidocracia partitocracia
government by political parties

partridge /ˈpɑɹtɹɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɑːtɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
perdiz
any bird of the genera Perdix or Alectoris

parturition n
nacimiento parto
act of giving birth

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ n
partido
group of people forming one side in a given dispute, contest etc.
parte contratante parte
law: particular side in a contract or legal action
fiesta carrete guateque pachanga reventón sarao
social gathering

party /ˈpɑ(ː)ɾi/ /ˈpɑɹ.ti/ /ˈpɑː.ti/ v
divertirse fiestar
to celebrate at a party

party animal n
fiestera fiestero marchosa marchoso
person known for frequent, enthusiastic attendance at parties

party of the first part n
primera parte

party of the second part n
segunda parte
party against whom a complaint was initially raised in a court

party wall n
(pared) medianera citara
commonly shared wall

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ adj
advenedizo
being a parvenu; also, like or having the characteristics of a parvenu

parvenu /ˈpɑɹ.və.nju/ /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/ n
advenedizo
a person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class

pascal /pæˈskæl/ /ˈpæskəl/ n
pascal
SI unit of pressure and stress

paschal candle n
cirio pascual
a large white candle used at Easter

pasha /ˈpæʃə/ /ˈpɑʃə/ n
pachá bajá
title

paskha n
paska
Easter dessert

paso doble n
paso-doble pasodoble
Spanish ballroom dance

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] n
pasaje paso
opening, road, or track, available for passing

pass /pæs/ /pɑːs/ [pʰas~pʰæs] [pʰaːs] [pʰeə̯s] [pʰäs] [pʰäːs~pʰɐːs] [pʰæs~pʰɛəs~pʰeəs] [pʰɑːs] v
fallecer
die
pasar
go by, over, etc
move or be moved from one place to another
advance through all the steps or stages necessary to validity or effectiveness
change from one state to another
go from one person to another
go through any inspection or test successfully
go through the intestines
move beyond the range of the senses or of knowledge
sports: to move the ball or puck to a teammate
to be tolerated
to continue
to go past
ocurrir pasar suceder
happen

pass away v
fallecer
to die (euphemistic)

pass down v
heredar pasar
to hand over

pass on v
pasar
to convey or communicate

pass out v
distribuir
to distribute
desmayarse
to faint
graduarse
to graduate

pass through v
atravesar
to transit

passacaglia /ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə/ /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/ n
pasacalle pasacalles
historical Spanish dance

passage /ˈpæsɪd͡ʒ/ n
pasaje
section of text or music

passageway n
pasillo
any way for passing in, out or through something

passenger /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒə/ /ˈpæsɪnd͡ʒɚ/ n
pasajero
one who rides or travels in a vehicle

passenger car n
turismo
A road vehicle that carries passengers

passenger kilometer n
kilómetros-pasajero
unit

passenger mile n
millas-pasajero
unit

passenger pigeon n
paloma migratoria
an extinct bird of the species Ectopistes migratorius

passenger train n
tren de pasajeros
type of train

passer-by n
transeúnte paseante viandante
a person who is passing by

passerine /ˈpæsəɹən/ n
paseriforme
any bird of the order Passeriformes

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adj
excelente
pre-eminent, excellent
pasajero
that passes away; ephemeral
somero superficial
vague, cursory

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ adv
extremadamente
(now literary or archaic) Surpassingly, greatly

passing /ˈpɑːsɪŋ/ n
muerte
death, dying; the end
paso
fact of going past; movement from one place or state to another
aprobación
law: act of approving a bill etc.
pase
sports: act of passing

passion /ˈpæʃən/ [ˈpʰæʃən] n
pasión
any great emotion
object of passionate love or strong interest
fervor, determination
suffering of Jesus
commemoration of the suffering of Jesus

passion fruit n
maracuyá granadilla
edible fruit

passionate /ˈpæʃənɪt/ adj
apasionado
fired with intense feeling

passionately /ˈpæʃənətli/ adv
apasionadamente
in a passionate manner

passionflower n
pasionaria
flower
plant of the genus Passiflora

passive /ˈpæs.ɪv/ adj
pasivo
not active, but acted upon
psychology: being inactive and receptive in a relationship
grammar: being in the passive voice
taking no action

passive smoker n
fumador pasivo

passive voice n
voz pasiva
grammatical term

passively /ˈpæs.ɪv.li/ adv
pasivamente
in a passive manner; without conscious or self-directed action

passivity /pæˈsɪvɪti/ n
pasividad
the state of being passive

passport /ˈpæspɔɹt/ /ˈpɑːspɔːt/ n
pasaporte
official document

password /ˈpæswɜːd/ /ˈpæswɜːɹd/ /ˈpɑːswɜː(ɹ)d/ n
contraseña
computing: string of characters known only to a user
contraseña santo y seña
word used to gain admittance

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ adj
pasado
having already happened; in the past
grammar: expressing action that has already happened

past /pæst/ /pɑːst/ n
pretérito pasado
(grammar) past tense
pasado
period of time that has already happened

past anterior n
pretérito anterior
a compound tense used in literary French, Spanish, and Italian

past historic tense n
pretérito
tense

past participle n
participio pasado
past participle

past tense n
pretérito tiempo pasado
form of language

pasta /ˈpæstə/ /ˈpɐːstɘ/ /ˈpɐːstə/ /ˈpɑstə/ n
pasta
dough

paste /peɪst/ n
pasta
a soft mixture
lead-containing glass, or an artificial gemstone thereof
engrudo cola
an adhesive paste
budín paté
soft mixture of pounded foods
masa
soft mixture used in making pastry

paste /peɪst/ v
pegar
to insert a piece of text
to cause to stick, adhere

pastern /ˈpæstən/ /ˈpæstəɹn/ n
cuartilla
area on a horse's leg

pasteurisation n
pasteurización pasterización
treatment of perishable food

pasteurize /ˈpæstʃəɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑːstʃəɹaɪz/ v
pasteurizar pasterizar
to heat food in order to kill harmful organisms

pastiche /pæsˈtiːʃ/ n
pastiche
work that imitates the work of a previous artist

pastie /ˈpeɪsti/ n
paste
pie

pastiera n
pastiera
Neapolitan Easter tart

pastime /ˈpæs.taɪm/ /ˈpɑːs.taɪm/ n
pasatiempo
that which amuses

pastor /ˈpæstɚ/ /ˈpɑːstə/ n
pastor pastora

pastoral /ˈpæs.tə.ɹəl/ /ˌpæsˈtɔːɹəl/ adj
pastoral
of or pertaining to shepherds

pastrami /pæˈstɹɑːmi/ /pəˈstɹɑːmi/ n
pastrami pastrón
seasoned smoked cut of beef

pastry /ˈpeɪstɹi/ n
pastel pastelería
food group

pastry bag n
manga pastelera manga confitera
bag used to pipe cakes with icing

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ n
pasto pradera
land on which cattle can be kept for feeding

pasture /ˈpɑːstjə/ v
pastar
to herd animals into a pasture

pastureland n
pastizal
land for grazing

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ adj
pastoso pegajoso
like paste, sticky
opaco pálido
pale, lacking colour

pasty /ˈpeɪsti/ n
empanada
A type of seasoned meat and vegetable pie

pataca n
pataca
monetary unit of Macau

patagium /pætəˈdʒaɪəm/ /pəˈteɪdʒi.əm/ n
patagio

patch /pætʃ/ n
parche
piece of cloth used to repair a garment
computing: file describing changes made to source code
medicine: adhesive piece of material impregnated with a drug
piece of black silk stuck to the face
small piece of anything used to repair a breach

patch /pætʃ/ v
parchear
computing: update source code with a patch
remendar
mend by sewing on cloth

patch up v
parchear
to mend quickly and roughly

patchouli /pəˈtʃuli/ n
pachulí
any of several East Indian plants
the oil or perfume made from these plants

patchwork n
almazuela
a work composed of many different colors and shapes

pate /peɪt/ /ˈpæt.eɪ/ n
corona
top of the head
vivaracho
wit, cleverness

paten n
patena
plate for the host during Eucharist

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ adj
patente
explicit and obvious

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ n
patente
declaration issued by a government to an inventor

patent /ˈpeɪtənt/ /ˈpætənt/ v
patentar
successfully register an invention with a government agency; to secure a letter patent

patent leather n
charol patente
glossy leather

patent medicine n
especialidad farmacéutica específico

patented adj
patentado
for which a patent has been granted

paterfamilias n
paterfamilias
a man who is the head of a household

paternal /pəˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ adj
paternal
fatherly; behaving as or characteristic of a father
paterno
of or pertaining to one's father

paternal aunt n
tía
the sister of one's father

paternal grandfather n
abuelo paterno
one's father's father

paternal grandmother n
abuela paterna
one's father's mother

paternal uncle n
tío tío paterno
brother of one's father

paternoster /ˈpɑtəɹˌnɔstɚ/ /ˈpɑːtəˌnɒstə(ɹ)/ n
padrenuestro paternóster
Lord's prayer

path /pæθ/ /pɑːθ/ [pʰaθ~pʰæθ] [pʰäːθ~pʰɐːθ] [pʰæθ~pʰɛəθ~pʰeəθ] [pʰɑːθ] n
camino sendero
sendero senda
a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians
ruta sendero
computing: a specification for a location within a hierarchical or tree-like structure
camino mixtilínea
graph theory: a sequence of vertices from one vertex to another

pathetic /pəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
patético
arousing pity, sympathy, or compassion
arousing scorn or contempt

pathogen /ˈpæθədʒn̩/ n
patógeno
an organism or substance that causes disease

pathogenesis n
patogenia patogénesis
pathogenesis

pathogenic adj
patógeno
able to cause disease

pathognomonic /ˌpaθəɡnə(ʊ)ˈmɒnɪk/ /ˌpæθəɡnoʊˈmɑːnɪk/ adj
patognomónico
Beyond any doubt diagnostic for a particular disease

pathological adj
patológico
pertaining to pathology
patológico enfermizo malsano morboso
relating to or caused by a physical or mental disorder

pathologically adv
patológicamente
in a pathological manner

pathologist n
patólogo
expert in pathology

pathology /pəˈθɒlədʒi/ n
patología
branch of medicine
abnormality

pathway /ˈpæθˌweɪ/ /ˈpɑːθˌweɪ/ n
via ruta
biochemistry: sequence of biochemical compounds

patience /ˈpeɪʃəns/ n
solitario
game that can be played by one person
paciencia
quality of being patient

patience is a virtue proverb
la paciencia es la madre de la ciencia la paciencia es una virtud
it is better to be patient than impatient

patience of Job n
tener más paciencia que el santo Job
great amount of patience

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ adj
paciente
not losing one's temper while waiting

patient /ˈpeɪʃənt/ n
paciente
someone who receives treatment from a doctor

patiently /ˈpeɪʃəntli/ adv
pacientemente
in a patient manner

patina /pəˈtiː.nə/ /ˈpætɪnə/ n
pátina
colour or incrustation which age and wear give to objects

patine v
patinar
coat an object with a patina

patio /ˈpæti.əʊ/ /ˈpætioʊ/ n
patio
an inner courtyard typical of traditional Spanish houses
a paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation

patisserie n
pastelería
pastry shop

patois /ˈpæˌtwɑ/ /ˈpæˌtwɑz/ n
dialecto
regional dialect of a language

patolli n
patole
board game

patriarch /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹk/ /ˈpeɪtɹɪɑːk/ n
patriarca
male leader

patriarchal adj
patriarcal
relating to patriarchy

patriarchy /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹiɑɹki/ n
patriarcado
social system
dominance of men in social or cultural systems
power structure

patriciate n
patriciado
aristocracy or nobility

patricide /ˈpætɹɪsaɪd/ n
parricidio
murder of one's father

patrimony n
patrimonio
inheritance from one's ancestor

patriot /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ət/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ət/ n
patriota
person who loves, supports and defends their country

patriotic /ˈpeɪ.t(ʃ)ɹi.ɑ.tɪk/ /ˈpæt.ɹi.ɒ.tɪk/ adj
patriótico patriota patriótica
inspired by patriotism

patriotism /ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ /ˈpætɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ n
patriotismo
love of one's own country

patristic adj
patrístico
pertaining to early Christian church leaders

patristics n
patrística
patristics

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ n
patrulla
going of the rounds
ronda
guards who go the rounds for observation

patrol /pəˈtɹoʊl/ /pəˈtɹəʊl/ v
patrullar
go the rounds along a chain of sentinels
patrullar hacer la ronda
go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard or policeman

patrol boat n
patrullera
small naval vessel designed for coast defence

patrol car n
patrulla
police car

patrolman n
patrullero
police officer, especially a junior officer assigned patrol duty

patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ n
parroquiano casero cliente
regular customer
patrón
supporter
mecenas auspiciador patrocinador
wealthy individual who supports an artist etc.

patron saint /ˈpeɪtɹən ˈseɪnt/ n
santo patrón patrono santo patrono
saint from whom a specific group claims special protection or prayer

patronage /ˈpeɪtɹənɪd͡ʒ/ n
clientela
customers collectively; clientele; business
patrocinio
the act of providing approval and support

patronize /ˈpeɪt(ʃ)ɹənaɪz/ v
patrocinar
to act as a patron of; to defend, protect, support
hablar con tono paternalista menospreciar sermonear
to assume a tone of unjustified superiority
frecuentar
to make oneself a customer of a business

patronymic n
patronímico
patronymic (noun)

patsy /ˈpætsi/ n
cabeza de turco
a person who is taken advantage of

patter /ˈpætə/ n
pisada
soft repeated sound
parloteo rollo
glib and rapid speech

patter /ˈpætə/ v
golpetear
to make irregularly repeated sounds
parlotear
to speak glibly and rapidly

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ n
patrón
dibujo forma
intelligible arrangement which has a mathematical, geometric, statistical etc. relationship
estampado adorno diseño ornamento
motif or decoration
modelo molde patrón
that from which a copy is made

pattern /ˈpat(ə)n/ /ˈpætəɹn/ v
estampar estructurar perfilar
apply a pattern

patty /ˈpæti/ n
hamburguesa empanadilla tortita
a portion of ground meat or vegetarian equivalent

pattycake n
arepitas
children's game in which two people alternately clap their own and each other's hands

paucity /ˈpɑsɪti/ n
escasez penuria
fewness in number; a small number

paunch /pɑːntʃ/ /pɔːntʃ/ n
panza
first stomach of ruminant; rumen
barriga panza guata
large, protruding belly

paunchy adj
barrigudo barrigón guatón panzudo panzón
having a paunch

pauper /ˈpɑpɚ/ /ˈpɔpɚ/ /ˈpɔːpə/ n
indigente
one who is extremely poor

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ n
pausa
temporary stop or rest

pause /pɑz/ /pɔz/ /pɔːz/ v
interrumpir parar pausar suspender
to interrupt something
descanso receso
to take a temporary rest or break

pave /peɪv/ v
pavimentar
(British) to cover with paving stones
(North American) to cover with stones, asphalt, etc

pave the way /ˈpeɪv ðə ˈweɪ/ v
allanar el camino
to make future development easier

paved /peɪvd/ adj
asfaltado enlosado
covered in pavement

pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ n
acera banqueta vereda
footpath
pavimento asfalto
surface of road

pavilion /pəˈvɪljən/ n
pavillón
light roofed structure used as a shelter in a public place
pabellón
ornate tent
structure erected to house exhibits at a fair, etc

paw /pɑ/ /pɔ/ /pɔː/ n
pata garra zarpa
soft foot of an animal

pawa n
abulón oreja de mar
edible univalve mollusc

pawl /pɑl/ /pɔːl/ n
matraca
pawl

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ n
peón
chess piece
someone who is being manipulated
casa de empeños
(rare) type of shop
empeño
instance of pawning something

pawn /pɑn/ /pɑɒn/ /pɔn/ /pɔːn/ v
empeñar pignorar
give as security for loan

pawnbroker /ˈpɔːnˌbɹəʊ.kə(ɹ)/ n
prestamista
person who makes monetary loans at interest, taking personal property as security

pawnshop /ˈpɔnʃɑp/ /ˈpɔːnʃɒp/ n
casa de empeño
business premises of a pawnbroker

pawpaw n
papayo
Any of several trees
banano de montaña chirimoyo de la Florida
Asimina
papaya
fruit

pay /peɪ/ n
paga pago
money given in return for work

pay /peɪ/ v
pagar valer la pena redituar salir a cuenta
to be profitable
pagar comprar
to give money in exchange for goods or services
calafatear
to cover with a waterproof substance

pay attention v
prestar atención estar pendiente pescar tomar en cuenta
to be attentive

pay back /peɪ bæk/ v
vengarse desquitarse hacer pagar
to exact revenge
devolver
to repay

pay gap /ˈpeɪ ɡæp/ n
brecha salarial
difference in salaries between one group and another

pay off v
recompensar salir a cuenta valer la pena
to become worthwhile; to produce a net benefit
sobornar
to bribe, especially to deter oversight
cancelar pagar
to pay back (repay, pay off) the entirety of a loan, thereby effecting the release of a lien on
pagar
to pay back; to repay

pay one's last respects v
dar las condolencias pagar respetos

pay respect v
rendir pleitesía
demonstrate respect

pay rise n
aumento de sueldo
increase in pay

pay the bills v
pagar las cuentas
provide enough income

pay-as-you-go n
prepago
payment method

pay-off /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ /ˈpeɪ.ɔːf/ n
soborno
a bribe
pago
a payment
recompensa retribución
a reward

payback /ˈpeɪbæk/ n
recompensa
a form of recompense
revancha desquite venganza
an act of revenge

payday /ˈpeɪdeɪ/ n
día de pago
day on which an employee's salary is paid

payee n
beneficiario
One to whom money is paid

payer /ˈpeɪ.ɚ/ n
pagador
one who pays

payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ n
pago
the act of paying
a sum of money paid in exchange for goods or services

payment order n
libramiento libranza
instruction to pay or cause a bank to pay an amount of money

payment terminal n
datáfono datófono

payphone n
teléfono público
a public telephone

payroll /ˈpeɪɹoʊl/ /ˈpeɪɹəʊl/ n
nómina planilla plantilla
list of employees who receive salary or wages, together with the amounts due to each

paywall /ˈpeɪ.wɔːl/ n
muro de pago
a feature of a website that only allows access to paying subscribers

pe /peɪ/ n
pei
Semitic letter

pea /piː/ n
guisante arveja chícharo bisalto pésol alverja
edible seed
bola rápida
in baseball
guisante arveja ervilla
plant

pea pod n
vaina
botany

peace /piːs/ n
paz
state of being free from war
harmony; lack of conflict in personal relations
state of mind
paz sosiego
tranquility, quiet, harmony; absence of violence

peaceable /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/ adj
apacible pacífico
characterized by peace
pacifista
in favour of peace

peaceful /ˈpiːsfəl/ adj
tranquilo plácido
motionless and calm; placid
pacífico apacible
not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil
inclined to peace; peaceable

peaceful coexistence n
coexistencia pacífica
mutual non-interference

peacefully /ˈpiːsfəli/ adv
pacíficamente
in a peaceful manner

peacekeeping /ˈpiːskiːpɪŋ/ n
mantenimiento de la paz
preserving peace

peacetime n
tiempo de paz
period of peace

peach /piːt͡ʃ/ n
melocotón durazno
fruit
perita en dulce
pleasing person/thing
melocotón melocotonero duraznero durazno
tree

peach blossom n
flor de durazno flor de melocotón
flower

peachfuzz n
vellosidad
fuzz on the skin of a peach
vellos
soft, scanty beard of an adolescent male

peacock /ˈpikɑk/ /ˈpiːkɒk/ n
pavo real pavorreal
pheasant of one of the genera Pavo and Afropavo

peafowl /ˈpiːˌfaʊl/ n
pavo
a pheasant of the genus Pavo or Afropavo

peak /piːk/ n
pico
highest value reached
cima
mountain top

peak flow meter n
medidor de flujo espiratorio
instrument that monitors the peak expiratory flow rate

peak season n
temporada alta
highest demand

peal /piːl/ n
estruendo
loud sound
campanada campaneo repique repiqueteo tañido
the sound of ringing bells

peanut /ˈpinət/ /ˈpiːˌnʌt/ n
cacahuete maní cacahuate
a legume resembling a nut

peanut butter /ˈpi.nʌtˌbʌ.tɚ/ /ˈpiːnʌtˌbʌ.tə/ n
mantequilla de maní crema de cacahuate manteca de maní
spread made from ground peanuts

peanut milk n
leche de cacahuates leche de maní
milky liquid from peanuts

peanuts /ˈpinəts/ /ˈpiːˌnʌts/ n
cuatro cuartos
insignificant amount of money

pear /pɛə/ /pɛɚ/ n
pera
fruit
peral pera
tree

pear tree n
peral
a tree of the genus Pyrus

pear-shaped adj
piriforme en forma de pera
shaped like a pear

pearl barley n
cebada perlada mote mote de trigo trigo perlado
barley with the husk and bran removed

pearl necklace n
collar de perlas
necklace made of pearls

pearl of wisdom n
perla de sabiduría
succinct, insightful saying, piece of advice, or moral precept

pearl oyster n
ostra perlífera
bivalve mollusc that is a source of pearls

pearly antshrike n
batará perlado
passerine bird

pearly whites n
blanquitos
idiom for "teeth"

peasant /ˈpɛzənt/ n
montañero peón
campesino
member of the agriculture low class
country person

peasantry n
campesinado
impoverished rural farm workers

peashooter n
cerbatana
toy gun

peat /piːt/ n
turba
soil

peat bog n
turbal turbero
bog composed of peat

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ n
canto rodado guijarro canto pelado china
stone

pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ v
empedrar
To pave with pebbles

pecan /piːˈkæn/ /piːˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɑːn/ /pəˈkɔːn/ /pɪˈkæn/ /pɪˈkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkæn/ /ˈpiːkɑːn/ /ˈpiːkən/ /ˈpɪkæn/ n
nuez encarcelada nuez pecana pacana nuez de la isla pecana pecán
nut
pacana pacano pecán
tree

peccadillo /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/ /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/ n
pecadillo
small sin or flaw

peccaminous adj
pecaminoso
sinful

peccary n
pecarí saíno
a family of mammals related to pigs and hippos

peck /pɛk/ n
picada
act of striking with a beak
bico
short kiss

peck /pɛk/ v
bicar
to kiss
picotear
to strike or pierce with the beak or similar

pectin /ˈpɛktɪn/ n
pectina
substance

pectinate /ˈpɛktəneɪt/ adj
pectinado
resembling a comb

pectineal adj
pectíneo
relating to the pubic bone

pectineus n
pectíneo
muscle

pectoral /pɛkˈtɔɹəl/ adj
pectoral
of or pertaining to the breast or chest

pectoral fin n
aleta pectoral
fin located on each side of a fish

pectoral sandpiper n
correlimos pectoral
Calidris melanotos

pectus excavatum n
pectus excavatum
deformity

peculiar /pɛ.ˈkjuː.ljʊəɹ/ [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uljʊɹ̠] [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə] adj
peculiar específico
common or usual for a particular place or circumstance
peculiar raro
out of the ordinary

peculiarity n
peculiaridad
that which is peculiar
the quality or state of being peculiar

pecuniary /pəˈkjuniɛɹi/ /pɪˈkjuːn(jə)ɹi/ adj
monetario
of or relating to money

pedagogical adj
pedagógico
of, or relating to pedagogy

pedagogy /ˈpɛdəˌɡoʊdʒi/ n
pedagogía
profession of teaching
activities of educating, teaching or instructing

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ n
pedal
lever operated by one's foot

pedal /ˈpiːdəl/ /ˈpɛdəl/ v
pedalear
to operate a pedal

pedalo /ˈpɛdələʊ/ n
hidropedal pedalo velomar patín pedaleta pedalina
small boat propelled by pedals

pedant /ˈpɛdənt/ n
pedante
person overly concerned with formal rules and trivial points of learning

pedantic /pəˈdæn.tɪk/ adj
pedante cursi maniático puntilloso
pedante
being showy of one's knowledge
pedante pretencioso
like a pedant

pedantry /ˈpɛd.ən.tɹi/ n
pedantería
instance of being pedantic
overly ambitious display of learning

peddler n
buhonero vendedor ambulante
itinerant seller of small goods

pederast /ˈpɛd.ɚ.ɹæst/ n
pederasta
practitioner of pederasty

pederastic adj
pederastico
relating or pertaining to pederasty

pederasty /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹæs.ti/ /ˈpɛd.ə.ɹəs.ti/ n
pederastia
pederasty

pedestal /ˈpɛdɪstəl/ n
pedestal peana
the base or foot of a column, statue, vase, lamp, or the like

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ adj
peatonal
of or intended for pedestrians
banal común pedestre prosaico vulgar
ordinary

pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ n
peatón viandante
somebody walking rather than using a vehicle

pedestrianization n
peatonalización peatonización
the restriction of access to a street to pedestrians only

pedestrianize v
peatonalizar peatonizar
restrict access to a street to pedestrians only

pediatric adj
pediátrico
of or pertaining to pediatrics

pediatrician /piːdɪəˈtɹɪʃən/ /ˌpidi.əˈtɹɪʃən/ n
pediatra
physician who specialises in pediatrics

pedicab /ˈpɛdiˌkæb/ n
bicitaxi pedicab tricitaxi velotaxi
vehicle

pedicel /ˈpɛdɪsəl/ n
pedicelo
stalk of an individual flower
slender stalk
stalk-like body part

pedicure n
pedicura
superficial cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails

pedigree /ˈpɛd.ɪ.ɡɹi/ n
pedigrí
chart of ancestors

pediment /ˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
frontón
architectural element

pedology n
pedología
soil science
paidología
study of children's behaviour

pedometer n
cuentapasos podómetro odómetro
device

pedophile /ˈpe.dəˌfɑel/ /ˈpiː.dəˌfaɪl/ /ˈpɛ.dəˌfaɪl/ n
pedófilo
an adult who is sexually attracted to children

pedophilia /ˌpe.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpiː.dəˈfɪ.li.ə/ /ˌpɛ.dəˈfi.li.ə/ n
pedofilia
sexual feeling or desire by adults towards children

pedophilic adj
pedófilo
of, relating to, or pertaining to pedophilia

peduncle /pɪˈdʌŋ.k(ə)l/ n
pedúnculo
bundle of neurons
stalk supporting an inflorescence, etc

peduncular adj
peduncular
of or pertaining to a peduncle

pedunculate adj
pedunculado
having a peduncle

pee n
pis pipí pichí
pe
name of the letter P, p

pee v
mear hacer pipí hacer pis hacer chichí

peek /piːk/ v
atisbarse entreverse
To be only slightly, partially visible
entrever
To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] n
cáscara
skin of a fruit
pala
spadelike implement for removing loaves from an oven

peel /piːl/ [pʰiːɫ] v
pelar descascarar
to remove skin

peeler /ˈpiːlə/ /ˈpiːlɚ/ n
peladora
kitchen utensil

peep /pip/ /piːp/ n
susurro
feeble utterance or complaint
pío
quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird
vistazo
look

peep /pip/ /piːp/ v
piar
make a noise like a baby bird
susurrar
speak briefly with a quiet voice
espiar husmear
to look

peephole /piphoʊl/ /piːphəʊl/ /pʰiphoʊɫ/ n
mirilla
hole

peeping tom n
mirón voyeur
person who secretly watches someone to gain sexual pleasure

peepshow n
espectáculo sicalíptico mundonuevo peepshow
sex show

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
par noble
noble
par
someone or something of equal level

peer /piɹ/ /pɪə/ v
escrutar
to look with difficulty or as if searching

peer pressure n
presión de los pares presión social
encouragement by one's peers

peer review n
revisión por pares
scholarly process

peerage n
pairía título nobiliario
the rank or title of a peer

peerless adj
señero sin par
without peer or equal

peeve /piːv/ n
fastidio
annoyance or grievance

peeve /piːv/ v
fastidiar
annoy; vex

peevish /ˈpivɪʃ/ /ˈpiːvɪʃ/ adj
quejica alaraco alharaquiento quejicoso
constantly complaining

peg /pɛɡ/ n
gancho
clavija tarugo
a cylindrical object
colgador perchero
a protrusion used to hang things on

peg /pɛɡ/ v
fijar
To fix a price or value
tachar
To indicate or ascribe an attribute to

pegasus n
pegaso
winged horse

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ adj
peyorativo despectivo
disparaging, belittling or derogatory

pejorative /pəˈdʒɔɹəɾɪv/ /pɪˈdʒɒɹətɪv/ n
peyorativo
disparaging, belittling or derogatory word or expression

pejoratively adv
despectivamente
pejorative manner

pelagic /pəˈlædʒɪk/ adj
pelágico
living in the open sea

pelican /ˈpɛl.ɪ.kən/ n
pelícano
any of various seabirds of the family Pelecanidae

pelite n
pelita
A sedimentary rock containing very fine particles

pellagra /pɪˈlaɡɹə/ n
pelagra
disease

pellet /ˈpɛlɪt/ n
egagrópila
Compressed byproduct of digestion regurgitated by owls

pellucid /pəˈluːsɪd/ adj
diáfano
easily understood
cristalino diáfano transparente
transparent

pelmeni n
pelmeni
Russian dumplings

peloton n
pelotón
main group of riders in a cycling race

pelt /pɛlt/ n
pellejo
human skin
skin of a beast with the hair on

pelvic /ˈpɛlvɪk/ adj
pélvico pelviano
of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the pelvis; as, pelvic cellulitis

pelvic fin n
aleta pélvica
either of a pair of fins

pelvis /ˈpɛlvɪs/ n
pelvis
bone

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ n
corral
enclosure (enclosed area) for animals
calabozo celda mazmorra
prison cell
pluma bolígrafo boli esfero lapicera lapicero
writing tool
cigne cisne
female swan

pen /pɛn/ /pɪn/ v
escribir
to write

pen name n
seudónimo
writer's pseudonym

pen pal n
amigo por correspondencia
friend with whom one communicates using letters

penal colony n
colonia penal
colonial territory

penalize /ˈpiː.nəl.aɪz/ v
infligir un castigo
to impose a handicap on
penalizar
to subject to a penalty

penalty /ˈpɛnəlti/ n
pena
legal sentence
castigo
punishment for violating rules of procedure

penalty kick n
penalti penal tiro penal
(soccer) a form of direct free kick

penalty shootout n
tanda de penaltis
a series of penalty kicks

penance /ˈpɛn.əns/ n
penitencia
voluntary self-imposed punishment
sacrament in some churches

penchant /ˈpɑːnʃɑn/ /ˈpɛnt͡ʃənt/ n
gusto inclinación
taste, liking, or inclination (for)

pencil /ˈpɛnsəl/ /ˈpɛnsɪl/ n
lápiz
graphite writing-instrument

pencil case /ˈpɛnsəl ˌkeɪs/ n
estuche cartuchera estuche escolar
object purposed to contain stationery

pencil holder n
lapicero

pencil pusher n
cagatintas chupatintas
one who does office work

pencil sharpener n
sacapuntas afilador afila maquineta sacaminas tajador
device used to sharpen pencils

pencil skirt n
falda de tubo falda lápiz pollera tubo
very narrow skirt

pendant /ˈpɛnd(ə)nt/ n
colgante pendiente
a piece of jewellery hung from a chain worn around the neck

pendentive n
pechina
triangular section of vaulting

pending /ˈpɛndɪŋ/ adj
esperando pendiente
awaiting a conclusion or a confirmation
pendiente
begun but not completed

pendulum /ˈpɛnd͡ʒələm/ /ˈpɪnd͡ʒələm/ n
péndulo
body suspended from a fixed support

pendulum clock n
reloj de péndulo
clock that uses a pendulum

penetrate /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ v
penetrar
enter into

penetration /pɛnɪˈtɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
penetración
act of penetrating

penguin /ˈpɛŋɡwɪn/ /ˈpɪŋɡwɪn/ n
pingüino
flightless sea bird

penicillamine n
penicilamina
breakdown product of penicillin

penicillin /ˌpɛnɪˈsɪlɪn/ n
penicilina
penicillin

penile /ˈpiːnaɪl/ adj
peniano
having to do with the penis

peninsula /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.sə.lə/ /pəˈnɪn.ʃə.lə/ n
península
piece of land projecting into water

peninsular adj
peninsular
of or connected with a peninsula

penis /ˈpinɪs/ /ˈpiːnɪs/ n
pene miembro carajo chota garompa papirola

penis envy n
envidia del pene
unconscious desire

penis pump n
bomba de pene
tubelike device placed over the penis

penitentiary /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəɹi/ n
penitenciaría
prison

penknife n
navaja cortaplumas
small pocketknife

penmanship n
caligrafía
art of good handwriting

pennant /ˈpɛnənt/ n
gallardete
flag on ship to represent special condition

penny /pəni/ /ˈpɛ.ni/ n
penique
1/100 of a pound sterling or British pound
1/240 of a pound sterling or Irish pound

penny farthing n
biciclo velocípedo
bicycle

penny wise and pound foolish adj
ahorra en el chocolate del loro el dinero del avaro, dos veces va al mercado el dinero del pobre dos veces se gasta
thrifty with small amounts of money but wasteful with large amounts

pennyroyal /pɛnɪˈɹɔɪəl/ n
poleo
Mentha pulegium

penology n
penología
study of punishment and prevention of crime

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
pensión
boarding house
pensión jubilación
regular payment due to a person in consideration of past services

pension /ˈpɛnʃ(ə)n/ v
pensionar
to grant a pension

pensioner /ˈpɛnʃənə/ /ˈpɛnʃənɚ/ n
pensionista jubilado
someone who lives on a pension

pensive /ˈpɛn.sɪv/ adj
pensativo meditabundo
having the appearance of thinking
pensativo meditabundo amohinado melancólico
looking thoughtful or sad

pensively adv
pensativamente
in a thoughtful or reflective manner

penta- /pɛntə-/ prefix
penta-
five

pentacle /ˈpɛnt.ə.kl̩/ n
pentáculo

pentaerythritol tetranitrate n
pent pentrita tetranitrato de pentaeritritol
explosive

pentagon /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/ /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡən/ n
pentágono
a polygon with five sides and five angles

pentagonal /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/ adj
pentagonal pentágono
of, relating to, or shaped like a pentagon

pentagram n
pentagrama
shape of five-pointed star

pentahedron /ˌpɛntaˈhiːdɹən/ n
pentaedro
solid geometric figure

pentalogy n
pentalogía
series of five related works of art

pentane n
pentano
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₅H12

pentaquark /ˈpɛntəkwɔɹk/ /ˈpɛntəkwɔːk/ n
pentaquark
subatomic particle consisting of five quarks

pentathlete /ˈpɛn.tæθ.lit/ n
pentatleta
An athlete who competes in the pentathlon

pentathlon n
pentatlón
modern pentathlon
ancient pentathlon

penthouse /ˈpɛnthaʊs/ n
ático
an apartment or suite on the top floor of a tall building
apéndice
an outhouse or other structure attached to the outside wall of a building

pentose n
pentosa
saccharide containing five carbon atoms

pentoxide n
pentóxido
oxide containing five oxygen atoms

pentyl n
pentilo
univalent hydrocarbon radical, C₅H11

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
penúltimo anteúltimo
next-to-last in a sequence

penultimate /pɪˈnʌltɪmət/ n
penúltimo anteúltimo
something right before the last one

penumbra /pəˈnʌmbɹə/ n
penumbra
region around a sunspot
partially shaded area around a shadow, especially an eclipse

penury /ˈpɛnjʊɹi/ n
pauperismo pobreza pobrisimo
poverty, destitution

peon /ˈpi.ɑn/ /ˈpiː.ən/ n
peón
peasant or serf

peony /ˈpiːəni/ n
peonía
Paeonia genus of flowering plants

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ n
gente
a body of human beings; a group of two or more persons
a group of persons regarded as being employees etc.
pueblo
a group of persons forming or belonging to a particular nation etc.
the mass of community as distinguished from a special class
familia
a person's ancestors, relatives or family

people /ˈpipəl/ /ˈpiːpəl/ v
poblarse
to become populous
poblar
to inhabit, to occupy

people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones proverb
el burro hablando de orejas quien tiene tejado de vidrio no tire piedras al de su vecino vemos la paja en el ojo ajeno, y no vemos la viga en el nuestro
one shouldn't criticize others for having the same fault

people's house n
casa del pueblo
leisure and cultural centre

people's republic n
república popular
self-designation of states with Marxist-Leninist governments

pep talk /ˈpɛp tɔːk/ /ˈpɛp ˌtɔk/ n
arenga
a rallying speech made to instill enthusiasm

pepita n
pepita
edible seed

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ n
pimiento chile
fruit of the capsicum
pimentero pimienta
plant
pimienta pimiento
spice

pepper /ˈpɛpə/ /ˈpɛpɚ/ v
acribillar
strike with small particles

pepper mill n
pimentero molinillo
a small handheld grinder

pepper spray n
aerosol de pimienta
non-lethal riot-control agent

peppermint /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ n
menta piperita piperita
herb

pepperwort /ˈpɛpəwəːt/ n
hierba de la pimienta lepidium
plant in the genus Lepidium

peptic /ˈpɛptɪk/ adj
péptico
of, pertaining to digestion

peptide n
péptido
class of organic compounds

peptidic adj
peptídico
pertaining peptides

peptone n
peptona
water-soluble product of partial protein hydrolysis

per /pɜː(ɹ)/ /pɝ/ preposition
por
for each
used in expressing ratios of units
via
por según
in accordance with

per capita adj
por cabeza
per person

per curiam phraseologicalUnit
por el tribunal entero
opinion

per pale adv
partido
heraldry: perpendicularly to the horizontal plane

per procurationem adv
por poder
by the agency of

per se /pəːˈseɪ/ /pɚːˈseɪ/ adv
per se
by itself

per stirpes phraseologicalUnit
por estirpe
method of distributing an estate to the descendants of a deceased legatee in which the estate is divided equally among the branches of a family, without regard to differing numbers of people in different branches

percale /pəˈkeɪl/ n
percal
textile

perceive /pəˈsiːv/ /pɚˈsiv/ v
percibir entender
to understand

percent /pəˈsɛnt/ /pɜɹ.sɛnt/ n
por ciento
a part or other object per hundred

percentage /pəˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ /pɚˈsɛntɪd͡ʒ/ n
porcentaje
part of a whole
share of the profits

percentage point n
punto porcentual
unit of the difference of two percentages

percentile n
percentil
any of the ninety-nine points

perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl̩/ /pɚˈsɛptəbl̩/ adj
perceptible
able to be perceived

perception /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ n
percepción
conscious understanding of something
that which is detected by the five senses

perceptive /pəˈsɛptɪv/ /pɚˈsɛptɪv/ adj
perspicaz
having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition

perch /pɜːtʃ/ /pɝtʃ/ n
perca
fish of the genus Perca
fish in the taxonomic family Percidae

perchlorate n
perclorato
salt

perchloric acid n
ácido perclórico
HClO₄

percolate /ˈpəɹkoʊleɪt/ /ˈpɜkəʊleɪt/ v
filtrarse

percussion /pɚˈkʌʃən/ n
percusión
music: section of percussion instruments

percussion cap n
pistón cápsula fulminante
metal cap on muzzleloading firearms

percussionist n
percusionista
musician

percussive /pəˈkʌsɪv/ /pɚˈkʌsɪv/ adj
percutivo
pertaining or related to percussion

percussive /pəˈkʌsɪv/ /pɚˈkʌsɪv/ n
(adj.) percusivo
rhotic consonant

percutaneous /pɜːkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
percutáneo
taking place through the skin

perdition /pɜː(ɹ).ˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
perdición
absolute ruin
eternal damnation
infierno
hell

peregrinate /ˈpɛ.ɹɪ.ɡɹəˌneɪt/ v
peregrinar
to travel from place to place

peregrine falcon /ˈpɛɹəɡɹɪn ˈfælkən/ n
halcón peregrino
Falco peregrinus

peremptory /pəˈɹɛmptəɹi/ adj
inapelable irrebatible irrefutable
(law) Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of question or appeal
perentorio
Positive in opinion or judgment; decided, dogmatic
autoritario dictatorial imperioso
imperious, dictatorial

perennial /pəˈɹɛni.əl/ adj
perenne
lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time

perestroika /pɛɹ.ɪˈstɹɔi.kə/ pn
perestroika
reform in the Soviet Union in 1980s

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ adj
perfecto
fitting its definition precisely
without fault or mistake
excellent and delightful in all respects
having all of its parts in harmony with a common purpose

perfect /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ /ˈpɝfɪkt/ v
perfeccionar
make perfect

perfect crime n
crimen perfecto
undetected crime

perfect fifth n
quinta justa
interval between the first and second overtones or of seven semitones

perfect number n
número perfecto
a number that is the sum of all of its divisors except itself

perfect pitch n
oído absoluto
ability

perfection /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ n
perfección
being perfect

perfectionism n
perfeccionismo
a dislike for anything less than perfection

perfectionist adj
perfeccionista
inclined or related to perfectionism

perfectionist n
perfeccionista
person who does not settle for anything that is not perfect

perfective adj
perfectivo
relative to the perfect tense or perfective aspect

perfective aspect n
perfecto
grammatical term

perfectly /ˈpɜːfɪktli/ /ˈpɝfɪktli/ adv
perfectamente
with perfection
wholly, completely

perfidious /pəˈfɪdi.əs/ /pɚˈfɪdi.əs/ adj
pérfido
pertaining to perfidy

perfidy /ˈpɜː.fɪ.di/ /ˈpɝ.fɪ.di/ n
perfidia
the act of violating faith or allegiance.

perforate v
perforar
to make a line of holes
to pierce or penetrate

perforation gauge n
odontómetro
device for measuring perforation

perforator n
máquina perforadora
machine that bores

perforce /pəˈfɔːs/ /pɚˈfɔɹs/ adv
forzadamente de juro por fuerza
by force

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ /pɚˈfɔɹm/ v
efectuar hacer ejecutar llevar a cabo realizar
to do something
interpretar actuar cantar danzar ejecutar
to do something in front of an audience

performance /pəɹ.ˈfɔɹ.məns/ [pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns] n
desempeño prestación rendimiento
amount of useful work accomplished
representación espectáculo actuación exhibición número prestación
live show or concert
desempeño ejecución prestación realización rendimiento
that which is performed or accomplished
ejecución actuación cumplimiento desempeño
the act of performing; carrying into execution or action; accomplishment

performance art n
performance
a form of art

performance bond n
fianza de cumplimiento
a contractor's bond

performative utterance n
enunciado realizativo
An expression which, when expressed in an appropriate context, actually does or accomplishes something

performativity n
performatividad

performer /pəˈfɔːmə/ /pɚˈfɔɹmɚ/ n
artista ejecutor ejecutora intérprete
performer

performing arts n
artes escénicas
arts involving performance

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ n
aroma perfume
pleasant smell
perfume
substance providing a pleasant smell

perfume /pɚˈfjuːm/ /ˈpɚfjuːm/ /ˈpɜːfjuːm/ /ˈpɝfjuːm/ v
perfumar
to apply perfume to

perfumer /pəˈfjuːmə/ n
perfumista
person who makes or sells perfume

perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋk.tɹɪ/ /pɚˈfʌŋ.tɚ.i/ adj
superficial perfunctorio rutinario
performed out of routine, with little care

perfusion /pəɹˈfjuʒən/ n
perfusión
act of perfusing

pergola /ˈpɜːɡələ/ n
pérgola
framework

perhaps /pəˈhæps/ /pɚˈhæps/ /ˈpɹæps/ adv
quizá quizás tal vez acaso
indicating a lack of certainty

peri /ˈpɪə.ɹi/ n
peri
sprite in Persian mythology

perianth n
periantio perianto
sterile parts of a flower

pericardial adj
pericárdico
of or relating to the pericardium

pericardiocentesis n
pericardiocentesis
(surgery) removal of fluid from the pericardium

pericarditis n
pericarditis
inflammation of the pericardium, the membrane that surrounds the heart

pericardium n
pericardio
serous membrane that surrounds the heart

pericarp /ˈpɛɹɪˌkɑːp/ n
pericarpio
outermost layer of a ripe fruit or ovary

perichondritis n
pericondritis
inflammation of the perichondrium

periclase n
periclasa
a mineral, cubic magnesium oxide

pericyte n
pericito
Mesenchymal cell

peridot /ˈpɛɹɪdɑt/ /ˈpɛɹɪdɒt/ n
peridoto
form of olivine

peridotite /pəˈɹɪd.əˌtaɪt/ /ˈpɛɹɪdətaɪt/ n
peridotita
rock

perigee /ˈpɛɹədʒi/ /ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/ n
perigeo
closest point in an orbit about the Earth

periglacial /pɛɹɪˈɡleɪʃəl/ adj
periglaciar
pertaining to the area around the edge of a glacier

perihelion n
perihelio
point where the planet or comet is nearest to the Sun

peril /ˈpɛɹəl/ n
peligro riesgo
a situation of serious danger
something that causes, contains, or presents danger

perilous /ˈpeɹ.ɪ.ləs/ adj
peligroso
dangerous, full of peril

perimeter /pəˈɹɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
perímetro
sum of the distance of all the lengths of the sides of an object

perimuscular adj
perimuscular
around a muscle or muscles

perineal adj
perineal
perineal

perineum /ˌpɛɹ̩.əˈniː.əm/ /ˌpɛɹ̩.ɪˈniː.əm/ n
perineo periné
anatomical term

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ interjection
y punto
and nothing else

period /ˈpɪəɹɪəd/ n
período
a length of time
history: period of time seen as coherent entity
length of time during which something repeats
geology: subdivision of an era
division of sports match
periodo
chemistry: row in the periodic table
hora
division of school day
punto
punctation mark “.”

periodic /ˌpɜːɹaɪˈɒdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk/ adj
periódico
having repeated cycles

periodic table /ˌpɪɹiˈɑdɪk ˈteɪbəl/ /ˌpɪɹiˈɒdɪk ˈteɪb(ə)l/ n
tabla periódica clasificación periódica
tabular chart of the chemical elements

periodically adv
periódicamente
in a regular, periodic manner

periodontal adj
periodontal
of or relating to periodontics
surrounding a tooth

perioperative adj
perioperatorio
relating to operation

peripeteia /pɛɹɪpɪˈtiə/ /pɛɹɪpɪˈtɪə/ n
peripecia
a reversal of fortune; a sudden change in circumstances

peripheral /pəˈɹɪf(ə)ɹ(ə)l/ adj
periférico
on the periphery or boundary
auxiliary
beside the point

peripheral brain n
cerebro periférico
Any hardware containing vast amounts of information, which is in constant flux and is important to the owner but not so important as to be stored in wetware

peripheral device n
dispositivo periférico periférico
device that is outside the computer's system unit

peripheral nervous system n
sistema nervioso periférico
part of the nervous system which is not the central nervous system

periphery /pəˈɹɪfəɹi/ n
periferia
outside boundary, parts or surface

periphrasis /pəˈɹɪfɹəsɪs/ n
perífrasis
use of a longer expression instead of a shorter one

periphrastic /ˌpɛ.ɹəˈfɹæ.stɪk/ /ˌpɛ.ɹɪˈfɹæ.stik/ adj
perifrástico
expressed in more words than are necessary
grammar: characterized by periphrase or circumlocution

periphrastically /pɛɹɪˈfɹæstɪkli/ adv
perifrásticamente
with periphrasis

periphyton n
perifitón

peripubescent /ˌpɛɹipjʊˈbɛsənt/ adj
peripúber
in or of the early onset of puberty

perirenal adj
perirrenal
around the kidney

periscope n
periscopio
viewing device

perish /ˈpɛɹɪʃ/ v
perecer
die
pass away

perishable adj
perecedero caduco efímero
liable to perish

peristalsis /ˌpɛɹɪˈstalsɪs/ /ˌpɛɹɪˈstælsɪs/ n
peristalsis
rhythmic contraction of the digestive tract

peritoneal adj
peritoneal
of, relating to or affecting the peritoneum

peritoneal dialysis n
diálisis peritoneal
treatment for patients with severe chronic kidney disease

peritoneum /ˌpɛɹɪtəˈniːəm/ n
peritoneo
serous membrane in mammals

peritonitis n
peritonitis
inflammation of the peritoneum

perivascular adj
perivascular
around or surrounding a blood vessel

periwinkle /ˈpɛɹiˌwɪŋkəl/ /ˈpɛɹɪwɪŋk(ə)l/ n
vinca
plant
bigarro
mollusc

perjure v
perjurar
knowingly make a false statement of witness

perjurer /ˈpəɹdʒəɹəɹ/ n
perjurador perjuradora
Someone who has lied under oath

perjury /ˈpɜː(ɹ)dʒəɹi/ n
perjurio
deliberate giving of false or misleading testimony under oath

perky /ˈpɝki/ adj
vivaz
lively or enthusiastic

perlocution /pɜləʊkjuʃən/ /pɜɹləkjuʃən/ n
perlocución
effect of utterance

perlèche n
queilitis angular
angular cheilitis

permaban v
bloquear permanentemente
to ban permanently

permafrost /ˈpɝməˌfɹɔst/ n
pergelisol pergelisuelo permacongelamiento permafrost permagel suelo permanentemente congelado
permanently frozen ground

permalink /ˈpɜː(ɹ).mə.lɪŋk/ n
permalink
static address

permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ /ˈpɜɹmənəns/ n
permanencia
the state of being permanent

permanent /ˈpɜːmənənt/ /ˈpɝmənənt/ adj
permanente
without end
lasting for an indefinitely long time

permanent marker n
marcador permanente permanente
felt-tip pen used to create permanent water-resistant writing

permanently adv
permanentemente continuamente constantemente
in a permanent manner

permanganate n
permanganato
salt of permanganic acid

permeable adj
permeable
that absorbs or allows the passage of fluids

permeate /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪt/ /ˈpɝmiˌeɪ̯t/ v
permear
to enter and spread through; to pervade
permear percolar
to pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement

permille /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/ n
por mil
per thousand

permission /pəˈmɪʃən/ /pɚˈmɪʃən/ n
permiso beneplácito venia
authorisation
permiso
in computing
act of permitting

permissive adj
laxo
lenient

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ n
permiso
an artifact or document rendering something allowed or legal

permit /pəˈmɪt/ /pɚˈmɪt/ /ˈpɜːmɪt/ /ˈpɝmɪt/ v
permitir
allow (something) to happen

permittivity n
permitividad
property of a dielectric medium

permutation n
permutación
one-to-one mapping
ordering of a set of distinct elements

pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ adj
pernicioso
causing much harm
causing death or injury

pernickety /pɜː(ɹ)ˈnɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
punctilloso puntilloso
paying undue attention to minor details
puntilloso
requiring attention to minor details

pernoctation n
pernoctación
an overnight stay

perovskite n
perovskita
a mineral, calcium titanate

peroxidation n
peroxidación
all senses

peroxide n
peróxido
chemical compound with two oxygen atoms

perpendicular /pɝ.pɛnˈdɪk.ju.lɚ/ /ˌpɜː.pənˈdɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
perpendicular
at or forming a right angle to

perpendicularly adv
perpendicularmente
in a perpendicular manner

perpent stone n
perpiaño
perpender

perpetrate /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pə.ˌtɹaɪt/ v
perpetrar
to be guilty of, or responsible for; to commit

perpetrator /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/ n
perpetrador
one who perpetrates

perpetual /pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəl/ adj
perpetuo
lasting forever

perpetually /pəˈpɛtʃʊəli/ /pɚˈpɛtʃuəli/ adv
perpetuamente
seeming to never end

perpetuate v
perpetuar
to make perpetual
to prolong the existence of

perpetuity n
perpetuidad
the quality or state of being perpetual

perplex /pəˈplɛks/ /pɚˈplɛks/ v
confundir desconcertar
To cause to feel baffled

perplexed /pəˈplɛkst/ /pɚˈplɛkst/ adj
perplejo
confused or puzzled

perquisite /ˈpɜɹkwəzɪt/ /ˈpɜːkwɪzɪt/ n
beneficios
benefit beyond salary
propina
gratuity
privilegio
privilege

perry /ˈpɛɹi/ n
perada
Beverage from pears

persecute /ˈpɝsəkjut/ v
perseguir
to pursue in a manner to injure, grieve, or afflict

persecution /ˌpɜːsəˈkjuːʃən/ /ˌpɝsəˈkjuʃən/ n
persecución
the act of persecuting

perseverance /ˌpɜː(ɹ)səˈvɪəɹəns/ n
perseverancia
persistent determination to adhere to a course of action; insistence

persevere v
perseverar
persist steadfastly

persevering adj
perseverante
tending to persevere

persimmon /pəɹˈsɪmən/ /pɜːˈsɪmən/ /ˈpɜːsəmən/ n
caqui
fruit
tree

persist /pɚˈsɪst/ v
persistir
continue to exist

persistence /pəˈsɪst(ə)ns/ n
perseverancia persistencia
property of being persistent

persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/ adj
persistente
refusing to give up

persistently adv
persistentemente
in a persistent manner

person /ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/ n
individuo
persona
individual
grammar: linguistic category
any individual or formal organization with standing before the courts
humano persona
specifically a human being
cuerpo persona
the physical body seen as distinct from the mind

persona /pɜː(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə/ /pɝˈsoʊnə/ n
personaje
character played by an actor
the appearance one presents to the world

persona non grata /pə(ɹ)ˈsəʊnə nɒn ˈɡɹɑːtə/ n
persona non grata
a person who is not welcome

personable /ˈpɜː(ɹ)sənəbəl/ adj
amable simpatico
having pleasing appearance or manner

personage /ˈpɜːsənɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈpɝsənɪd͡ʒ/ n
personaje
a famous or important person

personal /ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl/ /ˈpɜː.sən.əl/ adj
personal
of or pertaining to a particular person

personal data n
dato personal datos personales

personal day n
moscoso
day off for attending to personal matters

personal injury n
daño moral
injury to the body

personal pronoun n
pronombre personal
part of speech

personal property n
bien mueble
any property that is movable

personal trainer n
entrenador personal
someone employed to help another with their fitness

personality /pɜːsəˈnælətɪ/ /ˌpɝsəˈnælɪti/ n
personalidad
set of qualities that make a person distinct from other people
celebrity
charisma

personality disorder n
trastorno de la personalidad
class of mental disorders

personalization /ˌpɜːs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
personalización
act of personalizing

personalize v
personalizar
adapt to an individual

personally /ˈpɜːsnəli/ adv
personalmente
concerning oneself
in a personal manner

personification n
personificación prosopopeya
literary device
personificación
person, thing or name typifying a certain quality or idea
artistic representation of an abstract quality as a human

personify v
personificar
to be an example of
to create a representation in the form of a character

personnel /pɜː.səˈnɛl/ /pɝ.səˈnɛl/ /pɵː.sɘˈnɛl/ n
personal
employees, office staff

personocracy n
personocracia

persons /ˈpɜːsənz/ n
personas
More than one person; considered individually

perspective /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ n
perspectiva
appearance of depth in objects
technique of representing three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface
view, vista or outlook
choice of a single point of view

perspicacious /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
clarividente
Able to physically see clearly
perspicaz perspicaces
showing keen insight

perspicaciously adv
perspicazmente
with sharp of sight

perspicacity /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ /ˌpɜːɹ.spɪˈkæs.ə.tiː/ n
perspicacia
Acute discernment or understanding; insight

perspicuous /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ /pɚˈspɪkjuːəs/ adj
perspicua perspicuo
clearly expressed

perspiration /ˌpɜːspəˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃn̩/ n
sudor
process of perspiring

persuade /pəˈsweɪd/ /pɚˈsweɪd/ v
persuadir
convince

persuasion /pəˈsweɪʒ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsweɪʒən/ n
persuasión
the act of persuading

persuasive adj
persuasivo convincente
convincing

persuasively adv
persuasivamente
in a manner intended to convince or persuade

pertain /pəˈteɪn/ /pɚˈteɪn/ v
pertenecer
to belong

pertinacious /pɝtn̩ˈeɪʃəs/ /ˌpɜːtɪˈneɪʃəs/ adj
convicción
holding tenaciously to an opinion or purpose
pertinaz
stubbornly resolute or tenacious

pertinence n
pertinencia
the quality of being pertinent

pertinent /ˈpəːtɪnənt/ adj
pertinente atinado
pertaining

perturb /pɚˈtɝb/ v
perturbar
to disturb; to bother or unsettle

perturbation n
perturbación
a small change in a physical system or any definable system
agitation
variation in an orbit

pertussal adj
pertúsico tosferínico
pertaining to pertussis

peruke /pəˈɹuːk/ n
peluca
wig

peruse /pəˈɹuːz/ v
examinar
to examine or consider with care
hojear leer a la rápida leer por encima ojear ver por encima
to lazily skim read for main ideas

pervade /pɚˈveɪd/ /pɜː(ɹ)ˈveɪd/ v
permear
to be in every part of

pervasive /pəˈveɪ.sɪv/ /pɚˈveɪ.sɪv/ adj
penetrante determinante dominante
manifested throughout

pervasiveness n
omnipresencia
the state or quality of being present in all parts of a particular thing or place

pervert /pəˈvəːt/ /pɚˈvɝt/ /ˈpəɹvəɹt/ /ˈpəːvəːt/ v
pervertir

pervy adj
pervertido rarito
like a sexual pervert

pescetarian /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /ˌpɛskɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
pescetariana pescetariano
a person who consumes no animal flesh with the exception of fish

peseta n
peseta
currency

peso /ˈpeɪsəʊ/ /ˈpɛsoʊ/ n
peso
currency

pessary n
pesario
vaginal suppository

pessimism n
pesimismo
general belief that bad things will happen
doctrine that this world is the worst of all possible worlds

pessimist /ˈpɛsɪmɪst/ n
pesimista agorero
someone who habitually expects the worst outcome

pessimistic /ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/ adj
pesimista
always expecting the worst
pesimista agorero
marked by pessimism and little hopefulness

pest /pɛst/ n
moscardón
annoying person
epidemia peste pestilencia
plague

pester /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɛstɚ/ v
dar la tabarra jorobar molestar
to annoy persistently

pesticidal /(ˌ)pɛstɨˈsaɪd(ə)l/ /ˌpɛstɪ̈ˈsaɪdl̩/ adj
pesticida
pertaining to pesticides

pesticide /ˈpɛstɨsaɪd/ /ˈpɛstɪ̈ˌsaɪd/ n
pesticida plaguicida
substance used to kill or repress the activities of pests

pestiferous /ˌpɛsˈtɪfəɹəs/ adj
pernicioso pesado pestífero
annoying, vexatious
pestífero
containing organisms that cause contagious diseases

pestilence /ˈpɛstələn(t)s/ n
pestilencia
any highly contagious epidemic disease

pestle /ˈpɛsəl/ n
maja macilla maneta mano
instrument used with a mortar to grind things

pesto /ˈpɛstoʊ/ /ˈpɛstəʊ/ n
pesto
an Italian sauce especially for pasta

pet /pɛt/ n
mascota
an animal kept as a companion

pet /pɛt/ v
acariciar
fondle (another person) amorously
fondle (an animal)

pet shop n
tienda de animales
shop

peta- /ˈpɛtə/ prefix
peta-
SI prefix

petal /ˈpɛtl̩/ n
pétalo
one of the component parts of the corolla of a flower

petasus n
petaso
low-crowned hat worn by the Ancient Greeks and Romans

petechia /pɪˈtiːkɪə/ n
petequia
a small spot, especially on an organ, caused by bleeding underneath the skin

peter out v
debilitarse disminuirse extinguirse flaquear flojear
to diminish

petiole /ˈpɛdiˌoʊl/ /ˈpɛtɪəʊl/ n
peciolo pecíolo
stalk of a leaf

petit jury n
jurado de juicio
regular trial jury, assembled to determine criminal or civil liability

petite bourgeoisie n
pequeña burguesía
petite bourgeoisie

petition /pəˈtɪ.ʃən/ n
petición solicitud
formal, written request made to an official person
petición
legal: formal request for judicial action

petitioner n
peticionario accionante
someone who presents a petition to a court

petrel /ˈpɛtɹəl/ n
damero
Procellariiformes

petrichor /ˈpɛtɹɪkə/ /ˈpɛtɹɪkɚ/ n
petricor
distinctive scent which accompanies rain

petrification n
petrificación silicatización
process of replacing the organic residues with insoluble salts

petrify /ˈpɛ.tɹəˌfaɪ/ v
petrificar
to harden organic matter
to immobilize with fright

petrochemistry n
petroquímica
the branch of chemistry that deals with petroleum

petrodollar n
petrodólar
money earned from oil

petroglyph n
petroglifo
a rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times

petroleum jelly n
petrolato
pale yellow semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum

petrology /pɛˈtɹɒlədʒi/ n
petrología litología
the study of rock

petrous adj
petroso
anatomy: of the dense portion of the temporal bone

petticoat /ˈpɛtɪkəʊt/ n
combinación enaguas fondo fustán peticote sayuela
woman's undergarment worn under a skirt

pettifogger /ˈpɛtɪˌfɑːɡɚ/ /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡə/ n
leguleyo picapleitos
An unscrupulous lawyer

petty /ˈpɛti/ [ˈpʰɛɾi] adj
malvado
begrudging
baladí de pitiminí insignificante menor nimio pequeño
little, trifling, or inconsiderable, as a petty fault
mezquino detallista meticuloso nimio
small-minded

petty bourgeoisie n
pequeña burguesía
social class

petty cash n
caja menor
small amount of cash kept by a business

petty crime n
delito menor
minor crime collectively

petty theft n
hurto
theft of property of low value

petunia /pəˈtuːnjə/ n
petunia
flower

pew /pjuː/ n
banco de iglesia
long bench in a church

pewter /ˈpjutɚ/ /ˈpjuːtə/ n
peltre
alloy of tin, copper and antimony

peyote /peɪˈjoʊti/ n
peyote
cactus

phablet /ˈfæblɪt/ n
tabléfono
electronic handheld device

phagocytosis /ˌfeɪɡəʊsaɪˈtəʊsɪs/ n
fagocitosis

phalanx /ˈfeɪlæŋks/ n
falange
finger or toe bone

phalarope /ˈfæləɹəʊp/ n
falaropo
wading bird in the family Scolopacidae

phallic /ˈfælɪk/ adj
fálico
having to do with the penis

phallicism n
falismo
phallus-worship

phallocentrism n
falocentrismo
Focus on the phallus or on a male point of view.

phallus /ˈfæləs/ n
falo
the penis or its representation

phanerogam n
espermatofita espermatofito espermatófita espermatófito
plant that produces seeds

phantasmagoria /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒɹi.ə/ /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/ n
fantasmagoria
a dreamlike state

phantom /ˈfæntəm/ n
fantasma
something having no physical reality

pharaoh /ˈfæɹəʊ/ n
faraón
supreme ruler of ancient Egypt

pharaonic /ˌfɛəɹeɪˈɒnɪk/ adj
faraónico
of or pertaining to a pharaoh
impressively large or luxurious

pharmaceutical /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈs(j)uː.tɪ.kl̩/ adj
farmacéutico
of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists

pharmaceutically adv
farmacéuticamente
in a pharmaceutical manner

pharmacist /ˈfɑɹməsɪst/ n
farmacéutico farmacéutica boticario
professional who dispenses prescription drugs

pharmacological /ˌfɑɹməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
farmacológico
of or having to do with pharmacology

pharmacologist /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒɪst/ n
farmacólogo farmacóloga
student of or one who is versed in pharmacology

pharmacology /ˌfɑɹməˈkɒlədʒi/ n
farmacología
science that studies the effects of chemical compounds on living animals

pharmacopoeia /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ /ˌfɑɹ.mə.kəˈpi.ə/ n
farmacopea
official book of medicines

pharmacovigilance /ˌfɑɹməkoʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ /ˌfɑːməkəʊˈvɪdʒɪl(ə)ns/ n
farmacovigilancia
detection, assessment, understanding and prevention of adverse effects of medicines

pharmacy /ˈfɑɹməsi/ /ˈfɑːməsi/ n
farmacia botica
a place where prescription drugs are dispensed
farmacia
science of medicinal substances

pharyngeal /ˌfæɹɪnˈdʒiːəl/ adj
faríngeo
of or pertaining to the pharynx
of pharyngeal sounds

pharyngitis n
faringitis
inflammation of the pharynx

pharynx /ˈfæɹɪŋks/ n
faringe
part of alimentary canal

phase /feɪz/ n
fase
distinguishable part of a sequence
astronomy: particular appearance or state in a regularly recurring cycle
physics: point or portion in a recurring series of changes

phase modulation n
modulación de la fase
form of modulation

phasmid /ˈfazmɪd/ n
fásmido
an insect

phasor n
fasor
representation of a complex number

phatic /ˈfætɪk/ adj
fático
more polite than meaningful

pheasant /ˈfɛzənt/ n
faisán
bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food

pheasantry n
faisanería
place for keeping pheasants

phenobarbital n
fenobarbital
barbiturate sedative

phenol /ˈfinəl/ /ˈfiːnəl/ n
fenol
any of a class of aromatic organic compounds having at least one hydroxyl group attached directly to the benzene ring
caustic compound derived from benzene

phenolic adj
fenólico
organic chemistry: of, relating to, or derived from a phenol

phenological adj
fenológico
pertaining to phenology

phenolphthalein /finɑlˈfθælin/ /fiːnɒlˈfθæliːn/ n
fenolftaleína
pH indicator

phenomenal adj
fenomenal
remarkable

phenomenological adj
fenomenológico
of or relating to phenomenology

phenomenology /fɪˌnɑməˈnɑləɡi/ /fɪˌnɒmɪˈnɒləɡi/ n
fenomenología
philosophy based on intuitive experience of phenomena

phenomenon /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/ /fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ n
fenómeno
observable fact or occurrence
unusual, curious, or astonishing fact or event
philosophy: experienced object structured by the mind

phenotype /ˈfiːnə(ʊ)ˌtaɪp/ n
fenotipo
appearance of organism

phenotypic /fiːnə(ʊ)ˈtɪpɪk/ adj
fenotípico
of, or relating to a phenotype

phenyl /ˈfi(ː).ˌnaɪl/ /ˈfɛ.n(ə)l/ n
fenilo
univalent hydrocarbon radical (C₆H₅)

phenylalanine n
fenilalanina
amino acid; C₉H11NO₂

pheochromocytoma n
feocromocitoma
tumour

pheromone n
feromona
chemical

phew /fjuː/ interjection
puaj
Used to show disgust
fíu menos mal
Used to show relief, fatigue, or surprise

phi /faɪ/ /fiː/ n
fi
Greek letter

philanderer /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹə/ /fɪ.ˈlæn.də.ɹɚ/ n
donjuán
fickle lover
mujeriego
someone who engages in casual sex

philanthropic adj
filantrópico
of or pertaining to philanthropy; characterized by philanthropy

philanthropically adv
filantrópicamente
in a philanthropic manner

philanthropist n
filántropo
person who loves mankind
very generous person

philanthropy /fəˈlæn(t)θɹəpiː/ /fɪˈlænθɹəpiː/ n
filantropía
benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind

philatelic adj
filatélico
relating to stamp collecting

philatelist /fɪˈlætəlɪst/ n
filatelista filatélico
a person who studies or collects stamps

philately /fɪˈlæt.ə.li/ n
filatelia
stamp collecting
the study of postage stamps, postal routes, postal history, etc.

philharmonic adj
filarmónico
appreciative of the performance of music

philia /ˈfɪli.ə/ n
filia
psychological disorder

philistine /ˈfɪləstaɪn/ adj
filisteo
lacking in appreciation for art or culture

philogyny n
filoginia
love or respect for women

philological adj
filológico
pertaining to the history of literature

philologically adv
filológicamente
in a philological manner

philologist n
filólogo filóloga
person who engages in philology

philology /fɪˈlɒlədʒɪ/ n
filología
historical linguistics

philopolemic /ˌfɪloʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ /ˌfɪləʊpəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
belicoso beligerante filopolémico
exalting or supporting conflict or war
filopolémico
fond of polemics or controversy

philosophaster n
filosofastro
a pretender to philosophy; a petty or charlatan philosopher

philosopher /fəˈlɑsəfəɹ/ /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/ n
filósofo filósofa
person devoted to studying philosophy

philosopher's stone n
piedra filosofal
philosopher's stone

philosophical /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ adj
filosófico
of or pertaining to philosophy

philosophically adv
filosóficamente
in a philosophical manner

philosophy /fɪˈlɑsəfi/ /fɪˈlɒsəfi/ n
filosofía
academic discipline
comprehensive system of belief
general principle
view regarding fundamental principles

philosophy of science n
filosofía de la ciencia
study of the assumptions, foundations, and implications of science

philter /ˈfɪltə/ /ˈfɪltɚ/ n
filtro poción de amor pócima pócima de amor
love potion

philtrum /ˈfɪltɹəm/ n
surco nasolabial
shallow groove running down the centre of the outer surface of the upper lip

phishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n
phishing
malicious act

phlebitis /flɪˈbaɪtɪs/ n
flebitis
inflammation of vein

phlebotomist n
flebotomista
medical worker

phlegm /flɛm/ n
flema
mucus secreted in the bronchial passages

phlegmatic /flɛɡˈmætɪk/ adj
flemático
not easily excited to action
abounding in phlegm

phloem /ˈfloʊ.əm/ /ˈfləʊ.əm/ n
floema
vascular tissue

phlogiston /flə(ʊ)ˈdʒɪstɒn/ n
flogisto
hypothetical fiery principle

phlogopite n
flogopita
a mica, the magnesium endmember of biotite

phlogosis n
flogosis
phlogosis

phlox n
flox
plant of genus Phlox

phobia /ˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
fobia
irrational or obsessive fear or anxiety

phobophobia n
fobofobia
fear of fear

phocine /ˈfəʊsʌɪn/ adj
fócido
pertaining to seals

phocomelia /ˌfəʊkəˈmiːlɪə/ n
focomelia
phocomelia

phoenix /ˈfiːnɪks/ n
fénix
mythological bird
anything reborn after apparently being destroyed

phonation n
fonación
process of producing vocal sound

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ n
fono
speech segment

phone /foʊ̯n/ /fəʊ̯n/ v
telefonear llamar por teléfono
to call (someone) on the telephone

phone sex n
sexo telefónico
erotic or sexual telephone conversation between two or more people

phonecard n
tarjeta telefónica
a chargecard used to pay for telephone calls

phoneme /ˈfoʊnim/ /ˈfəʊniːm/ n
fonema
indivisible unit of sound

phonendoscope n
fonendoscopio
a form of stethoscope used in auscultation

phonetic /fəˈnɛtɪk/ adj
fonético
linguistics: relating to phones
relating to sounds of spoken language

phonetically adv
fonéticamente
in the way it sounds

phonetician /ˌfoʊnəˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ /ˌfəʊnɪˈtɪʃ(ə)n/ n
fonetista
person who specializes in phonetics

phonetics /fəˈnɛtɪks/ n
fonética
study of speech sounds and their representation by written symbols

phonic adj
fónico
phonic

phono- prefix
fono-
relating to sound

phonograph n
fonógrafo
device that records or plays sound from cylinder records

phonological adj
fonológico
of or relating to phonology

phonologist /fəˈnɑlədʒɪst/ n
fonólogo
person who specializes in phonology

phonology /fəˈnɑlədʒi/ /fəˈnɒlədʒi/ n
fonología
subfield of linguistics concerned with the way sounds function in languages

phonometer n
fonómetro
instrument

phonotactics n
fonotaxis
branch of phonology

phony /ˈfoʊni/ adj
falso
fraudulent; fake

phony /ˈfoʊni/ n
farsante
fingidor
a person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own
falso
a person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold

phorbol n
forbol
diterpene derivative

phosphatase n
fosfatasa
an enzyme that hydrolyzes phosphate esters

phosphate /ˈfɑsfeɪt/ /ˈfɒsfeɪt/ n
fosfato
any salt or ester of phosphoric acid

phosphatidylinositol n
fosfatidilinositol
a phospholipid

phosphide n
fosfuro
binary compound of phosphorus

phosphofructokinase n
fosfofructoquinasa
enzyme

phospholipase n
fosfolipasa
enzyme that hydrolyses phospholipids

phospholipid n
fosfolípido
lipid consisting of a diglyceride combined with a phosphate group

phosphoresce v
fosforescer
to exhibit phosphorescence

phosphorescence /ˌfɑːsfəˈɹɛsəns/ /ˌfɒsfəˈɹɛsəns/ n
fosforescencia
emission of light without heat

phosphorescent adj
fosforescente
emitting light for a period of time after the source of excitation is taken away

phosphoric acid n
ácido fosfórico
the colourless liquid; H₃PO₄

phosphorus /ˈfɑsfɚəs/ /ˈfɒsfəɹəs/ n
fósforo
element

phosphorylation n
fosforilación
the process of transferring a phosphate group from a donor to an acceptor

photic adj
fótico
irradiated by light

photo /ˈfoʊ.toʊ/ /ˈfəʊ.təʊ/ v
instantánea
to take a photograph

photo album n
álbum de fotos álbum fotográfico
book with a collection of photographs placed inside

photo shoot n
sesión fotográfica
photo session

photo- prefix
foto-
light

photoallergy n
fotoalergia

photochemical adj
fotoquímico
relating to photochemistry

photochemical reaction n
reacción fotoquímica
chemical reaction

photochemistry n
fotoquímica
study of photochemical reactions

photocopier n
copiadora
machine which reproduces documents by photographing the original over a glass plate and printing duplicates

photocopy n
fotocopia
copy made using a photocopier

photocopy v
fotocopiar
to make a copy using a photocopier

photodiode n
fotodiodo
semiconductor

photodisintegration n
fotodesintegración
physics: any nuclear reaction initiated by absorption of high-energy electromagnetic radiation

photoelectric adj
fotoeléctrico
relating to electric effects

photoelectric cell n
célula fotoeléctrica
transducer

photoelectric effect n
efecto fotoeléctrico
emission

photoemission n
fotoemisión
ejection of electrons

photoemitter n
fotoemisor
material

photofluorography n
fotofluorografía
photographic recording of fluoroscope image

photogenic /ˌfoʊ.toʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊˈdʒɛn.ɪk/ adj
fotogénico
looking good when photographed
producing or emitting light

photogenicity n
fotogenia
photogenicity

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ n
fotografía foto
picture

photograph /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæf/ /ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːf/ v
fotografiar tomar una foto
to take a photograph

photographer /fəˈtɑɡɹəfɚ/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/ n
fotógrafo fotógrafa
one who takes photographs

photographic /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/ adj
fotográfico
of or pertaining to photographs
of or pertaining to photography

photographically adv
fotográficamente
using photography

photography /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ n
fotografía
art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces
occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs

photoisomerization n
fotoisomerización
formation of isomers

photojournalism n
fotoperiodismo
journalism via photographs or images

photojournalist n
fotoperiodista
journalist who uses photojournalism

photoluminescence n
fotoluminiscencia
luminescence due to photon absorption

photolysis n
fotólisis
chemical reaction

photomask n
máscara fotográfica

photometer /fəˈtɑmədəɹ/ n
fotómetro
measuring instrument

photomultiplier n
fotomultiplicador
device that uses a photocathode

photon /ˈfəʊtɒn/ n
fotón
quantum of light

photonics n
fotónica
science and technology of generating and controlling photons

photophobia n
fotofobia
excessive sensitivity to light

photophosphorylation n
fotofosforilación
photosynthetic phosphorylation

photoreceptor n
fotorreceptor
biology: a specialized neuron able to detect and react to light

photosensitive adj
fotosensible
sensitive to light

photoshop n
fotoshopear photoshopear
to digitally edit a picture

photosphere n
fotosfera
A visible surface layer of a star

photosynthesis /ˌfoʊ.toʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.ˈsɪn.θə.sɪs/ n
fotosíntesis
biological process

photosynthetic adj
fotosintético
of or relating to photosynthesis

phototoxicity n
fototoxicidad
adverse effect

phototube n
fototubo
gas-filled electron tube

photovoltaic adj
fotovoltaico
producing a voltage when exposed to light

phrasal verb n
locución verbal
idiomatic phrase

phrase /fɹeɪz/ n
sintagma
grammar: group of two or more words that express an idea but do not form a complete sentence
frase
music: small section of music in a larger piece
frase expresión
short written or spoken expression

phrase /fɹeɪz/ v
expresar formular frasear
to express by means of words

phrase book n
libro de frases
book of everyday expressions and vocabulary

phraseology /fɹeɪziˈɑlədʒi/ /fɹeɪziˈɒlədʒɪ/ n
fraseología
group of specialized words and expressions
study of set or fixed expressions

phreatic /fɹiːˈætɪk/ adj
freático
Of, or pertaining to ground water

phrenic /ˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
frénico
of or pertaining to the diaphragm

phrenicocolic adj
frenocólico
relating to the diaphragm and colon

phrenology n
frenología
the discredited "science" or pseudo-science of phrenology

phthalate /ˈ(f)θaleɪt/ n
ftalato
salt or ester

phthalic /ˈ(f)θælɪk/ adj
ftálico
of or relating to naphthalene or phthalic acid

phthisic adj
tísico
of or relating to phthisis

phthisis /ˈ(f)θaɪsɪs/ /ˈtaɪsɪs/ n
tisis
phthisis

phubbing n
ningufoneo
act of ignoring a conversation going on around oneself to focus on one's phone

phycology n
ficología
study of algae

phylactery /fɪˈlæktəɹi/ n
filacteria
leather case containing biblical scrolls, worn by Jewish men; the tefilla
amuleto
small object worn for its magical power; amulet or charm

phylloquinone n
filoquinona
polycyclic aromatic ketone

phyllosilicate n
filosilicato
type of silicate

phyllotaxis /fɪləˈtæksɪs/ n
filotaxis
The arrangement of leaves on a stem

phylogenetic tree n
árbol filogenético
tree diagram

phylogenetics n
filogenia
study of organism relationships

phylogeny /faɪˈlɑdʒəni/ /faɪˈlɒdʒəni/ n
filogenia
evolutionary history of an organism

phylum /ˈfaɪləm/ n
filo
(biology, taxonomy) A rank in the classification of organisms, below kingdom and above class

physalis /ˈfɪsəlɪs/ n
uchuva
plant of the genus Physalis

physiatrist n
fisiatra

physic nut n
jatrofa piñón de tempate
small tree

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ adj
físico
having to do with the body
having to do with the material world
having to do with physics

physical /ˈfɪzɪkəl/ n
revisación
physical examination

physical chemistry n
fisicoquímica
the chemistry subdiscipline

physical education n
educación física
curriculum component

physical law n
ley científica ley de la naturaleza leyes naturales
physical law

physically /ˈfɪzɪkli/ adv
físicamente
in a physical manner

physician /fɪˈzɪʃən/ n
médico médica facultativo
medical doctor

physicist /ˈfɪz.ɪ.sɪst/ n
físico física
person whose occupation specializes in the science of physics

physicochemical adj
fisicoquímico
of or pertaining to physical chemistry

physics /ˈfɪz.ɪks/ n
física
branch of science

physiography n
fisiografia
subfield of geography

physiological /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ adj
fisiológico
of, or relating to physiology

physiologically adv
fisiológicamente
in accordance with the science of physiology

physiologist n
fisiólogo fisióloga
person

physiology /ˌfɪziˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/ /ˌfɪziˈɒləd͡ʒi/ n
fisiología
branch of biology

physiotherapist n
fisioterapeuta
therapist who treats physical injury or dysfunction, usually with exercise

physiotherapy n
recapazitación rehabilitación terapia física
therapy that uses physical techniques such as massage and exercise

physique n
físico
physical structure of a person

phyto- prefix
fito-
Pertaining to or derived from plants

phytochemical n
fitoquímico
any chemical substance characteristic of plants

phytoclimatic adj
fitoclimático

phytomining n
fitominería
planting of vegetation that will selectively concentrate specific metals

phytopathogen n
fitopatógeno

phytophagous adj
fitófago
feeding on plants

phytoplankton n
fitoplancton
plankton which obatin energy by photosynthesis

phytosanitary adj
fitosanitario fitosanitaria
concerning the health of plants

phytosociology n
fitosociología
the study of the ecology, classification and distribution of plant communities

phytosterol n
fitoesterol

phytotomy n
fitotomía
study of the internal structures of plants

pi /paɪ/ n
pi
irrational mathematical constant
letter of Greek alphabet

pia mater n
piamadre
innermost of the meninges

pianissimo adv
pianissimo
very soft

pianist /ˈpi.ənɪst/ n
pianista
piano player

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ adv
piano
music: softly

piano /piˈænoʊ/ /piˈænəʊ/ n
piano
a keyboard musical instrument

piano bench n
banqueta del piano
a rectangular wooden bench used while playing the piano

piano roll n
rollo de piano
A perforated roll of paper containing encoded music to be played by a pianola or player piano

piastre n
piastra
Ottoman or Middle Eastern currency
historical: Spanish or Spanish-American coin

pica /ˈpaɪkə/ /ˈpʌɪkə/ n
pica
disorder

picador n
picador
a lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ adj
picaresco picaresca
of or pertaining to rogues

picaresque /pɪkəˈɹɛsk/ n
novela picaresca
picaresque novel

picaroon /ˌpɪkəˈɹuːn/ v
piratear
to behave as a pirate

piccolo /ˈpɪkoloʊ/ /ˈpɪkələʊ/ n
flautín
flautín píccolo
musical instrument

piceous /ˈpɪ.si.əs/ /ˈpɪ.sɪ.əs/ adj
piceo
of or pertaining to pitch; having a quality like pitch
resembling pitch in colour

pick /pɪk/ n
pico
pickaxe
ganzúa
tool to open a lock

pick /pɪk/ v
coger
hurgar
to grasp and pull with fingers
pelar
to remove a fruit or plant for consumption

pick on v
hacer rabiar hostigar meterse con
bully, bother, or harass

pick one's nose v
hacer píldoras hurgarse la nariz
insert a finger into one's nostril

pick up v
descolgar contestar
to answer (a telephone), see pick up the phone
recoger buscar
to collect a passenger
recoger recolectar
to collect an object, especially in passing
mejorar remontar repuntar
to improve, increase, or speed up
captar
to learn, to grasp; to begin to understand
to receive (a signal)
coger asir
to lift; to grasp and raise
meter fichas tirar los tejos tirar los trastos
to meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes
reanudar retomar
to restart or resume

pick up the phone v
contestar el teléfono
to pick up the receiver of a telephone to answer a call

pick-up game n
pachanga

pick-up line n
piropo
vocal introduction intended to garner sexual interest from a stranger

pickaxe /ˈpɪkˌæks/ n
pico
heavy iron tool

picket n
piquete
protester outside a workplace during a strike

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ n
escabeche picles
any vegetable preserved in vinegar and consumed as relish
vinagreta
brine used for preserving food
pepinillo
cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar syrup

pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ v
conservar escabechar encurtir
to preserve food in a salt, sugar or vinegar solution

picklock n
ganzúa
device designed to pick locks

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ n
carterista bolsista chorizo punguista
one who steals from the pocket of a passerby

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ v
bolsear carterear punguear
to steal

pickup truck n
camioneta pickup picop troca troque
truck with an open cargo bed

picky /ˈpɪki/ adj
exigente selectivo
fussy, particular

picnic /ˈpɪknɪk/ n
jira pícnic
a meal eaten outdoors

picnic site n
merendero

pico de gallo /ˌpikoʊdəˈɡaɪ.oʊ/ n
pico de gallo
condiment generally made with diced raw onions, tomatoes, chiles, and cilantro

picometer n
picómetro
10-12 of a meter

picric acid n
ácido pícrico
picric acid

pictogram n
pictograma
picture that represents a word or an idea

pictographically adv
pictográficamente
in a pictographic manner

picture /ˈpɪk(t)ʃɚ/ /ˈpɪktʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
cine
informal: cinema
foto fotografía
photograph
imagen
representation of visible reality produced by drawing, etc

picture book n
libro ilustrado
a book for young children with illustrations

picturesque /pɪktʃəˈɹɛsk/ adj
pintoresco
resembling a picture or painting

piddly /ˈpɪd.li/ adj
de chichinabo
small, of no consequence

pidgin /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
pidgin
amalgamation of two languages having no native speakers

pie /paɪ/ n
pastel tarta pay
type of pastry

pie chart n
diagrama de tarta
graph

pie iron n
sandwichera
device for making sandwiches

pie-eyed /ˈpaɪˌaɪd/ adj
los ojos como platos ojiplático
with one's eyes wide open and staring in an expressionless manner

piebald /ˈpaɪ.bɔld/ /ˈpaɪ.bɔːld/ adj
moteado
spotted or blotched

piece /piːs/ n
pedazo trozo
pieza de artillería pieza
artillery
pieza
artistic creation
object played in a board game
small coin
single item belonging to a class of similar items
pieza trozo pedazo
part of a larger whole

piece of cake /ˈpiːsə(v)ˈkeɪk/ n
pan comido coser y cantar bicoca papita pal loro
simple or easy job

piece of furniture n
mueble
item of furniture

piece of paper n
hoja papel papelito
sheet or scrap of paper

piece of shit n
mierda
a bad thing

piece together v
juntar montar
to physically assemble from fragments or pieces

piece work n
trabajo a destajo
type of work

piecemeal /ˈpiːs.miːl/ adj
deslavazado
Made or done in pieces or one stage at a time

piecemeal /ˈpiːs.miːl/ adv
deslavazadamente desordenadamente
piece by piece

pieing n
pastelazo tartazo
an instance of throwing a pie at someone

piem /ˈpaɪ.əm/ n
piema
mnemonic

piemontite /ˈpiməntaɪt/ /ˈpiːmɒntaɪt/ n
piemontita
mineral

pier /piɹ/ /pɪə/ n
muelle embarcadero malecón
raised platform built from the shore out over water
pilar
rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof
pilar (de puente)
structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge

pierce /pɪəs/ /pɪɹs/ v
agujerear perforar
create a hole for jewelry
perforar
puncture

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ adj
punzante
anything or anyone that pierces

piercing /ˈpɪəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɪɹsɪŋ/ n
pirsin perforación
hole for jewelry
pirsin
the jewelry itself

piety /ˈpaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
piedad
reverence and devotion to God

piezoelectric adj
piezoeléctrico
of or relating to piezoelectricity

piezoelectricity n
piezoelectricidad
capacity of crystal to generate electricity

piezomagnetism n
piezomagnetismo
magnetism

piezometer n
piezómetro
instrument used to measure pressure

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ n
chamullo chapurreo cháchara jerga jerigonza parloteo
nonsense, foolish talk

piffle /ˈpɪf.əl/ v
chacharear chamullar chapurrar chapurrear farfullar parlotear
to act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner

pig /ˈpɪɡ/ n
chota milico tira
derogatory slang for police officer
cerdo puerco cochino chancho marrano chon
mammal of genus Sus

pig Latin n
jeringoso
wordplay

pig in a poke n
dar gato por liebre
something whose true value is concealed or unknown

pig iron n
arrabio
type of crude iron

pig out v
ahitarse apiparse empacharse ponerse las botas
eat voraciously or ravenously

pigeon /ˈpɪdʒən/ /ˈpɪdʒɪn/ n
paloma palomo pichón
bird of the dove and pigeon family Columbidae

pigeon loft n
palomar
housing for pigeons

pigeon pea n
frijol de palo gandul guandul quinchoncho
guandú
Cajanus cajan plant

pigeonhole n
casilla casillero
one of an array of compartments for mail

pigeonhole v
encasillar
to categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc

piggyback adv
a cuestas al apa a la espalda al caballito
on somebody's back or shoulders

piggyback v
llevar a cuestas llevar a la espalda llevar al apa llevar al caballito
to carry someone on the back or shoulders

pigheadedly adv
erre que erre
in a pigheaded manner

piglet /ˈpɪɡ.lət/ n
lechón cochinillo
young pig

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ n
pigmento
any color in plant or animal cells
dry colorant

pigment /ˈpɪɡ.mənt/ v
pigmentar
add color or pigment

pigskin n
piel de cerdo

pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ n
pocilga chiquero
dirty or very untidy place
pocilga porqueriza chiquero cochiquera cochitril zahúrda
enclosure where pigs are kept

pigtail /ˈpɪɡ.teɪl/ n
coleta trenza
braided plait of hair
coleta
either of two braids or ponytails

pike /paɪk/ n
lucio
fish of the genus Esox
pica
long spear

pilaf n
pilaf
dish

pilaster /pɪˈlastə/ /pɪˈlæstɚ/ n
pilastra
a column attached to the wall

pilcrow n
calderón signo de antígrafo
a paragraph mark

pile /paɪl/ n
pila
montón pila
heap
conjunto
large building, or mass of buildings
pila
heraldry: one of the ordinaries

pile driver n
martinete
machine for forcing a pile into the ground

pile up v
amontonarse
idiomatic: to accumulate
apilar acumular arrumar
to form a pile etc.

pile-up n
choque múltiple
pile of crashed cars

pileated gibbon n
gibón de capelo
Hylobates pileatus

pileus n
píleo
felt hat worn in ancient Rome and Greece
small cloud
the cap of a mushroom

pilfer /ˈpɪl.fə/ /ˈpɪl.fɚ/ v
ratear sisar
to steal in small quantities

pilgrim n
peregrino colonista
traveler, especially to religious sites

pilgrimage n
peregrinación peregrinaje
religious journey, or one to a sacred place

pilgrimage v
peregrinar
to go on a pilgrimage

pill /pɪl/ n
píldora pastilla comprimido tableta
small object for swallowing
píldora pastilla píldora anticonceptiva pastilla anticonceptiva
the pill - functions as a contraceptive

pill bug n
bicho bola bicho bolita
terrestrial crustacean

pill popper n
pastillera pastillero

pill to swallow n
trago amargo
something to accept

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ n
pillaje saqueo
the act of pillaging

pillage /ˈpɪl.ɪdʒ/ v
saquear
loot or plunder by force

pillager n
saqueador
one who pillages

pillar /ˈpɪlə/ /ˈpɪlɚ/ n
pilar
large post, often used as supporting architecture

pillbox /ˈpɪl bɑːks/ /ˈpɪl bɒks/ n
pastillero
box for pills
fortín
gun emplacement

pillion /ˈpɪlɪjən/ n
grupera
de paquete
person riding in the pillion
asiento de pasajero asiento trasero
second saddle on a motorcycle

pillory /ˈpɪləɹi/ n
picota
framework on a post used as a means of punishment and humiliation

pillow /ˈpɛləʊ/ /ˈpɪləʊ/ n
almohada
soft cushion used to support the head in bed

pillow fight /ˈpɪloʊ ˌfaɪt/ /ˈpɪləʊ ˌfaɪt/ n
pelea con almohadas
a play fight that involves hitting others with pillows

pillow-biter n
bardaje

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ adj
piloto
used as indicator

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ n
piloto
controller of aircraft
sample TV series episode

pilot /ˈpaɪlət/ v
pilotar
to control an aircraft or watercraft
probar
to test

pilot fish n
pez piloto
marine fish

pilot light n
llama piloto
flame used to ignite gas

pilot whale n
calderón
either of two species of whale

pimento /pɪˈmɛntoʊ/ /pɪˈmɛntəʊ/ n
pimentón
red sweet pepper

pimp /pɪmp/ n
chulo proxeneta rufián alcahuete cabrón cafiche
prostitution solicitor

pimp /pɪmp/ v
encafichar proxenentizar putear
to act as procurer of prostitutes
tunear
to excessively customize

pimpernel /ˈpɪmpənɛl/ n
murajes
Anagallis

pimping /ˈpɪmpɪŋ/ n
proxenetismo lenocinio alcahuetería rufianería
practise of procuring prostitutes

pimple /ˈpɪmp(ə)l/ n
pendejo
annoying person
espinilla
inflamed spot on the surface of the skin

pin /pɪn/ n
pin
US: accessory attached with a pin
conector pin
any of the individual connecting elements of a multi-pole electrical connector
clavado clavada
in chess
alfiler aguja
needle without an eye, used for fastening

pin /pɪn/ v
clavar
in chess
to fasten/attach with a pin

pinata /pɪnˈjɑːtə/ n
piñata
candy-filled container that is hit with a stick

pince-nez /pænsˈneɪ/ n
quevedos
type of eyeglasses

pincers /ˈpɪnsəɹz/ n
pinzas tenazas
front claws
tenaza pinzas
gripping tool

pinch /pɪntʃ/ n
pellizco repizco
action of squeezing a small amount of skin
aprieto
difficult situation
pizca
small amount of powder

pinch /pɪntʃ/ v
pellizcar repizcar
to squeeze a small amount of skin
afanar chorizar pellizcar
to steal

pinchbeck n
similor
an alloy of copper and zinc

pincushion /ˈpɪnˌkʊʃən/ n
acerico alfiletero agujero
device to receive sewing pins

pine /paɪn/ n
pino
tree of the genus Pinus
wood of pine tree
tree which resembles pine in some respect
anhelo ansia añoranza
painful longing

pine /paɪn/ v
añorar
to grieve or mourn for
afligir angustiar atormentar
to inflict pain upon; to torment; to torture; to afflict
ajar languidecer marchitar
to languish, to droop
anhelar ansiar
to long for sufferingly

pine needle n
pinaza pinocha
leaf of a pine tree

pine nut /ˈpaɪn ˌnʌt/ n
piñón
edible seeds of evergreen pine

pine torch n
ocote

pineal gland /ˈpaɪ.niːəl ˌɡlænd/ n
glándula pineal epífisis
small endocrine gland

pineapple /ˈpaɪnæpəl/ /ˈpaɪnəpəl/ n
piña ananás
fruit
plant

pinecone n
piña cono estróbilo
seed-bearing cone of a pine tree

pinewood n
pinar
forest or grove of pines
pino
wood of the pine

pinion /ˈpɪnjən/ n
piñón
gear in a gear drive train

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ adj
rosado rosa
colored/coloured between red and white

pink /piŋk/ /pɪŋk/ n
clavel
flower
rosa rosado
pale red colour

pink jersey n
maillot rosa
shirt worn by the leader in the Giro d'Italia

pinkish /ˈpɪŋkɪʃ/ adj
arosado rosadizo
somewhat pink

pinna n
pabellón auricular aurícula oreja pinna
visible part of the ear

pinnacle /ˈpɪnəkəl/ n
ápice
figuratively: all-time high
cumbre
highest point
pico
tall, sharp and craggy rock or mountain

pinocytosis n
pinocitosis
a form of endocytosis

pinout n
patillaje
signals that correspond to each pin

pinprick n
pinchazo piquete

pins and needles n
hormigueo
tingling felt in limb

pint /paɪnt/ n
pinta
unit of volume for liquids

pinta /ˈpaɪnt.ə/ /ˈpinta/ n
mal de pinto pinta

pinwheel n
molinete molinillo rehilete ventolera
fake flower for children

pinworm n
oxiuro
worms

pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪəɹ/ n
pionero
member of a child organization in the Soviet bloc
one who goes before
soldier

pious /ˈpaɪəs/ adj
piadosa piadoso
piadoso
of or pertaining to piety

piously adv
piadosamente
in a pious manner

pip /pɪp/ n
pipa
seed

pipe /paɪp/ n
pleca
tubería
computing: mechanism that enables one program to communicate with another
banda ancha
data backbone or broadband Internet access
chimenea
geology: vertical conduit through the Earth's crust
órgano
organ pipe
tubo tubería
rigid tube
fierro
slang: penis
encaje orla ribete
textiles: decorative edging
coditos codos
type of pasta
caramillo flauta
wind instrument

pipe dream n
castillo en el aire sueño guajiro
near impossibility

pipefish n
pez aguja
small fish

pipeline /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/ n
tubería oleoducto
conduit made of pipes

piperaquine n
piperaquina
antimalarial drug

pipette /paɪˈpɛt/ /pɪˈpɛt/ n
pipeta
small glass tube used for transferring liquid

pipit /ˈpɪpɪt/ n
bisbita
passerine bird from the genus Anthus

pipérade n
piperrada
dish

piquant /ˈpiːkənt/ adj
picante
favorably stimulating to the palate

pique /piːk/ n
pique resentimiento
feeling of irritation or resentment

pique /piːk/ v
azuzar encorajinar picar
to excite to action
picarse
to take pride in
encender picar
to wound the pride of

piracy /ˈpaɪɹəsi/ n
piratería
robbery at sea
hijacking
unauthorized duplication

piranha /pɪˈɹɑnjə/ /pɪˈɹɑːnjə/ n
piraña
South American fish

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ n
pirata bucanero
one who plunders at sea
one who breaks intellectual property laws

pirate /ˈpaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪt/ v
piratear
appropriate by piracy
make and/or sell an illegal copy

pirate ship /ˈpaɪ.ɹət ˌʃɪp/ n
barco pirata
ship manned by pirates

piss /pɪs/ n
pis pipí orina meada meado
urine

piss /pɪs/ v
mear empapar de meado

piss off v
asquear cabrear mosquear repatear tocar los cojones a alguien tocar los huevos a alguien
to annoy
pirar
to leave, to go away

piss oneself v
hacerse en los pantalones mearse orinarse
vulgar slang: be very scared
vulgar slang: laugh uncontrollably
vulgar slang: wet oneself

pissass adj
cagado cochinada de mierda mierda vale mierda
worthless, backward, or small

pissed /pɪst/ adj
disgustado enojado
annoyed, angry
borracho
drunk

pissed off adj
cabreado emputado encabronado
annoyed, upset, angry

pistachio /pɪsˈtæʃi.əʊ/ /pɪsˈtæʃioʊ/ n
pistacho alfóncigo alfónsigo
fruit

pistil n
pistilo
a discrete unit in the center of a flower which receives the pollen and produces a fruit

pistol /ˈpɪstəl/ n
pistola
handgun
the mechanical component of a fuse

piston /ˈpɪstən/ n
pistón émbolo
solid disk or cylinder that fits inside a hollow cylinder

pit /ˈpɪt/ n
foso excavación
archaeology: excavation hole
fosa hoyo
hole in the ground
pit
service area at a motor racetrack
hueso pepita semilla
seed or stone inside a fruit
hueso
the stone of a drupaceous fruit

pit /ˈpɪt/ v
oponer
to bring into opposition
deshuesar
remove the stone from

pit lane n
calle de boxes calle de garajes
lane adjacent

pit stop /ˈpɪt.stɑp/ n
parada en boxes
stop made during an automobile race at the pit to refuel

pit viper n
crotalino crótalo víbora de foseta

pita /ˈpiːtə/ /ˈpɪtə/ n
pita
bread pouch used for making sandwiches

pitch /pɪtʃ/ n
pez
dark, extremely viscous material made by distilling tar
pez brea
sticky, gummy substance secreted by trees
lanzamiento
act of pitching a baseball
declive
angle at which an object sits
distancia paso
distance between evenly spaced objects
campo
field on which cricket, soccer, rugby or field hockey is played
tono
level or degree
tiro
throw, toss or cast from the hand
tono altura altura tonal
the perceived frequency of a sound or note

pitch /pɪtʃ/ v
armar plantar
to assemble or erect (a tent)
promover
to promote, advertise, or attempt to sell
echar lanzar
to throw
baseball: to throw the ball toward home plate

pitch accent n
acento musical acento tonal
phonology

pitch-black adj
muy oscuro negro como la pez
of the blackest black

pitched battle n
batalla campal
pitched battle

pitcher /ˈpɪtʃə/ /ˈpɪtʃɚ/ n
activo soplanucas
Gay dominant sex partner
lanzador lanzadora
the player who throws the ball to the batter
jarra
A wide-mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids

pitchfork /ˈpɪtʃˌfɔɹk/ n
horca bieldo
farm tool with tines

piteous adj
lamentable
pitiful

pitfall /ˈpɪtfɔl/ /ˈpɪtfɔːl/ n
trampa asechanza obstáculo
potential problem, hazard, or danger
trampa
trapping pit

pith /pɪθ/ n
médula medula meollo
essential or vital part
médula pulpa medula
soft spongy substance in the center of the stems of many plants and trees

pithy /ˈpɪθi/ adj
conciso
Concise and meaningful

pitiable /ˈpɪti.əbəl/ adj
lastimero lastimoso
that deserves, evokes or can be given pity

pitiful /ˈpɪt.ɪ.fl̩/ adv
lamentable
lastimero lastimoso
so appalling or sad that one feels or should feel sorry for it

pitiless adj
despiadado
having no pity

pitot tube n
tubo de Pitot
pressure measuring instrument

pittance /ˈpɪtəns/ n
miseria
a small amount

pitter n
descarozador
Device

pituitary /pɪˈtjuːɪt(ə)ɹi/ adj
pituitario
of or pertaining to the pituitary gland

pituitary gland n
glándula pituitaria
endocrine gland

pity /ˈpɪti/ n
lástima piedad compasión
feeling of sympathy
lástima
something regrettable

pity /ˈpɪti/ v
compadecer tener lástima
to feel pity for someone or something

pityriasis n
pitiriasis
any of several varieties of skin diseases

pivotal /ˈpɪvətəl/ adj
crucial pivotal
being of crucial importance; central, key
pivotal
of, relating to, or being a pivot

pixel /ˈpɪksəl/ n
pixel píxel
one of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory

pixelate v
pixelar
transform an image into large pixels
divide an image into pixels

pixelated /ˈpɪk.səˌleɪt.əd/ adj
pixelado
of an image, having pixels that are large enough to be individually visible from a normal viewing distance

pizza /ˈpitsə/ /ˈpiːt.sə/ n
pizza
baked Italian dish
a single instance of that dish

pizzaiolo n
pizzero
man who makes pizzas

pizzeria /ˌpiːt.səˈɹiː.ə/ n
pizzería
outlet that primarily sells pizza

pièce de résistance /piˈɛs də ɹəˈzɪs.tɑ̃z/ n
obra maestra
masterpiece

placard /ˈplæk.ɑɹd/ /ˈplæk.ɑːd/ n
cartel letrero pancarta
a sheet of paper or cardboard

placate /pləˈkeɪt/ /ˈpleɪkeɪt/ v
aplacar
to calm

place /pleɪs/ n
casa
informal: house or home
lugar sitio
location, position
lugar posición
numeric: the column counting a certain quantity
plaza lugar
open space, courtyard, market square
asiento lugar
somewhere to sit
lugar puesto
the position as a member of a team
lugar posición puesto
the position of a contestant in a competition

place /pleɪs/ v
clasificarse colocarse
passive: to achieve (a certain position)
to earn a given spot in a competition
apostar
to arrange for, make (a bet)
poner colocar situar
to put in a specific location
colocar contratar
to recruit or match an appropriate person for a job
situar
to remember where and when something or someone was previously encountered
entonar
to sing (a note) with the correct pitch

place mat n
individual salvamanteles
protective table mat

place setting n
cubierto
items arranged for a person at a dining table

placebo /pləˈsiboʊ/ /pləˈsiːbəʊ/ n
placebo
a dummy medicine containing no active ingredients; an inert treatment

placebo effect n
efecto placebo
tendency for a substance to exhibit results due to belief of the recipient

placeholder /ˈpleɪsˌhoʊldɚ/ n
marcador
that which holds, denotes or reserves a place for something to come later

placement /ˈpleɪsmənt/ n
colocación disposición
the act of placing or putting in place

placename /ˈpleɪsːneɪm/ n
topónimo
the name of a place

placenta /pləˈsɛntə/ n
placenta
anatomy: placenta
botany

placental adj
placentario
relative to placenta

placental abruption n
desprendimiento prematuro de placenta
tearing away of the placenta

placid /ˈplæs.ɪd/ adj
plácido
calm and quiet; peaceful

placidity /pləˈsɪd.ə.ti/ n
placidez
state of being placid

plagiarism /ˈpleɪdʒəˌɹɪzm/ n
plagio
copying of someone's ideas
act of plagiarizing or something plagiarized

plagiarist /ˈpleɪdʒəɹɪst/ n
plagiador
one who plagiarizes

plagiarize v
plagiar fusilar
use, and pass off as one's own, someone else's writing/speech

plagioclase /ˈpleɪdʒɪəkleɪz/ /ˈplædʒɪəkleɪz/ n
plagioclasa
group of feldspar minerals

plague /pleɪɡ/ n
plaga
specific disease "the Plague"
a nuisance
an epidemic or pandemic caused by any pestilence
widespread affliction, calamity

plague /pleɪɡ/ v
asaetear atormentar molestar plagar
to harass

plaice /pleɪs/ n
solla platija
Pleuronectes platessa

plaid /pled/ /plæd/ n
cuadrillé cuadros escoceses
pattern

plain /pleɪn/ adj
con caracteres normales libre de caracteres especiales sin caracteres especiales
computing: containing no non-printing characters
sencillo
ordinary; lacking adornment or ornamentation
desabrido natural
unseasoned

plain /pleɪn/ n
llanura planicie
an expanse of land with relatively low relief

plain as day adj
con claridad meridiana de cajón

plain-winged antshrike n
batará alillano
bird

plainclothes adj
de civil
wearing civilian clothes

plainsong n
canto llano
monophonic chant

plaintiff n
querellante demandante
party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant

plaintive /ˈpleɪntɪv/ adj
melancólico morriñoso nostálgico triste
Sorrowful, mournful or melancholic

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] n
plano plan
2-dimensional drawing from above
plan plano
set of intended actions
plano
technical drawing

plan /plæn/ [plɛən] v
planear
to create a plan for
to design
planear pensar pretender
to intend

planar /ˈpleɪnə/ /ˈpleɪnɚ/ adj
plano
of or pertaining to a plane

planarian n
planaria
flatworm

planche /plɑːn(t)ʃ/ n
plancha
position where the gymnast is horizontal and face-down

plane /pleɪn/ adj
plano
of a surface: flat or level.

plane /pleɪn/ n
plano
math: flat surface extending infinitely in all directions
level or flat surface
level of existence
cepillo
a tool
avión
airplane
platano
deciduous tree

plane /pleɪn/ v
cepillar dolar
to smooth with a plane
planear
to glide

plane geometry n
geometría plana
study of figures having parts that lie in a singular plane

planet /ˈplænət/ /ˈplænɪt/ n
planeta
each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky
rocky or gaseous spherical bodies orbiting the Sun
similar body in orbit around a star

planetarium /plænɪʔˈɛːɹɪəm/ n
planetario
museum which displays images of space

planetary adj
planetario
of or relating to planets

planetary nebula n
nebulosa planetaria
nebulosity

planetology n
planetología
the study of planets

plangent /ˈplænd͡ʒənt/ adj
consternado plañidero quejumbroso triste
having a loud mournful sound

planimeter n
planímetro
measuring device

plank /plæŋk/ n
tablón
long, broad and thick piece of timber
artículo
political issue

plank /plæŋk/ v
entablar
to cover something with planking

planking n
planking
practice of lying face down with arms to the sides
entablado entarimado
series of planks

planktology n
planctología
study of plankton

plankton n
plancton
generic term for all the organisms that float in the sea

planned /plænd/ adj
planeado
existing or designed according to a plan

planned obsolescence n
obsolescencia programada
policy

planner /ˈplænɚ/ n
agenda
planning notebook or software

planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ n
planeamiento planificación
action of the verb to plan

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] n
planta
a small or herbaceous organism, rather than a tree
ecology: multicellular eukaryote that includes chloroplasts in its cells
fabricación
object placed to incriminate
planta mata
organism capable of photosynthesis
planta vegetal
organism of the kingdom Plantae

plant /plænt/ /plɑːnt/ [pleənt] v
plantar sembrar
place in soil or other substrate in order that it may live and grow
colocar infiltrar
to place (an object, or sometimes a person), often with the implication of intending deceit
plantar colocar
to place or set something firmly or with conviction

plantain /ˈplant(e)ɪn/ /ˈplæn.teɪn/ /ˈplæntɪn/ n
llantén
small plant
plátano macho plátano
fruit

plantar fascia n
faja plantar
the thick connective tissue which supports the arch of the foot

plantar fasciitis n
fascitis plantar
painful inflammation of the plantar fascia

plantation /plænˈteɪʃən/ n
plantación
large farm

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ adj
plantígrado
walking with the entire sole of the foot

plantigrade /ˈplæntəˌɡɹeɪd/ /ˈplæntɪɡɹeɪd/ n
plantígrado
animal that walks with the entire sole of the foot

plaque /plak/ /plaːk/ /plæk/ /plɑːk/ n
placa
flat, thin piece of clay, ivory, metal, etc., used for ornament
accumulation of biofilm, or bacteria, on teeth
placa conmemorativa
piece of flat metal with writing on it to remind people of a person or event

plasma /ˈplæzmə/ n
plasma
component of blood
high energy state of matter

plasmatic adj
plasmático
pertaining to plasma

plasmid /ˈplæzmɪd/ n
plásmido
loop of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes

plasmodesma n
plasmodesmo
a microscopic channel traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ n
yeso escayola
cast
ungüento
healing paste
yeso escayola enlucido revoque estuco
mixture for coating

plaster /ˈplastə/ /ˈplæstɚ/ /ˈplɑːstə/ v
estucar
to cover with plaster

plaster cast n
yeso
healing aid

plaster of Paris n
yeso blanco
hemihydrate of calcium sulfate

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ adj
maleable
biology: capable of adapting to varying conditions
plástico
made of plastic
capable of being moulded; malleable, flexible, pliant

plastic /ˈplæstɪk/ n
plástico
synthetic thermoplastic polymer
any similar synthetic material

plastic art n
arte plástica
three-dimensional art form

plastic bag n
bolsa de plástico bolsa plástica
type of packaging

plastic surgery n
cirugía estética
cosmetic surgery
cirugía plástica
surgery involving the transfer of tissue

plasticine n
plastilina
modeling clay

plasticity n
plasticidad
property of a solid body
quality of being plastic

plasticizer /ˈplæs.tɪ.saɪ.zə/ n
plastificador
substance added for pliability in plastics

plastid n
plastidio plasto plástido
any of various organelles

plastiglomerate n
plastiglomerado
type of rock

plate /pleɪt/ n
plato
flat dish
course at a meal
contents of a plate
placa lámina
flat metallic object
armadura
historical: plate armour
grabado
printing, photography: image or copy
lámina
printing, publishing: full page illustration
placa
printing: engraved surface used to transfer an image to paper
chemistry: flat piece of material
flat electrode
dental plate
placa matrícula
vehicle license plate

plate /pleɪt/ v
chapar
to cover the surface material of an object with a thin coat of another material

plate tectonics n
tectónica de placas
large-scale movement of tectonic plates

plateau /plæˈtoʊ/ /ˈplætəʊ/ n
altiplano meseta
level expanse

platelet n
trombocito plaqueta
particle found in the blood of mammals

platform /ˈplætfɔɹm/ /ˈplætfɔːm/ n
plataforma
computing: particular type of operating system or environment
stage for speeches and performances
andén plataforma
travel: raised structure for passengers

platform game n
videojuego de plataformas
A video game characterized by jumping to and from suspended platforms or over obstacles

platiniferous adj
platinífero
yielding or containing platinum

platinous adj
platinoso
containing divalent platinum

platinum /ˈplæt.nəm/ /ˈplæt.ɪn.əm/ n
platino
metal

platitude /ˈplætɪtjuːd/ n
tópico lugar común perogrullada
often-quoted saying
obviedad trivialidad
triteness

platonic /pləˈtɒnɪk/ /pləˈtɔnɪk/ adj
platónico
not sexual in nature

platonic love n
amor platónico
intimate but non-sexual affection

platoon /pləˈtuːn/ n
pelotón
unit of 30-40 soldiers

platter n
plato
part of a turntable on which a gramophone record rests
fuente
tray for serving food

platypus /ˈplætɪpəs/ /ˈplætɪˌpʊs/ n
ornitorrinco
Ornithorhynchus anatinus

plausibility n
plausibilidad
the quality of being plausible

plausible /ˈplɔːz.ɪ.bəl/ adj
plausible probable
likely, acceptable
plausible
worthy of being applauded

play /pleɪ/ n
jugada
action carried out when it is one's turn to play
major move by a business
juego
individual's performance in a sport
playful activity
obra teatral
literary composition intended to be represented
theatrical performance

play /pleɪ/ v
jugar tocar
act in a manner such that one has fun
actuar jugar tocar
act in a performance
fingir simular
feign, pretend
embaucar engañar engrupir hacer tonto
manipulate or deceive someone
jugar a jugar
participate in (a sport or game)
tocar jugar
produce music using a musical instrument (transitive sense), affecting a noun
produce music using a musical instrument (intransitive sense, not affecting a noun)
tocar poner reproducir
use a device to hear (a recording)

play God v
jugar a ser Dios
make life-and-death decisions

play by ear v
tocar de memoria
play music guided by one's musical ear

play dead v
hacerse el muerto
to act as though defeated

play dumb v
hacerse el longuis hacerse el sueco
to pretend to be slow-witted

play hooky v
hacer la cimarra hacer novillos hacerse la rata irse de pinta pinteársela
to stay away from school, work, etc. without suitable permission or excuse

play it safe v
curarse en salud jugar a lo seguro
take a cautious, risk-free approach

play on words n
juego de palabras
pun or similar humorous use of language

play possum v
hacerse el muerto
to pretend to be dead

play the fool v
hacer el canelo
behave in a foolish manner
hacerse el sueco
pretend ignorance

play to the gallery v
hacer brindis al sol posturear

play truant v
hacer pellas colgar clase hacer novillos
be absent from school without permission

play with fire v
jugar con fuego
put oneself in a precarious situation

playability n
jugabilidad
overall quality of a gameplay
property of being playable

playable adj
jugable reproducible
able to be played
jugable
of a game, able to be played and enjoyed

playboy /ˈpleɪbɔɪ/ /ˈpleɪˌbɔɪ/ n
golfo mujeriego
man who devotes himself to pleasure

playdough n
plastilina
childrens' modeling clay

player /ˈpleɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpleɪɚ/ n
actor jugador
dramatic actor
jugador
gambler
electronic device
software application
video games: gamer, gamester
instrumentista jugador
one who plays a musical instrument
jugador jugadora
one who plays any game or sport
bandarra frescales golferas golfo
person "playing the field"

player piano n
pianola
music

playful /ˈpleɪfəl/ adj
divertido
funny, humorous, jesting, frolicsome
jueguetona juguetón
liking or prone to play

playground /ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/ n
parque infantil
large open space to play on, usually for children
parque de recreo
open-air space on a school campus where the children can play
juegos infantiles parque infantil
small area for children
campo libre
space to do what one pleases

playing card n
naipe baraja carta
one of usually 52 rectangular pieces of card

playing field n
campo
field on which a game is played

playlist /ˈpleɪˌlɪst/ n
lista de reproducción playlist
computing

playpen n
corralito parque para bebés
enclosure for children to play in

playwright /ˈpleɪˌɹaɪt/ n
dramaturgo dramaturga
writer of plays for the theatre

plaza /ˈplɑːzə/ n
plaza
a towns' public square

plea /pliː/ n
súplica
alegato
law: defendant's answer to plaintiff’s declaration
appeal, petition, entreaty

pleaching /ˈplitʃɪŋ/ /ˈpliːtʃɪŋ/ n
entrelazado plicho
technique of interweaving living and dead branches through a hedge for stock control

plead /plɛd/ /ˈpliːd/ /ˈpliːdəd/ v
rogar
to beg

pleasant /ˈplɛzənt/ adj
agradable placentero
giving pleasure; pleasing in manner

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ adv
por favor favor de porfa
interjection to make a polite request

please /pliz/ /pliːz/ v
gustar agradar placer
to make happy or satisfy

please help me phraseologicalUnit
por favor, ayúdeme
please help me

please pass the salt phraseologicalUnit
por favor, pase la sal
please pass the salt

please repeat after me phraseologicalUnit
repite después de mí
phrase

please say that again phraseologicalUnit
repita por favor
please say that again

please sit down phraseologicalUnit
siéntate, por favor siéntense, por favor siéntese, por favor
please sit down

please speak more slowly phraseologicalUnit
por favor habla más despacio por favor hable más despacio
please speak more slowly

please turn left phraseologicalUnit
gire a la izquierda, por favor
please turn left

please turn right phraseologicalUnit
gire a la derecha, por favor
please turn right

pleased /pliːzd/ adj
satisfecho contento
happy, content

pleased to meet you phraseologicalUnit
encantado mucho gusto encantada encantado de conocerte
polite formula used when being introduced to somebody

pleasing /ˈplizɪŋ/ /ˈpliːzɪŋ/ adj
grato
giving pleasure

pleasurable adj
placentero
that gives pleasure

pleasurably adv
placenteramente
in a manner that is pleasing

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ n
placer
a state of being pleased
person or thing that causes enjoyment
voluptuosidad
sexual enjoyment

pleasure /ˈplɛʒə/ /ˈplɛʒɚ/ v
gustar
to give pleasure to

pleat /pliːt/ n
plisado
fold in a fabric of a garment

pleat /pliːt/ v
plisar tablear alechugar
To form pleats in a piece of fabric or garment

pleb /plɛb/ n
mandado
common person

plebeian /plɪˈbiːən/ adj
plebeyo barriobajero
of or pertaining to the common people

plebeian /plɪˈbiːən/ n
plebeyo
one of the common people of ancient Rome

plebs /plɛbz/ n
plebe
The common people

plectrum /ˈplɛk.tɹəm/ n
plectro púa
music: small piece for plucking strings

pledge /plɛdʒ/ n
brindis
drinking toast
iniciada iniciado
person who has taken a pledge of allegiance to a fraternity
juramento manda
promise to abstain from drinking alcohol
garantía
security to payment
juramento promesa solemne
solemn promise

pledge /plɛdʒ/ v
empeñar hipotecar pignorar
to deposit something as a security; to pawn
prometer jurar
to make a solemn promise

plenary /ˈpliːnəɹi/ adj
plenario
fully attended

plenary session n
pleno sesión plenaria
plenary session

plenipotentiary /plɛn.ɪ.poʊˈtɛn.ʃ(i)əɹ.i/ /ˌplɛn.ɪ.pəʊˈtɛn.ʃəɹ.i/ n
plenipotenciario
person invested with supreme authority

plenitude /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/ n
plenitud totalidad
abundance, plenty
compleción plenitud
fullness, completeness

plentiful adj
abundante
yelding abundance

plenty /ˈplɛnti/ [ˈplɪɾ̃i] n
abundancia
a more-than-adequate amount

plenum /ˈpliːnəm/ n
pleno
a legislative meeting (especially of the Communist Party) in which all members are present

pleochroism n
pleocroísmo
optical phenomenon

pleonasm /ˈpliːənæzəm/ n
pleonasmo
redundancy in wording
phrase involving pleonasm

pleonastic adj
pleonástico redundante
of, or relating to pleonasm

pleroma /pləˈɹoʊmə/ n
pléroma
the region of light above the world

plesiosaur n
plesiosaurio
extinct marine reptile

plethora /ˈplɛθəɹə/ n
plétora
excess, abundance

pleura n
pleura
serous membrane that covers the lungs and thorax

pleural adj
pleural
of, relating to, or affecting the pleura

pleural cavity n
cavidad pleural
body cavity

pleurisy n
pleuresía
inflammation of lung pleura

plexiglass n
plexiglás
common language term for polymethyl methacrylate

pleximeter n
plexímetro
instrument

plexus /ˈplɛksəs/ n
plexo
network or interwoven mass

pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ adj
plegable flexible maleable moldeable plegadizo
easily bent or formed

pliers /ˈplaɪ.ə(ɹ)z/ n
alicates
gripping tool which multiplies the strength of the user's hand

plight /plaɪt/ n
aprieto tribulación
unfortunate situation

plinth /plɪnθ/ n
zócalo
base for column, pedestal or statue
fundato
bottom course of stones supporting a wall

plod /plɒd/ v
caminar pesadamente
to walk slowly

plosive /ˈploʊsɪv/ /ˈpləʊsɪv/ n
oclusiva
consonant

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ n
lote plano solar
area of land used for building on or planting on
argumento trama intriga hilo argumental
course of a story
diagrama gráfica
graph or diagram
complot conspiración
secret plan to achieve an end

plot /plɑt/ /plɒt/ v
conspirar tramar
intransitive: to conceive
trazar
to trace out a graph or diagram
tramar
transitive: to conceive

plot hole n
laguna argumental
an inconsistence within a storyline

plot twist n
cambio de dirección del diagrama giro
change in the direction or expected outcome of the plot

plotter n
plóter
device

plough /plaʊ/ n
Carro Mayor
alternative name for Ursa Major
arado
device pulled through the ground

plough /plaʊ/ v
arar
to use a plough
arar labrar barbechar
to use a plough on to prepare for planting

ploughing n
arada
breaking of the ground into furrows

plover /ˈplʌvə/ /ˈplʌvɚ/ n
chorlito chorlitejo chorlo
wading bird of the family Charadriidae

plowman /ˈplaʊ.mən/ n
arador
male plower

plowshare n
reja
cutting edge of a plow

ploy n
estrategia truco táctica
strategy, tactic

pluck /plʌk/ n
perseverancia
nerve, fortitude, persistence

pluck /plʌk/ v
herir
music: to gently play a single string
desplumar
to remove feathers from a bird

plucky /ˈplʌki/ adj
osado valiente
having or showing pluck

plug /plʌɡ/ n
enchufe
electric connecting device
tapón
hole filler

plug in v
enchufar
connect an electrical device

plug-in /ˈplʌɡɪn/ n
extensión
computer add-on

plum /plʌm/ adj
escogido selecto
choice

plum /plʌm/ n
pelotudo
fool, idiot
ciruela ciruelo
fruit of Prunus domestica
huevos
slang: testicle
ciruelo
tree

plum blossom n
flor de ciruelo
the blossom of the Prunus mume

plumage /ˈpluːmɪdʒ/ n
plumaje
collection of feathers covering a bird’s body

plumb bob n
peso de la plomada
metal weight

plumbago n
belesa
leadwort

plumber /ˈplʌmə/ n
fontanero plomero gasfitero gásfiter
one who fits, etc, pipes for water, gas or drainage
plomero
one who works in lead

plumbing /ˈplʌmɪŋ/ n
cañería fontanería
pipes, etc, of a water/gas/sewage system in a building
fontanería plomería
trade or occupation of a plumber

plumbism n
saturnismo
lead poisoning

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ n
plomada
lead on a line, plumb bob, plummet line

plummet /ˈplʌm.ət/ v
caer en picado
to drop swiftly, in a direct manner; to fall quickly

plump /plʌmp/ adj
regordete rechoncho rollizo
Having a full and rounded shape, chubby

plump up v
ahuecar esponjar mullir
shake or arrange so as to be fatter

plumule n
plúmula
the first bud

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ n
saqueo
instance of plundering
botín saqueo
loot attained by plundering

plunder /ˈplʌndə(ɹ)/ v
saquear
to take all the goods of, by force (as in war) (transitive)
to commit robbery or looting (intransitive)
to take by force or wrongfully
to use or use up wrongfully

plundering n
despojo saqueo

plunge /plʌndʒ/ n
inmersión
The act of thrusting into or submerging; a dive, leap, rush, or pitch into, or as into, water; as, to take the water with a plunge

plunge /plʌndʒ/ v
zambullir
sumergir
to thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse

plunger /ˈplʌndʒɚ/ n
chupón desatascador destupidor sopapa
device for removing blockages by suction

pluot n
ciruela Damasco ciruela albaricoque ciruela chabacano pluot pluoto plúot
plum-apricot

pluperfect tense n
pluscuamperfecto
tense

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ adj
plural
more than one

plural /ˈplʊə.ɹəl/ n
plural
word in plural form
the plural number

plurale tantum /plʊˌɹɑleɪ̯ˈtɑntəm/ n
plurale tantum pluralia tantum
a noun without a singular form

pluralism n
pluralismo
social system with multiple cultural identities

pluralistic adj
pluralista
characteristic of pluralism

plurality n
pluralidad
the state of being plural

plurinational adj
plurinacional
of different nationalities

plus /plʌs/ adj
positivo positiva
being positive rather than negative or zero
physics: electrically positive
positive, involving advantage

plus /plʌs/ preposition
más
arithmetic: sum
in addition to

plus sign n
signo más
mathematical symbol

plush /plʌʃ/ adj
suave
having a soft, fluffy exterior

plush /plʌʃ/ n
felpa peluche
textile fabric

plush toy n
peluche
soft toy with a plush covering

plutocracy /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/ /pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/ n
plutocracia
government by the wealthy
controlling class of the wealthy

plutocratic adj
plutocrático
of, relating to, or being a plutocracy

plutodemocracy /ˌplutoʊdɪˈmɒkɹəsi/ n
democracia plutocrática
pseudodemocracy that is in fact a hypercapitalist plutocracy

pluton n
plutón
geology

plutonium /pluːˈtoʊniəm/ n
plutonio
chemical element

pluviometer n
pluviómetro pluvímetro udómetro
instrument

pluvious /ˈplʊvi.əs/ adj
pluviosa pluvioso
of or pertaining to condition of heavy rain

plywood n
contrachapado madera contrachapada triplay
construction material

pneumatic /n(j)ʊˈmæ.tɪk/ adj
neumático neumática
of or relating to air or other gases
of or relating to pneumatics
powered by, or filled with compressed air

pneumococcus n
neumococo
Streptococcus pneumoniae

pneumoconiosis n
neumoconiosis
disease of the lungs

pneumology /ˈnjuːmɑlədʒɪ/ n
neumología
the study of the respiratory system and organs

pneumonia /njuˈməʊniə/ /nuˈmoʊniə/ n
neumonía pulmonía
inflammation of the lungs

pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis /njuːˌmɒnəʊʌltɹəmaɪkɹəʊˈskɒpɪkˌsɪlɪkəʊvɒlkeɪnəʊkəʊniˈəʊsɪs/ /nuˌmɑːnoʊʌltɹəmaɪkɹoʊˈskɑːpɪkˌsɪlɪkoʊvɑːlkeɪnoʊkoʊniˈoʊsɪs/ n
neumoconiosis
disease of the lungs

pneumothorax n
neumotórax
presence of air inside the pleural cavity

poach /ˈpoʊtʃ/ v
escalfar
to cook in simmering liquid
cazar cabeza
to entice an employee or customer to switch
cazar furtivamente pescar furtivamente practicar furtivismo recolectar furtivamente talar furtivamente
to take game or fish illegally
hurtar quitar furtivamente
to take illegally or unfairly

poached egg n
huevo escalfado
type of cooked egg

poacher /ˈpoʊ.tʃɚ/ /ˈpəʊ.tʃə/ n
cazador furtivo furtivista furtivo leñador furtivo pescador furtivo recolector furtivo
a person who trespasses in order to take game illegally

poaching n
caza furtiva furtivismo pesca furtiva recolección furtiva talado furtivo
trespassing in search of game

pochard /ˈpəʊtʃəd/ n
porrón
duck

pock /pɑk/ /pɒk/ n
vejiga
pus filled swelling

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ n
bolsillo bolsa
bag stitched to an item of clothing
tronera
billiards: net into which balls are struck

pocket /ˈpɑkɪt/ /ˈpɒkɪt/ v
embolsar
to put into a pocket

pocket money n
paga mensualidad mesada
money given to a child
calderilla
small amount of cash

pocket pistol n
pistola de bolsillo
Any handgun suitable to be carried in a pocket

pocket pool n
paja bolsillera
masturbation through a pocket

pocket protector n
protector de bolsillo
a sheath designed to fit in a shirt pocket

pocket watch n
reloj de bolsillo reloj de faltriquera
watch

pocketknife n
navaja
small knife whose blades or tools can fold in its handle

pod /ˈpɑd/ /ˈpɒd/ n
manada
group of whales or similar mammals
vaina
seed case
cápsula de escape
small vehicle

podcast n
pódcast
podcast

podiatrist /pəˈdaɪətɹɪst/ n
podólogo podiatra podóloga
specialist in foot care

podiatry /pəˈdaɪətɹi/ n
podología
podiatry, care of the feet

podium /ˈpəʊ.dɪi.ʌm/ n
podio
platform
sports: steepled platform

poem /ˈpoʊ̯əm/ /ˈpoʊ̯ɪm/ /ˈpəʊ̯ɪm/ n
poema poesía oda
literary piece written in verse
poema
piece of poetic writing
piece of writing in the tradition of poetry

poet /ˈpoʊət/ /ˈpəʊɪt/ n
poeta poetisa
person who writes poems

poetaster n
poetastro
unskilled poet

poetess n
poetisa
female poet

poetic /poʊˈɛtɪk/ adj
poético
relating to poetry
characteristic of poets

poetic licence n
licencia poética
departure from convention

poetically adv
poéticamente
in a poetic manner

poetry /ˈpoʊətɹi/ /ˈpəʊɪtɹi/ n
poesía
literature composed in verse
a poet's literary production
poeticidad poesía
poetical quality, artistic and/or artful, which appeals or stirs the imagination

pogrom /pəˈɡɹoʊm/ /ˈpoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɒɡɹəm/ n
pogromo
riot with the intent to massacre or terrorize a certain group, usually Jews

poignancy n
patetismo
the quality of being poignant

poignant /ˈpɔɪ.nənt/ /ˈpɔɪn.jənt/ adj
conmovedor
evoking strong mental sensation
penetrante agudo incisivo
incisive; penetrating
agudo claro elocuente penetrante
neat; eloquent; applicable; relevant
picante
piquant; pungent
puntiagudo punzo-cortante
sharp-pointed; keen

poinsettia /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.tɪə/ /ˌpɔɪnˈsɛ.ɾ(i)ə/ n
nochebuena flor de Pascua
plant

point /pɔɪnt/ n
punto
geometry: zero-dimensional object
location or place
unit of scoring in a game or competition
full stop
arithmetic: decimal point (note: many languages use a comma (',') rather than a dot as a decimal point, and hence the translations into these languages reflect this.)
typography: unit of size
economics: unit of change
mark or stroke above letter
opinion which adds to the discussion
something tiny
momento
particular moment in an event or occurrence
punta
sharp tip

point /pɔɪnt/ v
indicar apuntar
to extend finger

point blank adv
a bocajarro a quemarropa sin paños calientes
directly; bluntly; without pretense or caution

point guard n
base
ballhandling guard in basketball

point of inflection n
punto de inflexión
point on a curve

point of no return n
punto de no retorno
(aviation) the point in a flight when there is insufficient fuel to return to the origin
(idiomatic) the point when it is no longer possible to stop the process

point of reference n
punto de referencia referente
A particular point from which to measure or compare the changes in some quantity

point of sale /ˌpɔɪnt əv ˈseɪl/ n
terminal punto de venta
location at which payment for goods is made

point of view n
punto de vista
attitude, opinion, or set of beliefs
position from which something is seen; outlook; standpoint

point out v
apuntar indicar señalar
identify with a bodily gesture
indicar puntualizar
tell, remind, indicate to someone

point-blank adj
a bocajarro a quemarropa
so close that a weapon may be aimed directly at its target

point-blank adv
bocajarro quemarropa
a bocajarro a quemarropa
in a direct manner, without hesitation

pointer /ˈpɔɪntə/ n
puntero
anything that points or is used for pointing
teacher's pointer
apuntador puntero
computer programming: variable that stores the address of another variable
braco perro de muestra
dog
aguja
of a timepiece or measuring device

pointillism n
puntillismo
painting technique

pointless /ˈpɔɪntləs/ adj
chato romo
having no point or sharp tip
fútil irrelevante
having no prominent or important feature
inútil innecesario vano
having no purpose

pointlessly adv
inútilmente
pointless manner

poise /pɔɪz/ n
contrapeso
That which causes a balance; a counterweight
poise
a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity
ponderación
composure; freedom from embarrassment or affectation

poised /pɔɪzd/ adj
listo
Ready,prepared

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ n
veneno ponzoña
substance harmful to a living organism

poison /ˈpɔɪz(ə)n/ v
envenenar emponzoñar
to use poison to kill or paralyse

poison ivy n
hiedra venenosa
one of several ivy-like urushiol-producing plants

poisoned chalice n
regalo envenenado
scheme or instrument

poisoning n
envenenar envenenamiento
administration of a poison
envenenamiento
state of being poisoned

poisonous /ˈpɔɪzənəs/ adj
venenoso ponzoñoso tóxico
containing sufficient poison to be dangerous

poke /poʊk/ /pəʊk/ v
hurgar
to jab with an object such as a finger or a stick
atizar
to poke a fire to remove ash or promote burning

poke around v
curiosear
To search for something

poke fun v
burlarse mofarse pitorrearse ridiculizar
to subject to laughter

poker /ˈpoʊkɚ/ /ˈpəʊkə/ n
atizador
metal rod for poking
póquer póker
card game

poker face n
cara de póquer doble cara
any similar expression preventing giving away one's motives etc.
impassive facial expression preventing determining whether one's actions in the game are the result of a quality hand or of bluffing

polar /ˈpoʊ̯lɚ/ /ˈpəʊ̯lə(ɹ)/ adj
polar
relating to a geographic pole
having a dipole
of a certain coordinate system
of an orbit passing near a geographic pole

polar bear n
oso polar oso blanco
Ursus maritimus

polar cap n
capa de hielo casquete polar
high-latitude region covered by ice

polar circle n
círculo polar
either of the two parallels of the Earth

polar ice n
casquete polar
glacial mass

polarity /pəˈlærɪti/ n
polaridad
chemistry: dipole-dipole intermolecular force
separation, alignment
one of two extremes

polarization /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
polarización
grouping of opinions into two extremes
production of polarized light
production or condition of polarity
separation of positive and negative charges

polarize /ˈpoʊləɹaɪz/ v
polarizar
to cause a group to be divided into extremes
to cause to have a polarization

polder /ˈpəʊldə/ n
pólder
area of ground reclaimed from a sea or lake by means of dikes

pole /poʊl/ /pɔːl/ /pəʊl/ [pʰoʊ̯ɫ] n
palo vara garrocha
long and slender object for construction or support
polo
magnetic point
extreme of an axis
contact on an electrical device
isolated point of a meromorphic function (complex analysis)

pole dance n
baile del caño
dancing centred around a pole

pole position n
primera posición
first place
top qualifying position

pole star n
estrella polar
the star

pole vault n
salto con garrocha salto con pértiga
jumping event where an athlete vaults over a high bar with the aid of a pole

pole vaulter n
garrochista
athlete who competes in the pole vault

polearm n
arma de hasta
close-combat weapon

polecat /ˈpəʊlkæt/ n
turón
Mustela putorius

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ adj
polémico
having the characteristics of a polemic

polemic /pəˈlɛmɪk/ n
polémica
argument or controversy

polemology /ˌpɑləˈmɑlədʒi/ /ˌpɒləˈmɒlədʒi/ n
polemología
study of human conflict and war

polenta n
polenta
starchy accompaniment to a meal

poles apart adj
polos opuestos
totally opposite

police /ˈpliːs/ /ˈpoʊ.liːs/ [pə̆ˈliˑs] n
policía
an organisation that enforces the law

police brutality n
brutalidad policial sevicia policial
use of excessive force by a police officer

police car n
patrulla vehículo policial
automobile used by a police officer

police dog n
perro policía perro policial
trained dog for police work

police force n
carabineros cuerpo de policía fuerza pública
police organization, constabulary

police officer n
policía agente de policía agente
an officer in a law enforcement agency

police state n
estado policial
nation whose government controls people by police

police station n
comisaría
building of police force

policeman /pəˈliːsmən/ n
policía agente de policía agente pitufo
a member of a police force

policewoman n
policía agente agente de policía
a female police officer

policing n
vigilancia
monitoring or regulation
patrullaje
patrolling by the police

policy /ˈpɑləsi/ /ˈpɒləsi/ n
política
principle of conduct
póliza
law: insurance document

policymaker n
formulador formulador de políticas responsable de las políticas responsable político
one involved in the formulation of policies

poliomyelitis /ˌpɒlɪəʊmaɪəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
poliomielitis
infection by the poliovirus

poliovirus n
poliovirus
human enterovirus

polis /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ n
polis
a city or city-state

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ n
abrillantador pulimento betún pulidor
substance used to polish

polish /ˈpɑlɪʃ/ /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ v
pulir acicalar
make a surface smooth or shiny
pulir
to refine; improve imperfections from

politburo /ˈpɒlɪtˌbjʊəɹəʊ/ n
buró político politburó
the governing Communist council

polite /pəˈlaɪt/ adj
cortés educado
well-mannered

politely /pəˈlaɪtli/ adv
cortésmente educadamente
in a polite manner

politeness /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ n
educación cortesía
act of being polite

political /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adj
político
concerning or relating to politics
motivated by political calculation
of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power or authority

political correctness n
corrección política
being politically correct

political party n
partido político partido
political organization

political prisoner n
preso político
person

political science n
politología ciencia política
study of politics

political scientist n
politólogo politóloga
political science expert

politically adv
políticamente
in a political manner

politically correct adj
políticamente correcto
avoiding offense, selectively

politically incorrect adj
politicamente incorrecto
not politically correct

politician /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ n
político política
one engaged in politics

politicization n
politización
The state of being or process of becoming politicized

politicize v
politizar
to give something political characteristics
to make someone politically active

politicking n
politiqueo

politics /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/ /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ v
política
a methodology and activities associated with running a government

polity /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/ /ˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪ/ n
régimen
an organizational structure of the government
estado
politically organized unit

polka /ˈpoʊ(l)kə/ /ˈpɒl.kə/ n
polca
dance
music for this dance

polka dot /ˈpoʊ.kə ˌdɑt/ /ˈpɒl.kə ˌdɒt/ n
lunares
uniform round dots forming a pattern on fabric

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pəʊl/ n
sondeo encuesta
an election or a survey of a particular group

poll /poʊl/ /pɔl/ /pəʊl/ v
encuesta encuestas
to solicit mock votes from (a person or group)

poll tax n
capitación impuesto de capitación impuesto electoral
uniform tax per individual

pollakiuria n
polaquiuria
abnormally frequent passage of relatively small quantities of urine

pollen /ˈpɑlən/ /ˈpɒlən/ n
polen
fine granular substance produced in flowers

pollenize v
polinizar
to impregnate with pollen

pollinate v
polinizar
To apply pollen to

pollination n
polinización
transfer of pollen from an anther to a stigma

pollinator n
polinizador
agent

polling station n
colegio electoral mesa electoral
place where voters go to cast their ballot

pollock /ˈpɑlək/ /ˈpɒlək/ n
gado
abadejo carbonero
food fish related to cod

pollster n
encuestador
person who conducts polls

pollutant n
contaminante
something that pollutes

pollute v
contaminar
to make something harmful

pollution /pəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/ n
contaminación polución
the contamination of the environment by harmful substances

polo /ˈpoʊloʊ/ /ˈpəʊləʊ/ n
polo
ball game

polo player n
polista
player of polo

polo shirt n
chemise chomba polo poloché
casual top

polonium /pəˈloʊni.əm/ /pəˈləʊni.əm/ n
polonio
chemical element

poltergeist /ˈpoʊl.tɚˌɡaɪst/ /ˈpɒl.tə.ɡaɪst/ n
poltergeist
a disruptive ghost

poltroon /pɑlˈtɹun/ /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ n
blanco blandengue cobarde gallina mandria pendejo
an ignoble or arrant coward

poly- /ˈpɑli/ /ˈpɒlɪ/ prefix
poli-
many

polyamide n
poliamida
polymer

polyamory /ˌpɒliˈæm(ə)ɹi/ n
poliamor poliamoría
practices involving relationships with multiple partners

polyandrous adj
poliandro
Of or pertaining to polyandry

polyandry n
poliandria
plurality of husbands at the same time

polyangiitis n
poliangeítis
inflammation of multiple blood vessels or lymph vessels

polyarchy n
poliarquía
government in which power is invested in multiple people

polycarbonate n
policarbonato
polymer of aromatic carbonates

polychete n
poliqueto
annelids of the class Polychaeta

polychlorinated biphenyl n
policlorobifenilo
PCB

polychromatic adj
policromo polícromo
showing a variety of colours

polyclinic n
policlínico
a clinic in which diseases of many sorts are treated

polycotyledonous adj
policotiledóneo

polycyclic adj
policíclico
having two or more rings of atoms in the molecule

polycystic /pɑliˈsɪstɪk/ /ˌpɒlɪˈsɪstɪk/ adj
poliquístico
having many cysts

polycystic ovary syndrome n
síndrome de ovario poliquístico
syndrome characterised by polycystic ovaries

polyester n
poliéster
polymer

polyethism n
polietismo
different work activities

polyethylene n
polietileno
polyethylene

polyethylene terephthalate n
politereftalato de etileno tereftalato de polietileno
type of polyester

polygamist /pəˈlɪɡəmɪst/ n
polígamo
one who practices polygamy

polygamy /pəˈlɪɡəmi/ n
poligamia
the having of a plurality of socially bonded sexual partners at the same time

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ adj
poligloto polígloto
Containing, or made up of, several languages
Versed in, or speaking, many languages

polyglot /ˈpɒliːɡlɒt/ n
políglota
políglota poliglota
one who masters, notably speaks, several languages

polygon /ˈpɑliɡɑn/ /ˈpɒlɪɡən/ n
polígono
plane figure bounded by straight edges

polygon mesh n
malla poligonal
collection of vetrices, edges and faces

polygonal /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ adj
poligonal
having many angles

polygraph n
polígrafo
device to discern if a subject is lying

polygraphic adj
poligráfico

polygyny /pəˈlɪdʒɪnɪ/ n
poliginia
plurality of wives at the same time

polyhedron /pɒliˈhiːdɹən/ n
poliedro
geometry: solid figure

polymath /ˈpɑliˌmæθ/ /ˈpɒlɪmæθ/ n
polímata
person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge

polymathic adj
polifacético
pertaining to polymathy

polymer /ˈpɑ.lɪ.mɚ/ /ˈpɒl.ɨ.mə/ n
polímero
molecule

polymerase n
polimerasa
enzyme that catalyses the formation of polymers

polymerase chain reaction n
reacción en cadena de la polimerasa

polymerize /pəˈlɪ.mə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpɑləməˌɹaɪz/ /ˈpɒlɨməɹʌɪz/ v
polimerizar
to convert a monomer to a polymer

polymethyl methyacrylate n
plexiglás
tough, transparent thermoplastic polymer

polymorphism /pɑliˈmɔɹfɪz(ə)m/ /pɒlɪˈmɔːfɪz(ə)m/ n
polymorfismo
polimorfismo
genetics: regular existence of two or more different genotypes within a given species or population
ability to assume different forms or shapes
computer science: feature of object-oriented programming
biology: coexistence of two or more distinct forms independent of sex
crystallography: ability of a material to exist in more than one form

polymorphonuclear adj
polimorfonuclear
Having a nucleus with lobes of diverse shapes

polymorphonuclear n
polimorfonuclear
Such a leucocyte; a neutrophil

polymorphous adj
polimorfo
Having, or occurring in, several distinct forms

polynomial adj
polinomial polinómico
in algebra

polynomial n
polinomio
algebraic expression

polynuclear adj
polinuclear
having multiple nuclei

polynya /pə(ʊ)ˈlɪnjə/ /pəˈlɪnjə/ n
polinia
area of open water surrounded by sea ice

polyp n
pólipo
growth
coelenterate

polypeptide n
polipéptido
organic chemistry: any polymer amino acids joined via peptide bonds

polypeptidic adj
polipeptídico
pertaining to a polypeptide

polyphenol n
polifenol
any of a large class of organic compounds

polyphonic adj
polifónico
of or relating to polyphony

polyphony /pəˈlɪfəni/ n
polifonía
musical texture consisting of several independent melodic voices

polyphosphate n
polifosfato
class of inorganic polymers

polyploidy /ˈpɒlɪplɔɪdi/ n
poliploidía
state or condition of being a polyploid

polyposis n
poliposis
hereditary disease

polyptoton /ˌpɑ.ləpˈtoʊ.tɑn/ n
políptoton
stylistic scheme

polyptych /ˈpɒlɪptɪk/ n
políptico
a work consisting of multiple painted or carved panels joined together

polysaccharide n
polisacárido
complex carbohydrate

polysemantic adj
polisemántico
having multiple meanings

polysemic /pɒ.lɪ.ˈsiː.mɪk/ adj
polisémico
having a number of meanings, interpretations or understandings

polysemy /ˈpɒ.lɪ.siː.mi/ n
polisemia
ability to have multiple meanings

polysomnography n
polisomnografía

polystyrene n
poliestireno
polymer

polysyllabic /ˌpɑ.li.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɒ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ /ˌpɔ.lɪ.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
polisílabo
having more than one syllable

polysyndeton n
polisíndeton
the use of many conjunctions to achieve an overwhelming effect in a sentence

polysynthetic /ˌpɒlisɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
polisintético
polysynthetic

polytechnic adj
politécnico

polytechnic n
politécnica
educational institute

polytheism /pɒl.ɪˈθiː.ɪz.əm/ n
politeísmo
belief in the existence of many gods

polytheistic /ˌpɒlɪθiːˈɪstɪk/ adj
politeísta
of or relating to polytheism

polytonic /ˌpɑliˈtɑnɪk/ /ˌpɒliˈtɒnɪk/ adj
politónico
Using the Greek system of diacritics

polytope n
politopo
geometric shape

polyurethane n
poliuretano
any of various polymeric resins containing urethane links

polyuria n
poliuria
production of an abnormally large amount of urine

pomace /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
hollejo

pomade n
brillantilla pomada de pelo
greasy substance

pomander /ˈpoʊ.mæn.dɚ/ /ˈpɒ.mæn.də/ n
pomander
mixture of aromatic substances

pome n
pomo
type of fruit

pomegranate /ˈpɑm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡɹæn.ɪt/ n
granada granado
fruit
granado granada
shrub/tree

pomelo /ˈpɑməloʊ/ /ˈpɒmɪləʊ/ n
pomelo pampelmusa
large fruit of the C. maxima or grandis

pommel /ˈpɑ.məl/ n
pomo
round handle or knob
borrén
upper front brow of a saddle

pommel horse n
caballete potro
gymnastic apparatus

pomological adj
pomológico
pertaining to pomology

pomology n
pomologia

pomp /ˈpɑːmp/ /ˈpɒmp/ n
pompa boato
show of magnificence

pompano /ˈpɒmpənəʊ/ n
palometa pámpano
carangid

pompous /ˈpɑmpəs/ /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj
pomposo altisonante altísono campanudo grandilocuente hinchado
affectedly grand

pompously adv
pomposamente
in a pompous manner

poncho /ˈpɑn.tʃoʊ/ /ˈpɒn.tʃəʊ/ n
poncho
simple garment of cloth

pond /pɑnd/ /pɒnd/ n
estanque charca laguna
small lake
charco
the Atlantic Ocean

ponder /ˈpɒn.də(ɹ)/ v
ponderar
to consider carefully
considerar meditar cavilar discurrir
to think deeply

ponderous /ˈpɑn.dɚ.əs/ /ˈpɒn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
beocio conformista grosero pesado torpe
clumsy, unwieldy, or slow, especially due to weight
abrumador agobiante aplastante dogmático grave torpe
dull or boring

poniard /ˈpɒnjəd/ n
puñal
dagger

pons /pɒnz/ n
pons puente troncoencefálico
Part of brain

pontiff /ˈpɒntɪf/ n
pontífice papa
pope

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkeɪt/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ n
pontificado
state of a pontifex

pontificate /pɑːnˈtɪfɪkət/ /pɒnˈtɪfɪkət/ v
pontificar
preside as a bishop
sentar cátedra
speak in a patronizing, supercilious or pompous manner

pony /ˈpoʊni/ /ˈpəʊni/ n
poni caballito
small horse

ponytail /ˈpoʊniˌteɪl/ n
cola de caballo coleta
hairstyle

poo /pu/ /puː/ n
caca popo

poo /pu/ /puː/ v
cagar hacer aguas mayores hacer popó

pooch n
pichicho
slang: dog

poodle /ˈpuː.dəl/ n
caniche
any of various breeds of poodle

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuɫ] n
balsa pileta poza
body of water
charco
small body of standing or stagnant water; a puddle
billar
cue sport like billiards

pool /pul/ /puːl/ [pʰuɫ] v
participar
to combine or contribute with others
reunir compartir
to put together

pool table n
mesa de billar
a table used for playing pool

pooled fund n
fondo acumulado fondo agregado fondo aunado fondo combinado
Investment funds that are aggregated together

poolish n
poolish pulís
mixture

poop deck n
castillo de popa
stern deck on top of the cabin(s)

pooper scooper n
pala de caca pala de mierda de perro
scoop for the collection of pet excrement

poor /poː/ /puɹ/ /pʊə(ɹ)/ /pʊɹ/ adj
pobre
with little or no possessions or money
used to express pity
of low quality

poor as a church mouse adj
más pobre que una rata
very poor

poor box n
cepillo
box for donations for the needy

poor thing n
pobrecillo pobrecito
someone or something to be pitied

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ interjection
pop
sound

pop /pɑp/ /pɒp/ n
papi
affectionate form of father

pop group n
grupo de pop
musical group specializing in pop music

pop music n
música pop música popular
music intended for or accepted by a wide audience

pop up v
aparecerse
to appear without warning

pop-up n
ventana emergente
advertisement that pops up when one accesses an Internet page

popcorn /ˈpɑp.kɔɹn/ /ˈpɒp.kɔː(ɹ)n/ /ˈpʌp.kɔɹn/ n
palomitas de maíz pochoclo pororó cancha canguil crispetas
a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating

pope /poʊp/ /pəʊp/ n
Papa papa
head of the Roman Catholic Church

popinjay /ˈpɑpənˌdʒeɪ/ /ˈpɒpɪndʒeɪ/ n
gomoso pisaverde
vain, gaudy person

poplar /ˈpɒplə(ɹ)/ n
álamo chopo
any of various deciduous trees of the genus Populus

poplit /ˈpɑplɪt/ /ˈpɒplɪt/ /ˌpɑpˈlɪt/ /ˌpɒpˈlɪt/ n
corva
fossa at the back of the knee joint

popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪ.əl/ adj
poplíteo
area behind the knee

poppy /ˈpɑpi/ /ˈpɒpi/ n
amapola ababol
plant

poppyhead n
cabeza de adormidera
head of a poppy

poppyseed n
semilla de amapola
the seed of the poppy

popsicle /ˈpɑpsɪkl̩/ /ˈpɒpsɪkl̩/ n
helado paleta
serving of frozen juice on a stick

populace /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ n
populacho
common people

popular /ˈpɑpjələɹ/ /ˈpɒpjʊlə/ adj
popular
liked by many people
of or pertaining to the common people

popular assembly n
asamblea popular
localized citizen gathering

popular music n
música popular
genre that has wide appeal amongst the general public

popular science n
de divulgación científica
of, or having to do with popular science

popularise v
popularizar
to make popular

popularity /ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
popularidad
the quality or state of being popular

popularization n
popularización
the act of making something popular to the general public

populate /ˈpɑp.jəˌleɪt/ /ˈpɒp.jʊˌleɪt/ v
poblar
to supply with inhabitants

population /pɒpjuːˈleɪʃən/ /ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃən/ n
población
all people living within a political or geographical boundary
number of residents in a given area
statistics: greater group of units from which a sample can be drawn
biology: collection of organisms

population inversion n
inversión de población
creation of a system

populational adj
poblacional
of or pertaining to population

populism n
populismo
a political doctrine or philosophy

populist n
populista
person who advocates populism

populous /ˈpɑpjələs/ /ˈpɒpjʊləs/ adj
populoso muy poblado
having a large population

porbeagle n
cailón tiburón cailón
a pelagic shark

porcelain /ˈpoːslɘn/ /ˈpɔɹ.sə.lɪn/ /ˈpɔː.sə.lɪn/ n
porcelana loza
hard white translucent ceramic
porcelana
items (esp. dishware or objets d'art) made of porcelain

porch /po(ː)ɹtʃ/ /poətʃ/ /pɔɹtʃ/ /pɔːtʃ/ n
porche pórtico
a covered and enclosed entrance to a building

porciculture n
porcicultura
raising of pigs

porcine /ˈpoʊɹ.saɪn/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sin/ /ˈpoʊɹ.sɪn/ adj
gordo obeso
morbidly obese
porcino
of or pertaining to the pig

porcini /pɔːɹˈtʃiː.ni/ /pɔːˈtʃiː.ni/ n
boleto
mushroom, Boletus edulis

porcupine /ˈpɔː(ɹ)kjʊˌpaɪn/ n
puercoespín puerco espín
large rodent

pore /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ n
poro
a tiny opening in the skin

porgy n
pargo
fish of the family Sparidae

poriferan n
porífero
any sponge of the phylum Porifera

pork /po(ː)ɹk/ /poək/ /pɔɹk/ /pɔːk/ n
cerdo puerco
meat of a pig

pork belly n
panza de cerdo
boneless cut of fatty meat

pork rind n
chicharrones chicharrón
food made from pork skin

porn /pɔɹn/ /pɔːn/ n
porno
pornography

porn star n
estrella porno actor porno actriz porno
actor or actress famous for appearing in pornographic films

porno /ˈpɔːnəʊ/ n
porno
pornography

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ n
pornocracia
government by, or dominated by, prostitutes or corrupt persons

pornocracy /pɔˈnɑkɹəsi/ /pɔːˈnɒkɹəsɪ/ pn
pornocracia
period of the papacy known as the saeculum obscurum

pornographer n
pornógrafa pornógrafo
person involved in creation or dissemination of pornography

pornographic adj
pornográfico
containing an explicit depiction of sexual activity

pornography /pɔɹˈnɑ.ɡɹə.fi/ /pɔː(ɹ)ˈnɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
pornografía
depiction of sexual subject matter with prurient intent

pornophobe n
pornofóbico
person opposed to or that hates pornography

pornophobic adj
pornofóbico

porosity n
porosidad
measure of how porous a material is
state of being porous

porous /ˈpɔːɹəs/ adj
poroso
full of tiny pores

porphyria /pɔː(ɹ)ˈfɪɹɪə/ n
porfiria
abnormality of porphyrin metabolism

porphyrin /ˈpɔɹfəɹɪn/ /ˈpɔːfɪɹɪn/ n
porfirina
heterocyclic compound

porpoise /ˈpɔːpəs/ /ˈpɔːɹpəs/ n
marsopa
cetacean

porridge /ˈpɒɹɪdʒ/ /ˈpɔɹɪdʒ/ n
gachas puches
breakfast cereal dish

porron n
porrón

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ adj
a babor
of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ n
puerto
dock or harbour
babor
left-hand side of a vessel when facing the front
puerto
computing: logical or physical construct into and from which data are transferred
versión portada
computing: program adapted to work on a different platform; act of adapting
vino de Oporto
fortified wine

port /po(ː)ɹt/ /poət/ /pɔɹt/ /pɔːt/ v
portar
computing: to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform

port city n
puerto
city built around a port

port wine n
vino de Oporto oporto
A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal

portable /ˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /ˈpɔː(ɹ)təbəl/ adj
portátil portable
able to be carried or moved
portable
running on multiple systems

portal /ˈpɔːtəl/ /ˈpɔːɹtəl/ n
portada portal
entry point
vena porta
vein
portal
website
grandiose entrance

portal vein n
vena porta
particular vein

portcullis /pɔːtˈkʌlɪs/ n
rastrillo
gate in the form of a grating

porte cochère /pɔːt kɒˈʃɛː/ n
puerta cochera
open-walled roof over a driveway

portend /pɔɹˈtɛnd/ /pɔːˈtɛnd/ v
presagiar
to serve as a warning or omen
significar
to signify

portentous adj
portentoso
ominous; portending evil

porter /ˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ˈpoətə/ /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ˈpɔːtə/ n
cargador changador changarín faquín fardero mecapal
person who carries luggage
portero
person in control of a building entrance

portfolio /pɔɹtˈfoʊ.liˌoʊ/ /pɔːtˈfəʊ.liˌəʊ/ n
portafolio portafolios
case
carpeta de trabajos
collection
cartera de inversiones
investments
cartera
post

porthole n
tronera
circular window

portico /ˈpɔːtɪkəʊ/ n
pórtico
small space with a roof supported by columns, serving as the entrance to a building

portion /ˈpoəɹʃən/ /ˈpɔɹʃən/ /ˈpɔːʃən/ n
porción
allocated amount

portmanteau /pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/ /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/ n
maleta valija
case

portmanteau word n
compuesto acronímico contracción
word which combines the meaning of two words

portocaval adj
portocaval
relating to the portal vein and the vena cava

portolan /ˈpɔːtələn/ n
portulano
chart of European navigable waters

portrait /ˈpoətɹeɪt/ /ˈpoətɹɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpoʊɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔɹtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔɹtɹət/ /ˈpɔːtɹeɪt/ /ˈpɔːtɹɪt/ n
retrato
painting of a person
an accurate depiction of a person, a mood, etc.

portray /pɔɹˈtɹeɪ/ v
describir
figuratively: to describe in words
retratar
to paint or draw the likeness of

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ n
pose
position, arrangement (especially of the human body)

pose /poʊz/ /pəʊz/ v
posar
assume or maintain a pose
set in place, arrange

poseur /poʊˈzʊəɹ/ n
postureador postureadora impostor posturero
one who affects some behaviour, style, attitude or other condition, often to impress or influence others

posh /pɑʃ/ /pɒʃ/ adj
cheto fresa pijo pituco
associated with the upper classes
de postín elitista pijo
stylish, elegant, exclusive

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ n
postulado
A postulate

posit /ˈpɒzɪt/ v
postular
Postulate
proponer
Suggest

position /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n
posición
place, location
puesto
post of employment

positive /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ adj
positivo
legal: formally laid down
mathematics: greater than zero
physics: having more protons than electrons
characterised by constructiveness

positive /ˈpɑzɪ̈tɪv/ /ˈpɒzɪ̈tɪv/ n
positivo
the positive degree of adjectives and adverbs
supuesto
thing capable of being affirmed

positive reinforcement n
refuerzo positivo
giving of encouragement to a person who exhibits a particular behaviour

positive thinking n
pensamiento positivo
focusing on thoughts of success

positively /ˈpɒzɪtɪvli/ /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvli/ adv
de todas maneras inequívocamente terminantemente
with certainty

positivism /ˈpɑzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ /ˈpɒzɪtɪvˌɪzm/ n
positivismo
philosophical doctrine

positivist adj
positivista
related to positivism

positivist n
positivista
a believer in positivism

positivity /ˌpɒzɪˈtɪvɪti/ n
positividad
optimism

positron /ˈpɑ.zɪ.tɹɑn/ /ˈpɒz.ɪ.tɹɒn/ n
positrón
positron

positronium n
positronio
exotic atom

posology /pəʊˈsɒ.lə.dʒi/ /pəˈzɑ.lə.dʒi/ n
posología
study of the dosages of drugs

posse /ˈpɑ.si/ /ˈpɒ.si/ n
cuadrilla armada
A criminal gang
posse comitatus
A group of people summoned to help law enforcement

possess /pəˈzɛs/ v
poseer
to have; to have ownership of
to take control of someone's body or mind

possessed /pəˈzɛst/ adj
poseído
controlled by evil spirits

possessing v
poseyendo
present participle of possess

possession /pəˈzɛʃən/ n
posesiones
a territory under the rule of another country
tenencia posesión
ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own
posesión
the state of being possessed by a spirit or demon
something that is owned

possessive /pəˈzɛsɪv/ adj
posesivo
grammar: indicating possession
unwilling to yield possession of
pertaining to possession

possessive adjective n
adjetivo posesivo
possessive determiner

possessive case n
caso posesivo
case used to express direct possession

possessive determiner n
determinante posesivo
possessive determiner

possessive pronoun n
pronombre posesivo
pronoun which expresses possession

possessive suffix n
sufijo posesivo
Suffix indicating possession

possessor /pɒˈzɛsɔː/ n
posesor poseedor
One who possesses

possibility /ˌpɑsɪˈbɪliti/ /ˌpɒsɪˈbɪliti/ n
posibilidad
quality of being possible
a thing possible
option

possible /ˈpɑsəbl̩/ /ˈpɒsɪbl̩/ adj
posible
able but not certain to happen
capable of being done or achieved; feasible
being considered, e.g. for a position

possibly /ˈpɑsəbli/ /ˈpɒsɪbli/ adv
posiblemente
adverb indicating that an action may successfully be performed

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ n
estaca poste
poste
long dowel or plank protruding from the ground

post /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ v
colgar fijar
to hang a notice in a conspicuous manner
postear
to send to an electronic forum
(Internet) to publish a message

post horn n
corneta de posta
horn formerly used by postmen

post office n
correos oficina de correos casa de correos
place

post office box n
apartado postal
box hired as collection point for mail

post- /poʊst/ /pəʊst/ prefix
pos- post-
later

post-Soviet adj
postsoviético
after the dissolution of the Soviet Union

post-it note n
pósit
a small piece of paper with an adhesive strip on one side

post-production n
post-producción
stages of film production happening between the actual filming and the completed film

post-traumatic stress disorder n
trastorno por estrés postraumático
condition that develops following some stressful situation

post-tropical adj
postropical

post-truth /ˌpəʊst ˈtɹuːθ/ n
posverdad
post-truth

postage /ˈpoʊstɪdʒ/ /ˈpəʊstɪdʒ/ n
franqueo
charge
postage stamp affixed as evidence of payment

postage stamp n
sello estampilla timbre
piece of paper indicating postage has been paid

postal [ˈpoʊstl̩] [ˈpəʊstl̩] adj
postal
relating to mail

postalveolar /ˌpoʊstælˈviələɹ/ /ˌpəʊstælviˈəʊlə(ɹ)/ adj
postalveolar
articulated with the tongue near or touching the back of the alveolar ridge

postbellum adj
de posguerra
of the period following a war

postcard /ˈpoʊstˌkɑɹd/ n
postal tarjeta postal
rectangular piece of thick paper to be mailed without an envelope

postcode /ˈpəʊs(t)kəʊd/ n
código postal
sequence of letters and/or numbers added to a postal address

poster /ˈpoʊstɚ/ n
cartel póster
picture intended to be attached to a wall
advertisement

posterior /pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/ adj
posterior
following in order or time
posterior trasero
located towards the rear

posterior /pɒsˈtɪəriə(r)/ n
trasero
buttocks

posterior auricular muscle n
músculo auricular posterior
muscle

posterior chamber n
cámara posterior
space between iris and lens

posterity /pɒˈstɛɹɪti/ n
posteridad
all the future generations

postern /ˈpɑstɚn/ /ˈpɒst(ə)n/ n
portillo postigo poterna
poterna
secondary gateway

postero- prefix
postero-
posterior; back

posteroinferior adj
posteroinferior
situated back and below

posterosuperior adj
posterosuperior
behind and above

posthumous /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/ adj
póstumo
in reference to a work, published after the author's death
taking place after one's death
born after one's father's death

posthumous name n
nombre póstumo
posthumous title of a Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese emperor

posthumously adv
post mortem póstumamente
after death

postiche /pɑˈstiʃ/ /pɒsˈtiːʃ/ n
postizo
any item of false hair worn on the head or face

postimpressionism n
postimpresionismo
genre of painting

postmark n
matasellos timbre
marking made by a postal service on a letter

postmark v
matar matasellar
to apply a postmark on

postmodern adj
posmoderno
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism

postmodernism /pəʊstˈmɑdɚnɪzəm/ n
posmodernismo postmodernidad
a style of art, literature, etc

postmodernist adj
posmodernista posmoderno
postmodern

postmodernist n
posmodernista
follower of postmodernism

postmodernity n
posmodernidad
the state or condition of being postmodern

postnatal adj
postnatal
of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth

postoperative /poʊstˈɑpəɹətɪv/ /pəʊstˈɒpəɹətɪv/ adj
posoperatorio
of, pertaining to, or occurring in the period after a surgical operation

postpone /poʊstˈpoʊn/ v
posponer aplazar postergar atrasar perecear
to delay or put off an event

postponement n
aplazamiento
the state of being adjourned

postposition n
posposición
(grammar) words that come after the noun

postprandial /ˌpoʊs(t)ˈpɹæn.di.əl/ /ˌpəʊs(t)ˈpɹan.dɪ.əl/ adj
posprandial
after a meal

postromantic adj
posromántico
relating to post-romanticism

postscript /ˈpoʊst.skɹɪpt/ n
posdata
addendum to a letter

postscriptum /ˌpəʊstˈskɹɪptəm/ n
P. D. posdata
something written afterward

poststructuralism n
postestructuralismo
extension of structuralism

posttranslational adj
posttraduccional
Of or pertaining to the period after a protein has been translated from mRNA

posttraumatic adj
postraumático
after, or as a result of, a trauma

postural /ˈpɑstʃəɹəl/ /ˈpɒstʃəɹəl/ adj
postural
relating to posture

posture /ˈpɑːstʃɚ/ /ˈpɒstʃə/ n
postura
position of body

pot /pɑt/ /pɒt/ n
olla marmita pote
vessel for cooking or storing food etc.
marihuana
marijuana

pot calling the kettle black /ˈpɑt ˈkɔliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ /ˈpɒt ˈkɔːliŋ ðə ˈkɛtl̩ ˈblæk/ n
apártate que me tiznas, dijo la sartén al cazo cachicamo diciéndole a morrocoy conchúo el burro hablando de orejas el comál le dijo a la olla la olla le dice a la sartén
le dijo la sartén al cazo le dijo la sartén al cazo: ¡aparta que me tiznas!!
situation in which somebody accuses someone else of a fault shared by the accuser

potable /ˈpoʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ /ˈpəʊ.tə.b(ə)l/ adj
potable bebedizo
good for drinking

potash /ˈpɒt.æʃ/ n
potasa lejía
pot ash

potassium /pəˈtæsiəm/ n
potasio
the chemical element

potassium carbonate n
carbonato de potasio
alkaline salt

potassium cyanide n
cianuro de potasio
inorganic compound

potassium hydroxide n
hidróxido de potasio potasa cáustica
potassium hydroxide

potato /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/ /pəˈteɪ.təʊ/ n
patata papa
plant tuber eaten as starchy vegetable

potato masher n
pisapatatas aplastapatatas
utensil for mashing potatoes

potato salad n
ensalada de patatas
salad made from chopped boiled potatoes

potato starch n
almidón de patata chuño fécula de patata harina de patata
vegetable substance found in the extracted material of potatoes

potbellied adj
barrigudo barrigón guatón panzudo panzón ventripotente
having a potbelly

potbelly n
panza
a large, swollen, or protruding abdomen

poteen /pəˈt(ʃ)iːn/ /pəˈtʃiːn/ n
poitín
illegally produced Irish whiskey

potency n
potencia
ability or capacity to perform

potent /ˈpoʊt(ə)nt/ /ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/ adj
potente
powerfully effective

potentate /ˈpoʊ.tən.teɪt/ /ˈpəʊ.tən.teɪt/ n
potentado capo líder líder máximo podestá
a powerful leader

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ adj
potencial
existing in possibility

potential /pəˈtɛnʃəl/ n
potencial
currently unrealized ability

potential energy n
energía potencial
energy possessed by an object because of its position

potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ adv
potencialmente
in a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way

potentiation n
potenciación
the action of a substance

potentiometer n
potenciómetro
user-adjustable variable resistor

potenty adj
potenzado

pothead n
fumeta marihuanero motero
a person who smokes cannabis frequently

potholder n
agarradera agarraollas
insulated pad for handling hot cooking utensils

pothole n
bache
a hole in a road

potion /pəʊ.ʃən/ /ˈpoʊ.ʃən/ n
pócima poción brebaje bebedizo elixir
small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical

potlatch /ˈpɑtˌlætʃ/ /ˈpɒtˌlætʃ/ n
comelata
communal meal to which guests bring dishes to share

potluck /ˈpɑtˌlʌk/ /ˌpɒtˈlʌk/ n
comida ordinaria
meal consisting of whatever food is available

potsherd /ˈpɑt.ʃəɹd/ /ˈpɒt.ʃɜːd/ n
casco tiesto
piece of ceramic from pottery

potter /ˈpɒtə/ n
alfarero alfarera ceramista
one who makes pots and ceramic wares

potter's wheel n
torno de alfarero
machine used by a potter

pottery /ˈpɑtəɹi/ /ˈpɒtəɹi/ n
cerámica loza
fired ceramic wares that contain clay when formed
alfarería
practise or craft of making pottery
workshop where pottery is made

pouch /paʊt͡ʃ/ n
cebador petaca valija
marsupio
pocket in which a marsupial carries its young
bolsa saquito
small bag

poultice /ˈpoʊltɪs/ n
cataplasma
A poultice or plaster

poultry /ˈpoʊltɹi/ /ˈpɒltɹi/ n
pollería
fowl meat

pounce /paʊns/ n
margajita
powder thrown onto the paper to make the ink dry

pounce /paʊns/ v
abalanzarse
atacar
To attack suddenly
aprovechar
To eagerly seize an opportunity
brincar
To leap into the air intending to seize someone or something

pound /paʊnd/ n
libra
unit of currency
unit of mass (16 ounces avoirdupois)
perrera
place for the detention of stray animals

pound /paʊnd/ v
pulverizar
crush to pieces
pilar
to strike hard repeatedly

pound cake n
panqué ponqué queque
dense yellow cake made from equal quantities of butter, eggs, flour and sugar

pound sterling /paʊnd ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ/ n
libra esterlina
currency of the UK

pour /po(ː)ɹ/ /poə/ /pɔɹ/ /pɔː/ v
escanciar verter
verter
to cause to flow in a stream
diluviar
to flow, pass or issue in or as a stream

pour oil on troubled waters v
templar gaitas
calm, appease or quieten

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ n
mohín
facial expression

pout /paʊt/ /pʌʊt/ v
hacer puchero
push out one’s lips
hacer un mohín ponerse de morros
sulk, (pretend to) be ill-tempered

pouting /ˈpaʊtɪŋ/ n
faneca
fish, Trisopterus luscus

poverty /ˈpɑːvɚti/ /ˈpɒvəti/ n
pobreza
deficiency of elements
pobreza pauperismo
quality or state of being poor

pow interjection
zas
sound of a violent impact
pum
sound of an explosion

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ n
polvo
fine particles of any dry substance

powder /ˈpaʊ.də(ɹ)/ v
hacerse polvo pulverizarse
to be reduced to powder
pulverizar reducir a polvo triturar
to reduce to fine particles
espolvorear
to sprinkle with powder
empolvarse ponerse polvos
to use powder on the hair or skin

powder keg n
polvorín
barrel of gun powder
volatile situation

powder puff n
almohadilla aplicador borla cisne
ball or pad of soft material used to apply powder

powdered adj
en polvo
which has been made into a powder

powdered sugar /ˈpaʊ.dəd ˈʃʊɡ.ə/ /ˈpaʊ.dɚd ˈʃʊɡ.ɚ/ n
azúcar flor azúcar glas
very finely ground sugar used in icings, etc

powdery mildew n
oídio
type of mildew

power /paə/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ n
poder potencia
capability or influence
poder
control, particularly legal or political
corriente electricidad
electricity, electricity supply
potencia poder
maths: product of equal factors
physical force or strength
statistics: probability of correctly rejecting the null hypothesis
potencia
physics: measure of the rate of doing work or transferring energy
influential nation, company etc.

power /paə/ /ˈpaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ v
potenciar
to enable or provide the impetus for

power cut n
apagón corte de electricidad
interruption in the supply of power

power forward n
ala-pívot
a basketball player

power line n
línea eléctrica
electrical wire

power of attorney /ˌpaʊə əv əˈtəːni/ n
poder
authorisation

power set n
conjunto de partes
set of all subsets of a set

power station n
central eléctrica
an industrial complex where electricity is produced

power strip n
múltiple
block of electrical sockets

power supply n
fuente de alimentación
part of apparatus

powerbank n
batería externa batería portable cargador portátil
portable device used to charge mobile phones and tablet computers

powerful /ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/ adj
poderoso
having or capable of exerting power, potency or influence

powerful shot n
cañonazo trallazo

powerfully adv
poderosamente
in a powerful manner

powerless adj
impotente
lacking sufficient power or strength

powerlessness n
impotencia
The state or character of being powerless

powerlifting n
levantamiento de potencia potencia
strength sport

powertrain /ˈpaʊəˌtɹeɪn/ /ˈpaʊɚˌtɹeɪn/ n
tren de potencia
powertrain

pozole /pəˈsoʊˌleɪ/ /pəˈsəʊleɪ/ n
pozole
a hominy soup

practicability n
factibilidad viabilidad
being practicable

practicable /ˈpɹæktɪkəbəl/ adj
realizable alcanzable
capable of being accomplished; feasible

practical /ˈpɹæktɪkəl/ adj
práctico práctica
based on practice or action rather than theory or hypothesis

practical joke n
broma pesada
something done for amusement to the detriment of someone else

practicality n
factibilidad sentido práctico
state of being practical or feasible

practically /ˈpɹæktɪkli/ adv
prácticamente
In practice, in effect
almost completely

practice /ˈpɹæktɪs/ n
práctica
an ongoing pursuit of a craft or profession
repetition of an activity to improve skill
actual operation or experiment, in contrast to theory
costumbre
customary action, habit, or behaviour

practice makes perfect proverb
la práctica hace al maestro
if one practices an activity enough, one will eventually master it

practice what one preaches v
predicar con el ejemplo
act in harmony with one's teachings

practise /ˈpɹæktɪs/ v
ejercer entrenar practicar
practicar
to repeat an activity as a way of improving one's skill
to perform or execute a craft or skill
to perform or observe in a habitual fashion
to pursue (a career, especially law, fine art or medicine)

practiser n
practicante
one who practises

praenomen n
prenombre
ancient Roman first name

pragmatic /pɹæɡˈmætɪk/ adj
pragmático pragmática
practical

pragmatically adv
pragmáticamente
in a pragmatic manner

pragmatics n
pragmalingüística pragmática
study of the use of the language in a social context

pragmatism /ˈpɹaɡmətɪzəm/ /ˈpɹæɡmətɪzəm/ n
pragmatismo
philosophical idea that beliefs are identified with the actions of a believer
political theory that problems should be met with/by practical solutions rather than ideological ones
pursuit of practicality over aesthetic qualities

prairie /ˈpɹɛəɹi/ [ˈpɹɛɹi] n
pradera
An extensive area of relatively flat grassland

prairie dog n
perrito de las praderas
burrowing rodent

praise /pɹeɪz/ n
alabanza
elogio alabanza enaltecimiento loa
commendation; favorable representation in words
adoración
worship

praise /pɹeɪz/ v
alabar elogiar loar enaltecer ensalzar
to give praise to

praise to the skies v
deshacerse en elogios hacerse lenguas de poner por las nubes

praiseworthy /ˈpɹeɪz.wɜː.ði/ /ˈpɹeɪz.wɝ.ði/ adj
alabable digno de alabanza encomiable loable
meriting praise

prajna n
pregnia
(Buddhism) wisdom; understanding; insight

pram /pɹæm/ /pɹɑːm/ n
cochecito carrito
perambulator

prance /pɹæn(t)s/ /pɹɑːn(t)s/ v
encabritarse
of a horse

prank /pɹæŋk/ n
travesura broma chiquillada gamberrada inocentada jaimitada
practical joke or mischievous trick

prank /pɹæŋk/ v
embromar
perform a joke on

prankster n
bromista
one who performs pranks

praseodymium /ˌpɹeɪzioʊˈdɪmiəm/ n
praseodimio
chemical element

prattle /ˈpɹætəl/ v
parlotear
to talk incessantly; to babble

prawn /pɹoːn/ /pɹɒːn/ /pɹɔːn/ n
gamba camarón
large shrimp

pray /pɹeɪ/ v
rogar orar
to beg humbly for aid
orar rezar
to petition a higher being
orar rogar rezar
to talk to God

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ n
orador oradora orante
one who prays

prayer /pɹɛə(ɹ)/ /pɹɛɚ/ /ˈpɹeɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹeɪəɹ/ n
oración plegaria
practice of communicating with one's God
the specific words or methods used for praying
oración rezo
the act of praying

prayer beads n
rosario
string of beads

prayer book n
devocionario
book

prayer flag n
bandera de oración
colourful rectangular cloth

praying mantis n
mantis religiosa
Mantis religiosa
santateresa mantis religiosa campamocha cerbatana mamboretá rezadora
any of various predatory insects of the Mantidae family

pre- prefix
pre-
before

pre-Columbian adj
precolombino
before Christopher Columbus

pre-cooked adj
precocinada precocinado
cooked in advance

pre-ejaculate n
líquido preseminal
pre-ejaculate

preach /pɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
predicar
give a sermon
proclaim by public discourse
advise or recommend earnestly

preach to the choir v
hablar a Noé de lluvia
speaking to those that already believe

preacher /ˈpɹit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈpɹiːt͡ʃə/ n
predicador
one who preaches

preantepenultimate /ˌpɹiˌæntipəˈnʌltɪmət/ /ˌpɹiːˌæntɪpɪˈnʌltɪmət/ adj
trasantepenúltimo
three before the end; fourth to last

prebendary /ˈpɹɛbəndəɹi/ n
prebendado
An honorary canon of a cathedral or collegiate church

precampaign adj
precampaña

precariat n
precariado
sociological group

precarious /pɹəˈkɛəɹi.əs/ /pɹəˈkɛɹi.əs/ adj
precario
dangerously insecure or unstable; perilous

precariously adv
precariamente
in a precarious manner

precariousness n
precariedad
state of being uncertain

precarity n
precaridad
condition of existence

precarization n
precarización
process

precaution /pɹiːˈkɔːʃən/ n
precaución

precautionary adj
precautorio preventivo
of, pertaining to, or serving as a precaution

precede /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
preceder anteceder
go before, go in front of

precedence /ˈpɹɛsɪd(ə)ns/ n
precedencia prioridad
the state of preceding in importance or priority

precedent /pɹɪˈsiː.dənt/ /ˈpɹes.ə.dənt/ /ˈpɹɛs.ɪ.dənt/ n
precedente
past act used as example
prior judgment in law

precentral adj
precentral
anterior to a centre

precession n
precesión
physics term
astronomical term

precinct /ˈpɹisɪŋkt/ n
recinto
enclosed space

precious /ˈpɹɛʃəs/ adj
precioso
of high value or worth

precious metal n
metal precioso
metallic element with high economic value

precious stone n
piedra preciosa
gem

preciousness n
preciosidad preciosura
the condition of being precious

precipice /ˈpɹɛs.ə.pɪs/ /ˈpɹɛsɪpɪs/ n
precipicio
very steep cliff

precipitate /pɹɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/ /pɹɪˈsɪpɪtət/ v
condensar precipitar
To come out of a liquid solution into solid form
arrojar precipitar tirar abajo
To throw an object or person from a great height

precipitately adv
precipitadamente
In a precipitate manner

precipitation /pɹɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/ n
precipitación
chemistry: chemical reaction forming solid in liquid
precipitación lluvia
weather: water falling from the atmosphere

precipitous adj
precipitado
hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate
de cabeza
headlong
escarpado
steep, like a precipice

precipitously adv
precipitadamente
abruptly

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ adj
preciso exacto
exact

precise /pɹɪˈsaɪs/ v
precisar
exact

precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ adv
precisamente
in a precise manner

precision /pɹɪˈsɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
precisión
the state of being precise or exact; exactness

preclude /pɹɪˈkluːd/ v
descartar
rule out

precocious /pɹəˈkəʊʃəs/ adj
precoz
characterized by exceptionally early development or maturity
exhibiting advanced skills at an abnormally early age

precociousness n
precocidad
condition of being precocious

precocity n
precocidad
state of being precocious

precognition /ˌpɹiːkɒɡˈnɪʃn̩/ n
precognición
knowledge of something that is to occur in the future

preconceived /ˌpɹiːkənˈsiːvd/ adj
preconcebido
conceived beforehand

precook v
precocinar
partially or completely cook in advance

precum v
preeyacular
pre-ejaculate

precuneus n
precuña
division of the medial surface of the parietal lobe

precursor /ˈpɹiːˌkɜɹ.səɹ/ n
precursor
chemical compound
forerunner, predecessor

predate /ˈpɹiːˌdeɪt/ v
anteceder preceder
exist before
adelantar
move a date, event
depredar predar
prey

predator /ˈpɹe.də.təɹ/ n
predador depredador
animal or organism that hunts

predatory /ˈpɹedətəɹi/ adj
depredador
relating to predators

predawn n
el período antes del amanecer
period before the rising of the sun

predecessor /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹiːdɪsɛsɚ/ /ˈpɹɛd.ə.sɛs.ɚ/ n
predecesor antecesor
one who precedes

predestination /pɹi.dɛs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃen/ n
predestinación
religious doctrine

predestine /pɹeˈdɛstɪn/ /pɹiˈdɛstɪn/ v
predestinar
to determine the future of something in advance

predicament /pɹɪˈdɪkəmənt/ n
predicamento
A definite class, state or condition.
aprieto apuro
An unfortunate or trying position or condition.

predicate /ˈpɹɛdɪkət/ n
predicado
(grammar) part of sentence that states something about its subject
(logic) a term of a statement, where the statement may be true or false

predicative case n
predicativo
case marking a predicative nominative

predict /pɹɪˈdɪkt/ v
predecir
to state, or make something known in advance

predictability n
previsibilidad
The characteristic of being predictable

predictable /pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/ adj
predecible
able to be predicted

prediction /pɹɪˈdɪkʃn/ n
predicción
a statement about the future

predictive adj
predictivo
useful in predicting

predilection /ˌpɹiː.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ /ˌpɹɛ.dəˈlɛk.ʃn̩/ n
predilección
tendency towards

predisposition n
predisposición
the state of being predisposed

prednicarbate n
prednicarbato
topical corticosteroid drug

predominant adj
predominante
common or widespread; prevalent
significant or important; dominant

predominantly adv
principalmente
in a predominant manner

preeclampsia n
preeclampsia
complication of pregnancy

preeminence n
preeminencia
high importance
preeminencia prestancia
status of being preeminent

preeminent /pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ adj
preeminente
exceeding others in quality or rank

preemption /priːˈɛmpʃən/ n
preempción prevalencia primacía
the displacement of a lower jurisdiction's laws when they conflict with those of a higher jurisdiction

preemptive /pɹiːˈɛmp.tɪv/ adj
preventivo
of or relating to preemption
so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation

preemptively adv
preventivamente
in a preemptive manner

preen /pɹiːn/ v
ostentar
to show off

preexist v
preexistir
to exist prior to

prefabricated adj
prefabricado
manufactured in advance

prefabrication n
prefabricación
manufacture of prefabricated components

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ n
prefacio
introduction before the main text

preface /ˈpɹɛfəs/ v
prefar
to introduce a text

prefatory adj
introductorio prefatorio
introductory

prefecture /ˈpɹiˌfɛk(t)ʃəɹ/ /ˈpɹiːfɛktʃə/ n
prefectura
The district governed by a prefect
The office of a prefect

prefer /pɹɪˈfɜː/ /pɹɪˈfɝ/ v
preferir anteponer
to favor

preferable /pɹəˈfɜːɹəb(ə)l/ /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
preferible
Better than some other option

preferably /ˈpɹɛfɹəˌbli/ adv
preferiblemente
in preference

preference /ˈpɹɛf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
preferencia
bias
liking
selection

preferential /ˈpɹɛf.ɜː(ɹ)ˌɛn.ʃəl/ adj
preferente
relating to preference

preferred /pɹɪˈfɜːd/ /pɹɪˈfɝd/ adj
preferido
favoured

preferred stock n
acción preferente
stock senior to common stock

preferred stockholder n
preferentista
stockholder of preferred stock

prefetch v
prelectura
(computing) To load data or instructions in anticipation of their need

prefix /ˈpɹiːfɪks/ n
prefijo
morpheme at the beginning of a word

prefixation n
prefijación
addition of a prefix

pregabalin n
pregabalina

pregnancy n
embarazo gravidez
condition

pregnant /ˈpɹɛɡnənt/ adj
encinta preñada embarazada
carrying developing offspring within the body

pregnant woman n
gestante

preheat v
precalentar
to heat something in preparation for further action, especially cooking

prehensile /pɹiˈhɛnsəl/ /pɹɪˈhɛn.saɪl/ adj
prensil
able to take hold of objects

prehistoric adj
prehistórico
of relating to the epoch before written record

prehistory n
prehistoria
study of events and conditions before written records

prehnite n
prehnita
mineral

prejudge v
prejuzgar
form a judgement in advance

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ n
prejuicio
adverse judgement formed beforehand
any preconceived opinion
irrational hostile attitude

prejudice /ˈpɹɛd͡ʒədɪs/ v
prejuiciar
to cause prejudice
perjudicar
to have a negative impact

prejudiced adj
prejuiciado prejuicioso
having prejudices

prejudicial adj
perjudicial
causing harm or injury; detrimental, harmful or injurious
prejuicioso
exhibiting prejudice or bias

prelate /ˈpɹɛlət/ n
prelado
clergyman

preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnɛɹi/ adj
preliminar
in preparation for the main matter

prelude /ˈpɹɛl(j)uːd/ n
antesala preludio
introductory event
preludio
short piece of music

premarital adj
premarital prematrimonial
before one’s marriage

premature /ˌpɹi.məˈtʊɹ/ /ˌpɹɛ.məˈtjʊə/ adj
prematuro
occurring before a state of readiness or maturity
taking place earlier than anticipated

premature birth n
nacimiento prematuro
childbirth occurring earlier than 37 completed weeks of gestation

premature ejaculation n
eyaculación precoz
premature ejaculation

prematurely adv
prematuramente
in a premature manner

premaxilla n
premaxilar
bone

premedication n
premedicación
administration of a drug (or mixture of drugs) prior to an anesthetic

premeditated adj
premeditado
planned, considered or estimated in advance; deliberate

premier /pɹɪˈmɪəɹ/ /ˈpɹemjə/ /ˈpɹimjɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmiə(ɹ)/ adj
primero principal
foremost, very first or very highest in quality or degree

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ n
estreno
first showing of a film, play or other form of entertainment

premiere /pɹəˈmɪɚ/ /ˈpɹɛmjɛə/ v
estrenar
(intransitive) of a film or play, to play for the first time

premise /ˈpɹɛ.mɪs/ n
premisa
proposition antecedently supposed or proved
either of the first two propositions of a syllogism, from which the conclusion is deduced

premises /ˈpɹɛməsiːz/ /ˈpɹɛməsɪs/ n
local lugar propiedad sitio
land, and all the built structures on it, considered as a single place

premium /ˈpɹimiəm/ adj
premium

premium /ˈpɹimiəm/ n
prima bonificación premio recargo
a bonus paid in addition to normal payments
premio
a prize or award
prima
the amount to be paid for an insurance policy

premonition n
premonición presentimiento
strong intuition

prenatal adj
prenatal
being or happening before birth

prenuptial agreement n
acuerdo prenupcial capitulaciones prematrimoniales
document stating legal claims upon a divorce

preoccupied adj
ensimismado obsesionado preocupado
concerned with something else, distracted

prep school /ˈpɹɛpˌskuːl/ n
preparatoria
US: school that prepares for university

prepaid /pɹiːˈpeɪd/ adj
prepago
paid for in advance

preparation /pɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
preparación preparativo
act
preparación
substance

prepare /pɹɪˈpɛə/ /pɹɪˈpɛəɹ/ v
prepararse
to make oneself ready
preparar acondicionar
to make ready for a specific future purpose
preparar hacer
to make ready for eating or drinking

prepared /pɹɪˈpɛəd/ /pɹɪˈpɛɹd/ adj
preparado
ready, willing

preparedness n
preparación
state of being prepared

prepend /pɹɪˈpɛnd/ v
anteponer
to attach (an expression, phrase, etc.) to another, as a prefix

preponderance /pɹɪˈpɒnd(ə)ɹəns/ n
preponderancia
state of being preponderant

preposition /ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən/ n
preposición
grammar: a type of word like "of, from, for, by"

prepositional adj
preposicional prepositivo

prepositional article n
preposición compuesta
contraction of a preposition and an article

prepositional case n
caso preposicional
case serving as object of a preposition

prepositional phrase n
sintagma preposicional
phrase containing both a preposition and its complement

preposterous adj
ridículo insensato prepóstero
absurd, or contrary to common sense

prepubescent adj
preadolescente prepúber
before the age at which a person begins puberty

preputial adj
prepucial
preputial

prequel /ˈpɹiːkwəl/ n
precuela protosecuela retrohistoria
in a series of works, an installment that is set chronologically before its predecessor

prerequisite /pɹiˈɹɛkwəzət/ /pɹiːˈɹɛkwɪzɪt/ n
condición requisito previa previo
Something that must be gained in order to gain something else

prerogative /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ adj
prerrogativa
having a hereditary or official right or privilege

prerogative /pɹəˈɹɑɡ.ə.tɪv/ /pɹɪˈɹɒɡ.ə.tɪv/ n
prerrogativa
hereditary or official right or privilege
right or power that is exclusive to a monarch etc.

presage /ˈpɹɛsɪdʒ/ n
intuición presentimiento
intuition; presentiment
presagio
warning; omen

presale n
preventa
sale of something before it is available to the public

presbycusis /ˌpɹɛzbəˈkjuːsəs/ n
presbiacusia
inability to focus on high-pitched sounds

presbyopia n
presbicia vista cansada
inability of the eye, due to ageing, to focus on nearby objects

presbypropria n
presbipropria
inability of the proprioceptive system to accurately identify limb position

presbyter /ˈpɹezbɪtə/ /ˈpɹezbɪtɚ/ n
presbítero
priest in various churches

preschool adj
preescolar
relating to years before primary school

prescience /ˈpɹɛsɪ.əns/ /ˈpɹɛʃɨns/ n
presciencia
Knowledge of events before they take place; foresight; foreknowledge

prescribe /pɹɪˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹiːˌskɹaɪb/ v
prescribir recetar
to order a drug or medical device
prescribir ordenar
to specify as a required procedure or ritual

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ adj
recetado recetario
available with prescription

prescription /pɹəˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
prescripción extintiva prescripción liberatoria
extinctive or liberative prescription
receta
plan or procedure to obtain a given end result
formal description of the lens geometry
prescripción
prescriptive pronouncement
the act of prescribing a rule or law
the act or practice of laying down norms of language usage
medicinas remedios recetados
the prescribed medicine
usucapión prescripción adquisitiva
usucapion, acquisitive prescription
receta prescripción
written order for the administration of a medicine

prescription drug n
medicamento con receta
licensed medicine

prescriptivism /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪ.vɪzm̩/ /pɹəˈskɹɪp.tɪv.ɪzm̩/ n
normativismo prescriptivismo
prescribing idealistic language norms

presence /ˈpɹɛzəns/ n
presencia
fact or condition of being present

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ adj
presente actual
pertaining to the current time
in the immediate vicinity

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ n
presente actual ahora
current time

present /pɹəˈzɛnt/ /pɹɪˈzɛnt/ /ˈpɹɛzənt/ v
presentar mostrar
bring into the presence of
presentar
give (someone) as gift or award

present participle n
participio presente
verb form that indicates an ongoing action

present tense n
presente
form of language

presentable /pɹəˈzɛntəbəl/ adj
presentable
able to be presented

presentation /ˌpɹɛzənˈteɪʃən/ n
presentación ponencia
presenting to an audience

presenter /pɹɪˈzɛntə(ɹ)/ n
presentador presentadora
someone who presents a broadcast programme

preservation /pɹɛ.zɝˈveɪ.ʃən/ n
preservación
the act of preserving

preservative adj
preservativa preservativo
tending to preserve

preservative n
conservante
any agent, natural or artificial that acts to preserve

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ n
coto dominio terreno
activity with restricted access
reserva reserva natural
nature preserve
mermelada
sweet spread

preserve /pɹəˈzɜːv/ /pɹəˈzɝv/ v
conservar
to keep; to maintain the condition of
preservar
to protect

preside v
presidir
to act as a president or chairperson

presidency /ˈpɹezɪdənsi/ n
presidencia
office or role of president
time during which one is president

president /ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/ n
presidente presidenta
the head of state of a republic
presidente presidente director
the primary leader of a corporation

president-elect /ˌpɹɛzɪdənt ɪˈlɛkt/ n
presidenta electa presidente electa presidente electo
person who has been elected to a presidency but has not yet been inducted into office

presidential /pɹɛzɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l/ adj
presidencial
pertaining to a president or presidency

presoak n
prerremojo
An initial soak

presoak v
prerremojar
To soak in advance

press /pɹɛs/ n
prensa
printed media
device used to apply pressure
printing machine
prensa pres
weightlifting exercise

press /pɹɛs/ v
presionar oprimir prensar
to apply pressure

press conference n
rueda de prensa
question and answer session with members of television, print and other media

press release n
comunicado de prensa
official written media statement

pressie n
regalo
slang; a present

pressing /ˈpɹɛsɪŋ/ adj
acuciante
acuciante apremiante
needing urgent attention

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] n
presión opresión
a pressing; force applied to a surface
mental strain
presión
physics: amount of force divided by area
a contrasting force or impulse of any kind

pressure /ˈpɹɛʃə(ɹ)/ [ˈpɹɛʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈpɹɛʃ.ɚ] v
presionar
exert force or influence

pressure cooker n
olla a presión olla de presión marmita olla express
cooking vessel

pressurize v
presionar
to put pressure on

prestidigitation /ˌpɹɛstəˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɛstɪˌdɪdʒɪˈteɪʃən/ n
prestidigitación
deceitful cleverness
sleight of hand

prestidigitator n
prestidigitador
who performs feats of prestidigitation

prestige /pɹɛˈsti(d)ʒ/ n
prestigio prestancia
dignity, status, or esteem

prestigious /pɹɛˈstɪdʒ.əs/ adj
prestigioso
of high prestige

presumably /pɹɪˈzjuːməbli/ /pɹɪˈzuːməbli/ adv
presumiblemente presuntamente probablemente
able to be sensibly presumed

presumed adj
presunto supuesto
appearing to be the most probable

presumptuous /pɹəˈzəmptʃuəs/ /pɹəˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/ adj
presuntuoso
going beyond what is proper

presuppose v
presuponer
to assume some truth without proof

pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ adj
de mentirijillas
imaginary

pretend /pɹɪˈtɛnd/ v
fingir
to allege falsely

pretender n
pretendiente
claimant to a throne
embustero falso grupiento hipócrita impostor mentiroso
person who professes beliefs and opinions that they do not hold

pretension n
pretensión
claim

pretensioner n
pretensor

pretentious /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ adj
pretencioso
intended to impress others
pretencioso macanudo
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ adj
pretérito
showing an action at a determined moment in the past

preterite /ˈpɹɛtəɹət/ n
preterito
preterite tense; simple past

preterition n
preterición
the act of passing by, disregarding or omitting

pretermit v
pretermitir
to intentionally disregard

preternatural /ˌpɹi.tɚˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ /ˌpɹiː.təˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə)ɹ.əl/ adj
preternatural
existing outside of the natural world

pretext /ˈpɹiːtɛkst/ n
pretexto
false, contrived or assumed purpose

prettify /ˈpɹɪtɪfʌɪ/ v
embellecer
make pretty or prettier

prettily adv
bellamente hermosamente lindamente
in a pretty manner

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adj
ingenioso listo
cunning, clever, skilful
guapo bonito precioso
especially of women and children: pleasant, attractive

pretty /ˈpɝti/ /ˈpɹɪti/ /ˈpɹʊti/ adv
bastante bien
somewhat

pretty much adv
más o menos
almost completely; very nearly; mostly

pretzel /ˈpɹɛt.səl/ n
pretzel
toasted bread or cracker in the shape of a knot

prevail /pɹɪˈveɪl/ v
prevalecer
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence
prevalecer vencer
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand

prevalence n
prevalencia
number of cases compared to a total population
predominancia predominio preponderancia prevalencia
wide extension

prevalent adj
prevalente
Superior in frequency or dominant

prevarication /pɹɪˌvæɹəˈkeɪʃən/ /pɹɪˌvæɹɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
prevaricación
deviation from what is right or correct

prevent /pɹəˈvɛnt/ /pɹɪˈvɛnt/ v
impedir prevenir
to keep from happening

prevention /pɹɪˈvɛnʃən/ n
prevención
The act of preventing or hindering
Measure to limit health risks

preventive adj
preventivo
preventing, hindering, or acting as an obstacle to

preventively adv
preventivamente
in a preventive way

preverb n
preverbo
word class

prevesical adj
prevesical
in front of a bladder

preview /pɹiːvjʉː/ n
preestreno
advance showing of a film, exhibition etc.

previous /ˈpɹivi.əs/ /ˈpɹiːvɪəs/ adj
anterior previo
prior

previously /ˈpɹivi.əsli/ /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ adv
anteriormente previamente con anterioridad
at an earlier time

prey /pɹeɪ/ n
botín
booty, anything taken by force
presa
that which may be seized by animals

priapism n
priapismo
medical condition

price /pɹaɪs/ /pɹʌɪs/ n
precio
cost of an action or deed
cost required to gain possession of something

price tag n
etiqueta de precio
the tag or sticker attached to a product, displaying its price

price war n
guerra de precios
repeated undercutting of prices

priceless adj
inestimable
so precious as not to be sold at any price

prick /pɹɪk/ n
macana reata pija pichula picha
(slang) a penis
conchasumadre culeado gilipollas
an annoying person
pinchazo piquete punzada
feeling of being pierced or punctured
aguja astilla pincho
small pointed object

prick /pɹɪk/ v
pinchar
pierce

prickle /pɹɪkəl/ n
espina aguijón púa
A small, sharp pointed object, such as a thorn

prickly adj
espinoso con espinas espinudo
covered with sharp points
difícil espinoso peliagudo
difficult, hairy
irritable malhumorado
easily irritated

prickly pear /ˌpɹɪkli ˈpɛː/ n
nopal higo chumbo higuera de pala higuera de tuna tuna
any of various spiny cacti of the genus Opuntia
higo chumbo higo de pala higo de tuna tuna
cactus fruit

prickteaser n
calientapollas
Showstopper

pride /pɹaɪd/ n
manada
company of lions
cachondo moriondo toriondo verriondo
lust; sexual desire; especially, an excitement of sexual appetite in a female beast
soberbia orgullo
proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; haughty bearing and conduct
orgullo
sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one
quality or state of being proud; inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one's own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, rank etc.
that of which one is proud; that which excites boasting or self-gratulation; the occasion or ground of self-esteem

pride /pɹaɪd/ v
enorgullecerse ser orgulloso de
take or experience pride in something

prie-dieu /pɹiːˈdjəː/ n
reclinatorio
a piece of furniture on which someone can pray

priest /ˈpɹiːst/ n
sacerdote cura párroco
clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson)

priestess /priːˈstɛs/ n
sacerdotisa
woman with religious duties

priesthood n
sacerdocio
authority
clergy
role or office

prig /pɹɪɡ/ n
meapilas
a person showing exaggerated conformity

prim /pɹɪm/ adj
cartuchón mojigato santurrón
prudish

prima donna /ˌpɹiːməˈdɒnə/ n
prima donna
opera singer
divo
person who considers themself important

primal /ˈpɹaɪməl/ adj
primer
Being the first in time, or history

primaquine n
primaquina
medication

primarily /pɹaɪˈmɛɹəli/ adv
primariamente
of a primary or central nature

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ /ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ adj
primario
that which is placed ahead of others
first in a group or series

primary /ˈpɹaɪməɹi/ /ˈpɹaɪˌmɛɹi/ /ˈpɹɒeməɹi/ n
básico
base or fundamental component
primaria primero
first year of grade school
primarias
preliminary election

primary colour n
color primario
any of three colours which can generate all other colours

primary election n
elecciones primarias primarias
preliminary election to select a candidate

primary school n
primaria
first formal, obligatory school

primate /ˈpɹaɪmeɪt/ n
primate
mammal
primado primate
archbishop or bishop

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ adj
excelente primo primoroso
first in excellence, quality, or value
primero
first in time, order, or sequence
primo
mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity

prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ /pɹiːm/ v
imprimar
to apply a coat of primer paint to
cebar
to prepare a mechanism
to serve as priming for the charge of a gun

prime minister n
primer ministro primera ministra presidente de Gobierno
chief member of the cabinet and head of the government

prime mover n
motor principal
philosophy: initial agent

prime number n
número primo
natural number

prime time n
horario central horario de máxima audiencia horario estelar
block of television programming

primer /ˈpɹaɪ.mə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹaɪmɚ/ /ˈpɹɪ.mɚ/ n
cartilla silabario abecé
children's book introducing basic literacy
abecé cartilla
introductory textbook
cebador iniciador partidor
biology: molecule required for replication of DNA
ignitor
device used to prime an internal combustion engine with gasoline

primeval /ˈpɹaɪˌmi.vəl/ adj
primigenio
belonging to the first ages
originario primario
primary; original
primevo primitivo
primitive

primigravida /ˌpɹaɪməˈɡɹævɪdə/ /ˌpɹaɪmɪˈɡɹævɪdə/ n
primigesta primigrávida
woman who is pregnant for the first time, or who has been pregnant once

primipara /pɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ /ˌpɹaɪˈmɪpəɹə/ n
primípara
woman or female animal during or after her first pregnancy

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ adj
primitivo
one of the adjectival senses

primitive /ˈpɹɪmɪtɪv/ n
primitivo
word not derived from another

primitively adv
primitivamente
in a primitive manner

primitiveness n
primitivismo
quality or state of being primitive

primly adv
mojigatamente
in a prudish manner

primogeniture n
primogenitura mayorazgo
exclusive right of inheritance belonging to the eldest child
state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents

primordial /pɹaɪˈmɔɹ.di.əl/ /pɹaɪˈmɔː.di.əl/ adj
primordial
earliest

primordial sea n
océano primordial
the oceans of the earth in Precambrian or Paleozoic times

primordial soup n
caldo primordial sopa primordial
state of the Earth's oceans at a very early time in the planet's history

primrose /ˈpɹɪmˌɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹɪmˌɹəʊz/ n
primavera
plant of the genus Primula

primum mobile /ˌpɹaɪməm ˈmoʊbəˌli/ /ˌpɹaɪməm ˈməʊbɪli/ n
primer móvil
prime mover or first cause

prince /pɹɪns/ n
príncipe conde
male ruler or head of a principality
príncipe infante
son or male-line grandson of a reigning monarch

princely adj
principesco regio
befitting to a prince
relating to a prince

princess /pɹɪnˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɪnsɛs/ n
princesa infanta
female member of royal family
princesa
female monarch, or wife of a ruler

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ adj
principal
primary, main

principal /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsɪp̬əl/ n
director jefe de estudios principal de escuela directora
chief administrator of a school
rector rectora
chief executive and chief academic officer of a university or college
principal comitente
legal: one on behalf of whom an agent or gestor acts
capital
money originally invested or loaned

principality /pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/ n
principado
region

principate n
principado
early period of the Roman Empire

principle /ˈpɹɪnsɪpəl/ n
principio
moral rule or aspect
fundamental assumption
rule to solve a problem
rule of nature

principled adj
principios
having principles

print /pɹɪnt/ v
imprimir estampar
to produce a copy of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine

printed /pɹɪntɪd/ adj
impreso
written or published

printed circuit board n
circuito impreso placa de circuito impreso tablero de circuito
board holding chips etc.

printer /ˈpɹɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɪntɚ/ n
impresora
computing: device used to print text or images
impresor
operator of a printing press
one who makes prints

printing /ˈpɹɪntɪŋ/ n
impresión
the process or business of producing printed material

printing house n
imprenta
commercial company

printing ink n
negro de imprenta tinta de imprenta
ink used for printing

printout n
impresión listado
A hard copy

prion /ˈpɹiːɒn/ n
pato-petrel
petrel from the genus Pachyptila

prion /ˈpɹiːɒn/ /ˈpɹʌɪən/ n
prion
misfolded protein

prionic adj
priónico
pertaining to a prion

prior /ˈpɹaɪɚ/ adj
previo
Of that which comes before, in advance

prior /ˈpɹaɪɚ/ n
prior
a high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot
antecedentes
a previous criminal offense on someone's record

prioress n
priora
a nun in charge of a priory

prioritization n
priorización
process of assigning priorities to things or tasks

prioritize /pɹaɪˈɒɹətaɪz/ /pɹaɪˈɔːɹətaɪz/ v
priorizar prioritizar
to arrange or list in order of priority or importance
priorizar
to rank as having priority

prioritized adj
prioritario
Precedence; superior rank
antecedente anterior precedente
quality or state of being prior or antecedent in time, or of preceding something else

priority /pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪ̈ti/ n
prioridad
item's relative importance
goal of a person or an organisation

priority seat n
asiento reservado
seat reserved by use for people in need

priory n
priorato priorazgo
monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

prism /ˈpɹɪzəm/ n
prisma
geometry: polyhedron with parallel ends of the same size and shape
block used to split or reflect light

prismatic /pɹɪzˈmætɪk/ adj
prismático
of or pertaining to a prism

prison /ˈpɹɪzən/ n
prisión cárcel penitenciaría chirona trullo talego
place of long-term confinement for those convicted of serious crimes

prison cell n
celda
room to which a prisoner is confined

prison guard n
carcelero
person working to provide order to in a jail

prisoner /ˈpɹɪzənə/ /ˈpɹɪzənəɹ/ n
preso
preso prisionero
person incarcerated in a prison
figurative: any person held against his or her will

prisoner of war n
prisionero de guerra prisionera de guerra
soldier or combatant captured by the enemy

prissy /ˈpɹɪsi/ adj
finolis remilgado repipi
excessively prim, proper, particular or fussy
caballero
well-behaved, well-mannered

pristine /ˈpɹɪstiːn/ adj
prístino
pertaining to the earliest state of something
prístino virgen
unspoiled

privacy /ˈpɹaɪ.və.si/ /ˈpɹɪv.ə.sɪ/ n
intimidad privacidad
state of being private

privacy policy n
política de privacidad
statement detailing policies that an organization uses to collect information about users

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ adj
privado
belonging to, concerning, or accessible only to an individual person or a specific group
privado privada
not accessible by the public

private /ˈpɹaɪvɪt/ n
soldado raso cabo
soldier

private car n
coche privado
privately owned car

private detective n
detective privado investigador privado
any agent hired by a private party for the purpose of investigation or evidence gathering

private international law n
derecho internacional privado
law

private law n
derecho privado
area of law

private property n
propiedad privada
belongings owned by individuals

privateer /pɹaɪvəˈtɪə/ /ˌpɹaɪvəˈtɪəɹ/ n
corsario
officer or crew of a privateer ship
buque corsario
privately owned warship

privatization n
privatización
transfer from the government to private ownership

privatize /ˈpɹaɪvətaɪz/ v
privatizar
to release government control to private industry

privet /ˈpɹɪ.vɪt/ n
alheña aligustre ligustro
Any of various shrubs and small trees in the genus Ligustrum

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ n
privilegio
particular benefit, advantage, or favor

privilege /ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒ/ v
privilegiar
to bring or put into a condition of privilege or exemption from evil or danger
to grant some particular right or exemption to

privileged adj
privilegiado
having special privileges

privy /ˈpɹɪv.i/ adj
cómplice
with knowledge of; party to; let in on

privy council n
consejo privado
body of advisors to a sovereign

prize /pɹaɪz/ n
premio
honor or reward striven for in a competitive contest
that which may be won by chance
botín
something captured

prize /pɹaɪz/ v
apreciar
to consider something highly valuable

prizewinning adj
premiado
Having won at least one prize

pro memoria n
pro memoria

pro-life adj
provida
believing that life should be protected
antiabortista provida
opposed to abortion

pro-lifer n
provida
person with pro-life views

proactive adj
precavida preventiva
acting in advance

proactively adv
propositivamente
in a proactive manner

probability /pɹɑbəˈbɪlɪɾi/ /pɹɒbəˈbɪlɪti/ n
probabilidad
mathematical probability
state of being probable; likelihood
relative likelihood of an event happening
event that is likely to occur

probable /ˈpɹɑbəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/ adj
probable
likely to be true
likely to happen

probably /ˈpɹɑbəbli/ /ˈpɹɒbəbli/ adv
probablemente
in all likelihood

probate court n
tribunal testamentario
court or tribunal that administers estates and proves wills

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ n
sonda tienta
any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc
sondeo
investigation or inquiry
sonda
sciences: electrode or other small device
radioactively labeled molecule

probe /pɹoʊb/ /pɹəʊb/ v
sondar sondear
to explore, investigate, or question

probiotic adj
probiótico
that contains live bacteria for therapeutic purposes

probiotic n
probiótico
food or dietary supplement

probity /ˈpɹəʊbɪti/ n
probidad
integrity

problem /ˈpɹɑbləm/ /ˈpɹɒbləm/ /ˈpɹɒblɪm/ n
problema dificultad lío
difficulty
problema bronca embrollo lío
puzzling circumstance
problema ejercicio
schoolwork exercise

problematic /ˌpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/ adj
problemático

problematic /ˌpɹɑblɛˈmætɪk/ /ˌpɹɒblɛˈmætɪk/ n
problemática
problem in a particular field of study

proboscis /pɹoʊˈbɒsɪs/ n
probóscide
elongated tube

proboscis monkey n
násico

procedural adj
procedimental
related to procedure

procedural law n
derecho procesal ley de procedimientos
area of law

procedure /pɹəˈsidʒɚ/ /pɹəˈsiːdʒə/ n
procedimiento
method for performing a task
set of established forms or methods of an organized body
series of small tasks to accomplish an end
computing: subroutine or function coded to perform a specific task
procedimiento trámite
steps taken in a legal proceeding

proceed /pɹəˈsiːd/ v
proceder
come forth as a source or origin
go on in an orderly or regulated manner
begin and carry on a legal process
have application or effect
pass from one point to another
continuar
go forward

proceeds /pɹəˈsiːdz/ /ˈpɹoʊsidz/ /ˈpɹəʊsiːdz/ n
ingresos
revenue

procerus n
músculo piramidal de la nariz piramidal de la nariz
triangular muscle between the top of the nose and the eyebrows

process /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ n
apófisis
a structure that arises above a surface
proceso
series of events to produce a result
path of succession of states through which a system passes
proceso apéndice
successive physiological responses to keep or restore health

process /pɹəˈsɛs/ /ˈpɹɑˌsɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛs/ v
tratar procesar
to perform a particular process
proceder
to think information over, and assimilate it

processed cheese n
queso procesado
any of several types of natural cheese

processing /ˈpɹɑsəsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊsɛsɪŋ/ n
procesamiento
action of the verb to process

procession /pɹəˈsɛʃən/ n
procesión
group of people or thing moving along in an orderly manner
act of progressing or proceeding

processor /ˈpɹɑˌsɛsə˞/ /ˈpɹəʊˌsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
procesador
microprocessor

processual adj
procesal
of, or relating to a process

proclaim /pɹoʊˈkleɪm/ v
proclamar
to state excitedly, verbosely and candidly

proclamation /ˌpɹɑkləˈmeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒkləˈmeɪʃən/ n
proclamación
a statement which is proclaimed

proclitic n
proclítico
clitic which joins with the following word

proclivity /pɹoʊˈklɪvəti/ /pɹoʊˈklɪvɪti/ n
afición gusto inclinación predilección propensión tendencia
A predisposition or natural inclination, propensity, or a predilection

proconsul /pɹoʊˈkɑn.səl/ /pɹəʊˈkɒn.səl/ n
procónsul
in ancient Rome: a magistrate who served as a consul and then as the governor of a province

procrastinate /pɹoʊˈkɹæstəneɪt/ /pɹəʊˈkɹæstɪneɪt/ v
procrastinar dejar para después hacer desidia
put off; delay something
procrastinar hacer desidia
put off; to delay taking action

procrastination /pɹoʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəʊˌkɹæs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
procrastinación dejar algo para más tarde, para mañana... desidia
act of postponing, delaying or putting off

procrastinator n
desidiosa desidioso
one who procrastinates; one who delays working on things

procreate v
procrear reproducirse
to beget

procreation n
procreación

procrustean /pɹəʊˈkɹʌsti.ən/ adj
procústeo
Enforcing strict conformity through disregard of individual differences or special circumstances

proctologist n
proctólogo
expert in proctology

proctology n
proctología
branch of medicine

procurement /pɹəˈkjʊə.mənt/ n
abastecimiento adquisición consecución
departamento de compras
purchasing department of a company

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ n
aguijada garrocha picana
device used to goad livestock into moving

prod /pɹɑd/ /pɹɒd/ v
aguijar
to encourage

prodigal /ˈpɹɑdɪɡəl/ /ˈpɹɒdɪɡəl/ adj
pródigo
wastefully extravagant
lavish

prodigal son n
hijo pródigo
one who returns

prodigy /ˈpɹɑdɪdʒi/ /ˈpɹɒdɪdʒi/ n
cosa extraña maravilla milagro portento prodigio
amazing or marvelous thing
genio fenómeno niño prodigio prodigio
extremely talented person, especially a child
agüero augurio auspicio presagio
something from which omens are drawn

prodrome n
pródromo
medicine: an early symptom

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ n
cosecha
harvested agricultural goods collectively
producción producto
that which is produced

produce /pɹəˈdjuːs/ /pɹəˈdus/ /ˈpɹoʊ.dus/ /ˈpɹɒdjuːs/ v
producir
to make or manufacture
realizar producir
to sponsor and present (a motion picture, etc)

producer /pɹəˈdjuːsə/ /pɹəˈduːsɚ/ n
productor
in economics
in arts

producer price index n
índice de precios al productor
statistical estimate

producible adj
producible
able to be produced

product /ˈpɹɑd.əkt/ /ˈpɹɒd.əkt/ n
producto
multiplication result
commodity for sale
result of chemical reaction
amount created by a process
consequence of efforts
any tangible output

product placement n
emplazamiento de producto publicidad por emplazamiento
a form of advertising

production /pɹəˈdʌkʃən/ n
producción elaboración
the act of producing
producción
the total amount produced
the act of being produced

productive /pɹəˈdʌktɪv/ adj
productivo
capable of producing something
yielding good or useful results; constructive
linguistics: consistently applicable to any of an open set of words

productivity /ˌpɹoʊdʌkˈtɪvəti/ /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ n
productividad
state of being productive

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ adj
profano
Not sacred or holy
Treating sacred matters with contempt, disrespect, irreverence, or undue familiarity
sacrílego
Unclean; impure; polluted; unholy
blasfemo
taking the name of God in vain

profane /pɹəˈfeɪn/ v
profanar
To violate, as anything sacred; to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt

profaner n
profanador profanadora

profanity n
lenguaje soez
obscene, lewd or abusive language
profanidad
quality of being profane

profess /pɹəˈfɛs/ v
profesar
to work as a professor of; to teach

profession /pɹəˈfɛʃən/ n
profesión
occupation
declaration of faith, belief or opinion
gremio
practitioners of a profession collectively
profesión profesión de fe
promise or vow made on entering a religious order

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ adj
profesional
of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the standards of a profession
that is carried out as a livelihood
expert

professional /pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/ n
profesional profesionista
person who earns their living from a specified activity
person who belongs to a profession

professional wrestling n
lucha libre
Entertainment characterized by choreographed wrestling

professionalism n
profesionalidad
status or methods of a professional

professionalization /pɹəˌfɛʃn̩əlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/ n
profesionalización
act pr process

professionalize v
profesionalizar
make something professional

professionally adv
profesionalmente
in a professional manner

professor /pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/ n
profesor profesora
a higher ranking for a teacher or faculty member at a college or university

proficiency /pɹəˈfɪʃənsi/ n
aptitud habilidad pericia suficiencia
ability or skill

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ adj
competente
skilled

proficient /pɹoʊˈfɪʃ.ənt/ /pɹəˈfɪʃ.ənt/ n
experto perito
expert

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ n
perfil
shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side
outermost shape
space with personal information in software or Internet systems
reseña perfil
summary or collection of information, especially about a person

profile /ˈpɹoʊfaɪl/ /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ v
reseñar
to create a summary or collection of information

profiling n
expediente expediente criminal
forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ n
beneficio ganancia
benefit
beneficio
total income or cash flow minus expenditures

profit /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒfɪt/ v
beneficiarse aprovechar
explotar
To take advantage of, exploit, use

profit margin n
margen de beneficios
ratio of income to sales

profit sharing n
reparto de utilidades
system to divide profit

profitable /ˈpɹɑfɪtəbl̩/ /ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ adj
lucrativo ventajoso
producing profit

profligacy /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/ n
derroche
careless wastefulness

profligate /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɑːflɪɡət/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒflɪɡət/ adj
inmoral
immoral; abandoned to vice

profound /pɹəˈfaʊnd/ adj
profundo
intellectually deep
descending below the surface
characterized by intensity

profundity /pɹəˈfʌndɪti/ n
profundidad
deep intellect or insight
state of being profound

profusion n
profusión
abundance

progenitor /pɹoʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/ /pɹəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ n
progenitor
any of a person's direct ancestors

progeny /ˈpɹɑdʒəni/ /ˈpɹɒdʒəni/ n
descendiente
offspring

progesterone n
progesterona
the steroid hormone

prognathism n
prognatismo
abnormal projection of jaws

prognosis /pɹɑːɡˈnoʊsɪs/ /pɹɒɡˈnəʊsɪs/ n
prognóstico
forecast of the future course of a disease

prognostic adj
pronóstico
of or pertaining to prognosis

prognosticate /pɹɒɡˈnɒstɪke͡ɪt/ v
pronosticar
predict, foretell

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ n
programa
software application
leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity
performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television
set of structured activities

program /ˈpɹoʊɡɹəm/ /ˈpɹoʊˌɡɹæm/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæm/ v
programar

programmable /pɹəʊˈɡɹæməbəl/ adj
programable
capable of being programmed

programmer /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɚ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ n
programador programadora
one who writes computer programs

programming /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ n
programación
act of writing a computer program

programming language /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmɪŋ læŋɡwɪdʒ/ n
lenguaje de programación
code of reserved words and symbols

progress /pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ n
progreso avance
advancement to a more developed state
movement onwards or forwards

progress /ˈpɹɑɡɹɛs/ /ˈpɹəʊɡɹɛs/ v
progresar

progression n
progresión
evolution
mathematical sequence
moving from one thing to another

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ adj
progresista progresivo
favouring or promoting progress; advanced
progresivo progresiva
gradually advancing in extent; increasing

progressive /pɹəˈɡɹɛsɪv/ n
progresista
A person who actively favors or strives for progress towards improved conditions, as in society or government

progressive rock n
rock progresivo
rock subgenre

progressively adv
progresivamente
in a progressive manner

progressivism n
progresismo
political ideology

prohibit /pɹoʊˈhɪbɪt/ /pɹəˈhɪbɪt/ v
prohibir
to proscribe officially

prohibition /ˌpɹoʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ(h)ɪˈbɪʃən/ n
prohibición
law that prohibits something
act of prohibiting

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ n
proyecto
planned endeavor

project /pɹəˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑdʒˌɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒdʒɛkt/ v
proyectar
to cast (image/shadow)
to extend beyond a surface
to extend outward
to make plans for; forecast

project management n
gestión de proyectos
discipline of organizing and managing project resources

projectile /pɹə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛktʌɪl/ /pɹəˈdʒɛk.taɪl/ n
proyectil
object intended to be or having been fired from a weapon

projection /pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
proyección
display of an image by a projector
forecast or prognosis obtained by extrapolation
geometry: image of an object on a surface of fewer dimensions
psychology: belief that others have similar thoughts and experiences as oneself
cartography: system of representing surface of the earth on a flat surface
protuberancia
something which projects

projector n
proyector
optical device

prokaryote n
procarionte procariota
organism characterized by absence of nucleus

prolactin n
prolactina
hormone

prolactinemia n
prolactinemia

prolepsis /pɹoʊˈlɛpsɪs/ n
prolepsis
grammatical construction

proletarian adj
proletario proletaria proletarias proletarios
relating to proletariat

proletarianize v
proletarizar
to turn into proletariat

proletariat /ˌpɹoʊlɪˈtɛəɹi.ət/ n
proletariado
working class or lower class
lowest class of citizens in Rome
wage-earners collectively

proliferate /pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/ v
proliferar
to increase in number or spread

proliferation /pɹəˌlɪfəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
proliferación
the process by which an organism produces others of its kind

prolific /ˌpɹəˈlɪf.ɪk/ adj
prolífico
Fertile, producing offspring or fruit in great abundance
Similarly producing results or works in abundance

proline n
prolina
nonessential amino acid; C₅H₉NO₂

prolix /pɹoʊˈlɪks/ /ˈpɹəʊ.lɪks/ adj
prolijo chicharra fastidioso verboso
tediously lengthy
pedante prolijo sabidillo sabihondo
tending to use large or obscure words, which few understand

prolixity /pɹəˈlɪk.sɪ.ti/ n
prolijidad
An excess of words

prologue /ˈpɹoʊlɔɡ/ /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/ n
prólogo
speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel

prolong /pɹoʊˈlɑŋ/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋ/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋ/ v
prolongar
to extend in space or length
to lengthen in time; to extend the duration of; to draw out; to continue

prolonged /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ adj
prolongado
lengthy in duration; extended; protracted

promastigote n
promastigote

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ n
paseo
place to walk

promenade /pɹɑməˈneɪd/ /ˈpɹɒmənɑːd/ v
pasear
to walk

promethazine n
prometazina
first generation H1 receptor antagonist

promethium /pɹoʊˈmiːθiəm/ n
promecio prometio
chemical element

prominence n
prominencia
being prominent
relative height
protuberancia prominencia
bulge

prominent /ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnənt/ adj
prominente
eminent, distinguished above others
likely to attract attention
prominente sobresaliente
projecting, protuberant

prominently /ˈpɹɑmɪnəntli/ /ˈpɹɒmɪnəntli/ adv
prominentemente
in a prominent manner

promiscuity n
promiscuidad
state or quality of being promiscuous

promiscuous /pɹəˈmɪskjuːəs/ adj
promiscuo
indiscriminate in choice of sexual partners
made up of various disparate elements mixed together
made without careful choice; indiscriminate

promiscuously adv
promiscuamente
in a promiscuous manner

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ n
promesa
vow
transaction

promise /ˈpɹɑmɪs/ /ˈpɹɒmɪs/ v
prometer
to commit to something

promising /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ adj
prometedor halagüeño prometedora
showing promise, and likely to develop in a desirable fashion

promissory note n
pagaré
document saying that someone owes a specific amount of money

promo /ˈpɹəʊməʊ/ n
promo
promotion

promontory /ˈpɹɑməntɔɹi/ /ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/ n
promontorio
a high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff

promote /pɹəˈmoʊt/ /pɹəˈməʊt/ v
promover
advocate or urge on behalf of something
promover ascender
raise someone to a more important, responsible, or remunerative job or rank

promotion /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/ /pɹəˈməʊʃən/ n
promoción ascenso
advancement in position
promoción divulgación propagación
dissemination of positive information

promotor n
promotor
A material that accelerates the action of a catalyst

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ adj
puntual
on time
rápido pronto
quick

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ n
entrada pie señal
a reminder or cue

prompt /pɹɑmpt/ /pɹɒmpt/ v
causar
to cause or lead to
incitar
to lead someone toward what they should say or do
apuntar
to show or tell an actor/person the words they should be saying, or actions they should be doing

prompter n
apuntador apuntadora
person in a theater

promptly /ˈpɹɑmptli/ /ˈpɹɒmptli/ adv
inmediatamente rápidamente
in a prompt manner

promptness /ˈpɹɒmptnəs/ n
puntualidad
the habit of adhering to a designated time
presteza prontitud
the habit or characteristic of doing things without delay

promulgate /ˈpɹɑ.məl.ɡeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒml̩.ɡeɪt/ v
promulgar
to put into effect as a regulation
to make known public

promulgation n
promulgación
act of promulgating

pronaos /pɹoʊˈneɪ.ɒs/ /pɹoʊˈneɪ.əs/ n
pronaos pródomo
the inner area of the portico of a Greek or Roman temple

prone /pɹoʊn/ /pɹəʊn/ adj
de bruces decúbito prono postrado
lying face downward; prostrate
propenso
predisposed

prong /pɹɑŋ/ /pɹɒŋ/ n
punta diente prolongación
thin, pointed, projecting part

pronged adj
furcado
having prongs

pronoia /pɹoʊˈnɔɪə/ /pɹəʊˈnɔɪə/ n
pronoia
imperial grant
belief that people conspire to do one good

pronominal adj
pronominal
of a pronoun

pronominal verb n
verbo pronominal

pronoun /ˈpɹoʊ.naʊn/ /ˈpɹəʊnaʊn/ n
pronombre
type of noun

pronounce /pɹəˈnaʊns/ v
pronunciar
to sound out (a word or phrase); to articulate

pronounceable adj
pronunciable
able to be pronounced

pronto /ˈpɹɑntoʊ/ adv
pronto
quickly

pronunciation /pɹəˌnaʊn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ /pɹəˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
pronunciación
way in which words are pronounced
sound of a word

pronunciation dictionary n
diccionario de pronunciación
dictionary that provides pronunciations of words

proof /pɹuf/ /pɹuːf/ /pɹʉːf/ n
prueba demostración
any effort, process, or operation designed to establish or discover a fact or truth
prueba
process for testing the accuracy of an operation performed
the degree of evidence which convinces the mind of any truth or fact, and produces belief

proofing /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/ n
levantamiento
step in creating baked goods

proofreader n
corrector corrector de pruebas
person who proofreads

prop /pɹɒp/ n
apoyo puntal
object placed against or under another, to support it
pilar
rugby: player next to the hooker in a scrum
utilería atrezzo
item placed on a stage to create a scene
hélice
propeller of an aircraft

prop up v
apuntalar
to support with a prop

propaganda /ˌpɹɒpəˈɡændə/ [ˌpɹɑp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] [ˌpɹɒp.ə.ˈɡæn.də] n
propaganda
concerted set of messages

propagandist /pɹɒpəˈɡandɪst/ n
panfletario propagandista
Person who disseminates propaganda

propagation n
propagación
the dissemination of something to a larger area or greater number
the multiplication or natural increase in a population

propane /ˈpɹoʊpeɪn/ n
propano
aliphatic hydrocarbon: C₃H₈

proparoxytone /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ adj
esdrújulo proparoxítono
proparoxytone

proparoxytone /pɹəʊpəˈɹɒksɪtəʊn/ n
esdrújula
proparoxytone

propel /pɹəˈpɛl/ v
propulsar
to cause to move in a certain direction
impulsar propulsar
to make to arrive to a certain situation or result

propellant n
propulsor

propellent adj
propulsor
capable of propelling

propeller n
hélice propulsor
mechanical device used to propel

propene n
propileno
organic compound of the formula C₃H₆

propensity /pɹəˈpɛnsɪti/ n
propensión inclinación
tendency

proper /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɔp.ə/ adj
propio
adecuado
fit, suitable
conveniente preciso
following the established standards of behavior or manners

proper fraction n
fracción propia
arithmetic: a vulgar fraction

proper noun n
nombre propio
the name of a particular person, place, organization or other individual entity

properly /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ.li/ /ˈpɹɒ.pə.li/ /ˈpɹɒp.li/ adv
como es debido
in a proper manner

property /ˈpɹɑp.ɚt.i/ /ˈpɹɒp.ət.i/ n
propiedad
an attribute characteristic of a class of objects
cualidad propiedad
attribute or abstract quality associated with an object, individual or concept
pertenecia propiedad
exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing
propiedad posesión bienes finca heredad predio
piece of real estate
propiedad posesión bien inmueble
something owned

property rights n
derecho de propiedad
property rights

property tax n
impuesto real impuesto sobre bienes
tax based on the value of property

propfan n
propfan propfán
modified turbofan

prophase n
profase
the first stage of mitosis

prophecy /ˈpɹɑfəsi/ /ˈpɹɒf.ə.si/ n
profecía
prediction

prophesy /ˈpɹɑfɪsaɪ/ /ˈpɹɒfɪsaɪ/ v
profetizar
to predict
to speak as a prophet

prophet /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈpɹɒ.fɪt/ n
profeta profetisa
one who speaks by divine inspiration
one who foretells the future

prophetess /pɹɒfɪˈtɛs/ n
profetisa
female prophet

prophetic /pɹəˈfɛtɪk/ adj
profético
of, or relating to a prophecy or a prophet

prophylactic /pɹɒfəˈlæktɪk/ adj
profiláctico
Serving to prevent or protect against an undesired effect, especially disease

prophylaxis n
profilaxis
prevention of, or protective treatment for disease

propinquity /pɹəˈpɪŋ.kwɪ.ti/ n
projimidad propincuidad
affiliation or similarity
propincuidad proximidad
proximity

propiska /pɹəˈpɪskə/ n
propiska
system of mandatory registration in ex-USSR

propitiation n
propiciación
the act of propitiating; placation, atonement, expiation

propolis /ˈpɹɒpəlɪs/ n
propóleos propóleo
glue-like substance

proponent /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/ /pɹəˈpəʊnənt/ n
defensor
one who supports something

proportion /pɹəˈpo(ː)ɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpoəʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔɹʃən/ /pɹəˈpɔːʃən/ n
proporción
quantity that is part of the whole

proportional adj
proporcional
at a constant ratio (to)
proportionate

proportionality n
proporcionalidad
the property of being proportional

proposal /pɹəˈpoʊzəl/ /pɹəˈpəʊzəl/ n
propuesta
that which is proposed

propose /pɹəˈpoʊz/ /pɹəˈpəʊz/ v
pedir la mano
to ask for one's hand in marriage
proponer
to suggest a plan or course of action

proposition /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ n
proposición
idea or plan offered
math: assertion which can be considered true or false
terms of a transaction offered
propuesta
uncountable: act of offering for consideration

propound /prəˈpaʊnd/ v
proponer
to put forward; to offer for discussion or debate

proprietary /pɹəˈpɹɑɪətɛɹi/ adj
privativo
created or manufactured exclusively by the IPR owner
particular privado
privately owned
de propiedad
relating to property or ownership

proprietor /pɹəˈpɹaɪətɚ/ n
propietario
owner

propriety /pɹəˈpɹaɪəti/ n
propiedad
correctness in behaviour and morals
aptitud
fitness; the quality of being appropriate

proprioception /ˌpɹoʊ.pɹi.oʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ /ˌpɹəʊ.pɹi.əʊˈsɛp.ʃən/ n
propiocepción
sense of the position of parts of the body

propulsion /pɹəˈpʌlʃən/ n
propulsión
the action of driving or pushing

propyl n
propilo
hydrocarbon radicals

propyne n
propino
alkyne

prorate /pɹoʊˈɹeɪt/ v
prorratear
divide proportionately

prorogue /pɹoʊˈɹoʊɡ/ /pɹə(ʊ)ˈɹəʊɡ/ v
prorrogar
to prolong or extend
to suspend a parliamentary session

pros and cons n
el pro y el contra los pros y los contras
for and against

prosaic /pɹoʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ /pɹəʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/ adj
prosaico
pertaining to or having the characteristics of prose
overly plain or simple, to the point of being boring; humdrum

proscenium /pɹoʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ /pɹəʊˈsiː.ni.əm/ n
proscenio
modern theatre: stage area between the curtain and the orchestra

prosciutto /pɹəˈʃuː.toʊ/ n
prosciutto
dry-cured ham from Italy

proscribe /pɹəˈskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹoʊˌskɹaɪb/ /ˈpɹəʊˌskɹaɪb/ v
proscribir
denounce
forbid or prohibit

prose /ˈpɹoʊz/ /ˈpɹəʊz/ n
prosa
written language not intended as poetry

prosecute /ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt/ v
procesar
To start civil or criminal proceedings against

prosecution /ˌpɹɑ.səˈkju.ʃən/ n
procesamiento
the institution of legal proceedings against a person
fiscalía acusación
the prosecuting party of the institution of legal proceedings

prosecutor /ˈpɹɑsəˌkjuːtəɹ/ n
fiscal
a person instituting criminal prosecution
acusador
prosecuting attorney

proselyte /ˈpɹɑs.ɪlˌaɪt/ /ˈpɹɒs.ɪlˌaɪt/ n
prosélito neófito
one who has converted to a religion

proselytism n
proselitismo
proselytizing or being a proselyte

proselytize /ˈpɹɑ.sə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɑ.zə.lɪ.taɪz/ /ˈpɹɒs.əl.ɪ.taɪz/ v
convertir misionar
convert to one’s own faith
induce people to join a cause

proso millet /ˈpɹoʊsoʊ ˈmɪlit/ n
mijo común
P. miliaceum

prosodic /pɹəˈzɒdɪk/ adj
prosódico
relating to prosody

prosody /ˈpɹɑzədi/ /ˈpɹɒzədi/ n
prosodia
linguistics: study of rhythm and other attributes in speech
poetry: study of poetic meter etc

prosopagnosia /ˌpɹɑsoʊpæɡˈnoʊʒə/ /ˌpɹɒsəpaɡˈnəʊʒə/ n
prosopagnosia
disorder of face perception

prosopopesis n
prosopopesis
change of personality

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ n
expectativa porvenir prospectiva
potential things that may come to pass, usually favorable

prospect /pɹəˈspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɑspɛkt/ /ˈpɹɒspɛkt/ v
prospectar
to determine which minerals or metals are present in a location

prospective adj
prospectivo
following the same population

prosper /ˈpɹɒspə(ɹ)/ v
prosperar
to be successful

prosperity /pɹɑˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ /pɹɒˈspɛɹ.ɪ.ti/ n
prosperidad
condition of being prosperous

prosperous /ˈpɹɑs.pə.ɹəs/ /ˈpɹɒs.p(ə.)ɹəs/ adj
rico
well off; affluent

prostaglandin /pɹɒstəˈɡlændɪn/ n
prostaglandina
lipid

prostate /ˈpɹɒsteɪt/ n
próstata glándula prostática
prostate gland

prostatic adj
prostático
relating to the prostate gland

prostatitis n
prostatitis
inflammation of the prostate

prosthesis n
prótesis
artificial replacement for a body part

prosthetic /ˌpɹɑsˈθɛtɪk/ adj
prostético
artificial

prosthodontics n
prostodoncia
restoration or replacement of damaged or missing teeth

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ n
prostituta prostituto
a person having sex for profit

prostitute /ˈpɹɑːstətuːt/ /ˈpɹɒstɪtjuːt/ v
prostituir
derogatory: to use one's talents in return for money or fame
figuratively: to exploit for base purposes
to make another person, or organisation, prostitute themselves
prostituir prostituirse
to perform sexual activity for money

prostitution n
prostitución
having sex for profit

prostokvasha n
leche agria
soured milk

prostrate /ˈpɹɑstɹeɪt/ /ˈpɹɒstɹeɪt/ adj
postrado
lying flat, facedown

prostyle n
próstilo
building

prosumer /pɹəʊˈsjuːmə/ n
prosumidor
person in postindustrial society who combines the economic roles of producer and consumer

protactinium /ˌpɹoʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ /ˌpɹəʊ.tækˈtɪn.i.əm/ n
protactinio
chemical element

protagonist /pɹoʊˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ /pɹəˈtæ.ɡə.nɪst/ n
protagonista
main character
advocate
leading person in a contest

protean /ˈpɹoʊ.tɪ.ən/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɪ.ən/ adj
proteico
exceedingly variable

protease /ˈpɹəʊtɪeɪz/ n
proteasa
enzyme

proteasome n
proteasoma

protect /pɹəˈtɛkt/ v
proteger
to keep safe

protected /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ adj
protegido
defended

protection /pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ n
protección
process of keeping safe

protection money n
protección renta
money regular interval, extorted by criminals threatening to cause harm

protectionism /pɹəˈtekʃənɪzəm/ n
proteccionismo
A policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product by imposing tariffs, quotas or other barriers on imports

protectionist adj
proteccionista

protective /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ adj
protector
serving, intended or wishing to protect

protective /pɹɛtɛktɪv/ n
protector
Something that protects

protector /pɹəˈtɛktə/ /pɹəˈtɛktɚ/ n
protector
a mechanism which is designed to protect
protector protectora valedor
someone who protects or guards

protectorate /pɹəˈtɛktəɹɪt/ n
protectorado
government by a protector

protectress /pɹəˈtɛktɹɪs/ n
protectora
female protector

protein /ˈpɹoʊtiːn/ /ˈpɹəʊti.ɪn/ n
proteína albúmina
biochemistry: complex molecule
class of food

proteome /ˈpɹəʊtɪəʊm/ n
proteoma
complete set of proteins

proteomic adj
proteómico
Of or relating to proteomics

proteomics n
proteómica
branch of molecular biology

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ n
manifestación
collective gesture of disapproval: demonstration
protesta
formal objection

protest /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ v
protestar protesta
to make a strong objection

protester /pɹəˈtestəɹ/ n
manifestante protestante
person who protests

prothesis /ˈpɹɑθəsəs/ n
prótesis
the addition of a sound or syllable at the beginning of a word without changing the word's meaning or the rest of its structure

prothrombin n
protrombina
glycoprotein

prothrombotic adj
protrombótico
that leads to thrombosis

protist /ˈproʊtɪst/ n
protista
eukaryotic unicellular organisms

protium n
protio
lightest isotope of hydrogen

proto-industrialization n
protoindustrialización
phase before the industrialization of a country

proto-language n
protolengua
common ancestor language

protocol /ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑl/ /ˈpɹəʊtəˌkɒl/ n
protocolo
rule, guideline etc which guides diplomatic behaviour

protologism /pɹəʊˈtɒləˌdʒɪzm/ n
protologismo
a newly coined word or phrase defined in the hope that it will become common

proton /ˈpɹoʊ.tɑn/ /ˈpɹəʊ.tɒn/ n
protón
positively charged nucleon

proton pump n
bomba de protones
protein

protonate v
protonar
To add one or more protons

protonic adj
protónico
pertaining to protons

protoplanet n
protoplaneta
astronomical object

protoplanetary adj
protoplanetario
of or pertaining to a protoplanet

protoplast /ˈpɹəʊtə(ʊ)plast/ n
protoplasto
contents of a plant cell

protostome n
protostomado protóstomo
animal in which the mouth is derived from the embryonic blastophore

prototype /ˈpɹoʊtəˌtaɪp/ /ˈpɹəʊtətʌɪp/ n
prototipo
original form or object which is a basis for other forms or objects

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/ /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/ adj
protozoario
pertaining to a protozoan

protozoan /ˌpɹoʊtəˈzoʊən/ /ˌpɹəʊtəˈzəʊən/ n
protozoario protozoo
any of a diverse group of eukaryotes

protozoic adj
protozoario
relating to the protozoa

protract /pɹəˈtɹakt/ v
prolongar
To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
extender
to extend; to protrude
diferir
to put off to a distant time; to delay; to defer

protracted adj
prolongado duradero eterno
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

protractor n
transportador
a circular or semicircular tool for measuring angles

protrude v
protruir sobresalir
to extend from

protrusion n
protrusión protuberancia

protuberance /pɹoʊˈtuːbəɹəns/ /pɹəʊˈtjuːbəɹəns/ n
protuberancia
Something that protrudes

protuberantial adj
protuberancial
relating to a protuberance

proud /pɹaʊd/ adj
orgulloso
gratified, feeling honoured, feeling satisfied
having a too high opinion of oneself; arrogant, supercilious

proudly /ˈpɹaʊdli/ adv
fieramente orgullosamente
in a proud manner

provable adj
probable
of a statement or hypothesis, that can be proven

provably adv
comprobadamente
in a provable manner

prove /pɹuːv/ v
validar
to ascertain or establish the genuineness or validity of; to verify.
probar demostrar
to demonstrate that something is true; to give proof for
probar testear
to put to the test, to make trial of

provenance /ˈpɹɑ.və.nəns/ /ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns/ n
procedencia proveniencia
place or source of origin
in archaeology: the place and time of origin of some artifact
in arts: the history of ownership of a work of art

proverb /ˈpɹɑːvɝːb/ /ˈpɹɒvɜːb/ n
proverbio refrán paremia
phrase expressing a basic truth

proverbial /pɹəˈvɜɹb.iː.əl/ adj
proverbial
of a proverb
widely known; famous

provide /pɹəˈvaɪd/ v
proveer
to furnish (with)
to give what is needed or desired

provided /pɹəˈvaɪdɪd/ conjunction
con tal que siempre y cuando
only if

providence /ˈpɹɒvɪdəns/ n
providencia
careful guardianship exercised by a deity
manifestation of divine care or direction
prudent care and management of resources; thriftiness

provident /ˈpɹɒvɪdənt/ adj
providente
demonstrating consideration for the future

providential /pɹɒvɪˈdɛnʃl̩/ adj
providencial
fortunate

providentness n
prudencia
the quality or state of being provident

provider n
proveedor suministrador
provider

province /ˈpɹɑvɪns/ /ˈpɹɒvɪns/ n
provincia
a subdivision of government usually one step below the national level

provincial /pɹɒvinʃəl̩/ adj
provinciano
not cosmopolitan or polished
provincial
of or pertaining to a province

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ n
provisión
item of goods or supplies obtained for future use

provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ v
aprovisionar avituallar
to supply with provisions

provisional /pɹəˈvɪʒənəl/ adj
provisional provisorio
temporary

provisionally adv
provisionalmente provisoriamente
in a provisional way

proviso /pɹəˈvaɪzoʊ/ n
salvedad
conditional provision to an agreement

provocateur n
provocador
one who engages in provocative behavior

provocation /ˌpɹɑvəˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌpɹɒvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
provocación
act of provoking

provocative /pɹəˈvɑk.ə.tɪv/ /pɹəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/ adj
provocativo provocador
tending to provoke strong negative feeling

provoke /pɹəˈvoʊk/ /pɹəˈvəʊk/ v
provocar
to cause to become angry

provost /pɹəʊˈvəʊ/ /ˈpɹoʊvoʊst/ /ˈpɹɒvəst/ n
preboste
military prison keeper

prow /pɹaʊ/ n
proa
fore part of a vessel; bow

prowess /ˈpɹaʊəs/ /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ n
proeza
distinguished bravery or courage
capacidad destreza habilidad
skillfulness and manual ability; adroitness or dexterity

prowl /pɹaʊl/ v
acechar merodear
To be on the lookout for some prey
aguaitar
To be watching over something

proximal /ˈpɹɒksɪməl/ adj
proximal
Closer to the point

proximate cause n
causa inmediata
event without which an injury would not have occurred

proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/ n
proximidad cercanía
closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship

proxy /pɹɒk.si/ n
apoderado
agent or substitute authorized to act for another person
mandato poder
authority to act for another, especially when written

proxy server n
servidor proxy
hardware server

prude /pɹuːd/ n
mojigato mojigata
A person who is or tries to be excessively proper

prudence /ˈpɹuːdəns/ n
prudencia
The quality or state of being prudent

prudent /ˈpɹuːdənt/ adj
atentado
prudente
sagacious in adapting means to ends
practically wise, judicious, shrewd
frugal; economical; not extravagant

prudently adv
prudentemente
in a prudent manner

prudish adj
mojigato pudibundo cartuchón gazmoño pacato santurrón
exaggeratedly proper

prune /pɹuːn/ n
ciruela pasa
dried plum

prune /pɹuːn/ v
podar
(figuratively) cut down or shorten
podar pampinar sarper
trim a tree or shrub

pruning /ˈpɹuːnɪŋ/ n
poda
action of pruning

prurient /ˈpɹʊəɹ.i.ənt/ /ˈpɹʊɹ.i.ənt/ adj
lascivo lúbrico salaz
uneasy with desire; lustful

pry /pɹaɪ/ v
entremeter fisgar fisgonear hurgar
to look where one is not welcome; to be nosey
hacer palanca
use leverage to open or widen

précis /ˈpɹeɪsi/ n
resumen
concise statement

psalm /sɑm/ /sɑːm/ n
salmo
sacred song
a hymn collected into one book of the Old Testament

psalmody /ˈsɑː.mə.di/ n
salmodia
singing of psalms

psalter n
salterio
The Book of Psalms

psaltery n
salterio
instrument

psammoma n
psamoma
brain tumor

psephology /sɨ.ˈfɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /sɪ.ˈfɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
psefología
the predictive or statistical study of elections

pseudo- /ˈs(j)uːdəʊ/ /ˈsuːdoʊ/ prefix
pseudo- seudo-
not genuine

pseudo-anglicism n
falso anglicismo pseudoanglicismo
word with an English appearance that is not current in English

pseudoaneurysm n
pseudoaneurisma
hematoma that forms as the result of a leaking hole in an artery

pseudocardinal /ˈsudoʊˌkɑɹdɪnəl/ n
pseudocardenal
cardinal appointed by an antipope

pseudocode n
pseudocódigo
description of a computer programming algorithm

pseudocyesis n
embarazo fantasma pseudociesis
false pregnancy

pseudoephedrine [ˌsuːdoʊ.ɨˈfɛdɹɪn] [ˌsuːdoʊˈɛfɨdɹiːn] n
pseudoefedrina seudoefedrina
sympathomimetic alkaloid

pseudogene n
pseudogén seudogén
segment of DNA

pseudomembranous adj
pseudomembranoso
characterized by the presence of a pseudomembrane

pseudonym /ˈs(j)uː.dəʊ.nɪm/ /ˈsudoʊnɪm/ n
seudónimo
fictitious name

pseudopod /ˈsuːdə(ʊ)pɒd/ n
seudópodo
temporary projection

pseudoscience n
pseudociencia
purported science

pseudoscientific adj
pseudocientífico
of, relating to, or employing pseudoscience

pshaw /pʃɔː/ /ˈʃɑː/ interjection
bah
indicating disapproval, scoffery, irritation, impatience or disbelief

psi /psaɪ/ /saɪ/ n
psi
Greek letter

psicose n
psicosa
monosaccharide epimer of fructose

psionic /saɪˈɒn.ɪk/ adj
psiónico

psittacosis /ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɨs/ n
psitacosis
infection

psoas /ˈsoʊ.əs/ /ˈsəʊ.əs/ n
psoas
muscle

psoriasis n
psoriasis
facial skin disease

psyche /ˈsaɪ.ki/ /ˈsaɪk/ n
psique psiquis
the human soul, mind, or spirit

psyched /saɪkt/ adj
asustado
frightened
emocionado mentalizado
thrilled

psychedelic /ˈsaɪ.kəˌdɛl.ɪk/ adj
psicodélico sicodélico
of, containing or generating hallucinations, etc.

psychiatric /ˌsaɪ.ki.ˈæt.ɹɪk/ adj
psiquiátrico
of, or relating to, psychiatry

psychiatrist /ˌsaɪˈkaɪ.ə.tɹɪst/ n
psiquiatra siquiatra
doctor specializing in psychiatry

psychiatry /saɪˈkaɪ.əˌtɹi/ n
psiquiatría siquiatría
branch of medicine dealing with mental disorders

psycho /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ /ˈsaɪkəʊ/ n
psicópata
psychotic or otherwise insane person

psycho- prefix
psico-
relating to the mind

psychoactive adj
psicoactivo
pharmacology: affecting the mind or mental processes

psychoaffective adj
sicoafectivo

psychoanalysis n
psicoanálisis
family of psychological theories

psychoanalyst n
psicoanalista
practitioner

psychoanalytic adj
psicoanalítico
of or relating to psychoanalysis

psychoanalyze v
psicoanalizar
practice psychoanalysis

psychodrama n
psicodrama
a form of psychotherapy

psychogenic /ˌsʌɪkɒ(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
psicogénico sicogénico
originating from or caused by state of mind

psychogeriatrician n
psicogeriatra
psychiatrist subspecialising in elderly people

psychokinesis /ˌsaɪkoʊkɪˈnisɪs/ /ˌsaɪkəʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
psicoquinesia telequinesia psicociensis telequinesis
movement inanimate objects by the use of psychic power

psychological /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ adj
psicológico
of or pertaining to psychology

psychological warfare n
guerra psicológica
The use of various techniques to demoralize or intimidate someone

psychologically adv
psicológicamente
in a psychological manner

psychologist /ˌsaɪˈkɑl.ə.d͡ʒɪst/ n
psicólogo sicólogo psicóloga sicóloga
expert in the field of psychology

psychology /saɪˈkɑlədʒi/ /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ n
psicología sicología
study of the human mind
the study of animal behavior
the study of the human behavior
the mental characteristics of a particular individual

psychometry n
psicometría
paranormal ability

psychonaut n
psiconauta

psychopath /ˈsaɪkoʊˌpæθ/ n
psicópata
person with a personality disorder
popular: a person who perpetrates especially gruesome or bizarre violent acts
person diagnosed with antisocial or dissocial personality disorder
person who has no moral conscience

psychopathology /ˌsaɪkɒpəˈθɒlədʒɪ/ n
psicopatología
study of mental illness

psychopathy /saɪˈkɑpəθi/ /saɪˈkɒpəθi/ n
psicopatía
personality disorder

psychopharmacological adj
psicofarmacológico
of or pertaining to psychopharmacology

psychopolitics n
psicopolítica
interaction between psychology and politics

psychopomp /ˈsaɪkoʊpɑmp/ /ˈsaɪkəʊpɒmp/ n
psicopompo
entity who assists souls

psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/ /saɪˈkəʊsɪs/ n
psicosis sicosis
mental disorder

psychosocial adj
psicosocial
having both psychological and social aspects

psychosomatic /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmædɪk/ /ˌsaɪkəʊsəˈmætɪk/ adj
psicosomático
of physical effects with mental causes

psychosynthesis n
psicosíntesis
form of psychology based on the direct experience of the self

psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛɹəpi/ n
psicoterapia
treatment of those with mental illness

psychotic /ˌsaɪˈkɒtɪk/ adj
psicótico
of, related to, or suffering from psychosis

psychro- prefix
psicró-
cold

psychrometer n
psicrómetro
instrument which measures atmospheric humidity

psyllium n
psyllium
group of plants

ptarmigan /ˈtɑːmɪɡən/ n
perdiz nival lagópodo
a small grouse, Lagopus

pteridosperm n
pteridosperma
gymnosperm of the division Pteridospermatophyta

pterion /ˈtɛɹɪən/ n
pterión
the point corresponding with the posterior end of the sphenoparietal suture

pterodactyl /ˌtɛɹəˈdæktl̩/ n
pterodáctilo
informal term for any pterosaur

pterosaur /ˈtɛɹəˌsɔɹ/ n
pterosaurio
extinct flying reptile

pterygium n
pterigión
an abnormal mass of tissue in the corner of the eye

pterygo- prefix
pterigo-
wing-shaped; pterygoid

pterygoid adj
pterigoideo pterigoides
of or pertaining to the sphenoid bone

pterygoid n
pterigoides
bone

pterygopalatine adj
pterigopalatino
of or pertaining to the indented area medial to the pterygomaxillary fissure

ptomaine /ˈtoʊmeɪn/ /ˈtəʊmeɪn/ n
ptomaína tomaína
any of various amines formed by putrefactive bacteria

pub /pʊb/ /pʌb/ n
bar taberna pub
public house

pub crawl n
ruta de borrachera ruta etílica
The visiting of a number of public houses

pube /pjuːb/ n
pendejo
a single pubic hair

puberty n
pubertad
age at which a person is first capable of sexual reproduction

pubescent n
puberto pubescente
arriving at puberty

pubic /ˈpjuːbɪk/ adj
púbico
of, or relating to the area of the body adjacent to the pubis

pubic hair n
vello púbico vello pubiano
collectively
pendejo vello púbico
singular

pubic region n
verija
part of the body near the pubes and the pubis

pubis /ˈpju.bɪs/ n
pubis hueso del pubis
the pubic bone

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ adj
público
pertaining to people as a whole
open to all members of a community
provided (by the government) for the community
able to be seen by or known to everybody

public /ˈpʌblɪk/ n
público
people in general

public domain n
de(l) dominio público
attributive: not subject to any copyright or patent restrictions
dominio público
realm of intellectual property

public figure n
personaje público
person subject to public interest

public good n
bien público
good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable
welfare of the people

public holiday n
feriado festivo fiesta legal
national or regional holiday from work on a specific day

public law n
derecho público
law

public life n
vida pública
aspects of social life which occur in public
política
politics, as in the profession of being a politician

public limited company n
sociedad anónima
publicly traded limited liability company

public opinion n
opinión pública
opinion of the public

public policy /pʌb.lɪk.ˈpɔ.lɪ.si/ n
política pública
set of government policies

public relations n
RRPP relaciones públicas
profession

public sector n
sector público
government and entities

public service announcement n
mensaje de interés público
advertisement intended to serve the public interest

public telephone n
teléfono público
public telephone

public toilet n
aseo público
public toilet

public transport n
transporte público
form of transport

publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
publicación
an issue of printed or other matter
act of publishing
communication of information

publicity n
publicidad
advertising or other activity designed to rouse public interest in something

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv
públicamente
in an open and public manner

publification n
publificación
making public

publish /ˈpʌblɪʃ/ v
publicar divulgar
to announce to the public
publicar
to issue something (usually printed work) for sale and distribution
to issue a medium (e.g. publication)

publisher /ˈpʌblɪʃɚ/ n
editor editorial
One who publishes, especially books

publishing house n
editorial
company that produces books

puce n
granate
colour

pucelle /pʊˈsɛl/ n
pulcella
virgin

pucker n
arruga
A fold or wrinkle

pucker v
arrugar
to pinch or wrinkle; to squeeze inwardly, to dimple or fold

pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ n
pudín pudin
dessert similar to custard or mousse, containing a starchy thickening agent

puddle /ˈpʌdəl/ n
charco poza
a small pool of water

puddling n
pudelación
the act of melting iron

pudor /ˈpjuːdɔː/ n
pudor
appropriate sense of modesty or shame

pudu /ˈpuːduː/ n
pudú
South American deer

puerile /ˈpjʊə.ɹaɪl/ /ˈpjʊɹɪl/ adj
pueril
childish; trifling; silly
characteristic of, or pertaining to, a boy or boys

puerperal adj
puerperal
Of or pertaining to or associated with childbirth

puerperium /ˌpuː.ɝˈpiː.ɹi.əm/ n
puerperio
period of time following childbirth

puff /pʌf/ n
resuello
ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself
calada
informal: act of inhaling smoke from a cigarette, cigar or pipe
bocanada vaharada
sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth
bocanada
small quantity of gas or smoke in the air

puff pastry n
hojaldre
light, flaky pastry

puffadder n
víbora bufadora
Britis arietans

puffed rice n
arroz hinchado
breakfast cereal
rice

puffin /ˈpʌfɪn/ n
frailecillo
Fratercula arctica

pug /pʌɡ/ n
doguillo pug
small dog

pug-nosed adj
chato
having a pug nose

pugilist /ˈpju(ː).dʒəlɪst/ /ˈpjuː.dʒəlɪst/ n
pugilista púgil
one who fights with his fists; a boxer

pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/ adj
pugnaz belicoso
aggressive, belligerent

puke /pjuːk/ n
vomitivo
drug
basca mierda
person
vómito
vomit

puke /pjuːk/ v
vomitar potar devolver
to vomit

pull /pʊl/ [pʰʊːɫ] n
tirón
act of pulling

pull /pʊl/ [pʰʊːɫ] v
halar jalar
intransitive: apply force such that an object comes toward the person or thing applying the force
tirón
to strain a muscle or ligament or tendon
tirar jalar
transitive: apply force to (something) so it comes towards one

pull an all-nighter v
pasar la noche en claro trasnochar
work throughout the night

pull off v
llevarse el gato al agua
To achieve; to succeed at something difficult

pull one's socks up v
ponerse las pilas
start making an effort; to renew or redouble one's efforts

pull oneself together v
recobrar la compostura recomponerse
to become mentally focused after a period of being unfocused

pull oneself up by one's bootstraps v
como Juan Palomo
to begin an enterprise or recover from a setback without any outside help

pull out v
marcha atrás
to use coitus interruptus as a method of birth control
retirarse
to withdraw

pull out all the stops v
poner toda la carne en el asador
reserve nothing

pull out of the fire v
salvar los muebles

pull over v
parar
cause someone/something to pull over
hacer orillar
come to a stop on the roadside or the hard shoulder

pull someone down a peg v
bajarle los humos

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire v
sacar las castañas del fuego
do someone's difficult work

pull someone's leg v
buscarle a alguien las cosquillas cizañear meter cizaña picar a alguien provocar sacar picas
to tease someone

pull the wool over someone's eyes v
dársela con queso
to deceive someone

pull up v
alzar levantar
lift vertically

pull-up /ˈpʊl.ʌp/ n
barbilla dominada ejercicio de tracción
an exercise done for strengthening the arms and back

pullet /ˈpʊlɪt/ n
polla
young hen

pulley /ˈpʊli/ n
polea roldana
one of simple machines

pullover n
pulóver
sweater

pulmonary adj
pulmonar
related to lungs

pulmonary alveolus n
alvéolo pulmonar
small air sac in the lungs

pulmonary tuberculosis n
tuberculosis
tuberculosis infecting the lungs

pulp /pəlp/ /pʌlp/ n
pulpa
center of a fruit
pulpa dental pulpa dentaria
center of a tooth
pulpa de celulosa
mass of which paper is produced

pulp fiction n
ficción pulp
shocking and sensational fiction

pulp magazine n
revista pulp
magazine made with inexpensive paper and printing

pulp mill n
celulosa planta de celulosa
factory

pulpit /ˈpʊl.pɪt/ n
púlpito cátedra
raised platform in church

pulpy adj
folletinesco
having the characteristics of pulp fiction
pulposo
having the characteristics of pulp, soft, squishy

pulsar n
púlsar pulsar
rotating neutron star

pulsate /pʌlˈseɪt/ /ˈpʌl.seɪt/ v
latir
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or to beat

pulsatile adj
pulsátil
characterized by pulses
pulsating or vibrating

pulse /pʊls/ /pʌls/ n
pulso
regular beat caused by the heart
beat, throb
in music

pulse oximeter n
pulsioxímetro
device used to monitor oxygen

pulse oximetry n
pulsioximetría
method of monitoring of the oxygenation of hemoglobin

pulsometer n
pulsimetro
vacuum pump or hydrotrope

pulverulent /pʌlˈvɛɹjələnt/ adj
pulverulento
consisting of, covered with, or disintegrating into a fine powder

pulvinar n
pulvinar
prominence on the thalamus

pumice /ˈpʌmɪs/ n
piedra pómez pumita
pumice

pummel /ˈpʌməl/ v
golpear
To hit or strike heavily and repeatedly

pump /pʌmp/ n
bomba surtidor
device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, especially fuel
bomba
device for moving liquid or gas
slang: heart
bombeo
instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping

pump /pʌmp/ v
bombear
transitive: to use a pump to move liquid or gas
sports: to kick, throw or hit the ball far and high

pump attendant n
empleado de gasolinera encargado de gasolinera gasolinera gasolinero
one who works at a petrol station

pump iron v
culturizar levantar pesas practicar culturismo
to engage in weight training

pumping iron n
culturismo
weightlifting

pumpjack n
bomba de varilla
drive for a submerged pump

pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ n
calabaza zapallo auyama ayote
fruit of this plant
calabaza calabazera
plant

pumpkin pie n
pastel de calabaza torta de calabaza
pie made from the flesh of pumpkins

pun /pʌn/ n
juego de palabras calambur albur doble sentido paronomasia
joke or type of wordplay

punch /pʌntʃ/ n
puñetazo puñete
hit or strike with one's fist
perforadora sacabocado
mechanism for punching holes in paper
ponche
beverage

punch /pʌntʃ/ v
agujerear punzonar
to make holes
dar un puñetazo
to strike something or someone with one's fist
perforar
to employ a punch to create a hole
picar taladrar
to mark a ticket

punch line n
remate
final part of a joke
broche
final, concluding statement

punching bag n
saco de boxeo
device used to practice punching
object of abuse

punctilious /pʌŋkˈtɪli.əs/ adj
puntilloso
punctilloso
precise
strictly attentive to detail

punctual /ˈpʌŋktjʊəl/ /ˈpʌŋktʃuəl/ adj
puntual
prompt

punctuality n
puntualidad
state of being punctual

punctually adv
puntualmente
in a punctual manner

punctuate /ˈpʌŋktjuːeɪt/ [ˈpʌŋkʃuːeɪt] v
puntuar
add punctuation to

punctuation /pʌŋk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
puntuación
set of symbols

punctuation mark n
signo de puntuación
symbol used in writing

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ n
pinchazo
hole, cut or tear

puncture /ˈpʌŋktʃə/ /ˈpʌŋktʃɚ/ v
perforar
to pierce

pundit /ˈpʌn.dɪt/ n
pandit pandito
a Hindu scholar
comentarista experto
a self-professed expert

pungency /ˈpʌndʒənsi/ n
fetidez hediondez hedor peste tufarada tufo
foul odor

pungent /ˈpʌndʒənt/ adj
punzante
having a sharp and stiff point
acre
having a strong odour

punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ v
castigar punir
to cause to suffer for crime or misconduct
castigar maltratar
to treat harshly and unfairly

punisher n
castigador
one who punishes

punishment /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/ n
castigo penitencia
castigo pena
penalty for wrongdoing
penitencia
suffering imposed as retribution
castigo
the act of punishing

punitive /pjunɪtɪv/ adj
punitivo
punishing

punk /pəŋk/ /pʌŋk/ n
punk
punk rocker

punt /pʌnt/ n
batea
narrow shallow boat propelled by a pole

punt /pʊnt/ /pʌnt/ v
especular
make a highly speculative investment or other commitment

puny /pjuːni/ adj
flojo gualtrapas tirillas
of inferior size

pupa /ˈpjuːpə/ n
crisálida
insect

pupil /pjuːpəl/ n
alumno alumna pupilo
learner
pupila
the hole in the middle of the iris of the eye

puppet /ˈpʌpɪt/ n
marioneta títere fantoche
movable model of a person or animal
person or country controlled by another

puppet show n
espectáculo de títeres
theatrical performance with puppets

puppeteer n
titiritero
person who uses a puppet

puppy /ˈpʌpi/ n
perrito cachorro
young dog

puppy dog eyes n
ojos de cachorro
facial expression

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ n
compra adquisición
that which is obtained for a price in money or its equivalent
the act or process of seeking and obtaining something

purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ /ˈpɝtʃəs/ v
comprar
to obtain by paying money or its equivalent; to buy for a price

purchasing power parity n
paridad del poder adquisitivo
long-term equilibrium

pure /ˈpjɜː/ /ˈpjɝ/ /ˈpjʊə/ /ˈpjʊɹ/ adj
pura puro
puro
free of flaws or imperfections
free of foreign material or pollutants

pure mathematics n
matemáticas puras
area of mathematics

purebred adj
de pura cepa
that which has genuine parents of the same breed

puree /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ n
puré
food that has been ground into a thick liquid

puree /ˈpjʊəɹeɪ/ /ˈpʊəɹiː/ v
machacar pasar
to crush or grind food into a puree

purgative adj
purgativo
capable of purging

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ n
purga
forcible removal of undesirable people from political activity, etc.
the act of purging

purge /pɜːdʒ/ /pɝdʒ/ v
purgar
to clean thoroughly; to cleanse; to rid of impurities
exonerar relevar
to clear of a charge, suspicion, or imputation

purification n
fundición limpia purificación
act of purifying

purify v
purificar depurar
cleanse something of impurities

purism n
purismo
insistence on the traditionally correct way

purist adj
purista
pertaining to purism

purist n
purista
advocate of purism

puritan adj
puritano
having very strict moral standards

puritan n
puritano
puritanical person

puritanism n
puritanismo
strict and austere religious conduct

purity /ˈpjʊəɹɪti/ /ˈpjʊɹɪti/ n
pureza
the state of being pure

purlin [ˈpɜːɹlɪn] n
correa
longitudinal structural member of a roof

purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v
hurtar robar
To convert the property of another

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ adj
morado púrpura
colour

purple /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pəl/ /ˈpɝpəl/ n
púrpura lila violeta
colour

purple dye murex n
púrpura
sea snail

purple emperor n
tornasolada
butterfly

purple heron n
garza imperial
Ardea purpurea

purple martin n
golondrina purpúrea
bird

purple yam n
ñampí
Dioscorea alata

purplish adj
amoratado
somewhat purple in colour/color

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ n
propósito
import

purport /pəˈpɔːt/ /pɚˈpɔɹt/ /ˈpɚpɔɹt/ /ˈpɜːpɔːt/ v
pretender
to intend

purportedly /pə(ɹ)ˈpɔː(ɹ).təd.li/ adv
supuestamente
supposedly; putatively; reputedly

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ n
decisión determinación resolución
determination
propósito intención objetivo
intention
propósito objeto razón
reason for doing something
objeto tema
subject of discourse
propósito
target

purpose /ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/ v
proponerse
have set as one's purpose; intend

purposefully adv
intencionadamente
in a purposeful manner

purposely adv
a propósito aposta intencionadamente
on purpose; intentionally

purpura n
púrpura

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ adj
púrpura
in blazon, of the colour purple

purpure /pəˈpjʊə/ /pɚˈpjʊɹ/ n
púrpura
purple colour on a coat of arms

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ n
ronroneo
vibrating sound made by a cat when contented

purr /pɜː(ɹ)/ v
ronronear
cat to make a vibrating sound in its throat

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ n
bolsa
quantity of money
bolsa monedero
small bag for carrying money
bolsa bolso bulto cartera
small bag for carrying personal items

purse /pɜːs/ /pɝs/ v
fruncir
press (the lips) together

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ adj
de acuerdo a
in conformance to, or in agreement with

pursuant /pəˈsjuː.ənt/ adv
arreglo según
accordingly, consequently

pursue /pəˈsjuː/ /pəˈʃu/ /pəˈʃuː/ /pɚˈsu/ v
perseguir apuntar a
to aim for
perseguir
to follow urgently
seguir
to travel down a particular way or course of action

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ /pəˈʃʉːt/ /pɝˈsuːt/ n
persecución
act of pursuing

purulent /ˈpjʊəɹ(j)ʊlənt/ adj
purulento
consisting of pus

purvey /pəˈveɪ/ /pɚˈveɪ/ v
preveer
obsolete: to prepare in advance
proveer
to furnish, provide

pus /pʌs/ n
pus
fluid found in regions of infection

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] n
empujo pujo
act of tensing the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents
empujón
short, directed application of force; act of pushing
great effort (to do something)

push /pʊʃ/ [puʃ] [pʷʊʃ] v
pujar
intransitive: to tense the muscles of the abdomen in order to expel its contents
empujar
to apply a force to something so that it moves away

push one's luck v
tanto va el cántaro a la fuente que al final se rompe

push the boat out v
echar la casa por la ventana tirar la casa por la ventana

push-up /ˈpʊʃˌʌp/ n
flexión de brazos flexión flexión de codos lagartijas planchas
exercise performed by resting on one's toes and hands and pushing one's weight off the floor

pusher /ˈpʊʃə/ n
camello
drug dealer

pushing up daisies adj
estar criando malvas
(euphemism) dead

pushover n
influenciable
Someone who is easily swayed or influenced to change his/her mind or comply

pusillanimity n
pusilanimidad
being timid

pusillanimous /pjuːsəlˈænəməs/ /pjuːsɪlˈænɪməs/ adj
pusilánime
showing cowardice

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ adj
purulento
containing pus

pussy /ˈpʊsi/ /ˈpʊsɪ/ /ˈpʌsi/ n
chiquita gatita lolita nenita
affectionate term for a girl or woman
peludito
anything soft and furry
cuchito gata minino
informal: affectionate term for a cat
cagado cagón mamón maricón mujersita niñita
informal: coward
coño concha chucha cuca bollo choro
slang: female genitalia
chingar coger culear follar fornicar pescar
vulgar: sexual intercourse with a woman

pussy magnet n
imán de chochetes
something that attracts women

pussyman n
macho machorro
colloquial: great lover

pussywhipped adj
calzonazos macabeo
submissive to or dominated by one's wife or other female partner

pustule n
pústula
a small accumulation of pus in the epidermis or dermis
a pimple filled with pus

put /pʊt/ v
poner colocar situar
to place something somewhere

put an end to v
poner coto
terminate

put away v
guardar
to place out of the way

put forward v
proponer entablar
to propose for consideration

put horns on v
poner los cuernos
To cuckold

put in v
meter
to place inside

put lipstick on a pig v
aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda
to superficially alter something

put on v
ponerse
to don clothing

put on airs v
darse aires darse tono hacer el paripé
become haughty, assume a haughty manner

put on weight v
ganar peso
to become heavier

put one's foot in one's mouth v
meter la pata
say or do something embarrassing or wrong

put one's mind to it v
poner la mente
to apply oneself

put out v
abrirse de piernas
consent to sex
extinguir
extinguish
sacar
place outside or eject

put out of one's misery v
eutanizar
informal: to euthanize

put someone in their place v
poner a alguien en su lugar
to humble or rebuke

put that in your pipe and smoke it phraseologicalUnit
chúpate esa
emphasizes a statement

put the cart before the horse v
poner el carro delante de los bueyes poner el carro delante del caballo
to put things in the wrong order

put through v
poner
to connect (telephoning)

put to bed v
acostar
help someone go to bed

put to sleep v
adormecer
to cause someone to sleep

put to use v
echar mano de valerse de
to utilise

put together adj
en conjunto
in total

put together v
construir elaborar
create, assemble or build

put up v
colgar
to hang or mount
to place in a high location

put up with v
aguantar soportar tolerar

putative /ˈpju.tə.tɪv/ adj
putativo supuesto presunto
commonly believed or deemed to be the case

putrefy /ˈpjutɹəfaɪ/ v
pudrirse

putrescible /pjuːˈtɹɛsɪb(ə)l/ adj
putrescible
Decomposable; capable of becoming putrescent; rottable

putsch /pʊtʃ/ n
alzamiento golpe pronunciamiento putsh
a coup; an illegal effort to forcibly overthrow the current government

putting green n
green
area on a golf course

putty /ˈpʌti/ n
masilla
a form of cement

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ n
rompecabezas
anything difficult to understand or make sense of
puzle rompecabezas
game for one person
enigma
riddle

puzzle /ˈpʌzəl/ v
desconcertar dejar perplejo intrigar
to perplex

puzzled /ˈpʌ.zl̩d/ adj
confundido desconcertado perplejo
confused or perplexed

pygidium n
pigidio
The posteriormost portion of certain arthropods

pygmy /pɪɡmiː/ n
pigmeo enano
pigmeo
a member of various African peoples

pygmy chimpanzee n
chimpancé pigmeo
alternative name for bonobo

pygmy cormorant n
cormorán pigmeo
Microcarbo pygmaeus

pygmy owl n
caburé

pygmy sperm whale n
cachalote pigmeo
whale in the sperm whale family

pygostyle /ˈpaɪɡəstaɪl/ n
pigóstilo
the plate supporting the tail-feathers in birds

pylon /ˈpaɪ.lɒn/ n
pilón
torre
a tower like structure used to support high voltage electricity cables

pylorus n
píloro
opening between the stomach and duodenum

pyramid /ˈpɪɹəmɪd/ n
pirámide
ancient construction
in geometry, a solid with triangular lateral faces and a polygonal base
construction

pyramid scheme n
esquema de pirámide esquema piramidal estafa piramidal
illicit money-making scheme

pyramidal /pɪˈɹæm.ɪ.dl̩/ adj
piramidal
pyramid-shaped

pyramidic /pɪ.ɹəˈmɪd.ɪk/ adj
piramidal
Of or pertaining to a pyramid

pyran n
pirano
In chemistry

pyranic adj
piránico
In chemistry

pyranose n
piranosa
cyclic hemiacetal

pyrargyrite n
pirargirita
a mineral, silver sulfantimonide

pyre /ˈpaɪɚ/ n
pira
funeral pile

pyridine n
piridina
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

pyriform adj
piriforme
pear-shaped

pyrimidine /paɪˈɹɪ.mɪˌdiːn/ n
pirimidina
diazine in which the two nitrogen atoms are in the meta-positions

pyrite /ˈpaɪ.ɹaɪt/ n
pirita
mineral iron disulfide

pyro /ˈpaɪɹəʊ/ n
piro piromaníaco
a pyromaniac

pyro- /paɪɹəʊ/ prefix
piro-
relating to fire

pyroballogy /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈbæləd͡ʒi/ /ˌpaɪɹəʊˈbæləd͡ʒi/ n
pirobalística
study of artillery

pyrochlore n
pirocloro
mineral

pyroclastic adj
piroclastico
composed of volcanic rock fragments

pyroclastic flow /ˈpʌɪ.ɹə.kla.stɪk fləʊ/ n
flujo piroclástico
pyroclastic flow

pyrokinesis /ˌpaɪroʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
piroquinesis
the ability to set objects or people on fire

pyroligneous acid n
ácido piroleñoso
dark liquid

pyrolusite n
pirolusita
a mineral, manganese dioxide

pyrolysis /paɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ /pɪˈɹɒlɪsɪs/ n
pirólisis
decomposition of a material or compound due to heat where there is no oxygen or other reagents

pyromania /ˌpʌɪɹə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/ n
piromanía
disorder

pyromaniac /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈmeɪniæk/ n
pirómano
one who is obsessed with fire

pyrometer n
pirómetro
thermometer

pyrope n
piropo
mineral

pyrosis n
pirosis
burning sensation due to reflux

pyrotechnic /ˌpaɪɹoʊˈtɛknɪk/ adj
pirotécnico
of or relating to fireworks

pyrotechnics /ˌpaɪ.ɹə.ˈtɛk.nəks/ n
pirotecnia
art and technology of fireworks

pyrotechnist n
pirotécnico
person skilled in manufacture or setting fireworks

pyroxene /paɪˈɹɑksin/ /paɪˈɹɒksiːn/ n
piroxeno
mineral

pyrrole /ˈpɪɹəʊl/ n
pirrol
any of a class of aromatic heterocyclic compounds

pyruvate /paɪˈɹuːveɪt/ n
piruvato
any salt or ester of pyruvic acid

pyruvic acid n
ácido pirúvico
simplest aliphatic keto acid

python /ˈpaɪθɑːn/ /ˈpaɪθən/ n
pitón
constricting snake

pâte brisée n
pasta quebrada
form of shortcrust pastry

pâté /ˈpæt.eɪ/ n
paté pasta de carne
finely-ground paste of meat, fish or vegetables

pétanque n
petanca
form of boules

qadi /ˈkɑːdi/ n
cadí
judge in Islam

qibla /ˈkɪblə/ /ˈqibla/ n
alquibla
direction of praying

qigong /tʃiːˈɡɒŋ/ n
chi kung qigong
system of breathing control

quack /kwæk/ n
cuac
sound made by a duck
curandero matasanos
charlatán
charlatan
curandero
doctor
matasanos
fraudulent or incompetent doctor of medicine

quack /kwæk/ v
graznar parpar
to make a noise like a duck

quackery n
curandería curanderismo
practice

quacksalver /ˈkwæksælvə/ /ˈkwæksælvɚ/ n
charlatán curandero
one falsely claiming to possess medical or other skills

quad bike n
quad
small off-road four-wheeled powered vehicle

quadrangular adj
cuadrangular
in the shape of a quadrangle

quadratic adj
cuadrático
of a class of polynomial of the form y = ax² + bx + c

quadratic equation n
ecuación cuadrática ecuación de segundo grado
second-degree equation

quadratic form n
forma cuadrática
homogeneous polynomial of degree 2

quadrature /ˈkwɒd.ɹə.tjʊə(ɹ)/ n
cuadratura
astronomy
mathematics
squaring

quadrature amplitude modulation n
modulación de amplitud en cuadratura
method of sending information

quadriga /kwɑˈdɹi.ɡə/ /kwɒdˈɹiː.ɡə/ n
cuadriga
Roman racing chariot and team of four horses

quadrigeminal adj
cuadrigémino
having four parts

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ adj
cuadrilátero
having four sides

quadrilateral /ˌkwɒd.ɹəˈlæt.əɹ.əl/ n
cuadrilátero
polygon having four sides

quadrilingual adj
cuatrilingüe tetralingüe
able to speak four languages
written in four languages

quadrille n
cuadrilla
dance

quadrillion /kwɑˈdɹɪli.ən/ /kwɒˈdɹɪljən/ /kwɔˈdɹɘljɘn/ /kwɔˈdɹɪljən/ numeral
cuatrillón

quadriplegic /ˌkwɑdɹɪˈplid͡ʒɪk/ /ˌkwɒd.ɹɪˈpliː.dʒɪk/ n
cuadripléjico tetrapléjico
one who suffers from quadriplegia

quadripole n
cuadripolo
electrical circuit with two pairs of external terminals

quadroon adj
cuarterona cuarterón
three fourths Caucasian and one fourth African in descent

quadruped /ˈkwɒdɹəpɛd/ n
cuadrúpedo tetrápodo
a four-footed or four-legged animal

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ adj
cuádruple
being four times as long, as big or as many of something

quadruple /kwɑˈdɹupəl/ /ˈkwɒdɹʊpl/ v
cuadruplicar
to multiply by four

quaff /kwɑf/ /kwɒf/ v
libar

quaffable adj
abocado
easy to drink

quagmire /ˈkwæɡ.maɪəɹ/ /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪə(ɹ)/ n
pantano barrizal cenagal tremedal
apuro dilema
perilous, mixed up and troubled situation
ciénaga pantano barrizal cenagal tremedal
swampy ground

quail /ˈkweɪl/ n
codorniz
any of several small game birds

quaint /kweɪnt/ adj
fastidioso
fastidious
curioso
interestingly strange
pintoresco
old-fashioned charm

qualification /kwɒlɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ /ˌkwɑː.lə.fə.ˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
salvedad
added clause or condition; a limitation

qualified /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ adj
calificado
meeting requirements

qualified majority n
mayoría calificada mayoría cualificada
majority that reaches a preset threshold level

qualify /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
calificar
to describe or characterize something by listing its qualities
capacitar
to make someone, or to become competent or eligible for some position or task

qualitative /ˈkwɑl.ɪˌteɪ.tɪv/ /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/ adj
cualitativo
of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity
(chemistry) of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ adj
de calidad calidad
being of good worth

quality /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/ /ˈkwɒlɪti/ n
cualidad calidad
differentiating property or attribute
calidad
level of excellence
degree to which a man-made object or system is free from bugs and flaws

quality of life n
calidad de vida
general well-being of individuals and societies

qualm /kwɑm/ /kwɑːm/ n
escrupulo naúsea
escrúpulo
prick of the conscience, moral scrupule

quandary /ˈkwɑːn.dəɹɪ/ n
dilema disyuntiva
a dilemma
indecisión
a state of not knowing what to decide

quantifiable adj
cuantificable
capable of being quantified

quantify /ˈkwɑːn.tə.faɪ/ v
cuantificar cifrar
to assign a quantity to

quantile /ˈkwɒn.taɪl/ n
cuantil
quantile in statistics

quantitative /ˈkwɑntɪˌteɪtɪv/ /ˈkwɒntətɪv/ /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ adj
cuantitativo
of a measurement based on some quantity or number rather than on some quality
of a form of analysis that determines the amount of some element or compound in a sample

quantitative easing n
expansión cuantitativa
monetary policy where the central bank creates money electronically

quantity /ˈkwæn.tɪ.ti/ /ˈkwɑn(t)ɨti/ /ˈkwɑndədi/ /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/ n
cantidad
fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement
considerable measure or amount
specific measured amount
cantidad cuantía
indefinite amount of something

quantization n
cuantificación cuantización
in physics
cuantificación
process of approximating a continuous signal

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑn.tʰəm] adj
cuántico cuántica cuánticos
involving quanta

quantum /ˈkwɑntəm/ /ˈkwɒntəm/ [ˈkwɑn.tʰəm] n
cuanto
indivisible unit of a given quantity
cantidad
quantity

quantum dot n
punto cuántico
fluorescent nanoparticle

quantum electrodynamics n
electrodinámica cuántica
quantum electrodynamics

quantum entanglement n
entrelazamiento cuántico
quantum mechanical phenomenon

quantum leap /ˈkwɒntəm liːp/ n
salto cuántico
abrupt change

quantum mechanics n
mecánica cuántica
branch of physics

quantum meruit n
tanto como se ha merecido
inference

quantum number n
número cuántico
number that specifies the state of a quantum mechanical system

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ n
cuarentena
sanitary measure isolating infected people
any rigorous measure of isolation
period of isolation
place for isolating persons
storage for suspected files

quarantine /ˈkwɑɹ.ən.tin/ /ˈkwɒɹ.ən.tiːn/ v
cuarentenar
to retain in obligatory isolation or separation as a sanitary prevention

quark /kwɑɹk/ /kwɑːk/ /kwɔɹk/ /kwɔːk/ n
quark
(physics) In the Standard Model, an elementary subatomic particle which forms matter
quark requesón
soft creamy cheese

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ n
pelea riña
pelea riña discusión brega pelotera rencilla
verbal dispute or heated argument

quarrel /ˈkwɒɹəl/ /ˈkwɔɹəl/ v
discutir disputar pelearse quejarse

quarrelsome adj
rijoso
given to quarreling

quarry /ˈkwɒɹi/ /ˈkwɔɹi/ n
cantera
site for mining stone
presa
animal which is hunted

quart /kwɔɹt/ /kwɔːt/ n
cuarta cuarto de galón
a unit of liquid capacity

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ /ˈkoː.tɘ/ n
cora cuarto
coin worth 25 cents
cuarto cuartel
one of four equal parts
trimestre
period of three months
cuartel cuarto
section of a town

quarter /ˈk(w)ɔɹ.tɚ/ /ˈk(w)ɔːtə/ /ˈkoː.tɘ/ v
cuartear
to divide into quarters; to divide by four

quarter past n
una y cuarto
translations for "quarter past one"

quarter to n
dos menos cuarto
example: quarter to two

quarterback v
mariscal

quarterdeck n
alcázar
aft part of the upper deck

quarterfinal n
cuartos de final
competition in a tournament whose winners go on to play in the two semifinals

quarterly adj
cuartelado acuartelado
divided into four parts crosswise
trimestral
occurring once every quarter year

quarterly adv
trimestralmente
once every quarter year

quarters /ˈkwɔɹtɚz/ /ˈkwɔːtəz/ n
acuartelamiento
housing, barracks

quartet n
cuarteto
four musicians who perform a piece of music together
music composition in four parts
group of four

quartile /ˈkwɔː(ɹ)taɪl/ n
cuartil
any of the three points

quartz /kwɔɹts/ /kwɔːts/ n
cuarzo
mineral

quartzite /ˈkwɔɹtˌsaɪt/ /ˈkwɔːtˌsaɪt/ n
cuarzita
metamorphic rock

quasar /ˈkweɪ.zɑɹ/ /ˈkweɪ.zɑː/ n
cuásar quásar
An extragalactic object

quash /kwɑʃ/ /kwɒʃ/ v
aplastar derrotar
to defeat forcibly

quasiparticle n
cuasipartícula
entity that has some characteristics of a distinct particle

quaternion /kwəˈtəːni.ən/ n
cuaternión
a four-dimensional hypercomplex number

quatrain /ˈkwɒt.ɹeɪn/ n
cuarteto
a stanza of four lines

quaver n
temblor
corchea
(music) an eighth note

quaver v
temblar

quay /keɪ/ /ki/ /kiː/ n
muelle
structure for loading and unloading vessels

qubit /ˈkjubɪt/ /ˈkjuːbɪt/ n
cúbit
quantum bit

quebracho /kɪˈbɹɑːt͡ʃəʊ/ n
quebracho
South American tree with hard, tannin-rich wood

queef /kwiːf/ n
pedo vaginal
an emission of air from the vagina

queen /kwiːn/ n
gata
adult female cat
reina dama
female monarch
chess piece
reproductive female animal in a hive
playing card
wife of a king
reina
powerful or forceful female person
loca reinona
slang: male homosexual

queen /kwiːn/ v
coronar
chess: to convert a pawn into a queen

queen bee n
abeja reina
reproductive female bee

queen mother n
reina madre
widowed queen consort whose son or daughter from that marriage is the reigning monarch

queen of clubs n
dama de tréboles
playing card

queen of diamonds n
dama de diamantes dama de oros
playing card

queen of hearts n
dama de corazones
playing card

queen of spades /kwiːn.əv.speɪdz/ n
dama de picos
playing card

queer /kwɪə/ /kwɪɹ/ adj
torcido
pertaining to non-normative sexuality
maricón joto marica julay soplanucas trucha
slang: homosexual
trucha
slightly unwell
extraño raro
weird, odd, different

queer as a clockwork orange adj
más raro que un perro verde

queer theory n
teoría queer
field of critical theory

quell /kwɛl/ n
reprimir subyugar
transitive: to subdue, put down

quench /kwɛnt͡ʃ/ v
templar
to cool rapidly by immersion
apagar
to extinguish or put out
matar la sed saciar
to satisfy thirst

quenching /ˈkwɛntʃ.ɪŋ/ n
templado
rapid cooling of hot metal object

quern /kwɜːn/ /kwɝn/ n
molino de mano molino portátil
mill

querulant n
querulante
one who has obsessive feelings

querulous /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ələs/ /ˈkwɛɹ(j)ʊləs/ adj
quejicoso quejoso quejumbroso
often complaining

query /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ n
consulta
computing: set of instructions passed to a database
consulta pregunta interrogante
question or inquiry

query /ˈkwɪ.ɹi/ /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ v
preguntar
ask a question
consultar
computing: search database
cuestionar
question

query language n
lenguaje de consulta
computer language

quesadilla /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdi(j)ə/ /ˌkeɪ̯səˈdiː(l)jə/ n
quesadilla
Mexican dish

quest /kwɛst/ n
búsqueda esfuerzo
journey or effort in pursuit of a goal

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ n
duda incógnita interrogante
cuestión duda
doubt or challenge
cuestión asunto moción tema
proposal to a meeting as a topic for discussion and vote
pregunta cuestión
sentence, phrase or word
cuestión asunto tema tópico
subject or topic

question /ˈkwɛst͡ʃən/ v
interrogar consultar preguntar cuestionar
ask questions of
poner en tela de juicio dudar cuestionar
raise doubts about

question mark n
signo de interrogación
punctuation

questionable /ˈkwɛst͡ʃənəbl̩/ adj
cuestionable dudoso controvertible sospechoso
of dubious respectability or morality

questionably adv
cuestionablemente
in a questionable manner

questionnaire /ˌk(w)estʃəˈnɛə/ /ˌkwɛs.t͡ʃəˈnɛ͡ɹ/ n
cuestionario encuesta
form containing a list of questions

quethe /kwiːð/ v
declarar far
to say or declare

quetzal /ˈkɛt.səl/ n
quetzal
monetary unit
quetzal bird

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ n
cola pila
data structure
coleta
hairstyle
cola fila línea
line of people
fila lista lista de espera
waiting list

queue /kju/ /kjuː/ v
poner en fila
arrange into a queue

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ n
argucia sutileza
a trivial or minor complaint, objection or argument

quibble /ˈkwɪbəl/ v
sutilizar
to complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner

quiche /kiːʃ/ n
quiche
a kind of pie

quick /kwɪk/ adj
rápido
moving with speed
occurring in a short time

quick /kwɪk/ n
carne viva
sensitive flesh

quick as a flash adv
a toda leche en volandas
extremely quickly

quicken /ˈkwɪkən/ v
agilizar
make quicker, hasten, speed up

quicklime n
cal cal viva
calcium oxide

quickly /ˈkwɪkli/ adv
rápido con prontitud rápidamente deprisa con celeridad con presteza
rapidly, fast

quickness n
rapidez
rapidity of movement or activity

quicksand n
arenas movedizas arena movediza
type of sand

quicksilver /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvɚ/ n
mercurio azogue
mercury

quiddity /ˈkwɪdɪti/ n
peculiaridad
eccentricity
quiddidad quididad esencia
essence
minucia
trifle

quiescent /ˈkwaɪ̯.ɛsn̩t/ adj
quiescente
Inactive, at rest, quiet

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ adj
tranquilo quieto calmo detenido
having little motion
poco
not busy
silencioso callado reservado
not talking
tranquilo silencioso quieto callado calmo pacífico
with little sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ n
calma tranquilidad
absence of movement
silencio
absence of sound

quiet /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/ v
callar
to become quiet
callar calmar
to cause someone to become quiet

quiet down v
callar
become quieter
acallar
make someone or something become quieter

quietism n
quietismo
form of mysticism

quietly /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt.li/ adv
despacio mansamente
in a quiet manner

quietness n
quietud tranquilidad
absence of disturbance
absence of sound

quill /kwɪl/ n
cálamo
lower shaft of a feather
púa
needle-like structure that grows on the skin
pluma
pen made of feather
any pen

quilt /kwɪlt/ n
colcha edredón
bed covering

quilt /kwɪlt/ v
acolchar
to construct a quilt

quince /kwɪns/ n
membrillo
fruit
membrillo membrillero
tree

quince cheese n
dulce de membrillo carne de membrillo
confection

quinceañera /ˌkɪnseɪ.ənˈjɛɹə/ n
quinceañera fiesta de quince fiesta de quince años quinceaños
in Mexico, fifteenth birthday celebration for a young woman

quincunx /ˈkwɪnkʌŋks/ /ˈkwɪŋkʌŋks/ n
quincuncio
angle of five-twelfths of a circle
quincunce
arrangement of five units

quinidine n
quinidina
isomer of quinine

quinine /ˈkwɪniːn/ n
quinina
alkaloid used to treat malaria

quinoa /ˈkinˌwɑ/ /ˈkiːnwɑː/ n
quinoa quinua quínoa
Chenopodium quinoa

quinoline n
quinoleína quinolina
any of a class of hetercyclic compounds

quinone n
quinona
compound

quinoprotein n
quinoproteína
class of protein

quinquagenarian n
quincuagenario
One who is between the age of 50 and 59

quintal /ˈkwɪntəl/ n
quintal métrico
one hundred kilograms

quintessence /kwɪn.ˈtɛs.əns/ n
quintaesencia
most perfect example of its type

quintessential /ˌkwɪnt.əˈsɛn.ʃəl/ adj
quintaesencial
of the nature of a quintessence

quintet /kwɪnˈtɛt/ n
quinteto
(music) a composition in five parts
(music) a group of five musicians
any group of five

quintile n
quintil
value

quintillion numeral
trillón
a billion billion, 1018
quintillón
a million quadrillion, 1030

quintuple n
quíntuple
a fivefold amount

quintuple v
quintuplicar
multiply by five

quintuplet n
quintillizo
one of a group of five babies born from the same mother during the same birth

quintuplicate v
quintuplicar
multiply by five

quip /kwɪp/ v
ironizar
to make a quip

quipu /ˈki.pu/ n
quipu
recording device of knotted cords

quirk /kwɜːk/ n
idiosincrasia manía peculiaridad
idiosyncrasy

quirky adj
idiosincrático peculiar
given to quirks or idiosyncrasies

quisling /ˈkwɪz.lɪŋ/ n
colaboracionista traidor
traitor

quit /kwɪt/ adj
dejar parar
to give up, stop doing something
dejar abandonar salir
to leave

quite /kwaɪt/ adv
completamente
in a fully justified sense; truly
bastante
to a moderate extent
bastante considerablemente
to the greatest extent; completely

quite a few determiner
bastante
indefinite and somewhat large number

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ n
aljaba carcaj goldre
arrow container
temblar temblor
shaking or moving with a slight trembling motion

quiver /ˈkwɪvə/ /ˈkwɪvəɹ/ v
temblar
shake or move with slight and tremulous motion

quixotic /kiˈɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɑtɪk/ /kwɪkˈsɒtɪk/ adj
aquijotado quijotesco
possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality

quiz /kwɪz/ n
examen parcial
a school examination of less importance
cuestionario examen prueba
competition in the answering of questions

quiz /kwɪz/ v
engañar
hoax
examinar interrogar probar
interrogate

quod erat demonstrandum phraseologicalUnit
como queríamos demostrar

quorum /ˈkwɔː.ɹəm/ /ˈkwɔːɹ.əm/ n
cuórum quórum
minimum number of members required

quota /ˈkwoʊtə/ n
contingente cuota de importación
form of protectionism
cuota
proportional part or share; share or proportion assigned to each in a division
prescribed number or percentage

quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
presupuesto
act of naming a price; price that has been quoted
cita citación
fragment of a human expression

quotation marks /kwoʊˈteɪʃən mɑɹks/ /kwəʊˈteɪʃən mɑːks/ n
comillas
Note: These languages use “◌”-style marks or other styles as indicated. Some are singular and some plural.

quote /kwəʊt/ n
cotización
a price set for a financial security or commodity
comillas
a quotation mark
cita
a statement attributed to someone else
presupuesto
a summary of work to be done with a set price

quote /kwəʊt/ v
cotizar
to prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price
citar
to refer to a statement that has been made by someone else

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ adj
cotidiano
common, mundane
daily

quotidian /kwəˈtɪdɪən/ /kwɵˈtɪdɪən/ n
costumbrista
cotidiano
quotidian fever

quotidianly adv
cotidianamente
daily or commonplace

quotient /ˈkwoʊʃənt/ /ˈkwəʊʃənt/ n
cociente
number resulting from division
result of inverse of multiplication defined for non-numerical mathematical entities

rRNA n
ARNr
ribosomal RNA

rabbi /ˈɹæ.baɪ/ n
rabino
Jewish scholar or teacher

rabbinic /ɹəˈbɪnɪk/ adj
rabínico
Relating to rabbis

rabbinical /rəˈbɪnəkəl/ adj
rabínico
Referring to rabbis, their writings, or their work

rabbit /ˈɹæbət/ /ˈɹæbɪt/ n
conejo
mammal

rabbit hole n
madriguera
(entrance to) a rabbit warren or burrow

rabbit's foot n
pata de conejo
rabbit's foot - a good luck charm

rabble /ˈɹæbəl/ n
turba
a disorderly crowd
gentuza chusma gentualla gleba patulea
the mass of common people; the lowest class of people

rabble rouser n
agitador
(idiomatic) someone or something that tends to inspire mobs

rabid /ˈɹæbɪd/ adj
rabioso
affected with rabies
furious; raging; extremely violent

rabies /ˈɹeɪ.biz/ n
rabia hidrofobia
viral disease

raccoon /ɹæˈkun/ /ɹəˈkuːn/ n
mapache oso lavador gato manglatero zorra manglera
nocturnal omnivore living in North America, Procyon lotor

raccoon dog n
perro mapache
Nyctereutes procyonoides

race /ɹeɪs/ n
carrera raza concurso corriente raíz
carrera
contest
raza
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of a common heritage
a breed or strain of domesticated animal
a large group of people set apart from others on the basis of common, physical characteristics
one of the categories from the many subcategorizations of the human species
raíz
a rhizome

race /ɹeɪs/ v
embalarse acelerarse
to move or drive at high speed
correr
to take part in a race

race car n
automóvil de carreras coche de carreras
car that goes at very fast speeds

race to the bottom n
carrera hacia el abismo

racemate n
mezcla racémica
racemic mixture

raceme /ˈɹæsim/ /ˈɹæsiːm/ n
racimo
type of inflorescence

racemic adj
racémico
containing equal amounts of D- and L-stereoisomers

racemization n
racemización
formation of racemate

racer /ˈɹeɪsə/ /ˈɹeɪsəɹ/ n
corredor
someone who takes part in a race

rachis /ˈɹeɪkɪs/ n
raquis
central shaft of a feather
main shaft of a compound leaf or head of grain
spine

racial /ˈɹeɪʃəl/ adj
racial
of or relating to a race (or a people)

racism /ˈɹeɪsɪzm̩/ n
racismo
racial prejudice or discrimination

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ adj
racista
relating to racism

racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ n
racista
person who believes a particular race is superior to others.

rack /ɹæk/ n
perchero
frame for hanging objects
estante
series of shelves
potro
torture device

rack one's brain v
devanarse los sesos
struggle to think of something

rack railway n
ferrocarril de cremallera
railway that uses a rack and pinion mechanism

racket /ˈɹækɪt/ n
raqueta
implement
fraude
fraud
estruendo
loud noise

raconteur /ˌɹæk.ɑnˈtɝ/ /ˌɹæk.ɒnˈtəː/ n
narrador
storyteller

racquet /ˈɹækɪt/ n
raqueta
an implement with a handle used to hit a ball

racy /ˈɹeɪsi/ adj
sexy
lively and entertaining and typically slightly risque

radar /ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ n
radar
method of detecting distant objects

radarlike adj
radárico

raddle /ˈɹædəl/ n
almagre
red ochre

raddle /ˈɹædəl/ v
almagrar enalmagrar
mark with raddle

radial /ˈɹeɪdi.əl/ adj
radial
arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common center

radian n
radián
unit

radiant /ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/ adj
radiante
beaming with vivacity and happiness
radiating light and/or heat

radiant /ˈɹeɪdi.ənt/ n
punto radiante
the apparent origin of a meteor shower

radiate /ˈɹeɪdieɪt/ v
irradiar
to emit rays or waves

radiation /ɹaɪ.di.ˈaɪ.ʃən/ /ˌɹeɪ.di.ˈeɪ.ʃən/ n
radiación
process of radiating waves or particles
shooting forth of anything from a point or surface
radioactive energy
transfer of energy via radiation

radiator /ˈɹeɪ.diˌeɪ.tɚ/ n
radiador
device that lowers engine coolant temperature by conducting heat to the air
finned metal fixture that carries hot water or steam in order to heat a room

radicalism n
radicalismo
social or political movements that aim at fundamental change in the structure of society

radicalization n
radicalización
the process or result of radicalizing

radicalize v
radicalizar
(transitive) to make radical

radicand n
radicando
number or expression whose square root or other root is being considered

radicchio /rəˈdi.kio/ n
radicchio
cultivar

radicular adj
radicular
pertaining to a root or to a radicle

radiculopathy n
radiculopatía
pathology: any disease of the spinal nerve roots and spinal nerves

radio /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ/ n
radio
receiver
technology
transmitter

radio astronomy n
radioastronomía
branch of astronomy

radio drama /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/ /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/ n
radioteatro
acoustic performance

radio station n
emisora de radio estación de radio estación radial
broadcast station emitting an audio signal

radio telescope n
radiotelescopio
astronomical device

radio wave n
onda radioeléctrica onda de radio
electromagnetic radiation

radio-frequency identification n
etiqueta de radiofrecuencia identificación por radiofrecuencia tag de radiofrecuencia transpondedor de radiofrecuencia
storage and retrieval of data using tags

radioactive /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈaktɪv/ /ˌɹeɪdioʊˈæktɪv/ adj
radiactivo radioactivo
exhibiting radioactivity

radioactive fallout n
lluvia radiactiva
material from a radioactive plume

radioactive waste n
residuo radiactivo
type of waste

radioactivity n
radioactividad radiactividad
emission of ionizing radiation
radiation emitted

radiochemist n
radioquímica radioquímico
chemist who specializes in radiochemistry

radiochemistry n
radioquímica
chemistry of radioactive substances

radioelectric adj
radioeléctrico
of or pertaining to the transmission of power via electromagnetic waves

radiograph n
radiografía
image produced by radiation

radiolarian n
radiolario
marine protozoa

radiological weapon n
bomba radiológica
bomb that injures or contaminates through radioisotopes

radiologist /ˌɹeɪ.diːˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
radiólogo
practitioner of radiology

radiology n
radiología
the use of radiation in diagnosis

radiolysis n
radiolisis
dissociation due to radiation

radiometer n
radiómetro
device that measures radiant energy

radionics n
radiónica

radioprotection n
radioprotección
protection against the harmful effects of ionizing radiation

radiosensitivity n
radiosensibilidad

radiosonde n
radiosonda
balloon radio

radiotelephony n
radiotelefonía
the transmission of sound using modulated radio waves rather than wires

radiotherapeutic adj
radioterapéutico
pertaining to radiotherapy

radiotherapy n
radioterapia
therapeutic use of radiation

radish /ˈɹadɪʃ/ /ˈɹædɪʃ/ n
rábano
plant
edible root

radium /ˈɹeɪ.di.əm/ /ˈɹeɪ.dɪ.əm/ n
radio
chemical element with an atomic number of 88

radius /ˈɹeɪ.di.əs/ n
radio
length of this line segment
line segment
bone (human)

radon /ˈɹeɪdɒn/ n
radón
chemical element

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ n
rifa
drawing

raffle /ˈɹæfl̩/ v
rifar
to award by means of a raffle

raft /ɹæft/ /ɹɑːft/ n
balsa armadía
flat, floating structure
multitud
large but unspecified number of something

rafter /ˈɹæftəɹ/ /ˈɹɑːftə(ɹ)/ n
viga
one of a series of sloped beams

rafting /ˈɹæftɪŋ/ /ˈɹɑːftɪŋ/ n
descenso de ríos
sport

rag /ɹæɡ/ n
diarrucho papelote papelucho pasquín periodicucho
(slang, pejorative) A newspaper
andrajo harapo trapo
mean or tattered attire
trapo jirón
piece of cloth

rag doll n
muñeca de trapo monigote
a doll made from cloth and rags

ragamuffin /ˈɹæɡəˌmʌfɪn/ n
arrapiezo
dirty, shabbily-clothed child

rage /ɹeɪdʒ/ n
rabia
a violent anger

ragged /ɹæɡd/ /ˈɹæɡɪd/ adj
ajado
rent or worn into tatters, or till the texture is broken
harapiento andrajoso astroso desarrapado haraposo trapajoso
wearing tattered clothes

raggedy adj
andrajoso desarrapado desharrapado harapiento hilachento zarrapastroso
wearing ragged clothes

raging /ˈɹeɪdʒɪŋ/ adj
furia furioso
volatile

ragout /ɹæˈɡuː/ n
guiso puchero
stew of meat and vegetables mixed together

rags and tatters n
andrajos estrazas guiñapos harapos jirones
very old, torn clothes

raid /ɹeɪd/ n
redada asedio ataque invasión
attack for the purpose of making arrests, seizing property, or plundering

raider /ˈɹeɪdɚ/ n
asaltante
one who engages in a raid

rail /ɹeɪl/ n
barandal barandilla barra
horizontal bar; railing
carril raíl riel
metal bar
rascón
small bird in the family Rallidae

rail trail n
vía verde
former railway track

railgun /ˈɹeɪl.ɡʌn/ n
arma de riel cañón de riel
electromagnetic gun

railing [ˈɹeɪlɪŋ] n
barandilla
fence or barrier

railroad /ˈɹeɪlɹoʊd/ /ˈɹeɪlɹəʊd/ n
ferrocarril riel

railroad car n
vagón
railroad vehicle

railroad tie n
traviesa durmiente
piece supporting the rails of a railroad

railroad track n
vía del ferrocarril
track for trains

railway /ˈɹeɪlˌweɪ/ n
ferrocarril vía férrea riel vía
track, consisting of parallel rails
ferrocarril
transport system using these rails

railway station n
estación estación de ferrocarril
place where trains stop

rain /ɹeɪn/ n
lluvia
condensed water from a cloud
an instance of particles falling
any matter falling

rain /ɹeɪn/ v
llover
of rain: to fall from the sky
to issue in large quantities
to fall in large quantities

rain cats and dogs v
llover a cántaros llover a mares
to rain very heavily

rain cloud n
nimbo
cloud from which rain is falling

rain gauge n
pluviómetro pluvímetro
device to measure rainfall

rain or shine adv
llueva o truene llueva, truene o relampaguee
regardless of the circumstances

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ adj
irisado

rainbow /ˈɹeɪnboʊ/ /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ n
arco iris arcoíris
multicoloured arch in the sky

rainbow trout n
trucha arcoiris
Oncorhynchus mykiss (countable)

raincoat /ˈɹeɪnkoʊt/ /ˈɹeɪnkəʊt/ n
forro
slang: condom (see also condom)
impermeable chubasquero
waterproof coat

raindrop /ˈɹeɪndɹɑp/ /ˈɹeɪndɹɒp/ n
gota de lluvia
droplet of rainwater

rainfall n
precipitación
amount of rain that falls on a single occasion

rainforest n
pluviselva
type of forest

rainstick /ˈreɪnstɪk/ n
palo de lluvia
rainstick

rainstorm n
tormenta
storm characterized by substantial rainfall

rainwater n
agua de lluvia agua llovediza
water sourced from rain

rainy /ˈɹeɪni/ adj
lluvioso pluvioso
abounding with rain

rainy day n
cuando vienen mal dadas vacas flacas
difficult period of need

rainy season n
estación lluviosa
portion of the year when rainfall amounts are greatest

raise /ɹeɪz/ n
aumento
increase in wages
levantamiento
shoulder excercise

raise /ɹeɪz/ v
criar
to bring up, to grow
levantar alzar
to cause to rise
juntar
to collect

raise Cain v
armar la de san Quintín
to cause trouble

raise someone's hackles v
levantar ampollas

raisin /ˈɹeɪzn̩/ /ˈɹiːzən/ n
pasa
dried grape

raisin bread n
pan de pasas
raisin bread

raison d'être /ʁɛzɔ̃ d‿ɛːtʁ̥/ /ˌɹeɪzɒ̃ ˈdɛtɹə/ n
razón de ser
Reason for existence

rajah /ˈɹɑː.dʒə/ n
rajá
Hindu prince

rake /ɹeɪk/ n
rastrillo
garden tool
calavera
A fashionable man of immoral habits

rake /ɹeɪk/ v
rastrillar rasurar
use a rake on

rales /ɹeɪɫs/ /ɹɑːls/ n
crepitante
symptom

rally /ˈɹæ.li/ n
manifestación concentración
demonstration
rally
motor racing: event

rally /ˈɹæ.li/ v
recobrarse recuperarse volver en sí
To collect one's vital powers or forces
reunir reagrupar
To collect, and reduce to order, as troops dispersed or thrown into confusion
ensamblar reorganizar unir
To come into orderly arrangement
recuperarse repuntar
To recover strength after a decline in prices

ram /ɹæm/ n
carnero morueco ariete
male sheep
pistón hidráulico
piston powered by hydraulic pressure
nave ariete nave de abordaje
warship that sinks other ships by ramming them

ram /ɹæm/ v
embestir
intentionally collide with (a ship)
arietar topar
strike (something) hard

rambade n
arrumbada
nautical

ramble /ˈɹæmbəl/ v
divagar debrayar
to talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions
pasearse callejear
to walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter

rambling /ˈɹæm.blɪŋ/ n
perorata
meandering talk

rambunctious /ɹæmˈbʌŋkʃəs/ adj
estrepitoso
energetic and difficult to control

rambutan /ɹæmˈbuːtən/ n
rambután
fruit

ramen /ɹɑːmən/ n
ramen
soup noodles of wheat, with various ingredients (Japanese style)

ramification /ɹæmɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌɹæməfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
ramificación
branching process
consequence or development complicating a problem

ramify /ˈɹæm.ɪ.faɪ/ v
diversificar
(figuratively) to spread or diversify into multiple fields or categories
ramificar
to divide into branches

rammed earth n
tapial tierra apisonada
construction material

ramp /ɹæmp/ n
rampa
inclined surface
puerro salvaje
American plant, Allium tricoccum, related to the onion

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ/ n
tumulto
a course of violent, frenzied action

rampage /ˈɹæmpeɪdʒ/ v
arrasar
to move about wildly or violently

rampant /ˈɹæm.pənt/ adj
desenfrenado
desenfrenado galopante
unrestrained

rampion n
rapónchigo
Campanula rapunculus

ramraid n
alunizaje

ramrod n
baqueta
device used with early firearms

ramsons n
ajo de oso
Allium ursinum

ranch /ɹæntʃ/ n
rancho
large plot of land
small farm that cultivates vegetables or livestock

rancid /ˈɹænsɪd/ adj
rancio
being rank in taste or smell

rancidification n
enranciamiento
process of becoming rancid

rancor /ˈɹæŋ.kɚ/ n
rencor
the deepest malignity or spite

rancorous /ˈɹæŋ.kəɹ.əs/ adj
rencoroso
full of rancor

random /ˈɹændəm/ adj
aleatorio azaroso
aleatorio
all outcomes being unpredictable

random /ˈɹændəm/ n
fulano mucho quilombo
unimportant person

random access memory n
memoria RAM memoria de acceso aleatorio
computer memory that dynamically stores program and data values during operation and in which each byte of memory may be directly accessed
the main memory of a computer available for program execution or data storage

random number /ˈɹændəm ˈnʌmbə/ n
número aleatorio
number allotted randomly using a suitable generator

random variable n
variable aleatoria
measurable function from a sample space

randomise /ˈɹændəmɑɪz/ v
aleatorizar randomizar
arrange randomly; to make random

randomly /ˈɹændm̩li/ adv
al azar aleatoriamente
in a random way

randy /ˈɹændi/ adj
caliente cachondo
sexually aroused

range /ɹeɪndʒ/ n
rango
aggregate of individuals in one rank or degree
campo de tiro
area for practicing shooting
dehesa
area of open, often unfenced, grazing land
autonomía distancia rango
distance to the object
estufa hornillo
large stove with many hotplates
cordillera sierra
line of mountains, buildings etc.
intervalo
math: set of values of a function
alcance
maximum reach of capability
extensión
music: scale of tones
abanico gama escala
selection, array
amplitud rango
statistics: difference between largest and smallest observation

ranger /ˈɹeɪndʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
alimañero guardabosque guardacaza guardaparque montaraz
Park ranger

rani /ˈɹɑː.niː/ n
raní
wife of a rajah

rank /ɹæŋk/ adj
repugnante
highly offensive; disgusting

rank /ɹæŋk/ n
fila
chess: one of the horizontal lines of squares
grado
hierarchical level in an organization
rango
position based on a shared property
columna
row of people or things organized in a grid pattern

rank /ɹæŋk/ v
clasificar
to have a ranking

ranker n
chusquero
a common soldier

ranking /ˈɹænk.ɪŋ/ n
clasificación ranking
placement in a list

ransack v
desvalijar saquear
to loot or pillage
escudriñar
to make a thorough search or examination for plunder

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ n
rescate
money paid for the freeing of a hostage

ransom /ˈɹænsəm/ v
rescatar
to pay a price to set someone free

rant /ɹænt/ n
invectiva
criticism

rant /ɹænt/ v
echar pestes vilipendiar
to criticise by ranting
despotricar
to speak or shout at length in uncontrollable anger

rap /ɹæp/ v
rapear
to speak lyrics in the style of rap music

rapacious /ɹəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
codicioso
avaricious
rapaz
given to take by force
which subsists off live prey

rape /ɹeɪp/ n
violación estupro
act of forcing sexual activity

rape /ɹeɪp/ v
violar
force sexual intercourse
cause damage, destruction to a countryside, nature etc

rape culture n
cultura de la violación
rape culture

rapeseed n
colza canola
rapeseed plant

rapeseed oil n
aceite de colza
vegetable oil

raphe /ˈɹeɪfi/ n
rafe
ridge or seam on a structure

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ adj
rápido
Very swift or quick

rapid /ˈɹæpɪd/ n
rápido rabión
section of river

rapid transit n
transporte rápido
commuter rail system

rapid-fire adj
tiro rápido
able to fire bullets in quick succession

rapidity /ɹəˈpɪdɪti/ n
celeridad rapidez
speed, swiftness

rapidly /ˈɹæpɪdli/ adv
rápidamente
with speed

rapier /ˈɹeɪpˌɪə(ɹ)/ n
espada ropera estoque
slender straight sharply pointed sword

rapine /ˈɹæpaɪn/ n
rapiña saqueo
seizure of someone's property by force

rapist /ˈɹeɪpɪst/ n
violador violadora
someone who rapes someone else

rappel /ɹæˈpɛl/ v
rápel
to abseil

rappelling n
rapel rápel ráppel
descending heights with a rope

rapport /ɹæˈpɔɹ/ n
afinidad compenetración
A relationship of mutual trust and respect

rapprochement /ɹæpɹoʊʃˈmɑn/ /ɹəˈpɹɒʃmɒ̃/ n
acercamiento reconciliación
reestablishment of cordial relations

rapt /ˈɹæpt/ adj
absorto embelesado
very interested; fascinated

rapture /ˈɹaptʃə/ /ˈɹæptʃɚ/ /ˈɹɛptʃɘ/ n
arrebatamiento
gathering up of believers in end times

rara avis n
pájaro raro
rare or unique person or thing

rare /ɹɛə/ /ɹɛəɹ/ [ɹɜɹ] adj
raro escaso
very uncommon
crudo poco hecho
cooked very lightly

rare earth n
tierra rara
naturally occurring oxide of the lanthanide metals

rare earth element n
tierras raras
type of metal

rarefied adj
enrarecido rarificado

rarely /ˈɹɛːli/ adv
raramente rara vez poco frecuentemente
not occurring at a regular interval

rarity /ˈɹɛə.ɹə.tɪ/ /ˈɹɛɹ.ə.ti/ n
rareza raridad
measure of the scarcity of an object
rareza
rare object

rascal /ˈɹæskl̩/ /ˈɹɑːskl̩/ n
canalla pillo
cheeky person
bribón pícaro
dishonest person

rash /ɹæʃ/ adj
adelantado arrojado impulsivo inconsiderado precipitado
hasty

rash /ɹæʃ/ n
sarpullido eflorescencia urticaria
of skin
erupción
surge in problems

rasher /ˈɹæʃə(ɹ)/ n
magra
a strip of bacon

rasp n
escofina
coarse file

rasp v
escofinar raspar
to use a rasp

raspberry /ˈɹæzˌbɛɹi/ /ˈɹɑːzbɹi/ n
frambuesa frambueso
fruit
frambueso frambuesa
plant
pedorreta
noise imitative of a fart

raspy /ˈɹæsp.i/ /ˈɹɑː.spɪ/ adj
ronco
rough, raw

rassolnik n
rassolnik
a soup in Russian cuisine

rasta n
rasta
Rastafarian

raster graphics n
gráfico rasterizado
structure representing grid of pixels

rat /ɹæt/ n
chivato
informer or snitch
traitor
rata
rodent
bribón canalla villano
scoundrel or villain

rat /ɹæt/ v
delatar chivar
to tell on someone

rat king n
rey de las ratas
conglomeration of rats with tails joined

rat out v
delatar
to inform authorities (about someone)

rat poison n
raticida matarratas
poison for killing rats etc.

ratafia n
ratafía
liqueur

ratatouille /ɹæ.tə.ˈtuː.i/ n
ratatouille pisto
traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish

ratchet /ˈɹætʃɪt/ n
matraca
mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel and pawl
matraca trinquete
pawl, click or detent for a ratchet wheel
matraca herramienta
ratchet wrench

ratchet wrench n
matraca herramienta
A type of wrench

rate /ɹeɪt/ n
proporción
impuesto
price of individual thing
tasa
proportional relationship between amounts
velocidad
relative speed of change or progress

rate /ɹeɪt/ v
calificar
assign a particular rank or level

rather /ˈɹæðɚ/ /ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ adv
más bien
more precisely
al contrario más bien
on the contrary
preferiblemente
preferably
bastante algo
somewhat, fairly

rather than preposition
en vez de
instead of, in preference to

ratify /ˈɹætɪfaɪ/ v
ratificar
give formal consent to

rating /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/ n
calificación evaluación
mark that refers to the ability of something

ratio /ˈɹeɪ.ʃi.əʊ/ /ˈɹeɪ.ʃoʊ/ n
relación
arithmetics: relative magnitude of two quantities expressed as quotient
razón ratio cociente relación
number representing comparison

ratiocination /ɹætiˌɑsiˈneɪʃn̩/ /ɹætɪˌɒsɪˈneɪʃn̩/ n
razonamiento
activity or process of reasoning

ratiocinative /ˌɹæʃ.ɪˈɑs.əˌneɪ.tɪv/ adj
raciocinativo
Pertaining to or characterized by ratiocination

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ n
ración
portion allocated

ration /ˈɹæʃən/ v
racionar
to portion out, especially during a shortage of supply

rational /ˈɹæʃ(ə)nəl/ adj
racional
arithmetic: of a number
capable of reasoning
arithmetic: of an algebraic expression
razonable racional
reasonable; not absurd

rational number n
número racional
quotient of integers

rationale /ɹæ.ʃəˈnæl/ /ɹæ.ʃəˈnɑːl/ n
fundamentación fundamento
explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons
justificación
justification or rationalization

rationalism n
racionalismo
philosophical theory

rationality n
racionalidad
quality or state of being rational

rationalization n
racionalización
process or result of rationalizing

rationalize v
racionalizar
math: to remove radicals
to make something rational

rationally adv
racionalmente
in a rational manner

ratite /ˈɹætaɪt/ n
ratite
bird

ratline n
flechaste
net like ropework of the shrouds

rattail n
cola de rata
hair

rattan /ɹəˈtæn/ n
ratán
climbing palm
material

rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ n
sonajero sonaja
baby’s toy
matraca
sound

rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ v
traquetear
to create a sound by shaking
enervar inquietar
to scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve

rattle off v
citar de carrerilla decir de carrerilla declamar de carrerilla enumerar de carrerilla recitar de carrerilla
list or recite quickly

rattlesnake n
serpiente de cascabel cascabel
venomous snake

rattletrap n
tartana
unreliable mechanical device

ravage /ˈɹævɪdʒ/ n
estrago
grievous damage or havoc

ravage /ˈɹævɪdʒ/ v
estragar
to devastate or destroy something

ravages n
estragos
harsh damages

raven /ˈɹeɪvən/ n
cuervo grande cuervo
bird

ravenous /ˈɹævənəs/ adj
famélico
very hungry

ravine /ɹəˈviːn/ /ˈɹævɪn/ n
barranco cañada
a deep narrow valley

ravioli n
raviole
pasta

ravishing adj
bellísimo
Extremely beautiful

raw /ɹɑ/ /ɹɒ/ /ɹɔ/ /ɹɔː/ adj
bruto
of data, statistics etc: uncorrected, without analysis
crudo
uncooked
untreated

raw material n
materia prima
material in its unprocessed, natural state
input to an installation which processes it

rax /ɹæks/ v
desperezarse estirarse
to stretch after sleep
alargar
to stretch, reach out, hand

ray /ɹeɪ/ n
rayo
beam of light or radiation
semirrecta rayo
mathematics: line extending indefinitely in one direction from a point
raya
marine fish with a flat body, large wing-like fins, and a whip-like tail

ray gun n
pistola de rayos
a science fiction energy weapon

ray of light n
rayo de luz
column of light
inspiración musa
inspiring person

raze /ɹeɪz/ v
abatir aniquilar arrasar demoler
to demolish
rasurar
to scrape as if with a razor

razor /ˈɹeɪzə/ n
razuradora cuchilla gillete gillette maquinilla de afeitar
shaving instrument
navaja
shaving knife

razor blade n
cuchilla razuradora
razor blade

razor clam n
navaja
a clam with a long curved shell resembling a straight razor

razor comb n
peine navaja
a comb with a razor

razor wire n
concertina
a form of security wire

razorbill n
alca alca común
a large black and white auk, Alca torda

razzle-dazzle n
espectáculo llamativo
glamour

re- /ɹiː/ prefix
re-
again

re-edit v
reeditar
edit again

re-lay /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
reponer
to lay again

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ n
alcance influencia
alcance
ability to reach or touch
tramo
extended portion of land or water

reach /ɹiːt͡ʃ/ v
llegar alcanzar
to arrive at by effort
alcanzar
to obtain by stretching forth, to extend so as to touch
to deliver by stretching out, to hand over
to touch by virtue of extent
tender
to stretch out the hand

reachable adj
accesible alcanzable asequible disponible ejecutable factible
within easy reach

react /ɹiːˈækt/ v
reaccionar
to act upon each other
to return an impulse or impression

reactant n
reactivo
participant at the start of a chemical reaction

reaction /ɹiˈækʃən/ n
reacción
action in response to an event
chemical transformation

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
reaccionario
opposed to change

reactionary /ɹiˈækʃən(ə)ɹi/ /ɹiˈækʃəˌnɛɹi/ n
reaccionario
such a person

reactivate v
reactivar
to activate again

reactive power n
potencia reactiva
imaginary component of the power of an alternating current circuit

reactor /ɹiˈæktɚ/ /ɹiːˈæktə/ n
reactor
a device which uses atomic energy to produce heat

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ /ɹɛd/ n
lectura
a reading or an act of reading

read /ɹid/ /ɹiːd/ v
leer
look at and interpret letters or other information
speak aloud words or other information that is written
have the ability to read text or other information
estudiar
make a study of
entenderse interpertase leerse
of text, etc., to be interpreted or read in a particular way
decir poner
to consist of certain text

read between the lines v
leer entre líneas
infer a meaning that is not stated explicitly

read someone the riot act v
cantar las cuarenta leer la cartilla regañar
scold or berate

read someone's mind v
leer la mente
to guess what someone is thinking

read-only adj
de solo lectura
capable of being read but not written

read-only memory n
memoria ROM memoria de solo lectura
memory chip that stores values but doesn't allow updates

read-write adj
de lectura y escritura de lectura-escritura
supporting both read and write operations

readability n
legibilidad
property of being capable of being read; legibility

reader /ˈɹidɚ/ /ˈɹiːdə/ n
lector lectora
person who reads a publication

readership n
lectores lectoría
collected readers of a publication

readily /ˈɹɛdɪli/ adv
fácilmente en seguida pronto
showing readiness

readiness n
preparación
state or degree of being ready

reading /ˈɹiːdɪŋ/ n
lectura
process of interpreting written language

reading glasses n
anteojos para leer gafas de lectura gafas para leer
spectacles to deal with the effects of presbyopia

reading material n
material de lectura
anything produced for reading

readjust v
reajustar
to adjust again

readjustment n
reajuste
a second, or subsequent adjustment

readme n
léame readme
a file meant to be read before taking any significant action

readmission n
readmisión
a second or subsequent admission

readmit v
readmitir
to admit again

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ adj
listo
inclinado predispuesto
inclined, apt to happen
listo preparado
prepared for immediate action or use

ready /ˈɹɛdi/ v
alistar preparar
to make prepared for action

ready, aim, fire interjection
listos, apunten, fuego
sequence of commands

reaffirm v
reafirmar
affirm again

reagent /ɹi.ˈeɪ.dʒɛnt/ n
reactivo
substance used in chemical reactions

real /ˈɹiːəl/ adj
real auténtico
real
true, genuine, not merely nominal
that has physical existence

real /ˈɹiːəl/ n
real
former unit of currency of Spain and Spain's colonies
a unit of currency used in Brazil

real analysis n
análisis real
mathematics: a branch dealing with the real numbers and related structures

real estate /ˈɹiːl əˌsteɪt/ n
bien inmueble bien raíz
property that cannot easily be moved

real life n
vida real
life outside of a contrived or fantastical environment

real number n
número real
limit of a convergent sequence of rational numbers

real time /ˈɹiːəl ˈtaɪm/ n
tiempo real
time duration

real world n
mundo real
realm comprising physical objects

real-estate adj
inmobiliario
Referring or relating to real estate

realgar n
rejalgar
mineral

realignment /ˌɹiːjəˈlaɪnmənt/ n
realineación
act of realigning

realism /ɹi.əlɪzm/ n
realismo
concern for fact or reality

realist /ˈɹɪəlɪst/ n
realista
advocate of artistic realism
one who sees things as they are

realistic /ˌɹiːjəˈlɪstɪk/ adj
realista realístico
expressed or represented as being accurate
relating to the representation of objects, actions or conditions as they actually are or were

reality /ɹiˈælɪti/ n
realidad
a real entity, event etc.
entirety of all that is real
state of being actual or real
an individual observer's subjective perception

reality check n
baldazo de realidad baño de realidad
wake-up call

reality show n
programa de telerrealidad reality telerrealidad
a reality television program

reality television n
telerrealidad
television genre

realizable adj
realizable
capable of being realized or achieved

realize /ˈɹi.ə.laɪz/ /ˈɹɪə.laɪz/ v
comprender darse cuenta caer en la cuenta percatarse
to become aware of
realizar
to make real

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ adv
verdaderamente realmente ¿de veras? ¿en serio?
actually
de veras
informally, as an intensifier; very, very much

really /ˈɹɪli/ /ˈɹɪəlɪ/ interjection
¿de veras? ¿de verdad?
indicating surprise at, or requesting confirmation of, some new information

realm /ɹɛlm/ n
esfera
sphere or influence
reino
territory or state

realtime /ˈɹiːəltaɪm/ adj
en tiempo real
computer term

realtor /ˈɹi(ə)l.təɹ/ n
agente inmobiliario bróker fideicomisario realtor realty
dealer in real estate

ream /ɹiːm/ n
resma
bundle of paper

reamer /ˈɹi.məɹ/ n
exprimidor
cooking appliance
escariador troquel
tool for boring

reap /ɹiːp/ n
mies
bundle of grain

reap /ɹiːp/ v
recoger cosechar
To receive as a reward
cosechar segar
to cut with a sickle

reaper n
segador cosechador cosechadora
one who reaps

reappear v
reaparecer
to appear again

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ n
posterior
the back or hindmost part
retaguardia
the part of an army or fleet which comes last

rear /ɹɪə/ /ɹɪɹ/ v
criar
to bring up to maturity
to breed and raise
erigir
to lift, raise etc. physically

rear admiral n
contraalmirante
naval officer below the rank of vice admiral

rear its ugly head v
hacer acto de presencia
To appear and cause problems

rear-view mirror n
retrovisor espejo retrovisor
mirror inside a vehicle giving view of the traffic behind

rearguard /ˈɹɪəɹˌɡɑɹd/ n
retaguardia
the rearmost part of a force

rearrange v
reacomodar reorganizar
to change the order or arrangement

rearrangement n
reorganización
chemistry: rearrangement reaction

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ n
razón
(the capacity of the human mind for) rational thinking
causa razón
that which causes: a cause

reason /ˈɹiːzən/ v
razonar
to deduce by being rational

reasonable /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bəl/ adj
módico
inexpensive
razonable
just; fair; agreeable to reason

reasonable doubt n
duda razonable
degree of uncertainty

reasonable person n
persona razonable
a fictional person used as a comparative legal standard to represent an average member of society

reasonably /ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ adv
justamente razonablemente
fairly
razonablemente
in accordance with reason
not extremely

reasoning /ˈɹiːzənɪŋ/ n
razonamiento
deduction of inferences or interpretations

reassertion n
reafirmación
the act of reasserting; a second or subsequent assertion

reassure /ɹiəˈʃʊə(ɹ)/ /ɹiəˈʃʊɹ/ v
tranquilizar
to assure anew; to restore confidence to; to free from fear or self-doubt
reasegurar
to reinsure

reassuring /ɹiːəˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ adj
reconfortante tranquilizador
that reassures; causing comfort or confidence

rebel /ɹɪˈbɛl/ /ˈɹɛbəl/ n
rebelde
person who resists an established authority

rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ v
rebelarse
to resist or become defiant towards

rebellion /ɹɪˈbɛli.ən/ n
rebelión insurrección
armed resistance
rebelión
defiance

rebellious adj
rebelde contestatario levantisco
showing rebellion

rebelliousness n
rebeldía
the state of being rebellious

rebind /ˈɹibaɪnd/ v
reencuadernar
to bind again

rebirth /ɹiˈbɜːθ/ /ɹiˈbɝθ/ n
renacimiento
reincarnation
spiritual renewal
revival, reinvigoration

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ n
reinicio
instance of rebooting

reboot /ɹiːˈbuːt/ /ˈɹiːbuːt/ v
reiniciar
To execute a computer's boot process and reload the operating system

rebound /ɹiˈbaʊnd/ /ˈɹibaʊnd/ n
rebote
in basketball
recoil of an object bouncing off another
the strike of the ball
recuperación restablecimiento
return to health

rebounder n
reboteador
in basketball

rebroadcast v
reemitir repetir volver a emitir
broadcast again

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ n
rechazo
refusal

rebuff /ɹɪˈbʌf/ v
rechazar recusar
refuse

rebuild /ˈɹiːbɪld/ v
reconstruir
to build again

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ n
reprimenda regañina regaño reprensión reprobación reproche
harsh criticism

rebuke /ɹiˈbjuːk/ v
regañar reprobar reprochar reprender retar
to criticise harshly; to reprove

rebus /ˈɹiːbəs/ n
jeroglífico
puzzle

rebut /ɹɪ.ˈbʌt/ v
refutar
deny the truth of something

rebuttal /ɹɪˈbʌtəl/ /ɹɪˈbʌt̬ᵊl/ n
zasca
act of refuting something by making a contrary argument

recalcitrant /ɹɪ.ˈkæl.sɪ.tɹənt/ adj
recalcitrante, contumaz
hard to deal with or operate
recalcitrante contumaz
marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey figures of authority

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ n
retirada
product recall

recall /ɹɪˈkɔl/ /ɹɪˈkɔːl/ /ˈɹiˌkɔl/ /ˈɹiːkɔːl/ v
recordar evocar
to remember, recollect

recant /ɹəˈkænt/ v
retractarse
to withdraw or repudiate formally and publicly

recapitulate /ɹiːkəˈpɪtʃʊleɪt/ v
recapitular

recapitulation /ɹiː.kəˌpɪ.tʃəˈleɪ.ʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹiːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
reexposición
music: third major part of a movement in sonata form

recapture n
reconquista
act of capturing again

recapture v
reconquistar
to capture something for a second time

recede /ɹɨˈsiːd/ v
alejarse
move back, move away

receipt /ɹɪˈsiːt/ n
receta
obsolete: recipe
recibo resguardo albarán
written acknowledgement

receive /ɹɪˈsiːv/ v
recibir
take what is offered, accept from another
take possession of
telecommunications: to detect a signal
to act as a host for guests

receiver /ɹəˈsivɚ/ /ɹəˈsiːvə/ n
receptor
electronic device
telephone handset
destinatario
person who receives

receivership n
sindicatura
trusteeship in bankruptcy

recension /ɹɪ̈ˈsɛnʃ(ə)n/ n
recensión
critical revision of a text

recent /ˈɹiːsənt/ adj
reciente
having happened a short while ago

recently /ˈɹiːsəntli/ adv
recientemente últimamente recién hace poco
in the recent past

recentralization n
descentralización
the action of recentralizing

recentralize v
recentralizar
to centralize again

receptacle /ɹəˈsɛp.tə.k(ə)l/ /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/ n
receptáculo
botany: part of flower
receptáculo recipiente
container

reception /ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/ n
cobertura recepción
electronics: act or ability to receive signals
recepción
front desk
act of receiving
recepción recibimiento
social engagement

receptionist /ɹɪˈsɛpʃənəst/ n
recepcionista secretaria
employee who receives visitors and/or calls, typically in an office setting

receptive /ɹɪˈsɛptɪv/ adj
receptivo
capable of receiving something

receptivity n
receptividad
the state of being receptive

receptor /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə/ /ɹʷɪˈsɛp.tɚ/ n
receptor
a protein on a cell wall that responds to sensory stimuli
any specialized cell or structure that responds to sensory stimuli

recess /ˈɹiː.sɛs/ n
receso
break, pause or vacation
recreo receso
time of play

recession /ɹɪˈsɛʃn̩/ n
recesión
a period of reduced economic activity

recessive adj
recesivo
in genetics

recharge v
recargar
To charge an electric battery

rechargeable adj
recargable
able to be recharged

recidivism n
reincidencia
committing new offenses after being punished for a crime

recidivist /ɹɪˈsɪdəvɪst/ /ɹɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/ n
reincidente
one who falls back into prior habits, especially criminal habits

recipe /ˈɹɛs.ɪ.pi/ n
receta
instructions for making or preparing food dishes
plan or procedure to obtain a given end result

recipient /ɹəˈsɪp.i.ənt/ n
receptor
individual receiving donor organs or tissues
receptor adjudicatario receptora
one who receives
recipiente
the portion of an alembic or other still in which the distilled liquid is collected

reciprocal /ɹɪˈsɪpɹək(ə)l/ adj
recíproco mutuo
done by each of two people towards the other
al revés
done, given, felt, or owed in return

reciprocally adv
recíprocamente
in a reciprocal manner

reciprocate /ɹɪˈsɪpɹəˌkeɪt/ v
recompensar
to give something in response

reciprocity n
reciprocidad
the state or quality of being reciprocal

recital n
considerando
a formal explanation of the reasons on which the transaction is founded

recitation /ˌɹɛsəˈteɪʃən/ n
recitación
act of reciting

recitative /ɹɛsɪtəˈtiːv/ /ɹɛˈsaɪtətɪv/ n
recitativo
dialogue in an opera etc.

recite /ɹɪˈsaɪt/ v
recitar
to repeat aloud some passage, poem or other text

reciter n
rapsoda
one who recites

reckless /ˈɹɛkləs/ adj
imprudente
careless or heedless; headstrong or rash
temerario desconsiderado imprudente
indifferent to danger or the consequences

recklessly adv
a las bravas a troche y moche de hoz y coz
in a reckless manner

recklessness n
descuido imprudencia negligencia osadía temeridad
being reckless

reckon /ˈɹɛkən/ v
adjudicar atribuir
to charge, attribute, or adjudge to one, as having a certain quality or value
concluir estimar suponer tantear
to conclude, as by an enumeration and balancing of chances; hence, to think; to suppose
contar
to count as in a number, rank, or series; to estimate by rank or quality; to place by estimation
calcular contar censar
to count; to enumerate; to number; also, to compute; to calculate
calcular
to make an enumeration or computation; to engage in numbering or computing

reckoning n
cálculo estimación
the action of calculating or estimating something

reclaim /ɹɪˈkleɪm/ v
reclamar
to repossess

recline /ɹɪˈklaɪn/ v
reclinarse

recliner n
reposera tumbona
hinged chair

recluse spider n
araña de rincón araña violín
any spider of the genera Loxosceles and Sicarius

recognise /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ v
reconocer
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter

recognizable adj
reconocible
able to be recognized

recognize /ˈɹɛkənaɪz/ /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪz/ v
reconocer
to match in memory; to know from a previous encounter
to acknowledge the existence or legality of something
to acknowledge as something

recognized /ˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzd/ adj
reconocido
notable, distinguished, honored

recoil n
retroceso
pushback from a fired firearm

recoil v
echarse atrás
to pull back, especially in disgust, horror or astonishment

recollect /ɹiːkəˈlɛkt/ /ɹɛkəˈlɛkt/ v
recordar
to recall past events

recombination n
recombinación
in genetics

recommence v
recomenzar
to begin again

recommend /ɹɛkəˈmɛnd/ v
recomendar
to commend to the favorable notice of another
to advise, propose

recommendable adj
recomendable
capable of being recommended

recommendation /ˌɹɛkəmɛnˈdeɪʃən/ n
recomendación
act of recommending
that which is recommended

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ n
recompensa
that which compensates for a harm done

recompense /ˌɹɛkəmˈpɛns/ v
compensar
to give compensation
recompensar
to reward or repay (someone) for something done, given etc.

recompete v
competir de nuevo
to compete again

reconcile /ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/ v
reconciliar avenir
to restore a friendly relationship

reconciliation /ˌɹɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ n
reconciliación
reestablishment of friendly relations

recondite /ˈɹɛk(ə)nˌdaɪt/ /ˈɹɛkənˌdaɪt/ adj
recóndito
difficult to grasp or understand

reconnaissance /ɹɪˈkɒnəsəns/ n
reconocimiento
act of gathering information

reconquest n
reconquista
act or process of conquering again

reconsider v
reconsiderar
To consider a matter thought already to have been decided

reconstruct v
reconstruir
to construct again

reconstructed language n
lengua reconstruida
a hypothetical language formed by making comparisons between actual languages

reconstruction n
reconstrucción restauración
act of restoring
reconstrucción
something reconstructed or restored
attempt to understand

recontextualize v
recontextualizar

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ n
registro
computing: set of data relating to a single individual or item
récord
most extreme known value of some achievement
disco de vinilo vinilo
phonograph record

record /ɹɨˈkɔːd/ /ɹɪˈkɔɹd/ /ˈɹɛkɔːd/ /ˈɹɛkɚd/ v
registrar anotar
make a record of
grabar
make an audio or video recording of
(intransitive) make audio or video recording

record label n
discográfica disquera sello discográfico
record company

record player n
tocadiscos
analogue electronic device for playing gramophone records

recorder n
juez municipal
judge
grabadora
recording device
escribiente grabador grabadora registrador
someone who records
flauta dulce flauta de pico
musical instrument

recording n
grabación
reproduction stored in a permanent medium

recoup /ɹɪˈkuːp/ v
recuperar
to make back, as an investment

recover /ɹɪˈkʌvə/ /ɹɪˈkʌvɚ/ v
recuperar reponer
intransitive: to get better, regain health

recovery /ɹəˈkʌvəɹi/ /ɹɪˈkʌvəɹi/ n
recuperación repunte
economics: renewed growth after a slump
recuperación
return to former status
return to normal health
act or process of regaining or repossession of something lost

recovery boiler n
caldera de recuperación
boiler for recovering soda

recreate /ɹiːkɹɪˈeɪt/ /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
recrearse
to enjoy or entertain oneself

recreate /ˈɹɛkɹɪeɪt/ v
recrear
create anew

recreation /ɹiːkɹiˈeɪʃən/ /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ n
recreación
activity that diverts, amuses or stimulates

recreational adj
lúdico recreacional recreativo
for, or relating to, for recreation

recreational drug n
droga recreativa
drug taken for its effect on the mind

recriminate v
recriminar
to accuse in return

recrudescence /ˌɹikɹuˈdɛs(ə)ns/ /ˌɹiːkɹuːˈdɛs(ə)ns/ n
recrudecimiento recrudescencia
acute recurrence of a disease, or its symptoms, after a period of improvement

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ n
contratado
hired worker
recluta
newly enlisted soldier
reemplazo
supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reinforcement

recruit /ɹɪˈkɹut/ v
reclutar
To prompt to intervene in a body region
to enroll or enlist new members or potential employees
to supply with new men, as an army
recuperarse
to recuperate; to gain health, flesh, spirits, or the like
reemplazar
to replenish, renew, or reinvigorate by fresh supplies

recruitment n
reclutamiento
process or art of finding candidates or recruits

rectal adj
rectal
Of, via or related to the rectum

rectangle n
rectángulo
quadrilateral

rectangular adj
rectangular
having a shape like a rectangle

rectify /ˈɹɛktəˌfaɪ/ v
rectificar subsanar
to correct or amend something

rectilinear adj
rectilíneo
in a straight line

rectitude /ˈɹɛk.tə.tuːd/ /ˈɹɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/ n
rectitud derechura
rightness of principle or practice
rectitud
straightness; state or quality of having a constant direction

recto /ˈɹɛk.toʊ/ n
anverso
The front side of a flat object

recto- prefix
recto-
rectum

rectocele n
rectocele
hernia of the rectum into the vagina

rectorrhagia n
rectorragia
rectal bleeding

rectosigmoid adj
rectosigmoideo
of the rectum and the sigmoid colon

rectovesical adj
rectovesical
of or pertaining to the rectum and bladder

rectum /ˈɹɛktəm/ n
recto
terminal part of the large intestine

recumbent adj
reclinado recumbente yacente
lying down

recumbent n
bicicleta reclinada
special type of bicycle

recurrence n
recaída
a return of symptoms as part of the natural progress of a disease
recurrencia
return or reversion to a certain state

recurrent adj
recurrente
recurring time after time
running back toward its origin

recurring adj
recurrente
happening frequently
periódico
math:having a set of digits that is repeated indefinitely

recursion n
recursión
recurrencia
in mathematics

recursive adj
recursivo
computing: of a program or function that calls itself
drawing upon itself
iteractivo recurrente
mathematics: of an expression, in which each term is determined by applying a formula to preceding terms

recurve v
recurva
of a hurricane

recusation n
recusación
recusal

recyclable adj
reciclable
able to be recycled

recycle /ɹəˈsaɪkəl/ v
reciclar
to break down and reuse component materials
reusar
to reuse as a whole

recycling n
reciclaje
the practice of sorting and collecting waste materials for new use

red /ɹɛd/ adj
rojo colorado rubicundo rubro rufo rúbeo
having red as its colour
rojo
left-wing, socialist or communist
rojo pelirrojo colorín
of hair: orange-brown

red /ɹɛd/ n
rojo
colour
socialist, communist
vino tinto
red wine

red alga n
alga roja
Member of the phylum Rhodophyta

red bandfish n
cinta
Cepola macrophthalma

red blood cell n
eritrocito
haemoglobin-carrying blood cell in vertebrates

red card n
tarjeta roja
sports: card

red currant /ˈɹɛdˌkɜɹənt/ /ˈɹɛdˌkʌɹənt/ n
agraz calderilla
fruit
plant

red dead man's fingers n
mano de muerto
Alcyonium palmatum

red deer n
ciervo rojo
Cervus elaphus

red dwarf n
enana roja
small star

red envelope n
sobre rojo
monetary gift

red giant n
gigante roja
large red star

red herring n
pista falsa
misleading clue

red kite n
milano real
Milvus milvus

red light camera n
fotorrojo
traffic enforcement camera

red meat n
carne roja
meat

red onion n
cebolla roja
a type of onion with reddish purplish skin

red panda n
panda rojo
Ailurus fulgens

red phalarope n
falaropo picogrueso
Phalaropus fulicarius

red poppy n
amapola
any red poppy

red scare n
temor rojo
perceived threat from communism and leftist movements

red scarf n
pañuelo rojo
neckerchief worn by a young pioneer

red snapper n
pargo rojo
fish of Lutjanus

red squirrel n
ardilla
Sciurus vulgaris

red tape n
burocracia cinta roja expedienteo formalismos formulismos gestión
excessive bureaucracy

red tide n
marea roja
algal bloom

red wine n
vino tinto
red coloured wine

red-backed hawk n
aguilucho pihuel águila de pecho blanco águila parda
Buteo polyosoma

red-black tree n
árbol rojo-negro
binary search tree

red-crested pochard n
branta roja pato colorado
Netta rufina

red-handed adj
con las manos en la masa en flagrancia in fraganti
in the act of wrongdoing

red-hot adj
al rojo vivo candente
Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.

red-light district n
zona roja
area of prostitution

red-necked phalarope n
falaropo picofino
Phalaropus lobatus

red-necked stint n
correlimos cuellirrojo
Calidris ruficollis

red-shouldered hawk n
busardo de hombros rojos
Buteo lineatus

red-tailed hawk n
gavilán colirrojo guaraguao ratonero de cola roja
bird of prey

red-tailed tropicbird n
ave del trópico de cola roja rabijunco colirrojo
species of tropicbird

red-throated diver n
colimbo chico
loon

red-winged blackbird n
sargento alirrojo tordo capitán tordo sargento turpial alirrojo
Agelaius phoeniceus

redact /ɹɪˈdækt/ v
censurar testar
to censor, to black out or remove parts of (a document) while releasing the remainder

redden /ˈɹɛdn̩/ v
enrojecer
to make red
to become red

reddish /ˈɹɛdɪʃ/ adj
rojizo rubescente
resembling the colour red
quite red; red to a certain extent

redeem [ɹɨˈdiːm] v
canjear
to convert into cash
redimirse
to expiate, atone for
redimir rescatar
to recover ownership of something by paying a sum
redimir
to restore the reputation, honour of ...
to clear, release from debt or blame
to save from a state of sin
rescatar
to save, rescue, recover
liberar libertar
to set free by force

redeemable adj
amortizable reembolsable
(finance) capable of being paid off or repurchased

redeemer n
redentor
one who redeems

redemption /ɹɪˈdɛmpʃən/ n
redención
salvation from sin
the act of redeeming or something redeemed
amortización redención
the recovery, for a fee, of a pawned article

redemptorist n
redentorista
member of the Roman Catholic missionary congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer

redesign n
rediseño
a plan for making changes to the structure and functions of an artifact

redesign v
rediseñar
to lay out or plan a new version

redhead /ˈɹɛdˌhɛd/ n
colorina colorín pelirroja pelirrojo
red-haired person

redheaded adj
pelirrojo
having red hair

rediffusion n
redifusión reemisión
the rebroadcasting of a programme

redirect v
redirigir
redireccionar redirigir
substitute an address or pointer to a new location
redirigir reenviar reorientar
to give new direction to

redirection /ɹiːdəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
redirección
automated process
reenvío
setting a new direction

rediscovery n
redescubrimiento
act of rediscovering

redistribute /ˌɹɪːdɪˈstɹɪbjuːt/ v
redistribuir
distribute again

redneck /ˈɹɛdnɛk/ n
paleto
uneducated, unsophisticated person

redness n
rojez
quality of being red
red discoloration

redo /ɹiˈdu/ /ˈɹidu/ v
rehacer
to do again

redolent /ˈɹɛd.əl.ənt/ adj
aromático
fragrant or aromatic
redolente
suggestive or reminiscent

redoubt /ɹəˈdʌʊt/ /ɹɪˈdaʊt/ n
reducto
fortification

redraw v
redibujar
to draw again

redshank n
archibebe
Old World wading bird

redshift /ˈɹɛdˌʃɪft/ n
corrimiento al rojo
change in wavelength

redskin n
piel roja
an American Indian

redstart n
abanico colirrojo
ground-feeding bird

redstem filaree n
agujón alfilerillo
flowering plant

reduce /ɹɪˈdjuːs/ /ɹɪˈduːs/ v
reducir disminuir mermar rebajar
reducir
to bring down

reduced /ɹɪˈdjust/ /ɹɪˈdjuːst/ /ɹɪˈdust/ adj
reducido
made smaller, less

reducer n
reductor
something that reduces

reducibility n
reducibilidad reductibilidad
property of being reducible

reducible adj
reducible reductible
capable of being reduced

reducing agent n
reductor
any substance that reduces, or donates electrons to, another

reductase /ɹɪˈdʌk.teɪz/ n
reductasa
enzyme that chemically reduces its substrate

reduction /ɹiˈdɑk.ʃən/ /ɹɪˈdʌkʃən/ n
rebaja disminución reducción
reducción
act, process, or result of reducing
medical procedure to restore a fracture
chemistry: reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced

redundancy /ɹɪˈdʌnd(ə)nsi/ /ɹɪˈdʌndən(t)si/ n
redundancia
duplication of components or circuits to provide survival of the total system in case of failure of single components
duplication of parts of a message to guard against transmission errors
redundancia superabundancia
state of being redundant

redundant /ɹɪˈdʌn.dənt/ adj
redundante
needlessly wordy
redundante superfluo
superfluous

reduplication n
reduplicación
the act of, or an instance of, reduplication

redux /ˈɹiːdʌks/ adj
repetido revisto
redone, restored, brought back, or revisited

redwing n
zorzal alirrojo
Turdus iliacus

redwood n
secoya gigante
the species Sequoia sempervirens

reed /ɹiːd/ n
caña
caña carrizo junco
grass-like plant
junco
hollow stem

reed bed n
cañedo cañeto junquedo junqueto
place where reeds grow

reed switch n
interruptor de lengüeta interruptor reed
type of electrical switch

reed warbler n
carricero común
Acrocephalus scirpaceus

reef /ɹiːf/ n
filón
large vein of auriferous quartz
arrecife
rocks at or near surface of the water

reefer /ˈɹiːfə/ n
porro bate canuto carruco leño
marijuana cigarette

reek /ɹiːk/ n
peste fetidez hedor
unpleasant smell
emanación vaho vapor
vapor

reek /ɹiːk/ v
apestar
to be evidently associated with something unpleasant
apestar heder cantar oler mal
to have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell

reel /ɹiːl/ n
carrete
spool

reel /ɹiːl/ v
titubear
to walk shakily or unsteadily
enrollar
to wind on a reel

reel off v
citar de carrerilla decir de carrerilla declamar de carrerilla enumerar de carrerilla recitar de carrerilla
list effortlessly and quickly

reelect v
reelegir
to elect for a subsequent time

reelection n
reelección
the act of being elected after already being elected once

reengine v
remotorizar
to put in a new engine

reenter v
reingresar
to enter again

reestablish v
restablecer
establish again

reestablishment n
restablecimiento
a subsequent establishment
the condition of being reestablished

refactor v
refactorizar
(computing) to rewrite existing source code in order to improve its readability, reusability or structure without affecting its meaning or behaviour

refactoring n
refactorización
process in which code is refactored

refectory /ɹɪˈfɛkt(ə)ɹi/ n
refectorio
dining-hall

refer /ɹɪˈfɜː/ /ɹɪˈfɝ/ v
estar relacionado referirse
to allude to (grammar term)
referir remitir
to direct to a source for help or information

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ n
revisor árbitro
expert who judges a manuscript
árbitro
person who settles a dispute
árbitro réferi
sport: umpire, judge, the supervisor of a game

referee /ˌɹɛf.əˈɹiː/ /ˌɹɛfəˈɹiː/ v
arbitrar
to act as a referee

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ n
referencia
measurement one can compare to
academic writing: source
information about a person
academic writing: identification of a source

reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ /ˈɹɛfəɹɛns/ v
referenciar
to refer to
to mention

referendum /ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛndəm/ n
referéndum plebiscito referendo
direct popular vote

referral /ɹɪˈfɜːɹəl/ /ɹɪˈfɝəl/ n
derivación remisión
act or process of transferring

refill /ˈɹiː.fɪl/ /ˌɹiːˈfɪl/ n
recambio
a filling after the first

refill /ˈɹiː.fɪl/ v
rellenar
to fill up again

refillable adj
recargable
capable of being refilled

refine /ɹɪˈfaɪn/ v
perfeccionar refinar
to purify from what is gross, coarse, vulgar, inelegant, low, and the like; to make elegant or excellent; to polish
refinar
to reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; to free from impurities; to free from dross or alloy
to improve in accuracy, delicacy, or excellence

refinery n
refinería
building used to produce refined products

reflation n
reflación
the act of restoring deflated prices

reflect /ɹɪˈflɛkt/ v
reflejar
to bend back from a surface
to mirror, or show the image of something
to be bent back from a surface
to give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
cavilar reflexionar recapacitar discurrir
to think seriously; to ponder or consider

reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ n
reflexión reflejo
act of reflecting; the state of being reflected
reflejo
something that is reflected

reflective adj
reflexivo
Pondering, especially thinking back on the past
reflectante reflexivo
That reflects, or redirects back to the source

reflex /ɹɪˈflɛks/ /ˈɹiːflɛks/ n
reflejo
automatic response
reflejo continuador
the descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language

reflex arc n
arco reflejo
neural pathway

reflexive /ɹəˈflɛksɪv/ adj
reflexivo
in grammar

reflexive pronoun n
pronombre reflexivo
a part of speech

reflexive verb n
verbo reflexivo
verb with equivalent subject and direct object

reflux /ˈɹiː.flʌks/ n
reflujo
backwards flow of any fluid

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ n
reforma
amendment

reform /ɹiˈfɔɹm/ v
reformar
to put into a new and improved form or condition
to return to a good state

reformism n
reformismo
Any of several movements that promote reform

reformist adj
reformista
advocating reform of an institution or body

reformist n
reformista
one who advocates reform (of an institution)

refract v
refranger
to cause to change direction
to change direction

refraction /ɹəˈfɹækʃən/ n
refracción
bending of any wave

refractive index n
índice de refracción
ratio of the speed of light in vacuum to another medium

refractometer n
refractómetro
instrument used to measure the refractive index

refractory /ɹɪˈfɹæk.təɹ.i/ adj
refractario
Obstinate; strongly opposed
medicine: difficult to heal
not affected by great heat

refractory period n
periodo refractario período refractario
recovery phase

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ n
estribillo
burden of song

refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ v
abstenerse retenerse
to keep oneself from action

refresh /ɹiˈfɹɛʃ/ /ɹɪˈfɹɛʃ/ v
refrescar
to renew or revitalize
computing: to cause to refresh a display
to perform periodic energizing

refreshing adj
refrescante
refreshing

refreshment /ɹɪˈfɹeʃ.mənt/ n
refrigerio
A light snack or drink
refrescamiento
The action of refreshing; a means of restoring strength, energy or vigour

refried beans n
frijoles refritos

refrigerate /ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒəɹeɪt/ v
refrigerar
keep cool in refrigerator

refrigeration n
refrigeración
process of transferring heat from an object in order to cool it

refrigerator /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪtə/ /ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒəˌɹeɪɾɚ/ n
frigorífico nevera refrigerador heladera refrigeradora frío
appliance

refry v
refreír
to fry again

refuel v
llenar el tanque repostar
to refill with fuel

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/ n
refugio
place providing safety, protection or shelter
state of safety, protection or shelter

refuge /ˈɹɛfjuːdʒ/ v
refugiarse
to protect
to return to a place of shelter

refuge island n
isleta
raised platform or other protective barrier in the middle of a street

refugee /ˈɹɛfjʊdʒiː/ n
refugiado
person seeking economic asylum
person seeking refuge from natural disaster
person granted formal asylum
refugiado refugiada
person seeking political asylum

refulgent /ɹəˈfʌldʒənt/ adj
refulgente
shining brightly and radiantly

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ n
reembolso
amount of money returned

refund /ɹɪˈfʌnd/ /ˈɹiːfʌnd/ v
reembolsar devolver
to return (money) to (someone)

refurbish /ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/ /ɹiːˈfɜːbɪʃ/ v
restaurar
rebuild or replenish

refusal /ɹɪˈfjuːzl̩/ n
rechazo negativa
the act of refusing

refuse /ɹɪˈfjuːz/ /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ n
basura desechos
items or material that have been discarded

refuse /ˈɹɛfjuːs/ v
rehusar
(transitive) decline (request, demand)

refutation n
refutación
an act of refuting

refute /ɹɪˈfjuːt/ v
rebatir refutar
to deny the truth or correctness of (something)
refutar rebatir negar la mayor
to prove (something) to be false or incorrect

regain v
recobrar
to get back, to recover possession of

regal /ˈɹiːɡəl/ adj
real regio
befitting a king
of or having to do with royalty

regale /ɹɪˈɡeɪl/ v
regalar
to please someone with entertainment
to provide a meal and entertainment

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ n
consideración miramiento reguardo
concern for another

regard /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ v
considerar
to consider, look upon in a given way
concernir tratar
to have to do with
contemplar
to look at; to observe

regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ preposition
en cuanto a en lo tocante a
concerning

regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑɹd.lɪs/ adv
en cualquier caso
actioned in a way which shows no consideration

regardless of preposition
independientemente de sin importar que
without attention to

regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ /ɹɪˈɡɑːdz/ n
cordialmente saludos saludos cariñosos saludos cordiales
greeting at the end of a letter
saludos
greeting to pass to another person

regatta /ɹɪˈɡætə/ n
regata
boat race

regency /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənsi/ n
regencia
system of government

regent /ˈɹiːdʒənt/ n
regente
one who rules in place of the monarch

reggae /ˈɹɛɡeɪ/ n
reggae
music genre

reggaeton n
reggaeton reguetón
Latin American musical genre

regicide /ˈɹedʒəsaɪd/ n
regicida
one who kills a king
regicidio
the killing of a king

regime /ɹəˈʒiːm/ n
régimen
form of government
mode of rule or management
period of rule

regime change n
cambio del régimen
overthrow of a government

regimen /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪ.mən/ n
régimen
any regulation or remedy which is intended to produce beneficial effects by gradual operation
grammar: object

regiment /ˈɹɛdʒɪmənt/ n
regimiento
army unit

region /ˈɹiːd͡ʒn̩/ n
región
any considerable and connected part of a space or surface
an administrative subdivision
a place in or a part of the body in any way indicated

regional /ˈɹiːdʒənəl/ adj
regional
pertaining to a specific region

regional lockout n
cierre regional codificación regional
prevents the playing of imported media on a domestically marketed device

regionalism n
regionalismo
linguistic characteristic
affection
political tendency

regionally /ˈɹiːd͡ʒənəli/ adv
regionalmente

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ n
registro
computing: part of the central processing unit used to store and manipulate numbers
book of such entries
linguistics: style of a language used in a particular context
music: range of a voice or instrument
formal recording
entry in such a book

register /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tə/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚ/ v
registrar registrarse
to enter in a register

register office n
registro civil
the local office in which births, marriages and deaths are registered, and in which civil marriages are conducted

registered /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.təd/ /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪs.tɚd/ adj
registrado
having had one's name added to an official list

registered trademark n
marca registrada
officially registered trademark

registrar /ˈɹɛdʒ.ɪsˌtɹɑɹ/ n
registrador
official keeper of records

registration n
registro
(printing) alignment
registro inscripción matriculación registración
the act of signing up or registering for something
recepción
the location where guests register

registree n
registrada registrado
registered person

regolith /ˈɹɛɡəlɪθ/ n
regolito
layer of loose rock that constitutes the surface of most land

regress /ɹɪˈɡɹɛs/ /ˈɹiːˌɡɹɛs/ v
retroceder retrogradar
to move backwards to an earlier stage

regression /ɹəˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
regresión retroceso
an action of regressing, a return to a previous state
regresión
an analytic method to measure the relationship between two variables

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ n
arrepentimiento pesar
instance of such an emotion

regret /ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/ v
lamentar arrepentir sentir
feel sorry about some past thing
lamentar
to feel sorry about anything

regretfully adv
lamentablemente
in a regretful manner

regrettable adj
lamentable
of an event, action, or state, allowing or deserving regret

regrettably adv
desgraciadamente lamentablemente
in a manner inspiring or deserving regret

regroup /ɹiˈɡɹuːp/ v
reagrupar reagruparse
pause and get organized before trying again

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ adj
regular
having a constant pattern
grammar
having expected characteristics
demonstrating consistent set of rules
happening at constant intervals

regular /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚ/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊlə/ n
parroquiano
routine visitor

regular expression n
expresión regular
computing: a concise description of a pattern to be matched

regular polygon n
polígono regular
polygon which is both equiangular and equilateral

regular verb n
verbo regular
a verb which conjugates regularly

regularity /ˌɹɛɡjuˈlæɹəti/ n
regularidad periodicidad
condition or quality of being regular

regularly /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/ /ˈɹɛɡjʊləli/ adv
comúnmente
normally, ordinarily
regularmente
with constant frequency

regulate /ˈɹɛɡjəleɪt/ v
regular
adjust

regulation n
reglamento
law or administrative rule
EU: self-effecting legislative act
regulación
mechanism controlling DNA transcription
physiological process maintaining homœostasis

regulator /ɹɛɡ.juː.leɪt.ə/ n
regulador
a type of gene

regulatory /ˈɹɛɡjələtɹi/ adj
regulatorio
of or pertaining to regulation

regurgitate /ɹɪˈɡɝd͡ʒəˌteɪt/ v
regurgitar
to cough up from gut to feed young chicks
to throw up
repetir textualmente
to repeat verbatim

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ n
rehabilitación
An act of rehabilitation
centro de rehabilitación
An institution for rehabilitation

rehab /ˈɹiːhæb/ v
rehabilitar
rehabilitate

rehabilitate /ɹiː(h)əˈbɪlɪteɪt/ v
rehabilitar
to restore (someone) to their former state, reputation, possessions, status etc.

rehabilitation n
rehabilitación
process

rehash /ɹiːˈhæʃ/ /ˈɹiːˌhæʃ/ n
refrito
something reworked, or made up from old materials

rehash /ɹiːˈhæʃ/ /ˈɹiːˌhæʃ/ v
refreír refundir rehacer
to rework old material, redo some work, with some variations

rehearsal n
ensayo
practicing of performance to test or improve it

rehearse /ɹɨˈhɝs/ [ɹɪˈhɜːs] v
contar
narrate or tell
ensayar practicar
practice by repetition or recitation
repetir
repeat what has already been said

reheat v
recalentar
heat something after it has cooled off

reification /ˌɹeɪəfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
reificación cosificación
Consideration of an abstract thing as if it were concrete, or of an inanimate object as if it were living

reify /ˈɹiː.ə.faɪ/ v
cosificar
to regard something abstract as if it were a concrete material thing

reign /ɹeɪn/ n
reinado
The exercise of sovereign power
The period during which a monarch rules

reign /ɹeɪn/ v
reinar
exercise sovereign power

reign of terror n
reinado de terror reinado del terror
period of brutal intimidation by those in power

reimburse v
reembolsar
to compensate with pay or money; especially, to repay money spent on one's behalf

reimbursement /ˌɹiː.ɪmˈbɜːs.mənt/ n
reembolso
compensating someone for an expense.

rein /ɹeɪn/ n
rienda
strap or rope

rein in v
sofrenar
stop or slow a horse

reincarnation n
reencarnación
rebirth of a mental capacity in a physical life form

reindeer /ˈɹeɪndɪə/ /ˈɹeɪndɪɹ/ n
reno rangífero caribú
Rangifer tarandus

reindustrialization n
reindustrialización
The reintroduction of industry.

reinette n
reineta
any of various kinds of apple

reinfer v
reargüir

reinforce v
reforzar
to strengthen by addition
to emphasize or review

reinforced concrete n
hormigón armado
building material

reinforcement n
refuerzo reforzamiento
thing that reinforces
act or state of reinforcing or being reinforced
in plural: additional troops or materiel sent to support a military action

reinstall v
reinstalar
install again

reinterpret v
reinterpretar
to interpret again

reintroduce v
reintroducir
introduce again

reinvent v
reinventar
to invent again something that has already been invented

reinvent the wheel /ˌɹiːɪnˈvɛnt ðə ˈhwiːl/ v
descubrir el agua tibia
do work unnecessarily

reiterate /ɹiˈɪt.əɹ.eɪt/ v
reiterar
to say or do for a second time
to say or do repeatedly

reiteration n
reiteración
act of reiterating

reject /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiːdʒɛkt/ n
marginada marginado
slang: an unpopular person
artículo defectuoso
something that is rejected

reject /ɹɪˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈɹiːdʒɛkt/ v
rechazar desestimar inadmitir
refuse to accept

rejection /ɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ n
rechazo
the act of rejecting

rejoice /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɔɪs/ v
alegrarse regocijarse
be happy
regocijar
make happy

rejuvenate v
rejuvenecer remozar
render young again

rejuvenation n
rejuvenecimiento
the process of rendering young again

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ n
recaída recidiva
the act or situation of relapsing

relapse /ɹɪˈlæps/ v
recaer
(medicine) To recur; to worsen
reincidir
To fall back again

relatable adj
relacionable
possible to relate

relate /ɹɪˈleɪt/ v
identificarse
to identify with, understand

related /ɹɪˈleɪtɪd/ adj
emparentado
being a relative of
relatado
narrated; told
relacionado
standing in relation or connection

relation /ɹɪˈleɪʃən/ n
relación
mathematics: set of ordered tuples, a Boolean function of two or more arguments
way in which two things may be associated
pariente
member of one's family
relaciones sexuales relación
sexual relations

relational adj
relacional
relating to, using, or being a method of organizing data in a database

relational database n
base de datos relacional
relational database

relationship /ɹɪˈleɪʃ(ə)nʃɪp/ /ɹɪˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp/ n
relación
romantic or sexual involvement
connection or association

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] adj
relativo
conditional; depending on something else

relative /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.ɾɪv] n
pariente familiar parentela parienta
someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption

relative clause n
cláusula relativa oración de relativo
type of subordinate clause

relative pronoun n
pronombre relativo
pronoun that introduces a relative clause

relative superlative n
superlativo relativo
a form of the superlative

relatively /ˈɹɛl.ə.tɪv.li/ [ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv.li] adv
relativamente
proportionally

relativism n
relativismo
theory that truth and moral values are relative

relativist /ˈɹɛl.ə.təv.ɪst/ n
relativista
follower of relativism

relativistic /ˈɹɛl.ə.təˌvɪst.ɪk/ adj
relativista
of, or relating to relativity

relativity /ɹɛləˈtɪvɨti/ n
relatividad
physics principle
the state of being relative

relax /ɹɪˈlæks/ v
relajar
to become less severe or tense
to make something less severe or tense
to become more lenient
to make something (such as codes and regulations) more lenient
to become loose
relajar reposar
to calm down
relajar aflojar
to make something loose
estar de relax relajarse
to relieve (something) from stress

relaxant n
relajante
A drug that promotes relaxation

relaxation /ˌɹilækˈseɪʃən/ n
relajación relax
act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed

relaxed /ɹɪˈlækst/ adj
relajado tranquilo
having an easy-going mood

relaxing adj
relajante
allowing one to relax

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ n
carrera de relevos relevos
athletics discipline
relé actuador
electrical actuator

relay /ɹiˈleɪ/ /ˈɹiːleɪ/ /ˌɹiˈleɪ/ /ˌɹiːˈleɪ/ v
relevar
to place (people or horses) in relays

release /ɹɪˈliːs/ n
liberación
biochemistry
event of setting free
remisión de deuda
law: giving up of a claim; debt release
lanzamiento
product made recently available
versión
software: distribution of a computer software product
descargado soltado
that which is released or let go

release /ɹiːˈliːs/ /ɹɪˈliːs/ v
liberar
to free or liberate
soltar liberar
to let go (of)
lanzar
to make available to the public

release notes n
nota de entrega
notes on a product release

relegate /ˈɹɛlɪɡeɪt/ /ˈɹɛlɪɡət/ v
relegar
to exile

relentless /ɹɪˈlɛntləs/ adj
furioso implacable
unrelenting or unyielding in severity
incansable inexorable
unremitting, steady and persistent

relevance n
relevancia
property or state of being relevant, pertinency

relevant /ˈɹɛləvənt/ adj
pertinente relevante
directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic

reliability n
fiabilidad
quality of a measurement
fiabilidad confiabilidad
quality of being reliable

reliable /ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ adj
fiable confiable
fit to be relied on

reliance /ɹɪˈlaɪəns/ n
dependiente
A person or thing which relies on another
confianza
The act of relying on someone or something; trust
dependencia
The condition of being reliant or dependent

reliant adj
dependiente
having reliance on somebody or something

relic /ˈɹɛlɪk/ n
reliquia
part of a body or an object of religious significance

relief /ɹɪˈliːf/ n
asistencia auxilio ayuda humanitaria
humanitarian aid or assistance
relevo
person who takes over a shift
alivio desahogo
removal of stress or discomfort
relieve
difference of elevations on a surface
type of artwork

relief valve n
válvula de escape
safety valve that relieves pressure

relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ v
aliviar
to give relief from physical pain

religion /ɹɪˈlɪdʒən/ n
religión
system of beliefs dealing with soul, deity and/or life after death

religiosity n
religiosidad
quality of being religious

religious /ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/ adj
religioso
concerning religion
committed to the practice of religion

religious studies n
estudios religiosos
study of religious beliefs, behaviours and institutions

religiously adv
religiosamente
in the manner of religion

relinquish [ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ] v
desistir
to accept to give up, withdraw etc.
abandonar renunciar
to give up, abandon
soltar
to let go, physicially release

reliquary /ˈɹɛlɪkwɛɹi/ n
relicario
container for religious relics

relish /ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/ v
saborear
to taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of
to take great pleasure in

relive /ɹiːˈlɪv/ v
revivir
to come back to life
to experience again

reload v
recargar
to load (something) again
actualizar recargar
to refresh a copy of a program in memory or of a web page on screen

relocate v
deslocalizar
to change one's domicile or place of business
trasladar
to move (something) from one place to another

relocation /ˌɹiːləʊˈkeɪʃən/ n
mudanza traslado
moving to another place

reluctance /ɹɪˈlʌktəns/ n
reluctancia
magnetic resistance
unwillingness to do something

reluctant /ɹɪˈlʌktənt/ adj
reacio reluctante renuente reticente
not wanting to take some action

reluctantly /ɹɪˈlʌktəntli/ adv
a regañadientes con renuencia de mala gana
in a reluctant manner

rely /ɹɪˈlaɪ/ v
atenerse contar con
rest with confidence

rely on v
atenerse a confiar en
to be confident in

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ n
resto restos
That which is left; relic; remainder

remain /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ v
estar quedar restar sobrar
restar sobrar
to be left over after a portion is removed
continuar permanecer
to continue in a state of being
permanecer
to continue unchanged
quedarse sobrar
to stay behind while others withdraw

remain to be seen v
estar por ver quedar por ver
be as yet unknown

remainder n
saldo
items left unsold and subject to reduction in price
resto
what remains after some has been removed
mathematics: amount left over after repeatedly subtracting the divisor
mathematics: number left over after a simple subtraction

remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ adj
restante
which remains

remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ n
restos
what is left after a person (or any organism) dies; a corpse

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ n
acotación apunte observación
act of pointing out; notice or observation
observación
expression of something noticed

remark /ɹɪˈmɑɹk/ /ɹɪˈmɑːk/ /ˌɹiˈmɑɹk/ /ˌɹiːˈmɑːk/ v
acotar apuntar comentar observar
to make a remark or remarks; to comment
aclarar
to mark in a notable manner; to distinguish clearly

remarkable /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbl̩/ adj
notable
worthy of being remarked

remarkably /ɹɪˈmɑɹkəbli/ /ɹɪˈmɑːkəbli/ adv
extraordinariamente
in a remarkable manner

rematch /ɹiːˈmætʃ/ /ˈɹiː.mætʃ/ n
revancha
second contest between the same opponents, a return game

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ n
recurso
legal means
remedio
medicine, application, or treatment
something that corrects or counteracts

remedy /ˈɹɛmədi/ v
remediar
To provide or serve as a remedy for

remember /ɹɪˈmɛmbə/ /ɹɪˈmɛmbɚ/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/ v
darse recuerdos
to convey greetings
retener memorizar
to memorize
recordar acordarse
to recall from one's memory

remembrance /ɹɪ.ˈmɛm.bɹəns/ n
recuerdo
something remembered
memoria recuerdo
state of being remembered
act of remembering
recordatorio
that which serves to keep in or bring to mind

remind /ɹəˈmaɪnd/ v
recordar
Cause one to experience a memory; bring to a person's notice

reminder n
aviso recordatorio
something that reminds

reminisce /ˌɹɛm.ɨˈnɪs/ v
añorar rememorar
recall the past

reminiscence n
reminiscencia

remiss /ɹəˈmɪs/ adj
descuidado flojo
not energetic or exact in duty or business; careless

remission /ɹəˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ /ɹɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n
recogimiento
remisión
pardon of a sin

remit /ɹiˈmɪt/ /ɹɪˈmɪt/ /ˈɹimɪt/ /ˈɹiːmɪt/ n
competencia negociado
terms of reference; set of responsibilities

remit /ɹiˈmɪt/ /ɹɪˈmɪt/ /ˈɹimɪt/ /ˈɹiːmɪt/ v
remitir
to forgive, pardon
to refer for deliberation, judgment, etc.
to transmit or send

remittance n
remesa
A payment to a remote recipient

remix /ɹiˈmɪks/ /ˈɹiˌmɪks/ n
remezcla remix
rearrangement of an older piece of music

remnant n
retazo
remaining fabric at the end of the bolt
resto residuo despojo reliquia restante retazo
small portion remaining of a larger thing or group
partida restante remesa restante
unsold end of piece goods

remodel v
remodelar
to change appearance of

remonstrate /ˈɹɛ.mən.stɹeɪt/ v
quejarse
intransitive - to object or protest

remora /ɹiˈmɔɹə/ /ɹɪˈmɔːɹə/ n
rémora
delay; hindrance, obstacle
elongate fish from the family Echeneidae

remorse /ɹɪˈmɔɹs/ /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)s/ n
compunción remordimiento
feeling of regret or sadness for doing wrong or sinning

remorseful /ɹɪˈmɔː(ɹ)sfʊl/ adj
compungido
expressing or caused by remorse
arrepentido remordiente
feeling or filled with remorse

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] adj
remoto
at a distance
distant or otherwise unaccessible

remote [ɹɪˈmoʊt] [ɹɪˈməʊt] n
control remoto mando a distancia control mando
remote control

remote control n
telemando mando a distancia control remoto control mando
device used to operate an appliance or mechanical toy from a short distance away

remote sensing n
teledetección
gaining information about an object without coming in direct contact with it

remote viewing n
visión remota
paranormal ability to gather information from great distances

remotely /ɹɪˈmoʊtli/ adv
remotamente
at a distance, far away

remoteness n
lejanía
quality of being remote

removable adj
extraíble
able to be removed

removal /ɹəˈmuːvəl/ n
eliminación remoción
The process of moving, or the fact of being removed
mudanza
The relocation of a business etc

remove /ɹɪˈmuːv/ v
remover quitar detraer
to take away

remuneration /ɹə.mjuː.nə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
salario sueldo
a payment for work done; wages, salary, emolument
contraprestación remuneración
something given in exchange for goods or services rendered

renal /ˈɹiːnəl/ adj
renal nefrítico
pertaining to the kidneys

renal corpuscle n
corpúsculo renal
blood-filtering structure

rend v
rasgar
to separate into parts with force

render /ˈɹɛn.də/ /ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ v
enyesar
cover a wall with a layer of plaster
entregar
to capture and turn over to another country secretly
volver
to cause to become
dar devolver
to give; to give back
interpretar
to interpret
pasar
to pass down
renderizar representar gráficamente
to transform digital information in the form received from a repository into a display on a computer screen, or for other presentation to the user
traducir trasladar
to translate

rendezvous /ˈɹɑndəˌvu/ /ˈɹɒndɪˌvuː/ n
cita encuentro
meeting or date

renegade /ˈɹɛnəˌɡeɪd/ /ˈɹɛnɪˌɡeɪd/ n
renegado
disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion etc.
rebelde renegado
outlaw or rebel

renege /ɹɪˈn(e)ɪɡ/ /ɹɪˈneɪɡ/ v
faltar a la palabra faltar a su palabra
break a promise or commitment

renegotiate v
renegociar
to negotiate new terms

renew /ɹɪˈnjuː/ v
recomenzar reiniciar
to begin again; to recommence
renovar reanudar
to make new again
renovar
to substitute for a new one of the same nature
to become new, or as new
to extend a period of loan
to make new spiritually; to regenerate
to repeat; to go over again

renewable adj
renovable
Able to be renewed
Sustainable

renewable energy n
energía renovable

renewal n
renovación
act of renewing

reniform /ˈɹiːnɪfɔː(ɹ)m/ adj
reniforme
botany: shaped like a kidney

renin /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ n
renina
enzyme

rennet /ˈɹɛnɪt/ n
cuajo
An enzyme

rennin /ˈɹɛ.nɪn/ n
quimosina rennina
enzyme

renovate /ˈɹenəveɪt/ /ˈɹenəʊveɪt/ v
renovar remozar
to renew; to revamp
renovar
to restore to freshness or vigor

renovation n
reforma
act or process of renovating

renown /ɹɪˈnaʊn/ n
renombre distinción fama nombradía
Fame or wide recognition

renowned adj
renombrado de renombre distinguido reconocido
famous

rent /ɹɛnt/ n
alquiler arriendo renta
payment made by a tenant
rasgadura
a tear or rip

rent /ɹɛnt/ v
alquilar
obtain/have temporary possession of an object such as a movie
to grant occupation in return for rent
alquilar arrendar rentar
to occupy premises in exchange for rent

rent boy n
lolito lolitos putito putitos taxi boy taxi boys
young male prostitute

rentcharge n
censo consignativo
periodic payment

rentier /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ n
rentista
individual who receives capital income

reopen v
reabrirse
(intransitive) to open again
reabrir
(transitive) to open again

reorganization n
reorganización
act or process

reorganize v
reorganizar
to organize again

repaint /ɹiːˈpeɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpeɪnt/ v
repintar
to paint again

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ n
reparación
act of repairing something
result of repairing something

repair /ɹɪˈpɛə/ /ɹɪˈpɛɚ/ v
reparar arreglar
to restore to good working order

repairman n
reparador reparadora
man whose job is to repair things

reparable /ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəb(ə)l/ adj
reparable
able to be repaired

reparation /ˌɹɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
reparación
payment to undo transgressions
renewing or restoring

repast /ɹɪˈpæst/ /ɹɪˈpɑːst/ n
condumio pitanza refacción refección
literary: a meal

repatriate /ɹiːˈpeɪ.tɹi.eɪt/ v
repatriar
to restore somebody to his or her own country

repatriation n
repatriación
the process of returning of a person to their country of origin

repeal /ɹəˈpiːl/ v
derogar
to cancel

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ n
repetición
pattern of nucleic acids

repeat /ɹɪˈpiːt/ v
repetir
do or say again

repeat offender n
reincidente
repeat offender

repeat oneself v
repetirse repetirse como el ajo

repeatable adj
repetible
able to be repeated
that gives the same result when repeated

repeated /ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/ adj
repetido
said or done again

repeatedly /ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/ adv
repetidamente reiteradamente
done several times

repechage /ˈɹɛp.ə.ʃɑːʒ/ /ˌɹɛp.əˈʃɑʒ/ n
repesca
heat for competitors who have lost in a previous round

repel /ɹɪˈpɛl/ v
repeler
physics: to force away

repellent /ɹəˈpɛlənt/ adj
repulsivo
repulsive, inspiring aversion
impermeable
resistant or impervious to something
repelente
tending or able to repel

repellent /ɹəˈpɛlənt/ n
repelente
substance used to repel animals

repent /ɹɪˈpɛnt/ v
arrepentir
to feel pain on account of, to remember with sorrow
to feel sorrow or regret for what one has done or omitted to do

repentance /ɹɪˈpɛntəns/ n
arrepentimiento
condition of being penitent
feeling of regret or remorse

repentant adj
arrepentido
feeling sorrow for wrongdoing

repercussion /ˌɹi.pɚˈkʌʃ.ən/ /ˌɹiː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/ n
consecuencia
consequence, result of action

repertoire /ˈɹɛp.ə.twɑː/ /ˈɹɛp.əɹ.twɑɹ/ n
repertorio
list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed

repetition /ɹɛpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌɹiːpəˈtɪʃən/ n
repetición
act or an instance of repeating or being repeated

repetitive adj
repetitivo
happening many times in a similar way

rephrase v
reformular
find a different way to say something

replace /ɹɪˈpleɪs/ v
reemplazar
to substitute

replaceable adj
sustituible reemplazable
capable of being replaced

replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ n
sustituto substituto reemplazo suplente
a person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute
reemplazo
act of replacing

replay n
repetir
the replaying of something

replete /ɹɪˈpliːt/ adj
repleto
abounding

replevin /ɹɪˈplɛvɪn/ n
acción reivindicatoria reivindicación
legal action

replevy /ɹɪˈplɛvi/ v
reivindicar
return goods

replica /ˈɹɛplɪkə/ n
réplica
exact copy

replicate /ˈɹɛpləˌkeɪt/ /ˈɹɛpləˌkət/ v
replicar
to make a copy of

replication /ɹɛplɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
replicación
process of producing replicas of DNA or RNA

replicon n
replicón
DNA that replicates as an individual unit

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ n
respuesta
written or spoken response
something given in reply

reply /ɹɪˈplaɪ/ v
responder
to give a written or spoken response
to act or gesture in response
repetir
to repeat something back

repoliticize v
repolitizar

repopulation n
repoblación
act of repopulating

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ n
informe
information describing events

report /ɹəˈpoːt/ /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /ɹɪˈpoət/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈpɔːt/ v
presentarse
military: to appear or present oneself
rendir cuentas ser responsable
to be accountable
notificar
to notify formally
informar
to relate details of

report card n
boletín de notas
grades

reportage n
reportaje
reporting of news, especially by an eyewitness

reported speech n
estilo indirecto
a form of speech used to express what another has said

reporter /ɹɪˈpo(ː)ɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpoətə/ /ɹɪˈpɔɹtɚ/ /ɹɪˈpɔːtə/ n
reportero
journalist

repose /ɹɪˈpoʊz/ /ɹɪˈpəʊz/ n
quietud reposo tranquilidad
quietness
reposo
rest
period between eruptions of a volcano

repository n
depositorio repositorio
repositorio
a location for storage, often for safety or preservation
storage location for computer files

repossess v
recuperar
To reclaim ownership of property for which payment remains due

reprehensible adj
reprehensible
blameworthy
deserving of reprehension

represent /ɹɛp.ɹɪ.ˈzɛnt/ v
representar
to stand in the place of
to serve as a sign or symbol of

representable adj
representable
capable of being represented

representation /ˌɹɛp.ɹə.zɛn.ˈteɪ.ʃən/ n
representación
figure, image or idea that substitutes reality
people who speak on behalf of another in court
that which represents something else
theatrical performance

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ adj
representativo representante
typical

representative /ˌɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/ n
representante
one who speaks for another
one that is taken as typical of its class
company agent
member of the House of Representatives

repress /ɹəˈpɹɛs/ v
reprimir
forcefully prevent an upheaval from developing
to keep back

repression n
represión
act of repressing
involuntary rejection from consciousness

repressive adj
represivo
serving to repress or suppress; oppressive

reprieve /ɹɪˈpɹiːv/ n
gracia
relief from pain

reprimand /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ n
reprimenda admonición amonestación reprensión bronca regañina
a severe, formal or official reproof

reprimand /ˈɹɛp.ɹɪˌmænd/ /ˈɹɛpɹɪmɑːnd/ v
reprender reprimir
to reprove in a formal or official way

reprint /ɹiːˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpɹɪnt/ n
reimpresión
printed matter that has been published before but is now being released again

reprint /ɹiːˈpɹɪnt/ /ˈɹiːpɹɪnt/ v
reimprimir
to print something that has been published in print before

reprisal n
represalia
retaliation

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ n
vergüenza
disgrace or shame
reproche
mild rebuke, or an implied criticism

reproach /ɹɪˈpɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹɪˈpɹəʊtʃ/ v
reprochar
to criticize or rebuke someone
avergonzar echar en cara algo
to disgrace, or bring shame upon someone

reprobate /ˈɹɛpɹəbət/ adj
infame inmoral inmundo
immoral
arrojado censurado condenado culpado desdichado desterrado
rejected
anatematizado excomulgado maldito manchado mancillado reprobado
rejected by God

reproduce /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/ v
procrear proliferar reproducirse
to generate offspring
reproducir
to produce again, to recreate
to produce an image or copy of something

reproducibility n
replicabilidad
quality of being reproducible

reproducible adj
reproducible
capable of being reproduced at a different time or place and by different people

reproduction n
reproducción
the act of reproducing new individuals biologically
a duplicate

reproductive adj
reproductor reproductivo
of or relating to reproduction

reproductive system n
sistema reproductor
reproductive system

reprography n
reprografía
the reproduction, reprinting and copying of graphics

reptile /ɹɪpˈtaɪl/ /ˈɹɛp.taɪl/ n
reptil
a cold-blooded vertebrate

reptilelike adj
reptil
like a reptile

reptilianness /ɹɛpˈtɪli.ənnɪs/ n
reptilianidad
embodiment of reptile characteristics

republic [ɹɪˈpʌblɪk] n
república
a type of state
one of the kinds of parts constituting Russia

republican /ɹɪˈpʌblɪkən/ n
republicano republicana
someone who favors a republic

republicanism n
republicanismo
republicanism as a form of government

repudiate /ɹɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/ v
desconocer repudiar
to refuse to have anything to do with
negar rechazar renegar repudiar
to reject the truth of, deny

repudiation n
repudio rechazo
refusing

repugnant /ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/ adj
repugnante
offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

repulse /ɹɪˈpʌls/ v
repulsar
to cause revulsion

repulsion n
repulsión
the act of repelling or the condition of being repelled

repulsive adj
repulsivo
tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
physics: having the capacity to repel

reputation /ˌɹɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/ n
reputación
what somebody is known for

repute n
reputación
reputation, especially a good reputation

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ n
solicitud petición
act of requesting
petición demanda
formal message requesting something
petición
message sent over a network

request /ɹɪˈkwɛst/ v
demandar pedir solicitar solicitud
pedir solicitar
to ask somebody to do something
to express the need or desire for

requiem /ˈɹɛ.kwi.əm/ /ˈɹɛkwɪəm/ n
réquiem
mass to honor and remember a dead person
musical composition composed for such a mass

requiescant in pace phraseologicalUnit
que descansen en paz
may they rest in peace

requiescat in pace phraseologicalUnit
que descanse en paz
may he/she rest in peace

requinto n
requinto
higher-pitched instrument

require /ɹɪˈkwaɪə/ /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹ/ v
requerir necesitar
to need

requirement /ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənt/ /ɹɪˈkwʌɪəm(ə)nt/ n
requisito
engineering: constraint
requisito exigencia
necessity

requisition v
requisar
to demand something

reread /ˌɹiˈɹiːd/ /ˌɹiˈɹɛd/ v
releer
to read again

rerun /ɹiˈɹʌn/ /ɹiːˈɹʌn/ /ˈɹiɹʌn/ /ˈɹiːɹʌn/ n
reposición
television program shown after its initial presentation

res ipsa loquitur phraseologicalUnit
la cosa habla por sí misma
maxim where improbable facts imply negligence

resale n
reventa
the action of selling something previously bought

rescind /ɹɪˈsɪnd/ v
anular cancelar rescindir
repeal, annul, or declare void

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ n
rescate
act of rescuing, saving

rescue /ˈɹɛs.kjuː/ v
rescatar
to save from any danger or violence

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ n
investigación
inquiry or examination
piece of research

research /ɹɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈɹi.sɚtʃ/ v
investigar
to make an investigation into

researcher n
investigador
one who researches

resection n
resección
surgical excision

resell /ɹiːˈsɛl/ v
revender
To sell again

reseller n
revendedor
company or individual

resemblance /ɹəˈzɛmbləns/ n
parecido semejanza similitud
comparison
posibilidad verosimilitud
probability
parecido semejanza similitud similaridad
state of resembling
parecido semejanza
that which resembles

resemble /ɹɪˈzɛmb(ə)l/ v
parecerse semejar asemejar
to be like or similar to something else

resend v
enviar mandar
forward something received (especially a message)
reenviar
send again
devolver
send back

resent /ɹiˈzɛnt/ /ˌɹiːˈsɛnt/ v
resentir resentirse
to feel resentment

resentful /ɹɪˈzɛntfəl/ adj
resentido
inclined to resent

resentment /ɹɪˈzɛntmənt/ n
resentimiento animadversión
anger or displeasure felt out of belief that others have engaged in wrongdoing or mistreatment; indignation.

reservation /ˌɹɛzəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɹɛzɚˈveɪʃən/ n
reserva reservación
arrangement by which something is secured in advance

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ n
reserva
that which is reserved or kept back, as for future use
military: body of troops in the rear of an army

reserve /ɹɪˈzɜːv/ /ɹɪˈzɝv/ v
reservar
to book in advance
to keep back; to retain
to keep in store for future or special use

reservoir /ˈɹɛz.ə(ɹ).vwɑɹ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.vwɑː(ɹ)/ n
alberca depósito estanque represa reserva
embalse
large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply

reset /ɹiːˈsɛt/ /ˈɹiː.sɛt/ v
reiniciar
to set back to the initial state

reset button n
reajuste reinicio restablecimiento

reshuffle n
reajuste
an instance of reshuffling

reshuffle v
reorganizar
to reorganize or rearrange something

reside /ɹɪˈzaɪd/ v
residir
to dwell permanently or for a considerable time

residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ n
residencia
place where one lives
building used as a home

residence permit n
permiso de residencia
right to legally reside in a country

resident /ˈɹɛzɪd(ə)nt/ n
residente habitante munícipe
person living at a location or an area

residual /ɹɪˈzɪ.dʒu.əl/ /ɹɪˈzɪdʒʊəl/ adj
residual
concerning a residue

residuary estate n
heredad residuaria
portion of the testator's estate that is not specifically devised to someone in the will

residue /ˈɹɛzɪdjuː/ /ˈɹɛzɪduː/ n
residuo
(chemistry) substance that remains after evaporation, distillation, filtration
whatever remains

resign /ɹɪˈzaɪn/ /ˈɹiːˌsaɪn/ v
dimitir renunciar
quit a job or position
renunciar resignarse
to give up

resign oneself v
resignarse
give up

resignation /ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ n
dimisión renuncia
act of resigning
renuncia
declaration that one resigns
resignación
state of uncomplaining acceptance

resile /ɹəˈzaɪl/ /ɹɪˈzaɪl/ v
retroceder
to start back; recoil

resilience /ɹə.zɪl.ɪ.əns/ n
resiliencia
mental ability
resiliencia elasticidad
physical property of material

resilient adj
resiliente resistente tenaz
able to withstand force without cracking; elastic

resin /ˈɹɛzɪn/ n
resina
secretion of plants
viscous liquid of plant origin
similar synthetic compound

resinous adj
resinoso
of or pertaining to resin

resist /ɹɪˈzɪst/ v
resistir
to withstand actions or effects of
to attempt to counter actions or effects of

resistance /ɹɪˈzɪstəns/ n
resistencia oposición
act of resisting
resistencia
shortened form of electrical resistance
underground organization struggling for liberation
force that tends to oppose motion

resistant adj
resistente
that which is not overcome by a disease or drug
that which makes resistance

resistant n
resistente
a person who resists

resistible adj
resistible
able to be resisted

resistivity n
resistividad
capacity of resistance to electricity

resistor /ɹɪˈzɪstə/ /ɹɪˈzɪstɚ/ n
resistencia resistor
an electric component that transmits current in direct proportion to the voltage across it

resolute /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/ adj
resoluto
firm, unyielding, determined

resolution /ˌɹɛzəˈl(j)uʃ(ə)n/ /ˌɹɛzəˈluːʃ(ə)n/ n
resolución
computing, photography: degree of fineness of image
computing: number of pixels in an image as stored or displayed
formal statement adopted by an assembly
strong will
math: act or process of solving
statement of intent

resolve /ɹiˈsɑlv/ /ɹiˈsɒlv/ /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ n
resolución
will power

resolve /ɹɪˈzɑlv/ /ɹɪˈzɒlv/ v
resolver solventar
to find a solution to
disolver
to melt; to dissolve; to liquefy or soften
resolver
to separate racemic compounds into their enantiomers
to make a firm decision
to cause a chord to go from dissonance to consonance

resonant /ˈɹɛzənənt/ adj
resonante
resounding, echoing

resonate v
resonar
to vibrate or sound, especially in response to another vibration

resonator n
resonador
electronic circuit
hollow cavity
object or system that resonates

resorb v
resorber
to absorb again

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ n
estación turística complejo vacacional resort
a relaxing environment for people on vacation
recurso refugio
something or someone turned to for safety

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ v
reacomodar realinear reordenar
to repeat a sorting process

resort /ɹɨˈzɔ(ɹ)t/ /ˌɹiːˈsɔ(ɹ)t/ v
recurrir
to have recourse out of necessity or frustration

resounding /ɹɪˈzaʊn.dɪŋ/ /ˌɹiːˈsaʊnd.ɪŋ/ adj
resonante retumbante sonoro
having a deep, reverberating sound

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ n
capacidad fortaleza recurso
personal capacity
recurso medio
something that one uses to achieve an objective

resource /ɹɪˈsoəs/ /ɹɪˈsɔːs/ /ˈɹi(ː)so(ː)ɹs/ /ˈɹisɔɹs/ v
abastecer dotar surtir
To supply with resources

resourcefulness n
ingenio inventiva
the ability to cope with situations

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ n
respeto
admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit
particular aspect of something
polite greetings

respect /ɹɪˈspɛkt/ v
respetar
to have respect for
to abide by an agreement
to have regard for the rights of others

respectability n
respetabilidad
quality of being respectable

respectable [ɹi.ˈspɛk.tə.bl̩] adj
respetable
deserving respect

respectably adv
dignamente respetablemente
in a respectable manner

respectful /ɹɪˈspɛktfəl/ adj
respetuoso
characterized by respect

respectfully /ɹɪˈspɛktfəli/ adv
respetuosamente
in a respectful manner

respectfulness n
respetuosidad
The characteristic of being respectful

respective /ɹɪˈspɛktɪv/ adj
respectivo
referencing two or more things as individuals

respectively adv
respectivamente
in a relative manner

respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ n
respiración
breathing

respiratory /ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ˈɹɛspəɹəˌtɔɹi/ adj
respiratorio
relating to respiration; breathing

respiratory distress n
distrés respiratorio
heightened level of carbon dioxide in the blood stream

respiratory rate n
frecuencia respiratoria
no. of breaths

respiratory system n
sistema respiratorio
system of organs

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ n
descanso pausa
brief interval of rest or relief

respite /ˈɹɛspɪt/ /ˈɹɛˌspaɪt/ v
atrasar postergar
(transitive) To delay or postpone

respond /ɹəˈspɑnd/ /ɹəˈspɒnd/ v
responder
to act in return
to say something in return
to correspond

response /ɹɪˈspɒns/ n
respuesta
a reaction to a stimulus or provocation
an answer or reply

responsibility /ɹɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
responsabilidad
the state of being responsible
a duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible

responsibilization n
responsabilización

responsibilize v
responsabilizar

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ adj
responsable
answerable for an act performed or for its consequences
able to answer reasonably for one's conduct
being a primary cause or agent of some event or action
able to be trusted
de responsabilidad
involving a degree of personal accountability

responsible /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbəl/ /ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ n
responsable

responsibly adv
responsablemente
in a responsible manner

responsive /ɹɪˈspɒnsɪv/ adj
sensible
able to receive and respond to external stimuli
empático
susceptible to the feelings of others

rest /ɹɛst/ n
brazo descanso
object designed to be used to support something else
reposo
physics: absence of motion
peace, freedom from trouble, tranquility
reposo descanso
relief afforded by sleeping; sleep
descanso reposo holganza
relief from exertion; state of quiet and recreation
pausa
symbol indicating a pause in music
pause of a specified length in a piece of music
resto demás sobra
remainder

rest /ɹɛst/ v
desistir
US legal
reposar descansar
intransitive: take repose

rest area n
área de descanso
rest area along a road

rest day n
día de asueto
day spent resting

rest in peace v
que en paz descanse descanse en paz
blessing or expression of hope

rest mass n
masa en reposo masa invariante
mass of a body when it is not moving

rest on one's laurels v
dormir en los laureles dormirse en los laureles
rely on a past success instead of trying to improve oneself further

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ n
reinicio
act of restarting

restart /ˈɹiːˌstɑɹt/ /ˌɹɪˈstɑːt/ v
reiniciar
In computing, to reboot
To start again

restate v
reiterar repetir
to state again

restaurant /ˈɹɛs.t(ə).ɹɒ̃/ /ˈɹɛs.t(ə)ˌɹɑnt/ n
restaurante restorán
an eating establishment in which diners are served food

restive /ˈɹɛstɪv/ adj
impaciente
impatient, under delay, duress, or control.
recalcitrante terco
resistant of control; stubborn

restless /ˈɹɛstləs/ /ˈɹɛstlɪs/ adj
inquieto
unable to be still or quiet

restlessness n
inquietud agitación desasosiego desazón
state or condition of being restless

restoration /ɹɛstəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
restauración
the process of bringing an object back to its original state
the return of a former monarchy or monarch to power

restorative /ɹɪˈstɒɹətɪv/ adj
reconstituyente

restore /ɹɪˈsto(ː)ɹ/ /ɹɪˈstoə/ /ɹɪˈstɔɹ/ /ɹɪˈstɔː/ v
restaurar
To bring back to a previous condition or state
restablecer restaurar
To reestablish, or bring back into existence

restorer n
restaurador
one who restores

restrain /ɹɪˈstɹeɪn/ v
reprimir
to control or keep in check
retener
to deprive of liberty
restringir
to restrict or limit

restrained adj
reprimido
held back, limited, kept in check or under control

restraining order n
orden de alejamiento
An order issued by a court of law or other legal authority for a specified timeframe forbidding the restrained party from contacting and close proximity to the protected party and other restrictions

restraint /ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ n
control detención
control or caution; reserve
limitación restricción
something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures

restrict /ɹɪˈstɹɪkt/ v
restringir
to restrain within bounds

restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ n
restricción
act or state
regulation or limitation
degradation of DNA

restrictive adj
restrictivo
confining; limiting

restrictive covenant n
pacto restrictivo
agreement

restroom n
baño aseos servicio
public room containing a toilet

restructure v
reestructurar
to change the organization of

restructuring n
reestructuración
alteration of structure

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ n
resolución
resultado consecuencia
that which results

result /ɹɪˈzʌlt/ v
resultar
to proceed, spring, or rise, as a consequence

resulting /ɹɪˈzʌltɪŋ/ adj
resultante
of something that follows as the result of something else

resulting trust n
fideicomiso presuntivo
trust that is implied in law, under which property entrusted to one party is not to be used for the benefit of that party, but for that party to use for the benefit of a third party

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ n
resumen
summary

resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ /ɹəˈʒuːm/ /ɹɪˈz(j)um/ /ɹɪˈzjuːm/ /ˈɹɛz.(j)ʊˌmeɪ/ /ˈɹɛz.ə.meɪ/ v
reanudar continuar reanudarse retomar
start something again that has been stopped or paused

resurrect /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkt/ v
resucitar
to raise from dead

resurrection /ɹɛzəˈɹɛkʃən/ n
resurrección
the act of arising from the dead

resuscitation n
resucitación
the act of resuscitating

resveratrol n
resveratrol
phenolic substance

retable n
retablo
table or shelf behind an altar

retail /ˈɹiˌteɪl/ n
minorista retail venta al detalle venta al por menor
sale of goods directly to the consumer

retailer n
minorista
retail sales company or salesman

retain /ɹɪˈteɪn/ v
retener detentar
to keep in possession or use

retainer /ɹɪˈteɪn.ə/ /ɹɪˈteɪn.ɚ/ n
retenedor
a device that holds teeth in position after orthodontic treatment
criado
a paid servant, especially one who has been employed for many years

retaining wall n
muro de contención
structure

retake /ɹiːˈteɪk/ /ˈɹiːteɪk/ v
retomar
film again
recapture
take again
recuperar
take back

retaliate v
represaliar
do something harmful to get revenge

retaliation /ɹɪˌtæliˈeɪʃən/ n
represalia
act of responding violently to an act of harm or perceived injustice

retard /ɹɪˈtɑː(ɹ)d/ /ˈɹiːtɑː(ɹ)d/ n
perecear
retardation; delay

retarded /ɹiˈtɑɹdɪd/ /ɹɪˈtɑːdɪd/ adj
retrasado retardado
delayed in development
retrasado
stupid, irrational
having mental retardation

retch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
arcada
an unsuccessful effort to vomit

retell /ɹiˈtɛl/ v
contar de nuevo redecir
to tell again

retention n
recuerdo
a memory
retención
the act of retaining or something retained
the involuntary withholding of urine and faeces
retentiva
the act or power of remembering things; memory

rethink /ɹiːˈθɪŋk/ v
reflexionar repensar
think again about a problem

reticent /ˈɹɛtɪsənt/ adj
reticente
reserved

reticulum n
redecilla retículo
the second stomach of a ruminant

retie v
reatar
to tie again

retina /ˈɹɛt.ɨ.nə/ n
retina
thin layer of cells at the back of the eyeball

retinitis n
retinitis
inflammation of the retina

retinoblastoma n
retinoblastoma
malignant tumour of the retina

retinol n
retinol
the vitamin

retinue /ˈɹɛt.ɪ.njuː/ /ˈɹɛtɪn(j)uː/ n
séquito
comitatus
servidumbre
group of servants

retire /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
jubilar
to stop working on a permanent basis

retired /ɹɪˈtʌɪəd/ adj
jubilado
having left employment

retiree /ɹəˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)ˌiː/ n
jubilado pensionista
someone who has retired from active working

retirement /ɹəˈtaɪə(ɹ).mənt/ n
jubilación retirada
act of retiring, or the state of being retired

retirement home n
asilo de ancianos casa de reposo hogar de ancianos
multi-residence housing facility intended for the elderly

retort /ɹɪˈtɔɹt/ /ɹɪˈtɔːt/ n
réplica
sharp or witty reply
retorta
flask used for distillation

retract /ɹəˈtɹækt/ v
retraer
to draw back; to draw up
to pull back inside
retractar
to take back or withdraw something one has said

retrain v
capacitar
to train again

retreat /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ n
retirarse retirada
act of pulling back or withdrawing
retiro
period of meditation, prayer, or study
quiet place affording privacy

retreat /ɹiːˈtɹiːt/ /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ v
retirarse
to withdraw military forces

retribution /ˌɹɛtɹɪˈbjuʃən/ n
castigo retribución
punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance

retrieval n
recuperación
act of retrieving

retrieve /ɹɪˈtɹiv/ v
recuperar
to regain or get back something

retriever /ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/ n
cobrador
a type of dog

retro- prefix
retro-
back or backward

retroactive /ˌɹɛ.tɹoʊˈæk.tɪv/ /ˌɹɛt.ɹəʊˈæk.tɪv/ adj
retroactivo
extending in scope, effect, application or influence to a prior time or to prior conditions

retroactively /ˌɹɛtɹoʊˈæktɪvli/ adv
retroactivamente
done after the fact

retroduodenal adj
retroduodenal
behind the duodenum

retrofit /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊˌfɪt/ n
corrección
act of retrofitting

retrofit /ˈɹɛt.ɹəʊˌfɪt/ v
modernizar
To add or substitute new parts to some device that were not previously available
corregir
To fix an older version

retrograde amnesia n
amnesia retrógrada
loss of memories from the period leading up to the amnesic episode

retromandibular adj
retromandibular

retronym n
retrónimo
A new coinage for an old concept

retroperitoneal adj
retroperitoneal
located behind the peritoneum

retropropulsion n
retropropulsión

retrospective /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/ adj
retrospectivo
of, relating to, or contemplating the past

retrospective /ˌɹɛtɹə(ʊ)ˈspɛktɪv/ n
retrospectiva
exhibition of works

retrosynthesis n
análisis retrosintético retrosintesi
prediction of precursors in a synthesis reaction

retrovirus n
retrovirus
virus with a genome consisting of RNA

retsina /ɹɛtˈsiːnə/ n
retsina
Greek wine

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ n
regreso retorno vuelta
vuelta regreso retorno
act of returning

return /ɹɪˈtɜːn/ /ɹɪˈtɝn/ v
volver regresar
to come or go back
devolver retornar
to give something back to its original holder or owner
volver
to go back in thought, narration, or argument

return ticket n
billete de ida y vuelta
a ticket granting permission to travel to a place and back again

retweet n
retuit retuiteo
message reposted or forwarded

retweet v
retuitear retwittear
repost or forward a Twitter message

reunification n
reunificación
the unification of something that was previously divided; used especially of a country

reunion n
reunión
planned event
the process or act

reunite v
reunir reunirse
to unite again

reuptake n
recaptación recaptación neuronal
reabsorption of neurotransmitter by neuron

reusability n
reusabilidad
property or degree of being reusable

reusable adj
reutilizable
able to be used again

reuse /ɹiːˈjuːs/ /ɹiːˈjuːz/ v
reusar
to use again

rev /ɹɛv/ v
acelerar
to increase the speed of a motor

revamp /ɹiˈvæmp/ /ɹiːˈvamp/ v
modernizar
to renovate, revise, improve or renew; to patch

revanchism /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪz(ə)m/ n
revanchismo
political policy of endeavouring to regain lost territory

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ adj
revanchista
advocating a policy of revanche

revanchist /ɹəˈvɑn(t)ʃɪst/ /ɹɪˈvæn(t)ʃɪst/ n
revanchista
revanchist, vengeful person

reveal /ɹəˈviːl/ v
revelar propalar
to uncover

reveille /ɹɪˈvæ.li/ /ˈɹɛ.və.li/ n
diana
the sounding of a bugle or drum early in the morning to awaken soldiers

revel /ˈɹɛv.əl/ n
juerga parranda
An instance of merry-making; a celebration

revelation /ɹɛvəˈleɪʃən/ n
revelación
manifestation of divine truth
something dramatically disclosed
revelación develamiento
the act of revealing or disclosing

reveller n
juerguista
one who attends revels

revenant /ˈɹɛvənənt/ n
aparecida aparecido hija pródiga hijo pródigo
Someone who returns from a long absence
renacida renacido vuelta a nacer vuelto a nacer
someone reborn
aparecido aparición espectro fantasma resucitada resucitado
supernatural being

revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ n
venganza
retaliatory action

revenge is a dish best served cold proverb
la venganza es un plato que se sirve frío
revenge is best or most satisfying when delayed

revenge porn n
porno vengativo pornovenganza
explicit media distributed as revenge

revenue /ˈɹɛvənjuː/ /ˈɹɛvəˌn(j)u/ n
recaudación
all income for some treasury by taxation e.a.
retorno
income from an investment
renta
total income from a given source
rédito
turnover, total sales

revenue stamp n
timbre
stamp to affix as proof that tax due

reverberate /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ).bəɹ.eɪt/ v
reverberar
to ring with many echos
to shire or reflect

revere /ɹə.viːɹ/ v
reverenciar
to regard someone or something with great awe or devotion
idolatrar
to venerate someone or something as an idol

reverence /ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/ n
veneración reverencia
veneration; profound awe and respect

reverend /ˈɹɛvɹənd/ n
reverendo
member of the Christian clergy

reverent /ˈɹɛvɹənt/ adj
reverente
showing respect or reverence; respectful

reverie /ˈɹɛvəɹi/ n
fantasía
conceit of imagination
vigilia
state of dreaming while awake

reversal /ɹɪˈvɜː(ɹ)səl/ n
inversión retorno revocación
an instance of reversing

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ adj
marcha atrás reverso
causing movement in the opposite direction
al revés en sentido contrario
having the order of its constituents moved backwards
reverso
of points: to be in the non-default position

reverse /ɹɪˈvɜːs/ n
marcha atrás
gear

reverse engineering n
ingeniería inversa retroingeniería
analyzing the construction and operation of a product in order to manufacture a similar one
ingeniería inversa
to obtain source code from an executable

reversible adj
reversible
able to be reversed

revert /ɹɨˈvɜːt/ /ɹɨˈvɝt/ /ˈɹiˌvɝt/ /ˈɹiːvɜːt/ v
revertir
biology: to return to an earlier or primitive type or state
to turn back, or to the contrary; to reverse

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ n
crítica repaso reseña revisión revista
crítica reseña
account intended as a critical evaluation of a text or a piece of work
revisión
judicial reassessment of a case or an event
revista
periodical which makes a survey of the arts or some other field
military inspection or display for the benefit of superiors or VIPs
repaso repasos revisiones revisión
second or subsequent reading of a text or artifact
reseña
survey of the available items or material

review /ɹɪˈvjuː/ v
revisar repasar
to look broadly over
reseñar
to write a review

reviewer n
crítico recensor reseñador reseñante reseñista
critic

revile n
reprochar
reproach

revile v
insultar putear
to attack with abusive language

revise /ɹɪˈvaɪ̯z/ v
repasar
to look over again
revisar
to review, alter and amend, especially of written material

revision /riˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
revisión
act of revising
changed edition

revisionism /ɹɪˈvɪʒəˌnɪzəm/ n
revisionismo
advocacy of a revision of some view

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ adj
revisionista
of or pertaining to revisionism

revisionist /ɹɪˈvɪʒənɪst/ n
revisionista
proponent of revisionism

revitalise v
revitalizar
to give new life, energy, activity or success

revitalization n
revitalización
act of revitalizing

revivable adj
revivificable
possible to return to life

revival n
avivamiento
renewed interest in religion

revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ v
revivir
to bring again to life
to recover from a state of neglect

revocation /ˌɹɛvəˈkeɪʃən/ n
caducidad
action of revoking

revoke v
revocar
to cancel or invalidate by withdrawing or reversing

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ n
revuelta rebelión
act of revolting

revolt /ɹɪˈvoʊlt/ /ɹɪˈvɒlt/ /ɹɪˈvəʊlt/ v
alzarse en protesta
to rebel

revolting adj
estomagante
repellent

revolution /ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
revolución
political upheaval
removal and replacement of a government
turning of an object around an axis
sudden, vast change in a situation or discipline
giro vuelta
traversal of one body through an orbit around another body

revolutionarily adv
revolucionariamente

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ adj
revolucionario revolucionaria
of or pertaining to a revolution in government

revolutionary /ˌɹɛvəˈluʃənɛɹi/ /ˌɹɛvəˈluːʃənɹi/ n
revolucionario revolucionaria
A revolutionist; a person who revolts

revolve v
girar
to orbit a central point
rotar
to turn on an axis

revolver /ɹɪˈvɒl.vɚ/ n
revólver
a handgun with revolving chambers

revolving door n
puerta giratoria
rotating door

revue /ɹəˈvjuː/ n
revista
form of theatrical; any entertainment featuring skits, dances, and songs

reward /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ n
recompensa
something of value given in return for an act
prize promised for a certain deed or catch

reward /ɹɪˈwɑː(ɹ)d/ /ɹɪˈwɔɹd/ /ɹɪˈwɔːd/ v
recompensar premiar
give a reward to

rewarding adj
gratificante
giving satisfaction

rewatch v
remirar
to watch again

rewild v
resilvestrar
to return an area to a wilder state

rewind /ɹiːˈwaɪnd/ v
rebobinar
to wind again

rewrite /ɹiˈɹaɪt/ /ɹiːˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹi.ɹaɪt/ /ˈɹiː.ɹaɪt/ v
reescribir
write again, differently

rhabdomyolysis n
rabdomiolisis rabdomiólisis
the rapid disintegration of striated muscle tissue accompanied by the excretion of myoglobin in the urine

rhabdomyosarcoma n
rabdomiosarcoma
tumor

rhamnose n
ramnosa
methyl-pentose

rhapsody /ˈɹapsədi/ n
rapsodia
ancient Greek epic poem

rhea /ˈɹiːə/ n
ñandú
flightless bird

rheme /ɹiːm/ n
rema
part of a sentence

rhenium /ˈɹiːniəm/ n
renio
chemical element

rheostat /ˈɹiːəstæt/ n
reostato reóstato
A resistor with adjustable resistance

rhetoric /ˈɹɛtəɹɪk/ n
retórica
art of using language for persuasion
meaningless language

rhetorical /ɹɪˈtɒɹ.ɪ.kəl/ /ɹɪˈtɔɹɪkəl/ adj
retórico
part of or similar to rhetoric

rhetorical question n
pregunta retórica
question

rheum /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ n
legaña
nose discharge

rheumatic /ɹuːˈmætɪk/ adj
reumático
referring to rheumatism

rheumatism /ˈɹu.məˌtɪz.m̩/ n
reumatismo
any painful disorder of muscles, tendons, joints, bones and nerves
artritis reumatoide
rheumatoid arthritis

rheumatoid adj
reumatoide
presenting analogies with rheumatism

rheumatoid arthritis n
artritis reumatoide
chronic and progressive disease

rheumatological adj
reumatológico
of or pertaining to rheumatology

rheumatologist n
reumatóloga reumatólogo
doctor

rheumatology n
reumatología
branch of medicine

rhinitis n
rinitis
inflammation

rhino- /ˌɹaɪnoʊ-/ prefix
rino-
of or relating to the nose

rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɑːsəɹəs/ /ɹaɪˈnɒsəɹəs/ n
rinoceronte
herbivorous pachyderm with horn(s)

rhinology n
rinología
study of the nose

rhinoplasty n
rinoplastia
plastic surgery used to improve a person's nose

rhinorrhea n
rinorrea
medical symptom

rhinovirus n
rinovirus
virus

rhizome /ˈɹaɪzoʊm/ n
rizoma
horizontal underground stem of some plants

rhizosphere n
rizosfera
soil region influenced by plant roots

rho /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ n
rho ro
letter of Greek alphabet

rhodium /ˈɹoʊdiəm/ n
rodio
chemical element

rhodochrosite n
rodocrosita
crystalline mineral composed mainly of manganese carbonate

rhododendron /ɹoʊdəˈdɛndɹən/ n
rododendro
flowering shrub in the genus Rhododendron

rhodonite n
rodonita
A manganese inosilicate mineral

rhombic dodecahedron n
rombododecaedro
polyhedron with 12 rhombic faces

rhombicosidodecahedron /ɹɑmbɪˈkoʊsiˌdoʊdɛkəhidɹən/ /ɹɒmbɪˈkəʊsiˌdəʊdɛkəhiːdɹən/ n
rombicosidodecaedro
Archimedean solid

rhombohedral adj
romboédrico
having three equal axes and oblique angles

rhombohedron n
romboedro
prism with six faces, each a rhombus

rhombus /ˈɹɑːmbəs/ /ˈɹɒmbəs/ n
rombo
A parallelogram having all sides of equal length

rhotacism /ˈɹoʊtəsɪzəm/ n
rotacismo
A linguistic phenomenon in which a consonant changes into an R

rhubarb /ˈɹuˌbɑɹb/ /ˈɹuːbɑːb/ n
ruibarbo
any plant of the genus Rheum

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ n
rima
word that rhymes with another
rhyming; sameness of sound of some parts of words, as ‘the poem exhibits rhyme’
verse, poetry

rhyme /ɹaɪm/ v
rimar
transitive, to rhyme with
put words together
reciprocal

rhyolite n
riolita
igneous rock

rhythm /ˈɹɪ.ð(ə)m/ n
ritmo
variation of strong and weak elements of sounds over time
flow, repetition or regularity

rhythm section n
sección de ritmo
section of a band maintaining the rhythm

rhythmic /ˈɹɪð.mɪk/ adj
rítmico
of or relating to rhythm
characterized by rhythm

rhythmic gymnastics n
gimnasia rítmica
a discipline of gymnastics

ria n
ría
a coastal inlet formed by the partial submergence of an unglaciated river valley

rib /ɹɪb/ n
costilla
curved bone
part similar to rib
botany: prominent vein in a leaf
shaping and supporting member in an aircraft wing
costillar
cut of meat
costilla cuaderna
nautical: part of a ship’s framework

rib cage n
caja torácica
part of skeleton

ribald /ˈɹɪb.əld/ adj
obsceno vulgar
coarse, lewd, vulgar

ribald /ˈɹɪb.əld/ n
vulgar
individual who is filthy or vulgar

ribat n
rábida
an Islamic monastery

ribauldequin /ɹɪˈbəʊdɪkɪn/ n
ribadoquín
engine of war

ribbed vault n
bóveda de crucería bóveda de nervadadura bóveda nervada
structure created by intersection of vaults

ribbit /ˈɹɪbɪt/ interjection
croac
the sound made by a frog or toad

ribbon /ˈɹɪbən/ n
cinta
inked ribbon
cinta galón lazo moño
long, narrow strip of material

ribbonlike adj
acintado
having the characteristics of ribbons

riboflavin /ˌraɪboʊˈfleɪvɪn/ n
riboflavina
the vitamin B₂, riboflavin

ribonucleic adj
ribonucleico
of or pertaining to RNA or its derivatives

ribonucleic acid n
ácido ribonucleico
derivative of DNA, used in the transcription of genetic material

ribonucleoprotein n
ribonucleoproteína
any nucleoprotein that contains RNA

ribonucleoside n
ribonucleósido
nucleoside component of RNA

ribonucleotide n
ribonucleótido
nucleotide having ribose as its sugar

ribose n
ribosa
naturally occurring pentose sugar

ribosomal adj
ribosomal ribosómico
of or relating to ribosomes

ribosome /ˈɹaɪbəˌsoʊm/ /ˈɹaɪbəˌsəʊm/ n
ribosoma
organelle

ribosomic adj
ribosómico
of or pertaining to ribosomes

ribulose n
ribulosa
ketopentose whose derivatives participate in photosynthesis

rice /ɹaɪs/ n
arroz
seeds used as food
plants

rice cake n
galleta de arroz

rice cooker n
arrocera olla arrocera vaporera de arroz
kitchen appliance designed to cook rice

rice hull n
cascarilla de arroz
hard protecting covering of a grain of rice

rice milk n
leche de arroz
milky liquid from rice

rice pudding n
arroz con leche
milk pudding made from rice, milk, sugar and nutmeg

rice vinegar n
vinagre de arroz
a type of vinegar

rich /ɹɪt͡ʃ/ adj
rico
having wealth

rich kid /ˈɹɪt͡ʃ ˌkɪd/ n
pituco riquillo
child or young adult from a wealthy family

riches /ɹɪt͡ʃɪz/ n
riqueza
money, goods, wealth, treasure

ricin /ˈɹaɪsɪn/ n
ricino
poison

rickets /ˈɹɪkəts/ n
raquitismo
disorder of infancy

rickety /ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/ adj
enclenque
not strong because of poor construction or upkeep

rickroll /ˈɹɪkˌɹoʊl/ v
rickrolear
to rickroll

rickshaw n
rickshaw
two-wheeled carriage

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ n
rebote
an instance of ricocheting

ricochet /ˈɹɪkəʃeɪ/ v
rebotar
To rebound

ricotta /ɹɪˈkɑtə/ /ɹɪˈkɒtə/ n
requesón ricota
Italian whey cheese

rid /ˈɹɪd/ v
liberar
to free from a hindrance or annoyance

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ n
acertijo adivinanza enigma quisicosa
verbal puzzle

riddle /ˈɹɪdəl/ v
plagar
to fill or spread throughout; to pervade
agujerear
to fill with holes like a riddle
cribar harnear
to put something through a riddle or sieve

ride /ɹaɪd/ n
medio de transporte
informal: vehicle
autoestop aventón rait
lift

ride /ɹaɪd/ v
conducir pasear en coche
to be transported in a vehicle as a passenger
montar
to mount someone to have sex with them
cabalgar montar
to transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, bicycle etc.
llevar
to transport someone in a vehicle

ride roughshod over v
pasar a llevar pisotear
treat roughly or without care; act in a bullying manner

ridealong n
acompañada
accompanying a police, paramedic, or fireman service unit

rider /ˈɹaɪ.də(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaɪ.dəɹ/ n
jinete
one who rides

ridge /ɹɪdʒ/ n
cordillera sierra
chain of mountains
dorsal dorsal oceánica
elevation on ocean bottom
caballete cumbrera
highest point on a roof
cresta arista
line of intersection

ridicule /ˈɹɪdɪkjuːl/ v
burla ridiculizar
to make fun of someone

ridiculous /ɹɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ adj
ridículo
foolish, absurd

ridiculously adv
ridículamente
in a ridiculous manner

riding crop n
fusta
horsewhip

rife /ɹaɪf/ adj
abundante
Abounding; present in large numbers, plentiful
extendido
Widespread, common (especially of unpleasant or harmful things)

rife /ɹaɪf/ adv
abundantemente copiosamente
Plentifully, abundantly

riff /ɹɪf/ n
riff
repeated instrumental melody line

riffraff /ˈɹɪfɹæf/ n
chusma flaite gente de baja estofa gentualla gentuza gleba
the rabble

rifle /ˈɹaɪfəl/ n
fusil rifle
firearm with a rifled barrel

rift /ɹɪft/ n
cisma fisura
chasm or fissure

rig /ɹɪɡ/ n
aparejo
the arrangement of masts etc.
special equipment or gear

rig /ɹɪɡ/ v
aparejar
to equip and fit a ship
to fit out with a harness
manipular trucar
to manipulate something dishonestly

rigadoon n
rigodón
dance
music

rigged /ɹɪɡd/ adj
amañado haber tongo
pre-arranged

rigging /ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ n
jarcia
tackle of a sailing vessel

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adj
correcto justo
correcto
appropriate, fit for purpose
de la derecha de derecha de derechas
conservative
sano
healthy, sane, competent
derecho derecha diestra
of direction, opposite of left
recto perpendicular
perpendicular
derecho recto justo
straight, not bent

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ adv
a la derecha a la diestra
on the right side
a la derecha
towards the right side

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ interjection
verdad ¿cierto? ¿no? ¿vale? ¿verdad?
checking agreement
vale
yes, that is correct; I agree

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ n
derecho
legal or moral entitlement
derecha derecho
right, not left, side
derecha
right-wing politicians and parties
right hand

right /ˈɹaɪt/ /ˈɹeɪt/ v
corregir
to correct

right angle n
ángulo recto
angle of 90 degrees

right as rain adj
más razón que un santo
correct; factually accurate
como nuevo
very good; healthy

right away adv
inmediatamente al tiro enseguida sin demora
very soon; immediately

right bank n
margen derecha
bank to the right when facing downstream

right identity n
elemento neutro por la derecha
element that produces an identity mapping when applied on the right

right now adv
ahora mismo
at this precise moment

right of first refusal n
derecho de tanteo
contractual provision

right of way n
servidumbre de paso
legal easement granted for the construction of a roadway or railway
derecho de paso derecho de vía
legal right of passage
preferencia prioridad
right to proceed first in traffic

right to keep and bear arms n
derecho a portar armas
the right of individuals to possess weapons and armor

right to work /ɹaɪt tə wɜːk/ /ɹaɪt tə wɝk/ n
derecho al trabajo
prohibition of closed shops
derecho a trabajar derecho al trabajo
the fundamental human right to have employment

right triangle n
triángulo rectángulo
a triangle having a right angle as one of its interior angles

right wing n
derecha
political

right-click v
clicar el botón derecho cliquear el botón derecho hacer clic derecho
to press right-hand button of a mouse

right-handed n
diestro diestra
of one who uses their right hand in preference to, or more skillfully than their left.

right-wing adj
derechista
resisting political change

right-winger n
(ser) de derecha (ser) de derechas derechista momia momio
a person who belongs to the political right

righteous /ˈɹaɪtʃəs/ adj
inmaculado inocente
free from sin or guilt
bienhechor correcto justo
justified morally
beato inmaculado santo
moral and virtuous, to the point of sanctimonious

righteousness /ˈɹaɪt͡ʃəsnəs/ n
moralidad rectitud
quality or state of being righteous
buena obra rectitud
righteous act, or righteous quality
beatitud gracia pureza santidad
theology: state of being right with God

rightful adj
legítimo
by right, by law

rightism n
derechismo

rightist /ˈɹaɪtɪst/ n
derechista
supporter of the political right

rightsholder /ˈɹaɪts.həʊldə(ɹ)/ n
derechohabiente
a person or organization that owns the legal rights to something

rigid /ˈɹɪdʒɪd/ adj
rígido

rigidity /ɹɪˈd͡ʒɪdɪti/ n
rigidez
The quality or state of being rigid

rigidly adv
rígidamente
in a rigid manner

rigor mortis n
rígor mortis
Temporary stiffness of a body's muscles and joints following death

rigorous /ˈɹɪɡəɹəs/ adj
riguroso
showing, causing or favoring rigor
severe; intense

rigorously adv
rigorosamente rigurosamente
in a rigorous manner

rile v
encolerizar irritar
to anger, annoy

rill /ɹɪl/ n
arroyito
very small brook

rim /ɹɪm/ n
borde canto
edge around something

rim-job n
beso negro
sex act

rime /ɹaɪm/ n
escarcha
hoar frost

rind /ɹaɪnd/ n
cáscara
hard outer layer of fruit, cheese
corteza
tree bark

rinderpest n
peste bovina
disease

ring /ɹɪŋ/ n
pista
arena where circus acts take place
anillo sortija
astronomy: a formation of various pieces of material orbiting around a planet
anilla aro
bird band
anillo
circumscribing object
geometry: a planar geometrical figure
banda red
group of people (for illicit purposes)
anilla rosca
piece of food in the shape of a ring
ring cuadrilátero
place where some sports take place
anillo sortija alianza
round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger
tañido
resonant sound of a bell, or a sound resembling it
toque
telephone call
anillo
algebra: an algebraic structure

ring /ɹɪŋ/ v
resonar
resound, reverberate, echo
sonar tañer
to make something produce sound of a bell
sonar
to produce the sound of a bell or a similar sound
of something spoken or written, to appear to be, to seem, to sound
llamar telefonear
to telephone someone

ring a bell v
sonar
to seem vaguely familiar

ring binder n
carpeta de anillos
folder

ring finger n
anular dedo anular
finger between the middle finger and little finger

ring ouzel n
mirlo capiblanco
Turdus torquatus

ring road n
circunvalación
highway

ring-billed gull n
gaviota de Delaware
Larus delawarensis

ringed kingfisher n
martín gigante neotropical martín pescador de collar
South American bird

ringgit n
ringgit
currency

ringleader /ˈɹɪŋˌliːdəɹ/ n
cabecilla
leader of a group of people, especially an unofficial group

ringmaster n
maestro de ceremonias
the person who manages the performers in a circus ring

ringtone n
tono de llamada ringtone
sound made by a telephone when ringing

ringwoodite n
ringwoodita
cubic form of olivine

ringworm n
tinea tiña
contagious fungal affliction of the skin

rinse /ɹɛns/ /ɹɪns/ v
aclarar
to remove soap from something using water
enjuagar
to wash something quickly using water and no soap

rinse aid n
abrillantador
cleaning product said to improve finish of items in dishwashers

riot /ˈɹaɪ.ət/ /ˈɹaɪ.ɪt/ n
tumulto alboroto
tumultuous disturbance of public peace

riot police n
antidisturbios
a unit of police specifically trained to deal with rioting crowds

rip /ɹɪp/ v
rasgar
to divide or separate the parts of

rip off v
estafar sablear
(idiom) to charge an exorbitant or unfair rate
estafar sablear timar tomar el pelo
(idiom) to steal, cheat or swindle
arrancar
to pull off by ripping

rip-off n
garrotazo sablazo
unfair price or rate

riparian /ɹʌɪˈpɛːɹɪən/ adj
ribereño
of or pertaining to a riverbank

ripe /ɹaɪp/ adj
madurado maduro
advanced to the state of fitness for use
maduro madura
ready for reaping or gathering, of fruits and seeds

ripe /ɹaɪp/ v
madurar
to ripen or mature

ripen /ˈɹaɪpən/ v
madurar colorear
to grow ripe

ripost n
respuesta
a quick and witty response to a taunt
an answer or reply rapidly uttered
fencing: a thrust given in return

riposte /ɹɪˈpoʊst/ /ɹɪˈpəʊst/ n
respuesta

ripped /ɹɪpt/ adj
marcado
having extremely low body fat content
arrancado extirpado
pulled away from forcefully
desgarrado rasgado
torn, either partly or into separate pieces

ripper /ˈɹɪpə/ /ˈɹɪpɚ/ n
destripador
murderer who kills and often mutilates victims with a blade

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ n
ondulación
moving disturbance or undulation in the surface of a liquid

ripple /ˈɹɪp(ə)l/ v
ondular
to move like the undulating surface of a body of water

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ n
subida
action of moving upwards
alza aumento incremento
increase (in a quantity, price, etc)

rise /ɹaɪs/ /ɹaɪz/ v
subir
salir levantarse
of a celestial body: to appear to move from behind the horizon
aumentar incrementar
of a quantity, etc: to increase
resucitar
to be resurrected
levantarse subir
to move upwards

riser /ˈɹaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ n
contrahuella
part of a step

risible /ˈɹɪzɪbəl/ adj
risible
pertaining to laughter
provoking laughter

rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
ascendente creciente
going up

rising /ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/ n
ascensión ascenso crecimiento elevación
act of rise
alzamiento levantamiento rebelión
rebellion

risk /ɹɪsk/ n
riesgo peligro
riesgo
possible, usually negative, outcome
likelihood of a negative outcome
potential (conventionally negative) impact of an event

risk /ɹɪsk/ v
arriesgar
to incur risk to something

risk management n
gestión de riesgos
process of dealing with risk

risky /ˈɹɪski/ adj
arriesgado riesgoso
dangerous, involving risks

risqué /ɹɪsˈkeɪ/ adj
atrevido subido de tono sugerente
bordering on the indelicate

rite /ɹaɪt/ n
rito
ritual

rite of passage n
rito de paso
ceremony to celebrate a transition

ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ n
ritual
rite

rival /ˈɹaɪvəl/ n
rival
competitor with the same objective

rivalry /ˈɹaɪ.vəl.ɹi/ n
rivalidad
competition

river /ˈɹɪvə/ /ˈɹɪvɚ/ n
río
large stream which drains a landmass
any large flow of a liquid

river god /ˈɹɪvə ˌɡɒd/ n
dios fluvial
river-being

riverbank n
orilla
sloped side of a river

riverbed /ˈɹɪvɚˌbɛd/ n
cauce lecho
a river bottom

riverboat n
barco fluvial
watercraft

riverside adj
ribereño
by the side of the river

riverside n
ribera
side of a river

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ n
remache roblón
cylindrical mechanical fastener

rivet /ˈɹɪvət/ v
remachar
to attach or fasten parts by using rivets
to install rivets

riveting adj
fascinante
commanding the attention

riveting n
remachado
the act of joining with rivets
the act of spreading out and clinching the end by beating or pressing

rivulet /ˈɹɪv.jə.lət/ n
riachuelo
small brook

roach /ɹoʊtʃ/ /ɹəʊtʃ/ n
rutilo leucisco
Rutilus rutilus

road /ɹoʊd/ /ɹəʊd/ n
camino carretera ruta calle
a way for travel

road map n
mapa de carreteras hoja de ruta
a map with a visual representation of roads used for automobile travel and navigation

road rage n
violencia vial
behaviour

road roller n
apisonadora aplanadora
heavy engineering vehicle used to compact asphalt

roadblock n
barrera
An obstacle or impediment
barrera vial
Something that blocks or obstructs a road

roadhouse n
motel ventorrillo
establishment

roadrunner /ˈɹoʊdˌɹʌnə(ɹ)/ n
correcaminos
bird of the Geococcyx genus

roadside bomb n
bomba caminera
explosive device

roadside hawk n
gavilán pollero
Buteo magnirostris

roadway n
calzada
main or central portion of a road used by the vehicles

roam /ɹoʊm/ /ɹəʊm/ v
vagar
wander freely

roaming /ˈɹoʊmɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊmɪŋ/ n
itinerancia
using a cell phone outside of its original registering zone

roan /ɹoʊn/ /ɹəʊn/ adj
roano
having a coat of a dark base color with individual white hairs mixed in

roan /ɹoʊn/ /ɹəʊn/ n
roano rosillo sabino
animal

roan antelope n
antílope ruano
Hippotragus equinus

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ n
rugido
cry of the lion
bramido rugido
deep cry of the bull
long, loud, deep shout
bramido
loud resounding noise such as sound of a motorbike or a similar engine

roar /ɹo(ː)ɹ/ /ɹoə/ /ɹɔɹ/ /ɹɔː/ v
bramar
bramar rugir
of animals, to make a loud deep noise
rugir
to make loud, deep cry of emotion

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ adj
asado
having been cooked by roasting

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ n
carne asada
brindis cómico vejamen
comical event

roast /ɹoʊst/ /ɹəʊst/ v
asar rostir
asar
to cook food by heating in an oven or fire

roast beef n
rosbif
Beef cooked by roasting

roasted /ˈɹoʊstɪd/ adj
asado
cooked by roasting

rob /ɹɑb/ /ɹɒb/ v
robar
to burgle
to commit robbery
robar privar quitar
to deprive of
atracar robar
to steal from, using violence

robber /ˈɹɑbɚ/ /ˈɹɒ.bə(ɹ)/ n
ladrón ladrona
one who robs

robbery /ˈɹɑbəɹi/ /ˈɹɒbəɹi/ n
robo
act or practice of robbing

robe /ɹoʊb/ /ɹəʊb/ n
toga bata hábito roba veste
long, loose outer garment

robin /ˈɹɑb.ɪn/ /ˈɹɒb.ɪn/ n
mirlo
petirrojo
Erithacus rubecula

robolution n
robolución
design of revolutionary forms of robot

robot /ˈɹoʊbɑt/ /ˈɹoʊbət/ /ˈɹəʊbɒt/ n
robot
intelligent mechanical being
machine to perform complex tasks
person who does not seem to have any emotions

robotic /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪk/ adj
robótico
of, relating to, or resembling a robot

robotics /ɹoʊˈbɑt.ɪks/ /ɹəʊˈbɒt.ɪks/ n
robótica
The science and technology of robots

robotization n
robotización

robotize v
robotizar
to automate by making use of robots

robust /ɹoʊˈbʌst/ /ɹəʊˈbʌst/ adj
robusto
evincing strength

rocambolesque adj
rocambolesco
fantastic

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ n
piedra
crystallized lump of crack cocaine
peña roca
large stone or boulder
roca peñasco
mass of projecting rock
roca piedra
natural mineral aggregate
piedra piedra preciosa
precious stone or gem
rock
style of music

rock /ɹɑk/ /ɹɒk/ v
mecer
move gently back and forth
molar
slang: to be very favourable or skilful
rockear roquear
to play, perform, or enjoy rock music

rock and roll /ˈɹɒk ənd ˈɹəʊl/ n
rocanrol
style of music

rock climbing n
escala de piedras
sport of scaling rock faces

rock crystal n
cristal de roca
clear quartz

rock dove /ɹɒk dʌv/ n
paloma bravía
Columba livia

rock formation n
formación rocosa
outcrop of rock

rock group n
banda de rock grupo de rock
musical group specializing in rock music

rock hard adj
como peña como piedra
hard like rock
durísimo
of muscles
como fierro durísimo
of penis
fundamentalista
of strong beliefs

rock hyrax n
damán roquero
Procavia capensis

rock paper scissors n
piedra, papel o tijera
popular child's game

rock pigeon n
paloma bravia
Columba livia

rock samphire pn
hinojo marino perejil marino
Crithmum maritimum

rocker n
roquero rockera rockero roquera
Someone passionate about rock music
rockera rockero roquera roquero
musician who plays rock music

rockery /ˈɹɒkəɹi/ n
jardín de rocas rocalla
section of a garden made from decorative rocks

rocket /ˈɹɑkɪt/ /ˈɹɒkɪt/ n
motor de cohete cohete
a rocket engine
cohete
a vehicle
a projectile firework
non-guided missile

rocket launcher n
lanzamisiles
device for launching a missile

rocket-propelled grenade n
lanzacohetes
hand-held weapon that fires a small explosive rocket.

rocketry n
cohetería

rocking chair n
mecedora
chair with a curved base which can be gently rocked

rockrose n
jara
Helianthum

rocky /ˈɹɒki/ [ˈɹʷɒki] [ˈɹʷɔkiː] adj
rocoso
full of rocks

rod /ɹɑd/ /ɹɒd/ n
barra
caña
fishing rod or pole
bastón
part of the retina of the eye
verga
slang: penis
vara
stick or bundle used for punishment
barra rodillo
straight round stick, shaft, or bar

rodent /ˈɹəʊdənt/ n
roedor
mammal of the order Rodentia

rodeo /ɹoʊ.ˈdeɪ.oʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ.di.oʊ/ n
jaripeo rodeo
sport

roe /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
huevas
eggs of fish

roe deer /ˈɹəʊˌdɪə/ n
corzo
small deer species, Capreolus capreolus

roebuck /ˈɹəʊ.bʌk/ n
ciervo
male roe deer

roentgenium /ɹɛntˈɡɛniəm/ /ɹʌntˈɡɛniəm/ n
roentgenio
chemical element

rogation /ɹoʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ /ɹəʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ n
rogativa
deeply serious and somber prayer or entreaty

roger /ˈɹɑdʒɚ/ /ˈɹɒdʒə/ interjection
recibido
received

rogue /ˈɹoʊ̯ɡ/ /ˈɹəʊ̯ɡ/ n
canalla granuja
a scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person
vago
a vagrant

roil /ɹɔɪl/ v
enturbiar
render turbid
enfurecer molestar
to annoy

role /ɹəʊl/ n
papel rol
character or part
the function or position of something
rol papel
the expected behavior of an individual in a society

role model n
ejemplo modelo a imitar
a person who serves as an example

roleplaying game n
juego de rol
type of game in which the players assume the role of a character

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ n
retumbo
a heavy, reverberatory sound
rodillo
one of a set of revolving cylinders between which metal is pressed
balanceo
oscillating movement of a vessel from side to side
rodeador rodeadora
that which rolls; a roller
rodeo ruedo
the act of rolling
redobladura redoblamiento redoble
the uniform beating of a drum
rollo
a scroll
a cylindrical twist of tobacco
quantity of cloth wound into a cylindrical form
registro
an official or public document
rosca panecillo
shortened raised biscuit or bread
rollo rosca
that which is rolled up

roll /ɹoʊl/ /ɹəʊl/ v
redoblar
to beat with rapid, continuous strokes, as a drum
embrollar envolver
to bind or involve by winding
rodar rodear
to cause to revolve
rodar
to drive or impel forward with an easy motion
to move, or cause to be moved, upon rollers or small wheels
geometry: to apply (one line or surface) to another without slipping
allanar
to press or level with a roller
reflejar reflexionar
to turn over in one's mind
enroscar
to wrap round on itself

roll call n
lista de presentes
reading of a list of names and responses

roll one's eyes v
poner los ojos en blanco voltear los ojos
turn one's eyes upwards

roll out v
desplegar distribuir
deploy, release or launch

roll over v
ceder
to give in to
darse la vuelta volcar
to make a rolling motion or turn

roll up v
enrollar
to make into a bundle

roll up one's sleeves v
arremangarse ponerse las pilas
prepare to work
arremangarse
roll one's sleeves up

rollator n
andador
walking frame with wheels

rolled fillet n
rollito de carne rollo albardado
chopped veal rolled in a piece of bacon

rolled oats n
copos de avena
oat groats rolled into flat flakes

roller /ˈɹoʊlɚ/ /ˈɹəʊlə/ n
carraca
bird of the family Coraciidae
rodillo
tool for applying paint or ink
anything that rolls

roller chain n
cadena
chain drive used for transmission of mechanical power

roller derby n
roller derby
sport

roller skate n
patín patín de ruedas
a boot having small wheels

roller skating n
patinaje sobre ruedas
skating on roller skates

rollerblade n
patín en línea
type of roller skate

rollercoaster /ˈɹoʊlɚˌkoʊstɚ/ n
montaña rusa
amusement ride

rolling /ˈɹoʊlɪŋ/ /ˈɹəʊlɪŋ/ adj
rolar
moving by turning over repeatedly

rolling paper n
papel de fumar
paper for rolling cigarettes

rolling pin n
rodillo uslero hataca
food preparation utensil

rolling resistance n
resistencia a la rodadura
force

rolling stone n
trotamundos vagabunda vagabundo
person who moves around and never settles down

roly-poly /ˈɹoʊliˈpoʊli/ /ˌɹəʊlɪˈpəʊli/ n
dominguillo mono porfiado muñeco porfiado porfiado siempretieso tentempié
A toy that rights itself when pushed over

romaji /ˈɹoʊmədʒi/ /ˈɹəʊmədʒɪ/ n
romaji
romanization of Japanese

romance /ɹoʊˈmæns/ /ɹəˈmæns/ n
romance
intimate relationship, love affair

romanize v
latinizar romanizar
to put letters or words into the Latin alphabet

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ adj
romántico
concerned with, or conducive to, romance and love
fantastic, idealistic
powerfully sentimental, evocative

romantic /ɹoʊˈmæn(t)ɪk/ /ɹəʊˈmæntɪk/ n
romántico romántica
person with romantic character

romantically adv
románticamente
in a romantic way

romanticism n
romanticismo
romantic quality, spirit or action

romanticist n
romántico
advocate or follower of romanticism

romanticize v
romantizar
to view something in a romantic manner

romp n
retozo revolcón
period of boisterous play

romp v
retozar
to play roughly or energetically

rondel n
daga rondel
long thin medieval dagger

rondo /ˈɹɒn.dəʊ/ n
rondó
musical composition

roof /ɹuːf/ n
techo tejado
the cover at the top of a building
the upper part of a cavity

roof /ɹuːf/ v
techar
to cover or furnish with a roof

roof tile n
teja
tile covering a roof

roofer n
techador techadora rufero
craftsman who lays or repairs roofs

rooftop n
tejado
top surface of a roof

rook /ɹuːk/ /ɹʊk/ n
graja grajo
bird
torre
chesspiece
baluarte bastión
fortification

rookie /ˈɹʊki/ n
novato novicio
a novice
novato
an inexperienced recruit

room /ɹum/ /ɹuːm/ /ɹʊm/ n
habitación cuarto pieza sala recámara
division in a building
espacio lugar cabida
space
cabida
sufficient space to do something

room and board n
alojamiento y comida interna interno
place for lodging with daily meals

room temperature n
temperatura ambiente
normal temperature

roommate /ˈɹumˌmeɪt/ n
compañero de cuarto
a person with whom one shares a room

roomy adj
amplio desahogado espacioso
spacious

roost /ɹuːst/ n
gallinero pajarera
place for sleeping birds

rooster /ˈɹustəɹ/ /ˈɹuːstə/ n
gallo
male chicken; male gallinaceous bird

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ n
raíz raíces
of a tooth
primary source
raíz
part of a plant
arithmetic: number or expression which when raised to a power gives the specified number or expression
part of a hair under the skin
analysis: zero of a function
philology: word from which another word or words are derived
computing: highest directory of a directory structure
graph theory: node in a tree that has no parent
linguistic morphology: primary lexical unit of a word
part of a hair near the skin

root /ɹuːt/ /ɹʊt/ v
hurgar rebuscar
to rummage, root out

root beer /ˈɹut ˌbɪɹ/ n
cerveza de raíz
beverage with sarsaparilla root

root for v
alentar animar
encourage a favored person

root hair n
pelo radical

root mean square n
media cuadrática
type of average

root of unity n
raíz de la unidad
field element, some positive power of which equals 1

rooting n
enraizamiento
The process of forming roots.

rootlet n
raicilla
the smallest roots

rootstock n
cepa pie
a healthy plant used as the base for grafting
base cimiento fundamento
basis to develop

rope /ɹoʊp/ /ɹəʊp/ n
cuerda soga
thick, strong string
a length of this string

rope bridge n
puente de cuerda
bridge made of rope

rorqual /ˈɹɒɹkwəl/ n
rorcual
whale with long skin folds below mouth

rosacea n
rosácea
chronic condition

rosary /ˈɹoʊzəɹi/ n
rosario
Catholic prayer beads
devotion

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ adj
rosa rosado
colour

rose /ɹoʊz/ /ɹəʊz/ n
rosa rosal
flower
alcachofa roseta
nozzle
rosal rosa
shrub

rose quartz n
cuarzo rosa
pinkish to reddish-colored quartz

rose window n
rosetón
circular window

rose-colored glasses n
gafas rosadas gafas violeta
overly optimistic perception of something

rosebed n
rosaleda

rosebush n
rosal
rose plant

rosehip /ˈɹoʊzhɪp/ n
escaramujo
the fruit of a rose plant

roselle /ɹoʊˈzɛl/ /ɹəʊˈzɛl/ n
jamaica
Hibiscus sabdariffa

rosemary n
romero
shrub

rosin /ˈɹɑ.zən/ /ˈɹɒ.zən/ n
colofonia
solid form of resin

rostral adj
rostral
relating to the rostrum

rostrum /ˈɹɑː.stɹəm/ /ˈɹɒ.stɹəm/ n
púlpito
dais, pulpit, or similar platform
espolón
projecting prow of a rowed warship

rosé /ɹoʊ̯ˈzeɪ̯/ /ˈɹəʊ̯zeɪ̯/ n
rosado
wine

rosé wine n
vino rosado
pink coloured wine

rot /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ [ɹɑt] n
podre putrefacción
process of becoming rotten

rot /ɹɒt/ /ɹɔt/ [ɹɑt] v
pudrir podrir
to decay

rota /ˈɹəʊ.tə/ n
horario con los turnos
schedule

rotary phone n
teléfono de disco
rotary dial telephone

rotate /ɹəʊˈteɪt/ /ˈɹoʊteɪt/ v
girar
to spin, turn, or revolve
girar hacer rodar
to spin, turn, or revolve something

rotation /ɹoʊˈteɪʃən/ n
rotación
act of turning around a centre

rotational adj
rotacional
of, pertaining to or caused by rotation

rotator cuff n
manguito rotador
set of four smaller muscles in the shoulder

rotavirus n
rotavirus
any of a group of wheel-shaped viruses

rote /ɹoʊt/ /ɹəʊt/ n
rutina
mechanical routine
de memoria de memorieta
process of committing to memory

roti /ˈrotiː/ /ˈɹoʊti/ /ˈɹɐʉtəi̯/ /ˈɹəʉtɪi̯/ /ˈɹəʊti/ n
roti
unleavened flatbread

rotisserie /ɹəʊˈtɪ.sə.ɹi/ n
rostisería

rotor n
rotor
a rotating part of a mechanical device

rotoscope n
thaumatropio
animation technique

rotten /ˈɹɑtn̩/ /ˈɹɒtn̩/ adj
malo putrefacto
mean

rough /ɹʌf/ adj
aproximado aproximativo casi
approximate
rudo tosco
crude, unrefined
difícil
difficult
áspero
not smooth
turbulento
turbulent

rough around the edges adj
tosco грубоватый
in need of refinement

rough breathing n
espíritu áspero
Ancient Greek diacritical mark

rough collie n
collie de pelo largo
breed of dog

rough-legged buzzard n
ratonero calzado
Buteo lagopus

roughly /ˈɹʌf.li/ adv
aproximadamente
unevenly

roughness n
aspereza
property of being rough

rouille /ˈɹui/ /ˈɹuːi/ n
rouille
type of sauce from Provence, France

roulade /ɹuːˈlɑːd/ n
arrollado
A slice of meat that is rolled up, stuffed, and cooked

roulette n
ruleta
game of chance
locus

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ adj
redondo circular
circular or cylindrical
redondo
complete, not lacking
of corners that lack sharp angles
of a number that has been rounded off
plump
redondo esférico
spherical

round /ˈɹaʊnd/ n
etapa ronda
circular or repetitious route
asalto
segment of a sport event
ronda
serving
stage of a sports competition

round angle n
ángulo completo
an angle of 360 degrees

round bracket n
paréntesis
parenthesis, bracket

round off v
redondear
to change a number into an approximation having fewer significant digits
to change the shape of an object to make it more circular
to complete or finish something

round robin n
liguilla
part of a tournament

round table n
mesa redonda
conference

round trip n
ida y vuelta periplo
a trip from one destination to another and then returning to the starting location

round up v
redondear
to round up a number

roundabout n
tiovivo
children's play apparatus which rotates around a central axis when pushed
desvío
detour
rotonda glorieta redoma
road junction at which traffic streams circularly around a central island

rounded /ˈɹaʊndɪd/ adj
redondeado
pronounced with the lips drawn together

roundel /ˈɹaʊn.dəl/ n
roel
heraldry: a circular spot; a charge in the form of a small coloured circle

roundhouse kick n
patada giratoria

rounding /ˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
redondeo
the act of rounding a mathematical value

roundworm /ˈɹaʊndˌwɜːm/ /ˈɹaʊndˌwɝm/ n
gusano redondo nematodo
invertebrate of the phylum Nematoda

rouse /ˈɹaʊz/ v
despertar
to cause, excite
to wake

rousong n
rousong
meat floss

roustabout n
jornalero
an unskilled laborer

route /ɹut/ /ɹuːt/ /ɹʉːt/ n
trayecto recorrido
ruta
course or way traveled

route of administration n
vía de administración
path by which a drug is taken into the body

router /ˈɹaʊtə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹaʊtɚ/ /ˈɹuːtə(ɹ)/ n
enrutador ruteador direccionador router
device that connects local area networks to form a larger internet
enrutador direccionador router ruteador
device that directs packets of information

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ adj
rutinario
according to established procedure
rutinario de rutina
regular; habitual

routine /ɹuːˈtiːn/ n
rutina
computing: set of instructions designed to perform a specific task
course of action to be followed regularly; a standard procedure
set of normal procedures, often performed mechanically

routinely adv
rutinariamente
in a routine manner

routineness n
cotidiano rutinario
state of routine

routinize v
rutinizar
to make routine

rove /ɹoʊv/ /ɹəʊv/ v
deambular vagar
to wander about at random

rover n
trotamundos vagabundo
one who roves

row /ɹoʊ/ /ɹəʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
línea registro renglón
in a table
fila hilera línea pista renglón
line of objects

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ n
remado remo
exercise
barullo bulla
continual loud noise
pelea riña cisco gresca pelotera pifostio
noisy argument

row /ɹaʊ/ /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
remar bogar
transitive:to propel over water using oars
intransitive: to propel a boat or other craft over water using oars

row /ˈɹoʊ/ /ˈɹəʊ/ v
discutir pelear reñir
intransitive: to argue noisily

rowan /ˈɹaʊ.ən/ /ˈɹəʊ.ən/ n
sorbus
serbal
Sorbus aucuparia

rowboat n
barco a remos bote a remos bote de remos
small boat that is rowed

rowel /ˈɹoʊəl/ n
espuela
small spiked wheel on the end of a spur

rower /ˈɹəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ n
remero boga bogador remador
person who rows a boat

rowhouse n
casa adosada chalé adosado
house

rowing n
remo
the sport

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ adj
real
of or relating to a monarch or their family

royal /ˈɹɔɪəl/ n
real
nautical: a sail

royal antelope n
antílope enano antílope real
species of antelope

royal family n
familia real
family of the ruling sovereign of a country or state

royal flush n
flor imperial escalera real mayor
ace-high straight flush

royal jelly n
jalea real
substance secreted by bees

royalism /ˈɹɔɪəlɪzm/ n
realismo
advocacy of a king or royal house

royalist n
realista
supporter of monarchy

royally adv
soberanamente
excessively, thoroughly

royalty /ˈɹɔɪəlti/ n
realeza
rank, status, etc. of a monarch

rozzer /ˈɹɒzə(ɹ)/ n
chota madero tira
(slang) police officer

rub /ɹʌb/ n
frotación
act of rubbing

rub /ɹʌb/ v
frotar restregar
to move one object while maintaining contact with another object over some area
frotar
to rub something against (a second thing)

rub salt in the wound v
frotar sal en la herida hechar sal en la herida hurgar en la herida meter el dedo en la herida
to make an injury feel worse

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ adj
cheque sin fondos
not covered by funds

rubber /ˈɹʌbə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌbɚ/ n
goma caucho
condom
goma caucho hule
pliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree
goma
synthetic materials with the same properties
tires

rubber duck n
pato de goma
toy shaped like a duck

rubber stamp n
timbre de goma
piece of rubber to make an imprint

rubber tree n
árbol del caucho
Hevea brasiliensis

rubberneck n
mirón
someone who engages in rubbernecking, or turning and staring

rubberneck v
mirar sapear
to watch by craning the neck

rubbernecker /ˈrʌbə(r)ˌnɛkə(r)/ n
cotilla mirón
spectator of accidents

rubbernecking n
curiosear
slowing down to see the scene of an accident
cotilleo
unseemly act of observation

rubbery adj
gomoso elástico
relating to or resembling rubber

rubble /ˈɹʌb.əl/ n
escombros
the broken remains of an object, usually rock or masonry

rubella /ɹuːˈbɛlə/ n
rubéola
disease caused by the Rubella virus infecting the respiratory tract

rubidium /ˌɹuːˈbɪd.i.əm/ n
rubidio
element with atomic number 37

ruble /ɹuːbəl/ n
rublo
Russian monetary unit

rubric /ˈɹuːbɹɪk/ n
rúbrica
heading in a book highlighted in red
established rule or custom, a guideline
category or classification
matriz de evaluación rúbrica
printed set of scoring criteria

ruby [ˈɹuːbi] n
rubí
type of gem

ruckus /ˈɹʌkəs/ n
alboroto batahola bullicio gresca pelotera tremolina
A noisy disturbance and/or commotion

ruction /ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ n
pelea reyerta
noisy quarrel or fight

rudd /ɹʌd/ n
gardí
fish Scardinius erythrophthalmus

rudder /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ /ˈɹʌdɚ/ n
timón
underwater vane used to steer a vessel
control surface of an aircraft

rudderless adj
desnortado
without a rudder, unsteerable, without guidance

ruddy /ˈɹʌdi/ adj
rubicunda rubicundo
reddish

ruddy shelduck n
tarro canelo
duck

ruddy turnstone n
vuelvepiedras común
Arenaria interpres

rude /ɹud/ /ɹuːd/ /ɹʉːd/ adj
grosero descortés rudo soez
bad-mannered

rudely adv
groseramente
in a rude manner

rudeness n
grosería ordinariez
property of being rude

ruderal adj
ruderal
grows in poor soil

rudiment /ˈɹuːdɪmənt/ n
rudimento
biology: body part that has no function left
fundamental principle or skill
sthg. in undeveloped form

rudimentary /ˌɹuːdɪˈmɛntəɹi/ adj
rudimentario
rudimentario rudimental elemental
basic; minimal
rudimentario rudimental
of or relating to rudiments

rue /ɹuː/ n
ruda
any of various perennial shrubs

rueful adj
sentir lastima o compasion
inspiring pity or compassion

ruff /ɹəf/ /ɹʌf/ n
lechuguilla
circular frill or ruffle on a garment
combatiente
the bird Philomachus pugnax (syn. Calidris pugnax)

ruffian /ˈɹʌfi.ən/ n
rufian
scoundrel, rascal

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ n
volante
strip of fabric

ruffle /ˈɹʌfəl/ v
retorcer
to curl or flute

rufous /ˈɹuːfəs/ adj
rufo
colour

rufous-bellied kookaburra n
cucaburra ventrirrufa
Dacelo gaudichaud

rufous-bellied tit n
carbonero ventrirrufo
Melaniparus rufiventris

rufous-tailed hawk n
aguilucho de cola rojiza busardo patagón gavilán de cola rufa peuco negro
Buteo ventralis

rufous-winged antshrike n
batará alirrufo
Thamnophilus torquatus

rug /ɹʌɡ/ n
alfombra alfombrilla tapete
partial floor covering

rugby /ˈɹʌɡbi/ n
rugby rugbi
a sport where players can hold or kick an ovoid ball

rugby player n
rugbier rugbista
one who plays rugby

rugged /ɹʌɡd/ /ˈɹʌɡɪd/ adj
escabroso filudo
broken into sharp points
rasposo
harsh, austere
a lo natural al lote despelotado
not neat or regular
barboso peluda peludo velludo
rough with bristles
difícil turbulento
stormy, turbulent
robusto bravo fuerte vigoroso
vigorous, robust
duro rudo tosco violento
violent, rude

rugose /ɹʊˈɡəʊs/ /ˌɹuːˈɡoʊs/ adj
rugoso
having wrinkles, creases, or ridges

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ n
ruina
remains of destroyed construction
something which leads to serious troubles
the state of being a ruin, destroyed or decayed

ruin /ˈɹu.ɪn/ /ˈɹuː.ɪn/ v
arruinar desbaratar
to cause the economical ruin of
arruinar estropear ruinar
to destroy
dar al traste arruinar
to spoil

ruination n
ruina
act of ruining
state of being ruined

ruinous adj
ruinoso
destructive

rule /ɹuːl/ n
regla
regulation

rule /ɹuːl/ v
molar
slang: to excel
gobernar mandar
to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over

rule nisi /ɹuːl ˈnaɪsaɪ/ n
fallo final tentativo
legal procedure

rule of law n
imperio de la ley
the doctrine that no individual is above the law

rule of thumb n
regla general
general guideline rather than a strict rule

rule out v
descartar
to make something impossible
to reject from list of possibilities

rule the roost v
manejar el cotarro

ruler /ˈɹulɚ/ /ˈɹuːlə(ɹ)/ n
regla
measuring or drawing device
gobernante soberano
person who rules or governs

rules are made to be broken proverb
las reglas están hechas para romperse las reglas se hicieron para romperse
it is acceptable to break rules

ruling /ˈɹuːlɪŋ/ adj
gobernante
that rules

ruling /ˈɹuːlɪŋ/ n
decisión
an order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority

ruling class n
clase dirigente
social class

ruling pen n
tiralíneas
a drawing instrument

rum /ɹʌm/ n
ron
distilled spirit

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ n
pelea callejera riña
street fight or brawl

rumble /ˈɹʌmb(ə)l/ v
retumbar rugir
to make a low pitched noise

rumen /ˈɹu.mən/ n
panza rumen
first stomach of ruminants

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ adj
rumiante
chewing cud

ruminant /ˈɹuːmɪnənt/ n
rumiante
artiodactyl ungulate mammal which chews cud

ruminate /ˈɹumɪneɪt/ v
rumiar
to chew cud
to meditate

rummage /ˈɹʌm.ɪdʒ/ v
revolver
to search something thoroughly and with disregard
to search something which contains many items

rummage sale n
mecadillo rastro
informal sale

rumor /ˈɹumɚ/ /ˈɹuːmə(ɹ)/ n
habladurías rumorología
uncountable: information

rumour has it phraseologicalUnit
dicen las malas lenguas
there is a rumor that...

rump /ˈɹʌmp/ n
trasero asentaderas nalgas posaderas
the buttocks
rabadilla
the hindquarters of an animal

rumpus n
revuelo
noise and confusion

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ n
galopar
gallop
correr
the act of running
carrera
unravelled stitches
a point scored in some games

run /ɹʊn/ /ɹʌn/ v
ejecutar arrancar
to execute or carry out a plan, procedure or program
correr afluir fluir
to flow
correr
to move quickly on two feet
to compete in a race
to move or spread quickly
to move quickly

run after v
perseguir
follow quickly

run aground v
encallar varar zabordar
to be immobilized by shallow water
encallar
to cause a vessel to run aground

run along v
partir salir
to leave

run amok v
correr a ciegas enloquecerse
run amok

run away v
huir
to flee by running
escapar arrancar
to leave home

run down v
dejar negro despellejar morder pelar trasquilar
to criticise
atropellar
to hit someone with a car or other vehicle and injure or kill them

run into v
chocar tropezar
intransitive, to collide with
transitive, to cause to collide with
encontrarse con toparse con
intransitive, to encounter or meet

run off v
echar
to chase someone away

run out v
expirar extinguir vencer
to expire, to come to an end
agotar quedarse sin
to use up

run out of steam v
perder fuelle
to run out of energy or motivation

run over v
atropellar arrollar
to drive over, causing injury or death

run rings around v
dar cien vueltas dar sopas con honda

run through v
recorrer repasar
go through hastily
empalar
impale a person
resumir
summarise briefly

run time n
tiempo de ejecución
time during which a program is executing

run with the hare and hunt with the hounds v
servir a Dios y al diablo
support both sides of an argument

run-in n
encontronazo
an encounter; a scrape or brush

run-of-the-mill adj
adocenado común y corriente corriente y moliente del montón ordinaria ordinario
ordinary

runaround n
dar largas
evasive explanation

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ adj
desbocado
unchecked; rampant

runaway /ˈɹʌnəweɪ/ n
fugitivo

rune /ɹuːn/ n
runa
letter or character

runestone n
piedra rúnica estela rúnica
stone with a runic inscription

rung /ɹʌŋ/ n
travesaño
crosspiece between chair legs
ladder step

runic /ˈɹuːnɪk/ adj
rúnico
of, pertaining to, or written using runes

runner /ˈɹʌnə/ /ˈɹʌnɚ/ n
corredor
somebody who runs, who moves at a fast pace

runner-up /ˌɹʌn.əˈɹʌp/ /ˌɹʌn.ɚˈʌp/ n
princesa subcampeona subcampeón suplente
the person who finishes second

running /ˈɹʌnɪŋ/ adv
consecutivo
consecutively

running /ˈɹʌnɪŋ/ n
footing jogging
sport
administración control dirección manejo organización
the action of the verb to run

running board n
estribo
step under the car door

running gear n
tren de conducción
wheels, suspension, steering, powertrain and chassis

running text n
texto corrido
body of text

runoff n
escorrentía
portion of precipitation or irrigation which does not infiltrate
segunda vuelta
second or further round of an indecisive election

runology n
runología
study of runes

runt /ˈɹʌnt/ n
enano
undersized or stunted plant, animal or person

runway /ˈɹʌnweɪ/ /ˈɹʌnˌweɪ/ n
pista de despegue pista de aterrizaje pista
(aviation) strip for airplanes to land on or take off from
pasarela
walkway extending from a stage

rupee /ɹuˈpi/ /ˌɹuːˈpiː/ n
rupia
monetary currency

rupture /ˈɹʌptʃə/ n
rotura
burst or split

rural /ˈɹʊəɹəl/ /ˈɹʊɹəl/ adj
rural
pertaining to non-urban areas

rurban adj
rurbano
of a location which has both urban and rural characteristics

rusalka n
rusalka
female water spirit that leads handsome men to their deaths

ruse /ɹuz/ /ɹuːz/ n
artimaña asechanza truco trácala zancadilla
action intended to deceive
astucia
guile, trickery

rush /ɹʌʃ/ n
juncácea
plant
prisa
haste
subidón
pleasurable sensation experienced after use of a stimulant
tromba
rapid, noisy flow
acometida
sudden forward motion

rush /ɹʌʃ/ v
apurarse correr
hurry

rush hour n
hora punta hora pico hora "peak" hora de apuros hora del taco hora pendularista
times of day when traffic jams are commonplace, principally due to commuting

rushed /ɹʌʃt/ adj
acelerado apurado
done in haste

rusk /ɹʌsk/ n
bizcocho biscote
light, soft bread, often toasted or crisped in an oven

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ adj
marrojiza marrojizo
color

russet /ˈɹʌsɪt/ n
reineta
apple
color teja ocre
color

rust /ɹʌst/ n
marrón rojizo
colour
roya roña herrumbre
plant disease
herrumbre óxido moho orín
result of oxidation

rust /ɹʌst/ v
aherrumbrar
to cause to oxidise
aherrumbrarse oxidarse
to oxidise

rustbucket n
carraca tartana
old, neglected vehicle

rustic /ˈɹʌstɪk/ adj
rústico
country-styled
crude, rough

rusticity n
rusticidad
that which makes something rustic

rustle /ˈɹʌsəl/ n
crujido
soft crackling sound

rustler n
cuatrera cuatrero
cattle thief

rustproof adj
inoxidable
resistant to rust, oxidation and corrosion

rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ adj
herrumbroso
affected by rust
oxidado
lacking recent experience, out of practice
herrumbroso rojizo
of the rust color, reddish or reddish-brown

rusty-spotted cat n
gato herrumbroso
Prionailurus rubiginosus

rut /ɹʌt/ n
brama celo estro
sexual desire or oestrus
rodera rodada surco
furrow, groove, or track worn in the ground

rut /ɹʌt/ v
estar en brama estar en celo
To be in the annual rut
surcar
make a furrow

rutabaga /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/ n
colinabo
edible root

ruth /ɹuːθ/ n
lástima
pity
lamento
repentance
lástima pena
sorrow

ruthenium /ɹuːˈθiːniəm/ n
rutenio
chemical element

rutherfordium /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/ n
rutherfordio
chemical element

ruthful /ˈɹuːθ.fʊl/ adj
afligido triste
full of sorrow; sorrowful

ruthless /ˈɹuːθləs/ adj
despiadado
without pity or compassion

ruthlessly /ˈɹuːθ.ləs.li/ adv
cruelmente despiadamente inhumanamente sádicamente
in a ruthless manner

rutile n
rutilo
the most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide

rye /ɹaɪ/ n
centeno
the grass Secale cereale or its grains as food

rye bread n
pan de centeno
type of bread

rösti /ˈɹɔsti/ /ˈɹɜːstɪ/ n
rösti
traditional dish in Germanophone Switzerland made from fried potatoes

sabbatical adj
sabático
relating to an extended period of leave
relating to the Sabbath

sabbatical n
sabático
extended period of leave

sabbatical year n
año sabático
leave with full or half pay

sabermetrics n
sabermetríca
analysis of baseball, especially via its statistics

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ adj
sable
of black colour on a coat of arms

sable /ˈseɪbəl/ n
cebellina marta cibelina
animal
sable
heraldic colour

sabot /ˈsæboʊ/ /ˈsæbəʊ/ n
zueco zuecos
a wooden shoe worn in various European countries

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ n
sabotaje
deliberate action of subversion, obstruction, disruption, destruction
act with intent to injure

sabotage /ˈsæbətɑʒ/ v
sabotear
deliberate destruction to prevent success

saboteur /ˌsæbəˈtɜː(ɹ)/ n
saboteador saboteadora
a person who intentionally causes the destruction of property

sabre /ˈseɪ.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪ.bɚ/ n
sable
light sword, sharp along the front edge, part of the back edge, and at the point
modern fencing sword modeled after the sabre

sabre saw n
sierra de sable
portable electric jigsaw

sabre-toothed tiger n
diente de sable
prehistoric cat

saccade /səˈkɑːd/ n
movimiento sacádico sacada
rapid jerky movement of the eye

saccharification n
sacarificación
hydrolysis of soluble polysaccharides

saccharify v
sacarificar
convert soluble polysaccharides

saccharin /ˈsækəɹɪn/ n
sacarina
white crystalline powder

saccharine /ˈsækəɹaɪn/ /ˈsækəɹɪn/ adj
dulzón empalagoso
excessively sweet
cursi empalagoso meloso pasteloso sensiblero
ridiculously sentimental

saccharometer n
sacarímetro
hydrometer

sack /sæk/ n
saco bolsa costal
bag for commodities or items
botín
booty obtained by pillage
despedido
informal: dismissal from employment
saqueo
the plunder and pillaging of a city

sack /sæk/ v
correr despedir
informal: to remove from a job or position
saquear
to plunder
ensacar
to put in a sack or sacks

sack man n
hombre de la bolsa hombre del saco
folkloric character

sackbut n
sacabuche
brass instrument

sackcloth n
sambenito
figuratively: garment worn as act of penance

sacral /ˈseɪkɹəl/ adj
sacro
(anatomy) of the sacrum
sacral
sacred

sacralization /seɪkɹəlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
sacralización
developmental abnormality in which the first sacral vertebra becomes fused with the fifth lumbar veterbra

sacrament /ˈsækɹəmənt/ n
sacramento
sacred act or ceremony

sacramental adj
sacramental
used in, or relating to, a sacrament

sacramental n
sacramental
an object or action which spiritually aids its faithful users

sacred /ˈseɪkəd/ /ˈseɪkɹɪd/ adj
sagrado sacro
made holy

sacred cow n
vaca sagrada
something which cannot be tampered with

sacred fig n
higuera de las pagodas higuera sagrada
Ficus religiosa

sacred fir n
oyamel
Abies religiosa

sacred ibis n
ibis sagrado
Threskiornis aethiopicus

sacred kingfisher n
martín pescador sagrado
tree kingfisher

sacrificatory adj
sacrificatorio
of or relating to sacrifice

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ n
sacrificio
something sacrificed

sacrifice /ˈsækɹɪfaɪs/ v
sacrificar ofrendar
to give away something valuable in order to gain something else of value
to offer as a gift to a deity

sacrificer n
sacrificador sacrificadora
someone who sacrifices

sacrificial /ˈsæk.ɹɪ.fɪʃ.əl/ adj
sacrificial
relating to sacrifice

sacrilege n
sacrilegio
desecration, profanation, misuse or violation of something sacred

sacrilegious /sæk.ɹəˈlɪdʒ.əs/ adj
sacrílego
committing sacrilege

sacrilegiously adv
sacrílegamente
in a sacrilegious manner

sacristan n
sacristán
person who maintains the sacristy

sacristy n
sacristía
room in a church

sacro- prefix
sacro-
of or relating to the sacrum

sacrosanct /ˈsæk.ɹoʊˌsæŋkt/ adj
sacrosanto
beyond alteration, criticism, or interference, especially due to religious sanction; inviolable
sacred, very holy

sacrum n
sacro hueso
bone at the base of the spine

sad /sæd/ adj
triste
feeling sorrow
appearing sorrowful

sadden /ˈsædən/ v
entristecer apenar contristar
make sad or unhappy

saddle /ˈsædəl/ n
silla de montar sillopín
harness saddle on an animal
sillín silla
seat on a bicycle etc
silla silla de montar
seat on an animal

saddle /ˈsædəl/ v
ensillar
to put a saddle on

saddle blanket n
acolchado faldón sudadero
blanket under saddle

saddle point n
punto de silla
geometry

saddlebag /sædəlˈbæɡ/ n
culo caído
butt sag
alforja
covered pouch

saddlecloth n
caparazón

saddler n
sillero guarnicionera guarnicionero
someone who makes and repairs saddles

sadism /seɪdɪzəm/ n
sadismo
psychology: the enjoyment of inflicting pain or humiliation
deliberate cruelty
sadomasoquismo sadismo
sexual gratification from inflicting pain or humiliation, or watching it inflicted

sadistic /səˈdɪstɪk/ adj
sádico
of a person

sadly /ˈsadli/ adv
con alma en pena luctuosamente tristemente
in a sad manner

sadness /ˈsædnəs/ n
desgracia infortunio
event causing sadness
tristeza
state/emotion

sadomasochism /seɪdəʊˈmæsəkɪzəm/ n
sadomasoquismo
practices of sadism and masochism collectively

safari /səˈfɑːɹ.i/ n
safari
a trip into any undeveloped area

safe /seɪf/ adj
salvo seguro
seguro salvo
not in danger

safe /seɪf/ n
caja fuerte cofre
box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping

safe and sound adj
sano y salvo sana y salva
having come to no harm

safe sex n
sexo seguro
sexual activity that minize risks

safe-conduct n
salvoconducto
document

safe-deposit box n
caja de seguridad
box for holding valuables safe

safeguard n
salvaguardia
a safe-conduct, especially in time of war
something that serves as a guard or protection; a defense

safeguard v
salvaguardar resguardar
to protect, to keep safe

safehouse n
casa de seguridad piso franco refugio
secure location

safely /ˈseɪfli/ adv
seguramente
in a safe manner

safety /ˈseɪfti/ n
seguridad
condition or feeling of being safe
seguro
mechanism to prevent accidental firing

safety pin n
imperdible seguro
pin in the form of a clasp

safety razor n
maquinilla de afeitar rastrillo
type of razor

safflower /ˈsæfˌlaʊə(ɹ)/ n
alazor
plant

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ adj
azafrán
having an orange-yellow colour

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ n
azafrán
spice
plant
colour
dye

saffron /ˈsæfɹən/ v
azafranar
to add saffron to

sag /sæɡ/ v
ahondar
to sink

saga /ˈsɑːɡə/ n
saga
long epic story
Old Norse Icelandic prose

sagacious /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ adj
sagaz
having or showing keen discernment

sagaciously adv
sagazmente
in a sagacious manner

sagacity /səˈɡæsəti/ n
sagacidad sagaz
quality of being sage

sage /seɪdʒ/ adj
sabio
wise

sage /seɪdʒ/ n
sabio
wise person
salvia
plant

sage grouse n
urogallo de las artemisas
Centrocercus urophasianus

saggar /ˈsæɡ.ə/ /ˈsæɡ.əɹ/ n
gaceta refractaria
ceramic container

sagittal /səˈdʒɪtəl/ adj
sagital
in the direction from dorsal to ventral

sago n
sagú
a powdered starch obtained from certain palms used as a food thickener
any of the palms from which sago is extracted

saguaro n
saguaro
large cactus

said adj
dicho
mentioned earlier

said and done adj
dicho y hecho
agreed to and accomplished or finished

saiga n
saiga
antelope

sail /seɪl/ n
vela
a piece of fabric attached to a boat
aspa
the blade of a windmill

sail /seɪl/ v
navegar
to ride in a boat, especially sailboat

sailboat /ˈseɪlˌboʊt/ /ˈseɪlˌbəʊt/ n
velero embarcación a vela
a boat propelled by a sail

sailfish n
pez vela
fish

sailing /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/ n
navegación
motion across water
náutica
skill to operate a vessel

sailing ship n
embarcación a vela
type of ship

sailmaker n
velero
occupation

sailor /ˈseɪlə/ /ˈseɪlɚ/ n
marinero marino
worker on a ship, seaman

sainfoin /ˈseɪnfɔɪn/ n
esparceta pipirigallo
perennial herbs

saint /seɪnt/ /sən(t)/ n
santa santo
(figuratively) a person with positive qualities
santo santa
person proclaimed as saint

sainthood n
santidad
state of being a saint

sake /seɪk/ n
sake
Japanese rice wine

sake /seɪk/ /sɑːkeɪ/ /sɑːki/ n
bien gracia
benefit
causa gracia
cause, interest or account
gracia
contention, strife; guilt
gracia motivo razón
purpose or end; reason

saker /ˈseɪkə/ n
halcón sacre
falcon

salaam alaikum interjection
salam
peace be upon you }}

salacious /səˈleɪ.ʃəs/ adj
salaz
promoting sexual desire or lust

salaciousness n
lascivia salacidad
state or characteristic of being salacious

salacity n
salacidad
the state or quality of being salacious

salad /ˈsæləd/ n
ensalada
food

salad bowl n
ensaladera
bowl for salad

salad spinner n
centrifugador centrifugadora escurridor
tool

salamander /ˈsæləˌmændə/ /ˈsæləˌmændɚ/ /ˈsæləˌmɑːndə/ n
salamandra
amphibian
mythical creature
small broiler

salami [səˈlɑːmɪ] n
salami
sausage

salary /ˈsælɚi/ n
salario sueldo
fixed amount of money paid on monthly or annual basis

salary /ˈsælɚi/ v
salariar

salat n
salat
Islamic prayer

salbutamol /sælˈbjuːtəmɒl/ n
salbutamol
short-acting bronchodilator

sale /seɪl/ n
venta
exchange of goods or services for currency or credit
act of putting up for auction to the highest bidder
liquidación rebaja
sale of goods at reduced prices

saleable /ˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
vendible
suitable for sale

sales pitch n
argumentario rollo publicitario
presentation to persuade a customer

salesman n
vendedor
man whose job it is to sell things

salesperson n
vendedor
person who sells

saleswoman n
vendedora
woman whose occupation is to sell things

salicylate n
salicilato
any salt or ester of salicylic acid

salicylic acid n
ácido salicílico
salicylic acid

saline /ˈseɪ.laɪn/ /ˈseɪliːn/ adj
salino
salty

salinity /seɪˈlɪnəti/ n
salinidad
concentration of salt
quality of being saline

salinize /ˈsælɪnaɪz/ v
salinizar
become or render salty

saliva /səˈlaɪvə/ n
saliva
liquid secreted into the mouth

salivary /ˈsælɪˌvɛɹi/ adj
salival
of or pertaining to saliva

salivary gland n
glándula salival
Any of exocrine glands producing saliva to break down carbohydrates in food enzymatically

salivate /ˈsælɪveɪt/ v
salivar
to produce saliva

salivation n
salivación
process of producint saliva

sallet n
celada
type of light spherical helmet

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ adj
salmón asalmonado
colour

salmon /ˈsælmən/ /ˈsæmən/ /ˈsɑmən/ n
salmón
fish

salmonberry n
salmonberry salmónberi salmónberry
fruit

salo n
salo
non-rendered pig fat

salon /səˈlɒn/ n
salón sala
large room

salpingectomy n
salpingectomía
operation

salsa /ˈsɑl.sə/ n
salsa mexicana salsa picante
spicy tomato sauce

salsatheque n
salsateca
discotheque that only plays salsa music

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ adj
salino sal
saline
salado sal
salty

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ n
sal
sodium chloride
compound of an acid and a base
additional bytes inserted into an encryption

salt /sɒɯt/ /sɔlt/ /sɔːlt/ v
salar
to add salt to

salt cellar n
salero
container holding salt for use in the kitchen or on a dining table

salt cod n
bacalao
Cod that has been dried and salted

salt flat n
salinera
flat expanse of ground with abundant salt

salt lick n
salegar
block of salt

salt marsh n
marisma salina saladar salina
marsh of saline water

salt of the earth n
sal de la tierra
a decent, dependable person

salt pan n
salinera
A man-made pond where salty water is evaporated

salt shaker n
salero
a small container designed to hold salt and facilitate sprinkling

saltbush /ˈsɒltbʊʃ/ /ˈsɔːltˌbʊʃ/ n
armuelle
plant of the genus Atriplex

salted adj
salado
to which salt has been added

saltgrass n
grama salada
Distichlis spicata

saltine n
galleta de agua galleta de soda
salty cracker

saltiness n
sabor a sal salado
property of being, or tasting, salty

salting n
salazón
act
siembra de evidencia
act of adding bogus evidence

salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ adj
salado salada
containing salt
atrevido escabroso picante saleroso
of language: coarse, provocative
salado
tasting of salt

salubrious /səˈluː.bɹiː.əs/ adj
salubre
promoting health

salubrity n
salubridad
The quality of being salubrious

salutary /ˈsaljʊtəɹi/ /ˈsæljətɛɹi/ adj
revulsivo saludable
effecting or designed to effect an improvement; remedial: salutary advice
bueno saludable
promoting good health and physical well-being

salute /səˈl(j)uːt/ /səˈlut/ n
saludo venia

salvage /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ n
rescate salvamento
the rescue of a ship, its crew or its cargo from a hazardous situation

salvage /ˈsælvɪdʒ/ v
rescatar
to rescue

salvation /sælˈveɪʃən/ n
salvación
the process of being saved (religion)

salve /sælv/ n
ungüento pomada bálsamo
ointment, cream or balm

salvo /ˈsælvoʊ/ /ˈsælvəʊ/ n
salva andanada
concentrated fire from pieces of artillery

samara /ˈsæmərə/ n
sámara
winged indehiscent fruit of trees such as the ash, elm or maple

samarium /səˈmæɹɪəm/ n
samario
chemical element

samba /ˈsɑmbə/ n
samba
Brazilian ballroom dance

sambadrome /ˈsæmbədɹəʊm/ n
sambódromo
exhibition place for samba schools in Brazil

sambuca /samˈbjuːkə/ /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈb(j)ukə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
Italian liqueur made from elderberries and flavoured with licorice

sambuca /samˈbʊkə/ /sæmˈbukə/ n
sambuca
ancient triangular harp having a sharp, shrill tone

same /seɪm/ adj
mismo
not different as regards self; identical
similar, alike

same /seɪm/ pronoun
mismo
the identical thing
something similar, something of the identical type

same old story n
cantaleta sota, caballo y rey
the repetition of an annoying occurrence

same to you phraseologicalUnit
igualmente
I wish to you what you have just wished to me

samosa n
samosa
Indian snack

samovar n
samovar
metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea

sampan n
junco
Chinese boat

samphire /ˈsæm.faɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
salicornia
marsh samphire

sample /sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ n
muestra
business
statistics
prueba
cooking
muestra sample
music
muestra ejemplar
part taken for inspection

sample /sæːm.pəl/ /ˈsæm.pəl/ /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ v
mostrear muestrear samplear
music: to reuse a portion of an existing recording
samplear muestrear
to take or to test a sample or samples of

sampling n
muestreo
process or technique of obtaining a representative sample

samurai /ˈsæm(j)ʊɹaɪ/ /ˈsæməˌɹaɪ/ n
samurái
feudal Japanese warrior

sanation n
cura sanación
act of healing or curing

sanatorium n
sanatorio
institution that treats chronic diseases, and provides supervised recuperation and convalescence

sanctify /ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪ/ v
santificar
to make holy
to endorse
to purify

sanctimonious /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/ /ˌsæŋk.tɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/ adj
santón
holy, devout
mojigato meapilas chupacirios gazmoño pechoño santulón
making a show of being morally better than others, especially hypocritically

sanctimoniousness n
beatería fariseísmo gazmoñería mojigatería moralina santurronería

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ n
aprobación autorización decreto
approval, by an authority, that makes something valid
sanción decreto
penalty, coercive measure

sanction /ˈsæŋkʃən/ v
aprobar autorizar ratificar
to give authorization or approval to
sancionar
to penalize a state, especially for violating international law

sanctuary city n
ciudad santuario
sanctuary city

sanctum sanctorum n
sanctasanctórum
Holy of Holies
person's sanctuary

sand /sænd/ n
playa
beach
arena
finely ground rock
colour

sand /sænd/ v
lijar
to abrade with sand or sandpaper

sand cat n
gato de las arenas gato del desierto
small wild cat

sand crab n
chanchito pulga del mar
crab of the Hippoidea superfamily

sand dollar n
dólar de arena
any echinoderm of the order Clypeasteroida

sand dune n
duna de arena
mound of windblown sand

sand martin n
avión zapador golondrina zapadora
bird

sandal /sændəl/ n
sandalia caite chala chancleta chinela cutara
type of footwear

sandalwood /ˈsandəlwʊd/ n
sándalo
any of various tropical trees of the genus Santalum
the aromatic heartwood of the trees of the genus Santalum

sandbag n
saco de arena
a bag filled with sand

sandbank n
banco de arena
ridge of sand

sandboarding n
sandboard sandboarding
activity resembling snowboarding but performed on sand

sandbox /ˈsændbɑks/ /ˈsændbɒks/ n
arenero salvadera
box with sand for children

sandcastle n
castillo de arena
a sculpture made of sand and resembling a miniature castle

sander /ˈsændɚ/ n
lijadora
machine for sanding

sanderling n
correlimos playero
Calidris alba

sandfly n
jején mosquito simúlido
fly of Lutzomyia or Phlebotomus

sandgrouse /ˈsændˌɡɹaʊs/ n
ganga
birds in the family Pteroclididae

sandhi /ˈsɑndi/ /ˈsʌndi/ n
sandhi
phonological process

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ n
lija papel de lija
paper coated with abrasive material

sandpaper /ˈsændˌpeɪpɚ/ v
lijar
to polish or grind a surface

sandpiper /ˈsænd.paɪpə/ /ˈsænd.paɪpɚ/ n
correlimos playero
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sandstone /ˈsændˌstoʊn/ /ˈsændˌstəʊn/ n
arenisca gres
sand/clay sedimentary rock

sandstorm n
tormenta de arena
strong wind carrying clouds of sand

sandwich /ˈsæn(d)wɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsænˌ(d)wɪt͡ʃ/ n
sándwich emparedado bocadillo torta bocata sánduche
snack consisting of two slices of bread

sandwich bar n
bocadillería bocatería sandwichería

sandwich bread n
pan de molde
bread that is prepared to make sandwich

sandy /ˈsændi/ adj
arenoso
covered with sand
like sand

sane /seɪn/ adj
cuerdo
mentally healthy

sang-froid /sɑŋˈfɹɑ/ n
sangre fría
composure, level-headedness, coolness in trying circumstances

sangria /sæŋˈɡɹiːə/ n
sangría
Spanish wine drink with fruit, sugar and soda

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ adj
sanguíneo
characterized by abundance and active circulation of blood
warm; ardent
roja rojo sanguíneo
having the colour of blood; red

sanguine /ˈsæŋ.ɡwɪn/ n
sanguíneo
blood red colour

sanguinolent /sæŋˈɡwɪnələnt/ adj
sangriento sanguinolento
containing or tinged with blood

sanitary adj
sanitario
of health

sanitary napkin n
toalla sanitaria Modess compresa toallita
pad of cotton or other absorbent material

sanitation /ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən/ n
higiene saneamiento

sanitize /ˈsænətaɪz/ v
desinfectar sanear
to free from microorganisms

sans serif /ˈsæn ˈsɛɹɪf/ adj
palo seco paloseco
without serifs

santol n
santol
fruit

saola n
buey de vu quang saola
ruminant

sap /sæp/ n
savia
juice of plant
albura
sapwood of a tree
simplón
slang: saphead

sap /sæp/ v
socavar zapar
undermine

sapiential adj
sapiencial
containing or conferring wisdom

sapiosexual adj
sapiosexual
Sexually attracted to intelligence or the human mind.

sapling /ˈsæplɪŋ/ n
pimpollo plantón virgulto
young tree
joven jovencito muchacho pimpollo
youth

sapodilla /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/ n
chicozapote níspero
fruit
tree

saponify v
saponificar
to convert into soap

saponin n
saponina
steroid glycoside

sapper n
zapador
one who saps; combat engineer

sapphire /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsæf.aɪ̯ɚ/ n
zafiro
gem
corundum
esmeralda gorgiazul
type of hummingbird

sapphism /ˈsæf.ɪzm̩/ n
safismo
lesbianism

saprolite n
saprolito
a chemically weathered rock

saprophyte /ˈsæpɹəʊfaɪt/ n
saprofita saprofito
organism that lives on dead organic matter

saprophytic adj
saprofito
Relating to saprophytes

sapsucker /ˈsæpˌsʌkəɹ/ n
chupasavia
Sphyrapicus

sapwood /ˈsapwʊd/ n
albura alburno
wood just under the bark

sarafan n
sarafán
a traditional long, trapeze-shaped Russian pinafore worn by women and girls.

sarcasm /ˈsɑːɹˌkæzəm/ n
sarcasmo
derision, facetiousness

sarcastic /sɑɹˈkæstik/ /sɑːˈkæstik/ adj
sarcástico
Containing sarcasm
Having the personality trait of expressing sarcasm

sarcastically adv
sarcásticamente
in a sarcastic manner

sarcocarp /ˈsɑː(ɹ)kəkɑː(ɹ)p/ n
sarcocarpio
fleshy part of a stone fruit
fruto carnoso
fruit which is fleshy

sarcoidosis n
sarcoidosis
multisystem disorder

sarcolemma n
sarcolema
a thin cell membrane that surrounds a striated muscle fibre

sarcoma /sɑɹˈkoʊmə/ n
sarcoma
type of malignant tumor

sarcomere /ˈsɑɹ.koʊˌmɪɹ/ /ˈsɑː.kəʊˌmɪə/ n
sarcómero
contractile unit in a striated muscle's myofibril

sarcophagus /sɑː(ɹ)ˈkɒfəɡəs/ n
sarcófago
coffin

sardine /sɑɹˈdin/ /sɑːˈdiːn/ n
sardina
fish

sardonic /saːˈdɔnɪk/ /sɑɹˈdɑːnɪk/ /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj
sardónico
ironically humorous
scornfully mocking

sardonically adv
sardónicamente
in a sardonic manner

sardonyx n
sardónica sardónice sardónix
gemstone banded with red sard

sargasso /sɑɹˈɡæsoʊ/ /sɑːˈɡæsəʊ/ n
sargazo
brown alga of the genus Sargassum

sari /ˈsɑː.ɹi/ n
sari
cloth

sarin n
sarín
neurotoxin

sarmentose n
sarmentosa
monosaccharide

sarong /səˈɹɒŋ/ /səˈɹɔːŋ/ n
pareo sarong
garment made of printed cloth wrapped about the waist

sarsaparilla /ˌsaspəˈɹɛlə/ /ˌsæspəˈɹɪlə/ /ˌsɑːspəˈɹɪlə/ n
zarzaparrilla
vine of the genus Smilax

sartorial /sɑɹˈtɔɹ.i.əl/ /sɑːˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
sartorial
of or relating to tailoring or clothing

sartorius /sɑː(ɹ)ˈtɔːɹ.i.əs/ n
sartorio
anatomy: a muscle

sash /sæʃ/ n
banda faja
decorative length of cloth

sashimi /saʃɪmɪ/ /səˈʃiːmi/ n
sashimi
dish of slices of raw fish or meat

sasquatch /ˈsæskwɒtʃ/ n
Sascuache
a hairy humanoid creature

sass /sæs/ n
descaro descoco
backtalk, cheek, sarcasm

sassafras /ˈsasəfɹas/ n
sasafrás
dried bark of the sassafras tree
tree of the species Sassafras

sassy /ˈsasi/ /ˈsæsi/ adj
insolente descarado fresco
bold and spirited, cheeky, impudent, saucy
animado vigoroso vivaz vivo
lively, vigorous
provocativa provocativo
somewhat sexy and provocative

satanic /seɪˈtænɪk/ adj
satánico
relating to Satan
evil

satay /sæˈteɪ/ /ˈsæt.eɪ/ n
satay
dish

satchel /ˈsætʃəl/ n
mochila
bag or case with one or two shoulder straps

sate /seɪt/ v
saciar
To satisfy; fill up

sateen /səˈtiːn/ n
satén
a type of shiny cotton cloth

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ n
satélite
man-made apparatus designed to be placed in orbit around a celestial body
a body orbiting a larger one

satellite dish n
antena parabólica
parabolic antenna

satiate /seɪʃɪˈeɪt/ v
saciar
satisfy
satisfy to excess

satiety /səˈtaɪ.ə.ti/ n
saciedad
state of being perfectly satiated

satin /ˈsætɪn/ n
raso satén
cloth with a glossy surface and a dull back

satire /ˈsætaɪɹ/ n
sátira
literary technique

satirical adj
satírico
of or pertaining to satire

satirically adv
satíricamente
in a satiric manner

satirize v
ridiculizar satirizar
make a satire

satisfaction /sætɪsˈfækʃən/ n
satisfacción
fulfillment of a need or desire
pleasure obtained by such fulfillment
reparation for an injury or loss

satisfactorily adv
satisfactoriamente
in satisfactory manner

satisfactory /sætɪsˈfækt(ə)ɹi/ adj
satisfactorio
adequate or sufficient

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ adj
satisfecho
in a state of satisfaction

satisfy /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/ v
satisfacer contentar
to meet needs, to fulfill

satisfying adj
satisfactorio
that satisfies

satrap /ˈseɪtɹæp/ n
sátrapa
governor of a Persian province

satrapy n
satrapía
territory governed by a satrap

saturate /ˈsætʃəˌɹeɪt/ v
empapar
to become penetrated or soaked
saturar
to cause a substance to become inert by chemical combination with all that it can hold

saturation n
saturación
chemistry: state of a saturated solution
the act of saturating or the process of being saturated
condition in which no increase in effect is possible
organic chemistry: state with no double or triple bonds
saturación pureza
vividness of color

saturnal adj
saturnal
Of or pertaining to Saturn

saturnine /ˈsætənaɪn/ /ˈsætɚˌnaɪn/ adj
saturnina saturnino soturna soturno
of a person: having a tendency to be cold, bitter, gloomy, etc.

satyr /sæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈseɪt.əɹ/ n
sátiro
Greek mythology
Lecher

satyriasis /ˌsatɪˈrʌɪəsɪs/ n
satiriasis
uncontrollable sexual desire

sauce /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ n
chupe
booze
salsa
liquid condiment

sauce /sɔs/ /sɔːs/ v
salsear
apply sauce

saucepan /ˈsɔsˌpæn/ /ˈsɔːs.pən/ n
cacerola
deep cooking vessel

saucer /ˈsɑ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔ.səɹ/ /ˈsɔː.sə/ n
platillo
small dish

saucy /ˈsɑ.si/ /ˈsɔ.si/ /ˈsɔː.sɪ/ adj
pícaro travieso
impertinent or disrespectful

sauerkraut /ˈsaʊəˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹaʊt/ /ˈsaʊɚˌkɹʌʊt/ n
chucrut
a dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ n
sauna
sauna room or house
act of using a sauna

sauna /ˈsɔː.nə/ v
tomar un sauna tomar una sauna
to use a sauna

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ n
paseo
a leisurely walk or stroll

saunter /ˈsɑntɚ/ /ˈsɔntɚ/ /ˈsɔːntə/ v
pasear
stroll or walk at a leisurely pace

saurian /ˈsɔɹiən/ /ˈsɔːɹiən/ n
saurio
reptile of the suborder Sauria

sausage /ˈsɑsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɒsɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈsɔsɪd͡ʒ/ n
chorizo embutido
salchicha embutido salchichón
a food made of minced meat packed into a tubular casing
salchicha
small, uncooked
sausage-shaped thing

sauté /soʊˈteɪ/ /ˈsəʊteɪ/ v
rehogar
to cook food

savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ adj
salvaje
wild, not cultivated
barbaric, not civilized
brutal, vicious or merciless

savanna /səˈvænə/ n
sabana
tropical grassland with scattered trees

save /seɪv/ n
parada
block that prevents an opponent from scoring

save /seɪv/ preposition
excepto salvo
except, with the exception of

save /seɪv/ v
guardar salvar grabar archivar
computing: to write a file to a storage medium
redimir
theology: to redeem or protect someone from eternal damnation
ahorrar
to accumulate money
to economize
salvar rescatar
to help someone to survive, or rescue someone
guardar ahorrar reservar
to store for future use

save up v
ahorrar
accumulate money for a specific purpose

savin n
sabina
Juniperus sabina

saving /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ n
ahorros economías
something that is saved

savings account n
cuenta de ahorros
account that yields a better interest than a current account

savings bank n
caja de ahorros
financial institution

savior /ˈseɪvjə/ /ˈseɪvjɚ/ n
salvador salvadora
a person who saves someone, rescues another from harm

saviour sibling n
bebé medicamento
child with compatible tissue to treat a sick brother or sister

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ adj
salado de sal
Salty or non-sweet
apetitoso sabroso
Tasty, attractive to the palate

savory /ˈseɪvəɹi/ n
ajedrea
herb of genus Satureja

savour /ˈseɪvə(ɹ)/ v
saborear

savvy /ˈsæ.vi/ adj
sabio
well-informed and perceptive

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ n
sierra
tool
proverbio refrán dicho
saying or proverb

saw /sɑː/ /sɑːl/ /sɔ/ /sɔː/ v
serrar aserrar
cut with a saw

saw set n
trabador triscador
device to adjust the divergence of saw's teeth

sawbones n
matasanos
surgeon

sawdust n
serrín aserrín
dust created by sawing

sawhorse /sɔ.hɔɹs/ /sɔː.hɔː(ɹ)s/ n
burro
a device used to temporarily raise and support pieces of material

sawm n
sawm
Islamic fasting

sawmill n
aserradero
machine, building or company

sawshark n
tiburón sierra
any of the order Pristiophoriformes of sharks

saxifrage n
saxifraga
plant

saxophone /ˈsæksəfoʊn/ n
saxofón saxófono
a musical instrument of the woodwind family

saxophonist /sækˈsɒfənɪst/ /ˈsæksəˌfoʊnɪst/ /ˌsækˈsɑ.fəˌnɪst/ n
saxofonista
person who plays or practices with the saxophone

say /seɪ/ v
digamos
imperative: let's say
se dice
to have a common expression
decir
to pronounce
to communicate verbally or in writing
to indicate in a written form
to recite

say cheese v
di patata

say goodbye v
despedirse
wish someone farewell upon their leaving

say grace v
bendecir la mesa dar gracias
say a prayer of thanks

say no more phraseologicalUnit
no se hable más

saying /ˈseɪɪŋ/ n
dicho refrán proverbio
proverb or maxim

scab /skæb/ n
costra postilla carnero grano
incrustation over a wound

scabbard /ˈskæb.əd/ /ˈskæb.ɚd/ n
vaina
the sheath of a sword

scabies /ˈskei.biz/ n
sarna
an infestation of parasitic mites, Sarcoptes scabiei

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ n
cadalso patíbulo horca
platform for executions
andamio
structure made of scaffolding for workers to stand on

scaffold /ˈskæfəld/ v
andamiar
set up scaffolding

scaffolding n
andamio andamiaje
system of tubes or poles used to support people and material

scalability n
escalabilidad
property of being scalable

scalable adj
escalable
able to be changed in scale; resizeable
capable of being climbed

scalar adj
escalar
having magnitude
relating to scale

scalar n
escalar
quantity with magnitude

scald /skɑld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ n
escaldadura quemadura
burn with hot liquid

scald /skɑld/ /skɔld/ /skɔːld/ v
escaldar quemar
to burn with hot fluid
escaldar
to heat almost to boiling

scale /skeɪl/ n
escala
ratio of distances
sequence for measurement
size or scope
escala gama
series of notes
escama
keratin pieces covering the skin of certain animals
flake of skin
platillo
dish of a balance

scale /skeɪl/ v
escalar
to climb
escamar
remove the scales of

scale model n
maqueta
three-dimensional copy or representation of something

scalene adj
escaleno
sides of different lengths

scales /skeɪlz/ n
balanza báscula
device for weighing goods for sale

scalesia n
escalesia lechoso
tree found in the Galápagos

scallop /ˈskaləp/ /ˈskɑləp/ /ˈskɒləp/ /ˈskɛlɘp/ n
venera vieira concha de peregrino
mollusc

scalp /skælp/ n
cuero cabelludo
part of head where the hair grows

scalp /skælp/ v
descabellar
to remove part of the head

scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ n
escalpelo bisturí
small straight knife

scalper n
revendedor revendedora
one who sells tickets unofficially

scaly /ˈskeɪli/ adj
escamoso
covered or abounding with scales
escuamiforme
resembling scales, laminae, or layers

scam /skæm/ n
estafa timo engaño
fraudulent deal

scam /skæm/ v
estafar timar
to defraud or embezzle

scammer /ˈskæmɚ/ n
defraudador estafador
swindler, cheat

scamper /ˈskæmpə/ /ˈskæmpɚ/ v
corretear
To run quickly and lightly, especially in a playful manner or in an undignified manner

scan /skæn/ v
escanear
create a digital copy of an image using a scanner
escrutar
examine sequentially
escandir
form a poetic metre

scandal /ˈskændəl/ n
escándalo
incident that brings disgrace

scandalous /ˈskændələs/ adj
escandaloso
wrong, immoral, causing a scandal

scandium /ˈskændi.əm/ n
escandio
chemical element

scanlation n
scanlation
the process of scanlation

scanner /ˈskænə/ /ˈskænɚ/ n
explorador
escáner
device which scans documents
optical device

scant /skænt/ adj
escaso magro
not plentiful, scarcely sufficient
exiguo
very little

scanty /ˈskænti/ adj
escaso exiguo
somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent

scapegoat /ˈskeɪpˌɡoʊt/ /ˈskeɪpˌɡəʊt/ n
chivo expiatorio cabeza de turco
a goat imbued with the sins of the people
someone punished for someone else's error(s)

scapular /ˈskapjʊlə/ adj
escapular
of or pertaining to the scapula

scapular /ˈskapjʊlə/ n
escapulario
a short cloak with an embroidered image of a saint

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ n
cicatriz alforza
permanent mark on the skin
cicatriz
permanent negative mark on the mind

scar /skɑɹ/ /skɑː(ɹ)/ v
cicatrizarse
to mark the skin permanently

scarab n
escarabeo
symbol

scarce /ˈskɛəs/ /ˈskɛɚs/ adj
escaso

scarcely /ˈskɛəsli/ /ˈskɛɹsli/ adv
apenas difícilmente
almost not, by a small margin

scarcity n
carestía
an inadequate amount of something; a shortage
escasez
the condition of something being scarce or deficient

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ n
susto
minor fright

scare /skɛə/ /skɛɚ/ v
asustar atemorizar espantar
to frighten

scare off v
espantar
to cause something to flee by frightening it
ahuyentar espantar
to deter

scare quote n
cita de miedo
quotation mark used to provoke reaction

scarecrow /ˈskɛə.kɹəʊ/ /ˈskɛəɹ.kɹoʊ/ n
espantapájaros
an effigy made to scare the birds away
espantajo
tall, thin, awkward person

scared /skɛəd/ /skɛɹd/ adj
asustado
afraid, frightened

scarf /skɑːf/ /skɑːɹf/ n
bufanda
long garment worn around the neck

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ adj
escarlata
colour

scarlet /ˈskɑɹlɪt/ /ˈskɑːlɪt/ n
escarlata escarlatina
cloth

scarlet eggplant n
berenjena africana berenjena etíope
species of fruiting plant

scarlet fever n
escarlatina
streptococcal infection

scary /ˈskeəɹi/ adj
alarmante feo
causing, or able to cause, fright

scathe /skeɪð/ n
daño herida infortunio
harm; damage; injury; hurt; misfortune

scathe v
herir
injure

scathing adj
acerbo acre
harshly or bitterly critical

scatter /ˈskætə/ /ˈskætɚ/ v
desviar
physics: to deflect
dispersar
to cause to separate
to disperse
esparcir
to distribute loosely

scatterbrain n
alocado atolondrado chorlito pajarón
flighty, disorganized or forgetful person

scattered /ˈskætəd/ /ˈskætɚd/ adj
desperdigado disperso esparsido
Randomly distributed

scaup n
porrón

scavenge /ˈskæv.ɪndʒ/ v
carroñear

scavenger /ˈskæv.ən.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
buzo cartonero excavador pepenador reciclador reciclador de base
Someone who scavenges, especially one who searches through rubbish for food or useful things
carroñero carroñera
animal feeding on decaying matter
barrendero barrendera
street sweeper

scenario /səˈneːɹi.əʉ/ /sɪˈnɑːɹi.əʊ/ /sɪˈnɛəɹioʊ/ n
escenario
outline of the plot of a dramatic or literary work

scene /siːn/ n
escenario
place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs
escena
the location of an event that attracts attention
exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others
subdivision of an act

scenery /ˈsiːnəɹi/ n
decorado
stage backdrops, property and other items on a stage that give the impression of the location of the scene
paisaje
view, natural features, landscape

scenic /ˈsiːnɪk/ adj
escénico
having beautiful scenery

scent /sɛnt/ n
olor
olor esencia
distinctive odour or smell
fragancia
perfume
olfato
sense of smell

scepticist n
escepticista
A skeptic.

sceptre /ˈsɛptə/ n
cetro
ornamental staff

schadenfreude /ˈʃɑːdənfɹɔɪdə/ n
alegría de mal ajeno alegría maligna epicaricacía regodeo morboso satisfacción malévola schadenfreude
malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune

schedule /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛ.djuːl/ n
horario itinerario
time-based plan of events

schedule /ʃɛ.djuːl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒu.əl/ /ˈskɛ.dʒʊl/ /ˈʃɛ.djuːl/ v
programar adiar
To plan an activity at a specific date or time

scheelite n
scheelita
mineral

schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/ adj
esquemático
relating to a schema
sketchy, incomplete

schematically adv
esquemáticamente
in the manner of a schematic

schematize /ˈskiːmətaiz/ v
esquematizar
organize according to a scheme

scheme /skiːm/ n
proyecto régimen
a systematic plan of future action
esquema
chart or diagram
orderly combination of related parts
ardid artimaña estratagema intriga maquinación treta
secret, devious plan

scheme /skiːm/ v
maquinar tramar urdir
to contrive a plan

schemer /ˈskimɚ/ n
maniobrero maquinador
he who plots secret, devious plans

scheming adj
intrigante trapisondista
tending to scheme

schilling n
chelín
old currency of Austria

schism /ˈskɪzəm/ n
cisma
split, division, separation, discord
division within a religious body
split within Christianity

schist /ʃɪst/ n
esquisto
crystalline foliated rock

schistosomiasis n
esquistosomiasis
various diseases

schizoaffective adj
esquizoafectiva esquizoafectivo
combining symptoms of schizophrenia with those of bipolar disorder

schizocarp n
esquizocarpo
dry fruit

schizoid personality disorder /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɜɹsəˈnælɪti dɪsˈɔːdə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtsɔɪd ˌpɝsəˈnælɪɾi dɪsˈɔːɹdɚ/ n
trastorno esquizoide de la personalidad
personality disorder

schizophrenia /ˌskɪt.səˈfɹiː.ni.ə/ n
esquizofrenia
mental disorder
informal: condition in which disparate activities coexist

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ adj
esquizofrénico
of a person: afflicted with schizophrenia
of or pertaining to schizophrenia

schizophrenic /ˌskɪtsəˈfɹɛnɪk/ n
esquizofrénico
a person suffering from schizophrenia

schlimazel /ʃləˈmɑːzəl/ n
gafe
a chronically unlucky person

schnitzel n
milanesa
a meat dish

schnozzle n
hocico napia tocha
slang: human nose, especially large one

scholar /ˈskɑlɚ/ /ˈskɒlə/ n
erudito sabio docto
learned person
erudito estudioso sabio docto especialista
specialist in a particular branch of knowledge

scholar's mate n
jaque mate del pastor jaque mate pastor mate del pastor mate pastor
checkmate which occurs after the moves 1.e4 e5 2.Qh5 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Qxf7#

scholarliness n
estudiosidad
state or condition of being scholarly

scholarly adj
erudito universitario
relating to scholars or scholarship

scholarship /ˈskɑːləɹʃɪp/ /ˈskɒləʃɪp/ n
erudición sabiduría
knowledge
beca
study allowance

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ adj
escolástico
of or relating to scholasticism
escolar
of or relating to school, academic

scholastic /skəˈlæstɪk/ n
escolástico
philosophy: member of scholasticism

scholasticism /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ n
escolasticismo escolástica
school of philosophy

school /skuːl/ n
banco cardumen
a group of fish
facultad escuela
a department/institute at a college or university
escuela
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning before college or university
escuela colegio
an institution dedicated to teaching and learning
(collectively) the followers of a particular doctrine
an art movement
facultad universidad escuela
college or university

school /skuːl/ v
educar escolarizar
to educate, teach, or train

school bus /ˈskuːl.bʌs/ n
autobús escolar
transport for schoolchildren

school bus yellow adj
amarillo tráfico
high-visibility yellow for automotive or traffic use

school of thought n
escuela de pensamiento
opinion subscribed to by some connected or arbitrary group

school shark n
cazón tiburón vitamínico
Galeorhinus galeus

school uniform n
uniforme escolar
uniform items to be worn by students in a school

schoolbag n
mochila
satchel

schoolchild /ˈsku.əltʃaɪld/ /ˈskuːltʃaɪld/ n
escolar colegial colegiala
young person attending school or of an age to attend school

schoolday n
jornada escolar
the day when school is open

schooling n
escolarización
institutional education

schoolitis n
escuelacitis
aversion to going to school

schoolmate n
compañero condiscípula condiscípulo
person who attended school with the subject

schooner /skuːnə(ɹ)/ n
goleta escuna
sailing ship

schwa /ʃwɑ/ /ʃwə/ n
schwa
indeterminate central vowel

schwannoma n
neurilemoma schwannoma
schwannoma

sciatic adj
ciático
of, or relating to the ischium

sciatic nerve n
nervio ciático
large nerve

sciatica /saɪˈætɪkə/ n
ciática
neuralgia of the sciatic nerve

science /ˈsaɪəns/ n
ciencia
collective discipline of learning acquired through the scientific method
particular discipline or branch of learning
fact of knowing something
conocimiento ciencia
knowledge gained through study or practice

science center n
centro de ciencias
location where science is exhibited

science fiction /ˈsaɪəns ˌfɪkʃən/ n
ciencia ficción
fiction
technology which is not yet practical

scientific /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ adj
científico
of or having to do with science

scientific method n
método científico
method of discovering knowledge

scientific methodology n
metodología científica
systematic way of finding the answer to a question about the observable world

scientific name n
nombre científico
formal name

scientific notation n
notación científica
alternative format
notación científica notación índice estándar
standard format

scientific research n
investigación científica
research performed using the scientific method

scientifically adv
científicamente
from a scientific perspective
in a scientific manner
using science or methods of science
with regard to science

scientificity n
cientificidad
quality or state of being scientific

scientist /ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ n
científico científica cientificesa científice
one whose activities make use of the scientific method

scientocracy n
cienciocracia
members of an elite community of scientists

scimitar /ˈsɪmɪtɑːɹ/ /ˈsɪmɪtə(ɹ)/ n
cimitarra
sword with curved blade

scintillate /ˈsɪntəleɪt/ /ˈsɪntɪleɪt/ v
destellar
to twinkle

scion /ˈsaɪ.ən/ /ˈsaɪən/ n
hijuelo púa vástago
(detached) shoot or twig
descendiente
descendant
heredero
heir to a throne

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ n
tijera
one blade on a pair of scissors

scissor /ˈsɪzə/ /ˈsɪzɚ/ v
hacer la tijera hacer la tijereta
to engage in scissoring, a sexual act

scissoring n
tribadismo tijera tijereta
lesbian sex

scissors /ˈsɪzəz/ /ˈsɪzɚz/ n
tijeras tijera
tool used for cutting

sclera n
esclerótica esclera
white of the eye

sclerenchyma /skləɹˈɛŋkəmə/ /sklɪəɹˈɛŋkɪmə/ n
esclerénquima
a mechanical, supportive ground tissue in plants consisting of aggregates of cells having thick, often mineralized walls

scleroderma n
esclerodermia
disease

sclerosis /sklɪˈɹəʊsɪs/ n
esclerosis
abnormal hardening of body tissues

scobs n
escoria
slag or dross that remains after the smelting of metal

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ n
hazmerreír
object of scorn, mockery, or derision

scoff /skɑːf/ /skɒf/ /skɔːf/ v
burlarse
to jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ n
regañar
person who scolds, particularly a woman

scold /skoʊld/ /skəʊld/ v
reñir regañar retar
rebuke

scolding n
bronca rapapolvo regaño sermón
succession of critical remarks

scoliosis n
escoliosis
condition in which there is abnormal lateral curvature of the spine

sconce /skɒns/ n
aplique
light fixture on a wall

scone /skoʊn/ /skɒn/ n
scone
pastry

scoop /skuːp/ n
cucharada cucharazo
amount held by a scoop
cucharón
any cup- or bowl-shaped object
primicia
news learned and reported before anyone else

scooter /ˈskuːtə(ɹ)/ n
monopatín patineta patín del diablo
foot-propelled vehicle
escúter vespa
mobility scooter
scooter
motor-scooter

scope /ˈskoʊp/ /ˈskəʊp/ n
ámbito
breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain
alcance ámbito
scope of an identifier

scops owl n
autillo
Otus scops

scorch /skɔɹtʃ/ /skɔːtʃ/ v
chamuscar
to burn the surface of something so as to discolour it

scorched adj
quemado
dried, damaged, burnt by exposure to sunlight or heat

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ n
marcador
number of points accrued
puntaje puntuación tantos
number of points earned
partitura
sheet music showing all parts
veintena
twenty

score /sko(ː)ɹ/ /skoə/ /skɔɹ/ /skɔː/ v
anotar puntuar
to earn points in a game

score off v
aplastar dominar humillar joder mortificar poder más que
to gain an advantage on somebody
borrar botar cancelar echar fuera mandar a la mierda mandar al carajo
to scratch somebody out of a list or a group

scoreboard n
marcador tanteador
board that displays the score in a game of contest

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ n
desprecio desdén escarnio ludibrio
contempt, disdain

scorn /skɔɹn/ /skɔːn/ v
despreciar menospreciar desdeñar escarnir
to feel contempt or disdain for something or somebody
rechazar escarnir
to reject
escarnir
to scoff or express contempt

scorned adj
rechazado
hated, despised, or avoided

scornful adj
despreciativo
showing scorn or disrespect; contemptuous

scorpion /ˈskɔɹ.pi.ən/ /ˈskɔː.pi.ən/ n
escorpión alacrán
any of various arachnids of the order Scorpiones

scorpionfish n
pez escorpión
fish

scot-free /ˌskɑtˈfɹi/ /ˌskɒtˈfɹi/ adv
desgravado
free of scot; free of tax
de rositas impune
without consequences or penalties

scoter /ˈskoʊ.tɚ/ /ˈskəʊ.tə/ n
negreta negrón
bird

scoundrel /ˈskaʊ̯ndɹəl/ n
canalla bribón bellaco malandrín pillastre villano
villain

scour /ˈskaʊə/ /ˈskaʊɚ/ v
fregar
to clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously
purgar
to clear the digestive tract
peinar
to search an area thoroughly

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ n
flagelo azote
a whip often of leather
azote
persistent pest, illness, or source of trouble

scourge /skɔɹdʒ/ /skɜɹdʒ/ /skɜːdʒ/ v
azotar flagelar
to strike with a scourge

scouting /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/ n
escultismo
the Scouting movement
activities of boy scouts and girl scouts

scowl /skaʊl/ n
ceño
wrinkling of the brows or face

scowl /skaʊl/ v
fruncir el ceño
to wrinkle the brows

scram /skɹæm/ v
irse marcharse retirarse
go away

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ n
arrebatiña arrebato rebatiña
a rush or hurry

scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ v
revolver
to mix food ingredients in a mix to be cooked into a loose mass
gatear
to move hurriedly to a location using all limbs against a surface

scrambled egg n
huevos pericos huevos picados huevos revueltos
dish

scrap /skɹæp/ n
chatarra
discarded objects
restos sobras
leftover food
resto
small piece, fragment

scrap /skɹæp/ v
desguazar achatarrar
to dispose at the scrapyard

scrape /skɹeɪp/ n
apuro
awkward set of circumstances
pelea
fight
abrasión
injury

scrape /skɹeɪp/ v
raspar
draw an object along while exerting pressure
arañarse rasparse
injure by scraping

scrapie /ˈskɹeɪpi/ n
prurito lumbar
A degenerative prion disease

scraping n
monda mondadura peladura
material removed when somethings has been scraped

scrapyard n
chatarrería
a junkyard, a place where scrap is stored, discarded or resold

scratch /skɹætʃ/ n
arañazo
disruption or mark on a surface

scratch /skɹætʃ/ v
arañar rasguñar rayar
To mark a surface with a sharp object
arañar
to dig or scrape with claws or fingernails with the intention to injure
rascar
to rub a surface with a sharp object
raspar
to rub the skin with rough material

scratching post n
rascador
wooden post that a cat scratches

scrawl v
garrapatear
to write hastily or illegibly
to write in an irregular or illegible manner

scrawny /ˈskrɔni/ /ˈskrɔːni/ adj
enjuto escuchimizado escuálido esmirriado magro tirillas
Thin, malnourished and weak

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ n
grito
loud exclamation

scream /skɹim/ /skɹiːm/ v
gritar
to make the sound of a scream

scream queen /ˈskɹim kwin/ /ˈskɹiːm kwiːn/ n
reina del grito
actress who appears in several horror movies

screamer /ˈskɹimɚ/ /ˈskɹiːmə/ n
aruco chavarrí chicagüire
bird of family Anhimidae

screaming hairy armadillo n
piche llorón pichi peludo quirquincho chico
armadillo

scree /skɹi/ /skɹiː/ n
talud
loose stony debris on a slope

screech /skɹiːtʃ/ [skɹitʃ] [skɹiːtʃ] v
chirriar estridular rechinar
make a screech

screech owl n
autillo
Megascops

screed /skɹiːd/ n
losa
smooth flat layer of concrete or similar material

screen /skɹin/ /skɹiːn/ n
bloqueo pantalla
basketball: offensive tactic
malla tamiz
material woven from fine wires
criba
mining: stone classification device
pantalla biombo mampara
physical divider
pantalla
viewing area of electronic output device
movie viewing area

screen /skɹin/ /skɹiːn/ v
filtrar tamizar
to filter
filtrar
to remove information

screen door n
puerta mosquitera
A light door of mesh

screen printing n
serigrafía
printing method

screencast n
emisión de pantalla
digital recording

screening n
cribado
The process of checking or filtering

screenplay /ˈskɹiːnˌpleɪ/ n
guion script
script for a movie or a television show

screensaver n
protector de pantalla salvapantallas

screenshot n
captura de pantalla pantallazo
image of computer screen output

screenwriter n
guionista
one who writes for the screen

screw /skɹuː/ n
tornillo tirafondo tirafondos
fastener
hélice
ship’s propeller

screw /skɹuː/ v
atornillar
to connect or assemble pieces using a screw
follar joder coger culear
to have sexual intercourse with

screw this interjection
a la mierda al diabo esto

screw thread n
rosca filete
helical ridge or groove

screw you n
que te jodan
a slightly politer version of "fuck you"

screwdriver n
desarmador vodka con naranja
drink
destornillador atornillador
tool

screwed adj
cagado en el horno jodido
beset with unfortunate circumstances
del orto
slang: intoxicated

scribble /ˈskɹɪbəl/ v
garabatear garrapatear
to doodle
garabatear
to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry

scribe /skɹaɪb/ n
escriba amanuense escribano
one who writes; a draughtsman
punta de trazar
steel drawing implement
escriba
writer and doctor of the law

scribe /skɹaɪb/ v
grabar
to record
escribir
to write

script /skɹɪpt/ n
escritura
a system of writing
guion script
procedure or program in computing
guion libreto
text of the dialogue and action for a drama
escrito
writing; written document

script /skɹɪpt/ v
guionar
to make or write a script

script supervisor n
continuista
member of a film crew

scripture /ˈskɹɪptʃə/ /ˈskɹɪptʃɚ/ n
escritura
any sacred writing or book

scrivener /ˈskɹɪvnə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɹɪvənəɹ/ n
escribana escribano
amanuense escribano
professional writer

scrofula /ˈskɹɒfjʊlə/ /ˈskɹɔfjələ/ n
escrófula
form of tuberculosis

scroll /skɹoʊl/ n
rollo
roll of paper or parchment

scroll /skɹoʊl/ v
desplazarse
(Computing) to change one's view of data on a computer's display

scroll bar n
barra de desplazamiento
graphical widget

scrooge /skɹuːdʒ/ n
roñoso tacaño
miserly person

scrotal adj
escrotal
scrotal

scrotum /ˈskɹəʊtəm/ n
escroto
the bag of the skin and muscle that contains the testicles

scrounge /skɹɑʊndʒ/ v
gorronear bolsear cafichear comer la sopa boba
To obtain something of moderate or inconsequential value from another

scrounger n
sablista sopista
one who scrounges

scrounging n
sablazo
the act of one who scrounge

scrub /skɹʌb/ n
breña
vegetation of inferior quality

scrub /skɹʌb/ v
estregar fregar restregar tallar
to rub hard

scruff /skɹʌf/ n
zarrapastroso
Someone with an untidy appearance
pescuezo
loose skin at the back of the neck of some animals
scruff of the neck

scruffy /ˈskɹʌ.fi/ adj
desaliñado zarrapastroso
untidy in appearance

scruple /ˈskɹupəl/ /ˈskɹuːpəl/ n
escrúpulo
hesitation from the difficulty of determining what is right

scrupulously /ˈskɹuːpjʊləsli/ adv
escrupulosamente
in a careful manner

scrutinize /ˈskɹutn̩ˌaɪz/ /ˈskɹuːtɨnaɪz/ v
escrutar escudriñar examinar
to examine with great care

scrutiny /ˈskɹuː.tɪ.ni/ n
escrutinio
intense study

scry /skɹaɪ/ v
agorar, augurar, vaticinar
predict the future using crystal balls or other objects

scuba diving n
buceo
underwater swimming

scuff /skʌf/ v
arrastrar
to scrape the feet while walking

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ n
refriega riña
rough, disorderly fight or struggle at close quarters
azada holandesa
Dutch hoe

scuffle /ˈskʌfəl/ v
reñir
to fight or struggle confusedly at close quarters

scull /skʌl/ n
yoleta
small boat

sculpin n
carrasco espinoso cavilat coto
small fish of the family Cottidae

sculpt v
esculpir
be a sculptor

sculptor /ˈskʌlptɚ/ n
escultor escultora
a person who sculpts

sculptress n
escultora
a woman sculptor

sculptural adj
escultural
of, pertaining to, or having characteristics of sculpture

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)əɹ/ n
escultura
work of art created by sculpting
art of sculpting

sculpture /ˈskʌlptj(ʊ)əɹ/ v
esculpir
to fashion into 3D figure
to represent in sculpture

scum /skʌm/ n
escoria
layer of impurities
canalla escoria
person or persons considered to be reprehensible

scupper /ˈskʌp.ə/ /ˈskʌp.ɚ/ n
imbornal
nautical: drainage hole

scurvy n
escorbuto
deficiency of vitamin C

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ n
escotilla
small hatch or opening in a boat

scuttle /ˈskʌtəl/ v
barrenar
To deliberately sink a ship (often by order of the captain)

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ n
guadaña
farm tool

scythe /ˈsaɪð/ /ˈsaɪθ/ v
guadañar
to cut with a scythe

sea /siː/ n
mar
body of water

sea anemone n
anémona de mar
polyp

sea bass /ˈsiːbæs/ n
lubina
salt-water fish

sea buckthorn n
espino amarillo
shrub of the genus Hippophae

sea change n
cambio profundo
profound transformation

sea cow n
vaca marina
marine mammal of the order Sirenia

sea cucumber n
pepino de mar carajo de mar cohombro holoturoideo
sea cucumber

sea hare n
liebre de mar
large marine gastropod mollusc

sea holly n
cardo de mar cardo marino
Eryngium maritimum

sea horse n
caballito de mar hipocampo
fish

sea ice n
banquisa hielo marino
frozen seawater

sea lamprey n
lamprea marina
animal

sea level n
nivel del mar
nominal height of the surface of the oceans above which heights of geographical features and aircraft flight levels are measured

sea lily n
lirio de mar
stalked crinoid

sea lion n
león marino
member of the Otariidae family

sea monster n
monstruo marino
large, aggressive creature in the sea

sea onion n
ceba marina cebolla albarrana escila escila roja
Drimia maritima

sea otter n
nutria marina
Enhydra lutris

sea serpent n
serpiente marina
sea monster

sea turtle n
tortuga marina
any turtle that inhabits oceans

sea urchin /ˈsi ˌɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
erizo de mar
any of many marine echinoderms of the class Echinoidea

seabird /ˈsiːbɜː(ɹ)d/ n
ave marina
any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters

seaborgium /siːˈbɔːɹɡiəm/ n
seaborgio
chemical element with atomic number 106

seadog n
lobo de mar
sailor accustomed to the sea

seafarer n
marinero
one who travels by sea

seafood /ˈsiːfuːd/ n
marisco
fish, shellfish, seaweed and other edible aquatic life

seagrass n
pradera marina
grasslike marine plants

seagull /ˈsiː.ɡʌl/ n
gaviota
bird of the family Laridae

seal /siːl/ n
foca
pinniped
sello
design or insignia associated with organization or official role
something which will be visibly damaged when a covering or container is opened
stamp used to impress a design on a soft substance
cierre empaque empaquetadura junta zapatilla
something designed to prevent leaking
sello sellador
tight closure

seal /siːl/ v
hermetizar sellar
to close securely
lacrar sellar
to fasten (something) closed so that it cannot be opened without visible damage
sellar
to place a seal on (a document)
aislar confinar encerrar
to place in a sealed container
acordonar aislar cerrar
to prevent people or vehicles from crossing (something)

sealed /siːld/ adj
cerrado sellado
preventing entrance

sealing wax /ˈsiːlɪŋ ˌwæks/ n
lacre
wax formerly melted onto a letter to seal it

seam /siːm/ n
cicatriz
a line or depression left by a cut or wound
costura
folded back and stitched piece of fabric
sutura costura
suture
veta
thin stratum of mineral

seamanship /ˈsiː.mənˌʃɪp/ n
marinaje marinería náutica
skill and knowledge used in handling a vessel

seamless adj
inconsútil sin costura
Having no seams
ininterrumpido
Without interruption; coherent

seamount n
monte marino
underwater mountain

seamstress /ˈsɛm(p).stɹɪs/ n
costurera
a woman who sews clothes professionally

seaplane n
hidroavión
an aircraft

seaquake n
maremoto

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ n
fiador
Part of a gun that retards the hammer until the trigger is pulled

sear /siːɹ/ /sɪə(ɹ)/ v
chamuscar
To char, scorch, or burn the surface of something with a hot instrument

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ n
búsqueda
an attempt to find something

search /sɜːt͡ʃ/ /sɝt͡ʃ/ v
buscar sondear buscando
(followed by "for") to look thoroughly
buscar inspeccionar registrar cachear allanar requisar
to look throughout (a place) for something

search engine n
buscador motor de búsqueda
application that searches for data

search tree n
árbol de búsqueda
tree data structure

search warrant n
orden de cateo orden de registro
court order authorising the search of a place

searcher /ˈsɜːt͡ʃə/ n
buscador
One who searches

searchlight n
proyector de búsqueda
a light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction

seashell n
concha
shell

seashore /ˈsiːʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ˈsiːʃoə/ /ˈsiːʃɔɹ/ /ˈsiːʃɔː/ n
costa litoral
the coastal land bordering a sea or ocean

seasickness /ˈsiːsɪk.nəs/ n
mareo
a feeling of nausea caused by the motion of a ship

seaside adj
costera costero litoral
related to a seaside

seaside n
costa litoral
the area by and around the sea

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ n
temporada estación
a group of episodes
temporada período época estación
part of year with something special
estación temporada
quarter of a year

season /ˈsizən/ /ˈsiːzən/ v
madurar
to become mature
aclimatar acostumbrar habituar
to make fit for any use by time or habit
sazonar condimentar aliñar
to flavour food

season ticket n
abono de temporada
ticket that is valid for all of the events in a series

seasonably adv
tempestivamente
at an opportune time

seasonal adj
estacional
of, related to}} or reliant on a season

seasoned /ˈsiːzənd/ adj
aguerrido avezada avezado curtido
experienced

seasoning n
aliño
cooking ingredient

seat /siːt/ n
asiento
horizontal portion of a chair
part of an object or individual directly involved in sitting
piece of furniture
sede asiento
location of a governing body
asiento seato
place in which to sit

seat belt n
cinturón de seguridad
restraining belt

seat of government n
sede de gobierno sede del gobierno
the centre of authority to govern

seat post n
tija

seawall n
dique
coastal defence

seawater n
agua salada agua de mar
salt water of a sea or ocean

seaweed n
algas alga
marine plants and algae

seaworthy /ˈsiːwɜːði/ /ˈsiːwɝði/ adj
apto para navegar en condiciones para navegar marinero
fit for the sea

sebaceous adj
sebáceo
of or relating to fat, sebum

sebaceous gland n
glándula sebácea
gland of skin secreting sebum

seborrhea n
seborrea
skin disorder

seborrheic adj
seborreico
of or pertaining to seborrhea

sebum /ˈsibm̩/ n
sebo
thick oily substance

secant /ˈsiːkənt/ n
secante
in geometry
in trigonometry

secession /səˈsɛʃən/ n
secesión
The act of seceding

secessionism n
secesionismo

secessionist n
secesionista
one who supports secession

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ adj
segundo segunda
second (numeral)
segundo
that which comes after the first

second /səˈkɒnd/ /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
segundo
one-sixtieth of a minute; SI unit of time
unit of angular measure
momento segundo
short, indeterminate amount of time

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ n
segunda
second gear

second /ˈsɛk.(ə)nd/ /ˈsɛkənd/ /ˈsɛkɪnd/ v
secundar
to agree as a second person
apoyar secundar
to assist, support, back

second coming n
segunda venida
the return of Jesus Christ

second cousin n
prima segunda primo segundo
grandnephew or grandniece of a grandparent

second fiddle n
subordinado
sidekick or subordinate; the role of such a person

second lieutenant n
alférez
the rank below a lieutenant

second nature n
segunda naturaleza
mindset

second of arc n
arcosegundo
angle of an arc

second to none adj
no ir en zaga
as good as the best

second wind n
cambio de aire
renewed feeling of energy

second-growth forest n
renoval bosque secundario
forest which has been harvested and is regrowing

second-guess v
criticar cuestionar evaluar reconsiderar
to vet or evaluate

second-hand smoke n
fumador pasivo
smoke from cigarettes, that any person including non-smokers could breathe in

second-person plural n
segunda persona del plural
the linguistic category referring to multiple people being addressed by the speaker of an utterance

second-person singular n
segunda persona del singular

second-rate adj
de baja estofa de chichinabo de pacotilla de tres al cuarto
of mediocre quality

secondarily adv
secundariamente segundariamente
of lesser importance

secondary /ˈsɛkənd(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈsɛkənˌdɛɹi/ adj
suplente
acting by deputation
secundario
succeeding first

secondary school n
escuela secundaria secundaria
school

secondhand adj
de segunda mano segunda mano
not new; previously owned and used by another

secondment n
comisión de servicio
temporary transfer

secrecy /ˈsiːkɹəsi/ n
secreto
concealment
secretismo
habit of keeping secrets

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ adj
secreto
being or kept hidden.

secret /ˈsiːkɹət/ /ˈsiːkɹɛt/ /ˈsiːkɹɪt/ n
secreto arcano
knowledge that is hidden

secret Santa n
amigo invisible

secret agent n
agente secreto agente secreta
member of an intelligence agency whose identity or affiliation is kept confidential

secret police n
policía secreta
police operating outside normal boundaries of law

secret service n
servicio secreto
government organization

secretariat /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛəɹɪət/ /ˌsɛkɹəˈtɛɹi.ət/ n
secretaría
the office or department of a government secretary

secretary /ˈsɛk.ɹəˌtə.ɹi/ /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹi/ n
secretario
head of a department of government
leading or managerial position in certain organizations
secretario secretaria
person keeping records and handling clerical work
serpentario secretario
sagittarius serpentarius
escribanía secretario
type of desk

secretary bird /ˈsɛkɹəˌtɛɹɪ bɜːd/ n
serpentario
member of bird family

secrete /sɪˈkɹiːt/ v
secretar
(transitive) produce by secretion
secretear

secretion n
secreción
act of secreting
secreted substance

secretive adj
reservado
having an inclination to secrecy

secretiveness n
secretismo

secretly /ˈsi.kɹət.li/ adv
secretamente en secreto
in a secret manner

sect /sɛkt/ n
secta culto
religious movement

sectarian /sɛkˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /sɛkˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
sectaria sectario
bigoted
dogmatic or partisan
of, or relating to a sect
parochial or narrow-minded

sectarianism /sekˈteəɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
sectarismo
rigid adherence to a particular sect, party or denomination

section /ˈsɛkʃən/ n
pelotón
(military) A group of 10-15 soldiers lead by a non-commissioned officer and forming part of a platoon
sección
part, piece or subdivision of anything
cutting, part cut out
part of a document
science: thin slice of material

sector /ˈsɛk.təɹ/ n
sector
a field of economic activity
section
zone

sectoral adj
sectorial
pertaining to a sector

secular /sɛk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
secular
happening once in an age or century
long-term
astrophysics: of or pertaining to long-term non-periodic irregularities
secular laico seglar mundano
not specifically religious
secular seglar
temporal
not bound by the vows of a monastic order

secular /sɛk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ n
seglar
A secular ecclesiastic, or one not bound by monastic rules

secularism n
secularismo
The related political belief in the separation of church and state

secularity n
secularidad
state of being secular

secularize v
laicizar secularizar
to make secular

secure /səˈkjʊə(ɹ)/ /səˈkjʊɹ/ adj
seguro aplomado
Firm and not likely to fail; stable
free from anxiety or doubt; unafraid
seguro confiable
Free from the risk of financial loss; reliable
free from the risk of eavesdropping, interception or discovery; secret
seguro resguardado
free from attack or danger; protected
seguro
free from the danger of theft; safe

securitization /sɪˈkjʊəɹɪtʌɪzeɪʃən/ n
titulización
process of securitizing assets

security /səˈkjɔɹ.ɪˌti/ /sɪˈkjʊəɹəti/ n
seguridad confianza
condition of not being threatened
prenda
finance: property temporarily relinquished
título valor
finance: tradeable financial asset
seguridad
organization or department responsible for providing security
seguridad garantía
something that secures
garantía prenda respaldo
something that secures the fulfillment of an obligation

security deposit n
caución fianza garantía
amount of money paid in advance as security

security guard n
guarda de seguridad segurata vigilante de seguridad vigilante jurado
person employed to provided security

security service n
servicio de seguridad
government organisation

sedan /səˈdæn/ n
sedán berlina
style of automobile

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ adj
sedante sedativo
calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

sedative /ˈsɛdətɪv/ n
sedante sedativo
an agent or drug that sedates

sedentary /ˈsɛd(ə)ntɛɹi/ adj
sedentario
not moving much; sitting around
not moving, not migratory

sedge /sɛd͡ʒ/ n
carrizo jisca
any plant of the genus Carex

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ n
sedimento
collection of small particles

sediment /ˈsɛd.ɪ.mənt/ v
sedimentar
to be deposited as a sediment
to deposit material as a sediment

sedimentary rock n
roca sedimentaria
one of the major groups of rock that makes up the crust of the Earth

sedimentology n
sedimentología
study of natural sediments

sedition /sɛˈdɪ.ʃən/ n
sedición
insurrection or rebellion

seditious adj
sedicioso sediciosa
of, related to, or involved in sedition

sedoheptulose n
sedoheptulosa
heptose ketose

seduce /sɪˈd(j)uːs/ /sɪˈdjuːs/ v
seducir
to entice or induce someone to engage in a sexual relationship
to win over or attract someone
to beguile or lure someone away from duty, accepted principles, or proper conduct; to lead astray

seduction /sɪˈdʌk.ʃn̩/ n
seducción
act of seducing

seductive /sɪˈdʌktɪv/ adj
seductor seductora
attractive, alluring, tempting

seductress n
seductora seductriz
woman who seduces

see /siː/ n
sede
diocese

see /siː/ v
ver
perceive with the eyes
ver entender
understand

see Naples and die proverb
ver Nápoles y después morir
since nothing compares to the beauty of Naples, you can die after you've seen it

see double v
ver doble
to experience double vision

see fit v
tener a bien

see off v
despedirse
to accompany someone to a point of departure

see out v
acompañar
to accompany (a guest) to the door

see stars v
ver estrellas
experience flashing lights

see the forest for the trees v
no dejar los árboles ver el bosque
to be overwhelmed by detail to the point where it obscures the overall situation

see the light of day v
ver la luz del día
appear; be realised

see through v
calar descubrir penetrar
to recognize someone's true motives

see you phraseologicalUnit
nos vemos nos veremos
see you later

see you later phraseologicalUnit
hasta luego nos estamos viendo nos vemos nos vemos pronto nos veremos
goodbye

see you later alligator phraseologicalUnit
ciao pescado con esto y un bizcocho, hasta las ocho hasta luego cocodrilo
Extended form of see you later

see you soon interjection
hasta pronto hasta luego
goodbye

see you tomorrow phraseologicalUnit
hasta mañana
see you tomorrow

seed /siːd/ n
semilla
fertilized grain
semen
semen

seed /siːd/ v
sembrar
to plant or sow seeds

seed pit n
güito hueso tito
single, central seed

seedbed n
semillero
figuratively: place conducive to development and attainment
ground prepared for planting of seeds

seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/ n
pimpollo
young plant grown from seed

seedy adj
desacreditado indecente mala fama mugriento
disreputable; run-down
semilloso
full of seeds
endeble
infirm; gone to seed
con resaca resacoso
suffering effects of hangover
desgreñado desorganizado despelotado
untidy; unkempt

seeing /ˈsiːɪŋ/ adj
vidente
having vision; not blind

seeing is believing proverb
ver para creer
you need to see something to believe it

seek /siːk/ v
buscar
to try to find

seeker /ˈsikɚ/ n
buscador
One who seeks

seem /siːm/ v
parecer
to appear

seemliness n
decencia ubicación
the property of being seemly

seemly /ˈsiːmli/ adj
adecuado decente ubicado
appropriate

seep /siːp/ n
emanación fuente
a place where water seeps out of the ground
filtración
a seepage
filtrar rezumar
to ooze through pores

seepage n
filtración
process

seer /siːɹ/ n
vidente adivina adivino
someone who foretells the future

seesaw n
balanceo
movement
balancín subibaja
structure moving up and down, balanced in the middle

seethe /siːð/ v
hervir
to boil vigorously (intransitive verb)

seething /siːðɪŋ/ adj
furioso
angry, livid

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ n
segmento
length of some object

segment /sɛɡˈmɛnt/ /ˈsɛɡ.mənt/ /ˈsɛɡmɛnt/ v
segmentar
to divide into segments or sections

segregate /ˈsɛɡɹəɡət/ /ˈsɛɡɹəˌɡeɪt/ v
segregar
to separate

segregation /sɛɡɹəˈɡeɪ̯ʃən/ n
segregación
setting apart or separation

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ n
transición
an instance of segueing, a transition

segue /ˈsɛɡweɪ/ v
transición suave

sei whale n
rorcual norteño
whale of the rorqual family

seism /ˈsaɪzəm/ n
seísmo sismo
shaking of the earth

seismic /ˈsaɪzmɪk/ adj
seismico
sísmico
related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth

seismological adj
sismológico
Relating to seismology

seismologist n
sismólogo
person who practices seismology

seismology /saɪzˈmɑlədʒi/ n
sismología
the study of the vibration of the Earth's interior

seismometer n
sismómetro
device used by seismologists to measure seismic waves

seitan /ˈseɪtən/ n
seitán
wheat gluten

seize /siːz/ v
agarrar apresar aferrar apoderarse de
grab
aprovechar tomar
take advantage
conveler
to have a seizure

seize the day v
aprovecha el día
enjoy the present

seize up v
agarrotarse trabarse
machine stop working
agarrotarse
muscles stiffen

seizure /ˈsiʒɚ / n
apropiación
act of taking possession, as by force or right of law
convulsión
sudden attack or convulsion

selcouth adj
asombroso extraño maravilloso portentoso
strange, rare, marvellous

seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ adv
raramente rara vez
infrequently, rarely

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ adj
selecto
of high quality; top-notch

select /sɪˈlɛkt/ v
seleccionar
to choose one or more elements from a set

selected /sɪˈlɛktɪd/ adj
seleccionado
that have been selected or chosen

selection /səˈlɛkʃən/ n
selección
something selected
process or act of selecting

selective /səˈlɛktɪv/ adj
selectivo
choosy, fussy or discriminating when selecting
of or pertaining to the process of selection

selective mutism n
mutismo selectivo
inability to speak in certain social settings

selective school n
escuela selectiva
type of school

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor n
inhibidor selectivo de la recaptación de serotonina
any of a class of drugs that inhibit the uptake of serotonin in the central nervous system

selectivity n
selectividad
the quality of being selective

selen- /sɛliːn/ /sɛlən/ prefix
selen- seleno-
moon

selenate n
selenato
any salt or ester of selenic acid

selenide n
seleniuro
compound in which selenium serves as an anion
organic compound

selenite n
selenito
from selenous acid
selenita
gypsum

selenium /sɪˈliː.ni.əm/ n
selenio
chemical element

selenographic adj
selenográfico
of or pertaining to selenography

selenography n
selenografía
scientific study of the moon

selenologist n
selenologista selenóloga selenólogo
person skilled or involved in selenology

selenology /sɛliːˈnɒləd͡ʒɪ/ n
selenologia
the study of the moon and several satellites

self- prefix
auto-
of, by, in or with oneself or itself

self-assured adj
seguro de si mismo
confident on one's abilities

self-awareness n
autoconsciencia autognosis
state of being self-aware

self-censorship n
autocensura
act of censoring one's own work

self-confidence n
autoconfianza
measure of one's belief in one's own abilities
autoconfianza desenvoltura desparpajo
state of being self-confident

self-confident adj
seguro de sí mismo seguro
confident in one's abilities

self-conscious adj
autoconsciente
aware of oneself as an individual being
cohibido
socially ill at ease
uncomfortably over-conscious of one's appearance or behaviour

self-consciousness n
autoconsciente
awareness of the self as an entity
inseguridad timidez
shyness

self-contained adj
autónomo
not requiring external or additional support

self-control n
autocontrol autodominio
ability to control one's desires and impulses

self-criticism n
autocrítica
criticism of oneself

self-defense n
defensa propia
(law) Defense for oneself against violence
autodefensa
means of defending oneself from attack

self-denial n
abnegación
action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others

self-deportation n
autodeportación
act of deporting oneself

self-deprecating /ˌsɛlfˈdɛpɹəˌkeɪtɪŋ/ adj
autoirónico
critical of oneself

self-deprecation n
autoironía
disparaging view of oneself

self-destruct v
autodestruirse
to destroy oneself

self-destruction n
autodestrucción
voluntary destruction of something by itself

self-destructive adj
autodestructivo
that causes injury to oneself or harm to one's interests

self-determination n
autodeterminación
political independence of a people

self-employed adj
autónomo
working for oneself

self-employment n
autoempleo
working for oneself

self-esteem /ˌsɛlf.ə.ˈstiːm/ n
autoestima
confidence in one's own worth

self-evident adj
autoevidente evidente lógico
obviously true

self-fulfilling adj
autocumplida autorrealizada
describing a prediction that causes itself to occur as predicted

self-fulfilling prophecy n
profecía autocumplida
A prediction that, by being voiced, causes itself to come true

self-harm n
autolesión autoagresión
deliberate injuring of one's body

self-help n
autoayuda
bettering oneself without relying on the assistance of others

self-image n
autoimagen
way a person views themself

self-immolation n
autoinmolación
setting oneself on fire

self-improvement n
autosuperación superación personal
following a disciplined programme to improve one’s health or character

self-indulgent adj
decadente
exhibiting tendencies of self-indulgence

self-learning n
autodidactismo
learning done by oneself

self-love n
amor propio
regard for oneself

self-made adj
casero hecho a mano hecho en casa
made by oneself

self-mastery n
autocontrol
conscious control of one's behavior

self-medicate v
automedicarse

self-medication n
automedicación
medication of oneself without professional advice

self-obsession n
autoobsesión
preoccupation with self

self-pity n
autocompasión autoconmiseración autoindulgencia autolástima
feeling of pity for oneself

self-portrait n
autorretrato
portrait of the painter who painted it

self-possession n
entereza
calmness and composure

self-proclaimed adj
autodeclarado autonombrado autoproclamado
announced by oneself

self-raising flour n
harina con levadura harina con polvos de hornear harina leudante
flour

self-reference n
autorreferencia
act or process of referring to itself

self-referential /ˈsɛlf ɹɛfəˈɹɛnʃl/ /ˈsɛlf ˌɹɛfəˈɹɛn(t)ʃəl/ adj
autorreferencial autorreferente
that or who refers to itself or oneself

self-referentiality n
autorreferencialidad
quality of being self-referential

self-reliant adj
autosuficiente
reliant upon oneself

self-respect n
autorespeto
knowledge of one's own worth

self-righteous adj
creído farisaico mojigato santurrón
piously self-assured and smugly moralistic

self-sacrifice n
abnegación autosacrificio
giving up of one's own benefit

self-sealing adj
autosellante

self-service n
autoservicio
the practice of serving oneself

self-styled adj
autoproclamado sedicente
claimed by the recipient

self-sufficiency n
autosuficiencia
condition of being self-sufficient

self-sufficient adj
autosuficiente
able to provide for oneself independently of others

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ n
autofoto selfi selfie
photographic self-portrait

selfie /ˈsɛlfi/ v
selfiar
to take a selfie

selfie stick n
palo para autofoto palo para selfies palo selfie
extendable arm to hold a camera

selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ adj
egoísta
holding one's self-interest as the standard for decision making
regard for oneself above others' well-being

selfishly adv
egoístamente
in a selfish manner

selfishness /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ n
egoísmo
quality of being selfish

selfless adj
desinteresado
having, exhibiting or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish

sell /sɛl/ v
actuar fingir
professional wrestling: to act
vender
to agree to transfer goods or provide services
salir venderse
to be sold
buscar intentar
to promote a particular viewpoint

sell like hot cakes v
vender como churros vender como rosquillas
sell quickly

sell off v
liquidar
sell assets for the purpose of getting rid of them quickly

sell-by date n
fecha de caducidad fecha de vencimiento
final date on which a product can be sold

seller /ˈsɛlə/ /ˈsɛlɚ/ n
vendedor vendedora
someone who sells

selvage n
orillo
finished edge of a woven fabric parallel with warp

semantic /sɪˈmæntɪk/ adj
semántico
of or relating to semantics or the meanings of words

semantic field n
campo semántico
group of words relating to same subject

semantics /sɪˈmæntɪks/ n
semántica
science of the meaning of words
study of the relationship between words and their meanings

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ n
semáforo
visual signaling system

semaphore /ˈsɛ.mə.fɔː/ v
semáforo
to signal using semaphore

semelfactive adj
semelfactivo
of or relating to the semelfactive aspect

semelfactive aspect n
aspecto semelfactivo
grammar aspect

semen /ˈsiːmən/ n
semen
male reproductory fluid

semester /sɪˈmɛstə/ /sɪˈmɛstɚ/ n
semestre
half of school year

semi- /sɛmi/ prefix
hemi- semi-
half (prefix)

semi-automatic adj
semiautomático
partially automatic

semi-boarding school n
seminternado
school

semi-deponent n
semideponente
verb whose present system is normal but whose perfect system is deponent (or vice versa)

semi-detached n
adosado
house

semi-learned borrowing n
semicultismo

semi-postal stamp n
sellos semipostal semipostal
type of postage stamp

semi-precious adj
semiprecioso
sort of or somewhat precious or valuable

semi-skimmed adj
semidescremado semidesnatado
of milk, where half of the cream has been removed

semi-trailer n
semirremolque
trailer without a front axle and with wheels only at the trailing end

semibreve n
redonda semibreve
whole note

semicircle n
semicírculo
half of a circle

semicircular adj
semicircular
in the shape of a semicircle

semicolon /ˈsɛmikoʊlən/ /ˌsɛmiˈkəʊlən/ n
punto y coma
punctuation mark ';'

semiconductor n
semiconductor
substance with electrical properties between conductor and insulator

semidark adj
semioscura semioscuro

semidarkness n
semioscuridad

semifinal n
semifinal
competition

semifinalist n
semifinalista
person who competes in the semifinals

semifluid adj
semiflúido
having properties intermediate between liquids and solids

semiliquid adj
semilíquido
having properties intermediate between those of a solid and a liquid

semimembranous adj
semimembranoso
partially membranous

seminal adj
germinal
creative or having the power to originate
influyente
highly influential
seminal
of or relating to seed or semen

seminal vesicle /ˈsɛmɪnəlˌvɛsɪkl/ n
glándula seminal vesícula seminal
seminal vesicle

seminar n
seminario
meeting held for the exchange of useful information
class held for advanced studies

seminarist n
seminarista
student at a seminary

seminary n
seminario
theological school

seminiferous adj
seminifera seminifero
containing, bearing, or producing semen

seminoma n
seminoma
form of testicular cancer

semiologist /ˌsimaɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
semiólogo
one who studies semiology

semiology n
semiología
semiotics

semiotician n
semiótico
linguist specialized in semiotics

semiotics /sɛmiˈɒtɪks/ n
semiótica
study of signs

semipalmated sandpiper n
correlimos semipalmeado
Calidris pusilla

semipermeable /ˌsɛmiˈpɜː(ɹ)miəbəl/ adj
semipermeable
permeable to some things and not to others

semiprime n
biprimo semiprimo
number that is the product of two primes

semiquaver n
semicorchea
music

semirigid adj
semirrígido
partially rigid

semirural adj
semirural
transcending urbanity and province

semis /ˈsɛmiːz/ n
semis
small bronze coin

semispinalis n
semiespinoso
transversospinalis muscle

semitendinosus n
(músculo) semitendinoso
muscle in the thigh

semitendinous adj
semitendinoso
relating to the semitendinosus muscle

semitone n
semitono
interval between adjacent keys

semitransparent adj
semitransparente
allowing some visibility but clouded

semivowel n
semivocal semiconsonante vocoide
sound in speech

semla /ˈsɛmlə/ n
semla
Swedish pastry eaten on Shrove Tuesday

semolina /ˌsɛməˈliːnə/ n
sémola
hard grains of flour left after milling

sempiternal /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtɜː.nəl/ /ˌsɛm.pɪˈtɝ.nəl/ adj
sempiterno
seemingly everlasting or eternal

senarius n
senario
senarius

senate /ˈsɛnɪt/ n
senado
the upper house in some bicameral legislative systems

senator /ˈsɛn.ə.tə/ /ˈsɛn.ə.tɚ/ n
senador senadora
member in the house or chamber of a legislature called a senate

send /sɛnd/ v
enviar remitir mandar
make something go somewhere

send off v
expulsar
show someone a red card

send someone packing v
mandar a paseo poner de patitas en la calle
expel, eject, or dismiss someone

send-up /ˈsɛndˌʌp/ n
parodia
satirical imitation

sender /ˈsɛndɚ/ n
remitente
someone who sends

senescence /sɨnˈɛsəns/ n
senectud senescencia
biology: the state or process of aging

seneschal n
senescal
steward in charge of a medieval nobleman's estate

seneschalship n
senescalía
office of a seneschal

senile /ˈsinaɪl/ /ˈsiːnaɪl/ adj
senil chocheante chocho gagá
exhibiting the deterioration in mind
senil
of, or relating to old age

senility n
senilidad
the losing of memory and reason

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə/ adj
alto cargo experimentado
higher in rank
anciano
older

senior /ˈsinjɚ/ /ˈsiːnjə/ n
señor
someone older than someone else

senior citizen n
adulto mayor
old person

seniority /sinˈjɔɹɪti/ /siːnɪˈɒɹɪti/ n
antigüedad arraigo laboral
time

sensation /sɛnˈseɪʃən/ n
sensación
physical feeling
widespread excitement

sensationalism n
sensacionalismo
use of style and subject matter that is intentionally controversial, lurid, or attention-grabbing

sensationalist adj
sensacionalista
characterized by sensationalism

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ n
sensación sentido
conscious awareness
sentido
manner by which living beings perceive the physical world
sound judgement
meaning or reason
natural ability
math: direction of a vector
math: direction of rotation
sentido significado acepción significación
semantics term

sense /sɛn(t)s/ /sɛns/ /sɪn(t)s/ v
dar sentido
to comprehend
sentir
use biological senses
to instinctively be aware

sense of humour n
sentido del humor
quality of an individual to find certain things funny

sense organ n
órgano del sentido
an organic sensor

sensei /ˈsɛnseɪ/ n
sensei
martial arts instructor

sensibility /ˌsɛnsɪˈbɪlɪti/ n
sensibilidad

sensible /ˈsen.sə.bl̩/ /ˈsɛn.sɪ.bl̩/ adj
sensato razonable sesudo
acting with or showing good judgement

sensibly /ˈsɛnsəbli/ adv
prudentemente
in a sensible manner; in a way that shows good sense

sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ adj
sensible
accurate
having the faculty of sensation; pertaining to the senses
sensible susceptible
easily offended
sensible sensitivo
responsive to stimuli

sensitivity n
sensibilidad
the ability of an organism or organ to respond to external stimuli
the degree of response of a film etc. to light of a specified wavelength
the degree of response of an instrument to a change in an input signal
the proportion of positive individuals in a population that will be correctly identified in a binary test
the quality of being sensitive

sensitize v
sensibilizar
to make increasingly aware of

sensor /ˈsɛn.sə/ /ˈsɛn.sɚ/ n
sensor
device or organ that detects certain external stimuli

sensorial /sɛnˈsɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
sensorial
sensory

sensory /ˈsɛnsəɹi/ adj
sensorial sensorio
of the senses or sensation

sensual /ˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/ /ˈsɛnsjuːəl/ adj
sensual
inducing pleasurable or erotic sensations

sensualism n
sensualismo
doctrine: everything reduces to transformed sensation

sensuality n
sensualidad
state of being sensual, sensuous or sexy

sent /sɛnt/ v
enviado
past participle of "to send"

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] n
sentencia condena
decision of a jury
oración frase
grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate
condena sentencia
judicial order for punishment, conviction
sentencia condena pena punición
punishment imposed on a person convicted of a crime

sentence /ˈsɛntəns/ [ˈsɛntn̩t͡s] v
condenar sentenciar
declare a sentence on a convicted person

sententious /sɛnˈtɛn.ʃəs/ adj
sentencioso
tending to use aphorisms or maxims
conciso lacónico sucinto
using as few words as possible

sententiously adv
sentenciosamente
in a sententious manner

sentience /ˈsɛnʃəns/ n
conciencia sensibilidad
state or quality of being sentient

sentient /ˈsɛn.ʃ(i.)ənt/ adj
consciente
conscious or aware
con sentidos sensible
experiencing sensation, perceiving, thinking, or feeling

sentiment /ˈsɛn.tɪ.mənt/ n
sentimiento
a general thought

sentimental /ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/ adj
sentimental
characterized by sentiment, sentimentality or excess emotion

sentimental value n
valor sentimental
value of something from associated personal memories

sentimentality n
sentimentalidad
act of being sentimental

sentimentally adv
sentimentalmente
in a sentimental manner

sentinel /ˈsɛntɪnəl/ n
centinela guarda
A sentry or guard

sentry /ˈsɛntɹi/ /ˈsɛntɹɪ/ n
centinela
guard

sentry-box n
garita
booth for a sentry

sepal /ˈsɛp(ə)l/ n
sépalo
part of calyx

separable polynomial n
polinomio separable
polynomial that has distinct roots

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ adj
separado
apart from; not connected to
followed by "from": not together with

separate /ˈsɛp(ə)ɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/ v
separar disgregar
to cause to be separate
separar apartar
to disunite, disconnect
separar
to divide itself

separate the wheat from the chaff v
apartar el grano de la paja
to select only that which is of value

separately adv
separadamente
in a separate manner

separation /sɛpəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
separación
act of disuniting two or more things

separation of powers n
separación de poderes
model for governance

separatism n
separatismo
separatism

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ adj
separatista
Advocating or seeking the separation of a country or territory

separatist /ˈsɛpəɹətɪst/ n
separatista
political separatist

sepia /ˈsiːpiə/ n
sepia
pigment

sepiolite n
sepiolita
a clay mineral, the formal name of meerschaum

sepoy /ˈsiːˌpɔɪ/ n
cipayo
A native soldier of the East Indies

sepsis /ˈsɛpsɪs/ n
sepsis
serious medical condition in which the whole body is inflamed

septal /ˈsɛptəl/ adj
septal
of or pertaining to the septum

septennium /sɛpˈtɛnɪəm/ n
septenio
period of seven years

septet n
septeto
group of seven

septic adj
séptico
of or pertaining to sepsis
causing sepsis

septic tank n
fosa séptica
watertight treatment system for domestic sewage

septicemia n
septicemia
disease caused by pathogens in the blood

septillion numeral
septillón
a billion quintillion, 1042
cuatrillón
a trillion trillion, 1024

septomarginal adj
septomarginal
relating to the margin of a septum

septum /ˈsɛptəm/ n
tabique
(anatomy) wall separating two cavities

septuplicate /sɛpˈt(j)uːplɪkeɪt/ /sɛpˈt(j)uːplɪkət/ v
septuplicar
multiply by seven

sepulchral /səˈpʌlkɹəl/ adj
sepulcral
hollow and deep
suggestive of grave

sepulchre /ˈsɛpəɫkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛpəɫkɚ/ n
sepulcro
burial chamber

sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ n
secuela
a narrative written after another narrative set in the same universe

sequela /sɪˈkwiːlə/ n
secuela
a disease or condition which is caused by an earlier disease or problem

sequence /ˈsikwəns/ n
secuencia sucesión
set of things in a set order

sequenced adj
secuenciado
whose sequence has been determined

sequencer n
secuenciador
device that activates components according to a preplanned sequence

sequential adj
secuencial
sequential

sequester /sɪˈkwɛs.tə/ /sɪˈkwɛs.tɚ/ v
separar
to separate from all external influence

sequin /ˈsiː.kwɪn/ n
cequí sequí
Italian/Turkish coin
lentejuela
sparkling spangle used for decoration of ornate clothing:

sequoia /səˈkwɔɪ.ə/ n
secoya
tree

serac /sɛˈɹæk/ n
serac
sharp tower of ice

seraglio /səˈɹæljoʊ/ n
serrallo

seraph /ˈsɛɹəf/ n
serafín
highest order of angels

sere /sɪ(ə)ɹ/ /sɪə/ adj
marchito seco
without moisture

serenade /ˌsɛɹəˈneɪd/ n
serenata
love song
instrumental composition

serendipity /ˌsɛ.ɹɛn.ˈdɪp.ɪ.ti/ n
serendipia serendipicia serendipidad
unsought, unintended... and/or learning experience that happens by accident

serene /səˈɹin/ /səˈɹiːn/ adj
sereno
peaceful, calm
fair and unclouded
part of royal title

serenity n
sosiego tranquilidad
lack of agitation
serenidad tranquilidad sosiego
state
excelencia
title given to a prince or other dignitary

serf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
siervo
semifree peasant

serfdom n
servidumbre
state of being a serf
feudal system

sergeant /ˈsɑɹ.dʒənt/ /ˈsɑː.dʒənt/ n
sargento
non-commissioned officer rank

sergeant major n
sargento mayor
sergeant major

serial /ˈsɪəɹiːəɫ/ adj
en serie
Having to do with or arranged in a series

serial killer n
asesino en serie asesino serial asesina en serie
person who commits multiple murders

sericulture /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃə/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌkʌltʃɚ/ n
sericicultura
rearing of silkworms for the production of silk

series /ˈsɪə.ɹiːz/ /ˈsɪɹiz/ n
serie
a number of things that follow on one after the other
in analysis: sum of the terms of a sequence
television or radio program

series finale n
conclusión de la serie
the final episode of a television series

serif n
remate serifa gracia patín
short line in a font

serin n
verdecillo
bird

serine n
serina
nonessential amino acid; CH₂OH.CH(NH₂)COOH

seriocomic adj
jocoserio
having both serious and comedic qualities or tendencies

serious /ˈsɪəɹi.əs/ adj
serio
really intending what is said; being in earnest
serio grave
without humor or expression of happiness
important; weighty; not trifling; leaving no room for play

seriously /ˈsɪəɹi.əsli/ /ˈsɪɹi.əsli/ adv
en serio
in a serious or literal manner
speech-act

seriousness n
seriedad gravedad
state of being serious

sermon /ˈsɜː.mən/ /ˈsɝ.mən/ n
sermón
religious discourse
speech of reproval

sero- prefix
sero-
combining form of serum

seroconcordant adj
seroconcordante
of a couple with both partners HIV positive or HIV negative

seroconversion n
seroconversión
development of antibodies in blood serum

serodiscordant adj
serodiscordante
of a couple with one partner HIV positive and the other HIV negative

serophobia n
serofobia
fear, dislike, or hate of seropositives

seropositive adj
seropositivo
testing positive for a given pathogen

serotonin /ˌsɛɹəˈtoʊnɪn/ /ˌsɛɹəˈtʰəʊnɪn/ n
serotonina
the compound 5-hydroxytryptamine

serpent /ˈsɜːpənt/ /ˈsɝpənt/ n
serpentón
musical instrument
serpiente sierpe
snake

serpentine /ˈsəːpəntaɪn/ /ˈsɚːpəntaɪn/ n
serpentín
early form of cannon
serpentina
mineral

serpentinite n
serpentinita
metamorphic rock

serrated adj
acerruchado
saw-like

serratus n
(músculo) serrato
muscle

serum /ˈsɪəɹəm/ /ˈsɪɹ.əm/ n
suero
yellowish fluid obtained from blood

serval /ˈsɜːvəl/ /ˈsɝvəl/ n
serval
medium-sized African wild cat

servant /ˈsɜːvənt/ /ˈsɝvənt/ n
criada criado sirviente
sirviente criado mozo empleado doméstico
one who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation
servidor
one who serves another, providing help in some manner

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ n
servicio
sports: act of putting the ball or shuttlecock in play

serve /sɜːv/ /sɝv/ v
cerner cernir operar
military: to work or operate
sevir servir
to be a servant
servir funcionar
to be of use
servir
to bring food to
to work for
to attend, supply the wants of
religion: to obey and worship
sports: to lead off with first delivery (of the ball)
to be subordinate to
to be suitor to
to treat (someone)
desempeñar fungir servir
to perform duties
cumplir servir
to spend time (of punishment)

serve someone right v
estarle bien empleado habérselo buscado habérselo merecido
happen to someone who deserves it
¡te está bien empleado!
serves you right!

server /ˈsɜːvə/ /ˈsɝvɚ/ n
servidor
computing: a program which provides services to other programs or users
computing: a computer dedicated to running server programs
servidor servidriz sirviente
one who serves

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ n
servicio
computing: function provided by one program or machine for another
practice of providing services as economic activity
the military
state of being subordinate or employed
saque
sports: act of initially serving the ball

service /ˈsɜːvɪs/ /ˈsɝvɪs/ v
servir
to serve

service lift n
montacargas
a lift designed to carry goods
ascensor de servicio ascensor para personal ascensor para trabajadores
a lift used by staff

service of process n
diligencia de emplazamiento
delivery of information providing notice
effective notification of a lawsuit

service tree n
serbal común sorbo
Sorbus domestica

service à la française n
Servicio a la Francesa

service à la russe n
Servicio a la Rusa

servile /ˈsəɹ.vəl/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/ adj
servil
of or pertaining to a slave
submissive or slavish

servility /sə.ˈvɪ.lɪ.ti/ n
servilismo
condition of being servile

serving /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/ n
porción
portion of food
servicio
the act of serving

servitude /ˈsɜːvɪtʃuːd/ /ˈsɝvɪtud/ n
servidumbre
the state of being a slave
qualified beneficial interest

servomechanism n
servomecanismo
system

sesame /ˈsɛsəmi/ /ˈsɛzəmi/ n
sésamo ajonjolí
plant
ajonjolí sésamo
seed

sesame oil n
aceite de sésamo
oil extracted from sesame seeds

sesquilingualism n
sesquilingüismo

sesquioxide n
sesquióxido
oxide

sessile adj
sésil
botany
zoology

session /ˈsɛʃən/ n
sesión
meeting of a body to conduct business
period devoted to a particular activity
(computing) the sequence of interactions between client and server

sestertius n
sestercio
Roman coin

set /sɛt/ adj
listo
ready, prepared

set /sɛt/ n
decorado juego plató
serie
a series of, a group of
aparato
device for receiving broadcast radio waves; a radio or television
juego batería
collection of various objects for a particular purpose, such as a set of tools
grupo
group of people, usually meeting socially
set
in tennis
juego
matching collection of similar things, such as a set of tables
escenario plató
scenery for a film or play
conjunto
set theory: collection of objects

set /sɛt/ v
ajustar
to adjust
poner
to arrange with dishes and cutlery
of a heavenly body: to disappear below the horizon
establecer
to determine
asignar
to devise and assign work
ambientar presentar
to introduce
poner colocar dejar
to put something down
solidificarse
to solidify

set down v
posar
to place on a surface

set foot v
poner el pie
to enter

set forth v
tentar
to present for consideration

set free v
libertar
release, free, give freedom to

set in motion v
poner en marcha
trigger movement or progress

set on v
azuzar
to encourage someone, or an animal, to attack someone

set on fire v
encender calentar
arouse passionate feelings in
encender alumbrar pegar fuego a
cause to begin to burn

set one's teeth on edge v
dar dentera
to cause unpleasant sensation in one's teeth

set phrase n
frase hecha colocación
idiomatic expression

set sail v
hacerse a la mar zarpar
to embark on a voyage by boat

set square n
escuadra cartabón
flat triangular piece of plastic or other material used in technical drawing

set the Thames on fire v
encender la pradera
to achieve something amazing

set the table v
poner la mesa
arrange plates, dishes, etc. in preparation for a meal
preparar el camino
make a future outcome possible

set theory n
teoría de conjuntos
mathematical theory of sets

set up adj
preparar
in a position to function

set up v
construir
to arrange for an outcome
causar
to cause to happen
fortalecer
to gel or harden
disponer montar
to ready something for use

set-off n
compensación
extinction of debts of which two persons are reciprocally debtors

seta n
pelillo

setback /ˈsɛtbæk/ n
contratiempo descalabro mazazo varapalo
adverse event, obstacle

sett /sɛt/ n
adoquín
paving stone

settee /sɛˈtiː/ n
sofá
long seat

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ adj
poniente
that disappears below the horizon

setting /ˈsɛtɪŋ/ n
ajuste
placement of a control

settle /ˈsɛtəl/ v
dirimir resolver
to determine
establecerse asentarse avecindarse
to fix one's dwelling

settle down v
calmarse
to become quiet
establecerse
to establish a settled lifestyle

settle for v
conformar
To accept or allow something, especially something not entirely desirable.

settle in v
afincarse asentarse
to become established

settlement /ˈset.l.mənt/ n
finiquito
(finance) delivery and payment
acuerdo
(law) disposition of property
asentamiento
community of people living together
asentamiento poblado
newly established colony

settlement agreement n
avenencia transacción
agreement

settler /ˈsɛt.lə/ /ˈsɛt.lɚ/ n
colonizador
someone who settles in a new location, especially one who makes a previously uninhabited place his home

settling /ˈsɛtl̩ɪŋ/ n
concho decantación

setup n
instalador
computing: an installer

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ n
siete
the figure seven

seven /ˈsɛv.ən/ numeral
siete
cardinal number 7

seven deadly sins n
siete pecados capitales
the cardinal sins

seven hundred /ˈsɛv.ən ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
setecientas setecientos
cardinal number 700

seven hundred and fifty n
setecientos cincuenta
the figure 750

seven hundred and fifty numeral
setecientos cincuenta
number

seven o'clock n
las siete
the start of the eighth hour

seven thousand numeral
siete mil
7,000

seven virtues n
siete virtudes
seven heavenly virtues

seven-league boots n
botas de siete leguas
boots enabling great stride

seventeen /ˈsɛv.ən.tiːn/ /ˌsɛv.ənˈtiːn/ numeral
diecisiete
cardinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimoséptimo
ordinal number

seventeenth /ˌsɛvənˈtiːnθ/ n
diecisieteavo decimoséptimo
one of seventeen equal parts of a whole

seventh /ˈsɛv.ənθ/ adj
séptimo sétimo
ordinal form of the number seven

seventh heaven n
séptimo cielo
state of great joy and satisfaction

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ adj
septuagésimo
ordinal form of the number seventy

seventieth /ˈsɛvnti.əθ/ n
setentavo
one of seventy equal parts of a whole
septuagésimo
the person or thing in the seventieth position

seventy /ˈsɛv.ən.di/ /ˈsɛv.ən.ti/ numeral
setenta
cardinal number

seventy-eight numeral
setenta y ocho
78

seventy-first adj
septuagésimo primero
ordinal number 71st

seventy-five numeral
setenta y cinco
75

seventy-four numeral
setenta y cuatro
74

seventy-nine numeral
setenta y nueve
79

seventy-one numeral
setenta y uno
71

seventy-seven numeral
setenta y siete
77

seventy-six numeral
setenta y seis
76

seventy-three numeral
setenta y tres
73

seventy-two numeral
setenta y dos
72

sever /ˈsɛv.ɚ/ v
separar cortar tajar tallar truncar
to cut free

several /ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/ determiner
varios
varios varias
consisting of a number more than two, but not very many

severe /sɪˈvɪə/ adj
severo austero
austere
severo
strict or harsh
severo grave
very bad or intense

severe acute respiratory syndrome n
síndrome respiratorio agudo severo
form of pneumonia

severely adv
severamente
in a severe manner

severity /səˈvɛɹɨti/ n
seriedad severidad
degree of something undesirable; badness
severidad
state of being severe

sew /sjuː/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ v
coser
(transitive) use a needle
(intransitive) use a needle

sewage n
aguas residuales
suspension of water and waste

sewer /ˈs(j)uːə/ /ˈsuɚ/ n
alcantarilla alcantarillado cloaca
pipes used to remove human waste and to provide drainage
costurera cosedor cosedora costurero
person who sews clothing

sewing /ˈsoʊɪŋ/ /ˈsəʊɪŋ/ n
costura
action of the verb to sew

sewing machine n
máquina de coser
device

sewn /soʊn/ /səʊn/ v
cosido
past participle of sew

sex /sɛks/ n
sexo relación sexual
act of sexual intercourse
sexo género
gender (female or male)

sex /sɛks/ v
sexar
to determine the sex of

sex appeal n
atracción sexual
sexual attractiveness

sex bomb n
bomba sexual
someone highly sexy

sex change n
cambio de sexo
change in sex

sex drive n
libido
tendency to engage in sexual activity

sex education n
educación sexual
sex education

sex hormone n
hormona de sexo
hormones involved in puberty, arousal, and sex drive

sex life /ˈsɛksˌlaɪf/ n
vida sexual
part of a person's life that is directly concerned with sexual activity

sex ratio n
razón de sexo

sex shop n
sex shop
shop that sells sexual merchandise

sex slave n
esclava sexual esclavo sexual
slave kept for the purpose of sexual exploitation

sex strike n
huelga sexual
strike involving the withholding of sex

sex symbol n
símbolo sexual
person with sexual ideals

sex tourism n
turismo sexual
travel for sex

sex toy n
juguete sexual
sex aid

sex worker n
trabajador sexual trabajadora sexual
person who supplies sexual services for money

sexagenarian adj
sexagenario
in one's seventh decade

sexagenarian n
sexagenario sexagenaria
a person who is between the ages of 60 and 69

sexagesimal adj
sexagésimo
based on the number sixty

sexism /ˈsɛksɪzm̩/ n
sexismo
gender discrimination or dislike

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ adj
sexista
unfairly against one sex in favour of the other

sexist /ˈsɛksɪst/ n
sexista
a person who discriminates on grounds of sex

sexologist n
sexólogo sexóloga
someone who studies, or is an expert in, sex and sexuality

sexology n
sexología
study of sex and sexuality

sextant /ˈsɛkstənt/ n
sextante
navigational instrument

sextet /sɛksˈtɛt/ n
sexteto
any group of six people
composition for six voices or instruments

sextillion numeral
sextillón
a million quintillion, 1036
mil trillones
a trillion billion, 1021

sexting /ˈsɛkstɪŋ/ v
mandar textos sexuales sextear
sending sexually explicit text messages or photographs between cell phones

sexton /ˈsɛk.stən/ n
sacristán
church official

sexual /ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
sexual
of or relating to having sex
of or relating to sexuality

sexual abuse n
abuso sexual
forcing of undesired sexual activity by one person on another

sexual appetite n
apetito sexual
sexual desire

sexual cannibalism n
canibalismo sexual
sexual cannibalism

sexual fraternization n
relación sexual
sexual relations

sexual harassment /ˌsɛkʃuəl həˈɹæsmənt/ n
acoso sexual
sexual harassment

sexual intercourse n
coito relación sexual
sexual interaction

sexual minority n
minoría sexual
those outside mainstream sexual expression

sexual orientation n
orientación sexual
sexual orientation

sexual predator n
acosador sexual
person seen as threatening for wanting sex

sexual relation n
relación sexual
behaviour of a sexual nature

sexual reproduction n
reproducción sexual
process whereby a new organism created by combining the genetic material of two organisms

sexual slavery n
trata de blancas
criminal activity

sexual tension n
tensión sexual
tension between two individuals due to physical attraction

sexuality /sɛkʃuˈæləti/ /sɛkʃuˈælɪti/ n
sexualidad
concern with or interest in sexual activity
sexual activity
that which is characterized or distinguished by sex
sexual identity
sexual receptivity

sexualization n
sexualización

sexually adv
sexualmente
by means of intercourse
in a sexual manner
with respect to intercourse
with respect to sex (division)

sexually transmitted disease n
enfermedad de transmisión sexual infección de transmisión sexual
disease contracted through sexual contact

sexy /ˈsɛksi/ /ˈsɛksɪ/ adj
sexy
having sexual appeal
slang: very attractive or appealing

señorita /sɛn.jə.ˈɹiː.tə/ n
señorita
courtesy title for an unmarried woman in a Hispanophone country

sgraffito /sɡɹəˈfiːtoʊ/ /sɡɹəˈfiːtəʊ/ n
esgrafiado
technique where the top layer is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer

sgraffito /sɡɹəˈfiːtoʊ/ /sɡɹəˈfiːtəʊ/ v
esgrafiar
to produce a design using this technique

shabby /ˈʃæb.i/ adj
andrajoso desarrapado desharrapado harapiento zarrapastroso
clothed with ragged, much worn, or soiled garments
astroso cutre raído zarrapastroso
torn or worn; poor; mean; ragged

shabrack n
caparazón
saddlecloth of a cavalry horse

shack /ʃæk/ n
chabola barraca cambuche casa bruja champa jacal
crude hut

shack up v
arrejuntarse amancebarse
to live together, especially when unmarried

shackle n
grillete
a U-shaped piece of metal
grillete grillos
restraint fit over an appendage

shackles n
grillete
paired wrist or ankle restraints

shad /ʃæd/ n
sábalo alosa
fishes of the herring family

shade /ʃeɪd/ n
sombra
darkness where light is blocked
persiana
something that blocks light, particularly in a window
matiz tono umbral
variety of color

shade /ʃeɪd/ v
matizar
to alter slightly
oscurecer
to darken or to lightly colour
sombrear
to shield from light

shadoof n
cigoñal cigüeñal
device used to gather water

shadow /ˈʃædoʊ/ /ˈʃædəʊ/ n
sombra
dark image projected onto a surface

shadow of a doubt n
sombra de duda
any doubt or hesitation

shadowy /ˈʃædoʊɨ/ /ˈʃædəʊɨ/ adj
sombrío sombreado sombroso umbroso umbrío
of or pertaining to shadow

shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adj
umbroso
abounding in shades
umbrío
causing shade

shaft /ʃæft/ /ʃɑːft/ n
barra caña cañón eje mango
haz rayo
beam or ray of light
asta astil
long narrow body of spear or arrow
pozo
long passage sunk into the earth
raquis
main axis of a feather
tronco
the shaft of the penis
ducto
ventilation or heating conduit
pozo hueco
vertical passage housing a lift

shag /ʃæɡ/ n
cormorán cormorán moñudo
sea bird
polvo
act of sexual intercourse
sexual partner

shag /ʃæɡ/ v
joder
to have sexual intercourse with

shaggy /ˈʃæɡi/ adj
chascón desgreñado greñudo pelo despeinado pelo largo pelo suelto
with long, thick, and uncombed hair, fur, or wool

shah /ʃɑː/ n
sah sha
king of Persia

shahada n
shahada
Islamic declaration of belief

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ n
sacudida
act of shaking
batido
milkshake

shake /ˈʃeɪk/ v
sacudir agitar
transitive: to cause to move
agitar sacudir
transitive: to disturb emotionally

shake like a leaf v
temblar como un flan
to tremble

shake off v
sacudir
to remove by shaking

shaky /ˈʃeɪki/ adj
tembloroso
shaking

shale /ʃeɪl/ n
esquisto pizarra
sedimentary rock
cáscara vaina
shell, husk, cod, pod

shallot /ʃəˈlɒt/ /ˈʃælət/ n
chalote chalota ajo chalote cebolla escalonia
vegetable in the onion family

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ adj
superficial
extending not far downward
concerned mainly with superficial matters
poco profundo superficial
having little depth and significantly less deep than wide
superficial desinteresante
lacking interest or substance

shallow /ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/ n
bajo bajofondo
shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water

shalom interjection
shalom
transliteration of the Jewish greeting or farewell

sham /ʃæm/ adj
falso ficticio fingido
intended to deceive

sham /ʃæm/ n
engaño farsa fraude truco
trickery, hoaxing

sham /ʃæm/ v
fingir
to cheat or deceive

sham marriage n
matrimonio ficticio
fake marriage

shaman /ˈʃɑːmən/ n
chamán curandera curandero
a medium between the concrete and spirit worlds

shamanism n
chamanismo
range of traditional beliefs

shamble /ˈʃæmbl̩/ v
arrastrar los pies
to walk while shuffling or dragging the feet

shambles /ˈʃæmbl̩z/ n
matadero
a slaughterhouse

shambolic /(ˌ)ʃæmˈbɑlɪk/ /ʃamˈbɒlɪk/ /ʃæmˈbɔlɪk/ adj
caótico
chaotic

shame /ʃeɪm/ n
vergüenza pena
something to regret
vergüenzas
that which is shameful and private, especially body parts
vergüenza acholo
uncomfortable or painful feeling

shame /ʃeɪm/ v
avergonzar
to cause to feel shame

shamefaced adj
apenado avergonzado
bashful or ashamed

shameful /ˈʃeɪmfəl/ adj
vergonzoso
causing or meriting shame or disgrace

shamefully /ˈʃeɪmfəli/ adv
vergonzosamente
in a shamefull manner

shameless adj
sin vergüenza
having no shame

shamelessly adv
desvergonzadamente
in a shameless manner

shamelessness n
desfachatez desvergüenza sinvergonzonería
The state or characteristic of being without shame

shampoo /ʃamˈpuː/ /ʃæmˈpuː/ n
champú
product for washing the hair or other fibres

shamrock /ˈʃæm.ɹɑk/ /ˈʃæm.ɹɒk/ n
trébol
trefoil leaf of any clover

shandy /ˈʃændi/ n
clara
a serving of this mixture
mixture of lemonade and beer

shank /ʃæŋk/ n
pincho
an improvised stabbing weapon

shanks' mare n
ir en el coche de San Fernando, un ratito a pie y otro caminando
walking

shanks' pony n
ir en el coche de San Fernando, un ratito a pie y otro caminando
idiomatic references to walking

shanty /ˈʃænti/ n
chabola
An old run-down house or shack

shanzhai n
piratería
imitation and trademark infringing brands and goods

shape /ʃeɪp/ n
forma
condition of personal health, especially muscular health
appearance or outline
forma estado
status or condition

shape /ʃeɪp/ v
formar modelar
to give something a shape

shape-shifter /ˈʃeɪpʃɪftə/ n
cambiante
a person who can transform

shapely adj
curvilíneo exuberante torneado
having a pleasing shape

shaper n
limadora
A machine tool

sharashka n
sharashka
a Soviet gulag R&D lab

shard /ʃaːd/ /ʃɑɹd/ /ʃɑːd/ n
añicos casco esquirla
piece of glass or pottery

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ n
acción
financial instrument
participación
portion of something
compartición
resource shared over a computer network

share /ʃɛə/ /ʃɛəɹ/ v
dividir compartir
to divide and distribute
compartir dar
to give
compartir
to have in common

share taxi n
colectivo taxi colectivo
a vehicle for hire, taking passengers on a fixed or semi-fixed route without timetables

sharecropper n
aparcero
a farmer paying rent with crops to the landowner

sharecropping n
aparcería
system

shared /ˈʃɛə(ɹ)d/ adj
compartido
used multiply

shareholder n
accionista accionario
one who owns shares of stock

shareholders' agreement n
pacto de sindicación pacto parasocial pacto reservado
agreement between shareholders

shari'a n
sharia
Islamic religious law

sharif n
jerife
traditional Arab tribal title given to those who serve as the protector of the tribe and all tribal assets

shark /ʃɑɹk/ /ʃɑːk/ n
tiburón escualo
fish

shark attack n
ataque de tiburón
attack on a human by a shark

shark fin soup n
sopa de aleta de tiburón
soup made from shark fins

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adj
listo puntiagudo sostenido
agudo afilado filoso
able to cut easily
certero
exact, precise, accurate, keen
agudo
forming a small angle
intense and sudden (of pain)
musically higher-pitched than desired
observant, alert, acute
agrio
having an intense, acrid flavour
offensive, critical, or acrimonious
listo
intelligent
sostenido
of a note, played a semitone higher than usual
filoso agudo
pointed, able to pierce easily

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ adv
en punto
exactly
desafinado
in a higher pitch than is correct or desirable

sharp /ʃɑɹp/ /ʃɑːp/ n
sostenido
note that is sharp in a particular key
sign for a sharp note on the staff

sharp-tailed sandpiper n
correlimos acuminado
Calidris acuminata

sharpen /ˈʃɑɹpɨn/ v
afilar aguzar
to make sharp

sharpener n
sacapuntas
device for making things sharp

sharpness n
agudeza
cutting ability of an edge

sharpshooter n
francotirador
marksman

shashlik n
shashlik
skewered dish

shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃæt.ɚ/ v
astillar estrellar hacer añicos
to smash, or break into tiny pieces
quebrantar astillar estrellar hacer añicos
to violently break something into pieces

shave /ʃeɪv/ n
afeitado
an instance of shaving

shave /ʃeɪv/ v
afeitar rasurar rapar
to remove hair from
afeitar
to remove hair from one's face
lonchear
to slice thin

shaver /ˈʃeɪvə/ /ˈʃeɪvɚ/ n
afeitadora maquinilla de afeitar máquina de afeitar
electric razor

shaving /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/ n
viruta
A thin, shaved off slice of wood, metal, or other material

shaving brush n
brocha de afeitar
brush for applying shaving cream

shawarma n
shawarma
Middle Eastern sandwich-like wrap

shawl /ʃɔːl/ n
chal pañolón
a square piece of cloth worn as a covering for the head, neck, and shoulders

shawm /ʃɔːm/ n
caramillo chirimía
wind instrument

she /ʃi/ /ʃiː/ pronoun
ella
person

she's unconscious phraseologicalUnit
ella está inconsciente
she's unconscious

she-ass n
burra asna
female ass, female donkey, jenny

she-bear n
osa
a female bear

she-cat n
gata
female cat

she-devil n
demonia femenina diabla
female devil

she-wolf n
loba
female wolf

shea /ʃi/ n
karité
tree

shea butter /ˈʃeɪ ˌbʌtɚ/ n
manteca de karité
fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree

sheaf /ʃiːf/ n
fibrilla
atada atado
any collection of things bound together; a bundle
haz atada atado mies
bundle of grain or straw
haz
mathematical construct

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ n
cizalla
a cutting tool similar to scissors
cizallado
the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing

shear /ʃiɹ/ /ʃɛə/ /ʃɪə(ɹ)/ v
cizallar cortar
to cut
distorsionar
to deform because of shearing forces
esquilar tonsurar tundir
to remove the fleece from a sheep

shear stress n
tensión cortante tensión de corte
component of stress

shears /ʃɪɹz/ /ˈʃɪəz/ n
cizalla cizallas
tool consisting of two blades with bevel edges

shearwater n
pardela
seabird

sheath /ʃiːð/ /ʃiːθ/ n
cubierta exterior envoltura exterior funda exterior vaina externa
insulating outer cover of an electrical cable
envoltura
long case
vaina
scabbard

sheath /ʃiːθ/ v
envainar
put (a sword) into its sheath
put (an object) into its sheath

sheathe /ʃiːð/ v
envainar
to put something, such as a knife, into a sheath

sheave /ʃiːv/ n
roldana
wheel having a groove

shed /ʃɛd/ n
carraca
poor quality automobile
cobertizo galpón sotechado
temporary structure to shelter something

shed /ʃɛd/ v
derramar
to allow to flow or fall
separar
to part or divide
verter
to pour; to make flow

sheen /ʃiːn/ n
brillo
splendor; radiance; shininess

sheep /ʃip/ /ʃiːp/ n
oveja
animal
papanatas pusilánime
one who behaves shyly

sheep liver fluke n
duela del hígado
parasitic flatworm

sheepdog n
perro pastor
dog used for herding sheep

sheepfold /ˈʃiːpfəʊld/ n
redil aprisco
enclosure

sheepskin n
badana carnero
skin of a sheep

sheer /ʃɪɹ/ /ˈʃɪə/ adj
acantilado escarpado vertical
straight up and down; vertical; perpendicular
transparente fino muy delgado
very thin or transparent

sheet /ʃit/ /ʃiːt/ n
capa
expanse of material on a surface
escota
rope to adjust a sail
hoja folio pliego
sheet of paper
lámina
thin, flat layer of solid material

sheet bend n
vuelta de escota
knot

sheet metal n
hojalata
Metal worked into a thin, flat sheet

sheet music n
partitura
hand-written or printed form of musical notation

sheet of paper n
hoja de papel papeleta
piece of loose paper

sheik /ʃeɪk/ n
jeque
leader of an Arab village, family or small tribe
Gulf countries: official title for members of the royal family
Islamic religious clergy

shekel /ˈʃekəl/ n
siclo
ancient unit of weight

shelduck n
tarro
waterfowl

shelf /ʃɛlf/ n
estantería anaquel
capacity
arrecife bajío banco cordón
reef, shoal, sandbar
estante anaquel balda
structure

shelf life n
duración vigencia
the length of time a product will last without deteriorating

shell /ʃɛl/ n
concha cáscara
casquete
casing of an artillery projectile
terminal
computing: general-purpose environment
caparazón
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle
cáscara
covering of a nut
concha
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects
cáscara concha
hard covering of an egg
vaina
pod

shell /ʃɛl/ v
bombardear
to bombard, to fire projectiles at
descascarar desvainar
to remove the outer covering or shell of something

shell game n
Pepito paga doble mosqueta trile
game which requires the bettor to guess under which of three small cups a pea-sized object has been placed

shellac /ʃəˈlæk/ n
goma laca
processed secretion of the lac insect

shellfish /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/ n
marisco
aquatic food that has a shell

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ n
abrigo refugio amparo asilo abrigadero
a refuge or other protection
hogar
institution

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ /ˈʃɛltɚ/ v
refugiarse
intransitive, to take cover
cobijar
transitive, to provide cover

shelve /ʃɛlv/ v
cajonear dar carpetazo
to set aside, quit, or halt

shemale /ˈʃi.meɪl/ n
travelo
a male-to-female transsexual or transgender person

shenanigans /ʃəˈnænəɡɪnz/ /ʃɪˈnænɪɡ(ə)nz/ n
artimaña travesuras
deceitful tricks

shepherd /ˈʃɛp.əɹd/ n
pastor ovejero
a person who tends sheep

shepherd /ˈʃɛp.əɹd/ v
pastorear
watch over; guide

shepherd's purse n
bolsa del pastor
Capsella bursa-pastoris

sheqel /ˈʃɛkəl/ n
séquel
currency unit in Israel

sherbet /ˈʃɜːbət/ /ˈʃɝːbət/ n
sorbete
frozen fruit juice
sweet drink prepared from fruits or flower petals
polvo acidulado
powder

sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ n
cherife sheriff
all meanings

sherry n
jerez
fortified wine
variety of sherry

sherrylike adj
ajerezado
resembling sherry

shh /ʃː/ interjection
chito chitón
requesting silence

shibboleth /ˈʃɪbəlɛθ/ n
doctrina anticuada
a common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth
santo y seña contraseña
a word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc

shield /ʃiːld/ n
escudo
armor
anything that protects or defends
heraldry

shield /ʃiːld/ v
proteger blindar
to protect, to defend

shield volcano n
volcán en escudo
volcano

shift /ʃɪft/ n
cambio deslizamiento desplazamiento desviación
act of shifting
tecla mayúsculas tecla shift
button on a keyboard
turno
change of workers
cambio
gear mechanism in a motor vehicle

shift /ʃɪft/ v
cambiar
to change gears
to change, swap
moverse
to change position
mover
to move from one place to another

shift key n
mayús tecla mayús
key on a personal computer or terminal keyboard
tecla de mayúsculas
key on a typewriter

shiitake /ʃiːˈtɑːkeɪ/ /ʃɪˈtɑki/ n
hongo del árbol shii shiitake shitake
Lentinula edodes, an edible mushroom

shikimic acid n
ácido shikímico ácido siquímico
shikimic acid

shiksa /ˈʃɪksə/ n
shiksa shikse
non-Jewish girl

shill /ʃɪl/ n
hombre de paja testaferro
a person paid to endorse a product favourably
compinche palero
an accomplice at a confidence trick

shill /ʃɪl/ v
andar en chanchullos prevaricar trapichear trapisondar
to promote or endorse in return for payment
enterrar celar disimular encubrir ocultar tapar
to put under cover, to sheal

shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n
chelín
currency
former coin

shimmer /ˈʃɪmə(ɹ)/ v
cabrillear titilar
to shine with a veiled light; to gleam faintly; to glisten; to glimmer

shin /ʃɪn/ n
espinilla tibia canilla
front part of the leg below the knee

shin pad n
espinillera
clothing

shin splint n
periostitis síndrome de estrés medial de la tibia
painful inflammation of muscles in the shins

shinbone n
tibia
inner bone of the hind limb below the knee

shine /ʃaɪn/ n
brillo
brightness from a source of light
brightness from reflected light

shine /ʃaɪn/ v
alumbrar
ergative: to create light with a flashlight, lamp, torch, etc.
brillar sobresalir
to distinguish oneself
brillar lucir
to emit light

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ n
ripia tablilla
small, thin piece of building material
guijarro
small, smooth pebbles

shingle /ˈʃɪŋ.ɡəl/ v
techar
to cover with shingles (building material)

shingles /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ n
culebrilla herpes zóster culebrina
herpes zoster

shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ adj
brillante
emitting light
lustroso lúcido
having a high polish or sheen
célebre espléndido famoso ilustre renombrado reputado
having exceptional merit

shiny /ˈʃaɪni/ adj
brillante reluciente
brillante
emitting light
refulgente
reflecting light

shiny cowbird n
chamón común tordo renegrido
shiny cowbird

ship /ʃɪp/ n
barco nave buque
large water vessel

ship /ʃɪp/ v
enviar
to send a parcel or container

shipworm n
broma
Marine mollusc that bores through wood

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ n
pecio
A ship that has sunk or run aground so that it is no longer seaworthy.
naufragio
An event where a ship sinks or runs aground.

shipwreck /ˈʃɪpɹɛk/ v
naufragar
to wreck a vessel

shipwrecked adj
naufragado náufrago
stranded as a result of a shipwreck

shipyard n
astillero
place to build and repair ships

shire /ʃaɪə(ɹ)/ /ʃaɪəɹ/ n
condado
former administrative area of Britain; a county

shirk /ʃɜːk/ /ʃɝk/ v
evadir correr escaquearse ponerse al socaire remolonear
avoid a duty

shirker n
remolón
Someone who is lazy
candongo embuscado
Someone who shirks

shirt /ʃɜːt/ /ʃɝt/ n
camisa
article of clothing

shirtfront n
peto
the front part of a shirt

shit /ʃʰɪt/ adj
mierdada
despicable
mierda
of poor quality

shit /ʃʰɪt/ interjection
¡carajo! ¡mierda! ¡puta!
expression of worry, failure
hostia joder
to show surprise

shit /ʃʰɪt/ n
mierda caca
mierda malparido
nasty, despicable person
mierda babosadas huevonadas
nonsense, bullshit
mierda maricadas
rubbish

shit /ʃʰɪt/ v
cagarse
vulgar: to be stricken with fear
cagar
vulgar: to excrete (something) through the anus

shit factory n
cagón cagóncito
humorous: infant

shit-for-brains /ˈʃɪt fɚ ˌbɹeɪnz/ adj
descerebrado subnormal tonto
Very stupid

shit-stirrer n
follonero liante
one who enjoys creating trouble for others

shitass n
cabrón
mean or rude person

shithead /ˈʃɪt.hɛd/ n
cabeza de mierda cagón
stupid or contemptible person

shithole /ˈʃɪthoʊl/ n
antro cuchitril
dirty or unpleasant place

shitload n
chingo fangote
vulgar slang: a large amount

shits /ʃɪts/ n
cagadera cagarro diarrea
vulgar slang for diarrhea

shitton /ˈʃɪtˌtʌn/ n
montón
enormous amount

shitty /ˈʃɪti/ adj
de mierda mierdoso
unpleasant as shit

shive /ʃaɪv/ /ʃɪv/ n
agramiza cañamiza
wood fragment of the husk of flax or hemp

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ n
escalofrío
the act or result of shivering

shiver /ˈʃɪvə/ /ˈʃɪvəɹ/ v
tiritar temblar de frío
to tremble or shake

shoal /ʃəʊl/ n
bajío
sandbank

shock /ʃɑk/ /ʃɒk/ n
choque
life-threatening medical emergency
sudden, heavy impact
something surprising

shock absorber n
amortiguador
device to absorb shocks

shock and awe /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɑ/ /ˈʃɑk (ə)nd ˈɔ/ /ˈʃɒk (ə)nd ˈɔː/ n
shock y pavor
doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force

shock wave n
onda de choque
A powerful compression wave

shocked /ʃɒkt/ adj
atónito estupefacto
surprised, startled, confuded

shocking /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/ adj
horrible
extremely bad
chocante espantoso
inspiring shock; startling
aberrante
unusually obscene or lewd

shoddy /ʃɒdi/ adj
burdo chapucera chapucero flojo mal hecha mal hecho
of poor quality

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ n
zapato
protective covering for the foot
zapata zapato
something resembling a shoe (e.g. brake shoe)

shoe /ʃu/ /ʃuː/ v
calzar
To put shoes on one's feet
herrar
to put horseshoes on a horse

shoe polish n
betún
product used to make shoes shine

shoe size n
talla de calzado talle
size of shoe

shoe tree n
horma
device to preserve the shape of a shoe

shoebill /ˈʃu.bɪl/ n
picozapato
wading bird

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ n
calzador
tool used to assist the foot

shoehorn /ˈʃuːˌhɔɹn/ /ˈʃuːˌhɔː(ɹ)n/ v
apretar encajar forzar meter con calzador
to exert great effort to insert or include something
calzar
to use a shoehorn

shoelace /ˈʃuːˌleɪs/ n
cordón cordonera
for fastening a shoe

shoeless adj
descalza descalzo
without shoes

shoemaker n
zapatero zapatera
a person who makes shoes

shoeshiner n
lustrabotas
person who shines shoes

shofar /ˈʃəʊfə/ n
shofar
ram’s-horn trumpet

shogun /ˈʃəʊɡʌn/ n
shōgun
shogun

shogunate n
shogunato
shogunate, bakufu

shoo /ʃuː/ v
ahuyentar correr
to induce someone to leave

shoot /ʃuːt/ interjection
miércoles
expressing disdain

shoot /ʃuːt/ n
retoño vástago pimpollo
emerging stem and embryonic leaves of a new plant
sesión fotográfica
photography session

shoot /ʃuːt/ v
disparar tirar
to fire a shot
to fire multiple shots
tirar disparar
to hit with a shot

shoot down v
derribar
to cause to fall by shooting

shoot first and ask questions later v
disparar primero y preguntar después
To take hasty, immediate action with serious consequences

shoot me interjection
¡tierra, trágame!

shoot one's mouth off v
fanfarronear
make reckless or exaggerated statements

shoot oneself in the foot v
tirar piedras al propio tejado
tirar piedras contra el propio tejado
to act against one's own interest

shoot the breeze v
darle a la sinhueso pegar la hebra
to chat idly or waste time talking

shooting /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ n
tiroteo
instance of shooting
tiro
the sport or activity of firing a gun or other weapon

shooting guard n
escolta
basketball position

shooting range n
campo de tiro polígono de tiro
a facility designed for firearms practice

shooting star n
estrella fugaz
meteor

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ n
almacén changarro comercio negocio tienda
tienda comercio negocio
establishment that sells goods
taller
workshop

shop /ʃɑp/ /ʃɒp/ v
ir de compras
to visit shops

shop window n
escaparate vidriera vitrina
large window at the front of a shop

shopfloor n
taller
productive area of a factory

shopkeeper n
tendero comerciante tendera
trader who sells goods in a shop

shoplifting n
hurto
action of the verb to shoplift

shopper /ˈʃɑ.pɚ/ /ˈʃɒp.ə/ /ˈʃɔp.ə/ n
comprador compradora
a person who shops

shopping /ˈʃɑpɪŋ/ /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/ n
compras shopping
activity of buying
compras
things bought

shopping bag n
cesta de la compra
strong bag for carrying purchases

shopping basket n
cesta cesta de la compra
basket for groceries and merchandise

shopping cart n
carrito carretilla
conveyance used to carry items while shopping

shopping centre n
centro comercial shopping
large retail outlet

shopping list n
lista de la compra
list of items that need to be bought

shore /ʃo(ː)ɹ/ /ʃoə/ /ʃɔɹ/ /ʃɔː/ n
orilla costa
land adjoining a large body of water

shore up v
reforzar apuntalar
to reinforce (something at risk of failure)

shoreline n
orilla
the divide between land and water

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] adj
corto breve
having a small distance between ends or edges
having little duration
bajo corto
of a person, of comparatively little height

short /ʃoːt/ /ʃɔɹt/ /ʃɔːt/ [ʃɑɹt] n
corto cortocircuito
a short circuit

short circuit n
cortocircuito
unintentional connection

short scale n
escala corta

short selling n
venta corta
The practice of selling items or stock which one does not currently possess

short story n
cuento narrativa breve relato corto
work of fiction

short-billed dowitcher n
agujeta gris
Limnodromus griseus

short-sighted adj
corto de miras
lacking foresight

short-tailed chinchilla n
chinchilla Peruana chinchilla cordillerana chinchilla de cola corta chinchilla del altiplano chinchilla real
South American animal

short-tailed hawk n
busardo de cola corta gavilán rabicorto
Buteo brachyurus

short-tailed parrot n
loro colicorto
Graydidascalus brachyurus

short-term adj
a corto plazo
of the near or immediate future

short-toed snake eagle n
culebrera europea
Circaetus gallicus

shortage n
escasez falta carestía
lack or deficiency

shortchange /ʃɔɹtˈtʃeɪndʒ/ /ʃɔːtˈtʃeɪndʒ/ v
sisar
to defraud someone by giving them less change than they ought to be given after a transaction

shortcoming n
defecto
deficiency

shortcrust pastry n
pasta quebrada
pastry without leavening agent

shortcut /ˈʃɔːtkʌt/ n
atajo
path

shorten /ˈʃɔɹtən/ /ˈʃɔːtən/ v
acortarse
to become shorter
abreviar acortar reducir
to make shorter

shortfall n
déficit
An instance of not meeting a quota or of having an insufficient amount

shorthaired adj
pelicorto
having short hair

shorthand /ˈʃɔɹthænd/ /ˈʃɔːthænd/ n
taquigrafía estenografía
rough and rapid method of writing

shorthanded adv
falta de personal personal insuficiente poco personal
understaffed

shortly /ʃɔːɹtli/ adv
pronto en breve
in a short or brief time or manner

shortness of breath n
disnea falta de aire
dyspnea

shorts /ʃɔː(ɹ)ts/ n
pantalón corto
pants worn primarily in the summer that do not go lower than the knees

shortstop n
campo corto parador en corto torpedero
baseball position

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ adj
cansado
tired, weary
desgastado
worn out

shot /ʃɑt/ /ʃɒt/ n
bala peso
heavy iron ball used for the shot put
chupito tequilazo trago
measure of alcohol
disparo tiro
result of launching a projectile

shot glass n
chupito vaso de trago corto
small glass

shot put n
lanzamiento de peso lanzamiento de bala
athletics event

shotgun /ˈʃɑtɡʌn/ /ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ n
escopeta
gun

shotgun wedding n
casarse de penalti penalti
wedding in which the bride is pregnant

should /ʃəd/ /ʃʊd/ v
deber
expressing obligation
expressing likelihood
si
if; in case of

shoulder /ˈʃoʊldɚ/ /ˈʃəʊldə/ n
hombro
joint between arm and torso
arcén berma acotamiento banquina espaldón hombrillo
part of a road where drivers may stop in an emergency
paleta paletilla
top of the torso, away from the neck

shoulder blade n
omóplato escápula
bone

shoulder pad n
hombrera
type of padding

shoulder-to-shoulder adv
espalda contra espalda
whilst closely cooperating

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ n
grito
a loud burst of voice

shout /ʃaʊt/ /ʃʌʊt/ v
gritar
to utter a sudden and loud outcry

shout down v
abuchear a alguien
to shout louder than someone in order to force through one's argument

shout from the rooftops v
a los cuatro vientos anunciar a bombo y platillo
proclaim

shove /ʃʌv/ n
empujón
rough push

shove /ʃʌv/ v
empujar
push roughly

shove it up your ass v
métetelo por donde amargan los pepinos
exclamation of contempt (vulgar)

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ n
pala
tool for moving portions of material

shovel /ˈʃʌvəl/ v
palear traspalar
to move materials with a shovel

shoveler n
cuchara común pato cucharo
duck in the genus Anas

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ n
programa
broadcast program(me)
demostración
demonstration
espectáculo festival show
entertainment
exposición
exhibition

show /ʃoʊ/ /ʃəʊ/ v
mostrar enseñar
to display
demostrar
to indicate (a fact) to be true

show business n
show business
entertainment industry

show jumping n
salto ecuestre
equestrian event in which a rider's horse is jumped over an array of obstacles

show off v
alardear chulear hacer alarde lucir lucirse
to exhibit, to demonstrate something for the purpose of bragging

show one's true colors v
mostrar su verdadera cara mostrarse tal cual es
to reveal how one really is

show trial n
farsa judicial
trial held for appearance's sake

show up v
aparecer
to appear

show-off n
exhibicionista fanfarrón fantasma postureador
one who shows off

showbusiness /ˈʃoʊˌbɪznɪs/ n
show business
entertainment industry

showcase /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/ /ˈʃəʊˌkeɪs/ n
vitrina escaparate
a case for displaying merchandise or valuable items
vitrina
a setting for displaying something favorably

showdown n
enfrentamiento
the final battle between two nemeses, in which there can be but one victor

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ n
chubasco
brief fall of rain
ducha regadera
device for bathing
ducha
instance of using of this device

shower /ˈʃaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃaʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃoʊ.ɚ/ /ˈʃəʊ.ə(ɹ)/ v
ducharse bañarse
to bathe using a shower
colmar
to bestow liberally
duchar rociar
to spray with

shower curtain n
cortina de ducha
waterproof curtain

shower gel n
gel de ducha gel de baño
gel shower soap

showing /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/ /ˈʃəʊɪŋ/ n
función tanda
occasion

showmanship n
espectacularidad
strong performance

showoff n
mandaparte
person who attempts to demonstrate prowess or ability

showy adj
aparatoso fardón jactancioso ostentoso
for show

shrapnel /ˈʃɹæpnəl/ n
metralla shrapnel
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device

shred /ʃɹɛd/ v
trocear
to cut or tear into narrow pieces or strips

shredded adj
rallado
cut or torn into narrow pieces

shredder /ʃɹɛdə(ɹ)/ n
desfibradora ralladora trituradora
machine

shrew /ʃɹuː/ n
musaraña
mouselike animal
arpía bruja
woman

shrewd /ʃɹuːd/ adj
astuto
artful, tricky or cunning
perspicaz
showing clever resourcefulness in practical matters

shrewdly adv
astutamente con perspicacia
in a shrewd manner

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ n
alarido chillido
a sharp, shrill outcry or scream

shriek /ʃɹiːk/ v
chillar
to utter a loud, sharp, shrill sound or cry

shrike /ʃɹaɪk/ n
alcaudón verdugo
Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae

shrill /ʃɹɪl/ adj
estridente
high-pitched and piercing

shrimp /ʃɹɪmp/ n
gamba camarón langostino
decapod crustacean
camarón
flesh of the crustacean

shrimp plant n
camarón
Justicia brandegeeana

shrine /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ n
relicario
a case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics
santuario
a holy place dedicated to a specific figure of respect

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ n
loquero
psychiatrist or therapist (informal, belittling)

shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ v
correr rehuir zafar
intransitive: to attempt to avoid an unwanted or intimidating duty
achicarse contraerse encogerse
intransitive: to contract, to become smaller
rehuir
to move back because of fear or disgust
encoger contraer jibarizar mermar
transitive: to cause something to shrink

shrivel /ˈʃɹɪvəl/ v
arrugar
become wrinkled
collapse inward

shroud /ʃɹaʊd/ n
mortaja sudario
dress for the dead
obenquillo obenque
mast support

shrub /ʃɹʌb/ n
arbusto mata
woody plant

shrub celery n
apio
the crisp thick leafstalk of the celery plant

shrubbery n
matorral
planting of shrubs

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ n
encogimiento de hombros
gesture

shrug /ʃɹʌɡ/ v
encogerse de hombros
to raise the shoulders to express uncertainty, lack of concern, etc.

shrunk /ˈʃɹʌŋk/ v
encogido
past participle of shrink

shudder /ˈʃʌdə/ /ˈʃʌdɚ/ n
escalofrío
shivering tremor

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ n
barajar
act of shuffling cards

shuffle /ˈʃʌfəl/ v
barajar mezclar barajear
to put in a random order
arrastrar arrastrar los pies
to walk without picking up one's feet

shun /ʃʌn/ v
evitar
to avoid

shut /ʃʌt/ v
cerrar
to close

shut down v
apagar
to close, terminate, or end
to turn off or stop

shut up /ʃʌt ˈʌp/ v
cerrar
close (a building) so that no one can enter
encerrar
enclose (a person, animal or thing) in a room or other place so that it cannot leave
cállate callad cierra la boca cállanse cállate la boca cállese
imperative: "Shut up!"
callarse cerrar la boca
intransitive: to stop talking or making noise
encerrar guardar resguardar
put (an object) in a secure enclosed place
clausurar cerrar
terminate (a business)
callar
transitive: to stop (a person) from talking or (a person or thing) from making noise

shutdown n
apagado
action of closing

shutter /ˈʃʌtɚ/ n
obturador
part of a camera
contraventana postigo
protective panels over windows

shutter speed n
velocidad de obturación
time during which the shutter of a camera remains open

shuttle [ˈʃʌɾel] n
lanzadera
part of a loom
the sliding thread holder in a sewing machine
lanzadera bus de cortesía
transport service

shuttle [ˈʃʌɾel] v
transportar
to transport by shuttle

shuttlecock /ˈʃʌtl̩kɑk/ /ˈʃʌtl̩kɒk/ n
volante
badminton ball

shy /ʃaɪ/ adj
tímido
easily frightened
cautious
vergonzoso
embarrassed
reservado
reserved

shy /ʃaɪ/ v
lanzar
to fling

shy away from v
escurrir el bulto
to avoid, evade

shyly adv
tímidamente
in a shy manner

shyness n
timidez
quality of being shy

si /si/ n
si
seventh note of a major scale

sialic acid n
ácido siálico
any of a group of amino carbohydrates

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ adj
sibilante
characterized by a hissing sound

sibilant /ˈsɪb.ɪ.lənt/ n
sibilante
phonetics: a hissing sound

sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ n
hermano hermana
person who shares same parents

sic /sɪk/ adv
sic
thus, thus written

sic /sɪk/ v
azuzar
incite an attack by

sick leave n
baja médica incapacidad temporal
a type of leave from work

sick man of Europe pn
hombre enfermo de Europa
Ottoman Empire

sick pay n
subsidio de enfermedad indemnización por enfermedad
money paid to an employee during his or her sick leave

sickening /ˈsɪk(ə)nɪŋ/ adj
asqueante estomagante repugnante
causing sickness or disgust

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ adj
falciforme
shaped like the blade of a sickle

sickle /ˈsɪkl̩/ n
hoz
agricultural implement

sickle-cell anemia n
anemia falciforme
disease characterized by sickle-shaped red blood cells

sickly /ˈsɪkli/ adj
enfermizo
appearing ill
enfermizo enclenque valetudinario achacoso calamitoso enteco
frequently ill
dulzón empalagoso
overly sweet
débil triste
weak, faint

sickly sweet adj
empalagosa empalagoso
too sweet

sickness /ˈsɪknɪs/ n
enfermedad
the quality or state of being sick or diseased; illness; disease or malady

side /saɪd/ n
lado
bounding straight edge of an object
left or right half
flat surface of an object
one possible aspect of a concept
region in a specified position with respect to something
bando
group having a particular allegiance in a war
equipo selección
set of opponents in a game
página
surface of a sheet of paper

side by side adv
codo a codo codo con codo
figuratively, with a common purpose

side dish n
acompañamiento agregado guarnición
serving of food meant as an accompanying dish

side effect n
efecto secundario
medicine: an adverse effect
unintended consequence of any action

side-splitting adj
descacharrante descuajaringante desternillante para cagarse de (la) risa para morirse de (la) risa para partirse de (la) risa
very funny

side-striped jackal n
chacal rayado
side-striped jackal

sidebar n
barra lateral
(computing) information placed at the side of a webpage

sideboard n
aparador
furniture

sideburns /ˈsaɪd.bɚnz/ /ˈsaɪd.bɜː(ɹ)nz/ n
patillas
facial hair reaching from the top of the head down the side of the face to the side of the chin

sidekick /ˈsaɪdkɪk/ n
compañero
assistant

sidelock n
mecha de lado
sidelock

sidereal /saɪˈdɪəɹi.əl/ /saɪˈdɪɹi.əl/ adj
sidéreo
of or relating to the stars

siderite n
siderita
a mineral, iron(II) carbonate
siderito
an iron meteorite

sideropenia n
ferropenia
iron deficiency

sides reversed is phraseologicalUnit
se ve revés
Used to form palindromes

sidewalk /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/ n
acera banqueta vereda andén escarpa
paved footpath

sidewalk cafe n
terraza
an outdoor portion of a restaurant

siege /siːdʒ/ n
asedio sitio
military blockade of settlement

siege engine n
arma de asedio
large weapon of war to batter fortifications

siemens /ˈsiːmənz/ n
siemens
derived unit of electrical conductance

siesta /siˈɛstə/ n
siesta
an afternoon nap

sieve /sɪv/ n
colador cedazo criba tamiz harnero
device to separate larger objects from smaller ones or from liquids
criba
process that filters out unwanted pieces of input

sieve /sɪv/ v
cribar cernir colar
to strain, sift or sort using a sieve

sievert /ˈsiːvət/ n
siévert
SI unit of radiation dose

sift /sɪft/ v
juzgar
to examine (something) carefully
separar
to separate or scatter (things) as if by sieving
tamizar cernir
to sieve or strain (something)

sift out v
hacer la criba

sifter /ˈsɪftɚ/ n
colador
tool for sifting

sigh /saɪ/ n
suspiro
act of sighing
manifestation of grief; a lament

sigh /saɪ/ v
suspirar
to inhale a larger quantity of air than usual, and immediately expel it

sight /saɪt/ n
mira visor
device used in aiming a firearm
vista
something seen
espectáculo lugar de interés panorama
something worth seeing

sight /saɪt/ v
avistar
get sight of
apuntar
take aim at
ver
visually register

sight translation n
traducción a la vista
act of translating a written text out loud

sighthound n
lebrel
sighthound

sighting n
avistaje avistamiento
act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for

sightsee v
turismo visitar los lugares de interés
go sightseeing

sightseeing n
excursionismo turismo
tourism

sigil /ˈsɪdʒəl/ /ˈsɪdʒɪl/ n
sigilo
computing: character affixed to a symbol
seal, signature or signet

sigma /ˈsɪɡmə/ n
sigma
letter of the Greek alphabet

sigmoid /ˈsɪɡ.mɔɪd/ adj
sigmoideo
in anatomy: relating to the sigmoid flexure of the large intestine
in geometry: curved in two directions

sign /saɪn/ n
símbolo
any of several specialized non-alphabetic symbols
letrero señal aviso placa señalización
flat object bearing a message
signo
math: positive or negative polarity
seña signo
meaningful gesture
presagio signo
omen
lengua de señas lengua de signos
sign language in general
signo muestra
visible indication

sign /saɪn/ v
hablar a señas
intransitive: to communicate using sign language
firmar
to make (a document) official by writing one's signature
to write one's signature on a document
firmar signar
to write one's signature somewhere
graficar
transitive: to communicate using sign language

sign language n
lengua de señas lengua de signos
sign language

sign of the cross n
santiguamiento señal de la cruz
gesture

sign of the times n
signo de los tiempos
symbol of an era

sign over v
traspasar
to transfer

sign up v
alistar enlistar inscribir
to add a name to the list of people who are participating in something
alistarse darse de alta inscribirse
to add one's own name to the list of people who are participating in something

signage /ˈsaɪnɪdʒ/ n
señalización rotulación
signs taken collectively

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ n
señal
sign made to give notice
device to give indication
telecommunication: electric or electromagnetic action that conveys information

signal /ˈsɪɡnəl/ v
señalar
to indicate

signatory /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/ n
signatario firmante signataria
one who signs or signed

signature /ˈsɪɡnətʃə/ /ˈsɪɡnətʃɚ/ n
firma pliego
firma
person’s autograph name

signer n
firmante signatario
one who signs

significance /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/ n
significación significado calado
extent to which something matters
significado
meaning

significant /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.kənt/ /sɪɡˈnɪ.fɪ.ɡənt/ adj
significativo importante
having noticeable effect
significativo
signifying something; carrying meaning
statistics: having a low probability of occurring by chance

significant other n
media naranja novia novio
romantic partner, regardless of marital status

significantly adv
significativamente
in a significant manner: notably

signify /ˈsɪɡ nəˌfaɪ/ v
representar señalar significar suponer

signpost n
letrero
post bearing a sign that gives information on directions

silane n
silano

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ interjection
cállate
be silent

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ n
silencio
lack of any sound

silence /ˈsaɪ.ləns/ v
silenciar
to make something silent
hacer callar
to suppress criticism

silence is golden proverb
el silencio es oro por la boca muere el pez
proverb

silent /ˈsaɪlənt/ adj
callado silencioso
silencioso callar
free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet
silencioso
not implying significant modifications which would affect a peptide sequence
undiagnosed or undetected because of an absence of symptoms

silent as the grave adj
ser callado como una tumba ser como una tumba
to say absolutely nothing

silent film n
cine mudo
film without sound

silent treatment n
hacer el vacío
ignoring a particular individual

silently /ˈsaɪləntli/ adv
silenciosamente
in a silent manner; making no noise

silhouette /ˌsɪ.lʊˈwɛt/ n
silueta
representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color

silica /ˈsɪl.ɪ.kə/ n
sílice
silica group of the silicate minerals
silicon dioxide

silicate /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/ /ˈsɪlɪkət/ /ˈsɪlɪkɪt/ n
silicato
salt or mineral

siliceous adj
silíceo
relating to silica

silicle n
silícula
A short silique

silicon /ˈsɪləkɑn/ /ˈsɪlɪkən/ n
silicio
non-metallic element

silicon dioxide n
dióxido del silicio
SiO₂

silicone /ˈsɪləkən/ /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/ n
silicona
any of a class of inert compounds of silicon

silicosis n
silicosis
silica dust pneumoconiosis

silique /ˈsɪlɪk/ n
silicua vaina
fruit with two carpels

silk /sɪlk/ n
seda
fabric
fiber

silk-cotton tree n
bonga capoc ceiba kapok lupuna pochote
tropical tree

silken adj
sedoso
having a texture like silk

silkworm /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/ n
gusano de seda
caterpillar

silky /ˈsɪlki/ adj
sedoso
similar in texture or appearance to silk

sill /sɪl/ n
alféizar antepecho parapeto
base of a window
lámina
layer of igneous rock

sillimanite n
silimanita
mineral

silly /ˈsɪli/ adj
absurdo bobo insensato necio simple tonto
niñito
foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom
infantil
irresponsible, showing irresponsible behaviors
simple tontito
pejorative: simple, not intelligent, unrefined
apayasado
playful, giggly
semiaturdido
semiconscious

silly season /ˈsɪli ˈsizən/ n
serpiente de verano
period when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting bizarre stories

silo /ˈsaɪloʊ/ n
silo
vertical building for storing grain
underground bunker

silt /sɪlt/ n
limo fango sedimentos fluviales
fine earth deposited by water

silty adj
limoso
having a noticeable amount of silt

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ adj
argentino plateado
having a color/colour like silver
blanco
made from another white metal
de plata
made from silver

silver /ˈsɪl.və/ /ˈsɪl.vɚ/ n
plateado plata
color/colour
platería
cutlery/silverware
plata labrada
items made of silver or other white metal
plata
metal

silver fox n
zorro plateado
fox with pale yellow fur

silver lining n
lado positivo
a good aspect of a mostly bad event

silver medal n
medalla de plata
medal made of, or having the colour of, silver

silver tongue n
pico de oro
trait of being clever at speaking

silver-plate v
argentar platear
to coat a metal surface with a thin layer of silver

silver-tongued adj
de voz encantador
eloquent and articulate

silverback n
espalda plateada
mature male gorilla

silvered adj
plateado
coated with silver

silverfish n
pececillo de plata lepisma
type of bristletail

silverside n
pejerrey tinícalo
fish of the families Atherinidae and Atherinopsidae

silversmith n
platera platero
person who makes articles out of silver

silverware n
cubiertos servicio
(US) knives, forks and spoons

silvery adj
argentado argénteo argentino
clear and musical in tone
plateado argénteo argentina argentino argéntea plateada
resembling silver

silvery-cheeked antshrike n
batará crestado
Sakesphorus cristatus

silviculture n
silvicultura
forestry

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ adj
símico
of or pertaining to apes
símico simiesco
resembling an ape

simian /ˈsɪm.i.ən/ n
simio
an ape or monkey

similar /ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/ adj
similar semejante parecido equiparable parejo
having traits or characteristics in common; alike, comparable
semejante
of geometric figures, having the same shape

similarity /sɪmɪˈlæɹɪti/ n
semejanza similitud similaridad
closeness of appearance

similarly adv
asimismo de la misma manera igualmente similarmente
in a similar style or manner

simile /ˈsɪməli/ n
símil
figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another

similitude /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ /sɪˈmɪlɪtuːd/ n
similitud
similarity or resemblance to something else

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ n
calentamiento
process of simmering

simmer /ˈsɪmə/ /ˈsɪmɚ/ v
calentar cocerse a fuego lento entibiar
(intransitive) to cook or undergo heating slowly
cocer a fuego lento entibiar
(transitive) to cause to cook or undergo heating slowly

simony /ˈsaɪ.mə.ni/ n
simonía
act of buying or selling spiritual things

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ n
sonrisa afectada
frivolous smile

simper /ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ v
sonreírse afectadamente
To smile in a frivolous manner

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ adj
simple sencillo
uncomplicated
simple-minded

simple /ˈsɪmpəl/ n
simple
preparation from one plant

simple future n
futuro imperfecto futuro simple
future tense

simple harmonic motion n
movimiento armónico simple
oscillating motion

simple machine n
máquina simple
device

simple past n
pretérito
the simple past tense

simple present n
presente
present tense

simple sentence n
oración simple
sentence containing one independent clause and no dependent clause

simple-minded adj
más simple que el mecanismo de un botijo
Lacking mental capacity

simpleness n
simplicidad
property of being simple

simpleton /ˈsɪmpəltən/ n
simplón ababol gaznápiro ingenuo panoli papanatas
simple-minded naive person lacking common sense

simplex n
simplex
an analogue in any dimension of the triangle or tetrahedron

simplicity /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/ n
llano sencillez
freedom from artificial ornament, pretentious style, or luxury
sencillez
freedom from complication; efficiency
simplicidad
quality or state of being simple, unmixed, or uncompounded; as, the simplicity of metals or of earths
quality or state of being not complex, or of consisting of few parts

simplification /ˌsɪmpləfəˈkeɪʃən/ n
simplificación
act of simplifying

simplify /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/ v
simplificar
to make simpler

simplistic adj
simplista
overly simple

simply /ˈsɪmpli/ adv
simplemente sencillamente
in a simple manner
simplemente
merely, solely

simulacrum /ˌsimjəˈleɪkɹəm/ n
simulacro
image or representation

simulate /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/ v
simular
to model, replicate, duplicate the behavior

simulated adj
simulado
made to imitate

simulation /sɪmjʊleɪʃən/ n
simulación piscinazo
soccer: attempt of feigning a foul
simulación
something which simulates
process of simulating
assuming an appearance which is feigned, or not true

simultaneity /ˌsaɪməltəˈniɪti/ /ˌsɪməltəˈniːɪti/ n
simultaneidad
the quality or state of being simultaneous

simultaneous /sɪm.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ /ˌsaɪ̯m.əlˈteɪ̯n.i.əs/ adj
simultáneo
occurring at the same time

simultaneous interpretation n
interpretación simultánea
type of oral translation

simultaneously /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ /ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli/ adv
simultáneamente
occurring at the same time

simultaneousness n
simultaneidad
the quality or state of being simultaneous

sin /sɪn/ n
pecado
violation of religious law
misdeed

sin /sɪn/ v
pecar
to commit a sin

since /sɪn(t)s/ conjunction
ya que porque dado que visto que supuesto que
because
desde que desde
from the time that

since /sɪn(t)s/ preposition
desde
from (time)

since when adv
¿desde cuándo?
from what time

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ adj
sincero
earnest

sincerely /sɪnˈsɪəli/ /sɪnˈsɪɹli/ adv
sinceramente
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly

sincerity /sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ n
sinceridad
quality of being sincere

sindonology n
sindonología
study

sine /saɪn/ n
seno
trigonometric function

sine qua non /ˌsaɪnɪ kweɪ ˈnɒn/ /ˌsɪni kwɑ ˈnɑn/ n
condición sine qua non
prerequisite

sine wave n
onda senoidal
waveform

sinecure /ˈsaɪ.nə.kjʊɹ/ /ˈsaɪ.nɪ.kjʊə/ n
sinecura canonjía enchufe prebenda
a position that requires no work but still gives a payment

sinewy /ˈsɪnjuːi/ adj
fibroso
possessing physical strength
correoso
tough; having strong sinews

sinful /ˈsɪnfəl/ adj
pecaminoso
constituting sin

sing /sɪŋ/ v
cantar
to produce harmonious sounds with one’s voice

sing the praises of v
cantar las alabanzas de
commend someone's attributes to others

singable adj
cantable
capable of being sung

singe /sɪnd͡ʒ/ v
chamuscar
to burn slightly

singer /ˈsɪnd͡ʒə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪŋə/ /ˈsɪŋɚ/ n
cantante cantora
female person who sings
cantante cantor
person who sings

singer-songwriter n
cantautora cantautor
singer-songwriter

singing /ˈsɪŋɪŋ/ n
canto
the act of using the voice to produce musical sounds; vocalizing

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ adj
solo único
not accompanied by anything else
not divided in parts
soltero soltera
not married nor dating

single /ˈsɪŋɡəl/ n
sencillo
45 RPM vinyl record
popular song
soltero soltera
one who is not married

single file adv
fila india
line or queue one person wide

single out v
seleccionar singularizar
To select one from a group and treat differently

single room n
habitación individual
a hotel room with one single bed

single-platform adj
monoplataforma

single-tasking adj
monotarea

single-user adj
monousuario

singlet /ˈsɪŋɡlɪt/ n
camiseta interior musculosa undershirt
sleeveless shirt

singleton n
conjunto unitario
math: set

singly even adj
par solamente
singly even

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ adj
único
distinguished by superiority
singular
grammar: referring to only one thing
being out of the ordinary
being the only one of a kind
being only one of larger population

singular /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/ /ˈsɪŋɡjʊlə/ n
singular
grammar: form of a word that refers to only one thing

singularity /ˌsɪŋɡjəˈlæɹətɪ/ n
singularidad
physics: point of infinite density
peculiar state or occurrence
point where infinite value is reached

singulative n
singulativo
a singulative form or construction

sinicization n
sinificación sinización
process of sinicising

sinicize /ˈsɪnəsaɪz/ v
achinar
make Chinese in form or character

sinister /ˈsɪnɪstə/ /ˈsɪnɪstɚ/ adj
siniestro
evil
of the left
izquierdo siniestro
heraldic "left"

sink /sɪŋk/ n
fregadero lavamanos
basin
desagüe
wastewater drain

sink /sɪŋk/ v
hundir
cause (ship, etc) to sink
hundir hundirse
descend into liquid, etc
enclochar
push (something) into
hundir sumergir sumergirse
submerge

sinkhole n
desagüe
depressed area in which water collects
cenote dolina
geology: hole formed in soluble rock

sinner /ˈsɪnɚ/ n
pecador pecadora
person who has sinned

sinoatrial adj
sinoatrial
relating to the venous sinus and right atrium

sinologist n
sinólogo
a student, or expert in sinology

sinter /ˈsɪntə/ v
sinterizar
to compact and heat a powder to form a solid mass

sintering n
sinterización
A process in which the particles of a powder are welded together by pressure and heating to a temperature below its melting point

sinuate adj
festoneado
roughly the same height for most of its length

sinuosity n
sinuosidad
the property of being sinuous

sinuous /ˈsɪn.ju.əs/ adj
sinuoso
having curves in alternate directions; meandering

sinus /ˈsaɪnəs/ n
seno
pouch or cavity in any organ or tissue

sinusitis n
sinusitis
inflammation

sinusoidal /saɪnəˈsɔɪdəl/ adj
senoidal sinusoidal
in the form of a sine wave

sip /sɪp/ n
sorbo
A small mouthful of drink

sip /sɪp/ v
sorber
to drink slowly, small mouthfuls at a time

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ n
sifón
a bent pipe or tube with one end lower than the other

siphon /ˈsaɪfən/ v
sifonear
transfer by means of a siphon

sippy cup n
vaso infantil
spill-proof cup for toddlers

sir /ˈsə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈsɝ/ /ˈsɪɹ/ n
señor
address to any male, especially if his name or proper address is unknown

sire /saɪə(ɹ)/ n
amo dueño seor ser señor
lord, master, or person in authority
apareado
male animal

siren /ˈsaɪəɹən/ /ˈsaɪɹən/ n
sirena
nymph of Greek mythology
device for making a sound alarm
dangerously seductive woman

siren song n
canto de sirena
enticing but dangerous appeal

siriometer n
siriómetro

sirloin n
solomillo palomilla
cut of beef

sirocco /sɪˈɹɒkoʊ/ n
siroco
wind

sissy /ˈsɪsi/ n
calzonazos
a timid, unassertive or cowardly person
afeminado
an effeminate boy or man

sissyphobia n
plumafobia plumofobia
negative attitude towards men who act in a feminine way

sister /ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/ n
hermana sor
a nun; a female member of a religious community
hermana hermano
attributively: of an entity that has a special relationship with another
hermana
woman or girl having the same parents
senior nurse

sister city n
ciudad hermana
city in a relationship of cordiality

sister-in-law n
cuñada
brother's wife
husband's sister
wife's sister
husband's brother's wife
wife's brother's wife

sister-wife n
coesposa
co-wife

sistergirl n
flaquita mijita nenita
informal term of address for a female

sistrum /ˈsɪstɹəm/ n
sistro
instrument

sit /sɪt/ v
sentarse sentar
move oneself into such a position
estar sentado sentar
of a person, be in a position in which the upper body is upright and the legs are supported
encajar
of an agreement or arrangement, to be accepted
asentarse
of an object: occupy a given position permanently
pertenecer sentar
to be a member of a deliberative body

sit down v
sentarse
to assume a sitting position from a standing position

sit up v
sentarse
to rise to a sitting position

sit-in n
encierro
type of protest

sit-up /ˈsɪt.ʌp/ n
abdominal
exercise in which the abdominal muscles are contracted

sitar n
sitar
musical instrument

site /saɪt/ n
sitio sitio web
a website
sitio
place fitted or chosen for any certain permanent use or occupation
region where chemical reactions take place
sitio solar
place where anything is fixed; situation; local position

site map n
mapa del sitio
webpage that lists the contents of a website

sitting /ˈsɪtɪŋ/ n
sentada
a period during which one is seated for a specific purpose

sitting duck n
blanco fácil pato de feria presa fácil
an obvious or unconcealed target

situate /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪt/ v
situar

situated /ˈsɪt͡ʃueɪtɪd/ adj
situado
located in a specific place

situation /sɪtjuːˈeɪʃən/ n
localización ubicación
location
position vis-à-vis surroundings
situación estado
one's status with regard to circumstances
state of affairs
nivel puesto
position of employment

situation comedy n
comedia de situación
episodic comedy television program

six /sɪks/ n
seis
digit

six /sɪks/ numeral
seis
cardinal number

six hundred /ˈsɪks ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
seiscientos
cardinal number 600

six o'clock n
las seis
the start of the seventh hour

six of one, half a dozen of the other proverb
dar lo mismo ser el mismo perro con diferente collar tres cuartos de lo mismo
two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent

sixteen /ˈsɪks.tiːn/ /ˌsɪksˈtiːn/ numeral
dieciséis
cardinal number 16

sixteen hundred numeral
mil seiscientos
number 1600

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimosexto
the ordinal form of the number sixteen

sixteenth /ˌsɪksˈtiːnθ/ n
dieciseisavo
one of sixteen equal parts of a whole

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ adj
sexto
ordinal form of the number six

sixth /sɪk(s)θ/ n
sexto
one of six equal parts of a whole
person or thing in sixth place

sixth sense n
sexto sentido
extrasensory perception

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ adj
sexagésimo
the ordinal form of the number sixty

sixtieth /ˈsɪksti.əθ/ n
sesentavo sexagésimo
one of sixty equal parts of a whole
sexagésimo
person or thing in the sixtieth position

sixty /ˈsɪksti/ /ˈsɪkstɪ/ numeral
sesenta
cardinal number

sixty-eight numeral
sesenta y ocho
cardinal number

sixty-first adj
sexagésimo primero
ordinal number

sixty-five numeral
sesenta y cinco
cardinal number

sixty-four numeral
sesenta y cuatro
cardinal number

sixty-nine /ˌsɪkstiˈnaɪn/ n
sesenta y nueve
cardinal number
sex position

sixty-one numeral
sesenta y uno
cardinal number

sixty-second adj
sexagésimo segundo
ordinal number

sixty-seven numeral
sesenta y siete
cardinal number

sixty-six numeral
sesenta y seis
cardinal number

sixty-three numeral
sesenta y tres
cardinal number

sixty-two numeral
sesenta y dos
cardinal number

size /saɪz/ n
talla tamaño
a specific set of dimensions for clothing
tamaño talla
dimensions or magnitude of a thing
cola sellador
thin, weak glue intended to be painted upon
cola
wallpaper paste

size /saɪz/ v
formar ordenar
to classify or arrange by size
medir
to estimate the size of
encolar sellar
to apply primer to a surface which is to be painted

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ n
chirriar
the sound of water hitting a hot surface
chirrido
zing, zip, or pizazz; excitement

sizzle /ˈsɪzəl/ v
chirriar chisporrotear
to make the sound of water hitting a hot surface

skald /skɔːld/ n
escaldo
a Nordic poet of the Viking Age

skandha n
agregado
any of the five aspects constituting the sentient being in Buddhism

skate /skeɪt/ n
patinaje
act of skating or ice skating
patín
ice skate or roller skate

skate /skeɪt/ v
patinar
to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates
andar en skate
to skateboard

skateboard n
monopatín patineta skate
platform on wheels

skateboarding n
monopatinaje skate skateboarding
riding on a skateboard

skater /ˈskeɪ.tə(ɹ)/ n
patinador patinadora
person who skates

skating /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ n
patinaje
action or sport

skedaddle /skɪˈdædəl/ v
irse largarse
move or run away quickly

skeet n
tiro al plato
form of trapshooting

skein /skeɪn/ n
enredo
figuratively: tangle
madeja
quantity of yarn

skeletal /ˈskɛlɪt(ə)l/ adj
esquelético
of, or relating to the skeleton
haggard

skeletal muscle n
músculo esquelético
muscle of vertebrates

skeleton /ˈskɛlətən/ n
estructura esqueleto
frame that provides support to a building
esqueleto osamenta
system that provides support to an organism
esqueleto
very thin person

skeleton in the cupboard n
esqueleto en el armario
shameful secret

skeleton key n
llave maestra
key that opens a range of locks

skeptic /ˈskɛp.tɪk/ n
escéptico escéptica
someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkəl/ adj
escéptico
having, or expressing doubt
related to skepticism

skepticism /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/ n
escepticismo
general disposition to doubt

sketch /skɛtʃ/ n
sketch
brief musical, dramatic or literary work etc.
esbozo bosquejo esquicio
quick freehand drawing
esbozo boceto bosquejo croquis
rough design or draft

sketch /skɛtʃ/ v
esbozar bosquejar

skew /skjuː/ adj
oblicuo asimétrico
neither perpendicular nor parallel

skewed adj
distorsionado sesgado
biased, distorted

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ n
brocheta pincho anticucho fierrito
pin used to secure food during cooking

skewer /ˈskjuːə/ /ˈskjuːəɹ/ v
ensartar
to impale on a skewer

skewness n
asimetría
measure of the asymmetry

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ n
esquí
one of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow

ski /skiː/ /ʃiː/ v
esquiar
to move on skis

ski mask n
balaclava
A warm cap shielding the neck and head

skid /skɪd/ n
derrapada derrape patinazo resbalón
out of control sliding motion

skid /skɪd/ v
derrapar patinar resbalar
to slide in an uncontrolled manner

skid mark n
palomino raspa
visible stain on underpants

skidmark n
palomino
visible stain left on underpants

skier n
esquiador esquiadora
someone who practices skiing

skiff /skɪf/ n
batel
Any of various types of boats small enough for sailing or rowing by one person

skiing /ˈskiɪŋ/ n
esquí
sport or activity

skill /skɪl/ n
habilidad talento destreza maña
capacity to do something well

skilled /skɪld/ adj
diestro hábil habilidoso
having or showing skill

skillet /ˈskɪlɪt/ n
sartén
pan for frying

skillful /ˈskɪl.fəl/ adj
hábil ducho habilidoso mañoso
possessing skill, skilled

skim /skɪm/ adj
descremado
having lowered fat content

skim /skɪm/ v
hojear leer por encima
read quickly, skipping some detail
desnatar
remove cream
scrape off; remove (something) from a surface
rebotar
ricochet
throw an object so it bounces on water
sobrevolar rozando
to glide along near the surface as a seabird across the ocean

skim milk n
leche descremada leche desnatada
milk with removed cream

skimp /skɪmp/ v
escatimar
to save; to be parsimonious or stingy

skin /skɪn/ n
máscara
image used as the background of graphical user interface
piel
outer protective of the body of a person or animal
skin and fur of an animal used by humans
congealed layer on the surface of a liquid

skin /skɪn/ v
despellejar desollar
to remove the skin of

skin and bones n
escuchimizado piel y huesos
emaciated; very skinny

skin cancer n
cáncer de piel
malignant growth on the skin

skin magazine n
revista porno
adult or pornographic magazine

skin tag n
acrocordón

skin-deep adj
superficial
superficial

skinflint n
avara avaro tacaña tacaño
one who is excessively stingy or cautious with money

skink /skɪŋk/ n
escinco eslizón
lizard

skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj
flaco delgado
thin

skinny /ˈskɪni/ n
flaco
A skinny person

skip /skɪp/ v
saltar
to move by hopping on alternate feet
saltear
to omit or disregard intermediate items or stages

skipjack n
bonito listado rayado
Katsuwonus pelamis

skipper /ˈskɪpɚ/ n
capitan
captain of sports team
master of a ship
entrenador
coach, director, leader

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ n
escaramuza enfrentamiento refriega
brief battle between small groups
escaramuza berrinche
minor dispute

skirmish /ˈskɜː(ɹ)mɪʃ/ v
escaramuzar
to engage in a minor battle or dispute

skirmisher n
escaramuzador hostigador
soldier

skirt /skɜːt/ /skɝt/ n
falda pollera enaguas saya
clothing
part of dress

skirting board n
zócalo
panel between floor and interior wall

skitter /ˈskɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈskɪtɚ/ v
apresurar
to move hurriedly

skittish /ˈskɪtɪʃ/ [ˈskɪɾɪʃ] adj
temeroso tímido
easily scared
caprichoso voluble
fickle

skive /ˈskaɪv/ v
colgar clase escaquearse hacer novillos hacer pellas
To slack off

skua /ˈskjuːə/ n
págalo
predatory seabird of the family Stercorariidae

skulk /skʌlk/ v
merodear
to conceal oneself; to hide

skull /skʌl/ n
cráneo calavera
bones of the head: cranium and mandible
calavera
death's-head, skull

skull and crossbones n
calavera
symbol of death

skullcap /ˈskʌlkæp/ n
kipá
cap that covers the area from the forehead to just above the back of the neck

skunk /skʌŋk/ n
mofeta zorrillo chingue zorro hediondo
animal

sky /skaɪ/ n
cielo firmamento
atmosphere above a point
cielos cielo
heaven
firmamento cielo
specific view, condition

sky blue adj
celeste
light blue

sky blue n
celeste azul cielo cerúleo
colour

sky burial n
entierro celestial
funeral practice

skyclad /ˈskaɪ.klæd/ adj
vestido al cielo
naked outdoors

skydiving n
paracaidismo
jumping out of an aircraft and freefalling

skylark /ˈskaɪ.lɑɹk/ /ˈskʌɪ.lɑːk/ n
alondra alondra común
small brown passerine bird

skylight /ˈskaɪˌlaɪt/ n
tragaluz claraboya celaje
opening in the roof

skyscraper /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈskaɪˌskɹeɪpɚ/ n
rascacielos torre
tall building

slab /slæb/ n
lámina plancha tabla
flat piece of material
adoquín baldosa losa valdosa
paving stone

slack /slæk/ adj
flojo holgado
not tense
flojo
weak

slack /slæk/ n
carboncillo carbonilla
small coal, coal dust
charco
tidal marsh or periodically filling shallow

slack /slæk/ v
flojear haraganear
to procrastinate
aflojarse estar a la bartola relajarse
to refuse to exert effort

slacken /ˈslæ.kən/ v
aflojar
(transitive) to gradually decrease in intensity
(intransitive) to gradually decrease in intensity

slacker /ˈslækɚ/ n
holgazán perezoso procrastinador
procrastinating or lazy person

slag /slæɡ/ n
escoria
the impurities which result and are separated out when melting a metal or refining it from its ore
the scoria of a volcano

slag heap n
pila de desechos

slag off v
poner a parir
to talk insultingly to or about someone or something

slake /sleɪk/ v
apagar
To become less energetic
To cool with water
disminuir
To become less intense
saciar
To satisfy thirst
aflojar
To slacken

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ n
eslalon
sports

slalom /ˈslɑː.ləm/ v
eslalon
to race in a slalom

slam /slæm/ v
azotar dejar caer
to put with force and loud noise
azotar dar un portazo
to shut with sudden force and noise
calumniar derramar ponzoña
to speak badly of
azotar
to strike forcefully with some implement

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ n
calumnia
false or unsupported spoken malicious statement

slander /ˈslɑːndə/ v
calumniar dejar negro difamar pelar
utter a slanderous statement about

slanderer n
calumniador
One who slanders

slanderous adj
calumnioso
Both untrue and harmful to a reputation

slang /sleɪŋ/ /slæŋ/ n
jerga argot
jerga argot germanía
unconventional language

slant /ˈslænt/ n
inclinación
slope or incline

slap adv
justo
exactly

slap n
bofetada cachetada
A blow dealt with the open hand
The sound of such a blow.

slap v
aventar
To place, to put carelessly
golpear
to cause something to strike soundly
abofetear cachetear
to give a slap

slap in the face n
bofetada cachetada mojicón pasagonzalo soplamocos torta
slap in the face or on the cheek

slapper /ˈslæpə/ /ˈslæpɚ/ n
puta zorra ramera
female of loose morals
puta
prostitute

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ n
barra barra oblicua diagonal slash
typography: / symbol

slash /slaʃ/ /slæʃ/ v
hechar una meada
slang: an act of urination

slash and burn n
roza y quema artigaje
technique

slate /sleɪt/ n
pizarra
rock
pizarrón
sheet of slate for writing on

slate /sleɪt/ v
destinar
anticipate or strongly expect
fechar fijar programar
schedule

slater /ˈsleɪtə/ /ˈsleɪtɚ/ n
pizarrero
one who lays slate

slattern /ˈslætən/ /ˈslætɚn/ n
puerca
dated: dirty and untidy woman

slaty-backed gull n
gaviota de Kamchatka
Larus schistisagus

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ n
escabechina
a decisive defeat
matanza
killing of animals (also kosher and halal rituals)
killing of many people

slaughter /ˈslɑtɚ/ /ˈslɔtɚ/ /ˈslɔːtə/ v
matar
to butcher animals, generally for food (also kosher and halal rituals)
masacrar carnear matar
to kill in a particularly brutal manner

slave /sleɪv/ n
esclava esclavo
esclavo
person forced to work for another
person forced to perform sexual acts; nonconsensual sex slave
engineering: device that is controlled by another device
esclavo esclava
person owned by another
submissive partner in a BDSM relationship who (consensually) submits to (sexually) serving

slave driver n
negrera negrero esclavista
employer who demands excessive work

slave-girl n
esclava
female slave

slaver /ˈslævə/ /ˈslævɚ/ n
negrera negrero esclavista
a person engaged in the slave trade

slavery /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ n
esclavitud
institution or practice of owning human beings
condition of servitude endured by a slave
condition in which one is captivated or subjugated

slay /sleɪ/ v
matar asesinar
to kill, murder

slayer /ˈsleɪə/ n
asesina asesino
one who slays

sleazebag n
canalla caradura sinvergüenza
morally reprehensible, disreputable, or sleazy person

sleazy /sliː.zi/ adj
corroncho corrupto cutre escandaloso gacho groncho
chungo cutre gacho sórdido
Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate

sledge /slɛdʒ/ n
trineo
sleigh or sled

sledgehammer n
almádena
kind of hammer

sleek /sliːk/ adj
liso
not rough or harsh
smooth

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ n
sueño
state of reduced consciousness
informal: act or instance of sleeping
legaña lagaña chele chelito
substance found in the corner of the eyes (gound), sometimes as a figurative objectification of sleep

sleep /slip/ /sliːp/ v
dormir
to rest in state of reduced consciousness

sleep apnea n
apnea del sueño
brief interruptions of breathing during sleep

sleep disorder n
trastorno del sueño
medical disorder of sleep patterns

sleep in v
dormir hasta tarde habérsele pegado a uno las sábanas
to sleep late

sleep like a log v
dormir a pierna suelta dormir como un ceporro dormir como un tronco
to sleep well, without disturbance

sleep mask /slip mæsk/ /sliːp mɑːsk/ n
antifaz para dormir
blindfold

sleep of the just n
el sueño de los justos

sleep on v
consultar con la almohada
to postpone a decision at least overnight

sleep over v
pernoctar pasar la noche
to sleep over

sleep paralysis n
parálisis del sueño
inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon awakening

sleep rough v
dormir al raso dormir al sereno
sleep outdoors without a place to go home to

sleep talk v
hablar dormido hablar en sueños
to talk whilst asleep

sleep tight interjection
buenas noches duerma bien
good night

sleeper n
dormilón
someone who sleeps
pijama con los pies
type of pajamas that covers the whole body

sleepiness n
sueño tuto
property of being sleepy

sleeping /ˈsliːpɪŋ/ n
durmiendo
state or act of being asleep

sleeping bag n
saco de dormir
padded or insulated bag

sleeping car n
vagón dormitorio
a railroad car with sleeping facilities for passengers travelling overnight.

sleeping pill n
pastilla para dormir somnífero
a pill having a soporific effect

sleeping sickness n
enfermedad del sueño
infectious disease

sleepless adj
insomne (noche) en vela
absence of sleep

sleeplessness n
desvelo vela
property of being sleepless

sleepover n
pijamada
the act of spending the night as a guest in another's house

sleepwalking n
sonambulismo
act of walking while not conscious or aware of it, during sleep

sleepy /ˈsliːpi/ adj
soñoliento cansado adormecido sueño
feeling the need for sleep

sleepyhead n
dormilón dormilona modorro
sleepy person

sleet /sliːt/ n
aguanieve
mixture of rain and snow
rain which freezes before reaching the ground

sleeve /sliːv/ n
funda
mechanical covering or lining
manga
part of a garment that covers the arm

sleeve /sliːv/ v
enfundar
to fit a sleeve to

sleight of hand n
escamoteo juego de manos
performance
escamoteo prestidigitación
skill

sleiveen /ˈsliːviːn/ n
tunante bribón caballero de industria estafador petardista pícaro
dishonest person; trickster

slender /ˈslɛndə/ /ˈslɛndɚ/ adj
esbelto
thin

slender-billed gull n
gaviota picofina
Chroicocephalus genei

slender-horned gazelle n
gacela blanca
Gazella leptoceros

sleuth /sljuːθ/ /sluːθ/ n
sabueso
bloodhound
detective
detective

slew /sluː/ /slɪu/ n
montón
a large amount

slice /slaɪs/ n
corte sección
a section of image taken of an internal organ
rebanada
thin, broad piece cut off

slice /slaɪs/ v
rebanar
to cut into slices

sliced bread n
pan de molde
bread that is sold sliced into pieces

slicer n
rebanador
someone or -thing that slices

slick /slɪk/ adj
astuto
clever, making an apparently hard task easy
resbaladizo
slippery due to a covering of liquid

slick /slɪk/ n
marea negra
A covering of liquid, particularly oil
neumático liso
A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern

slide /slaɪd/ n
deslizamiento
act of sliding
tobogán deslizadero resbaladero resbaladilla
item of play equipment
portaobjeto portaobjetos
microscope slide
corrimiento corrimiento de tierra
rubble, earth and stones moving down
slide
slide for playing slide guitar
diapositiva
transparent image for projecting

slide /slaɪd/ v
deslizar
to cause to move in contact with a surface
resbalar
to lose balance
to move in continuous contact with a surface

slide rule n
regla de cálculo
analog calculator

slideshow n
diaporama pase de diapositivas
presentation

sliding /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/ adj
corredizo
able to slide

sliding door n
puerta corredera puerta giratoria
door

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] adj
insignificante leve ligero
small in amount, insignificant

slight /slaɪt/ [sl̥l͡ɐɪʔ̚] n
falta de respeto
act of slighting

slightly /ˈslaɪtli/ adv
ligeramente levemente
to a small extent or degree

slim /slɪm/ adj
delgado flaco
slender

slim /slɪm/ v
enflaquecer adelgazarse enflacar enflaquecerse
lose weight

slime /slaɪm/ n
moco baba
mucilaginous substance or mucus-like substance
limo légamo cieno lama
mud

slimeball /ˈslaɪmbɔːl/ /ˈslaɪmˌbɔl/ n
baboso
person regarded as slimy or otherwise undesirable

slimy /ˈslaɪ.mi/ adj
tramposa tramposo
underhanded

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ n
cabestrillo
bandage
honda
instrument for throwing
eslinga
rope or chain arrangement

sling /ˈslɪŋ/ v
tirar arrojar lanzar
to throw

slinger n
hondero
someone who slings or who uses a sling

slingshot /ˈslɪŋʃɒt/ n
honda tirachinas gomera jebe baladora biombo
Y-shaped stick

slip /slɪp/ n
trozo de papel papeleta papelito pedazo de papel tira de papel
small piece of paper
resbalón
act of slipping
descuido desliz equivocación error patinazo
error
combinación subveste
women’s undergarment

slip /slɪp/ v
tropezar
to err
resbalar deslizar
to lose one's traction

slip away v
escabullirse esfumarse dar esquinazo escaquearse
to leave a place without being noticed

slip knot n
nudo corredizo
knot which attaches a line to an object and tightens when pressure is applied

slip of the tongue n
lapsus lapsus linguae
mistake in speech

slip-up /ˈslɪpʌp/ n
desinteligencia desliz despiste gazapatón marfilada metedura de pata
a (small) error or mistake

slipper n
pantufla zapatilla
low shoe slipped on and off easily
pantufla zapatilla babucha
low shoe usually worn indoors

slipperiness n
resbalosidad
property of being slippery

slippery /ˈslɪpəɹi/ adj
escurridizo
evasive; difficult to pin down
resbaladizo escurridizo resbaloso
of a surface

slippery jack n
babosillo boleto anillado
mushroom in genus Suillus

slipstream n
ciencia ficción no convencional ficción estela
A genre of fantastic or non-realistic fiction
cono de aspiración cono de succión rebufo
the low pressure zone

slipstream v
estela instalación integrada
to incorporate additional software
ir a rebufo ir a rueda de ir justo detrás de
to take advantage of the suction

slipway n
dique grada
sloping surface

slit /ˈslɪt/ n
ranura abertura fisura rendija
narrow cut or opening; a slot
raja rayita
vulgar, slang: opening of the vagina

slither /ˈslɪð.ə(ɹ)/ v
deslizarse deslizar
to slide

sliver /ˈslɪ.vɚ/ /ˈslɪv.əː/ n
edificio rascacielos
New York: A narrow high-rise apartment building
astilla
a long piece cut or rent off; a sharp, slender fragment
cebo lengüeta
bait made of pieces of small fish

slivovitz /ˈslɪvəvɪts/ /ˈslɪvəˌvɪts/ n
slivovitz
rakija made from distilled, fermented plum juice

slob /slɒb/ n
vago
lazy, slovenly person

slobber v
babear
To allow saliva or liquid to run from one's mouth

sloe /ˈsloʊ/ /ˈsləʊ/ n
endrina arañón
fruit of Prunus spinosa
endrino
tree of the genus Prunus bearing dark-purple fruit

slogan /ˈsloʊ.ɡən/ /ˈsləʊ.ɡ(ə)n/ n
eslogan lema
eslogan lema consigna
phrase associated with a product, used in advertising

sloop /sluːp/ n
balandra chalupa
single-masted sailboat

slop /slɒp/ n
bazofia tichate
scraps which are fed to pigs

slope /sloʊp/ /sləʊp/ n
cuesta pendiente
area of ground that tends evenly upward or downward
desnivel inclinación
degree to which a surface tends upward or downward
pendiente
math: slope of the line tangent to a curve at a given point
angle of a roof surface
inclinación cuesta
mathematics
chuequito ojo chueco
offensive: person of East Asian descent

sloppy adj
descuidado chapucero desaliñado desaseado desprolijo
messy; not neat, elegant, or careful

slot /slɒt/ n
máquina tragamonedas tragamonedas
A slot machine designed for gambling
ranura
narrow depression, perforation, or aperture

slot machine n
tragaperras tragamonedas
gambling machine

sloth /slɑθ/ /slɒθ/ /slɔθ/ /sləʊθ/ n
pereza
laziness
perezoso pereza
mammal

sloth bear n
oso perezoso
Melursus ursinus

slouch hat n
chambergo
broad-brimmed felt hat

slough /slʌf/ n
agüite
state of depression

slovenly /ˈslʊv.ən.li/ /ˈslʌv.ən.li/ adj
sucio
descuidado
careless or negligent; sloppy
dejado
having an untidy appearance; unkempt

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ adj
atrasado
behind in time
lento
not quick in motion
spread over a comparatively long time
lacking in promptness; acting with deliberation
of reduced intellectual capacity

slow /sloʊ/ /sləʊ/ v
lentificarse ralentizarse
to become slow
enlentecer frenar lentificar ralentizar
to reduce the speed of

slow down v
desacelerar
to reduce speed

slow motion n
cámara lenta ralentí
film stretched in time

slowly /ˈsloʊli/ /ˈsləʊli/ adv
lentamente despacio
at a slow pace

slowly but surely adv
lento pero seguro
in a slow, yet careful manner

slowness n
lentitud
quality of being slow

slowworm /ˈsləʊwɜː(ɹ)m/ n
lución
Anguis fragilis

sludge /slʌdʒ/ n
lodo sedimento
generic term for separated solids
fango
residual material from a process
lodo
sediment of minerals in a steam boiler
costra
small pieces of ice

slug /slʌɡ/ n
babosa limaco
gastropod

sluggard n
remolón
lazy or idle person

sluggish /ˈslʌɡɪʃ/ adj
estúpido lento pendejo tarado
characteristic of a sluggard; dull; stupid; tame; simple
aburrido desganado haragán huevón inútil perezoso
habitually idle and lazy; slothful; dull; inactive
inerte apagado desganado
having no power to move oneself or itself; inert
calmado calmo lento
slow; having little motion

sluggishness n
pachorra
the property of being sluggish

sluice /sluːs/ n
esclusa compuerta presa
passage for water

slum /slʌm/ n
barrio asentamiento barriada bruja barriada de emergencia barrio bajo barrio de chabolas
dilapidated neighborhood

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ n
adormecimiento adormilamiento
a very light state of sleep

slumber /slʌmbə/ /ˈslʌmbɚ/ v
dormitar adormecer adormilar
to be in a very light state of sleep
estar aletargado
to be inactive or negligent

slump n
bajón
helpless collapse

slump v
desfallecer desplomarse
to collapse heavily

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ n
insulto denigración
insult or slight
legato ligadura de expresión
symbol indicating a legato passage

slur /slɜː(ɹ)/ v
arrastrar las palabras mascullar
to articulate poorly

slurp /slɝp/ v
sorber
eat or drink noisily

slurry /ˈslɝ.i/ /ˈslʌ.ɹi/ n
purín
agriculture: mixture of animal waste, other organic material and sometimes water used as fertilizer

slush /slʌʃ/ n
granizado
flavored shaved ice served as a drink
nieve a medio derretir nieve fangasa nieve semiderretida
half-melted snow

slut /slʌt/ n
cambollana dejada golfa mujerzuela puta ramera
perra
a female dog
criada sirvienta
a maid
descarada
bold, outspoken woman
puta zorra furcia putona golfa pendón
sexually promiscuous woman
guarra guarro
untidy person

slutty /ˈslʌti/ adj
casquivana putilla
Of or resembling a slut

sly /slaɪ/ adj
astuto listo pillo
artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily
habilidoso
dexterous in performing an action, so as to escape notice; nimble

sly as a fox adj
saber latín saber más que los ratones colorados ser astuto como un zorro
very sly

slyly /ˈslaɪli/ adv
arteramente astutamente
in a sly manner

smack /smæk/ n
sumaca
sailing vessel
sopapo soplamocos
sharp blow

small /smoːl/ /smɑl/ /smɔl/ /smɔːl/ adj
minúsculas
minuscule or lowercase, referring to written letters
pequeño chico
not large
pequeño joven
young

small beer n
el chocolate del loro
something of little importance

small caps n
versalita
font variant

small change n
cambio
a minor or insignificant amount of money

small fry n
[[don nadie|Don Nadie]]
things or people of little importance

small hours n
altas horas
very early morning

small intestine n
intestino delgado
upper part of the intestine

small of the back n
región lumbar
lumbar region of the back

small pica n
lectura lectura chica

small screen n
pequeña pantalla
broadcast or cable television screen

small talk n
charla palique
idle conversation

small town n
pueblito pueblucho
a small town

small wonder n
no es de extrañar
unsurprising occurrence

small-minded adj
mezquino
selfish; not mindful of the big picture

smaller /ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ adj
menor más pequeño
comparative of small

smallness n
pequeñez menudencia
state of being small

smallpox /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/ /ˈsmɔːlpɒks/ n
viruela
disease

smarmy /ˈsmɑː.mi/ /ˈsmɑːɹ.mi/ adj
zalamero
Falsely earnest, smug, or ingratiating

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ adj
listo
listo intelectual
exhibiting intellectual knowledge, such as that found in books
vivaracho vivo
exhibiting social ability or cleverness

smart /smɑɹt/ /smɑːt/ v
escocer
to hurt or sting

smart aleck n
sabelotodo listillo
a know-it-all

smart card n
tarjeta inteligente
plastic card that has information stored on a computer chip

smartass adj
burlón
related to or characteristic of a smartass

smartness n
tienta
the state or quality of being smart

smartphone /ˈsmɑɹtfoʊn/ /ˈsmɑːtfəʊn/ n
teléfono inteligente
electronic handheld device

smartwatch n
reloj inteligente smartwatch
wristwatch

smash /smæʃ/ v
golpear machucar
hit extremely hard
destrozar estrellar
to break violently

smashing adj
excelente maravilloso
wonderful

smatter /ˈsmæ.tə/ /ˈsmæ.təɹ/ v
charlar parlotear
intransitive: talk superficially
chapurrar chapurrear
to speak (a language) with spotty or superficial knowledge

smattering /ˈsmæ.təɹ.ɪŋ/ /ˈsmæɾɹ̩ɪŋ/ n
chapurreo nociones
superficial knowledge

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ /smɪɚ/ n
mancha
mark

smear /smiɚ/ /smɪə/ /smɪɚ/ v
difamar embarrar manchar
to damage someone's reputation by slandering, making false accusations
aplicar embadurnar manchar untar
to spread (a substance)
cubrir untar
to spread (a surface) with a substance

smear campaign n
campaña de desprestigio
negative propaganda

smectic adj
esmético
if a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers

smectite n
esmectita
clay mineral

smegma /ˈsmɛɡmə/ n
esmegma
sebaceous secretion

smell /smɛl/ n
olor
sensation
olfato
sense of smell

smell /smɛl/ v
oler husmear
sense with nose
oler
to have a particular smell, whether good or bad; if descriptive, followed by "like" or "of"

smell a rat /ˈsmɛl ə ˈɹæt/ v
haber gato encerrado oler a gato encerrado olerse la tostada
to sense something suspicious

smell fishy v
oler a chamusquina oler a cuerno quemado oler a pólvora

smell-brain n
rinencéfalo
part of brain involved with smelling

smelly /ˈsmɛli/ adj
maloliente
having a bad smell

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ n
eperlano
fish of the family Osmeridae

smelt /ˈsmɛlt/ v
fundir soldar
to fuse two things into one

smelting n
fundición
process of melting or fusion, especially to extract a metal from its ore

smetana /ˈsmɛ.tə.nə/ n
smetana
type of soured cream

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ n
sonrisa
a happy face expression using mouth, but without producing voice

smile /ˈsmaɪl/ v
sonreír
to have a smile on one's face

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ adj
sonriente
cheerful and happy

smiley /ˈsmaɪli/ n
emoticono
representation of a smiling face

smirch v
ensuciar
to dirty

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ n
mueca sonrisa complacida sonrisa de complicidad sonrisa de satisfacción sonrisa de suficiencia sonrisa de superioridad
smile that is insolent, offensively self-satisfied or scornful

smirk /smɜːk/ /smɝk/ v
sonreír con suficiencia
to smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous

smite /smaɪt/ v
golpear cascar
to hit

smith /smɪθ/ n
forjador forjadora
craftsperson who works metal

smithereens /smɪðəˈɹiːnz/ n
añicos
Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items

smithsonite n
smithsonita
mineral

smitten /ˈsmɪtən/ adj
enamorado
in love
entusiasmado
made irrationally enthusiastic

smocking /ˈsmɑkɪŋ/ /ˈsmɒkɪŋ/ n
nido de abeja
embroidery technique in which the fabric is gathered and embroidered with decorative stitches

smog /smɑɡ/ /smɒɡ/ n
esmog neblumo niebla contaminante
urban air pollution

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ n
pito
colloquial: cigarette
humo
visible particles and vapour given off by burning material

smoke /smoʊk/ /sməʊk/ v
humear fumar
to give off smoke
fumar humear
to inhale and exhale smoke from a burning cigarette
to inhale and exhale tobacco smoke regularly or habitually
ahumar fumar
to preserve or prepare by treating with smoke

smoke explosion n
explosión de humo
smoke explosion

smoke like a chimney v
fumar como chino en quiebra fumar como un carretero
to smoke tobacco frequently

smoke-free adj
sin humos
reserved for non-smokers

smoked /smoʊkt/ /sməʊkt/ adj
ahumado
of food, preserved by treatment with smoke

smoker /ˈsmoʊkɚ/ n
fumador fumadora
person who smokes tobacco habitually

smokescreen n
cortina de humo
smoke used as a disguise, mask or cover
anything used (metaphorically) to conceal or distract

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ adj
humeante
giving off smoke

smoking /ˈsmoʊkɪŋ/ /ˈsməʊkɪŋ/ n
tabaquismo
smoking of tobacco

smoking room n
fumadero
room designated for smokers

smoky quartz n
cuarzo ahumado
type of quartz

smolder /ˈsmoʊldɚ/ v
arder
to burn with no flame and little smoke

smooch /smuːtʃ/ n
beso
(informal) a kiss

smooch /smuːtʃ/ v
besar
(informal) to kiss

smooth /smuːð/ adj
suave
beverage: having a pleasantly rounded flavor; neither rough nor astringent
liso
lacking friction, not rough
edge: lacking projections or indentations; not serrated
bland; glib
mathematics, of a function: Having derivatives of all finite orders at all points within the function’s domain
constante
motion: unbroken
apacible tranquilo
placid, calm
sofisticada sofisticado
suave; sophisticated

smooth /smuːð/ v
alisar
make smooth

smooth as a baby's bottom adj
suave como el culito de un bebé
very smooth

smooth snake n
culebra lisa europea
Coronella austriaca

smooth talk n
palabritas mansas

smoothen /ˈsmuːðən/ v
alisar
make smooth

smoothly adv
suavemente
in a smooth manner

smorgasbord /ˈsmɔɹɡəsˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsmɔːɡəsbɔːd/ n
tapas
Swedish-style buffet comprising a variety of cold sandwiches and other dishes

smother /ˈsmʌðɚ/ v
apagar extinguir sofocar
to extinguish or deaden
reprimir
to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity
ahogar sofocar asfixiar
to suffocate

smudge /smʌdʒ/ n
borrón chafarrinada chafarrinón tiznajo tiznón
a blemish; a smear
palo fumigador
dense smoke, such as used for fumigation

smudge /smʌdʒ/ v
desenfocar difuminar macular
to obscure by blurring

smug /smʌɡ/ adj
petulante creído engreído ufano
irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied

smuggle /ˈsmʌɡəl/ v
contrabandear contrabando pasar
to import or export, illicitly or by stealth, without paying lawful customs charges or duties

smuggler /ˈsmʌɡ.lə(ɹ)/ n
contrabandista
One who smuggles things

smuggling n
contrabando
an act of something being smuggled

smugness n
autosuficiencia petulancia ufanía
state or quality of being smug

smurf /smɜːf/ /smɝf/ n
pitufo
fictional character

smutty /ˈsmʌti/ adj
tiznado
blackened, dirty
indecente obsceno
obscene

snack /snæk/ n
antojito aperitivo botana pasaboca pasapalo pincho
refrigerio tentempié bocado piscolabis bala fría botana
a light meal
piscolabis refrigerio tentempié bala fría bocado botana
an item of food eaten between meals

snack /snæk/ v
mecatear merendar picar
to eat between meals

snack bar /ˈsnækbɑɹ/ /ˈsnækbɑː/ n
lonchería
a small restaurant serving light meals

snack food /ˈsnækfuːd/ n
aperitivo
food consumed as a snack between meals

snag /ˈsnæɡ/ n
pega
problem or difficulty

snail /sneɪl/ n
caracol
any animal of the class Gastropoda having a shell
gandul haragán holgazán
sluggard

snail mail n
correo ordinario correo postal
postal mail

snake /ˈsneɪk/ n
serpiente culebra víbora sierpe
legless reptile

snake /ˈsneɪk/ v
culebrear hacer culebra serpentear
to move in a winding path

snake charmer n
encantador de serpientes
snake charmer

snakelet n
viborezno
a baby snake

snap /snæp/ n
chasquido de dedos
act of hitting a middle or ring finger against the palm
foto fotografía instantánea
photograph
chasquido
quick breaking or cracking sound or the action of producing such a sound
instante
very short period of time

snap /snæp/ v
quebrar romper
to break apart suddenly or at once
chasquear
to snap one's fingers
increpar
to speak abruptly or sharply
enloquecer trastornar
to suffer a mental breakdown

snap one's fingers v
chasquear los dedos
create a sound with one's fingers

snapdragon /ˈsnæpdɹæɡən/ n
boca de dragón
any plant of the genus Antirrhinum

snapping turtle n
tortuga mordedora
turtle of the family Chelydridae

snapshot n
instantánea
A photograph

snare n
asechanza
mental trap
lazo
trap

snare drum n
caja caja clara redoblante tarola
tubular drum

snarky adj
mordaz sarcástico
sarcastic and irreverent

snarl n
enredo maraña
knot or complication of hair, thread, or the like, difficult to disentangle
gruñido
act of snarling

snarl v
enredar
To entangle
gruñir
To growl

snatch /snætʃ/ n
arrancada arranque
competitive weightlifting event

snatch /snætʃ/ v
arrebatar
to grasp and remove
to steal
agarrar
to grasp quickly

sneak /sniːk/ n
pillo
a cheat; con artist; trickster

sneak /sniːk/ v
moverse con sigilo
to creep
escabullir esconder
to hide in a mean or cowardly manner
delatar
to inform an authority about another's misdemeanours

sneak in v
colarse
to enter without being noticed

sneaker /ˈsnikɚ/ n
deportivas
leisure shoes, often worn for sports; trainers
pillo
one who sneaks

sneaky /ˈsniːki/ adj
escurridizo
Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
marrullero
Dishonest; deceitful

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ n
estornudo
act of sneezing

sneeze /sniz/ /sniːz/ v
estornudar
expel air as a reflex

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ n
risa disimulada
stifled laugh

snicker /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnɪkɚ/ v
reír disimuladamente
to emit a snicker

snide /snaɪd/ adj
socarrón
nasty, sarcastic

sniff /snəf/ /snɪf/ v
husmear sorber
esnifar
to inhale drugs in powder form through the nose
olfatear husmear
to make a short audible inhalation

snip /snɪp/ v
cortar
To cut with short sharp actions

snipe /snaɪp/ n
agachadiza agachona caica
bird of the family Scolopacidae

sniper /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ n
francotirador
a person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position

sniper rifle n
fusil de francotirador rifle de francotirador
long-range rifle

snippet /ˈsnɪpɪt/ n
snippet
a textfile containing a relatively small amount of code
trozo pedazo retazo
a tiny piece or part

snitch /snɪtʃ/ n
chivato soplón delator sapo
informer, usually one who betrays his group
ladrona ladrón
thief

snitch /snɪtʃ/ v
chivar chivatear delatar
inform on
afanar robar hurtar mangar
steal

snitches get stitches phraseologicalUnit
los soplones obtienen suturas
said as a lead to a proverb or similar

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ n
moco
nasal mucus; snot

snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ v
gimotear lloriquear
to whine or complain, whilst crying

snob /snɒb/ n
esnob pijo pituco siútico
person who seeks to be a member of the upper classes

snobbery n
esnobismo pijada pijotada señoritismo
the property or trait of being a snob

snobbiness n
pijerío

snobbish adj
esnobista pija pijo
having the property of being a snob

snobby adj
esnobista
characteristic of a snob

snocross n
snocross
sport in which snowmobiles are raced at high speed

snog v
chapar morrearse
slang: kiss passionately

snood /snuːd/ n
cintillo redecilla
band or ribbon for keeping the hair in place

snooker /ˈsnuːkə(ɹ)/ /ˈsnʊkəɹ/ n
billar
cue sport

snoop /snuːp/ n
detective
a private detective
fisgar husmear
the act of snooping

snoop /snuːp/ v
disimulado
to be devious and cunning so as not to be seen
espiar fisgonear husmear
to secretly spy on or investigate, especially into the private personal life of others

snooper /ˈsnuːpə(ɹ)/ n
fisgón
one who snoops

snooty /ˈsnuː.ti/ adj
presuntuoso
pompous

snooze /snuːz/ /snʉːz/ n
siesta
A period of sleep; a nap
fastidio lata
Something boring

snooze /snuːz/ /snʉːz/ v
dormitar

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ n
ronquido
act and noise of snoring

snore /sno(ː)ɹ/ /snoə/ /snɔɹ/ /snɔː/ v
roncar
breathe during sleep with harsh noises

snorkel n
tubo respirador
hollow tube used for breathing underwater

snort /snɔɹt/ n
resoplar
sound made by exhaling roughly through the nose

snort /snɔɹt/ v
bufar resoplar
to exhale roughly through the nose
esnifar inhalar jalar tomar
to inhale (usually a drug) through the nose

snot /snɒt/ n
mocoso
contemptible child
moco
mucus

snotty adj
mocoso
dirtied with snot
carácter impertinente temperamento
ill-tempered, impertinent

snout /snaʊt/ /snʌʊt/ n
hocico probóscide trompa
anterior prolongation of head of weevil and other insects
anterior prolongation of the head of gastropod
hocico morro
long, projecting nose, mouth, and jaw of a beast
narices narizota
nose of a man (in contempt)
boquilla
nozzle of a pipe, hose, etc.

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ n
nieve coca farlopa
cocaine
nevada nieves
collective precipitation
nieve
precipitation
TV noise

snow /snoʊ/ /snəʊ/ v
nevar
have snow fall from the sky

snow bunting n
escribano nival
bird

snow cannon n
cañón de nieve
machine that spurts out snow over pistes

snow chain n
cadenas de nieve
a chain put on a wheel of a vehicle to give it more traction

snow globe n
bola de nieve domo de nieve
decorative object

snow goose n
ganso blanco ganso nival ánsar nival
Chen caerulescens

snow leopard n
leopardo de las nieves
a large feline mammal, Uncia uncia

snow pea n
tirabeque
cultivar of pea

snow plow n
cuña
in skiing
quitanieves
vehicle

snow-covered adj
cubierto de nieve nevado
covered with snow

snow-white adj
nevado blanconieve
as white as snow

snowball /ˈsnoʊbɑl/ /ˈsnoʊbɔl/ /ˈsnəʊbɔːl/ n
bola de nieve
ball of snow

snowball fight n
pelea de bolas de nieve
play fight

snowbird /ˈsnoʊbɝːd/ /ˈsnəʊbɜːd/ n
junco ojioscuro junco pizarroso
dark-eyed junco

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ n
tabla de snow snowboard
board

snowboard /ˈsnoʊˌbɔɹd/ /ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd/ v
hacer snowboard
to ride a snowboard

snowboarding n
snowboard
the sport of sliding downhill on a snowboard

snowclone /ˈsnoʊ.kloʊn/ /ˈsnəʊ.kləʊn/ n
clono de nieve
a type of cliché

snowcone n
granizado
a frozen dessert

snowdrop /ˈsnoʊ.dɹɑp/ /ˈsnəʊ.dɹɒp/ n
campanilla de invierno campanilla de febrero flor de nieve
plant

snowfall /ˈsnoʊfɔːl/ n
nevada
instance of falling of snow
amount of snow that falls on one occasion

snowflake /ˈsnoʊ.fleɪk/ /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ n
copo de nieve ampo
crystal
campanilla
flower of the genus Leucojum

snowmaking n
innivación

snowman /ˈsnoʊ.mæn/ /ˈsnəʊ.mæn/ n
muñeco de nieve
figure made of snow

snowmobile n
motonieve
vehicle

snowshoe /ˈsnoʊʃu/ n
raqueta
flat footwear worn to facilitate walking in deep snow

snowstorm /ˈsnəʊstɔːm/ n
tormenta de nieve nevasca nevada
bad weather involving blowing winds and snow

snowy owl n
búho nival gran búho blanco
large white owl

snub n
desaire
deliberate affront or slight

snub v
desairar hacer un feo
to slight, ignore, behave coldly toward

snuff /snʌf/ n
rapé
fine-ground tobacco

snuff /snʌf/ v
apagar
extinguish candle or oil-lamp

snuffbox n
tabaquera
small box

snug /snʌɡ/ adj
ajustado ceñido
close fitting
confortable cómodo
comfortable; cosy, cozy

snuggle /ˈsnʌɡəl/ v
acurrucarse
to lie close to another person or thing, hugging or being cosy

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ adv
así
in a particular manner
tan
very
to a particular extent

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ conjunction
así que
with the result that

so /soʊ/ /səʊ/ interjection
pues entonces
interjection used to introduce a new topic

so be it phraseologicalUnit
así sea
indication of acceptance

so far adv
hasta ahora hasta aquí hasta este momento por ahora por el momento
until now; previously; yet

so much adj
tanto
to such a quantity or degree

so much adv
tanto
to a certain degree or extent

so much for phraseologicalUnit
pues vaya con
an expression of dismissiveness or resignation

so much so conjunction
a tal punto que hasta tal punto que tanto es así que

so that conjunction
para que de manera que de modo que
in order to

so to speak adv
por decirlo así por así decirlo como quien dice digamos para entendernos se entiende
in a manner of speaking

so what interjection
y y qué y qué importa ¿y qué más da?
reply of indifference

so-and-so n
tal por cual
name used to take the place of an epithet
fulano fulana
placeholder name

so-called /ˈsoʊˌkɔld/ /ˈsəʊˌkɔːld/ adj
llamado
so named, but wrongly so
so named

so-so adj
más o menos así así ni fu ni fa pasable templado
neither good nor bad

so-so adv
así así
neither well nor poorly

soak /soʊk/ /səʊk/ v
remojar empapar
esponjar
to allow (especially a liquid) to be absorbed
empapar remojar embeber
to be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it
empapar remojar
to immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation
saturar
to penetrate or permeate by saturation

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ n
jabón
substance

soap /soʊp/ /səʊp/ v
enjabonar
apply soap in washing

soap dish n
jabonera
a container for soap

soap opera n
telenovela culebrón folletín novelón
television serial

soapbox /ˈsəʊpbɒks/ n
estrado podio tribuna improvisada
platform for presenting one's viewpoints

soapery n
jabonería
factory making soap

soapmaker n
jabonero
maker of soap

soapstone n
esteatita roca de jabón
soft rock

soapwort n
saponaria jabonaria
herb

soapy /ˈsoʊpi/ /ˈsəʊpi/ adj
enjabonada enjabonado
enjabonado
covered in soap
jabonoso
full of soap
folletinesco
resembling a soap opera
saponáceo
resembling soap

soar /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ v
planear
to fly aloft with little effort
planar
to fly by means of a glider
elevarse
to mount upward on wings

soaring adj
ascendente
assurgent, ascending

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ n
sollozo
a cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath

sob /sɑb/ /sɒb/ v
sollozar
weep with convulsive gasps

soba /ˈsoʊbə/ /ˈsɐʉbɘ/ /ˈsəʊbə/ n
soba
Japanese buckwheat noodle

sober /ˈsəʊ.bə(ɹ)/ adj
apagado
dull
sobrio
moderate
not given to excessive drinking of alcohol
sobrio sereno
not drunk

sober up v
desemborrachar
to become sober

sobremesa n
sobremesa
time spent at the table after eating

sobriety n
austeridad
quality or state of being sober
sobriedad
quality or state of not being intoxicated

sobriquet /ˈsoʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ /ˈsəʊ.bɹɪ.keɪ/ n
sobrenombre
familiar name for a person

soccer /ˈsɑk.ɚ/ /ˈsɒk.ə/ n
fútbol balompié futbol pambol balón-pie
game

soccer player n
futbolista
one who plays soccer

sociable adj
comerciable
tending to socialize or be social; friendly; inviting; congenial

social /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈsəʊʃəl/ adj
social
relating to society

social Darwinism n
darwinismo social
theory

social anxiety n
ansiedad interpersonal ansiedad social
discomfort or fear in social situation

social anxiety disorder n
fobia social
the most common anxiety disorder

social class n
clase social estrato social
class of people

social climber n
arribista trepa trepador
one who tries to improve his or her social position

social cohesion n
cohesión social
maintenance of stability in a society

social contract n
contrato social
agreement or contract

social democracy n
socialdemocracia
moderate left-wing political philosophy
social democratic society

social engineering n
ingeniería social
practice of tricking a user
use of numerical data
use of propaganda

social group n
grupo social
collection of humans or animals

social justice n
justicia social
fairness in society

social justice warrior n
progre
online activist who zealously promotes social justice causes

social liberalism n
socioliberalismo
political ideology

social media n
medios sociales
interactive forms of media

social network n
red social
a network of personal or business contacts on the Internet

social policy n
política social
guidelines that deal with communal issues

social science n
ciencias sociales ciencia social
branch of science

social security n
seguridad social
system

social studies n
estudios sociales
study of various subjects

social work n
asistencia social
any of several professions concerned with providing social services

social worker n
asistente social
person whose profession is social work

socialism /ˈsoʊʃəlɪzəm/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪzəm/ n
socialismo
group of socialist political philosophies
intermediate phase of social development
political philosophy of social and economic equality

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsoʊˌʃəlɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ adj
socialista
of, promoting, practicing, or characteristic of socialism

socialist /ˈsoʊ.ʃə.lɪst/ /ˈsoʊˌʃəlɪst/ /ˈsəʊʃəlɪst/ n
socialista
one who practices or advocates socialism

socialite /ˈsoʊʃəˌlaɪt/ n
socialite
person of prominence and influence

socialization n
sociabilización socialización
sociology: the process of learning one’s culture

socialize v
socializar
to instruct, usually subconsciously, in the etiquette of a society
to take into collective or governmental ownership
sociabilizar socializar
to interact with others

socially adv
socialmente
in social contexts

societism n
societismo
social philosophy that promotes the well being of the group without sacrificing the significance of the individual

society /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ n
sociedad
group of people sharing culture
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest
sociedad comunidad
people of one’s country or community as a whole

socio-economic adj
socioeconómico
pertaining to a combination of social and economic factors

socio-political adj
sociopolítico
of or pertaining to a combination of social and political factors

sociocultural adj
sociocultural
of both society and culture

sociogram n
sociograma
graphic representation of the structure of interpersonal relations in a group situation

sociolect /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌlɛkt/ /ˈsəʊ.ʃɪ.ə(ʊ).lɛkt/ n
sociolecto
variant of language used by a social group

sociolinguistic /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ adj
sociolingüístico
pertaining to sociolinguistics

sociolinguistics /ˌsoʊsi.oʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ /ˌsəʊsi.əʊlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ n
sociolingüística
the study of social and cultural effects on language

sociological adj
sociológico
of or pertaining to sociology

sociologist n
sociólogo socióloga
scientist studying the field of sociology

sociology /ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/ /ˌsəʊʃiːˈɒlədʒiː/ n
sociología
study of society, human social interactions, etc.

sociopath /ˈsoʊ.si.əˌpæθ/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃi.əˌpæθ/ n
sociópata
person with antisocial personality disorder

sock puppet n
usuario títere
second account created by a user in an online community
marioneta de calcetín títere de mano
simple puppet made from a sock

socket /ˈsɑkɪt/ /ˈsɒkɪt/ n
zócalo
computing interprocess communication channel
cuenca glena
hollow in a bone
enchufe toma toma corriente
mechanical opening

socket wrench n
matraca herramienta
A type of wrench

sod all n
nada de nada
nothing

soda /ˈsoʊdə/ /ˈsəʊdə/ n
soda
carbonated water
soda sosa
sodium carbonate
refresco gaseosa bebida casera chesco cola
sweet, carbonated drink

soda pop n
bebida refresco gaseosa
sweetened, carbonated beverage

soda water n
agua de Seltz soda
water with carbon dioxide

sodden /ˈsɑ.dən/ /ˈsɒ.dən/ adj
empapado
soaked

sodium /ˈsoʊdi.əm/ /ˈsəʊdɪəm/ n
sodio
reactive metal

sodium benzoate n
benzoato de sodio
the sodium salt of benzoic acid

sodium bicarbonate n
bicarbonato de sodio
salt of sodium hydroxide and carbonic acid
used as a raising agent

sodium chloride n
cloruro de sodio
chemical term for table salt; NaCl

sodium hydroxide n
hidróxido de sodio hidróxido sódico
caustic alkali

sodium thiosulphate n
tiosulfato de sodio
inorganic compound used in iodometry, photographic processing, gold extraction, etc.

sodomise v
sodomizar
to perform anal sex
to perform anal sex with an animal

sodomy /ˈsɒdəmi/ n
sodomía
anal sex

sofa /ˈsoʊfə/ /ˈsəʊfə/ n
sofá
upholstered seat

sofa-bed /ˈsoʊfəbɛd/ n
sofá cama
sofa that unfolds into a bed

soffit /ˈsɑ.fɪt/ /ˈsɒf.ɪt/ n
sofito
visible underside of an arch, balcony, beam, cornice, staircase, vault or any other architectural element

soft /sɑft/ /sɒft/ /sɔft/ /sɔːft/ adj
suave ligero tenue
gentle
blando muelle
giving way under pressure
suave blando
of a cloth
tenue
of a sound

soft drink n
bebida de fantasia gaseosa
sweet, non-alcoholic carbonated beverage

soft palate n
velo del paladar
tissue

soft serve n
helado suave
frozen dessert

soft sign n
signo suave
Cyrillic letter Ь/ь

soft spot n
punto débil
point of vulnerability
debilidad
sentimental fondness or affection

soft water n
agua blanda
water with a low concentration of dissolved minerals

softball n
sófbol
game

softcore pornography n
porno blando porno suave
form of pornography where the sexual acts are relatively unexplicit

soften /ˈsɑfən/ /ˈsɒfən/ /ˈsɔfən/ v
ablandarse
(intransitive) To become soft or softer
suavizar
(transitive) To make less harsh
suavizar ablandar
(transitive) To make something soft or softer

softening n
ablandamiento
process of becoming soft
process of making something soft

softly /ˈsɑftli/ /ˈsɒftli/ /ˈsɔftli/ adv
inaudiblemente silenciosamente
not loudly, inaudible
suavemente
softly, gently

softly softly adv
muy suavemente
in a very tactful, careful manner

softness n
molicie suavidad
the quality of being soft

software [ˈsɒftˌwɛə] [ˈsɔftˌwɛɹ] n
programa software soporte lógico
encoded computer instructions

softwood n
madera blanda madera tierna

softy n
sentimental
weak or sentimental person

soggy /ˈsɒɡi/ adj
empapado remojado
soaked with liquid

soil /sɔɪl/ n
tierra
country or territory
suelo
mixture of sand and organic material

soil /sɔɪl/ v
ensuciar
to make dirty

soil fertility n
fertilidad del suelo
ability of a soil to sustain plant growth

soil science n
ciencia del suelo
scientific study of soil

soiled /ˈsɔɪld/ adj
sucio
dirty

soiree /ˌswɑːˈɹeɪ/ n
velada
formal evening party

sojourn /ˈsoʊdʒɚn/ /ˈsɒdʒɜːn/ n
estada estadía
A short stay somewhere

sol /soʊl/ /sɑːl/ /sɒl/ n
sol
type of colloid

sol /soʊl/ /sɒl/ n
sol
fifth note of a major scale

sol-fa v
solfear
to sing a sol-fa

solace /ˈsɑː.lɪs/ /ˈsɒ.lɪs/ n
solaz
consuelo solaz
consolation
consuelo
source of comfort

solar /ˈsoʊlɚ/ /ˈsəʊlə/ adj
solar
of or pertaining to the sun

solar calendar n
calendario solar
a calendar based on the movement of the Earth around the Sun

solar cell n
célula solar
semiconductor device

solar corona n
corona solar
upper atmosphere of the sun

solar day n
día solar
time for a planet to rotate once relative to the sun

solar eclipse n
eclipse solar
when the Moon passes between the Earth and the sun

solar energy n
energía solar
energy from the sun

solar flare n
erupción solar
violent explosion

solar mass n
masa solar
unit

solar nebula n
nebulosa solar
disc-shaped cloud of gas and dust

solar panel n
panel fotovoltaico panel solar panel solar fotovoltaico
array of connected solar cells

solar plexus n
plexo solar
a complex network of nerves and ganglia, located within the abdomen behind the stomach

solar system /ˈsoʊ.lɚ ˌsɪs.təm/ /ˈsəʊl.ə ˌsɪs.təm/ n
sistema solar
any collection of heavenly bodies orbiting a star

solar thermal collector n
colector solar

solar wind n
viento solar
outflow of charged particles from the solar corona into space

solastalgia n
solastalgia
form of homesickness

sold out adj
agotado
completely sold

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ n
estaño estaño para soldar
any of various alloys that are used to join small pieces of metal together

solder /ˈsɑdɚ/ /ˈsɒldə(ɹ)/ v
soldar
to join with solder

soldering /ˈsɑdəɹɪŋ/ n
soldadura blanda
method of joining two metallic surfaces by melting an alloy between them

soldering iron n
soldador
tool

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ n
soldado milico militar
campión
a term of affection for a young boy
soldado
member of an army

soldier /ˈsoʊld͡ʒɚ/ /ˈsəʊld͡ʒə/ v
militar
to serve as a soldier

soldier on v
seguir en la brecha
continue or persist, despite adversity or difficulty

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ adj
solo único
only

sole /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
suela planta
bottom of a shoe or boot
planta del pie planta
bottom of the foot
lenguado
fish

sole proprietorship n
empresa individual
business

solecism /ˈsɑl.ə.sɪ.zəm/ /ˈsɒl.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/ n
solecismo
error in the use of language

solely /ˈsoʊl.li/ /ˈsəʊl.li/ adv
exclusivamente solamente únicamente
exclusively

solemn /ˈsɑləm/ /ˈsɒləm/ adj
solemne
performed with great ceremony
deeply serious and somber

solemnity /səˈlɛmnɪti/ n
solemnidad
instance of solemn behavior
quality of being solemn

solemnly /ˈsɑləmli/ /ˈsɒləmli/ adv
solemnemente
in a solemn manner

solenodon n
almiquí aire
small nocturnal insectivorous mammal with long snout and venomous saliva

solenoid n
solenoide
solenoid

soleus /səʊˈliː.əs/ /ˈsoʊ.li.əs/ n
sóleo
muscle

solfège /sɒlˈfeɪʒ/ n
solfeo solfa
method of sight singing

solicit /səˈlɪsɪt/ v
solicitar
to persistently endeavor
to make a petition
to persuade or incite

solicitation /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/ n
solicitación
instance of soliciting

solicitor /səˈlɪsɪtə/ /səˈlɪsɪtɚ/ n
abogado notario

solicitude /səˈlɪsɪˌt(j)uːd/ n
solicitud
anxiety

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ adj
sólido
in the solid state
lacking errors or inconsistencies
strong, unyielding (as of foundations etc)
sólido macizo
lacking holes or hollows
masivo
large, massive
continuo junto
typography: written as one word

solid /ˈsɑlɪd/ /ˈsɒlɪd/ n
sólido
chemistry: fundamental state of matter
sólido cuerpo
geometry: three-dimensional object

solidarity n
solidaridad
psychological or material support
unifying bond between individuals with common goal or enemy

solidify /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/ v
solidificar
intransitive: to become solid; to freeze
transitive: to make solid; convert into a solid body

solidity /səˈlɪdɪti/ n
solidez
the state or quality of being solid

solidly adv
sólidamente
in a solid manner

solidus /ˈsɒlɪdəs/ n
sueldo
Roman gold coin

soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ n
soliloquio
act of a character speaking to himself
speech or written discourse in this form

solipsism /ˈsɑlɪpsɪzm/ n
solipsismo
theory

solitaire /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/ adj
solitario
living alone or being alone; solitary

solitaire /ˈsɒlɪˌtɛəɹ/ n
Senku
Peg solitaire

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ adj
solitario
living alone or being by oneself

solitary /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/ /ˈsɒlɪtɹi/ n
solitario
one who lives alone

solitary confinement n
incomunicación reclusión solitaria régimen de aislamiento
forced isolation

solitary sandpiper n
andarríos solitario
Tringa solitaria

soliton n
solitón
self-reinforcing travelling wave

solitude /ˈsɑlɪˌtud/ /ˈsɒlɪˌtjuːd/ n
soledad solitud
state of being alone

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ adj
solo
of a musical solo
without a companion or instructor

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ n
solitario
card game
solo
piece of music for one

solo /ˈsoʊ.loʊ/ /ˈsəʊ.ləʊ/ v
tocar un solo
to perform a solo
ir por su cuenta
to perform something in the absence of anyone else

soloist n
solista
a person who performs a solo

solstice /ˈsɑl.stɪs/ /ˈsɒl.stɪs/ n
solsticio
point where the earth stands at the extreme of its ellipsis around the sun

solubility n
solubilidad
the condition of being soluble

soluble [ˈsɔɫ.jʊ.bəɫ] adj
soluble
able to be dissolved
able to be solved or explained

solute n
soluto
substance that is dissolved in a solvent

solution /səˈl(j)uːʃən/ n
solución
an act, plan or other means, used or proposed, to solve a problem.
solución disolución
answer to a problem (mathematics)
liquid mixture

solvable adj
soluble
capable of being dissolved
soluble solucionable
capable of being solved

solvation n
solvatación
An association, or a reaction, of a solute with a solvent

solve /sɑlv/ /sɒlv/ v
solucionar resolver solventar
to find an answer or solution

solvency n
solvencia
ability to pay debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] adj
solvente
able to pay all debts

solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] n
disolvente
liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute

solver n
solucionador
one who solves

solyanka n
solianka
a thick, spicy and sour soup in Russian and Ukrainian cuisine

somatic adj
somático
relating to the body of an organism

sombre /ˈsɑmbɚ/ /ˈsɒmbə/ adj
grave
grave
sombrío
melancholy; dismal
dark; gloomy, dimly lit
dull or dark in colour

sombre tit n
carbonero lúgubre
Poecile lugubris

sombrero /sɑmˈbɹɛɹoʊ/ n
sombrero mexicano sombrero de charro
hat

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ adv
unos
approximately, roughly

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ determiner
algunas algunos
algunos algunas
unspecified quantity or number of

some /sɐm/ /sʌm/ pronoun
alguno
certain number
algo
indefinite amount, part
unas unos
indefinite quantity or number

somebody /ˈsʌmbədɪ/ /ˈsʌmbʌdi/ pronoun
alguien
some unspecified person

someday adv
algún día
sometime; at some time in the future

somehow /ˈsʌmhaʊ/ adv
de algún modo de alguna manera/forma
in one way or another; in some way not yet known or designated

someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ pronoun
alguien alguno
some person

somersault /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɑlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɒlt/ /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)ˌsɔːlt/ n
voltereta salto mortal
the act of going head over heels

something /ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ pronoun
algo
talent that is hard to pin down
algo alguna cosa
unspecified object

something awful adv
cosa mala lo que no está escrito

something else n
palabras mayores
exceptional, out of the ordinary, unusual

something is rotten in the state of Denmark phraseologicalUnit
algo está podrido en el estado de Dinamarca algo huele a podrido en Dinamarca
Hamlet quotation, used in other contexts to mean "something is not right"

something to write home about pronoun
algo del otro mundo
something exceptional or noteworthy

sometime /ˈsʌmˌtaɪm/ adv
algún día al rato
at an unstated or indefinite time in the future

sometimes /ˈsʌmtaɪmz/ adv
a veces algunas veces
on certain occasions, but not always

somewhat /ˈsʌmwɒt/ /ˈsʌmwʌt/ adv
algo de alguna manera de algún modo en cierto modo un poco
limited extent

somewhere /ˈsʌm.hweːɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛɹ/ /ˈsʌm.wɛː/ adv
en alguna parte en algún lugar/sitio
in some place
a alguna parte
to some place

somewhere else adv
en otra parte en otro lugar
in or at some other place
parte lugar
to some other place

sommelier /ˌsɒmˈmɛli.ə/ /ˌsɔːməlˈjeɪ/ n
sumiller
wine steward / stewardess, wine waiter / waitress

somnambulate /sɑːm.ˈnæm.bju.ˌleɪt/ v
ser sonámbulo pasearse dormido
to walk while sleeping

somnambulism n
sonambulismo
sleepwalking

somnambulist [sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst] n
sonámbulo
a sleepwalker

somniloquous adj
somnílocuo
talking while asleep

somnolent /ˈsɑːmnələnt/ /ˈsɒmnələnt/ adj
somnolienta
somnoliento
drowsy

son /sʌn/ n
hijo
a male person in relation to his parents
male descendant
a son through major influence
familiar address
a son through close relationship
an adopted son

son of a bitch n
hijo de puta hijo de la chingada hijueputa hideputa hijo de la verga joputa
objectionable person
hijueputa
objectionable thing

son of a whore n
hijo de puta
objectionable person

son-in-law n
yerno
son-in-law

sonar n
sónar
device

sonata /səˈnɑːtə/ n
sonata
a musical composition for one or a few instruments

sonata form n
forma sonata
a form of classical music

sonatina n
sonatina
piece resembling a sonata but shorter or simpler

sondage /ˈsɒn.dɑːʒ/ n
sondeo
test excavation

song /sɒŋ/ /sɔŋ/ n
canción
music with words
sound of another animal

song sparrow n
gorrión melódico
Melospiza melodia

song thrush n
zorzal común
song thrush

songbird /ˈsɑŋˌbɝd/ /ˈsɒŋˌbɜːd/ /ˈsɔŋˌbɝd/ n
pájaro cantor
bird

songbook n
cancionero
book

songstress n
cantante cantora
a female singer

sonic adj
sónico
of or relating to sound

sonic boom n
boom sónico estampido sónico explosión sónica
the audible effect of a shock wave in the air

sonnet /ˈsɒnɪt/ n
soneto
verse form consisting of fourteen lines

sonny /ˈsʌni/ n
hijito hijo mijito mijo
a familiar form of address for a boy
fulano mijo
pejorative form of address

sonogram /ˈsɒnəˌɡɹæm/ /ˈsəʊ.nəˌɡɹæm/ n
ecografía
a medical image produced by ultrasound echo

sonography n
sonografía
ultrasonography

sonoluminescence n
sonoluminiscencia
The emission of short bursts of light from imploding bubbles

soon /suːn/ adv
pronto
within a short time

sooner or later adv
tarde o temprano a la corta o a la larga
set phrase; eventually

soot /sʊt/ /sʌt/ n
hollín tizne
fine black or dull brown particles

sooth /suːθ/ n
verdad
truth

soothe /suːð/ v
aliviarse descansar
to bring comfort or relief
calmar serenar
to calm or placate
aliviar
to ease or relieve pain

soothsayer n
adivina adivino
one who predicts the future

sooty adj
fuliginoso
of, relating to, or producing soot
holliniento hollinoso tiznado
soiled with soot

sophism n
sofisma
flawed argument superficially correct in its reasoning, usually designed to deceive

sophist /ˈsoʊfɪst/ /ˈsɒfɪst/ n
sofista
ancient teacher of rhetoric, etc.

sophisticated adj
erudito
refinado sofisticado elegante
appealing to the tastes of an intellectual
complejo complicado elaborado sofisticado
complicated, especially of technology
de mundo sofisticado
having obtained worldly experience

sophistication /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ n
sofisticación

sophistry /ˈsɑ.fɪ.stɹi/ /ˈsɒ.fɪ.stɹi/ n
argucia
an argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading

sophrological adj
sofrologico
of or relating to sophrology

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ adj
somnífero soporífico
tending to induce sleep

soporific /ˌsɒp.əˈɹɪf.ɪk/ n
somnífero
sleep inducing agent

soppy /ˈsɒpi/ adj
muy sentimental sensiblero sentimentaloide
sentimental

soprano /səˈpɹænoʊ/ n
soprano
pitch
person or instrument

sora n
polluela sora
Porzana carolina

sorbic acid n
ácido sórbico
sorbic acid

sorbitol n
sorbitol
sugar alcohol

sorbose n
sorbosa
ketohexose used in the production of ascorbic acid

sorcerer /ˈsɔɹ.sɚ.ɚ/ /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ n
hechicero brujo
magician/wizard drawing upon natural powers

sorceress n
bruja hechicera
female wizard

sorcery /ˈsɔɹ.sə.ɹi/ /ˈsɔː.sə.ɹi/ n
magia brujería
magical power

sordid /ˈsɔɹdɪd/ /ˈsɔː.dɪd/ adj
sórdido
dirty or squalid
grasping
morally degrading

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ adj
dolorido
causing pain

sore /so(ː)ɹ/ /soə/ /sɔɹ/ /sɔː/ n
llaga
injured, infected, inflamed, or diseased patch of skin

sore loser n
mal perdedor
one who is easily angered by losing

sorghum /ˈsɔ(ɹ).ɡəm/ n
sorgo zahína
cereal

sororal adj
sororal
of or pertaining to a sister
related through someone's sister

sororal nephew n
sobrino sororal
son of one's sister

sorority n
sororidad
group of women or girls associated for a common purpose
social organization of female students at a college or university

sorosilicate n
sorosilicato
mineral

sorrel /ˈsɒɹəl/ n
vinagrera acedera común
plant

sorrow /ˈsɑɹoʊ/ /ˈsɒɹəʊ/ /ˈsɔɹoʊ/ n
tristeza pesar aflicción dolor pena infelicidad
unhappiness

sorrowful /ˈsɑɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɒɹəʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹoʊfəl/ /ˈsɔɹɐʉfɘl/ adj
triste
full of sorrow

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ adj
pobre
poor, regrettable
discúlpame disculpa disculpe
regretful for an action or grieved

sorry /ˈsɑɹi/ /ˈsɒɹi/ /ˈsɔɹi/ interjection
lo siento discúlpame perdóname perdón
expression of regret or sorrow
¿ah? ¿cómo? ¿eh? ¿mande? ¿perdón?
request to repeat

sorry I'm late phraseologicalUnit
lo siento, llego tarde
sorry I'm late

sorry, we don't accept credit cards phraseologicalUnit
disculpa, no aceptamos tarjetas de credito
sorry, we don't accept credit cards

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ n
ordenar clasificar
act of sorting
tipo calaña clase género jaez laya
type

sort /sɔɹt/ /sɔːt/ v
ordenar surtir
arrange in order
clasificar ordenar
separate according to certain criteria

sort of /ˈsɔɹt əv/ /ˈsɔːt əv/ adv
aproximadamente de alguna forma de alguna manera en aproximación en cierto sentido más o menos
in a way etc.

sort out v
discernir
to clarify

sortie /ˈsɔ.ti/ /ˈsɔɹ.ti/ n
salida

sot n
bebedor borracho tomador
drunkard

soteriology /səʊtɪəɹɪˈɒlədʒi/ n
soteriología
the study of salvation

sotto voce /ˌsɑtoʊ ˈvoʊtʃi/ /ˌsɒtəʊ ˈvəʊtʃeɪ/ adv
en voz baja
quietly (of speech)

soufflé /suːˈfleɪ/ /ˈsuːfleɪ/ n
suflé soufflé
baked dish

soul /soʊl/ /səʊl/ n
ánimo
alma
the spirit or essence of a person that is often believed to live on after the person's death
person, especially as one among many
life, energy, vigour

soul patch n
barbilla de labio inferior barbillita
narrow beard

soulish /ˈsoʊlɪʃ/ adj
anímico
Christianity: of the human soul

soulless adj
desalmado desangelado
as if without a soul

soulmate n
alma gemela
Someone with whom one has a special connection

sound /saʊnd/ adj
profundo
deep and restful of sleep
sano
healthy

sound /saʊnd/ n
sonido
sensation perceived by the ear
vibration capable of causing this
estrecho seno
long narrow inlet
sondear
to probe
sonda
a probe

sound /saʊnd/ v
sonar
to produce a sound
to convey an impression by one's sound

sound box n
boca de sonido
resonant chamber of a stringed musical instrument

sound change n
cambio fonético
language change that affects pronunciation

sound effect n
efecto sonoro
artificially created or enhanced sound in films, plays or video games

sound technician n
sonidista
technician

sound wave n
onda sonora onda acústica
longitudinal wave of pressure transmitted through any plastic material

soundless /saʊndləs/ adj
insonora insonoro
without sound

soundly /ˈsaʊnd.lɪ/ adv
profundo
in a thorough manner

soundness n
completitud
the property of logical theory

soundproof adj
insonorizada insonorizado
describing something that does not allow sound through

soundproof v
insonorizar
make resistant to sound

soundproofing n
insonorización
Something that prevents sound from traveling through it
The act of installing material to dampen sound

sounds like a plan phraseologicalUnit
me apunto parece un buen plan suena bien
used to indicate agreement with a proposal to do something

soundtrack n
banda sonora
a narrow strip running down a movie film that carries the recorded sound in synchronization with the pictures
a recording of such music for sale
the sound (especially the music) component of a movie

soup /sup/ /suːp/ n
sopa caldo
dish

soup up v
acondicionar retocar trucar tunear
modify higher performance than the specifications

soupspoon n
cuchara sopera
spoon for eating soup

souq /suːk/ /suːq/ n
zoco
a street market in the Arabic-speaking countries

sour /ˈsaʊ(ə)ɹ/ /ˈsaʊə/ adj
agrio ácido
having an acidic, sharp or tangy taste
agrio
tasting or smelling rancid
made rancid by fermentation, etc.

sour cherry n
cerezo de Morello cerezo ácido guindo
Prunus cerasus
guinda
fruit

sour cream n
crema agria
cream which has been treated with a benign bacterium

sour grapes n
uvas verdes
expression of disdain for something one cannot have

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ n
origen fuente
fuente origen
person, place or thing
(electronics) terminal
informant
fuente fontana
spring etc.

source /so(ː)ɹs/ /soəs/ /sɔɹs/ /sɔːs/ v
fuente
to obtain or procure; used especially of a business resource

source code n
código fuente
human-readable instructions in a programming language

sourdough /ˈsaʊədəʊ/ /ˈsaʊɚdoʊ/ n
masa madre
dough

soursop /ˈsaʊəɹˌsɒp/ n
guanábana chirimoya
fruit
guanábano yaca
tree

soutane n
sotana
a long gown

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adj
austral meridional sureño del sur
of or pertaining to the south

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ adv
hacer aguas
in an adverse direction or trend
al sur
towards the south

south /saʊθ/ /sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ n
sur sud
compass point

southeast adj
al sudeste del sudeste
southeastern
al sudeste
towards the southeast

southeast n
sudeste sureste sueste
compass point

southern /ˈsʌðəɹn/ adj
meridional del sur sureño
of or pertaining to a southern region
of the south

southern black tit n
carbonero negro
Melaniparus niger

southern bottlenose whale n
zifio calderón austral
species of bottlenose whale

southern crested caracara n
caracara carancho caracara moñudo carancho carcaña caricari guarro
South American bird

southern king crab n
centolla
seafood

southern lights n
aurora austral
the aurora of the southern hemisphere

southern viscacha n
vizcacha de la sierra vizcacha montanera
South American animal

southerner n
sureño sureña
someone from the south of a region

southernwood n
abrótano
Artemisia abrotanum

southpaw /ˈsaʊθˌpɑ/ /ˈsaʊθˌpɔː/ n
zurda zurdo
informal: one who is left-handed

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ adj
suroeste
towards the southwest

southwest /saʊˈwɛst/ /saʊθˈwɛst/ n
suroeste sudoeste
compass point

souvenir /ˌsuːvəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ n
recuerdo souvenir
item of sentimental value to remember an event or location

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ adj
soberano
exercising power of rule

sovereign /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/ /ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ n
soberano
monarch

sovereign state n
estado soberano
completely independent state

sovereignty /ˈsɒv.ɹən.ti/ n
soberanía
of a nation: the state of making laws and controlling resources without the coercion of other nations.
of ruler or God: supreme authority over all things
of self: the liberty to decide one's thoughts and actions

soviet /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/ /ˈsɒ.vi.ət/ /ˈsəʊ.vi.ət/ n
sóviet
council

sovkhoz n
sovjós
soviet state farm

sovnarkhoz n
sovnarjoz
a regional economic council of the Soviet Union (historical)

sow /saʊ/ /soʊ/ /səʊ/ n
cerda puerca
female pig

sow /saʊ/ v
sembrar
disperse seeds

sow the wind, reap the whirlwind proverb
quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades
every decision has consequences; a person's actions will come back to them

sower n
sembrador
one who or that which sows

soy /sɔɪ/ n
soja
soy beans

soy milk n
leche de soja
beverage made from soybeans

soy sauce n
salsa de soja salsa de soya soja
a condiment and ingredient made from fermented soybeans

soybean n
soja
plant
soya soja
seed

soyburger n
hamburguesa de soja
burger made from soy

soylent n
comidilla
undesirable artificial foodstuff

spa /spæ/ /ˈspɑː/ n
balneario spa
spa

space /speɪs/ n
espacio
physical extent in two or three dimensions
area beyond atmosphere of planets
gap between written characters, lines etc.
geometry: set of points
mathematics: generalized construct or set
bounded or specific physical extent
piece of type used to separate words

space age n
era espacial
current historical period which started with the launch of the Sputnik

space flight n
viaje espacial
flight into, from, or through space
viaje espacial vuelo espacial
voyage in space

space frame n
malla espacial
a three-dimensional truss, often of steel, forming a rigid, stable structure

space hopper n
balón saltarín
large rubber ball upon which one bounces

space law n
derecho espacial
body of law

space probe n
sonda espacial
unmanned space vehicle designed to voyage beyond Earth's orbit

space shuttle n
transbordador espacial
vehicle capable of travelling repeatedly btw Earth and outer space

space station n
estación espacial
crewed artificial satellite

space suit n
traje espacial
system of clothing worn by astronauts when in space

space tourism n
turismo espacial
form of tourism

space travel n
recorrido de espacial viaje espacial
travel through space in order to visit and explore other worlds

spaceman n
astronauta cosmonauta hombre del espacio
astronaut

spaceship n
nave espacial astronave
vehicle that flies through space

spacetime n
espacio-tiempo
four dimensional continuum

spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj
espacioso amplio desahogado
having much space; roomy

spaciously adv
ampliamente espaciosamente
in a spacious manner

spade /speɪd/ n
mulato negro
a black person
pala azada
a garden tool with a handle and a flat blade for digging
pica
one of the black suits in a deck of cards

spades /speɪdz/ n
picas
suit of playing cards

spadix /ˈspeɪdɪks/ n
espádice
fleshy spike

spaghetti /spəˈɡɛti/ [spəˈɡɛɾi] n
espagueti
pasta

spaghetti squash n
alcayota
a variety of winter squash

spaghetti western n
spaghetti western wéstern europeo
western film produced in Europe by an Italian company

spallation /spɔːleɪʃən/ /spəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/ n
fragmentación astillado estallido explosión reventón
fragmentation due to stress or impact
espalación
physics: nuclear reaction in which a nucleus fragments into many nucleons

spam /ˈspæm/ [ˈspeəm] n
correo basura
unsolicited bulk electronic messages

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ n
lapso
small space or a brief portion of time
palmo cuarta
space from thumb to little finger
luz
spread between supports

span /spæn/ /spæːn/ v
abarcar
to extend through a time period
cubrir
to extend through the distance between or across

spandex /ˈspændɛks/ n
elastano licra spandex
synthetic fibre

spangle /ˈspæŋ.ɡəl/ n
lentejuela
a small sparkling particle sewn on cloth as a decoration

spangled kookaburra n
cucaburra escamosa
Dacelo tyro

spaniel /ˈspænjəl/ n
perro de aguas
dog

spank /spæŋk/ n
golpe
a slapping sound, as produced by spanking
nalgada
an instance of spanking; a smack or slap

spank /spæŋk/ v
nalguear zurrar
to smack or slap a person's buttocks, with the bare hand or other object.

spanking /ˈspæŋkɪŋ/ n
azotado nalgada azotaina
form of physical punishment

spanner /ˈspæn.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈspæn.ɚ/ n
llave
hand tool for adjusting nuts and bolts

spar /spɑɹ/ /spɑː/ n
espato
any crystal with readily discernible faces

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ adj
de reserva
held in reserve
económico frugal
scanty, not abundant or plentiful

spare /ˈspɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈspɛəɹ/ v
ahorrar
to save (money) for reserve
apiadarse
to show mercy

spare no effort v
no dolerle prendas no escatimar esfuerzos
do everything within one's powers to achieve something

spare part n
repuesto pieza de recambio pieza de repuesto refacción
component kept in reserve

spare the rod and spoil the child proverb
escatima el palo y malcría al hijo quien bien te quiere, te hará llorar la letra con sangre entra
if one does not discipline a child he or she will never learn respect or humility

spare tyre n
rueda de repuesto rueda de recambio
extra tyre
lorza michelín
fat around midsection

sparingly adv
parsimoniosamente
in a sparing manner

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ n
chispa centella
particle of glowing matter
burst of electrical discharge

spark /spɑɹk/ /spɑːk/ v
chispear chisporrotear
to give off sparks

spark gap n
entrehierro
gap between two terminals

spark plug n
bujía
part of an internal combustion engine

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ n
brillo lustre
brilliance
chispa destello
scintillation

sparkle /ˈspɑɹkəl/ /ˈspɑːkəl/ v
cintilar
to shine as if throwing off sparks; scintillate

sparkler n
bengala
hand-held firework

sparkling /ˈspɑɹkl̩ɪŋ/ /ˈspɑːkl̩ɪŋ/ adj
gaseoso efervescente espumoso
of a beverage
centelleante
of an object

sparkling wine n
espumoso vino espumoso
effervescent wine

sparrow /ˈspæɹoʊ/ /ˈspæɹəʊ/ n
gorrión
gorrión pasérido
bird of the family Passeridae
pájaro
generically, any small, nondescript bird

sparse /spɑːs/ /spɑːɹs/ adj
disperso
having widely spaced intervals

sparsity n
escasez
the property of being sparse

spasm /ˈspæ.z(ə)m/ n
acceso
a sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion
espasmo
contraction of a muscle

spasmodic /spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/ /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/ adj
espasmódico
convulsive; consisting of spasms
of or relating to a spasm

spasticity n
espasticidad
state, quality or property

spat /spæt/ n
polaina
covering worn over a shoe
altercado rifirrafe
quarrel

spat /spæt/ v
altercar malentender
to quarrel

spate /speɪt/ n
riada
a river flood; an overflow or inundation

spatial /ˈspeɪʃəl/ adj
espacial
pertaining to space

spatter /ˈspætɚ/ v
rociar salpicar
to splash with small droplets

spatula /ˈspætjʊlə/ n
espátula
kitchen utensil for turning and lifting
palette knife

spawn n
freza
the numerous eggs of an aquatic organism

spawn v
engendrar
to bring forth in general
desovar
to deposit (numerous) eggs in water
to produce or deposit (eggs) in water

spay /speɪ/ v
esterilizar
remove the ovaries

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ n
jerga
jargon/terminology

speak /spik/ /spiːk/ v
hablar
to be able to communicate in a language
to communicate with one's voice using words
to communicate a fact or feeling
to deliver a speech
decir mediar palabra
to utter

speak of the devil phraseologicalUnit
hablando del rey de Roma, por la puerta asoma
expression used when a person mentioned in the current conversation happens to arrive

speak out v
expresarse
assert or promote one's opinion; to make one's thoughts known

speak up v
hablar más alto y más claro
to talk more loudly or plainly

speaker /ˈspikɚ/ /ˈspiːkə/ n
locutor
linguistics: producer of a given utterance
altavoz parlante altoparlante bafle bocina
loudspeaker
orador oradora
one who makes a speech to an audience
hablante parlante
one who speaks

speaking in tongues n
glosolalia
speaking in tongues; glossolalia

spear /spɪə̯(ɹ)/ /spɪɹ/ n
lanza
long stick with a sharp tip
arpón
sharp tool used by fishermen to retrieve fish

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ n
caudillo
one who leads or initiates an activity
lanza
the leading military unit in an attack
lanza punta
the pointed head, or end, of a spear

spearhead /ˈspɪə.hɛd/ /ˈspɪɹ.hɛd/ v
acaudillar encabezar
to drive or campaign ardently

spearmint /ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/ n
hierbabuena
Mentha spicata

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ adj
especial
of particular interest or value; certain; dear; beloved; favored
distinguished by a unique or unusual quality

special /ˈspɛ.ʃəl/ n
oferta
A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered

special education n
educación diferencial educación especial
educational services designed for students with learning difficulties

special effect n
efectos especiales
effect that cannot be reasonably achieved by normal means

special relativity n
relatividad especial
physics theory

specialist /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ n
especialista
expert
physician

specialization /ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/ n
especialización
act or process of specializing

specialize /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ v
especializar especializarse
to apply to some specialty or limited object
especializar
to mention specially; to particularize

specially /ˈspɛʃəli/ adv
especialmente
for a special purpose

specialty /ˈspɛʃəlti/ n
especialidad
that in which one specializes

speciation n
especiación evolución de las especies
biology

species /ˈspiːʃiːz/ n
especie
rank in a taxonomic classification
group of plants or animals having similar appearance

speciesism /ˈspiːʃiːˌzɪzəm/ n
especismo

specific /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/ adj
específico
being a remedy for a particular disease
explicit or definite

specific gravity n
peso específico
ratio of the mass of a substance to that of an equal volume of water

specific heat n
calor específico

specifically adv
específicamente
for a specific purpose or reason

specification n
especificación
explicit set of requirements

specificity /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/ n
especificidad
the state of being specific rather than general

specified /ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/ adj
especificado
Thoroughly explained

specify /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/ v
especificar detallar
to state explicitly, in detail, or as a condition

specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ n
espécimen
example
ejemplar
sample

specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adj
especioso
seemingly well-reasoned, but fallacious
de pretexto falso fingido pretextado
with appearance intended to generate a favorable response

speck /spɛk/ n
mota
tiny spot

spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ n
espectáculo papelón
an embarrassing situation
espectáculo
something exciting or extraordinary

spectacled bear n
oso de anteojos
Tremarctos ornatus

spectacles /ˈspɛktəkl̩z/ n
gafas anteojos lentes espejuelos
a pair of lenses set in a frame

spectacular /spɛkˈtæk.jə.lɚ/ /spɛkˈtæk.jʊ.lə/ adj
espectacular
amazing or worthy of special attention

spectator /spɛkˈteɪtə/ /ˈspɛkteɪtɚ/ n
espectador
observer

specter /ˈspɛktə/ /ˈspɛktɚ/ n
espectro
ghostly apparition
imagen
mental image

spectral /ˈspɛktɹəɫ/ adj
espectral
ghostly
pertaining to a spectre

spectrometer n
espectrómetro
instrument for measuring the absorption of light by chemical substances

spectrometry n
espectrometría
measurement of the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation

spectroscope n
espectroscopio
optical instrument used for spectrographic analysis

spectrum /ˈspektɹəm/ /ˈspɛkt(ʃ)ɹəm/ n
espectro
range of colors
chemistry: a pattern of absorption or emission of radiation
linear algebra: set of scalar values
range

speculation /ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/ n
especulación
judgment or conclusion reached by speculating
business, finance: investment involving higher-than-normal risk
process of thinking or meditation
act or practice of investing in expectation of making a profit from future price changes

speculative /ˈspɛkjuləˌtɪv/ adj
especulativo
characterized by speculation; based on guessing or unfounded opinions

speculator n
especulador
one who speculates; as in investing

speculum /ˈspɛkjələm/ /ˈspɛkjʊləm/ n
espéculo
medical instrument

speech /ˈspiːtʃ/ n
discurso habla
an oration, session of speaking
habla
vocal communication

speech bubble n
bocadillo
rounded outline representing speech in a cartoon

speechless /ˈspiːtʃ.lɪs/ adj
mudo sin palabras
not speaking; not knowing what to say

speed /spiːd/ n
rapidez velocidad
rapidity
velocidad rapidez
rate of motion

speed bag n
pera
air-filled punching bag

speed chess n
ajedrez rápido
form of chess

speed limit n
límite de velocidad
maximum speed permitted

speed of light n
velocidad de la luz
the speed of electromagnetic radiation in a perfect vacuum

speed of sound n
velocidad del sonido
speed at which sound is propagated

speed skating n
patinaje de velocidad
The sport of racing around an oval course on ice skates

speed up v
acelerar apurarse
increase speed (intransitive)
acelerar apurar
increase speed (transitive)

speed-up n
aceleración acelerón agilización
speed-up

speedboat /ˈspidˌboʊt/ n
lancha lancha motora
fast boat
lancha de carerras
racing boat

speedometer /spɪˈdɑː.mə.t̬ɚ/ n
velocímetro
a device that measures, and indicates the current speed of a vehicle

speedy /ˈspiːdi/ adj
rápido pronto
characterized by rapid or swift motion

speleologist n
espeleólogo
person who studies caves

speleology n
espeleísmo
recreational activity of exploring caves
espeleología
scientific study of caves

speleothem n
espeleotema
secondary mineral, deposited in a cave by the action of water

spell /spɛl/ n
encanto encantamiento hechizo
magical effect of such incantation
hechizo encanto conjuro brujería
magical incantation
período rato
indefinite period of time
berrinche pataleta
period of illness, outburst of bad spirits

spell /spɛl/ v
encantar
put under the influence of a spell
aclarar descifrar
figuratively, to clarify
anunciar presagiar
to indicate that some future event will occur
deletrear
to write or say the letters that form a word
to compose a word
reemplazar
to work in place of someone

spell checker n
corrector corrector ortográfico
software application

spellbound adj
embobado
fascinated by something; entranced as if by a spell

spelling /ˈspɛlɪŋ/ n
grafía
a specific spelling of a word
ortografía
the practice, ability, or subject of forming words with letters, or of reading the letters of words; orthography

spelt /ˈspɛlt/ n
espelta escanda
a type of wheat, Triticum aestivum spelta

spelunk /spəˈlʌŋk/ v
hacer espeleología
to explore caves

spelunking n
espeleología
exploring underground caverns

spend /spɛnd/ v
pasar
to consume, to use up (time)
gastar
to pay out

spend time v
tomar tiempo
accompany someone for leisure
pasar tiempo
dedicate time to an activity

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ adj
manirroto pródigo
improvident, profligate, or wasteful

spendthrift /ˈspɛn(d)ˌθɹɪft/ /ˈspɛn(d)θɹɪft/ n
gastador gastadora manirroto pródigo
someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully

sperm /spɜːm/ /spɜːɹm/ n
espermatozoide
cell
esperma
semen (fluid)

sperm whale n
cachalote
sperm whale

spermatozoid /spɜː(ɹ)ˈmætəˌzəʊ.ɪd/ n
espermatozoide
male gamete of certain basal plants

spermatozoon /ˌspɜːmətə(ʊ)ˈzəʊɒn/ n
espermatozoide
reproductive cell of the male

spermicide n
espermicida
substance used for killing sperm

spermiogenesis n
espermiogénesis
final stage of spermatogenesis

spessartine n
espesartina
a type of garnet

spew /spjuː/ v
parlar
To speak or write quickly and voluminously, especially words that are not worth listening to or reading
vomitar
to vomit

sphalerite n
blenda esfalerita
mineral

spheno- prefix
esfeno-
sphenoid bone

sphenoid adj
esfenoide
wedge-shaped

sphenoid bone n
esfenoide
sphenoid bone

sphenomandibular adj
esfenomandibular
relating to a ligament connecting the sphenoid bone and mandibular foramen

sphenopalatine adj
esfenopalatino
relating to the sphenoid bone and the palate

sphere /sfɪə/ /sfɪɹ/ n
esfera
mathematics: regular three-dimensional object
region in which something or someone is active
esfera bola
spherical physical object

sphere of influence n
esfera de influencia
area influenced by something

spherical /sfɛɹɪkəl/ adj
esférico
of or relating to a sphere or spheres
shaped like a sphere

sphericon /ˈsfɛɹ.ɪ.kɒn/ /ˈsfɪɹ.ə.kɑn/ n
esfericón
(geometry) a solid constructed by slicing a bicone

spherometer n
esferómetro
measuring device

sphincter /ˈsfɪŋktə/ n
esfínter
band of muscle

sphinx /sfɪŋks/ n
esfinge
mythology: creature with the head of a person and the body of an animal

sphygmomanometer /ˌsfɪɡmoʊməˈnɑmɪtɚ/ /ˌsfɪɡməʊməˈnɒmɪtə/ n
esfigmomanómetro baumanómetro brazalete de presión arterial brazalete de presión sanguínea esfingomanómetro manguito de la presión arterial
device to measure blood pressure

spice /spaɪs/ n
especia condimento aderezo aliño
any variety of spice
especia
plant matter used to season or flavour food

spice /spaɪs/ v
sazonar aliñar condimentar aderezar
to add spice or spices to

spicebush n
benjoin
Lindera benzoin

spicy adj
caliente
picante sazonado aliñado aromático condimentado
containing spice
picante
tangy or pungent

spider /ˈspaɪ̯də/ /ˈspaɪ̯dɚ/ [ˈspʌɪ̯də(ɹ)] n
araña
arthropod

spider crab n
cangrejo araña
crab

spider monkey n
mono araña
monkey of the genus Ateles

spider wasp n
pompílido
solitary wasp in the Pompilidae family

spiderweb n
telaraña tela de araña
net-like construct of a spider

spiel /spiːl/ n
parrafada perorata
A lengthy and extravagant speech or argument usually intended to persuade

spiffy /ˈspɪfi/ adj
apuesto pulcro
dapper, fine or neat

spigot /ˈspɪ.ɡət/ n
espita grifo llave válvula
the plug of a faucet or cock

spike /spaɪk/ n
punta púa pincho
anything resembling like a nail in shape
espiga
botany: kind of inflorescence
ear of grain
clavos tacos
informal: running shoes with spikes in the soles
pico
sharp peak in a graph
clavo pincho
very large nail

spikenard n
nardo

spiky adj
chuzo de punta parado pincho
hairstyle

spill /spɪl/ v
derramar
transitive: to drop something so that it spreads out

spillikins n
palillos palitos chinos
a game of skill

spin /spɪn/ n
vuelta
brief trip
vuelta giro
circular motion
sesgo positivo
favourable comment or interpretation
barrena
flight condition
espín
physics: quantum angular momentum

spin /spɪn/ v
girar hilar
pinchar
informal: to play vinyl records
hilar
to make yarn
dorar la píldora endulzar pintar bonito
to present a bias
girar dar vueltas rotar
to turn around quickly

spin doctor n
asesor de imagen
person hired to improve public image

spina bifida /ˈspaɪnə ˈbɪfɪdə/ n
espina bífida
birth defect

spinach /ˈspɪnɪt͡ʃ/ n
espinaca
a particular edible plant, Spinacia oleracea

spinal adj
espinal vertebral
related to the spine

spinal cord n
médula espinal
thick, whitish cord of nerve tissue

spinal tap n
punción lumbar
colloquial terms for lumbar puncture

spindle /ˈspɪndəl/ n
huso
rod in spinning and winding thread

spindly adj
ahusada ahusado
of a spindle
flacucha flacucho
slender and of weak appearance

spine /spaɪn/ n
columna vertebral espinazo
backbone
lomo
bound edge of a book
espina
rigid, pointed surface protuberance or needle-like structure on an animal, shell, or plant

spine board n
tablero tablero imobilizario
rigid carrying surface

spinel /spɪˈnɛl/ n
espinela
any of several hard minerals of cubic symmetry that are mixed oxides of magnesium and aluminium

spinet /ˈspɪn.ɪt/ n
espineta
short, compact harpsichord

spinnaker /ˈspɪnəkə/ /ˈspɪnəkɚ/ n
espináker
sail

spinner /ˈspɪnɚ/ n
girandola
Someone or something who spins

spinner dolphin n
delfín acróbata de hocico largo delfín girador
species of dolphin

spinning jenny n
halidora Jenny
early spinning machine

spinning top n
peonza trompo pirinola
a toy

spinning wheel n
rueca
device for spinning thread with a wheel and a spindle

spinor /spɪnɔɹ/ n
espinor
element of Clifford algebra

spinster /ˈspɪnstə/ /ˈspɪnstɚ/ n
solterona
unmarried woman

spiny dogfish n
galludo mielga tollo de cacho
Squalus acanthias

spiny lobster n
langosta
crustacean of the family Palinuridae

spiral /ˈspaɪɹəl/ n
espiral
geometry
hélice
helix

spiral staircase n
escalera de caracol
type of staircase

spire /spaɪə/ /spaɪɹ/ n
aguja chapitel
tapering architectural structure

spirit /ˈspiɹɪt/ /ˈspɪɹɪt/ n
alcohol bebida espirituosa
alcohol
espíritu alma kašpíx
soul
espíritu
supernatural being
enthusiasm

spirit duplicator n
duplicadora al alcohol
early copier

spirit level n
nivel de burbuja
spirit level

spiritless adj
apocado
lack of energy or emotion

spirits /ˈspɪɹɪts/ n
licor
strong alcoholic drink derived from fermentation and distillation

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ adj
espiritual
of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul

spiritual /ˈspɪɹɪtʃuəl/ /ˈspɪɹɪtʃʊəl/ n
espiritual
folk song

spiritualism n
espiritualismo
the philosophic doctrine, opposing materialism

spirituality /ˌspɪ.ɹə.tʃuˈæ.lə.tɪ/ n
espiritualidad
concern for what is unseen and intangible

spiritualize v
espiritualizar

spirochete n
espiroqueta
any of several coiled bacteria

spirometer n
espirómetro
medical device

spirometry n
espirometría
medical measurement

spit /spɪt/ n
barra
generally low, narrow, pointed, usually sandy peninsula
asador brocheta
thin rod on which meat is skewered for cooking
escupida
saliva

spit /spɪt/ v
espetar
to impale on a spit
escupir
to evacuate (saliva or another substance) from the mouth, etc.

spit nails v
echar venablos

spit wad n
salivazo
A wad of spittle spat by someone

spite /spaɪt/ n
despecho malicia ojeriza rencor
ill-will or hatred toward another; a desire to vex or injure

spiteful adj
malévolo rencoroso venenoso
filled with spite

spitting image /ˈspɪtɪŋ ˈɪmɪdʒ/ n
el vivo retrato la viva estampa la viva imagen
the exact likeness of someone

spittle /ˈspɪ.t(ə)l/ n
escupida escupitajo lapo
spit, usually frothy

spittoon /spɪˈtuːn/ n
escupidera
receptacle for spit

splanchnic /ˈsplæŋk.nɪk/ adj
esplácnico
Relating to the viscera or intestines

splash /splæʃ/ n
salpicadura
the sound made by an object hitting a liquid

splash /splæʃ/ v
chapotear salpicar
to hit or agitate liquid

splatter /ˈsplætɚ/ v
estrellar
To cause something to splatter
salpicar
To spatter
estrellarse
To splash; to scatter; to land or strike in an uneven, distributed mess

spleen /spliːn/ n
esplín
mood
bazo
organ

splendid /ˈsplɛndɪd/ adj
espléndido

splendor /ˈsplɛndə/ /ˈsplɛndɚ/ n
esplendor
magnificent appearance

splenectomy n
esplenectomía
surgical removal of the spleen

splenetic /spləˈnɛtɪk/ adj
irritable
bad-tempered
esplénico
related to the spleen

splenic adj
esplénico
of, related to, or located near the spleen

spleno- prefix
espleno-
spleen

splenomegaly n
esplenomegalia
enlargement of the spleen

splenorenal adj
esplenorrenal
of or pertaining to the spleen and the kidneys

splice /splaɪs/ n
empalme
electrical and mechanical connection between wires

splice /splaɪs/ v
empalmar
genetics
to unite by lapping two ends together
to unite ropes by interweaving the strands

spliff /splɪf/ n
porro
a marijuana cigarette

splint n
tablilla
immobilizing device
férula
narrow strip of wood

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ n
astilla esquirla
fragment of material

splinter /ˈsplɪntə(ɹ)/ /ˈsplɪntɚ/ /ˈsplɪnɚ/ v
astillar
to cause to break apart into splinters
to come apart into splinters

split /splɪt/ n
escisión
breach, division
fisura
crack, longitudinal fissure

split /splɪt/ v
dividir partir escindir
divide along a more or less straight line
partir
leave
separar partir
separate
dividir repartir
share out

split end n
punta abierta punta florecida punta rota
hair which has split at the end

split hairs v
hilar fino
to consider fine details

split pea n
arvejas partidas chícharos partidos guisantes partidos
dried, peeled, and split seeds of the pea

splits n
espagar spagat
manoeuvre, acrobatic feat

splitting field n
cuerpo de descomposición
(Galois theory, of a polynomial) smallest field containing all roots

splurge /splɜːdʒ/ /splɝdʒ/ n
derroche ostentación
extravagant indulgence

splurge /splɜːdʒ/ /splɝdʒ/ v
chorrear
to flow or move in rush
derrochar
to spend lavishly or extravagantly

spodumene n
espodumena
a pyroxene mineral, lithium aluminum inosilicate

spoil /spɔɪl/ n
botín expolio
plunder taken from an enemy or victim

spoil /spɔɪl/ v
echarse a perder agriar descomponerse
become sour or rancid, to decay
destripar
reveal the ending
echar a perder arruinar dar al traste dañar estropear
ruin
despojar expoliar
strip
consentir mimar malcriar chiquear malacostumbrar regalonear
to coddle or pamper

spoil someone rotten v
tener en palmitas
to overindulge someone

spoilage n
deterioración deterioro
process

spoiled /spɔɪld/ adj
mimado consentido malcriado regalón
of a child

spoiler /ˈspɔɪ.lə/ /ˈspɔɪ.lɚ/ n
adelanto
destripe spoiler
document, review or comment that discloses

spoils of war n
botín de guerra
profits extracted as the result of winning a war

spoilsport /ˈspɔɪl.spɔɹt/ /ˈspɔɪl.spɔːt/ adj
aguafiestas
someone who puts an end to harmless fun

spoilt /spɔɪlt/ adj
consentido malcriado mimado regalón
of a child
estropeado podrido
of food: rendered unusable or inedible

spoke /spəʊk/ n
rayo radio
part of a wheel

spokeshave n
doladera
woodworking tool

spokesman n
portavoz vocero vocera
one who speaks as the voice of a group of people

spokesperson n
portavoz
person who acts as the voice of a group of people

spoliation n
despojo expoliación
plundering

spondee /ˈspɒndi/ n
espondeo
word of two syllables

spondylosis n
espondilosis
degenerative disease

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ n
esponja
marine invertebrate
piece of porous material used for washing
cafiche gorrón
slang: person who takes advantage of the generosity of others

sponge /spʌnd͡ʒ/ v
gorronear cafichear comer la sopa boba gallofear
to take advantage of others

sponge cake n
bizcocho
type of soft cake made from flour, sugar, baking powder and eggs, with a spongy structure

sponge cloth n
bayeta

sponger /ˈspʌndʒɚ/ n
gorrón cafiche
one who sponges

spongy /ˈspʌndʒi/ adj
esponjoso fofo
absorbent, squishy, porous

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ n
patrocinador
One that pays all or part of the cost of an event
patrocinador patrocinadora
person or organisation with responsibility (especially with a religious or financial aspect)

sponsor /ˈspɑn.səɹ/ /ˈspɒn.sə/ v
patrocinar
to be a sponsor for

sponsorship n
padrinazgo
aid or support

spontaneity /ˈspɒn.tə.neɪ.ə.ti/ n
espontaneidad
the quality of being spontaneous

spontaneous /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ adj
espontáneo
self generated; happening without any apparent external cause
done by one's own free choice, or without planning

spontaneous generation n
generación espontánea

spontaneously /spɑnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ adv
espontáneamente
in a spontaneous manner

spoof /spuːf/ n
engaño
act of deception, hoax
parodia
light parody
burla, locura
nonsense

spook /spuːk/ v
asustar aterrorizar espantar sobresaltar
to scare or frighten

spool /spuːl/ n
carrete bobina
spindle

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ n
cuchara
scooped utensil for eating (or serving)

spoon /spun/ /spuːn/ v
cucharear
to lie together
cucharear echar con una cuchara servir con una cuchara
to serve using a spoon
cuchara
sailing terminology

spoon lure n
cucharilla
oblong, concave lure

spoon-feed /ˈspunˌfid/ /ˈspuːnfiːd/ v
masticar
deliver information in as basic a manner as possible
dar de comer con cuchara
help somebody to eat using a spoon

spoonbill n
espátula
bird

spoonerism /ˈspuːnəɹɪzəm/ n
espunerismo espunerismos
phrase where sounds are transposed

spoonful n
cucharada
amount a spoon will hold

spoor /spʊə/ /spʊɹ/ n
rastro
trail left by an animal

sporadic /spəˈɹædɪk/ /spəˈɹæɾɪk/ adj
esporádico guadianesco
exhibiting random behaviour
esporádico
rare and scattered in occurrence

sporangium n
esporangio
a case, capsule, or container in which spores are produced

spore /spo(ː)ɹ/ /spoə/ /spɔɹ/ /spɔː/ n
espora
reproductive particle
resistant particle produced by bacterium or protist

sporophyte n
esporófito
plant which produces spores by meiosis in order to produce gametophytes

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ n
espécimen raro
abnormal plant or animal
aventura
amorous dalliance
deporte
any athletic activity that uses physical skills
deportista
person who exhibits either good or bad sportsmanship
burla juguete
toy

sport /spo(ː)ɹt/ /spoət/ /spɔɹt/ /spɔː/ /spɔːt/ v
llevar lucir mostrar
display, have as feature
burlarse jugar
mock or tease

sport utility vehicle n
vehículo utilitario deportivo
vehicle

sporting adj
deportivo
pertaining to sports

sports car n
automóvil deportivo coche deportivo carro deportivo
automobile designed for high speed

sports center n
polideportivo

sports jacket n
vestón
tailored jacket that is not part of a suit

sports writer n
escritor deportivo
someone who writes about sports-related topics professionally

sportsman n
deportista
male athlete

sportsmanship n
deportividad

sportswoman n
deportista
woman who engages in sports

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ n
corto
a brief advertisement
mancha
a round or irregular patch of a different color
stain
lámpara reflector
bright lamp; spotlight
paraje zona
location or area
grano
pimple, pustule
poquita poquito
small amount

spot /spɑt/ /spɒt/ v
avistar detectar divisar localizar ubicar
see, pick out, notice or identify

spot-backed antshrike n
batará goteado
bird

spot-winged antshrike n
batará estrellado
Pygiptila stellaris

spotless adj
sin manchas
(zoology) lacking spots; unspotted.
impecable
exceptionally clean

spotlight n
foco proyector
a bright lamp, especially one used to illuminate the center of attention on a stage
foco de atención
the center of attention; the highlight or most important part

spotted /ˈspɑtɪ̈d/ /ˈspɒtɨd/ adj
moteado
characterized by spots
manchado moteado
discoloured by spots; stained

spotted dragonet n
dragoncillo moteado
Callionymus maculatus

spotted flycatcher n
papamoscas gris
bird

spotted redshank n
archibebe oscuro
Tringa erythropus

spotted seal n
foca manchada
seal

spouse /spaʊs/ n
cónyuge esposa esposo consorte
person in a marriage or marital relationship

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ n
chorro
a stream of liquid
the mixture of air and water thrown up from the blowhole of a whale
pico pitorro
a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged

spout /spaʊt/ /spʌʊt/ v
chorrear
to gush forth in a stream

sprachbund /ˈspɹɑkbʊnd/ /ˈspɹɑːkbʊnd/ n
sprachbund
group of languages sharing areal features primarily due to language contact

sprain /spɹeɪn/ n
torcedura esguince
act or result of spraining

sprain /spɹeɪn/ v
esguinzar hacerse una esguince torcer
to weaken a joint, ligament, or muscle

sprat /spɹæt/ n
espadín
any of various small marine fish in the genus Sprattus

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ n
desparramo
haphazard growth

sprawl /spɹɑl/ /spɹɔl/ /spɹɔːl/ v
despatarrar
to sit with limbs spread out

spray /spɹeɪ/ n
aerosol spray difusión
fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid
ramito
small branch of flowers or berries

spray /spɹeɪ/ v
asperjar atomizar difundir pulverizar
to project a liquid in a disperse manner

spray gun n
soplete
paint sprayer

spread /spɹɛd/ n
alimento untable
food designed to be spread

spread /spɹɛd/ v
desplegar extender
esparcir difundir diseminar divulgar
(transitive) to disseminate, make known or present
dispersar
to disperse, scatter
untar esparcir
to smear, distribute in a thin layer
extender
to stretch out, expand

spread like wildfire v
correr como la pólvora
spread like wildfire

spreadsheet n
hoja de cálculo
computer simulation

sprig /spɹɪɡ/ n
ramita
small shoot or twig
muchacho
youth

sprightly adj
vigoroso
full of life and vigor

spring /spɹɪŋ/ n
muelle resorte
device made of flexible material
esprín
nautical: line from an end to another vessel or mooring to limit surging
primavera
season between winter and summer in temperate climates
origen
source of an action or a supply
fuente manantial
water springing from the ground

spring balance n
balanza de muelle
a device for measuring weight or force by the elasticity of a spiral spring

spring cleaning n
limpieza de primavera
systematic cleaning at the end of winter
limpieza general
systematic cleaning of anything

spring onion n
cebolleta escalonia
Allium fistulosum

spring tide n
marea de primavera marea viva
tide which occurs when the moon is new or full

spring to life v
nacer
start to exist

spring to mind v
ocurrir
appear in one's thoughts

springald /ˈspɹɪŋəld/ n
espingarda
ancient military engine

springboard n
trampolín
figuratively: anything that launches or provides impulse
trampolín palanca
flexible diving board
platform on springs used in gymnastics

springtime n
primavera
the season of spring

springwater n
agua de manantial agua manantial
water originating from a spring

springy /ˈspɹɪŋi/ adj
elástico
capable of returning to its original form

sprinkle /ˈspɹɪŋkəl/ v
espolvorear rociar salpicar
asperjar rociar salpicar
to cause to fall in fine drops

sprinkler /ˈspɹiŋklɚ/ n
aspersor
irrigation device

sprint v
esprintar
To run etc at top speed for a short period

sprite /spɹaɪt/ n
duendecillo

sprocket /spɹɒkɪt/ n
diente
tooth of such wheel
corona piñón
toothed wheel

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ n
brote retoño
new growth on a plant

sprout /spɹaʊt/ /spɹʌʊt/ v
brotar
to cause to grow from a seed
germinar
to grow, to germinate

spruce /spɹuːs/ n
pícea abeto
tree from the genus Picea

sprue /spɹuː/ n
esprúe
malabsorption syndrome

spunk /spʌŋk/ n
agallas
courage; spirit; mettle; determination
churro guaperas guapetón
slang: attractive male
leche lefa
slang: semen

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ n
conexión extensión prolongación
any protruding part
acicate espuela incentivo
anything that inspires or motivates
espolón
appendage near the foot
espuela
implement for prodding a horse
alcurnia
root

spur /spɜː/ /spɝ/ v
espolear acicatear espolonear
to prod
animar espolear estimular incentivar incitar motivar
to urge or encourage to action

spur cell n
acantocito
spiny cell

spurge /spɜːdʒ/ /spɝdʒ/ n
euforbio
any plant of the genus Euphorbia

spurious /ˈspjʊ.ɹi.əs/ /ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/ adj
espurio falso mentira
false
espurio
illegitimate

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ n
patada
a kick

spurn /spɚn/ /spɜːn/ v
desdeñar
to reject disdainfully

spurt v
acelerada acelerón
to cause to gush

sputnik /ˈspʊtnɪk/ n
sputnik
a Soviet robotic space satellite

sputum n
esputo
matter coughed up and expectorated from the mouth

spy /spaɪ/ n
espía chivato
person who secretly watches

spy /spaɪ/ v
espiar
to act as a spy

spy on v
avizorar
to watch secretly or covertly; to surveil

spyglass n
catalejo
portable telescope

spyware n
programa espía software espía
program

squab /ˈskwɑb/ /ˈskwɒb/ n
palomino pichón
baby pigeon

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ n
disputilla
minor fight or argument

squabble /ˈskwɑːbl/ /ˈskwɒbl/ v
discutir repiquetear
participate in a minor fight or argument

squad /ˈskwɑːd/ /ˈskwɒd/ n
cuadrilla escuadra escuadrón
people organized
conjunto cuadro escuadra plantilla
sports team
escuadrón
unit of tactical military personnel or police officers

squadron /ˈskwɒd.ɹən/ n
cuadrilla escuadrón
air force: tactical unit of at least two flights
escuadrón
army: body of cavalry
escuadra
navy: detachment of vessels

squalene /ˈskweɪliːn/ n
esqualene
triterpene hydrocarbon

squall /ˈskwɔːl/ n
borrasca tormenta
sudden storm, as found in a squall line

squall line n
frente de mal tiempo
line of thunderstorms

squalor /ˈskwɑlɚ/ /ˈskwɒlə(ɹ)/ n
inmundicia miseria
squalidness

squamous /ˈskweɪ.moʊs/ /ˈskweɪ.məs/ adj
escamoso
scaly

squander /ˈskwɑn.dɚ/ /ˈskwɒnd.ə/ v
despilfarrar derrochar farrear malbaratar
to waste

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ adj
perpendicular
forming a right angle
cuadrado
shaped like a square
used in the names of units
cuadrado anticuado
socially conventional

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ n
pie cuadrado
casilla
cell in a grid
plaza
open space in a town
cuadrado
second power
anticuado cabeza cuadrada carca carroza cuadriculado soso
slang: socially conventional person
almohadilla
the # symbol on a telephone
escuadra cartabón
tool
cuadrado cuadro
type of polygon

square /skwɛə(ɹ)/ /skwɛɚ/ v
elevar al cuadrado
math: to multiply by itself
alinear
to adjust so as to align with or place at a right angle
cuadrar resolver
to resolve

square bracket n
corchete
symbol [ or ]

square kilometre n
kilómetro cuadrado
standard unit of area

square matrix n
matriz cuadrada
matrix having the same number of rows as columns

square metre n
metro cuadrado
standard unit of area

square one n
casilla de salida
the place where one begins

square root n
raíz cuadrada
number

squared adj
al cuadrado
raised to the second power

squarely /ˈskwɛə(ɹ).li/ /ˈskwɛɹ.li/ adv
cuadradamente sólidamente
Firmly and solidly
rectamente
In a direct, straightforward and honest manner
cuadradamente en forma de cuadrado
In the shape of a square; at right angles

squaroid n
cuadroide
square-like shape

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ n
squash
the sport
zapallo
plant and its fruit of the genus Cucurbita

squash /skwɑʃ/ /skwɒʃ/ /skwɔɹʃ/ /skwɔʃ/ v
aplastamiento aplastar
to beat or press into pulp or flat mass
to compress

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ adj
rechoncho retaco
relatively short or low and thick or broad

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ n
casa edificio okupación okupada okupado
building occupied without permission
cuclillas
position assumed by bending deeply at the knees while resting on one's feet
cuclilla sentadilla
weightlifting: exercise

squat /skwɑt/ /skwɒt/ v
acuclillarse acurrucarse agacharse
to bend at the knees
ocupar okupar
to occupy without permission

squatter /ˈskwɑːtəɹ/ /ˈskwɒtə/ n
okupa paracaidista
one occupying a place without permission

squatting n
okupación paracaidismo
occupation of a building/land without permission of owner

squawk /skwɔːk/ n
chillido graznido
shrill noise

squeak /skwiːk/ n
chirrido
short, high-pitched sound

squeak /skwiːk/ v
rechinar
emit sound

squeaky /ˈskwiːki/ adj
chirriante
producing a high-pitched sound or squeak

squeaky clean adj
como los chorros del oro como un jaspe como una patena
very clean

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ n
chillido chirrido rechinar rechinido rechino
a high-pitched sound

squeal /skwil/ /skwiːl/ v
botonear buchonear chillar chivarse delatar pegar un chivatazo
to rat on someone

squeamish /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/ adj
aprensivo quisquilloso remilgado
easily bothered or upset; tending to be nauseous or nervous

squeegee /ˈskwiˌdʒi/ /ˈskwiːdʒiː/ n
secador
tool used for cleaning glass

squeegee mop n
fregona de esponja plegable
squeezable sponge mop

squeeze /skwiːz/ n
apretón
apuro crisis
difficult position

squeeze /skwiːz/ v
exprimir apretar
to apply pressure to from two or more sides at once
apretujar
to fit into a tight place

squelch /ˈskwɛltʃ/ v
aplastar
to halt, stop, eliminate
chapotear
to make a sucking, splashing noise

squid /skwɪd/ n
calamar
sea animal

squiffy /ˈskwɪf.i/ adj
achispado piripí
slightly intoxicated

squiggle /ˈskwɪɡl̩/ n
tilde
a short twisting or wiggling line or mark

squill /skwɪl/ n
escila
plant of the genus Scilla

squinch /skwɪntʃ/ n
trompa
structure between walls to transition to circular

squint /skwɪnt/ n
estrabismo
look of eyes which are turned in different directions, like in strabismus

squint /skwɪnt/ v
mirar de soslayo bizquear
to look or glance sideways
entrecerrar entornar
to look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight
bizquear
to look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions

squire /ˈskwaɪə/ /ˈskwaɪəɹ/ n
escudero
armor-bearer who attended a knight

squirm /skwɜːm/ /skwɝm/ v
escabullirse
to evade a question, an interviewer etc.
avergonzarse
twist in discomfort, especially from shame or embarrassment
retorcerse serpentear
twist one’s body with snakelike motion

squirrel /ˈskwɝl/ /ˈskwɪɹl̩/ /ˈskwɪɹəl/ n
ardilla
rodent

squirrel monkey n
mono ardilla
Saimiri

squirt gun n
pistola de agua
a toy gun used to shoot water

squirting cucumber n
cohombrillo amargo pepinillo del diablo
Ecballium elaterium

sss interjection
siseo
the hiss of a snake or other reptile

st n
c/
street

stab /stæb/ n
acuchillamiento cuchillada puñalada
act of stabbing
cuchillada puñalada
wound made by stabbing

stab /stæb/ v
apuñalar acuchillar
To pierce or wound with pointed object

stab in the back n
puñalada trapera
Act of betrayal

stab in the back v
atacar por la espalda coger por la espalda dejar mal
To betray somebody

stab wound n
cuchillada puñalada
a wound caused by stabbing

stabbing /ˈstæb.ɪŋ/ n
apuñalamiento
in incident in which a person is stabbed

stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ n
estabilidad
condition of being stable
tendency to recover from perturbations

stabilize v
estabilizar
to become stable
to make stable

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ adj
estable
relatively unchanging

stable /ˈsteɪ.bəɫ/ n
establo caballeriza
building for animals with hoofs

stable boy n
mozo de cuadra mozo de establo
boy or young man who attends in a stable

stably adv
establemente
in a stable manner

stack /stæk/ n
pila montón
a pile of identical objects
pila
computing: data structure

stack /stæk/ v
apilar
To place objects or material in the form of a stack

stacker /ˈstækɚ/ n
apilador apiladora reponedor reponedora
worker in supermarket

stadium /ˈsteɪ.di.əm/ n
estadio
venue where sporting events are held

stadtholder /ˈstadˌhəʊldə/ /ˈstætˌhoʊldɚ/ n
estatúder
chief magistrate of the Dutch Republic

staff /stɑːf/ /ˈstæf/ n
personal empleado equipo plantel plantilla
employees of a business
bastón báculo
long, straight, thick rod or stick
pentagrama pauta varas
music: series of horizontal lines

stag /stæɡ/ n
ciervo
adult male deer

stag beetle n
ciervo volante
large beetle in Lucanidae

stag-beetle n
ciervo volante
a large black beetle with a pair of strong mandibles

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ n
piso
in geology
escena escenario
in theatre
etapa
number of an electronic circuit’s block
etapa fase estadio
phase
platina
place on a microscope
calesa diligencia
short for stagecoach

stage /steɪd͡ʒ/ v
actuar fingir trucar
to demonstrate in a deceptive manner
montar poner en escena
to produce on a stage

stage direction n
acotación
instruction given to an actor

stage fright n
miedo escénico
state of nervousness about performing

stage-coach /ˈsteɪdʒ.koʊtʃ/ /ˈsteɪdʒ.kəʊtʃ/ n
diligencia calesa
horse-drawn coach to transport passengers and mail

stagflation n
estanflación
inflation accompanied by stagnant growth

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ n
tambaleo
an unsteady movement of the body in walking or standing

stagger /ˈstæɡə/ /ˈstæɡɚ/ v
dubir dubitar herer hesitar vacilar
to begin to doubt and waver in purposes
titubear tambalear titubar
to move to one side and the other, as if about to fall, in standing or walking
tambalear
to walk in an awkward, drunken fashion

staging n
puesta en escena
theater: performance of a play

stagnant /ˈstæɡnənt/ adj
atascado estancado
lacking freshness, motion, flow, progress, or change; stale; motionless; still

stagnate /ˈstæɡneɪt/ v
estancar estancarse
to cease activity

stagnation /stæɡˈneɪʃən/ n
estancamiento
inactivity
being stagnant

staid /steɪd/ adj
estable estático fijo sedentario

stain /steɪn/ n
tacha mancha
blemish on one's character or reputation
mancha lamparón
discoloured spot or area
contraste
reagent or dye used to stain microscope specimens so as to make some structures visible
colorante
substance used to soak into a surface and colour it

stain /steɪn/ v
manchar
mancillar
to taint or tarnish someone's character or reputation
colorear
to treat a microscope specimen with a dye

stain remover n
quitamanchas
liquid used to remove stains

stained glass n
vitral vidrio de color
coloured glass

stainless adj
inoxidable
describing an alloy that is resistant to corrosion and discoloration

stainless steel adj
acero inoxidable
made of stainless steel

stainless steel n
acero inoxidable
corrosion-free alloy

stair /stɛə/ /stɛəɹ/ n
escalera
series of steps
peldaño
single step

staircase /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/ n
escalera
stairway

stairs /ˈstɛəz/ /ˈstɛɹz/ n
escalera
contiguous set of steps

stairway n
escalera
set of steps allowing one to walk up or down comfortably

stairwell n
caja
a shaft in a multi-story building enclosing a stairway or staircase

stake /steɪk/ n
estaca
pointed long and slender piece of wood etc.
Mormonism: territorial division
participación
share or interest in a business

stake /steɪk/ v
estacar
to fasten, support, or defend with stakes
to pierce or wound with a stake
poner en juego
to put at hazard upon the issue of competition

stake out v
estacar
to mark off the limits by stakes

stakeholder n
apostador baratero
bet holder
interesado autor interviniente partido interesado responsable tomaparte
person or organisation with a legitimate interest

stalactite /stəˈlæktaɪt/ /ˈstæləktaɪt/ n
estalactita
mineral deposit hanging from the roof of a cave

stalagmite /stəˈlæɡmaɪt/ /ˈstæləɡmaɪt/ n
estalagmita
mineral deposit

stale /steɪl/ adj
viciado pasado rancio revenido duro
having lost its freshness
anquilosado manido
no longer new or interesting

stalemate n
estancamiento punto muerto
blocked situation without personal loss
ahogado tablas
chess term

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ n
tallo
stem or main axis of a plant

stalk /stɑk/ /stɔk/ /stɔːk/ v
acechar acosar
to (try to) follow or contact someone constantly, often resulting in harassment
acechar
to approach slowly and quietly in order not to be discovered when getting closer

stalker n
acosador
a person who secretly follows someone, sometimes with unlawful intentions
acechador
a person who stalks game

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ n
entrada en pérdida
aeronautics: loss of lift
anaquel mostrador puesto
bench or table on which small articles of merchandise are exposed for sale
compartimento compartimiento
compartment for a single animal in a stable or cattle shed
altar
paganism: altar
asiento
seat in a theatre
puesto
small open-fronted shop
establo
stable; place for cattle

stall /stɑl/ /stɔl/ /stɔːl/ v
entrar en pérdida
To exceed the critical angle of attack, resulting in total loss of lift
cebar engordar
To fatten

stallion /ˈstæli.ən/ n
semental
male horse kept primarily as a stud
semental padrillo cojudo entero potro
uncastrated male horse
cuero mango papasote semental
very virile, sexually-inclined man

stalwart /ˈstɔlwɚt/ /ˈstɔːlwət/ adj
corajudo valiente
courageous
robusto
firmly or solidly built

stamen /ˈsteɪ.mən/ n
estambre
A flower part that produces pollen

stamina /ˈstæmənə/ /ˈstæmɪnə/ n
aguante resistencia
power of sustained exertion

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ n
tartamudeo
involuntary repetition of sounds in speech

stammer /ˈstæmə/ /ˈstæmɚ/ v
tartamudear balbucear balbucir gaguear
to stutter

stammering n
tartamudeo
act of stammering

stamp /stæmp/ n
estampado
act of stamping
sello
indentation or imprint made by stamping
device for stamping designs
any small piece of paper bearing a design on one side and adhesive on the other

stamp /stæmp/ v
franquear
to apply postage stamps to
timbrar
to give an official marking to

stamp duty n
póliza
tax on certain documents

stamp hinge n
fijasellos
gummed strip of paper for mounting stamps on album

stampede /stæmˈpiːd/ n
desbandada estampida
an intensive movement of a crowd
estampida
any sudden flight or dispersion

stamping ground n
lugar preferido
place one likes to go

stance /stæns/ /stɑːns/ n
postura
manner, pose, or posture in which one stands
postura posición
opinion or point of view

stanchion /ˈstænʃən/ /ˈstɑːnʃən/ n
puntal
vertical pole, post or support

stand /stænd/ [steənd] n
estancia postura
defensive position or effort
atril
device to hold something upright or aloft
posición postura
resolute, unwavering position
puesto
small building or booth

stand /stænd/ [steənd] v
levantar poner
to place in an upright or standing position
mantener permanecer
to remain motionless
levantarse pararse
to rise to one’s feet
estar de pie estar parado
to support oneself on the feet in an erect position
soportar pasar tolerar
to tolerate

stand by v
hacer una pausa
esperar
to wait in expectation of some event

stand for v
representar significar
to mean, symbolize or represent

stand in v
suplantar
to substitute for

stand in for v
substituir
replace

stand one's ground v
mantenerse firme resistir
to hold a position in battle
mantenerse firme
to remain resolute

stand out v
descollar destacar sobresalir
be extraordinary and different or to have features and qualities...
destacar sobresalir
be obvious in contrast to one's surroundings

stand up v
levantar parar
bring something up and set it into a standing position
ponerse de pie levantarse pararse
rise from a sitting position
dar plantón plantar
to avoid a prearranged meeting

stand up for v
romper una lanza por
to speak or act in support or defense of

stand-alone adj
autónomo
operating without additions or assistance

stand-in n
doble doble de luces
person who stands in for an actor during shooting setup

stand-up comedy n
comedia en vivo monólogo monólogo cómico stand up
comedy performed on stage by a single comedian

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ adj
estándar
falling within an accepted range

standard /ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/ n
estandarte
a flag or ensign
estándar dechado estándard nivel padrón prototipo
level of quality
patrón modelo norma
something used as a measure

standard definition n
definición estándar
system that uses a resolution

standard deviation n
desviación estándar desviación típica
statistical measure

standard dialect n
dialecto estandar
variety of language regarded as most "correct", widely accepted, or neutral

standard language n
lengua estándar
standard variety
standardized language

standard time n
hora estándar
synchronized clock time in each graphical locations

standard-bearer n
abanderado abanderada portaestandarte
person who carries flag or banner

standardise [ˈstændə(ɹ)daɪz] v
estandarizar
to establish a standard

standardization n
normalización estandarización
process of complying with a standard
estandarización
process of establishing a standard

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ adj
permanente
permanent
vertical
upright
estancado
water

standing /ˈstændɪŋ/ n
duración
duration
posición
position in society

standing committee n
comité permanente
parliamentary or congressional committee

standoffish adj
antisocial apartadizo arisco hosco huraña huraño
unsociable

standoffishness n
frialdad hurañía reserva
unsociable

standpoint n
punto de vista
point of view

standstill n
parada
complete immobility

stannite n
estannita
a mineral, a sulfide of copper, iron, and tin

stanza /ˈstænzə/ n
estrofa
a unit of a poem

stapedius n
músculo del estribo
muscle

staphylococcal adj
estafilocócico
relating to staphylococcus

staphylococcus n
estafilococo
bacterium of the genus Staphylococcus

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ n
alimento básico alimento de primera necesidad
basic food
esencialidad materia prima producto principal
basic or essential supply
grapa
U-shaped metal fastener
grapa corchete
wire fastener used to secure stacks of paper

staple /ˈsteɪ.pəl/ v
grapar engrapar
secure with a staple

staple remover n
quitagrapas sacagrapas
device for removing staples

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ n
estrella artista
actor
asterisco estrella
asterisk
estrella astro
luminous celestial body
celebrity
(astronomy) a luminous celestial body
concave polygon
estrella
quality rating symbol
talented or famous person

star /stɑɹ/ /stɑː(ɹ)/ v
estelarizar protagonizar
to appear as a featured performer or headliner

star anise n
anís estrella anís estrellado badiana badián
a plant, Illicium verum

star cluster n
cúmulo estelar
group of stars

star fruit n
carambola
fruit

starboard /ˈstɑɹbɚd/ n
estribor
right hand side of a vessel

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ n
almidón
carbohydrates
substance
laundry stiffener

starch /stɑɹtʃ/ /stɑːtʃ/ v
almidonar
apply laundry starch

stardom /ˈstɑɹdəm/ n
estrellato
fame or celebrity

stare /stɛə(ɹ)/ /stɛəɹ/ v
mirar fijamente quedarse mirando
To look fixedly

stare at the wall v
pensar en la inmortalidad del cangrejo
to be bored and idle

starfish n
estrella de mar
various echinoderms

stargazer /ˈstɑɹˌɡeɪzɚ/ n
uranoscópido
a perciform fish in the family Uranoscopidae
miraestrellas
one who stargazes

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adj
absoluto completo
complete, absolute, full
duro severo
severe; violent; fierce (now usually in describing the weather)
rígido
stiff, rigid

stark /stɑɹk/ /stɑːk/ adv
completamente
starkly; entirely, absolutely

stark raving mad adj
loco de remate
completely insane

starling /ˈstɑɹlɪŋ/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋ/ n
estornino
bird

starry /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ adj
estrellado
having stars visible
shaped like a star

stars in one's eyes n
hacer los ojos chiribitas

starship /stɑɹʃɪp/ n
nave estelar
a spacecraft capable of traveling to other stars

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ n
comienzo inicio
beginning of an activity
salida comienzo
beginning point of a race
respingo
sudden involuntary movement

start /stɑɹt/ /stɑːt/ v
comenzar empezar
to begin
to set in motion
arrancar iniciar
to initiate operation of a vehicle or machine

start off on the wrong foot v
comenzar con mal pie
begin badly

start over v
cero empezar recomenzar volver
begin again

starter /ˈstɑɹtɚ/ /ˈstɑːtə(ɹ)/ n
cebador estárter
electric motor that starts an internal-combustion engine
entrada entrante
first course of a meal

starting point n
punto de partida
place where a journey starts

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ n
sobresalto
a sudden motion or shock

startle /ˈstɑɹt(ə)l/ /ˈstɑːt(ə)l/ v
evitar impedir
to deter; to cause to deviate
alarmar espantarse sobresaltar
to move or be excited on feeling alarm

startled /ˈstɑɹt.l̩d/ /ˈstɑːt.l̩d/ adj
sorprendido sorprendida
frightened

startling /ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ /ˈstɑː.tl̩.ɪŋ/ adj
alarmante sorprendente
likely to startle

startup /ˈstɑɹtˌʌp/ /ˈstɑːtəp/ n
arranque
act or process of starting a process or machine
empresa emergente
new company or organization or business venture

starvation /stɑɹˈveɪʃən/ /stɑːˈveɪʃən/ n
inanición
condition

starve /stɑɹv/ /stɑːv/ v
hambrear
to deprive of nourishment
morir de hambre
to die because of lack of food

stash /stæʃ/ n
alijo depósito reserva secreto
collection

stash /stæʃ/ v
reservar
store away for later use

stasis /ˈsteɪsɪs/ n
estasis
pathology: slackening of blood current

stat /stæt/ adv
inmediatamente
Immediately, now

state /steɪt/ n
estado
a political division of a federation retaining a degree of autonomy
any sovereign polity
a condition
computing: the set of all parameters relevant to a computation
computing: the values of all parameters at some point in a computation

state /steɪt/ v
declarar
declare to be a fact
indicar declarar
make known

state of matter n
estado de la materia
different phases of matter

state of mind n
estado mental
psychological state

state of the art adj
al día de estado actual de la tecnología de vanguardia el último grito la última palabra
at the highest level of development

state religion n
religión de estado
religious body or creed officially endorsed by the state

state visit n
visita de Estado visita oficial
formal visit

stateless adj
apátrida
(law) without a state or nationality

stately /ˈsteɪtli/ adj
majestuosa majestuoso
worthy of respect

statement /ˈsteɪtm(ə)nt/ /ˈsteɪtmənt/ n
declaración afirmación
instrucción
computing: instruction in a computer program
declaración
declaration or remark
presentation of opinion or position
resumen
finance: document that summarizes financial activity

statesman /ˈsteɪtsmən/ n
estadista
man who is a leader in national or international affairs

statesmanship n
arte de gobernar
craft or skill or being a statesman

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ adj
estática
Computed, created or allocated before the program starts running
estático
Having no motion
Unchanging

static /ˈstæt.ɪk/ n
estática
Interference on a broadcast signal

static electricity n
electricidad estática
an electric charge
the electric discharge

statics n
estática
branch of mechanics

station /ˈsteɪʃən/ n
estación
place where a vehicle may stop
place used for broadcasting

station wagon n
carmelita familiar guayín ranchera rubia rural
body style for cars

stationary /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃəˌnɛɹi/ adj
inamovible
incapable of being moved
estacionario
not moving
unchanging

stationery /ˈsteɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/ /ˈsteɪʃənɛɹi/ n
papelería
writing materials

statism /ˈsteɪtɪzəm/ n
estatalismo
belief in the importance of the power of the state over an individual

statist /ˈsteɪtɪst/ n
estadista
archaic: a skilled politician

statistic n
estadística
single item of a statistical study

statistical /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/ adj
estadístico
of or pertaining to statistics

statistical process control n
control estadístico de proceso
method

statistically /stəˈtɪstɪkl̩i/ adv
estadísticamente
in a statistical way

statistics /stəˈtɪstɪks/ n
estadística
mathematical science
collection of measurements

statolith n
estatolito
amyloplast involved in graviperception

stator n
estátor estator
stationary part of a motor

statue /ˈstæ.tʃuː/ n
estatua
three-dimensional work of art

statuette n
estatuilla
a small statue

stature /ˈstætʃ.ə/ /ˈstætʃ.ɚ/ n
estatura

status /ˈsteɪt.əs/ /ˈstæt.əs/ n
estado
situation or state of affairs
person’s position or standing

status bar n
barra de estado
an information area typically found at the bottom of windows

status quo /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/ /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/ /ˌstætəs ˈkwoʊ/ n
statu quo estado del asunto
the state of things

statute of limitations n
prescripción legal
law that sets a time limit after some legal action may not take place

statutory /ˈstætjʊt(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈstætʃəˌtɔɹi/ adj
reglamentario
relating to a statute

statutory rape n
estupro
intercourse with a minor

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ adj
acérrimo fiel incondicional leal
loyal, trustworthy, reliable

staunch /stɑːntʃ/ /stɔːntʃ/ v
estancar
to stop the flow of (blood)
to stop, check, or deter an action

staurolite n
estaurolita
mineral

stave /steɪv/ n
estrofa
metrical portion; stanza; staff
duela
narrow strip, a part of a vessel

stave off v
prevenir atajar evitar impedir obviar
prevent something from happening

stavesacre n
abarraz estafisagria
perennial plant

stay /steɪ/ n
estadía estancia
residence, sojourn

stay /steɪ/ v
mantenerse quedar
to continue to have a particular quality
permanecer quedar
to postpone
quedarse permanecer hospedarse pasar la noche
to remain in a particular place

stay put v
quedarse en un sitio fijo
to remain in one fixed place

stay up v
empalmar empalmarse
maintain an erection
empalmar quedarse despierto reenganchar
remain awake

stead /stɛd/ n
lugar
A place, or spot, in general

steadfast /ˈstɛdfæst/ adj
firme
firmly loyal or constant; unswerving
fixed or unchanging; steady

steadiness /ˈstɛdinəs/ n
estabilidad
the degree of stability
firmeza
the state of being steady

steady /ˈstɛdi/ adj
fijo firme
regular and even
liso
smooth and not bumpy or with obstructions

steak /steɪk/ n
bistec bisté
slice of beef
filete
slice of meat of other animals

steal /stiːl/ n
robo
the act of stealing

steal /stiːl/ v
robar hurtar
to illegally take possession of
to draw attention

stealth /stɛlθ/ n
cautela sigilo
sigilo
attribute or characteristic of acting in secrecy

stealthily adv
furtivamente a hurtadillas sigilosamente
in a stealthy manner

stealthy /ˈstɛlθi/ adj
furtivo sigiloso
characterized by or resembling stealth or secrecy

steam /stiːm/ n
vapor
water vapor

steam engine n
máquina de vapor
any steam-driven heat engine
piston engine driven by steam

steam hammer n
martillo pilón
industrial machine

steam locomotive n
locomotora de vapor
locomotive powered by steam

steamboat /ˈstimˌboʊt/ /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/ n
barco de vapor
vessel powered by steam

steamed adj
vapor
having been cooked by exposure to steam

steamer /ˈstimɚ/ /ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ n
olla vaporera vaporera
cooking appliance
barco de vapor
steamboat or steamship

steamer duck n
pato vapor
bird of the genus Tachyeres

steaming /ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/ adj
humeante
giving off steam

steamroller n
apisonadora
steam-powered road roller

steamship n
barco de vapor
vessel propelled by steam

steamy adj
humeante
full of steam

stearin n
estearina
the triglyceride of stearic acid

steatosis n
esteatosis
over-retention of lipids

steed /stiːd/ n
corcel
stallion

steel /stiːl/ adj
acerado
made of steel
similar to steel in color, strength, or the like

steel /stiːl/ n
chaira
honing steel
acero
metal produced from iron

steel wool n
estropajo de acero
fine threads of steel

steelworks n
acería acerería
place where steel is manufactured and/or shaped

steely /ˈstiːli/ adj
acerado

steelyard n
romana
steelyard balance

steep /stiːp/ adj
empinado escarpado acantilado abrupto inclinado precipitoso
near-vertical

steep /stiːp/ n
sopa
liquid

steep /stiːp/ v
imbuir
to imbue with an abstract quality
macerar remojar
to soak an item in liquid

steeple /ˈstiːpəl/ n
campanario
a tall tower, often on a church

steepness n
empinamiento
state or quality of being steep

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ n
buey
castrated male of cattle

steer /stɪə(ɹ)/ v
conducir
dirigir
intransitive: to guide the course
llevar
to direct a group of animals
manejar
to direct the conversation

steering n
dirección
related to controlling direction

steering group n
grupo director
A committee that arranges the schedule of business for a legislative assembly or other organization

steering wheel n
volante timón cabrilla guía manubrio
wheel-shaped control

steganography /ˌstɛ.ɡʌnˈɔ.ɡɹʌ.fi/ /ˌstɛɡ.ənˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi/ n
esteganografía
steganography

stegosaur /ˈsteɡəsɔːɹ/ n
estegosaurio
dinosaur

stele /stiːl/ n
estela
(archaeology) tall, slender stone monument

stellar /ˈstɛlə/ /ˈstɛlɚ/ adj
estelar
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of stars

stellar wind n
viento estelar
equivalent of solar wind

stem /stɛm/ n
tallo vástago
tallo radical
botany: above-ground stalk of a vascular plant
raíz radical
linguistics: main part of a word
roda
nautical: forward vertical extension of the keel

stem /stɛm/ v
arrancar dimanar proceder venir
to be caused
descender
to descend

stem cell n
célula madre
primal undifferentiated cell

stemmatics n
stemmática
study of multiple surviving versions of the same text

stench /stɛntʃ/ n
hedor fetidez
a strong foul smell, a stink

stencil /ˈstɛnsəl/ /ˈstɛnsɪl/ n
estarcido esténcil
utensil

stenography /stəˈnɑɡɹəfi/ /stɪˈnɒɡɹəfi/ n
estenografía taquigrafía
the practice of transcribing speech, usually using shorthand

stenosis /stɛˈnəʊsɪs/ n
estenosis
abnormal narrowing or stricture in a blood vessel or other tubular organ

stent /stɛnt/ /stɪnt/ n
estent
slender tube

stentorian /stɛnˈtɔː.ɹi.ən/ adj
estentóreo
of a voice suitable for giving speeches to large crowds

step /stɛp/ n
peldaño escalón
one of a set of rests in a stair or ladder
paso
pace
manner of walking
space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running
footstep
paso etapa
proceeding; measure; action; act

step /stɛp/ v
caminar

step by step adv
paso a paso poco a poco
gradually

step down v
dimitir renunciar
to resign from office

step in v
reemplazar substituir
To act as a replacement or substitute.
intervenir tomar cartas en el asunto
To get involved

step ladder n
escalerilla
ladder with steps or treads instead of rungs

step machine n
stepper
exercise machine

step up v
aumentar redoblar
to increase speed or rate

step- prefix
-astra -astro
prefix used to indicate that the person being identified is not a blood relative

stepbrother n
hermanastro
son of one's stepfather or stepmother

stepchild n
hijastro hijastra
the child of one's spouse from his or her previous partner

stepdaughter n
hijastra
daughter of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepfather n
padrastro
husband of one's biological mother, other than one's biological father

stepfather-in-law n
suegrastro

stepgrandfather n
abuelastro
father of one's stepparent
stepfather of one's parent and husband of one's grandmother, and not one's biological grandfather

stepgrandmother n
abuelastra
mother of one's stepparent
stepmother of one's parent and wife of one's grandfather

stepgrandson n
nietastro
son of one's stepchild or stepson of one's child

stepmother /ˈstɛpmʌðə/ n
madrastra
wife of one's biological father, not one's biological mother

stepnephew n
sobrinastro

steppe /stɛp/ n
estepa
the grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia

steppe eagle n
águila esteparia
Aquila nipalensis

stepsister n
hermanastra
daughter from the previous marriage of a stepparent

stepson /ˈstɛpsʌn/ n
hijastro
son of one's spouse and not of oneself

stepwell n
baori pozo escalonado
type of well

stereo adj
estereográfico
of a pit of images
estéreo
of sound

stereo n
estéreo
device
system

stereochemistry n
estereoquímica
chemistry involving the spatial arrangement of atoms

stereoisomerism /ˌstɛɹɪəʊaɪˈsɒməɹɪzəm/ n
estereoisomería
form or isomerism

stereotomy /stɛɹiːˈɒtəmi/ n
estereotomia
cutting or dissection of solids

stereotype /ˈstɛ.ɹi.əˌtaɪp/ n
estereotipo
conventional, formulaic, and oversimplified conception, opinion, or image
extensibility mechanism of UML
printing plate

stereotypical adj
estereotípico
pertaining to a stereotype

sterile /ˈstɛɹaɪl/ /ˈstɛɹəl/ adj
estéril
unable to reproduce
germless

sterilizable adj
esterilizable
able to be sterilized

sterilization n
esterilización
process of treating something to kill microorganisms
procedure to permanently prevent an organism from reproducing
instance of a sterilization procedure

sterilize v
esterilizar
disable ability to procreate
(biology) to destroy all spores or germs

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ adj
severo
having a hardness and severity of nature or manner

stern /stɜːn/ /stɝn/ n
popa
the rear part or after end of a ship or vessel

sterno- prefix
esterno-
sternum

sternohyoid adj
esternohioideo
of or relating to the sternum and the hyoid bone

sternotomy n
esternotomía
incision

sternpost n
codaste
timber or bar at the stern of a vessel

steroid /ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ n
esteroide
class of organic compounds

steroidal adj
esteroideo
relating to steroids

steroidogenesis n
esteroidogénesis
the process of steroid production

steroidogenic adj
esteroidogénico
of or relating to the process of steroidogenesis

stertor n
esteror
heavy snoring sound

stertorous /ˈstɜː.təɹ.əs/ /ˈstɝ.tɚ.əs/ adj
estertoroso
Sounding like snoring

stethoscope /ˈstɛθəskəʊp/ /ˈstɛθəsˌkoʊp/ n
estetoscopio
medical instrument

stevedore /ˈstivəˌdɔɹ/ /ˈstiːvəˌdɔː(ɹ)/ n
estibador arrumador
dockworker involved in loading and unloading cargo

stevia /ˈstiːvɪə/ n
estevia stevia
any species of genus Stevia

stew /stjuː/ /stu/ /stʃʉː/ n
guisado cocido estofado
dish

steward /ˈstjuː.əd/ /ˈstuɚd/ n
administrador apoderado gestor representante
any administrator of the property or affairs of another
mozo
ship's officer in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions

stewardess /stjuː.əˈdɛs/ /ˈstu.ɚ.dɪs/ n
azafata aeromoza
female flight attendant

stewardship n
administración
office of a steward

stewpot n
olla
pot used for making stew

stibnite n
antimonita estibina
a grey mineral

stibonium n
estibonio
the univalent H₄Sb+ cation

stick /stɪk/ n
bastón palo
cane or walking stick
palanca de mando
control column of an aircraft
barra
cylindrical piece (of chalk, wax etc)
palanca de cambios
gearstick, stickshift
palo de hockey
hockey stick
palo
long piece of wood
astilla ramita
twig or small branch

stick /stɪk/ v
seguir de cerca
pegarse
to become attached, to adhere (intransitive)
pegar
to glue; to adhere (transitive)
atascarse
to jam
poner
to place, set down quickly
clavar
to press into with a sharp point
permanecer
to remain loyal or firm

stick insect n
fásmido insecto palo
insects of the order Phasmida

stick one's nose into v
echar su cuarto a espadas
to interfere

stick out v
sobresalir
to be prominent, noticeable, or obtrusive
to protrude; to extend beyond

stick to one's guns v
seguir erre que erre
idiomatic

sticker /ˈstɪkə(r)/ n
pegatina adhesivo calcomanía etiqueta etiqueta adhesiva
adhesive label or decal

sticky /ˈstɪki/ adj
pegajoso adherente adherible
able or likely to stick
bochornoso
of weather
predeterminado
persistent across multiple incarnations of a widget
escabroso peliagudo
potentially difficult to escape from
exitoso pegajoso popular
that keeps visitors from leaving it

sticky fingers n
amigo de lo ajeno
petty thief

stiff /stɪf/ adj
rígido severo
colloquial: harsh, severe
inflexible rígido
figuratively: of policies and rules and their application and enforcement
rígido tieso serio
of a person, formal in behavior, unrelaxed
rígido tieso duro inflexible
of an object, rigid, hard to bend, inflexible
adolorido dolorido
of muscles, or parts of the body

stiff /stɪf/ n
fiambre tieso
slang: cadaver, dead person

stiff peaks n
picos firmes punto de nieve
firm tips

stiffen v
atiesar endurecer
atiesarse endurecerse entiesarse
to become stiff
atiesar endurecer entiesar
to make stiff

stiffness n
rigidez inflexibilidad
inflexibility
rigidez tiesura
rigidity

stifle /ˈstaɪfəl/ v
asfixiarse
to die of suffocation
reprimir sofocar
to repress, keep in or hold back
sofocar
to smother or suffocate

stifling adj
sofocante
that stifles

stigma /ˈstɪɡmə/ n
estigma sambenito
mark of infamy
estigma
part of the pistil
antojo marca de nacimiento
scar or birthmark

stigmatization n
estigmatización
process or act of stigmatizing

stigmatize /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/ v
estigmatizar sambenitar
to characterize as disgraceful or ignominious

stigmatized adj
estigmatizado
marked with stigma

stilbene n
estilbeno
either isomer of 1,2-diphenylethylene

stiletto /stəˈlɛtoʊ/ n
estilete
stabbing weapon
zapato de tacón de aguja
woman's shoe with a tall, slender heel

still /stɪl/ adj
quieta quieto
not moving

still /stɪl/ adv
no obstante sin embargo
nevertheless
todavía aún
up to a time, as in the preceding time
to an even greater degree

still /stɪl/ n
quietud
a period of calm or silence
instantánea
photography: a non-moving photograph
alambique
alambique alquitara destilador
a device for distilling liquids

still life n
bodegón naturaleza muerta
work of art

still water n
agua sin gas
water without carbonation

still waters run deep proverb
las aguas quietas calan hondo
a person's calm appearance may be misleading

stillbirth n
mortinato parto muerto
birth of a dead fetus

stillborn adj
nata muerta nato muerto
mortinato nacido muerto natimorto
dead at birth

stilt /stɪlt/ n
cigüeñuela
bird
pilote
pillar
zanco
walking pole

stilt sandpiper n
playero zancón
Calidris himantopus

stilted /ˈstɪltɪd/ adj
redicho
pompous
acartonado afectado
stiff and artificially formal

stimulant n
estimulante
something promoting activity, interest or enthusiasm
substance acting to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body

stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ v
estimular
to arouse an organism to functional activity
to encourage into action

stimulating adj
estimulante
that stimulates

stimulation n
estimulación
pushing or goading toward action
activity causing excitement or pleasure
biology: action or condition that creates a response

stimulus /ˈstɪm.jə.ləs/ n
estímulo
anything that induces a person to take action
in physiology: something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response
in psychology: anything effectively impinging upon any of the sensory apparatuses of a living organism
anything that may have an impact or influence on a system

sting /stɪŋ/ n
picadura
bite or sting (by an insect)
bump on skin after having been stung
trampa
police operation
punzada
sharp, localised pain in epidermis

sting /stɪŋ/ v
picar pinchar
of an insect: to bite
pinchar picar
to hurt

stinger /ˈstɪŋə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɪŋɚ/ n
aguijón
pointed portion of an insect

stinginess n
tacañería
lack of generosity

stingray /ˈstɪŋˌɹeɪ/ n
pastinaca
venomous ray of the orders Rajiformes and Myliobatiformes

stingy /ˈstɪndʒi/ /ˈstɪŋi/ adj
tacaño rácano agarrado amarrado amarrete cicatero
unwilling to spend or give

stink /stɪŋk/ n
hedor
hedor peste tufo hediondez
strong bad smell

stink /stɪŋk/ v
apestar heder oler mal cantar
have a strong bad smell
apestar
informal: be greatly inferior
give an impression of dishonesty or untruth

stink to high heaven /ˈstɪŋk tə haɪ ˈhɛv(ə)n/ v
oler a chotuno
to have a very strong and unpleasant smell

stinkbomb n
bomba fétida
device that produces unpleasant smells

stinky /ˈstɪŋki/ adj
hediondo apestoso fétido maloliente
having a strong, unpleasant smell

stinky tofu n
tofu maloliente
form of fermented tofu

stint /stɪnt/ n
correlimos
wading bird of the genus Calidris

stint /stɪnt/ v
escatimar
to be sparing or mean

stipend /ˈstaɪpɪnd/ n
estipendio salario semanada
fixed payment

stipular adj
estipular
of or relating to a stipule

stipulate /ˈstɪpjuˌleɪt/ /ˈstɪpjəlɪt/ v
asentir conceder
to acknowledge the truth of
estipular
to require as a condition of a contract or agreement
to specify, promise or guarantee something in an agreement

stipule /ˈstɪpjuːl/ n
estípula
basal appendage

stir /stɜː/ /stɝ/ v
revolver remover
mezclar remover revolver
to agitate the contents of
revolver
to disturb the relative position of the particles of
agitar arrebatar revolver
to incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite

stir up v
concitar levantar pasiones soliviantar
arouse or excite passion or action
fomentar provocar despertar excitar
to cause (trouble etc)

stir-fry n
sofrito
dish

stir-fry v
sofreír
fry something quickly in hot oil

stirrup /ˈstɝəp/ /ˈstɪɹəp/ n
estribo
footrest used by riders

stishovite n
stishovita
high-pressure polymorph of quartz

stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ n
costado dolor el en
an intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage
punzada
local sharp pain
puntada punto
single pass of the needle in sewing
punto
single turn of the thread in knitting

stochastic /stəˈkæstɪk/ adj
estocástico
random

stochastic differential equation n
ecuación diferencial estocástica
type of differential equation

stochastics n
estocástica
branch of statistics

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ adj
disponible en almacén
normally available for purchase

stock /stɑk/ /stɒk/ n
caldo consomé
broth
ganado
farm animals
acción
finance: capital raised by a company
estirpe
lineage, ancestry
existencias stock
store of goods for sale
reserva
supply of anything ready for use

stock character n
personaje tipo
fictional character based on a recognizable stereotype

stock dove n
paloma zurita
stock dove, Columba oenas

stock exchange n
bolsa de valores bolsa
building and the associated organization

stock market n
mercado de valores
market for the trading of company stock

stock market crash n
quiebra financiera
sudden dramatic decline of stock prices

stock up v
abastecerse
acquire or increase stock

stockade /ˌstɑˈkeɪd/ /ˌstɒˈkeɪd/ n
estacada
an enclosure protected by a wall of wooden posts

stockbroker n
agente de bolsa
person who buys and sells shares

stockfish /ˈstɒkfɪʃ/ n
pescado seco
cured fish

stocking /ˈstɑkɪŋ/ /ˈstɒkɪŋ/ n
media
garment (for translations of "sock", see sock)

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ n
acopio reservas
supply for future use

stockpile /ˈstɒkpaɪl/ v
acaparar acopiar almacenar hacer acopio
accumulate a stockpile

stocky adj
rechoncho
solidly built

stodgy /ˈstɒ.d͡ʒi/ adj
aburrido pesado
dull
indigesto pesado
thick (food)

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ adj
estoico
not affected by pain or distress
of or relating to the Stoics

stoic /ˈstoʊɪk/ /ˈstəʊɪk/ n
estoica estoico
a person indifferent to pleasure or pain
estoico
proponent of a school of thought

stoical adj
estoico
enduring pain

stoically /ˈstoʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ /ˈstəʊ.ɪk.əl.i/ adv
estoicamente
in a manner consistent with the philosophy of stoicism
in a manner that endures pain and hardship without outwardly showing suffering

stoichiometric adj
estequiométrico
of, or relating to stoichiometry

stoichiometry /ˌstɔɪ.kiˈɒm.ə.tɹi/ n
estequiometría
the study of the relationships of reactants and products in chemical reactions

stoicism /ˈstoʊɪsɪzəm/ n
estoicismo
school of philosophy

stoke /stoʊk/ /stəʊk/ v
atizar
to feed, stir up

stoker n
fogonero atizador
person who stokes

stole /ˈstoʊl/ /ˈstəʊl/ n
estola
ecclesiastical garment
scarf-like garment

stolen /ˈstəʊlən/ adj
robado robada robadas robados
that has been stolen

stolid /ˈstɑːl.ɪd/ /ˈstɒl.ɪd/ adj
estólido
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility

stoma /ˈstoʊmə/ /ˈstəʊmə/ n
estoma
botany: tiny pore in the epidermis of a leaf

stomach /ˈstʌmək/ n
barriga vientre
belly
estómago
digestive organ

stomachache /ˈstʌməkˌeɪk/ n
dolor de estómago
pain in the abdomen

stomatitis n
estomatitis
inflammation of parts of the mucous membrane that lines the mouth

stomp /stɑmp/ /stɒmp/ v
pisotear
severely beat someone physically or figuratively
trample heavily on something or someone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ adj
piedra pétreo
constructed of stone

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ n
hueso
centre of some fruits
gema piedra preciosa
gem stone
cálculo piedra
medical: hard, stone-like deposit
piedra
small piece of stone
piedra roca
substance

stone /stoʊn/ /stɐʉn/ /stəʊn/ v
lapidar apedrear
To pelt with stones

stone curlew /stəʊnˈkɜːlju/ n
alcaraván
species of large terrestrial birds

stone deaf adj
como una tapia sordo como una tapia
utterly deaf

stone fruit n
drupa
fruit with soft flesh and a hard pit

stone pine n
pino piñonero
a species of pine native to southern Europe, Pinus pinea

stone's throw n
a tiro de piedra
short distance

stonechat n
tarabilla
bird

stonecrop n
pampajarito siempreviva
Sedum

stoned adj
colocado emporrado marihuano pacheco trabado
high on drugs

stonemason n
cantero
one who works in stone

stonemasonry n
mampostería
work or art

stoner /ˈstoʊnɚ/ n
motero
a habitual user of cannabis

stonewall /ˈstoʊnwɑl/ /ˈstoʊnwɔl/ /ˈstəʊnwɔːl/ v
entorpecer rehusarse a cooperar
to refuse to answer or cooperate

stooge /stuːdʒ/ n
iluso marioneta primo
dupe
confidente
secret informant for police

stook /stʊk/ n
garbera
pile or bundle

stook /stʊk/ v
garbar
to make stooks

stool /stuːl/ n
excremento heces butaca
taburete silla
a seat

stoop /stuːp/ n
porche zaguán
small porch

stoop /stuːp/ v
agacharse
to bend the upper part of the body forward and downward
rebajarse
to lower oneself; to demean or do something below one's status, standards, or morals

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ n
parada paradero
place to get on and off mass transport

stop /stɑp/ /stɒp/ v
parar
to cause to cease moving
to cause to come to an end
to stay a while
parar pararse
to cease moving
parar dejar
to not continue

stop at nothing v
no detenerse ante nada
take any measures to do something

stop sign n
pare señal de pare señal de stop
traffic sign

stop the car phraseologicalUnit
pare el coche
stop the car

stop the presses v
paren las rotativas
imperative

stop-motion n
cuadro por cuadro fotograma a fotograma
animation technique

stopcock /ˈstɑpkɑk/ /ˈstɒpkɒk/ n
llave de cierre
valve, tap or faucet

stopover n
escala paraje
interruption in a journey

stoppage n
parada
pause or halt of some activity
bloqueo
something that forms an obstacle to continued activity

stopwatch n
cronómetro
timepiece

storage /ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/ n
almacenamiento
computing
act or state
almacén depósito bodega
place
almacenaje
price

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ n
depósito
place where items may be kept

store /sto(ː)ɹ/ /stoə/ /stɔɹ/ /stɔː/ v
almacenar
keep (something) while not in use
computing: write (something) into memory or registers
conservar
remain in good condition while stored

storehouse n
almacén
building for keeping goods of any kind

storekeeper n
tendero
person who runs a shop

storeroom n
almacén bodega
room used for storage

storey /ˈstɔːɹɪ/ n
piso planta nivel
floor, level

stork /stɔɹk/ /stɔːk/ n
cigüeña
large wading bird of the family Ciconiidae

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ n
temporal de viento ventisca ventisquero viento fuerte
tormenta tempestad temporal
disturbed state of the atmosphere
vendaval borrasca temporal
meteorology: wind scale for very strong wind
asalto irrupción
military: violent assault on a stronghold

storm /stɔɹm/ /stɔːm/ v
irrumpir
to assault

storm cellar n
sótano para tormentas
underground structure

storm door n
contrapuerta
a secondary door for weatherproofing

storm drain n
agualluvias cloaca desagüe
conduit for rainwater

storm petrel n
paíño
any of several small seabirds, of the family Hydrobatidae

stormy /ˈstɔɹmi/ adj
tempestuoso borrascoso
of or pertaining to storms; strong winds, rough seas, heavy rain etc.

story /ˈstɔː.ɹi/ n
historia relato crónica
account of events

story arc n
arco argumental arco narrativo
narrative within a fictional plot

storybook n
libro de cuentos
a book containing stories, especially children's stories

storyline n
narrativa
story plot

storyteller n
cuentista
person who relates stories to an audience

stout /staʊt/ /stʌʊt/ adj
corpulento robusto
large, bulky, corpulent
fornido robusto vigoroso
lusty, vigorous
altivo orgulloso
proud, haughty

stoutness n
corpulencia
a state or quality of being stout

stove /stoʊv/ /stəʊv/ n
estufa cocina calentador hornillo
device for heating food
estufa
heater

stow /stoʊ/ /stəʊ/ v
abarrotar arrumar estibar
to put something away in a compact and tidy manner
guardar almacenar
to put something away to store it in a space saving manner and over long time

stowaway n
polizón
person who hides on a ship, train, etc.

strabismus n
estrabismo
defect of vision

stracciatella /ˌstɹætʃəˈtɛlə/ /ˌstɹɑtʃi.əˈtɛlə/ n
stracciatella
an Italian ice cream with chocolate shavings
an Italian soup made from a mixture of cheese and egg in a broth

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ n
montarse
posture

straddle /ˈstɹæd.əl/ v
desparramar
to form a disorderly sprawl
a horcajadas ahorcajarse
to sit or stand with a leg on each side of something

straggler /ˈstɹæɡlə/ /ˈstɹæɡlɚ/ n
vago
a roving vagabond
rezagado
one who falls behind the rest

straight /stɹeɪt/ adj
derecho
directo
as it should be
convencional
conventional
franco
direct, truthful, frank
hetero
heterosexual
recto liso
not crooked or bent
puro
undiluted

straight /stɹeɪt/ adv
derecho todo derecho
in a forward direction

straight /stɹeɪt/ n
escalera
five cards in sequence
derecho
something that is not crooked or bent

straight line n
recta
line with no curvature

straight razor n
navaja de afeitar
razor with a folding blade

straight-laced adj
conservador
having narrow views on moral matters

straighten /ˈstɹeɪtn̩/ v
enderezar desencorvar destorcer estirar
make straight

straighten out v
arreglar
correct or rectify
aclarar
eliminate confusion
enderezar
make straight
ordenar
tidy, neaten, or organize

straightforward adj
franco sencillo
not deviating; honest; frank
fácil
presenting few difficulties, easy

straightforward adv
en derechura francamente sencillamente
In a straightforward manner

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ n
cepa raza
breed or race
trazas
hereditary character, quality, or disposition
clase tipo
kind or sort
cepa variedad
race, lineage, pedigree
tirón
violent effort, excessive and hurtful exertion or tension, as of the muscles.

strain /stɹeɪ̯n/ v
colar tamizar
to separate
elongar
to stretch too far

strained /stɹeɪ̯nd/ adj
pasado por cedazo
forced through strainer
tensado tensionado tenso
tense

strainer /ˈstɹeɪnɚ/ n
colador filtro
utensil

strait /stɹeɪt/ n
aprieto
a difficult position
estrecho paso
narrow channel of water

straitjacket n
camisa de fuerza
a jacket-like garment

strand /stɹænd/ n
playa
beach
cadena hebra
a nucleotide chain
hebra
short string
pelo
strand of hair

strand /stɹænd/ v
abandonar
to leave someone in a difficult situation
varar
to run aground

stranded adj
trenzado
a piece of wire made by combining or bundling thinner wires
abandonado
of a person
varado
of a vessel

strange /ˈstɹeɪnd͡ʒ/ adj
extraño
in quantum mechanics
raro extraño
not normal
desconocido
not yet part of one’s experience

strange bird n
bicho raro
an unusual person

strange quark n
quark extraño
strange quark

strangely /ˈstɹeɪndʒli/ adv
extrañamente
in a strange manner

strangeness n
extrañez extrañeza rareza
(countable) result of being strange
(uncountable) quality of being strange
extrañez extrañeza
quantum number of subatomic particles

stranger /ˈstɹeɪndʒə/ /ˈstɹeɪndʒɚ/ n
extranjero forastero extranjera forastera
outsider or foreigner
desconocido desconocida
person whom one does not know

strangle /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)l/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəl/ v
estrangular
to kill someone by strangulation

stranglehold n
dominio
grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off

strangler n
estrangulador
someone who strangles

strangles /ˈstɹæŋɡ(ə)lz/ /ˈstɹæŋɡəlz/ n
gurma
disease of horses

strangulation n
estrangulación
act of strangling

strangury n
estranguria
painful, frequent need to urinate

strap /stɹæp/ n
correa
a long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like
tirante
a shoulder strap

strap-on n
consolador con arnés arnés arnés pene pene artificial pene femenino
artificial phallus

strapless adj
palabra de honor
without straps

strappado n
garrucha
form of torture

stratagem /ˈstɹæt.ə.dʒəm/ n
estratagema
tactic

strategic /stɹəˈtiː.dʒɪk/ adj
estratégico
of or pertaining to strategy

strategically adv
estratégicamente
in a strategic manner

strategist /ˈstɹætəd͡ʒɪst/ n
estratega
one who devises strategies

strategy /ˈstɹætədʒi/ n
estrategia
science and art of military command
plan of action
techniques in politics or business

stratified adj
apilado estratificado
arranged in a sequence of layers
clasista elitista selectivo
having a class structure

stratify v
estratificar
to become separated out into distinct layers

stratigraphy /stɹəˈtɪɡɹəfi/ n
estratigrafía
study of rock layers

stratocumulus n
estratocúmulo
cloud type

stratopause n
estratopausa
the boundary between the stratosphere and the mesosphere

stratosphere n
estratosfera
region of the uppermost atmosphere

stratotype n
estratotipo
reference stratigraphic section

stratovolcano n
estratovolcán
volcano

stratum /ˈstɹeɪtəm/ /ˈstɹɑːtəm/ n
capa
any of the regions of the atmosphere
estrato
class of society composed of people with similar social, cultural, or economic status
layer of sedimentary rock having approximately the same composition throughout
layer of tissue

stratus /ˈstɹeɪtəs/ n
estrato
cloud

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ adj
pajiza pajizo
of a pale, yellowish beige colour

straw /stɹɑ/ /stɹɔ/ /stɹɔː/ n
pajiza pajizo
colour
paja
dried stalks considered collectively
a dried stalk of a cereal plant

straw man n
espantapájaros
doll or scarecrow
hombre de paja
person of lesser importance

straw poll n
encuesta sondeo
unofficial survey of opinion

strawberry /ˈstɹɑˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔˌbɛɹi/ /ˈstɹɔːb(ə)ɹi/ n
fresa frutilla
fruit
plant

strawberry mark n
nevo en fresa

strawberry tree n
madroño
the European plant Arbutus unedo
the American plant Arbutus menziesii

stray /stɹeɪ/ n
vagar
act of wandering or going astray
callejero
domestic animal at large or lost

stray /stɹeɪ/ v
errar vagabundear callejear divagar
to wander from a direct course
descaminarse descarriarse extraviarse perderse
to wander from company or from proper limits

streak /stɹiːk/ n
trazo
color of mineral powder
racha ristra sarta
continuous series of events
raya trazo
irregular line
toque
non-dominant tendency or characteristic
geómetra
species of moth

streak /stɹiːk/ v
rayar
to create streaks
rayarse
to have or obtain streaks
correr
to run naked in public

streak-backed antshrike n
batará insigne
Thamnophilus insignis

streaker /ˈstɹikɚ/ n
exhibicionista
one who runs naked through a public place

stream /stɹiːm/ n
flujo
computing: source or repository of data
arroyo flujo corriente
small river

stream /stɹiːm/ v
recibir flujo
Internet: to push continuous data
fluir
to flow

streamer n
serpentina

streaming /ˈstɹiːmɪŋ/ n
streaming transmisión
computing

streamlet /ˈstɹiːmlət/ n
arroyuelo
small stream

streamline v
agilizar racionalizar simplificar
to simplify a process

street /stɹiːt/ /ʃtɹiːt/ [skɹitˤ] n
calle
paved part of road in a village or a town

street art n
arte urbano street art
visual art created in public space

street artist n
artista callejero saltimbanco saltimbanqui
someone who produces art in public spaces

street food n
comida callejera
food obtainable from a streetside vendor

street harassment n
acoso callejero
sexual harassment in public areas

street map n
callejero mapa de la ciudad plano de la ciudad
map showing the streets in a city or district

street market n
feria
outdoor market

street organ n
organillo organito
mechanically played street organ

street racing n
carrera callejera
Motorsport held on public roads

street sweeper n
barredora
machine used to sweep streets
barrendero
person employed to sweep streets, etc.

street urchin n
gamín niño callejero niño de la calle
child living, or spending most of their time, in the streets

street-smart adj
espabilado
having practical knowledge

streetlight n
farola farol alumbrado público
lamps set along a street

streetwalker n
puta callejera
prostitute who looks for clients on the streets

strength /stɹɛŋkθ/ [st̠͡ɹ̠ɪŋkθ] n
potencia intensidad
intensity of a force or power
solidez fortaleza
positive attribute
fuerza
quality of being strong
fuerte
strongest part of something

strength training n
entrenamiento de fuerza fortalecimiento muscular
form of exercise

strengthen /ˈstɹɛŋ(k)θən/ v
animar
to animate
fortalecer
to make strong or stronger

strengthening n
fortalecimiento reforzamiento refuerzo
process by which something is strengthened

strenuous /ˈstɹɛnjuəs/ adj
extenuante
having great vigour
arduo extenuante
requiring great exertion

strep throat n
amigdalitis anginas
throat infection

streptococcal adj
estreptocócico
relating to bacteria of the genus Streptococcus

streptococcus n
estreptococo streptococcus
bacterium

streptomycin n
estreptomicina
aminoglycoside antibiotic

stress /stɹɛs/ n
tensión
(physics) internal force across a boundary per area
estrés
emotional pressure
énfasis
on a point in an argument
acento énfasis
when speaking

stress /stɹɛs/ v
estresar
to apply emotional pressure to
tensar tensionar
to apply force to, causing strain
enfatizar recalcar
to emphasise (a point)
acentuar
to emphasise (a syllable)
enfatizar
to emphasise (words in speaking)

stress ball n
bola antiestrés
malleable toy ball

stressed /stɹɛst/ adj
estresado
stressed-out

stressful /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ adj
estresante estresoso irritante
irritating; causing stress

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ n
elasticidad
ability to lengthen when pulled
estiramiento estirón
act of stretching
tramo trecho
segment of a journey or route
exageración
thought which diverts from logic

stretch /stɹɛtʃ/ v
extenderse
extend between limits
estirar
lengthen by pulling
extend one’s limbs or body in order to stretch the muscles
dar estirarse
lengthen when pulled

stretch mark n
estría
stripes on the surface of the skin

stretch the truth v
exagerar
idioms: to exaggerate

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ n
ensanchador
device to stretch shoes or gloves
bastidor
frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting
polín viga
piece of timber
camilla
simple litter designed to carry a sick, injured, or dead person

stretcher /ˈstɹɛtʃə/ /ˈstɹɛtʃɚ/ v
llevar en camilla trasladar en camilla
to carry on a stretcher

stretcher-bearer n
camillero
person who carries people on a stretcher

stretching /ˈstɹɛtʃɪŋ/ n
estiramiento
a form of physical exercise

strew /stɹu/ /stɹuː/ v
esparcir
to distribute objects or pieces of something

strewn /ˈstɹun/ /ˈstɹuːn/ v
esparcido
past participle of to strew

strict /stɹɪkt/ adj
estricto
governed or governing by exact rules
severe in discipline

strictly /ˈstɹɪktli/ adv
estrictamente terminantemente
in a strict manner

stricture /ˈstɹɪkt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
estenosis
(medicine) abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body

stride /stɹaɪd/ n
paso largo zancada
long step

stride /stɹaɪd/ v
dar zancadas
to walk with long steps

strident /ˈstɹaɪ.dənt/ adj
estridente
loud, piercing

strife /stɹaɪf/ n
altercado disensión
violent conflict

strigil /ˈstɹɪd͡ʒɪl/ n
estrigilo estrígil
grooming tool

strike /stɹaɪk/ n
huelga paro
work stoppage

strike /stɹaɪk/ v
arriar bajar
nautical: to surrender
tachar borrar
to delete
golpear pegar
to hit
parecer ocurrirse
to impress, seem, appear
acuñar
to manufacture by stamping
hacer la huelga parar
to stop working to achieve better working conditions

strike out v
ponchar
baseball: to cause a batter to be retired after three missed swings

strike up v
entablar
to start something, e. g. relationship

strike while the iron is hot v
batir el hierro cuando está al rojo
act on an opportunity promptly

strikebreaker n
esquirol rompehuelgas carnero
worker hired to replace a striking worker

striker n
huelguista
individual who is on strike
delantero ariete
player on a team of soccer

striking /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ adj
llamativo imponente impresionante
of that which makes a strong impression

string /stɹɪŋ/ n
cadena
computing: sequence of characters
cuerda cordel mecate
long, thin structure made from twisted threads
cuerda
string of a musical instrument
any similar long, thin and flexible object
physics: subject of study in string theory
this structure as a substance

string /stɹɪŋ/ v
enhebrar
put on a string
encordar
put strings on

string quartet n
cuarteto de cuerda
composition for four string players
group of four string players

string theory n
teoría de cuerdas
candidate unified theory of all physical forces and particles

string together v
hilvanar
put together in a series

string trimmer n
desbrozadora
garden implement

stringed instrument n
instrumento de cuerda
type of musical instrument

stringency n
rigurosidad
a rigorous imposition of standards

stringent adj
estricto restrictivo rígido severo
making strict requirements

strip /stɹɪp/ n
franja tira lista
long, thin piece of land or material
tira
short for comic strip, see also translations for comic strip

strip /stɹɪp/ v
remover
to remove or take away
despojar
to take away, to plunder
desvestir sacarse la ropa
to take off clothing

strip cartoon n
tira cómica
series of illustrations depicting a humorous narrative

strip down v
desnudar
to remove all of one's clothing

strip poker n
strip poker
variant of poker

stripe /st(ʃ)ɹaɪp/ /st(ʃ)ɹʌɪp/ n
galón
badge
lista raya franja línea
long straight region of a colour

stripe-breasted tit n
carbonero del Ruwenzori
Melaniparus fasciiventer

striped /stɹaɪpt/ adj
rayado
having stripes, decorated or marked with bands differing in color

stripper /stɹɪpə(ɹ)/ n
separador
chemical or tool used to remove paint, sheathing
tool used to strip tubing
estriptisera estriptista bailadora exotica cabaretista estriptisero table dancer
one who removes their clothing in a sexually provocative manner

striptease n
estriptis estriptís striptease
arousing act

strive /ˈstɹaɪv/ v
afanarse esforzarse
to try to achieve

strobilus n
estróbilo
botany: cone

stroboscope n
estroboscopio
instrument for studying or observing periodic movement by rendering a moving body visible only at regular intervals

stroganoff n
Beef Stroganoff Filete Stroganoff
dish of sautéed pieces of beef

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ n
remada
- rowing: movement of an oar or paddle through water
caricia
act of stroking
golpe
blow
single movement with a tool
- golf: single act of striking the ball
trazo
line drawn with a writing implement
apoplejía ACV accidente cerebro vascular ictus
loss of brain function arising when the blood supply to the brain is suddenly interrupted
brazada
particular style of swimming, single movement in that style
pincelada
streak made with a brush

stroke /stɹoʊk/ /stɹəʊk/ v
acariciar
to move one's hand or an object over the surface of

stroke order n
orden de trazos
Chinese character stroke order

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ n
paseo caminata garbeo vuelta
wandering on foot

stroll /stɹoʊl/ /stɹəʊl/ v
pasearse pasear
wander on foot

stroller n
paseante
person strolling
carriola cochecito carrito silla de paseo sillita de paseo
seat on wheels used to transport babies

stromal adj
estromal
of or relating to a stroma

stromatolite n
estromatolito
rock-like structure built by microorganisms

strong /stɹɑŋ/ /stɹɒŋ/ /stɹɔŋ/ adj
fuerte resistente
fuerte
capable of producing great physical force
having an offensive or intense odor or flavor
convincing
highly stimulating to the senses
determined, unyielding
grammar: irregular
having a high alcoholic content
having a high concentration of an essential or active ingredient
resistente
capable of withstanding great physical force

strong nuclear interaction n
interacción nuclear fuerte
strong nuclear interaction

strong suit n
punto fuerte
field in which one is quite capable

stronghold /ˈstɹɒŋhəʊld/ /ˈstɹɔŋˌhoʊld/ n
fortaleza fuerte bastión plaza fuerte
place built to withstand attack
baluarte reducto refugio
place of domination, or refuge or survival

strongly /stɹɑŋli/ /stɹɒŋli/ /stɹɔŋli/ adv
fuertemente
in a strong or powerful manner

strontianite /stɹɒnˈtiːəˌnaɪt/ n
estroncianita
a mineral, strontium carbonate

strontium /ˈstɹɒn.ti.əm/ n
estroncio
chemical element

stroopwafel /ˈstɹəʊpˌwɒfəl/ n
galleta gofre
Dutch waffle made from two thin wafers

structural adj
estructural
of, relating to, or having structure

structural formula n
fórmula química
chemistry

structural isomerism n
isomería estructural
form of isomerism

structural unemployment n
desempleo estructural
(economics) a type of unemployment

structuralist adj
estructuralista
of or pertaining to structuralism

structuralist n
estructuralista
advocate or follower of structuralism

structurally adv
estructuralmente
in terms of structure

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ n
estructura
cohesive whole built up of distinct parts
overall form or organization of something
underlying shape of a solid
(computing) several pieces of data treated as a unit

structure /ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/ v
estructurar
(transitive) to give structure to; to arrange

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ n
lucha brega forcejeo
strife, effort

struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/ v
luchar bregar batallar esforzarse con denuedo
to strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight

strum v
rasguear
play a stringed instrument

strumpet /ˈstɹʌm.pɪt/ n
puta ramera golfa
A prostitute

strut /stɹʌt/ n
puntal riostra tornapunta
a support rod

strut /stɹʌt/ v
pavonearse contonearse
to walk proudly or haughtily

strut one's stuff v
lucir palmito taquillar
behave in a showy manner

stub /stʌb/ n
esbozo
(wikis) page providing minimal information
resguardo
a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes
cachito cepa tocón
something cut short, blunted, or stunted

stubble /ˈstʌb.əl/ n
rastrojo
short stalks left in a field after harvest
barba de varios días
short, coarse hair

stubborn /ˈstʌbən/ /ˈstʌbɚn/ adj
terco testarudo obstinado tozudo cabezota cabezadura
refusing to move or change one's opinion

stubborn as a mule adj
terco como una mula
extremely stubborn

stubbornly adv
obstinadamente tercamente
in a stubborn manner

stubbornness n
cabezonería cerrazón terquedad testarudez
state of being stubborn

stucco n
estuco
a plaster that is used to coat interior or exterior wall
estucado
work made of stucco; stuccowork

stuck /ˈstʌk/ adj
atascado atrapado pegado
trapped and unable to move
atascado
unable to progress

stuck up adj
altanero arrogante creído endiosado estirado fresa
snobbish, conceited

stud /stʌd/ n
criadero
animal breeding place
semental
animal registered and retained for breeding
semental padrillo garañón
male animal kept for breeding
potro semental galán garañón machorro mango
sexually attractive male
estoperol tachón
small object protruding from something
arracada
small round earring
cadena columna poste
vertical post

studded /ˈstʌdɪd/ adj
tachonado
having studs

student /ˈstjuː.dənt/ /ˈstu.dn̩t/ n
alumno discente educando estudiante
person enrolled at a school, university or other education institution
estudiante alumno alumna universitario
person enrolled at a university
estudiante
person who studies a subject

student body n
alumnado cuerpo estudiantil discipulado estudiantado
student body (body of students or pupils)

studio /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/ /ˈstudioʊ/ n
estudio
place where radio or television programs, records or films are made
artist’s or photographer’s workshop

study /ˈstʌdi/ n
estudio
mental effort to acquire knowledge
artwork
room
branch of learning or object that is being studied

study /ˈstʌdi/ v
estudiar examinar
to look at minutely
estudiar
to take a course
to acquire knowledge
to revise/review materials

study hall n
hora de estudio
class period
salón de estudios
location

stuff /stʌf/ n
materia
bártulos cosas
miscellaneous items; things
cosas
substitution for trivial details
cosa
word substituted for material of unknown type or name

stuff /stʌf/ v
rellenar
llenar
to be sated
atiborrarse darse un hartazgo
to eat in a hearty or greedy manner
rellenar atiborrar
to fill by crowding into
disecar
to preserve a dead animal

stuff one's face v
comer a dos carrillos
to eat excessively

stuffed /stʌft/ adj
lleno
with food

stuffed animal n
peluche animal de peluche
soft toy in the form of an animal

stuffed shirt n
persona estirada
one who is overly-officious

stuffing n
relleno
food items used to stuff another

stuffy /ˈstʌfi/ adj
congestionado mal ventilado taponado
poorly ventilated
brioso
stout; mettlesome; resolute

stultify /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/ v
ridiculizar
to cause to appear foolish

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ n
traspié tropezón
a fall or trip
desliz torpeza tropiezo
an error or blunder

stumble /ˈstʌmbəl/ v
errar tropezar
to make a mistake or have trouble
tropezar
to trip or fall
caminar torpemente
to walk clumsily

stumble upon v
darse de bruces toparse con
to come across by accident; to discover by accident

stumbling block n
atascadero escollo obstáculo
hindrance

stump /stʌmp/ n
estaca
cricket: wooden post forming part of the wicket
poste
pole supporting a house
tocón tueco
remains of something that has been cut off

stumped adj
perplejo
baffled

stun /stʌn/ v
dejar sin sentido
aturdir anonadar
to incapacitate
aturdir adarvar anonadar
to shock or surprise

stunned adj
atónito estupefacto
unable to act or respond

stunner n
maravilla
anything that is stunning

stunning adj
despampanante
exceptionally beautiful or attractive

stunt /stʌnt/ n
proeza
dangerous feat

stunt double n
doble del truco
type of body double

stuntman /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ n
especialista
one who performs stunts

stupa /ˈstuːpə/ n
estupa
Buddhist monument

stupefy /ˈst(j)upəˌfaɪ/ v
entorpecer pasmar embotar
dull the senses or capacity to think

stupid /ˈst(j)upɪd/ /ˈstjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃtjuːpɪd/ /ˈʃt͡ʃjuːpəd/ adj
estupefacto zonzo
To the point of stupor
estúpido gilí menso pendejo
lacking in intelligence
pasmoso
slang: amazing

stupidity /stjuːˈpɪdɪti/ /stuˈpɪdɪti/ n
estupidez tontería necedad burrada bobada bobería
act that is stupid
estupidez tontería necedad bobada bobería burricie
property of being stupid

stupidly adv
estúpidamente
in a stupid manner

stupor /ˈstjuːpə(ɹ)/ n
estupor
a state of reduced consciousness or sensibility

sturdy /ˈstɜrdi/ /ˈstɜːdi/ adj
robusto sólido fuerte recio
of firm build
recio sólido
solid in structure or person

sturgeon /ˈstɜːdʒən/ /ˈstɝdʒən/ n
esturión
fish of family Acipenseridae

stutter /ˈstʌɾɚ/ n
tartamudeo
speech disorder

stutterer n
tartamudo tartaja tartamuda gago tartajoso
one who stutters

stuttering n
disfemia
a speech disorder

sty /staɪ/ n
pocilga
enclosure for swine

stye /ˈstaɪ/ n
orzuelo
bacterial infection of the eyelash or eyelid

style /staɪl/ n
honorífico tratamiento título
legal or traditional term or formula of words used to address or refer to a person
estilo
manner of creating, doing, or presenting something, especially a work of architecture or art
stalk that connects the stigma(s) to the ovary in a pistil of a flower

style /staɪl/ v
estilizar
to create or give a style

stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj
elegante estiloso
having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress

stylistics n
estilística
study of literary style

stylite /ˈstaɪlaɪt/ /ˈstʌɪlʌɪt/ n
estilita
Christian ascetic cloistered atop a pillar

stylo- prefix
estilo-
the styloid process

stylobate /ˈstaɪ.lə.beɪt/ n
estilóbato
top step of the crepidoma

stylohyoid adj
estilohioideo
of or relating to the styloid process and the hyoid bone

styloid adj
estiloideo estiloides
of or pertaining to the styloid process

styloid n
estiloides
the styloid process

stylopharyngeal adj
estilofaríngeo
relating to the stylopharyngeus

stylus /ˈstaɪl.əs/ n
estilete estilo
pen for writing on touch-sensitive screen
tool for writing on clay tablets
aguja
phonograph needle
punzón
tool for writing Braille

styptic pencil n
barrita astringente
short medicated stick used to stop bleeding

styrofoam n
anime extrudido extrusionado poliestireno expandido poliestireno extruido telgopor
polymer

suave /swɑv/ /swɑːv/ adj
distinguido
charming, confident and elegant

sub- prefix
sub-
subsidiary, secondary
under, beneath

sub-Saharan adj
subsahariano
pertaining to that part of Africa south of the Sahara

sub-bass n
subgrave

sub-zero adj
bajo cero
(of a temperature) below 0°C

subaltern /ˈsʌbəltɚn/ n
subalterno

subaltern studies n
estudios subalternos
study and writing of history with a focus on common people

subarachnoid space n
espacio subaracnoideo
space between the arachnoid mater

subatomic adj
subatómico
relating to particles that are smaller than an atom

subatomic particle n
partícula subatómica
unit of matter smaller than an atom

subcallosal adj
subcalloso
beneath the corpus callosum

subchapter n
subcapítulo
subsection of a chapter

subclavian adj
subclavio
beneath the clavicle

subclinical adj
subclínico
without symptoms

subcommander n
subcomandante
a subordinate commander

subcommittee /ˈsʌb.kəmˌmɪt.ti/ n
subcomité
committee within a committee

subconscious adj
subconsciente
below the level of consciousness

subconscious n
subconsciencia
that part of mind that is not consciously perceived

subcontinent n
subcontinente
large landmass

subcontract v
subcontratar
contract out portions of a larger contracted project

subcostal adj
subcostal
below a rib or the ribs

subculture n
subcultura
portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features

subcutaneous /sʌbkjuːˈteɪnɪəs/ adj
subcutáneo
pertaining to the fatty layer under the skin

subdeltoid adj
subdeltoides
under the deltoid muscle

subdivide /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvaɪd/ v
subdividir
To divide into smaller sections

subdivision /ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒən/ n
lotificación
group of houses
parcel of land

subdomain n
subdominio
domain name prefaced with additional parts separated by a period

subduction zone n
zona de subducción
region of the Earth

subdue /səbˈdjuː/ /səbˈdu/ v
someter
to bring (a country) under control by force
someter debelar doblegar domeñar
to overcome, quieten, bring under control

subdural adj
subdural
located beneath the dura mater and above the meninges

subfamily n
subfamilia
taxonomic category

subfolder n
subcarpeta
folder within another folder

subgenital adj
subgenital
under the genitals

subgenre n
subgénero
category within a particular genre

subgenus n
subgénero
subdivision of a genus

subgroup n
subgrupo
(group theory): group within a larger group
group within a larger group

subheading n
subtítulo
heading subdividing a subject

subimago n
subimago
development stage of an insect

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ adj
sujeto
likely to be affected by something

subject /səbˈdʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ n
súbdito
citizen in a monarchy
person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority
sujeto
human, animal or an inanimate object that is being examined
sujeto súbdito
in grammar
tema materia
main topic
asignatura curso materia ramo
particular area of study

subject /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ v
someter
to cause to undergo

subjection n
sumisión
act of bringing under control

subjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/ adj
subjetivo
based upon subjective feelings or intuition

subjectivity n
subjetividad
state of being subjective

subjugate /ˈsʌbdʒuɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/ v
sojuzgar
to forcibly impose obedience or servitude

subjunctive /səbˈdʒʌŋktɪv/ adj
subjuntivo
possible, contingent, or hypothetical; not a fact

subjunctive mood n
subjuntivo modo subjuntivo conjuntivo
subjunctive mood

sublease v
subarrendar
to lease something that is already leased

sublimate /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/ v
sublimar
psychoanalysis
to change from solid to gas
to purify or refine by sublimation
to raise to a place of honor

sublimation n
sublimación
phase transition
transformation of an impulse

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ adj
portentoso sublime
impressive and awe-inspiring
sublime
noble and majestic

sublime /səˈblaɪm/ v
sublimar
to sublimate

subliminal /səˈblɪmɪnəl/ /sʌbˈlɪmɪnəl/ adj
subliminal
below the threshold of conscious perception

subliminal message n
mensaje subliminal
message under normal perception

sublimity n
sublimidad
the state of being sublime

sublingual /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adj
sublingual
situated beneath the tongue

submachine gun n
pistola ametralladora
short range machine gun

submandibular adj
submandibular
below the mandible

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ adj
submarino
undersea

submarine /sʌb.məˈɹin/ /sʌb.məˈɹiːn/ /ˈsʌb.mə.ɹin/ n
sándwich submarino
sandwich
submarino
undersea boat

submerge /sʌbˈmɜːdʒ/ /sʌbˈmɝdʒ/ v
sumergir
to immerse (intransitive)

submersible adj
sumergible
able to be submerged

submission /səbˈmɪʃən/ /ˈsʌbˌmɪʃən/ n
sumisión
the act of yielding
combat sports

submissive /səbˈmɪsɪv/ adj
sumiso
meekly obedient or passive

submit /səbˈmɪt/ v
someter presentar cursar entregar
enter or put forward something for approval, consideration, marking etc.
someter
win a fight
yield or give way to another

subnormal adj
subnormal
less than normal

suboccipital adj
suboccipital
situated under, or posterior to, the occiput

suborbital adj
suborbital suborbitario
below the orbit of the eye
suborbital
not reaching orbit

suborder n
suborden
taxonomic category

subordinate /səˈbɔɹdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔɹdɪnət/ /səˈbɔːdɪneɪt/ /səˈbɔːdɪnət/ adj
subordinado
placed in a lower class, rank, or position

subordinate clause n
oración subordinada
a clause that cannot stand alone

subordinating conjunction n
conjunción subordinante
a word establishing the nature of a subordinate clause

suboxide n
subóxido
oxide containing a small proportion of oxygen

subplot n
argumento secundario intriga secundaria trama secundaria
a subsidiary plot within a story

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ n
citación requerimiento
writ requiring someone to appear in court to give testimony

subpoena /səˈpiːnə/ v
citar citar a declarar
to summon with a subpoena

subprefect n
subprefecto
the executive of a subprefecture

subrogate v
subrogar
to replace one person with another

subscapular adj
subescapular
beneath the scapula

subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/ v
subscribirse abonarse
to sign up to receive a publication

subscriber /səbˈskɹaɪbəɹ/ n
suscriptor suscriptora
a person who subscribes to a publication or a service

subscript n
subíndice
a type of lettering form

subscription n
abono suscripción
access to a resource for a period of time

subsequent /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ adj
subsiguiente
posterior subsiguiente
following in time

subsequently /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt.li/ adv
posteriormente
subsequently

subservience n
servilismo
state of being subservient

subservient adj
servil
obsequiously submissive

subset /ˈsʌbˌsɛt/ n
subconjunto
set whose elements are within another given set

subsidence /ˈsʌbsɨdəns/ n
debilitamiento
process of becoming less active
subsidencia
sinking of ground due to underground excavation, seismic activity or groundwater depletion

subsidiary /sʌbˈsɪ.di.əɹ.i/ n
filial subsidiaria
company owned by a parent company or a holding company

subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/ v
subvencionar subsidiar
assist by granting a subsidy

subsidy /ˈsʌbsɨdi/ n
subvención subsidio
financial support

subsist /səbˈsɪst/ v
subsistir
to survive

subsistence /səbˈsɪstəns/ n
subsistencia
means of support

subsoil n
subsuelo
layer of earth below topsoil

subsonic adj
subsónico
(of a speed) less than the speed of sound

subspecies /ˈsʌbspiːʃiːz/ n
subespecie
rank in the classification of organisms

substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ n
sustancia
essential part
material possessions
drugs
sustancia substancia
matter
enjundia
substantiality; solidity; firmness

substance abuse n
abuso de sustancias
overindulgence in a drug

substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/ adj
substancial
is
corporeal
enjundioso
having good substance; strong; firm
sustancial substancial
having substance, actually existing

substantially adv
sustancialmente
in a strong substantial manner; considerably

substantive /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/ adj
sustantivo sustancial
of the essence or essential element of a thing

substantivise v
sustantivar substantivar
convert into or use as a noun

substation n
subestación
electrical substation

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ n
sustituto substituto
replacement or stand-in

substitute /ˈsʌbstɪtut/ v
sustituir substituir
to use in place of something else

substitution n
sustitución
the act of substituting or the state of being substituted

substrate /ˈsʌbstɹeɪt/ n
sustrato
an indigenous language
the material or substance on which an enzyme acts
a surface on which an organism grows or is attached
sustrato substrato
an underlying layer; a substratum

subsume v
subsumir
to place under another as belonging to it
to consider an occurrence as part of a principle or rule

subterfuge /ˈsʌbtəɹˌfjuː(d)ʒ/ n
demora evasiva

subterranean adj
subterráneo
below ground, under the earth, underground

subthalamus n
subtálamo
part of the diencephalon beneath the thalamus

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ n
subtítulo
heading below a title
subtítulo subtítulos
textual versions of the dialog in films

subtitle /ˈsʌbtaɪtəl/ v
subtitular
to create subtitles

subtitled adj
subtitulado
a film in which the dialogue is translated into another language, and displayed at the bottom of the screen

subtle /ˈsʌt(ə)l/ adj
sutil
hard to grasp
cunning, skillful
cleverly contrived

subtlety /ˈsʌtəlti/ n
sutileza
an instance of being subtle
sutileza delicadeza
quality or act of being subtle

subtly /ˈsʌ.tl̩.li/ /ˈsʌt.li/ adv
sutilmente
with subtleness, in a subtle manner

subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ v
restar substraer
to remove or reduce

subtraction /səbˈtɹækʃən/ n
resta substracción
process

subtrahend /ˈsʌbtɹəhɛnd/ n
sustraendo
A number or quantity to be subtracted from another

subtropics n
subtrópicos
the region between the tropics and the temperate latitudes of the world

suburb /ˈsʌbɜː(ɹ)b/ n
arrabal suburbio afueras extrarradio
area on the periphery of a city or large town

suburban adj
suburban
relating to outskirts of a city

suburbicarian adj
suburbicario
describing any of the six dioceses surrounding Rome

subversion n
subversión
act of subverting or the condition of being subverted
desestabilización
systematic attempt to overthrow a government by working from within

subversive /səbˈvɜɹsɪv/ adj
subversivo
intending to subvert

subvert /səbˈvɜːt/ /səbˈvɝt/ /ˈsʌbvɜːt/ /ˈsʌbvɝt/ v
contrariar
to overthrow
subvertir
to pervert the mind
to upturn convention by undermining it

subway /ˈsʌbˌweɪ/ n
metro
train of underground railway
metro subte
underground railway
paso subterráneo
underground walkway

succeed /səkˈsiːd/ v
suceder
Specifically: To ascend the throne after the removal the death of the occupant
To come in the place of another person, thing, or event; to come next in the usual, natural, or prescribed course of things
To follow in order; to come next after; hence, to take the place of
heredar
To fall heir to; to inherit
conseguir
To obtain the object desired; to accomplish what is attempted or intended; to have a prosperous issue or termination; to be successful

success /səkˈsɛs/ n
éxito acierto
achievement of one's aim or goal

successful /səkˈsɛsfl̩/ adj
exitoso afortunado conseguido triunfador próspero
resulting in success

successfully /səkˈsɛsfəli/ adv
exitosamente
in a successful manner

succession /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/ n
sucesión
following in sequence
passing of royal power

successional adj
sucesorio
of, related to or caused by succession

successive /səkˈsɛsɪv/ adj
sucesivo
in a series

successively adv
sucesivamente
in a serial manner

successor /səkˈsɛsə(ɹ)/ n
sucesor sucesora
person or thing that immediately follows another

succinct /sə(k)ˈsɪŋkt/ /səkˈsɪŋ(k)t/ adj
sucinto
brief and to the point

succinctly adv
sucintamente
in a succinct manner

succinic acid n
ácido succínico
colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂COOH)₂

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ n
socorro
aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress

succour /ˈsʌkə/ /ˈsʌkɚ/ v
socorrer
to give aid, assistance, or help

succubus /ˈsʌk.jʊ.bəs/ n
súcubo
female demon

succumb /səˈkʌm/ v
morir sucumbir
to die
ceder rendirse someterse
to give up, or give in
sucumbir
to yield to an overpowering force or overwhelming desire

such /sʌt͡ʃ/ determiner
tan qué
used as an intensifier
tal así semejante
used to make a comparison with something implied by context

such /sʌt͡ʃ/ pronoun
tal
previously described

such as preposition
como
like

such is life phraseologicalUnit
así es la vida
used to express the acceptance of misfortune

such that conjunction
tal que
to the extent that

suck /sʊk/ /sʌk/ v
apestar dar asco ser un asco
colloquial: term of general disparagement
chupar sorber
to use the mouth to pull in (liquid etc)

suck and blow v
soplar y sorber, no puede ser

suck off v
chupar mamar petear
to give a blowjob

suck up v
dar jabón
to adulate or flatter excessively

sucker /ˈsʌk.ə/ /ˈsʌk.ɚ/ n
pringado otario
one who is easily fooled

suckle /sʌ.kəl/ v
amamantar
to give suck to
mamar
to nurse; to suck

suckling n
mamantón
young mammal which isn't weaned yet

suckling pig n
lechón cochinillo

sucralose n
sucralosa
chlorinated sucrose

sucrose /ˈsukɹoʊs/ /ˈsuːkɹəʊz/ n
sacarosa
a disaccharide

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ n
succión
the process of creating an imbalance in pressure to draw matter from one place to another

suction /ˈsʌkʃən/ v
chupar succionar
process

suction cup /ˈsʌkʃən kʌp/ n
ventosa
cup using suction as an adhesive

sudden /ˈsʌdən/ adj
repentino súbito
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudden death n
muerte repentina muerte súbita
instantaneous death
muerte súbita
mode of play

suddenly /ˈsʌdn̩li/ adv
repentinamente de pronto súbitamente
happening quickly and with little or no warning

sudoku /sʊˈdoʊku/ /sʊˈduːkoʊ/ /sʊˈdəʊku/ n
sudoku
a puzzle using numbers

suds /sʌdz/ n
espuma
lather, foam

sue /suː/ v
demandar
to file a legal action

suede /sweɪd/ n
gamuza ante
type of leather

suet /s(j)uːɪt/ n
unto
fat

suffer /ˈsʌfə/ /ˈsʌfɚ/ v
empeorar sufrir
become worse
sufrir padecer
feel pain
sufrir penar
undergo hardship

suffer from v
adolecer padecer
have a disease or condition

sufferer n
sufridor
one who suffers

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ adj
sufrido sufriente
experiencing pain

suffering /ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ n
sufrimiento
condition

suffice /səˈfaɪs/ v
alcanzar
bastar
be enough, sufficient, adequate

sufficiency n
suficiencia
quality or condition of being sufficient

sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/ adj
suficiente
adequate to wants

sufficient condition n
condición suficiente
logical statement

sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof proverb
basta a cada día su propio mal
the present provides enough to worry about

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃəntli/ adv
suficientemente
in a sufficient manner

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ n
sufijo
morpheme added at the end of a word to modify the word's meaning

suffix /ˈsʌfɪks/ v
sufijar
append (something) to the end of something else

suffixation n
sufijación
addition of a suffix

suffocate /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/ v
sofocar
(intransitive) to suffer from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body
ahogar
(transitive) to kill someone by depriving him of a sufficient oxygen intake

suffrage /ˈsʌfɹɪdʒ/ n
sufragio
the right to vote

suffragette n
sufragista
female supporter of women's right to vote

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ interjection
jolines
minced oath

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ n
pluma
slang: effeminacy in a male, often implying homosexuality
azúcar
sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet and used to sweeten food and drink
generic term for sucrose, glucose, fructose, etc
any of a series of carbohydrates used by organisms to store energy
cariño
term of endearment

sugar /ˈʃʊɡə(ɹ)/ /ˈʃʊɡɚ/ v
azucarar endulzar endulcorar
to add sugar to, to sweeten
azucarar endulzar
to make something seem less unpleasant

sugar apple n
anona anón riñón saramuyo
sweetsop

sugar baby n
mantenido
kept
corazón
sweetheart

sugar beet n
remolacha azucarera
type of beet

sugar bowl n
azucarero
small receptacle for serving sugar on a table

sugar cane n
caña de azúcar
species of grass whose sap is a source of sugar

sugar cube n
terrón de azúcar
sugar shaped in cubes

sugar daddy n
lagartón rabo verde
slang: man who spends money for a relationship with a younger partner

sugar glider n
falangérido de azúcar
Petaurus breviceps

sugar mill n
ingenio azucarero trapiche
machine

sugar substitute n
edulcorante sustituto del azúcar
food additives

sugar water n
almíbar
water sweetened with sugar

sugar-free adj
sin azúcar
not containing sugar

sugar-loaf n
pan de azúcar
conical block of sugar

sugarcoated adj
azucarado
coated with sugar

sugared adj
azucarado
containing sugar

suggest /səɡˈdʒɛst/ /səˈdʒɛst/ v
sugerir
to ask for without demanding
to make one suppose
to recommend
insinuar
to imply but stop short of saying directly

suggestible adj
sugerible sugestionable
susceptible to influence

suggestion /səɡˈd͡ʒɛstʃən/ /səˈd͡ʒɛstjən/ n
sugestión
(psychology) something implied
act of suggestion
sugerencia propuesta
something suggested

suggestive /səˈdʒɛstɪv/ adj
sugestivo
tending to suggest

suicidal /ˌs(j)uːɪˈsaɪdl̩/ /ˌsuɪˈsaɪdl̩/ adj
suicida
likely to commit, or to attempt to commit, suicide
pertaining to suicide

suicide /ˈs(j)uɪˌsaɪd/ /ˈs(j)uːɪˌsaɪd/ n
suicidio autolisis
instance of killing oneself
suicida
person who has killed himself/herself, is killing (is attempting/has attempted to kill) himself/herself

suicide bomber n
hombre bomba terrorista suicida
one who carries explosives

suicide pact n
pacto de suicidio
agreement to commit suicide

suicide tourist n
turista de suicidio
suicide tourist

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ n
palo naipe
card games: set of cards distinguished by color and emblems
traje flux tacuche terno vestido
set of clothes

suit /s(j)ut/ /s(j)uːt/ v
convenir
to agree, accord, be fitted to

suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj
apropiado indicado
appropriate to a certain occasion

suitably adv
apropiadamente
in a suitable manner

suitcase /ˈsjuːtkeɪs/ /ˈsutkeɪs/ n
maleta valija petaca
large piece of luggage

suite /swiːt/ n
secuta
group of connected rooms
musical form pre-dating the sonata
selection of music from a larger work

suitor n
pretendiente
wooer

sulcus /ˈsʌl.kəs/ n
surco
anatomy: groove on the surface of the brain

sulfamethoxazole n
sulfametoxazol
kind of antibiotic

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ n
sulfato
inorganic chemistry: any salt of sulfuric acid
organic chemistry: any ester of sulfuric acid

sulfate /ˈsʌlfeɪt/ v
sulfatar
of lead batteries: to accumulate a deposit of lead sulfate
to treat with sulfuric acid

sulfhydric adj
sulfhídrico
relating to hydrogen sulfide

sulfhydric acid n
ácido sulfhídrico
hydrogen sulfide when considered an acid

sulfhydryl n
sulfhidrilo
sulfur analogue of hydroxyl

sulfide n
sulfuro
any compound of sulfur and a metal or electropositive element or group

sulfidic adj
sulfídico
containing sulfide

sulfite /ˈsʌlfaɪt/ n
sulfito
salt of sulfurous acid

sulfonamide n
sulfonamida
any amide of a sulfonic acid

sulfosalt n
sulfosal
a type of complex sulfide mineral with a metal and semimetal

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ n
azufre
element

sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ /ˈsʌl.fɚ/ v
azufrar
treat with sulfur

sulfur dioxide n
dióxido de azufre
the compound SO₂

sulfur oxide n
óxido de azufre
binary compound of sulfur

sulfurate v
sulfurar
chemistry

sulfuric /sʌlˈfjuɹɪk/ adj
sulfúreo sulfúrico
relating to sulfur

sulfuric acid n
ácido sulfúrico
H2SO4

sulfurous /sʌlˈfjuɹəs/ /ˈsʌlfəɹəs/ adj
sulfuroso
containing sulfur
of or relating to sulfur

sulfurous acid n
ácido sulfuroso
the weak acid, H₂SO₃

sulk /sʌlk/ v
taimado, enfurruñarse
to express ill humor or offence by remaining sullenly silent or withdrawn

sulky adj
mohíno
gloomy

sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adj
sombrío
dismal
hosco huraño
having a brooding ill temper
lento
sluggish

sullenness n
hastío hosquedad murria
state or quality of beeing sullen

sully /ˈsʌli/ v
mancillar manchar embarrar enfangar macular
to corrupt or damage
manchar
to soil or stain

sultan /ˈsʌltən/ n
sultán
ruler

sultana /ˌsʌlˈtæ.nə/ /ˌsʌlˈtɑː.nə/ n
sultanina
raisin

sultanate n
sultanía sultanato
state ruled by a sultan

sultry /ˈsʌltɹi/ adj
bochornoso bochornosa
hot and humid
caliente
sexually enthralling
tórrido
very hot and dry

sum /sʌm/ n
suma adición
quantity obtained by addition or aggregation
suma cantidad
quantity of money

sum /sʌm/ v
sumar
to add together

sum total n
sumatorio
result of adding a set of figures

sumac /ˈs(j)uːmæk/ /ˈsuːˌmæk/ n
zumaque
shrub or small tree of the genus Rhus, etc.
sour spice

summarily adv
sumariamente
briefly
in a summary manner

summarize /ˈsʌməɹaɪz/ v
recapitular resumir
to give a capitulation of salient facts; to recapitulate or review
resumir
to prepare a summary

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
sumario
concise
cutting the procedures of a normal trial
a todo dar apurado
performed speedily

summary /ˈsʌməɹi/ n
resumen sumario
condensed presentation

summation n
sumatoria
mathematics: an adding up of a series of items

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ n
verano estío
hottest season

summer /ˈsʌmə(ɹ)/ /ˈsʌmɚ/ v
veranear
spend the summer, as in a particular place on holiday

summer camp n
colonia veraniega
institution devoted to housing and entertaining children

summer solstice n
solsticio de verano
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined toward the sun

summery /ˈsʌməɹi/ adj
veraniego
relating to the summer

summit /ˈsʌmɪt/ n
cumbre
gathering of leaders
cumbre cima pico
peak, top of mountain

summon /ˈsʌmən/ v
citar
law: to order someone to appear in court
llamar citar
to ask someone to come
llamar
to call a resource by magic
citar convocar llamar reunir
to call people together

summons /ˈsʌ.mənz/ n
convocatoria
call to do something, especially to come
citación
notice summoning someone to appear in court

sumo /ˈsuːməʊ/ n
sumo
form of wrestling

sump /sʌmp/ n
cárter
crankcase

sumptuous /ˈsʌmpt͡ʃuəs/ adj
suntuoso
magnificent, luxurious, splendid

sun /sʌn/ n
sol
a star, especially when seen as the centre of any single solar system
light and warmth received from the sun
something like the sun in brightness or splendor
ocaso orto puesta de sol salida del sol
sunrise or sunset

sun /sʌn/ pn
sol
the star around which the Earth revolves

sun /sʌn/ v
asolear
to expose to the warmth and radiation of the sun

sun bear n
oso malayo
Helarctos malayanus

sun dog n
parhelio
spot

sun letter n
letra solar
sun letter

sun protection factor n
factor de protección solar
an indication of how long a sunscreen remains effective

sun trap n
resolana
location that faces the sun and is sheltered from the wind

sunbath n
baño de sol
period of tanning

sunbathe v
tomar el sol solearse
to expose one's body to the sun

sunbeam n
rayo de sol
narrow, intense ray of sunlight

sunburn /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/ n
quemadura quemadura de piel quemadura solar
burn

sunburn /ˈsʌnbɜːn/ /ˈsʌnbɝn/ v
quemarse la piel
to receive a sunburn

suncatcher n
atrapaluz cairel suncatcher

sundial /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/ n
reloj de sol reloj solar
device noting the time of day by the position of a shadow

sunfish /ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ n
centrárquido
fish of the family Centrarchidae
pez luna
fish of the family Molidae

sunflower /ˈsʌnˌflaʊəɹ/ n
girasol maravilla mirasol tornasol
flower

sunflower oil n
aceite de girasol
vegetable oil

sunflower seed n
pipas semillas de girasol
pipa
seed of a sunflower

sunglasses n
gafas de sol
tinted glasses worn to protect the eyes from the sun

sunk cost n
costo hundido
already incurred costs

sunlight /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ n
luz del sol luz solar
electromagnetic radiation given off by the sun

sunlounger n
tumbona

sunny /ˈsʌni/ adj
soleado asoleado
weather, day

sunny side up adv
huevo frito
type of fried egg

sunrise /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ n
amanecer despertar despierto
figurative awakening
alborada
sky changing color
amanecer salida del sol
time of day

sunroof /ˈsʌnˌɹuːf/ n
quemacocos techo del sol techo solar
opening in a vehicle roof

sunscreen n
protector solar
cream that protects the skin from the sun

sunset /ˈsʌnˌsɛt/ n
puesta del sol ocaso atardecer
time of day

sunshade n
sombrilla parasol toldo
something to keep the sun off

sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ n
sol luz del sol
direct rays of the sun

sunspot /ˈsʌnspɑt/ /ˈsʌnspɒt/ n
mancha solar
region on the sun's surface

sunstroke n
insolación tabardillo
heatstroke caused by an excessive exposure to the sun's rays

suona n
suona
Chinese double-reeded horn

super /ˈs(j)upɚ/ /ˈs(j)uːpə(ɹ)/ adj
súper
better than usual

super cup n
supercopa

super- prefix
sobre- super-

super-Niño /ˈsu.pɚˌnin.joʊ/ n
super-Niño
an exceptionally large form of the El Niño invasion of warm water into the surface of the Pacific Ocean

superannuate v
anticuarse
to become obsolete or antiquated
jubilarse
to retire due to age
jubilar
to retire or put out of use due to age
anticuar
to show to be obsolete due to age

superation n
superación
the act of superating

superatom n
superátomo
a cluster of atoms which seems to exhibit some of the properties of elemental atoms

superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ /suˈpɝb/ adj
excepcional
of the highest quality; exceptionally good

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious /ˌsupɚˌkælɪ̈ˌfɹædʒɪ̈ˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspiˌælɪ̈ˈdoʊʃəs/ /ˌsuːpəˌkælɨˌfɹædʒɨˌlɪstɪkˌɛkspɪˌælɨˈdəʊʃəs/ adj
supercalifragilisticoexpialidoso
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

supercilious /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈsɪli.əs/ /ˌsjuː.pə(ɹ)ˈsɪ.li.əs/ adj
altivo
showing contemptuous indifference

supercomputer n
supercomputadora superordenador supercomputador
computer that has great processing power

superconductivity n
superconductividad
property of a material whereby it has no resistance

supercontinent n
supercontinente
one of modern landmasses
very large continent in the Earth's past

superego /supɛɹiɡoʊ/ n
superyó superego
part of the mind

superessive case n
caso superesivo
case used to indicate location on an object

superfamily n
superfamilia
group of related proteins or other molecules

superficial /ˌs(j)uːpəˈfɪʃəl/ /ˌsupɚˈfɪʃəl/ adj
superficial
shallow, lacking substance
of or pertaining to the surface

superficiality n
superficialidad
property of being superficial

superficially adv
superficialmente
in a superficial manner

superfinal n
superfinal

superfluity /ˌsuː.pəˈfluː.ɪ.ti/ n
superfluidad
quality or state of being superfluous

superfluous /suːˈpɜːflu.əs/ /suːˈpɝːflu.əs/ adj
superfluo
excess of what is sufficient

superfluously adv
superfluamente
in a superfluous manner

superfood n
superalimento
food supposed to confer remarkable health benefits

superfruit n
superfruta
superfood that is a fruit

supergiant n
supergigante
very large star

superglue n
pegamento instantáneo pegamento súper rápido supercola
very strong glue

superhabitable planet /ˌs(j)uːpəˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ /ˌsupɚˈhæbɪtəbl̩ ˈplænɪt/ n
planeta superhabitable
hypothetical type of exoplanet

superhero n
superhéroe
a fictional crime-fighting character with superpowers

superhighway n
super-autopista
US An expressway especially one designed for high speeds

superhuman adj
sobrehumano
beyond what is possible for a human being

superimpose v
sobreponer superimponer
to place an object over another object

superintendent /ˌsjuːpəɹɪnˈtɛndənt/ n
director supervisor
a person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something

superior /suːˈpɪəɹi.ə(ɹ)/ /suːˈpɪɹiɚ/ adj
superior
higher in rank or quality
located above

superior auricular muscle n
músculo auricular superior
muscle

superior court n
corte superior

superior oblique n
musculo oblicuo superior oblicuo superior
muscle

superior rectus n
músculo recto superior recto superior
muscle

superior vena cava n
vena cava superior
large vein

superiority /ˈsʊu.pɪə(ɹ)ˌi.ɒ.ɹɪ.ti/ n
superioridad
the state of being superior

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ adj
supremo
exceptionally good

superlative /suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/ /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ n
superlativo
form of adjective expressing "most"
highest degree of something

superman /ˈs(j)uːpəmæn/ /ˈsupɚmæn/ n
supermán
person of extraordinary or superhuman powers
superhombre
übermensch

supermarket /ˌsuːpəˈmɑːkɪt/ n
supermercado
store

supermassive adj
supermasivo
very massive

supermassive black hole n
agujero negro supermasivo
Any black hole with a large mass

supermodel n
supermodelo
famous fashion model

supermoon n
superluna
a full moon or new moon, when the Earth–Moon distance is in the lowest tenth of its range

supernal /suˈpɝ.nəl/ /suːˈpɜː.nəl/ adj
encantador exquisito inefable paradisiaco sublime
exalted, exquisite, superlative
celestial
pertaining to heaven or to the sky

supernatant adj
flotante
floating on the surface of a liquid

supernatural /ˌs(j)uːpəˈnatʃ(ə)ɹəl/ /ˌs(j)uːpɚˈnætʃɚəl/ /ˌs(j)ʉːpɘˈnɛtʃɹɯ(l)/ adj
sobrenatural
above nature

supernova n
supernova
exploding star

supernumerary /ˌsupɚˈn(j)uməˌɹɛɹi/ /ˌsuːpəˈnjuːm(ə)ɹ(ə)ɹi/ adj
supernumeraria supernumerario
beyond the prescribed or standard amount

supero- prefix
supero-
anatomy: situated above

superolateral adj
superolateral
above and to the side

superomedial adj
superomedial
above and toward the midline

superorganism n
superorganismo
social colony

superoxide n
superóxido
univalent anion

superposition principle n
principio de superposición
The principle that a linear combination of two or more solutions of an equation is itself a solution

superpower n
superpoder
fictional extraordinary ability
superpotencia hiperpotencia
sovereign state

superscript n
superíndice
a type of lettering form

supersede /ˌsuːpəˈsiːd/ v
sustituir substituir suplantar
take the place of

superset n
superconjunto
set containing all elements of another set
superconjunto superserie
two different physical exercises performed back-to-back

supersonic adj
supersónico
greater than the speed of sound

superstar n
superestrella
very famous person

superstition /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃən/ /ˌs(j)uː.pə(ɹ)ˈstɪ.ʃən/ n
superstición
a belief that events may be influenced by one's behaviour in some magical or mystical way

superstitious /ˌs(j)u.pɚˈstɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌs(j)uː.pəˈstɪ.ʃəs/ adj
supersticioso
susceptible to superstitions

superstitiously adv
supersticiosamente
in a superstitious manner

superstore n
macrotienda megatienda
extremely large store

superstring n
supercuerda
hypothetical physical object

superstructure n
superestructura
nautical: structure above deck
the social sphere of ideology

supersymmetry n
supersimetría
theory that attempts to unify the fundamental physical forces

supertanker n
superpetrolero
extremely large tanker

supervise v
supervisar
to oversee or direct

supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ n
supervisor director
a person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group etc.

superwoman n
supermujer
exceptional woman

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ adj
supino
lying on its back

supine /ˈs(j)uːpaɪn/ /ˌsuˈpaɪn/ n
supino
verbal noun

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ n
cena
dinner at night
food before going to bed

supper /ˈsʌpə/ /ˈsʌpɚ/ v
cena cenar
to eat dinner

supplant /səˈplænt/ /səˈplɑːnt/ v
derribar derrocar destronar
to remove violently
suplantar
to take the place of, to replace

supple /ˈsʌpəl/ adj
flexible
pliant, easy to bend

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt/ n
suplemento
extension to a document or publication
additional section of a newspaper
something added
suplementario suplemento
supplementary angle in geometry

supplement /ˈsʌpləmənt/ v
complementar
to provide or make a supplement to

supplementary adj
suplementario
additional

suppletion /səˈpliːʃən/ n
supletismo
(grammar) the use of an unrelated word or phrase to supply inflected forms otherwise lacking

suppletive adj
supletivo
grammar

suppliant /ˈsʌpliənt/ adj
suplicante

supplicant /ˈsʌplɪkənt/ adj
suplicante
supplicating

supplicate /ˈsʌplɪkeɪt/ v
suplicar
beg, beseech

supplier /səˈplaɪə/ n
proveedor proveedora
one who supplies, a provider

supply /səˈplaɪ/ /ˈsʌpli/ n
oferta abasto
act of supplying
abastecimiento abasto suministro
amount supplied
provisiones útil
provisions
suplente
somebody, who temporarily fills the place of another

supply /səˈplaɪ/ v
suplir
to act as a substitute
proveer equipar municionar
to furnish or equip with
abastecer proveer suministrar
to provide, make available for use

supply and demand n
oferta y demanda
economic model of pricing

supply teacher n
profesor suplente profesora suplente
teacher who fills a temporary position

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ n
apoyo respaldo
answers and resolution of problems
apoyo
financial or other help
apoyo soporte
something which supports

support /səˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /səˈpoət/ /səˈpɔɹt/ /səˈpɔːt/ v
respaldar fomentar
to back a cause, party, etc., mentally or with concrete aid
apoyar respaldar
to help, particularly financially
apoyar sostener apuntalar
to keep from falling
soporte
to provide help regarding something sold

supporter /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ /səˈpɔː.tə/ n
soporte tenante
animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms

supportive /səˈpo(ː)ɹtɪv/ /səˈpoətɪv/ /səˈpɔɹtɪv/ /səˈpɔːtɪv/ adj
alentador de apoyo
providing support

suppose /səˈpoʊz/ /səˈpəʊz/ /ˈspoʊz/ /ˈspəʊz/ v
suponer
theorize; hypothesize
conclude; believe

supposed /səˈpoʊst/ /səˈpoʊzd/ /səˈpoʊzɪd/ /səˈpəʊzd/ adj
supuesto
presumed to be true, but without proof

supposed to /səˈpoʊs tə/ /səˈpoʊs ˌtu/ phraseologicalUnit
deber haber suponer tener que
Required to

supposedly adv
supuestamente
as a matter of supposition

supposition /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ n
suposición
assumption

suppository /səˈpɑzɪˌtɔɹi/ /səˈpɒzɪtəɹi/ n
supositorio cala
medicine in the form of a small plug that is inserted into a bodily cavity

suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ v
suprimir
to hold in place, to keep low
ocultar
to prevent publication
reprimar
to put an end to
contener
to restrain an expression

suppurate /ˈsʌpjəreɪt/ v
supurar
form or discharge pus

supra- prefix
supra-
above, over, on top

supracondylar adj
supracondíleo
above a condyle

supraduodenal adj
supraduodenal
above the duodenum

supraglacial adj
supraglaciar
of, relating to, or situated or occurring at the surface of a glacier

supraglenoid adj
supraglenoideo
above the glenoid cavity

supranational adj
supranacional
of greater than national scope

supraorbital adj
supraorbitario
located immediately above the eye sockets

suprascapular adj
supraescapular
anatomy

supraspinatus n
supraespinoso
muscle

supremacism n
supremacismo

supremacist n
supremacista
advocate of supremacy of one group over others

supremacy /suˈpɹɛməsi/ n
supremacía
quality of being supreme
authority over all others

supreme /ˌs(j)uːˈpɹiːm/ adj
supremo
dominant

supreme court n
corte suprema
court of law representing the highest legal authority within a jurisdiction

supremely adv
soberanamente sumamente
to the highest degree

sura n
azora
chapter of the Qur'an

sural adj
sural
of or pertaining to the calf

surcharge n
recargo sobretasa
sobrecarga
addition of extra charge
philately: overprint
sobreprecio
excessive price

surcharge v
recargar sobretasar supertasar
to apply a surcharge

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ adj
seguro
certain, reliable
certain in one's knowledge or belief

sure /sjuːɹ/ /ʃ(ə)ɹ/ /ʃoː/ /ʃɔː/ /ʃʊəɹ/ interjection
claro por supuesto
of course

sure thing interjection
dalo por hecho
an affirmative reply; yes; certainly

surefooted adj
que anda seguro
confident
con paso firme
walking steadily

surely /ˈʃʊəli/ /ˈʃʊɹli/ adv
seguramente sin duda
seguramente
certainly, undoubtedly

surety /ˈʃʊəɹɪti/ /ˈʃʊɹəti/ n
fiador
law: one who undertakes such promise
fianza
law: promise to pay on behalf of another

suretyship /ˈʃʊəɹɪtiːʃɪp/ n
fianza caución
agreement

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ n
marea oleaje
waves that break

surf /sɜːf/ /sɝf/ v
surfear
to ride a wave
to browse the Internet

surface /ˈsɜːfɪs/ /ˈsɝːfəs/ n
superficie
up-side of a flat object

surface tension n
tensión superficial
a measure of this effect
the effect on the surface of a liquid

surfactant /səɹˈfæktənt/ n
tensoactivo surfactante tensioactivo
surface active agent

surfboard /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/ /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/ n
tabla hawaiana
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves

surfeit /ˈsɜː.fɪt/ /ˈsɝː.fɪt/ v
colmar
to fill to excess

surfer n
surfista surfero
person who rides a surfboard
internauta
person who surfs the Internet

surficial /səɹˈfɪʃ(ə)l/ /səːˈfɪʃl/ adj
superficial
pertaining to the surface

surfing /ˈsɝfɪŋ/ n
surf
sport

surge /sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/ n
sobrecarga sobretensión
oleada
(nautical) swell of the sea
aluvión oleada
sudden transient rush or flood

surge /sɜːdʒ/ /sɝdʒ/ v
dispararse
to rush, flood, or increase suddenly

surgeon /ˈsɜːdʒən/ /ˈsɝdʒən/ n
cirujano cirujana
doctor who performs surgery

surgeonfish n
acantúrido pez cirujano
any of many brightly coloured fishes, of the family Acanthuridae

surgery /ˈsɜːdʒəɹi/ /ˈsɝdʒəɹi/ n
consulta consultorio
any consulting room
doctor's consulting room
cirugía
medical specialty
cirugía operación
procedure involving major incisions
quirófano pabellón
room or department where surgery is performed

surgical /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/ /ˈsɝdʒɪkəl/ adj
quirúrgico quirúrgica
of or relating to surgery

surgical mask n
máscara quirúrgica
mask worn to catch bacteria

surgical procedure n
procedimiento quirúrgico
procedure

surgically adv
quirúrgicamente
relating surgery

surjection /sɜː(ɹ).dʒɛk.ʃən/ n
función sobreyectiva suryección
function that is a many-to-one mapping

surjective adj
sobreyectivo
of, relating, or being a surjection

surly /ˈsɜːli/ adj
arrogante
(obsolete) lordly, arrogant, supercilious
hosco inamistoso irritado malhumorado
irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly
amenazante
threatening, menacing, gloomy

surmise /sɚˈmaɪz/ /sɜːˈmaɪz/ v
suponer conjeturar presumir
to imagine or suspect

surname /ˈsɜːneɪm/ /ˈsɝneɪm/ n
apellido
name that indicates family

surpass /sɚˈpæs/ v
sobrepasar superar pasar
to exceed

surplice /ˈsɜːplɪs/ /ˈsɝplɪs/ n
sobrepelliz
liturgical vestment

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ adj
excedente sobrante
being a surplus

surplus /ˈsɜːpləs/ /ˈsɝˌplʌs/ n
sobra excedente
excess, overplus
superávit
funds in public treasury greater than ordinary needs

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ n
sorpresa
something not expected
attributively: that is unexpected
feeling that something unexpected has happened

surprise /səˈpɹaɪz/ /sɚˈpɹaɪz/ v
sorprender
cause (someone) to feel surprise
do something to (a person) that they are not expecting, as a surprise

surprised /səˈpɹaɪzd/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzd/ adj
sorprendido
caused to feel surprise

surprising /səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ /sɚˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/ adj
sorprendente
that is or are a surprise

surprisingly adv
asombrosamente sorprendentemente
in a way that causes surprise because it is unexpected, or unusual

surreal adj
surrealista
having the intense reality of a dream

surrealism /səˈɹiː(.ə)l.ɪz.əm/ n
surrealismo
artistic movement and aesthetic philosophy

surrealist n
surrealista
surrealist artist

surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ v
capitular rendirse
intransitive or reflexive: to give oneself up into the power of another
abandonar entregar rendir
transitive: to give up into the power, control, or possession of another

surreptitious /səˌɹɜpˈtɪʃəs/ /ˌsʌɹɪpˈtɪʃəs/ adj
subrepticio
stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert

surreptitiously /sʌɹəpˈtɪʃəsli/ adv
a hurtadillas subrepticiamente
in a surreptitious manner

surrogacy n
gestación por sustitución gestación subrogada maternidad subrogada vientre de alquiler
surrogate motherhood

surrogate /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɨt/ n
sustituto
substitute

surrogate /ˈsʌɹəɡeɪt/ /ˈsʌɹəɡɨt/ v
subrogar
to replace or substitute something with something else

surrogate mother n
madre sustituta madre de alquiler
woman who gives birth to a child not her own

surround /səˈɹaʊnd/ v
cercar rodear
rodear cercar circundar envolver
to encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions

surrounding /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ adj
alrededor circundante derredor
which surrounds something

surrounding /səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/ n
periferia rededor
outlying area

surroundings /səˈɹaʊndɪŋz/ n
entorno
area surrounding someone or something

surveillance /səɹˈveɪ.ləns/ n
vigilancia
observation of individuals or groups of individuals

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ n
encuesta
act of surveying
encuesta supervisión
an examination
campaña topográfica levantamiento topográfico
operation of finding the contour, dimensions or position as any part of the Earth's surface

survey /səˈveɪ/ /sɚˈveɪ/ /ˈsɜːveɪ/ /ˈsɝveɪ/ v
informe
encuestar
To investigate the opinions or experiences of people by asking questions
avaluar valorar
to determine the status or value of
inspeccionar
to inspect; to examine
reconocer
to view as from a high place

surveying n
geodesia
science of accurately determining the position of points

surveyor n
perito tasador
person inspecting something
agrimensor
person occupied with the process of determining positions on the Earth's surface

survival /sɚˈvaɪvəl/ n
supervivencia
continued existence or life

survival of the fittest n
supervivencia del más apto
natural selection

survivalist n
supervivencialista
person prepared to survive

survive /səˈvʌɪv/ /sɚˈvaɪv/ v
sobrevivir
person: continue to live
live longer than
object, concept: continue to exist
live past a life-threatening event

survivor /sɚˈvaɪvɚ/ n
superviviente sobreviviente
one who survives

susceptibility /səˌsɛptəˈbɪlɪti/ n
susceptibilidad
the condition of being susceptible
electric susceptibility

susceptible /səˈsɛptɪbl̩/ adj
delicado sensible sensitivo
especially sensitive
susceptible propenso
likely to be affected by

sushi /ˈsuːʃi/ /ˈsʊʃi/ n
sushi
Japanese dish

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ n
sospechoso
person suspected of something

suspect /səsˈpɛkt/ /ˈsʌs.pɛkt/ v
sospechar
believe to be guilty
barruntar
imagine or suppose to be true, without proof

suspended cymbal n
plato suspendido
cymbal that is suspended horizontally

suspender /səˈspɛndə/ /səˈspɛndɚ/ n
tirantes suspensores
an item used hold up trousers

suspender belt n
liguero portaligas
suspender belt

suspense /səˈspɛns/ n
suspense
pleasurable emotion of anticipation and excitement
unpleasant emotion of anxiety or apprehension

suspenseful adj
inquietante
inducing suspense

suspension /səˈspɛnʃən/ n
suspensión
act of suspending or state of being suspended
state of a solid when mixed with, but not dissolved in a fluid

suspension bridge n
puente colgante
bridge where the deck or roadway is suspended from cables

suspicion /sə.ˈspɪ.ʃən/ n
sospecha suspicacia
act of suspecting something or someone, especially of something wrong
sospecha
condition of being suspected
imagining without evidence
slight indication

suspicious /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/ adj
sospechoso
arousing suspicion
expressing suspicion
suspicaz desconfiado
distrustful

suspiciously adv
sospechosamente
In a manner suggesting suspicion
to a degree that makes one suspect something
culpablemente
in a manner suggesting guilt

sustain /səˈsteɪn/ v
sostener
to maintain something
sustentar sostener
to provide for or nourish something

sustainability /səsˌteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ n
sostenibilidad
ability to sustain something
ecological sense

sustainable /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ adj
sostenible
able to be sustained: environmental term
able to be sustained

sustainable development n
desarrollo sostenible
development seeking to economic growth while ensuring future generations' ability to do the same, by not exceeding natural regenerative capacity

sustentaculum /ˌsəstɛnˈtækjələm/ /ˌsʌstɛnˈtakjʊləm/ n
sustentáculo
a supporting structure

susurrus /ˈsu.sə.ɹəs/ /ˈsuː.sə.ɹəs/ n
susurro
whispering or rustling sound

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ n
sutura
seam
thread

suture /ˈsuː.tjə(ɹ)/ v
suturar
to sew up or join by means of a suture

svarabhakti /ˌsvɑɹəˈbɑkti/ n
svarabhakti
epenthesis of a vowel

swab /swɒb/ n
hisopo
a small piece of soft, absorbent material

swaddling clothes n
empañadura
garment

swag /swæɡ/ v
tumbao
(slang) style; a fashionable appearance or manner

swagger /ˈswæɡ.ə/ /ˈswæɡ.ɚ/ n
pavoneo
bold or arrogant strut
fanfarroneo
prideful boasting or bragging

swain /sweɪn/ n
zagal
young man or boy, young shepherd, young attendant

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ n
golondrina
bird

swallow /ˈswɑ.loʊ/ /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ v
tragar comérselo
to believe or accept
tragar deglutir engullir ingurgitar
to cause to pass from the mouth into the stomach
deglutir tragar
to make muscular contractions of the oesophagus
tragar
to put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation
tragar deglutir
to take in, to consume

swallow up v
abismar tragar
completely enclose or envelop

swallowing n
deglución
act of swallowing

swallowtail /ˈswɒl.əʊˌteɪl/ n
frac
tailcoat

swamp /swɑmp/ /swɒmp/ n
pantano ciénaga embalsadero embalse
type of wetland

swampy adj
pantanoso cenagoso
wet like a swamp

swan /swɑn/ /swɒn/ n
cisne
waterfowl of the genus Cygnus

swanky adj
elegante ricachon
posh; elegant; ritzy

swap n
trueque canje cambalache
exchange
permuta permuta financiera swap
finance: derivative

swap v
canjear trocar permutar cambalachear intercambiar
exchange or give (something) in exchange for

swarf /swɔɹf/ /swɔːf/ n
viruta

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ n
aglomeración masa muchedumbre multitud
a mass of people or animals in turmoil
enjambre
large number of insects

swarm /swɔɹm/ /swɔːm/ v
enjambrar
to move as a swarm

swastika /ˈswɑstɪkə/ /ˈswɒstɪkə/ /ˈswɔstɘkɘ/ n
esvástica cruz gamada suástica
a cross with arms of equal length all bent halfway along at a 90° angle

swatch /swɒtʃ/ /swɔtʃ/ n
muestra trozo
a piece, pattern, or sample

sway /sweɪ/ n
influencia influjo
Influence, weight, or authority that inclines to one side
balanceo
The act of swaying; a swaying motion; a swing or sweep of a weapon

sway /sweɪ/ v
balancear bambolear cimbrar mimbrear
to move or swing from side to side; or backward and forward; to rock

swayback n
hiperlordosis
which sense??

swear /swɛə/ /swɛɚ/ v
jurar maldecir blasfemar renegar echar ternos
to curse, to use offensive language
jurar
to take an oath

swear word n
palabrota garabato grosería lisura mala palabra ordinariez
impolite or offensive taboo word

swearing-in n
toma de posesión
administration of an oath

sweat /swɛt/ n
sudor transpiración sudoración
fluid that exits the body through pores

sweat /swɛt/ v
sudar
informal: to work hard
to emit in the manner of sweat
sudar transpirar
to emit sweat

sweat gland n
glándula sudorípara
exocrine gland

sweat like a pig v
sudar como un pollo
sweat profusely

sweat lodge n
temazcal
structure

sweat the small stuff v
ahogarse en un vaso de agua

sweater /ˈswetə/ /ˈswɛtə/ /ˈswɛtɚ/ n
sudadera suéter
knitted jacket worn by athletes before or after exercise
jersey suéter chompa buzo chaleco chomba
similar garment worn for warmth

sweatpants n
pantalón sudederos sudadera pantalón
cotton trousers

sweatshirt n
sudadera buzo chompa chándal polerón sudador
loose shirt

sweaty /ˈswɛti/ [ˈswɛɾi] adj
sudado
covered in sweat
sudoroso
having a tendency to sweat

swede /swiːd/ n
nabo sueco
plant
yellow root of Brassica napus

sweep /swiːp/ v
barrer
to clean using a broom or brush
barrer peinar
to search methodically

sweep something under the rug v
tratar de tapar algo ilícito
to conceal a problem expediently

sweeper /ˈswipɚ/ n
barrendero
one who sweeps floors or chimneys

sweepstake /ˈswipˌsteɪk/ n
lotería rifa
lottery

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adj
chachi
azucarado dulce
containing a sweetening ingredient
amable benigno tierno
having a helpful disposition
dulce fragante oloroso
having a pleasant smell
dulce melodioso
having a pleasant sound
dulce gustoso rico sabroso
having a pleasant taste
dulce lindo mono agradable bello encantador
having a pleasing disposition
dulce
having a taste of sugar
not having a salty taste
of a wine: retaining a portion of sugar
fresco
not decaying, rancid, sour, spoiled, or stale

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ adv
dulcemente
in a sweet manner

sweet /swit/ /swiːt/ n
dulce caramelo chuche
sugary confection

sweet corn n
maíz dulce
corn suitable for eating by humans

sweet dreams /ˌswiːt ˈdɹiːmz/ phraseologicalUnit
dulces sueños que pases buenas noches que sueñes con los angelitos sueña con los angelitos
sweet dreams

sweet flag n
cálamo aromático ácoro
Acorus calamus

sweet gum n
liquidámbar
tree

sweet nothings n
pelar la pava
insubstantial or romantic words that are only meant to flatter, woo or seduce

sweet pea n
guisante de olor
flowering plant

sweet potato n
batata boniato camote
tuber
vine

sweet spot /ˈswit ˌspɑt/ /ˈswiːt spɒt/ n
parte perfecta punto óptimo
place which is optimum for a certain action to occur

sweet woodruff n
hepática estrellada
Asperula odorata

sweetbread /ˈswitˌbɹɛd/ /ˈswiːtbɹɛd/ n
lechecilla molleja
pancreas or thymus gland of an animal as food

sweeten /ˈswiːtən/ v
azucarar
to make sweet to the taste

sweeten the pot v
redondear el presupuesto
to make a living

sweetener n
edulcorante
food additive

sweetheart /ˈswitˌhɑɹt/ /ˈswiːtˌhɑːt/ n
corazón
a person very much liked or loved by someone
dulzura
a person who is always very kind

sweetie /ˈswiːti/ n
corazón
sweetheart

sweetly /ˈswiːtli/ adv
abemoladamente dulcemente
in a sweet or pleasant manner

sweetmeat /ˈswiːtmiːt/ n
dulce golosina
sweet delicacy

sweetness /ˈswiːtnəs/ n
dulzor dulzura dulcedumbre melosidad
condition of being sweet or sugary
agradabilidad
pleasant disposition

sweets n
caramelos chucherías dulces
confectionery, candy

swell /swɛl/ adj
excelente
excellent

swell /swɛl/ n
mar de fondo
series of waves

swell /swɛl/ v
hincharse inflarse
intransitive: to become bigger, especially due to being engorged

swelling /ˈswɛl.ɪŋ/ n
hinchazón
anything swollen
hinchazón inflamación
the state of being swollen

swelter /ˈswɛl.tə/ /ˈswɛl.tɚ/ n
bochorno flama
intense heat

sweltering adj
sofocante
hot and humid

swerve /swɜː(ɹ)v/ /swɝv/ n
volantazo
sudden movement out of a straight line

swidden /ˈswɪdən/ n
artiga
area cleared and burnt for cultivation

swift /swɪft/ adj
rápido veloz
fast; quick

swift /swɪft/ n
vencejo
bird

swiftly /ˈswɪftli/ adv
rápidamente
quickly

swig /swɪɡ/ n
lingotazo
a drink

swill /swɪl/ n
aguachirle
any disgusting or distasteful liquid
bazofia tichate
mixture of solid and liquid food scraps

swim /swɪm/ v
nadar
move through water

swim bladder n
vejiga natatoria
fish organ

swim cap n
gorro de natación
cap worn by swimmers

swimmer /ˈswɪm.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈswɪm.ɚ/ n
nadador nadadora
one who swims

swimming /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ n
natación
human activity of moving oneself through water

swimming pool /ˈswɪmɪŋ ˌpuːl/ n
piscina alberca pileta de natación
pool for swimming

swimming trunks n
bañador taparrabos
a pair of shorts or briefs worn for swimming or bathing

swimmingly /ˈswɪmɪŋli/ adv
a las mil maravillas a pedir de boca como la seda de maravilla de perlas famosamente
in a very favourable manner

swimsuit n
traje de baño bañador calzonera calzoneta calzoneta de baño calzón de baño

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ n
estafa timo engañabobos engañifa pufo socaliña
an instance of swindling

swindle /ˈswɪnd(ə)l/ v
estafar dársela con queso petardear tangar timar
to defraud someone
estafar petardear timar trampear
to obtain money or property by fraudulent or deceitful methods

swindler /ˈswɪnd.lə(ɹ)/ n
estafador chapucero defraudador engañabobos trapacero
person who swindles, cheats or defrauds

swine /swaɪn/ n
cerdo canalla
contemptible person

swine fever n
peste porcina clásica
pathology

swine flu n
gripe porcina
influenza caused by orthomyxoviruses

swineherd /ˈswɑɪnˌhɜːd/ n
porquero porquera
person who herds and tends swine, keeper of swine/pigs

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ n
columpio hamaca
hanging seat
swing
type of hook in boxing

swing /ˈswɪŋ/ v
oscilar balancear
columpiar
to ride on a swing
balancear mecer
to rotate about an off-centre fixed point

swing by v
pasarse

swinging /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/ n
intercambio de pareja
sexual practice

swipe /swaɪp/ v
deslizar pasar
to slide through a reader
afanar chorizar
to snatch

swirl n
remolino
whirling eddy

swirl v
girar rotar
to twist or whirl

switch /swɪtʃ/ n
interruptor
device to turn electric current on and off
aguja
movable section of railroad track
conmutador switch
networking device
latigazo
thin rod used as a whip

switch /swɪtʃ/ v
intercambiar cambiar
to exchange

switch off v
apagar
turn switch to off position

switch on v
encender prender
to turn a switch to the "on" position

switchboard n
cuadro de distribución
electronic device
cuadro de distribución tablero
electronic panel used to direct telephone calls

switcheroo /ˌswɪtʃəˈɹuː/ n
cambiazo
clever swap

swivel /ˈswɪvəl/ n
eslabón giratorio
piece to permit rotation

swoon /swuːn/ n
desmayo deliquio
a faint

swoon /swuːn/ v
desvanecerse
to be overwhelmed by emotion
desmayarse desvanescerse
to faint

swoop /ˈswuːp/ n
arrebato precipitación
an act of rushedly doing something
picada picado precipitación
an instance, or the act of suddenly plunging downwards

swoop /ˈswuːp/ v
abalanzarse lanzarse en picada precipitarse volar en picada
to fly downwards suddenly
abalanzarse
to move swiftly, as if with a sweeping movement

sword /so(ː)ɹd/ /soəd/ /sɔɹd/ /sɔːd/ n
espada
weapon

sword of Damocles /ˈsɔɹd əv ˈdæməkliz/ n
espada de Damocles
thing or situation which causes a prolonged state of impending doom or misfortune

swordfish n
pez espada albacora
Xiphias gladius

swordplay n
esgrima
fighting with a sword

swordsman n
espadachín
a person skilled at using swords

sworn /swo(ː)ɹn/ /swoən/ /swɔɹn/ /swɔːn/ adj
jurada jurado
Given under oath

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ n
empollón chapona chapón empollona mateo
one who swots

swot /swɑt/ /swɒt/ v
empollar
study hard

sybarite /ˈsɪbəˌɹaɪt/ n
sibarita
person devoted to pleasure and luxury

sycamore /ˈsɪkəmɔɹ/ /ˈsɪkəmɔː/ n
plátano
Platanus

sycamore maple n
arce blanco
Acer pseudoplatanus

sycophant /ˈsɪkəfænt/ n
sicofanta adulador acomedido arrastrado barbero chupamedias
one who uses compliments to gain self-serving favor or advantage from another person.

syenite /ˈsaɪənaɪt/ n
sienita
igneous rock composed of feldspar and hornblende

syllabic /sɪˈlæb.ɪk/ adj
silábico
in linguistics
of, relating to, or consisting of a syllable

syllable /ˈsɪləbəl/ n
sílaba
unit of speech

syllabus /ˈsɪləbəs/ n
temario
summary of topics

syllepsis /sɪˈlɛp.sɪs/ n
silepsis
figure of speech

syllogism /ˈsɪlədʒɪz(ə)m/ n
silogismo
inference from premises

sylph /sɪlf/ n
sílfide
The elemental being of air

sylvan /ˈsɪlvən/ adj
nemoroso
pertaining to the forest, or woodlands
selvático silvano silvestre silvático
wooded

sylvian fissure n
cisura de Silvio cisura lateral
fissure in the brain

sylvite n
silvina
saline evaporite

sym- prefix
sim-
variant of syn-

symbiont n
simbionte
organism in a symbiotic relationship

symbiosis /sɪmbaɪˈoʊsɪs/ n
simbiosis
relationship of mutual benefit

symbiotic /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɑt.ɪk/ /ˌsɪm.baɪˈɒt.ɪk/ adj
simbiótico
biology: living together
having a mutually beneficial relationship

symbol /ˈsɪmbəl/ n
símbolo
character or glyph
object meant to represent another
summary of a dogmatic statement of faith
type of noun

symbolic adj
simbólico
pertaining to a symbol
implicitly referring to another thing

symbolically /ˌsɪmˈbɑːlɪklɨ/ /ˌsɪmˈbɒlɪklɨ/ adv
simbólicamente
in a symbolic manner

symbolism /ˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəm/ n
simbolismo
representation of a concept

symbolize /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/ v
simbolizar
To be symbolic of; to represent

symbology [sɪmˈbɑlədʒi] [sɪmˈbɒlədʒi] n
simbología
study of symbols

symmetrical /sɪˈmɛtɹɪkəl/ adj
simétrico
exhibiting symmetry

symmetrically adv
simétricamente
in a symmetrical manner

symmetry /ˈsɪmɪtɹi/ n
simetría
correspondence on either side of a dividing line, plane, center or axis
satisfying arrangement of a balanced distribution of the elements of a whole

sympathectomy n
simpatectomía
surgical cutting of a nerve in the sympathetic nervous system

sympathetic /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/ adj
amable compasivo comprensivo
of, related to, showing, or characterized by sympathy

sympathetic nervous system n
sistema nervioso simpático
sympathetic nervous system

sympathize v
simpatizar
to show sympathy

sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ n
compasión
empatía
ability to share the feelings of another; empathy
compasión simpatía
feeling of pity or sorrow for the suffering or distress of another

sympatric /sɪmˈpætɹɪk/ adj
simpátrico
occurring in the same territory

symphonic /sɪɱˈfɑnɪk/ adj
sinfónico
characteristic of a symphony

symphonic poem n
poema sinfónico
piece of music based on something non-musical

symphonist n
sinfonista
composer of symphonies

symphony /ˈsɪm.fə.ni/ n
sinfonía
piece of orchestral music

symphony orchestra n
orquesta sinfónica filarmónica
large orchestra that traditionally plays Western classical orchestral music

symposium /sɪm.ˈpoʊ.zi.əm/ n
simposio
conference

symptom /ˈsɪm(p)təm/ n
síntoma
figuratively: indicator of something
something that indicates a disease or disorder

symptomatic adj
sintomático
relating to a symptom
showing symptoms

synaesthesia /ˌsɪn.əsˈθi.ʒə/ /ˌsɪn.ɪsˈθiː.ʒə/ n
sinestesia
neurological or psychological phenomenon
literary or artistic device

synagogue /ˈsɪ.nəˌɡɑɡ/ n
sinagoga
Jewish place of worship
Jewish congregation

synalepha n
sinalefa
melding of separate vowels into a single syllable

synapse /ˈsɪnæps/ n
sinapsis
junction between neurons

synaptic adj
sináptico
junction between the terminal of a neuron and another cell

synchrocyclotron /sɪŋkɹəʊˈsaɪklətɹɒn/ n
sincrociclotrón
particle accelerator

synchronised swimming n
natación sincronizada nado sincronizado
swimming event

synchronization n
sincronización
the state or property of being synchronized

synchronize /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪz/ /ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/ v
sincronizar
cause two events to have coordinated timing

synchronized swimming n
natación sincronizada
swimming event

synchronous /ˈsɪŋkɹənəs/ adj
síncrono
at the same time

synchrotron /ˈsɪŋkɹə(ʊ)tɹɒn/ n
sincrotrón
form of cyclotron

synclinal n
sinclinal
synclinal fold

syncopate v
sincopar
linguistics: to use syncope
music: to stress a weak beat

syncope /ˈsɪŋkəpi/ n
síncope síncopa
absence of a sound
síncope soponcio
loss of consciousness
síncope
missed beat or off-beat stress

syncretic /sɪŋˈkɹɛtɪk/ adj
sincrético
combining disparate elements

syncretism /ˈsɪŋkɹəˌtɪsm/ n
sincretismo
fusion of different systems or beliefs

syndesmosis n
sindesmosis
movable articulation

syndical /ˈsɪndɪkəl/ adj
sindical
of or pertaining to a syndicate

syndicalism n
sindicalismo
the belief that capitalism should be replaced with labor unions

syndicalist n
sindicalista
believer in the principles of syndicalism

syndrome /ˈsɪndɹoʊm/ /ˈsɪndɹəm/ /ˈsɪndɹəʊm/ n
síndrome
recognizable pattern of symptoms or behaviours

synecdoche /sɪˈnɛk.də.ki/ n
sinécdoque
figure of speech that uses the name of a part of something to represent the whole

synergy /ˈsɪnədʒi/ /ˈsɪnɚdʒi/ n
sinergia
behavior of a system that cannot be predicted by the behavior of its parts

synod /ˈsɪn.əd/ n
sínodo
ecclesiastic council or meeting

synonym /ˈsɪnənɪm/ n
sinónimo
word with same meaning as another
in botanical nomenclature
in zoological nomenclature

synonymous /sɪˈnɑnɪməs/ /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj
sinónimo
genetics: with both forms yielding the same protein
sinónimo sinónima
having a similar meaning
of, or being a synonym
having an identical meaning

synopsis /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ n
sinopsis resumen sumario
brief summary

synoptic adj
sinóptico

synovitis n
sinovitis
inflammation of the synovium

synovium n
sinovia
soft tissue within joint

syntactic /sɪnˈtæktɪk/ adj
sintáctico
of, related to or connected with syntax

syntactic salt n
sal sintáctica

syntactic sugar n
azúcar sintáctico

syntax /ˈsɪn.tæks/ n
sintaxis
study of the structure of phrases and sentences
formal rules of a computer language
set of rules that govern how words are combined

synthase n
sintasa
any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy

synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ n
síntesis
chemistry: reaction of elements or compounds
formation of something complex or coherent
philosophy: combination of thesis and antithesis
deducción
logic: deduction from the general to the particular

synthesize /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ v
sintetizar
To produce a substance by chemical synthesis
To combine things to produce a new, more complex product

synthesizer /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/ n
sintetizador
music: an electronic keyboard instrument

synthetase /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/ n
sintetasa
ligase that synthesizes biological compounds

synthetic /sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj
sintético
artificial, not genuine
of, or relating to synthesis

synthetic fiber n
fibra sintética
fiber made by extruding a synthetic substance

synthetically adv
sintéticamente
using synthetic methods

syphilis /ˈsɪfɪlɪs/ n
sífilis gálico
sexual disease caused by Treponema pallidum

syphilitic adj
sifilítico
relating to syphilis

syringe /səˈɹɪndʒ/ n
jeringa
hypodermic syringe

syringomyelia n
siringomielia
disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord

syrup /ˈsɪ.ɹəp/ n
almíbar jarabe sirope
thick liquid that has a high sugar content

syrupy adj
almibarado cursi dulzón empalagoso meloso
overly sentimental

sysadmin n
administrador de sistemas
systems administrator

system /ˈsɪstəm/ n
sistema
collection of organized things; whole composed of relationships among its members
(physiology) set of body organs having a particular function

systematic /ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk/ adj
sistemático
carried out using a planned, ordered procedure

systematics n
sistemática
the systematic classification of organisms

systematization n
sistematización
act of systematizing

systematize /ˈsɪstəməˌtaɪz/ v
sistematizar
to arrange into a systematic order

systemic adj
sistémico
pertaining to an entire organism
relating to a system

systemic lupus erythematosus n
lupus eritematoso sistémico
systemic autoimmune disease

systems analyst n
analista de sistemas
person

systems engineering n
ingeniería de sistemas
interdisciplinary field of engineering

systems theory n
teoría de sistemas
collection of methods
field of science
study

systole /ˈsɪstəli/ n
sístole
contraction of the heart

systolic adj
sistólico
of or relating to systole

systolic blood pressure n
presión sanguínea sistólica
highest pressure within bloodstream

syzygy /ˈsɪz.ɪdʒ.i/ n
sizigia
astronomical conjunction

séance /ˈseɪˌɑns/ n
sesión espiritista
a ceremony where people try to communicate with the spirits

tRNA n
ARNt
transfer RNA

ta-da interjection
tachán
behold!

tab /tæb/ v
pestaña
navigational widget in a GUI
lengüeta pestaña
small flap or strip of material attached to something
cuenta
restaurant bill

tabbouleh /təˈbuːli/ n
tabule
Middle Eastern salad

tabby /ˈtæb.i/ n
gato atigrado
cat

tabernacle n
tabernáculo
portable tent used before the construction of the temple
small ornamented cupboard or box used for the sacrament of the Eucharist
sukkah

tabla n
tabla
an Indian drum

tablature /ˈtæblətʃɜ/ n
tablatura
form of musical notation

table /ˈteɪbəl/ n
tablas tabla
collection of arithmetic calculations
tabla
grid of data in rows and columns
mesa
item of furniture

table /ˈteɪbəl/ v
posponer
traer a discusión
to propose for discussion
poner sobre la mesa
to put on a table
tabular
to tabulate

table of contents n
tabla de contenidos
organized list summarizing book or document

table tennis n
tenis de mesa ping-pong
game similar to tennis

table wine n
vino de mesa
ordinary wine, which is neither fortified nor sparkling

tableau /tæˈbloʊ/ /ˈtæ.bləʊ/ n
cuadro
a picture
cuadro vivo retablo
a vivid scene arranged as in a painting

tablecloth n
mantel
a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table

tablespoon /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/ /ˈteɪbəlˌspuːn/ n
cuchara cuchara de sopa
a large spoon, used for eating food
cucharada
a unit of measure

tablespoonful n
cucharada
the amount contained in a tablespoon

tablet /ˈtæblət/ n
placa
slab of clay

tablet computer n
tableta
a type of computer

tableware n
cubertería vajilla
cutlery, crockery and glassware

tabloid n
tabloide
A newspaper that favours stories of sensational nature

taboo /təˈbuː/ adj
tabú
excluded or forbidden from use, approach or mention

taboo /təˈbuː/ n
tabú
inhibition or ban
in Polynesia: something which may not be used

tabor n
tamboril
small drum

taboret /ˈtæbəɹɛt/ n
taburete
a low stool

tabular adj
tabular
organized as a table or list

tabulator n
tabulador
person who tabulates

tabun n
tabun
toxic nerve agent

tachistoscope n
taquistoscopio
device

tachocline /ta.ko.klaɪn/ n
tacoclina

tachometer /təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/ n
cuentarrevoluciones tacómetro
device for measuring rpm

tachycardia /tæ.kɪˈkɑː(ɹ).di.ə/ /tæ.kɪˈkɑːɹ.di.ə/ n
taquicardia
rapid resting heart rate

tachygraphy /tæˈkɪɡɹəfi/ n
taquigrafía
the art and practice of rapid writing

tachyon /ˈtæki.ɒn/ n
taquión
hypothetical particle

tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ adj
tácito implícito
Done or made in silence; implied, but not expressed; silent

tacitly adv
tácitamente
in a tacit manner

taciturn /ˈtæsɪtɜːn/ /ˈtæsɪtɝn/ adj
taciturno
untalkative, silent

taciturnity n
taciturnidad
The state of being taciturn

tack /tak/ /tæk/ n
curso de acción
course of action
curso rumbo
nautical: course or heading
virar
nautical: maneuver
tachuela
small nail

tack /tak/ /tæk/ v
voltejear
nautical: to turn the bow through the wind
agregar añadir
to add onto, to tack one thing onto another
con sujetar tachuela
to nail with tacks

tackle /ˈtækəl/ n
placaje tacleada
American football, rugby: play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground
aparejo equipo
fishing: angling gear

tackle /ˈtækəl/ v
placar taclear
Rugby, American football: to bring a ball carrier to the ground
taclear
sports: to attempt to take away a ball
emprender abordar afrontar atajar
to face or deal with

tacky /ˈtæki/ adj
pegajoso
slightly sticky
cursi cutre
colloquial: in bad taste
cutre
colloquial: of low quality

taco /ˈtækəʊ/ /ˈtɐːkəʊ/ /ˈtɑkoʊ/ n
taco
Mexican snack food

taconite n
taconita
flint-like iron ore

tact n
tacto mano izquierda tiento
sensitive mental touch

tactful adj
discreto de mucho tacto diplomático
possessing tact

tactfully adv
con mucho tacto discretamente
in a tactful manner

tactic /ˈtæktɪk/ n
táctica
action to achieve some end

tactical adj
táctico estratégico
of or relating to tactics

tactician /tækˈtɪʃən/ n
estratega
person skilled in tactics

tactics n
táctica estratégico
the employment of forces

tactile /ˈtæktaɪl/ adj
táctil
of, or relating to the sense of touch
tangible

tactility n
tactilidad
condition of being tactile

tactless adj
delicado desatinado indiscreto
without tact

tactlessly adv
rudamente sin tacto
in a tactless manner

tad /tæd/ n
tanto
a little bit

tadpole /ˈtædpoʊl/ n
renacuajo ranacuajo
toad or frog larva

taekwondo /ˌtaɪkwɑnˈdoʊ/ /ˌtaɪkwɒnˈdəʊ/ n
taekwondo
a martial art

tael n
tael
any of various related East Asian units of weight

taffeta /ˈtæ.fɨ.tə/ n
tafeta tafetán
woven fabric

taffy /ˈtæ.fi/ n
caramelo de melaza chicloso
soft, chewy candy

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ n
pilla pilla pillarse
game
etiqueta marbete
small label

tag /teɪɡ/ /tæɡ/ v
etiquetar
to label

tag along v
acompañar ir con
To accompany, join, or follow; to go with

tag on v
bipear pasar
smartcard

tagasaste n
tagasaste
tree

tagatose n
tagatosa
ketohexose

tahini /tɑːˈhiː.ni/ n
tahina
sesame paste

tai chi /ˌtaɪˈtʃiː/ n
taichí
form of martial art

taiga /ˈtaɪɡə/ n
taiga
subarctic zone of coniferous forest

taikonaut n
taikonauta
Chinese astronaut

tail /teɪl/ n
cola rabo
appendage of an animal
comet tail
rear of an aircraft
typography: lower loop of letters
cola
slang for the phallus
nalgas
tail-end of a creature

tail between one's legs adv
con la cola entre las piernas
defeated; in a cowardly or miserable manner

tailcoat /ˈteɪlkoʊt/ n
frac
formal evening jacket

tailed /teɪld/ adj
que tiene cola
having a tail

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ n
puerta trasera
hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle

tailgate /ˈteɪlˌɡeɪt/ v
chupar rueda conducir muy cerca de otro vehículo conducir pegado a conducir sin distancia de seguridad
drive dangerously close behind another vehicle

tailings n
relave
waste that remains after the minerals have been extracted from an ore

taillight n
calavera luz trasera
rear mounted lights on a vehicle

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ n
sastre modista modisto
person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing as profession

tailor /ˈteɪlə/ /ˈteɪlɚ/ v
confeccionar
make, repair, or alter clothing
adaptar entallar
restrict something to particular need

tailored adj
a medida
adjusted by a tailor, fitted

tailoring n
confección
work of a tailor

tailpiece n
cordal
secures strings on a musical instrument

tailpipe /ˈteɪlpaɪp/ n
tubo de escape
exhaust pipe

tails n
cruz ceca águila
side of coin

tailsitter n
posacola
A vertical-takeoff aircraft

tailspin n
barrena

tailwind n
viento en popa
a wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship

taint /teɪnt/ n
corrupción impureza
contamination, decay or putrefaction, especially in food
frontón nies sartén
slang: the perineum

taint /teɪnt/ v
contaminar corromper
To contaminate or corrupt something with an external agent, either physically or morally

tajine /təˈʒin/ /təˈʒiːn/ n
tajín
stew originally from Morocco

take /teɪk/ n
toma
film: attempt to record a scene
punto de vista
interpretation or view
recompensa
profit

take /teɪk/ v
llevar
to carry
tomar
to choose
a photo, film, fingerprints, etc
to assume or interpret to be
aguantar soportar
to endure
tomar coger
to get into one's possession
to grab and move to oneself
to ingest medicine
to gain a position by force
tomar coger prender
to grab with the hands
violar tomar
to have sex with
durar
to last or expend [an amount of time]
soportar
to support or carry without failing or breaking

take French leave v
irse a la francesa
take French leave

take a hint v
darse por aludido
to understand an indirect suggestion

take a look v
echar un vistazo echar una mirada echar una ojeada
to examine or observe

take a picture v
hacer una fotografía
capture an image

take a powder v
dar la espantada
to run away

take a risk v
arriesgarse
to do something risky

take a seat v
tomar asiento
sit down

take a wife v
tomar mujer
(of a man) to marry a woman

take aback v
asombrar dejar estupefacto dejar pasmado pasmar sorprender
to surprise or shock

take action v
tirar por la calle de en medio
to act, especially decisively

take advantage v
aprovecharse
make use of something
aprovechar aprovecharse
profit from a situation

take advantage of v
aprovecharse
exploit
aprovechar aprovecharse
make use of

take after v
parecer
to resemble in appearance or habit

take away v
quitar
to remove something, either material or abstract, so that a person no longer has it

take back v
retirar
retract an earlier statement
devolver retrovender
to return something to a vendor for a refund

take care interjection
cuídate cuídese ten cuidado
good-bye

take care v
tener cuidado
be cautious, careful
cuidar ocuparse hacerse cargo
to be in charge of something

take care of v
ocupar cuidar encargar tener a su cuidado
deal with
encargar
kill
cuidar
look after

take down v
derribar
combat sports
bajarse
lower an item of clothing without removing it
desmontar
remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding
descolgar
remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed
anotar apuntar
write a note, usually recording something that is said

take flight v
alzar el vuelo levantar el vuelo
to become airborne

take for a ride v
vender la moto
to deceive someone

take for granted v
dar por sentado dar por supuesto dar por hecho
assume something to be true without verification or proof
dar por descontado menospreciar
give little attention to or to underestimate the value of

take into account v
tomar en cuenta
to consider or regard; to include

take it or leave it phraseologicalUnit
lentejas, si quieres las comes y si no, las dejas
accept the situation without change

take its toll v
cobrarse el peaje pasar factura
to affect negatively

take no notice of v
prestar atención
to ignore

take notice v
darse cuenta
to notice

take off v
despegar
to begin flight
quitarse
to remove

take on v
encargarse hacerse cargo
To assume responsibility for
desafiar
To attempt to fight or compete

take one's ball and go home v
romper la baraja

take one's pick v
¡escoja lo que quiera!
choose

take out v
apiolar cepillar
slang: to kill or destroy
sacar
to remove
to escort someone on a date

take over v
asumir
to adopt a further responsibility
apropiar
to appropriate without permission
usurpar
to assume control
reemplazar
to relieve someone temporarily

take part v
participar tomar parte terciar
participate or join
tomar parte
share or partake

take place v
tener lugar acaecer
to happen

take pleasure v
complacerse regodearse
to have enjoyment

take refuge v
parapetarse
shelter, hole up

take revenge v
desquitarse reivindicar reivindicarse vengar vengarse vindicar
to avenge; to get back at

take root v
radicar
to become established, to take hold
arraigar echar raíces radicar
to grow roots into soil

take seriously v
tomar en serio
take seriously

take sick v
caer enfermo
become ill

take someone's word for it v
tomar la palabra
to believe what someone claims

take steps v
tomar medidas
to initiate a course of action

take the bait v
entrar al trapo
to nibble at bait on a hook

take the bull by the horns v
coger el toro por los cuernos
to deal directly with a matter; to confront a difficulty

take the cake v
llevarse la palma
to be especially good

take the law into one's own hands v
tomarse la justicia por su mano
punish someone according to one's own idea of justice

take the piss v
tomar el pelo vacilar
to mock or ridicule (transitive)

take the reins v
tomar las riendas
to assume control

take time v
llevar tiempo
to require a long period of time

take to heart v
tomar a la tremenda tomar a pecho
to feel keenly

take to one's heels v
apretar los talones poner pies en polvorosa salir en carrera
to flee or run away

take to the hills v
echarse al monte poner tierra de por medio
idioms meaning "to run away"

take turns v
turnarse
do the same thing one after another

take up v
aceptar
to accept (a proposal, offer, request, etc.) from
aceptar participar
to address (an issue)
dedicarse a iniciarse en
to begin doing (an activity) on a regular basis
ocupar
to occupy, to consume (space or time)
comenzar empezar
to resume
agarrar coger
to shorten by hemming

take up the gauntlet v
recoger el guante
accept a challenge

take-home n
deber tarea
examination or assignment to be completed outside the classroom

take-home pay n
salario neto
net earnings of a wage earner

takedown n
derribe
martial arts

takeoff n
parodia
parody
despegue
start of flight

takeout n
para llevar
Food purchased from a takeaway

takin n
takín
goat-antelope

talaje n
talaje

talalgia n
talalgia
pain in the ankle or heel

talc /tælk/ n
talco
soft mineral

talcum n
talco
powdered and perfumed talc for toilet use

talcum powder n
polvos de talco talco
perfumed talc

tale /ˈteɪl/ n
historia cuento
type of story

talent /ˈtalənt/ /ˈtælənt/ n
talento
marked ability or skill
unit of weight and money
talentosos
people of talent collectively
talentoso talento
talented person

talent scout n
cazatalentos ojeador ojeadora
person

talent show n
concurso de talentos talent show

talented adj
talentoso dotado talentosa
endowed with talents

talisman /ˈtæl.ɪsˌmæn/ n
talismán
magical protective charms

talismanic /ˌtælɪzˈmænɪk/ adj
talismánico
of, relating to, or like, a talisman

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ n
conversación
conversation
conferencia
lecture
negociación
meeting, negotiation

talk /toːk/ /tɑk/ /tɔk/ /tɔːk/ v
hablar conversar
to communicate by speech

talk of the town n
comidilla estar en boca de todos vox populi
a topic or person discussed by many people

talk out of turn v
hablar fuera de tono
speak when not allowed to

talk shop v
hablar de negocios
discuss one's work

talk someone's ear off v
enrollarse como las persianas
talk to someone excessively

talk through one's hat v
hablar por boca de ganso
to speak lacking knowledge

talk to oneself v
hablar para sus adentros hablar para sí hablar solo
to converse with oneself

talkative /ˈtɑːkədɪv/ /ˈtɔːkətɪv/ adj
hablador conversador
tending to talk or speak freely or often

talkativeness n
locuacidad
the state of being talkative

talking shop n
mentidero

tall /tɑl/ /tɔl/ /tɔːl/ adj
alto
of a person
of a building

tall poppy syndrome n
síndrome de alta exposición
tendency to disparage successful people

tall tale n
cuento chino
a greatly exaggerated, fantastic story

tallness n
altura estatura
quality of being tall

tallow /tæləʊ/ n
sebo
hard animal fat obtained

tally /ˈtæli/ n
marca
any account or score kept by notches or marks

tally /ˈtæli/ /ˈtɑli/ v
contar
to count something
tarjar
to record something

tally stick n
palo de cómputo palo tallado
piece of wood with notches or scores

talon /ˈtælən/ n
garra
hooked claw

talose n
talosa
2-epimer of galactose

tamada /ˈtɑːmədə/ n
tamada
toastmaster

tamale n
tamal
Mexican dish

tamaraw n
tamarao
Bubalus mindorensis

tamarind /ˈtæməɹɪnd/ n
tamarindo
tropical tree
fruit

tambourine /ˌtæm.bəˈɹiːn/ n
pandereta pandero
percussion instrument

tame /teɪm/ adj
domesticado manso
not wild

tame /teɪm/ v
domar amansar domeñar
to make something tame

tameness n
insipidez
state or quality of being tame

tamer /ˈteɪmɚ/ n
domador amaestrador domadora
one who tames or subdues

tamp /tæmp/ v
apisonar
pack down

tamper /ˈtæm.pə(ɹ)/ v
alterar manipular
alter by making unauthorized changes

tampon /ˈtæmpɑn/ /ˈtæmpɒn/ [ˈtʰæmpɔn] n
tampón
A plug of cotton or other absorbent material

tamponade n
taponamiento
A stoppage in the flow of blood in a vessel, caused either by the insertion of a tampon or by outside constriction.

tamponade v
taponar
To plug or stop with a tampon.

tan /tæn/ adj
bronce tostado
colour
bronceado tostado
dark skin

tan /tæn/ n
corteza de roble corteza tánica
bark of tree
bronceado tostado
darkening of skin

tan /tæn/ v
broncearse broncear
to become tan due to exposure to sun
curtir adobar
to turn animal hide into leather

tanager /ˈtænədʒə(ɹ)/ n
tángara
American passerine birds

tandem /ˈtæn.dəm/ n
tándem
bicycle

tandoor n
horno de barro
cylindrical clay oven

tang /tæŋ/ n
espiga
part of small instrument inserted into handle

tangent /ˈtæn.dʒənt/ n
tangente
in geometry
in trigonometry

tangent plane n
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differential geometry

tangential /tænˈdʒɛn.tʃəl/ /tænˈdʒɛnt.ʃəl/ adj
tangencial
referring to a tangent

tangentially adv
tangencialmente
in a tangential manner or direction

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ adj
anaranjado
colour

tangerine /ˈtæn.dʒəˌɹin/ n
naranja
colour
mandarina
fruit

tangible /ˈtæn(d)ʒɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtændʒəbəl/ adj
tangible
touchable, palpable

tanginess n
agrura
quality of being tangy

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ n
maraña
tangled twisted mass

tangle /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ v
enmarañarse
to become mixed together or intertwined
enmarañar
to mix together or intertwine

tango /ˈtæŋɡoʊ/ /ˈtæŋɡəʊ/ n
tango
ballroom dance
Tarragona Teruel
letter T in ICAO spelling alphabet

tangram /ˈtænˌɡɹæm/ n
tangram
the Chinese puzzle

tangy /ˈtæŋiː/ adj
agrio
having a sharp, pungent flavor

tanist /ˈtænɪst/ n
tanista
heir presumptive to the chieftainship or kingship of a Celtic clan in ancient Ireland, Scotland or Mann

tank /tæŋk/ n
tanque carro de combate
armoured fighting vehicle
tanque
closed container for fluids
muscular and physically imposing person
open container for liquids

tank /tæŋk/ v
tanquear
to put into a tank
video games: to attract the attacks of an enemy target in cooperative team-based combat

tank destroyer n
cazacarros

tankard /ˈtæŋkəd/ /ˈtæŋkɚd/ n
jarra
drinking vessel

tanker n
camión cisterna
tank truck
buque cisterna avión cisterna camión cisterna
vessel

tankini n
tanquini
tank top and the lower half of a bikini

tanned adj
bronceado
having a suntan

tanner /ˈtænɚ/ n
curtidor curtidora
person whose occupation is to tan

tannery /ˈtænəɹi/ n
curtiduría tenería
place where people tan hides to make leather

tannin /ˈtænɪn/ n
tanino
tannic acid

tanning bed n
cama de bronceado solárium
tanning device

tantalize /ˈtæntəlaɪz/ v
tentar
to tease someone by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach

tantalizing adj
tentador
teasing, desirable, but out of reach

tantalum /ˈtæntələm/ n
tántalo tantalio
A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 73.

tantamount /ˈtæn.təˌmaʊnt/ adj
equivalente
equivalent in meaning or effect

tantrum /ˈtæntɹəm/ n
berrinche pataleta rabieta ataque de rabia corajina cortón
often childish display of bad temper

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ n
derivación
connection of a system to the main distribution
machuelo
device to cut internal threads
llave canilla grifo
device to dispense liquid
espiche tapón
spigot
toque
act of touching a touch-screen

tap /tæp/ /tɐːp/ v
chuzar intervenir pinchar
to intercept communication
taper
(slang) to have sexual intercourse (with)
palmear
to submit
dar golpecitos
to touch something, often repeatedly

tap water n
agua del grifo
water from a tap

tapas /ˈtæp.æs/ /ˈtæp.əs/ n
tapas
variety of small foods

tape /teɪ̯p/ n
cinta
video or audiocassette tape

tape /teɪ̯p/ v
atar
to bind with adhesive tape
grabar
to record, particularly onto magnetic tape

tape measure n
cinta métrica
graduated ribbon for length measurement

tape recorder n
grabadora
an electromechanical device use to record and play back sound

taper /ˈteɪpə/ /ˈteɪpɚ/ v
estrechar
estrecharse
to diminish gradually
adelgazar
to make thinner or narrower at one end

tapestry /ˈtæpəstɹi/ n
tapiz
heavy woven cloth

tapeworm /ˈteɪpˌwɝm/ n
tenia cestodo céstodo lombriz solitaria
parasitical worm of the class Cestoda

tapioca /tæpiˈoʊkə/ n
tapioca
starchy food from cassava

tapir /ˈteɪpiːə(ɹ)/ n
tapir anta anteburro danta danto macho de monte
large odd-toed ungulate with a long prehensile upper lip of the family Tapiridae

taproot /ˈtæpˌɹuːt/ n
raíz pivotante
long tapering root

taqueria n
taquería
restaurant specializing in tacos

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ n
alquitrán brea
byproduct of tobacco smoke
substance
alquitrán
coal tar

tar /tɑɹ/ /tɑː/ v
alquitranar
to coat with tar

tar with the same brush v
meter en el mismo saco
characterize using the same undesirable attribute, especially unjustly

tarantula /təˈɹænt͡ʃələ/ n
tarántula
wolf spider
Theraphosidae

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ n
tara
the empty weight of a container

tare /teː/ /tɛɚ/ /tɛː/ v
tarar
to take into account the weight of a container
to set a zero value on an instrument

target /tɑːɡɪt/ /ˈtɑɹɡɪt/ n
blanco diana
butt or mark to shoot at
objetivo blanco
goal or objective

target practice n
tiro al blanco
exercise in which projectiles are fired at a specific target

targeted killing n
asesinato selectivo
intentional killing

tariff /ˈtæɹəf/ /ˈtæɹɪf/ /ˈtɛɹəf/ n
tarifa
a schedule of rates, fees or prices
tarifa arancel
duties imposed

tarmac n
asfalto
bituminous road surface

tarn /tɑɹn/ /tɑːn/ n
laguna (de montaña)
small mountain lake

tarnish /ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/ v
oxidar
to oxidize or discolor due to oxidation
desdorar deslustrar empañar tiznar
to soil, sully, damage or compromise

taro /ˈtæɹəʊ/ /ˈtɛɹoʊ/ n
taro achín ocumo chino papa china pituca yautía coco
Colocasia esculenta
taro ocumo chino papa china pituca tubérculo de achín yautía coco
food from the taro plant

tarp /tɑɹp/ /tɑːp/ n
lona
tarpaulin

tarpaulin /tɑˈpɔː.lɪn/ /ˈtɑːɹpəlɪn/ n
lona lona alquitranada lona impermeable
heavy, waterproof sheet of material

tarpon n
sábalo
fish

tarragon /ˈtæɹəɡɑn/ /ˈtæɹəɡən/ /ˈtɛɹəɡɑn/ n
estragón
perennial herb Artemisia dracunculus
the leaves of Artemisia dracunculus

tarry /ˈtæ.ɹi/ v
demorar
to delay or be tardy

tarsier n
tarsero tarsio
insectivorous primate

tarsometatarsal adj
tarsometatarsiano
of or pertaining to the tarsus and metatarsus

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ adj
amargo ácido
with sharp taste, sour

tart /tɑɹt/ /tɑːt/ n
tarta tartaleta
pie, pastry
guarra pelandusca
woman with loose sexual morals

tartan /tɑɹtən/ /tɑːtən/ n
tartán
woollen cloth with a distinctive pattern
tartana
one-masted lateen sailed vessel used in the Mediterranean

tartar /ˈtɑɹ.tɚ/ /ˈtɑː.tə/ n
tártaro
red compound deposited during wine making

tartaric acid n
ácido tartárico

tartness n
agudo sinsabor ácido
characteristic of being tart

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ n
incumbencia
difficult or tedious undertaking
cometido
objective
tarea quehacer
piece of work done as part of one’s duties

task /tæsk/ /tɑːsk/ v
atarear
assign a task to

tassel /ˈtæsəl/ n
borla
ball-shaped bunch of plaited or otherwise entangled threads

taste /teɪst/ n
gusto
muestra
(figuratively) a small amount of experience
gusto gustos
implicit set of preferences
gusto sabor
one of the sensations produced by the tongue

taste /teɪst/ v
saber probar
to have a taste
probar gustar catar
to sample the flavor of something

taste of one's own medicine n
probar de su propia medicina una cucharada de su propia medicina una dosis de su propia medicina

tastebud n
papila gustativa
a small organ on the tongue used for tasting

tasteful /ˈteɪstfəl/ adj
sabroso
exhibiting good taste

tasteless adj
insípido soso desabrido insaboro
having no flavour
corriente vulgar
lacking refinement

tastelessness n
insipidez
quality, state, or characteristic of being tasteless

tasting /ˈteɪstɪŋ/ n
cata
small amount of food or drink
degustación cata
taking of a small amount of food or drink in order to taste it

tasty /ˈteɪsti/ adj
sabroso sabrosa
de buen gusto
having or showing good taste

tatami n
tatami
straw matting in Japanese houses

tattered adj
andrajoso
ragged and torn

tatters /ˈtætəz/ /ˈtætɚz/ n
jirones
ragged clothing, fabric, paper etc

tattle /ˈtæt(ə)l/ /ˈtætl̩/ v
charlotear
to chatter
charlotear delatar soplar
to report incriminating information or wrongdoing

tattler n
cuentakilómetros velocímetro
device that records mileage, speed etc.
acusete acusica delator
one who tattles

tattletale n
chismoso gacetilla hocicón
one who gossips
acusica correveidile cuentero hocicón soplón
one who tattles

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ n
tatuaje
an image made in the skin with ink and a needle
parada
military display or pageant
retreta
signal

tattoo /tæˈtu(ː)/ v
tatuar
to apply a tattoo

tattoo artist n
tatuador tatuadora
tattoo artist

tau /taʊ/ n
tau
Greek letter

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ n
mofa
a scornful or mocking remark

taunt /tɑnt/ /tɑːnt/ /tɔnt/ /tɔːnt/ v
mofar
to make fun of (someone); to goad into responding

taupe /toʊp/ /təʊp/ adj
pardo
of a dark brownish-gray colour

taupe /toʊp/ /təʊp/ n
pardo talpa
a dark brownish-gray colour

taurine /ˈtɔːɹaɪn/ /ˈtɔːɹiːn/ adj
taurina taurino
bull-like

taurokathapsia n
taurocatapsia
bull-leaping

tauromachy n
tauromaquia
bullfighting

taut /tɑt/ /tɔt/ /tɔːt/ adj
conciso
containing only relevant parts; brief and controlled
tenso
experiencing anxiety or stress
tenso tirante
under tension

tautness n
tesura
the property of being taut

tautology /tɔˈtɑl.ə.d͡ʒi/ /tɔˈtɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
tautología pleonasmo redundancia
expression that features tautology
tautología
in logic
uncountable: redundant use of words

tavern /ˈtævən/ /ˈtævɚn/ n
taberna
bar

tawdry /ˈtɔːdɹi/ adj
chabacano charro hortera
gaudy

tawny /ˈtɔːni/ adj
pardo beige leonado
of a light brown to brownish orange colour

tawny owl /ˈtɔːni aʊl/ n
cárabo
Strix aluco

tax /tæks/ n
impuesto tasa gabela
money paid to government

tax authority n
agencia tributaria
government organization responsible for tax collection

tax collector n
recaudador de impuestos
one who has the responsibility for collecting taxes

tax evasion n
evasión de impuestos
illegal avoidance of tax

tax haven n
paraíso fiscal
country that levies low taxes on foreign businesses

tax relief n
desgravación fiscal
reduction in tax

tax return n
declaración de impuestos
report determining amount of taxation

tax-deductible adj
desgravable
exempt from payment of income tax

taxable income n
base imponible
base upon which an income tax system imposes tax

taxation /tækˈseɪ.ʃən/ n
tasación
act of imposing taxes and the fact of being taxed
régimen fiscal
particular system of taxing people or companies

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ n
taxi libre taxímetro
vehicle

taxi /ˈtæk.si/ v
carretear
move an aircraft

taxi driver n
taxista taximetrista
person who drives a taxicab

taxidermist n
taxidermista
one who practices taxidermy

taxidermy /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/ n
taxidermia
art of stuffing dead animals

taximeter n
taxímetro
device in a taxicab that calculates the fare

taxine n
taxina
alkaloid extracted from yew trees

taxiway n
calle de rodaje
road or path on an airport for taxiing

taxon /ˈtæksɑːn/ /ˈtæksɒn/ n
taxón
taxonomic group

taxonomic adj
taxonómico
of, or relating to taxonomy

taxonomy /tækˈsɑːnəmi/ /tækˈsɒnəmi/ n
taxonomía
science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms
classification in a hierarchical system

taxpayer n
contribuyente de impuestos
person who pays tax

tayberry n
tayberry teyberi
cross between the blackberry and raspberry

tayra /ˈtaɪ.ɹə/ n
irará tayra
Eira barbara

tea /ti/ /tiː/ n
taza de té
cup of this drink
hoja de té té
dried leaves of tea plant
té
drink made from leaves of tea plant
drink made from other plants
cup of drink made from other plants
merienda lonche onces
light afternoon meal

tea ceremony n
ceremonia del té
detailed ritual in Japan or Asia for preparing, serving and drinking tea

tea cosy n
cubretetera
cloth covering a teapot

tea leaf n
hoja de té
leaf of the tea plant

tea oil n
aceite de Camelia
oil contained in species of Camellia

tea plant n
planta de té
Camellia sinensis

teabag n
bolsita de té
sachet of tea

teabag v
bajar los huevos
lower testicles into or onto another person

teaberry n
axocopaque gaulteria
shrub Gaultheria procumbens and its berry

teach /tiːt͡ʃ/ v
enseñar
to pass on knowledge

teach grandma how to suck eggs v
dar clases a tu maestro
teach an expert

teach someone a lesson v
dar una lección
punish (informal)

teachable adj
enseñable
capable of being taught

teacher /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ n
maestra docente profesora
a female person who teaches
profesor maestro docente
person who teaches

teaching /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/ n
enseñanza
something taught
enseñanza docencia
the profession of teaching

teahouse n
casa de té salón de té
a cafe that sells tea

teak /tiːk/ n
teca
timber
tree

teakettle n
tetera
a vessel for boiling water for tea

teal adj
azul petróleo
colour

teal n
cerceta barraquete
duck

tealight n
velita de taza
small, typically circular candle encased in thin metal cup

team /tiːm/ n
equipo cuadrilla
group of people
tiro yunta
set of draught animals

team deathmatch /ˈti(ː)m ˈdɛθ.mætʃ/ n
duelo de equipo
competitive mode

team pursuit n
persecución equipos
Cycling discipline

team spirit n
espíritu de equipo
camaraderie

team sport n
deporte de equipo
sport competed between two teams each with two or more players

teammate /ˈtiːmˌmeɪt/ n
compañero (de equipo)
one who is on the same team

teamster /ˈtim.stɚ/ n
tayacán
driver of oxen

teamwork n
trabajo en equipo
cooperative effort of a team

teapot n
tetera
vessel for tea

tear n
lágrima
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes

tear v
desgarrar
become torn
arrancar
remove by tearing
rasgar
rend
demoler
to demolish; to tear down
lagrimear
to produce tears

tear gas /ˈtɪəɡæs/ n
gas lacrimógeno
chemical compound

tear one's hair out v
rasgarse las vestiduras
react with extreme agitation

tearaway /ˈtɛəɹəweɪ/ n
alborotador
impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead

teardown n
desmontaje
The process of opening and disassembling a device to show its components

teardrop /ˈtɪədɽɒp/ n
lagrima
shape of a drop of liquid
lágrima
single tear

tearjerker n
lacrimoso lacrimógeno
emotionally charged dramatic work

tease /tiːz/ v
peinar
to comb
provocar incitar tentar
to entice
burlarse embromar molestar tomar el pelo mofarse pitorrearse
to poke fun at
alborotar chinchar embromar provocar
to provoke or disturb
cardar peinar
to separate the fibers

teaser /ˈtizɚ/ n
avance
a short film or quote meant to draw an audience to a film or show

teaspoon /ˈtiˌspun/ n
cucharilla cucharadita
small spoon
cucharadita cucharada de té
unit of measure

teaspoonful n
cucharadita
unit of capacity

teat /tiːt/ n
chupete
feeding bottle top
pezón
projection of mammary gland

technetium /tɛkˈni.ʃi.əm/ n
tecnecio
chemical element

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ adj
técnico
pertaining to the useful or mechanic arts

technical /ˈtɛk.nɪk.əl/ n
artillado
pickup truck-based fighting vehicle

technical drawing n
dibujo técnico
act
art
depiction

technical foul n
falta técnica
basketball rules violation

technical support n
soporte técnico
services providing assistance with technology

technical term n
tecnicismo término técnico
word that has a specific meaning within a specific field of expertise

technically adv
en realidad
based on precise facts
técnicamente
having certain skills

technician /tekˈnɪʃən/ n
técnico
occupation

technique /tɛkˈniːk/ n
técnica
practical aspects of a given art

techno /ˈtɛknoʊ/ n
techno
style of music

techno- /tɛknoʊ/ prefix
tecno-
used to form words relating to technology

technocracy /tɛkˈnɒkɹəsi/ n
tecnocracia
a system of governance where people who are skilled or proficient govern in their respective areas of expertise

technocrat /ˈtɛknə(ʊ)kɹat/ n
tecnócrata
advocate of technocracy

technocratic /tɛk.nəˈkɹæt.ɪk/ adj
tecnocrático tecnocrática
of or relating to a technocrat or technocracy

technological adj
tecnológico
of, relating to, or involving technology

technologist /tɛkˈnɑləd͡ʒɪst/ /tɛkˈnɒləd͡ʒɪst/ n
tecnólogo tecnóloga
a scientist or engineer who specializes in a particular technology

technology /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/ /tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ n
tecnología
a particular technological concept
body of tools
tecnología técnica
the study of or a collection of techniques

technosexual n
tecnosexual

tectonic adj
tectónico
(geology) relating to large-scale movements
relating to construction or architecture

tectonic plate n
placa tectónica
large piece of Earth's lithosphere

tectosilicate n
tectosilicato
mineral

teddy bear n
osito de peluche
a stuffed toy bear
osito papi chulo
lovable man

tedious /ˈti.di.əs/ /ˈtiː.dɪəs/ adj
prolijo tedioso
boring, monotonous

tediousness n
prolijidad
quality of being tedious

tedium /ˈtiː.di.əm/ n
tedio
boredom or tediousness; ennui

tee /tiː/ n
te
name of the letter T, t

teem /tiːm/ v
bullir fervillar hervir rebosar
overflowing with
fruir
to be prolific; to abound
to bring forth young or to produce fruit

teenager /ˈtiːnˌeɪ.dʒə(ɹ)/ n
adolescente puberto
person aged between thirteen and nineteen

teepee /ˈtiːpi/ n
tipi
cone-shaped tent

teeter /ˈtitəɹ/ /ˈtiːtə/ v
tambalearse
tilt back and forth on an edge

teeter-totter n
balancín
seesaw

teethe /tiːð/ v
dentar echar los dientes endentecer
grow teeth

teething /ˈtiðɪŋ/ /ˈtiːðɪŋ/ n
dentición
eruption of milk teeth

teething ring n
mordedor
object for a baby to chew

teetotal adj
abstemio
abstinent from alcohol
opposed to the drinking of alcohol
total
total

teetotaler /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
abstemio abstemia
person who completely abstains from alcohol

teetotaller /ˈtitoʊtəlɚ/ /ˈtiːtəʊtələ/ n
abstemio abstemia
person who completely abstains from alcohol

teff /tɛf/ n
teff
grain

tektite n
tectita
a glassy object formed from a meteor hitting the earth

telamon /ˈtɛləməʊn/ n
atlante telamón
male figure as pillar

tele- prefix
tele-
over a distance

telecommunication n
telecomunicación
science and technology of communication over distance

telecommuting n
teletrabajo
practice of using telecommunications technology to work from a remote location

telegram /ˈtɛləˌɡɹæm/ n
telegrama
message sent by telegraph

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ n
telégrafo
apparatus, or a process, for communicating

telegraph /ˈtɛl.ə.ɡɹæf/ v
telegrafiar
to send a message by telegraph

telegraphic adj
telegráfico
of, or relating to the telegraph

telegraphy n
telegrafía
communication by means of the telegraph

telekinesis /ˌtɛləkɪˈniːsɪs/ n
telequinesia telequinesis
ability to move objects with the power of one's thoughts

telemarketing n
telemercadotecnia
selling products or services by making calls to potential customers

telematic /tɛləˈmætɪk/ adj
telemático
pertaining to telematics

telematics /tɛləˈmætɪks/ n
telemática
science of sending, receiving and storing information via telecommunication devices

telemetry n
telemetría
the science, and associated technology, of automatic recording

telencephalon /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfəlɒn/ /ˌtɛlənˈsɛfələn/ n
telencéfalo
the anterior part of the forebrain

teleology /ˈtiːl.iˌɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
teleología
study of the purpose of occurrences

telepathic /ˌtɛlɪˈpæθɪk/ adj
telepático
of, relating to, or using telepathy

telepathically adv
telepáticamente
by means of telepathy

telepathy /tɛˈlɛpəθi/ n
telepatía
communication by psychic means

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ n
teléfono
a device used for two-way talking with other people

telephone /ˈtɛləfoʊn/ /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/ v
telefonear llamar
to call someone

telephone booth n
cabina telefónica
a small enclosure housing a public telephone

telephone call n
llamada
connection

telephone conference n
conferencia telefónica teleconferencia
conference held by telephone

telephone directory n
directorio telefónico
a listing of telephone subscribers

telephone exchange n
central telefónica
equipment
rooms

telephone number n
número de teléfono
digits assigned to a telephone

telephone operator n
telefonista
a person who operates a telephone switchboard
a person who provides assistance in establishing a connection, or who provides information or takes messages via the telephone

telephonic adj
telefónico
of or relating to telephony

telephony /təˈlɛf.ə.ni/ n
telefonía
act of sound transmission via the electromagnetic spectrum

teleportation n
teleportación teletransporte
process of moving matter from one point to another

telescope /ˈtɛləˌskoʊp/ /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ n
telescopio
optical instrument that magnifies

telescopic /tɛlɪˈskɒpɪk/ adj
telescópico
of or relating to a telescope

telescopic sight n
mira
aiming device

telestial /təˈlɛst͡ʃəl/ adj
telestial
of or pertaining to the lowest degree of glory

telethon /ˈtɛl.əˌθɒn/ n
teletón
television event

teletsunami /tɛlə-suˈnɑːmi/ /tɛlə-tsuˈnɑːmi/ n
teletsunami
tsunami that travels 1000 kilometres

televise v
televisar
broadcast, or be broadcast, by television

television /ˈtɛlɪˌvɪʒən/ n
televisor televisión tele
device for receiving television signals
televisión televisor
medium
televisión tele
program broadcasting

television channel n
canal de televisión
a specific radio frequency or band of frequencies used for transmitting television

television program n
programa de la televisión
The content of an individual television broadcasting.

television show n
programa de televisión
live or recorded TV broadcast or program

television station n
estación de televisión
studio from where a television channel is broadcasted

televisual adj
televisual
suitable for broadcasting on television
telegenic

televoting n
televoto
a form of advertising

telicity /tiːˈlɪsɪti/ n
telicidad
presenting an action or event as complete

tell /tɛl/ v
contar decir
distinguir
to discern, notice, identify or distinguish
decir contar
to pass information
decir
to say
to instruct

tell it to the marines phraseologicalUnit
a otro perro con ese hueso
expression of disbelief

tell off v
reprender amonestar cantar las cuarenta leer la cartilla poner a caldo poner a parir
to rebuke

tell the truth phraseologicalUnit
decir la verdad
asserting frank honest of associated statement

teller /ˈtɛlə/ /ˈtɛləɹ/ n
cajera cajero
bank clerk who receives and pays out money

telltale adj
delator

telltale n
grímpola
nautical: yarn that indicates relative direction of airflow
correveidile gacetilla
one who divulges private information
indicador
something that serves to reveal
soplona soplón
tattletale; squealer

telluric adj
telúrico
containing tellurium in a lower valency than in tellurous compounds
pertaining to the Earth

tellurium /tɪˈljʊəɹiəm/ n
teluro telurio
chemical element

tellurometer n
telurómetro
surveying instrument

telly /ˈtɛli/ n
tele
television (medium)

telomerase /teˈlɑməɹeɪs/ /teˈlɒməɹeɪz/ n
telomerasa
enzyme in eukaryotic cells

telomere /ˈtɛləmɪəɹ/ n
telómero
either of the sequences of DNA at each end of a eukaryotic chromosome

telophase n
telofase
final stage of mitosis or meiosis

temerity /təˈmɛɹəti/ /tɪˈmɛɹəti/ n
temeridad
reckless boldness

tempeh /ˈtɛmpeɪ/ n
tempeh
food

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ n
temple
heat treatment
temperamento
tendency to be of a certain type of mood

temper /ˈtɛmpə/ /ˈtɛmpɚ/ v
templar temperar
to moderate or control
templar
to strengthen or toughen by heat treatment

tempera /ˈtɛmpəɹə/ n
temple témpera
painting medium, artistic technique

temperament /ˈtɛmpəɹəmənt/ n
temperamento
a person's normal manner of thinking, behaving or reacting
a tendency to become irritable or angry

temperance n
templanza temperancia
Tarot card
temperancia templanza
habitual moderation
moderation of passion
one of seven virtues

temperate /ˈtɛmpəɹət/ adj
templado
moderate; not excessive heat, climate

temperate rainforest n
bosque templado húmedo
a forest in a temperate climate with high annual rainfall

temperature /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/ n
temperatura
a measure of cold or heat
the temperature of the immediate environment
in thermodynamics
fiebre
elevated body temperature

temperature coefficient n
coeficiente de temperatura
physical coefficient

tempest /ˈtɛmpəst/ n
tempestad temporal
storm

tempest /ˈtɛmpəst/ v
tempestear
To storm

tempest in a teapot n
tormenta en un vaso de agua
big fuss made in a small context

tempestuous adj
proceloso tempestuoso
of or resembling a tempest; stormy

tempestuously adv
tempestuosamente
in a tempestuous manner

template /ˈtɛmplɪt/ n
patrón
generic model
plantilla
physical object

temple /ˈtɛmp(ə)l/ n
templo
place of worship
sien
region of skull

temple name n
nombre de templo
posthumous title of a Chinese, Korean or Vietnamese emperor

tempo /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ n
tempo
music: number of beats per minute
chess: type of move

temporal /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ adj
temporal
of or relating to time

temporal /ˈtɛm.pəɹ.əl/ n
temporal sienes
temples of the head

temporal bone n
hueso temporal temporal
either of two compound bones at the sides of the skull

temporal lobe n
lóbulo temporal
division of cerebrum

temporarily /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/ adv
temporalmente
for a limited period of time

temporary /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹi/ /ˈtɛmpəˌɹɛɹi/ adj
temporal
for a limited time, ephemeral, not constant

temporoparietalis n
músculo temporoparietales temporoparietales
muscle

tempt /tɛmpt/ v
tentar
to provoke someone to do wrong

tempt fate v
tentar a la suerte tentar al diablo
To take an extreme risk

temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ n
tentación
act of tempting
condition of being tempted
pressure applied to one's thinking
something attractive, tempting or seductive

tempura /ˈtɛmpʊɹə/ n
tempura
dish made by deep-frying food in a light batter

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ n
diez
the number following nine

ten /tɛn/ /tɪn/ numeral
diez
the cardinal number occurring after 9 and before 11

ten o'clock n
las diez
the start of the eleventh hour

ten past n
uno y diez
ten past one

ten thousand numeral
diez mil
10,000

ten to n
dos menos dies
example: ten to two

tenable /ˈtɛn.ə.bəl/ adj
defendible
of a defensive structure: capable of being defended
sostenible
of a theory, argument etc: capable of being maintained or justified; well-founded

tenacious /təˈneɪʃəs/ adj
aferrado
clinging to an object or surface; adhesive
tenaz tesonero
unwilling to yield from a point of view etc; dogged

tenacity /təˈnæs.ɪ.ti/ /təˈnæsəti/ n
tenacidad
tenacidad tesón
quality or state of being tenacious

tenamaste n
tenamaste tenamastle tenamaxtle
stone

tenancy in common n
comunidad romana proindivisión

tenant /ˈtɛ.nənt/ n
dueño propietario
law: one who holds property
habitante residente
occupant
inquilino arrendatario
one who pays a fee in return for the use of land, etc.

tenant farmer n
inquilino
a person who farms land rented from a landlord

tenate n
tanate tenate tompeate tompiate

tench /tɛnt͡ʃ/ n
tenca
species of freshwater game fish

tend /tɛnd/ v
tender
to be probable or likely
ofrecer
to make a tender of; to offer or tender
cuidar de velar por ver por
to look after

tendency /ˈtɛndənsi/ n
tendencia
likelihood of behaving in a particular way

tendentious adj
tendencioso
biased opinion
slanted

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ adj
tierno cariñoso
fond, loving, gentle, sweet
tierno dolorido
sensitive or painful
tierno suave
soft and easily chewed

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ n
ténder vagón nodriza
fuel-carrying railroad car
esquife
nautical: a boat used for transportation btw a ship and the shore
oferta propuesta
law: an offer to buy or sell something
medio de pago
means of payment

tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ /ˈtɛn.də/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ/ v
ofrecer
formal: to offer, give

tenderize v
ablandar
make tender

tenderloin n
lomo
tenderest part of a loin of meat

tenderloin steak n
bisté fino
Any of several steaks cut from the tenderest part of the loin of beef

tenderly /ˈtɛn.də.li/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.li/ adv
tiernamente
in a tender manner

tenderness /ˈtɛn.də.nɪs/ /ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ n
ternura
a tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings

tendinitis /ˈtɛndn̩ˌaɪ.tɪs/ n
tendinitis
inflammation of a tendon

tendon /ˈtɛndən/ n
tendón
tough band of inelastic fibrous tissue that connects a muscle with its bony attachment

tendril /ˈtɛn.dɹəl/ n
zarcillo
thin, spirally coiling stem

tenebrous /ˈtɛ.nə.bɹəs/ /ˈtɛ.nɪ.bɹəs/ adj
tenebroso
dark and gloomy

tenement n
bloque de viviendas casa de vecindad conventillo inquilinato solar vecindad
a building that is rented to multiple tenants, especially a low-rent, run-down one

tenet /ˈtɛnɪt/ n
principio creencia dogma
an opinion, belief or principle

tenfold adv
decuplar decuplicar
by ten times as much

tennessine /ˈtɛn.əˌsiːn/ n
teneso
chemical element with atomic number 117

tennis /ˈtɛ.nɪs/ n
tenis
sport played by two or four players with strung racquets

tennis ball n
bola de tenis
ball for tennis

tennis court n
cancha de tenis
surface on which tennis is played

tennis player n
tenista
a person who plays tennis

tennis racket n
raqueta de tenis
tennis bat

tenosynovitis n
tenosinovitis
inflammation

tense /tɛns/ adj
tenso
showing stress or strain
pulled taut

tense /tɛns/ n
tiempo tiempo gramatical
verb forms distinguishing time

tense /tɛns/ v
tensar
make or become tense

tensile /ˈtɛn.saɪ(ə)l/ adj
dúctil
capable of being stretched; ductile

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ n
tensión
psychological state
voltage
state of an elastic object

tension /ˈtɛnʃən/ v
tensionar
to place in tension

tensor tympani n
músculo tensor del tímpano tensor del tímpano
muscle

tensorial adj
tensorial

tent /tɛnt/ /tɪnt/ n
tienda carpa toldo
portable lodge

tent peg n
estaca piqueta
peg, to hold a rope that supports a tent

tentacle /ˈtɛntəkəl/ n
tentáculo
elongated, boneless, flexible appendage

tentacular /tɛnˈtækjuːlə(ɹ)/ adj
tentacular
resembling a tentacle or tentacles

tentative /ˈtɛntətɪv/ adj
experimental provisional tanteo tentativo
of or pertaining to a trial or trials; essaying; experimental
tentativo indeciso preliminar provisional provisorio
uncertain

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ adj
décimo
ordinal form of ten

tenth /tɛnθ/ /tɪnθ/ n
décimo
a tenth; one of ten equal parts of a whole
décimo décima
something in the tenth position

tenuous /ˈtɛn.juː.əs/ adj
tenue
thin in substance or consistency

tenure /ˈtɛn.jɚ/ /ˈtɛn.jʊə/ n
arrendamiento
antigüedad
period of time possessed
titularidad
status of having a permanent post
tenencia
status of possessing a thing or an office

tepa n
tepa
tree

tepache n
tepache
alcoholic beverage

tepal /ˈtiːp(ə)l/ /ˈtɛp(ə)l/ n
tépalo
botany

tepetate n
cangagua duripan hardpán moromoro talpetate tepetate
soil type

tepid /ˈtɛpɪd/ adj
tibio
tibio templado
lukewarm
tibio blandengue flojo indiferente lacio
uninterested

tepidness n
tibieza
property of being tepid

tequesquite n
tequesquite
salt

tequila /ˌtəˈkiː.lə/ n
tequila
liquor

tera- /ˈtɛ.ɹə/ prefix
tera-
SI prefix

teramorphous adj
teramorfo
having the shape of a monster

teraphim /ˈtɛɹəfɪm/ n
terafim
An idol or other image

terato- prefix
terato-
pertaining to birth defects and similar abnormalities

teratoma /tɛɹəˈtəʊmə/ n
teratoma
type of tumour

terbium /ˈtɜːɹbiəm/ n
terbio
chemical element

terbium oxide n
óxido de terbio
oxide of terbium

tercentenary n
tricentenario
300th anniversary

tercet n
terceto
three-line stanza in a poem

terebinth n
terebinto
a Mediterranean tree

tergiversate /tɝˈdʒɪvɝseɪt/ /ˈtɜːdʒɪvəseɪt/ v
tergiversar

teriyaki /ˌteɹiˈjɐːki/ /ˌtɛɹiˈjɑki/ /ˌtɛɹɪˈjɑːkɪ/ n
teriyaki
a cooking technique

term /tɜːm/ /tɝm/ n
términos
limitation, restriction or regulation
término
one of the addends in a sum or in another mathematical operation
plazo
period of time, time limit
término vocablo
word or phrase, especially one from a specialised area of knowledge

term of address n
término de tratamiento
word or phrase used to address or refer to someone

term of endearment n
palabra afectuosa palabra cariñosa palabra de afecto palabra tierna
word, phrase, or nickname expressing affection

terminal /ˈtɚmɪnəl/ n
terminal
airport building

terminally ill adj
desahuciado enfermo terminal
having an incurable condition that will lead to death

terminate /ˈtɝmɪneɪt/ v
terminar
to end incompletely
acabar
to kill

termination /tɚmɪˈneɪʃən/ n
final terminación
an end in space; an edge or limit
fin final terminación
an end in time; a conclusion
terminación desinencia
the last part (or morpheme) of a word
terminación
the process of terminating or the state of being terminated
ending up of a polypeptid chain

terminology /ˌtɚməˈnɑləd͡ʒi/ /ˌtɜːməˈnɒləd͡ʒi/ n
terminología
doctrine of terms
terms used in any business, art, etc

termite /ˈtɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termita termes comején
insect

terms and conditions n
términos y condiciones
legal restriction on use

tern /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
charrán fumarel gaviotín
bird of family Sternidae

ternary adj
ternario
Made up of three things

terpene n
terpeno

terra firma /tɛɹəˈfɜːmə/ n
tierra firme
land, as opposed to water or air

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ n
terraza terrado
platform that extends outwards from a building
bancal
raised, flat-topped bank of earth with sloping sides

terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ v
aterrazar
to form something into a terrace
terraplenar
to provide with a terrace

terraforming n
terraformación
planetary engineering

terrain n
terreno
area

terramare /ˌtɛɹəˈmɑːɹɪ/ n
terramara
prehistoric settlements of the Po valley

terrapin /ˈtɛɹəpɪn/ n
terrapene
small turtle

terraqueous adj
terráqueo
Comprising land and water

terrarium /tɘ.ˈɹiəɹ.i.ɘm/ /tə.ˈɹeːɹ.i.əm/ /tə.ˈɹɛəɹ.ɪ.əm/ /tə.ˈɹɛɹ.i.əm/ n
terrario
an enclosure where very small animals are displayed

terrestrial /təˈɹɛstɹi.əl/ adj
terrestre
of, relating to, or inhabiting the Earth or its inhabitants
living or growing on land; not aquatic

terrible /ˈtɛ.ɹə.bl̩/ adv
terrible
dreadful; causing alarm or fear
very bad
unpleasant

terribly /ˈtɛɹ.ɪ.bli/ adv
rematadamente
very; extremely

terrific /təˈɹɪfɪk/ adj
estupendo
frighteningly good

terrify /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ/ v
aterrar
to frighten greatly; to fill with terror

terrifying /ˈtɛɹɪfaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
aterrador aterrorizante terrorífico
frightening or intimidating

territorial /ˌtɛ.ɹɪˈtɔː.ɹi.əl/ adj
territorial
of, relating to, or restricted to a specific geographic area, or territory

territorial waters n
mar territorial
belt of coastal waters

territory /ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹi/ n
territorio
large tract of land
area which an animal defends
administrative unit

terror /ˈtɛɚ/ /ˈtɛɹə/ /ˈtɛɹɚ/ n
terror
something causing fear
extreme fear

terrorism /ˈtɛɹəɹɪzəm/ n
terrorismo
use of terror as a means of coercion

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ adj
terrorista
of or relating to terrorism

terrorist /ˈtɛɹəɹɪst/ n
terrorista
person who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle

terse /tɜːs/ /tɝːs/ adj
lacónico brusca brusco lacónica
abruptly or brusquely short
conciso concisa lacónica lacónico
brief, concise, to the point

tertiary /ˈtɜː.ʃi.ə.ɹiː/ /ˈtɝ.ʃi.æ.ɹi/ adj
terciario
of third rank or order

terza rima /ˌtɛːtsə ˈɹiːmə/ /ˌtɝtsə ˈɹimə/ n
terceto encadenado
arrangement of triplets rhyming aba bcb cdc

tesla /ˈtɛslə/ n
tesla
Unit of measurement of magnetic flux density

tesseract n
teseracto
four-dimensional analogue of a cube

test /test/ /tɛst/ n
examen test
academics: examination
prueba probatura
challenge, trial
prueba test
product examination

test /test/ /tɛst/ v
probar examinar
probar testear
to challenge
examinar probar testear
to place a product or piece of equipment under everyday and/or extreme conditions

test pilot n
piloto de prueba
an aviator who tests new or modified aircraft

test the waters v
catar el melón tantear el terreno
explore or probe

test tube n
tubo de ensayo
glass tube

test tube baby n
niño probeta niña probeta
baby who was conceived by in vitro fertilisation

testament /ˈtɛst.ə.mənt/ n
testamento
part of the Bible

testamentary adj
testamentario
of or pertaining to a will or testament

testicle /ˈtɛstɪkəl/ n
testículo bola cojón huevo pelota cataplines
male sex gland

testicular /tɛsˈtɪkjələ/ adj
testicular
pertaining to the testicles

testify v
testificar atestiguar
to make a declaration, or give evidence, under oath
aseverar atestiguar
to make a statement based on personal knowledge or faith

testimonial n
referencias
tribute of someone's service

testimony /ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/ /ˈtɛstɪməni/ n
testimonio
statement in court

testing /ˈtɛstɪŋ/ n
prueba
the act of conducting a test

testosterone /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹoʊn/ /tɛsˈtɒstəˌɹəʊn/ n
testosterona
steroid hormone

tetanus /ˈtɛtənəs/ /ˈtɛt̚nɨs/ n
tétanos
disease

tetchily /ˈtɛtʃ.ɪ.li/ adv
enojadosamente impetuosamente iracundosamente rabiosamente
in an annoyed or irritated manner

tether n
soga
rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement

tether v
acordonar amarrar
to restrict something with a tether

tetrahedron /tɛtɹəˈhiːdɹən/ n
tetraedro
polyhedron

tetrahydrocannabinol /tɛtɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)ˈkænəbɪnɒl/ /tɛtʃɹəhaɪdɹə(ʊ)kəˈnæbɪnɒl/ n
tetrahidrocannabinol
THC

tetrahydropyran n
tetrahidropirano
six-membered heterocyclic ether

tetralogy /tɛˈtɹælədʒi/ n
tetralogía
A series of four related works

tetrameter n
tetrámetro
a line in a poem having four metrical feet (poetry)

tetraplegia n
tetraplejia tetraplejía
paralysis of all four limbs

tetrarchy n
tetrarquía
government by four people

tetrasyllabic /ˌtɛ.tɹə.sɪˈlæ.bɪk/ adj
tetrasílabo

tetrose n
tetrosa
sugar containing four carbon atoms

tetroxide n
tetróxido
oxide containing four oxygen atoms

text /tɛkst/ n
mensaje de texto
a brief written message transmitted between mobile phones
texto
a written passage
a book, tome or other set of writings

text /tɛkst/ v
mensajear textear
to send a text message to

text box n
casilla
widget that accepts textual input

text editor n
editor de texto
something used to edit text in computers

text message n
mensaje de texto texto
a brief electronic message

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ adj
libro
of or pertaining to textbooks or their styles

textbook /ˈtɛkst.bʊk/ n
libro de texto texto
formal manual of instruction

texting n
escribir texto mandar texto textar textear

textual /ˈtɛk.stju.əl/ adj
textual
of or pertaining to text

textual criticism n
crítica textual
discipline for reconstructing old text forms

texture /ˈtɛkstʃə(ɹ)/ n
textura

thalamic adj
talámico
of or pertaining to the thalamus

thalamo- prefix
talamo-
thalamus

thalamostriate adj
talamoestriado
relating to the corpus striatum and the thalamus

thalamus n
tálamo
anatomy: structure within forebrain

thalassemia n
talasemia

thallium /ˈθæliəm/ n
talio
chemical element

thalweg /ˈtaːlvɛç/ /ˈtɑl.vɛɡ/ n
vaguada
line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel

than /ðæn/ /ðən/ preposition
que
Introduces a comparison

thanato- prefix
tanato-
forming compound words indicating "death"

thanatophobia n
tanatofobia
fear of death

thane n
thane
A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron

thank /θæŋk/ [θaŋk] [θeɪ̯ŋk] [θæŋk] v
agradecer
express gratitude or appreciation to someone

thank God interjection
gracias a Dios
exclamation of gratitude or relief

thank goodness interjection
gracias a dios menos mal
express gratitude

thank one's lucky stars v
darse con un canto en los dientes
to be grateful

thank you /ˈθæŋk juː/ /ˈθæŋk ˌju/ interjection
gracias muchas gracias
an expression of gratitude

thank you all interjection
gracias a todas gracias a todos
thank you all

thank you very much interjection
muchas gracias muchísimas gracias
greater gratitude than "thank you"

thankful /ˈθæŋkfəl/ adj
agradecido
showing thanks

thankfulness n
gratitud agradecimiento
state of showing thanks

thankless adj
ingrato despreciado
unappreciated
malagradecido
ungrateful

thanks /θæŋks/ interjection
gracias
used to express appreciation or gratitude

thanks /θæŋks/ n
gracias
expression of gratitude
agradecimiento
grateful feelings

thanks a lot interjection
gracias un montón
muchas gracias
emphatic thanks

thanks a million interjection
un millón de gracias
thanks a great many times

thanks for nothing interjection
gracias por nada
unhappy for actual unhelpfulness

thanks for your help phraseologicalUnit
gracias por su ayuda gracias por tu ayuda
thanks for your help

thanks in advance interjection
gracias de antemano
thanks in advance

thanks to preposition
gracias a merced a
because of

thanksgiving /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/ n
acción de gracias
expression of gratitude
short prayer said at meals

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ adv
tan así de
to a given extent or degree
tan
to a great extent or degree, very

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ conjunction
para que
connecting a clause indicating purpose ("final")
que
connecting a noun clause

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ determiner
aquel aquella aquello esa ese eso
what is being indicated

that /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðæt/ /ˈðət/ /ˈðɛt/ pronoun
aquél aquélla ésa ése
that thing
que
which

that is adv
es decir o sea
in other words

that one pronoun
aquél aquélla aquéllas aquéllos ésa ésas
specified object

that said phraseologicalUnit
ahora bien dicho lo cual
even so

that ship has sailed phraseologicalUnit
ese barco ya zarpó se te fue el tren
that opportunity has passed

that was it phraseologicalUnit
eso fue todo

that'll be the day phraseologicalUnit
el día que la vaca vuele
said in reply to something that one believes will never happen

that's a relief phraseologicalUnit
¡qué alivio!
that's a relief

that's all phraseologicalUnit
y para de contar ya está
that's all

that's it phraseologicalUnit
eso es todo y para de contar ya está
There is nothing more to the issue
eso es
Yes!, exactly!

that's that phraseologicalUnit
sanseacabó y punto y santas pascuas
there is nothing more to say or to do concerning the matter

that's what she said phraseologicalUnit
eso fue lo que ella dijo
retort

thatch /θætʃ/ n
techo de paja
Straw for covering roofs or stacks

thaumaturge n
taumaturga taumaturgo
performer of thaumaturgy

thaw /θɔː/ n
deshielo derretimiento descongelación deshelar
the melting of ice, snow or other congealed matter

thaw /θɔː/ v
derretir descongelar
to cause frozen things to melt, soften, or dissolve
to melt, dissolve, or become fluid

the /ði/ /ðə/ /ˈðiː/ article
el la las los
article
el la
used with the name of a member of a class to refer to all things in that class
with a superlative
used as an alternative to a possessive pronoun before body parts
stressed, indicating that the object in question is the only one worthy of attention
las los
with an adjectival noun, as in “the hungry” to mean “hungry people”

the apple does not fall far from the tree proverb
de tal palo, tal astilla
a child is similar to its parents

the bee's knees n
la hostia la leche la mamá de Tarzán la neta la polla la repera
something excellent, outstanding

the bigger they are, the harder they fall proverb
más dura será la caída
proverb

the bill, please phraseologicalUnit
la cuenta, por favor
the bill, please

the cat would eat fish but would not wet her feet proverb
quien quiera peces, que moje el culo
some sacrifices must for something to be achieved

the chickens come home to roost proverb
de aquellos polvos, estos lodos la cabra siempre tira al monte
a person's past wrongdoings will always return to negatively affect them (idiom)

the coast is clear phraseologicalUnit
no hay moros en la costa
there is no danger

the cowl does not make the monk proverb
el hábito no hace al monje
superficial trappings

the cure is worse than the disease phraseologicalUnit
el remedio es peor que la enfermedad es peor el remedio que la enfermedad
The solution to a problem produces a worse net result

the customer is always right proverb
el cliente siempre tiene la razón
proverb

the devil looks after his own phraseologicalUnit
bicho malo nunca muere
bad people often prosper unfairly

the die is cast phraseologicalUnit
la suerte está echada
the future is determined

the dogs bark, but the caravan goes on proverb
los perros ladran, pero la caravana pasa
life goes on even if some will try to stop progress

the early bird gets the worm proverb
a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda
whoever arrives first has the best chance of success

the end justifies the means proverb
el fin justifica los medios
morally wrong actions are sometimes necessary

the finger n
corte de manga peineta
obscene gesture

the fox may grow grey but never good proverb
el lobo muere lobo
one cannot change one's own nature

the fuck phraseologicalUnit
coño
vulgar: intensifier used after interrogative pronouns

the grass is always greener on the other side proverb
el pasto siempre es más verde del otro lado la hierba siempre es más verde del otro lado
the others' circumstances seem more desirable

the icing on the cake n
la guinda del pastel
something that intensifies the appreciation of something else

the lady doth protest too much phraseologicalUnit
la dama protesta mucho
because someone is insisting too much about something, the opposite must be true

the man n
el hombre
the best person for the job

the more the merrier proverb
cuanto más, mejor cuantos más, mejor
a greater amount of something is better
cuantos más, mejor
it is more fun with more people

the night is young phraseologicalUnit
la noche es joven
it's not very late

the one n
el elegido la elegida
person destined to save the universe or world, also called the Chosen One

the other day adv
el otro día recientemente
lately

the other way around adv
al revés
same but with things reversed

the other way round adv
al revés
same but with mentioned things reversed

the pen is mightier than the sword proverb
la pluma es más poderosa que la espada
more power can achieved writing than fighting

the penny drops phraseologicalUnit
cayó el veinte cayó en la cuenta cayó la ficha
understanding is reached, one comprehends

the proof of the pudding is in the eating proverb
el algodón no engaña en la cancha se ven los pingos no sabes la calidad de algo hasta que lo has experimentado. al freír de los huevos lo verá
the only real test of something is as what it is intended to be used for

the rest is history phraseologicalUnit
lo demás es historia
used to indicate that one does not need to continue a story

the road to hell is paved with good intentions proverb
el camino al infierno está empedrado de buenas intenciones el infierno está empedrado de buenas intenciones el infierno está lleno de buenas intenciones
well-intended acts can lead to disasters

the shoemaker's children go barefoot proverb
en casa de herrero, cuchillo de palo
one often neglects those closest to oneself

the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak proverb
el espíritu está presto, mas la carne enferma
achieving something is made impossible by frailty

the straw that broke the camel's back n
la gota que colmó el vaso la gota que derramó el vaso ser la gota que colma el vaso
small additional burden which causes failure

the streets are paved with gold phraseologicalUnit
atar los perros con longaniza
place where it is easy to live well

the terrorists will have won phraseologicalUnit
los terroristas han vencido

the thing is phraseologicalUnit
es que
introduce main point

the whole nine yards n
y toda la pesca
(And) everything

the whole while n
todo el tiempo
always

the wolf may lose his teeth but never his nature proverb
el lobo muere lobo
one cannot change one's own nature

the world is one's oyster proverb
el mundo es tuyo te vas a comer el mundo
el mundo es tuyo, te vas a comer el mundo
all opportunities are open to someone

theater /ˈθi(ə)tɚ/ /ˈθi.eɪ.tɚ/ /ˈθiətə/ /ˈθiːə.tə/ /ˈθjutɚ/ n
teatro
place or building
drama or performance as a profession or artform
zona
region

theatrical /θiˈæt.ɹɪ.kəl/ adj
teatral
of or relating to the theatre
fake and exaggerated

theatrically adv
teatralmente
in a theatrical manner

thee /ðiː/ pronoun
te ti
Objective case of 'thou'

theft /θɛft/ n
hurto robo
act of stealing property

their /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ determiner
su
belonging to someone of unspecified gender (singular)
su sus
belonging to them (plural)

theirs /ðɛəz/ /ðɛɚz/ pronoun
suya suyas suyo suyos
that which belongs to them

theism /ˈtiɪzəm/ /ˈθiɪzəm/ n
teísmo
belief in existence of at least one deity

theist /ˈθiːɪst/ n
teísta
believer

theistic /θiˈɪstɪk/ adj
teísta
of or relating to theism

thelytoky /θəˈlɪt.ə.ki/ n
telitoquia
form of parthenogenesis

them /ðəm/ /ðɛm/ [d̪ɛm] [d̪ʌm] pronoun
ellas ellos les
a ellas a ellos
third personal plural pronoun used after a preposition or as the object of a verb

thematic /θɪˈmætɪk/ adj
temático
relating to, or having a theme or a topic
linguistics

theme /θiːm/ n
tema
music: main melody of a piece of music
recurring idea
subject of a talk or an artistic piece
grammar: stem of a word
linguistics: topic, what is generally being talked about
thema
regional unit of organisation in the Byzantine empire

theme song n
tema musical
a song accompanying a program

themselves /ðɛmˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
ellas mismas ellos mismos
emphatic: they
se
the reflexive case of they, the third-person plural personal pronoun

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adj
de entonces
being so at that time

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ adv
entonces en aquel entonces
at that time
también
at the same time; on the other hand
entonces
in that case
después
next in order
luego después
soon afterward

then /ðen/ /ðɛn/ n
entonces
that time

thenar /θiːnə/ adj
tenar
relating to the palm or sole

thence /ðɛns/ adv
desde ahí
from there

theocracy /θiːˈɒkɹəsɪ/ n
teocracia
government under the control of a Church
rule by God or gods

theodicy /θiˈɑd.ɪ.si/ /θiːˈɒd.ɪ.si/ n
teodicea
justification of a deity

theodolite n
teodolito
instrument

theogony /θɪˈɑːɡənɪ/ /θɪˈɒɡənɪ/ n
teogonía
origination of gods or a narrative describing the origin of gods

theologian /θi.əˈloʊdʒən/ n
teólogo teóloga
one who studies theology

theological adj
teológico
of or relating to theology

theologically adv
teológicamente
in a theological manner

theology /θi.ˈɒ.lə.dʒi/ n
teología
study of God, or a god, or gods

theophany /θiːˈɒfəni/ n
teofanía
a visible manifestation of a deity

theorbo /θi.ˈɔɹ.boʊ/ /θi.ˈɔː.bəʊ/ n
tiorba
theorbo

theorem /ˈθiː.ə.ɹəm/ n
conjetura especulación suposición teoría
mathematical statement that is expected to be true
teorema
proved mathematical statement

theoretic /ˌθiːəˈɹɛtɪk/ adj
teórico
concerned with theories or hypotheses
existing only in theory

theoretical /ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/ adj
teórico
of or relating to theory

theoretically adv
en teoría teóricamente
in theory

theorist /ˈθiːəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹəst/ /ˈθɪəɹɪst/ n
teórico teórica
someone who constructs theories

theorize v
teorizar
formulate theories

theory /ˈθiːəɹi/ /ˈθɪəɹi/ n
teoría
a coherent set of statements attempting to explain observed phenomena
a field of study in mathematics
an unproven conjecture
in logic: a set of axioms and all statements derivable from them

theory of relativity n
teoría de la relatividad
special and general relativity

theosophic /ˌθi.əˈsɑ.fɪk/ /ˌθiː.əˈsɒf.ɪk/ adj
teosófico
of, or relating to theosophy

theosophist n
teósofo
an advocate of, or believer in theosophy

theosophy [θi.ˈɒs.ə.fi] [θɪˈɒsəfɪ] n
teosofía
doctrine of religious philosophy and mysticism

therapeutic /θɛɹəˈpjuːtɪk/ adj
terapéutico
of, or relating to therapy

therapist n
terapeuta
one who provides therapy

therapy /ˈθɛɹ.ə.pi/ n
terapia
healing power
terapia tratamiento
treatment of disease

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ adv
allí allá ahí
in or at that place
hacia allá por allí
to or into that place; thither

there /ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛɚ/ n
ahí allí
that place

there are phraseologicalUnit
hay

there be v
haber
to exist

there is v
hay
third-person singular simple present indicative form of there be

there is an exception to every rule proverb
no hay regla sin excepción
every rule has an exception

there is nothing new under the sun proverb
nada nuevo bajo el sol
there is nothing new

there's been an accident phraseologicalUnit
ha habido un accidente
there's been an accident

there's life in the old dog yet phraseologicalUnit
el que tuvo, retuvo gallina vieja hace buen caldo

there's many a slip twixt cup and lip proverb
de la mano a la boca desaparece la sopa del dicho al hecho hay mucho trecho
in any situation something can always go wrong

there's more than one way to skin a cat proverb
cada maestrillo tiene su librillo cada quien tiene su manera de matar pulgas
a problem generally has more than one solution

there's no accounting for taste proverb
para gustos hay colores sobre gustos no hay nada escrito
people's tastes differ

there's no fool like an old fool proverb
la cabeza blanca y el seso por venir
no wisdom with age

there's no place like home proverb
mi casa y mi hogar cien doblas val
one feels most comfortable at home

thereabout adv
algo por ahí
near that place, time, or date

thereafter /ˌðeəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˌðɛəɹˈæf.tɚ/ adv
tras lo cual tras lo que
after that

thereby /ðɛəˈbaɪ/ /ðɛɹˈbaɪ/ adv
así de ese modo
by that

therefore /ˈðɛəfɔː/ /ˈðɛəɹfɔɹ/ adv
por consiguiente por eso por lo tanto
por eso
consequently; by consequence
por eso por tanto
for that or this reason; for that

therein lies the rub phraseologicalUnit
la madre del cordero

theremin /ˈθɛə.ɹəˌmɪn/ n
theremín
electronic musical instrument

thereof /ðɛəˈɹɒv/ /ðɛˈɹʌv/ adv
de ella de ello de esta de esto
of this, that or it

thereupon /ˌðɛəɹəˈpɒn/ /ˌðɛɹəˈpɑn/ adv
entonces
following that/it

therianthrope /ˈθɛɹiənˌθɹoʊp/ n
hombre bestia
any mythical being which is part human, part animal

thermal /ˈθɝməl/ adj
térmico
caused, brought about by heat
termal
pertaining to heat or temperature
providing efficient insulation so as to keep the body warm

thermal conductivity n
conductividad térmica
measure of the ability to conduct heat

thermal radiation n
radiación térmica
electromagnetic radiation emitted from a body

thermalism n
termalismo
therapeutic use of hot-water springs

thermic /ˈθɜː(ɹ)mɪk/ adj
térmico
related to heat

thermionic adj
termoiónico
concerning the emission of electrons from a heated electrode

thermistor n
termistor
resistor

thermite /ˈθɜː(ɹ).maɪt/ n
termita
mixture of aluminum and ferric oxide

thermo- /θɝmoʊ-/ prefix
termo-
heat

thermochemistry n
termoquímica
the study of the thermodynamics of chemical reactions

thermocouple n
termocupla
a transducer consisting of two different metals welded together at each end

thermodynamic /ˌθɝmoʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/ adj
termodinámico
relating to the conversion of heat
relating to thermodynamics

thermodynamics n
termodinámica
science of heat-energy conversion

thermoelectric adj
termoeléctrico
of, pertaining to, or exhibiting thermoelectricity

thermoelectricity n
termoelectricidad
physics: direct conversion of heat into electricity

thermogram n
termografía
image produced with thermography

thermography n
termografía
practice of creating images produced by infrared radiation

thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/ n
termómetro
apparatus used to measure temperature

thermonuclear adj
termonuclear
of, or relating to the fusion of atomic nuclei at high temperatures

thermonuclear weapon n
bomba termonuclear
weapon

thermophile n
termófilo
organism that lives and thrives at relative high temperatures

thermoplastic adj
termoplástico
softening when heated

thermoplastic n
termoplástico
plastic with this property

thermos n
termo
vacuum flask

thermosphere n
termosfera
layer of the Earth's atmosphere

thermostat /ˈθɝməstæt/ n
termostato
device which maintains the desired temperature

thermotherapy n
termoterapia
the use of heat to treat disease

thesaurus /θɪˈsɔːɹəs/ n
diccionario de sinónimos tesauro
book of synonyms

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ determiner
estas estos
plural of this

these /ðiz/ /ðiːz/ pronoun
éstos
plural of this

these days adv
hogaño
currently

thesis /ˈθiːsɪs/ n
tesis
statement supported by arguments
tesis doctoral
written essay submitted for a university degree

thesis defense n
defensa doctoral
final step in earinng a doctorate

thespian /ˈθɛspi.ən/ adj
actoral
of, or relating to drama and acting

theta /ˈθeɪtə/ /ˈθiːtə/ n
theta tita zeta
Greek letter

theta wave n
onda theta
electrical activity in the brain

thetic adj
tético
dogmatic
pertaining to a thesis

they /ðeɪ/ pronoun
se una uno
one, people, some people
ellos ellas
third-person plural pronoun
se
third-person singular, of unknown or irrelevant gender

thick /θɘk/ /θɪk/ adj
espeso grueso
having a viscous consistency
grueso espeso
relatively great in extent from one surface to another

thick and thin n
a las duras y a las maduras

thick as a plank adj
más bruto que un arado más simple que el mecanismo de un botijo no tener dos dedos de frente

thick as thieves adj
como uña y mugre
intimate, close-knit

thick-billed murre n
arao de Brünnich
Uria lomvia

thick-skinned adj
insensible
insensitive

thicken /ˈθɪkən/ v
espesar
(transitive) to make more viscous

thickening n
espesante
a substance, usually a source of starch, used to thicken a sauce
espesamiento
the process of making something, or becoming, thick or viscous

thicket n
matorral bosquecillo
copse

thickness n
torpeza
informal: property of being stupid
grosor
measure
grosor espesura
property of being thick in dimension

thief /θif/ /θiːf/ n
ladrón caco chorizo amigo de lo ajeno mangante
one who carries out theft

thieve /θiːv/ v
robar
commit theft

thigh /θaɪ/ n
muslo muslamen tuto
upper leg

thighbone n
fémur
femur

thimble /ˈθɪmbəl/ n
dedal dedo
a protective cap for the finger

thimblerig /ˈθɪmbəlɹɪɡ/ n
trilero
Person operating such a game
trile
Sleight-of-hand betting game

thin /ˈθɪn/ adj
fino delgado enjuto flaco
delgado flaco
having little body fat or flesh; slim; slender; lean; gaunt
fino
having little thickness or extent from one surface to its opposite
ralo flaco
of low viscosity or low specific gravity

thin /ˈθɪn/ v
adelgazar
to become thinner
to make thinner
diluir
to dilute
entresacar
to remove plants

thin out v
dispersar
to become sparse
to make sparse

thin-skinned adj
picajoso picajón
overly sensitive to criticism

thine /ðaɪn/ determiner
tuya tuyo
possessive determiner

thine /ðaɪn/ pronoun
el tuyo la tuya
possessive pronoun

thing /θɪŋ/ n
cosa
that which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept

thing-in-itself n
cosa en sí
thing as it is independent of any conceptualization

thingamabob n
chingadera
placeholder word

thingy /ˈθɪŋi/ /ˈθɪŋiː/ n
chisme chirimbolo coso
a thing

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] n
pensada pensamiento
an act of thinking

think /θɪŋk/ [θæŋk] v
pensar creer opinar
be of the opinion that
pensar
communicate to oneself in one’s mind
to ponder, to go over in one's head
creer pensar
consider, judge, regard something as
pensar suponer
guess, reckon

think about /θɪŋk ə.ˈbaʊt/ v
pensar ponderar
ponder

think aloud v
pensar en voz alta
utter one's thoughts

think of v
pensar en
To create in one's mind; to originate an idea through thought

think over v
ponderar recapacitar
ponder or reflect

think tank n
centro de reflexión tanque de pensamiento
group producing research and recommendations

think through v
cavilar
to fully consider an action

think twice v
pensar dos veces tentarse la ropa
to reconsider, use judgement

think up v
imaginar
create in one's mind; invent

thinkable adj
pensable
able to be thought or imagined; conceivable

thinker /ˈθɪŋ.kəɹ/ /ˈθɪŋ.kɚ/ n
pensador
intellectual
pensador pensadora
one who spends time thinking

thinking cap /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ ˌkæp/ n
gorra de pensar
metaphorical piece of headgear supposedly worn while one is thinking about how to solve a problem

thinness n
delgadez flacura flaqueza
the state of being thin

thinning scissors n
tijeras de entresacar
type of scissors

thioether n
tioéter
analogue of an ether in which the oxygen has been replaced by sulfur

thiomersal n
thiomersal
compound

thiosulfate n
tiosulfato
salt or ester of thiosulfuric acid

thioxanthene n
tioxanteno
tricyclic heterocycle

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ adj
tercero tercer
the ordinal form of the cardinal number three

third /tɜjd/ /θɜːd/ /θɝd/ n
tercera
interval
tercio tercero
one of three equal parts of a whole
tercero
person or thing in the third position

third estate n
tercer estamento
caste of commoners in France prior to 1789
commoners

third party n
terceros
someone not directly involved in a transaction.

third person n
tercera persona
the form of a verb used when the subject of a sentence is not the audience or the one making the statement

third time's a charm proverb
a la tercera va la vencida

third wheel n
chaperón mal tercio paleta sapo sujetavelas violinista
unwanted third party accompanying two people on a date

third-person plural n
tercera persona del plural

third-person singular n
tercera persona del singular

third-world adj
tercermundista

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ n
sed
dryness
sed ambición ansias hambre
figuratively

thirst /θɜːst/ /θɝst/ v
tener sed
to be thirsty
ambicionar ansiar desear
to desire

thirsty /ˈθɜː(ɹ)st.i/ adj
sediento
needing to drink

thirteen /ˈθɜː.tiːn/ /ˈθɝ(t).tin/ /ˌθɜːˈtiːn/ /ˌθɝ(t)ˈtin/ numeral
trece
the cardinal number occurring after twelve and before fourteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ adj
decimotercero
ordinal form of thirteen

thirteenth /ˌθɜːˈtiːnθ/ /ˌθɝˈtiːnθ/ n
treceavo
one of thirteen equal parts of a whole

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ adj
trigésimo trigésima
the ordinal form of the number thirty

thirtieth /ˈθɜːti.əθ/ /ˈθɝti.əθ/ n
treintavo trigésimo
one of thirty equal parts of a whole
trigésimo trigésima
the person or thing in the thirtieth position

thirty /ˈθɜːti/ /ˈθɝti/ numeral
treinta
cardinal number

thirty-eight numeral
treinta y ocho
38

thirty-fifth adj
trigésimo quinto
35th

thirty-fifth n
trigésimo quinto
35th part

thirty-five numeral
treinta y cinco
35

thirty-four numeral
treinta y cuatro
34

thirty-nine numeral
treinta y nueve
39

thirty-one numeral
treinta y uno
31

thirty-seven numeral
treinta y siete
37

thirty-six numeral
treinta y seis
36

thirty-three numeral
treinta y tres
33

thirty-two numeral
treinta y dos
32

this /ðɪs/ determiner
este
known (thing) just mentioned
este esta
the (thing) here

this /ðɪs/ pronoun
esto este
The thing, item, etc. being indicated

this evening adv
esta noche esta tarde
during the evening of today

this is the life phraseologicalUnit
eso es vida
an expression of bliss

this morning /ðɪs ˈmɔɹnɪŋ/ n
esta mañana
during the morning of today

this one pronoun
ésta éste
a specified object

this time n
esta vez
now, today, on this occasion

this year adv
hogaño
during the current year

thistle /θɪsl̩/ n
cardo
plant

thistledown n
vilano vilano de cardo
pappus attached to the seeds of a thistle

thistletail n
piscuiz
bird

thither /ˈðɪðəɹ/ adv
hacia allá por allí
to that place

thixotropic adj
tisotrópico
becoming a fluid when agitated but solid or semi-solid when allowed to stand

thong /θɒŋ/ n
chancla hawaiana bamba calipso chola ojota
footwear

thoracic adj
torácico
of the thorax

thoracic cavity n
cavidad torácica
chamber of the human body

thoracic vertebra n
vértebra torácica
any vertebrae in the chest region

thoraco- prefix
toraco-
thorax

thoracoacromial adj
toracoacromial
relating to the thorax and acromion

thoracodorsal adj
toracodorsal
relating to the thorax and back

thoracoepigastric adj
toracoepigástrico

thoracotomy n
taracotomía
surgical procedure

thorax /ˈθɔɹæks/ n
tórax
region of the mammalian body
middle of three distinct divisions in an insect, crustacean or arachnid body

thorium /ˈθɔːɹiəm/ n
torio
chemical element

thorn /θɔɹn/ /θɔːn/ n
thorn
letter of the Latin alphabet (Þ, þ)
espina
sharp protective spine of a plant

thorny /ˈθɔɹni/ /ˈθɔːni/ adj
espinoso espinudo
having thorns
espinoso espinudo peliagudo
troublesome

thorough /ˈθʌɹoʊ/ /ˈθʌɹə/ adj
minucioso
detailed
exhaustivo
utter; complete; absolute

thoroughbred adj
purasangre
bred from pure stock

thoroughbred n
purasangre
thoroughbred horse (breed)

thoroughfare /ˈθʌɹəfɛː/ n
gran rua vía de comunicación vía pública
road open at both ends
canal
waterway
pasaje
way through

thoroughly /θɜːɹ.ə.lɪ/ /θʌ.ɹə.liː/ adv
completamente a cabalidad a fondo cabalmente detenidamente
in a thorough or complete manner

thoroughness n
detallismo detenimiento minuciosidad
attention to detail
meticulosidad
state of being thorough

thorp n
aldea
a hamlet, a village

thorybism n
toribismo
poltergeist activity

those /ðoʊz/ /ðəʊz/ determiner
aquellas aquéllos esas esos
plural of that

thou /ðaʊ/ pronoun
tú
singular nominative form of you

thou /ðaʊ/ /θaʊ/ v
tutear
to address (a person) using the pronoun thou

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ adv
no obstante
however

though /ðoʊ/ /ðəʊ/ conjunction
a pesar de sin embargo
although

thought /θɑt/ /θɒt/ /θɔt/ /θɔːt/ n
pensamiento
form created in the mind
process

thought experiment n
experimento mental experimento pensado
attempt to solve a problem using human imagination

thought police n
policía del pensamiento
a group that aims to control what other people think

thoughtful /ˈθɑtfəl/ /ˈθɔtfəl/ /ˈθɔːtfʊl/ adj
atento atenta cortés detallista
demonstrating kindness or consideration
detallista meticuloso minicioso
demonstrating thought or careful consideration

thoughtlessly /ˈθɔt.lɪs.li/ adv
a las bravas desconsideradamente
done without thinking

thousand /ˈθaʊz(ə)nd/ numeral
mil
cardinal number 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ adj
milésimo
ordinal form of 1000

thousandth /ˈθaʊzəntθ/ n
milésimo
one of a thousand equal parts of a whole
milésimo milésima
the person or thing in the thousandth position

thrash /θɹæʃ/ v
vapulear
to beat mercilessly

thrashing /ˈθɹæʃɪŋ/ n
golpiza jarabe de palo paliza tollina tunda zurra
a beating, especially a severe one

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] n
argumento tema
tema tópico
(Internet): a series of messages
subproceso proceso ligero
(computing): a unit of execution
hilo hebra
long, thin and flexible form of material

thread /θɹɛd/ [θɾ̪̊ɛd] v
enhebrar enjaretar
put thread through
pasar
to pass

threadbare adj
raído
cloth

threading /ˈθɹɛdɪŋ/ n
depilación con hilo
depilatory method

threat /θɹɛt/ n
amenaza
indication of imminent danger
expression of intent to injure or punish another
person regarded as a danger

threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ v
amenazar
to make a threat against someone; to use threats
to menace, or be dangerous
to portend, or give a warning

threatened /ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/ adj
amenazado
at risk of becoming endangered

threatening /ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ adj
amenazador
presenting a threat

threateningly adv
amenazadoramente
In a threatening manner

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ n
tres
digit/figure 3

three /fɹiː/ /θɹi/ /θɹiː/ numeral
tres
cardinal number 3

three days ago adv
trasanteayer trasantier antes de antayer antes de antier
three days ago - translation entry

three hundred /ˈθɹiː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
trescientos trescientas
cardinal number 300

three marks of existence n
tres características de la existencia
three characteristics of all phenomena

three o'clock n
las tres
the start of the fourth hour

three-dimensional adj
tridimensional
existing in three dimensions
having depth (or the illusion of depth) as well as height and width

three-headed /ˈθɹiːˌhɛdəd/ adj
tricéfalo
having three heads

three-piece suit n
terno
suit consisting of matching jacket, trousers}} and waistcoat

three-piece suite n
tresillo
set of sofa and matching chairs

three-pronged adj
trifurcado
having three prongs

threefold adj
triple
triple

threefold adv
por triplicado
by a factor of three

threefold law n
la ley de tres
religious bylaw

threesome /ˈθɹiːsəm/ n
trío
a sexual activity involving three people
a group of three people

threnody /ˈθɹɛn.ə.di/ n
treno canto fúnebre
a song or poem of lamentation

threonine n
treonina
an essential amino acid

threose n
treosa
aldotetrose

thresh /θɹɛʃ/ v
trillar apalear desgranar azotar
to separate the grain from the straw or husks

thresher /ˈθrɛʃə(r)/ n
aventadora beldadora trilladora
farm machine

thresher shark n
azotador
any of three species of sharks

threshing floor n
era
floor of a threshing house

threshing sledge n
trilla trillo
rectangular table of wood used to separate grain from straw

threshold /ˈθɹeʃ(h)əʊld/ /ˈθɹɛʃ(h)oʊld/ n
umbral
bottom-most part of a doorway
point at which an action is triggered
umbral entrada
entrance
límite
income at which income tax becomes due

thrice /θɹaɪs/ [θɾ̪̊äɪs] [θɾ̪̊ɑɪs] adv
tres veces
three times

thrift /θɹɪft/ n
ahorro economía parquedad parsimonia
characteristic of using a minimum of something
caja de ahorros
savings bank

thrift shop n
tienda de segunda mano
shop which sells used goods

thrifty /ˈθɹɪfti/ adj
económico
ahorrador ahorrativo
given to, or evincing, thrift

thrill /θɹɪl/ [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] n
escalofrío
trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion

thrill /θɹɪl/ [θɾ̪̊ɪl~t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] [θɾ̪̊ɪɫ] v
excitar emocionar entusiasmar
suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to electrify

thrill-seeker n
amante de las emociones fuertes
person who enjoys thrilling situations

thriller /ˈθɹɪlɚ/ n
thriller suspense
a suspenseful, sensational genre of fiction

thrips n
tisanóptero
insect of the order Thysanoptera

thrive /θɹaɪv/ v
prosperar crecer medrar
to increase in bulk or stature
prosperar medrar
to prosper by industry

thriving /θɹaɪvɪŋ/ adj
boyante
flourishing

throat /ˈθɹoʊt/ /ˈθɹəʊt/ n
garganta
front part of the neck
tráquea garganta
gullet or windpipe
cuello
narrow opening in a vessel

throb /θɹɒb/ n
palpitar
beating, vibration or palpitation

throb /θɹɒb/ v
palpitar
to pound or beat rapidly or violently

throe n
agonía
severe spasm of pain, especially near the moment of death

thrombocytopenia n
trombocitopenia
abnormally low platelet count

thromboembolism n
tromboembolismo
embolism

thrombogenesis n
trombogénesis
the formation of clots

thromboplastin n
tromboplastina
enzyme

thrombosis /θɹɑmˈboʊsɪs/ /θɹɒmˈbəʊsɪs/ n
trombosis
formation of thrombi, causing obstruction of circulation

thrombotic adj
trombótico
of or pertaining to thrombosis

thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura n
púrpura trombótica trombocitopénica

thrombus n
coágulo trombo
blood clot formed in blood vessels that leads to thrombosis

throne [tɹoʊn] [θɹoʊn] [θɹəʊn] n
trono
ornate seat
position
third highest order of angel
lavatory or toilet

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ n
gentío muchedumbre caterva
group of people
caterva hervidero montón multitud recua turba
group of things; host or swarm

throng /θɹɒŋ/ /θɹɔŋ/ v
congregarse reunirse
to congregate
abarrotar llenar
to crowd into a place, especially to fill it

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ n
acelerador
the lever or pedal that controls this valve
valve

throttle /ˈθɹɒtəl/ v
ralentizar
to cut back speed
estrangular ofocar
to strangle someone

through /θɹu/ /θɹuː/ preposition
mediante a través de
by means of
a través de
entering, then later exiting
from one side of an opening to the other
surrounded by (while moving)

through and through adv
a carta cabal por los cuatro costados de los pies a la cabeza en toda regla
entirely

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] adv
de arriba abajo por todo/a el/la/lo
everywhere

throughout /θɹuˈʌʊt/ [θɹuːˈʷaʊt] preposition
a lo largo de durante
in every part of; all through

throuple /ˈθɹʌpl̩/ n
trieja
three partners

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ n
lanzamiento
flight of a thrown object

throw /θɹoʊ/ /θɹəʊ/ v
arrojar
lanzar tirar arrojar
to cause an object to move rapidly through the air

throw away v
desechar echar tirar
discard or dispose of

throw down the gauntlet v
arrojar el guante
issue a challenge

throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick proverb
calumnia, que algo queda
If enough accusations are made, reputation will suffer

throw in the towel v
tirar la toalla botar la toalla
(idiomatic) to quit; to give up

throw off v
dar esquinazo a deshacerse de librarse de
lose a pursuer

throw out /ˈθɹəʊ ˌaʊt/ /ˌθɹəʊ ˈaʊt/ v
echar expulsar poner de patitas en la calle
dismiss or expel someone from duty or attending

throw up v
levantar
to cause something such as dust or water to rise into the air
echar barrio
to display a gang sign using the hands
construir rápidamente y mal
to erect, particularly hastily
abandonar dejar parar
to give up, abandon
lanzar
to produce something new or unexpected

thrush /θɹʌʃ/ n
tordo zorzal mirlo
one of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae

thrust /θɹʌst/ n
énfasis
(figurative) primary effort
empuje envión
a lunge forward
estocada
an attack with a sword
impulso empuje envión
force due to propulsion

thrust /θɹʌst/ v
asestar forzar
force something upon someone
propulsar
make an advance with force

thud /ˈθʌd/ n
golpe sordo
the sound of a dull impact

thud /ˈθʌd/ v
darse un batacazo
to make the sound of a dull impact

thug /θʌɡ/ n
macarra matón perdonavidas rufián
someone who treats others violently or roughly

thulium /ˈθjuːliəm/ /ˈθuːliəm/ n
tulio
chemical element

thumb /θʌm/ n
pulgar
digit

thumbnail /ˈθʌmneɪl/ n
miniatura
small picture

thumbnail /ˈθʌmneɪl/ v
pormenorizar
describe concisely

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ n
chinche chicheta
nail-like tack

thumbtack /ˈθʌm.tæk/ v
tachonar
to attach something with a thumbtack

thump /θʌmp/ n
golpe sordo
blow
ruido sordo
sound

thump /θʌmp/ v
azotar golpear
to hit someone or something so as to make a thump
to thud or pound
golpetear tamborilear
to throb with a muffled rhythmic sound

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ n
estruendo fragor
deep, rumbling noise
trueno
sound caused by lightning

thunder /ˈθʌndə/ /ˈθʌndɚ/ v
tronar
to make a noise like thunder

thunderbird /ˈθʌndə.bɜːd/ /ˈθʌndɚ.bɝd/ n
pájaro del trueno
mythological bird

thunderbolt n
rayo
flash of lightning accompanied by thunder

thunderous /ˈθʌn.dəɹ.əs/ adj
atronador estruendoso tonante tonitronante tronitonante tronitoso
very loud; suggestive of thunder

thunderstorm /ˈθʌn.də(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ /ˈθʌn.ə(ɹ)ˌstɔː(ɹ)m/ n
tormenta tormenta electrica tronada
storm with thunder and lightning

thunderstruck /ˈθʌn.də.stɹʌk/ /ˈθʌn.dɚ.stɹʌk/ adj
estupefacto
astonished, amazed or so suddenly surprised as to be unable to speak

thurifer n
turiferario
acolyte who carries a thurible

thus /ˈðʌs/ adv
así
as a result
así de esta manera por lo tanto
in this way or manner

thus far adv
hasta ahora
so far

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ n
bancada
seat across a boat

thwart /θwɔ(ə)ɹt/ /θwɔːt/ v
frustrar contrariar
to prevent; to halt; to cause failure

thy /ðaɪ/ determiner
tu tuyo
possessive determiner

thylacine n
lobo de Tasmania tigre de Tasmania tilacino
extinct carnivorous marsupial

thylakoid n
tilacoide
membrane within plant chloroplasts

thyme /taɪm/ n
tomillo
plant of the genus Thymus

thymol /timɔl/ n
timol
a monoterpene phenol

thymosin n
timosina

thymus /ˈθaɪməs/ n
timo
ductless gland located behind the breastbone

thyristor n
tiristor
semiconductor diode

thyro- prefix
tiro-
thyroid

thyrocervical adj
tirocervical
relating to the thyroid and cervix

thyroid /ˈθaɪɹɔɪd/ adj
tiroides
referring to the gland situated in the neck

thyroid cartilage n
cartílago tiroides
the largest cartilage in the larynx

thyroid gland n
glándula tiroides tiroides
large butterfly-shaped endocrine gland

thyroidectomy n
tiroidectomía
surgical removal of the thyroid gland

tibial /ˈtɪbi.əl/ adj
tibial
Of or pertaining to a tibia

tibio- prefix
tibio-
tibia

tibioastragalar adj
tibioastragalino
relating to the tibia and astragalus

tibiocalcaneal adj
tibiocalcáneo
relating to the tibia and calcaneus

tibiofibular adj
tibioperoneo
pertaining to the tibia and the fibula

tic /tɪk/ n
tic
local and habitual convulsive motion

tic-tac-toe n
tres en raya gato ta-te-ti
game

tick /tɪk/ n
garrapata rezno
arachnid
tictac
quiet but sharp, repeated sound

tick bite n
picadura de garrapata

tick tock interjection
tic tac tic-tac tictac
sound of a ticking clock

tick-tock v
tictaquear
make clicking sounds

ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/ n
boleto tique tiquete
entrada billete
admission to entertainment
billete boleto pasaje
pass for transportation
multa parte
traffic citation

ticket booth n
boletería taquilla ventanilla
a booth that sells tickets

ticket inspector n
revisor
person who checks passengers have a valid ticket

ticket machine n
máquina de billetes
ticket vending machine

ticket office n
taquilla
an office where tickets may be purchased

ticket stamping machine n
validadora
ticket validating machine

ticking /ˈtɪkɪŋ/ n
terliz
a strong cotton or linen fabric

tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ v
cosquillear hacer cosquillas
to touch in a manner that causes tingling sensation

ticklish /ˈtɪk(ə)lɪʃ/ adj
cosquilloso
sensitive or susceptible to tickling

tidal /ˈtaɪd(ə)l/ adj
mareal
relating to tides

tidal locking n
acoplamiento de marea rotación sincrónica

tidal wave /ˈtaɪdəlweɪv/ n
ola de marea tsunami
maremoto
figurative: sudden, powerful surge

tiddlywinks n
juego de la pulga
game in which the objective is to shoot winks into a cup

tide /taɪd/ /taːd/ n
marea
periodic change of sea level

tidepool n
charco intermareal poza de marea

tidiness n
aseo
the quality of being tidy

tiding /ˈtaɪdɪŋ/ n
noticia
news, new information

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ adj
ordenado
arranged neatly

tidy /ˈtaɪdi/ v
ordenar
to make tidy

tidy up v
adecentar arreglar
to make clean (a small room or small space)

tie /taɪ/ n
ligadura
curved line connecting two notes of the same pitch, combining their lengths
atadura lazo vínculo
strong connection between people
empate
tie score

tie /taɪ/ v
atar ligar amarrar
to attach or fasten with string
amarrar asegurar atar ligar
to secure something by tying a string or the like

tie clip n
alfiler de corbata
clip to hold tie

tiebreaker /ˈtaɪˌbɹeɪkɚ/ n
desempate
something that is used to pick a winner

tier /ˈtaɪ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ.ɚ/ n
piso
layer or rank

tiger /ˈtaɪɡə/ /ˈtaɪɡɚ/ n
tigre
The mammal Panthera tigris

tiger shark n
tiburón tigre
Galeocerdo cuvier

tiger's eye n
ojo de tigre
chatoyant gemstone

tight /taɪt/ adj
ajustado apretado
pushed/pulled together
tensado tensionado tenso
under high tension

tight-knit adj
muy unido
tightly knit

tighten /ˈtaɪ.tən/ v
tensarse
to become tighter
apretar tensar
to make tighter

tighten one's belt v
apretarse el cinturón

tightly /ˈtaɪtli/ adv
herméticamente
in a tight manner

tightrope walker n
funámbulo volatinero
acrobat who practices tightrope walking

tightrope walking n
funambulismo
acrobatic feat of walking on a tightrope

tights /taɪts/ n
malla
dancer's garment
panti pantimedia
women's garment

tigon /ˈtaɪɡən/ n
tigrón
cross between a male tiger and a lioness

tigress n
tigresa
female tiger

tiki-taka n
tiki-taka tiqui-taca tiquitaca
style of play

tilapia /təˈlɑːpiə/ /tɪˈlɑːpiə/ n
tilapia
any fish of the genus Tilapia

tilde /ˈtɪldə/ n
tilde virgulilla
diacritical mark
character
key

tile /taɪl/ n
azulejo baldosa teja alicatado
mostly rectangular shaped sheet of ceramic or fired clay to cover surfaces

tile /taɪl/ v
alicatar azulejar embaldosar embaldosinar poner azulejos a tejar
to cover with tiles

tiler n
embaldosador solador
a person who sets tile

tilery n
tejar tejería
a place where tiles are made

tiling /ˈtaɪlɪŋ/ n
embaldosado
act of applying tiles
covering of tiles

till /tɪl/ conjunction
hasta que
until

till /tɪl/ n
caja
cash register

till /tɪl/ preposition
hasta hasta que
Until

till /tɪl/ v
arar roturar
to work or cultivate

till death do us part adv
hasta que la muerte nos separe.
phrase said as part of wedding vows indicating commitment

tillage /ˈtɪlɪdʒ/ n
labranza
cultivation of arable land

tiller /ˈtɪlə/ n
arado cincel cultivador motoarado
machine
caña del timón
part of the rudder

tillering n
ahijamiento
botanical property

tilt /tɪlt/ n
inclinación
inclination of part of the body

tilt /tɪlt/ v
inclinar ladear ladearse
to slope or incline (something); to slant

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] interjection
fuera abajo
warning shout used by loggers

timber /ˈtɪmbə/ /ˈtɪmbɚ/ [ˈtɪˑmˌbəː] [ˈtɪˑmˌbɚː] n
polín
viga madero
beam used to support something such as a roof or a ship
madera
trees considered as a source of wood
leño madero
wood that has been cut ready for construction

timbre /ˈtæm.bɚ/ /ˈtæmbə(ɹ)/ n
timbre
quality of a sound independent of its pitch and volume

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ n
era
era
tiempo
inevitable passing of events
quantity of availability in time
youth or young adulthood
vez tanda
instance or occurrence
tiempo hora
measurement of a quantity of time
measurement under some system of the time of day or moment in time
hora
numerical indication of a particular moment in time
hora momento
particular moment or hour
por veces
ratio of comparison
hora hora del día
time of day, as indicated by a clock, etc

time /taɪm/ /tɑem/ /tɜːm/ v
programar
to choose the time for
cronometrar
to measure time

time after time adv
una y otra vez
again and again

time and again adv
repetidas veces una vez tras otra una y otra vez
often; repeatedly

time bomb n
bomba de relojería
bomb with a timeout mechanism

time capsule n
caja del tiempo cápsula del tiempo
sealed container

time dilation n
dilatación del tiempo
slowing of the passage of time at relativistic speeds

time flies phraseologicalUnit
el tiempo vuela
time seems to pass quickly

time heals all wounds proverb
el tiempo cura todas las heridas el tiempo lo cura todo
negative feelings eventually fade away

time immemorial n
tiempo inmemorial
time that extends beyond memory or record

time is money proverb
el tiempo es oro el tiempo es dinero
time is money

time is of the essence phraseologicalUnit
el plazo es esencial el tiempo es esencial
haste is necessary

time limit n
plazo tiempo límite
time by which something must finish

time of arrival n
hora de llegada
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to arrive

time of departure n
hora de salida
the time when an airplane etc. is scheduled to depart

time travel n
viaje a través del tiempo
hypothetical or fictional travel to the past or future

time trial n
contra reloj contrarreloj
competitive event in which competitors are timed rather than racing against each other
race in cycling

time will tell phraseologicalUnit
el tiempo dirá
results of an action cannot be known beforehand

time zone n
huso horario zona horaria
range of longitudes where a common standard time is used

time-lapse adj
time-lapse
photographic technique

time-out /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/ n
tiempo fuera tiempo muerto
in sports

time-share n
multipropiedad
property

timeline /ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn/ n
cronología línea de tiempo
graphical representation of a chronological sequence of events
cronograma calendario
schedule of activities

timeliness n
puntualidad
the state of being timely

timely /ˈtaɪmli/ adj
oportuno
done at the proper time
happening or appearing at the proper time

timer /ˈtaɪmɚ/ n
temporizador
device

times /taɪmz/ /tɑemz/ /tɜːmz/ preposition
por
multiplied by

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ n
cronomarcador marca de tiempo
date and time of an event

timestamp /ˈtaɪmˌstæmp/ v
cronomarcar
record date and time of

timetable /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ n
horario
a structured schedule of events

timid /ˈtɪmɪd/ adj
tímido
lacking in courage or confidence

timidly adv
tímidamente
in a timid manner

timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ n
cronometraje
instance of recording the time

timing belt n
banda de distribución banda dentada correa de distribución
a part of an internal combustion engine

timolol n
timolol
kind of beta-adrenergic receptor blocker

timorous /ˈtɪməɹəs/ adj
espantadizo timorato tímido
fearful, timid

timothy n
fleo
type of grass

timpani /ˈtɪmpəni/ n
tímpano tímpanos
kettledrums

tin /tɪn/ n
lata
airtight container
estaño
element

tin /tɪn/ v
estañar
to coat with solder
to cover with tin
enlatar
to place into a tin in order to preserve

tinamou n
tinamú
bird of the family Tinamidae

tinder /ˈtɪndə/ /ˈtɪndəɹ/ n
yesca
dry sticks etc.

tinderbox n
polvorín
potentially dangerous situation
yesquero
small container containing flint, steel, and tinder

tine /taɪn/ n
diente
prong

tinfoil n
papel de estaño
tinfoil

tinge /tɪn(d)ʒ/ n
matiz tinte toque
degree of vividness of a colour
toque
small added amount of colour; (by extension) small added amount of some other thing

tinge /tɪn(d)ʒ/ v
matizar retocar
to add a small amount of colour

tingling n
hormigueo
a tingling sensation

tinker /tɪŋkə(ɹ)/ /tɪŋkɚ/ v
cacharrear
to fiddle with something in an attempt to fix, mend or improve it

tinnitus /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ n
tinnitus acúfenos
perception of nonexistent noise

tinsel /ˈtɪn.səl/ n
espumillón oropel
thin strips of a glittering, metallic material used as a decoration

tinsmith n
hojalatero hojalatera
a person who makes or repairs things with tin

tint /tɪnt/ n
matiz tono
color considered with reference to other similar colors
coloración colorido matiz tinte
pale or faint tinge of any color
coloración colorido tinta
slight coloring

tint /tɪnt/ v
colorir matizar teñir
to shade, color

tinted adj
coloreado colorido con un tinte polarizado teñido
slightly colored, having tint

tintinnabulation /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjuːˈleʃən/ /ˌtɪntɪnˌnæbjəˈleʃən/ n
tañido tintineo
tinkling sound

tiny /ˈtaɪni/ adj
diminuto minúsculo pequeñito
very small

tip /tɪp/ n
punta ápice
extreme end of something
propina
small amount of money left for a servant as a token of appreciation
consejo
piece of private information

tip /tɪp/ v
dar propina
give a small amount of money to someone for a service provided

tip of the iceberg /ˈtɪp əv ði ˈaɪsbɝɡ/ /ˈtɪp əv ðiː ˈaɪsbɜːɡ/ n
punta del iceberg solo el inicio
small indication of a larger possibility

tip one's hand v
revelar sus cartas vérsele el plumero
(idiomatic) to inadvertently reveal any secret

tip the scales v
declinar la balanza inclinar la balanza
to turn a balanced situation to one side

tip-off n
chivatazo soplo
A report of suspicious behaviour, especially to an authority

tipcat n
tala toña
game in which a wooden piece is struck with a stick
wooden piece used in tipcat

tipping point n
punto de inflexión
the point at which a slow, reversible change becomes irreversible

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ n
volquete
apparatus for unloading railroad freight cars by tipping them
era
area near the entrance of mines used to load and unload coal
bebistrajo botella chato chiquito copa trago
slang: any alcoholic drink

tipple /ˈtɪpəl/ v
beber como un cosaco
To drink too much alcohol
copear empinar el codo mojar la canal maestra pimplar soplar tomar
to drink alcohol regularly, but not to excess

tipsy /ˈtɪp.si/ adj
achispado
slightly drunk

tiptoe /ˈtɪpˌtoʊ/ /ˈtɪpˌtəʊ/ v
caminar de puntillas
to walk quietly

tirade /ˈtaɪɹeɪd/ n
catilinaria diatriba invectiva
long, angry or violent speech

tiramisu /ˌtɪɹəmɪˈsuː/ /ˌtɪɹəˈmisu/ n
tiramisú
semifreddo dessert

tire /ˈtaɪ̯ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaɪ̯ɚ/ /ˈtɑːɚ/ /ˈtʌɪ̯ɚ/ v
aburrirse cansarse hartarse
to become bored
cansar cansarse
to become sleepy
cansar fatigar
to make sleepy

tired /taɪəd/ /taɪɚd/ adj
cansado fatigado
in need of rest or sleep

tiredness n
fatiga
state of being tired

tireless adj
incansable infatigable
indefatigable

tirelessly adv
a destajo incansablemente
in a tireless manner

tiresome adj
agotador cansador fatigoso
causing fatigue or boredom

tiring adj
cansado agobiante agotador cansador cansino fatigoso
that tires or tire

tissue /ˈtɪsjuː/ /ˈtɪʃu/ n
tejido
aggregation of cells
woven fabric
pañuelo tejido
sheet of absorbent paper

tissue paper n
papel tisú
thin, translucent paper

tissular adj
tisular
of or pertaining to tissue

tit /tɪt/ n
teta macoca melón
(slang, vulgar) a woman's breast
teta
a mammary gland, teat

tit for tat /ˈtɪt fə(ɹ) ˈtæt/ /ˈtɪt fɚ ˈtæt/ n
ojo por ojo
act of returning exactly what one gets

tit fuck n
cubana
stimulation of a penis by breasts

titan /ˈtaɪtən/ n
titán
something or someone large in stature, greatness or godliness

titanic /taɪˈtæn.ɪk/ adj
titánico
titanic

titanite n
titanita
mixed calcium and titanium neosilicate

titanium /taɪˈteɪni.əm/ /tɪˈteɪni.əm/ n
titanio
chemical element

titanium oxide n
óxido de titanio
binary compound of titanium and oxygen

tithe /taɪð/ n
diezmo
tax paid to the Church

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ adj
castaño cobrizo
of a bright auburn colour

titian /ˈtɪʃən/ n
castaño cobrizo
bright auburn colour

titillate v
titilar
to excite pleasantly

titin /ˈtaɪtɪn/ n
titina
protein

titivate /ˈtɪt.ɪ.veɪt/ v
adornar afeitar arreglar vestirse de gala
to make small improvements to

title /ˈtaɪtl̩/ n
título
name of a book, etc
prefix or suffix added to a name
certificate of ownership
tutela título
right to ownership

title deed n
escritura de propiedad título traslativo de dominio
deed by which the title to property is conveyed

titled adj
titulado

titmouse /ˈtɪtmaʊs/ n
carbonero
Any bird of the family Paridae

titrate /ˈtɪtɹeɪt/ v
titrar titular
to ascertain the concentration of a solution

titration /taɪˈtɹeɪʃən/ n
titulación valoración
determination of concentration, by addition of reagent until completion of reaction

tits and ass n
tetas y culo
entertainment involving scantily clad women

tió de Nadal /tiˌoʊ dɛ nəˈdɑl/ /tɪˌəʊ dɛ nəˈdɒl/ n
caga tió tió de Nadal
a wooden Christmas character that is beaten until it poops gifts

tlaquimilolli n
tlaquimilolli
a sacred bundle

tmesis /t(ə)ˈmiːsɪs/ n
tmesis
insertion of one or more words between the components of a word

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] particle
-ar -er -ir
infinitive-marker

to /tu/ /tuː/ /tə/ /tʉː/ [ɾə] preposition
a hacia
in the direction of, and arriving at
menos para
time: preceding
para a
used to indicate purpose
a
used to indicate the indirect object
used after certain adjectives to indicate a relationship
used to indicate ratios
used to indicated exponentiation

to and fro adv
de ceca en meca palante y patrás
back and forth

to arms
¡a las armas!
to arms

to be continued phraseologicalUnit
continuará
continues in next episode

to be honest phraseologicalUnit
para ser honesta para ser honesto si me apuras
frankly

to boot adv
además
in addition, besides, also

to date
hasta la fecha
until now

to death
a muerte
to a great degree

to do with preposition
tener algo que ver con tener que ver con
relate or relevant to

to each his own proverb
cada loco con su tema cada quién a su gusto
every person is entitled to his or her personal preferences

to err is human proverb
errar es humano
Everybody makes mistakes

to go adj
para llevar
served in a takeout container

to one's knowledge
por lo que sepa que yo sepa
to one's knowledge

to scale
a escala
such that each dimension has the same proportion to the original

to taste
al gusto
depending on personal taste

to the full
a tope
fully, completely

to the letter adv
al pie de la letra a la letra a la ley a pies juntillas a rajatabla al dedillo
idiomatic for “literally”, following the rules as they're written

to the max
a tope
to the maximum possible degree or extent

to the point
hasta el punto (en/de que) preciso
relevant or pertinent, succinct

to the power of preposition
a la elevado a la
indicating an exponent

to thine own self be true proverb
sé sincero contigo mismo
proverb

to whom it may concern phraseologicalUnit
a quien corresponda a quien pueda concernir
phrase used to begin a formal letter to an unknown recipient

to wit adv
a saber
namely, specifically

to-do n
encargos pendientes
task

to-do list n
lista de quehaceres
list of errands

toad /toʊd/ /təʊd/ n
sapo
amphibian similar to a frog
very unpleasant man

toadstool /ˈtoʊdˌstu(ə)l/ /ˈtəʊdˌstuːl/ n
seta venenosa
an inedible or poisonous mushroom

toady n
lameculos pelotillero arrastrado cepillero chupamedias come mierda
sycophant flattering others to gain personal advantage

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ n
brindis
salutation
tostada pan tostado
toasted bread

toast /toʊst/ /təʊst/ v
brindar brindar por
to engage in a salutation
tostar
to lightly cook in a kitchen appliance
to lightly cook by browning over fire

toaster /ˈtoʊstɚ/ /ˈtəʊstə/ n
tostadora tostador
device for toasting bread

tobacco /təˈbækoʊ/ n
tabaco
leaves of certain varieties of tobacco plant
any plant of the genus Nicotiana

tobacco pipe n
pipa
smoking tool

tobacconist n
estanquero estanquera tabaquera tabaquero
person who sells tobacco

tobacconist's n
tabaquería
shop that sells tobacco products

tobramycin n
tobramicina
antibiotic

toccata /təˈkɑːtə/ n
tocata
musical piece

tocsin /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
rebato
an alarm or other signal sounded by a bell

today /təˈdeɪ/ adv
hoy actualmente hoy día hoy en día
nowadays
hoy
on the current day

today /təˈdeɪ/ n
hoy hoy día
today (noun)

toddle v
tambalearse
walk unsteadily

toddler n
niño
young human child

toe /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
dedo del pie dedo
any equivalent part in an animal
dedo del pie ortejo
each of the five digits on the end of the foot

toenail /ˈtəʊˌneɪl/ n
uña del dedo del pie
the plate covering the end of a toe

toff n
concheto gente de arriba pijo ricachón
"A person of the upper class"

toffee /ˈtɒfi/ /ˈtɔfi/ n
caramelo
uncountable: type of confectionery

tofu /ˈtoʊfu/ /ˈtəʊfuː/ n
tofu
protein-rich food made from curdled soy milk

tofu skin n
yuba
food product made from soybeans

toga /ˈtoʊɡə/ /ˈtəʊɡə/ n
toga
loose outer garment worn by the citizens of Ancient Rome
loose wrap gown

together /tʊˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /tʊˈɡɛðɚ/ adv
junto juntamente
at the same time, in the same place
junto
into one place

toggle /ˈtɑ.ɡəl/ /ˈtɒɡ.əl/ v
alternar conmutar
to alternate between two positions using a single switch or lever
alternar
to switch between alternate states

toggle switch n
conmutador

toil /tɔɪl/ n
esfuerzo

toil /tɔɪl/ v
labrar trabajar
to labour, to work

toilet /ˈtɔɪ.lət/ n
vestidor
dressing room
retrete excusado inodoro taza del baño
fixture used for urination and defecation
aseo arreglo
personal grooming
chiquero muladar
place resembling a filthy toilet
lavabo retrete servicio excusado váter inodoro
room used for urination and defecation

toilet bowl n
taza taza del baño
receptacle designed to receive the dejections of humans

toilet brush n
escobilla de baño
brush to clean toilet bowl

toilet humour n
chiste verde
a scatological or vulgar phrase intended to be amusing

toilet paper n
papel higiénico confort
paper to clean oneself after defecation or urination

toilet roll n
rollo de papel higiénico
roll of toilet paper

toilet seat n
asiento de la taza asiento del inodoro asiento del sanitario
seat of a toilet

tokamak /ˈtoʊkəmæk/ /ˈtəʊkəmæk/ n
Tokamak
A torus-shaped chamber in which a plasma is magnetically confined

toke tube /təʊk tuːb/ n
bate canuto carruco leño porro
marijuana cigarette

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ adj
simbólico
merely symbolic

token /ˈtoʊkən/ /ˈtəʊkən/ n
recuerdo
keepsake or souvenir
seña
something serving as an expression of something else

tolar n
tólar
currency of the Republic of Slovenia

told /toʊld/ /təʊld/ v
dicho
past participle
dijo
simple past tense

tolerable /ˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ /ˈtɒləɹəbl̩/ adj
aceptable soportable tolerable
tolerable
Capable of being borne, tolerated or endured; bearable or endurable

tolerance /ˈtɒləɹəns/ n
tolerancia
ability to tolerate
ability to endure pain or hardship
permitted deviation from standard

tolerant /ˈtɑːləɹənt/ /ˈtɒləɹənt/ adj
tolerante
tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something

tolerate /ˈtɑl.ə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ v
tolerar soportar
to allow without interference

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ n
peaje
fee for using roads and bridges

toll /toʊl/ /toʊɫ/ /təʊl/ v
tocar
to make the noise of a bell

toll booth n
caseta de cobro
a booth on a toll road or toll bridge where the toll is collected

toluene /ˈtɑl.ju.in/ /ˈtɒl.juː.iːn/ n
tolueno
liquid hydrocarbon

tom /tɑm/ /tɒm/ n
tamtan
drum type
gato
male cat
macho
male of other animals

tomahawk /ˈtɑ.mə.hɔk/ /ˈtɒ.mə.hɔːk/ n
tomahawk
American Indian axe

tomato /toʊˈmɑː.toʊ/ /təˈmeɪ.toʊ/ /təˈmɑː.toʊ/ [tʰə̥ˈmeɪɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɐːtʰɐʉ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑɾoʊ] [tʰə̥ˈmɑːtʰəʊ] n
tomate jitomate
fruit
tomato plant

tomato juice n
jugo de tomate zumo de tomate
juice made from tomatoes

tomato purée n
concentrado de tomate
concentrated sauce made from tomatoes

tomato sauce n
salsa de tomate
pasta sauce

tomb /tuːm/ n
tumba
small building or vault for the remains of the dead

tomboy /ˈtɑmbɔɪ/ /ˈtɒmbɔɪ/ n
chicazo marimacha machorra marimacho varonera
girl who acts as a typical boy would

tombstone n
lápida
stone on grave

tome /toʊm/ /təʊm/ n
tomo
one in a series of volumes

tomfoolery /ˌtɒmˈfuːl.ə.ɹi/ n
payasada
foolish behaviour

tomnoddy /tɑmˈnɑdi/ /tɒmˈnɒdɪ/ n
burro imbécil
a fool or dunce

tomography n
tomografía
imaging by sections or sectioning

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ adv
mañana
on the day after the present day

tomorrow /təˈmɑɹə/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ/ /təˈmɒɹəʊ/ /təˈmɔɹoʊ/ /tʊˈmɑɹoʊ/ n
mañana
the day after the present day

tomorrow is another day /təˈmɑɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðɚ deɪ/ /təˈmɒɹoʊ ɪz əˈnʌðə(ɹ) deɪ/ proverb
mañana será otro día
a phrase indicating that tomorrow will bring new opportunities

tomorrow night adv
mañana por la noche
during the night of the day after

tomorrow night n
mañana por la noche
night after the present day

ton /tɔ̃/ /tʌn/ n
a base de bien a cascoporro a cholón a espuertas a mansalva a patadas
large amount
tonelada
unit of weight

tonal /ˈtoʊnəl/ /ˈtəʊnəl/ adj
tonal
employing tones that have a predictable relationship to some tonic
of or relating to tones or tonality

tone /toʊn/ /təʊn/ n
tono
specific pitch, quality and duration; a note
pitch of a word that distinguishes a difference in meaning
manner in which speech or writing is expressed
shade or quality of a colour
character of a sound, especially the timbre of an instrument or voice
interval of a major second

tone mark n
marca de tono
tone mark

tone sandhi n
sandhi tonal
change of tone

tone-deaf adj
sin oído musical
unable to distinguish differences in pitch

toneme n
tonema
phoneme

toner /ˈtoʊnɚ/ n
tónico
cosmetic lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores
tóner
powder used in laser printers and photocopiers

tong /tɒŋ/ n
tenaza
tool

tong /tɒŋ/ v
usar tenaza
to grab, manipulate or transport something using tongs
to use tongs

tongs /tɑŋz/ /tɒŋz/ /tɔŋz/ n
pinzas
an instrument

tongue /tɒŋɡ/ /tʊŋ/ /tʌŋ/ n
lengüeta lengua
flap in a shoe
lengua sinhueso
organ

tongue and groove n
machihembrado machimbre
joint, in flooring or panelling

tongue kiss n
beso con lengua
kiss with contact between tongues

tongue-twister n
trabalenguas
phrase which is difficult to say

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ adj
tónico
curative

tonic /ˈtɒnɪk/ n
tónico
substance

tonic water n
tónica agua tónica aguaquina
carbonated beverage

tonify v
tonificar

tonight /təˈnaɪt/ adv
esta noche esta tarde
during today's evening
esta noche
during today's nighttime

tonne /tɒn/ /tʌn/ n
tonelada tonelada métrica
1000 kilograms

tonsil /ˈtɑn.səl/ /ˈtɒn.səl/ n
amígdala
any of the lymphoid masses
amígdala amígdala palatina
palatine tonsil

tonsillectomy n
amigdalectomía
surgical removal of tonsils

tonsillitis /tɒnsəˈlaɪtɪs/ n
amigdalitis
inflammation of the tonsils

tonsillolith n
tonsilolito
calculus

tonsorial adj
barberil tonsoril

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ n
tonsura
bald patch resulting from being tonsured
ritual shaving of this kind

tonsure /ˈtɒn.ʃə(ɹ)/ v
tonsurar
shave the crown of the head

tontine /tɒnˈtiːn/ n
tontina

too /tu/ /tuː/ adv
también
likewise
demasiado
more than enough; as too much

too bad phraseologicalUnit
ni modo que lástima
that's a pity

too many determiner
demasiado
excessive

too many cooks spoil the broth proverb
muchas manos en un plato causan arrebato muchas manos en un plato hacen mucho garabato
with too many people a task won't be done very well

too much /tu ˈmʌtʃ/ adv
demasiado en demasía
excessively

tool /tuːl/ n
herramienta utensilio
mechanical device intended to make a task easier
equipment used in a profession
instrumento
penis

toolbar n
barra de herramientas
row of icons in a graphical user interface

toolbox /ˈtuːlˌbɑks/ n
caja de instrumento
storage case for tools

toolkit n
herramental instrumental
assembly of tools

toolset n
herramental instrumental
collection of tools

tooltip n
tooltip
an element of a graphical user interface

tooth /tuːθ/ /tʊθ/ n
diente
biological tooth
saw tooth
gear tooth

tooth and nail adv
a brazo partido a capa y espada con uñas y dientes
viciously

tooth fairy /tuːθ ˈfɛəɹɪ/ n
ratoncito Pérez
a figure of modern myth

toothbrush /ˈtuːθbɹʌʃ/ n
cepillo de dientes escobilla de dientes
brush for cleaning the teeth and tongue

toothless adj
desdentado edéntulo
Having no teeth

toothpaste /ˈtuːθpeɪst/ n
dentífrico pasta de dientes crema dental
paste for cleaning the teeth

toothpick /tuːθ.pɪk/ n
mondadientes palillo escarbadientes
stick for removing food residue from the area between the teeth

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ adj
máximo
informal: best
superior
on the top

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ n
dominador dominadora
BDSM: dominant partner in a BDSM relationship or roleplay
peonza trompo pirinola
child’s spinning toy
top
garment worn to cover the torso
activo camote hombre penetrador mayate
gay sexual slang: gay man who likes to penetrate in sex
tapa cubierta tapadera
lid, cap, cover
cofa
top of a ship's mast
cima parte de más arriba parte superior
uppermost part
cabecera
uppermost part of a visual field

top /tɑp/ /tɒp/ v
rematar rendir ser exitoso ser un éxito sobresalir
excel
cubrir
to cover on the top or with a top
despuntar
to cut or remove the top

top brass n
plana mayor

top hat n
sombrero de copa chistera galera sombrero de copa alta
cylindrical hat

top it off v
para colmo
emphasize

top notch adj
de primera clase excelente
Of the highest quality

top quark n
quark cima
top quark

top secret adj
ultrasecreto
information classified at the highest level

top up v
recargar
to extend credit
rellenar
to fill

topaz /ˈtoʊpæz/ /ˈtəʊpæz/ n
topacio
gem

tope /toʊp/ /təʊp/ n
cazón
Galeorhinus galeus

topic /ˈtɑpɪk/ /ˈtɒpɪk/ n
tema
subject; theme

topical /ˈtɒp.ɪ.kəl/ adj
tópico
medicine: applied to a localized part of the body

topless adj
de topless en topless

topographer n
topógrafo topógrafa
A person who studies or records topography

topographic adj
topográfico
of, or relating to topography

topography /təˈpɑɡɹəfi/ /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
topografía
the features themselves (the terrain)

topolect n
topolecto
speech-form or lect of a particular place

topological adj
topológico
of or relating to topology

topological group n
grupo topológico
group with topological structure

topological space n
espacio topológico
a set with its topology

topology /təˈpɑlədʒi/ /təˈpɒlədʒi/ n
topología
study of geometric properties that are not changed by stretching etc.
arrangements of computer nodes

topos /ˈtɒpɒs/ n
tópico
literary theme

topping /ˈtɑpɪŋ/ /ˈtɒpɪŋ/ n
guarnición
food on top

topple /ˈtɑpl̩/ /ˈtɒpl̩/ v
derribar
to push, throw over, overturn or overthrow something
recargar
to totter and fall, or to lean as if about to do so

topple over v
caerse
fall over

topsail /ˈtɑp.seɪl/ /ˈtɒp.seɪl/ n
gavia
sail above the course sail

topsy-turvily adv
desordenadamente
disorderly, chaotically

topsy-turvy adj
al revés
backwards or upside down
caotico desordenado
disorderly, chaotic

topsy-turvy adv
caótico desordenadamente
disorderly, chaotically

toqui /ˈto.ki/ n
toqui
Mapuche war chief

tor /tɔɹ/ /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
risco
outcrop of rock

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ n
antorcha
stick with flame at one end

torch /tɔɹtʃ/ /tɔːtʃ/ v
incendiar
set fire to

toreador n
torero toreador
a bullfighter

toric /tɔːɹɪk/ adj
tórico
pertaining to or shaped like a torus

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ n
tormento
extreme pain

torment /tɔː(ɹ)ˈmɛnt/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)mɛnt/ v
atormentar
to cause severe suffering

tormentor n
atormentador
someone who torments

tornadic adj
tornádico
having the ability to produce a tornado

tornado /tɔː(ɹ)ˈneɪ.dəʊ/ n
tornado
violent windstorm

toroid n
toroide
surface generated by a closed curve (especially a circle) rotating about, but not intersecting or containing, an axis in its own plane

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ n
torpedo raya eléctrica
fish
torpedo
underwater weapon

torpedo /ˌtɔɹˈpi.doʊ/ /ˌtɔː(ɹ)ˈpiː.dəʊ/ v
torpedear
to send a torpedo
to sink a ship with one of more torpedoes
to undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack

torpedo bomber n
torpedero
aircraft

torpid adj
torpe
lazy, lethargic, apathetic
inmóvil
unmoving

torpor /ˈtɔɹpɚ/ /ˈtɔːpə(ɹ)/ n
torpor torpeza
being inactive or stuporous

torque /tɔː(ɹ)k/ /tɔːk/ n
par par de fuerzas momento de fuerza par de torsión par motor
a rotational or twisting force

torrefy /ˈtɒ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ /ˈtɔ.ɹɪ.faɪ/ v
asar torrefacer
to subject to intense heat

torrent /ˈtɑɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɒɹ.ənt/ /ˈtɔɹ.ənt/ n
torrente
violent flow, as of water etc.

torrential /tɔˈɹɛnt.ʃəl/ /təˈɹɛn.tʃəl/ adj
torrencial diluviano
coming or characterized by torrents; flowing heavily or in large quantities

torrid /ˈtɑɹɪd/ /ˈtɒɹɪd/ /ˈtɔɹɪd/ adj
torrido
full of intense emotions...
very hot and dry

torsalo n
tórsalo
Dermatobia hominis

torsion /ˈtɔː.ʃən/ n
elasticidad
that force with which a thread, wire, or rod tends to return to a state of rest after it has been twisted
torsión
the act of turning or twisting

torso /ˈtɔɹ.soʊ/ /ˈtɔː.səʊ/ n
torso tronco
body excluding the head and limbs

tort /tɔ(ə)ɹt/ /tɔːt/ n
delito civile
law: wrongful act causing injury

tortfeasor /ˈtɔɹtˌfiːzɚ/ /ˈtɔːtˌfiːzə/ n
agraviador agresor injuriador
person who commits a tort

tortilla /tɔɹˈti.ə/ /tɔːˈtɪjə/ n
tortilla tortilla de harina tortilla de harina de trigo tortilla de trigo
a flat round bread

tortilla chip n
totopo
chip made from corn tortilla

tortoise /ˈtɔː.təs/ /ˈtɔːɹ.təs/ /ˈtɔːˌtɔɪs/ n
tortuga tortuga terrestre morrocoy
land-dwelling reptile

tortoise shell n
caparazón de tortuga
shell of a tortoise

tortoiseshell /ˈtɔː(ɹ)tə.ˌʃɛl/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)təs.ˌʃɛl/ adj
carey
made of covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle

tortoiseshell /ˈtɔː(ɹ)tə.ˌʃɛl/ /ˈtɔː(ɹ)təs.ˌʃɛl/ n
carey
covering of carapace of hawksbill turtle

tortuosity n
tortuosidad
(physics) property of curve being tortuous

tortuous /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃuəs/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃuːəs/ adj
tortuoso
twisted

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
suplicio
"suffering of heart" imposed by one on another, in personal relationships
tortura
intentional causing of somebody's experiencing agony

torture /ˈtɔɹt͡ʃɚ/ /ˈtɔːt͡ʃə(ɹ)/ v
torturar
to intentionally inflict unnecessary pain or suffering on helpless victims

torturer n
torturador
one who tortures

torus /ˈtɔːɹəs/ n
toro
shape in 3-dimensional Euclidean space
topological space

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ n
lanzamiento tiro
throw, a lob, of a ball
echar un volado lanzar una moneda al aire
toss of a coin before a match

toss /tɑs/ /tɒs/ /tɔs/ v
desechar tirar
to discard
mezclar revolver
to stir or mix (a salad)
lanzar
to throw with an initial upward direction

toss a coin v
lanzar una moneda
to flick a coin for making a decision

toss and turn v
dar vueltas en la cama
unable to lie still

tostone n
tostón
Mexican dish of fried, sliced plantain

tot /tɒt/ n
infante
small child

tot up /ˌtɒt ˈʌp/ v
adicionar
to calculate the sum of

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ adj
total
entire
complete

total /ˈtoʊ.təl/ /ˈtəʊ.təl/ n
total montante
amount
suma
sum

total eclipse n
eclipse total
eclipse in which the eclipsed body is completely obscured to the viewer

total order n
orden total
partial order that applies an order to any two elements

total war n
guerra total
warfare where all of a country's resources are employed

totalitarian /ˌtoʊtəlɪˈtɛəɹiən/ /ˌtəʊtəlɪˈtɛɹiən/ adj
totalitario totalitaria
related to the system of government

totalitarianism n
totalitarismo
system where state wields absolute control

totality /toʊˈtælɨti/ n
totalidad
state of being total

totalizer n
totalizador
person or object that totals

totally /ˈtoʊt.(ə)l.i/ adv
totalmente
In a total manner; completely

totem /ˈtoʊtəm/ /ˈtəʊtəm/ n
tótem
natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe

totem pole n
tótem
sculpture

totemic adj
totémico
serving as, or relating to, a totem

totipotent adj
totipotente
exhibiting totipotency

toto caelo adv
diferir totalmente ser algo completamente distinto ser algo totalmente diferente ser algo totalmente distinto
By diametrical opposition, as far apart as possible

totter /ˈtɑːtɚ/ /ˈtɒtə/ v
bascular dar tumbos tambalearse
move or stand unsteadily

toucan /ˈtuːkən/ /ˈtuːˌkæn/ n
tucán
Ramphastid

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ n
toque contacto tacto
toque tacto
act of touching
toque
distinguishing feature
style or technique
tacto toque
sense of perception by physical contact
pizca
small amount

touch /tʌt͡ʃ/ v
conmover tocar
affect emotionally
tocar
make physical contact with

touch on v
tocar
mention briefly

touch screen n
pantalla táctil
input/output device

touch-up n
retoque
a finishing touch

touchable adj
tocable
Capable of being touched

touchdown /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/ n
touchdown
football score

touched in the head adj
tocado de la cabeza
slightly mentally deficient

touchily adv
irritablemente
in a touchy manner

touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ adj
conmovedor enternecedor
provoking sadness and pity

touchpad n
touchpad
flat surface which is sensitive to touch

touchstone n
norma
standard of comparison or evaluation
piedra de toque toque
stone used to test the quality of gold alloys

touchy /ˈtʌtʃi/ adj
picajoso picajón quisquilloso
easily offended; oversensitive

touché /tuːˈʃeɪ/ /ˈtuː.ʃeɪ/ interjection
touché
acknowledgement
fencing hit

tough /tʌf/ adj
de mano dura
difficult or demanding
severo
harsh or severe
resistente
rugged or physically hardy

tough /tʌf/ interjection
ni modo
lack of sympathy

tough nut to crack n
hueso duro de roer
challenging problem to solve

toupee /tuːˈpeɪ/ n
peluquín bisoñé peluca de hombre
wig

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ n
tour
guided visit
tour recorrido
journey
gira tour
journey through given list of places

tour /tɔː(ɹ)/ v
recorrer
to make a circuit
to make a journey

tour de force /ˌtuɹ.dəˈfoɹs/ n
hazaña proeza
Feat demonstrating brilliance or mastery in a field

tour guide n
guía turístico
guide on organised tours

tour of duty n
misión
period of time spent on a specific assignment, especially on an overseas mission

tourism /tɔːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
turismo
the act of travelling or sightseeing
collectively, the tourists visiting a place or landmark

tourist /ˈtɔɹ.ɪst/ /ˈtɝ.ɪst/ /ˈtʊəɹɪst/ /ˈtʊɹ.ɪst/ n
turista
someone who travels for pleasure

tourist office n
oficina de turismo
office which provides information for tourists

touristic adj
turístico
catering to tourists

touristification n
turistificación
the process of touristifying

touristify v
turistificar
to make suitable for tourists, especially by adding superficial frills at the expense of authenticity

touristy adj
turístico
catering to tourists

tourmaline /ˈtʊəɹməliːn/ n
turmalina
both senses

tournament /ˈtʊənəmənt/ /ˈtʊɹnəmənt/ n
torneo justa
(historical) series of battles
torneo campeonato
series of games

tourniquet /ˈtɝ.nɪ.kɪt/ /ˈtʊə.nɪ.keɪ/ n
torniquete
a tightly compressed bandage used to stop bleeding

tout /taʊt/ /tʌʊt/ v
presumir
To flaunt, to publicize/publicise; to boast or brag; to promote

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ n
remolque
act of towing
something that is towed
cable cabo remolque
cable used in towing
remolcador remolque
something that tows

tow /taʊ/ /toʊ/ /təʊ/ v
remolcar
pull something using a line

tow truck /ˈtoʊ.tɹʌk/ n
grúa remolque
motor vehicle for towing

toward /tɘ.ˈwoːd/ /tə.ˈwɔːd/ /tʊ.ˈwɔɹd/ preposition
para
for the purpose of
hacia sobre
in relation to
hacia
in the direction of
located near

towboat n
remolcador
boat designed to push barges

towel /taʊl/ n
toalla
cloth used for wiping

towel rail n
toallero
a rail, sometimes heated, in a bathroom on which towels are hung to dry

tower /ˈtaʊ.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈtaʊɚ/ n
la casa de dios torre
Tarot card
torre
structure
(figuratively) any item that is higher than it is wide

tower over v
sobresalir
to be considerably taller than

towheaded adj
aclarado claro de cabello claro de pelo claro
Having pale blond hair, resembling tow

towhee /ˈtaʊhiː/ n
toquí
bird

town /taʊn/ n
ciudad pueblo
settlement

town crier n
pregonero
town crier

town gas n
gas ciudad
manufactured gas supplied to consumers

town hall n
ayuntamiento
a building that houses the local government offices of a town

town square n
plaza
an open area in a town

township /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/ n
municipio
a subdivision of a county
territory of a town

towpath n
camino de sirga
path alongside a canal or river

towrope n
sirga
a rope for towing

toxic /ˈtɑk.sɪk/ /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ adj
tóxico tóxica
having a harmful chemical nature

toxic shock syndrome n
síndrome del shock tóxico
acute infection

toxicity /tɒkˈsɪsəti/ n
toxicidad
degree

toxicological adj
toxicológico
of or pertaining to toxicology

toxicologist n
toxicóloga toxicólogo
scientist or physician who speciality is toxicology

toxicology n
toxicología
scientific study of poisons and poisoning

toxicomania /ˌtɑksɪkoʊˈmeɪniə/ /ˌtɒksɪkəʊˈmeɪnɪə/ n
toxicomanía
desire for intoxicants

toxin /ˈtɑksɪn/ /ˈtɒksɪn/ n
toxina
a toxic or poisonous substance

toxoplasmosis n
toxoplasmosis
disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii

toy /tɔɪ/ n
juguete
something to play with

toy /tɔɪ/ v
jugar
to play with
darle vueltas a una idea
to ponder or consider

toybox n
jugetero
box for storing toys

toymaker n
jugetero
craftsman who makes toys

toyon n
tollón
evergreen shrub

trace /tɹeɪs/ n
traza
(mathematics) sum of the diagonal elements of a square matrix
calcar
act of tracing
huella rastro traza
mark left as a sign of passage

trace /tɹeɪs/ v
calcar
to copy onto a sheet of superimposed paper
trazar
to draw or sketch

trace element n
oligoelemento microelemento
chemical element in an organism’s diet

traceability /ˌtɹeɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ n
trazabilidad rastreabilidad
ability to trace a process

trachea /tɹəˈki.ə/ /ˈtɹeɪki.ə/ n
tráquea
thin-walled, cartilaginous tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi

tracheal adj
traqueal
of or pertaining to the trachea

tracheitis n
traqueítis
inflammation of the trachea

tracheotomy n
traqueotomía
surgery to insert a tube into the neck

trachoma n
tracoma
infectious disease

trachyte /ˈtɹeɪkʌɪt/ n
traquita
pale igneous rock

tracing paper n
papel de calco
translucent paper

track /tɹæk/ n
pista
circular data storage unit on a side of magnetic or optical disk
sound stored on a record
huella rastro
mark left by something that has passed along
huella
mark or impression left by the foot
vía
permanent way; the rails
surco
physical track on a record

track /tɹæk/ v
seguir
to observe the (measured) state of an object over time

track and field n
atletismo
group of athletic sports

track down v
localizar rastrear
to search, hunt

tracking n
interletrado interletraje
consistent adjustment of space between individual letters

trackless adj
destraciada destraciado
not running on tracks

tracksuit n
chándal jogging buzo mono pants sudadera
garment

tract /tɹækt/ n
tratado
a brief treatise
aparato tracto
a series of connected body organs
folleto
a small booklet
extensión
an area

traction /ˈtɹæk.ʃən/ n
tracción
act of pulling something along a surface using motive power
mechanically applied sustained pull, especially to a limb

tractor /ˈtɹæktə/ /ˈtɹæktɚ/ n
tractor
farm vehicle
cabezal
truck (or lorry) for pulling a trailer

tractor beam n
rayo tractor
science fiction device

tractor driver n
tractorista
one who drives a tractor

tractrix n
tractriz
curve

trade /tɹeɪd/ n
comercio gremio
buying and selling

trade /tɹeɪd/ v
intercambiar trocar
exchange
comerciar mercadear
to engage in trade

trade away v
abandonar entregar renunciar a
to relinquish

trade deficit n
déficit comercial
negative balance of trade

trade fair n
feria feria de muestras
exhibition for a particular field

trade in v
intercambiar
to give a piece of merchandise as part of the payment

trade name n
nombre comercial
business or firm
name used to identify a commercial product or service

trade secret n
secreto comercial
formula, practice, process, design

trade surplus n
superávit comercial
positive balance of trade

trade union n
sindicato
organization

trade war n
guerra comercial
practice of nations creating mutual tariffs

trade wind /ˈtɹeɪdˑwɪnd/ n
vientos alisios
steady wind

trade-off n
dilema
situation in which one thing must be decreased for another to be increased

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ adj
consabido marca de la casa
distinctive, characteristic

trademark /ˈtɹeɪdmɑː(ɹ)k/ n
marca registrada marca
identification of a company's product

trader /ˈtɹeɪdə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪdɚ/ n
comerciante
one who earns a living by trading

tradesman n
artesano
skilled male manual worker

trading card /ˈtɹeɪd.ɪŋ ˌkɑɹd/ n
cromo lámina
collectible card featuring information of interest to purchasers

trading floor n
piso de remates

trading partner n
socio comercial
country that another country does business with

trading post n
puesto comercial
place where trading of goods takes place

tradition /tɹəˈdɪʃən/ n
tradición
a part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation

traditional /tɹəˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
tradicional
of or pertaining to tradition

traditional Chinese medicine n
medicina china tradicional
medical practices of Chinese culture

traditionalism n
tradicionalismo
adherence to traditional views

traditionalist n
tradicionalista
one who adheres to tradition

traditionally /tɹəˈdɪʃəˌnəli/ /tɹəˈdɪʃˌnəli/ adv
tradicionalmente
traditional manner

traduce /tɹəˈdjuːs/ /tɹəˈdus/ v
calumniar difamar
to malign by making malicious and false or defamatory statements
traducir
to pass into another form of expression
legar
to pass on; to transmit

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ n
tráfico
commercial transportation or exchange of goods
trata
illegal trade or exchange of goods, often drugs
tráfico circulación
pedestrians or vehicles on roads or on the air

traffic /ˈtɹæfɪk/ v
traficar
To trade meanly or mercenarily;

traffic circle n
rotonda glorieta redondel
an intersection with a circular shape and, usually, a central island

traffic cone n
cono de tráfico
cone-shaped marker

traffic island n
camellón mediana
stretch of raised concrete

traffic jam n
atasco embotellamiento taco trancón cola caravana
situation in which all road traffic is stationary or very slow

traffic light n
semáforo
signalling device

traffic sign n
señal de tráfico
traffic sign

tragedy /ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪdi/ n
tragedia
drama or similar work
disastrous event, especially one involving great loss of life or injury
genre of such works, and the art of producing them

tragic /ˈtɹædʒɪk/ adj
trágico
causing great sadness
relating to tragedy

tragically adv
trágicamente
in a tragic manner

tragicomedy n
tragicomedia
drama that combines elements of tragedy and comedy

tragicomic adj
tragicómico
related to tragicomedy

tragus n
trago
small piece of thick cartilage of the external ear

trail /tɹeɪl/ n
rastro
footprints or signs of something/someone has passed previously
sendero
route for travel over land
pista rastro
track followed by a hunter

trail /tɹeɪl/ v
arrastrar
drag behind
seguir
follow behind

trailblaze v
asenderear

trailblazer n
colonizador colono pionero
innovative leader

trailer /ˈtɹeɪlə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪlɚ/ n
caravana casa rodante rulota
furnished vehicle towed behind another, used as a dwelling when stationary
avance tráiler
preview of a film
remolque acoplado
unpowered wheeled vehicle that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, with the exception of a caravan
tráiler acoplado remolque
vehicle towed behind another, used for carrying equipment

train /tɹeɪn/ n
caravana tren
group of animals, vehicles, or people
tren
line of connected cars or carriages
cola
that which is drawn along
the elongated back portion of a dress or skirt which drags along the ground

train /tɹeɪn/ v
entrenar entrenarse
to practice an ability
entrenar
to teach a task
to improve one's fitness

train ferry n
ferrobarco
ferry for rail vehicles

train of thought n
tren de pensamiento
flow of thinking

train wreck n
desastre total
disaster

train-bearer n
caudataria caudatario
attendant who supports the train

trainee /tɹeɪ.ni/ n
practicante
someone being formally trained in a workplace

trainer /ˈtɹeɪnə/ /ˈtɹeɪnɚ/ n
entrenador amaestrador
person who trains another; coach
tenis
running shoe

training /ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/ n
entrenamiento capacitación
the activity of imparting and acquiring skills

training wheels n
llantas de entrenamiento ruedines rueditas
pair of small wheels attached to a child's bicycle

trait /tɹeɪ/ /tɹeɪt/ n
característica rasgo carácter
an identifying characteristic, habit or trend

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ adj
traidor
traitorous

traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹeɪtɚ/ n
traidor traidora
one who violates allegiance and betrays one's country
a betrayer

traitorous /ˈtɹeɪtəɹəs/ adj
traicionero traidor
characteristic of a traitor

trajectory /tɹəˈdʒɛktəɹɪ/ n
trayectoria
path of a body

tram /tɹam/ /tɹæm/ n
tranvía
passenger vehicle

trammel /ˈtræməl/ n
llares
device to suspend cooking pots over a fire
traba
something that impedes activity, freedom, or progress

trammel /ˈtræməl/ v
trabar
to entangle, as in a net
to hamper

tramp /tɹæmp/ n
vagabundo vagabunda
homeless person
golfa prostituta puta ramera
promiscuous woman

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ n
pisoteada pisoteo
the sound of heavy footsteps

trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ v
humillar ofender
(intransitive) to cause emotional injury as if by trampling
pisotear
(intransitive) to walk heavily and destructively
pisotear hollar
(transitive) to crush something by walking on it
humillar maltratar pisotear
to treat someone harshly

trampoline /tɹæmpəˈliːn/ /ˈtɹæmpəliːn/ n
cama elástica brincolín
gymnastic and recreational device

trance /tɹæns/ /tɹɑːns/ n
trance
genre of electronic dance music

tranche /tɹæntʃ/ /tɹɑːnʃ/ v
tramo
finance

tranny /ˈtɹæ.ni/ n
travelo
(colloquial) a transsexual, transgender or transvestite person

tranquil /ˈtɹæŋ.kwɪl/ adj
tranquilo apacible
calm; without motion or sound
tranquilo
free from emotional disturbance

tranquillity /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ n
tranquilidad
the absence of disturbance; peacefulness
the state of being tranquil
the absence of stress; serenity

trans man n
hombre trans hombre transgénero
a transgender or transsexual man

trans woman n
chica trans transexual
a transgender or transsexual woman

trans- prefix
trans- tras-
across, through, over, beyond, to or on the other side of, outside of

transacetylase n
acetiltransferasa
transacetylase

transaction /tɹænˈzækʃən/ n
transacción
computing: atomic operation
exchange or trade, as of ideas, money, goods, etc.
finance: transfer of funds into, out of, or from an account

transaminase n
aminotransferasa transaminasa
biochemistry: any of a group of enzymes that catalyze transamination

transatlantic adj
transatlántico
spanning or crossing the Atlantic

transceive /tɹænˈsiv/ v
transceptar
transmit and receive

transcend /tɹæn(t)ˈsɛnd/ v
trascender
to pass beyond the limits of something

transcendental /ˌtɹænsɛnˈdɛntəl/ adj
trascendental
independent of experience
not algebraic; containing elements that are not algebraic
supernatural

transcendentalism n
transcendentalismo trascendentalismo

transcendentally adv
transcendentalmente trascendentalmente
in a transcendental manner

transclude v
transcluir
institute a programming step of substituting a template

transclusion n
transclusión

transcontinental adj
transcontinental
crossing a continent

transcreation n
transcreación
adaptation

transcribe /trænˈskɹaɪb/ v
transcribir
linguistics: to represent speech by phonetic symbols
music: to adapt a composition
desgrabar transcribir
to convert a representation of language into another

transcriber n
transcriptor
person who transcribes

transcript /ˈtɹanskɹɪpt/ /ˈtɹænskɹɪpt/ n
expediente académico
inventory of courses and grades
transcrito
sequence of RNA produced by transcription
transcripción
something which has been transcribed
written version of what was said orally

transcription /tɹænˈskɹɪpʃən/ n
transcripción
in linguistics
in genetics

transcriptional adj
transcripcional
Of or pertaining to transcription

transculturation n
transculturación

transcutaneous adj
transcutáneo
passing through intact skin

transect n
transecto
a path along which a researcher moves to count and record observations

transept n
transepto

transfected adj
transfectado
Infected with nucleic acid

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ n
transferencia
act
genetics
calco impreso
design

transfer /tɹænsˈfɝ/ /tɹɑːnsˈfɜː/ /ˈtɹænsfɝ/ /ˈtɹɑːnsfɜː/ v
calcar imprimir
to convey the impression of something from one surface to another
transferir
to move or pass from one place, person or thing to another
to be or become transferred

transfer RNA n
ARN de transferencia
short-chain RNA

transfer tax n
impuesto de transferencia
a transaction fee imposed on the transfer of title to property

transfer window n
ventana de transferencias
period during which transfers can be made

transferase n
transferasa
enzyme which catalyses the transfer of a functional group

transference /tɹænsˈfəɹəns/ /ˈtɹansf(ə)ɹ(ə)ns/ n
transferencia
term used in psychology
the act of conveying or transferring

transfigure v
transfigurar
transform the outward appearance

transform /tɹænzˈfɔɹm/ /tɹænzˈfɔːm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔɹm/ /ˈtɹænzfɔːm/ v
transformar trasformar
change greatly the appearance or form of

transformable adj
transformable
able to be transformed

transformation /ˌtɹæns.fɔɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌtɹæns.fə(ɹ)ˈmeɪ.ʃən/ n
transformación
act of transforming

transformer /tɹænsˈfɔɹmɚ/ /tɹænsˈfɔːmə/ n
transformador
device that changes the characteristics of AC electricity
transformador transformadora
something that transforms

transformism n
transformismo
the doctrine that living organisms have evolved from previously existing forms of living matter

transfuse v
transfundir
transfuse (all senses)

transfusion n
transfusión
medicine: the transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ adj
transgénero transgénera
not identifying with culturally conventional gender roles

transgender /tɹanzˈdʒɛndə/ /tɹænzˈdʒɛndɚ/ n
transgénero transgénera
a transgender person

transgenerational adj
transgeneracional

transgenic /tɹɑːnzˈdʒɛnɪk/ adj
transgénico
genetically modified

transgress /tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/ v
transgredir
to act in violation of some law

transgression /tɹænsˈɡɹɛʃən/ n
transgresión
violation of a law, command or duty

transgressor n
transgresor transgresora
someone who transgresses

transhumance /tɹænzˈhjuːməns/ n
trashumancia
the movement of people with their grazing animals to new pastures

transidentity adj
transidentidad
not identifying with birth gender

transient adj
transitorio
passing or disappearing with time; transitory

transient n
transeunte trotamundo
traveller

transistor n
transistor
solid-state semiconductor device, with three terminals

transit /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ n
tránsito
The act of passing over, across, or through something
transporte
The conveyance of people or goods from one place to another
pasaje tránsito
The passage of a celestial body

transit /ˈtɹæn.zət/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪt/ /ˈtɹɑːn.zɪt/ v
transitar
astronomy: to make a transit
atravesar
to pass over, across or through something
girar
to revolve an instrument about its horizontal axis so as to reverse its direction

transition /tɹænˈzɪʃən/ n
transición
process of change from one form, state, style or place to another

transition element n
elemento de transición
in chemistry

transition metal n
metal de transición
transition element

transitive /ˈtɹænzɪtɪv/ adj
transitivo
grammar, of a verb: taking an object or objects
set theory, of a relation on a set
making a transit or passage

transitive verb n
verbo transitivo
a verb that is accompanied by a direct object

transitively adv
transitivamente
in a transitive manner

transitory /ˈtɹæn.zɪ.t(ə)ɹɪ/ /ˈtɹæn.zɪˌtɔɹ.i/ adj
pasajero transitorio
lasting only a short time

translatable adj
traducible
capable of being translated into another language

translate /tɹɑːnzˈleɪt/ /ˈtɹænzleɪt/ /ˈtɹɛnzlæet/ v
traducir trasladar
to change from one medium to another
traducir
to change text from one language to another

translation /tɹænzˈleɪʃən/ /tɹɑːnsˈleɪʃən/ n
traducción traslación
act of translating between languages
traslación
math, physics: motion without deformation or rotation
transmisión
of forces in a gearbox
traducción
result of translating between languages
genetics: process for producing proteins

translation dictionary n
diccionario de traducciones
dictionary that provides translations between two or more languages

translation memory n
memoria de tradución
database that stores previously translated content

translation studies n
traductología
study of theory and practice of translating and interpreting

translationary adj
traslacional
shifting of coordinate axes
traduccional
translation of language

translator /ˈtɹænzleɪtɚ/ /ˈtɹɑːnzleɪtə/ n
traductor traductora
someone who translates
language interpreter
machine translator

translatress n
traductora
A woman who translates

translingual adj
interlingüe
Existing in multiple languages

transliterate /tɹænzˈlɪtəɹeɪt/ v
transliterar
to represent letters or words in the characters of another alphabet or script

transliteration /ˌtɹænzlɪtəˈɹeɪʃən/ n
transliteración transcripción
product of transliterating

translocation n
translocación traslado
displacement, substitution
traslocación
genetics: transfer of chromosomal segment

translucent /tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ adj
translúcido translúcida
allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it
claro
clear, lucid, or transparent

transmembranal adj
transmembranal
occurring across a membrane

transmembrane adj
transmembranal
Traversing a cellular membrane

transmigrate v
transmigrar
to migrate to another country
to pass into another body after death

transmigration n
migración
departure
transmigración
movement of a soul

transmissible spongiform encephalopathy n
encefalopatía spongiforma transmisible
any fatal, degenerative disease transmitted by prions

transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ n
caja de cambios
assembly of gears
transmisión
passing of a communicable disease

transmit /tɹænsˈmɪt/ v
transmitir

transmitter n
transmisor
electronic device
one who or that which transmits something

transmontane /ˌtɹænz.mɑnˈteɪn/ /ˌtɹænz.mɒnˈteɪn/ adj
transmontano
of or relating to the other side of the mountains

transmute v
transmutar transmutarse trasladar trasladarse
to convert one thing into another

transnational adj
transnacional trasnacional
between or beyond national boundaries

transom /ˈtɹænsəm/ n
travesaño
crosspiece over a door

transom window n
montante
window above a door

transpacific adj
transpacífico

transparency /tɹænsˈpæɹənsi/ /tɹænsˈpɛɹənsi/ n
transparencia
quality of being transparent; transparence
transparent object

transparent /tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/ /tɹæn(t)sˈpɛɹənt/ adj
transparente
see-through, clear
obvious
open, publicly visible

transparently adv
transparentemente
in a transparent manner

transphobe n
transfóbica transfóbico tránsfoba tránsfobo
person who fears or has a negative perception of trans people

transphobia n
transfobia
fear or hatred of transsexuality or transgenderism

transphobic adj
transfóbica transfóbico tránsfoba tránsfobo
relating to or characteristic of transphobia

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ n
trasplante
medicine: operation
medicine: organ/tissue transplanted

transplant /tɹænzˈplænt/ /tɹɑːnzˈplɑːnt/ /ˈtɹænzplænt/ /ˈtɹɑːnzplɑːnt/ v
trasplantar
resettle or relocate (something)
uproot and replant (a plant)
medicine: transfer (tissue/organ)

transplantation n
trasplante
A surgical operation

transponder n
transpondedor transponder
transceiver that transmits a signal in response to another

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ n
transporte
act of transporting
vehicle used to transport passengers, mail or freight
state of being transported by emotion
deportado
historical: deported convict

transport /tɹænzˈpo(ː)ɹt/ /tɹænzˈpoət/ /tɹænzˈpɔɹt/ /tɹænzˈpɔːt/ /ˈtɹænz.po(ː)ɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.poət/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔɹt/ /ˈtɹænz.pɔːt/ v
transportar
carry or bear from one place to another
exiliar
historical: deport to a penal colony

transportable /tɹænsˈpɔɹtəbəl/ /tɹænˈspɔː(ɹ)təb(ə)l/ adj
transportable
Capable of being transported; easily moved

transportation /tɹænspɔːˈteɪʃən/ /tɹænspɚˈteɪʃən/ n
transporte
act of transporting

transporter n
transportista
one who, or that which transports

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ n
matriz traspuesta
matrix

transpose /tɹænzˈpəʊz/ /tɹɑːnsˈpəʊz/ /ˈtɹænzpəʊz/ /ˈtɹɑːnspəʊz/ n
cambiar de miembro transponer
algebra: move (a term) to the other side of an equation
transportar
music: write or perform (a piece) in another key
transponer reversar
reverse or change the order of two

transrealism n
transrealismo
literary mode

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ adj
transexual
being a transsexual

transsexual /tɹæn(z)ˈsɛkʃuəl/ n
transexual
person whose gender identity did not match his/her birth sex, and who therefore is changing or has changed sex

transsexuality n
transexualidad
the state, condition, or properties of being transsexual

transshipment n
transbordo
The transfer of goods

transubstantiation n
transubstanciación
Roman Catholic dogma
conversion of one substance into another

transverse adj
transverso
lying across

transverse wave n
onda transversal
type of wave

transvestism n
travestismo
condition of being a transvestite

transvestite /tɹænzˈvɛstaɪt/ n
travesti transformista
cross-dresser

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] n
sifón
bend, sag, or other device in a waste-pipe to prevent the escape of noxious gases
trampa cepo
device designed to catch or kill animals
trampa
trick or arrangement designed to catch someone in a more general sense
covering over a hole or opening; a trapdoor

trap /tɹæp/ [t̠ɹ̝̊äp] v
atrapar
to catch in a trap or traps

trapdoor n
trampa escotillón
door set into floor or ceiling

trapeze /tɹəˈpiːz/ n
trapecio
swinging horizontal bar

trapezist n
trapecista
gymnast who performs on a trapeze

trapezium /tɹæˈpi.zi.əm/ /tɹəˈpiː.zi.əm/ n
trapezoide
polygon with no parallel sides and no equal sides
trapecio
polygon with two parallel sides
bone

trapezoid /ˈtɹæpəzɔɪd/ n
trapezoide
trapezoid bone

trapezoidal adj
trapezoidal
in the shape of a trapezoid

trapped adj
atrapado
caught in a trap

trapper /ˈtɹæpɚ/ n
trampero
one who traps animals

trash /tɹæʃ/ n
papelera
computer terminology
caneca papelera
container
basura
things to be discarded
something of poor quality

trash TV n
telebasura

trauma /ˈtɹɑ.mə/ /ˈtɹɒ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔ.mə/ /ˈtɹɔː.mə/ n
trauma
event
emotional wound
serious injury to the body

traumatic adj
traumático
of, caused by, or causing trauma

traumatic brain injury n
traumatismo craneoencefálico
traumatic injury to the brain

traumatise v
traumatizar
to cause a trauma
to injure

traumatology n
traumatología
branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of trauma

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ n
viaje
act of traveling

travel /ˈtɹævəl/ v
viajar
be on a journey
pass from here to there; transmit
viajar recorrer
travel throughout

travel agency n
agencia de viajes
company

travel agent n
agente de viajes
consultant who arranges travel

travel guide n
guía de viaje
book designed to give tourists information

traveler's diarrhea n
diarrea del viajero

traveling /ˈtɹæv.l̩iŋ/ n
cámino dobles pasos
basketball rule violation

traveller /ˈtɹævələ/ /ˈtɹævəlɚ/ n
viajero
one who travels

traveller's cheque n
cheque de viajero
preprinted cheque for a fixed amount

travelling salesman n
viajante
itinerant salesperson

traverse /tɹəˈvɜːs/ /tɹəˈvɝs/ /ˈtɹævəs/ /ˈtɹævɚs/ v
recorrer
computing: to visit all parts of; to explore thoroughly
atravesar
to travel across, often under difficult conditions

travertine /ˈtɹavətɪn/ n
travertino

trawl /tɹɔl/ /tɹɔːl/ v
rastrear

trawler n
arrastrero barco de arrastre jábega
fishing boat

trawling n
pesca de arrastre
fishing technique

tray /tɹeɪ/ n
bandeja charola
object on which things are carried

treacherous /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹəs/ adj
traicionero
exhibiting treachery
unreliable; dangerous

treachery /ˈtɹɛtʃəɹi/ n
alevosía
the act of violating the confidence of another

treacle /ˈtɹiː.kəl/ n
melaza
molasses or golden syrup

tread /tɹɛd/ n
dibujo
grooves in a sole
banda de rodadura dibujo
grooves in tire
pisada
step

tread /tɹɛd/ v
zapatear
to beat with one's feet; to trample
pisar hollar
to step on

treadle /ˈtɹɛdl̩/ n
pedal
pedal or lever

treadmill /ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ n
andadora caminadora cinta de correr cinta ergométrica máquina de caminar
piece of indoor sporting equipment

treason /ˈtɹiː.zən/ n
traición
crime of betraying one’s country
act of treachery
colaboracionismo colaboración con el enemigo
providing aid and comfort to the enemy

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ n
tesoro
any single thing one values greatly
term of endearment
tesoro riqueza
collection of valuable things

treasure /ˈtɹɛʒə/ /ˈtɹɛʒɚ/ v
atesorar
consider to be precious

treasure chest n
cofre del tesoro
chest filled with treasure

treasure hunt n
búsqueda del tesoro
search for a treasure (game or real)

treasure map n
mapa del tesoro
map on which is marked the location of a treasure

treasurer /ˈtɹɛʒəɹə(ɹ)/ n
tesorero
official entrusted with the funds and revenues of an organisation

treasury /ˈtɹɛʒəɹi/ n
tesoro
collection of artistic or literary works
erario tesorería
place where state or royal money and valuables are stored
tesorería
place where treasure is stored safely

treat /tɹit/ n
sorpresa
An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure

treat /tɹit/ v
invitar convidar
to entertain with food or drink
rogar
to entreat or beseech
tratar
to handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way
to discourse, conduct a discussion
to subject to a chemical or other action
to care for medicinally or surgically
to handle a subject in writing or speaking
tratar negociar
to negotiate

treatise /ˈtɹiːtɪs/ n
tratado
systematic discourse on some subject

treatment /ˈtɹiːtmənt/ n
tratamiento
medical care for an illness or injury
preserving or giving particular properties
trato tratamiento
process or manner of treating

treaty /ˈtɹiːdi/ /ˈtɹiːti/ /ˈtɹiːəti/ n
tratado
a binding agreement under international law

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ n
tiple
The highest singing voice (especially as for a boy) or part in musical composition

treble /ˈtɹɛbəl/ v
triplicar
to multiply by three

trebuchet /ˈtɹɛb.juˌʃɛt/ /ˈtɹɛbəʃɛt/ n
fundíbulo trabuquete
trebuchet

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ n
árbol
large woody plant
(computing theory) recursive data structure
(graph theory) graph tree with no cycles
(graphical user interface) tree list
pole with storage hooks
fuste
the structure or wooden frame used in the construction of a saddle used in horse riding

tree /tɹi/ /tɹiː/ v
enarbolar
chase up a tree

tree farm n
vivero
farm for trees

tree fork n
horca
bifurcation in the trunk of a tree

tree frog n
rana arborícola
frog of the family Hylidae

tree ring n
capa anual
annual growth ring in the trunk of a tree

tree trunk n
tronco
the main structural member of a tree

treecreeper n
agateador
any of various small passerine birds of the family Certhidae

treetop n
copa
crown or uppermost branches of a tree

trefoil /ˈtɹɛ.fɔɪl/ n
trébol
plant
symbol

trehalose n
trehalosa
disaccharide formed from two glucose units

trek /tɹɛk/ v
jornada

trekking n
senderismo
Walking, hiking

trellis /ˈtɹɛlɪs/ n
enrejado
An outdoor garden frame which can be used for partitioning a common area
espaldar
An outdoor garden frame which can be used to grow vines or other climbing plants

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ n
temblequera temblor vibración
a shake

tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ v
temblar tiritar
to shake

tremendous /tɹəˈmɛndəs/ /tɹɪˈmɛndəs/ adj
tremendo
awe-inspiring
notable for size, power or excellence
tremenda tremendo
extremely large (in amount, extent, degree etc.) or great; enormous; extraordinary

tremolite n
tremolita
amphibole mineral

tremor /ˈtɹɛmɚ/ /ˈtɹɪmɚ/ n
terremoto
earthquake
temblor
shake, quiver, or vibration

tremulous /ˈtɹɛmjuləs/ adj
trémulo
trembling or shaking

trench /tɹɛntʃ/ n
trinchera zanja
long, narrow ditch or hole
military excavation

trench warfare n
guerra de trincheras
warfare in which opposing sides occupy trenches

trend /tɹɛnd/ n
moda
A fad
tendencia tónica
an inclination in a direction

trend /tɹɛnd/ v
tender

trepan /tɹɪˈpæn/ v
trepanar
mining: create hole

trepanation /tɹɛpəˈneɪʃən/ n
trepanación
practice of drilling a hole in the skull

trephine /tɹɪˈfaɪn/ n
trépano
surgical instrument to remove a circular section from the skull

trepidation /ˌtɹɛp.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
ansiedad aprensión azoramiento desazón duda inquietud
fearful state

treprostinil n
treprostinil
analog of the biological compound prostacyclin

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ n
invasión allanamiento incursión traspaso
law: interference to another's enjoyment of his property

trespass /ˈtɹɛspæs/ /ˈtɹɛspəs/ v
traspasar violar
ofender pecar
to commit an offence
ofender
to offend against

tress /tɹɛs/ n
trenza trenzada
A braid, knot, or curl, of hair; a ringlet

trestle /ˈtɹɛsəl/ n
caballete
a horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs

tri- /tɹaɪ/ prefix
tri-
three

triage /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ n
triaje triage
the process of sorting patients

triage /ˈtɹi.ɑʒ/ /ˈtɹiː.ɑːʒ/ v
seleccionar
to assess or sort according to quality

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ adj
trial
pertaining to a language form referring to three of something

trial /ˈtɹaɪəl/ n
juicio proceso
appearance at judicial court
prueba ensayo experimento
chance to test something out
tribulación
difficult experience

trial and error n
ensayo y error tanteo
solution by learning from mistakes

trial by fire n
prueba de fuego
idiomatic: any ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance, or resolve
test in which a person is exposed to flames

trial by media n
juicio mediático
process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation

triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ /ˈtɹaɪˌæŋɡəl/ n
triángulo
percussion instrument
polygon

triangle inequality pn
desigualdad del triángulo
the triangle inequality

triangular /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lə/ /tɹaɪˈæŋ.ɡjə.lɚ/ adj
triangular
shaped like a triangle
of or pertaining to triangles

triangularis muscle n
depresor del ángulo de la boca
muscle

triangulate /tɹaɪˈæŋɡjəleɪt/ v
triangular
to locate by triangulation

triangulene n
trianguleno

triarius n
triario
rank in the early Roman military

triathlete n
triatleta
An athlete who competes in the triathlon

tribadism /ˈtɹɪbədɪz(ə)m/ n
tribadismo
sexual practice

tribal /ˈtɹaɪbəl/ adj
tribal
based on or organized according to tribes
of or relating to tribes

tribe /tɹaɪb/ n
tribu
group of people

triboelectricity n
triboelectricidad
electricity produced by the triboelectric effect

tribology /tɹaɪˈbɒləd͡ʒi/ n
tribología
science and technology of lubrication

triboluminescence n
triboluminiscencia
production of light

tribulation /ˌtɹɪbjəˈleɪ̯ʃən/ /ˌtɹɪbjʊˈleɪ̯ʃən/ n
tribulación
adversity

tribunal /tɹaɪˈbjunəl/ /tɹaɪˈbjuːnəl/ n
tribunal
assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business

tribune /ˈtɹɪbjuːn/ n
tribuna
place or an opportunity to speak; platform

tributary /ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/ n
afluente
stream which flows into a larger one

tribute /ˈtɹɪbjuːt/ n
homenaje tributo
acknowledgment of gratitude, respect or admiration; an accompanying gift

tricameralism n
tricameralidad
tricameralism

tricenarian n
treintañero treintañera
a person between age thirty and thirty-nine

tricentennial n
tricentenario
300th anniversary

triceps brachii n
tríceps braquial
the triceps in the upper arm

triceratops /tɹaɪˈsɛɹətɒps/ n
tricerátops

trichlorofluoromethane n
triclorofluorometano
chlorofluorocarbon CFCl₃

trichloromethane n
triclorometano
chloroform

trichotillomania n
tricotilomanía
disorder

trichromatic adj
tricrómico
involving three colours

trick /tɹɪk/ n
truco
effective, clever or quick way of doing something
magic trick
winning sequence in cards
artimaña cancamusa candonga engañifa treta triquiñuela
something designed to fool

trick /tɹɪk/ v
engañar engrupir
to fool; to cause to believe something untrue

trick or treat interjection
truco o trato
extortion

trickery /tɹɪ.kə.ɹi/ n
superchería trapisonda triquiñuela
underhanded behavior

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ n
riachuelo
a very thin river

trickle /ˈtɹɪkəl/ v
chorrear gotear
to flow in a very thin stream or drop continuously
instilar
to pour a liquid in a very thin stream, or so that drops fall continuously

trickle-down adj
repercute
That flows, especially in limited quantity, from the highly placed to others

trickster n
trasgo
mythological or literary figure

tricky /tɹɪki/ adj
chungo dificultosa dificultoso difícil se las trae tener su intríngulis
hard to deal with

tricolor adj
tricolor
having three colors

tricolour n
tricolor
A flag with three stripes of different colours

tricorn n
tricornio
three-sided hat

tricycle /ˈtɹaɪsɪkəl/ n
triciclo
cycle with three wheels

trident /ˈtɹaɪ̯dənt/ n
tridente
three-pronged spear

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ n
sopa inglesa
dessert
pizca
insignificant amount
friolera menudencia nadería nimiedad zarandaja
thing of little importance or worth

trifle /ˈtɹaɪfəl/ v
tratar a la ligera
To deal with something as if it were of little importance or worth

trifling /ˈtɹaɪfliŋ/ adj
de chichinabo de pitiminí trivial
trivial

triforce n
Trifuerza
Shape composed of three triangles in a specific alignment

trigeminal adj
trigémino
of or pertaining to the trigeminal nerve

trigeminal nerve n
nervio trigémino
nerve responsible for sensation and motor function in the face and mouth

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ n
disparador gatillo
detonador
event that initiates others, or incites a response
gatillo
finger-operated lever used to fire a gun

trigger /ˈtɹɪɡə/ v
apretar el gatillo detonar
to fire a weapon
desencadenar
to initiate something

trigger-happy adj
gatillo fácil
having a tendency or desire to shoot a firearm irresponsibly

triglyceride /tɹʌɪˈɡlɪsəɹʌɪd/ n
triglicérido
lipid, ester of glycerol and three fatty acids

trigon n
trígono
rare: triangle

trigonometric /ˌtɹɪɡ ə nəˈmɛ tɹɪk/ adj
trigonométrico
of or relating to trigonometry

trigonometric function n
función trigonométrica
a function of an angle

trigonometry n
trigonometría
branch of mathematics

trijet n
trirreactor
aircraft powered by three jet engines

trilemma /tɹaɪˈlɛmə/ n
trilema
circumstance in which a choice must be made between three options

trilingual adj
trilingüe
able to read or speak three languages
expressed or written in three languages

trilingualism n
trilingüismo
the speaking of three languages

trill /tɹɪl/ n
trino
rapid alternation of notes

trillion /ˈtɹɪljən/ numeral
trillón
a million million million, 1018
billón
a million million, 1012

trilobite /ˈtɹaɪ.ləˌbaɪt/ n
trilobite
member of the class Trilobita

trilogy n
trilogía
collection of three works

trim /tɹɪm/ v
recortar
to reduce slightly

trimaran n
trimarán
type of boat

trimer n
trímero
molecule

trimester /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈtɹaɪ.mɛs.təɹ/ n
trimestre
period of three months

trimethoprim n
trimetoprima
antibiotic

trimethylation n
trimetilación
(organic chemistry)

trimotor adj
trimotor
that has three motors

trimotor n
trimotor
aircraft with three piston motors

trinity /ˈtɹɪnɪti/ /ˈtɹɪnɪtɪ/ n
trinidad trío
group or set of three people or things

trinket n
baratija chácharas perendengue
a mere trifle
oropel perendengue
a small showy ornament or piece of jewelry

trinomial n
trinomio
an expression consisting of three terms

trio /ˈtɹi.əʊ/ /ˈtɹioʊ/ n
trío
a piece of music written for three musicians
passage in the middle of minuet

triose n
triosa
sugar containing three carbon atoms

trioxide n
trióxido
oxide containing three oxygen atoms in each molecule

trip /tɹɪp/ n
zancadilla
act of tripping someone
viaje
journey
tropezar
stumble or misstep

trip /tɹɪp/ v
tropezar
fall over or stumble over an object
hacer topezar hacer trastabillar meter la zancadilla poner la zancadilla zancadillear
to cause to stumble
tripear
to experience a state of reverie or to hallucinate

tripe /tɹaɪp/ n
tripa entraña
entrails
menudo
something valueless
tripa menudos
stomach lining of animal for food

triphthong /ˈtɹɪfθɑŋ/ /ˈtɹɪfθɒŋ(ɡ)/ /ˈtɹɪfθɔŋ/ n
triptongo
monosyllabic vowel combination involving movement from one vowel to another

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ adj
triple
three times the quantity
made up of three related elements

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ n
triple
sequence of three elements

triple /ˈtɹɪpəl/ v
triplicar
to become three times as large
to multiply by three

triple goddess n
diosa triple
female triune deity

triple jump n
triple salto
athletics field event

triple point n
punto triple
the temperature and pressure at which a substance is in equilibrium

triplet n
terceto
tresillo
(music): group of three notes played in place of two
triplete tríada trío
group of three
uno del trío
one of a group of three
triate trillizo
one of three siblings born at the same time of the same mother

tripod /ˈtɹaɪpɑd/ /ˈtɹaɪpɒd/ n
trípode
a three-legged stand or mount

triptych /ˈtɹɪptɪk/ n
tríptico
art: a picture or series of pictures painted on three tablets connected by hinges

triquetra /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹə/ n
triqueta triquetra
shape formed of three vesica piscis

triquetral bone n
piramidal
one of the carpal bones of the wrist

triquetrous /tɹaɪˈkwɛtɹəs/ adj
triquetro

trireme /ˈtɹaɪ.ɹiːm/ n
trirreme
galley with three banks of oars

trisect v
trisecar
to cut into three pieces
(mathematics) to divide into three equal parts

triskaidekaphobia /ˌtɹɪskaɪdɛkəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
triscaidecafobia
fear or dislike of the number 13

trisyllable n
trisílabo

tritagonist n
tritagonista
third role

trite /tɹaɪt/ adj
trivial manido trillado estereotipado tópico
used so many times that it is commonplace, or no longer interesting or effective; worn out, hackneyed

triticale /ˌtɹɪtɪˈkeɪli/ n
triticale
grain crop

tritium n
tritio
radioactive isotope of hydrogen

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ n
triunfo
conclusive success; victory; conquest
a state of joy or exultation at success

triumph /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmf/ /ˈtɹaɪ.ʌmpf/ v
triunfar
to prevail over rivals

triumphal adj
triunfal
of or relating to a triumph
that celebrates or commemorates a triumph or victory

triumphal arch n
arco de triunfo
monumental arch that commemorates a victory

triumphalism n
triunfalismo
attitude

triumphalist adj
triunfalista
having a feeling of superiority

triumphant /tɹaɪˈʌmfənt/ adj
triunfador triunfante
celebrating victory

triune adj
triuno
having three components that are both separate and united
having three hypostases that are perfectly united

triunity /tɹaɪˈjuːnɪti/ n
triunidad
the fact or state of being three in one

trivial /ˈtɹɪ.vi.əl/ adj
trivial
of little significance or value
common, ordinary
(mathematics) of being the simplest possible case
(mathematics) self-evident

trivialization n
trivialización
act of trivializing

trivialize v
trivializar
make something appear trivial

troak /tɹoʊk/ /tɹəʊk/ v
trocar
exchange goods or services without involving money

troat n
balido
the cry of a deer

trocar n
trócar
medical instrument

trochanter n
trocánter
anatomy:end of femur
second segment of the leg of some arthropods

trochee /ˈtɹəʊki/ n
troqueo
a metrical foot

trochlea /ˈtɹɒklɪə/ n
tróclea
a structure resembling a pulley

trochlear /ˈtɹɒklɪə(ɹ)/ adj
troclear
shaped like, or resembling, a pulley; related to, or connected with, a trochlea

trodden /ˈtɹɑdən/ adj
hollado pisoteado
crushed by being walked on

troglodyte /ˈtɹɑɡlədaɪt/ /ˈtɹɒɡlədaɪt/ n
troglodita cavernícola
member of a supposed prehistoric race that lived in caves
troglodita
reclusive or out-of-date person
anything that lives underground

trogon n
trogón
species of bird

troika /ˈtɹɔɪ.kə/ n
troica
carriage

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ n
trol
supernatural being
person who provokes others
(Internet slang) A person on internet who provokes others amusement or to cause disruption

troll /tɹoʊl/ /tɹəʊl/ v
trolear
internet: to attempt to lure others into combative argument
internet: to incite anger

trolley n
carrito
cart or shopping cart
tranvía trolebus
light rail system

trolley bus n
trolebús
bus powered via overhead electric cables

trolling n
trollaje
an instance of trolling - provoking others

trollism n
troleada troleo
internet: practice of trolling

trollop /ˈtɹɒl.əp/ n
puta ramera golfa
strumpet
puta golfa ramera
woman of a vulgar and discourteous disposition

trombone /ˌtɹɑmˈboʊn/ /ˌtɹɒmˈbəʊn/ n
trombón
a musical instrument in the brass family

trombonist /tɹɑmˈboʊ.nɪst/ /tɹɒmˈbəʊ.nɪst/ n
trombonista
person who plays the trombone

troops /tɹuːps/ n
tropas soldados
military personnel in uniform

trope /tɹoʊp/ /tɹəʊp/ n
tópico
art, literature: something recurring across a genre or type of art or literature
tropo
music, Roman Catholicism: phrase or verse added to the Mass
rhetoric: figure of speech in which words or phrases are used with a nonliteral or figurative meaning

trophozoite n
trofozoito
feeing stage in the life cycle of a protozoan

trophy /ˈtɹoʊfi/ n
trofeo
object rewarding success

tropic n
trópico
either of the two parallels

tropical /ˈtɹoʊ.pɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹɒp.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈtɹəʊ.pɪ.kəl/ adj
tropical
from or similar to a hot humid climate
of or pertaining to the tropics

tropical depression n
depresión tropical
region of low pressure

tropical geometry n
geometría tropical
branch of geometry

tropical rainforest n
pluviselva tropical
forest

tropical storm n
tormenta tropical

tropicalize /ˈtɹɑpɪkəlaɪz/ /ˈtɹɒpɪkəlaɪz/ v
tropicalizar
modify something for use in the tropics

tropics n
trópicos
region of the Earth

tropism n
tropismo
(biology) turning of an organism

troponin n
troponina
regulatory protein of skeletal and cardiac muscle

tropopause n
tropopausa
zone of transition between troposphere and stratosphere

troposphere n
troposfera tropósfera
lower levels of the atmosphere

trot /tɹɑt/ n
trote
gait of an animal between walk and canter
a gait of a person faster than a walk
foxtrot
moderately rapid dance
racha
run of luck or fortune
arpía bruja
ugly old woman

trot /tɹɑt/ v
trotar
(of a horse) move at a gait between a walk and a canter
walk rapidly

troubadour n
trovador trovadora
an itinerant performer of songs

trouble /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ n
problema pena
problema dificultad
difficulty
berenjenal marrón
distressful or dangerous situation
molestia costo
effort

trouble /ˈtɹʌb(ə)l/ v
agobiar fastidiar molestar
to bother; to annoy

trouble in paradise n
problema en el paraíso
unexpected problem in a supposedly positive situation

troublemaker n
alborotador broncas bullanguero buscapleitos camorrista embrollón
one who causes trouble, especially deliberately

troubleshooter n
apagafuegos
person skilled at solving problems

troublesome /ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/ adj
problemático prolijo
giving trouble

trough /tɹɑf/ /tɹɑθ/ /tɹɒf/ /tɹɔf/ /tɹɔθ/ n
canaleta
a gutter under the eaves of a building
vaguada
a linear atmospheric depression associated with a weather front
valle
a long, narrow depression between waves or ridges
comedero abrevadero
a long, narrow, open container for feeding animals

trounce /tɹaʊns/ v
aplastar
to beat thoroughly, to defeat heavily

trousseau /ˈtɹuˌsoʊ/ /ˈtɹuːsəʊ/ n
ajuar
bridal clothes

trout /tɹaʊt/ /tɹʌʊt/ n
trucha
fish

trowel /ˈtɹaʊ.əl/ n
paleta de albañil trulla cuchara de albañil
mason's tool
desplantador pala de jardinería
scoop-like gardening tool

troy ounce n
onza troy

truancy n
absentismo ausentismo
the act of shirking from responsibilities and duties

truant adj
truante
Describing one who is truant, absent without permission

truant n
absentista novillera novillero
One who is absent without permission

truce /ˈtɹuːs/ n
tregua
a period of time in which no fighting takes place

truck /tɹʌk/ /t͡ʃɹʌk/ n
camión camioneta
vehicle designed for carrying cargo

truck driver n
camionero camionera
person employed to drive a truck

truculent /ˈtɹʌkjʊlənt/ adj
truculento
cruel or savage
deadly or destructive

true /tɹjuː/ /tɹu/ /tɹuː/ adj
verdadero cierto
A state in Boolean logic that indicates an affirmative or positive result
concurring with a given set of facts
Legitimate
auténtico
Genuine
verdadero
Loyal, faithful

true believer n
creyente verdadero
one who believes in something dogmatically even if it is proven false; a sufferer of true-believer syndrome
strict follower of a doctrine

truffle /ˈtɹʌ.fəl/ n
trufa
tuber

truism n
banalidad cliché lugar común tópico
banality or cliché
perogrullada truismo obviedad
self-evident or obvious truth

truly /ˈtɹuːli/ adv
verdaderamente
honestly, genuinely
in accordance with the facts
realmente
very

trump /tɹʌmp/ [t͡ʃɹʌmp] n
as bajo la manga baza
something that gives one an advantage
triunfo pinte
suit that outranks all others
playing card of that suit

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ n
trompeta
brass instrument
barrito berrido
elephant noise

trumpet /ˈtɹʌmpɪt/ v
barritar
make an elephant call
tocar a la trompeta trompetear
play the instrument
trompetear
sound loudly

trumpeter /ˈtɹʌmpɪtə/ /ˈtɹʌmpɪtɚ/ n
trompetista trompeta trompetero
person who plays the trumpet

trumpeter swan n
cisne trompetero
Cygnus buccinator

truncate /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ adj
truncado
truncated

truncate /tɹʌŋˈkeɪt/ /ˈtɹʌŋˌkeɪt/ v
truncar
shorten a decimal number by removing trailing (or leading) digits; to chop
shorten something as if by cutting off part of it

truncated adj
truncado
Deprived of one of its parts or of its end

truncated icosahedron n
icosaedro truncado
polyhedron

truncheon /ˈtɹʌntʃən/ n
porra
short club
a baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer

trunk /tɹʌŋk/ n
trompa
extended nasal organ of an elephant
baúl
large suitcase or chest
baúl maletero cajuela joroba maleta maletera
luggage storage compartment of a sedan/saloon style car
tronco
tree trunk

trunk road n
carretera troncal
important main road

trunks /tɹʌŋks/ n
bermuda
swimwear

truss /tɹʌs/ n
faja para hernia
bandage and belt
cercha
framework of beams

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] n
deber fe fideicomiso obligación
consorcio trust
a group of businessmen or traders
confianza
confidence in or reliance on some person or quality
crédito fiar
confidence in the future payment for goods or services supplied; credit

trust /tɹʌst/ [t͡ʃɹʌst] v
confiar
to commit; to intrust
to show confidence in a person by intrusting (him) with something
to be confident
to have trust
creer confiar
to give credence to
creer fiar
to give credit to
esperar
to hope confidently
confiar fiarse
to place confidence in

trust deed n
contrato de fideicomiso escritura fiduciaria
deed conveying property to a trustee

trustee n
fiduciario fiduciaria
person to whom property is legally committed in trust

trustworthiness /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/ n
integridad
the state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable

trustworthy /ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði/ adj
de confianza fiable confiable fidedigno
reliable

truth /tɹuːθ/ n
verdad
conformity to fact or reality
that which is real
true facts
something acknowledged to be true
state or quality of being true to someone or something

truth be told interjection
a decir verdad en puridad la verdad sea dicha
when admitting something one might otherwise lie about

truth is stranger than fiction proverb
la realidad supera a la ficción

truth or dare n
verdad o reto
game where players perform a dare or answer a question

truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ adj
fiel
accurately depicting what is real
veraz
honest, and always telling the truth

try /tɹaɪ/ n
ensayo try
a score in rugby
prueba
an act of tasting or sampling
intento
an attempt

try /tɹaɪ/ v
tratar intentar
to attempt
tratar intentar probar
to make an experiment
juzgar
to put on trial
probar
to taste, sample, etc
to put to test
esforzarse intentar
to work on something

try on v
probar
to test the look of

try out v
ensayar probar experimentar
to test something

tryhard n
arrastrado esforzado
person of little talent

trying /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ adj
arduo desafiador riguroso
Difficult to endure; arduous
hostigoso irritante molestoso
irritating, stressful or bothersome

trypanosomiasis n
tripanosomiasis
disease caused by a trypanosome

trypophobia /ˌtɹɪpəˈfoʊbi.ə/ /ˌtɹɪpəˈfəʊbi.ə/ n
tripofobia
fear of holes

trypsin n
tripsina
digestive enzyme

tryptophan /ˈtɹɪptə(ʊ)fan/ n
triptófano
essential amino acid

tryst /tɹɪst/ n
convenio
(obsolete) a mutual agreement, a covenant
cita
prearranged meeting, now especially between lovers

tsar /(t)sɑɹ/ /(t)sɑː/ /zɐː/ n
zar
an emperor

tsardom /ˈ(t)sɑː(ɹ)dəm/ n
zarismo
the territory ruled by a tsar

tsarina /tsaˈɹiːnə/ n
zarina
empress or wife of a tsar

tsarism n
zarismo
system of government

tsunami /suˈnæmi/ /suˈnɑmi/ /suːˈnɑːmi/ n
tsunami maremoto
large, destructive wave generally caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean

tsuris /tsʊɹɪs/ n
embrollo lío
problems or troubles

tuatara /tuːəˈtɑːɹə/ n
tuátara
reptile

tub /tʌb/ n
tina cuba
broad, flat-bottomed vessel

tuba /ˈtjuː.bə/ /ˈtu.bə/ n
tuba
a large brass musical instrument

tubaist n
tubista
one who plays the tuba

tubby /ˈtʌbi/ adj
gordito
stout, rotund

tube /tjuːb/ /tuːb/ n
tubo canuto
a pipe
tubo
cylindrical container

tuber /tjuːbə(ɹ)/ n
tubérculo
fleshy underground stem

tubercle n
tubérculo
characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
round nodule on a bone
wartlike protuberance on the roots of some plants

tuberculin n
tuberculina
an antigen used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis

tuberculosis n
tuberculosis
infectious disease

tubular /ˈtubjəlɚ/ adj
tubular
consisting of tubes
of or pertaining to a tube
shaped like a tube

tubulin n
tubulina
proteins used as the material for microtubules

tuck /tʰʌk/ v
meter
encajar
fit neatly
resguardar
place somewhere safe or hidden
hacer dobladillo
push the end of fabric out of sight

tuck in v
arropar
to pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed

tufa n
toba
calcareous deposit of lime found near hot springs

tuff /tʌf/ n
toba tufo
a rock composed of compacted volcanic ash

tuft /tʌft/ n
champa haz manojo mechón penacho
bunch

tufted antshrike n
batará copetón
passerine bird of the antibird family

tufted capuchin n
maicero mono caí mono maicero mono negro mono silbador
species of monkey

tufted duck n
porrón moñudo
species of duck

tufted puffin /ˈtʌftɪd ˈpʌfɪn/ n
frailecillo coletudo
Fratercula cirrhata

tufted titmouse n
carbonero cresta negra herrerillo bicolor
Baeolophus bicolor

tug /tʌɡ/ v
tironear
to pull repeatedly
halar jalar tirar
to pull with great effort
remolcar
to tow by tugboat

tug of war n
tira y afloja
game

tugboat /ˈtʌɡboʊt/ /ˈtʌɡbəʊt/ n
remolcador
small, powerful boat

tughra n
tughra
signature of an Ottoman sultan

tuition /tjuːˈɪʃən/ /tuˈɪʃən/ /ˈtjuːʃən/ n
colegiatura
sum of money paid for instruction
clases enseñanza
training or instruction provided by a teacher or tutor

tularemia /ˌt(j)uːləˈɹiːmɪə/ n
tularemia
infectious disease

tulip /ˈt(j)uːlɪp/ n
tulipán
plant

tulle /tuːl/ n
tul
kind of silk lace

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ n
caída
a fall

tumble /ˈtʌmbl̩/ v
caer revolverse
to fall end over end

tumble dryer n
secadora
electrical device

tumbledown adj
ruinoso
in disrepair, poorly maintained

tumbler /ˈtʌmblɚ/ n
tumbler vaso de lados rectos volatinero
drinking glass without stem
seguro
movable obstruction in lock

tumbleweed /ˈtʌmbəlwiːd/ /ˈtʌmbəlˌwid/ n
estepicursor planta rodadora
plant which breaks loose and is driven by the wind

tummy /tʌmi/ n
barriga barriguita bola
belly
bidón
childish language for stomach

tumor /tjuː.mə/ /tuː.məɹ/ n
tumor
oncology, pathology: an abnormal growth

tumoral adj
tumoral
of or pertaining to a tumor

tumult /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ n
alboroto bullicio clamor
noise as made by a crowd
tumulto
riot or uprising

tumultuous /t(j)uˈmʌl.tʃu.əs/ /tjʊˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs/ adj
tumultuoso bulliciosa bullicioso tempestuosa tempestuoso tumultuosa
causing or characterized by tumult
tumultuosa tumultuoso
characterized by loud, confused noise

tumulus /ˈtjuːmjələs/ /ˈtuːmjələs/ n
túmulo
mound of earth

tuna /ˈtjuː.nə/ /ˈtu.nə/ n
atún
fish
tuna
fruit of the cactus
nopal
type of cactus

tundra /ˈtʌndɹə/ n
tundra
flat treeless arctic region

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ n
melodía
melody
tonada
song, short musical composition

tune /t(j)un/ /tjuːn/ v
afinar
to modify a musical instrument
to adjust a mechanical, electric or electronic device so that it functions optimally
to make more precise, intense, or effective

tune in v
sintonizar
to select a channel, station, etc., as on television or radio

tuner /ˈtuː.nɚ/ n
afinador
device that shows the deviation of the played pitch from the desired pitch
person who tunes a piano or organ
sintonizador
the component of an audio system that receives radio broadcasts.

tungsten /ˈtʌŋstən/ n
wolframio tungsteno
chemical element

tungsten carbide n
carburo de tungsteno
Very hard grey compound used as an abrasive

tunic /tjuːnɪk/ n
túnica
garment

tuning fork /tjʉːnɪŋ foːk/ n
diapasón
fork-shaped object which emits a tone

tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ n
túnel
an underground or underwater passage

tunnel vision n
visión de túnel
restricted field of vision

turban /ˈtɜː(ɹ)bən/ n
turbante
man's head-dress
woman's hat

turbid adj
turbio
having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear

turbidity n
turbiedad
the state of being turbid

turbine /ˈtɜ(ɹ)baɪn/ n
turbina
rotary machine

turbojet n
turborreactor
type of jet engine

turboprop n
turbohélice turbopropulsor
type of gas-turbine aircraft engine

turboshaft n
turboeje
gas-turbine engine designed to transmit power by means of a geared shaft

turbot /ˈtɜːbət/ /ˈtɝbət/ n
rodaballo
any of various flatfishes of family Scophthalmidae

turbulence n
turbulencia
disturbance in gas, fluid

turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ adj
accidentado agitado tempestuoso turbulento
being in disturbance or unrest
violently disturbed or agitated

turd /tɜːd/ /tɝd/ n
mojón bojote cerote zurullo boñiga truño
piece of solid feces

tureen /təˈɹiːn/ n
sopera
broad deep serving dish for soup or stew

turf /tɜːf/ /tɝf/ n
césped terreno territorio
a layer of earth covered with grass; sod
tepe
a piece of such a layer cut from the soil and used to make a lawn
hipódromo
a racetrack; or the sport of racing horse

turgid /ˈtɜːdʒɪd/ /ˈtɝdʒɪd/ adj
túrgido turgente
distended beyond natural state
ampuloso
pompous or bombastic

turkey /ˈtəːki/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ)ki/ /ˈtɜːki/ /ˈtɝki/ n
pavo guajolote guanajo chompipe pisco pípila
bird
fiasco fracaso
failure
pendejo
stupid person

turkey hen n
cune cócona guajolota güila pava pípila

turkey vulture n
gallinazo jote zopilote
a common North American vulture, Cathartes aura

turmeric /ˈtɜɹ.məɹ.ɪk/ /ˈtɜː.m(ə).ɹɪk/ n
cúrcuma
spice
plant

turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ n
desorden dificultad turbulencia
a state of great disorder or uncertainty

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ n
turno
chance to use (something) shared in sequence with others
one's chance to make a move in a game
giro
movement about an axis ending up with the same orientation

turn /tɜːn/ /tɝn/ v
doblar
volver
become
girar doblar tornar
change one's direction of travel
girar virar
change the direction or orientation of (something)
move around an axis through itself
metamorfar mutar tornar transformar
metamorphose
estivescer
of leaves, to change color in autumn
rebelar
rebel
tornear
shape (something) on a lathe

turn a blind eye v
hacer la vista gorda hacerse de la vista gorda
to ignore or deliberately overlook

turn a deaf ear v
hacer oídos sordos hacerse el sordo
to refuse to listen or hear something

turn around v
voltear
to change to the opposite direction from a previous position
dar vuelta girar rotar
to physically rotate horizontally 360 degrees

turn down v
disminuir reducir
reduce amount
rechazar
refuse, decline, deny

turn in v
entregar
submit something
to relinquish; to tell on someone to the authorities

turn in one's grave v
revolverse en su tumba
be appalled, offended or disgusted by something, despite being deceased

turn into v
convertirse
intransitive: become

turn of events n
giro de los acontecimientos
deviation from the expected

turn off v
salir
leave a road
repugnar
repulse
cerrar
rotate a tap or valve to stop outflow
apagar
switch off appliance or light

turn on v
encender
(intransitive) to power up
encender prender
(transitive) to activate an appliance, light, mechanism, functionality etc.
abrir encender
to set a flow of fluid or gas running by rotating a tap or valve

turn out v
asistir
to attend; show up
resultar
to become apparent or known
to result; end up
apagar
to extinguish a light or other device
producir hacer
to produce; make
desmoldar
to remove from a mould, bowl etc.

turn the other cheek v
poner la otra mejilla
accept injury without revenge

turn to v
acudir
to consult for advice

turn up v
subir
increase volume etc.
dar vuelta doblar
reposition
aparecer
to appear unexpectedly

turn-off n
antierótico
something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages

turncoat /ˈtəːn.kəʊt/ /ˈtɝn.koʊt/ n
rajeta tránsfuga veleta renegado chaquetero
a traitor

turning /ˈtɜɹ.nɪŋ/ [ˈtɜː.nɪŋ] [ˈtɝ.nɪŋ] n
bocacalle
A turn or deviation from a straight course

turning point n
punto de inflexión
decisive point

turnip /ˈtɜː.nɪp/ /ˈtɜ˞.nɪp/ n
nabo
white root of Brassica rapa

turnip greens n
grelo
leaves of the turnip plant

turnkey adj
llave en mano
ready to use without further assembly

turnkey n
llavero
slang: warder

turnout n
asistencia concurrencia
number of people who attend or participate in an event

turnover n
vuelco
act of overturning something
movimiento de mercancías rotación
rate of change or replacement
cifra de negocios
sales transacted

turnstile /ˈtɜːnstaɪl/ /ˈtɝnstaɪl/ n
torniquete molinete
rotating mechanical device

turnstone n
vuelvepiedras
coastal wading bird

turntable /ˈtɜːnteɪb(ə)l/ /ˈtɝnˌteɪbəl/ n
tocadiscos tornamesas
circular rotating platform of a record player or a disk jockey's console

turpentine /ˈtɜː.pən.ˌtaɪn/ n
trementina aguarrás
volatile essential oil

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ adj
turquesa
having a pale greenish-blue colour

turquoise /ˈtɚ.k(w)ɔɪz/ /ˈtɜː(ɹ).k(w)ɔɪz/ n
turquesa
gemstone
colour

turret /ˈtʌɹət/ n
torreta
a revolving tower constructed of thick iron plates

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ n
tortuga peta
land or marine reptile with a shell

turtle /ˈtɜːtəl/ /ˈtɝtəl/ v
dar una vuelta de campana volcar
to flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down

turtle dove /ˈtɜːtəldʌv/ /ˈtɝtəldʌv/ n
tórtola
bird in the genus Streptopelia

tush /tʌʃ/ n
trasero
buttocks

tusk /ˈtʌsk/ n
colmillo
pointed tooth

tussive adj
tusígeno
related to, caused by, or accompanied by a cough

tussock /ˈtʌs.ək/ n
tussok
tuft or clump of grass or verdure

tutelage /ˈtjuːtlɪdʒ/ /ˈtjuːtələdʒ/ /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/ n
tutela
The act of guarding or protecting; guardianship; protection

tutelary /ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/ /ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ/ adj
tutelar
having guardianship or protection of

tutelary /ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ/ /ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ/ n
guardián tutor
a guardian

tutelary deity /ˈtjuːtɪləɹɪ ˈdiːɪti/ /ˈtutɪlɛɹɪ ˈdeɪəti/ n
genio musa
minor protective or otherwise helpful deity

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ n
tutor
one who teaches another

tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ /ˈtutɚ/ v
enseñar instruir
to instruct or teach, especially to an individual or small group

tutorial /tjuːˈtɔːɹɪəl/ /tuwˈtɔɹijəɫ/ /tʃʉˈtoːɹiəɫ/ n
cursillo
interactive class taught by a tutor
tutorial tutoría
self-paced learning exercise

tutoyer v
tutear

tutu n
tutú
ballet skirt

tuxedo /tʌkˈsidoʊ/ /tʌkˈsiːdəʊ/ n
esmoquin smoking
formal jacket
formal suit

twaddle /ˈtwɑdəl/ /ˈtwɒdəl/ n
chorrada
Empty or silly idle talk or writing

twat /twæt/ /twɑt/ n
gilí
idiot
coño chocho
vulgar slang, vagina

tweak /twiːk/ n
prostituta
a prostitute
retoque
a slight adjustment or modification

tweet /twiːt/ n
tuit tuiteo
internet: entry
piada pío silbada
sound

tweet /twiːt/ v
tuitear twittear
internet: to post an update to Twitter
piar
to make a short high-pitched sound

tweeze /twiz/ v
pinzar
use tweezers

tweezers n
pinzas
small pincer-like instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling small objects

twelfth /twɛlfθ/ adj
duodécimo
ordinal form of twelve

twelve /twɛlv/ numeral
doce
cardinal number 12

twelve o'clock n
las doce
the first hour of the day

twelve-tone technique n
música dodecafónica
system of musical composition

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ adj
vigésimo veinteno
ordinal form of twenty

twentieth /ˈtwɛnti.əθ/ n
vigésimo
ordinal object
vigésimo veinteavo
portion of whole

twenty /ˈtwɛnti/ /ˈtwʌnti/ numeral
veinte
cardinal number

twenty to n
dos menos veinte
example: twenty minutes to two

twenty two numeral
veintidós
22

twenty-eight numeral
veintiocho
number

twenty-eighth adj
vigesimoctavo vigésimo octavo
ordinal form of twenty-eight

twenty-eighth n
vigésimo octavo
person or thing in the twenty-eighth position

twenty-fifth adj
vigesimoquinto
the ordinal form of the number twenty-five

twenty-fifth n
vigésimo quinto
one of twenty-five equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fifth position

twenty-first adj
vigésimo primero vigesimoprimero
the ordinal form of the number twenty-one

twenty-first n
vigésimo primero
ordinal
veintiunavo
portion of a whole

twenty-five /ˌtwɛntiˈfaɪv/ numeral
veinticinco
twenty-five

twenty-five/eight adv
sin aflojar sin cesar sin respiro
colloquial, hyperbolic: unceasingly

twenty-four /ˌtwɛntiˈfo(ː)ɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfoə/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔɹ/ /ˌtwɛntiˈfɔː/ numeral
veinticuatro
cardinal number

twenty-fourth adj
vigesimocuarto
the ordinal form of the number twenty-four

twenty-fourth n
vigésimo cuarto
one of twenty-four equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-fourth position

twenty-nine numeral
veintinueve
cardinal number

twenty-ninth adj
vigésimo noveno
ordinal form of the number twenty-nine

twenty-ninth n
veintinueveavo
one of twenty-nine equal parts of a whole
vigésimo noveno
person or thing in the twenty-ninth position

twenty-one numeral
veintiuno
cardinal number

twenty-second n
vigésimo segundo
one of twenty-two equal parts of a whole
vigésimo segundo vigésima segunda
person or thing in the twenty-second position

twenty-seven numeral
veintisiete
twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ adj
vigesimoséptimo
ordinal for of twenty-seven

twenty-seventh /ˌtwɛn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ /ˌtwʌn(t)iˈsɛvənθ/ n
vigésimo séptimo
one of twenty-seven parts
person or thing in the twenty-seventh position

twenty-six numeral
veintiséis
cardinal number

twenty-sixth adj
vigesimosexto
ordinal number

twenty-sixth n
vigésimo sexto
one of twenty-six equal parts of a whole
the person or thing in the twenty-sixth position

twenty-third adj
vigésimo tercero
the ordinal form of the number twenty-three

twenty-third n
vigésimo tercero
one of twenty-three equal parts of a whole
person or thing in the twenty-third position

twenty-three numeral
veintitrés
twenty-three

twenty-two numeral
veintidós
twenty-two

twentysomething n
veinteañera veinteañero veintitantos
aged between twenty and twenty-nine

twerk /twɛɹk/ /twɜːk/ v
perrear sandunguear
to move the body in a suggestive manner

twerp /twɛɹp/ /twɜːp/ n
pendejo
a person who can be bullied playfully, or easily teased
a small or puny person; one regarded as insignificant, contemptible

twice /twaɪs/ adv
dos veces doblemente
two times

twig /twɪɡ/ n
ramita ramilla vara
a small thin branch

twilight /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/ n
penumbra
faint light; dubious medium
crepúsculo
light before rising and after the setting of the Sun
evening twilight

twill /twɪl/ n
sarga
weaving pattern

twin /twɪn/ n
gemelo mellizo gemela melliza chachagua chacho
either of two people who shared the same uterus, or of two similar or closely related objects

twin prime n
primo gemelo
either of a pair of prime numbers that differ by two

twin-engine adj
bimotor

twine /twaɪn/ n
guita
circunvolución torsión
a twist; a convolution
entrelazar
the act of twining

twink /twɪŋk/ v
chispear guiñar pestañear
twinkle, sparkle

twinkle /ˈtwɪŋkl̩/ v
fulgurar refulgir
to be bright with delight
titilar
to shine with a flickering light; to glimmer

twirl /ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/ n
pirueta
Movement where one spins round elegantly; a pirouette

twirl /ˈtwɜː(ɹ)l/ v
girar
to rotate rapidly

twist /twɪst/ v
sacar punta a
to distort or change the truth or meaning
torcer
to turn the ends in opposite directions

twist drill n
broca

twisted /ˈtwɪstɪd/ adj
torcido
contorted
retorcido
mentally disturbed or unsound

twit /twɪt/ n
gilí
a foolish or annoying person

twitch /twɪt͡ʃ/ n
tic
brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ n
dos
digit or figure

two /tu/ /tuː/ /twuː/ numeral
dos
one plus one

two beers, please phraseologicalUnit
dos cervezas, por favor
two beers, please

two cents n
granito de arena
one's opinion

two days after tomorrow adv
traspasadomañana

two heads are better than one proverb
cuatro ojos ven más que dos dos cabezas piensan mejor que una
joint thinking pays

two hundred /ˈtuː ˈhʌn.dɹəd/ numeral
doscientos doscientas
cardinal number 200

two o'clock n
las dos
the start of the third hour

two thousand numeral
dos mil
cardinal number

two-bit adj
de tres al cuarto
insignificant or worthless

two-cylinder adj
bicilíndrico
having two cylinders

two-dimensional adj
bidimensional
existing in two dimensions
not creating the illusion of depth

two-piece n
dos piezas
garment consisting of two separate parts

two-spirit /tuːˈspɪɹɪt/ n
dos espíritus
gender-variant Native American

two-stroke engine n
motor de dos ciclos motor de dos tiempos
an engine in which the pistons perform two strokes per engine cycle

two-wheel tractor n
motocultor
tractor with one axle

twofold adj
doble
double

twofold adv
doblemente
in a double degree

twosome n
pareja
a group of two people; two individuals or components

tycoon /taɪˈkuːn/ n
magnate magnata
wealthy, powerful business person

tympanites n
meteorismo
distended abdomen

type /taɪp/ n
tipo
computing theory: tag indicating data type
individual that represents the ideal for its class
biology: individual representative of its taxonomic group
preferred sort of person
tipo clase
grouping based on shared characteristics
arquetipo
individual considered typical of its class

type /taɪp/ v
identificar el tipo de
to determine blood group
teclear tipear
to enter characters into a computer using keyboard
mecanografiar escribir a máquina tipear
to use a typewriter

type II error n
error de tipo II
accepting the null hypothesis when false

type metal n
metal tipográfico
a metal alloy that is used in traditional typefounding and mechanical typesetting

typeface n
familia tipográfica
font family

typescript /ˈtʌɪpskɹɪpt/ n
impreso mecanografiado mecanoscrito mecanuscrito tapuscrito
typewritten material, especially such a copy of a manuscript

typesetter n
cajista
a typesetter

typesetting n
composición composición tipográfica
setting or composition

typewriter [ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)] n
máquina de escribir
machine used to print text by pressing keys

typewritten adj
dactilografiado
written using a typewriter

typhlitis n
tiflitis
inflammation

typhoid fever n
fiebre tifoidea
illness

typhoon /taɪˈfun/ /taɪˈfuːn/ n
tifón
hurricane in the Pacific

typhous adj
tifoideo tífico
of or pertaining to typhus

typhus /ˈtaɪfəs/ n
tifus
disease

typical /ˈtɪpɪkl̩/ adj
típico
capturing the overall sense of a thing

typically adv
típicamente
in a typical manner

typing /ˈtaɪpɪŋ/ n
tecleado
the act of typing

typist /ˈtaɪpɪst/ n
mecanógrafo mecanógrafa dactilógrafa dactilógrafo
person who types

typo /ˈtaɪpəʊ/ n
errata error tipográfico dedazo error dactilográfico error de dedo error de tecleo
error

typographer n
tipógrafo
person skilled in typography

typographical adj
tipográfico
pertaining to typography or printing

typographically adv
tipográficamente
in a typographical manner

typography /taɪˈpɑːɡɹəfi/ /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/ n
tipografía
art and technique

typological adj
tipológico
of or relating to typology

typology /taɪˈpɒl.ə.d͡ʒi/ n
tipología
systematic classification of the types of something according to their common characteristics

tyrannical /tɪˈɹæ.nɪ.kəl/ adj
de ordeno y mando tirana tirano tiránica tiránico
despotic, oppressive, authoritarian
tirana tirano tiránica tiránico
of, or relating to tyranny, of a tyrant

tyrannically adv
tiránicamente
in a tyrannical manner

tyrannize v
tiranizar
to oppress someone

tyrannosaur n
tiranosaurio
large bipedal carnivorous dinosaur

tyrannosaurus /tɪˌɹænəˈsɔːɹəs/ n
tiranosaurio
dinosaur

tyranny /ˈtɪɹəni/ n
tiranía
government in which a single ruler has absolute power
absolute power, or its use
extreme severity or rigour

tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ n
tirano
absolute ruler
harsh and cruel ruler
oppressive and harsh person

tyrant flycatcher n
atrapamoscas
group of birds

tyre /taɪə(ɹ)/ n
neumático llanta caucho cubierta goma rueda
wheel covering

tyro /ˈtaɪɹəʊ/ n
novato principiante
a beginner, a novice

tyrosine n
tirosina
nonessential amino acid

tzitzit n
tzitzit
knots on a tallit

u /a/ /juː/ /ʌ/ n
u
name of the letter U, u

ubac /ˈju.bæk/ /ˈjuː.bæk/ n
umbría
a shady slope i.e. facing away from the sun

uber- /ˈu.bə(ɹ)/ /ˈu.bɚ/ prefix
mega- super-
slang: super, really, mega-

ubiquitin n
ubiquitina
small polypeptide

ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adj
ubicuo
being everywhere
ubicuo común
seeming to appear everywhere at the same time

udder /ˈʌdə/ /ˈʌdɚ/ n
ubre
organ formed of the mammary glands of female quadruped mammals

ufology /ˌjuːˈfɑlədʒi/ n
ufología
the study of UFOs

ugg boot /ʌɡ buːt/ n
botas ugg
boot

ugh [ɯx] interjection
puf aj fuchi fúchila guácala
to express disgust

ugli /ˈʌɡli/ n
ugli
cross between a tangerine and grapefruit

uglify /ˈʌɡlɪfaɪ/ v
afear
to make ugly

ugliness n
fealdad
condition of being ugly

ugly /ˈʌɡli/ adj
feo
displeasing to the eye; not aesthetically pleasing

ugly as sin adj
más feo que Picio más feo que un pecado
extremely ugly

ugly duckling n
patito feo patita fea
one who is ugly, but who is expected to become beautiful as they mature

ugniberry /uniːbəɹi/ n
murta murtilla
berry

uh /ʌː/ interjection
eh
expression of confusion or uncertainty
eh este
space filler or pause during conversation

uh-huh [ʌˈɦʌ] particle
ajá
expressing agreement or affirmation

uhlan /ˈ(j)uːlən/ n
ulano
soldier with lance

uilleann pipes /ˈɪl.ən ˌpaɪps/ n
gaita irlandesa
bagpipes of Ireland

ukelin n
ukelín
musical instrument

ukha n
uja
a soup in Russian cuisine

ukulele /juː.kə.ˈleɪ.li/ /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/ n
ukelele
small four-stringed guitar

ulcer /ʌlsə/ /ʌlsɚ/ n
úlcera llaga
open sore

ulcerate v
ulcerar
to cause an ulcer

ulcerous /ˈʌl.sɚ.əs/ adj
ulceroso
having an ulcer

ulexite n
ulexita
mineral

ulna /ˈʌlnə/ n
cúbito ulna
bone of the forearm

ulterior motive n
segunda intención
alternative or hidden reason for doing something

ultima Thule n
última Tule

ultimate /ˈʌltəmɪt/ /ˈʌltɪmɪt/ adj
último final
final; last in a series
extremo mayor máximo
greatest or maximum
último
most distant

ultimate frisbee n
ultimate
non-contact competitive team sport

ultimately /ˈʌltɪmətli/ adv
finalmente por último
indicating the last item

ultimatum /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/ n
ultimátum
a final statement of terms or conditions made by one party to another

ultra light rail n
tren ultraligero

ultracentrifuge n
ultracentrifugadora ultracentrífuga

ultracentrifuge v
ultracentrifugar

ultraism n
ultraísmo
Spanish poetic movement

ultramarine /ˌʌl.tɹə.məˈɹiːn/ n
azul de ultramar azul ultramarino azul ultramaro
colour

ultramontane adj
ultramontano
respecting the supremacy of the Pope

ultranationalism n
ultranacionalismo
extreme nationalism

ultraprocessed adj
ultraprocesada ultraprocesado

ultraright adj
ultraderecha
extremely right-wing

ultrasonic adj
ultrasónico
beyond (higher in frequency than) the range of sound perceptible to the human ear

ultrasound n
ultrasonido
sound
use of ultrasound

ultrastructure n
ultraestructura
detailed structure observable only by electron microscopy

ultraviolet adj
ultravioleta
radiation with wavelengths from 380 nanometre - 10 nanometre

ululate /ˈjuːljuleɪt/ v
ulular
to howl loudly

umami /uˈmɑːmi/ n
umami
one of the five basic tastes, savoriness

umbel n
umbela
type of flower cluster

umbilical cord n
cuerda umbilical cordón umbilical
cord between foetus and placenta

umbilicate adj
umbilicado
having a navel
having a small umbo in a central depression

umbrella /ʌmˈbɹɛlə/ /ˈʌmbɹɛlə/ n
amparo
anything that provides protection
paraguas sombrilla parasol
cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun

umbrella stand n
paragüero

umbrella term n
hiperónimo
term covering a broad category of things

umlaut /ˈʊm.laʊt/ n
diéresis
diacritical mark
metafonía
partial assimilation of a vowel

ummah /ˈʊmə/ n
umma
the worldwide Muslim community

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
árbitro
an official who oversees a game or match
a person who arbitrates between contending parties

umpire /ˈʌm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ v
arbitrar
to act as an umpire in a game

umpteen /ˈʌmp.tiːn/ determiner
un montón de una multitud de
Relatively large but unspecified in number

umpteenth /ˈʌmp.tiːnθ/ adj
enésima
informal: occurring in a relatively large but unspecified position in a series

un- prefix
in-
denoting a lack of
denoting absence
violative of; contrary to
des-
reversal or cancellation

unabashedly /ˌʌnəˈbæʃɪdli/ adv
desinhibidamente
in an unabashed manner

unable /ʌnˈeɪbəl/ adj
incapaz impotente
not able

unacceptable /ˌʌn.æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bl̩/ adj
inaceptable no ser de recibo
unsatisfactory; not acceptable

unacceptably adv
inaceptablemente
in an unacceptable way

unaccommodated adj
desacomodado
not accommodaded

unaccountably adv
inexplicablemente
not able to be explained logically. Without being accountable, or reasonable

unachievable adj
inalcanzable
that cannot be achieved

unadulterated adj
inadulterado no adulterado
pure

unafraid /ʌnəˈfɹeɪd/ adj
impertérrito
not afraid, fearless

unalloyed adj
acendrado
pure, unadulterated

unaltered adj
inalterado
remaining in its initial state

unambiguous adj
carente de ambigüedad
clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity

unambiguously adv
inequívocamente
unambiguously

unanimity /juːnəˈnɪmɪti/ n
unanimidad
condition

unanimous /juˈnænəməs/ /juːˈnanɪməs/ adj
unánime
based on unanimity
sharing the same view

unanimously adv
unánimemente por unanimidad
in a unanimous manner

unassailable /ˌʌnəˈseɪləbl̩/ adj
inexpugnable
secure against attack; impregnable
incontestable
undeniable, incontestable or incontrovertible

unattached adj
libre suelto
not attached

unavailable adj
inaccesible inasequible
not available

unavailing adj
fútil infructuoso inservible inútil ocioso
fruitless, futile, useless

unavoidable adj
inevitable
impossible to avoid

unavoidably adv
ineludiblemente inevitablemente
in an unavoidable manner

unaware adj
desprevenido inconsciente
not aware or informed

unbalance v
desequilibrar
to cause to be out of balance

unbalanced adj
desequilibrado trastornado
irrational or mentally deranged

unbearable adj
insoportable infumable
so unpleasant or painful as to be unendurable

unbearably adv
insoportablemente insufriblemente
in an unbearable manner

unbearded adj
lampiño
without a beard

unbeknownst /ˌʌnbɪˈnoʊnst/ adv
sin el conocimiento de desconocido
Without the knowledge of

unbelievable /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbl̩/ adj
increíble
incredible

unbelievably adv
increíblemente
contrary to expectations
in a manner one does not believe
to an extent not to be believed

unbelieving adj
incrédulo
that does not believe

unbewitch v
desembrujar
to become something different

unbiased adj
imparcial ecuánime
impartial or without bias or prejudice

unbibium /ˌʌnˈbɪbi.əm/ n
unbibio
element

unbiblical adj
anti-bíblico
not biblical

unbinilium n
unbinilio
chemical element

unbirthday /ʌnˈbɜːθ.deɪ/ /ʌnˈbɝθ.deɪ/ n
no cumpleaños

unbiunium n
unbiunio

unblemished adj
acendrado inmaculado
lacking blemishes

unblushingly adv
desvergonzadamente
shamelessly

unbosom /ʌnˈbʊz.əm/ v
confesar
to confess a misdeed
desahogarse
to tell about one's troubles

unboxing n
unboxing
automatic conversion of objects back to value types
desembalaje
removal of something from its box

unbridled adj
desenfrenado desaforado
without restraint or limit

unbuckle v
desabrochar
to unfasten (the buckle of)

unbutton /ʌnˈbʌtən/ v
desabotonar
(transitive)

uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ n
perturbador
a Freudian concept
siniestro extraño desconcertante inquietante
strange, mysteriously unsettling

uncanny valley n
valle inquetante
subtle differences from human behaviour that may cause negative reactions

uncertain /ʌnˈsɜːtən/ adj
incierto
not known for certain; questionable
not yet determined; undecided
variable and subject to change

uncertainly /ʌnˈsɜːtn̩li/ /ʌnˈsɝtn̩li/ adv
inciertamente
in an uncertain manner

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtənti/ /ʌnˈsɝtənti/ n
incertidumbre incerteza
doubt; the condition of being uncertain

uncertainty principle n
principio de incertidumbre principio de indeterminación
physical law

unchain /ʌnˈtʃeɪn/ v
desencadenar
to remove chains from; to free; to liberate

uncheck v
sacar la marca
to remove a checkmark

unchecked /ʌnˈtʃɛkt/ adj
sin tasa
unrestrained

unclaimed adj
mostrenco
not claimed

unclassifiable /ʌnˈklæsɪfaɪ.əbəl/ adj
inclasificable
incapable of being classified

uncle /ˈʌŋ.kəl/ [ˈɐŋ.kəɫ] n
tío
brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent

unclearly adv
confusamente
in an unclear manner

unclothed adj
desvestido en pelota
not wearing clothes

uncluttered adj
desahogado
Not cluttered; without clutter

uncombinable adj
incombinable
incapable of being combined

uncomfortable /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/ adj
a disgusto incómodo
experiencing discomfort
incómodo
not comfortable
cohibido incómodo
uneasy or anxious

uncomfortably adv
incómodamente
in an uncomfortable manner

uncomment v
descomentar

uncommon /ʌnˈkɒmən/ adj
extraño raro
rare; not readily found; unusual
excepcional extraordinario
remarkable; exceptional

uncommonly adv
extraordinariamente
to an uncommon degree

uncomparable adj
incomparable
not comparable

unconcerned adj
despreocupado
indifferent
not worried

unconditional /ˌʌnkənˈdɪʃənəl/ adj
incondicional
without conditions

unconditionally adv
incondicionalmente de todas formas de todas maneras de todos modos en cualquier caso
without condition

unconducive adj
inconducente
not likely to produce an outcome

unconscionable /ənˈkɔn.ʃən.ə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbəl/ adj
inescrupuloso
not conscionable; unscrupulous

unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəs/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ adj
inconsciente desmayado
not awake

unconsciously /ˌʌnˈkɑnʃəsli/ /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/ adv
inconscientemente
In an unconscious manner

unconsciousness n
inconsciencia
the state of lacking consciousness

unconstitutional adj
inconstitucional anticonstitucional
contrary to the constitution

unconstitutionality n
inconstitucionalidad
status of being unconstitutional

unconstitutionally adv
inconstitucionalmente
in a manner that is unconstitutional

uncontrollable adj
incontrolable
Not able to be controlled, contained or governed

uncontrolled adj
desaforado descontrolado
not controlled

uncontroversial adj
nada conflictivo no conflictivo no polémico
not controversial

uncork v
descorchar
to open by removing the cork or stopper from

uncountable /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/ adj
incontable
linguistics: about a noun which cannot be counted
too many to be counted
mathematics: incapable of being enumerated by natural numbers

uncouth /ʌnˈkuːθ/ adj
bruto torpe
clumsy, awkward
basto chocarrero grosero
unrefined, crude

uncover v
destapar
to remove the cover of an object

uncovered adj
asegurado asegurar no seguro sin
lacking insurance or security
cubrir descubierto destapado sin
not covered or protected

unction /ʌŋkʃən/ n
unción
religious or ceremonial anointing

unctuous /ˈʌnktʃuəs/ adj
untuoso
oily or greasy
profusely polite

unctuousness /ˈʌŋktʃuəsnəs/ n
untuosidad
the state or characteristic of being unctuous

uncultivated adj
inculto
not cultivated (land)

undaunted adj
impertérrito
not shaken, discouraged or disheartened

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ adj
no-muerto zombi
being animate, though non-living

undead /ʌnˈdɛd/ n
muerto viviente no-muerto
those creatures which are dead but still animate

undecagon n
undecágono
11-sided polygon

undecidable adj
indecidible
incapable of being algorithmically decided

undecided adj
indeciso
uncommitted, not having reached a decision

undemocratic adj
antidemocrática antidemocrático
not democratic

undeniable adj
innegable impepinable
irrefutable, or impossible to deny

under /ˈʊndə/ /ˈʌndə(ɹ)/ /ˈʌndɚ/ preposition
bajo
beneath the surface of
bajo debajo
in a lower level than
bajo las órdenes de
subordinate to

under fire
estar en la mira
criticized for something

under no circumstance
bajo ningún concepto
under no conditions

under no circumstances
bajo ningún concepto
never ever

under one's belt
en su haber
within one's experience

under one's breath
en voz baja entredientes
softly

under one's thumb
macabeo
under one's thumb

under the knife
bajo el cuchillo
undergoing a surgical procedure

under the stars
bajo las estrellas

under the sun
habido y por haber
in existence

under the table
bajo cuerda
secretly

under the weather /ˈʌndə ðə ˈwɛðə/ /ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈwɛðɚ/ adj
indispuesto pachucho
somewhat ill

under wraps
en secreto
in secrecy

underbelly /ˈʌndəbɛli/ /ˈʌndɚbɛli/ n
vientre
side which is not normally seen

undercook v
cocinar insuficientemente
cook insufficiently

undercooked adj
crudo zapatero
insufficiently cooked

undercover adj
encubierto
Performed or happening in secret

undercurrent /ˈʌndəkʌɹ(ə)nt/ /ˈʌndɚˌkʌɹənt/ n
contracorriente
current of water which flows under the surface
trasfondo
tendency of feeling or opinion that is concealed

undercut n
undercut
hairstyle

underdog n
cenicienta tapado
competitor thought unlikely to win

underemployed adj
subempleado
employed in a job for which one is overqualified

underemployment n
subempleo
condition of being underemployed

underestimate /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.meɪt/ /ʌndɚˈɛs.tɨ.mɨt/ v
subestimar
to perceive as having lower value

underfloor heating n
suelo radiante
heating system that operates from under the floor

undergo v
experimentar
to experience
sufrir padecer soportar
to suffer or endure

undergraduate n
estudiante estudiante de pregrado estudiante universitario no licenciado estudiantes de pregrado
student at a university who has not yet received a degree

underground adj
subterráneo
below the ground

underground n
movimiento clandestino organización clandestina
movement or organisation of people who resist political convention

underhand /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌ(h)ænd/ adj
bajuno solapado
dishonest and sneaky

underlie /ˌʌn.də(ɹ)ˈlaɪ/ v
subyacer
to serve as a basis of

underline /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/ /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/ /ˌʌndɚˈlaɪn/ v
subrayar
to draw an underline
to emphasise or stress something

underlying adj
subyacente
implicit

undermine /ʌndəˈmaɪn/ v
socavar desvirtuar
hinder, sabotage
socavar
to dig, tunnel, hollow out as if making a cave or opening

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ adv
abajo
below; in a place beneath
por debajo
on the underside or lower face of

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ n
bajos
the part under or lower

underneath /ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈniθ/ preposition
bajo
under the control or power of
under, below, beneath

undernourished adj
desnutrido desnutrida
insufficiently nourished

underpants n
calzoncillos anatómicos fundillos gayumbos interiores pantaloncillos
underwear

underpass n
paso inferior
passage

underperform v
menosdesempeñar menosdesempeñarse
underachieve, to not reach standards or expectations

underpin /ˌʌn.dəˈpɪn/ /ˌʌn.dɚˈpɪn/ v
respaldar sustentar
To give support to
apuntalar sustentar
To support from below with props or masonry

underplay v
minimizarse restarse

underrate v
subestimar
to underestimate

underrated adj
subestimado
not given enough recognition

underrepresented adj
infrarrepresentado
having little representation

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ n
guion bajo
an underline

underscore /ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)/ v
subrayar
to emphasize
to underline

undersecretary n
subsecretario
an administrator immediately subordinate to a head of a government department or to a member of a cabinet

undershirt n
camiseta interior undershirt
undershirt

understand /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/ v
entender
to believe one grasps the meaning of
entender comprender
to grasp the meaning of
comprender
to impute meaning to

understandability n
comprensibilidad
The property of being understandable

understandable adj
entendible
capable of being understood

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ adj
comprensivo
Showing compassion

understanding /ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/ n
comprensión
ability to grasp the full meaning of knowledge, ability to infer
mental process of comprehension, assimilation of knowledge, subjective by its nature
opinion, judgement or outlook
sympathy
compromiso
informal contract, mutual agreement
avenimiento
reconciliation of differences

understate v
subestimar
to state something with less completeness than needed

understeer n
subviraje

understeer v
subvirar

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ adj
entendida entendidas entendido entendidos
comprehended

understood /ʌndəɹˈstʊd/ interjection
entendido
indication of comprehension

understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ n
suplente
performer who understudies

understudy /ˈʌndəˌstʌdi/ /ˈʌndɚˌstʌdi/ v
suplantar
to act as an understudy

undertake /ʌndəˈteɪk/ v
comprometerse
to commit oneself to an obligation
emprender acometer
to start an enterprise

undertaker /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ n
director de funeraria
funeral director

undertaking /ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkɪŋ/ n
emprendimiento
That which is undertaken
funeraria
The business of an undertaker, or the management of funerals

undertow n
contracorriente
feeling
resaca
flow of water

underwater adj
sumergido
beneath the water surface

underway adv
en curso en marcha en progreso
in motion, in progress; being done or carried out

underwear /ˈʌndəwɛə/ /ˈʌndɚˌwɛɹ/ n
ropa interior calzones chones
clothes worn next to the skin

underwhelm v
decepcionar
fail to impress

underworld n
inframundo hampa submundo
part of society engaged in crime or vice
inframundo más allá
world of the dead

underwrite /ˈʌndəɹaɪt/ v
suscribir
to assume financial responsibility for something

underwriter n
asegurador aseguradora
A person working for an insurance company who arranges and authorizes an insurance policy with a broker or insured
asegurador aseguradora entidad aseguradora
An entity assuming a financial risk
asegurador financiero aseguradora financiera
An entity undertaking to market newly issued securities.

underwriting n
aseguramiento financiero
The act of something being underwritten financially

undeserved adj
inmerecido
not deserved, earned or merited; unjustifiable or unfair

undeserving /ˌʌndɪˈzɝvɪŋ/ adj
inmerecido
considered unworthy of reward

undesirable adj
indeseable
objectionable or not likely to please

undesirable n
indeseable
an undesirable person

undestroyable adj
durable indestructible
Not able to be destroyed

undetectable adj
indetectable
Unable to be detected

undeveloped adj
subdesarrollado
lagging behind others, especially in economic or social matters

undine /ˈʌndiːn/ n
ondina
female water-sprite or nymph

undisclosed adj
desconocido
not disclosed

undisputedly adv
indudablemente

undo /ʌnˈduː/ v
deshacer
to reverse
desatar
to unfasten

undocumented n
indocumentado
lacking documents for identification, authorization, etc
not having official documentation to enter, reside in, or work in a country

undoubtedly /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv
sin duda
without doubt

undownable /ʌnˈdaʊn.ə.bəl/ adj
adamantino inamovible inflexible irreprimible resiliente
invincible; which cannot be brought down or overcome
importantísimo primordial
undeniably important; which cannot be played down or ignored

undress /ʌnˈdɹɛs/ /ʌnˈdʒɹɛs/ v
desnudarse desvestirse
(intransitive) remove one's clothing
desvestir desnudar
(transitive) remove somebody’s clothing

undue /ʌnˈdjuː/ /ʌnˈduː/ adj
desproporcionado
Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient
indebido no debido
Not owing or payable
injustificado
That which ought not to be done; illegal; unjustified

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ adj
ondulado
wavy in appearance or form

undulate /ˈʌndjəleɪt/ /ˈʌndjələt/ /ˈʌndjəlɪt/ v
ondear ondular
intransitive: move in wavelike motions
ondear
transitive: cause to move in a wave

undulated antshrike n
batará ondulado
bird

unduly adv
indebidamente
undeservedly; in a way that is not warranted

undying adj
eterno imperecedero inmarcesible inmarchitable
permanent; never-ending; infinite

unearth v
desenterrar
to dig up
descubrir revelar
to uncover or find

unease n
inquietud desasosiego desazón intranquilidad malestar zozobra
a feeling of disquiet or concern

uneasiness /ʌnˈiːzinəs/ n
desazón
an anxious state of mind

uneducated /ʌnˈɛdjʊkeɪtɪd/ /ʌnˈɛdʒəkeɪtɪd/ adj
inculto sin estudios
not educated

unemployed adj
desempleado parado cesante
having no job

unemployment /ʌn.ɪmˈplɔɪ.mənt/ n
desempleo paro
joblessness

unending adj
interminable
never reaching an end

unequal adj
desigual
not the same

unequivocal /ʌnɨˈkwɪvəkəl/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvəkəl/ adj
inequívoco
without ambiguity

unequivocally /ʌnɨˈkwɪvək(ə)lɪ/ /ˌʌnɪ̈ˈkwɪvək(ə)li/ adv
inequívocamente
in an unequivocal or unambiguous manner

unerasable adj
indeleble
that cannot be erased

uneven /ʌnˈivən/ adj
desigual desnivel
not even
desnivel desnivelado
not level or smooth
desuniforme
not uniform
despatronizado
varying in quality

unexpected /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/ adj
inesperado inopinado
not expected, anticipated or foreseen

unexpectedly /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ adv
inesperadamente inopinadamente
in an unexpected manner

unexplorable adj
inexplorable

unfair /ʌnˈfɛə(ɹ)/ /ʌnˈfɛɚ/ adj
injusto
not fair

unfaithful adj
infiel
not keeping good faith; disloyal; not faithful
not having religious faith
of a translation: incorrect

unfaithfully adv
infielmente
in an unfaithful manner

unfasten v
desabrochar
to detach from any connecting agency or link

unfathomable adj
insondable
difficult to penetrate
incomprensible
impossible to fathom; incomprehensible

unfavourable adj
desfavorable
of wind or weather: causing delay or obstacles

unfazed adj
impertérrito
undaunted

unfettered /ʌnˈfɛtəd/ /ˈʌnˈfɛtɚd/ adj
desencadenado
not bound by chains
irrestringido
not restricted

unfindable adj
inencontrable
not findable

unfinished adj
inacabado inconcluso
not finished

unfit /ʌnˈfɪt/ adj
impropio
not fit; not having the correct requirements

unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adj
imperturbable
remaining composed and level-headed at all times

unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ /ʌnˈfəʊld/ v
desplegar
To undo a folding
To turn out to happen; to develop

unforeseeable adj
imprevisible
incapable of being foreseen

unforeseen adj
imprevisto inesperado
not expected
imprevisto
not foreseen

unforgettable adj
inolvidable
which is very difficult to forget

unforgivable adj
imperdonable
not forgivable

unfortunate /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪt/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnət/ adj
desafortunado
marked or accompanied by or resulting in misfortune
not favored by fortune

unfortunately /ʌnˈfɔɹt͡ʃənɪtli/ /ʌnˈfɔːtjʊnətli/ adv
desafortunadamente por desgracia desgraciadamente lamentablemente infortunadamente
happening through bad luck

unfounded adj
que no tiene ni pies ni cabeza
not based on solid reasons or facts

unfriendly /ʌnˈfɹɛn(d)li/ adj
antipático desagradable hostil
not friendly; hostile
desfavorable negativo
unfavorable

unfruitful adj
infructuoso
Not bearing fruit

unfurl /ʌnˈfəːl/ /ʌnˈfɝl/ v
desplegar lagar
to unroll or release

ungainly /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/ adj
desgarbado
clumsy
revuelto
difficult to move

ungrammatical adj
agramatical
in violation of one or more of the rules and conventions of a language

ungrateful /ʌnˈɡɹeɪtfəl/ adj
ingrato desagradecido
not grateful

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ adj
ungulado
having hooves

ungulate /ˈʌŋɡjələt/ n
ungulado
hooved mammal

unguligrade /ʌŋˈɡjuːləˌɡɹeɪd/ /ʌŋˈɡjuːlɪˌɡɹeɪd/ adj
ungulado
that walks on hooves

unhappiness n
infelicidad
feeling of not being happy

unhappy /ʌnˈhæpi/ adj
infeliz
not happy; sad

unharmed adj
ileso incólume
which has not suffered harm

unheard adj
inaudito
not heard

unheard-of adj
inaudito
previously unknown; unprecedented

unheed v
desoír hacer caso omiso
To deliberately fail to heed or take notice of; disregard; ignore.

unheralded adj
inesperado no anunciado sin expectativa
Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced

unhinge /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/ v
desquiciar
remove a leaf from its supporting hinges
desquiciar trastornar
to mentally disturb

unhinged adj
desquiciado
mentally ill or unstable
not furnished with a hinge

unholy adj
horroroso
dreadful
impío
evil

uni /ˈjuː.niː/ /ˈuː.niː/ n
uni
university

uni- prefix
uni-
one

unibrow n
monoceja uniceja
eyebrows that meet in the middle

unicameral /junɨˈkæməɹəl/ /juːniːˈkaməɹəl/ adj
unicameral
having a single legislative chamber

unicellular adj
unicelular
having a single cell

unicolor adj
unicolor
of one color

unicorn /ˈjunɪkɔɹn/ /ˈjuːnɪkɔːn/ n
unicornio
mythical beast

unicum n
ejemplar único
Unique example or specimen

unicycle /ˈjunɪsaɪkl̩/ n
monociclo
one-wheeled pedaled cycle

unidentified flying object n
objeto volador no identificado
anything in the air not readily explainable

unifiable adj
unificable
able to be united or unified

unification n
unificación
act of unifying

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ adj
uniforme
consistent
unvarying

uniform /ˈjunəˌfɔɹm/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/ n
uniforme
distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group

uniform antshrike n
batará unicolor
passerine bird of the antbird family

uniform continuity n
continuidad uniforme
property of a function

uniformed adj
uniformado
wearing a uniform

uniformity n
uniformidad
a state of being uniform

uniformize /ˈjunɪfɔɹˌmaɪz/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːˌmaɪz/ v
uniformar
to make uniform

uniformly /ˈjunəfɔɹmli/ /ˈjuːnɪfɔːmli/ adv
uniformemente
in a uniform manner

unify /ˈjuːnɪfaɪ/ v
unificar
cause to become one
become one

unilateral /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/ [ˌjʉː.nəˈɫæɾ.ɚ.ɻɫ̩] [ˌjʉː.nɪˈlæt.ə.ɹɫ̩] adj
unilateral
done by one side only

unilateralism n
unilateralismo
tendency of nations to act on their own

unimaginable adj
inimaginable
unable to be imagined

unimportant adj
sin importancia
not important or noteworthy

unincreasable adj
inincrementable
not able to be increased

uninformed /ʌnɪnˈfɔɹmd/ adj
ignaro ignorante
not informed

uninhabitable adj
inhabitable
not inhabitable

uninhabited adj
deshabitado inhabitado abandonado
not inhabited

uninjured adj
ileso incólume indemne
That did not suffer injury

uninstall v
desinstalar
completely remove hardware or software

unintelligent adj
ininteligente
not intelligent

unintelligently adv
ininteligentemente
in an unintelligent manner

unintelligibility n
ininteligibilidad
quality or condition fo being unintelligible

unintelligible /ˌʌnɪnˈtɛlɨdʒɨbəl/ adj
ininteligible
not intelligible

unintelligibly adv
ininteligiblemente
in an unintelligible manner

unintended adj
involuntario
not intended; unplanned

unintentional adj
involuntario inintencionado desintencionado sin proponérselo sin querer
not intended or deliberate; inadvertent; unwitting

unintentionally adv
involuntariamente sin querer
in an unintentional manner

uninterested adj
indiferente desinteresado
indifferent

uninterrupted adj
ininterrumpido
without interruption

uninterruptedly adv
ininterrumpidamente
without interruption

union /ˈjuːnjən/ n
unión
the act of uniting or the state of being united
that which is united; something formed by a combination of parts or members
in set theory

unionism n
gremialismo unionismo
trade unionism

unionist n
sindicalista
trade unionist
advocate or supporter of unionism

unipolar adj
unipolar
having a single pole

unique /juːˈniːk/ adj
único señero única
one of a kind

uniqueness n
peculiaridad singularidad unicidad
state or quality of being unique or one of a kind

unisex [ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks] adj
unisex
designed to be suitable for any sex or gender
epiceno
not distinguished on the basis of sex or gender

unisexual adj
unisexual
having characteristics of a single sex

unit /ˈjuː.nɪt/ n
unidad
standard measure of a quantity
organized group comprising people and/or equipment
member of a military organization
item which may be sold singly
military: selected reserve unit
military: standard or basic quantity
military: subdivision in a task force

unit cell n
celda unidad
smallest repeating structure in crystal

unit of measure n
unidad de medida
standardized, reproducible measuring a physical property

unit test n
prueba unitaria
individual test in unit testing

unit vector n
vector unitario
vector with length 1

unitary adj
unitario
(government)
(mathematics)
having the quality of oneness

unite /juˈnaɪt/ v
unir juntar combinar aunar
(transitive) to bring together as one

united /juˈnaɪtɪd/ /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ adj
unión
involving the joint activity of multiple agents
unido
joined into a single entity

united we stand, divided we fall proverb
la unión hace la fuerza
people are more successful as a group than as individuals

unitive /ˈjuːnɪtɪv/ adj
unitivo
causing or involving unity

unity /ˈjunɪti/ /ˈjuːnɪtɪ/ n
unidad
state of being one or undivided

univerbation n
univerbación
(linguistics) the diachronic process of forming a new single word from a fixed expression of several words

universal /ˌjunɪˈvɝsl̩/ /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsl̩/ adj
universal
common to all members of a group or class
common to all society, world-wide
useful for many purposes
of or pertaining to the universe
cosmic, unlimited

universal grammar n
gramática universal
hypothetical system in the brain that underlies the grammar of all languages

universal value n
valor universal
a value considered common for all or almost all mankind

universality n
universalidad
the property of being universal

universe /ˈjuːnəˌvɝs/ /ˈjuːnɪˌvɜːs/ n
universo
an entity similar to our universe
an imaginary collection of worlds
intense form of world in the sense of perspective or social setting
universo cosmos
the Universe

university /junɨˈvɝsəti/ /juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ n
universidad
institution of higher education

university student n
universitaria universitario

unjust /ʌnˈdʒʌst/ adj
injusto
not fair, just or right

unjust enrichment n
enriquecimiento injusto enriquecimiento sin causa
benefit unlawfully gained at another's expense

unjustifiable adj
injustificable
that cannot be justified

unjustified adj
injustificado
not justified

unjustly adv
injustamente
in an unjust manner

unkempt /ˌʌnˈkɛmpt/ adj
despeinado desaliñado
dishevelled; untidy; dirty; not kept up

unkillable adj
inmortal invencible invulnerable
not killable

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ adj
desconocido ignoto
not known

unknown /ʌnˈnoʊn/ /ʌnˈnəʊn/ n
desconocido
fact or place
incógnita
variable

unlawful adj
ilegal
prohibited

unleash /ʌnˈliʃ/ v
desatraillar
to free from a leash
desencadenar
to release

unleashed adj
suelto
not leashed

unleavened adj
ázimo
without yeast

unleavened bread n
pan ácimo
bread without a raising agent

unless /ənˈlɛs/ conjunction
a menos que a no ser que
except on a specified condition

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ adj
desemejante diferente
dissimilar

unlike /ʌnˈlaɪk/ preposition
a diferencia de
in contrast with; as opposed to

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adj
improbable
not likely

unlikely /ʌnˈlaɪkli/ adv
improbablemente
in an improbable manner

unlimited adj
ilimitado
limitless or without bounds; unrestricted

unload /ʌnˈloʊd/ /ʌnˈləʊd/ v
descargar
take off or remove the load from something

unloading n
descarga
the act

unlock v
desbloquear
give access to something
abrir abrir con llave desatrancar desbloquear
to undo or open a lock

unlove n
desamor
lack of love

unluckily adv
desafortunadamente
without luck

unlucky /ʌnˈlʌki/ adj
desafortunado
unfortunate

unmanageable adj
ingobernable inmanejable
not manageable; not readily submitting to handling

unmark v
desmarcar
remove marks

unmarried adj
soltero
having no husband or wife

unmask /ʌnˈmæsk/ v
demostrar descubrir revelar
to expose the true character of someone
desenmascarar
to remove a mask from someone
desenmascararse
to remove one's mask

unmasking n
desenmascaramiento
act by which somebody is unmasked

unmatchable adj
inigualable

unmergeable adj
infusionable
incapable of being merged

unmissable adj
imperdible
that cannot be missed

unmistakable adj
inconfundible
unique, such that it cannot be mistaken for something else

unmitigated adj
sin paliativos

unnamed adj
innominado
having no name

unnecessarily adv
innecesariamente
needlessly, not necessarily

unnecessary /ʌnˈnɛ.sə.s(ə)ɹɪ / /ʌnˈnɛ.səˌsɛ.ɹi/ /ʌnˈnɛs.ə.ɹɪ/ adj
innecesario
not necessary

unneeded adj
innecesario
not needed, not

unnerve v
debilitar enervar
deprive of nerve, force or strength
enervar
upset

unnoticed adj
desapercibido inadvertido
not noticed

unobserved adj
inobservado
Not seen or observed

unobtrusive adj
discreto desapercibido disimulado
unobtrusive

unobtrusively /ˌʌn.əbˈtɹuː.sɪv.li/ adv
a la chita callando callandito con reserva de callado discretamente
in a manner that is not noticeable or blatant

unofficial adj
extraoficial oficioso
not official

unordered adj
desordenado
not in any sorted order

unorthodox /ʌnˈɔɹθədɑks/ /ʌnˈɔːθədɒks/ adj
heterodoxo
unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic

unpaint v
despintar
to remove paint from

unpalatable adj
desagradable incomible intragable
unpleasant to the taste

unparalleled adj
señero sin par
having no parallel

unpayable adj
impagable
that cannot be paid

unpleasant /ʌnˈplezənt/ adj
desagradable desapacible
not pleasant

unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/ v
desenchufar
disconnect from a supply

unpopular adj
impopular
lacking popularity

unpopularity n
impopularidad
property or degree of being unpopular

unprecedented /ʌnˈpɹɛsɪdɛntɪd/ adj
sin precedente
never before seen or done, without precedent

unpredictability n
imprevisibilidad
The quality of being unpredictable

unpredictable adj
impredecible
unable to be predicted

unprofitable adj
desaventajado
not making a profit

unprofitably adv
desaventajadamente
in an unprofitable manner

unpublished adj
inédito
not published

unpunctual adj
impuntual
not punctual

unqualified adj
no cualificado
ineligible, not qualified
incondicional
undescribed

unquestionable adj
incuestionable
undeniable, obvious

unquestioningly adv
incondicionalmente
without asking questions or having doubts

unravel /ʌnˈɹævəl/ v
desenmarañar desenredar deshilar
to separate the threads (of)

unreachable adj
inalcanzable
unable to be reached

unreadable adj
ilegible
that cannot be read or is not easy to read

unreal /ʌnˈɹi.əl/ adj
irreal
not real

unrealistic adj
irreal
not realistic

unreasonable /ʌnˈɹiːz(ə)nəbl̩/ adj
irrazonable
not reasonable

unrecognizable adj
irreconocible
that cannot be recognized

unregister v
darse de baja
deregister

unrelated adj
no relacionado
not connected

unreliability n
inseguridad
the quality of being unreliable

unreliable adj
no fidedigno
not reliable

unrequited adj
no correspondido (amor)
not reciprocated

unrequited love n
amor no correspondido
love that is not reciprocated, even though reciprocation is desired

unrestrained adj
desmedido libre
descontrolado sin tasa
not held in check
descontrolado
unconstrained

unripe adj
inmaduro
not ripe

unrivaled adj
inigualable
beyond compare, far surpassing any other, unparalleled, without rival

unruly /ʌnˈɹuːli/ adj
descontrolado díscolo incontrolable revoltoso
wild

unsafely adv
arriesgadamente peligrosamente
in an unsafe way

unsatisfactory adj
insatisfactorio
inadequate, substandard or not satisfactory

unsaturated adj
insaturado saturado
capable of dissolving more solute
having one or more double bonds or triple bonds between carbon atoms
not chromatically pure

unscathed adj
incólume ileso indemne
not injured/harmed

unscientific adj
acientífico
not scientific

unscrew v
desatornillar destornillar
loosen a screw etc.

unscrupulous /ˌʌnˈskɹuːpjʊləs/ adj
desaprensivo
contemptuous of what is right or honourable
inescrupuloso
without scruples

unseemly adj
desubicado extemporal extemporáneo impropio inapropiado
inconsistent with standards, etc.

unselfish adj
desprendido generoso altruista
not selfish; selfless; generous; altruistic

unsettling adj
inquietante
That makes one troubled or uneasy

unshaven adj
desafeitado
not having shaved

unshorn adj
intonso no cortado no esquilado
not shorn

unsightly /ʌnˈsaɪtli/ adj
antiestético
displeasing to the eye

unsingable adj
incantable
impossible to sing

unsociable adj
morugo
not congenial or compatible
huraño
not desiring the company of others
ermitaño huraño
unfriendly

unspoken rule n
regla no escrita
rule that is understood but does not exist in written form

unsportsmanlike adj
antideportivo
violating the accepted standards of sportsmanship

unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəɫ/ adj
inestable
not stable
inestable instable
readily decomposed or decomposable

unsteady /ʌnˈstɛdi/ adj
irregular
lacking regularity

unsterilizable adj
esterilizable
unable to become sterilized

unstinting /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/ adj
generoso incansable infatigable
generous and tireless with one's contributions

unstoppable adj
imparable irrefrenable
unable to be stopped

unstressed adj
átono
not stressed or accentuated

unsubscribe v
darse de baja
to cancel a subscription

unsuccessfully adv
infructuosamente
not successfully; without success

unsugared adj
no azucarado
not sugared

unsuitable adj
inadecuado inapropiado
not suitable; unfit; inappropriate

untag v
desetiquetar
To remove a tag from

untameable adj
indomable indómito
cannot be tamed

untenable adj
insostenible
Not able to be held, as of an opinion or position
inhabitable
unfit for habitation

unthinkable /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbəl/ adj
impensable
inconceivable or unimaginable; extremely improbable in a way that goes against common sense

untidiness n
desaseo
the quality of being untidy

untidy /ʌnˈtaɪdi/ adj
descuidado
sloppy
descuidado desorganizado
unorganized

untie /ʌnˈtaɪ/ v
desatarse
to become untied or loosed
soltar
to free from fastening or from restraint
desatar desamarrar desligar
to loosen, as something interlaced or knotted
desatar
to resolve

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ conjunction
hasta

until /ʌnˈtɪl/ preposition
antes
before
hasta
up to the time of

untouchable adj
intocable
not able to be touched

untoward /ʌnˈtɔɹd/ /ˌʌn.tʊˈwɔːd/ adj
adverso desfavorable desventajoso
unfavourable, adverse, or disadvantageous
problemático
unruly, troublesome
impropio
unseemly, improper

untrammel v
liberar
free or release from obstacles or hindrances

untranslatable /ˈʌnˌtɹænz.leɪt.ə.bəl/ adj
intraducible
not able to be translated

untreated adj
non tratado
not treated

untrue adj
falso incorrecto inexacto
false

untruthful adj
embustero mentiroso
not giving the truth, lying

untune v
destemplar
Cause to be out of tune

ununbium n
ununbio
chemical element

ununennium /uːnuːnˈɛniːəm/ n
ununenio ununennio
chemical element

ununhexium n
ununhexio
element with atomic number 116

ununifiable adj
inunificable
impossible to unify of be unified

ununoctium n
ununoctio
chemical element

ununpentium n
ununpentio
chemical element

ununquadium n
ununquadio
chemical element

ununseptium /uːnuːnˈsɛpti.əm/ n
ununseptio
element with atomic number 117

ununtrium n
ununtrio
chemical element

unununium n
unununio
systematic name for roentgenium

unusable adj
inservible inutilizable inútil
not usable

unused /ʌnˈjuzd/ /ʌnˈjuːzd/ adj
no usado/utilizado sin usar/utilizar sin uso
not used

unuseful /ʌnˈjuːsfəl/ adj
inútil
not useful

unusual /ʌnˈjuːʒuəl/ adj
inusual desusado inusitado
not usual

unveil /ʌnˈveɪl/ v
descubrir desvelar
develar
to uncover

unveiler n
desvelador
one who unveils something

unwary adj
incauto
lacking caution

unwavering adj
inquebrantable
never doubted; always steady and on course

unwelcome adj
embarazoso inoportuno molesto

unwell /ʌnˈwɛl/ adj
indispuesto
not well

unwieldy /ˌʌnˈwɪəl.di/ adj
farragoso
difficult to carry, handle, manage or operate

unwilling /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
indispuesto involuntario renitente reticente
not willing; loath; disinclined; reluctant

unwillingly adv
a cara de perro de mala gana
in an unwilling manner

unwind /ʌnˈwaɪnd/ v
relajarse
To relax
desenrollar
To wind off

unwinnable adj
inganable
unable to be won

unwittingly /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ /ˌʌnˈwɪtɪŋli/ adv
accidentalmente sin comerlo ni beberlo sin querer
in an unwitting manner

unyielding adj
inflexible
not giving in

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adj
hacia arriba
facing upwards
acabado terminado
finished
en marcha
functional
próximo
next
listo
ready, willing
en pie
standing

up /ap/ /ʌp/ adv
(hacia) arriba
arriba
away from earth’s surface

up /ap/ /ʌp/ preposition
hacia arriba
toward the top

up and leave v
echarse el pollo mandarse a cambiar
leave abruptly

up and over door n
puerta abatible
door

up hill and down dale adv
por los montes y por los valles

up in the air adj
en el aire
not yet resolved

up one's sleeve
debajo de la manga
hidden, in reserve

up quark n
quark arriba
up quark

up the ante v
redoblar la apuesta
raise the stakes

up to /ˈʌp tuː/ /ˈʌp tə/ preposition
a hacia hasta
against, next to, near, towards
hasta
as much as, no more than
salvo
mathematics: considering all members of an equivalence class the same
estar por la labor
the option or decision of

up to here
hasta el culo hasta el gorro
overwhelmed, swamped

up to something /ˈʌp tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ /ˈʌp tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ adj
tramar algo
doing something mischievous or scheming

up-and-coming adj
en alza
emerging, aspiring

up-to-date /ˌʌp tə ˈdeɪt/ adj
actualizado al día
current; recent
actualizado al corriente
informed of the latest news

upbeat /ʌpˈbit/ /ˈʌpˌbit/ adj
optimista positivo
Having a positive, lively, or perky tone, attitude, etc.

upbreed v
criar
to rear, or bring up; to nurse

upbringing n
crianza
raising or training
traits

upcoming adj
próximo venidero
of the relatively near future

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ n
actualización
action of making something up to date

update /əpˈdeɪt/ /ˈʌp.deɪt/ v
actualizar
to make something up to date

upend /ʌpˈɛnd/ v
desafiar refutar
to destroy, invalidate
dar vuelta voltear
to tip or turn over

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ n
mejora
an improved component or replacement item

upgrade /əpˈɡɹeɪd/ /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ v
mejorar
to improve
actualizar
to replace a program with a later version of itself
to replace an existing object with something better

upheaval /ʌpˈhi.vəl/ n
surgimiento
process of being heaved upward, especially of the earth's crust
convulsión
sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion

uphill /ʌpˈhɪl/ /ˈʌphɪl/ adv
cuesta arriba
up a slope, towards higher ground
(by extension) with difficulty

uphold /ˌʌpˈhold/ v
elevar levantar
to hold up
sostener sustentar
to keep erect
sostener
to support by approval or encouragement

upholster /əˈpɒl.stə(ɹ)/ v
tapizar
fit padding etc. to furniture

upholstery /əˈpɐl.stɹi/ n
tapicería
craft or business of upholstering furniture

upkeep n
mantenimiento
maintenance; the act or effort of keeping something in good repair

upkeep v
mantener
to maintain (something) or keep it in good repair

upland antshrike n
batará montano
passerine bird

upland goose n
avutarda magallánica caiquén cauquén común cauquén magallánico ganso de Magallanes

upland sandpiper n
correlimos batitú
Bartramia longicauda

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌplɪft/ n
levantamiento
tectonic upheaval

uplift /ʌpˈlɪft/ /ˈʌplɪft/ v
exaltar alzar elevar trascender
to raise something or someone to a higher level

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ n
subida
file transfer

upload /əpˈləʊd/ /ˈʌpˌloʊd/ /ˈʌpˌləʊd/ v
subir colgar
to transfer data

upon /əˈpɑn/ /əˈpɒn/ preposition
tras
at a prescribed point in time
sobre
being above and in contact with another
en sobre
being directly supported by another

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ adj
superior
at a higher level, rank or position

upper /ˈʌpə/ /ˈʌpɚ/ n
empeine
the part of a shoe above the sole

upper arm n
braceto jarrete
section of an arm

upper case n
mayúsculas
upper case / uppercase (as a collective noun) or upper case letters (in the plural)

upper class /ˌʌpəˈklɑːs/ /ˌʌpɚˈklæs/ n
clase alta
those people at the top of a social hierarchy

upper house n
cámara alta
part of a parliament

upper respiratory tract n
vías aéreas superiores
part of respiratory tract

upper-crust adj
de alto copete de alto coturno
posh, upper-class

uppercase adj
mayúscula
written in upper case

uppercut n
gancho al mentón
in boxing

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adj
honrado
of good morals
recto vertical
vertical; erect

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ adv
verticalmente
in or into an upright position

upright /ˈʌpɹaɪt/ n
piano vertical
an upright piano
montante poste
any vertical part of a structure, especially one of the goal posts in sports

upright piano n
piano vertical
a keyboard musical instrument

uprising n
levantamiento revuelta
a popular revolt

uproar /ˈʌpɹɔː/ /ˈʌpɹɔːɹ/ n
bullicio clamor escandalera fragor
noisy excitement

ups and downs n
altibajos
idiomatic

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ adj
molesto trastornado enfadado perturbado
angry, distressed, unhappy

upset /ʌpˈsɛt/ /ˈʌpsɛt/ v
desazonar
make (a person) angry, distressed or unhappy

upsetting adj
alertante molestoso perturbante trastornoso
upsetting

upside /ˈʌpˌsaɪd/ n
lado bueno lado favorable lado positivo
a favourable aspect of something that also has an unfavourable aspect

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ adj
al revés
inverted

upside down /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/ adv
de cabeza
in great disorder
boca abajo bocabajo
inverted

upsilon /juːpˈsaɪ.lən/ /ˈjup.sɪˌlɑn/ n
ípsilon
letter of the Greek alphabet

upstage v
eclipsar ensombrecer hacer sombra opacar
to draw attention away from others

upstairs /ˌʌpˈstɛəz/ /ˌʌpˈstɛɹz/ adv
arriba
up the stairs; on a higher floor or level

upstart adj
advenedizo arribista
self-important and presumptuous

upstart n
arribista advenediza advenedizo nuevo rico
newly rich or prominent

upstream adj
corriente arriba
Biology : towards the 5' end of a DNA molecule
a contracorriente aguas arriba
in a direction opposite to flow

upstream adv
a contracorriente
against the flow

upturn n
repunte
an upward turn or trend

upwards /ˈʌpwədz/ /ˈʌpwɚdz/ adv
arriba
to a higher place

uracil n
uracilo
one of the bases of RNA

uranium /jʊˈɹeɪniəm/ n
uranio
uranium (element)

urban /ˈɜːbən/ /ˈɝbən/ adj
urbano
of the city; characteristic of city life

urban legend n
leyenda urbana
apocryphal story

urban planning n
planificación urbana
conscious design of towns and cities

urban renewal n
renovación urbana
redevelopment of urban areas

urban sprawl n
dispersión urbana
growth of housing

urbane /ɜːˈbeɪn/ adj
cortés urbano
courteous, polite, refined, suave, and sophisticated

urbanity /əːˈbæn.ɪ.ti/ /ɝˈbæn.ə.ti/ n
corrección cortesía educación modales urbanidad
polished and courteous behavior

urbanization n
urbanización
growth of cities
change in region

urbanize v
urbanizar
to make something more urban in character
urbanizarse
to take up an urban way of life

urceolate /ˈɜː(ɹ)sɪəleɪt/ adj
urceolado
urn-shaped

urchin /ˈɜːtʃɪ̈n/ /ˈɝtʃɪ̈n/ n
gamina gamín golfillo
mischievous child

urea /jʊˈɹiːə/ n
urea
organic compound

urease n
ureasa
enzyme

uremia n
uremia
blood poisoning due to retention of waste products

uremic adj
urémico
of, relating to, or causing uremia

ureter /jʊəˈɹiːtəɹ/ n
uréter
narrow duct that carries urine from the kidneys

ureteral adj
ureteral
of a ureter

urethra /jʊˈɹiːθɹə/ n
uretra
anatomical tube

urethral /jʊˈɹiːθɹəl/ adj
uretral
pertaining to the urethra

urethroscope n
uretroscopio
instrument

urethroscopy n
uretroscopia
examination of the interior of the urethra

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ n
impulso
a strong desire; an itch to do something

urge /ɜːd͡ʒ/ /ɝd͡ʒ/ v
urgir
instar
to be pressing in argument; to insist
aguijar ahincar alentar espolear impeler incitar
to press the mind or will of
empujar aguijar aguijonear apremiar apresurar impulsar
to press, push, drive
incitar provocar
to provoke

urgency n
urgencia apremio perentoriedad premura
quality or condition of being urgent

urgent /ˈɚdʒənt/ /ˈɜːdʒənt/ adj
urgente acuciante apremiante
requiring immediate attention

uric /ˈjʊɹɪk/ adj
úrico
pertaining to urine

uric acid n
ácido úrico
bicyclic heterocyclic phenolic compound

urinal /juːˈɹaɪnəl/ /ˈjʉːəɹɪnəl/ /ˈjʊɹɪnəl/ n
urinario mingitorio
fixture for standing urination

urinary adj
urinario
urinary

urinary bladder n
vejiga
urinary bladder

urinary meatus n
meato urinario
urinary meatus

urinary tract infection n
infección del tracto urinario
infection that affects part of the urinary tract

urinate /ˈjʊəɹɪneɪt/ /ˈjʊɹɪneɪt/ v
orinar

urination n
micción

urine /ˈjʉːəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊəɹɪn/ /ˈjʊɹɪn/ n
orina

urn /ɜːn/ /ɝn/ n
urna
a vessel for ashes or cremains of a deceased person
a vase with a footed base

uro- prefix
uro-
relating to urine

urography n
urografía
radiography of the urinary track

urologic adj
urológico
of or pertaining to urology

urologist n
urólogo
doctor of urology

urology n
urología
branch of medicine dealing with urinary tract and urogenital system

uroscopy n
uroscopía
examination of urine

urostomy n
urostomía
surgically constructed opening

ursid /ˈɜːsɪd/ /ˈɝsɪd/ n
úrsido
any member of the family Ursidae, the bears

ursine /ˈɜː.saɪn/ /ˈɝːsaɪn/ adj
osuno
of or relating to bears

ursodeoxycholic acid n
ácido ursodesoxicólico
drug

urticaria /ˌɜɹ.tɪˈkeə.ɹi.ə/ n
urticaria
medical condition

urushiol /ʊˈɹuːʃiˌɔl/ n
urushiol
oil causing allergic rash

us /əs/ /ʌs/ /ʌz/ pronoun
nos nosotras nosotros
objective case of "we"

usability /ˌjuːzəˈbɪlɪti/ n
usabilidad
degree to which an object or device is easy to use
easiness of use in computing

usable /ˈjuː.zə.bəl/ adj
utilizable usable
capable of being used

usage /ˈjuːsɪd͡ʒ/ n
uso usanza
habit or accepted practice

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ n
uso
act of using
función
function
utilidad
usefulness

use /juz/ /juːs/ /juːz/ v
usar utilizar
employ, apply
acostumbrar soler
rare: to habitually do

use a sledgehammer to crack a nut v
matar moscas a cañonazos
idiom

use the toilet v
ir al baño
to use facilities to urinate or defecate

use-by date n
fecha de caducidad
The date by which it is advised that a perishable product be consumed

used /juːzd/ adj
usado
that is or has or have been used

used to /juːs(t).tu/ /juːzd/ adj
acostumbrado
accustomed to

useful /ˈjuːsfəl/ adj
útil
having a practical or beneficial use

useful idiot n
idiota útil tonta útil tonto útil
political sense

usefully adv
útilmente
in a useful manner

usefulness n
utilidad
quality of being useful

useless /ˈjuːs.ləs/ adj
inútil negada negado
unable to do well
inútil
without use or possibility to be used
unhelpful, pointless

user /ˈjuzɚ/ /ˈjuːzə/ n
usuario
one who uses something, a consumer
one who uses drugs
usuario usuaria
person who uses a computer

user interface n
interfaz de usuario
the part of a software application that a user sees and interacts with

user-friendliness n
facilidad de uso usabilidad
quality of being user-friendly

user-friendly adj
fácil de usar fácil para el usuario[
designed to be easy to use

username n
nombre de usuario
a person's identification on an individual computer system

ushanka n
ushanka
a traditional Russian fur cap with earflaps

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] n
ujier bedel ordenanza portero de estrados
doorkeeper in a courtroom
acomodador acomodadora ujier
person who escorts people to their seats

usher /ˈʌʃəɹ/ [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ə(ɹ)] [ˈʌʃ.ɚ] v
acompañar
to accompany or escort
acomodar
to guide people to their seats
anunciar preceder
to precede; to act as a forerunner or herald

usual /ˈjuːʒʊəl/ adj
habitual usual
most commonly occurring

usually /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/ /ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ adv
usualmente normalmente
most of the time

usucapion n
usucapión
acquisition due to passage of time

usufruct /ˈjuzəˌfɹʌkt/ /ˈjuːz(j)ʊfɹʌkt/ n
usufructo
legal right to use and derive profit or benefit from property that belongs to another person

usufructuary /ˌjuːz(j)ʊˈfɹʌktʃʊˌəɹi/ n
usufructuario
a person who holds property, or the use of assets, by usufruct

usurer /ˈjuːʒəɹə/ /ˈjuːʒəɹəɹ/ n
usurero usurera
one who loans money at exorbitant interest rates

usuress /ˌjuːʒəˈɹɛs/ n
usurera
A female usurer

usurious /juːˈʒuːɹɪəs/ adj
abusivo usurario
Of or pertaining to usury

usurp /juˈsɜɹp/ v
usurpar
seize power

usurpation n
usurpación
wrongful seizure

usurper /juˈsɜɹpə(ɹ)/ n
usurpador
one who usurps

usury /ˈjuːʒəɹi/ n
usura
exorbitant rate of interest in excess of any legal rates
practice of lending money at illegal or unfair rates

utensil /juˈtɛn.səl/ n
utensilio
device for domestic use, in the kitchen, or in war

uterine /ˈjutəɹaɪn/ adj
uterino
of or pertaining to the uterus

utero- prefix
utero-
uterus

uterosacral adj
sacrouterino
relating to the uterus and sacrum

uterovaginal adj
uterovaginal
pertaining to the uterus and vagina

uterovesical adj
uterovesical
relating to the uterus and urinary bladder

utilitarianism n
utilitarismo
the theory of the "greatest happiness for the greatest number of people"

utility /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ adj
proveedor de servicios
business: service provider
conveniencia
something that is useful
utilidad
state or condition of being useful

utility model n
modelo de utilidad
an intellectual property right

utility pole n
poste telefónico
tall cylinder

utmost /ˈʌt.moʊ̯st/ /ˈʌt.məʊ̯st/ adj
extremo
Situated at the most distant limit
descollante extremado sobresaliente suma sumo
The most extreme, ultimate

utmost /ˈʌt.moʊ̯st/ /ˈʌt.məʊ̯st/ n
máximo máximum
maximum

utopia /juˈtoʊpi.ə/ /juːˈtəʊpɪə/ n
utopía
world in perfect harmony

utopian /juˈtoʊpi.ən/ adj
utópico
ideal but often impractical; visionary

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ adj
completo total
absolute

utter /ˈʌtə/ /ˈʌtɚ/ v
emitir
make a noise
balbucear
make speech sounds
pronunciar
say
emitir pronunciar
use the voice

utterance /ˈʌtəɹəns/ n
elocuencia
ability to speak
articulación expresión pronunciación
an act of uttering
habla
manner of speaking
discurso enunciado
something spoken

uvula /ˈjuːv.jə.lə/ /ˈjuːv.jʊ.lə/ n
úvula campanilla
appendage that hangs from the palate

uvular /ˈjuːvjʊləɹ/ adj
uvular
of or relating to the uvula
of a sound, articulated with the uvula

uxoricide /ʌkˈsɔː.ɹɪˌsaɪd/ n
uxoricida
a man who kills his wife
uxoricidio
the killing of one's wife

uxorious /ʌkˈsɔɹ.i.əs/ /ʌkˈsɔːɹ.i.əs/ adj
gurrumino
Very devoted and/or submissive to one's wife

v-chip n
V-viruta
censorship device

vacant /ˈveɪkənt/ adj
vacante
not occupied

vacant lot n
descampado
unused land

vacate v
dejar vacante
evacuar
to leave an area
desalojar
to move out

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vacaciones
holiday, period of leisure time
vacación
the act of vacating something; moving out of something

vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃən/ /vəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ v
vacacionar
to spend or take a vacation

vaccinate /ˈvæksɪneɪt/ v
vacunar
treat with a vaccine

vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ n
vacunación
inoculation with a vaccine

vaccinator n
vacunador
a person or agent that administers vaccines

vaccine /vækˈsiːn/ n
vacuna
substance meant to stimulate production of antibodies

vacillate /ˈvæ.sə.leɪt/ v
vacilar

vacillation n
vacilación
Changing location by moving back and forth
Indecision in speech or action

vacuous /ˈvækju.əs/ adj
huero vacuo
lacking meaningful content

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ n
vacío
region of space that contains no matter

vacuum /ˈvæ.kjuːm/ v
aspirar
intransitive: to use a vacuum cleaner
transitive: to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vacuum cleaner n
aspirador aspiradora
machine for cleaning

vacuum gauge n
vacuómetro
vacuum gauge

vacuum-clean v
aspirar pasar la aspiradora
to clean with a vacuum cleaner

vade mecum n
vademécum manual
referential book

vagabond /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/ n
vagabundo
a bum, a hobo, a tramp, a homeless person
a person on a trip of indeterminate destination and/or length of time

vagal /ˈveɪɡəl/ adj
vagal
of or relating to the vagus nerve

vagary /vəˈɡɛɹi/ /ˈveɪɡəɹi/ n
extravagancia rareza
An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action
antojo capricho
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice

vagina /vəˈdʒaɪnə/ n
vagina
anatomical sense

vaginal /vəˈdʒaɪnəl/ /ˈvædʒɪnəl/ adj
vaginal
of the vagina

vaginally adv
vaginalmente
via the vagina

vaginismus /vadʒɪˈnɪzməs/ n
vaginismo
muscular contraction

vaginitis n
vaginitis
inflammation of the vagina

vaginosis n
vaginosis
infection of the vagina

vagrant /ˈveɪ.ɡɹənt/ n
vagabundo
person without a home or job
wanderer

vague /veɪɡ/ /væɡ/ adj
vago
vago impreciso
not clearly expressed

vaguely /ˈveɪɡli/ adv
vagamente
in a vague manner

vagueness n
vaguedad
condition of being unclear

vagus nerve n
nervio vago
cranial nerve

vain /veɪn/ adj
vanidoso vano
overly proud of one's appearance
vano vacuo
pointless, futile

vainglorious /ˌveɪnˈɡlɔː.ɹi.əs/ adj
fachendoso fanfarrón perdonavidas soberbio vanidoso
with excessive vanity or unwarranted pride

vainglory n
vanagloria jactancia
boastful, unwarranted pride
vanagloria
excessive vanity
vain, ostentatious display

vainly /ˈveɪnli/ adv
vanamente
in vain

vair /vɛə/ n
vero
heraldic fur

vale /veɪl/ /ˈvɑːleɪ/ n
valle
valley

valediction /ˌvæl.əˈdɪk.ʃən/ n
despedida
act
alocución de despedida
speech
fórmula de cortesía antefirma
word or phrase to end a message
adiós chau hasta la vista hasta luego
word or phrase upon leaving

valence /ˈveɪləns/ /ˈvæləns/ n
valencia
chemistry: combining capacity

valenki n
válenki
winter felt boots

valet /ˈvæleɪ/ n
mánager
a female performer in professional wrestling
edecán
a man's personal male attendant

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ adj
valetudinaria valetudinario
of infirm health; sickly

valetudinarian /ˌvæ.ləˌtuː.dəˈnɛ.ɹi.ən/ n
hipocondríaco
person obsessed with their health

valiant /ˈvæljənt/ adj
valiente
showing courage or determination

valid adj
válido vigente
acceptable, proper or correct
valedero válido
well grounded or justifiable, pertinent

validate v
validar confirmar
check the validity of
validar
render valid

validation /ˌvæl.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ n
validación

validity n
validez
the state of being valid, authentic or genuine

valine n
valina
essential amino acid C₅H11NO₂

valkyrie /ˈvælˌkɪ.ɹi/ n
valkiria valquiria
any of the female attendants, or handmaidens of Odin

valley /ˈvæli/ n
valle
elongated depression between hills or mountains

valley of the shadow of death n
valle de sombra de muerte
biblical phrase

valour /ˈvælə(ɹ)/ n
valor
strength of mind in regard to danger

valuable /ˈvæljuəbl̩/ adj
valioso
having a great value

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ n
valor importancia
degree of importance given to something
valor
quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable
amount (of money, goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else
numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
ideal accepted by some individual or group
relative duration of a musical note

value /ˈvælju/ /ˈvæljuː/ v
valorar cifrar
to fix or determine the value of
to estimate the value of
apreciar
to hold dear
valorar
to regard highly

value added tax n
impuesto sobre el valor añadido impuesto al valor agregado
tax levied on added value of an exchange

value judgment n
juicio de valor
judgment

valueless adj
sin valor
having no value

valve /ˈvælv/ n
válvula llave
device that controls flow of gas or fluid
válvula
in anatomy
device in an internal combustion engine

valvulopathy n
valvulopatia
disease or disorder of the valves of the heart

vampire /ˈvæm.paɪ.ə(ɹ)/ n
vampiro
mythological creature
bat

vampiress n
vampira vampiresa
female vampire

vampiric adj
vampírico
vampiric

van /væn/ n
furgoneta van furgón
a covered vehicle
vagón
enclosed railway vehicle for transport of goods

vanadinite n
vanadinita
mineral

vanadium /vəˈneɪdi.əm/ n
vanadio
chemical element

vandal /ˈvændəl/ n
vándalo
person who destroys or damages property

vandalic /vænˈdælɪk/ adj
vandálico
having the nature of vandalism

vandalise v
vandalizar
to needlessly destroy

vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzm̩/ n
vandalismo gamberrada
needless damage or destruction of property

vane /veɪn/ n
aspa
curved surface radially mounted along an axis
vexilo
ornithology: flattened web-like part of a feather

vanguard /ˈvanˌɡɑːd/ /ˈvænˌɡɑɹd/ /ˈvɛnˌɡɐːd/ n
vanguardia
forefront of any group or movement
leading units of an army

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ adj
vainilla
of vanilla

vanilla /vəˈnɛlə/ /vəˈnɪlə/ n
vainilla
flavor
orchid
artificial extract
fruit
natural extract

vanillin n
vainillina
primary constituent of vanilla

vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ v
desaparecer desvanecerse
become invisible or to move out of view unnoticed
anularse
mathematics: to become equal to zero

vanishing point n
punto de fuga
point in perspective drawing

vanity /ˈvæ.nɪ.ti/ n
vanidad
excessive pride
that which is vain

vanquish /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/ v
vencer
to defeat, to overcome

vantage /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ/ n
ventaja
place or position affording a good view; a vantage point

vantage point /ˈvæntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ /ˈvɑːntɪd͡ʒ ˌpɔɪ̯nt/ n
mirador atalaya posición estratégica
place or position affording a good view

vape /veɪp/ v
vapear
to inhale the vapor produced by a non-combustible cigarette

vapid /ˈvæp.ɪd/ adj
bobo memo papanatas pavitonto sin vida soso
lifeless, dull, or banal
insulso insípido soso
tasteless, bland, or insipid

vapidity n
insipidez
state or quality of being vapid

vapor /ˈveɪpə/ n
vapor
the gaseous state of a substance that is normally a solid or liquid

vapor pressure n
presión de vapor
pressure that a vapor exerts

vaporization n
vaporización
conversion of a solid to gas

vaporize v
vaporizar
turn into vapour

vaporizer n
vaporizador
device
heating element device

varactor n
diodo de capacidad variable diodo varicap
solid-state diode

varenyky /vəˈɹɛniːkiː/ n
varenyky varénique
a kind of dumplings

variability /ˌvæɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/ /ˌvɛəɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/ /ˌvɛɹ.i.ə.ˈbɪl.ə.ti (ɪ.ti)/ n
variabilidad
degree
state

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ adj
variable
able to vary
likely to vary
mathematics: having no fixed quantitative value
marked by diversity or difference

variable /ˈvæɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛəɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ /ˈvɛɹ.i.ə.bl̩/ n
variable
mathematics: a quantity that may assume any one of a set of values
something that is variable
computing: a named mutable piece of storage
mathematics: a symbol representing a variable
something whose value may be dictated or discovered

variable antshrike n
batará variable
Thamnophilus caerulescens

variably adv
variablemente
in a variable manner

variadic /vɛəɹiˈædɪk/ /vɛɹiˈædɪk/ adj
variádico
taking a variable number of arguments

variance /ˈvæɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛɹi.ənts/ /ˈvɛːɹi.əns/ n
varianza
second central moment in probability (statistics)

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ adj
variante
showing deviation or disagreement

variant /ˈvɛəɹi.ənt/ n
variante
something slightly different

variation /ˌvɛəɹiˈeɪʃn̩/ /ˌvɛəɹɪˈeɪʃn̩/ n
variación
the act or state of varying
related but distinct thing

varied thrush n
mirlo de pecho cinchado
Ixoreus naevius

varied tit n
carbonero variado
Sittiparus varius

variegated /ˈveəɹɪəˌɡeɪtɪd/ adj
variegado
streaked or spotted with a variety of colours

variety /vəˈɹaɪ.ɪ.ti/ n
variedad
linguistics: term used for a specific form of a language
variation of something
state of constant change

variety is the spice of life proverb
en la variedad está el gusto
variety is what makes life interesting

variety show n
espectáculo de variedades
theatrical entertainment

variola n
viruela
smallpox

various /ˈvɛəɹi.əs/ /ˈvɛɹi.əs/ adj
varios
an eclectic range of

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ n
barniz
transparent paint

varnish /ˈvɑː(ɹ)nɪʃ/ v
barnizar lacar
to apply varnish
to cover up with varnish

vary /ˈvɛəɹi/ v
variar
to change something with time or a similar parameter
not to remain constant
to display difference

vas deferens n
conducto deferente vaso deferente
vas deferens

vascular adj
vascular
of, pertaining to or containing vessels

vascular plant n
planta vascular
plant possessing vascular tissue

vasculature /ˈvæskjʊlət͡ʃə(ɹ)/ n
vasculatura
arrangement of blood vessels

vasculitis n
vasculitis
group of diseases featuring inflammation of the wall of blood vessels

vase /veɪs/ /vɐːz/ /vɑːz/ n
jarrón florero
container used mainly for displaying flowers

vasectomy /vəˈsɛktəmi/ n
vasectomía
male sterilization

vasoconstriction n
vasoconstricción
constriction of a blood vessel

vasoconstrictor n
vasoconstrictor
substance that causes vasoconstriction

vasodilation n
dilatación
dilation of the blood vessels

vasodilator n
vasodilatador
agent that causes dilation of the blood vessels

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ n
vasallo
grantee of a fief
servant

vassal /ˈvæsəl/ v
avasallar
to subordinate to someone
to treat as a vassal

vassal state n
estado vasallo
state that is subordinate to another

vast /væst/ /vɑːst/ adj
vasto
very large or wide (literally or figuratively)

vastly adv
inmensamente
greatly, in a vast manner

vastoadductor adj
vastoaductor
relating to the vastus medialis and the adductor magnus

vastus lateralis n
vasto externo
muscle

vat /væt/ n
tina cuba
a large tub, such as is used for making wine or for tanning

vaudeville /ˈvɔd.vɪl/ /ˈvɔː.də.vɪl/ n
vodevil
a style of multi-act theatrical entertainment

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ n
bóveda
arched masonry structure
figuratively: anything resembling a vault
salto
a jump
gymnastics event

vault /vɑlt/ /vɒlt/ v
saltar
to jump

vaulted adj
abovedado
of a ceiling supported by arches

vav n
vav
Hebrew letter

veal /viːl/ n
ternera
flesh of a calf

vector /ˈvɛktə/ /ˈvɛktɚ/ n
vector
directed quantity
carrier of a disease-causing agent
programming: one-dimensional array
aviation: chosen course or direction for motion

vector field n
campo vectorial
construction

vectorial adj
vectorial
of or pertaining to a vector

vectorization n
vectorización
the action of vectorizing

vectorize v
vectorizar
to convert an image into a vector graphics format

vee /viː/ n
uve
name of the letter V, v

veer /vɪ(ə)ɹ/ /vɪə/ v
virar
transitive: to turn

veery n
zorzal
American thrush

veg /vɛdʒ/ v
vegetar
vegetate

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ adj
vegano
relating to vegans or veganism

vegan /ˈviːɡən/ n
vegano vegana
supporter of veganism

veganaise n
mayonesa vegetariana
imitation mayonnaise

veganism n
veganismo
Eating neither meat nor other animal products

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ adj
vegetal
of or relating to plants

vegetable /ˈvɛd͡ʒtəbəl/ /ˈvɛd͡ʒətəbəl/ n
vegetal hortaliza
a person whose brain has been damaged
verdura hortaliza legumbre
a plant raised for some edible part of it
vegetal
any plant

vegetable garden n
huerta huerto
vegetable garden

vegetable lamb /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlam/ /ˌvɛdʒtəbəl ˈlæm/ n
cordero vegetal de Tartaria
legendary plant believed to grow sheep from its branches

vegetable oil n
aceite vegetal
oil produced from plants

vegetable soup n
sopa de verduras
soup made from mixed vegetables

vegetal /ˈvɛdʒɨtl̩/ /ˈvɛdʒɪ̈tl̩/ adj
vegetal
pertaining to vegetables or plants

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ adj
vegetariano
relating to the type of diet eaten by vegetarians
of a product normally made with meat, having non-meat substitutes in place of meat
of a person, that does not eat meat

vegetarian /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ən/ /vɛd͡ʒɪˈtɛɹi.ən/ n
vegetariano vegetariana
person who does not eat any animal flesh

vegetarianism /vɛdʒɪˈtɛəɹi.ənɪzəm/ /vɛdʒɪˈtɛɹi.ənɪzəm/ n
vegetarianismo
practice of following a vegetarian diet

vegetate v
vegetar
To grow or sprout
vegetar apalancarse
To live or spend a period of time in a dull, inactive, unchallenging way

vegetation /ˌvɛd͡ʒəˈteɪʃən/ n
vegetación
plants

veggie /ˈvɛdʒi/ n
verdura vegetal
vegetable
vegetariana vegetariano
vegetarian

veggie burger /ˈvɛdʒijˈbɹ̩ɡɹ̩/ n
hamburguesa vegetariana
burger

vehemence /ˈviːəmən(t)s/ n
vehemencia hervor
An intense concentration, force or power

vehement /ˈviː.ə.mənt/ adj
vehemente
showing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense

vehemently adv
vehementemente
in a vehement manner

vehicle /vɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ n
vehículo vehículos
Hinduism: animal or plant on which a Hindu deity sits
vehículo
conveyance
medium

vehicular /viˈhɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ /viːɪk.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adj
vehicular
of or pertaining to a vehicle or vehicles

veil /veɪl/ n
velo
covering for a person or thing
something to hide an object

veil /veɪl/ v
velar
conceal with a veil

vein /veɪn/ n
vena
blood vessel transporting blood towards the heart
stripe or streak in stone or other material
thickened portion of a leaf
nervure of insect's wing

velarization n
velarización
act or process of velarizing

velarize /ˈviːləɹaɪz/ v
velarizar
to raise the back of the tongue toward the velum while articulating another consonant

veld /vɛlt/ n
veld
pasture land

velleity /vɛˈliːɪti/ n
veleidad antojo capricho
lowest degree of desire
veleidad
slight wish with no effort to obtain

vellum /ˈvɛləm/ n
vitela
type of parchment paper made from the skin of a lamb, baby goat, or calf

vellus hair n
vello
thin body hair

velocipede /vɪˈlɒs.ɪ.piːd/ n
velocípedo
Early two-wheeled conveyance

velociraptor n
velocirráptor
dinosaur

velocity /vəˈlɑsəti/ /vəˈlɒsəti/ n
velocidad
vector quantity
rapidity of motion
economics

velodrome /ˈvɛl.ə.dɹəʊm/ n
velódromo
arena for bicycle racing

velour n
velour velvetón velúr
a knit fabric similar to velvet, but usually somewhat coarser

velvet /ˈvɛlvət/ /ˈvɛlvɪt/ n
terciopelo
fabric

velvet scoter n
negrón especulado
Melanitta fusca

velvet spider n
erésido
spider of the family Eresidae

velveteen /ˈvɛlvətiːn/ n
pana velludillo
cotton fabric with a short pile

velvety /ˈvɛlvəti/ adj
aterciopelado terciopelado
like velvet

vena cava n
vena cava
large vein that returns blood into right atrium

venal /ˈviːnəl/ adj
venal
willing to take bribes
corrupt, mercenary
for sale, available for a price

vend n
venta
sale

vend v
vender
sell

vendace n
coregono blanco
Coregonus albula

vendetta /vɛnˈdɛtə/ n
vendetta venganza venganza de sangre
bitter, destructive feud in which each injury is revenged

vending machine n
máquina expendedora distribuidor automático máquina vending
machine that dispenses merchandise

vendor n
vendedor vendedora
a person or a company that vends or sells

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] n
barniz
covering or disguising appearance
chapa chapa de madera chapeado contrachapado
thin covering of fine wood

veneer /vəˈniə(ɹ)/ [vɨˈniə̆ɹ] v
chapar chapear enchapar
to apply veneer

venerate /ˈvɛnəɹeɪt/ v
venerar
To revere or hold in awe

venereal /vəˈnɪ.ɹi.əl/ /vəˈnɪə.ɹɪ.əl/ adj
venéreo
of a disease: sexually transmitted

venereal disease n
enfermedad venérea
contagious disease spread through sexual intercourse

vengeance /ˈvɛnˌdʒəns/ n
venganza
revenge taken for an insult, injury, or other wrong

vengeful /ˈvenʒ.fəl/ adj
vengativo
wanting vengeance

venial /ˈviːni.əl/ adj
venial
pardonable; able to be forgiven

venial sin n
pecado venial
sin that is not a mortal sin

venison n
carne de venado carne de ciervo carne de ciervo venado
the meat of a deer

venography /vɪˈnɑː.ɡrəf.i/ /vɪˈnɒ.ɡrəf.i/ n
venografía
diagnostic procedure

venom /ˈvɛnəm/ n
malicia
(figurative) malice
veneno
poison carried by animal

venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/ adj
maléfico
malignant; spiteful; hateful
venenoso
pertaining to or denoting an animal capable of producing a poisonous chemical
pertaining to or containing venom

venous /ˈviː.nəs/ adj
venoso
of or pertaining to veins

vent /vɛnt/ n
abertura
ventilación
an opening through which gases, especially air, can pass
ano cloaca
the excretory opening of lower orders of vertebrates
chimenea
the opening of a volcano from which lava flows

vent /vɛnt/ v
desahogar
to express a strong emotion

vent one's spleen v
descargar soltar
to openly express pent-up anger

ventilate v
ventilar
To circulate air through a building, etc.
To replace stale or noxious air with fresh
To expose something to the circulation of fresh air

ventilation n
ventilación
mechanical system used to circulate and replace air
breathing

ventilator n
ventilador
device that circulates fresh air and expels stale or noxious air

ventral /ˈvɛntɹəl/ adj
ventral
on the front side of the human body or the according surface of an animal
related to the abdomen or stomach

ventricle /ˈvɛntɹɪkəl/ n
ventrículo
one of two lower chambers of the heart

ventricular adj
ventricular
of or relating to a ventricle

ventriloquist /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/ n
ventrílocuo ventrílocua
a person who practices ventriloquism

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ n
aventura
A risky or daring undertaking or journey

venture /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə/ /ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/ v
arriesgar
to risk

venture capitalist n
capitalista de riesgo
investor

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n
escena
legal: place in which anything is alleged to have happened
lugar sala
place, especially the one where a given event is to happen
cancha
sport venue

veracity n
veracidad
(of a person) the quality of speaking or stating the truth; truthfulness

veranda /vəˈɹæn.də/ n
galería porche
roofed open gallery

verb /vɜːb/ /vɝb/ n
verbo
(grammar) a word that indicates an action, event, or a state

verb phrase n
sintagma verbal
Phrase that functions syntactically as a verb

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ adj
verbal
of, or relating to words
spoken and not written; oral
consisting of words only
derived from, or having the nature of a verb
used to form a verb

verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ /ˈvɝ.bəl/ n
verbal
grammar

verbal noun n
nombre verbal
grammar: noun that is morphologically related to a verb and has similar meaning

verbalist /ˈvəːb(ə)lɪst/ /ˈvɚbəlist/ n
verbalista

verbalization n
verbalización
An instance of verbalizing

verbalize v
verbalizar
to express
to adapt as a verb

verbally adv
de viva voz verbalmente
in a verbal manner

verbatim /vɚˈbeɪ.tɪm/ /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/ adv
literalmente al pie de la palabra palabra por palabra textualmente
word for word

verbena /vɝˈbinə/ n
verbena
a genus of herbaceous plants

verbiage /ˈvɜː(ɹ).bi.ɪdʒ/ n
verborrea palabrería
overabundance of words

verbose /vɜːˈbəʊs/ /vɝːˈbəʊs/ adj
verboso
abounding in words

verbosity /vəˈbɒsəti/ /vɚˈbɑsəti/ n
palabrería verbosidad
the excess use of words; long-windedness

verdant /ˈvɝ.dənt/ adj
verdoso
verde
green

verdict /ˈvɝ.dɪkt/ n
veredicto fallo
decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
fallo
opinion or judgement

verdigris /ˈvɝ.də.ɡɹis/ n
cardenillo verdín
blue-green patina on copper and copper alloys

verdure /ˈvɜːdjə/ /ˈvɜːdʒɚ/ n
vegetación verdor
greenness, vegetation

verge /vɜːd͡ʒ/ /vɝd͡ʒ/ n
arcén
edge or border

veridical adj
auténtico veraz verídico
true

verifiability n
verificabilidad
property of being capable of being verified

verifiable /vɛɹ.ɪˈfaɪ.ə.bəl/ adj
verificable
able to be verified or confirmed

verification n
verificación
the act of verifying

verify v
constatar
verificar
to substantiate or prove the truth of something
to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something

verily /ˈvɛɹ.əl.i/ adv
ciertamente por supuesto
confidently, certainly
de veras verdaderamente de verdad realmente sin duda alguna
truly, doubtlessly

verisimilitude /vɛɹɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/ n
verosimilitud verismo
property of seeming true

veritably adv
verdaderamente
in a veritable manner

verjuice /ˈvɝdʒuːs/ n
agraz verjus
very acidic juice

verlan /vɛə(ɹ)ˈlɑːn/ n
verlan
type of backslang used in French

vermicelli n
vermicelli
long, slender pasta

vermicular adj
vermicular
relating to or having the form of a worm

vermiculate /vəɹˈmikjəleit/ adj
vermiculado
Decorated with lines like worm tracks.

vermiculite n
vermiculita
mineral

vermiform adj
vermiforme
in the shape of a worm

vermiform appendix n
apéndice vermiforme
blind tube projecting from the caecum

vermilion /vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪl.jən/ adj
bermejo
having a brilliant red colour
having the color of vermilion dye

vermilion /vɜː(ɹ)ˈmɪl.jən/ n
bermellón vermellón vermillo
colour
bermellón
pigment

vermin /ˈvɜːmɪn/ /ˈvɝmɪn/ n
bicho
gentuza
An obnoxious, or mean and offensive person
alimaña
Any one of various common types of small insects or animals which cause harm and annoyance

vermouth /vəˈmuːθ/ /vɚˈmuθ/ n
vermú
wine infused with herbs

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ adj
vernáculo
pertaining to everyday language

vernacular /vəˈnækjələ/ /vɚˈnækjəlɚ/ n
lengua vernácula
(Christianity) indigenous language of a people
dialecto idioma
language unique to a particular group of people

vernal /ˈvɜːnəl/ adj
primaveral vernal
pertaining to spring

vernal equinox n
equinoccio vernal
the moment
the point

vernalize v
vernalizar
to subject to vernalization

vernier caliper n
calibre calibrador vernier
measuring instrument

veronal n
veronal
barbiturate

versatile /ˈvɜːsətaɪl/ /ˈvɝsətl̩/ adj
versátil
capable of doing many things competently
universal versátil
gay sexual slang: capable of taking both a top and bottom role
multiuso multívoco versátil
having varied uses or many functions

versatility /ˌvəɹsəˈtɪlɪti/ n
versatilidad
the property of being versatile or having many different abilities; flexibility

verse /ˈvɜːs/ /ˈvɝs/ n
verso versículo
a small section of the Bible
verso estrofa
one of several similar units of a song, consisting of several lines, generally rhymed
verso
poetic form in general
poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme

versed adj
versado
knowledgeable or skilled

versed sine n
seno verso
function 1 − cos

version /ˈvɜːʒən/ /ˈvɝʒən/ n
versión
a specific form or variation of something
computing
a translation from one language to another
an account or description from a particular point of view

versioning n
versionado
distinguishing items based on version

verso n
dorso reverso
the back side of a flat object

versus /ˈvɜːsəs/ /ˈvɝsəs/ preposition
contra en vez de
in opposition to

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ adj
sinople (verde)
of green colour

vert /vɜːt/ /vɝt/ n
sinople
colour

vertebra /ˈvɜːtɪbɹə/ n
vértebra
any of the small bones which make up the backbone

vertebral adj
vertebral
of or relating to a vertebra or the spine

vertebral column n
columna vertebral
vertebral column

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ adj
vertebrado
having a backbone

vertebrate /ˈvɛɹ.tɪ.bɹeɪt/ n
vertebrado
an animal having a backbone

vertex /vɜːteks/ n
vértice cúspide
anatomy: highest surface on skull
vértice nodo
element of a graph
vértice
geometry: corner of a polygon or polyhedron
computer graphics: point in 3D space
optics: point where the surface of an optical element crosses the optical axis
vértice cumbre
highest point

vertical /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/ adj
vertical
being perpendicular to horizontal

vertically /ˈvɜːtɪkli/ adv
verticalmente
in a vertical direction or position

vertiginous /vɜː(ɹ)ˈtɪd͡ʒɪnəs/ adj
vertiginoso
Inducing giddiness or vertigo

vertigo /ˈvɜːtɪɡəʊ/ /ˈvɝtɪɡoʊ/ n
mareo vértigo
sensation of whirling and loss of balance

verve n
energía fogosidad nervio
excitement of imagination

very /ˈvɛɹi/ adv
muy bien
to a high degree

very much adv
mucho
extremely

vesicle /ˈvɛsɪkəl/ n
vesícula
cytology: membrane-bound compartment

vesper bat n
vespertiliónido
bat in Vespertilionidae

vespiary n
avispero
a wasps' nest

vessel /ˈvɛs.əl/ n
vaso vasija receptáculo recinto recipiente
container
barco embarcación casco
craft
vaso
tube or canal that carries fluid in an animal or plant

vest n
chaleco chalequillo
garment worn over a shirt
camiseta de tirantes
garment worn under a shirt

vestal /ˈvɛs.t(ə)l/ adj
vestal
of or pertaining to Vesta
pure; chaste

vestal /ˈvɛs.t(ə)l/ n
vestal
female virgin
virgin consecrated to Vesta

vested interest n
interés personal
a stake, often financial, in a particular outcome
intereses creados
an exceptionally strong interest in protecting whatever is to one's own advantage

vestibular adj
vestibular
re: anatomy

vestibule /ˈvɛst.ɪˌbjuːl/ /ˈvɛstəbjul/ n
vestíbulo
a passage, hall or room
body cavity

vestibulo- prefix
vestibulo-
vestibule

vestibulocochlear adj
vestibulococlear
of or pertaining to the vestibular and cochlear nerves

vestige /ˈvɛstɪdʒ/ n
vestigio
faint mark or visible sign left by something which is lost
huella pisada
mark of the foot left on the earth; a track or footstep; a trace; a sign

vet /vɛt/ n
veterano
short form of veteran

vet /vɛt/ v
examinar
check or investigate particularly

vetch /vɛtʃ/ n
veza arveja
plant of the genus Vicia

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] adj
retirado veterano
related to former members of armed forces
veterano aguerrido
with long experience

veteran /ˈvɛ.tə.ɹən/ [ˈvɛ.t̬ə.ɹən] n
veterano
old soldier
person with long experience

veterinarian /ˌvɛt(ə)ɹəˈnɛɹi.ən/ n
veterinario veterinaria
doctor who treats animals

veterinary /ˈvɛt.ə.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ /ˈvɛt.ɹɪ.nɛɹ.i/ adj
veterinario
of or relating to the medical treatment of animals

veterinary medicine n
medicina veterinaria
branch of medicine that deals with animals

vetiver /ˈvɛtɪvə/ n
vetiver
aromatic root

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] n
veto
political right
invocation of that right

veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ /ˈviːtəʊ/ [ˈviːtʰoʊ] [ˈviːɾoʊ] v
vetar
to use a veto against

vetting n
chequeo escrutinio investigación verificación
checking or investigation

vex /vɛks/ v
fastidiar
rare, archaic: to trouble aggressively
disgustarse vejar
to annoy
disgustar
to distress; to cause mental suffering

vexation n
vejación
act of annoying, vexing or irritating
state of being vexed or irritated

vexatious adj
vejatorio
causing vexation
full of trouble or disquiet

vexed /ˈvɛkst/ adj
irritado molesto
annoyed, irritated or distressed
debatido discutido
much debated, discussed or disputed

vexillology /ˌvɛksəˈlɑːlədʒi/ /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒlədʒi/ n
vexilología
study of flags

via /ˈvaɪə/ preposition
por
by (means of); using (a medium)
vía
by way of

via ferrata /ˌviːə fəˈɹɑːtə/ n
vía ferrata
protected climbing route

viability /ˌvaɪəˈbɪlɪti/ n
viabilidad
property of being viable

viable /ˈvaɪəbəl/ adj
viable
able to live on its own
possible

viaduct /ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/ n
viaducto
bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley

vial /ˈvaɪəl/ n
frasco
a phial

viaticum /vʌɪˈatɪkəm/ n
viático
Eucharist
supplies for journey

vibe /vaɪb/ n
onda rollo vibra
atmosphere or aura of a person or place as communicated to and felt by others

vibrant /ˈvaɪbɹənt/ adj
vibrante
lively and vigorous
pulsing with energy or activity
vibrating, resonant or resounding

vibraphone /ˈvɑɪ.bɹə.ˌfoːn/ n
vibráfono
percussion instrument

vibrate /vaɪˈbɹeɪt/ /ˈvaɪ.bɹeɪt/ v
vibrar
to move with small movements rapidly

vibrating adj
vibrante vibratorio
that vibrates

vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ n
vibración
act of vibrating

vibrato /vɪˈbɹɑːtoʊ/ n
vibrato
Musical effect or technique

vibrator /vaɪˈbɹeɪtə/ /ˈvaɪbɹeɪtɚ/ n
vibrador
device used for massage or sexual stimulation
device that causes vibration

vibratory adj
vibratorio
causing or exhibiting vibrations

viburnum n
viburno
plants of the genus Viburnum

vicar /ˈvɪkɚ/ n
vicario
local representative of higher-ranking member of clergy
vicario vicaria
lower-ranking priest

vicariate n
vicariato vicaría
the office or authority of a vicar

vicarious /vaɪˈkɛ(ə)ɹi.əs/ /vɪˈkɛəɹi.əs/ adj
vicario

vicarious embarrassment n
alipori vergüenza ajena
embarrassment felt for someone else

vice /vaɪs/ n
vicio resabio
bad habit

vice admiral n
vicealmirante
rank between rear admiral and admiral

vice president n
vicepresidente vicepresidenta
deputy to a president

vice versa /ˈvaɪsi ˈvɝsə/ /ˈvaɪsɪ ˈvɜːsə/ adv
viceversa contrariamente
the other way round

vice- prefix
vice-
deputy

vice-chancellor n
vicecanciller
official

viceregal /vaɪsˈɹiːɡəl/ adj
virreinal
Of, or pertaining to, a viceroy or viceroyalty.

vicereine /vʌɪsɹeɪn/ n
virreina
wife of a viceroy

viceroy /ˈvaɪsˌɹɔɪ/ n
virrey
governor of a country

vicinal /ˈvɪsɪnəl/ adj
vecinal
of or pertaining to a neighborhood

vicinity /vəˈsɪnəti/ n
cercanía cercanías inmediaciones proximidad

vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj
vicioso
pertaining to vice; characterised by immorality or depravity

vicious circle n
círculo vicioso
situation in which the solution to a problem creates another problem

viciously adv
corruptamente
in a vicious manner

vicissitude [vɨˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d] n
vicisitud
a change, especially in one's life or fortunes
regular change or succession from one thing to another

victim /ˈvɪktəm/ /ˈvɪktɪm/ n
víctima
(narratology) a character who is conquered or manipulated by a villain
an aggrieved or disadvantaged party in a crime
an unfortunate person who suffers from a disaster or other adverse circumstance
anyone who is harmed by another
a person who suffers any other injury, loss, or damage as a result of a voluntary undertaking
víctima sacrificio
a living creature which is slain and offered as human or animal sacrifice

victimism n
victimismo

victimist n
victimista

victimization n
victimización

victimize /ˈvɪktɪmʌɪz/ v
victimizar
to make someone a victim or sacrifice

victor /ˈvɪk.tə(ɹ)/ n
vencedor
winner in a fight or contest

victorious /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/ adj
victorioso
being the winner

victoriously adv
victoriosamente
in a victorious manner

victory /ˈvɪkt(ə)ɹi/ n
victoria triunfo
an instance of having won a competition or battle

victual /ˈvɪktʃuəl/ /ˈvɪtl̩/ n
vituallas víveres
Food, provisions

vicuna /vɪˈkuːnjə/ n
vicuña
vicuna

video /ˈvɪdɪˌoʊ/ n
cinta de vídeo videocinta
VHS
vídeo
motion picture stored on VHS
vídeo video
television show, movie

video camera n
videocámara cámara de video cámara de vídeo
device for recording video

video chat n
videochat
a webcam-based discussion

video conference n
videoconferencia
conference held by video link

video doorphone n
videoportero

video game /ˈvɪ.di.oʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ /ˈvɪ.di.əʊ̯ ˌɡeɪm/ n
videojuego juego de video
game controlled by software

video game console n
consola de videojuegos videoconsola
dedicated electronic device that is designed to play video games

videocassette n
cinta de vídeo videocasete
cassette containing recorded videotape

videocassette recorder n
videograbadora vídeo videograbador
recording device

videographer n
videógrafa videógrafo
person involved in the production of video material

videographic n
videográfico
video recording

videography n
videografía
occupation
the art and technology

videophone n
videófono
type of telephone

videotape n
cinta de video video
tape used to record videos

videotape v
grabar en video videograbar
to make a recording on videotape

vie /vaɪ/ v
rivalizar rivalejar
to rival; to struggle for superiority; to compete

view /vjuː/ n
visión
mental image
vista
range of vision
seeing
something to look at
visión mirada
way of understanding

view /vjuː/ v
ver
to look at

viewer n
espectador espectadora
someone who views a spectacle
telespectador telespectadora televidente
someone who watches television

viewership n
audiencia
viewers, collectively

viewfinder n
visor
device on a camera

vigesimal /vɪˈdʒɛsɪm(ə)l/ adj
vigésimo
to the base twenty

vigil /ˈvɪdʒəl/ n
vigilia víspera
eve of a religious festival
vigilia
keeping awake

vigilance /ˈvɪdʒɪləns/ /ˈvɪdʒɪlɪns/ n
vigilancia
Alert watchfulness
Close and continuous attention

vigilant /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/ adj
vigilante
watchful

vigilantly adv
vigilantemente
in a vigilant manner

vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ n
viñeta
decorative design at the head of a chapter, of a manuscript or printed book
small picture on a postage stamp
running ornament used in Gothic architecture
short story
small borderless picture in a book

vigorous /ˈvɪɡəɹəs/ adj
vigoroso
physically strong and active

vigorously /ˈvɪɡəɹəsli/ adv
vigorosamente
with intense energy

vilayet n
valiato
one of the chief administrative divisions or provinces of the Ottoman Empire

vile /vaɪl/ adj
vil
morally low

vilify /ˈvɪl.ɪ.faɪ/ v
acusar
vilipendiar
say defamatory things about; to speak ill of

villa /ˈvɪlə/ n
villa quinta
a house used as a retreat

village /ˈvɪlɪd͡ʒ/ n
pueblo aldea
a rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town

village idiot n
tonto del pueblo
person widely known in their community for their stupidity and ignorant behaviour

villager n
aldeano aldeana
person who lives in, or comes from, a village

villain /vɪlən/ n
villano
bad person in a stage or screen play
scoundrel

villancico /ˌviljənˈsikoʊ/ /ˌviːjanˈsiːkəʊ/ n
villancico
traditional Spanish or Portuguese folk song

vinaigrette /vɪnəˈɡɹɛt/ n
aliño
sauce

vincible adj
vencible
capable of being defeated

vindicate v
reclamar
to claim
vindicar
to clear from an accusation, suspicion or criticism
defender
to maintain or defend a cause against opposition
justificar
to provide justification

vindication /vɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/ n
vindicación
justification of a claim or belief
justificación vindicación
the act of vindicating

vindictive /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/ adj
vengativo vindicativo
having a tendency to seek revenge

vindictiveness n
revanchismo
a malevolent desire for revenge

vine /vaɪn/ n
enredadera trepadora
any similar climbing or trailing plant
vid
climbing plant that produces grapes
any plant of the genus Vitis

vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡɚ/ n
vinagre
condiment

vineyard /ˈvɪn.jɚd/ n
viña viñedo
grape plantation

viniculture n
vinicultura
cultivation of grapes

vinous /ˈvaɪnəs/ adj
vinoso
pertaining to or having the characteristics of wine

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ adj
clásico
having an enduring appeal; classic
antiguo
of a car, built between 1919 and 1930
cosecha
relating to a vintage or to wine identified by a specific vintage

vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/ n
cosecha
wine identified by year and vineyard
vendimia
yield of grapes during one season
harvesting of a grape and initial pressing for winemaking

vintage car n
coche antiguo

vintager n
vendimiador
vintager

vintner /ˈvɪntnə/ /ˈvɪntnɚ/ n
vinatero
manufacturer of wine

vinyl /ˈvaɪ.nəl/ n
vinilo
record
substance
univalent radical

viola /vaɪˈoʊlə/ /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ /ˈviː.ələ/ n
viola
music: stringed instrument of the violin family

viola /viˈoʊ.lə/ /viˈəʊ.lə/ n
violeta
botany: any of several flowering plants

violaceous adj
violáceo
violet-colored

violate /ˈvaɪəˌleɪt/ v
violar
to break or fail to act by rules

violation /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/ n
violación
act or instance of violating

violence /ˈvaɪələns/ /ˈvaɪəˌlɛns/ n
violencia
action intended to cause destruction, pain or suffering
extreme force

violent /ˈvaɪ(ə)lənt/ adj
violento
involving extreme force or motion
likely to use physical force
involving physical conflict

violently /ˈvaɪ(ə)ləntli/ adv
violentamente
in a violent manner

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ adj
violeta
having a bluish-purple color

violet /ˈvaɪələt/ n
violeta
plant
colour

violet carpenter bee n
abejorro carpintero europeo
Xylocopa violacea

violin /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ /ˌvɑeˈlɘn/ n
violín
string instrument

violinist n
violinista
person who plays violin

viper /ˈvaɪpɚ/ n
víbora
a poisonous snake in the family Viperidae

virago /vɪˈɹɑːɡəʊ/ n
virago
rough woman

viral /ˈvaɪɹəl/ adj
viral
advertising and marketing: spread by word of mouth
viral vírico
caused by a virus
relating to a virus in biological sense

vireo n
verderón
any species of genus Vireo

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ adj
virgen virginal casto casta
of a person, in a state of virginity
virgen intacta intacto
of an object, untouched
virgen
of olive oil

virgin /ˈvɜːdʒɪn/ /ˈvɝdʒɪn/ n
virgen doncella doncel señorita
person who has never had sexual intercourse

virgin forest n
selva virgen
forest free from disturbance

virginal adj
virginal virgíneo
being or resembling virgin

virginity n
virginidad doncellez
state or characteristic of being a virgin

virgule /ˈvəː.ɡjuːl/ /ˈvɝ.ɡjul/ n
barra oblicua
typographic character

virial theorem n
teorema de virial
theorem

virile /ˈvɪɹəl/ adj
viril
being manly

virility /vəˈɹɪlɪti/ n
virilidad
the state of being virile

virion n
virión
particle of a virus

virologist n
viróloga virólogo
scientist or doctor specializing in virology

virology n
virología
branch of microbiology that deals with the study of viruses and viral disease

virtual /ˈvɜːtʃuəl/ /ˈvɝtʃuəl/ /ˈvɵːtʃuəl/ adj
virtual
in effect; not fact
simulated in a computer

virtual keyboard n
teclado virtual
software that allows a user to enter characters

virtual particle n
partícula virtual
virtual particle

virtual reality n
realidad virtual
virtual reality

virtual sex n
sexo virtual
sexual activity

virtualize v
virtualizar

virtually /ˈvɚ.tʃwə.li/ adv
prácticamente
almost

virtue /ˈvɜːtʃuː/ /ˈvɝtʃu/ n
virtud
a good model quality
excellence in morals
an exemplary quality
chastity and faithfulness

virtuous /ˈvɜːt͡ʃʊəs/ /ˈvɝt͡ʃuəs/ adj
virtuoso
full of virtue, having excellent moral character

virtuous circle /ˈvɜː.t͡ʃʊ.əs ˈsɜː.kəl/ /ˈvɝ.t͡ʃu.əs ˈsɝ.kəl/ n
círculo virtuoso
situation in which the solution to one problem makes each future problem easier to solve

virtuously adv
virtuosamente
in a virtuous manner

virus /ˈvaɪ̯(ə)ɹɪs/ n
virus
infectious organism
computer virus

vis-à-vis /viz.ɑˈvi/ /viːz.ɑːˈviː/ adv
en relación a
face to face

visa /ˈviː.zə/ n
visado visa
permit

visa-on-arrival n
visa-en-llegada
a simplified method of issuing visa

viscacha n
vizcacha
rodents of the genera Lagidium and Lagostomus, within family Chinchillidae

viscacha rat n
rata cola peluda vizcacha del monte
Octomys mimax

viscera n
víscera
internal organs of the body

visceromegaly n
visceromegalia
enlargement of abdominal organs

viscoelastic adj
viscoelástico
viscous and elastic

viscometer n
viscosímetro
instrument used to measure viscosity

viscose n
viscosa
fabric

viscosity /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ n
viscosidad
state of being viscous
physics: quantity expressing the magnitude of internal friction in a fluid

viscount /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/ n
vizconde
a member of the peerage above a baron but below a count or earl

viscountess n
vizcondesa
viscount's wife

viscous /ˈvɪs.kəs/ adj
viscoso
having a thick, sticky consistency

viscus n
víscera
organ in the abdomen

vise /vaɪs/ n
morsa tornillo de banco torno de banco
two-jawed instrument for holding work

visibility /ˌvɪz.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ n
visibilidad
degree to which things may be seen

visible /ˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ adj
visible
able to be seen

visibly /ˈvɪzɪbli/ adv
visiblemente
in a visible manner

vision /ˈvɪ.ʒ(ə)n/ n
visión
religious or mystical experience
something imaginary one thinks one sees
ideal or goal
vista visión
sense or ability of sight

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ adj
visionario visionaria
having vision or foresight
idealista
idealistic or utopian
ilusorio
imaginary or illusory
visionario
prophetic or revelatory

visionary /ˈvɪʒn̩(ə)ɹi/ /ˈvɪʒəˌnɛɹi/ n
visionario
someone who has visions
an impractical dreamer

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ n
consulta
meeting with a doctor
visita
single act of visiting

visit /ˈvɪzɪt/ v
visitar
to go and meet (someone)

visiting team n
visitante
team opposed to the home team

visitor /ˈvɪzɪtə/ /ˈvɪzɪtɚ/ n
visita visitante
guest

vista /ˈviːstə/ /ˈvɪstə/ n
vista
distant view or prospect
site offering such a view

visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/ /ˈvɪʒʊəl/ adj
visual
related to or affecting the vision

visual arts n
artes visuales
art forms that are primarily visual in nature

visual space n
espacio visual
visual world as subjectively perceived by an aware observer

visualise v
visualizar
form a mental picture
make visible

visualization n
visualización
computing: a visual representation of data
the act of visualizing, or something visualized

visually adv
visualmente
by means of sight

vital /ˈvaɪtəl/ /ˈvaɪt̬əl/ adj
vital
necessary to the continuation of life
relating to, or characteristic of life
very important

vital organ n
órgano vital
organ which performs an important function

vital signs n
constantes vitales
set of measurements of a patient's condition

vitalism n
vitalismo
doctrine that life involves a "vital force"

vitalist adj
vitalista
of or espousing vitalism

vitalist n
vitalista
someone who believes in vitalism

vitality /vaɪˈtælɪti/ n
vitalidad
energy or vigour
the capacity to live and develop

vitamin /ˈvaɪ.tə.mɪn/ /ˈvɑet.ə.mən/ /ˈvɪt.ə.mɪn/ n
vitamínico
(attributive use of the noun)
vitamina
organic compound essential to human health

vitamin A n
vitamina A
any fat-soluble vitamin essential for vision

viticulture n
viticultura
agricultural practice of growing grape vines

vitiligo n
vitiligo
patchy loss of skin pigmentation

vitreous humour n
humor vítreo
clear gel

vitrify /ˈvɪ.tɹɪ.faɪ/ v
vitrificar vitrificarse
to be made into glass

vitrine /vɪˈtɹiːn/ n
vitrina
glass-paneled cabinet or case

vitriol /ˈvɪ.tɹi.əl/ n
vitriolo
various metal sulphates

vivacious /vaɪˈveɪʃəs/ adj
vivaz
lively and animated
long-lived

vivacity n
vivacidad
the state of being vivacious

vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/ adj
vivo
bright, intense or colourful
vívido
clear, detailed or powerful

vividness n
nitidez
state of being vivid

viviparous /vɪˈvɪpəɹəs/ adj
vivíparo
of an animal

vivisection /ˈvɪvɪsɛkʃən/ n
vivisección
The action of invasive treatment of a living organism for scientific investigation

vixen /ˈvɪksən/ n
zorra
female fox
perra puta zorra
temperamental woman

viz. /vɪz/ adv
a saber concretamente
abbreviation for namely

vizier /vɪˈzɪə/ /vɪˈzɪɹ/ n
visir
high-ranking official

vocabulary /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/ /vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ n
vocabulario léxico
list of words
stock of words used in a particular field
words of a language collectively
set of words a person knows

vocal /ˈvoʊ.kəl/ /ˈvəʊ.kəl/ adj
vocálico
of or pertaining to a vowel
vocal
of or pertaining to the voice or speech
uttered or modulated by the voice

vocal cord n
cuerda vocal
folds of mucous membrane

vocal cords n
cuerdas vocales
folds of tissue

vocalization /voʊk(ə)l(a)ɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ /vəʊk(ə)lʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/ n
vocalización
act of vocalizing or something vocalized
production of musical sound
specific mode of utterance

vocally /ˈvoʊkəli/ /ˈvəʊkəli/ adv
vocalmente
using words

vocation n
vocación
calling
profesión
occupation for which a person is suited

vocational adj
profesional
(of education) that provides a special skill rather than academic knowledge
vocacional
of or pertaining to a vocation

vocative /ˈvɑkətɪv/ /ˈvɒkətɪv/ adj
vocativo
grammar: used in address

vocative case n
caso vocativo vocativo
case of address

vociferate v
vociferar
to cry out with vehemence

vociferation /voʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ /vəʊˌsɪf.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ n
vociferación
act of exclaiming; violent outcry

vodka /ˈvɑdkə/ /ˈvɒdkə/ n
vodka
clear distilled alcoholic liquor
serving

vogue /vəʊɡ/ n
boga
popularity or a current craze
the prevailing fashion or style

voice /vɔɪs/ n
palabra voz
language; words; speech; expression; signification of feeling or opinion
orden
one who speaks; speaker
voto voz
opinion or choice expressed; judgment; a vote
sonoro
sound made through vibration of the vocal cords
voz
sound uttered by the mouth
grammar: particular mode of inflecting or conjugating verbs
the faculty or power of utterance
tone or sound emitted by anything
command, precept
music: independent vocal or instrumental part

voice actor n
actor de doblaje actor de voz actriz de doblaje actriz de voz doblador dobladora
an actor who provides voices for animations, dubbed films

voice mail n
buzón de voz
system

voice-over /ˈvɔɪsoʊvɚ/ /ˈvɔɪsəʊvə/ n
voz en off
voice-overed release

voiced /vɔɪst/ adj
sonoro
sounded with vibration of the vocal cords

voiceless adj
sordo
(phonetics, of a consonant) spoken without vibration of the vocal cords
mudo
lacking a voice, without vocal sound

void /vɔɪd/ adj
inválido nulo
having lost all legal validity
computing: not returning value

void /vɔɪd/ n
vacío
An empty space; a vacuum

void /vɔɪd/ v
evacuar
(medicine) to empty
anular invalidar
to make invalid or worthless

voilà /(v)wɑˈlɑ/ /vwæˈlɑː/ interjection
he ahí he aquí helo ahí helo aquí vualá
behold!

voivode /ˈvɔɪvəʊd/ n
voivoda vaivoda voevoda
a local ruler or official in various parts of central and eastern Europe

voivodeship n
voivodato voivodia
the jurisdiction of a voivode

volatile /ˈvɑl.ə.tl̩/ /ˈvɒl.əˌtaɪ.(ə)l/ adj
inestible volátil
volátil
evaporating or vaporizing readily under normal conditions

volatility n
volatilidad
financial markets: quantification of the degree of uncertainty about the future price
state of being volatile
state of being unpredictable

volcanic /vɒlˈkanɪk/ adj
volcánico
of or pertaining to a volcano
produced by a volcano
changed or affected by the heat of a volcano

volcanic ash n
ceniza volcánica
fragments of pulverized rock, minerals and volcanic glass

volcanically adv
volcánicamente
by means of a volcano

volcanism n
vulcanismo
natural phenomena associated with volcanoes

volcano /vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ/ /vɒlˈkeɪnəʊ/ n
volcán
mountain containing a magma chamber

volcano rabbit n
conejo de los volcanes teporingo zacatuche
Romerolagus diazi

volcanologist /vəl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ n
vulcanólogo
person who studies volcanology

volcanology /ˌvɒl.kənˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ n
vulcanología
study of volcanoes

vole /ˈvəʊl/ n
campañol rata de agua topillo
small rodents of the subfamily Arvicolinae

volley n
volea voleo
shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground
salva
simultaneous fire

volleyball /ˈvɒlibɔ(ː)l/ n
voleibol balonvolea voley
game

volleyballer n
voleibolista
volleyball player

volt /vɒlt/ /vəʊlt/ n
voltio
unit of measure

voltage /voʊltɪdʒ/ n
voltaje tensión
difference in electrostatic potential

volte-face /vɒltˈfæs/ n
media vuelta
a reversal of policy, attitude or principle

voltmeter n
voltímetro
instrument for measuring electric potential

voluble /ˈvɑl.jə.bəl/ /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/ adj
voluble
easily rolling or turning
twisting and turning like a vine
locuaz
fluent or having a ready flow of speech; garrulous or loquacious

volume /ˈvɑl.jum/ /ˈvɒl.juːm/ n
volumen
unit of three dimensional measure that consists of a length, a width and a height
strength of sound
single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia
issues of a periodical over a period of one year
synonym for quantity

volumetric adj
volumétrico
relating to measurement by volume

volumetric flask n
matraz aforado
laboratory flask

voluminous /vəˈl(j)uː.mɪ.nəs/ /vəˈlu.mə.nəs/ adj
prolífico
having written much
voluminoso
pertaining to volume

voluntarily adv
voluntariamente
in a voluntary manner

voluntary /ˈvɑ.lənˌtɛ.ɹi/ /ˈvɒ.lən.tɹi/ adj
voluntario
done, given, or acting of one's own free will

volunteer /vɑl.ənˈtɪɹ/ /vɒl.ənˈtɪə/ n
voluntario
one who voluntarily offers himself/herself for service
voluntary soldier

volunteering n
voluntariado
act of volunteering

voluntourism n
volunturismo
type of tourism

voluptuous /vəˈlʌp.tʃu.əs/ adj
voluptuoso
suggestive of or characterized by full, generous, pleasurable sensation

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ n
vómito
regurgitated former contents of a stomach

vomit /ˈvɑmɪt/ /ˈvɒmɪt/ v
vomitar devolver arrojar echar la pota
to regurgitate the contents of a stomach

vomitive adj
vomitivo
inducing vomiting

vomitive n
vomitivo
something that induces vomiting

voodoo /ˈvuːduː/ n
vudú
Afro-Caribbean religion

voodoo doll n
muñeca vudú
doll fashioned to resemble a person for malicious magical intent

voracious /vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ adj
voraz insaciable
devouring great quantities of food
having a great appetite for anything

voracity n
voracidad
the state of being voracious

vorarephilia n
vorarefilia
sexual fetish

vortex /ˈvɔɹtɛks/ n
vórtice
anything involving violent or chaotic activity around some centre
remolino
whirlpool

vortical /ˈvɔːtɪk(ə)l/ adj
vortiginoso
pertaining to a vortex

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ n
voto
formalised choice

vote /voʊt/ /vəʊt/ v
votar
assert a formalised choice

vote of confidence n
moción de confianza
motion proposed in a parliament or other assembly

vote of no confidence n
moción de censura voto de censura
parliamentary motion

voter /ˈvoʊtɚ/ /ˈvəʊtə(ɹ)/ n
votante
one who votes

voting n
votación
action of the verb to vote

voting booth n
cabina electoral
small compartment where a voter may register a vote

vouch /ˈvaʊtʃ/ v
valefacer
to assert; to aver; to declare
to back; to support; to confirm; to establish
to bear witness; to give testimony or full attestation
to call into court to warrant and defend, or to make good a warranty of title
to take responsibility for; to express confidence in; to witness; to obtest
to warrant; to maintain by affirmations; to attest; to affirm; to avouch

voucher /ˈvaʊtʃə(ɹ)/ n
vale cupón
A piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount, or that can be exchanged for goods and services
voucher
A receipt

voussoir n
dovela
wedge-shaped brick or stone

vow /vaʊ/ n
voto promesa manda
A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner

vowel /vaʊ.l̩/ /ˈvaʊ.əl/ n
vocal letra vocal
letter
vocal
sound

vowel harmony n
armonía vocálica sinarmonía vocálica
phonological process

voyage /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ n
viaje
long journey; especially by ship

voyeur /vwɑ.ˈjɜɹ/ /vwɑː.ˈjɜː/ n
mirón voyer
a person who derives sexual pleasure from secretly observing other people

voyeurism /vwɑːjˈɜːɹɪz(ə)m/ n
voyerismo
derivation of sexual satisfaction by watching people secretly

vulcanization n
vulcanización
process by which rubber is hardened using heat and sulphur

vulcanize v
vulcanizar
to harden rubber with heat

vulgar /ˈvʌl.ɡə/ /ˈvʌl.ɡɚ/ adj
vulgar chabacano ramplón
distasteful, uncouth, obscene
vulgar
having to do with common people

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ /vʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ adj
vulgariano
having the characteristics of a vulgarian

vulgarian /vʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ən/ /vʌlˈɡɛɹi.ən/ n
vulgar
vulgar individual

vulgarism n
vulgaridad
word or term that is considered offensive or vulgar

vulgarity /vʌlˈɡɜɹɪɾi/ n
vulgaridad
offensive or obscene act
quality of being vulgar

vulnerability n
vulnerabilidade vulnerabilidad
computing: type of weakness
vulnerabilidad
state of being vulnerable
specific weakness

vulnerable /ˈvʌln(ə)ɹəbl̩/ /ˈvʌnəɹəbl̩/ adj
vulnerable
exposed to attack

vulture /ˈvʌltʃə/ /ˈvʌltʃɚ/ n
buitre zopilote
bird
buitre
person

vulva /ˈvʌlvə/ n
vulva
collectively the external female sexual organs

vuvuzela /vuːvuːˈzɛlə/ n
vuvuzela
horn

völva n
völva
in Old Norse society, a female practitioner of magic divination and prophecy

w/w adj
p/p
weight for weight

wad n
montón
compact mass
fajo
substantial pile (normally of money)

waddle /ˈwɑd.əl/ /ˈwɒd.əl/ v
anadear
To walk with short steps, tilting the body from side to side

wade /we͡ɪd/ v
vadear
to walk through water or something that impedes progress

wadi n
rambla
a valley, gully, or stream-bed in northern Africa and southwest Asia that remains dry except during the rainy season

wafer /ˈweɪfə/ n
oblea
biscuit
electronics
hostia
religious token

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ n
gofre barquillo
flat pastry

waffle /ˈwɑ.fl/ /ˈwɒ.fl/ v
divagar
to speak or write at length without any clear point or aim

waffle iron n
gofrera waflera
a cooking appliance used to make waffles

waft /wæft/ /wɑft/ /wɑːft/ /wɒft/ n
vaharada
something carried through the air

waft /wæft/ /wɑft/ /wɑːft/ /wɒft/ v
flotar levitar
to be moved on a buoyant medium
levitar revolotear
to float easily and gently on the air

wag /wæɡ/ v
menear
to swing from side to side

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ n
salario sueldo
money paid to a worker

wage /weɪd͡ʒ/ v
hacer librar mover
to conduct or carry out

wager /ˈweɪdʒɚ/ n
apuesta
the subject of a bet
a stake; a pledge

wager /ˈweɪdʒɚ/ v
apostar
put up as collateral

wagon /ˈwæɡ(ə)n/ /ˈwæɡən/ n
carro coche
four-wheeled cart for hauling loads

wagtail n
lavandera
various small passerine birds

waif /weɪf/ n
bien mostrenco hallazgo
anything found without an owner

wail /weɪl/ n
gemido
loud cry or shriek

wail /weɪl/ v
lamentar llorar
to cry out
gemir
to make a sound like crying
llorar
to weep, lament

wailer /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
gemidor
one who wails

wainscotting /ˈweɪnskɒtɪŋ/ n
revestimiento
Wooden (especially oaken) panelling on the lower part of a room’s walls

waist /weɪst/ n
cintura
a part of a piece of clothing that covers the waist
cintura talle
part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach

waistband /ˈweɪstˌbænd/ n
cinturilla pretina
band of fabric encircling the waist

waistcoat /ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/ /ˈwɛskət/ n
chaleco chalequillo
a sleeveless, collarless garment

wait /weɪt/ n
espera retraso
a delay

wait /weɪt/ v
esperar aguardar
delay until some event
ser camarero servir
to serve customers

wait on someone hand and foot v
bailarle el agua deshacerse en atenciones
attend to someone's every need

waiter /ˈweɪtə/ /ˈweɪtɚ/ n
camarero mesero garzón mesonero mozo
a server in a restaurant or similar
esperador esperadora
someone who waits

waiting room n
sala de espera
room

waitress n
camarera mesera
female waiter

waive /weɪv/ v
dispensar
to relinquish; to give up claim to

waiver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ n
exención
something that releases a person from a requirement

wake /ˈweɪk/ n
vigilia
period after death
estela
path left behind a ship on the surface of the water
turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft

wake /ˈweɪk/ v
despertar
to make somebody stop sleeping
despertar despertarse recordar
to stop sleeping

wake up v
despertarse recordar
to (become) awake
despertar
to awaken (someone else)
despertar espabilar
to become more aware of a real-life situation.

wake-up call n
aldabonazo alerta revulsivo toque de atención verle las orejas al lobo
figuratively: alert, reminder, call to action
llamada de despertador
morning courtesy call

wakeboard n
estelatabla tabla de esquí acuático tablaestela tablastela wakeboard
the board one stands on for wakeboarding

wakefulness n
vigilia
state of being wakeful

wali /ˈwɑːliː/ n
valí
provincial governor in certain Islamic countries

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ n
trayecto trecho
distance walked
andar andares
manner of walking
paseo
trip made by walking
maintained place on which to walk

walk /wɑk/ /wɔk/ /wɔːk/ v
caminar andar
to move on the feet
pasear acompañar
to take for a walk
caminar pasear andar
to travel a distance by walking

walk a tightrope v
andar en la cuerda floja
to undertake a precarious course

walk around v
deambular
to walk with no real planned destination, but to just walk

walk in the park n
coser y cantar
something easy or pleasant

walk the dog v
pasear al perro
take a dog for a walk

walk the talk v
pasar del dicho al hecho
to act in accordance with one's words

walk through v
recorrer
rehearse casually

walk-on n
exceso
figurante
actor with a small part

walker n
caminante
person who walks
andadera andador
walking frame

walkie-talkie n
radio portátil walkie-talkie
portable radio

walking dictionary n
enciclopedia andante
person familiar with a wide range of specialized terms

walking fish n
pez caminador
fish that can travel over land

walking stick n
bastón
cane

walkout n
abandono
similar mass action

walkthrough /wɔːk.θɹuː/ n
tutorial
(video games) playthrough detailing the steps involved in winning the game

walkway /ˈwɑkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔkˌweɪ/ /ˈwɔːkˌweɪ/ n
pasarela
clearly defined path

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ n
pared
anatomy, zoology, botany: divisive or containing structure
barrera
impediment to free movement
muro muralla
structure built for defense surrounding an area
defensive rampart
pared tabique muralla
substantial structure acting as side or division in a building

wall /wɑl/ /wɔl/ /wɔːl/ v
amurallar murar
to enclose by surrounding with walls

wall chaser n
rozadora
power tool

wall clock n
reloj de pared
clock mounted on a wall

wall socket n
enchufe toma tomacorriente
electricity power point

wallaby /ˈwɒləbi/ n
ualabí
Any of several species of Marsupial

wallet /ˈwɑlɪt/ /ˈwɒlɪt/ n
cartera billetera
case for keeping money

wallflower /ˈwɔl.ˌflɑʊ.ɚ/ /ˈwɔːl.ˌflɑʊ.ə/ n
alhelí
any of several short-lived herbs or shrubs of the Erysimum
fea del baile feo del baile inadaptado
socially awkward person

wallop /ˈwɒl.əp/ n
galletazo zurra
a heavy blow, punch

wallow /ˈwɒ.ləʊ/ v
revolcar
to roll oneself about, as in mire; to tumble and roll about; to move lazily or heavily in any medium; to flounder; as, swine wallow in the mire

wallpaper n
papel pintado papel tapiz decomural
decorative paper for walls

wallpaper v
empapelar
to cover with wallpaper

walls have ears proverb
las paredes oyen
be careful about what you say

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ adj
nogal
colour

walnut /ˈwɑlnət/ /ˈwɔːlnʌt/ n
nuez nogal
nut
nogal noguera
tree
nogal
wood

walrus /ˈwɑl.ɹəs/ /ˈwɔːl.ɹəs/ n
morsa
large Arctic marine mammal

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɔːlts/ n
vals
a ballroom dance
piece of music

waltz /wɑlts/ /wɔːlts/ v
valsar bailar vals
dance

wand /wɒnd/ n
varita
hand-held narrow rod

wander /ˈwɑndɚ/ /ˈwɒndə/ v
divagar pajarear pajaronear
of the mind, to lose focus or clarity of argument or attention
aventurar engañar
to commit adultery
peregrinar
to go somewhere indirectly
vagar errar deambular divagar
to move without purpose or destination

wanderer n
nómada vagabundo
one who wanders

wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ adj
andariego errabundo
which wanders

wandering /ˈwɑndəɹɪŋ/ /ˈwɒndəɹɪŋ/ n
vagar

wane /weɪn/ v
menguar
to progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity, etc.

wangle /ˈwæŋ.ɡəl/ v
agenciarse
obtain through manipulative of deceitful methods

waning /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ adj
decreciente
becoming weaker or smaller
menguante
of the lunar phase

waning /ˈweɪ.nɪŋ/ n
decrecimiento
The fact or act of becoming smaller
mengua
becoming weaker or smaller

wank /wæŋk/ n
masturbación paja puñeta
act of masturbation

wank /wæŋk/ v
masturbar pajear cascar chaquetear hacerse una puñeta paja
intransitive: to masturbate
masturbar pajear cascar chaquetear paja pelar
transitive: to masturbate

wanker /ˈwæŋkə(ɹ)/ n
gilipollas huevón idiota pendejo puñetero
idiot
pajero pajillero pajera pajillera pajizo
person who wanks
fantasma
someone who shows off too much

wannabe n
un quiero y no puedo
someone who wishes something but lacks the qualifications

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ n
afán deseo
desire, wish, longing
falta
lack (of)

want /wɑnt/ /wɒnt/ /wɔːnt/ /wʌnt/ v
querer desear
desire

wanted [ˈwɑntʰɪd] [ˈwɒntʰɪd] adj
deseado
desired
buscado
subject to immediate detainment

wanton /ˈwɑntən/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ /ˈwɒntən/ adj
desaprensivo
capricious, reckless of morals or justice
lascivo libidinoso lujurioso
lewd, immoral; sexually open/free
desenfadado juguetón
playful, carefree
autoindulgente desenfrenado inmoderado lujurioso
self-indulgent, luxurious, extravagant
indisciplinado malcriado revoltoso travieso
undisciplined

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ n
guerra
conflict involving organized use of arms
rhetorical: campaign against something
card game

war /wɑɹ/ /wɔɹ/ /wɔː/ v
guerrear
to engage in conflict

war bride n
mujer de militar
woman

war crime n
crimen de guerra
offense for violations of the law of war

war criminal n
criminal de guerra
person guilty of a war crime

war film n
película bélica cinta bélica film bélico filme bélico
film set in wartime

war memorial n
memorial a la guerra monumento a los caídos
commemorial monument

war of nerves n
guerra psicológica
conflict in which demoralizing and frightening tactics are used
situation in which opposed parties maintain a tense, contentious relationship

war zone n
zona de guerra
region of ongoing war

warble /ˈwɔɹbl̩/ /ˈwɔːbl̩/ v
trinar
to sing like a bird, especially with trills

warbler n
arañero chipe reinita
bird of the Parulidae family
curruca
bird of the Sylviidae family

ward /wɔɹd/ /wɔːd/ n
barrio
Mormonism: subdivision of church
guardia
action of a watchman
pupilo
minor looked after by a guardian
guarda
on a lock or key
pavellón sala
part of a hospital where patients reside
entenado
person under guardianship

ward off v
prevenir
to avert or prevent
esquivar evitar
to parry, or turn aside

warden /ˈwɔɹdən/ /ˈwɔːdən/ n
alcaide casillero
a chief administrative officer of a prison
comandante director guardabosque guardacaza guardapesca
an official charged with supervisory duties

wardrobe / ˈwɔːdɹəʊb/ /ˈwɔɹdɹoʊb/ n
armario ropero clóset alacena empotrado escaparate
movable furniture for storing clothes

wardrobe malfunction n
error de induntemaria malfuncionamiento del guardarropa
(euphemism) an accidental instance of indecent exposure

ware /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛɚ/ n
mercancía
product

warehouse n
almacén depósito
A place for storing large amounts of products

warehouse v
almacenar
store

warehouseman n
almacenero almacenista guardalmacén encargado del almacén
person who manages or works in a warehouse

wares n
mercancías
goods for sale

warfare /ˈwɔɹfɛɹ/ /ˈwɔːfɛə/ n
guerra

warfarin n
warfarina
anticoagulant

warhead n
ojiva
part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition

warhero n
héroe de geurra

warlike /ˈwɔɹlaɪk/ /ˈwɔːlaɪk/ adj
belicoso
bellicose
beligerante guerrero
belligerent

warlock /ˈwɔɹ.lɑk/ /ˈwɔː.lɒk/ n
brujo
male magic-user

warlord n
señor de la guerra
high military officer in a warlike nation
local ruler or bandit leader where the government is weak

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ adj
caliente caluroso cálido
having a temperature slightly higher than usual

warm /wɔɹm/ /wɔːm/ v
calentar
to make or keep warm

warm front n
frente cálido
the trailing edge of a mass of cold air

warm up v
calentar motores
to do some additional practice

warming pan n
mundillo
covered metal pan

warmly /wɔɹmli/ /wɔːmli/ adv
calurosamente
in a manner maintaining warm temperature

warmonger /ˈwɔː.mʌŋ.ɡə(ɹ)/ n
belicista militarista
one who advocates war

warmth /wɔɹmθ/ /wɔːmθ/ n
simpatía
friendliness, affection
calor
moderate heat; sensation of being warm

warn /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
advertir avisar alertar
to make someone aware of impending danger

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ interjection
precaución
warning of danger in signs

warning /ˈwɔɹnɪŋ/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋ/ n
advertencia aviso
something spoken or written that is intended to warn
instance of warning someone

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ n
alabeo curvatura deformación torcimiento torción
distortion or twist
deformación torcimiento
state of being bent out of shape
urdimbre
threads running lengthwise

warp /woːp/ /wɔɹp/ /wɔːp/ v
combar curvar deformar plegar torcer
to twist or turn something out of shape

warp beam n
enjulio
warp roll

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ n
cédula
(finance) option to buy a security
orden
judicial writ
garantía
something that provides assurance or confirmation

warrant /ˈwɑɹənt/ /ˈwɒɹənt/ /ˈwɔɹənt/ v
garantizar
to guarantee

warrant of attorney n
poder
legal document

warrant of payment n
orden de pago

warranty /ˈwɒ.ɹən.ti/ /ˈwɔɹ.ən.ti/ n
garantía seguro
a guarantee that a certain outcome or obligation will be fulfilled; security
garantía
legal: an agreement which states that the goods or property in question will be in exactly the same state as promised
a written guarantee, usually over a fixed period, provided to someone who buys a product or item, which states that repairs will be provided free of charge in case of damage or a fault

warren /ˈwɒɹən/ /ˈwɔɹən/ n
madriguera
the system of burrows where rabbits live

warrior /ˈwɑɹiə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɒɹɪə/ /ˈwɔɹiɚ/ n
guerrero guerrera
person actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare

warship /wɔɹˌʃɪp/ /wɔːˌʃɪp/ n
buque de guerra
ship built or armed for naval combat

wart /wɔɹt/ /wɔːt/ n
verruga
type of growth occurring on the skin

warthog n
facóquero
a species of wild pig

wartime n
tiempo de guerra
period of a war

warty adj
verrugoso
having warts

wary /ˈwɛəɹ.i/ /ˈwɛəɹi/ adj
cauteloso
cautious of danger; timorously or suspiciously prudent; circumspect; scrupulous
characterized by caution; guarded; careful

wasabi /wəˈsɑːbi/ n
wasabi
green Japanese condiment

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ n
enjuague
lotion
lavado
process or an instance of washing or being washed by water

wash /wɑʃ/ /wɒʃ/ /wɔɹʃ/ /wɔʃ/ v
lavarse
to clean oneself
lavar
to clean with water
mining: to separate valuable material

wash down v
acompañar bajar
to help to swallow by drinking a liquid

wash one's hands of v
lavarse las manos
absolve oneself of responsibility

washable adj
lavable
capable of being washed without being damaged

washbag n
neceser
toiletries bag

washbasin n
lavabo pila
basin used for washing, sink

washboard n
lavadero
board to do laundry

washer n
junta manopla paño toallita
face cloth
arandela zapata
flat disk
lavandera
person who washes for a living
lavadora lavarropas lavavajillas
something that washes

washing /ˈwɑʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɔʃɪŋ/ n
lavado
action of the verb "to wash"

washing machine n
lavadora lavarropas
machine that washes clothes

washing-up liquid n
detergente
liquid soap used to wash dishes

washtub n
palangana
tub used for washing clothes

wasp /wæsp/ /wɑsp/ /wɒsp/ n
avispa
insect

waste /weɪst/ n
derroche desperdicio pérdida
action of wasting, ineffective use
basura desecho desechos desperdicio
useless by-products, garbage

waste /weɪst/ v
desperdiciar malgastar
to squander

waste breath v
gastar saliva
to speak futilely

waste of time n
pérdida de tiempo
meaningless or fruitless activity

waste time v
pelar la pava perder el tiempo perecear
allow time to elapse in an unproductive manner

wasted /ˈweɪstɪd/ adj
desperdiciado
not profitably used

wasteful /ˈweɪstfəl/ adj
antieconómico derrochador
inclined to waste

wasteland n
desierto páramo yermo
region with no remaining resources; desert

wastepaper basket n
papelera
small open container for discarded paper

waster /ˈweɪstə/ n
malgastador
one that wastes

wat /wat/ n
templo budista
Buddhist temple

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ n
reloj peluco
portable or wearable timepiece

watch /wɒt͡ʃ/ /wɔt͡ʃ/ v
vigilar
to attend or guard
tener cuidado
to be wary
mirar
to look at for a period of time
observar mirar
to observe

watch one's mouth v
cuida tu boca
watch one's mouth

watch out interjection
cuidado ojo
proceed with caution

watch out v
tener cuidado estar al loro
to use caution

watch over v
vigilar celar
to guard and protect

watcher /ˈwɑtʃɚ/ /ˈwɒtʃə(ɹ)/ n
vigilante
someone who keeps vigil

watchful /ˈwɒt͡ʃ.fəl/ /ˈwɔt͡ʃ.fəl/ adj
atento avizor
observant, vigilant and aware

watchfulness n
vigilia
alertness, vigilance or wakefulness

watchlist /ˈwɒtʃˌlɪst/ n
lista de seguimiento
list for special attention

watchmaker /ˈwɔtʃˌmeɪkə/ n
relojero relojera
person who repairs (and originally made) watches

watchtower n
atalaya vigía
observation tower

watchword n
contraseña
a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard
consigna lema
word used as expressive of a principle

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] n
aguas agua
body of water, or specific part of it
fluido fluidos corporales humor
medical: fluids in the body, especially when causing swelling
agua
one of the basic elements
clear liquid H₂O
botella de agua vaso de agua
serving of water
aguas menores agua
urine

water /ˈwoːtɘ/ /ˈwoːtə/ /ˈwɑtəɹ/ /ˈwɒtə/ /ˈwɔtəɹ/ /ˈwɔːtə/ /ˈwʊtəɹ/ [woːʔɐ] [ˈʋɔːtə] v
hacer agua
colloquial: to urinate
regar aguar
to pour water into the soil surrounding (plants)
dar agua a abrevar
to provide (animals) with water

water bear n
oso de agua tardígrado
A member of the phylum Tardigrada

water buffalo n
búfalo de agua búbalo
large ungulate

water caltrop n
castaña de agua
Trapa bicornis

water cannon n
cañón de agua
device shooting water

water chestnut n
castaña de agua china
Eleocharis dulcis

water clock n
reloj de agua
device for measuring time

water cycle n
ciclo hidrológico ciclo del agua
the natural cycle of water through evaporation, condensation and precipitation

water dog n
perro de agua
water dog

water down v
diluir rebajar
to dilute
desleír
to simplify

water fountain n
fuente fuente de agua
device designed to dispense drinking water

water heater n
calentador
appliance for heating water

water hyacinth n
taropé
aquatic flowering plant of the genus Eichhornia

water lily n
nenúfar ninfea
Any members of Nymphaeaceae

water line n
línea de flotación
line of water along a ship

water meter n
medidor de agua
device for measuring water usage volume

water pipe n
pipa
narcotics smoking device
pipa de agua
tobacco smoking device

water pollution n
contaminación del agua contaminación hídrica contaminación del medio hídrico
water pollution

water polo n
waterpolo polo aquático
a water sport

water polo player n
waterpolista
player of water polo

water purifier n
purificador de agua
a device that purifies water

water rat n
rata acuática
Eurasian mammal

water ski n
esquí acuático
ski used for water skiing

water skiing n
esquí acuático
water sport

water slide n
tobogán acuático
a recreational slide with water flowing down it

water softener n
suavizador de agua
device which reduces the calcium and magnesium concentration of hard water

water strider n
zapatero tejedor
any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae

water table n
mesa de agua tabla de agua
level underground

water tower n
torre de agua
tank of water

water under the bridge n
agua pasada
something in the past that cannot be controlled but must be accepted

water's edge n
orilla del agua
edge of a body of water

waterbed n
cama de agua colchón de agua
bed with a mattress filled with water

watercolour /ˈwɔ.tɜ.ˌkʌ.lɜ/ n
acuarela
painting
pigment
genre

watercourse n
curso
channel through which water flows

watercress /ˈwɔtəɹkɹɛs/ /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ n
berro berro de agua cresón
Nasturtium microphyllum
berro
Nasturtium officinale

watered stock n
acciones diluidas capital inflado
inflated shares of stock

waterer n
abrevadero
device from which animals drink

waterfall /ˈwɔtɚfɔl/ /ˈwɔːtəfɔːl/ n
cascada catarata caída de agua
flow of water over the edge of a cliff
cascada catarata
waterfall-like outpouring

waterfowl n
aves acuáticas
birds that spend most of their non-flying time on water

waterfront n
línea de costa vezparte
land alongside a body of water

waterhole n
aguaje
depression in which water collects

watering can n
regadera
utensil for watering plants

waterless adj
agua sin
lacking water

waterline n
línea de flotación
line on the hull of a ship

watermark n
filigrana marca de agua
translucent design impressed on paper

watermelon /ˈwɔtəɹˌmɛlən/ /ˈwɔːtəˌmɛlən/ n
sandía patilla melón de agua
fruit
sandía
plant

watermill n
molino de agua molinos de agua
mill powered by water

waterproof adj
impermeable
made or covered with material that doesn't let water in
unaffected by water

waterproof v
impermeabilizar
to make waterproof or water-resistant

watershed /ˈwɔtɚʃɛd/ /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/ n
línea divisoria
boundary between adjacent catchment basins
hito momento decisivo punto crucial punto de inflexión
critical point marking a change in course or development
dos rombos
time after which adult material may be broadcast

waterspout n
tromba tifón
tornado that occurs over a body of water

watertight /ˈwɑː.tɚ.taɪt/ /ˈwɔː.tə.taɪt/ adj
a toda prueba sin fisuras
impossible to defeat, evade or nullify
estanco hermético
tightly made

watertightness n
estanquidad
condition of being watertight

watery adj
lloroso
discharging water or similar
acuoso acuosa
wet, soggy or soaked with water

wattage n
vatiaje
An amount or power (especially electric), expressed in watts, kilowatts etc

wattle /ˈwɒtəl/ n
zarzo
construction of branches and twigs
carúncula moco
fold of skin hanging from the neck of birds

wattmeter n
vatímetro
device for measuring electric power

wave /weɪv/ n
onda ola
moving disturbance, undulation
moving disturbance in a field
shape which alternatingly curves in opposite directions
oleada onda ola
sudden unusually large amount of something

wave /weɪv/ v
abanicar
baseball: to swing and miss at a pitch
agitar tremolar
to cause to move back and forth repeatedly
ondular
to move back and forth repeatedly
to produce waves to the hair
saludar con la mano abierta
to wave one’s hand

wave-particle duality n
dualidad onda corpúsculo
concept applying to matter and radiation

wavefunction /ˈweɪv.fʌŋ(k).ʃən/ n
función de onda
notion in quantum mechanics

wavelength /ˈweɪvlɛŋ(k)θ/ /ˈweɪvˌlɛŋ(k)θ/ n
longitud de onda
the length of a single cycle of a wave

wavelet n
perturbación
a small wave; a ripple

waver /ˈweɪ.və(ɹ)/ /ˈweɪ.vɚ/ v
balancearse
to sway back and forth

wavy /ˈweɪvi/ adj
undoso
full of waves
ondado
heraldry
ondeante ondulante
rising or swelling in waves
ondulatorio
undulating
ondulado
waved

wax /wæks/ adj
cera
made of wax

wax /wæks/ n
cera esperma
oily, water-resistant substance
cera
preparation containing wax, used as a polish

wax /wæks/ v
encerar bolear
apply wax to
crecer
phase of a planet
depilar
remove hair from
crecer
literary: grow
of the moon: appear larger each night
devenir
to assume specified characteristic

wax paper n
papel de cera papel encerado papel manteca
semi-translucent, moisture-proof paper made with a waxy coating

wax tablet n
tablilla de cera
tablet covered with wax

waxwing n
ampelis ampelis europeo
songbird of genus Bombycilla

waxy /ˈwæksi/ adj
ceroso
Resembling wax in texture or appearance

way /weɪ/ n
medios
means to enter or leave
forma modo manera
method or manner
camino vía
road, direction, path

way in n
entrada
entrance

way of life n
estilo de vida forma de vida
style of living

way to go interjection
bien hecho
expression of congrats, encouragement or approval

way too adv
demasiado muy
all too, much too, to a degree that is very excessive

waybill n
carta de porte
document that lists the final destination (and other details) of each part of a cargo

wayfarer n
caminante
traveller

waylay /ˈweɪleɪ/ /ˌweɪˈleɪ/ v
abordar coger por banda
to accost or intercept unexpectedly

wayward /ˈweɪwɚd/ adj
caprichoso desobediente díscolo
given to wilful, perverse deviation from the expected norm; tending to stray

we /wi/ /wiː/ pronoun
nosotros nosotras
the speakers, or the speaker(s) and other person(s) not being addressed (exclusive we: he or she or they and I)

weak /wiːk/ adj
débil flojo feble flaco
lacking in force or ability
débil
physics: one of the four fundamental forces associated with nuclear decay
grammar: regular in inflection
dilute, lacking in taste or potency

weak force n
débil de fuerza
weak nuclear force

weak nuclear interaction n
interacción nuclear débil
fundamental interaction

weaken /ˈwikən/ v
debilitarse languecer languidecer
to become weaker
debilitar languir
to make weaker

weaker sex n
sexo débil
women regarded collectively

weakest link n
eslabón más débil
the part of a system that is most likely to fail or cause problems

weakling /ˈwijkˈlɪŋɡ/ adj
enclenque fuñingue pusilánime
weak, either physically, morally or mentally

weakling /ˈwijkˈlɪŋɡ/ n
pusilánime
person of weak character
enclenque
person of weak or even sickly physical constitution

weakly /ˈwiːkli/ adv
débilmente
with little strength or force

weakness /ˈwiːk.nəs/ n
debilidad
condition of being weak
punto débil debilidad
fault
cariño debilidad por
special fondness

weal /wiːl/ n
bien común
community welfare
roncha
a raised, longitudinal wound, usually purple, on the surface of flesh caused by stroke of rod or whip

wealth /wɛlθ/ n
riqueza
great amount; an abundance or plenty, usually of money
riqueza prosperidad
riches; valuable material possessions

wealthy /ˈwɛlθ.i/ adj
rico acomodado adinerado próspero
rich

wean /wiːn/ v
destetar
to cease giving milk
to cease to depend on the mother for nourishment

weaning n
ablactación destete
process of a child or animal ceasing to be dependant on the mother for nourishment

weapon /ˈwɛ.pən/ n
arma
instrument of attack or defense in combat

weapon of mass destruction n
arma de destrucción masiva
weapon causing large-scale death or destruction

weaponless adj
armas
lacking a weapon

weaponry n
armas
weapons collectively

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ n
ropa
clothing
desgaste
damage

wear /wɛə(ɹ)/ /wɛə/ v
fatigar
to exhaust physically
llevar vestir tener puesto
to have on (clothes)

wear down v
desgastar
to cause physical or mental fatigue

wear rose-colored glasses v
gafas rosadas
to be excessively optimistic

wear the trousers v
llevar los pantalones
to be the dominant partner

wear thin v
agotarse
to lessen or weaken over time, as from overuse

wearable /ˈweəɹəbl/ adj
ponible vestible
able to be worn

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ adj
cansado cansino
tired, fatigued
expressive of fatigue
cansino
tiresome

weary /ˈwiːɹi/ /ˈwɪəɹi/ v
cansar
to become weary
to make weary

weasel /ˈwizəl/ /ˈwiːz(ə)l/ n
comadreja mostela
comadreja
any mammal of the family Mustelidae
any mammal of the genus Mustela
comadreja mustela turón
least weasel, Mustela nivalis

weasel out v
eludir esquivar
to weasel out of doing something
eludir esquivar vaguear
to weasel something out of someone

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
tiempo
state of the atmosphere
unpleasant or destructive atmospheric conditions

weather /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ v
meteorizar
to expose to weather

weather forecast n
pronóstico del tiempo previsión del tiempo
prediction of future weather

weather map n
mapa meteorológico
map showing the analysis of meteorological quantities

weather pains n
dolores de tiempo
osseous pain

weather the storm v
capear el temporal
idiomatic

weather vane n
veleta
a device showing the direction of the wind

weathercock n
veleta
weather vane
a fickle, inconstant person

weathering n
meteorización
breaking down of rocks

weatherman n
meteorólogo
weather forecaster

weatherstrip n
burlete
material used to prevent cold air from entering

weave /wiːv/ n
armadura
a type or way of weaving

weave /wiːv/ v
tejer entretejer
to form something by passing strands of material over and under one another
tejer
to spin a cocoon or a web

weaver /ˈwi.vɚ/ /ˈwiː.və(ɹ)/ n
tejedor tejedora
one who weaves

weaving /ˈwiːvɪŋ/ n
tejido
process of making woven material

web browser /wɛb.bɹaʊ.zə(ɹ)/ n
navegador navegador web
a computer program used to navigate the World Wide Web

web colors n
colores HTML
complete palette of colors that are displayed on the web and on the computer

web page n
página web página
a single page in a website

web server n
servidor web
software

webcam /ˈwɛbˌkæm/ n
cámara web webcam
video camera viewed over a network

weber /ˈwɛbə/ /ˈwɛbɚ/ n
weber
derived unit of magnetic flux

webinar n
seminario web
interactive seminar conducted via the World Wide Web

webmaster n
webmaster
the person responsible for maintaining a website

website /ˈwɛbˌsaɪt/ n
sitio web página web web website
a collection of pages on the World Wide Web

wed /ˈwɛd/ v
casar
to join in matrimony
intransitive: to take a spouse
transitive: to take as one's spouse

wedding /ˈwɛdɪŋ/ n
boda nupcias casamiento casorio
marriage ceremony

wedding cake n
pastel de bodas tarta de boda
cake used as part of a wedding ceremony

wedding dress n
vestido de novia traje de novia
the clothing worn by a bride during a wedding ceremony

wedding ring n
alianza anillo de boda
a ring symbolizing marriage

wedge /wɛdʒ/ n
formación en V formación en cuña
flank of cavalry
bandada formada en V
group of birds flying in V formation
zapato de cuña
one of a pair of wedge-heeled shoes
rebanada triangular
piece of food etc.
cuña
simple machine

wedge /wɛdʒ/ v
acuñar
to support or secure using a wedge

wedgie /ˈwɛdʒ.i/ n
calzón chino
prank in which a person's underpants are pulled up sharply

wee /wiː/ adj
pequeño
small, little

wee /wiː/ n
orina

wee /wiː/ v
pis

wee hours n
altas horas las tantas

wee small hours n
altas horas madrugada
very early morning

wee-wee n
pipí chichi pilila

wee-wee v
hacer pipí

weed /wiːd/ n
parásito
informal: puny person
hierba mota grifa
slang: marijuana
mala hierba maleza yuyo hierbajo monte
unwanted plant

weed /wiːd/ v
escardar desbrozar desmalezar
to remove weeds from

weed out v
desbrozar
to remove unwanted elements

weedhead n
marihuano
a person who smokes cannabis regularly

weedy /ˈwiːdi/ adj
enclenque
small and weak

week /wik/ /wiːk/ n
semana
period of seven days

weekday n
día de semana
weekday

weekend /wiːˈkɛnd/ /ˈwiˌkɛnd/ n
fin de semana finde
break in the working week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adj
semanal semanario
happening once a week or every week
of or relating to a week

weekly /wiːk.li/ adv
semanalmente todas las semanas
every week
semanalmente semanal
once every week

weekly /wiːk.li/ n
semanario hebdomadario
publication that is published once a week

weenie n
huevón pringada pringado
Someone weak and unimportant

weep /wiːp/ v
llorar lacrimar lagrimar
to cry, shed tears

weeping willow n
sauce llorón
Salix babylonica

weepy /ˈwiːpi/ adj
llorón plañidero
inclined to weep

weevil /ˈwiːv(ə)l/ /ˈwiːvɪl/ n
gorgojo picudo
beetle in the family Curculionidae
gorgojo
beetle in the superfamily Curculionoidea

weft /wɛft/ n
trama
horizontal threads

weigh /weɪ/ v
pesar
to determine the weight of an object
to have a certain weight
to weigh out
to determine the intrinsic value or merit of an object

weigh anchor v
levar levar anclas
raise the anchor

weigh down v
lastrar
to act as ballast

weigh up v
sopesar
assess a situation

weight /weɪt/ n
peso
force due to gravity
standardized measuring weight
pesa peso
weight for training muscles
object to make something heavier

weight /weɪt/ v
pesar ponderar
in mathematics

weight gain n
engorde
increase in weight

weight loss n
adelgazamiento pérdida de peso
reduction of body mass

weight training n
musculación
form of physical exercise

weighted graph n
grafo ponderado
graph

weightless adj
ingrávido
which has no weight

weightlessness n
ingravidez
having zero weight

weightlift v
levantar pesas
to practise weightlifting as a form of physical recreation

weightlifter n
halterófilo
person who competes for maximum weight lifted

weightlifting n
levantamiento de pesas
form of exercise
halterofilia levantamiento de pesas
sport in which competitors lift heavy weights

weighty /ˈweɪti/ adj
de peso
adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince
pesado
heavy

weir /wɪə/ /wɪɹ/ n
aliviadero compuerta vertedero
adjustable dam
corral de pesca presa pesquera
fence to catch fish

weird /ˈwiɚd/ /ˈwɪəd/ adj
raro
deviating from the normal; bizarre
having an unusually strange character or behaviour

weirdo /ˈwɪədəʊ/ /ˈwɪəɹdoʊ/ n
excéntrico
strange person

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ adj
bienvenido agradable
whose arrival is a cause of joy

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ interjection
bienvenido bienvenida bienvenidos
greeting given upon someone's arrival

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ n
bienvenida acogida
act of greeting someone's arrival
bienvenida bienvenido
utterance of such a greeting

welcome /ˈwɛlkəm/ v
dar la bienvenida
affirm or greet the arrival of someone

welcoming adj
acogedor
hospitable

weld /wɛld/ n
gualda
herb
dye

weld /wɛld/ v
soldar unir
to bind, unite
soldar
to join materials (especially metals) by applying heat

welder /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ n
soldador
one who welds

welding n
soldadura
action or process of welding

welding machine n
soldadora

welfare /ˈwɛlˌfɛə/ /ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ n
seguridad social
aid, provided by a government, etc.
bienestar
health, safety, well-being, happiness and prosperity

welfare state n
estado de bienestar
social system in which the state takes overall responsibility for the welfare of its citizens

welfare trap n
trampa del desempleo
situation

well /wɛl/ adj
bien
in good health

well /wɛl/ adv
bien muy
(slang) very
bien
accurately; competently
to a significant degree
bien completamente totalmente
completely; fully

well /wɛl/ interjection
anda mira vaya
exclamation of surprise
bueno pues
to acknowledge a statement or situation
este pues
used in conversation to fill space
bueno
used to introduce a statement that may be contrary to expectations

well /wɛl/ n
pozo aljibe
hole sunk into the ground
pocillo
small section of a microtiter plate
manantial venero
spring

well /wɛl/ v
brotar manar
to issue forth

well done interjection
bravo bien hecho muy bien
exclamation of praise

well off adj
acomodado adinerado holgado pudiente
being in fortunate circumstances

well, well, well interjection
bueno, bueno, bueno
indicating consideration

well-being n
bienestar
state of health, happiness and/or prosperity

well-bred adj
bien nacido
well-mannered and refined

well-brought-up adj
bien educado bien criado
having good manners

well-built adj
masetiado
well-built physique

well-endowed adj
grosero
bien dotado bien servido vergudo
having a large penis

well-known /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/ /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/ adj
consabido de marras
familiar, widely known

well-meaning adj
bienintencionado
with good intentions

well-nigh [ˈwɛɫnaɪ] adv
casi
almost

well-read adj
leído
well informed and knowledgeable because of having read extensively

wellness n
ben ser
The quality or state of being in good health.

wellwater /ˈwɛlwɔːtə(ɹ)/ n
agua de pozo
water taken from a well

welly n
acelerada acelerón
force on a pedal or increase to any fuel or power for an engine or motor

wels catfish n
siluro bagre
Silurus glanis

welter-weight n
peso wélter
boxer

weltschmerz /ˈvɛltʃmɛːts/ n
weltschmerz
world-weariness

wench /wɛntʃ/ n
negra
(US, archaic or historical) black woman
moza
(archaic) girl or young woman
prostituta
(archaic) prostitute
criada
(archaic) woman servant

wench /wɛntʃ/ v
ir de putas
to frequent prostitutes
don Juan
to womanize

werewolf /ˈwɛəɹwʊlf/ /ˈwɛːwʊlf/ n
hombre lobo licántropo lobisón lobisome
wolflike human

wergeld n
precio de la sangre
reparative payment

west /wɛst/ adj
occidental
occidental
western
al oeste
towards the west

west /wɛst/ n
oeste occidente poniente
compass point

west-southwest n
oesuroeste
compass point

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ adj
occidental
pertaining to the west

western /ˈwɛstən/ /ˈwɛstɚn/ n
western
film or other dramatic work

western barn owl n
lechuza blanca
Tyto alba furcata

western capercaillie n
urogallo
Tetrao urogallus

western cattle egret n
garcilla bueyera
Bubulcus ibis

western diamondback rattlesnake n
crótalo diamante occidental
Crotalus atrox

western sandpiper n
correlimos de Alaska
Calidris mauri

western slaty antshrike n
batará pizarroso occidental tiojorita pintada
bird

westerner n
occidental
inhabitant of Europe and the Americas

westernization n
occidentalización
assimilation of the western culture

westernize v
occidentalizar
make something western

wet /wɛt/ adj
húmeda mojada
(slang) sexually aroused and thus having a moistened vulva
mojado
of an object: covered with or impregnated with liquid
made of liquid or moisture

wet /wɛt/ v
mojar
cover or impregnate with liquid
mearse
urinate accidentally in or on

wet blanket n
aguafiestas sosaina
someone who takes the fun out of a situation or activity

wet dream n
polución nocturna
sueño húmedo sueño mojado
literally

wet nurse n
consentidor consentidora
someone who treats someone else with excessive care
nodriza ama de crianza
woman hired to suckle another woman's child

wet one's whistle v
mojar el gaznate
to have a drink

wet oneself v
mearse orinarse
lose control of one's bladder

wet t-shirt contest n
concurso de camiseta mojada
contest in which women wear wet t-shirts

wet the bed /wɛt ðə ˈbɛːd/ v
mojar la cama
to urinate in one's bed during sleep

wetback /wɛtbæk/ n
espalda mojada mojado
Mexican or Central American who illegally enters the United States

wether /ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/ n
castrón
castrated buck goat
carnero castrado castrón
castrated ram

wetland n
humedal
land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas

wetsuit /ˈwɛtˌs(j)ut/ n
traje acuático
close fitting, insulating garment

wettability n
mojabilidad
ability of a solid surface to reduce the surface tension of a liquid

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ n
porrazo trompazo
A blow, impact or slap

whack /wæk/ /ʍæk/ v
golpear
to hit, slap or strike

whale /weɪl/ /ʍeɪl/ n
ballena
large sea mammal

whale shark n
tiburón ballena
Rhincodon typus

whalebone n
ballena
horny material from fringed plates of upper jaw of baleen whale

whaler /ˈhweɪlə/ /ˈhweɪlɚ/ /ˈweɪlə/ /ˈweɪlɚ/ n
ballenero
person who hunts whales
vessel for hunting whales

whaling /ˈweɪlɪŋ/ n
caza de ballenas
practice of hunting whales

whangdoodle /ˈhwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ /ˈwæŋ.duː.dl̩/ n
pesadilla
term of disparagement
Tío Saín bu coco hombre del costal hombre del saco ropavejero
whimsical monster in folklore and children's fiction

wharf /hwɔɹf/ /wɔɹf/ /wɔːf/ n
muelle embarcadero
man-made landing place

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] adv
qué
qué cuál
such

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] determiner
menudo qué vaya
how much! (in an exclamation)
cuál qué
which

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] interjection
¡qué! ¿cómo? ¿no?
expression of surprise

what /wɒt/ /wɔt/ /ʍɒt/ /ʍʌt/ [wʌɾ] pronoun
lo que qué
relative pronoun: that which; those that; the thing that
qué cuál
what? (interrogative pronoun)

what a lovely day phraseologicalUnit
qué día más bonito
what a lovely day

what a pity phraseologicalUnit
qué lástima qué pena
used to express regret

what about adv
qué tal... y
used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered
qué tal...
used to make a suggestion

what are you doing phraseologicalUnit
¿qué hace? ¿qué haces?
what are you doing

what date is it today phraseologicalUnit
qué fecha es hoy ¿qué día es hoy?
what date is it today?

what day is it today phraseologicalUnit
¿qué día es hoy?
what day is it today? (current day of the week or of the month)

what do you mean phraseologicalUnit
¿a qué se refiere? ¿a qué te refieres? ¿qué quiere decir? ¿qué quieres decir?
what do you mean?

what do you say phraseologicalUnit
qué te parece
used to ask someone if they are willing to do something

what does XX mean phraseologicalUnit
qué significa XX
what does XX mean?

what does that have to do with the price of tea in China phraseologicalUnit
qué tienen que ver los cojones con comer trigo ¿De dónde vienes? Manzanas traigo
a comment used to indicate that a previous comment is irrelevant or unimportant

what doesn't kill you makes you stronger proverb
lo que no te mata te hace más fuerte
hardship builds moral character

what for adv
por qué
For what reason; why

what goes around comes around proverb
donde las dan, las toman todo cae por su propio peso
actions have consequences
recoges lo que siembras
the status returns to its original value

what have you pronoun
y tal
any of several additional things

what if adv
y si
used to introduce suggestion

what is more adv
es más
furthermore

what is that phraseologicalUnit
qué es eso qué es esto
what is that?

what is the Wi-Fi password phraseologicalUnit
¿cuál es la clave del Wi-Fi?
what is the Wi-Fi password?

what is your name phraseologicalUnit
cuál es su nombre cuál es tu nombre cómo se llama usted cómo te llamas
what is your name?

what languages do you speak phraseologicalUnit
¿qué idiomas puede usted hablar?
what languages do you speak?

what should I do phraseologicalUnit
¿qué debería hacer?
what should I do?

what someone says goes phraseologicalUnit
donde hay patrón, no manda marinero va a misa

what the fuck interjection
qué carajo qué coño qué putas
expressing astonishment
qué carajo qué coño qué más da
expressing nonchalance

what the fuck phraseologicalUnit
qué carajo qué cojones qué coño qué diablos qué leches qué mierda
An intensive form of what

what the heck phraseologicalUnit
qué rayos
softer form of "what the hell"

what the hell phraseologicalUnit
qué diablos
an intensive form of what

what time is it phraseologicalUnit
qué hora es qué horas son
what is the time of day?

what you lose on the swings you gain on the roundabouts proverb
lo comido por lo servido
there are both gains and losses in life

what you see is what you get proverb
lo que ves es lo que obtienes
(idiomatic, computing) the screen image resembles the printed output

what's done is done proverb
lo hecho, hecho está

what's going on interjection
qué pasa qué pasó
an informal greeting

what's it to you phraseologicalUnit
¿quién te ha dado vela en este entierro?
(defensively) why are you asking?

what's on your mind phraseologicalUnit
¿En qué piensas? ¿en qué estás pensando?
what is bothering you?

what's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander proverb
lo que es bueno para el pavo, es bueno para la pava
if something is acceptable for one person, it is acceptable for another

what's the matter phraseologicalUnit
qué le pasa a usted qué te pasa
what's wrong?

what's up phraseologicalUnit
qué tal?
How are you?

what's your job phraseologicalUnit
cuál es su ocupación
what's your job?

what's your phone number phraseologicalUnit
[[cuál es tu número de teléfono|¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?]]
what's your phone number?

what's-his-name pronoun
fulano
A person or entity whose name one does not remember

whataboutism n
y tú más
propaganda technique

whatchamacallit /ˈwɒtʃəməkɔːlɪt/ /ˈʍʌtʃəməkɔlɪt/ n
chingadera chisme chunche coso vaina
any object the actual name of which the speaker does not know or cannot remember

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ determiner
cualquier cosa que lo que sea que
anything
cualquier
no matter which; for any

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ interjection
bah como sea da igual filo lo dicho lo que tú digas
indicating the speaker does not care what someone says

whatever /wʌtˈɛvɚ/ /ʍɒtˈɛvə/ pronoun
da igual lo que sea no importa
anything

whatever it takes n
cueste lo que cueste todo lo que sea necesario
anything required to achieve an objective

whatsoever /ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ/ /ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/ adj
en absoluto
in any way

wheat /wiːt/ /ʍiːt/ n
trigo
grain

wheat flour n
harina de trigo
flour from wheat

wheat germ n
germen de trigo
embryo of the wheat kernel

wheat weevil n
gorgojo de los granos
species of weevils

wheatear n
collalba
various passerine birds

wheaten adj
de trigo
made from wheat

wheatfield n
trigal
wheat field

wheedle /ˈwiː.dəl/ /ˈʍiː.dəl/ v
camelar engatusar
cajole

wheek /ʍiːk/ n
chirriado chirrido rechinado
onomatopoeia to symbolize a guinea pig's squeak

wheel /wiːl/ n
rueda
a circular device facilitating movement or transportation
pez gordo
person with a great deal of power or influence
llanta
wheel rim

wheel /wiːl/ v
rodar
To roll along as on wheels
circunvolar volar en círculos
To travel around in large circles, particularly in the air

wheel and axle n
torno
simple machine

wheel clamp n
cepo
a device locked to the wheel of a motor car to prevent it from being driven

wheel of Fortune pn
la rueda de la fortuna
Tarot card

wheel of death n
rueda de la muerte
large hollow wheel inside which an artist performs

wheelbarrow n
carretilla carrucha
small cart

wheelchair /ˈwilˌt͡ʃɛɚ/ /ˈwiːlt͡ʃɛə(ɹ)/ n
silla de ruedas
chair

wheelhouse /ˈwiːlˌhaʊs/ n
timonera puente de gobierno
enclosed compartment on the deck of a vessel from which it may be navigated

wheelwright n
ruedero
person who builds and repairs wheels

wheeze /ʍiːz/ n
estertor sibilante sibilancia silbido
piping or whistling sound caused by difficult respiration

wheeze /ʍiːz/ v
jadear
breathe hard

whelk /hwɛlk/ /wɛlk/ n
buccino
edible sea snail of the family Buccinidae

whelp /hwɛlp/ /wɛlp/ n
cachorro cadillo caduelo
young of a mammal

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ adv
cuándo cuando
at what time, as a direct question
at what time, as an indirect question

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ conjunction
cuando cuándo
at such time as
at a time in the past
at what time
as soon as

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ n
el cuando cuándo
the time

when /wɛn/ /ʍɛn/ /ʍɪn/ pronoun
cuando cuándo
what time; which time

when Hell freezes over adv
el día que las vacas vuelen
never

when all is said and done phraseologicalUnit
a la postre
in the end

when in Rome, do as the Romans do proverb
si entre burros te ves, rebuzna alguna vez a donde fueres haz lo que vieres allá donde fueres, haz lo que vieres donde fueres haz lo que vieres
behave as those around do

when is closing time phraseologicalUnit
¿a qué hora cierra?
when is closing time?

when life gives you lemons, make lemonade proverb
al mal tiempo, buena cara si la vida te da limones, haz limonada
make the best out of difficult situations

when pigs fly adv
cuando las ranas críen pelo cuando San Juan agache el dedo el día que las vacas vuelen
never, expressed by an idiom

when push comes to shove phraseologicalUnit
cuando las papas queman
when the pressure is on

when the cat's away proverb
cuando el gato duerme, bailan los ratones
People take advantage of the absence of authority

when the cat's away the mice will play proverb
cuando el gato no está, bailan los ratones cuando el gato no está los ratones están de fiesta
in the absence of a controlling entity, subordinates will take advantage of circumstances

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ adv
de donde
from where; from which place or source

whence /wɛns/ /ʍɛns/ conjunction
de ahí de donde
conjunction

whenever /wəˈnɛvə/ /wəˈnɛvɚ/ conjunction
siempre que
cuando quiera
at any time that
siempre y cuando
every time that

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ adv
dónde donde
at or in what place
in what situation
dónde
at what place; to what place; from what place
from what place
adónde
to what place

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ conjunction
dónde donde
at or in which place
donde dónde
legal: in the situation in which
adonde donde
to which place or situation

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ n
donde dónde
the place in which something happens

where /ʍɛə(ɹ)/ /ʍɛɚ/ pronoun
donde dónde
the place in which

where are we phraseologicalUnit
dónde estamos
where are we

where are we going phraseologicalUnit
¿Adónde vamos?
where are we going?

where are you phraseologicalUnit
¿dónde está? ¿dónde estás?
where are you?

where are you from phraseologicalUnit
¿de dónde eres? ¿de dónde es usted?
in which country or region were you born or raised

where are your parents phraseologicalUnit
¿dónde están tus padres?
where are your parents?

where can I find a hotel phraseologicalUnit
dónde hay un hotel
where can I find a hotel

where do you live phraseologicalUnit
dónde vive usted dónde vives ¿dónde vive?
where do you live?

where does it hurt phraseologicalUnit
¿dónde te duele?
where does it hurt?

where does this bus go phraseologicalUnit
¿a dónde va este autobús? ¿adónde va este autobús? ¿dónde va este autobús?
where does this bus go

where does this train go phraseologicalUnit
¿a dónde va este tren? ¿adónde va este tren? ¿dónde va este tren?
where does this train go

where is the toilet phraseologicalUnit
dónde está el baño dónde están los aseos ¿en dónde están los servicios?
where is the toilet?

where there is a will there is a way /ʍɛə ˌðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛəɹ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ /ʍɛɚ ˌðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈwɪl ðɛɚ ɪz ə ˈweɪ/ proverb
más hace el que quiere que el que puede querer es poder
if someone wants or wills something strongly enough, a way can be found

whereabouts /ˈʍɛəɹəˌbaʊts/ /ˌʍɛəɹəˈbaʊts/ n
paradero
location

whereas /(h)wɛɹˈæz/ /weəɹˈæz/ conjunction
mientras que
but in contrast; whilst on the contrary…
por cuanto siendo que visto que
it being the case that…

whereby /wɛə(ɹ)ˈbaɪ/ adv
por el cual por la cual
by which

whereof /(h)wɛɹˈʌv/ /wɛəɹˈɒv/ conjunction
donde
of what; of which; of whom

whereto adv
adónde
to what place; whither

wherever /(h)wɛɹˈɛvɚ/ /wɛəˈɹɛvə/ conjunction
donde donde sea dondequiera doquier
adondequiera
in any place, anywhere

wherewithal /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/ /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/ /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðl/ n
medios
the ability and means to accomplish some task

whet /ˈwɛt/ /ˈʍɛt/ v
afilar
hone or rub on with some substance for the purpose of sharpening
estimular
stimulate or make more keen

whether /ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/ /ˈʍɛðə(ɹ)/ conjunction
si
if, whether or not
ya sea
introducing adverbial clause; no matter whether or not
si si ... o
introducing indirect questions

whetstone /wɛtstəʊn/ n
piedra de afilar muela piedra de amolar
stone used to hone tools

whey /ʍeɪ/ n
suero
liquid remaining after milk has been curdled

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ determiner
cual cuál
(interrogative) what, of those mentioned or implied
cuál cual
(relative) the one(s) that

which /wɪt͡ʃ/ /ʍɪt͡ʃ/ pronoun
cuál
(interrogative) what one or ones
que quien
(relative) who, whom, what

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ determiner
cualquier
any one or number of a group; no matter which

whichever /wɪtʃˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
cualquiera que el que sea
any one or a number of a group; no matter which one

whicker /ˈwɪkə/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ v
relinchito
to neigh softly

whiff /wɪf/ n
gallo gallo de cuatro manchas gallo del norte
megrim
bocanada
short inhalation of breath
bocanadas hálito soplo
waft; brief, gentle breeze; light gust of air

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ conjunction
aunque mientras
although
en tanto que
as long as
mientras siempre y cuando
during the same time that

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ n
rato momento
uncertain duration of time, a period of time

while /waɪl/ /ʍaɪl/ v
vagar
to pass time idly

while away v
pasar el tiempo
spend time idly

while one is at it conjunction
ya que estamos

whilst /waɪlst/ /wʌɪlst/ conjunction
mientras que

whim /wɪm/ /ʍɪm/ n
capricho ventolera
fanciful impulse

whimbrel /ˈʍɪmbɹɜl/ n
zarapito zarapito trinador
a large wading bird, Numenius phaeopus

whimper n
gimoteo
a low intermittent sob

whimper v
lloriquear
to cry or sob softly and intermittently

whimsical /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/ adj
caprichoso antojadizo
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing

whinchat n
tarabilla
Saxicola ruberta

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ n
gimoteo lloriqueo
a long-drawn, high-pitched complaining cry or sound

whine /waɪn/ /ʍaɪn/ v
lloriquear gimotear
to complain or protest with a whine or as if with a whine
gemir
to make a sound resembling such a cry
gimotear lloriquear
to utter a whine

whinny /ˈwɪni/ n
relinchito
a gentle neigh

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ n
látigo fusta flagelo
rod or rope

whip /wɪp/ /ʍɪp/ v
azotar
by extension, to hit with any flexible object
to move very fast
dar una paliza
to defeat
azotar fustigar hostigar
to hit with a whip
batir montar
to mix food in a rapid aerating fashion
batir ondear
to snap back and forth like a whip
dar velocidad
to throw at high velocity
atosigar
to urge into action

whiplash n
tralla
lash of a whip
latigazo cervical
whiplash injury

whipped cream n
nata montada chantillí crema chantillí
thick cream that has had air incorporated into it by rapid beating

whippersnapper /ˈwɪpəˌsnæpə/ /ˈʍɪpəɹˌsnæpəɹ/ n
chiquilicuatre chisgarabís pollastre
young, cheeky person

whipping /ˈwɪpɪŋ/ n
batimiento montaje
cooking technique
fustigamiento
punishment

whippoorwill /ˈ(h)wɪp.ɚ.ˌwɪl/ /ˈwɪp.ə.ˌwɪl/ n
cuerporruín
bird

whirligig beetle n
girínido
water beetle of Gyrinidae

whirlpool /ˈwɜːlpuːl/ /ˈwɝlpul/ n
remolino vorágine
swirling body of water

whirlwind /ˈ(h)wɜːlwɪnd/ n
torbellino
a violent windstorm of limited extent characterised by an inward spiral motion of the air
tromba
figuratively: a body of objects or events sweeping violently onward

whirr /wɜː/ /wɝ/ /ʍɜː/ /ʍɝ/ v
zurriar
To move or vibrate (something) with a buzzing sound

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ n
brocha escobilla
bunch of twigs or hair etc, used as a brush
batidora
kitchen utensil
barrido
quick, light sweeping motion

whisk /(h)wɪsk/ v
batir
in cooking, to whip e.g. eggs or cream
deslizarse
to move lightly and nimbly

whisker /ʍɪskə(ɹ)/ n
bigote vibrisa
long projecting hair at the sides of the mouth of a cat

whiskered tern n
fumarel cariblanco
Chlidonias hybrida

whiskey /ˈwɪski/ /ˈʍɪski/ n
whisky güisqui wiski
alcoholic drink

whiskey dick n
cohete hechado a perder globo desinflado mula verga desinflada
slang term for narcotic-induced penile flaccidity

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ n
susurro
act of speaking in a quiet voice

whisper /ˈ(h)wɪspə/ /ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ v
susurrar cuchichear
to talk in a quiet voice

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ n
silbato pito chifle
device used to make a whistling sound
chifla chifle chiflido pitada pitido rechifla
sound made by whistling
pitido pito silbato
sound similar to the sound made by whistling

whistle /wɪsl̩/ /ʍɪsl̩/ v
silbar
to move in such a way as to make a whistling sound
silbar chiflar pitar
to produce a whistling sound

whistle in the dark v
poner buena cara
make a show of bravery
mojonear
speak without knowledge

whistle past the graveyard v
hacerse el sonzo hacerse el tonto
to ignore a bad situation
poner buena cara
to try to be cheerful in the face of one's fears

whistle-blower n
alertador delator revelador de secretos
one who reports a problem or violation to the authorities

whistler /ˈʍɪslə(ɹ)/ n
silbador
someone or something that whistles

whistling duck n
iguasa pato silbador sirirí suirirí yaguasa
bird of the genus Dendrocygna

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ adj
blanco
bright and colourless
board games: deemed to belong to the white set
politics: anti-revolutionary
caucásico blanco
of or relating to Caucasians

white /waɪt/ /ʍaɪt/ n
blanco blanca
Caucasian person
albumen clara
albumen
blanco
color/colour
blanca
street name for cocaine

white as a sheet adj
blanco como el papel blanco como la cera blanco como la pared
pale as if suffering from shock

white blood cell n
leucocito
cytology: a type of blood cell that is involved with an immune response

white bream n
breca
European fish

white cabbage n
col blanca repollo blanco
Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba

white chocolate n
chocolate blanco
food

white clover n
trébol blanco
Trifolium repens

white coat n
bata
white coat worn in laboratories

white dwarf n
enana blanca
white dwarf star

white gold n
oro blanco
A precious metal alloy consisting of gold and a platinum group metal

white goods n
línea blanca
appliances

white goosefoot n
quinhuilla cenizo
Chenopodium album

white hole n
agujero blanco
singularity

white label adj
marca blanca
a generically manufactured product

white lead n
albayalde
lead carbonate

white lie n
mentira piadosa mentirijilla mentirilla
deliberate untrue statement which is intended to produce a favorable result

white magic n
magia blanca
magic derived from benign forces

white magick n
magia blanca
good magic

white matter n
materia blanca sustancia blanca
region of the central nervous system

white mulberry n
morera
mulberry tree

white noise n
ruido blanco sonido blanco
random signal with flat power spectral density

white oak n
roble blanco
Quercus alba

white pages n
páginas blancas
phone directory that lists residential numbers

white poplar n
álamo blanco
Populus alba

white rhinoceros n
rinoceronte blanco
Ceratotherium simum

white rice n
arroz blanco
rice with the hull polished off

white stork n
cigüeña blanca
large wading bird, Ciconia ciconia

white supremacy n
supremacismo blanco supremacía blanca
ideology

white terror n
terror blanco

white water lily n
cobertera
Nymphaea alba

white wine n
vino blanco
light coloured wine

white-backed black tit n
carbonero dorsiblanco
Melaniparus leuconotus

white-bearded antshrike n
batará pechinegro
passerine bird

white-browed tit n
carbonero cejiblanco carbonero de cejas blancas
Poecile superciliosus

white-collar crime n
criminalidad de cuello blanco
non-violent crime

white-crowned plover n
avefría coroniblanca
Vanellus albiceps

white-eye n
anteojito
passerine bird of the family Zosteropidae

white-eyed gull n
gaviota ojiblanca
Ichthyaetus leucophthalmus

white-flippered penguin n
pingüino azul patas rayadas de blanco
Eudyptula albosignata albosignata

white-fronted tit n
carbonero frentiblanco
Sittiparus semilarvatus

white-haired adj
peliblanco
having white hair

white-naped tit n
carbonero nuquiblanco
Machlolophus nuchalis

white-nosed coati n
antón coatí coatí de nariz blanca pizote tejón
Nasua narica

white-rumped hawk n
gavilán negro
Buteo leucorrhous

white-rumped sandpiper n
correlimos culiblanco
Calidris fuscicollis

white-shouldered antshrike n
batará hombroblanco
passerine bird

white-tailed deer n
ciervo de Virginia ciervo de cola blanca venado de Virginia venado de cola blanca venado gris
type of deer

white-tailed hawk n
aguilucho alas largas gavilán coliblanco
Buteo albicaudatus

white-throated dipper n
mirlo acuático europeo
Cinclus cinclus

white-winged tern n
fumarel aliblanco
Chlidonias leucopterus

whitebeam /ˈwaɪtˌbim/ /ˈwaɪtˌbiːm/ n
mostajo serbal blanco
any of various Eurasian deciduous trees of the genus Sorbus subg. Aria

whiteboard /ˈwaɪtbɔːd/ n
pizarra pizarra blanca
large vertical writing area

whiten /ˈ(h)waɪtn̩/ v
blanquear
to become white or whiter; to bleach or blanch
to make white or whiter; to bleach or blanch

whiteness /ˈwaɪtnəs/ n
albor albura blancura
state of being white

whitening /ˈhwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/ /ˈwaɪtn̩ɪŋ/ n
blanqueamiento blanqueo
the process of making something white or whiter

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ n
blanquear
campaign to paper over unfavorable elements.

whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ v
encubrir
cover errors
blanquear encalar
paint

whitewater rafting n
descenso en aguas blancas
traveling by raft

whither /ˈwɪðɚ/ /ˈʍɪðə/ /ˈʍɪðɚ/ adv
adónde adonde
to which place

whiting n
merlán
fish, Merlangius merlangus

whitish /ˈwaɪtɪʃ/ /ˈʍaɪtɪʃ/ adj
blanquecino blancuzco blanquinoso blanquizo
somewhat white

whitlow /ˈwɪt.loʊ/ n
panadizo
an infection

whittle /ˈwʰɪtəl/ v
tallar
cut or shape wood with a knife
reduce or gradually eliminate something

who /huː/ pronoun
quien
who (relative pronoun)
quién quiénes
who? (interrogative pronoun)

who are you phraseologicalUnit
quién eres quién es usted
who are you?

who knows phraseologicalUnit
quién sabe
rhetorical question: anything is possible
rhetorical question: one doesn't know

who watches the watchers phraseologicalUnit
quién vigilará a los vigilantes
concern about whether the law is enforced on those who enforce the law

who would have thunk it /ˈhuː wʊd həv ˈθʌŋk ɪt/ phraseologicalUnit
quién lo hubiera dicho quién lo hubiera pensado
who would have guessed it?

who's calling phraseologicalUnit
¿quién es?
who is calling?

whoa /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ interjection
guau híjole
expression of surprise
so
slow down
stop, said to a horse

whodunit /ˌhuːˈdʌn.ɪt/ n
novela policíaca novela policial
a crime novel or drama

whoever /huˈɛvə/ /huˈɛvɚ/ pronoun
cualesquiera cualquier cualquiera quien
whatever person or persons

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ adj
entero
entire
integral
food with no constituents removed

whole /hoʊl/ /həʊl/ n
totalidad
something complete

whole milk n
leche entera
milk from which nothing has been removed

whole wide world n
mundo mundial
entire world

wholegrain n
integral
cereal grain that contains germ, endosperm, and bran

wholeheartedly /ˌhəʊlˈhɑː(ɹ)t.ədli/ adv
de todo corazón con entusiasmo incondicionalmente
in a wholehearted manner; with one's whole heart; enthusiastically

wholemeal bread n
pan integral
bread

wholeness n
entereza integridad
quality of being whole

wholesale n
mayoreo venta al por mayor
sale of products, often in large quantities, to retailers or other merchants

wholesaler n
mayorista
person or company that sells goods wholesale to retailers

wholesome /ˈhoʊlsəm/ adj
saludable
promoting good health, and well-being
íntegro
promoting virtue or being virtuous
sano
sound and healthy

whom /huːm/ pronoun
cual cuyo quien quienes
relative pronoun
quién quiénes cuyo
what person or people, object of a preposition (dative)
quién quiénes
what person; object of a verb (accusative)

whoopee /ʍupi/ interjection
yupi
expression of delight

whooper swan /ˈhuːpə(ɹ) swɒn/ n
cisne cantor
the species of swan Cygnus cygnus

whooping cough n
tosferina coqueluche tos convulsiva
a contagious disease

whooping crane n
grulla blanca
Grus americana

whoops-a-daisy interjection
ay ay ay
Acknowledging a mistake

whopper n
ponzoña
outrageous lie
chingo chorro montón
something remarkably large

whopping /ˈ(h)wɑpɪŋ/ /ˈ(h)wɒpɪŋ/ adj
descomunal enorme friolero gigante morrocotudo
exceptionally great or large

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ n
puta ramera prostituta zorra fulana golfa

whore /ho(ː)ɹ/ /hoə/ /hɔɹ/ /hɔː/ /hʊɹ/ v
ir de putas
to engage a prostitute
prostituirse putear
to prostitute oneself

whore around v
putear
to regularly copulate with people that one is not in a relationship with

whoremonger /ˈhɔɹˌmɑŋ.ɡɚ/ /ˈhɔːˌmʌŋ.ɡə/ n
putero
frequent customer of whores

whorey adj
aputada
Of or resembling a slut

whorl /wɜː(ɹ)l/ n
fusayola tortera
spindle whorl.

whortleberry /ˈwɜːtl̩bəɹi/ /ˈwɝtl̩bɛɹi/ n
arándano
berry of a shrub of genus Vaccinium

whose /huːz/ determiner
cuyo cuya cuyas cuyos
of which (relative)
quién de quién
of whom (interrogative)
cuyo quien cuya cuyas cuyos
of whom (relative)

why /ʍaɪ/ adv
por lo que por que
por qué
for what reason

why /ʍaɪ/ interjection
vaya
exclamation of surprise

why /ʍaɪ/ n
porqué por qué
the reason

why not adv
por qué no
state one has no objection
why is that not true
introduce a proposal

wiccaning n
wiccanísmo
pagan "baptism"

wick /wɪk/ n
mecha pabilo
the porous cord that draws up liquid fuel for burning

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adj
malvado avieso
evil or mischevous
asombroso bacán
slang: awesome

wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adv
muy
slang: very

wickedly adv
malvadamente
in a wicked manner

wickedness /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/ n
maldad perversidad
state of being wicked

wicker /ˈwɪkə(ɹ)/ /ˈwɪkɚ/ n
mimbre
flexible branch or twig

wickerwork n
cestería
things made of wicker

wickerworker n
mimbrera mimbrero
someone who makes things with wicker

wicket /ˈwɪkɪt/ n
ventanilla
small window or other opening

widdershins /ˈwɪ.də.ʃɪnz/ /ˈwɪ.dɚ.ʃɪnz/ adv
en sentido contrario al reloj sinistrorso
anticlockwise, counter-clockwise

wide /waɪd/ /wɑed/ adj
ancho amplio amplia ancha
having a large physical extent from side to side
amplio
large in scope
lateral
operating at the side of the playing area

wide awake adj
despierto
awake and very alert

wide open adj
de par en par
open completely

wide-eyed adj
ojiplática ojiplático
astonished or surprised

widescreen adj
panorámico
filmed in a greater aspect ratio

widespread adj
extendido común extenso generalizado
affecting a large area

widget n
espátula
small scraping tool
widget
component of a graphical user interface that the user interacts with

widow /ˈwɪ.doʊ/ /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ n
viuda
woman whose spouse has died

widow /ˈwɪ.doʊ/ /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ v
enviudar
to make a widow or widower

widow's peak n
pico de viuda
V-shaped point in the hairline

widowed adj
viudo
(of a previously married person) whose spouse has died

widower /ˈwɪdoʊɚ/ n
viudo
a man whose spouse has died and who has not remarried

widowhood n
viudedad viudez
The period of being a widow

width /ˈwɪtθ/ n
anchura
measurement of something from side to side
state of being wide

wield /wiːld/ v
ejercer
to exercise authority or influence
blandir empuñar
to handle or use a weapon
manejar manipular
to handle with skill and ease

wiener n
salchicha de Frankfurt
salchicha de Viena salchicha vienesa
sausage

wife /waɪf/ n
esposa mujer
married woman

wife carrying n
cargar con la esposa
Scandinavian sport

wife-beating question n
falacia de las muchas preguntas pregunta compleja pregunta con trampa
loaded question

wig /wɪɡ/ n
peluca
head of artificial hair

wig block n
cabezal

wigeon n
pato americano silbón
a kind of duck

wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ v
contonear menear
to move with irregular motions

wiki /ˈwɪki/ n
wiki
collaborative website

wikification n
wikificación
the process of adding wiki syntax to text in a wiki platform

wikify /ˈwɪkifaɪ/ v
wikificar
to adapt (text) to a wiki

wikiholic n
wikihólica wikihólico
person who devotes lots of time to a wiki-based project

wild /waɪld/ adj
salvaje montaraz
not domesticated or tamed
salvaje fiero
raucous, unruly, and savage

wild animal n
fiera
animal living in a natural, undomesticated state

wild boar /ˈwaɪld ˈboɹ/ /ˈwaɪld ˈbɔː/ n
jabalí
Sus scrofa

wild card n
comodín
special card

wild cherry n
cereza
Prunus avium fruit
cerezo
Prunus avium tree

wild goose n
ganso común oca común ánsar común
species of wildlife goose

wild onion n
cebolla silvestre
plant

wild rice n
arroz salvaje
any species of Zizania

wild service tree n
serbal silvestre sorbo silvestre
Sorbus torminalis

wild strawberry n
fresa salvaje frutilla silvestre
Fragaria vesca

wild thyme n
serpol
species of flowering plant in the mint family

wild turkey n
guajolote pavo chumpipe
Meleagris gallopavo

wild-goose chase n
búsqueda inútil
fruitless, futile pursuit

wildcard n
comodín
special character

wildcat /ˈwaɪldˌkæt/ n
gato montés gato silvestre
gato montés gato salvaje
Felis silvestris

wildcat strike n
huelga salvaje
a labour strike that has not been authorized by the leaders of the union

wilderness /ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ /ˈwɪl.dəɹ.nəs/ n
descampado jungla maleza monte naturaleza páramo
uncultivated tract of land

wildfire /ˈwaɪəldˌfaɪɝ/ n
fuego incontrolado incendio forestal
rapidly spreading fire

wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ n
fauna
animals (without plants)
vida silvestre
animals and plants in their natural environment

wildling n
animal salvaje
wild animal
planta silvestre
wild plant

wildly /ˈwaɪldli/ adv
alocadamente salvajemente
in a wild manner

wildness n
bravura desenfreno
the quality of being wild or untamed

will /wɪl/ n
voluntad albedrío
act of choosing to do something; conscious intent or volition
testamento
legal document

will /wɪl/ v
legar
To bequeath
anhelar desear
to wish strongly

will contest n
litigación sobre un testamento
legal action brought to dispute the validity of a will

will o' the wisp /ˌwɪləðəˈwɪsp/ n
fuego fatuo
strange light

will you marry me phraseologicalUnit
querés casarte conmigo quieres casarte conmigo
marriage proposal

willing /ˈwɪlɪŋ/ adj
dispuesto listo
ready to do something that is not a matter of course

willingly /ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv
de buena gana
of one’s own free will

willow /ˈwɪl.əʊ/ /ˈwɪloʊ/ n
sauce mimbrera sauz
tree

willow grouse n
lagópodo común
Lagopus lagopus

willow warbler n
mosquitero musical
Phylloscopus trochilus

willpower /ˈwɪlˌpaʊɚ/ n
fuerza de voluntad
strength of will

willy n
pilila
The penis

willy-nilly /ˌwɪliˈnɪli/ adv
a tontas y a locas de cualquier manera
seemingly at random, haphazardly
quiérase o no guste o no guste quiera o no quiera
whether desired or not
sea como sea
without regard for consequences or wishes of those involved

wilt /wɪlt/ n
marchitez
disease

wilt /wɪlt/ v
marchitar
to cause to droop
to cause to fatigue
to droop
to fatigue

wilted adj
marchito
(of plants) drooping due to lack of water

wily /waɪ.liː/ adj
astuto listo pillo
sly, cunning

wimp n
gallina pusilánime
someone who lacks confidence

wimpy adj
cagado cagueta cagón cobardón endeble gallina
feeble, indecisive, cowardly

win /wɪn/ v
ganar
transitive: achieve victory in
obtain (someone) by wooing

win out v
imponerse
be victorious

win-win adj
todos ganan
of a situation that benefits two parties

winch /wɪntʃ/ n
cabrestante
machine

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ n
flatulencia
flatus
viento
movement of air

wind /ˈwaɪnd/ /ˈwɪnd/ v
serpentear
to travel in a way that is not straight
enrollar
to turn coils of something around

wind back v
rebobinar
to wind towards the beginning

wind instrument n
instrumento de viento aerófono
type of musical instrument

wind power n
energía eólica
power harnessed from the wind

wind rose n
rosa de los vientos
meteorological diagram

wind turbine n
aerogenerador
device

wind up v
ir a parar
to end up; to arrive or result
tomar el pelo
to play a prank, to take the mickey or mock
dar cuerda
to tighten by winding or twisting

winded adj
sin aliento
short of breath

windfall /ˈwɪnd.fɑl/ n
fruta caida
fruit fallen off a tree naturally

windlass /ˈwɪnd.ləs/ n
malacate
winch

windmill /ˈwɪnd.mɪl/ n
molinillo de viento
child's toy
molino de viento
structure
machine

window /ˈwɪndoʊ/ /ˈwɪndə/ /ˈwɪndəʊ/ n
ventana
area on a computer screen
opening for light and air
period of time

window cleaner n
limpiacristales
person
product

windowpane /ˈwɪndoʊˌpeɪn/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌpeɪn/ n
vidrio de ventana
piece of glass filling a window

windowsill /ˈwɪndoʊˌsɪl/ /ˈwɪndəʊˌsɪl/ n
alféizar antepecho repisa de ventana
the horizontal member protruding from the base of a window frame

windpipe n
tráquea
trachea

windrow /ˈwɪnd.ɹəʊ/ n
hilera
row of cut grain or hay

windshield n
cortavientos
cover for a microphone to exclude airy noises
parabrisas
screen located in front of a vehicle to protect from wind and weather

windshield wiper n
limpiaparabrisas
device to clear a windshield

windstorm n
vendaval
storm with strong violent winds

windsurf v
hacer windsurf windsurfear
ride a surfboard with a sail

windsurfing n
windsurf
a marine sport

windward /ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ adj
barlovento
towards the wind

windy /ˈwɪndi/ adj
ventoso
accompanied by wind
vano
empty and lacking substance
flatulento
flatulent

wine /waɪn/ n
vino
alcoholic beverage made from grapes
alcoholic beverage made from other fruit or vegetables

wine /waɪn/ v
tomar/beber vino
drink wine

wine and dine v
agasajar
to entertain someone with a fine meal

wine bottle n
botella de vino
bottle for holding wine

wine cellar n
bodega
underground place for storing wine

wine glass n
copa
glass vessel for drinking wine from

wine list n
carta de vinos
list of wines available at a restaurant or bar

winemaking n
vinificación
the act of making wine

winery /ˈwaɪnəɹi/ n
bodega
a place where wine is made, or a company that makes wine

wineskin n
borracha bota
bag for holding wine

winetaster n
catavinos
one who examines and evaluates wine by tasting it

wing /wɪŋ/ n
ala aleta
ala
part of an aircraft
part of an animal
extension to a main body
fraction of a political movement
extension of a ship's bridge
sports: position in many team sports

wing /wɪŋ/ v
improvisar
to be extemporaneous

wing nut n
palomilla
nut with wing-like projections

winged /wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ /wɪŋd/ adj
alado
having wings

wingspan n
envergadura
the distance from left wingtip to right

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ n
guiño
a blink

wink /ˈwɪŋk/ v
guiñar
to blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion

winnable adj
ganable
able to be won

winner /ˈwɪnə/ /ˈwɪnɚ/ n
ganador vencedor ganadora
one who has won or often wins

winning streak n
buena racha racha ganadora
an uninterrupted sequence of wins

winnow /ˈwɪnoʊ/ /ˈwɪnəʊ/ v
separar
figuratively: to separate, sift, analyze, test
ahechar cribar
to separate the heavier and lighter with a current of air

wino /ˈwaɪnəʊ/ /ˈwiːnəʊ/ n
borrachina borracho borrachín briago guaino
alcoholic (pejorative)

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] n
invierno
fourth season, marked by short days and lowest temperatures

winter /ˈwɪntə/ /ˈwɪntɚ/ [ˈwɪntʰɚ] [ˈwɪɾ̃ɚ] v
invernar
spend the winter, as in a particular place on holiday

winter boot n
botas para invierno
shoes

winter solstice n
solsticio de invierno
the moment when the hemisphere is most inclined away from the sun

winter sport n
deporte de invierno
sport played on ice or snow

winter squash n
calabacín de invierno calabaza de invierno

winter wheat n
trigo de invierno
type of wheat

winter-dress n
vestido de invierno
winter clothing

wintergreen n
siempreverde
Gaultheria procumbens

wintry /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹi/ /ˈwɪnt(ə)ɹɪ/ adj
invernal
suggestive or characteristic of winter; cold, stormy

wipe /waɪp/ v
formatear
erase a computer disk
enjugar limpiar
remove surface substance

wipe out v
aniquilar
to destroy or obliterate
borrar
to erase

wipe the slate clean /ˌwaɪp ðə sleɪt ˈkliːn/ v
hacer borrón y cuenta nueva
to make a fresh start, forgetting differences

wipeout n
asolamiento extermina
The action of the verb "wipe out"

wire /waɪə(ɹ)/ /ˈwaɪɚ/ n
cable
metal conductor that carries electricity
alambre hilo
thin thread of metal

wire cutters n
alicates de corte cortaalambres
hand tool

wire fraud n
fraude electrónico
class of felony

wire gauze n
tela metálica
finely interwoven wire

wire netting n
mallazo
hexagonal network of interwoven wire

wire transfer n
transferencia bancaria
electronic transfer of funds

wired adj
alámbrico cableado conectado
equipped with wires
enchufado
very excited, hyper; high-strung

wireless /ˈwaɪ.ə(ɹ).ləs/ adj
inalámbrico
not having any wires

wiring harness n
arnés
bundle of insulated wires

wiry adj
fibroso
thin, muscular and flexible

wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ n
sabiduría
element of personal character
ability to know and apply spiritual truths
ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding
ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way
discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good
piece of wise advice

wisdom tooth n
muela del juicio cordal muela cordal
rearmost molar in humans

wise /waɪz/ adj
sabio juicioso sapiente
showing good judgement

wise guy n
vivo
one who is insolent or flippant

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ adv
sabiamente
in a wise manner

wisent /ˈviːzənt/ /ˈwɪzənt/ n
bisonte europeo
The European bison, Bison bonasus

wish /wɪʃ/ n
deseo gana
desire

wish /wɪʃ/ v
desear
to hope for an outcome
to bestow a thought

wishbone n
espoleta
bird's bone

wishful thinking n
pensamiento ilusorio espejismo ilusión voluntarismo
illusion that what one would like is true

wishing well n
pozo de los deseos
well where wishes were thought to be granted

wishy-washy /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɒʃ.i/ /ˈwɪʃ.iˌwɔ.ʃi/ adj
aguado bebistrajo
thin or watery
calzonazos débil indeciso lábil tornadizo vacilante
wavering or lacking in commitment, certainty, or support

wisp /wɪsp/ n
brizna jirón mechón voluta
a small bundle, as of straw or other like substance

wisteria n
glicina
a genus of about ten species of woody climbing vines

wistful /ˈwɪstfəl/ adj
nostálgico
full of longing
melancólico
sad and thoughtful

wit /wɪt/ n
divertido hilara hilaro imaginativo
A person who tells funny anecdotes or jokes
agudeza gracia ingenio inteligencia listeza mentalidad
Ability to think quickly
chiste gracia humor mordacidad
Spoken humour, particularly that thought of quickly
intelecto intelectualidad
intellectual ability
cordura mentalidad
mind; sanity

witch /wɪtʃ/ n
bruja
derogatory: ugly or unpleasant woman
bruja hechicera maga
person who uses magic

witch doctor /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɑktɚ/ /ˈwɪtʃ ˌdɒktə/ n
curandero bruja brujo curandera hechicera hechicero
person believed to ward off witchcraft and heal through magic

witch house n
drag
music genre

witch-hunt /ˈwɪtʃhʌnt/ n
caza de brujas
campaign to punish dissident persons
persecution of persons believed to be using magic

witchcamp n
retiro de brujas
witch's retreat

witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃkɹæft/ n
brujería
the practice of witches

witchy adj
brujeril brujesco brujil embrujado
of or relating to witchyness

with /wɘð/ /wɪi/ /wɪð/ /wɪθ/ preposition
contra con
against
con por
by means of
con
in the company of
in addition to
in support of
as nourishment
expressing manner

with a grain of salt adv
con un grano de sal
with common sense and skepticism

with all due respect
con el debido respeto
phrase used before disagreeing with someone

with bated breath /wɪð ˈbeɪtɪd ˈbɹɛθ/
con aliento entrecortado pasmado
eagerly
conteniendo el aliento
holding one's breath

with flying colors
airoso
(idiom) extremely well

with friends like these who needs enemies /wɪð fɹɛn(d)z laɪk ðiːz hu niːdz ˈɛnəmiːz/ phraseologicalUnit
amigos así con enemigos para querés
an expression indicating that one's close associates prove more adversarial than one's opponents

with no further ado
sin más demora sin más dilación sin más preámbulos
with no further ado

with pleasure /wəð ˈpleʒ.ə/ /wɪð ˈplɛʒ.ə/ /wɪθ ˈplɛʒ.ɚ/
con mucho gusto de mil amores
willingly, without argument

with regard to preposition
cuanto a en cuanto a en lo tocante a
concerning

with respect to preposition
con respecto a en cuanto a
pertaining to

withdraw /wɪðˈdɹɔː/ v
sacar
extract (money from an account)
retirar
pull back
remove, stop providing
take back
retirarse
retreat

withdrawal /wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/ /wɪðˈdɹɔːɹəl/ n
retirada
act of withdrawing
receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them
coitus interruptus marcha atrás
method of birth control
síndrome de abstinencia
type of metabolic shock

withdrawal symptom n
mono síndrome de abstinencia
symptom associated with the discontinuance of a drug

wither /ˈwɪðə/ /ˈwɪðɚ/ v
marchitar
(intransitive) shrivel, droop, dry up
(transitive) to cause to shrivel or dry up
decaer
(intransitive) to become helpless due to emotion
(transitive) to make helpless due to emotion

withered /ˈwɪðəd/ /ˈwɪðɚd/ adj
marchito
shrivelled

witherite n
witherita
mineral

withers /ˈwɪð.əz/ /ˈwɪð.ɚz/ n
cruz
part of the back of a draft animal

withhold /wɪθˈhoʊld/ /wɪθˈhəʊld/ v
retener negar
to keep an object
negar rehusar reservar retener
to keep information
retener
to retain

withholding n
retención fiscal
deduction of taxes from employees' salary
tax so deducted

within /wɪðˈɪn/ /wɪˈθɪn/ preposition
dentro de
before the specified duration ends
in scope or range of
spatial enclosure

without /wɪθˈaʊt/ /wɪθˈʌʊt/ preposition
sin
not having

without a doubt
sin duda

without a hitch
sobre ruedas

without exception
sin excepción
exceptionless

without loss of generality
sin pérdida de generalidad
without loss of generality

withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ /wɪθˈstænd/ v
aguantar
to resist

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ n
testimonio
attestation of a fact or event
testigo
one who has a personal knowledge of something
someone called to give evidence in a court
prueba testigo
something that serves as evidence

witness /ˈwɪtnəs/ v
testificar
(transitive) to furnish proof of
(intransitive) to preach presenting personal testimony
presenciar
(transitive) to see or gain knowledge of through experience
probar
(transitive) to take as evidence

witticism /ˈwɪ.tɪ.sɪz.əm/ n
humorada lindeza ocurrencia
witty remark

witty /ˈwɪti/ adj
ingenioso
clever; amusingly ingenious
mordaz
full of wit

wizard /wɪ.zɚd/ /ˈwɪ.zəd/ n
asistente
computing: program or script used to simplify complex operations
mago
person skilled with magic

woad n
glasto yerba pastel
Isatis tinctoria

woe /woʊ/ /wəʊ/ n
pena infortunio vay
grief; sorrow; misery; heavy calamity

woe is me /woʊ ɪz mi/ /wəʊ ɪz miː/ interjection
ay de mí
interjection

wok /wɒk/ n
wok
large round pan

wok /wɒk/ v
usar un wok wokiar
to use a wok

wolf /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ /ˈwʊf/ n
lobo loba
animal

wolf /wʊlf/ /wʌlf/ /ˈwʊf/ v
engullir devorar
to devour

wolf cub /ˈwʊlfkʌb/ n
lobezno cachorro de lobo lobato lobito
young wolf

wolf down v
apretarse embucharse meterse entre pecho y espalda tapiñarse zamparse
consume quickly

wolf in sheep's clothing n
lobo con piel de oveja lobo disfrazado de cordero un lobo con piel de cordero
a disguised danger

wolf spider n
araña lobo licósido
any of several spiders of the family Lycosidae

wolfberry n
cambrón cambronera escambrón spino cambrón
Lycium

wolframite n
wolframita
wolframite

wollastonite n
wollastonita
grey inosilicate mineral

wolverine /ˈwʊlvəˌɹiːn/ n
glotón carcayú
Gulo gulo

woman /ˈwʊmɘn/ /ˈwʊmən/ n
mujer hembra
adult female person

woman of the world n
mujer del mundo
worldly woman

womanish /ˈwʊmənɪʃ/ adj
afeminado
characteristic of a woman

womanizer /ˈwʊmənaɪzəɹ/ n
mujeriego donjuán gallinazo cachero del oeste lacho rompecorazones
habitual seducer of women

womanly adj
femenino femenil femíneo mujeril
having the characteristics of a woman

womb /wuːm/ n
cuna
figuratively: place where something is made or formed
matriz útero
uterus

wombat /ˈwɑmˌbæt/ /ˈwɒm.bæt/ n
vombátido wombat
marsupial

wombly adj
uterino
of or pertaining to the womb

womenfolk n
mujerío
women collectively

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ n
pensamiento
informal: thought
genio
someone very talented at something, a genius
maravilla
something that causes amazement or awe, a marvel
something astonishing and seemingly inexplicable

wonder /ˈwʌndə/ /ˈwʌndɚ/ v
sorprenderse maravillarse
to be affected with surprise
preguntarse ponderar
to ponder about something

wonderful /ˈwʌn.də.fl/ /ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/ adj
maravilloso estupendo
excellent, extremely impressive

wonderfully /wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ adv
a las mil maravillas maravillosamente
in a wonderful manner
maravillosamente
to an extent inspiring wonder

wonderland n
país de las maravillas
Imaginary or real place full of wonder or marvels

wonderment n
maravilla
state of wonder

wondrous /ˈwʌndɹəs/ adj
maravilloso
amazing, inspiring awe

wone /woʊn/ /wəʊn/ n
morada
a dwelling

wone /woʊn/ /wəʊn/ v
morar
to live, reside, stay

wonk n
chapona chapón empollona empollón mateo
overly studious person

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ adj
acostumbrado avezado habituado
accustomed or apt

wont /wɑnt/ /wəʊnt/ v
acostumbrar soler
To be accustomed

wonton /ˈwɑntɑn/ /ˈwɒntɒn/ n
wantán wantón won ton wontón
Chinese dumpling

woo /wuː/ v
cortejar doñear jotear pololear
to endeavor to gain someone's affection

wood /wʊd/ n
leña
firewood
madera
substance
wood from a particular species
bosque
woodland

wood /wʊd/ v
forestar
to cover or plant with trees

wood ear n
oreja de Judas
black fungus

wood mouse n
ratón de campo
European rodent

wood pigeon n
paloma torcaz torcaz
Columba palumbus

wood pulp n
pasta de papel
pulp from trees used to make paper

wood sandpiper n
andarríos bastardo
Tringa stagnatilis

wood warbler n
mosquitero silbador
Phylloscopus sibilatrix

woodblock printing n
impresión xilográfica
technique for printing text, images or patterns

woodchip n
fragmento de madera trozo de madera
chip of wood

woodchipper n
astilladora trituradora de madera
woodchip making machine

woodchuck /ˈwʊd.tʃʌk/ n
marmota (americana)
rodent of the family Sciuridae

woodcock /ˈwʊd.kɒk/ n
chocha chochaperdiz
wading bird in the genus Scolopax

woodcut n
xilografía
method of printmaking

wooded /ˈwʊdɪd/ adj
boscoso
covered with trees

wooden /ˈwʊdən/ adj
de madera
made of wood

wooden spoon n
cuchara de madera
prize for coming last in a competition
spoon made from wood

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ adj
del bosque forestal
of or pertaining to a creature or object existing in a woodland

woodland /ˈwʊd.lənd/ n
bosque floresta arboledo boscaje foresta
land covered with woody vegetation

woodlark n
totovía
Lullula arborea

woodlouse /ˈwʊd.ˌlaʊs/ n
bicho bolita chanchito de tierra marranito bicho de bola cochinilla de humedad
any species of suborder Oniscidea

woodpecker /ˈwʊdpɛkə/ /ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/ n
pájaro carpintero pito
bird in Picinae

woodruff /ˈwʊdɹʌf/ n
asperilla
herb

woodshed n
leñera
enclosed structure for storing firewood

woodwind instrument n
instrumento de viento-madera instrumento de viento de madera
musical instrument

woodwork n
carpintería
a woodworking shop or factory
carpintería maderaje maderamen
wood product

woodworm n
carcoma
larvae that bore into wood

woody /ˈwʊdi/ adj
boscoso
covered in woods
leñoso
non-herbaceous

woof /wʊf/ n
trama
set of yarns placed crosswise in a loom
guau
sound of a dog

woofer /ˈwʊfɚ/ n
bafle de bajos woofer
low-frequency audio speaker

wool /wʊl/ n
lana
hair of sheep, etc.
cloth or yarn

woolen /ˈwʊlən/ adj
de lana
made of wool

woolly /ˈwʊli/ adj
lanoso
made of wool

woolly mammoth n
mamut lanudo
Mammuthus primigenius

wop /wɒp/ n
bachicha bachiche espagueti italianini tana tano
person of Italian descent

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ n
palabra
promise
computing: fixed-size group of bits handled as a unit
the word of God
palabra vocablo
unit of language

word /wɜːd/ /wɝd/ v
redactar
say or write using particular words

word of honor n
palabra de honor palabra del honor
a promise, or a pledge of one's good faith

word of mouth n
boca a boca boca-oreja
verbal means of passing of information

word order n
orden de las palabras
order of syntactic constituents

word search n
buscapalabras sopa de letras
a word game

word to the wise adv
un consejo
idiomatic

word-for-word adj
al pie de la palabra
Using exactly the same words as were originally used

wordplay n
juego de palabras

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] n
trabajo
effort expended on a particular task
measure of energy expended in moving an object
thermodynamics: energy in transit between one form or repository and another
obras
fortification
trabajo curro
labour, employment, occupation, job
obra trabajo
literary, artistic, or intellectual production
trabajo tajo
place where one is employed

work /wəik/ /wɜːk/ /wɝk/ [wɔːk] v
fermentar
cause to ferment
motivar producir
cause to happen
bordar
embroider with thread
funcionar marchar ser eficaz
function correctly
moverse torcerse
move in an agitated manner
hacer funcionar operar
set into action
trabajar tallar
shape, form, or improve a material
trabajar laburar
to do a specific task

work experience n
prácticas laborales
short unpaid period of time at a workplace

work function n
función de trabajo trabajo de extracción
The minimum energy needed to remove an electron from the surface of a material

work in progress n
trabajando en ello
work

work like a horse v
dar el callo
to work very hard; toil

work of art n
obra de arte
product of the fine arts

work one's butt off v
trabajar duro
to work excessively

work out /ˌwəːk ˈaʊt/ /ˌwɚk ˈaʊt/ v
calcular
to calculate
resolver
to conclude with the correct solution
entrenar
to habitually exercise rigorously
entender
to make sense of

work permit n
permiso de trabajo
authorization to work in a foreign country

work wonders v
hacer maravillas hacer virguerías ser mano de santo

work-to-rule n
huelga de celo
labor protest in which the minimum work is carried out

workaholic adj
adicto al trabajo trabajólico
in the nature or manner of a workaholic

workaholic n
trabajólica trabajólico
person

workaround /ˈwɜːk.əɹaʊnd/ n
paliativo
elución solución alternativa
a means of overcoming some obstacle

workbench n
mesa de trabajo
sturdy table

workbook n
libro de trabajo
book used by a student

workday n
día hábil día laborable
day on which work is done

worked up adj
emocionado excitado
excessively emotional

worker /ˈwɜː.kə/ /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ n
obrera
insect
trabajador obrero
person who performs labor

worker bee n
abeja obrera
sterile bee

workers of the world, unite phraseologicalUnit
proletarios de todos los países, uníos proletarios del mundo, uníos trabajadores del mundo, uníos trabajadores del mundo, únanse
workers of the world, unite

workers' compensation n
indemnización por accidente laboral
insurance

workforce n
mano de obra
workers employed by an organization

working class n
clase obrera
social class doing physical work

working day n
día laborable día hábil jornada
day of a week in which work is done

working dog n
perro de trabajo
type of dog breed

working title n
título de trabajo
a temporary name

workmanship /ˈwɜːk.mən.ʃɪp/ n
calidad de fabricación factura hechura
the quality of something made by an artisan or craftsman
calidad de artesano
the skill of an artisan or craftsman

workout /ˈwəːk.aʊt/ /ˈwɚk.aʊt/ n
entrenamiento
an exercise session; a period of physical exercise
schedule or program of exercises, especially with a goal

workpiece n
pieza de trabajo
The material or partially finished piece on which a tool operates.

workplace n
lugar de trabajo
place where someone works

workshop /ˈwɜːk.ʃɒp/ /ˈwɝk.ʃɑp/ n
taller
small manufacturing room
intensive course of education
academic conference

workshy adj
sin oficio ni beneficio
disinclined to work

workstation n
estación de trabajo
powerful desktop computer

worktop n
encimera
kitchen work surface

workweek n
semana de trabajo
range of days of the week

world /wɜːld/ /wɝːld/ /wɵːld/ n
mundo
human collective existence
inhabited planet
individual or group perspective or social setting
mundo tierra globo
the Earth
mundo universo
the universe

world cup n
mundial
event; competition
copa del mundo
trophy

world order n
orden mundial
structure that manages the world's stability

world war n
guerra mundial
a war involving the major nations of the world

world's oldest profession n
profesión más antigua del mundo
euphemism for prostitution

worldly /ˈwɜː(ɹ)ldli/ adj
mundano
concerned with the human, earthly or physical rather than spiritual

worldview n
cosmovisión visión del mundo forma de ver la vida
personal view of the world

worldwide adj
mundial
affecting every place in the world

worldwide adv
mundialmente
throughout the world

worm /wɜːm/ /wɝm/ n
gusano lombriz
animal
self-replicating program
gusano alimaña cucaracha rata
contemptible being
guirnalda
something helical, especially the thread of a screw

worm-eaten adj
agusanado gusaniento gusanoso
eaten by worms, especially having a worm inside

wormhole n
agujero de gusano
a hole burrowed by a worm
a shortcut between distant parts of space

wormwood /ˈwə(ɹ)m.wʊd/ n
ajenjo absintio alosna
Artemisia absinthium
amargor amargura mortificación
that which causes bitterness

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ adj
desgastada desgastado
damaged and shabby from too much use

worn /wo(ː)ɹn/ /woən/ /wɔɹn/ /wɔːn/ v
portado puesto usado
past participle of wear

worn out adj
desgastado deteriorado gastado
damaged and useless due to hard or continued use
agotado exhausto hecho fosfatina
exhausted from exertion

worried /ˈwʌɹid/ adj
inquieto preocupado
thinking about unpleasant things that have happened or that might happen

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ n
preocupación zozobra
strong feeling of anxiety

worry /ˈwɒɹi/ /ˈwʌɹi/ v
comerse la cabeza estar preocupado inquietarse preocuparse
be troubled
preocupar inquietar
disturb the peace of mind of

worrying /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ adj
inquietante preocupante
inducing worry

worse /wɜːs/ /wɝs/ [wəɪs] adj
peor
comparative form of bad

worse things happen at sea proverb
más se perdió en Cuba que todos los males sean esos

worsen v
empeorarse desmejorarse
intransitive: get worse
empeorar desmejorar
transitive: make worse

worsening n
empeoramiento
worse situation

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ n
alabanza culto
adoración
devotion accorded to a deity or to a sacred object

worship /ˈwɜː.ʃɪp/ /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/ v
adorar alabar venerar
adorar
to honor and adore, especially as a deity

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adj
la peor lo peor
most inferior

worst /wɜːst/ /wɝst/ adv
peor
in the worst way

worst case scenario n
peor de los casos
Situation which could not be any worse

worst comes to worst adv
en el peor de los casos
if a bad situation develops

worsted /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ adj
aniquilado aplastado derrotado deshecho vencido
defeated, overcome

worsted /ˈwəː.stɪd/ /ˈwɝ.stɪd/ /ˈwʊs.tɪd/ n
gabardina sarga
fine smooth wool fabric
estambre
yarn made from wool

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ adj
valer la pena
deserving of
valioso
equal in value to

worth /wɜːθ/ /wɝθ/ n
valor valía
value

worthless /ˈwɜːθləs/ /ˈwɝθləs/ adj
sin valor
not having worth and use, without value, inconsequential

worthwhile /wɜː(ɹ)θˈwaɪl/ /wɜː(ɹ)θˈʍaɪl/ adj
de valor que compensa el esfuerzo que merece la pena que vale la pena
good and important enough to spend time, effort, or money on

worthy /ˈwɜːði/ /ˈwɝði/ adj
digno
having worth, merit}} or value
honourable or admirable

would /wəd/ /wʊd/ v
por favor
used to express a polite request

would like v
gustaría
transitive

would you mind putting on your seat belt phraseologicalUnit
¿le importaría abrocharse el cinturón de seguridad?
would you mind putting on your seat belt?

woulda, coulda, shoulda phraseologicalUnit
otro gallo cantaría
expression of dismissiveness

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ n
herida llaga
injury

wound /waʊnd/ /wund/ /wuːnd/ v
herir zaherir
hurt (someone's feelings)
herir lesionar
hurt or injure

wounded /ˈwuːndɪd/ adj
herido
suffering from a wound

woven /ˈwoʊvən/ /ˈwəʊvən/ adj
tejido
fabricated by weaving

wow /waʊ̯/ interjection
guao guau
amazement
arrea atiza guao guau hala
excitement

wrack /ɹæk/ n
restos
the remains, a wreck

wraith /ɹeɪθ/ n
fantasma espectro
A ghost or specter, especially seen just after a person's death

wrangle /ˈɹæŋ.ɡəl/ n
riña
act of wrangling
altercado disputa gresca
angry dispute

wrangle /ˈɹæŋ.ɡəl/ v
reñir
to embroil, quarrel

wrap /ɹæp/ n
wrap
food
chal
garment

wrap /ɹæp/ v
envolver fajar
to enclose completely in fabric, paper, etc

wrap around one's little finger v
tener a alguien comiendo de la mano
to successfully control or influence

wrap up v
concluir terminar
To finish off a task completely
envolver arrebujar
To fold and secure something to be the cover or protection
recapitular resumir
To summarize or recapitulate
abrigarse
To wear abundant clothing as protection from the weather

wrap-up /ˈɹæpʌp/ n
resumen
brief final summary

wrapper /ˈɹapɚ/ n
envoltorio envoltura
something that is wrapped around something else as a cover or protection

wrapping /ˈɹæpɪŋ/ n
embalaje envoltorio
The material in which something is wrapped

wrapping paper n
papel de envolver
paper used for wrapping parcels or presents

wrath /ɹæθ/ /ɹɒθ/ n
cólera ira
great anger
castigo
punishment as a revenge

wrathful /ˈɹæθfəl/ adj
furioso
possessed of great wrath

wreak /ɹiːk/ v
inflingir provocar volcar
to cause or inflict causing injury
vengarse
to take vengeance

wreak havoc /ɹiːk ˈhæv.ək/ v
causar estragos
To cause damage, disruption, or destruction

wreath /ɹiːθ/ n
burelete
heraldry: support of a crest
guirnalda corona
ornamental circular band

wreath /ɹiːθ/ v
rodear
to place a wreath around something

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ n
choque
collision
cacharro trasto guiñapo
ruined object or person

wreck /ˈɹɛk/ v
arruinar destruir
to cause severe damage
arruinar
to ruin

wrecked /ɹɛkt/ adj
arruinado destruido siniestrado
destroyed in an accident

wren /ɹɛn/ n
chochín cucarachero ratona
bird of family Troglodytidae

wrench /ɹɛnt͡ʃ̩̩/ n
llave llave de tuerca llave inglesa
hand tool
tirón
violent twisting movement

wrest /ɹɛst/ v
arrancar
to obtain by pulling or violent force

wrestle /ˈɹɛ.səl/ v
luchar
to contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw

wrestler n
luchador
person who wrestles

wrestling n
lucha libre
sport
lucha libre pressing catch
tumbling act

wretch /ɹɛtʃ/ n
desgraciada desgraciado desventurada desventurado
unhappy, unfortunate, or miserable person

wriggle v
retorcer serpentear
to twist one's body and move the limbs

wring /ɹɪŋ/ v
retorcer
to hold tightly and press or twist
exprimir
to obtain by force
escurrir exprimir retorcer
to squeeze or twist tightly so that liquid is forced out

wrinkle n
imperfección
fault, imperfection or bug
arruga aspereza
furrow in a smooth surface
arruga
line or crease in the skin

wrinkle v
arrugar
to make wrinkles in; to cause to have wrinkles

wrinkle-free adj
arruga
without wrinkles

wrinkled adj
arrugado
having many wrinkles

wrinkly adj
arrugado
having wrinkles

wrist /ɹɪst/ n
muñeca
wrist

wrist rest n
reposamuñecas
padded platform

wristwatch n
reloj reloj de pulsera
watch worn on the wrist

writ /ɹɪt/ n
auto decreto judicial recurso
a written order
escrito
that which is written

write /ɹaɪt/ v
escribir anotar apuntar
record (data)
escribir
to form letters, etc.
to be an author
to be the author of
to send a letter to
to show (information)

write down v
apuntar
to set something down in writing

write off v
llevar a gasto
to record an expenditure as an expense
dar de baja
to reduce an asset's book value to zero

write-only adj
de solo escritura
capable of being written but not read

writer /ˈɹaɪ.tə/ /ˈɹaɪ.təɹ/ n
escritor escritora
person who writes; an author

writer's block n
bloqueo del escritor quedarse en blanco
the temporary inability to write

writhe /ɹaɪð/ v
contorsionar
to twist or contort the body

writing /ˈɹaɪtɪŋ/ n
escritura
process of representing a language
written letters or symbols
escrito escritura
something written
work of an author

writing as separate words n
escritura separada
writing an expression with spaces

writing desk n
escritorio
desk

writing pad n
cuaderno
Collection of blank pages of writing paper

writing system n
sistema de escritura

written /ˈɹɪtn̩/ adj
escrito
of, relating or characteristic of writing

writtenness n
escrituridad
quality of being written

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ adj
malo erróneo
immoral
falso incorrecto
improper
equivocado incorrecto falso
incorrect

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ n
entuerto
incorrect opinion or position
crimen mal
something immoral

wrong /ɹɒŋ/ /ɹɔŋ/ v
abusar maltratar
to deprive of a right
dañar herir
to treat unjustly

wrong number n
número equivocado
A call with a mistake in the number dialled

wrong-way driver n
conductor kamikaze conductora kamikaze

wrongdoer n
malhechor
someone who does wrong

wrongful /ˈɹɒŋfəl/ adj
culposo ilegal
unlawful
indebido injustificado injusto torticero
wrong or unjust

wrongful death statute n
estatuto de la muerte por negligencia de otro
statute

wroth /ɹɒθ/ /ɹɔθ/ adj
airado
full of anger

wrought /ˈɹɔt/ /ˈɹɔːt/ adj
preparado trabajado
Having been worked or prepared somehow

wrought iron n
hierro forjado
form of iron that is not cast

wryneck /ˈɹaɪnɛk/ n
torcecuello
either of two small woodpeckers, Jynx torquilla and Jynx ruficollis

wudu n
abdesto
ritual washing before contact prayer

wulfenite n
wulfenita
a mineral, lead molybdate

wurtzite n
wurtzita
zinc iron sulfide mineral

wushu /ˈwuːˈʃuː/ n
wushu
martial art

wuther v
soplar con un fuerte rugido
To make a rushing sound; to whizz
sacudir
To shake vigorously

wye /waɪ/ n
i griega ye
name of the letter Y, y

wyvern /ˈwaɪvə(ɹ)n/ n
dragón alado guiverno
mythical dragon-like creature

wüstite n
wustita
a mineral, iron(II) oxide

xanthine n
xantina
group of alkaloids, including caffeine

xanthous /ˈzæn.θəs/ adj
ocre
yellow-brown

xebec /ˈzibɛk/ /ˈziːbɛk/ n
jabeque
transport ship

xenia n
xenía
ancient concept of hospitality

xenocide n
xenocidio
genocide of entire alien species

xenoglossy /ˌziːnəˈɡlɒsi/ n
xenoglosia
knowledge of a language one has never learned

xenohormone n
xenohormona
any of a group of natural and artificial compounds showing hormone-like properties

xenolith n
xenolito
geology: any piece of rock having a different origin to that of the igneous rock in which it is found

xenon /zenɔn/ /zinən/ /zɪinɔn/ /ˈzinɑn/ /ˈziːnɒn/ n
xenón
chemical element

xenophobe /ˈzinəfoʊb/ /ˈzɛnəfəʊb/ n
xenófobo xenófoba
hater of foreigners

xenophobia /zinəˈfoʊbiə/ /zɛnəˈfəʊbɪə/ n
xenofobia
a pathological fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

xenophobic adj
xenófobo
exhibiting or characterised by xenophobia

xenotransplantation n
xenotrasplante
transplantation between species

xero- prefix
xero-
dryness

xerography n
xerografía
photocopying process

xerophthalmia n
xeroftalmia
condition

xerophthalmic adj
xeroftálmico
of or pertaining to xerophthalmia

xerox /ˈziː(ə)ɹ.ɑks/ /ˈzɛ.ɹɒks/ v
fotocopiar
to make photocopies

xi /ksaɪ/ n
xi
Greek letter

xiphoid /ˈzɪfɔɪd/ adj
xifoide
of or relating to the xiphisternum

xor /ɛks ˈɔː(ɹ)/ n
o exclusivo
exclusive OR

xylan n
xilano
biochemistry: a polysaccharide consisting of xylose residues

xylem /ˈzaɪ.ləm/ n
xilema
a vascular tissue in land plants

xylene /ˈzaɪliːn/ n
xileno
di-methyl-benzene

xylitol n
xilitol
an alcohol

xylophone /ˈzaɪ.lə.ˌfəʊn/ /ˈzaɪləˌfoʊn/ n
xilófono
musical instrument

xylophonist n
xilofonista
xylophone player

xylose n
xilosa
wood sugar

xylulose n
xilulosa
ketopentose

y'all /jɑl/ pronoun
os ustedes vosotros
plural of you

yacht /jɑt/ /jɒt/ n
yate
slick and light ship
any private noncommercial vessel

yacht /jɑt/ /jɒt/ v
ir en yate
to voyage in a yacht

yak /jæk/ n
yac yak
ox-like mammal

yale n
eale
mythical beast

yam /jæm/ n
ñame
any Dioscorea vine

yank /jæŋk/ n
tirón
A sudden, vigorous pull

yank /jæŋk/ v
dar un tirón tirar tironear
to pull something with a quick, strong action

yaoi /ˈjaʊ.i/ /ˈjɑ.oʊ.i/ /ˈjɑː.əʊ.i/ n
yaoi
form of hentai involving two or more males in a homosexual relationship

yap /jæp/ n
gañido ladrido quejido trino
high-pitched bark

yap /jæp/ v
ladrar gañir
of a small dog, to bark
cotorrear parlotear
slang: to talk, especially excessively

yard /jɑɹd/ /jɑːd/ n
patio
land around a house
yarda vara
three feet

yardage n
medida en yardas
length in yards

yardarm n
penol
outer end of a yard

yardbird /ˈjɑɹd.bɝd/ /ˈjɑːd.bəːd/ n
detenido penado
person who is imprisoned

yardstick n
vara
measuring rod thirty-six inches long
norma
standard to which other measurements or comparisons are judged

yarmulke /ˈjɑ(ɹ)mə(l)kə/ /ˈjɑːməlkə/ n
kipá
skullcap worn by religious Jewish males

yarn /jɑɹn/ /jɑːn/ n
hilo hilado lana
fiber strand for knitting or weaving
cuento historia
story

yarrow /ˈjæɹoʊ/ /ˈjæɹəʊ/ n
milenrama plumajillo
any of several pungent Eurasian and North American herbs, of the genus Achillea

yashmak n
nicab
a veil worn by Muslim women

yataghan /ˈjætəɡæn/ n
yatagán
type of sword

yatzy n
generala
dice game

yaw /jɔː/ n
guiñada
A vessel's motion rotating about the vertical axis, so the bow yaws from side to side; a characteristic of unsteadiness

yawl /jɔːl/ n
yola
sailing vessel

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ n
bostezo
the action of yawning

yawn /jɑn/ /jɔn/ /jɔːn/ v
bostezar
open the mouth and take a deep breath
abrirse
to present a wide opening

yay /jeɪ/ interjection
hurra yupi órale

yeah /ˈjɛ(ə)/ particle
sí
yes

year /jɜː/ /jɪə/ /jɪɹ/ n
año grado
a level or grade at school or college
año
time it takes for the Earth to complete one revolution around the Sun
a period between set dates that mark a year
time it takes for any planetary body to make one revolution around another body
a Julian year
a scheduled part of a calendar year spent in a specific activity

year dot n
año de la nana año de la pera año de la polca tiempos de Maricastaña
a very long time ago

year-over-year adj
interanual respecto al año pasado
compared with the same period in the previous year

yearbook n
anuario
reference book, published annually
publication compiled by the graduating class

yearling n
añojo
one-year-old animal

yearly adj
anual
happening once every year

yearly adv
anualmente cada año
once a year

yearn /jɜːn/ /jɝn/ v
desear anhelar ansiar
to have a strong desire; to long

yearning n
anhelo
wistful or melancholy longing

yeast /iːst/ /jiːst/ n
levadura
froth used in medicine, baking and brewing
fungus
cake or dried granules used to make bread dough rise

yeasty /ˈjiːsti/ adj
levaduroso

yell /jɛl/ v
gritar
shout (verb)

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ adj
amarillo
having yellow as its colour
cobarde
lacking courage

yellow /ˈjælə/ /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ /ˈjɛl.ɚ/ n
amarillo
colour

yellow card /ˈjɛl.oʊ ˌkɑɹd/ /ˈjɛl.əʊ ˌkɑːd/ n
tarjeta amarilla
card in sports

yellow dog contract n
contrato que prohíbe afiliación con un gremio
agreement

yellow fever n
fiebre amarilla
illness

yellow jersey n
maillot amarillo
shirt worn by the leader in the Tour de France

yellow pages n
páginas amarillas
telephone directory that lists commercial organisations

yellow peril n
peligro amarillo
perceived threat from East Asia

yellow press n
prensa amarilla prensa amarillista
newspapers which publish sensationalist articles

yellow rattle n
cresta de gallo gallocresta
Rhinanthus minor

yellow tit n
carbonero de Formosa
Machlolophus holsti

yellow-bellied adj
ventriamarillo
of an animal or reptile having a yellow underside or belly

yellow-billed loon n
colimbo de Adams
Gavia adamsii

yellow-cheeked tit n
carbonero carigualdo chino
Machlolophus spilonotus

yellow-eyed penguin n
pingüino ojigualdo
Penguin

yellow-legged gull n
gaviota patiamarilla
Larus michahellis

yellow-vented bulbul n
bulbul culiamarillo
Pycnonotus goiavier

yellowfin tuna n
atún de aleta amarilla
edible species of tuna

yellowish /ˈjelɔʊɪʃ/ /ˈjeləʊɪʃ/ adj
amarillento
somewhat yellow

yellowness n
amarillez
state or quality of being yellow

yelp /jɛlp/ n
aullido quejido trino
an abrupt, high-pitched noise or utterance

yelp /jɛlp/ v
gañir
to utter an abrupt, high-pitched noise

yen /jɛn/ n
yen
unit of Japanese currency
coin or note of one yen
deseo ganas
strong desire

yen /jɛn/ v
desear
have strong desire for

yeoman /ˈjiː.mən/ /ˈjoʊ.mən/ /ˈjəʊ.mən/ n
edecán
clerk in navy or coast guard
terrateniente
small freeholder

yep /jɛp/ n
sip
informal "yes"

yerba mansa n
hierba mansa yerba mansa
yerba mansa

yes /jɛs/ interjection
sí

yes /jɛs/ n
sí
answer that shows agreement or acceptance
sí a favor
vote of support

yes /jɛs/ particle
sí
word used to indicate agreement or acceptance
sí por el contrario
word used to indicate disagreement or dissent in reply to a negative statement

yes /jɛs/ v
aceptar
to affirm

yes and no phraseologicalUnit
sí y no
indicating there is no simple "yes" or "no" answer

yes man n
sacristán de amén
a person who always agrees with his employer or superior

yes-man n
pelotillero
Noun

yes-no question n
pregunta cerrada
type of question

yessir /ˈjɛsɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈjɛsɝ/ /ˌjɛsˈsɝ/ interjection
sí señor
used to express assent, especially to a superior

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ adv
ayer
on the day before today

yesterday /ˈjɛstədeɪ/ /ˈjɛstɚdeɪ/ /ˈjɪstɚdeɪ/ n
ayer
day before today

yestern n
ayereño
yesterday

yesteryear /ˈjɛstəjɪə/ n
antaño año pasado
last year
antaño
times gone by

yet /jɛt/ adv
algún día
at some future time
todavía
continuously up to this point in time
thus far

yet /jɛt/ conjunction
no obstante sin embargo mas
nevertheless; however

yew /juː/ n
tejo
Taxus baccata
tree or shrub of the genus Taxus
wood of the yew

yield /jiːld/ n
rendimiento
quantity of something produced

yield /jiːld/ v
ceder
to give as required
ceder ceder el paso
to give way
arrojar
to produce as a result

yiff /jɪf/ interjection
yiff
furry pornography
yip
sound a fox makes

yiff /jɪf/ v
yiffear
to cybersex, to have cybersex, to sext
to have sex

yin-yang /ˈjɪn ˈjæŋ/ n
yin-yang
yin and yang

yip /jɪp/ n
aullido quejido
sound a small dog makes

ylang ylang n
flor de cananga
flower
aceite de flor de cananga
oil
cananga odorata
tree

ylide /ˈɪlaɪd/ n
iluro
type of organic compound

yo-yo /ˈjoʊ.joʊ/ /ˈjəʊ.jəʊ/ n
yoyó yo-yo
toy

yob /jɒb/ n
gamberro golfo granuja hincha patotero vándalo
antisocial person

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ n
canción al estilo tirolés canto a la tirolesa
song

yodel /ˈjoʊ.dəl/ /ˈjəʊ.dəl/ v
cantar como los tiroleses
to sing in such a way that the voice fluctuates rapidly between the normal chest voice and falsetto

yodh /jɒd/ n
yod
Semitic letter

yoga /ˈjoʊɡə/ n
yoga
Hindu discipline

yogi /ˈjoʊɡi/ /ˈjəʊɡi/ n
yogui
yoga practitioner

yogurt /ˈjoʊɡɚt/ /ˈjɒɡət/ /ˈjəʉɡət/ n
yogur
a milk-based product thickened by a bacterium-aided curdling process

yoke /jəʊk/ n
yunta
pair of animals
yugo
wooden bar
a burden; something which represses or restrains a person
electromagnetic coil

yoke /jəʊk/ v
uncir
link or join

yokel /ˈjoʊ.kəl/ /ˈjəʊ.kəl/ n
paleto palurdo
paleto
person of rural background
chúntaro paleto palurdo
unsophisticated person

yolk /joʊk/ /jəʊk/ n
yema
yellow of egg

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ adv
de allá
in a distant, indicated place

yonder /ˈjɒndə(ɹ)/ determiner
aquel aquella
distant but within sight

yoni /ˈjəʊni/ n
ioni

yore /jo(ː)ɹ/ /joə/ /jɔɹ/ /jɔː/ n
antaño
time long past

yotta- /ˈjɒtə/ prefix
yotta-
SI prefix

you /ju/ /jʉː/ determiner
usted ustedes tú vos
the individual or group spoken/written to
so vosotras
used before epithets for emphasis

you /ju/ /jʉː/ pronoun
vosotros ustedes vosotras os las les
object pronoun: the group being addressed
usted te ti la le lo
object pronoun: the person being addressed
uno se
one
vosotros ustedes vosotras
subject pronoun: the group being addressed
usted tú vos
subject pronoun: the person being addressed

you /ju/ /jʉː/ v
ustedear vosear
to address using the more formal second-person pronoun

you and whose army phraseologicalUnit
¿tú y cuántos más?
you can't do all that on your own

you are what you eat proverb
de lo que se come se cría
proverb

you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar proverb
más moscas se cogen con miel que con hiel
It is easier to persuade others with polite requests and a positive attitude rather than with rude demands and negativity

you can say that again phraseologicalUnit
y que lo digas ya lo creo
that is very true

you can't judge a book by its cover proverb
el hábito no hace al monje
it is not possible to judge things by external appearances alone

you can't make a silk purse of a sow's ear proverb
aunque la mona se vista de seda, mona se queda
it is not possible to produce something refined from something which is unrefined

you can't teach an old dog new tricks proverb
perro viejo no aprende trucos nuevos
too old to change

you don't say interjection
no me digas
(idiomatic) really? ; no kidding! ; Is that so?

you get what you pay for proverb
nadie da duros a pesetas
quality of goods increases as the prices increases

you have beautiful eyes phraseologicalUnit
tiene hermosos ojos tienes hermosos ojos
you have beautiful eyes

you kiss your mother with that mouth phraseologicalUnit
con esa boca comes pan
rhetorical question used to indicate that the other person's speech has become too obscene or vulgar

you know interjection
bueno entonces pues sabes
expression signifying a pause or hesitation

you know what phraseologicalUnit
sabes qué
used to get attention

you never know phraseologicalUnit
nunca se sabe quién quita una nunca sabe uno nunca sabe
phrase used to speculate about a slim chance

you snooze you lose proverb
camarón que se duerme se lo lleva la corriente
If you are not alert and attentive, you will not be successful

you're welcome phraseologicalUnit
de nada con mucho gusto no hay de qué no hay porqué
reply to thanks

you've got to crack a few eggs to make an omelette proverb
nada que valga la pena se logra sin crear conflictos no se puede hacer una tortilla sin romper los huevos quien quiera peces, que moje el culo
phrase

you-know-what pronoun
ya sabes qué
known and unmentioned thing

you-know-who pronoun
Quien-tú-sabes
Fulano Mengano y Zutano Quien-usted-sabe individuo de marras ya sabes quién
known and unmentioned person

young /jʌŋ/ adj
joven
in the early part of life or growth
as if young
belonging in the early part of life
having little experience

young /jʌŋ/ n
jóvenes joven
people who are young

youngberry n
yongberi youngberry zarza de Young
hybrid of berry plants

younger brother n
hermano menor
multi-word, compound-word or otherwise sum-of-parts translations

youngest /ˈjʌŋɡəst/ n
jovencisímo
youngest child in a family

youngster /ˈjʌŋstə/ /ˈjʌŋstɚ/ n
jovenzuelo
a young person

your /jɔː/ /jɔːɹ/ determiner
vuestro su
belonging to you (plural; more owners)
tu su
belonging to you (singular; one owner)

your grace pronoun
su merced vuestra merced
you

your mileage may vary /jə ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ /jɚ ˈmaɪlədʒ meɪ ˈvɛəɹi/ phraseologicalUnit
podría funcionar diferentemente para ti
it may work differently in your situation
es solo mi opinión
this is just my opinion

your mother interjection
puta que te parió su madre tu madre
insult

your mother is a whore phraseologicalUnit
putang ina mo
you are a person of poor character

your wish is my command phraseologicalUnit
tus deseos son órdenes para mí
what you wish for I will effect as if it were a command

yours /jɔː(ɹ)z/ /jɔːɹz/ pronoun
suyo vuestro
possessive pronoun, plural
suyo tuyo
possessive pronoun, singular

yours sincerely adj
atentamente
a polite formula to end letters

yours truly pronoun
menda un servidor
(idiomatic) me or I

yourself /jɔːˈsɛlf/ /jəˈsɛlf/ /jɚˈsɛlf/ /jʊɹˈsɛlf/ pronoun
se te ti ti misma ti mismo usted misma
(reflexive) your own self
tú mismo
you, used emphatically

yourselves /jɔːˈsɛlvz/ /jəˈsɛlvz/ /jɚˈsɛlvz/ /jʊɹˈsɛlvz/ pronoun
sí mismos ustedes mismos vosotros mismos
intensifier
mismos se
you (referring to the people being spoken to, previously mentioned)

youth /juːθ/ /juθ/ n
juventud adolescencia
part of life following childhood
juventud
quality or state of being young
young persons, collectively
joven mozo adolescente mancebo
young man
joven adolescente mancebo moza mozo zagal
young person

youth hostel n
albergue juvenil
an inexpensive supervised lodging place, primarily for young people

youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ adj
juvenil
characteristic of young people
joven juvenil
young or seeming young

youthfulness n
juventud
vitality

yowl n
aullido
loud cry

yowl v
aullar
utter a yowl

ytterbium /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/ /ɪˈtɝ.bi.əm/ n
iterbio
chemical element

yttrium /ˈɪ.tɹi.əm/ n
itrio
chemical element

yuan /jʊˈɑːn/ /ˌjuˈɑn/ n
yuan
basic unit of money in China

yucca /ˈjʌkə/ n
yuca
evergreen plant

yuck /jʌk/ interjection
puaj guácala fuchi fuchila
uttered to indicate disgust

yuk it up v
bromear payasear
clown around

yulan n
magnolia yulan
Magnolia denudata

yum /jʌm/ adj
ñam
indication of delight

yum /jʌm/ interjection
ñam

yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ adj
delicioso rico
delicious

yup /jʌp/ interjection
síp
(informal) yes

yuppie /ˈjʌpi/ /ˈjʌpɪ/ n
yuppie yupi yuppy
young upwardly mobile urban professional person

yurt /jɜːt/ /jɝːt/ n
yurta
large, round tent with vertical walls and conical roof

zaa n
za
letter

zaatar /ˈzɑtɑɹ/ /ˈzɑːtɑː/ n
za'atar zaatar zahatar zatar
seasoning
herb

zabaglione /ˌzæbəˈljəʊnɪ/ /ˌzɑbəlˈjoʊni/ n
zabaione sabayón
custard-like dessert made with egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine

zander n
lucioperca
Sander lucioperca

zany /ˈzeɪni/ adj
alocado chiflado disparatado
ludicrously or incongruously comical

zap /zæp/ n
corrientazo
electrical shock

zap /zæp/ v
hacer zapping zapear
change channels repeatedly

zapper /ˈzæp.ə(ɹ)/ n
mando a distancia
remote control

zeal /ziːl/ n
celo fervor ahínco denuedo entusiasmo
fervor or devotion

zealot /ˈzɛl.ət/ n
zelote zelota
member of the Zealot movement in Judea
fanático
zealous person

zealous /ˈzɛl.əs/ adj
ferviente celoso
full of zeal; ardent

zealously adv
celosamente fervorosamente
with zealotry

zeatin n
zeatina
plant hormone

zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ /ˈzɛbɹə/ n
cebra
African animal

zebra crossing n
paso de cebra
pedestrian crossing featuring broad white stripes

zebra finch n
diamante mandarín pinzón cebra
bird

zebra mussel n
mejillón cebra
Dreissena polymorpha

zebra shark n
tiburón cebra
Stegostoma fasciatum

zebra turkeyfish n
pez león cebra
venomous fish

zebu /ˈziː.buː/ n
cebú
domesticated ox native to Asia and Africa

zedoary /ˈzɛdəʊəɹi/ n
cedoaria
Curcuma zedoaria

zee /ˈziː/ n
zeta
name of the letter Z, z

zeitgeist /ˈtsaɪtɡaɪst/ /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/ n
ánimo de la época
the spirit of the age

zelkova n
olmo chino zelkova
kind of tree in the elm family

zenith /ˈzi.nɪθ/ /ˈzɛn.ɪθ/ n
cenit zenit
astronomy: point vertically above a position or observer
cenit apogeo
highest point or state; peak

zephyr /zɛfə(ɹ)/ /zɛfɚ/ n
céfiro
light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze

zepto- prefix
zepto-
10−21

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ adj
cero nulo
informal: virtually none

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ n
cero nada nula nulo
nothing, or none
don nadie cero a la izquierda
person of little importance
cero
point of origin on a scale
numeric symbol of zero
digit zero
cero raíz
value of a function’s independent variables when the value of the function is zero

zero /ˈzɪəɹəʊ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊ/ numeral
cero
cardinal number before 1, denoting nothing

zero gravity n
gravedad cero ingravidez
state of weightlessness

zero tolerance n
cero tolerancia
strict policy of enforcing all the laws or rules

zeroth /ˈzɪəɹəʊθ/ /ˈzɪɹ(ˌ)oʊθ/ adj
cero
ordinal number corresponding to zero

zest /zɛst/ n
entusiasmo brío
enthusiasm
ralladura
outer skin of citrus

zester n
acanalador de fruta
kitchen implement

zestful adj
brioso
having a spirited love of life

zeta /ˈzeɪtə/ /ˈziː.tə/ n
dseda zeta
Seventh letter of the ancient Greek alphabet
dseta zeta
Sixth letter of the modern Greek alphabet (Ζ, ζ)

zetta- /ˈzɛtə/ prefix
zetta-
SI prefix

zettaampere n
zettaamperio
SI unit of electrical current equal to 1021 amperes

zeugma /ˈzjuːɡ.mə/ n
zeugma
using a word to apply to more than one noun

ziggurat /ˈzɪɡʊˌɹæt/ n
zigurat
temple tower of the ancient Mesopotamian valley

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ adj
en zigzag
moving in or having a zigzag

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ adv
en zigzag
in a zigzag manner or pattern

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ n
zigzag
line or path

zigzag /ˈzɪɡ.zæɡ/ v
zigzaguear
move in a zigzag manner

zillion /ˈzɪljən/ n
chorrocientos chorromil cuchucientos cuchumil enemil quichicientos
unspecified large number

zinc /zɪŋk/ n
zinc cinc
element

zinc oxide n
óxido de cinc
amorphous solid

zine /ziːn/ n
zine
publication

zing /zɪŋ/ n
silbido zumbido
a short high-pitched humming sound
brío
zest or vitality

zinnia n
zinnia
flower

zip /zɪp/ n
brío
energy, vigor, vim
zumbido
high-pitched sound

zip fastener n
cremallera bragueta cierre zíper
a fastener used in clothing, bags

zipline /ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/ n
tirolina
pulley suspended on a cable

zippy /ˈzɪpi/ adj
brioso
lively, quick and energetic

zircon n
circón zircón
mineral

zirconate n
circonato
a salt of zirconic acid

zirconium /zɜːɹˈkoʊniəm/ n
circonio zirconio
chemical element

zither /ˈzɪ.ðə/ /ˈzɪ.ðɚ/ n
cítara
musical instrument

zloty /zlɑti/ /zlɒti/ n
esloti
the currency unit of Poland

zodiac /ˈzoʊ.dɪ.æk/ /ˈzəʊ.dɪ.æk/ n
zodíaco Zodiaco
belt-like region in the sky
zodíaco zodiaco
twelve signs in astrology

zodiac sign n
signo del zodiaco signo del zodíaco
star sign

zodiacal /ˌzoʊ.ˈdaɪ.ə.kəl/ adj
zodiacal
of or pertaining to the zodiac

zodiacal light n
luz zodiacal
soft glow of white light extending upward from the horizon along the ecliptic, particularly in the tropics

zombie /ˈzɑmbi/ /ˈzɒmbi/ n
zombi zombie
the undead

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ n
zona
area distinguished on the basis of a particular characteristic etc
computing: logical group of network devices on AppleTalk
networking: that collection of a domain's DNS resource records that are not delegated to another authority
baseball: strike zone

zone /zoʊn/ /zəʊn/ v
declarar
to define property use classification
dividir en zonas
to divide or assign areas

zone of proximal development n
zona de desarrollo próximo
Vygotsky's concept

zone-tailed hawk n
aguilucho negro
Buteo albonotatus

zoning n
plan de urbanización zonificación
legal: regulation of property use and construction

zonohedron n
zonoedro
special case of convex polyhedron

zoo /zuː/ n
zoológico zoo jardín zoo
park where live animals are exhibited

zoo- /ˈzoʊ.ə/ /ˈzəʊ.ə/ prefix
zoo-
pertaining to animals

zookeeper n
guardián de zoológico
person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals

zoological /zoʊəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zuəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /zəʊəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ adj
zoológico
of, or relating to animals
of, or relating to zoology

zoologist /zoʊˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuˈɑlədʒɪst/ /zuːˈɒlədʒɪst/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒɪst/ n
zoólogo zoóloga
one who studies zoology

zoology /zoʊˈɑlədʒi/ /zəʊˈɒlədʒi/ n
zoología
science that studies the animal kingdom

zoom /zuːm/ n
zum
augmentation of a view
zumbido
humming noise from something moving very fast

zoom /zuːm/ v
hacer zoom
to change the focal length of a zoom lens
zumbar
to move very fast with a humming noise

zoonosis /zoʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ /zəʊˈɒn.ə.sɪs/ n
zoonosis
An animal disease that can be transmitted to humans

zoonym n
zoonimo
common name for an animal

zoophilia /ˈzoʊ.əfiliə/ /ˈzəʊ.əfɪliə/ n
zoofilia
sexual attraction to or interaction with animals

zoophobia n
zoofobia
unusual fear of animals

zoophyte /ˈzəʊəfaɪt/ n
zoófito
invertebrate animal which resembles plants

zooplankton /ˈzoʊəˌplæŋktən/ n
zooplancton
free-floating small protozoa or crustaceans

zootechnician n
zootecnista
one working in zootechnics

zootechnics n
zootecnia
animal husbandry

zucchetto /(t)sʊˈkɛtoʊ/ /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ n
solideo
small skullcap worn by Catholic clergy

zugzwang /ˈzʌɡzwæŋ/ n
zugzwang
lack of choice in what to do

zurna n
zurna
musical instrument

zwitterion /ˈtsvɪtəɹ.aɪən/ n
zwitterión
molecule that carries both a positive and a negative charge

zygo- /zaɪɡoʊ-/ prefix
cigo-

zygomatic /zaɪɡəˈmætɪk/ adj
cigomático
Pertaining to the zygoma

zygomaticofacial adj
cigomaticofacial
relating to the zygomatic bone and face

zygomorphic adj
zigomorfo
biology: having bilateral symmetry

zygote /ˈzaɪɡoʊt/ /ˈzaɪɡəʊt/ n
cigoto zigoto
fertilized egg cell

Álava pn
Álava
province

Ávila pn
Ávila
city in Spain
province of Spain

Æsir /ˈeɪ(ˌ)sɪɹ/ /ˈʌɪsɪə/ pn
æsir
the principal Norse gods

Île-de-France pn
Isla de Francia
region

Úbeda pn
Úbeda
city

éclat /eɪˈklɑ/ n
esplendor
brilliant or successful effect

écu /eɪˈkuː/ n
escudo
obsolete French unit of currency

éminence grise n
eminencia gris jefe máximo
a secret or unofficial decision-maker; the power behind the throne